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Home My WebLink About2023-11-06 Harbor Commission PacketKENAI HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 2023 KENAI CITY HALL 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 *Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2* http://www.kenai.city The Harbor Commission will convene in this regular meeting immediately following adjournment of the preceding 6:00 PM work session. A.CALL TO ORDER 1.Pledge of Allegiance 2.Roll Call 3.Election of Chair and Vice Chair 4.Agenda Approval B.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comment limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) C.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT (Public comment limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) D.APPROVAL OF ACTION MINUTES 1.August 8, 2022………………………………………………………………………………Pg. 3 2.November 7, 2022…………………………………………………………………………..Pg. 6 3.April 10, 2023………………………………………………………………………………..Pg. 8 4.August 17, 2023…………………………………………………………………...............Pg.10 E.UNFINISHED BUSINESS F.NEW BUSINESS 1.Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending Council Consideration of the Harbor Commission FY2025-FY2029 Capital Improvement Project Priority List………………Pg. 12 G.REPORTS 1.Public Works Director 2.Commission Chair 3.City Council Liaison………………………………………………………………………Pg. 14 H.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT I.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 12, 2024 J.COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS K. ADJOURNMENT L.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1 Join Zoom Meeting OR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83515431090 Dial In: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 835 1543 1090 Meeting ID: 835 1543 1090 Passcode: 464681 Passcode: 464681 2 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8 , 2022 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CHAIR PRO TEM DAVID PECK, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro Tem Peck called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. a.Pledge of Allegiance Chair Pro Tem Peck led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b.Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: D. Peck, B. Peters, V. Askin, C. Hutchison Commissioners absent: M. Dunn, N. Berga, B. Bornemann Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Public Works Administrative Assistant L. List, Council Liaison G. Pettey A quorum was present. c.Agenda Approval MOTION: Commissioner Hutchison MOVED to approve the agenda as written. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 2.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 3.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 4.APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a.June 6, 2022 MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary of June 6, 2022. Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 6.NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion – HDR Bluff Stabilization Project 65% DDR Complete .............................. ......................................................... Kenai Bluffs Bank Stabilization Project Webpage Director Curtin explained that 65% of the dock was done, that the shape would be changing slightly as requested by the Army Corps, and that the next steps would include the bid release goal of April 3rd. He noted that on Tuesday, August 2nd, representatives from the Corps met in Old Town and by boat; funding is now in State; $28.5 million in account is with the Corps. They 3 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 August 8, 2022 are currently on time with the budget, and 95% is expected by this winter. Further discussion from the commission involved the 2023 bid/source materials and 2024 construction start timelines. Clarification was provided that a $2 million bond is not included in the $4 million State grants, and that the City cannot move rock, but will coordinate with the Borough and Seldovia to use contractors. b. Discussion – Clean Harbors Participation There was a presentation by a representative who wanted to get the Commission’s feelings about participation. Discussion included the benefit of acknowledgment for the City, and best management practices. Clarification was provided that participation would involve education, trash containers, dumpsters and restrooms, and that some items are already in place. It was noted that a downside would be that it would cause a lot of work for Director Curtin. c. Discussion – Capital Improvement Plan Potential Projects/Amendments Director Curtin explained two projects: reconstruction of floats and Lane 4 concrete ramps. He asked the commission for suggestions for the next Capital Improvement Plan, and noted to bring their suggestions to the commission so they can make a motion before the end of the year. It was noted that the boat house for fireboat would be deferred to the Fire Chief. 7.REPORTS a.Public Works Director – Director Curtin reported on the following: •Fishery is on target; budget and actual figures were reported; •Dock closure on November 1st; •Dredging hauled over to racetrack. b.Commission Chair – Chair Pro Tem noted that his neighbors had been happy with the dipnet season. c.City Council Liaison – Council Member Pettey reported on the City Council Special Meeting of July 26, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022. 8.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 12, 2022 9.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Commissioner Peters asked about how often Kenai Avenue is graded, and it was clarified that it was twice a year. He also asked about dipnet cameras, and was referred to contact the City’s IT department. Commissioner Askin noted that we are down in the budget because the number of people is down. 10.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 11.ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Peters MOVED to adjourn. Commissioner Hutchison SECONDED the motion. There were no objections; SO ORDERED. 4 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Harbor Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 August 8, 2022 The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:09 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk 5 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY HALL 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR PRO TEM DAVID PECK, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY 1.CALL TO ORDER Chair Pro Tem Peck called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. a.Pledge of Allegiance Chair Pro Tem Peck led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. b.Roll Call Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: D. Peck, B. Bornemann, B. Peters *C. Hutchison (Electronic Participation) [Note: due to technical issues, Commissioner Hutchison was unable to join the meeting until after adjournment due to no quorum.] Commissioners absent: M. Dunn, N. Berga Staff/Council Liaison present: Public Works Director S. Curtin, Council Liaison A. Douthit No quorum was present. c.Agenda Approval 2.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 3.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENT – None. 4.APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a.August 8, 2022 5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 6.NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation – Priority List for the City of Kenai Fiscal Year 2024- 2028 Capital Improvement Plan 6 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2 November 7, 2022 7.REPORTS a.Public Works Director b.Commission Chair c.City Council Liaison 8.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – February 6, 2023 9.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS 10.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None 11.INFORMATION ITEMS a.Alaska DNR Notice of Public Scoping for Possible Regulations Regarding Derelict Vessels 12.ADJOURNMENT Due to a lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:12 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: _____________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk 7 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING APRIL 10, 2023 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 1 of 2 April 10, 2023 SUMMARY 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at approximately 6:09 p.m. a.Pledge of Allegiance b.Roll Call There were present: Christine Hutchison David Peck Bob Peters No quorum was present. Absent: Mike Dunn N. Berga J. Coston Also in attendance were: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director Lisa List, Administrative Assistant Shellie Saner, City Clerk c.Election of Chair and Vice-Chair d.Agenda Approval 2.SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 3.UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 4.APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY a.August 8, 2022 b.November 7, 2022 5.UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.NEW BUSINESS a.Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending City Council Approval of the Student Representative Policy No. 20.100. b.Discussion/Recommendation – Recommending City Council Approval of Amendments to the City Council Procedures for Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Policy No. 2016-01. 8 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 2 April 10, 2023 7.REPORTS a.Public Works Director b.Commission Chair c.City Council Liaison 8.NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – May 8, 2023 9.COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10.ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 11.INFORMATION ITEMS a. Annual River Center Permit Renewal for Boat Launch Dredging b.City Dock Special Use Permit (SUP) Draft 12.ADJOURNMENT Due to lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:12 p.m. I certify the above represents an accurate summary of the Kenai Harbor Commission meeting of April 10, 2023. ___________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk 9 KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7 , 2023 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 Harbor Commission Meeting Page 1 of 2 August 7, 2023 ACTION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Harbor Commission was held on August 7, 2023, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Director Scott Curtin called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call There were present: David Peck Bob Peters John Coston A quorum was not present. Absent: Nate Berga, Vice Chair Lisa Gabriel Also in attendance were: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director Lisa List, Public Works Administrative Assistant Alex Douthit, City Council Liaison 3. Election of Chair and Vice Chair 4. Agenda Approval B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS D. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY 1. August 8, 2022 2. November 8, 2022 3. April 10, 2023 E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion - City of Kenai Commissions, Committees and Council on Aging Review G. REPORTS 1. Public Works Director 2. Commission Chair 3. City Council Liaison 10 Harbor Commission Meeting Page 2 of 2 August 7, 2023 H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – September 11, 2023. J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Due to a lack of a quorum, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Harbor Commission meeting of August 7, 2023. ___________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk 11 MEMORANDUM TO: Harbor Commission Members FROM: Scott Curtin, Public Works Director DATE: October 30, 2023 SUBJECT: Capital Improvement Plan The purpose of this memo is to inform Harbor Commission Members of Capital Improvement Project priorities related to the Harbor. We currently have no new proposed projects for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Two previous projects that have received funding are listed below and are anticipated to see activity in the coming year. Commission members can take this opportunity to discuss potential harbor related projects for future consideration. 12 Page 2 of 2 13 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 3 October 04, 2023 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting October 04, 2023 ꟷ 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska www.kenai.city **Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 3** Action Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3371-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating Funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Passed through the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development, Division of Library, Archives & Museums, for Library Employee Training. (Administration) 2. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3372-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration) 3. ENACTED AS AMENDED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3373-2023 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.20.330 - Standard for Commercial Marijuana Establishments to Prohibit Licensed Retail Marijuana Establishments from Serving Customers through a Walk-Up or Drive-Through Window. (Baisden, Winger, Douthit) 4. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2023-60 - Authorizing the Use of Equipment Replacement Fund to Purchase a Second Replacement Ambulance for the Fire Department Fleet Under the Existing Contract with Braun Northwest, and Authorizing a Change Order to the Contract. (Administration) 5. ADOPTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Resolution No. 2023-61 - Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment for the City Streets Department Utilizing a State of Alaska Procurement Contract. (Administration) 14 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 3 October 04, 2023 F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 20, 2023. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Ordinance No. 3374-2023 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Fund for the Purchase of Aviation Fuel Due to Fuel Sales at the Kenai Municipal Airport Float Plane Basin Being in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. (Administration) 3. 12/6/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED. Discussion/Action - Cancelling the December 6, 2023 City Council Meeting to Allow for Council Member Travel to the Alaska Municipal League Conference. (Administration) I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Committee J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR 1. Mayor’s Proclamation Declaring October 2023 as, “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments M. EXECUTIVE SESSION N. PENDING ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. CIRCAC Director's Report 15 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 3 of 3 October 04, 2023 The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231. Join Zoom Meeting OR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82508796716 Dial In: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 825 0879 6716 Passcode: 792372 Meeting ID: 825 0879 6716 Passcode: 792372 16 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2 October 19, 2023 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting October 19, 2023 ꟷ 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska www.kenai.city **Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2** Action Agenda A. CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. RESULTS OF 10/3/2023 ELECTION CERTIFIED. Certification of the October 3, 2023 Election Results a. Swearing in of Election Officials. (Term of office for those elected during the October 3, 2023 Regular Election begins on Monday, October 23, 2023.) 4. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda (Public comments on Consent Agenda Items limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda as part of the General Orders. B. SCHEDULED ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to ten (10) minutes per speaker) D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (Public comments limited to three (3) minutes per speaker; thirty (30) minutes aggregated) E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. ENACTED WITHOUT OBJECTION. Ordinance No. 3374-2023 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the Airport Fund for the Purchase of Aviation Fuel Due to Fuel Sales at the Kenai Municipal Airport Float Plane Basin Being in Excess of Budgeted Amounts. (Administration) F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of October 4, 2023. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License for Cook Inlet Cannabis Co., DBA East Rip - License No. 13382. (City Clerk) 17 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2 October 19, 2023 3. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Renewal of a Retail Marijuana Store License KRC LLC, DBA Kenai River Cannabis - License No. 17808. (City Clerk) 4. *Ordinance No. 3375-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations from the Kenaitze Indian Tribe to Both the Animal Shelter and the Senior Center. (Administration) 5. *Ordinance No. 3376-2023 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund, Parks and Recreation Department for the Purchase of Playground Equipment Utilizing a Grant from Marathon Petroleum. (Administration) 6. Action/Approval - Airport Terminal Landscaping Project Revision - Bronze Bear Project. (Administration) I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Committee J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. City Attorney 3. City Clerk L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizens Comments (Public comments limited to five (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments M. EXECUTIVE SESSION N. PENDING ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATION ITEMS The agenda and supporting documents are posted on the City’s website at www.kenai.city. Copies of resolutions and ordinances are available at the City Clerk’s Office or outside the Council Chamber prior to the meeting. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 907-283-8231. Join Zoom Meeting OR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84392104903 Dial In: (253) 215-8782 or (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 843 9210 4903 Passcode: 573806 Meeting ID: 843 9210 4903 Passcode: 573806 18