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Home My WebLink About2009-04-06 Harbor Commission PacketI{ENAI H OR COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 6, 2009 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -March 9, 2009 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Concrete Ramp Replacement Update b. Discussion -- Cathodic Protection Update ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS ITEM ?: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTION5 ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 10: INFORMAT%ON a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of March 4 and 18, 2009. b. Wildlife Viewing Platform ITEM 11: ADJOURNMENT PLEASE CNTACT U IF YU ILL NT 8 ABLE T® A END THE EETIG: AF2 L -- 2 3-8231 F2, B8 F(2AT5 -- 283-3692 AGENDA ITEM I: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -February 9, 2009 ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD ITEM 5: OLD BUSINESS a. Discussion -- Drift Boat Pull Out ITEM 6: NEW BUSINESS a. Discussion -- River Access -- Bird Viewing Platform ITEM ?: REPORTS a. Director b. City Council Liaison ITEM 8: COMMISSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTIONS ITEM ~3: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED T O BE IIEARD ITEM 10: INFORMATION a. Kenai City Council Action Agendas of February 4 and 18, 2009. ITEM I1: ADJOURNMENT KENAI HARBORCp~~OMMISSIppO~N MEETING MARI,H 9y 2~®J CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. CHAIR TOM THOMPSON, PRESIDING MEETING SUMMARY ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Chair Thompson called the meeting to order at approximately 7:05 p.m. Roll was confirmed as follows: Commissioners present: Commissioners absent: Staff/Council Liaison present: A quorum was present. P. Morin, B. Osborn, A. Poynor, T. Thompson, R. Peters G. Foster Parks & Recreation Director B. Frates, Public Works Director W. Ogle, Council Member H. Smalley ITEM 2: AGENDA APPROVAL MOTION: Commissioner Morin MOVED to approve the agenda as presented and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY -February 9, 2009 MOTION: Commissioner Morin MOVED to approve the meeting summary of February 9, 2009 and Commissioner Osborn SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 4: PERSONS SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 5: OLD BUSYNESS 5-a. Dascussiou -- Drift Boat Pull Out Commissioner Morin updated the Commission on the student's effort toward researching a drift boat pull out, noting the student discussed the issue with Jack Sinclair of Alaska State Parks who indicated monies were available for a feasibility study. Morin suggested a letter of support from Administration supporting her efforts would be appreciated. Parks and Recreation. Director Frates reported he had also spoken with Sinclair and was told the State would be conducting a user survey along the river this summer with questions pertaining to a drift boat pull out and data would be assembled during the following winter. YTEM 6: NEW BUSINESS 6-a. Discussion -- River Access -- Bird Viewing Platform Frates reported he had met with Wayne Ogle, Mike Edwards (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and Robert Ruffner (Kenai Watershed Forum) concerning access from the bird viewing platform to the river and inquired if the commission was in favor of continuing to allow access. Commissioner comments included: • Fencing and geotextile fabric would be used to identify the trail. • The gate would need to be moved to allow access during the winter months. and signage MOTION: Since it had been traditionally used for access it should continue. Support of the idea if grant monies could be used for path work, fencing Commissioner Morin MOVED to recommend river access continue from the bird viewing platform and the gate be relocated to accommodate winter access. Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM 7: REPORTS 7-a. Director -- Frates reported the bird viewing platform dedication was being planned for May 20, 2009 as part of the Chamber of Commerce luncheon program; the bid was awarded to Kodiak Island Native Supply for beach posts and chain; and, Administration was considering increasing the boat launch fee from $ IS to $20. 7-b. City Council Liaison -- Council Member Smalley reviewed the City Council Action Agenda items included in the packet and noted he would be interested in the justification for increasing the boat launch fee. ITEM 8: COMMYSSIONER COMMENTS/QUESTYONS Peters requested an update on the Bluff Erosion Project. ITEM 9: PERSONS NOT SCHEDULED TO BE HEARD -- None ITEM 10: INFORMATION HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 9, 2009 PAGE 2 10-a. Kenai City Council Action Agendaa of February 4 and 18, 2009. ITEM 11: .ADJOURNMENT MOTI®N: Commissioner Osborn MOVED to adjourn and Commissioner Peters SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m. Meeting summary prepared and submitted by: Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 9, 2009 PAGE 3 Tr,~, soy. CTI ~1Cr.l~T.D KENAI C%TY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETYNG MARCH 4, 2009 ?:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS h.ttp: / /www.ci.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda xAll 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) %TEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY, LEGYSLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) PASSED UXaN-MOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2382-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by X5,200 in the General Fund for a Library Grant. 2. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2383-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $54,230 in the Airport Fund Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2384-2009 -- Reducing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations Previously Appropriated by Ordinance No. 2342-2008 by $63,609 in the Airport Fund and in the Airport Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment. 4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2385-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $22,973 in the Airport Fund and by $918,899 in the Airport Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Purchase of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Truck. 5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2386-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $740,832 in the Runway Improvement Capital Project Fund for Phase A of the Airport Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project. 6. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2387-2009 -- Reducing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations Previously Appropriated by Ordinance No. 2341-2008 by $179,004 in the Airport Fund and in the Airport Equipment Capital Project Fund for the Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project. 7. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2388-2009 -- Amending KMC 7.15.060 to Allow Surplus or Obsolete Supplies, Materials or Equipment to be Sold by Internet Bidding Process or by a Broker When the Council Determines it is in the Best Interest of the City. 8. POSTPONED TO MARCH 18, 2009. Ordinance No. 2389-2009 -- Amending KMC 14.20.260 to Better Provide for Enforcement for Violations of the Kenai City Code and to Provide for Appeal of Administrative Enforcement Orders to the Board of Adjustment. 9. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009-04 -- Awarding the Bid to Kodiak Island Native Supply for North Beach Fence Materials - 2009 for the Total Amount of $35,303.26. 10. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009-OS -- Authorizing the Use of the Equipment Replacement Fund to Purchase a 4X4 Articulating Multipurpose Municipal Tractor with Snow Blower and Ditch Mower Attachment. 11. PROTEST WITHDRAWIII. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTEST OF CONTINUATION OF OPERATION-- Kenai Landing Inc., d/b/a Kenai Landing (License #4355)/Beverage Ih pensary -- Tourism/Seasonal. 12. PROTESTS WITHDRAWN. WITHDRAWAL OF PROTESTS: CONTINUATION OF OPERATION, RENEWAL OF LIQUOR LICENSE, AND TRANSFER OF LIQUOR LICENSE -- Amy 8s George Bowen, d/b/a One Stop Liquors (License #2319)/Package Store. 13. APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA. *L%QUOR LICENSE RENEWALS -- • Pizza Paradisos #3032 -- Beverage Dispensary • Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant #3039 -- Beverage Dispensary • Oaken Keg Spirit Shop # 1808 (Lic. #3218) -- Package Store • Three Bears #4118 -- Package Store • 2 Go Mart #4544 -- Package Store %TEM F: MINUTES APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA. *Regular Meeting of February 18, 2009. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM H: APPROVED. Ratification of Bills 2. REVISED AND APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 3. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2390-2009 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 12.40 to Eliminate Secondhand Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Places of Employment and Other Public Places. 4. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2391-2009 -- Amending KMC 14.20.240(c)(6) to Allow an Extension for the Ninety (90) Day Time Limit for Skirting in Mobile Homes Placed in Mobile Home Parks. 5. INTRODUCED BY CONSENT AGENDA. *Ordinance No. 2392-2009 -- Amending KMC 21.05.085, Airport Fuel Flowage Fee. 6. APPROVED. Approval -- Extension of Homer Electric Association, Inc. Lease/Alaska Fire Training Center -- 459 Marathon Road, Kenai. APPROVED. Approval -- Mutual Termination of Lease and Asset Purchase Agreement/University of Alaska Lease -- Tract A-1, Baron Park Subdivision No. 7 (a Re-subdivision of Tract A, Baron Park Subdivision No. 5j. 8. PROCEED/SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL AT 3/I/8/09 COUNCYL MEETING. Discussion -- Letter of Agreement/Department of Public Safety, Alaska State Troopers, Bureau of Highway Patrol and Kenai Police Department/Alaska State Trooper Traffic Team. ITEM I: COMMISSION/COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8v Zoning Commission 7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees a. Beautycation Committee b. Alaska Municipal League Report c. Mini-Grant Steering Committee d. Advisory Cemetery Committee e. Kenai Convention & Visitors Bureau f. Salmon Task Force ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMYNISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM L: Citizens (five minutes) Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which wilt be addressed at a later date as noted.) 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). 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. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2365-2008 was tabled to the first meeting in July, 2009, to allow for further consideration of a salary increase during the budget FYIO budget process.) Ordinance No. 234?-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, Substitute B was moved for adoption at the January 21, 2009 Council Meeting and subsequently tabled, no time certain. Within 60 days, items from the ordinance are to be incorporated into a suggested policy as well as an ordinance identifying those items to codify.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT KENAI CITY COUNCIL -REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: / /www.ei.kenai.ak.us ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Agenda Approval 4. Consent Agenda *Al1 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: David Horton -- ATV and Snow Machine Use on City Streets (3 minutes) ITEM D: REPORTS OF KPB ASSEMBLY LEGISLATORS AND COUNCILS ITEM E: PUBL%C HEARINGS (Testimony Limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) Ordinance No. 2389-2009 -- Amending KMC 14.20.260 to Better Provide for Enforcement for Violations of the Kenai City Code and to Provide for Appeal of Administrative Enforcement Orders to the Board of Adjustment. (Clerk's Note: At its March 4, 2009 meeting, Council moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2389-2009 and subsequently postponed action to allow time to correct verbiage omitted from Attachment A. Tiee motion to adopt is active.) a. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Substitute Ordinance No. 2389-2009 -- Amending KMC 14.20.260 to Better Provide for Enforcement for Violations of the Kenai City Code and to Provide for Appeal of Administrative Enforcement Orders to the Board of Adjustment. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2391-2009 -- Amending KMC 14.20.240(c)(6) to Allow an Extension for the Ninety (90) Day Time Limit for Skirting in Mobile Homes Placed in Mobile Home Parks. 3. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2392-2009 -- Amending KMC 21.05.685, Airport Fuel Flowage Fee. 4. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009-06 -- Supporting the Efforts of the Kenai Watershed Forum to Secure Financial Support, Both Private and Public, for Renovation of the House and Adjacent Property at Soldotna Creek Park Leased to the Kenai Watershed Forum and Owned by the City of Soldotna. 5. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009-07 -- Supporting the Continued Use of the Cultural and Historical Name of Shk'ituk'tnu for the Creek Situated Approximately One Mile North of the Kenai Spur Highway, East of Marathon Road. 6. POSTPONED, NO TIME CERTAIN. Resolution No. 2009-08 -- Awarding the Bid to Alaska Automatic Fire Protection, Inc. for Vintage Pointe Dry Sprinkler System Replacement - 2009 for the Total Amount of $49,574.00. 7. POSTPONED, APRIL I, 20®9. Resolution No. 2009-09 -- Awarding the Bid to World Wide Roofing 8v Construction, Inc. for Vintage Pointe Casement Window Replacement - 2009 for the Total Amount of $94,297.00. 8. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009-10 -- Authorizing the Kenai Police Department to Participate With the Bureau of Highway Patrol Traffic Team and to Authorize the Kenai Police Department to Hire a New Officer to Meet Staffing Needs Within the City of Kenai as a Result of the Department's Participation with the Bureau of Highway Patrol Traffic Team. 9. PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Resolution No. 2009-11 -- Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the City Shop Department to Cover Costs in Excess of Budgeted Amounts for Operating and Repair Supplies. ITEM F: MINUTES ARegular Meeting of March 4, 2009. ITEM G: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM H: NEW BUSINESS APPROVED. Ratification of Bills SUBSTITUTED AND APPROVED. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 INTRODUCED. Ordinance No. 2393-2009 -- Amending the Official Kenai Zoning Map by Rezoning Approximately 22 Acres Located North of the Kenai Spur Highway From McCollum Drive West to No-Name Creek From Rural Residential 1 (RR1) and Conservation (C) to Limited Commercial (LC). 4. INTRODUCED. *Ordinance No. 2394-2009 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $45,501 in the Airport Fund and by $1,820,000 in the Runway Improvement Capital Project Fund for Additional Phases of the Airport Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project. 5. INTRODUCED. *Ordinance No. 2395-2009 -- Increasing Revenues and Appropriations by $2,415,000 in the Airport Apron Rehabilitation-- Stimulus Fund for the Grant Funds Awarded Through the "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus Package." 6. MAY I, 2009, 6:00 P.M. Discussion -- Schedule Work Session/Kenai Salmon Task Force Presentation. 7. PROCEED, REFERRED TO AIRPORT COMMISSION AND THEN PLANNING 8a ZONING COMMISSION. Discussion -- Draft Ordinance KMC 14.20.270/Amendment Procedures. ITEM I: 1. Council on Aging 2. Airport Commission 3. Harbor Commission 4. Library Commission 5. Parks & Recreation Commission 6. Planning 8v 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 8v Visitors Bureau f. Salmon Task Force ITEM J: REPORT OF THE MAYOR ITEM K: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS City Manager Attorney City Clerk ITEM L: DISCUSS%ON Citizens (five minutes) Council ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) 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). 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. (Clerk's Note: Ordinance No. 2365-2008 was tabled to the first meeting in July, 2009, to allow for further consideration of a salary increase during the budget FYI O budget process.) 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, Substitute B was moved for adoption at the January 21, 2009 Council Meeting and subsequently tabled, no time certain. Within 60 days, items from the ordinance are to be incorporated into a suggested policy as well as an ordinance identifying those items to codify.) EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled ITEM N: ADJOURNMENT ,,~ ~~ ~~aa ~~~° In tyre spring of 2003 a National Science Ocean '~~` Bowl learn from Skyview high School proposed an economic development plan far the Kenai River eatuarsne areas. This plan focused on maintaining tarn est<tary and adjacent wetlands in a natural state veldt infrastructure to promote bird and wildlife viewing. Tourist facilities would be created along the waterfront to promote river side use in the City of Kenai. St€odents made presentations to the City of l~enai and the Kenai Peninsula Borough as part of their project. J,. Concurrent: with this effort a group of local citizens were promoting a Kenai Peninsula Wildlife ~Iiewing~ Trail. Today that trail is a reality with 65 sites on the Kenai Peninsula designated for wildlife viewing. A guide leas been prepared to frighlight these sites acrd is available from the KWF. E'hese two efforts came together when Conoco Phillips Alaska Inc, the KWF, the Keen Eye Birders, tha City of Kenai, and the Staze of Alaska I~epartmeuts of Natural Resources and Fish and Game combined efforts to build a birdlwildlife viewing platform along the public access road to the City of Kenai Public Boat Launch. 'fha platform is presently under construction and will be completed for the 2(109 spring birding season. It is located to tt prime viewing area for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Over 120 species of birds can be seen on the Kenai 12iver• flats. In addition marine mammals like harbor seals and occasionally beluga whales can be viewed fiom the platform. Caribou roam the flats and of course moose wander all season long. 'I'tae platform was designed to handle a school class and the sponsors hope to encourage the local schools to use the platform for educational purposes. Efforts are underway to prepare materials for the local schools. A huge thanks goes ter Conoco Phillips for funding most of the cost, the City of Kenai for making the land available ap,d taking on the project, and of course the students from Skyview for having a wonder~fut vision. 1 K `~ ~rl ~ ~ °~. } ~w ~~ ,, .e. Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership is a conservation partnership develop- ing on the Kenai Pennsula. This paitnersllip is working with the National Fish Habitat Action Plan to protect, restore, and enhance our area's fish and aquatic communities. The purpose of the KPFI~P is to create and foster effective collabo- rations to maintain healthy fish, healthy people, healthy habitat, and healthy eco- nomics in the Isenai Peninsula Lorough. This emerging partnership began with a letter from the National Fish Ilabitat Action Plan Beard accepting our request io be considered a Regional Partner. Since that time an ad-hoc committee representing various interests have come together to begin working on a strategic plan addressing the needs of fish habitat across a "region".The group has conducted several public outreach meetings (continued on page 4) ~ r r "When words tike integrity, leadership, and collaboration are used to describe an individ- aal, you krcv/ that ycu h«ve the privilege to walls thus aar~Eh with SoiiieGn2 who ties earned a great deal of respect." Those words were the opening to a bevy of connpiineutary descriptions of the Kenai Watershed Forum's Executive Director, Robert Ruffner, as the Sotd~owa City Chamber honored him with the 2008 Person of the Year Award. The Soldotna Channber recognized Robert for his "vision that this world is tied to the balance of economic and ecological health" as well as his "uncanny ability to turn advisories into allies and eam the dust of both govern- ment and private parry interests" through an "emphasis on solid science rather than emotion." Those of us at I~WF couldn't be proud- er to have Robert selected to represent ourcity as the I?erson of Year- I3ravo, Robert! 3 I~ ~~~.~~: