HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-09-16 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER
AGENDA
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2009
7:00 P.M.
KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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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: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
1. Ordinance No. 2436 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $938.08 in the General Fund for Bureau of Highway
Patrol Equipment Expenses.
2. Ordinance No. 2437 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S5,625.00 in the Congregate Housing Fund,
Professional Services for an Increase in the Caretaker Contract in Excess
of Originally Budgeted Amounts.
3. Ordinance No. 2438 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $18,628.00 in the Congregate Housing Fund, Repair
and Maintenance for Installation of Landscaping Sprinklers. Along the
Front of the Vintage Pointe Housing Facility.
4. Ordinance No. 2439 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $7,163.00 for City Manager Pay and Benefits Increase
in Excess of Originally Budgeted Amounts.
5. Resolution No. 2009 -57 Awarding the Bid to Floor Center, LLC for
Kenai Fire Department Flooring Replacement 2009 for the Total
Amount of $22,375.00.
6. Resolution No. 2009 -58 Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
South Ames Road LID Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
7. Resolution No. 2009 -59 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply to the
Department of Environmental Conservation for a Loan from the Alaska
Drinking Water Fund for Water System Improvements.
8. Resolution No. 2009 -60 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply to the
Department of Environmental Conservation for a Loan from the Alaska
Clean Water Fund for the Construction of a Wastewater Treatment
Project.
ITEM E: MINUTES
1. *Regular Meeting of September 2, 2009.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratification of Bills
2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
3. *Ordinance No. 2441 -2009 Declaring that Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16,
Block 3, East Addition, Townsite of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska, Also Known as
600, 602, 604, 606 and 608 Peninsula Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Whose
Last Record Owner Under Borough Assessment Records was the First
Baptist Church, 5432 E. Northern Lights Boulevard, #416, Anchorage,
Alaska, Shall be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose.
4. *Ordinance No. 2442 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $108,656 in the General Fund for Upgrade of the
Dispatch Center and Pass Through Funds to the Cities of Soldotna and
Homer.
5. *Ordinance No. 2443 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,517.77 in the Airport Fund Training Facility,
Repair and Maintenance for Major Maintenance on the Facility's
Emergency Breathing System Compressor.
6. *Ordinance No. 2444 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S46,651 in the General Fund for the Purchase of In-
Car Video Cameras and Portable Breath Test Instruments Made Possible
Through an Alaska Highway Safety Office Equipment Grant.
7. Approval Agreement for Services /Vintage Pointe Caretaker
8. Approval Easement for State Communications Tower /Homer Electric
Association, Inc.
9. Approval City of Kenai Pandemic Flu Emergency Response Plan
10. Discussion Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council on Aging
2. Airport Commission
3. Harbor Commission
4. Library Commission
5. Parks Recreation Commission
6. Planning Zoning Commission
7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
a. Beautification Committee
b. Alaska Municipal League Report
c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee
d. Advisory Cemetery Committee
e. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau
f. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. Attorney
3. City Clerk
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
1. Citizens (five minutes)
2. Council
ITEM L: 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. 2412 -2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit
of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North
Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was
subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009
is active.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
J oe Moore
Bar Eldrid„e tele.honic
Mike Boyle
Rick Ross, Vice Mayor
Pat Porter, Mayo
Robert Molloy
Hal Smalley
ITEM A- CALL TO ORDER
A -2.
The City Clerk took roll. Present were:
VOTE:
KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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7:00 P.M.
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MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING
Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers in the Kenai City Hall Building.
A 1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
A quorum was present.
Also present: Student Representative Maya Johnson
A 3. AGENDA APPROVAL
The following changes were requested:
ADD AS: Item D 7a Substitute Resolution No. 2009 59 with
R. Koch memorandum of explanation.
ADD AS: Item D -8a Substitute Resolution No. 2009 -60
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the agenda with the requested
changes and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED
the motion.
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
MINUTES
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A -4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to approve the consent agenda as presented and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM B:
None.
ITEM C:
SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes)
UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes)
Jim Dawson, KCHS Football Coach Introduced captains of the 2009 Kenai Central
High School football team and noted homecoming would be held September 26;
currently the football team was undefeated; and, thanked all for support of the football
team
Nick Miller, Ames Road, Kenai Spoke in support of the South Ames Road paving
project and thanked the council and administration for its participation.
ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.)
D -1.
MOTION:
Ordinance No. 2436 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by S938.08 in the General Fund for Bureau of Highway
Patrol Equipment Expenses.
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2436 -2009 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. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -2. Ordinance No. 2437 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $5,625.00 in the Congregate Housing Fund,
Professional Services for an Increase in the Caretaker Contract in Excess
of Originally Budgeted Amounts.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2437 -2009 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
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -3. Ordinance No. 2438 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by 518,628.00 in the Congregate Housing Fund, Repair
and Maintenance for Installation of Landscaping Sprinklers Along the
Front of the Vintage Pointe Housing Facility.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2438 -2009 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. There were no council comments.
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Mollo
Yes
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -4.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Ordinance No. 2439 -2009 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. There were no council comments.
MOTION TO AMEND:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to amend deleting the word "Clerk" and replace it
with "City Manager" after "Increase Appropriations." Council Member Molloy
SECONDED the motion.
VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Ordinance No. 2439 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $7,163.00 for City Manager Pay and Benefits Increase
in Excess of Originally Budgeted Amounts.
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
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Smalley
Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D 5. Resolution No. 2009 57 Awarding the Bid to Floor Center, LLC for
Kenai Fire Department Flooring Replacement 2009 for the Total
Amount of 522,375.00.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2009 -57 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D 6. Resolution No. 2009 58 Confirming the Assessment Roll on the
South Ames Road LID Street Improvement Special Assessment District.
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for the adoption of Resolution No. 2009 -58 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. 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. There were no council comments.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
D 7. Resolution No. 2009 59 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply to the
Department of Environmental Conservation for a Loan from the Alaska
Drinking Water Fund for Water System Improvements.
MOTION:
Council member Molloy MOVED to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -59, the substitute.
Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
Moore
ECIMMII
Eldrid:e
Yes
Ross
Mollo
IMIM
Bo le
Yes
Porter
Smalle
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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
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
D -8. Resolution No. 2009 -60 Authorizing the City Manager to Apply to the
Department of Environmental Conservation for a Loan from the Alaska
Clean Water Fund for the Construction of a Wastewater Treatment
Project.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED for adoption of Resolution No. 2009 -60, the
Substitute and Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
The floor was opened for public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the
public hearing was closed. Council Member Ross requested the record reflect the
paperwork was designed as a loan as noted in the city manager's memorandum.
However, because the City would be prepaying the portion not forgiven, it would in
effect, make it a grant to the City and not a loan.
Council Member Smalley requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
ITEM E: MINUTES
E -1. Regular Meeting of September 2, 2009 Approved by consent agenda.
ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None.
ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS
G -1. Ratification of Bills
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MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED to ratify the bills. Council Member Moore
SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIM_OIJS CONSENT.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding
515,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Ross SECONDED
the motion.
VOTE:
There were no objections. SO ORDERED.
G -3. Ordinance No. 2441 -2009 Declaring that Lots 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16,
Block 3, East Addition, Townsite of Kenai, Kenai, Alaska, Also Known as
600, 602, 604, 606 and 608 Peninsula Avenue, Kenai, Alaska, Whose
Last Record Owner Under Borough Assessment Records was the First
Baptist Church, 5432 E. Northern Lights Boulevard, #416, Anchorage,
Alaska, Shall be Retained by the City of Kenai for a Public Purpose.
Introduction approved by consent agenda.
G -4. Ordinance No. 2442 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $108,656 in the General Fund for Upgrade of the
Dispatch Center and Pass Through Funds to the Cities of Soldotna and
Homer.
Introduction approved by consent agenda.
G -5.
Ordinance No. 2443 2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,517.77 in the Airport Fund Training Facility,
Repair and Maintenance for Major Maintenance on the Facility's
Emergency Breathing System Compressor.
Introduction approved by consent agenda.
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
Moore
Yes
Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
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G -6. Ordinance No. 2444 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $46,651 in the General Fund for the Purchase of In-
Car Video Cameras and Portable Breath Test Instruments Made Possible
Through an Alaska Highway Safety Office Equipment Grant.
Introduction approved by consent agenda.
G -7. Approval Agreement for Services /Vintage Pointe Caretaker
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED the City of Kenai enter into a facilities management
agreement which is substantially similar to the proposed Agreement for Services with
William Sadler and authorize the City Manager to sign such an agreement on behalf of
the City. Council Member Smalley SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -8. Approval Easement for State Communications Tower /Homer Electric
Association, Inc.
MOTION:
Council Member Molloy MOVED that the easement area near the Beacon Building
described in the Utility Easement to Homer Electric Association, Inc. is not needed for
a public purpose and authorize the City Manager to grant the easement on behalf of
the City. Council Member Ross SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
Moore
1 Yes
I Eldridge
Yes
Ross
Yes
Molloy
Yes
Boyle
Yes
Porter
Yes
Smalley
Yes
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Smalley Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -9. Approval City of Kenai Pandemic Flu Emergency Response Plan
MOTION:
Council Member Smalley MOVED for approval of the Pandemic Flu Emergency
Response Plan and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE:
Student Representative Johnson: Yes
MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
G -10. Discussion Schedule Board of Adjustment Hearing
Council scheduled the Board of Adjustment hearing for October 5, 2009, and to begin
at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS
H -1. Council on Aging Council Member Ross reported the September
meeting had been canceled and he would be absent from the October meeting.
H -2. Airport Commission Council Member Moore reported on items
discussed at the September 10, 2009 Commission meeting.
H -3. Harbor Commission Council Member Smalley reviewed discussions
held at the September 14, 2009 Commission meeting.
H -4. Library Commission No meeting.
H -5. Parks Recreation Commission Council Member Moore reported the
next meeting would be held October 1, 2009.
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Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reviewed the
September 9, 2009 Commission meeting minutes which were included in the packet.
11-7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees
H -7a. Beautification Committee Mayor Porter noted the September 8, 2009
meeting summary was included in the packet for review.
H -7b. Alaska Municipal League Report No meeting.
H -7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee No meeting.
11-7d. Advisory Cemetery Committee Council Member Eldridge reported
the next meeting would be held on September 17, 2009.
H -7e. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau Council Member Smalley
reported the next meeting was scheduled for September 28, 2009.
H -7f. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils Council
Member Smalley reviewed discussions and actions taken at the September 15, 2009
Borough Assembly Meeting.
ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter noted the thank -you
letter included in the packet from Emily DeForest's family and that she and Council
Member Smalley would be submitting resolutions related to statewide smoking
legislation to the Alaska Conference of Mayors and Alaska Municipal League for
consideration at the November conferences.
ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS
J -1. City Manager No report. Mayor Porter suggested a plan be developed
and be in place for Marathon Lake to begin in the spring.
J -2. Attorney No report.
J -3. City Clerk Clerk Freas reminded council and the audience that
absentee voting would begin September 21, 2009.
ITEM K: DISCUSSION
K -1. Citizens (five minutes) None.
K -2. Council
Smalley No comments.
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Moore Noted he was pleased with the landscaping being completed around
the new Wal -Mart building.
Johnson Reported on upcoming events at Kenai Central High School.
Ross No comments.
Molloy Thanked staff for the back -up memorandums included in the packet.
Boyle No comments.
ITEM L: 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. 2412 2009 Amending KMC 13.40.040 to Provide for a Speed Limit
of Ten (10) Miles Per Hour While Driving Motorized Vehicles on a Portion of the North
Shore Public Beach Within the City of Kenai. (Clerk's Note: At the June 3, 2009, a
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009 was made and the ordinance was
subsequently postponed, no time certain. The motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2412 -2009
is active.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION None Scheduled
ITEM M: ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:39 p.m.
Minutes submitted by: as 8Y C7UNCil.
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast prior to the official council vote and
shall not affect the outcome of a vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes.
A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting.