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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-07 Harbor Commission Packet KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 7, 2008 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- March 10, 2008 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Harbor Goals ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM S: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 5 and 19, 2008. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CONTACT U5 IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE MEETING: CAROL -- 283-8231 OR, BOB FRATES -- 283-3692 Nt • KENAI HARBOR COMMYSSION MEETING MARCH 1®, 2®08 CYTY COUNCYL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL %TEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 11, 2008 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSYNESS a. Discussion -- Harbor Goals b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fees ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS YTEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 6 and 20, 2008. b. Memorandum -- Preparation of Commission/Committee Packets ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARSOR coMMlssloN MEETING MARCH I®, 2®08 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called confirmed as follows: Commissioners present Commissioners absent: Others present: A quorum was present. he meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was P. Morin, B. Osborn, A. Poynor, D. Gregory, T. Thompson R. Peters G. Foster Parks Ss Recreation Director R. Frates, Council Member M. Boyle ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Osborn MOVED to approve the agenda and Commissioner Morin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- February 11, 2008 McTlor:: Commissioner Peters MOVED to approve the meeting summary as presented and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED, ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None %TEM S: OLD BUSINESS 5-a. 'Discussion -- Harbor Goals Thompson introduced a draft list of goals and mission statements. Commissioner comments included: • Add elements to the mission statement suggested by commissioners. Keep the statement broad in nature. Prioritize goals into long and short term, short term being five years or less. MOTION: Commissioner Poynor MOVED to defer further discussion until the next meeting and Commissioner Morin SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. 5-b. Discussion -- Dip Net Fees Frates requested the commission consider raising the camping and parking fees from a recommended $15.00 to $20.00. Commissioner comments included: • Reviewed revenue and expenditures from the 2007 season. • Would like a full economic justification before increasing the fee. • Suggested staying with the originally. recommended $15.00. MOTION: Commissioner Poynor MOVED to retain the original recommendation of $15.00 for dip net camping and parking and keep a better accounting of all costs. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. VOTE: ' Morin YES Po n-or---~-E I Peters I YES Osborn Foster MOTION PASSED. ITEM 6: ITEM 7: NO NEW BUSINESS -- None REPORTS 7-a. Dasector -- Frates noted welding repairs to the floating docks needed before the 2008 season and would include user survey results conducted at various harbors throughout the state. 1-b. City Council Laaison -- Boyle noted Mr. Jim Butler's comments regarding the dip net fishery from the March 5, 2008 City Council meeting and invited Butler to speak to the Harbor Commission. ITEM S: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS -- None ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 PAGE 2 Jim Butler, Attorney and Set Net Fisherman -- Reported he appreciated the Commission's efforts on the Dip Net Report, addressing goals and objectives, environmental concerns. Butler reported he wanted to keep the dip net fishery in the forefront; noting environmental concerns such as bird habitat, paving and storm drainage, and, protection of the dunes and beaches. Butler suggested he would like to become more involved in the process; noting he and other commercial operators would be willing to pay a $100 access fee to safely and efficiently access his beach site on the North side. ITEM 10: INFORMATION 10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February6 and 20, 2008. 10-b. Memorandum -- Preparation of Commission/Committee Packets ITEM il: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Morin MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 10, 2008 PAGE 3 Its 5A. f '®~~ae resat a 1'~s ~i~y w~i~~r ~,~r~~~r~e„ 2I0 Fidalg© Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 996 1 1-7794 ~~-~;N~ti, Telephone:907-283-36921 FAX:907-283-3693 _ . _; - the ury o f NENrA~ SI(A lva~lm~0>tAra~L~rl To: Kenai Harbor Commission From: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director Date: March 28, 2008 RE: Harbm~ Goals & Objectives List goals and objectives listed below reflect the changes as discussed at our last regular meeting. Please review these for accuracy and be prepared to make any correetans or addrtians as necessary. if you have any questions prior to the meeting; please feel free to call me at 283-3642. Mission Statement It is the mission of the Kenai Harbor Commission to serve as an advisory body to the Kenai City Council in all matters concerning the Kenai City Harbor, dock operations, tidelands and waters of the Kenai River render the jurisdiction of the City of Kenai. In this capacity; members of the Harbor Commission are tasked with acting as stewards to ensure the ecological protection of the Kenai River while promoting safe, responsible recreational use, aesthetics and economic development. The goal of the Harbor Commission is to provide all present and firtfzre users of the Kenai River, private and eorhmercial, the best recreational experience and economic growth possible. Shart-term Goals & Objectives: Goal: Economics Objectives: 1. Explore the possibility of developing a commercial leased area, either for yardage or buildings. 2. Encourage development of infrastructure along Bridge Access Road which will stimulate business growth. Evaluate fee structure. Goal: Social Objectives: 1. Replace or upgrade kiosk for better display of public information. 2. Explore possibility of InstatIing new ramp signage (loading /unloading signs). 3. Explore possibility of using ramp attendants during dip net season. 4. Provide on-site user survey forms for feedback. 5. Continue support for dri$ boat pullout in lower Kenai River. 6. Construct boardwalk from. wildlife viewing area to proposed bird-viewing platfornt. Goal: Environmental Objectives: 1. Explore frmds for paving of parking lot. 2. Work jointly with the Kenai Watershed Fortim for the planning and construction of a viewing platform and related restoration work. 3. Pave Boat Launch Road. Goals: Safety Objectives: I. Replace facility fuel hoses 2. Replace culvert along Boat Launch Road. 3. Weld hinges on floats. 3. Replace facility window. 4. Provide ashort-term tie-off dock. 5. Evaluate staffing levels and communication protocol at the dock throughout summer months for safety and effectiveness. Goals: Esthetics Objectives: I. Evaluate signage for adequacy, attractiveness and ease of reading. Long-term Goals & Objectives: Goals: Economics Objectives: L Assess feasibility of adding a second causeway to expand the dock capacity in order to ease traffic congestion and keep dock fully operational during low tides. Goals: Social Objectives: 1. Encourage and support completion of Unity Trial along Bridge Access Road. Goals: Environmental 1. Continue support for bluff erosion. project. 2. Encourage siltation studies in the lower river and explore ways to minimize siltation buildup at the dock and boat ramps. Goals: Safety Objectives: Goals: Esthetics Objectives: I. Explore possibility providing beautification enltancemerits along Bridge-Recess right-of--ways. Page 2 of 2 AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 2008 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda I~w- ~oQ *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. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) 1. Rick Baldwin, Chair, Kenai Economic Development Strategy Team -- Update ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. Ordinance No. 2269-2007 -- Enacting Chapter 5.40 of the Kenai ~ Municipal Code Establishing a Licensing Procedure for Pawnbrokers and Regulating How Pawnbrokers Conduct Business. ~~jk (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2269-2007 was amended by substitution at the` February 6, 2008 council meeting. The ordinance was then postponed to March 5, 2008. The motion to adopt is active.) a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2269-2007 -- Enacting Chapter 5.40 of the Kenai Municipal Code Establishing a Licensing Procedure for Pawnbrokers and Regulating How Pawnbrokers Conduct Business. 2. Ordinance No. 2281-2008 -- Amending KMC 8.05 to Adopt the 2006 International Fire Code, First Printing. ~ ~ (Clerk's Note: At the February 20, 2008 council meeting, a motion to adopt \ Ordinance No. 2281-2008 was on the floor when the ordinance was /U` postponed to March 5, 2008. The motion to adopt is active. 3. Ordinance No. 2282-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.160 (b)(8), KMC 14.20.161(b)(5) and KMC 14.20.170(b)(8) by Replacing the Reference to the Horizontal Property Regimes Act in AS 34.07 With a Reference to the Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act in AS 34.08. U~ ~. ~b ' ~~ ~~ , P~ „~, . ~. 4. Ordinance No. 2283-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $7,060.76 in the General Fund to Pay for Police Training and Patrol Rifles. 6. 7 ITEM F: 1. 2. ITEM G: ITEM H: `/ n ~~ Ordinance No. 2285-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $15,000 in the General Fund and the Library Capital Project Fund for Architectural Services. a. Motion for Introduction b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) c. Motion for Adoption Resolution No. 2008-10 -- Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Procomm Alaska LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $54,000 to Purchase Radio Equipment. Resolution No. 2008-11 -- Transferring $21,000 in the Airport Fund Training Facility Department for Facility Management. Resolution No. 2008-11 -- Transferring $21,000 in the Airport Fund Training Facility Department for Facility Management. *Liquor License Renewals -- Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525 -- Club License #337 Upper Deck -- Beverage Dispensary License #2993 Amn„rir~a,4n T.aa Qn VCat #~JQ -- CCluh T.iran ge #13R0 Little Ski Mo -- Restaurant/Eating Place License # 1774 MINUTES *Regular Meeting of February 20, 2008. *Notes of February 20, 2008 Council Work Session. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSYNESS Bills to be Ratified Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 *Ordinance No. 2284-2008 -- Amending KMC 13.30.080 and KMC 13.40.020 to Allow for Public Safety, Maintenance, Repair, Upkeep and Cleanup Vehicle Access for Certain Beach Areas. 4. *Ordinance No. 2286-2008 -- Amending the Salary Schedule in KMC 23.50.010 to Reclassify Police Officer Positions by Increasing the Range of the Positions and Changing the Step of Some Existing Employees Who will Receive a Range Increase and Making the Next Police Lieutenant an Exempt Employee Under KMC 23.10.030. 5. *Ordinance No. 2287-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory Structures) by 1) Adding a Section Restricting the Use or Storage of Conex-Type Structures in the Central Commercial and Residential Zones and 2) Requiring Accessory Structures be Built to Match the Primary Building on the Lot and 3) Providing for Temporary Use of Conex-Type Structures During Construction Projects and Incorporating the Existing Requirement that Accessory Structures Over 120-Square Feet Require a Building Permit. 6. *Ordsnance No. 2288-2008 -- Amending Chapter 14.25 Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations Requiring Approval of Plans Before Clearing Any Land, Requiring Buffer Separation Between Commercial and Residential Uses, Extending the Completion Time to Two Years and Providing that the Approval may be Revoked with Thirty Days Notice. Discussion -- Draft Bear Resistant Garbage Container Ordinance ~~~ ~~ 8. Discussion -- Funding Request of Friends of the Library/Consultant for ~~' Coordinating Fundraising/Library Expansion. ~~~ `R TEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. :`.irport C.,.~...~..,sion 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks 8v Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8v Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report a Mini-Grant Steering Committee ITEM J: ITEM K: 2. 3. REPORT OF THE MAYOR ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM L: 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 2008 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us YTEM A: CALL TO ORDER L Pledge of Allegiance 2. 'Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *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. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) ITEM C: USTSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) P~.~ ~ - 1. .Ordinance %So. 2284-2008 -- Amending KIvIC 13.30.080 and KMC 1.3.40.020 to Aiiow for Pubuc Safety, Maintenance, Repair, Upkeep and Cleanup Vehicle Access for Certain Beach Areas. ~~~e~ ~ 2. Ordinance No. 2286-2008-- Amending the Salary Schedule in KMC y~~~ 3. Ordinance No. 2287-2008 -- Amending KMC 14.20.200 (Accessory ~O"G``9" Structures) by 1) Adding a Section Restricting the Use or Storage of t4 rjL/o2/o~~77J~ Conex-Type Structures in the Central Commercial and Residential Zones and 2) Requiring Accessory Structures be Built to Match the Primary Building on the Lot and 3) Providing for Temporary Use of Conex-Type Structures During Construction Projects and Incorporating the Existing Requirement that Accessory Structures Over 120-Squaze Feet Require a Building Permit. 23.50.010 to Reclassify Police Officer Positions by Increasing the Range of the Positions and Changing the Step of Some Existing Employees Who will Receive a Range Increase and Making the Next Police Lieutenant an Exempt Employee Under KMC 23.10.030. f~~~-~ 4. Ordinance No. 2288-2008 -- Amending Chapter 14.25 a<~~r ~' Cl Landscaping/Site Plan Regulations Requiring Approval of Plans Before Clearing Any Land,,Requiring Buffer Separation Between Commercial and Residential Uses, Extending the Completion Time to Two Years and. Providing that the Approval may be Revoked with Thirty Days Notice. 5. Ordinance No. 2293-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $5,000 for a Donation to The Friends of the Library to Hire a Grant Writing Consultant. ~~ GG a. Motion for Introduction ~A~~ /~ . b. Motion for Second Reading (Requires a Unanimous Vote) ~da~dP~ ~, c. Motion for Adoption ~~jj 6. ~ " Resolution No. 2008-13 -- Awarding a Contract for Audit Services for Gao~c Gl / the FY 2008 Audit to Mikunda, Cottrell & Co., Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $38,000. ~ ~~„ 7. Resolution No. 2008-14 -- Confirming the Assessment Ro11 on the Set ~~ Net Drive Street Improvement Special Assessment District. ~/~~~ 8. " Resolution No. 2008-15 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the Aliak, t Di t i t l i / s r c . Assessmen a McCollum, Japonski Streets Improvement Spec ~ ,d~ 9. Resolution No. 2008-16 -- Confirming the Assessment Roll on the ~~ Angler Drive Street Improvement Special Assessment District. ~ 10. Resolution No. 2008-17 -- Directing the continuation of the Project ~LGL~dL~ Entitled "Thompson Park, Beaver Creek Alaska, Mack, Valhalla Heights, and Sunset Rim Subdivisions Street Improvement Special Assessment District and Designating What Improvements are to be Included iri this Project. B~ ~~~~, 11. Resolution No. 2008-18 -- Urging the Alaska State Legislature to Amend AS 39.50 So That Disclosure Requirements Are More Appropriate for Municipal Elected and Appointed Officials. ~~~~~~ 12. Resolution No. 2008-19 -- Donating $500 to the Kenai Central High School Leadership Class. YTEM F: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of March S, 2008. ITEM G: UNFINYSHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS ~Oi'G7~° 1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2289-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $22,060 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 4. *Ordinance No. 2290-2008 -- Amending KMC 9.10.010 to Require Garbage Placed Outdoors in Designated "Bear Problem Areas" to be Kept in Garbage Containers Designated as Bear Resistant by the City of Kenai. 5. *Ordinance No. 2291-2008 -- Amending KMC 7.32.030 Entitled, "Transfers to General Fund," Such That Any Amount Transferred is Designated for Senior Citizen Programs. 6. *Ordinance No. 2292-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $9,000 in the General Fund Police Department for Alaska Highway Safety Office Program Participation. 7. *Ordinance No. 2294-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by X31,500 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund for Transfer to the General Fund Per KMC 7.32.030. 8. *Ordinance No. 2295-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $35,000 in the General Fund Shop Department for Operating Supplies. 9. *Ordinance No. 2296-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $110,000 in the General Fund and the Airport Fund for Repairs and Maintenance at the Fire Training Center. 10. *Ordinance No. 2297-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85 (Financial Disclosure and Conflict of Interest) by Removing the Kenai City Clerk and City Attorney From rhg i.;si of "Municipal Officers" in KMC 1.85.07VI"ol fh~olYa K Required to Report Under the City of Kenai Financial Disclosure and ,~j Conflict of Interest Rules. "/~~ //- (,eifa~c ~l/~'fi~~b ~m ~j C ~/fiG~ G'G~fi/u~'e. YTEM I: COMMISSI N/COMMIT'T`EE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report n. Mini-Grant Steering Committee ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REP®RTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSSION 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT