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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-24 Council MinutesITEM A: CALL TO ORDER AGENDA KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS hitp://www.ci.kenai.ak.us 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) 1. Bert Wagnon, Senior Vice President, Investments /Alaska Permanent Capital Management Review and Update 2. Ian Dutton, Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward Coastal Compact and Local Government's Role 3. Peter Klauder, Architect Proposed Cemetery Expansion Plan ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) 1. *APPROVAL /LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL Restaurant Eating Place Public Convenience /Acapulco Mexican Restaurant #4740 ITEM E: MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of November 4, 2009. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS 1. Ratification of Bills 2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding 15,000 3. *Ordinance No. 2456 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in. the General Fund for Police Overtime 4. *Ordinance No. 2457 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,719.15 in the General Fund for Repairs Made to the Departments Police Records Managements System that Failed Unexpectedly. 5. *Ordinance No. 2458 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $825.00 in the General Fund for Training funds Provided by the Alaska Police Standards Council, 6. Approval Renewal of Medallion Foundation Special Use Permit Airport Terminal 7. Approval Authorization for Leasing of Terminal Space by Chircop Realty /Airport Terminal Space 21 Kathy Chircop 8. Approval Classification of Tidelands for Shore Fishery Lease 9. Discussion Schedule January Work Session /Kenai Fire Department Needs, Billing and Collection Policies 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. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau e. 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. 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 Mike Boyle Pat Porter, Mayor Hal Smalley, Vice Mayor (telephonic participation) Joe Moore Barry Eldridge Ryan Marquis Robert Molloy ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER A -2. The City Clerk took roll. Present were: MOTION: VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS http: /www.ci.kenai.ak.us VICE MAYOR HAL SMALLEY, PRESIDING ROLL CALL There were no objections. SO ORDERED. MINUTES Vice Mayor Smalley 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 Vice Mayor Smalley led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was present. Also present: Student Representative Maya Johnson A -3. AGENDA APPROVAL The following changes were requested: ADD TO: Item B -2, Ian Dutton, Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward, Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact (Update) ADD TO: Information Item 5, 11/24/09 R. Ross letter related to the Alaska Coastal Communities Climate Change Compact Council Member Marquis MOVED to remove the November 4, 2009 council meeting minutes from the consent agenda and place them on the regular agenda. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 2 MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for approval of the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. A -4. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM B: SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (10 minutes) B -1. Bert Wagnon, Senior Vice President, Investments /Alaska Permanent Capital Management Review and Update Mr. Wagnon reviewed and updated council with the City of Kenai Airport Endowment Fund information distributed to Council, including portfolio review, asset allocation review and recommended no changes be made in investment strategies. B -2. Ian Dutton, Alaska SeaLife Center, Seward Coastal Compact and Local Government's Role. Dr. Dutton spoke in support of the City of Kenai signing on to the Alaska Coastal Communities Global Climate Change Compact and reviewed information related to the issue which was included in the packet, i.e. climate change, ocean acidification, and national security issues. He noted industries were involved in the development of the Compact and urged Council's support of the Compact, noting Alaska communities coming together on the issue would send a clear signal of concern. B -3. Peter Klauder, Architect Proposed Cemetery Expansion Plan Mr. Klauder stated his business address as 606 Petersen Way, Kenai. Klauder reviewed the three -phase design (included in the packet) developed through working with Administration and the Advisory Cemetery Committee. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS (3 minutes) None. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 3 ITEM D: PUBLIC HEARINGS (Testimony limited to 3 minutes per speaker.) D -1. APPROVAL /LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL Restaurant Eating Place Public Convenience /Acapulco Mexican Restaurant #4740 Approved by consent agenda. ITEM E: E -1. MOTION: Council Member Marquis MOVED to correct the minutes on Page 1, Item A -3, by amending to read "Council Member Marquis nominated Council Member Hal Smalley and Council Member Molloy Seconded the nomination" and to approve the minutes as corrected. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Council Member Marquis requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: MINUTES Regular Meeting of November 4, 2009. There were no objections. SO ORDERED. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS G -1. Ratification of Bills MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. G -2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 MOTION: Council member Molloy MOVED for approval of the purchase orders exceeding S15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 4 VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. G -3. Ordinance No. 2456 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,000 in the General Fund for Police Overtime. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. G -4. Ordinance No. 2457 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $8,719.15 in the General Fund for Repairs Made to the Departments Police Records Managements System that Failed Unexpectedly. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. G -5. Ordinance No. 2458 -2009 Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by S825.00 in the General Fund for Training funds Provided by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Introduced by approval of the consent agenda. G -6. Approval Renewal of Medallion Foundation Special Use Permit Airport Terminal MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the renewal of the Special Use Permit to Medallion Foundation at the Airport Terminal. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. G -7. Approval Authorization for Leasing of Terminal Space by Chircop Realty /Airport Terminal Space 21 Kathy Chircop MOTION: Council Member Eldridge MOVED for the approval to authorize leasing the glassed -in space (Space 21) at the Airport Terminal to Kathy Chircop (Chircop Realty) and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 5 There were no objections. SO ORDERED. G -8. Approval Classification of Tidelands for Shore Fishery Lease MOTION: Council Member Moore MOVED to approve tidelands to be made available for lease and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Eldridge SECONDED the motion. It was noted both the Harbor and Planning Zoning Commission recommended the tidelands be made available for lease. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. G -9. Discussion Schedule January Work Session /Kenai Fire Department Needs, Billing and Collection Policies A work session was scheduled for January 12, 2010 and beginning at 6:00 p.m. It was also requested the topics include the Kenai Fire Department needs and billing and collection polices, as well as credit card use (if information is not brought forward before the work session date). A light dinner was requested. ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS H -1. Council on Aging Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting would be held on December 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. H -2. Airport Commission Council Member Eldridge reviewed the November 12, 2009 meeting summary which was included in the packet. H -3. Harbor Commission Vice Mayor Smalley reviewed the November 9, 2009 meeting summary which was included in the packet and noted the letter of resignation received from Commissioner Poynor. H -4. Library Commission Council Member Marquis reviewed the November 3, 2009 meeting summary which was included in the packet. He also noted the Commission's next meeting would be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. in order to hear the library expansion presentation by the architect prior to the council meeting. H -5. Parks Recreation Commission Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting would be held on January 7, 2010. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 6 H -6. Planning Zoning Commission Council Member Molloy reviewed the November 10, 2009 meeting minutes which were included in the packet. H -7. Miscellaneous Commissions and Committees H -7a. Beautification Committee No meeting. H -7b. Alaska Municipal League Report Mayor Porter, Vice Mayor Smalley, and Council Members Molloy and Marquis commented on seminars, workshops and meetings they attended while at the Annual AML Conference and Alaska Conference of Mayors. It was noted, the resolution forwarded by the Council related to second -hand smoke in the workplace, was not forwarded to the body for consideration. H -7c. Mini -Grant Steering Committee No meeting. H -7d. Kenai Convention Visitors Bureau Vice Mayor Smalley reported the next meeting would be held November 30, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. H -7e. Reports of KPB Assembly, Legislators and Councils Assembly Member Smalley reviewed actions and discussions held at the November 10, 2009 Borough Assembly Meeting. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter noted the following items: Scheduled a dinner for commission /committee members for March 25, 2009 at the Challenger Center. Invitations would include the commission /committee member and one guest. Council and Administration, Department Heads would also be invited. She attended the rededication of the National Guard Armory. She finished the winter newsletter which would be mailed in the next few days. She would accept the resignation of Doug Haralson from the Airport Commission. Ownership of the Woodridge Apartments recently changed hands and the building, parking lot, etc. would be renovated. Thanked Administration for finishing the coloration of the city logo. She attended the Veterans Day ceremony. ITEM J: ADMINISTRATION REPORTS J -1. City Manager City Manager Koch reported the following: Referred to his memorandum and cost estimate included in the packet related to possible improvements to the Central Heights Subdivision. He suggested he send out information to the residents and collect comments of what improvements they would like to have and whether they would be willing to pay for any portion of the costs. Council had no objections to beginning that process. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 7 Referred to information included in the packet related to raising the parking fees at the airport. He noted, the new fee would be based on a 24 -hour period, $5.00 fee, and would be effective January 1, 2010. It was also noted, the new computerized equipment for accepting payments would eliminate customers having to place tickets, receipts, etc. on the dash of their automobiles. On December 3, 2009, he would be meeting with representatives from TransCanada Pipeline Company about their project with Enstar. On February 3, 2010, which in Juneau for an Executive Compensation Committee meeting, he would also visit with legislators about City of Kenai issues. He was preparing the final paperwork on issuance of ADEC municipal matching grants. Council comments included concern related to raising parking fees at the airport. J -2. Attorney City Attorney Stearns noted she attended the Municipal Attorneys portion of the AML Conference and presented a workshop on attorney ethics. J -3. City Clerk City Clerk Freas reported she attended the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks seminars, workshops, etc. and the AML Conference. ITEM K: DISCUSSION K -1. Citizens (five minutes) Bob Peters, Old Town, Kenai Wished all Happy Thanksgiving and stated he felt Kenai had a lot for which to be thankful. K -1. Council Porter Wished all a happy Thanksgiving. Moore Commented on the colored logo and removal of the All- America City logo and fish from the letterhead. Koch stated he would investigate. Eldridge Reported he understood Wal -Mart would be hiring management positions during the next week. Requested Koch assist the Visitors Center and Chamber in having State informational signs be placed on Kalifornsky Beach Road and the Spur Highway. Council stated no objections to the request. Wished all a happy Thanksgiving. Johnson Reported a fund drive for Ivy Howland would be held on December 5, 2009. Marquis Urged all to drive safely and wished all a happy Thanksgiving. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 8 Molloy Thanked the presenters for their information. Thanked the clerk's Office for making his travel arrangements to attend the AML Conference. Wished all a happy Thanksgiving. Boyle Wished all a happy Thanksgiving and thanked all for their service to the City. Smalley Thanked the presenters for their information. Thanked Clerk Freas for her assistance with meeting preparation. Wished all a happy Thanksgiving. ITEM L: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) 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 Vice Mayor Smalley noted the next Council Meeting would be held on December 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to adjourn and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There were no objections. SO ORDERED. There being no further business before the Council, the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. Minutes submitted by: Carol L. Freas, City Clerk KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2009 PAGE 9 *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 votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. APPROVED BY COD CIL is 09 DARE