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Home My WebLink AboutOrdinance No. 3478-2025I Mill' 0111011i NMI LOM012" WHEREAS, the City of Kenai Police Department enforces street traffic regulations of Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) and the traffic laws of the State of Alaska; and, I Jill 111111illill 1111 11111!1�� WHEREAS, there are no current provisions in State statutes or KMC regulating the operation of -6 ni,#jt#riz6,0 Y,&hiclt- IeG�einw , a pwWlic ri,,vht,#fnwf *r A#�eatdpr*�&J t* access anttheir • right • way; and, WHEREAS, the City's fine schedule contained in KMC 13.10.015 provides the specific fine amount for t.,ach incorporated traffic offense; and, WHEREAS, the City promotes the peace, health, safety, and welfare of the public through the regulati • nuisances and traffic •` and, I for violators, will discourage the practice and improve public safety and is in the best interest of the City • its residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AS FOLLOWS: • BE - mill R.1111, 31PRIMICT M-. I orpobkproperty for the purpose of accessinq anoth��r 2�±�Iicroad�wa Section 2. Amendment of Section of the Kenai Municipal Code: That Kenai Municipal Code, Section 13.10.015 — Minor offense fine schedule, is hereby amended as follows: CITE RULE/OFFENSE FINE PARKING AND TRAFFIC 48 KC 13.10.060 Camping on private property. 50.00 Ordinance No. 3478-2025 Page 2 of 3 49 KMC 13.30.030 50 KMC 13.30.035 Street parking prohibitions. Paid parking. 50.00 100.00 51 KMC 13.30.070 Usina a parkin( lot or other private or public 75.00 pmpgqy.-�9s a roadway [51 ] 52 KMC 18.35.010 Overnight camping. 50.00 [52) Q AR 6.05.010 — 6.05.030 Parking at airport. (1 st offense) 25.00 [53] 54 AR 6.05 .O 10 — 6.05.030 Parking at airport. (2nd offense) 50.00 ABANDONEDMUNK VEHICLES/LITTERING --- -------- ---- [54] 55 KMC 12.20.010 Deposit of refuse (littering). 500.00 [55] 56 KMC 12.20.010 No fish, fish carcasses, fish parts or offal may be deposited in dumpsters or receptacles unless marked specifically to allow for fish or fish parts. 150.00 [56] 57 KMC 12.25.020 Abandonment of vehicle. 100.00 [57] 58 KMC 12.25.030 Junk vehicle. 1 MOO OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY [58] 59 KMC 13.20.030 Protection of North and South Shore —No physical damage. 150.00 [59] 60 KMC 13.20.030 Protection of North and South Shore —Physical damage. 500.00 [60] 61 KMC 13.20.035 Burning of pallets and other wood materials containing metal fasteners. 50.00 Olin M. a a a , 0 W a Ordinance No. 3478-2025 Page 3 of 3 of this title or application thereof to other persons or circumstances.. T e City Council hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this ordinance even without such part, provision, or application. Section 4. Effective Date: That pursuant to KMC 1. 1 5.070(o, this ordinance shall take effect 30 days after enactment. .... ... ... ATTIEST: Michelle � city- Clerk lerk Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor New Text Underlined-, [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] gum, � 1�:, 41 U, N'i K A, 11, City of Kenai 1210 Fidalgo Ave, Kenai, AK 99611-7794 1907.283.7535 1 wwwkenai.city FROM: Terry Eubank, City Manager DATE: May 22, 2025 SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 3478-2025 — Enacting Kenai Municipal Code Section 13.30.70) Travel Through Private or Public Property and Incorporating Fine into Ken Municipal Code 13.10.015 - Minor Offense Fine Schedule. The City of Kenai Police Department is responsible for enforcing the traffic regulations of State Alaska statutes and Kenai Municipal Code (KMC). There are no current provisions in Alas statutes or Kenai Municipal Code (KMC) regulating the operation of a motorized vehicle leavin a public right of way and traversing public or private property to access another public right way. j Visito ,n The issue has become particularly visible at the Kenai r and Cultural Center. The Ken] Chamber Director reported numerous vehicles-15 to 20 at a time —using the parking lot as shortcut between Overland Street and the Kenai Spur Highway, often at high speeds. This creat e safety concerns for pedestrians, visitors, and staff. In response, the Administration exploree several deterrents. A marked police vehicle was temporarily parked at the site, which reduced speeding but was not sustainable as a long-term enforcement measure. Temporary concrete barricades blocking the Spur Highway exit successfully stopped the cut -through traffic but prompted complaints about appearance, restricted RV access (an original design intent), and interference with a private easement. Directional signage marking the exit as "Right Turn Only" was installed; while somewhat helpful, it lacked enforceability and was often ignored. Speed bumps, previously installed to slow traffic, have deteriorated due to snow removal and are now scheduled for replacement at an estimated cost of $15,000. The City is also considering a permanent reconfiguration of the Spur Highway entrance/exit, which would cost approximately $45,000. While these previous efforts have provided temporary relief, none have fully resolved the issue or offer a sustainable solution on their own. users, such as pedestrians on a sidewalk, or visitors walking across the parking lot to enter a building.