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Home My WebLink About2011-12-21 Council MinutesDECEMBER + r KENAI CITY COUNCIL MAYOR •> s: ITEM A: CALL TO ORDER Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. A -1. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. A -2. Roll Call There were present: Mayor Pat Porter, Vice Mayor Ryan Marquis, Council Member Terry Bookey, Robert Molloy, and Mike Boyle comprising a quorum of the Council. Also present was Student Representative Austin Daly, City Manager Rick Koch, City Attorney Krista Stearns, City Clerk Sandra Modigh, and Deputy City Clerk Corene Hall. A -3. Agenda Approval Mayor Porter read the following addition to the agenda: ADD TO: ITEM d -1: City Manager Parks & Recreation Mid -Month Report INFO ITEM #4 Letter from Governor Parnell regarding FY2013 Capital Budget Allocations Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: • • A-4. Consent Agenda Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 2 There were no public comments. *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 -- None. ITEM C: UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Porter welcomed new City Clerk Sandra Modigh. r D -1. Ordinance No, 2600 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $2,285 in the General Fund for Training Funds Provided by the Alaska Police Standards Council. Iffo 1Z7 A Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 2600 -2011 and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments or council comments. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -2. Ordinance No. 2601 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $46,000 in the Personal Use Fishery Capital Project Fund. Council Member Molloy MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2601 -2011 and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the meeting for public testimony. Bob Peters, Old Town - spoke in favor of the project and requested input from the Harbor Commission. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 3 VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -3. Ordinance No. 2602 -2011 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $618.50 in the General Fund for the Police Department to Purchase Equipment from Asset Forfeiture Funds Provided to the City Of Kenai. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 2602 -2011 and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -4. Ordinance No. 2603 -2011 -- Amending Kenai Municipal Code Chapter 7.05, "Taxation of Real and Personal Property" by Adding a New Section "Property Tax Credit - Residential Sprinkler Systems," to Provide a Tax Credit to Owners of Residential Structures Who Install Certain Qualifying Sprinkler Devices, MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve Ordinance No. 2603 -2011 and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. There were no public comments. MOTION TO POSTPONE: Council Member Bookey MOVED to postpone Ordinance No. 2603 -201 lto the January 18, 2012 council meeting and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. City Manager Koch advised council of necessary revisions including clarification of the proposed chapter providing a "tax credit" versus "tax exemption ". VOTE ON POSTPONEMENT: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D -5. Resolution No. 2011 -76 -- Awarding a Contract to Cornerstone Equipment Rentals, LLC for the Project Entitled, "Kenai North Shore Improvements Pedestrian Bridge," for the Total Amount of $68,500.00. MOTION: KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 4 Council Member Marquis MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2011 -76 and Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the meeting for public testimony. Bob Peters, Old Town - spoke in favor of the project and thanked administration and council for bringing the resolution forward. ITEM E: MINUTES E -1. *Regular Meeting of December 7, 2011. APPROVED BY CONSENT AGENDA. ITEM F: UNFINISHED BUSINESS -- None. ITEM G: NEW BUSINESS G -1. Bills to be Ratified. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. G -2. Approval of Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ITEM H: COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS H -1. Council on Aging -- no report. H -2. Airport Commission -- no report. H -3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Molloy reported the meeting was rescheduled for January 5, 2012. H -4. Library Commission -- no report. KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 5 H -5. Parks and Recreation Commission -- no report. H -6. Planning and Zoning Commission -- no report. H -7. Beautification Committee -- no report. ITEM I: REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported on the following: • Thanked the Eagles Club for the Christmas dinner provided for the senior citizens of the community. • Attended the Buccaneer presentation. • Attended the Alliance presentation with Council Member Marquis. • Swore in new City Clerk Sandra Modigh. • Visited The Way Cafe which provides meals for children up to age 18 for low- income families. J -l. City Manager -- City Manager Koch reported on the following: • Included Representative Olsen in previous remarks made to the legislative delegation thanking them for advocating on the city's behalf for funds allocated to city for capital improvements. • Employee Appreciation event January 13, 2012, black 8v white theme. • Will not be attending the Winter Alaska Municipal League (AML) Conference February 7 -8, 2012. • Met with Buccaneer and subcontractors related to activities proposed to take place on the city's right -of -way. • Wished all Merry Christmas and happy holidays. J -2. City Attorney -- City Attorney Stearns reported on the following: • Thanked staff and administration for work during her absence. • Oral argument of Disque appeal - January 4, 2012, 2:30 p.m. • Happy Holidays. J -3. City Clerk - City Clerk Modigh reported on the following: • Expressed her delight to be part of the Kenai community and city administration. • AML Conference hotel rooms secured. • Happy Holidays. ITEM K: ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT K -1. Citizens Comments KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 6 Bob Peters, Old Town - expressed concerned after attending the Buccaneer presentation related to "thumping" on personal property and possible bluff damage. Mr. Peters further expressed concern about slick street conditions and wished all happy holidays. K -2. Council Comments Council Member Bookey thanked all the city employees for their hard work and dedication; wished all happy holidays. Student Representative Daly wished all an outstanding holiday and welcomed the new city clerk. Council Member Marquis recognized the Winter Solstice and wished all happy holidays. Council Member Molloy welcomed the new city clerk and thanked all presenters and community members for participating at council meetings throughout the year; thanked local businesses and organizations for contributing time and funds to city projects; thanked council and administration for their hard work and wished all happy holidays. Council Member Boyle welcomed the new city clerk and wished all a happy holiday. Mayor Porter thanked the citizens for participating in the community and making it the wonderful place it is to live; wished all happy holidays. ITEM L: EXECUTIVE SESSION -- None Scheduled. ITEM M: PENDING LEGISLATION (This item lists legislation which will be addressed at a later date as noted.) L -1. Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 --Amending Kenai Municipal Code 14.22.010, Land Use Table, to Make Comprehensive Changes to the Uses Allowed in the Suburban Residential (RS), Suburban Residential 1 (RS I), Suburban Residential 2 (RS2), Rural Residential (RR), Rural Residential RR -1, and the Urban Residential (RU) Zoning Districts. (Clerk's Note: At its November 16, 2011 meeting, the Council postponed Ordinance No. 2597 -2011 to the August 1, 2012 meeting and the ordinance was referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission so the Commission could continue to consider the changes proposed in this work product during the Comprehensive Plan process.) KENAI CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 2011 PAGE 7 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:29 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: 4Sa digh,,