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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-02 Council PacketKenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2 October 02, 2024 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting October 02, 2024 ꟷ 6:00 PM Kenai City Council Chambers 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska www.kenai.city **Telephonic/Virtual Information on Page 2** 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. Ordinance No. 3438-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations from the Kenai River Marathon Through the Kenai Community Foundation for the Installation of Bike Racks and Bike Repair Stations. (Administration) 2. Resolution No. 2024-42 - Supporting Agenda Change Request 8 at the Upcoming Alaska Board of Fisheries Work Session to Allow Set Beach Seine Nets as an Alternative Gear Type for the Eastside Setnet Fishery While in the Kenai River Late-Run King Salmon Stock of Concern Management Plan. (Knackstedt) F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 18, 2024. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of Samuel Whicker to the Airport Commission. (Gabriel) Page 1 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2 October 02, 2024 3. *Ordinance No. 3439-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the General Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding for the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Project. (Administration) I. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Commission J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR 1. Proclamation Declaring October 2024 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 2. Bronze Bear Sculpture Information 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. Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. Please use the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsduGgpj0vHNziATVeozXQa_EkQKUkiEv3 Page 2 Sponsored by: Administration New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3438-2024 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING PROCEEDS FROM THE KENAI RIVER MARATHON THROUGH THE KENAI COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF BIKE RACKS AND BIKE REPAIR STATIONS. WHEREAS, the Kenai River Marathon, organized by the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, generates revenue that goes to the Kenai Community Foundation; and, WHEREAS, the revenue received by the Kenai Community Foundation goes into an account set aside for improved recreation, trails, and improved health and wellness in the City; and, WHEREAS, the City has identified a project that would install bike racks and bike repair stations within the City; and, WHEREAS, the installation of bike racks and repair stations will promote the use of the trails and parks, which promotes health and wellness in the City; and, WHEREAS, acceptance of $28,000 will facilitate the purchase all the supplies and materials for this project; and, WHEREAS, acceptance and expenditure of these funds is consistent with the intended use and is in the best interest of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to accept donated funds in the amount of $28,000 and expend these funds consistent with the intended use and this ordinance Section 2. That the following budget revision is authorized: General Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues – Donation $28,000 Increase Appropriations – Parks and Recreation - Repair and Maintenance Supplies $28,000 Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Page 3 Ordinance No. 3438-2024 Page 2 of 2 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. ___________________________________ Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: _________________ Introduced: September 18, 2024 Enacted: October 2, 2024 Effective: October 2, 2024 Page 4 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Tyler Best, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: September 9th, 2024 SUBJECT: Ordinance 3438-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Proceeds from the Kenai River Marathon Through the Kenai Community Foundation for the Installation of Bike Racks and Bike Repair Stations Ordinance 3438-2024 will appropriate proceeds from the Kenai River Marathon donated to the City by the Kenai Community Foundation. The Kenai River Marathon is an event that is co-hosted by the City of Kenai and the Kenai Chamber of Commerce. The Kenai Chamber collects registration fees for the event. The revenue generated by registrations is given to the Kenai Community Foundation. The Foundation has a specific fund that the money resides in that is set up to benefit health and wellness within the City of Kenai. The Parks and Recreation Department has worked with the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and the Kenai Community Foundation to identify a project that would benefit health and wellness in the City. The project is to install bike racks at various City facilities and parks. Then bike repair stations will be added at high-traffic locations next to the bike rack. A picture of a bike rack and repair station is attached that was recently added to the front of the Kenai Library. The following locations were selected for locations of a bike rack and repair station: Steve Shearer Memorial Ball Park, Kenai Rec Center, Kenai Little League Fields, Daubenspeck Family Park, Old Town Park, Kenai Sports Complex, Visitor Center, and Municipal Park (front). The following locations were selected for a bike rack: Greenstrip, Dog Park, Library (rear entrance), Beaver Creek Park, Cunningham Park, and the Bluff Overlook. Installing bike racks and repair stations promotes health and wellness by giving the residents of Kenai and visitors a safe place to store and maintain their bicycles while visiting parks and other City facilities. Your support is respectfully requested. Page 5 Page 2 of 2 g Page 6 Sponsored by: Knackstedt New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2024-42 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AGENDA CHANGE REQUEST 8 AT THE UPCOMING ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES WORK SESSION TO ALLOW SET BEACH SEINE NETS AS AN ALTERNATIVE GEAR TYPE FOR THE EASTSIDE SETNET FISHERY WHILE IN THE KENAI RIVER LATE-RUN KING SALMON STOCK OF CONCERN MANAGEMENT PLAN. WHEREAS, the City benefits from well-managed salmon runs as a central part of its economy, culture and quality of life for residents and visitors; and, WHEREAS, all user groups in the City: sport; personal use; subsistence; and commercial benefit from healthy, sustainable salmon runs in the Kenai River and Kasilof Rivers; and, WHEREAS, the City supports a well-managed fishery based on sound scientific research-based decision making allowing for diversified harvest opportunities and maximum sustainable yield; and, WHEREAS, the Upper Subdistrict Eastside set gillnet fishery (ESSN) has been completely closed or severely limited in recent years to protect late-run king salmon which are designated as a stock of concern; and, WHEREAS, while all other user groups have continued to have harvest opportunity for sockeye salmon under the Kenai River late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan, the Upper Subdistrict Eastside set gillnet fishery has been completely shut out, or allowed only minimal opportunity, to protect late run king salmon; and, WHEREAS, to address this issue for the 2024 season, the Board of Fish allowed commercial dipnets in the ESSN, which allowed for some harvest of sockeye salmon while continuing to protect king salmon, but harvest was far from historic allocation harvest and participation was limited; and, WHEREAS, testing of set beach seine nets under an ADFG Commissioner’s Permit during the 2024 season showed that they can be an effective economically viable method of harvesting sockeye salmon within the ESSN while allowing for live release of every king salmon incidentally caught; and, WHEREAS, Agenda Change Request 8 (ACR 8) presented at the Alaska Board of Fisheries Work Session scheduled for October 29-30, 2024 requests the consideration as an agenda item at a future board of fish meeting prior to the 2025 Upper Cook Inlet salmon season for the addition of set beach seine nets as legal gear under the Kenai River late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan; and, WHEREAS, ACR 8 meets two of the three criteria considerations required for Board approval including a fishery conservation purpose or reason and new information that the board must consider to approve agenda change requests; and, WHEREAS, unless ACR 8 is considered, which would allow the Board of Fisheries to act on the requested change prior to the 2025 salmon season, set beach seine nets would not be allowed within the ESSN starting with the 2025 season and while under the Kenai River late run king salmon stock of concern management plan, the ESSN fishery would largely be shut out again; and, Page 7 Resolution No. 2024-42 Page 2 of 2 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] WHEREAS, the City supports ACR 8, as allowing ESSN permit holders to once again meaningfully participate in the fishery with a gear type that allows for live release of every king salmon, meets the City’s goals of a well-managed salmon runs while allowing for diversified harvest opportunities by historical users. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That the Kenai City Council Respectfully requests the State of Alaska Board of Fisheries, at its October 29-30 Work Session, to approve ACR 8 based on the criteria of conservation and new information and add as an agenda item, set beach seine nets as legal gear under the Kenai River late- run king salmon stock of concern management plan at a future meeting prior to the 2025 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Season. Section 2. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State of Alaska Commissioner of Fish and Game, all members of the Board of Fisheries, Governor Mike Dunleavy, State Representative Ben Carpenter, State Representative Justin Ruffridge, State Representative Sarah Vance, State Senator Gary Stevens and State Senator Jessie Bjorkman. Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. ___________________________________ Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Page 8 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members FROM: Henry Knackstedt, Council Member DATE: September 26, 2024 SUBJECT: Resolution 2024-42 - Supporting Agenda Change Request 8 at the Upcoming Alaska Board of Fisheries Work Session to Allow Set Beach Seine Nets as an Alternative Gear Type for the Eastside Setnet Fishery While in the Kenai River Late-Run King Salmon Stock of Concern Management Plan. The City has consistently advocated for well managed salmon runs based on sound scientific - decision making and supported all user groups of the resource. In recent years all user groups have enjoyed opportunity to harvest sockeye salmon except the Upper Eastside Set Gillnet Fishery (ESSN) which has been completely closed or extremely limited to protect late run king salmon which have been designated as a stock of concern. For the 2024 season, the Board of Fisheries allowed commercial dip netting in ESSN which provided a limited sockeye harvest opportunity for some ESSN permit holders. Also during the 2024 season, set beach seine nets were tested in the ESSN fishery under a ADFG Commissioner’s Permit. The testing showed that beach seine nets can be an economically viable method of harvesting sockeye without killing King salmon, which can be live released while the nets remain in the water. Agenda Change Request 8 (ACR 8 (Attached)), which is attached, requests the Board of Fisheries to consider allowing beach seine nets as legal gear in the ESSN under the late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan. ACR 8 which will be presented at the October Board of Fisheries work session requests a change to the Board’s Agenda at a future meeting to consider allowing this new gear type. Consideration by the Board of Fisheries of ACR 8 at the upcoming work session is the only avenue to approve beach seine nets within the ESSN under the late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan in time for the 2025 season. Your consideration is appreciated. Page 9 23 ACR 8 Add set beach seine nets as legal gear under the Kenai River late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan (5AAC 21.382). CITE THE REGULATION THAT WILL BE CHANGED IF THIS ACR IS HEARD. 5 AAC 21.382. Kenai River late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan. WHAT IS THE PROBLEM YOU WOULD LIKE THE BOARD TO ADDRESS? STATE IN DETAIL THE NATURE OF THE CURRENT PROBLEM. The Upper Subdistrict Eastside set gillnet fishery (ESSN) has been completely closed for two consecutive years for king salmon conservation and because an economically viable live release gear type was not available. The closures have resulted in the loss of their historical allocation of sockeye salmon, surplus sockeye salmon above escapement goals in the Kenai and Kasilof rivers, and significant economic loss to the local community that was partially supported by the ESSN fishery. The Board of Fish (BOF) added dipnets as a gear type in 2024, while some beaches experienced success at times during the season this gear type alone is not enough to approach historical levels of harvest and economic stability. WHAT SOLUTION DO YOU PREFER? Add set beach seine nets as an alternative gear type in the ESSN as follows: 5 AAC 21.382 (g) (6) From June 20 through August 15: (A) allow for the use of one set beach seine net as an alternative gear type for holders of a SO4H commercial set gillnet CFEC permit; for use with shore based setnet infrastructure. (B) if set beach seine nets are operated when commercial fishing in the Upper Subdistrict of the Central District is open to SO4H permit holders for set gillnet gear, the CFEC permit holder operating the set beach seine net will not be allowed to fish gillnet gear for that CFEC permit. (D) openings will be three days per week and may occur outside of specified openings in this section based on abundance of sockeye salmon, as announced by emergency order. (E) fishing with a set beach seine net may occur only from shore; fishing from shore must occur at the location of a shore fishery tract identified in the recorded plat for that AS 38.05.082 lease or a City of Kenai issued lease; or historic beach staked gillnet locations, nothing in this subsection affects or changes the terms or conditions of an AS 38.05.02 or City of Kenai lease and its lessee. (F)set beach seine nets may be up to 100 fathoms in length, 215 mesh deep including border and chaffing strips, up to 10 lb lead lines and maximum 3 ½ inch mesh size. STATE IN DETAIL HOW THIS ACR MEETS THE CRITERIA STATED BELOW. for a fishery conservation purpose or reason: The data from the successful testing of the set beach seine nets was not available during the 2024 Board of Fisheries meeting. The method has now been proven as a successful ethical harvest method of sockeye salmon while successfully releasing all king salmon in excellent condition during times of king salmon conservation. to correct an error in regulation: N/A to correct an effect on a fishery that was unforeseen when a regulation was adopted: When the board of fish enacted the Stock of Concern in Upper Cook Inlet at its 2024 UCI meeting, Page 10 24 dipnets were added as an alternative gear type in the new regulation. The board did not have the set beach seine net testing data at the 2024 meeting and therefore did not discuss it. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THIS PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVED PRIOR TO THE REGULAR CYCLE? The harvestable surplus of sockeye in both the Kasilof and Kenai Rivers will continue to be unharvested and wasted and the Eastside Setnet beach fishermen will be left with the possibility of only dipnet opportunity, which resulted in a fraction of the harvest of their historical allocation of sockeye by the Eastside Setnet fishery in 2024. STATE WHY YOUR ACR IS NOT PREDOMINANTLY ALLOCATIVE. The Eastside Setnet fishery had an allocation in a fully allocated fishery before they were closed or severely restricted for King Conservation for the past several years. The selective harvest set beach seine nets will allow the capture of sockeye while allowing the release of every king salmon in excellent condition, thus enabling the Eastside Setnet fishermen to harvest sockeye at historically allocated levels. IF THIS REQUEST IS ALLOCATIVE, STATE THE NEW INFORMATION THAT COMPELS THE BOARD TO CONSIDER AN ALLOCATIVE PROPOSAL OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR CYCLE. The new information is that set beach seine nets were tested by commissioners permit numbers UCI-2024-01 and UCI-2024-03 and successfully released all king salmon alive and in excellent condition, harvested enough sockeye to make it economically viable, the set beach seine net worked on many beaches and fishermen will be able to use their existing lead lines, cork lines, corks, and infrastructure to prosecute the fishery without substantial expense. STATE YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN THE FISHERY THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS ACR. Commercial setnet fishermen who tested the Set Beach Seine nets with Commissioners Permit Number UCI-2024-01-Experimental Use of Beach Seines in the Upper Subdistrict of Upper Cook Inlet. STATE WHETHER THIS ACR HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BEFORE, EITHER AS A PROPOSAL OR AS AN ACR, AND IF SO, DURING WHICH BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING? Set beach seine nets have never been considered as a gear type at a board of fisheries meeting. SUBMITTED BY: Brian G. Gabriel Sr. and Lisa Gabriel Page 11 KENAI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR BRIAN GABRIEL, PRESIDING City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 1 of 7 September 18, 2024 MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on September 18, 2024, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Gabriel called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Gabriel led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Brian Gabriel, Mayor Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor Phil Daniel Deborah Sounart Alex Douthit Victoria Askin James Baisden A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Terry Eubank, City Manager David Swarner, Finance Director Stephanie Randall, Human Resource Director Katja Wolf, Library Director Shellie Saner, City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Council Member Douthit SECONDED the motion. The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. *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 - None. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Silver Salmon Derby Grand Prize Award, Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Page 12 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 2 of 7 September 18, 2024 Samantha Springer, Executive Director of the Kenai Chamber of Commerce presented the results of the Silver Salmon Derby, noting this year had 153 participants and 395 daily tickets sold, with 76 fish weighed; the adult grand prize of $5,000 was awarded to Kevin Dell for a 10.83-pound salmon and the youth prize of $1,000 was awarded to Carter Romero for a 9.86-pound Salmon. [Clerk’s Note: A recess was taken for ceremonial award to the winners of the Silver Salmon Derby.] Ms. Springer provided an update on the upcoming events including the Kenai River Marathon; Chambers Annual Fund Raiser; and the Haunted Chamber. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 3432-2024 - 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) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3432-2024. Council Member Sounart SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported that the funds would be utilized for staff attendance at the Alaska Library Association Conference in Juneau. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Askin, Douthit, Baisden, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel NAY: None MOTION PASSED. 2. Ordinance No. 3433-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating a Grant from the State of Alaska for the Purchase of Library Materials. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3433-2024. Council Member Daniel SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported the annual grant amount is typically around $7,000 and incorporated into the Library budget; this year’s amount was unexpectedly reduced; the reduction caused concerns in the Library Community; efforts were underway to restore funding and if restored a similar ordinance would be brought forward at that time. Appreciation was stated for the Library’s pursuit of funding. VOTE: YEA: Askin, Douthit, Baisden, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Gabriel NAY: None MOTION PASSED. Page 13 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 3 of 7 September 18, 2024 3. Ordinance No. 3434-2024 - Amending the Employee Classification Plan by Reclassifying the Capital Projects Manager to a Public Works Assistant Director and Increasing General Fund Estimated Revenues and Appropriations to Reflect the Position’s Support of Public Works Divisions. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3434-2024. Council Member Baisden SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported that the proposed restructuring of the Public Works department would improve efficiency and effectiveness; the new position would help reduce the span of control for the Director who oversees nineteen employees within five departments; and this would allow for better management of projects and long-term planning. There was discussion in support of the restructuring and agreement that the approach was a positive step forward. VOTE: YEA: Douthit, Baisden, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Gabriel, Askin NAY: None MOTION PASSED. 4. Ordinance No. 3435-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code Section 23.55.030 (b) – Qualification Pay, to Include Qualification Pay for a Public Works Assistant Director Holding a Professional Engineer License. (Administration) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3435-2024. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported this would provide incentive pay for employees holding a professional engineering (PE) certification; it would not eliminate the need for external design services; however, would provide valuable expertise in project oversight. There was discussion regarding the 5% pay increase may not be adequate to attract highly qualified candidates; and the recruitment would wait until the new Public Works Director could participate in the hiring process. VOTE: YEA: Baisden, Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Gabriel, Askin, Douthit NAY: None MOTION PASSED. 5. Ordinance No. 3436-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the General Fund Lands Administration Department for Professional Services Associated with the Sale of City-Owned Land, Determining Eleven City-Owned Properties are Not Needed for a Public Purpose, Authorizing the City Manager to Dispose of Properties by Public Outcry Auction, Approving the Terms of Financing to be Offered on the Sale, and Designating Those Parcels as Eligible for a 25% Veterans Discount. (Administration) MOTION: Page 14 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 4 of 7 September 18, 2024 Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3436-2024. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported this would set the sale terms and offer a Veteran’s discount on the eleven City owned properties which have been deemed suitable for residential development and are not needed for public use. There was discussion regarding the minimum bid being based on the Borough tax assessment; veterans would bid full price and if awarded the 25% discount would then be applied; the veteran discount was a one-time discount; and there were no requirements for buyers to develop the land. VOTE: YEA: Sounart, Knackstedt, Daniel, Gabriel, Askin, Douthit, Baisden NAY: None MOTION PASSED. 6. Ordinance No. 3437-2024 - Amending Kenai Municipal Code to Revise Requirements Related to Publication in a Newspaper of General Circulation to Address Publication Requirements Which Cannot Be Met Due to the Newspaper Publications Being Reduced to One Day a Week. (City Clerk) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 3437-2024. Council Member Askin SECONDED the motion. Mayor Gabriel opened the floor for public comment. There being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. It was reported this would modify publication requirements within code that cannot be met when the newspaper of general circulation is only published once a week. VOTE: YEA: Knackstedt, Daniel, Gabriel, Askin, Douthit, Baisden, Sounart NAY: None MOTION PASSED. F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 4, 2024. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) Approved by the consent agenda. 2. *Action/Approval - Non-Objection to the Issuance of a New Retail Marijuana Store License for Shackleford Farms LLC., DBA Shackleford Farms LLC - License No. 38593 (City Clerk) Approved by the consent agenda. 3. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of Zachary Rohr to the Harbor Commission. (Mayor Gabriel) Page 15 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 5 of 7 September 18, 2024 Approved by the consent agenda. 4. *Ordinance No. 3438-2023 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations from the Kenai River Marathon Through the Kenai Community Foundation for the Installation of Bike Racks and Bike Repair Stations. (Administration) Introduced by the consent agenda and Public Hearing set for October 2, 2024. 5. Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of Stacie Krause to the Planning & Zoning Commission. (Mayor Gabriel) MOTION: Vice Mayor Knackstedt MOVED to confirm the partial term appointment of Stacie Krause to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Council Member Douthit SECONDED the motion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. I. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission Council Member Baisden reported on the September 12, 2024 meeting. 2. Airport Commission Vice Mayor Knackstedt reported on the September 12, 2024 meeting. 3. Harbor Commission No report, next meeting November 12, 2024. 4. Parks and Recreation Commission Council Member Sounart reported on the September 5, 2024 meeting. 5. Planning and Zoning Commission Council Member Douthit reported on the September 11, 2024 meeting. 6. Beautification Commission Council Member Daniel reported on the September 10, 2024 work session. J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Gabriel reported on the following: • Participating in spinning the wheel for the Silver Salmon Derby. • Being provided copy of a letter from the Chamber that he submitted as a boy in October of 1975. • No qualified applicants applied for Student Representative, the application period was extended to September 23. K. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager - City Manager Eubank reported on the following: • Kevin Buettner has accepted the position of Planning Director, his first day is October 21. • Public Works Director interviews are underway, with four interviews scheduled. • Controller Reena Voivedich has accepted a position with the School District. Page 16 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 6 of 7 September 18, 2024 • Currently recruiting for an Animal Control Officer and temporary equipment operators for the Airport. • Attended the Safe Streets Comprehensive Plan workshop on September 11. • Currently waiting for a response from Brothers Café regarding the amendment to their agreement. • The need for parking lot striping and maintenance at the Senior Center. • The map associated with the Beaver Loop subdivision was omitted from the previous packet and was included in this packet. 2. City Attorney - No report. 3. City Clerk - City Clerk Saner reported on the following: • Absentee Voting locations and hours. • Records Retention Schedule Audit underway. • New Advisory Commission Handbook and Planning & Zoning Commission Handbooks were complete as well as an update of the application form. • Working with IT to streamline the online Public Records Request process. L. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1. Citizen Comments (Public comments limited to (5) minutes per speaker) 2. Council Comments Council Member Douthit encouraged everyone to check out the new Airport Landscaping as well as the improvements to Lilac Lane; he noted that Salamatof had withdrawn their offer for the Kiana Lane property. Council Member Askin thanked Council Member Baisden for sponsoring the Reagan movie she attended; and reported attending the School Board Candidate forum, noting we have two strong candidates. Council Member Baisden noted he visited both of the new restaurants on Willow Street, he highly recommended them; and he wished the United States Airforce a happy 77th Birthday. Vice Mayor Knackstedt thanked Samantha Springer for all of the energy that she brings to the Chamber. M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None. N. PENDING ITEMS - None. O. ADJOURNMENT P. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Kenai City Council meeting of September 18, 2024. ___________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC City Clerk Page 17 City of Kenai Council Meeting Page 7 of 7 September 18, 2024 ** The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. Page 18 PAYMENTS OVER $35,000.00 WHICH NEED COUNCIL RATIFICATION COUNCIL MEETING OF: OCTOBER 2, 2024 VENDOR DESCRIPTION PERS PERS INVESTMENTS VENDOR DESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT VARIOUS LIABILITY 112,570.52 MATURITY DATE AMOUNT Effect. Int. Page 19 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members FROM: Shellie Saner, City Clerk DATE: September 24, 2024 SUBJECT: Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of Samuel Whicker to the Airport Commission A vacancy currently exists on the Airport Commission; an application to the Airport Commission FAA seat was received and is attached for consideration. Pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 1.90.010 members are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Mayor Gabriel has requested Council confirmation of the following appointment: • Samuel Cody Whicker for appointment to a partial term ending on December 31, 2024. Your consideration is appreciated. Page 20 Commission Application Application for Appointments to the Airport, Beautification, Council on Aging, Harbor, Parks & Recreation, and Planning and Zoning Commissions First Name:*Last Name:* Whicker If appointed, select items approved for publication on City Website: Primary Phone Home Phone Email Mailing State:*Mailing Zip:* Home Phone:E-mail * Samuel Cody Residence Address: * Street Number & Street Name. Mailing Address: * Mailing City: * Primary Phone: * 907-741-2852 Are you a Resident of the City of Kenai? * Yes No If resident, how long? 12 Name of Spouse: Ronnie Whicker Name of Employer: Self Employed - Homemaker Commission Membership Requirements: Airport Commission: The Airport Commission has four designated seats and three at-large seats. If applying for the Airport Commission, be sure and select the Seat you are applying for in the next column. Beautification, Harbor and Parks & Recreation Commissions: May at the discretion of the Council have up to two non-resident members. Council on Aging Commission: Members need only to reside on the Kenai Peninsula and 51% of whom must be 55-years or older. Planning & Zoning Commission: May have 1 member that is not a resident of the City if that member has controlling ownership in a business physically located in the City. Commission in which you are interested:* Airport Commission Airport Commission Designated Seats: Expertise in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Why do you want to be involved with this Commission? I would like to learn as much as I can and Serve my Community while I do it. List Current Organization Memberships: -Board Member and Chief Umpire of Kenai Little League -National Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA List Past Organization Memberships: -Served as the Local FS1 NATCA Union President -Served as the Kenai Flight Service Station's Facility Representative -Former Member of Civil Air Patrol -Served 20+ years, in different capacities, as a Youth Leader for Local Church organizations. Page 21 -Coached Baseball, Basketball and Wrestling. -Kenai Central High School Booster for Wrestling, Football, Baseball and Softball -Served for 15+ years as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America. -Former member and Cadet Captain of the Arnold Air Society What background, experience or other credentials do you possess to bring to the Commission? -Graduated From University of Alaska Anchorage in Air Traffic Control -University of Utah Air Force ROTC Cadet -Worked on my Private Pilots license at OK3Air in Utah -Worked for the Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration in Salt Lake City Utah and Anchorage Alaska -Originally hired by the FAA and worked at the Salt Lake City TRACON (Terminal Radar Approach Control) -FAA CTO (Certified Tower Operator) worked Clearance Delivery and Flight Data in both the Salt Lake City Tower and Salt Lake City TRACON -FAA Ground Control rating at Great Falls Tower in Montana -FAA ATC Flight Service Specialist (rated/certified and worked in) Kenai, Homer, McGrath, Iliamna, Dillingham and Cold Bay -Certified FAA Weather Observer -Had a FAA Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot License Page 22 Sponsored by: Administration New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] CITY OF KENAI ORDINANCE NO. 3439-2024 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING ESTIMATED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE GENERAL FUND AND MUNICIPAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS CAPITAL FUND TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE 2024 LILAC LANE ROADWAY PROJECT. WHEREAS, the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Project was awarded to Peninsula Construction in June of 2024 and was substantially completed in September of 2024; and, WHEREAS, the project included repair and replacement of a severely settled concrete curb and asphalt area along Lilac Lane from Cook Inlet Drive to the Kenai Spur Highway; and, WHEREAS, during construction, a large number of unforeseen bury pits were identified that required removal to assure the integrity of the road; and, WHEREAS, the removal of these bury pits increased the amount of unclassified excavation, fill and backfill, curb and gutter, construction survey measurement and topsoil, resulting in costs exceeding available funds by $49,836.96. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: General Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues– Appropriation of Fund Balance $49,836.96 Increase Appropriations – Transfer to Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund $49,836.96 Section 2. That the estimated revenues and appropriations be increased as follows: Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund: Increase Estimated Revenues – Transfer from General Fund $49,836.96 Increase Appropriations – Construction $49,836.96 Section 3. Severability: That if any part or provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or circumstances is adjudged invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision, or application directly involved in all controversy in which this judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Page 23 Ordinance No. 3439-2024 Page 2 of 2 New Text Underlined; [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1.15.070(f), this ordinance shall take effect immediately upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 16TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. ___________________________________ Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Approved by Finance: _________________ Introduced: October 2, 2024 Enacted: October 16, 2024 Effective: October 16, 2024 Page 24 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager FROM: Paul Ostrander, Interim Public Works Director DATE: September 20, 2024 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3439-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the General Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to provide supplemental funding for the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Project. The 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Project was awarded to Peninsula Construction in June of 2024 and was substantially completed in September of 2024. The excavation of bury pits was anticipated when the contract was awarded, however, upon further investigation at multiple bury pit sites, we found a variety of trees, roots wads, silts and other organics extending 10 feet deep and deeper in some areas. These organics have been rotting and sand from underneath the road was migrating into the voids formed as these organics rotted and settled. After assessing what was happening in these particular cases, we determined that to prevent the settlement from occurring again we needed to provide a base for the edge of road and curb with a 1:1 slope from the back of curb to the bottom of bury pit excavation. This resulted in excavation in some instances to the edge of the right of way, well beyond what was anticipated. The additional excavation resulted in costs exceeding available funds by $49,836.96. This ordinance will appropriate the necessary funds to close out the project. Your consideration is respectfully requested. Page 25 KENAI COUNCIL ON AGING – REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – 3:00 P.M. KENAI SENIOR CENTER 361 SENIOR CT., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR KEN AYERS, PRESIDING Council on Aging Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 12, 2024 ACTION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Council on Aging was held on September 12, 2024, at the Kenai Senior Center, Kenai, AK. Chair Ayers called the meeting to order at approximately 3:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Ayers led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Ken Ayers, Chair Rachael Craig, Vice Chair Velda Geller Barbara Modigh Frances Kilfoyle Kit Hill Jim Glendening A quorum was present. Absent: William Sadler Also in attendance were: Kathy Romain, Senior Center Director Red Piersee, Senior Center Administrative Assistant Kayla Feltman, Senior Center Volunteer/Activities Coordinator James Baisden, City Council Liaison 3. Agenda Approval MOTION: Vice Chair Craig MOVED to approve the agenda as presented. Commissioner Glendening SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 11, 2024 MOTION: Commissioner Hill MOVED to approve the July 11, 2024 Council on Aging minutes. Vice Chair Craig SECONDED the motion. Page 26 Council on Aging Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 12, 2024 VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - 2024 Survey Results Director Romain reviewed the Kenai Senior Center 2024 Client Satisfaction Survey Results as provided in packet. It was suggested that the Senior Center track and report next year’s survey results by the modality that the individual used to complete their survey (Survey Monkey, paper form, via phone, etc.) 2. Discussion – Bring a Friend to Lunch Director Romain discussed past “Bring a Friend to Lunch” events; Activities Coordinator Feltman presented on upcoming activities scheduled in October. The Commission discussed dates for the “Bring a Friend to Lunch” event, and decided it would be held on October 30th. 3. Discussion – FY 26 – 29 Capital Improvement Projects Review Director Romain reviewed the FY26–29 Capital Improvement Projects provided in packet; noted that there was an error on page 14 to be corrected and the Phase 1 project would be pushed from 2026 to 2025. She stated that the project changes would be brought back at the next Commission meeting for approval. 4. Discussion – Former Mayor John Williams – Senior Housing Former Mayor John Williams discussed the history and development of Vintage Pointe. He made suggestions for expansion and encouraged the Commission’s participation in the process; noted possible sources of funding and a need for a feasibility study. G. REPORTS 1. Senior Center Director – Director Romain reported on the following: • Reviewed the Monthly Report as provided in the packet. • In process is underway for another driver. • Intent to apply for a transportation grant to replace vehicles. • Upcoming radio ads for City programs. • Brief on the new Medicaid Waiver increases to rates as of July 1. 2. Commission Chair – No report. 3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Baisden reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 10, 2024 Commissioner Hill noted she would be absent; Commissioner Modigh noted she would attend remotely. J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS – None. K. ADJOURNMENT Page 27 Council on Aging Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 12, 2024 L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Monthly Report There being no further business before the Council on Aging, the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Council on Aging meeting of September 12, 2024 ___________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk Page 28 KENAI AIRPORT COMMISSION – REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR GLENDA FEEKEN, PRESIDING Airport Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 12, 2024 ACTION MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Airport Commission was held on September 12, 2024, in the Kenai City Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Feeken called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Feeken led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Glenda Feeken, Chair Paul Minelga, Vice Chair James Bielefeld Jacob Caldwell Dan Knesek A quorum was present. Absent: James Zirul Also in attendance were: Derek Ables, Airport Manager Sarah Conley, Airport Administrative Assistant Henry Knackstedt, City Council Liaison 3. Agenda Approval Chair Feeken noted the following additions to the packet: Add Item F.2 Discussion/Recommendation – Approval of the 2025- 2028 Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). • Memo • Airport Capital Improvement Plan MOTION: Commissioner Caldwell MOVED to approve the agenda with the requested additions to the packet. Commissioner Knesek SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 8, 2024 Page 29 Airport Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 12, 2024 MOTION: Vice Chair Minelga MOVED to approve the August 8, 2024 Airport Commission minutes. Commissioner Bielefeld SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. F. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion/Recommendation - Approval of the Lease of Airport Reserve Land for the Property Described as Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision to Crowley Fuels, LLC. MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend City Council approval of the lease of Airport Reserve Land for the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision to Crowley Fuels, LLC. Commissioner Knesek SECONDED the motion. Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 2. Discussion/Recommendation – Approval of the 2025- 2028 Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP). MOTION: Commissioner Bielefeld MOVED to recommend approval of the 2025- 2028 Airport Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioner Knesek SECONDED the motion. Airport Manager Ables gave a staff report from information provided in the packet. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested on the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. G. REPORTS 1. Airport Manager – Airport Manager Ables reported on the following: • Landscaping completed at terminal. • Currently hiring for two seasonal positions and eight temporary positions for winter. • Received final closeout letter from FAA part 139 inspection, closed only open discrepancy and nothing needs to be carried forward. [Clerk’s Note: Commissioner Zirul arrived 6:16 p.m.] 2. Commission Chair – No report. 3. City Council Liaison – Council Member Knackstedt reported on recent actions of the City Council. H. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. I. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION – October 10, 2024 J. COMMISSION QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Page 30 Airport Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 12, 2024 Vice Chair Minelga mentioned a need for signage at new terminal landscaping to keep dog owners from using the grass as a pet-relief area. Commissioner Bielefeld asked when the bronze bear statues will be installed; clarification was provided that it is still in fundraising stages and there is no ETA yet. Commissioner Knesek asked about the status of the bronze bear fundraising; an estimate was provided. Commissioner Caldwell noted the increase in enplanements. K. ADJOURNMENT L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. Administrative Report There being no further business before the Airport Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Airport Commission meeting of September 12, 2024. ___________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk Page 31 KENAI PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 – 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 CHAIR JOE HALSTEAD, PRESIDING Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 September 25, 2024 MINUTES A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai Planning & Zoning Commission was held on September 25, 2024, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Chair Halstead called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Halstead led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Roll Call There were present: Joe Halstead, Chair Stacie Krause Glenese Pettey Sonja Earsley Jeff Twait Diane Fikes Gwen Woodard A quorum was present. Also in attendance were: Brandon McElrea, Acting Planning Director Phil Daniel, City Council Member Meghan Thibodeau, Deputy City Clerk 3. Election of Vice Chair MOTION: Commissioner Pettey MOVED to nominate Jeff Twait as Vice Chair. Commissioner Fikes SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objection; SO ORDERED. 4. Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Woodard MOVED to approve the agenda and consent agenda. Vice Chair Twait SECONDED the motion. The items on the Consent Agenda were read into the record. Chair Halstead opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items; there being no one wishing to be heard, the public comment period was closed. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. There being no objection; SO ORDERED. *All items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Page 32 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 2 of 3 September 25, 2024 Commission 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 11, 2024 Approved by the consent agenda. C. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. D. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS - None. E. CONSIDERATION OF PLATS 1. Resolution No. PZ2024-21 – Recommending Approval on Preliminary Plat – Valhalla Heights 2024 Addition for a Replat of Lots 4 and 7, Block 2, of the Valhalla Heights Subdivision Part 2 and Lot 5A-1, Block 2, of the Valhalla Heights Subdivision Wisniewski Second Addition Located in the Limited Commercial (LC) and Rural Residential (RR) Zoning Districts. MOTION: Vice Chair Twait MOVED to approve Resolution PZ2024-21. Commissioner Woodard SECONDED the motion. Acting Planning Director McElrea provided an overview of the staff report as included in the packet and attached to Resolution No. PZ2024-21, and explained the purpose of the replat was to merge three lots into a single lot in order to facilitate the expansion of Peninsula Memorial Chapel. Staff’s findings were reviewed, and it was noted that staff’s recommendation is approval. Commissioners Twait and Halstead expressed support; further clarification was provided on the applicant’s planned uses for the proposed expansion. UNANIMOUS CONSENT was requested. There being no objection; SO ORDERED. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None. G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None. H. NEW BUSINESS – None. I. REPORTS 1. Planning Director – Acting Planning Director McElrea reported on the following: • New Planning Director will start October 21st. • Welcomed new Commissioner Stacie Krause. • Administrative Assistant McDonald had streamlined the Conditional Use Permit online reporting process; Planning Department has received positive feedback from this update. 2. Commission Chair – Thanked the Commission and staff. 3. Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning – Commissioner Fikes reported on recent actions of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Commission. 4. City Council Liaison – Council Member Daniel reported on recent actions of the City Council. Page 33 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 September 25, 2024 J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT – None. K. NEXT MEETING ATTENDANCE NOTIFICATION 1. Next Meeting: October 9, 2024 Commissioner Earsley noted she would be absent. L. COMMISSION COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS Vice Chair Twait and Commissioner Fikes welcomed Commissioner Krause. M. PENDING ITEMS – None. N. ADJOURNMENT O. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None. There being no further business before the Planning & Zoning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. I certify the above represents accurate minutes of the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting of September 25, 2024. ___________________________________ Meghan Thibodeau Deputy City Clerk Page 34 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, domestic violence, once a secret kept among families, is now recognized as a serious crime in the State of Alaska; and, WHEREAS, domestic violence has severe consequences for survivors, their children and families, and has long lasting impacts on their quality of life; and, WHEREAS, stopping this cycle of violence requires not only the resolve and courage of survivors, but also support and involvement from all of us; and, WHEREAS, enhanced education, prevention and intervention will help to increase public awareness of the severity and extent of domestic violence; and, WHEREAS, domestic violence in the home is a problem that affects every socioeconomic level in our society, occurring in wealthy and disadvantaged neighborhoods, and includes the employed and unemployed; and, WHEREAS, domestic violence is generally learned and passed down from one generation to another; and, WHEREAS, during the month of October, local, state and national domestic violence agencies will sponsor events to help us focus public attention on the problem of domestic violence. NOW, THEREFORE, I, HENRY KNACKSTEDT, VICE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, hereby proclaim October 2024 as: “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Kenai and urge all citizens to dedicate themselves to learning about how to reduce domestic violence; and further encourage everyone to support the domestic violence programs in our community, including the LeeShore Center and Haven House. DATED: This 2nd day of October, 2024. ____________________________________________________ Henry Knackstedt, Vice Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________________________ Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk Page 35 The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council held its regular meeting on Friday, September 6th in Kodiak. The Council heard presentations that focused on Kodiak area issues and industries. Arron Jones, a Mariculture Technician from Alaska SeaGrant gave an update on the emerging mariculture industry around Kodiak, focusing mainly on kelp and oyster production. Macrosystis kelp beds are being discovered and tracked in the area, and more information about that expansion and the role of kelp production in the local economy are important data points that are informing oil spill response plans. Statewide, 93 permits for kelp farms have been issued, covering more than 1,300 acres. Jones noted the potential upsides to this new industry and some of the conditions unique to Alaska that are suitable to kelp production. Lexa Meyer, Alaska Mariculture Alliance Liaison for the Kodiak Archipelago Leadership Institute and Owner and Hatchery Manager of Alaska Ocean Farms LLC provided a more detailed look at the local industry at this stage in its development; what challenges remain for local producers and what producers are looking for in terms of regulatory changes that could provide a boost for those local operations. The Council also heard presentations about updated tsunami inundation maps for south central Alaska and were provided with an overview of tsunami warning systems and protocols. Barrett Salisbury, Ph. D, Earthquake and Tsunami Hazards Program Manager, Geohazards Section, Division of Geological and Geophysical Surveys and Chair of the AK Seismic Hazards Safety Commission, provided examples of tsunami events both in Alaska and in other parts of the world and how those events affected local communities. Dave Snider, Tsunami Warning Coordinator with the National Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer walked the Council through the tsunami warning process, explaining areas where NOAA and the National Weather Service are working on improvements to the system to better reflect a particular area’s actual threat risk. The Council received an update from Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Ex- Officio Board member Ytamar Rodriguez, Prevention and Tactical Response Unit Manager for the Department’s Spill Prevention and Response (SPAR) division. He reported that central region staffing levels are currently full and employee turnover in the division has decreased. Finally, the Council set its meeting schedule for 2025, with our annual meeting set for Kenai in April. Our rotating meeting will be in Seldovia in September. The Council will meet next in Anchorage on December 5th and 6th, 2024. John Williams, Vice President, representing the City of Kenai Update from the Board of Directors Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council Page 36 Coming to the Kenai Municipal Airport Fall 2025! Presented by: The Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Project Working Group Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Page 37 Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture The Concept: To create a bronze wildlife sculpture that welcomes passengers and visitors departing and arriving at the Kenai Municipal Airport.  This one-of-a-kind bronze sculpture of a brown bear with two cubs will create an unforgettable experience and memory for all who pass through the Kenai Municipal Airport.  It will also provide countless photo opportunities that may be shared on various social media networks.  The bronze sculpture will bring a degree of art that enhances and amplifies the community and conveys a unique welcome message of respect and awareness.    The Sculptures:The life-size and life-like sculptures are designed to capture the essence of the Kenai Peninsula and its wild treasures and beauty.The interactive element of the sculpture is a key feature.The adult sow, having just caught a salmon, is making her way towards one of the yearling cubs on the bank.On the other stream bank, another brown bear cub stands and makes direct eye contact with airport passengers and visitors, creating a unique and engaging experience.See the illustrations for additional details. The Landscaping:The landscaping depicts a stream and surrounding stream banks.The dry stream starts back in the corner of the outdoor plaza and “flows” towards the existing sidewalk and ramp that leads to the “departure” entrance. Polished river rock, majestic boulders, and driftwood make up the stream bed in which the sow bear stands.Out of the stream and on opposite stream banks, tall grass, native wildflowers, and some driftwood is arranged on the banks. Cost Estimate: The three bronze bear sculptures cost approximately $200,000, including installation. The Kenai Bronze Bear Family Sculpture Working Group is partnering to work toward funding the project through sponsorships, donations, and seeking grant opportunities. Coming to the Kenai Fall 2025! Page 38 Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor We propose the following options for your consideration: As a gold sponsor, your name and logo will be featured prominently in all marketing and communication materials, including premium recognition on a historical marker plaque, website, and social media. You will also receive a miniature bronze and the opportunity to present at the unveiling event. $2 5 ,0 0 0 As a silver sponsor, your name and logo will be featured on the website, marketing materials, and communications and recognized on a historical marker plaque. $1 5 ,0 0 0 As a bronze sponsor, your name and logo will be featured on the website, marketing materials, and communications. $5 ,0 0 0 We look forward to discussing these opportunities with you and tailoring a package to meet your specific marketing objectives. Sponsorship Packages! Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 OCTOBER 2, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ADDITIONAL MATERIAL/REVISIONS REQUESTED ADDITIONS TO THE PACKET ACTION ITEM REQUESTED BY PAGE Add to Item E.2. Resolution No. 2024-42 •ACR-8 Attachment City Attorney 2 1 ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME STAFF COMMENTS ON AGENDA CHANGE REQUESTS FOR ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING ANCHORAGE,ALASKA October 29-30, 2024 Regional Information Report No. 5124-07 RC2 The following staff comments were prepared by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game ( department) for use at the Alaska Board of Fisheries (board) meeting, October 29-30, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska. The comments are forwarded to assist the public and board. The comments contained herein should be considered preliminary and subject to change as new information becomes available . Final department positions will be formulated after review of written and oral public testimony presented to the board. Product names used in this publication are included for completeness and do not constitute product endorsement. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game does not endorse or recommend any specific company or their products . 2 Acronyms and Abbreviations The following acronyms and abbreviations, and others approved for the Systeme International d'Unites (SI), are used without definition in the following reports by the Divisions of Commercial Fisheries, Sport Fish, and Subsistence: All others, including deviations from definitions listed below, are noted in the text at first mention, as well as in the titles or footnotes of tables, and in figures or figure captions. Weights and measures (metric) General Acronyms centimeter cm Alaska Administrative Acceptable Biological Catch ABC deciliter dL Code AAC Alaska Board of Fisheries board gram g all commonly accepted Alaska Department offish department hectare ha abbreviations e.g., Mr., Mrs., and Game /ADF&G kilogram kg AM,PM,etc. Amount Necessary for kilometer km all commonly accepted Subsistence ANS liter L professional titles e.g., Dr., Ph.D., Alaska Wildlife Troopers AWT meter m R.N., etc. Biological Escapement Goal BEG milliliter mL at @ Central Gulf of Alaska CGOA millimeter mm compass directions: Coded Wire Tag CWT east E Commercial Fisheries Entry Weights and measures (English) north N Commission CFEC cubic feet per second ft3/s south s Cook Inlet Aquaculture foot ft west w Association CIAA gallon gal copyright © Customary and Traditional C&T inch m corporate suffixes: Department of Natural mile mi Company Co. Resources DNR nautical mile nmi Corporation Corp. Demersal ShelfRockfish DSR ounce oz Incorporated Inc. Emergency Order EO pound lb Limited Ltd. Guideline Harvest Level GHL quart qt District of Columbia D.C. Gulf of Alaska GOA yard yd et alii (and others) et al. Global Positioning System GPS et cetera ( and so forth) etc. Individual Fishing Quota IFQ Time and temperature exempli gratia Local Area Management Plan LAMP day d (for example) e.g. Lower Cook Inlet LCI degrees Celsius oc Federal Information Mean Low Water MLW degrees Fahrenheit op Code FIC Mean Lower Low Water MLLW degrees kelvin K id est (that is) i.e. No Data ND hour h latitude or longitude lat or long National Marine Fisheries minute mm monetary symbols Service NMFS second (U.S.) $, ¢ National Oceanic and months (tables and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Physics and chemistry figures): first three Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon NDFL all atomic symbols letters Jan, ... ,Dec North Pacific Fishery alternating current AC registered trademark ® Management Council NPFMC ampere A trademark TM Optimum Escapement Goal OEG calorie cal United States Pelagic ShelfRockfish PSR direct current DC (adjective) U.S. Prince William Sound PWS hertz Hz United States of Prior Notice of Landing PNOL horsepower hp America (noun) USA Private Nonprofit Salmon hydrogen ion activity pH U.S.C. United States Hatchery PNP (negative log of) Code River Mile RM parts per million ppm U.S. state use two-letter Special Harvest Area SHA parts per tho1,1sand ppt, abbreviations Sustainable Escapement Goal SEG %0 (e.g., AK, WA) Trail Lakes Hatchery TLH volts V Upper Cook Inlet UCI watts w Western Gulf of Alaska WGOA 3 REGIONAL INFORMATION REPORT NO. 5J23-07 ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME STAFF COMMENTS ON AGENDA CHANGE REQUESTS FOR ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES MEETING ANCHORAGE,ALASKA October 29-30, 2024 by Alaska Department of Fish and Game Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish, Research and Technical Services 333 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK 99518-1565 September 2024 4 ABSTRACT This document contains Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff comments on agenda change requests. These comments were prepared by the department for use at the Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting October 29-30, 2024, in Anchorage, Alaska. The comments are forwarded to assist the public and board. The comments contained herein should be considered preliminary and subject to change as new information becomes available. Final department positions will be formulated after review of written and oral public testimony presented to the board. Keywords: Alaska Board of Fisheries (board), Alaska Department of Fish and Game ( department) staff comments, finfish, salmon, herring, groundfish, management, management plan, agenda change request (ACR), regulatory proposal, inriver, subsistence, personal use, sport, guided sport, commercial fisheries, biological escapement goal (BEG), sustainable escapement goal (SEG), optimal escapement goal (OEG), stock of concern (SOC) This document should be cited as follows: ADF&G (Alaska Department of Fish and Game). 2024. Alaska Department of Fish and Game staff comments on agenda change requests, Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, October 29-30, 2024. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Regional Information Report No. 5J24-07, Anchorage. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) administers all programs and activities free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, or disability. The department administers all programs and activities in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility please write: ADF&G ADA Coordinator, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042, Arlington, VA 22203 Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW MS 5230, Washington DC 20240 The department's ADA Coordinator can be reached via phone at the following numbers: (VOICE) 907-465-6077, (Statewide Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) 1-800-478-3648, (Juneau TDD) 907-465-3646, or (FAX) 907-465-6078 For information on alternative formats and questions on this publication, please contact: ADF&G, Division of Sport Fish, Research and Technical Services, 333 Raspberry Rd, Anchorage AK 99518 (907) 267-2517 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................................................................. i ACR 1 -REMOVE RESTRICTIONS ON GILLNET MESH-SIZE AND LENGTH IN THE SUBSISTENCE FISHERY FOR NONSALMON FISH IN NONFLOWING WATERS OF THE YUKON AREA (5 AAC 01 .220) ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• l ACR 2 -DESIGNATE SUSITNA RIVER KING SALMON A STOCK OF YIELD CONCERN AND ADOPT A REGULATORY ACTION PLAN (5 AAC 61.X:XX) ................................................................................................... 2 ACR 3 -DESIGNATE LITTLE SUSITNA RIVER COHO SALMON A STOCK OF YIELD CONCERN AND ADOPT A REGULATORY ACTION PLAN (5 AAC 61.XXX) ................................................................................. 3 ACR 4 -EXTEND SEASON DATES AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WEEKLY PERIODS FOR UPPER SUBDISTRICT COMMERCIAL DIP NET FISHERY (5 AAC 21.382) ..................................................................... 4 ACR 5 -EXTEND SEASON DATES FOR UPPER SUBDISTRICT COMMERCIAL DIP NET FISHERY (5 AAC 21.382) ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 ACR 6 -INCREASE THE NUMBER OF WEEKLY PERIODS FOR UPPER SUBDISTRICT COMMERCIAL DIP NET FISHERY (5 AAC 21.382) ........................................................................................................................... 6 ACR 7 -ALLOW THE USE OF LEADS IN THE UPPER SUBDISTRICT COMMERCIAL DIP NET FISHERY (5 AAC 21.382) ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 ACR 8 -ADD SET BEACH SEINES AS LEGAL GEAR UNDER THE KENAI RIVER LATE-RUN KING SALMON STOCK OF CONCERN MANAGEMENT PLAN (5 AAC 21.382) ............................................................... 8 ACR 9 -INCREASE THE BAG AND SIZE LIMIT FOR RAINBOW TROUT IN THE KENAI RIVER (5 AAC 57.120) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 ACR 10 -EXPAND TIME AND AREA IN WATERS OF THE LOWER SECTION OF THE KENAI RIVER THAT BAIT IS ALLOWED (5 AAC 57.121) ............................................................................................................ 10 ACR 11 -CREATE A KVICHAK RIVER SPECIAL HARVEST AREA TO ALLOW HARVEST OF KVICHAK RIVER SOCKEYE SALMON WHILE CONSERVING NAKNEK RIVER SOCKEYE SALMON (5 AAC 06.XXX) ...................................................................................................................................................................... ll ACR 12 -CREA TE A NEW HERRING FOOD AND BAIT FISHERY IN THE ALASKA PENINSULA- ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA (5 AAC 27.610) ........................................................................................................ 12 ACR 13 -REDUCE MAXIMUM DEPTH OF HAND AND PURSE SEINES, MAXIMUM LENGTH OF LEADS, ELIMINATE MINIMUM LENGTH OF LEADS, AND ALLOW LEADS TO BE ATTACHED TO EITHER END OF A SEINE IN THE ALASKA PENINSULA AREA COMMERCIAL SALMON FISHERY (5 AAC 09.332) ............................................................................................................................................................... 13 ACR 14 -ALLOW CFEC SALMON SET GILLNET PERMIT HOLDERS WHO FORM A JOINT VENTURE IN THE CENTRAL SECTION OF THE NORTHWEST KODIAK DISTRICT TO OPERATE 25 FATHOMS ADDITIONAL SET GILLNET GEAR (5 AAC 18.331) ............................................................................................ 14 ACR15-DEFINE THE TERM 'UNIT OF GEAR' (5 AAC 39.130) ....................................................................... 15 ii 6 ACR 8 -Add set beach seines as legal gear under the Kenai River late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan (5 AAC 21.382) WHAT THE AGENDA CHANGE REQUEST SEEKS TO CHANGE: This ACR seeks to add set beach seines as an alternative gear type to the Upper Subdistrict set gillnet fishery while Kenai River late-run king salmon are in stock of concern status (SOC). PRESENT SITUATION: The Upper Subdistrict set gillnet fishery is regulated under the newly adopted Kenai River late-run king salmon stock of concern management plan (5 AAC 21.382). Two gear types are available to set gillnet permit holders under the stock of concern plan, set gillnet and dip net, with prescriptive regulations for the implementation of each gear type. Set gillnets have not been fished in the Upper Subdistrict since 2022. Commercial salmon fishing with dip nets was allowed for the first time in 2024 with low participation and mixed success depending on location and date. Kenai River king salmon abundance remains low with the 2024 estimated escapement of 6,959 large fish failing to meet the recovery goal of 14,250-30,000 large fish. Kenai River late-run sockeye salmon preliminary sonar passage estimate of 1,926,350 fish, exceeded the inriver run goal of 1.1 million-1.4 million fish and will likely exceed the Sustainable Escapement Goal (SEG) of 750,000-1,300,000 sockeye salmon once the estimated upriver sport harvest is subtracted from the sonar estimate. The preliminary Kasilof River sockeye salmon sonar passage was 1,048,092 fish which, even considering upriver sport harvest, will exceed the sustainable escapement goal of 140,000-320,000 fish. STAFF ASSESSMENT OF THE AGENDA CHANGE REQUEST: a) Is there a fishery conservation purpose or reason? No. b) Does the agenda change request correct an error in regulation? No c) Does the agenda change request address an effect of a regulation on a fishery that was unforeseen when that regulation was adopted? Yes, when the board closed the Eastside setnet fishery until the recovery goal was achieved, the SOC management plan provided opportunity for permit holders to fish with dip nets as an alternative gear. At that meeting, the board and department encouraged the public to explore other potential methods through a commissioner's permit. Set beach seines were fished under that permit authority. The outcome of that method was unforeseen at the time of the Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting and represents new information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: During the 2024 commercial salmon fishing season, three Commissioner's interim use permits were issued to test if beach seines could be a viable gear type in the Upper Subdistrict set gillnet area for catching sockeye salmon and releasing king salmon. Stipulations of the permit included an observer to collect data and record incidents of king salmon catch and release. The board has not had the opportunity to hear this information and consider if the gear and methods should be a legal gear type in the Upper Subdistrict. PROPOSED BY: Brian and Lisa Gabriel 8 7 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 1 of 2 October 02, 2024 Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting October 02, 2024 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. 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 UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 3438-2024 - Accepting and Appropriating Donations from the Kenai River Marathon Through the Kenai Community Foundation for the Installation of Bike Racks and Bike Repair Stations. (Administration) 2. ADOPTED. Resolution No. 2024-42 - Supporting Agenda Change Request 8 at the Upcoming Alaska Board of Fisheries Work Session to Allow Set Beach Seine Nets as an Alternative Gear Type for the Eastside Setnet Fishery While in the Kenai River Late-Run King Salmon Stock of Concern Management Plan. (Knackstedt) F. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of September 18, 2024. (City Clerk) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS H. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action/Approval - Bills to be Ratified. (Administration) 2. *Action/Approval - Confirmation of Mayoral Nomination for a Partial Term Appointment of Samuel Whicker to the Airport Commission. (Gabriel) Kenai City Council - Regular Meeting Page 2 of 2 October 02, 2024 3. *Ordinance No. 3439-2024 - Increasing Estimated Revenue and Appropriations in the General Fund and Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Fund to Provide Supplemental Funding for the 2024 Lilac Lane Roadway Project. (Administration) I. COMMISSION REPORTS 1. Council on Aging Commission 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Parks and Recreation Commission 5. Planning and Zoning Commission 6. Beautification Commission J. REPORT OF THE MAYOR 1. Proclamation Declaring October 2024 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 2. Bronze Bear Sculpture Information 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. Registration is required to join the meeting remotely through Zoom. 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