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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-01-07 Council MinutesAGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS httt~: I l www. ci.kenai. ak.u s 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 PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCYLS YTEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. Ordinance No. 2363-2008 -- Amending KMC 4.30.010-.015 to adopt the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association with Local Amendments to the Above. 2. Ordinance No. 2364-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,292 in the Senior Citizens Fund for Essential Program Equipment and Deferred Maintenance. 3. Ordinance No. 2365-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.80.010 by Increasing the Mayor's Salary From $900 to $1,000 Per Month and Council Members' Salaries From $400 to $500 Per Month. 4. Ordinance No. 2366-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85.020 to Change the Threshold Amount of Income, Business Interests, Loans, Trusts and Other Financial Transactions that Must Be Reported on the City's Financial Disclosure Form From One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) to Five Thousand Dollars 05,000). 5. Ordinance No. 2367-2008 -- (1) Reducing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $166,442.60 in the General Fund Non-Departmental for Transfer to the Visitor Center Heating System Capital Projects Fund; (2) and Reducing a Previous Appropriation in the Visitor Center Heating System Capital Projects Fund for Replacement of the Center's Heating System. Ordinance No. 2368-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,016 in the Airport Fund and by $640,681 in the Runway Improvement Capital Project Fund for Capital Improvements. Ordinance No. 2369-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $140,000 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund and the Congregate Housing Capital Project Fund for Window Replacement at the City's Vintage Pointe Manor Congregate Housing Facility. Ordinance No. 2370-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by X2,000 in the General Fund for Police Overtime Expenditures. Ordinance No. 2371-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Thompson Park Bergholtz (Preliminary Plat) Consisting of Approximately 1.96 Acres From Rural Residential and Suburban Residential to Suburban Residential. 10. Ordinance No. 2372-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Kenai Municipal Airport -- Float Plane Basin Replat (Preliminary Plat) Approximately 162 Acres Within the Airport Reserve in the City of Kenai From Conservation and Rural Residential to Light Industrial. 11. Resolution No. 2009-01 -- Authorizing a Budget Transfer of $30,000 From the General Fund Non-Departmental General Contingency to the General Fund City Manager Professional Services for Lobbyist Services in Securing Federal Funding for the City's Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project. ITEM F: MINUTES '`Regular Meeting of December 17, 2008. ITEM G: ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS Bills to be Ratified 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2373-2009 -- Donating Certain Foreclosed City-Owned Properties Described as Lots 9-13 Block 12, Mommsens Subdivision Replat of Addn. 1 & 2 (Parcels 039-102-23 Through 039-102-27), to Habitat for Humanity for Construction of Housing. 4. *Ordinance No. 2374-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $130,000 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund and the Congregate Housing Capital Project Fund for Replacement of the Dry Pipe Sprinkler System at the City's Vintage Pointe Manor Congregate Housing Facility. 5. Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Everts Air Fuel, Inc. to ENA LLC, Lots 5 8v 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. 6. Discussion/Approval -- Reappointment of Commission, Committee Board Members. ITEM Y: 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 c. Mini-Grant Steering Committee d. Advisory Cemetery Committee e. Kenai Convention 8s Visitors Bureau f. Salmon Task Force ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS i. City Manager 2. Attorney 3. 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.) Ordinance No. 2347-2008 -- Repealing the Existing KMC 1.15.040 and KMC 1.15.050(c) Regarding Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the Agenda and Replacing Them with a New Section KMC 1.15.040 Entitled, Agenda and Packet - Development-Preparation-Distribution-Publication-Late Materials. Substitute Ordinance No. 2347-2008 -- Repealing the Existing KMC 1.15.040 and KMC 1.15.050(c) Regarding Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the Agenda and Replacing Them with a New Section KMC 1.15.040 Entitled, Agenda and Packet - Development-Preparation-Distribution-Publication-Late Materials. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2347-2008 and Substitute Ordinance No. 2347-2008 arE pending: The original Ordinance No. 2347-2008 was introduced at the September 3, 2008 meeting; a motion to move Substitute Ordinance No. 2347-2008 is on the table from the September 17, 2008 meeting; a motion to postpone (with no time certain) and schedule a work session on the ordinances followed and was passed; and, a work session was scheduled for October 15, 2008 in the council chambers.) Ordinance No. 2362-2008 -- Amending the OfFicial Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tract A, Papa Joe's Subdivision, Chumley Replat From Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Limited Commercial (LC). Resolution No. 2008-68 -Approving the Financial Disclosure Statement Form for City of Kenai Municipal Officers and Candidates Pursuant to KMC 1.85. (Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2008-68 was postponed at the December 3, 2008 council meeting to allow for an ordinance to move forward, amending KMC 1.85.020 to change the threshold amount of income, business interests, loans, trusts and other financial transactions that must be reported on the city's financial disclosure form from ,$1, 000 to ~$'S, 000 and incorporate those amounts into the Statement form.) EXECUTISi'E SESSYON -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING MINUTES ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building. A-I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A-2. ROLL CALL A quorum was present. Also present: Student Representative Maya Johnson A-3. AGENDA APPROVAL The following changes were requested: ADD TO: H-6, Discussion/Approval -- Addition of Glenda Feeken application/consideration of appointment to the Airport Commission. MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED for the approval of agenda with the addition and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A-4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: The City Clerk took roll. Present were: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 2 Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS -- None. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) Janine Espy, 403 McCollum Drive, Kenai -- Thanked the city for holding the informational meeting related to the Limited Commercial Zone and reviewed questions she believed were not answered. The list of questions was submitted to the City Clerk for the record. Becky Espy, 103 Magic Avenue, Kenai -- Noted the residents involved with the Limited Commercial Zone discussions were good citizens and wanted the council to continue thinking of them in that manner without regard as to how the issue ended. ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATOR5 AND COUNCILS Assembly Member Smalley reported on the Borough Assembly Meeting held on January 6, 2009, noting the Spruce Bark Beetle Program would continue for the next one to four years, and mitigation programs for the city were included. YTEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) E-1. Ordinance No. 2363-2008 -- Amending KMC 4.30.010-.015 to adopt the National Electrical Code, 2008 Edition of the National Fire Protection Association with Local Amendments to the Above. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2363-2008 and Council Member Smalley the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no council comments. City Manager Koch reported the ordinance was for general housekeeping and would bring the electrical code up to date. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 3 Boyle Yes ~ Porter Yes Smalley 'Yes Moore ~ Yes ;Eldridge ~ Yes Ross ~ Yes Mollo~ Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-2. Ordinance No. 2364-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $24,292 in the Senior Citizens Fund for Essential Program Equipment and Deferred Maintenance. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for the adoption of Ordinance No. 2364-2008 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no council comments. Koch gave a brief report of what purchases would be made with the grant funding, i.e. office furniture, copier/scanner, phone upgrades, etc. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Smalle Yes ~ Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Ye-s-- ~ Mollo Yes - MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-3. Ordinance No. 2365-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.80.010 by Increasing the Mayor's Salary From $900 to $1,000 Per Month and Council Members' Salaries From $400 to $500 Per Month. MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2365-2008 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 4 Council comments included: • Mayor/council stipend was reduced at the time of the K-Mart closure and loss of sales tax income to the city. • Sales tax income had increased (Lowe's opened and Wal-Mart to open in the fall). • Funding was included in the current budget for the increase, however if passed, the ordinance would not go into effect until after the October general election. • Belief the issue should be tabled and discussed during the budget preparation work sessions. MOTION TO TABLE: Council Member Moore MOVED to table Ordinance No. 2365-2008 until the first meeting in July. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE ON TABLE OF MOTION: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes Bo 1e No Porter Yes Smalle No Moore Yes Eldrid e Yes Ross ;Yes Molloy No j MOTION PASSED. E-4. Ordinance No. 2366-2008 -- Amending KMC 1.85.020 to Change the Threshold Amount of Income, Business Interests, Loans, Trusts and Other Financial Transactions that Must Be Reported on the City's Financial Disclosure Form From One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2366-2008 and Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 5 Bo le Yes Porter Yes Smalle Yes Moore Yes Eldrid e Yes Ross Yes Mollo ~ Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-5. Ordinance No. 2367-2008 -- (1) Reducing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by X166,442.60 in the General Fund Non-Departmental for Transfer to the Visitor Center Heating System Capital Projects Fund; (2) and Reducing a Previous Appropriation in the Visitor Center Heating System Capital Projects Fund for Replacement of the Center's Heating System. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2367-2008 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. Natasha Ala, Director, Kenai Convention & Visitors Eureau, 11471 Kenai Spur Highway, Kenai -- Ala comments included the following: • Encouraged council to use the surplus of funding to upgrade the kitchen at the Center to aDEC-approved commercial level for use by vendors, caterers, etc. • A nominal fee would be charged to users of the kitchen for preparation of value-added foods. • Requested consideration to have the placed in the front entryway of the as it was the area of heaviest traffic and the would wear better than carpet. • Requested consideration to have the front desk moved back toward the wall to enlarge the foyer area which would reduce congestion when large groups enter the building. Harold Piland, Coordsnator of Saturday Market -- Stated his support of upgrading the kitchen to commercial grade for possible use as a training area for preparing foods as a part of Saturday market activities. Pi1and submitted letters of support for distribution to council. Marion Nelson, 44665 Tower Hill Road, Kenai -- Nelson noted she was a member of the KVCB Board of Directors and stated her support for a DEC approved kitchen for year-round use; noted the current kitchen was not caterer-friendly; and, with the other work being done in the building, it would be a good time to upgrade the kitchen. Council/Administration discussion followed with comments including: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 6 • Because a commercial grade kitchen would need ADEC design approval, etc., there would not be enough time to finish a kitchen project before the rest of the work would be done -- it should be a separate project. • Administration was moving forward with the renovation work in its current design, including new appliances, countertops, cabinetry (or repair) for the kitchen in its current design. • Support to move forward with a remodel of the kitchen. • A complete renovation of the kitchen was not in the present contract; DEC design approval should be received prior to the work being completed; there are specific requirements to incorporate into a commercial kitchen. • There are other commercial kitchens at the Senior Center and The Challenger Center available for rent. • There would be sufficient funding in the project fund (after removing the ~w166,000+) to cover costs of the for the entryway and moving the front desk, though those items had not been discussed previously with the KVCB. • Interest in passing the ordinance and then investigate the renovation/remodeling of the kitchen. • Request for more information as to how training, catering and Saturday Market use would co-exist. • Desire to have Administration prepare a plan to upgrade the kitchen and bring it to council during the budget process and the project compete with other projects for funding. • Desire to have the topic included on the next agenda as the renovation of the building began months prior. VOTE: kStudent Representative Johnson: Yes Boyle No Porter Yes Smalle No Moore _ ~ Yes ~ Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy ~ No L MOTION PASSED. E-6. Ordinance No. 2368-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $16,016 in the Airport Fund and by $640,681 in the Runway Improvement Capital Project Fund for Capital Improvements. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2368-208 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 7 The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Koch reported obstruction clearing would take place with trees being topped in the cemetery, new cemetery area, as well as other areas. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes ~ Boyle Yes Porter ,Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge ;Yes Ross Yes 'I (Molloy ~ Yes ~ , ( h, MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-7. Ordinance No. 2369-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $140,000 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund and the Congregate Housing Capital Project Fund for Window Replacement at the City's Vintage Pointe Manor Congregate Housing Facility. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2369-2008 and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. A brief update was given with regard to the window replacement and that residents were requested to contact the Senior Director if they were experiencing heating issues. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Smalle Yes _ __ Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 8 E-8. Ordinance No. 2370-2008 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Police Overtime Expenditures. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2370-2008 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. There were no council comments. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes Boyle Yes Porter Yes Smalle Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-9. Ordinance No. 2371-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Thompson Park Bergholtz (Preliminary Plat) Consisting of Approximately 1.96 Acres From Rural Residential and Suburban Residential to Suburban Residential. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2371-2008 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Council Member Molloy stated Mr. Bergholtz was a client of his as a fundraiser prize, though it had nothing to do with the property and Molloy had no interest in the property or did not expect to continue the relationship. He added, he did not believe he had any direct or indirect conflict. Attorney Graves advised Molloy could vote on the issue. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 9 j Boyle G Yes Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore ~ Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes f Molloy Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E-10. Ordsnance No. 2372-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Kenai Municipal Airport -- Float Plane Basin Replat (Preliminary Plat) Approximately 162 Acres Within the Airport Reserve in the City of Kenai From Conservation and Rural Residential to Light Industrial. MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to adopt Ordinance No. 2372-2008 and Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. A brief discussion of council took place during which it was noted: • The rezone would be a step in the process of developing the float plane basin and was a precursor to an environmental assessment. • Current zoning of the properties was Conservation and Rural Residential. • The property could be developed with hangars. • FAA required the rezone in order to develop property that does not abutt a runway or taxiway and the rezone would eliminate a split zone. • The city could do an environmental assessment. • The intent is to create a zone consistent with the Code and Comprehensive Plan. • Concern expressed to have noise buffers between the airport and neighborhoods. VOTE: *Student Representative Johnson: Yes Bo le Yes Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes Eldridge Yes Ross Yes Mollo Yes MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 10 E-11. Resolution No. 2009-01 -- Authorizing a Budget Transfer of $30,000 From the General Fund Non-Departmental General Contingency to the General Fund City Manager Professional Services for Lobbyist Services in Securing Federal Funding for the City's Kenai River Bluff Erosion Project. MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2009-01 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Koch reported he intended to add to the agreement requirements to provide monthly summaries of activities and monthly listings of contacts. He added, the work would be completed by the end of February. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. BREAK TAKEN: 8:22 P.M. BACK TO ORDER: 8:34 P.M. %TEM F: MINUTES F-1. Regular Meeting of December 17, 2008 -- Approved by consent agenda. ITEM G: UNFYNISHED BUSINESS -- None. YTEM H: NEW BUSINESS H-1. Bills to be Ratified MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 11 MOTION: Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. H-3. Ordinance No. 2373-2009 -- Donating Certain Foreclosed City-Owned Properties Described as Lots 9-13 Block 12, Mommsens Subdivision Replat of Addn. 1 8v 2 (Parcels 039-102-23 Through 039-102-27), to Habitat for Humanity for Construction of Housing. Introduced through approval of the consent agenda. H-4. Ordinance No. 2374-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $130,000 in the Congregate Housing Enterprise Fund and the Congregate Housing Capital Project Fund for Replacement of the Dry Pipe Sprinkler System at the City's Vintage Pointe Manor Congregate Housing Facility. Introduced through approval of the consent agenda. H-5. Approval -- Assignment of Lease/Everts Air Fuel, Inc. to ENA LLC, Lots 5 t~ 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Assignment of Lease from Everts Air Fuel, Inc. to ENA LLC, Lots 5 8v 6, Block 1, FBO Subdivision. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion. It was noted, all the requirements of the new lessee was transferred including insurance. VOTE: 'Student Representative Johnson: Yes Boyle Yes :Porter Yes Smalley Yes Moore Yes i Eldridge Yes Ross Yes KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 12 Mollo Yes ' MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. H-6. Discussion/Approval -- Reappointment of Commission, Committee Board Members. Mayor Porter, referring to the information provided in the packet, noted her desire to reappoint all of those who responded stating their interest in being reappointed. She noted, she would contact Fina Keifer to ask if she wanted to be reappointed. Porter noted the application of Glenda Feeken for appointment to the Airport Commission and stated her desire to make that appointment. There were no objections stated by council of the appointment or reappointments. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS I-1. Council on Aging -- Council Member Ross reported a meeting would be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009. I-2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Eldridge reported a meeting would be held on Thursday, January 8, 2009. I-3. Harbor Commisaon -- Council Member Smalley reported the next meeting would be held on Monday, January 12, 2009. I-4. Library Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported on the January 6, 2009 meeting, noting the Commission's desire for the council to approve the thank- you letter to the area legislators. I-5. Parks Ss Recreation Commission -- Council Member Moore reported the next meeting would be held on January 15, 2009. I-6. Planning & Zoning Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 14, 2009. I-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees I-7a. Beautif`scation Committee -- Mayor Porter reported the next meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2009. I-7b. Alaska Municipal League Repoxt -- Council Member Smalley reported preparations were being made for the January 28, 29 winter meeting. I-7e. Mini-Grant Steering Committee -- No meeting KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 13 I-7d. Advisory Cemetery Committee -- Parks 8v Recreation Director Prates reported the next meeting would be held on January 15, 2009. I-7e. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau -- Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting was scheduled for January 26, 2009 in the temporary office at the Benco Building. I-7f. Salmon Task Force -- Council Member Moore reported an initial meeting was held anal a second meeting was scheduled for January 20, 2009. Discussion continued related to the thank-you letter requested to be sent by the Library Commission. Koch noted Administration's position remained the same, i.e. not in support of the request for an additional $1 million because it could dilute what had already been achieved in the Governor's budget. Council approved the letter with the removal of the sentence referencing the request for an additional $1 million. ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR -- Mayor Porter noted the following: • She and Council Member Ross attended the State's 50+~ Anniversary Celebration in Anchorage and reported on events that took place. • She attended the Kenai Peninsula-Wide Conference where interest was stated to resurrect the Kenai Caucus as a lobbying group for municipalities, with some changes to the by-laws and dues structures. ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS K-I. City Manager -- City Manager Koch: • Reported on the well drilling at Second and Spruce. • Reported he would be attending a State Compensation hearing on Saturday and following that, recommendations would be made to the Legislature. • Reported he would be attending the AML winter meeting in Juneau, January 28 and 29. • Reported the limited commercial zone informational meeting was held on January 5 and the Planning & Zoning Commission would have the rezone on its meeting agenda. • Reported Library Director Joiner had been asked to participate on the Library Archives Board by the State Librarian. • Reported he would compose a letter about the different kitchen components desired at the Visitors Center and send it out during the week. K-2. Attorney -- Attorney Graves reported the resolution to approve the City's financial disclosure statement and the screening procedures for reviewing city attorney applications would be in the next packet. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE I4 K-3. City Clerk -- Clerk Freas gave a brief report related to the progress of adding a webcasting component for airing council meetings. YTEM L: DISCUSSYON L-1. Citizens (five minutes) Natasha Ala, Kenai Visitors & Convention Bureau -- Ala noted the following: • She would be meeting with Mayor Porter to discuss events planned for the area's statehood celebration and noted some of the planned exhibits and events. • She was looking forward to meeting with City Manager Koch related to the Visitors Center kitchen. L-2. Council Smalley -- Reported the Borough Clerk had given a presentation about e- packets and the cost savings to the borough while meeting all the code requirements. Moore -- Wished all a happy new year. Eldridge -- Requested the questions raised related to the limited commercial informational meeting be included in the next Planning 8r, Zoning Commission packet. Johnson -- School was back in session after the holiday break. Ross -- No comments. Molloy -- Referred to his past concerns the city had sufficient firefighting/EMT, etc. service to cover the increased traffic and buildings. • In reference to the Clerk comments, noted an increase of bandwidth to allow audio on-demand or live links to the city webpage would be of benefit to the public and administration as it would double the city server download speed. Boyle -- Stated his support of increase of the bandwidth speed to allow audio on-demand or live links. ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) Ordinance No. 2347-2008 -- Repealing the Existing KMC 1.15.040 and KMC 1.15.050(c) Regarding Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the Agenda and Replacing Them with a New Section KMC 1.15.040 Entitled, Agenda and Packet - Development-Preparation-Distribution-Publication-Late Materials. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 7, 2009 PAGE 15 Substitute Ordinance No. 2347-2008 -- Repealing the Existing KMC 1.15.040 and KMC 1.15.050(c) Regarding Preparation, Distribution and Publication of the Agenda and Replacing Them with a New Section KMC 1.15.040 Entitled, Agenda and Packet - Development-Preparation-Distribution-Publication-Late Materials. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2347-2008 and Substitute Ordinance No. 2347-2008 are pending: The original Ordinance No. 2347-2008 was introduced at the September 3, 2008 meeting; a motion to move Substitute Ordinance No. 2347-2008 is on the table from the September I7, 2008 meeting; a motion to postpone (with no time certain) and schedule a work session on the ordinances followed and was passed; and, a work session was scheduled for October 15, 2008 in the council chambers.) Ordinance No. 2362-2008 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Tract A, Papa Joe's Subdivision, Chumley Replat From Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to Limited Commercial (LC). Resolution No. 2008-68 -Approving the Financial Disclosure Statement Form for City of Kenai Municipal Officers and Candidates Pursuant to KMC 1.85. (Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2008-68 was postponed at the December 3, 2008 council meeting to allow for an ordinance to moue forward, amending KMC 1.85.020 to change the threshold amount of income, business interests, loans, trusts and other financial transactions that must be reported on the city's financial disclosure form from $1,000 to ,$5, 000 and incorporate those amounts into the Statement form.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:22 p.m. Minutes submitted by: ~'sO~l~0 8~ CO11F301E. Carol L. Freas, City Clerk K3,~T Y ~l.i:stP: *The student may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast prior to the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory notes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting.