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2008-01-07 Harbor Commission Packet
KENAI HARBOR COMM%SS%ON MEETING JANUARY 7, 2008 CYTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ITEM 3: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 4: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- December 10, 2007 ITEM 5: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 6: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Dip Net Report ITEM 7: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- FY2009 Budget ITEM 8: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 9: COMMYSSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM 10: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 11: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of December S, 19, and 26, 2007. ITEM 12: PLEASE COt~ITACT US IF YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTERID THE ETINC: CAROL -- 2B-B231 OR, BOB FRATE -- ZB3-3692 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 13, 2007 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Dip Net Report ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion/Recommendatson -- Boat Launch Fees ITEM 7: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMI$SYONER COMMENTS/pUESTIONS ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD YTEM 10: YNFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21, 2007. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 200? CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER5 7:00 P.M. VICE CHAIR BILL OSBORN, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Vice Chair Osborn ca11e confirmed as follows: Commissioners present Commissioners absent: Others present: i the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. Roll was P. Morin, B. Osborn, G. Foster, A. Poynor, R. Peters, D. Gregory T. Thompson Parks 8s Recreation Director R. Frates, Council Member M Boyle A quorum was present. ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Foster MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Poynor SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -- November 13, 2007 MOTION TO AMEND: Commissioner Gregory MOVED to amend Item 8: Gregory's comments: change the reference to the "Kenai City Dock" to "harbor" and approve the meeting summary as amended. Commissioner Poynor SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. YTEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSYNESS S-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Dip Net Report Frates reviewed the Public Trust Doctrine included in the packet and requested questions concerning the Doctrine be directed to the City Attorney. Cary R. Graves, Kenai City Attorney -- Graves reported the Doctrine would not prevent the City from restricting access for reasonable cause and cited a City of Homer's ordinance governing its access scheme. Discussion followed, including: • Restricting or denying access must be equally applied to all user groups • Fees may be charged for upkeep and maintenance of the beach. • Din Net revenue did not pav for all maintenance. • Recommended fees be increased on the North and South Beach to $15.00. MOTION: Commissioner Morin MOVED to increase parking/camping fees to $15.00 for 12 hours at the North and South Beaches. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 6: 6-a. Discussion/Recommendation -- Boat Launch Fees Commissioner comments included: Fees could be different for people 65 and older. If this was the first request, it may be premature to change the fees. Recommendation to wait to see if more requests were received. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Dsrector -- Frates noted a City Council work session with the Army Corps of Engineers regarding erosion control would be held December 13, 2007 at 6:30 p.m; and, the dock facility may have another survey boat working out of the harbor next summer. 7-b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Boyle also mentioned. the upcoming work session. ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS'-- None ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None YTEM Z0: INFORMATION 10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of November 7 and 21, 2007. ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Commissioner Morin MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2007 PAGE 2 There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:15 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Ha11, Deputy City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 10, 2007 PAGE 3 iX e1 ~~ +t h ~ ri~ ~ we /`~ ~ dory ~- S 1 ~ j H .¢~ /E l ~. ' i)~ ~-- ' ~ s ~ ~ ,~. ~ ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ s F ~~}) J ~i Cz_ ~Y' S.ti. - 'i- KENAI POLICE DEP TIYIENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 996ll Telephone {907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 TO: Rick Koch, City Manager September 19, 2007 FM: Lt. Kim Wannamalcer TIIRU: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police (h`~-~ RE: 2007 Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery The Annual Dipnet Report is presented for your review. It includes reports from the Police, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation Departments. You will find a summary overview of Police Department activity specific to the Kenai River Dipnet Fishery to include observations, statistics, problems encountered, and recemm_ endations for improvement. The Seasonal Enforcement Officer report is also attached. The Kenai River Dipnet Fishery opened at Gam on Tuesday 7-10-07, and closed at midnight Tuesday 7-31-07. The 2007 Dipnet Fishery saw the largest number of State resident participation since the fishery opened in 1996. City departments prepared for anticipated & historical Dipnet Fishery-related challenges, resulting in effective overall management of the fishery. Two part-time Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) spent the majority of their July shifts engaged in Dipnet Fishery related activity, with parking and camping violations being the significant portion of their enforcement/management focus. The Police Department handled 153 Dipnet Fishery-related calls for service this year; 89 by sworn officers and 64 by SEOs. The majority of calls for service were cash pick-ups from the 4 pay shacks, followed by Parking complaints/violations, Citizen Assists (lockouts, lost children or pets), Noise/Disorderly Conduct, Trespassing on private property, Campfires in unauthorized areas, and several complaints each of Theft, Drunkenness, Vandalism, and vehicle collisions. There were 18 vehicles impounded, nearly all for parking violations, and 4 people were arrested for various crimes, including one DUI on an ATV. There were no deaths or serious injuries this year. Of the 90 hours spent by SEOs on the Dipnet Fishery, 75 were spent at the North Beach (S. Spruce}. Police Officers spent 34.5 hrs on Dipnet Fishery-related activity. SEOs spent a lot of time patrolling the S. Beach on the Dept. 4-wheeler, which is a very practical manner to cover that large and often very congested area. KFNAI POLICI'; DEPARTMENT State Fish & ~Ui1d"life Troopers were a visible presence at the City Dock, N. Beach, and on the water in a patrol vessel this year. They kept a relatively low profile but were very active enforcing various Fish & Game laws. The greatest managerial challenge this season, as in years before, was parking. For the North Beach, overflow parking at the designated parking lot off S. Spence Street, and motor vehicle/pedestrian traffic congestion on Kenai Avenue presented the most serious difficulties. South Beach problem areas involved illegal parking and heavy traffic congestion on Dunes Road near the pay shack, and illegal operation of off-road vehicles on dunes and vegetated wetland areas. The Dunes Road parkng is troublesome because it is on Borough land, in which the Alaska State Troopers have jurisdiction for enforcing traffic & criminal offenses (parking, trespass). The Police Department will work with Troopers to provide a better collective response to Dunes Road this next season. Four pay shacks to collect user fees were placed in the same locations as previous years: S. Spruce Street at the beachfront parking lot, Boat Launch Road at the City Dock, Dunes Road and Old Cannery Road. No pay shacks were run over this year, or otherwise incurred damage. Police Department Labor, Equipment and Fuel Expenses Police Officers (34.5 hrs) $1030 S.E.O. (90 hrs) 1260 Pre & Post season meetings/planning (Chief Lt, SEO) 1000 Equipment & Fuel costs* 1300 Total $4590 * Patrol cars & the Dept. pickup, and the 4-wheeler were equipment expenditures for the fishery. The costs included would reflect fuel consumption relative to driving to/from pay shacks, City Hall, police station, Kenai Ave, and up & down the beaches on the ATV, and idling during stops at these locations. Fuel was more expensive this year than last. 2 RENAL POLICE DEPARTMENT 2007 Observations Siena~e deficiencies were documented. On the South Beach, SEOs responded to frequent complaints of ATVs and other vehicles in the vegetated areas. There is just one sign at the very end of the beach (river mouth) prohibiting operation of vehicles in wetland/grassy areas. On the North Beach at the end of Kenai Avenue there is an absence of signs requiring "5 minute loading/unloading" which contributed to traffic congestion. Other signage improvement needs are addressed in the SEO report. On the whole, public awareness has improved with respect to parking, camping, campfires, and bathrooms due to good signage posted at/near all the pay shacks and pay/parking areas. Public Information was available via commercial media, online sites such as the City of Kenai and Alaska Dept of Fish & Game, printed brochures distributed by the City, and radio public service announcements. This information included answers to FAQs for parking, fees, camping, campfires, dunes & grassy areas, restroom facilities, and contact information for State and City management entities. Parking & Camping fees were the same as last year. The manned pay shacks contributed significantly to compliance, as did aggressive presence by police and SEO personnel. SEOs issued hundreds of written warnings for parl~ing &non-payment, or for not displaying the parking permit. On Saturday 7uly 21, the busiest day in the history of the fishery, vehicles filled the N. Beach, S. Spruce parking lot, S. Spruce, the little league parking lots, N_ Spruce nearly all the way to 4tn Ave, and commercial parking lots along KSR near S. Spruce. Restroom (port-a-potty) service was hindered due to traffic congestion along Kenai Avenue, and on South Beach due to vehicles parked in close proximity to the toilets. This interfered with the service provider being able to maneuver beside them for change-outs. Off-Road Vehicles and associated violations are a recurring issue. Police & SEOs responded to multiple complaints of ATVs causing late night noise, racing, youth operators w/o helmets, and speeding on the beaches and access roads. Dumpster service was overall satisfactory. There were several instances of traffic congestion at the end of Kenai Avenue, which prevented or slowed the garbage truck from getting to the dumpsters. KEN~1I POLICE DEPAR'rMFNT Litter and Trash collection and management needs are significant for the three weeks of the Fishery. The possibility of providing more trash and fish waste collection points should be reviewed. Traffic congestion on Kenai Avenue was severe, and the improved wide areas often were illegally used for extended parking along the "loading/unloading only" area. Kenai Avenue is a narrow one-lane dirt road with No Parking allowed at any point. During the Fishery, by necessity it becomes a 2-lane road with motor traffic and pedestrians. Vehicles often have objects hanging out the back or off the sides, and pedestrians are generally pushing or pulling objects, all of which takes more room than. merely driving or walking. Couple this with numerous vehicles loading/unloading along the road and traffic congestion happens quickly. Recommendations The recommendations and suggestions for improvement here are based on initial assessment. We expect to further refine our ideas for improvement following a muhi-department debriefing in late September. Coordinate with Little LeaQUe to allow North Beach overflow parking in the Little League ball field lots on South Spruca Street. Some years there are post-season tournaments and the parking lot is needed for those involved with baseball. However, when there are no post-season baseball activities, that parking lot would be ideal for overflow dip netter parking. Sienase Imnrovements for the North Beach call for two (2) more signs at the Kenai Avenue turnaround stating "5 minutes loading/unloading", and for a more clearly marked Iron Ranger for self-pay participants. On the South Beach three (3) additional signs are needed that prohibit operation of vehicles in the wetland areas. Regulatory signs stating "No parking/stopping within 30 feet of restrooms" would help Facilitate Restroom service. Orange Barrier Fencing (along with improved signage) wilt help prevent South Beach wetlands and dune destruction. This fencing has been installed in previous years with the assistance of the Borough, but not for the past two seasons. Assistance with fencing should again be sought from the Kenai Watershed Forum. Additional Public Safety Officer resources, beyond what is currently budgeted, are needed to effectively address the significant management needs of the Dipnet Fishery. The intensity of the issues highlighted in this repozt, would each be considerably lessened with 24-hour coverage of the fishery by public safety resources. Administration will discuss this internally to prepare a recommendation. 4 KEloTAT POLICE DEPART~MEIeTT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET KENAI, AK 99611 Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 To: Lt. Wannamaker Cc: Chief Kopp ~-' From: SEOs Goggia & Caswell Date: 8/4/2007 Re: Seasonal Enforcement Officer Report 2007 Kenai River Dip Net Fishery This report is a surmnary of Seasonal Enforcement Officer observations and recommendations concerning the 2007 Kenai River Personal Use Dip Net Fishery. The fishery opened Tuesday July 10, 2007 at 0600 hours and closed Tuesday July 31, 2007 at 2359 hours. On Wednesday July 25, 2007 at 1100 hours the Alaska Department of Fish and Game gave an emergency order to open the dap net fishery to 24 hours daily until the closure. The placement of pay stations remained the same as last year, with stations being placed on JuuLU Jt/lut;c, Luuc~ Rd.; Old ~aiinciy nu., anu at tuc ~,.ty Lv~.n. Paym^cnt iuav rciiiaincu uic same, $10 for 12 hear parking and $k0 for 12 hour camping, until ±he fishery was opened 24 hours daily upon which the fee for 24 hour camping was $10. Enforcement of fees on both beaches was for the most part successful due to the placement of payment booths and the use of "iron rangers" when the attendants of the pay shacks were not available. SEOs also helped to enforce fee compliance. The pay shacks were attended 24 hours a day once the dip net fishery went 24 hours daily. There were minor problems with people not paying enough due to confusion about $10 per 12 hours. The first week of the fishery was relatively slow due to minimal amounts of salmon. The parking lot at both the North and South beaches remained less than 50% full until the weekend of Saturday, July 14. Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) issued 44 parking warnings, one citation for a minor operating an ATV without a helmet, and one tow truck was called. Two children were reported missing as well as part of the parking lot needing to be evacuated due to a propane leak on an RV that required Kenai Fire Department attention and deportation. KENAI POLICE DEPARTMN NT On Saturday, July 14 the number of vehicles and people increased exponentially. The North Beach parking lot was completely full, and at times overflowing. The majority of SEOs time was spent at the North Beach enforcing fees for parking and. vehicle congestion on Kenai Avenue. SEOs also issued many ATV warnings for not wearing helmets and riding in prohibited areas. Traffic on Kenai. Ave. was congested throughout the day, which led to one tow truck being palled. However, the owner contacted SEOs and paid the tow truck driver before the vehicle was impounded. Also, on July 14 an SEO dealt with a man riding an ATV, which was pulling a trailer with several young children on it who were not wearing helmets. Upon contacting the operator, the SEO determined that he might intoxicated, which led to the request of another officer to do Field Sobriety Testing. The driver was indeed intoxicated and was arrested for DUI. During the second week of the dip net fishery a large number of warnings for parking and ATV use were issued. Nine (9) vehicles were impounded. More illegally parked vehicles would have been impounded but owners arrived in time to pay the tow agency. Also, six (6) citations were issued for parking to the left (east) ofthe beach access on South Spruce. Throughout the second week of the dip net fishery, both beaches were consistently 75-85% full. At the beginning of the week the fish began to come in abundance, leading to a massive influx of people. SEOs spent most of their time at the North Beach enforcing traffic and the 5 - 10 minute parking areas on Kenai Ave. as well as checking camping and parking receipts, but maintained a strong presence at the South Beach. Saturday, July 21 was by far the busiest day of the season with both North and South Beach parking lots at 100% capacity. The parking lot at the North Beach was overflowing by about 0500 hours. SEOs spent significant portions of their shifts controlling traffic on Kenai Ave. Another problem was overflow parking of vehicles on the beach due to lack of room in the parking lot at the end of South Spruce. Normally parking on the beach is only allowed to the right (west) of the beach access, and vehicles must proceed past the line of South Forest Drive. However, due to the abundance of vehicles parked prior to the South Forest line, vehicles were allowed to park to the right as long as they did not block access to the beach. SEOs clearly marked the access lane with cones to indicate where vehicles could or could not park Vehicles not in compliance were impounded and/or warned. In addition, people began parking to the left of the beach access where it is clearly posted "no motor vehicles beyond this point". SEOs fought many of the same battles on Sunday, July 22. I~r NAP POLICLi DEPAR'rME N`I" On Wednesday, 3uIy 25 ADF&G gave an emergency order to open the dip net fishery to 24 hours daily until the end of the season on 'Ilzesday, July 3 L Generally the dip net fishery is opened to fishing 24 hours daily when there is a large increase in the Kenai River salmon population. Unfortunately, the number offish began to decrease after the emergency order was given. This emergency order caused another influx of people during the last week even with the dwindling number offish: The best fishing of this dip net season was during the middle of the second week. During the final week, both beaches consistently remained 70-80% full. SEOs continued. to focus on parking and camping compliance. Throughout this week the parking lot at the Little League ball field. was opened for use by dip petters. Parking was not as significant of a problem compared to prior weeks even though there were many people. Also, during this week five (5) vehicles were impounded, numerous parking/ATV warnings were issued, and there was one vehicle abandoned below the high tide line. Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 were the Last days of the fishery. Both beaches were crowded again, but people seemed to be self-maintaining. On the South Beach SEOs received many complaints of ATVs riding in the wetlands and grassy areas. There is only one sign stating that vehicles are prohibited in the wetlands, which led to a general lack of knowledge about regulations concerning the area. On Sunday, July 29, one person was cited for this offense. The City Dock continued to require little attention from SEOs due to last year's addition of two new ramps, an exit road, and overflow parking. The only problem that required police attention was a hit and run of a boat trailer. The trailer had a broken board from being run over by another truck's tire, but the owner of the trailer did not wish to pursue the matter. Tuesday, July 31, 2007 the 2007 Kenai River Personal Use Dip net Fishery was officially closed at 2359 hours. SEOs spent a total of 90 hours on dip net related activities during the 2007 personal dip net fishery; 75 hours on the North Beach and 15 hours on the South Beach. SEOs also responded to or initiated 101 dip net related calls for service; and issued eight (8) dip net related citations. I~ENAI POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS & CONCERNS Overview During the 2007 dip net fishery there weren't any major problems, other than a shortage of staffing to address problems at earlier stages before they became more of a management challenge. Information and regulations regarding parking, camping, and waste collection were contained in brochures distributed by the pay shack attendants. The season began relatively calm, with the majority of people arriving during the second and third weeks of the fishery. Traffic, parking and congestion on Kenai Ave. consistently required the most time and attention. On busier days people inevitably parked in no parking zones and blocked lanes in the parking lot and Kenai Ave. Camping on both beaches never reached full capacity. Camping issues that the SEOs were involved with generally involved checking payment receipts. NORTH BEACH The North Beach required more time and attention from SEOs throughout the dip net fishery. Parking was limited and fiiked up quickly during busy days, which led to traffic jams thai kept people from traveling in and out of Kenai Ave. SEOs deak with riore ATV use violations on the North Beach due to more restrictions than on the South Beach. Parking in the Little League parking lot, closed to dip netters for the majority of the season, was opened on Saturday, July 28 for a fee of $10 for every 12 hours of parking. Because Little League galnes happen rarely during the Dipnet fishery, opening the parking lot for dip netters would help alleviate parking issues on South Spruce. Improper parking and traffic on Kenai Ave. required the most attention from SEOs throughout the fishery. The road and turnaround are intended for five to ten minute loading and/or unloading of gear. However, people tended to take longer then the allotted time for these activities. Vehicles were also left unattended, causing traffic backups. SEOs spent entire shifts clearing traffic jams and impounding parked vehicles during the busier days. A suggestion for this problem is to create a lane for outgoing traffic to minimize competition between incoming and KGNAI POLICE DEPARTMENT outgoing traffic. There need to be at least two more signs stating "five to ten minutes for loading/unloading" at the end of Kenai Ave. This year there were also problems with parking on the beach. Vehicles should be parked to the right of the beach access past the line of South Forest Dr. However, on days when the beach was busy, vehicles would fill up the entire beach to the right of the South Spruce access with parking. Eventually SEOs marked the access lanes onto the beach. with cones, which allowed vehicles to park on the beach as long as they didn't block the access lanes. This should be done at the begimung of the season next year. At the North Beach there are limited areas where ATVs are allowed. They are allowed to the right of the beach access off South Spruce, but they are not allowed on the roadways or to the left of the South Spruce access. SEOs received complaints and inquiries about ATV use on the left side of the beach because it was not specifically marked that ATVs could not be used for the pick up offish. Also, there is a trail starting in the parking lot on South Spruce that leads to Municipal Park at the end of South Forest where ATVs are prohibited. There were several warnings given to children operating ATVs on this trail and into the park. The majority of parking and camping payment issues occurred when the fishery was only open from 0600-2300 hours. SEOs spent significant time checking parking and camping receipts, and issuing warnings to those who hadn't paid. In most cases people just forgot to display their receipt where it was visible to SEOs. Iron rangers also seemed to have a higher success rate than other years. The combination of the iron rangers and pay shacks is very effective, and should be continually used in future years. However, the iron ranger should be marked more clearly to reduce the amount of pedestrians who go to the pay shack and back up traffic on South Spruce. On the last day of the fishery, there was a problem with vehicles parking in the "City Vehicles Only" zone. Several people that were warned complained that it wasn't very clear that there is no parking allowed in that spot. As of now there is only a white spray-painted message on a concrete barrier stating "City Vehicles Only", and one No Parking sign at one end of the concrete barrier. More signs need to be added along the concrete barrier so it is clear to dip petters that it is for City vehicles only. I{ENAI POLICP~ DEPAR"rMENT SOUTH BEACH Although the South Beach required less attention from SEOs, public safety presence was still required. Self-supervision was easier due to fewer restrictions on the South Beach concerning parking camping, ATV use, eta Most of the SEOs time spent there was checking parking and camping receipts and warning people on ATVs about helmet regulations for their children. A reoccurring problem was overnight parking in the parking lot on Dunes Rd. In past years, vehicles, especially RVs, inevitably parked overnight in this parking lot, and this year was no exception. However, the parking lot is in the Ataska State Troopers' jurisdiction. Many people leave their vehicles and trailers in this parking lot overnight and bring camping gear onto the beach. In future years it may be considered to allow people to park their vehicles overnight and camp on the beach. Along the beach there are grassy areas where vehicles are prohibited, yet there is only one sign posted at the end of the beach. SEOs received numerous complaints of people riding their ATVs into the wetlands and dragging large logs out for bonfires. When contacted, people claimed they did not know vehicles weren't allowed in that specific area. At one time there was bright orange fencing along the grassy area, but it has fallen down throughout the years. More signs stating "no vehicles" and/or more orange fencing need to be put up. SEOs also issued many warnings to children not wearing helmets while operating ATVs. Fortunately many were cooperative and either put on a helmet or stopped riding. Another issue on the South Beach was a 2002 Nissan Frontier that was left below the high tide line. The vehicle was left there for several days, and the owner of the vehicle could not be contacted. As time passed, people/nature began to beat up the vehicle, tearing o~the bumper, breaking windows and generally destroying the vehicle. "llillaye a'~t a Past t%i~y wi~~ a ~ut~r~e" 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 %t,~~~;~-, Telephone:. 907-283-3692 /FAX: 907-283-3693 tlae city n f KENA~LvA/LASKA MEMORANDUM TO: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police Lt. Kim Wannamaker, Kenai Police Department Jack LaShot, Public Works Manger FROM: Robert J. Frates, Parks & Recreation Director DATE: September 18, 2007 RE: Dip Net Report - 2007 The volume of people participathig in the 2007 fishery separates this from previous seasons. It 1J L131J G1GV0.LGU jlQrLtliLpattVn LhC4L 1GJULteU Llt .~lVllle hlgller coJtJ, namely for pVl lAble UUL111oV113 services. The popularity of the fishery also resulted in extra challenges ranging from parking issues, pedestrian traffic on dunes, litCer, and other associated issues. From an operational standpoint, this was the first year the dock operation was assigned to the Parks Department. The additional. ramps and exit road provided amuch-improved service this season and allowed more boats to be retrieved and launched. Dock personnel did an excellent job preparing for this year's dip net season. and effectively met their challenges along the way. Fee shack attendants randomly surveyed dip net participants during the 2007 fishery. Participants were asked if they live in the City of Kenai, live on the Kenai Peninsula, or live elsewhere. Of the G,330 surveyed, approximately 90% indicated they live elsewhere, 7% live on the Kenai Pennsula and 3% live in the City of Kenai. The following outlines some miscellaneous suggestions for next season along with this year's operational cost. Sue2estions for Next Season Portable Restrooms & Dumpster on Dunes Rd: Due to the heavy public use of the parking lot off Dunes Road near our fee station, portable. restrooms and dumpster service is suggested to accommodate the public. Better Coordination With Restroom/Dumpster Service Provider: Contractor had difficulty during the peak season gaining access to his equipment stored on Old Cannery Road due primarily to parking of vehicles. Signage and fencing helped but will need to be done prior to season next year. Servicing of restrooms on the south side required the contractor to make two trips during the peak season due to the number of people and increased use. Contractor also had difficuhy during peak season (July 16a' - 24'x') gaining access along Kenai Avenue, particularly Saturday and Sunday resulting in a delay of services. Litter & Fish Waste: Consideration should be given tc ways to effectively provide and manage garbage collection stations on the beaches as well as providing an easy means of depositing fish waste. Sand Dune Protection & North Beach Access: Continue exploring ways to protect the dunes from pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Beach road access during one weekend became very congested making passage difficult for commercial fishing operators. Access road needs better defined with cones and Signage to prevent this from happening. Traffic Controllers at City Doclc: Consideration should be given to plachag a couple personnel at the City Dock during peak times and weekends to facilitate loading & unloading at the ramps, parking, and exiting the facility. Desi agn ted Ramps at City Dock: Designating one ramp specifically for loading and another for launching may contribute to a smoother operation. This is not typically the procedure used at the dpek but may be worth exploring. Parks and Recreation Expenses Material, Supplies & Services Portable Toilets $18,900 Dumpsters 10,250 Receipt Books 1,099 Misc. (propane, batteries, etc.} 505 Dip Net Brochures 300 Phonellvlinutes 135 Fuel 100 Page 2 of 2 Total $31,289 Labor Wages (fee station attendants) $27,300 Wages (Admin, clean-up, prep, etc.) 1,700 Total $28,800 TOTAL MATERIAL, LAB®R, SERVICES 560,089 Boating Facility Expenses Material, Supplies 8~ Services Portable Toilets $1,500 Dumpsters 500 Receipt Books 500 Minutes 135 Cleaning Supplies, etc 100 Spray Paint 80 Total $2,815 Labor Wages (fee station attendants) Wages (Dock Manager 1/Z) Wages (Dock Worker 1/2) Wages (painting, signs, etc.) Total $5,250 1,620 1,075 450 $8,395 TvTALiviATERi~:L, LAB®R,.~sERViCEa Sii,2iv Page 3 of 3 °`!/r'flaa~e with a Past, Gity witti a Futu>d°e ®` ~~~, ~ _ .. 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611-7794 l II i Telephone: (907) 283-7535, Ext. 236 /FAX: (907) 283-3014 1992 CC: Lt. Kim Wannamaker, Bob Frates FROM: Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager DATE: September 13, 2007 SUBJECT; Dip hlet Fishery 2007 The following is a recap of Public Works efforts in support of the 2007 dip net fishery. The department had less involvement this year due to the assignment of dock operations to the Parks Department. Support Operations Yearly removal of the mud accumulation on the ramps, dike construction and hauling of the rnud off site after dewatering. ^ Set and remove dock ramps. Move and remove shacks and concrete barricades at beach entrance sites. Place two concrete barricades at the end of Main Street for traffic control. ® Blade the South Spruce parking lot once and Kenai Avenue twice. Haul and place gravel from the parking area onto the beach entrance. Place and maintain numerous regulatory signs at various locations. Capital Construction ® Haul, place and grade gravel at the over flow parking area adjacent to the exit road. Estimated Expenses Operations $18,721 Capital Construction $12,134 Total ~3©,855 V .ri L O r7+ U d .Y. as L O Z U h' d .L° is O .C U d w "~ O s u ~', a~ ; ~, .c ~;, o ', , s v 0 Z I~EloTAI POLICE DEFARTIitIENT 107 SOUTH WILLOW STREET I{ENAI, AK 99(11 Telephone (907) 283-7879 Fax (907) 283-2267 TO: Rick Koch, City Manager FM: Chuck Kopp, Chief of Police ~,.~ RE: Dipnet rishery Management Recommendations DT: September 27, 2007 City Administration has now reviewed operational reports and observations from all departments involved with the management and oversight of the Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery. This review process has distilled several recommendations Administration is prepared to move forward with for the 200$ Dipnet Fishery. Administration Recommendations 1. Update Kenai Municipal Code 13.30.080 Operating a vehicle in a prohibited area to include language that exempts City Public Works and Maintenance vehicles, and their agents, from the provisions of this Chapter. Public Safety vehicles currently have an exemption. in this Chapter. The recommended exemption for maintenance vehicles will authorize service of trash and fish waste receptacles by off-road vehicles on the North and South shore during the course of the Fishery. Update Kenai Municipal Code 13.40.020 Off-road vehicle operation, to include language that exempts Public Safety vehicles from the provisions of this Chapter. Current language states `7t shall be unZah ful for any person to operate an o, ff-road vehicle in the City ofKenai... "and lists prohibited areas Por off-road vehicle operation. The only exception currently allowed is for maintenance vehicles as identified in subsection (j) Not withstanding the provisions of this section, the Cit); or State, or theil° agents, may operate machinery or off-road vehicles in otherwise prohibited areas for maintenance, repair, etecuzing and upkeep. The recommended exemption for Public Safety vehicles will clear up any disparity of exemptions between KMC 13 and 14. 3. Provide high visibility barrier/crowd control fencing on both North and South Shore to protect dunes and vegetated wetlands from pedestrian and motorized traffic. Cost estimate: $4,000.00 - To purchase 5,000 feet (SOct - 4'x 100' rolls) of fencing. _ _ ___ KENAI POLICE DEPARTM[:N'T 4. Signage Improvements -North Shore Two (2) 5-minute Zoad/unload signs on Kenai Avenue at the turnaround. One (1) high visibility Pay Here sign for Iron Ranger (self-pay) station. Thirty (30) Keep off Dune s- $IOp Fine signs to be placed on both sides of dunes. Signage Improvements -South Shore Fifteen (15) Keep off Wetlands - $100 Fine signs to be placed on beach in front of vegetated wetland grass areas. Cost estimate: $4,000.00 Public Safety Officer personnel increases are needed to effectively manage the Dipnet Fishery 24/7 during the high usage times of Thursday -Sunday. The attached staff reports clearly show the sheer numbers of dipnetters overwhelming current personnel resources to address fishery management issues during peak use periods. Administration recommends two (2) additional Seasonal Enforcement Officers (SEOs) and one Public Safety Officer (PSO) FT position to provide 24/7 coverage Thursday - Sunday, and significant coverage Monday- Wednesday. Additionally, the PSO wdl provide year round support to sworn police officers, the Animal Control Department, and Code Enforcement Officer. The SEO positions were originally budgeted to support a broad level of service requests during the summer months, as well as provide Dipnet Fishery support. These positions have evoived info almost exciusiveiy a Dipnei Fishery support position, with very little support directed to other seasonal activity increases handled by the police department. Position justifications and actual costs will be submitted through the FY09 budget process. KL:NAI POLICE DI<PAR'1'MENT Public Safety Officer Cost estimate: Two (2) part time SEOs (paylbenefits/OT) - $20,000.00 One (1) full time PSO (pay/benefits} - $16,250.00 6. Parks and Recreation personnel increases are needed to address litter patrol, trash and fish waste receptacle change outs, barrier fence repair and maintenance, camping and parking assistance to SEOs and other fishery support duties_ Administration recommends two (2) additional Parlts and Recreation seasonal employee positions to address these needs. Cost estimate: Two (Z) Parks and Rec seasonat emp. (pay/benefits/OT) $15,000.00 Garbage and Fish Waste setviee improvements are needed to address significant litter and fish waste issues on the North and South shore. Administration recommends placing pairs of trash & fish waste containers at 400' intervals for about 2,000' along both shores. A "roll-oti/roll-off' 20 - 30 yard dumpster would be place on Kenai Avenue and Dunes Road to regularly service these containers. Administration would need to consider the purchase of a 1-Ton flatbed truck with crane to service these trash & fish waste receptacles, or contract it out to a service provider. As recently done for the North Shore, Administration recommends matting a donation of $7,500.00 to anon-profit or school sports booster club that is willing and able to provide regular litter patrol/clean up duties on the South shore during the fishery. Cost estimate: $7,500.00 for South shore litter patrol $5,000.00 for trash & fish waste receptacle service $ Public Safety Officer Total Cost Estimate is $65,000. '/a of this cost ($16,250.00) is borne by Dipnet Fishery revenues; with the remaining $4R,750,00 coming from General Fwid to support year round Police operations, off-road vehicle municipal ordinance enforcement, code enforcement, animal control matters, etc. KENAI PQLICIi, DEPARTMENT 8. North Shore Parking continues to see the most urgent need for improvements. Administration recommends that the City coordinate with the Little League program to allow North Beach overflow parking in the Little League ball fields and parking lots on South Spruce Street. If there are no post-season baseball activities, this area would be ideal for overflow dip netter parking. Administration further recommends that the City explore the purchase of Anchor Trailer Court property, in whole or in part, to address long term municipal parking needs for beach front recreational activity, Little League, Kenai River Personal Use Dipnet Fishery and Special Events parking. Total cost for implementation of Administration recommendations is approximately $75,000.00, excluding the possible purchase of additional property for parking. 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CARTER Post Office Sox 212 Kenai, Alaska 99611 Telephone: 907-283-9272 Email: carter(i~2a~sataska,paet October 7, 2007 Honorable Mayor & Members of Council CITY OF KENAI 21.0 Fidalgo Avenue Kenai, Alaska 99611. Dear Mayor Porter and Members of Council: tf... F ~., e .. Pq t ~,, ~. i` _.., i As many of you know, residents on Toyon Way in Redoubt Subdevision, have long been plagued with motorized vehicles racing on the beach and up the bluffs and in the Kenai Municipal Park. It appears to be an on-going problem even after the dipnet fishery is at a close. Those trying to walk or play on the beach have to be constantly on the lookout for racing vehicles up and down the beach. The police are called on many occasions but are often times needed elsewhere. Over the Labor Day Weekend, we had racing on the beach from 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m, and then en the afternoon - I did call the police but the 4-wheeler and dirt bike had already raced up from the beach through the Park and traveled at a high rate of speed side-by-side down Tny nn S~gs~., i did follow therm to a reSEdence at 7 1 R Hairier hoot, ac I State; the polite were quite busy on that weekend with more pressing issues. I walk the park and beach every day. This past week, I made the acquaintance of a new resident from the Homer area who had served on their Planning & Zoning Commission and she suggested I obtain a copy of the Homer City Code relative to motorized vehicles on the beach. I did so, and include a copy of Ordinance 07-28(A) for your consideration. Thank you for including this proposal in your deliberations relative to the dipnet fishery and use of our beautiful beach area. Sincerely; ~~ A Sue Carter CC: Mr. Rick Koch, City Manager CITY OF HDMER HOMER, ALASKA Mayor ORI3INANC>1 ~7-2~(A) 1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF 2 HOMER, ALASKA AMENDING CHAPTER 19.16 OF 3 THE HOMER CITY CODE REGULATING THE USE 4 OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES ON BEACHES IN THE 5 CITY AND ESTABLISHING PERMIT 6 REQUIREMENTS. 7 8 WHEREAS, unregulated motorized vehicle use on the tidelands and beaches 9 and coastal zone within the city poses a threat to public safety and creates conflicts 10 with pedestrians and other non-motorized uses on the beach; and 11 WHEREAS, unregulated motorized vehicle use in such areas is potentially 12 highly destructive to wildlife habitat, particularly on storm berms and mud flats; 13 NOW, THEREFORE, 14 THE CITY OF HOMER HEREBY ORDAINS: 15 Section 1. Homer City Code Chapter 19.16 entitled "Vehicles on Homer Spit 16 Beach" shall be re-titled as "Motor Vehicle Use on Homer Beach Areas". 17 Section 2. Section 19.16.010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 18 19.16.010 General. It is the intent of this chapter to preserve and protect 19 ~ the City of Homer'a beach areas and persons vF *'~° L7^-~^° °^~~ from 20 the uncontrolled and ever increasing use of such areas by persons driving 21 ,.w~~1ed; motorized vehicles thereon. 22 Section 3. Section 19.16.020 is hereby amended to read as follows: 23 19.16.020 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, ~t-r~i<e-ugh indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13126-0002/LEGAL 13373648. I Page 2 of R ORDINANCE 07-28(A) CITY OF HOMER 24 a="beach"Beach area" shall include the zone of sand, gravel and other 25 unconsolidated materials that extends Landward from the low water line to the 26 place where there is a marked change in material or physiographic form. 27 aa. "Berm" means a natural, linear mound or series of mounds of sand or 28 gravel, or both, generally paralleling the water at or landward of the line of 29 ordinary high tide. 30 ~. "motorized vehicle" means a motorized elf-nro~elled vehicle havine 31 v~heels tracks or rollers and hall include wi out Iimitation eve tune of 32 automobile truck all-terrain vehicle motorcycle motor bike and motor 33 scooter. 34 b:d "Storm berm" means a berm formed by the upper reach of stone wave 35 surges or the highest tides. Storm berms generally include an accumulation of 36 seaweed, driftwood, and other water-borne materials. A beach may have more 37 than one storm berm. 38 Section 4. Section 19.16.030 is hereby amended to read as follows: 39 19 16 030 Use of ~~eh:cles~Proh.b.ted. a. ".o person shall operate a motor 40 vehicle rE:._ctio..c:.ehl.'e, ::ot;,rcyele, -~-~~ ''''- , within. or 41 upon that beach area ... a°f:^°a ___ ~''° _______a;_' ' ~ ___a' __';,,,, located V Y' ""'b ` 42 from a line bisecting the Homer Spit at the centerline of the mouth of the 43 Fishin' Hole to the tip of the Spit excent for hermit holders en~ed in 44 authorized commercial activity. 4$ w >r„ tt,o ,.r ~t,: ,.t• .• t t,• 1 a r a Y" Y~ 46 47 t~n~ t,...~,,,t cv.t. Y„wt: .,,t~ rT,, c >,• t a - - 48 ,' . ~.:t,o .,,..,...,.,, zn~~~~ indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13126-0002/LEGAL13373648-I Page 3 of 8 ORDINANCE 07-28(A) CITY OF HOMER 49 Vie. No person shall operate any motorized vehicle upon a storm berm 50 on any beach within the city limits except in dam;=g=~at~areas. ifs 51 designated by signanosted by approval of the Citv Manager 52 cd. No person shall operate any motorized vehicle upon the following 53 beach or tidal areas: 54 1. Mud Bay 55 2. Louie's Lagoon 56 3. Mariner Park Lagoon 57 4. Beluga Slough 58 d No nerson shall o~3erate anv motor vehicle on anv other beach area or 59 tidal area extent as permitted under section 19 16 050 60 e. The Official "Beach Policy Map of the City of Homer" is enacted by 61 reference and declared to be part of this chapter in its exact form as it exists on 62 the date the ordinance is codified in this chapter and is adopted by the City 63 Council. 64 Section S. Section 19.16.040 (penalties for violations) is hereby repealed. See 65 section I 1 of this ordinance. 66 Section 6. Anew section 19.16.050 is hereby created to read as follows: 67 19.16.050 Permitted Use of Motor Vehicles. Except where prohibited under 68 section 19.16.030 or by state or federal law, permit holders may operate 69 approved motor vehicles on beach areas while engaged in the following 70 permitted uses: 7] a. accessing private property; 72 b. gathering coal; 73 c. accessing remote fishing sites or tending set nets; ~ilee-tlrrett~ indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13126-0002/LEGAL 133 73648.1 Page 4 of B ORDINANCE 07-?8(A) CITY OF HOMER 74 d. engaging in commercial activity in which beach access is necessary; 75 e. accessing remote camping or recreational sites; 76 f. construction and maintenance of duly permitted improvements when 77 beach access is necessary. 78 Section 7. Anew section 19.16.060 is hereby created to read: 79 19.16.060 Application for Motor Vehicle Beach LTse Permits 80 a. An application for a motor vehicle beach use permit shall be on a form 81 furnished by the City. The application shall require the following information: 82 1. the name, residence, and mailing address of the applicant; 83 2. a copy of a valid driver's license; 84 3. a description of the vehicle(s) the applicant proposes to use on a 85 beach area; 86 4. a description of the permitted use(s) for which the application is' 87 being submitted; 88 5. if the permitted uses include access to remote property, the 89 application must indicate the name of the property owner and crate the location 90 of the property; and 91 6. a signed statement indicating that the applicant has read, understood, 92 and agrees to abide by the restrictions and rules related to motor vehicle use on 93 beach areas; and 94 7. such other information determined by the Homer Police Chief to be 95 necessary to make an informed decision on the application. 96 b. There will be no charge for the permits. 97 Section 8. Anew section 19.16.070 is hereby created to read as follows: Str-ike-t~ indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition I3I26-00021LEGALI3373646.1 Page 5 of B ORDINANCE 07-28(A) CITY OF HOMER 98 19.16.070 Permit Issuance and Denial. a. After a review of the permit 99 application, the Homer Police Department will determine whether the 100 application and requested use complies with the requirements of this chapter 101 and other provisions of the Homer City Code. Based on that determination, the 102 police department will issue and promptly mail to the applicant either: 103 1. written approval of the permit;. or 104 2. written denial of the permit, stating the reasons for the denial. 105 b. The denial of a permit may be appealed to the City Manager. An appeal 106 must be in writing and received in the City Manager's office within 14 days 107 after the date of mailing the written denial of a permit. The City Manager's 10$ decision on appeal is final. 1.09 Section 9. .Anew section 19.16.080 is hereby created to read as follows: 110 19.16.080 Permit Terms. A permit shall require each person operating under 111 the permit to abide by the following rules while operating a motor vehicle on a 112 beach area. Violation of any of these rules is an offense punishable by a fine. 1 7 Z AT a,.,. t, tt L_ +_ ~~ ~~ a. ..v titvwt vehlcle Strati vc Operated in any area prottioited IinC4er 114 section 19.16.030 or in any area marked as being off-limits to motor vehicles. 115 b. No person inay drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than is 116 reasonable and prudent considering all circumstances, including without 117 limitation motorized and non-motorized traffic, surface conditions, and weather 118 conditions. Except when conditions exist that require a lower speed for 119 compliance with the preceding sentence, the maximum speed limit on beach 120 areas is 15 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. ca.:'.,g h indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13126-0002/ LEGAL 13373648. I Page 6 of R ORDINANCE 07-28(A) CITY OP HOMER 121 c. Motor vehicles must at all times be operated in a safe and responsible 122 manner and motor vehicle operators and occupants must be respectful of other 123 people, property, and wildlife. 124 d. No person may operate a motor vehicle under the influence of 125 alcohol, narcotics, or drugs. 126 e. A helmet must be worn by the operator and each passenger of an all- 127 terrain vehicle, motorcycle, motor bike, motor scooter, and other similar motor 128 vehicles. 129 £ Motor vehicles are to be used on beach areas only for the permitted 130 purpose. use of a motor vehicle for "joy riding" or ot'ner non-permitted use is 131 prohibited. 132 Section 10. Anew section 19.16.090 is hereby created to read as follows: 133 19.16.090 Permit Revocation or Susnension. 134 a. The Chief of Police may revoke or suspend any permit after finding a permit 135 holder has 136 1. Vt(llated anv nPrrnit tE+.rm Or anv rirnvicion .^,f tl:rS cl:a^*Ar' ^vr 137 2. been convicted of an offense under this chapter; or 138 3. misrepresented material facts or falsified information on the permit 139 application. 140 b. Prior to revoking or suspending a pennit, the Chief of Police shall provide a 141 permit holder reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard. The decision of 142 the Chief of Police shall be in writing and promptly served by mail on the 143 permit holder. 144 c. The revocation or suspension of a permit may be appealed to the City 145 Manager. An appeal must be in writing and received in the City Manager's C'~~'~"a;~gn indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13126-0602/LEGAt,13373648.i Page 7 of 8 ORDINANCE 07-28(A) CITY OF HOMER 146 office within 14 days after the date of the mailing of the decision. The City 147 Manager's decision on appeal is final. 148 149 Section ll. Anew section 19.16.100 is hereby created to read as follows: 150 19.16.100 Violation -Penalty. 151 The violation of any provision of sections 19.16.030 or 19.16.080 is an offense 152 that shall, upon conviction, be punished by fine as follows: 153 1. First offense $25 fine 154 2. Second offense $250 fine 155 3. Third and subsequent offenses $499 fine 156 Section 12. This ordinance is of a permanent and general character and shall be 157 included in the Ciry code. 158 ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER, ALASKA, this day of , 2007. CITY OF HOMER JAMES C. HORNADAY, MAYOR ATTEST: JO JOHNSON, CMC, CITY CLERK AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: st:ii-°~a>~,~ indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13126-0002/CEGAL13373648.1 Page 2 of R ORDINANCE 07-28(A) CITY OF HOMER ABSENT: First Reading: Public Hearing: Second Reading: Effective Date: Reviewed and approved as to form: Walt Wrede City Manager Date: ct.."-~ indicates deletion Bold double underscore indicates addition 13 7 2 6-000211.ECAL13373648. V Gordon J Tans City Attorney Date: DEPARTMENT NARRATIVE GENERAL FUND -BOATING FACILITY This department is supervised by the Parks & Recreation. Director. I~n'1 q. This department consists of a dock manager and a dock hand. These are summer- time positions. The dock manager and dockhand work four months in this department and eight months in the street department. This department is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of a large municipal-owned boating facility. This division of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the operation of the Kenai Boating Facility and coordination between fish processors with leases, independent fish processors, public users, commercial, recreation, and dip net fishermen, and others. They operate a variety of maintenance and operational equipment including cranes, pumps, high pressure washers, graders, front-end loaders, backhoes, and sewage vacuum trucks. They clean, service, and make repairs. They assign the use and collect money for the waste oil disposal, septic disposal, showers, trash, and boat launching at ramps. They also grade road surfaces and parking lots allowing for slopes and drainage. They are responsible to dispense and collect money far petroleum products, and other items for sale at the dock office -launch ramp fees, gas, diesel, detergent, hydraulic oil, oil, etc. They maintain and operate the rest rooms, operate power tools, operate and maintain the VHF and CB radios and communications system. repair lighting system, perform carpentry, plumbing, welding, concrete, hauling, and other maintenance work as assigned. They`;~ust have considerable knowledge of Coast uuard, ADEC, ~SHea, and other state and federal rules and regulations connected with operating a public boating facility. ~, ~ v: F ~. 102 City Of Kenai Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget Fund: 001 General Fund Deparkment: 60 -Boating Facility Accqunt Expense Number Description Salaries and Benefits 0100 Salaries 0200 Overtime 0250 hloliday Pay 0300 Leave 0400 Medicare 0450 Social Security 0500 PERS 0600 Unemployment Insurance 0700 Workers Compensation 0800 Health & Lrfe Insurance 0900 Supplemental Retirement Total Salaries & Benefits Maintenance and Operations 2021 Office Supplies 2022 Operating 8 Repair Supplies 2024 Small ToolslMinor Equipment 2025 Snack Bar Supplies 202G Computer Software 4531 Professional Servicos 4532 Communications 4533 Travel &Transportation 4534 Advertising 4535 Printing & Binding 4536 Insurance 4537 Utilities 4538 Repair & Maintenance 4539 Rentals 4540 Equip. Fund Pmts. 4541 Postage 4666 Books 0.667 Dues & Publications 4999 Contingency 5041 Miscellaneous 5D45 Depreciation 5047 Grants to Agencies Original 3f2J12007 Council FY2006 autlget Amendetl Approved Di{ference Actuai FY2007 eudgef FY2006 FY2007 Orig Percentage $ 31,089 $ 33,492 $ 33492 $ 32,055 $ (1,437) 6,217 6,000 6,000 6,000 - - 1,304 1304 1,036 (268) 523 592 592 567 (25) 315 174 174 175 1 4,487 7,871 7,871 7,750 (121) - 292 292 283 (9) 3,322 2,656 2,656 2,545 (111) 8,016 9,348 9,348 9,085 (263) 1,1 BO 1,000 1,000 1,000 $ 55,149 $ 62,729 $ 62,729 $ 60,496 $ (2,233) 143 200 221 200 - 48,983 40,000 42,123 40,000 - 969 1,200 1,200 1,200 - 125 400 489 400 - 539 750 750 1,000 250 - 500 500 500 - 409 750 1,506 750 - 980 1,800 1,800 1,800 - 4,660 5,000 3,800 4,800 (200) 12 484 2,000 26,765 12,000 - 1,996 2,000 2,711 2,000 - 125 150 150 150 - 188 500 375 500 - Total Maint. and Operations $ 71,581 $ 65,250 $ 62,394 $ 65,300 $ 50 Capital Outlay & Tranfers 8061 Land - - - - - 8062 Buildings - - - - - 8063 Improvements - - - - - fl064 Machinery & Equipment - - - - - 9090 Transfers Out _ - Total Capital Outlay and Transfers $ - $ - $ - $ - $ Department TOtal: $ 126,730 $127,979 $145,123 $ 125,796 $ (2,163) 4.29° 0.00% 0.00% -20.55 4.22% 0.571 -1.54 3.08° -4.18% -2.81% 0.00% -3.56 D.00% 0.00 0.00% C,00% 0.00% 0.00% 33.33% ooo% 0.00% 0.00% D.00°/ -4.00 0% 0.00% 0.00° 0, 00% 0.00% 0.00 0.00% 0:00% 0.00° 0.00° 0.06% 0.00°/n O.OD°/ 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00 -1.71 103 ~{ewe 11 u. AGENDA ICENAI CITY COUNCIL - ItEGULAIt MEETING DECEMBER. 59 2007 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS htta: (lwww.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. 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 councll 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 past of the Generat Orders. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) i. John Bost, Mikunda Cottrell 8v Co. -- City of Kenai Audit Report ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REP~'3RTS OF KFB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS {Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.} Ordinance No. 2268-2007 -- Amending KMC 3.15.040 to Provide that 1) a Hearing Shall be Held to Determine Whether a Dog Kennel License Will be Granted or Renewed; and 2) Property Owners Within 300 Feet of a Parcel That is the Subject of a Dog Kennel License Application Shall be Notified of the Application and the Date, Time and Place of the Hearing; and 3) Setting Out the Appeal Process for Any Aggrieved Party. (Clerk's Note: At the November 21, 2007 meeting, Ordinance Na. 2268-2007 was tabled to the December 5, 2007 counciC meeting. The motion to enact is active.) ~~~ a. Substitute Ordinance No. 2268-2007 -- Amending KMC ~~ ~-_ ~p ~~ 3.15.040 to Provide that 1) a Hearing Shall be Held to Determine Cc"r't.~ Whether a Dog Kennel License Will be Granted; and 2) Property Owners Within 300 Feet of a Parcel That is the Subject of a Dag Kennel License Application Shali be Notified of the Application and the Date, Time and Place of the Hearing; and 3} Setting Out the Appeal Process for Any Aggrieved Party. ~l 2. Ordinance No. 2269-2007 -- Enacting Chapter 5.40 of the Kenai ~.z/~/pe Municipal Cade Establishing a Licensing Procedure for Pawnbrokers and Regixlating How Pawnbrokers Conduct Business. (Clerk's Note: At the November 2T , 2007 meeting, Ordinance No. 2269-2007 was tabled to the December 5, 2007 counoit meeting. The motion to enact is active.) ,~~~ ~ 3, Ordinance No. 2270-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and ®!~ Appropriations by $71,730.85 in the General Fund for Repair of the Visitors Center Heating System. 4. Ordinance No. 2271-200? -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and /~~ Appropriations by $1,254,000 in the We1lYxouse 4 Capital Project Fund for Water System Upgrades and $627,000 in the Water and Sewer Fund to Provide Matching Funds for a State Grant. ,~~~ ~ 5. Ordinance Na. 2272-200? -- 1) Amending the Land Use Table in KMC / ~ 14.22.010 by Separating "Storage" From the Current Use Listing of "Manufacturing/Fabricating/Assembly Storage" and; 2) Adding "Storage Yard" and "Mini-Storage Facility" to the Listed Uses in the I=arxd Use Table and; 3) Amending KMC 14.20.320 by Providing Definitions of "Wholesale Business," "Mini-Storage Facility," "Storage Yard," and "Warehouse." ~2~r~~ 6. Resolution No. 2007-76 -- Accepting the Updated 2007 Historical Preservation Plan for the City of Kenai. ITEM F• MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of November 21, 2007. 2. *October 3, 2007 City Gouneil Work Session Notes. 3. *November 2I, 2007 City Council Work Session Notes. ITEM G: UN~INISIiED BUSINESS ITEM II: NEW BUSINESS /~c 1"07~~ 1. Bills to be Ratified ~~ `~j°~-(/~ 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 *Ordinance No. 2278-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,000 in the Senior Citizen Fund for a State of Alaska Grant for Building/Egixipment. ITEM I: COMMYSSION/COMMITTEE REYORTffi 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission S. Parks & Recreation Commission. 6. Planning & Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautification Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Joint Kenai River Working Group d. Mini-Grant Steering Committee ITEM J: REPORT OF TIIE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMYNIBTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: 1. CiL~zens (five minutes) 2. Council -ITEM M: PENDINCx LEGISLAT%ON (This item fists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2202-200Cs -- Amending KMC 11.OS.090 to Limit the Use of the City of Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered by Four-Cycle or Direct Injection Two-Cycle Engines. (I/I7/07, Tabled, no time certain.) Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve, (7/I$/07, Tabled, no time certain.) -- None Scheduled ITEM M: AGENDA KENAY CITY COp~UNCIL - yREGULAR MEETING DEIJEMBER 19y 2®®7 7:®® P.M. KENAY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us 6:00-6:45 P.M. -- COUNCIL WORK SESSION HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN RENEWAL ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. 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: UNSCHEDULED PUBLYC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLYC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) ~/~„~ ~~ ~,1. Ordinance No. 2273-2007 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $50,600 in the Senior Citizen Fund for a State of Alaska Grant for Building/Equipment. ~e~-be~~ 2. Resolution No. 2007-77 -- Awarding a Contract to Alaska Sales and Service for Two Chevrolet 2008 Express All-Wheel-Drive Passenger Vans in the Amount of $49,036. *2008/2009 Liquor Lacense Renewal -- Mitak LLC, d/b/a .406 Family Sports Cafe #4555 ITEM F: MINUTES *Regular Meeting of December 5, 2007. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS '~~~`'-`~1. Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 /~ONp~yi°~s' 3. Approval -- Reappointment of Board, Commission and Committee Members. 06'hljd~`O~4 Approval -- Heath Insurance Plan/Contract Renewal t p /,z~,aG~a 7 ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS L Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 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 c. Joint Kenai River Working Group d. Mini-Grant Steering Committee ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS i. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSS%ON 1. Citizens (five minutes) 2. Council ITEM M: PENDYNG LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinaace No. 2202-2006 -- Amending KMC 11.05.090 to Limit the Use of the City of Kenai Boat Launch, Located at the Municipal Harbor, to Vessels and Boats Powered by Four-Cycle or Direct Injection Two-Cycle Engines. (1/17/07, Tabled, no time certain.) Ordinance No. 2240-2007 -- Amending KMC 21.10.070 to Give the Airport Commission More Authority Over Leasing Decisions Within the Airport Reserve. (7/18/07, Tabled, no time certain.) 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. (Tabled at 11/21/07 to 12/5/07. Public hearing held at 12/5/07 meeting and ordinance was postponed to February 6, 2008 meeting.) -- None Scheduled ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 26, 2007 5:00 P.M. KERIAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http• / /www ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. 12011 call 3. Agenda Approval ITEM B: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) ~~~ 1. Resalution No. 2007-78 -- Authorizing Participation in the State of Alaska Group Health Care and Life Insurance Benefits Plan. ITEM C: ADJOURNMENT