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Home My WebLink About2012-10-17 Council MinutesA Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on October 17, 2012, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were present: Pat Porter, Mayor Robert Molloy Mike Boyle comprising a quorum of the Council. Absent: Terry Bookey Also in attendance were: Austin Daly, Student Representative Rick Koch, City Manager Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Scott Bloom, City Attorney 3. Certification of Election 16 coil, i[a] Ryan Marquis, Vice -Mayor Brian Gabriel Tim Navarre Council Member Gabriel MOVED to certify the City of Kenai Regular Election of October 2, 2012. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. Mayor Porter administered the Oath of Office to Ryan Marquis and Bob Molloy and they took their seats at the dais. The floor was opened for nominations. Council Member Gabriel nominated Council Member Ryan Marquis and Council Member Navarre SECONDED the nomination. Council Member Boyle nominated Council Member Molloy and Council Member Marquis SECONDED the nomination. With no other nominations made, the floor was closed for nominations. ., :1. Mayor Porter requested the Kenai /Sohi Proposal for State Track & Hockey Presentation under Scheduled Public Comments be removed from the agenda. k i : * €: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the agenda as amended and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE- There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 7. Consent Agenda Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. *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 City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes October 17. 2012 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. 1. .Bien Beeson -- Kenai /Sohi Proposal for State Track & Hockey Presentation. Item was removed during approval of the agenda. 14 u #3 6 t Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to suspend Learning Center up to 10 minutes to comments. Council Member Navarre SECC +l oly the rules allowing the Challenger speak under unscheduled public gDED the motion. YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Marquis, Navarre, Porter, Gabriel NAY: *Student Representative Daly: YEA Mamie Oleott, CEO of the Challenger Learning Center provided an update on the training provided through the facility and advised of a feasibility study being completed for a possible expansion. Mark Schrag, 312 Princess, requested Council direct administration to extend the comment period related to the Comprehensive Plan. 1. Resolution No. 2012 -56 -- Adopting the City of Kenai Capital Improvements Plan Priority Lists for State and Federal Funding Requests for the Fiscal Year 2014. Council Member Gabriel MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -56 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 October 17, 2012 Council Member Gabriel MOVED to amend Resolution No. 2012 -56 by moving Priority 7 - Construct a New One - Million Gallon Water Storage Reservoir to be reflected as Priority 3. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. ►'+l3? YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Marquis, Navarre, Porter, Gabriel NAY: *Student Representative Daly: YEA 2. Resolution No. 2012 -57 -- Awarding a Contract to Nelson Engineering for the Professional Design and Engineering Services for Central Heights Roadway Improvements. Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -57 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. Resolution No. 2012 -58 -- Authorizing a Budget Transfer Within the General Fund - Legal Department for Professional Services Utilized During the Transition Period of the New City Attorney Recruitment. Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -58 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Navarre SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Resolution No. 2012 -59 -- Supporting Kenai Central High and Soldotna High School's Bid to Host the State of Alaska High School Track and Field Championships for the Years 2014, 2015, and 2016. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 October 17, 2012 Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -59 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment. Jim Beeson, Kenai Central High School Assistant Principal, requested support of Resolution 2012 -59 and thanked Council for their dedication and hard work. Public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 5. Resolution No. 2012 -60 -- Supporting Kenai Central High and Soldotna High School's Joint Bid to Host the State of Alaska High School Hockey Tournament for the Years 2014, 2015, and 2016. Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve Resolution No. 2012 -60 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment was closed. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of October 3, 2012 Meeting minutes were approved by consent agenda. It1�ici.i3I7:Ii It i'` \C♦Sita L4 1. Action /Approval -- Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 October 17, 2012 Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice -Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 1. *Ordinance No. 2658 -2012 -- Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations by $1,000 in the General Fund for a Citywide Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) & Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Compliance Training for Supervisors Grant from Alaska Public Entity Insurance (APEI). Ordinance was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing scheduled on November 7, 2012. 1. Council on Aging -- Vice -Mayor Marquis reviewed the October 11, 2012 meeting summary and noted approval for the Senior Center Director to pursue grant funding for heated sidewalks and radios. 2. Airport Commission -- Council Member Molloy reviewed the October 11, 2012 meeting summary advising of an FAA Presentation on Safety Management (SMS) and the Runway Tree Removal Project was discussed. 3. Harbor Commission -- Council Member Molloy reviewed the meeting summary of October 8, 2012 included in the packet and noted the cancellation of the November meeting. 4. Library Commission -- Council Member Boyle reported no meeting since the last Council meeting and noted the Friends of the Library event on November 3, 2012 at the Senior Center. 5. Parks and Recreation Commission -- next meeting on December 6, 2012. 6. Planning and Zoning Commission -- Council Member Navarre reviewed the meeting summary of October 10, 2012 which included approval of a right -away vacation and oath for new commissioner. 7. Beautification Committee -- Mayor Porter advised the October 9 meeting summary was in the packet for review. 8. Mini -Grant Steering Committee -- no report. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 October 17, 2012 "Ems 7AjLr7Aliii341wj ru Mayor Porter reported on the following: • Attended the Grand Opening of the Friendship Mission • Construction Academy Ribbon Cutting Event • Letter from Joe and June Harris commending the Kenai Street Department for relocating the old Wittenberg dump truck from Kenai Landing to the Historical Cabin • Comprehensive Plan Open House • Advised of Bob Peter's resignation from the Library Commission • Appointment of Council Members to Committee /Commissions /Boards at the November 21 meeting. • Domestic Abuse Proclamation for Lee Shores • New police cruiser r. • .r. City Manager reported on the following: • Update on seismic testing and amending the special use permit • New turf field and track update • Reported administrations opposition to the new FAA regulations and possible future resolution • Marketing opportunities for lower 48 tourists • Update on Meeks Trail Expansion 2. City Attorney: • No report and thanked all for welcoming comments • Holiday vacation leave 3. City Clerk: • Absentee voting for the General Election rr r r 1. Citizens Comments -- None. 2. Council Comments Council Member Boyle noted he liked the new police cruiser. Council Member Molloy wished the Mayor a happy birthday, welcomed Attorney Bloom, congratulated Marquis on re- election as vice - mayor, and thanked residents for input during his campaign. Molloy further noted the need to extend the Comprehensive Plan comment period and advised of the Shqui Tsatnu Creek Trail agenda item for the November 7 Council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 9 October 17, 2012 Vice -Mayor Marquis welcomed Attorney Bloom and thanked Mr. Beeson and Mrs. Olcott for their attendance and participation in the meeting. Student representative Daly provided an update on school events. Council Member Gabriel welcomed Attorney Bloom, congratulated Marquis on re- election and thanked residents for comments. Council Member Navarre wished Porter a happy birthday, noted he liked the new police cruiser, thanked City Clerk for good election, congratulated council members on re- election, thanked community comments, and spoke regarding extension of the Comprehensive Plan comment period. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION -- Regarding Matters the Immediate Knowledge of Which Would Clearly Have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City [AS 44.62.3 10] - Potential Land and Property Purchase. MOTION: Vice -Mayor Marquis MOVED to convene into Executive Session Regarding Matters the Immediate Knowledge of Which Would Clearly Have an Adverse Effect Upon the Finances of the City [AS 44.62.3 101 - Potential Land and Property Purchase, and requested the City Attorney and City Manager be present. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. Council Member Gabriel declared a potential conflict of interest related to personal business with Mr. Goddard. Mayor Porter ruled no conflict for Gabriel at this time as no voting would take place in executive session. VOTE: YEA: Boyle, Molloy, Marquis, Navarre, Porter, Gabriel NAY: *Student Representative Daly: YEA VOTE: MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Council convened in executive session from 8:12 P.M. - 8:20 P.M. Vice -Mayor Marquis reported Council met in executive session and was briefed by the City Attorney and City Manager. M. PENDING ITEMS -- None N. ADJOURNMENT City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 October 17, 2012 There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:21 P.M Minutes prepared and submitted by: Sandrol&0 "digh, dMC, City Clerk *The student representative may cast advisory votes on all matters except those subject to executive session discussion. Advisory votes shall be cast in the rotation of the official council vote and shall not affect the outcome of the official council vote. Advisory votes shall be recorded in the minutes. A student representative may not move or second items during a council meeting. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9 October 17, 2012