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A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on December 19, 2012, in City
Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00
p. M.
Mayor Porter read a statement expressing condolences for the citizens of Newtown,
Connecticut.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance then led a moment of
silence for the city of Newtown, Connecticut.
2. Roll Call
There were present:
Pat Porter, Mayor
Robert Molloy
Terry Bookey
Mike Boyle
comprising a quorum of the Council.
Also in attendance were:
'Austin Daly, Student Representative
Rick Koch, City Manager
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
Scott Bloom, City Attorney
Corene Hail, Deputy City Clerk
3. Agenda Approval
Ryan Marquis, Vice Mayor
Tim Navarre
Brian Gabriel
Mayor Porter requested the following addition to the agenda:
ADD TO: G -3. Nomination and Confirmation of Applicants to City of Kenai Advisory
Commissions and Committees — Nominations.
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Council Member Navarre MOVED to approve the agenda as amended. Council Member
Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
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4. Consent Agenda
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the consent agenda and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion.
Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment, there being none public comment
was closed.
1. "Regular Meeting of December 5, 2012
Meeting minutes were approved by the consent agenda.
1. Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified
Council Member Bookey MOVED to ratify the bills and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
2. Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000
Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion
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VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
Action /Approval — Nomination and Confirmation of Applicants to City of Kenai
Advisory Commissions & Committees
Mayor Porter made the following nominations for three year terms:
• Airport Commission — James Zirul, James Bielefeld, Henry Knackstedt
• Beautification Committee — Tricia Canady
• Council on Aging — Mark Necessary, Velda Geller, Lois Nelson
• Harbor Commission — William Nelson, Bill Osborn
• Library Commission — Harmony Curtis
• Parks and Recreation Commission — Ryan Tunseth, Eddie Castillo
Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to confirm the Mayor's nominations. Council Member
Bookey SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
Mayor Porter made the following nominations for Planning and Zoning Commission
• Reappointment — Philip Bryson, Clifford Smith for three year terms each
• Appointment— Brendyn Shiflea for the remaining one year term of vacancy
Council to consider confirmation of nominations at the January 2, 2013 meeting
4. Action /Approval — Consent to Sublease between the City of Kenai, Dan O. Pitts
and Everts Air Fuel Inc. for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision
Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Consent to Sublease between the City
of Kenai, Dan O. Pitts and Everts Air Fuel Inc. for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision.
Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
5. Action /Approval — Consent to Sublease between the City of Kenai, Dan O. Pitts
and WPX Courier, LLC for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision
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Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve the Consent to Sublease between the City of
Kenai, Dan O. Pitts and WPX Courier, LLC for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
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6. Action /Approval — Consent to Sublease between the City of Kenai, Dan O. Pitts
and EVO Incorporated for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the Consent to Sublease between the City
of Kenai, Dan 0. Pitts and EVO Incorporated for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
Action /Approval — Consent to Sublease between the City of Kenai, Dan 0. Pitts
and ERA Aviation for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision
Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the Consent to Sublease between the City
of Kenai, Dan 0. Pitts and ERA Aviation for Lot 1A and Lot 2A1, FBO Subdivision and
requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
8. Action /Approval — Assignment and Assumption of Lease of Airport Lands
between the City of Kenai and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to CPD Alaska,
LLC for Lot 3A1, FBO Subdivision South Addition No. 2
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Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the Assignment and Assumption of Lease of
Airport Lands between the City of Kenai and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to CPD
Alaska, LLC for Lot 3A1, FBO Subdivision South Addition No. 2 and requested
UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
9. Action /Approval — Assignment and Assumption of Lease of Airport Lands
between the City of Kenai and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to CPD Alaska,
LLC for Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision
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Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve the Assignment and Assumption of Lease of
Airport Lands between the City of Kenai and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to CPD
Alaska, LLC for Lot 4, Block 1, FBO Subdivision and requested UNANIMOUS
CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
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10. Action /Approval —Assignment and Assumption of Special Use Permit between
the City of Kenai and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to CPD Alaska, LLC for an
approximately 35,000- square -foot area of the Kenai Municipal Airport Apron
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Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the Assignment and Assumption of Special
Use Permit between the City of Kenai and Crowley Marine Services, Inc. to CPD Alaska,
LLC for an approximately 35,000- square -foot area of the Kenai Municipal Airport Apron
and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the
motion.
VOTE: TO being no objections, SO ORDERED.
City Manager Koch commended the City Attorney for expediting the land documents in a
timely manner.
11. Action /Approval — Renewal of Kenai Golf Course Liquor License #4708
Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to approve the renewal of Kenai Golf Course Liquor
License #4708 pursuant to Kenai Municipal Code 2.40.020 as the licensee had satisfied
all financial obligations to the City of Kenai and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion.
VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED.
12. *Ordinance No. 2658 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4.31, Fuel Gas Code, by
Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code and Making Local
Amendments Including Eliminating Chapters 1 — 5 and 8 and the Appendices of
that Code so that Only Chapters 6 and 7 will Apply in the City of Kenai
Ordinance No. 2658 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
13. *Ordinance No. 2659 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4. 10, International Property
Maintenance Code, by Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Property
Maintenance Code and Making Local Amendments
Ordinance No. 2659 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
14. *Ordinance No. 2660 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4.30, Electrical Code, by
Adopting the 2011 Edition of the National Electrical Code and Making Certain
Clerical Changes
Ordinance No. 2660 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
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15. *Ordinance No. 2661 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4.05, Building Code, by
Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Building Code and Making Local
Amendments
Ordinance No. 2661 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
16. *Ordinance No. 2662 -2012 — Amending Chapter 8.05, Fire Prevention Standard,
by Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code and Making Local
Amendments
Ordinance No. 2662 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
17. *Ordinance No. 2663 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4.20, Mechanical Code, by
Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Mechanical Code and Making
Local Amendments
Ordinance No. 2663 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013,
18. *Ordinance No. 2664 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4.32, Residential Code, by
Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Residential Code and Making
Local Amendments
Ordinance No. 2664 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
19. *Ordinance No. 2665 -2012 — Amending Chapter 4.33, International Existing
Building Code, by Adopting the 2009 Edition of the International Existing Building
Code and Making Local Amendments
Ordinance No. 2665 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
20. `Ordinance No. 2666 -2012 — Increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Airport by $15,000 for a Professional Services Agreement
to Leibowitz & Horton Airport Management Consultants Inc. to Assist in
Preparing and Negotiating a New, Five -Year Airline Operating Agreement and
Reviewing Landing and Ramp Fees for the Kenai Municipal Airport
Ordinance No. 2666 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
21. *Ordinance No. 2667 -2012 — Decreasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Wildwood Drive Reconstruction, Marathon Road & Willow
Street Improvements Capital Project Fund and Increasing Estimated Revenues
and Appropriations in the City Shop Capital Project Fund for the Construction of
a New City Shop Utilizing Grant Funds from the State of Alaska for the Project
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Ordinance No. 2667 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
22. *Ordinance No. 2668 -2012 — Decreasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations in the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund
and Increasing Estimated Revenues and Appropriations in the City Shop Capital
Project Fund for the Construction of a New City Shop Utilizing Grant Funds from
the State of Alaska for the Project
Ordinance No. 2668 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
23. *Ordinance No. 2669 -2012 — increasing Estimated Revenues and
Appropriations by $2,000,000 in the General and New City Shop Capital Project
Funds
Ordinance No. 2669 -2012 was introduced by consent agenda and public hearing
scheduled on January 2, 2013.
1. Council on Aging — Vice Mayor Marquis reported the December meeting had
been cancelled and the next meeting was January 10, 2013.
2. Airport Commission — Council Member Gabriel reviewed the December 13
meeting, noting the Tree Obstruction project was moving forward and televisions
would be added to the airport terminal in the future.
3. Harbor Commission — Council Member Molloy reviewed the December 10
meeting, noting a presentation by Courtney Stroh on her ROC the Kenai project
and a review of the Dip Net Report.
4. Library Commission — Council Member Boyle reported the next meeting had
been rescheduled for January 3 due to the January 1 holiday.
5. Parks and Recreation Commission — Council Member Bookey reported the
Commission reviewed the Dip Net Report.
6. Planning and Zoning Commission — Council Member Navarre noted the
Commission asked to cancel its second meeting in November and December
2013 due to holiday conflicts and reported Ordinance No.2656 -2012 was
scheduled for a work session.
7. Beautification Committee — Mayor Porter had no report.
8. Mini -Grant Steering Committee— Mayor Porter had no report.
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Mayor Porter reported the following:
• Attended the Kenai Water and Soil Conservation Open House.
• Visited Mountain View Elementary for their Soaring Eagles Program.
• Attended Coffee with the Mayor and decided to make it a monthly event
on the first Saturday of each month.
• Requested Administration research safety measures within schools and
report back to Council.
• Thanked the Police Department for their presence in schools on the
Monday following the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut,
1. City Manager— Koch reported the following:
• Researching Federal Legislation regarding emergency funding for
fisheries disasters and would report back to Council.
• Report on proposed Vintage Pointe rents would be ready in January.
• Thanked the Council for the privilege of being City Manager and wished
everyone Merry Christmas.
2. City Attorney— Bloom wished everyone Happy Holidays.
3. City Clerk — Modigh wished everyone Happy Holidays.
K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Citizens Comments — None.
2. Council Comments
Council Member Boyle wished everyone Happy New Year.
Council Member Molloy noted the good work sessions, thanked department heads for
their work throughout the year, and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Vice Mayor Marquis thanked the Mayor for her statement at the beginning of the
meeting.
Student Representative Daly noted the end of the semester was approaching, and a
hockey game between Kenai and SoHi was upcoming.
Council Member Bookey thanked the Police for their presence in the schools and
noted school administration was thankful for their presence.
Council Member Gabriel thanked the Mayor for her comments at the beginning of the
meeting and noted his pay it forward gift had gone to the Kenai Peninsula Fisherman's
Association to help set netter families.
Council Member Navarre thanked the Police for their presence in the schools; noted a
vigil would be held at Leif Hansen Memorial Park for the city of Newtown, Connecticut;
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thanked City employees for a great year; and, congratulated the Mayor for doing a great
job during her latest struggles.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None
Ordinance No. 2656 -2012 — Amending the Kenai Municipal Code Section
3.10.070, Livestock Within the City Limits, to Exclude from the Definition of
"Livestock" a Limited Number of Chicken Hens to Allow for the Keeping of a
Small Number of Chicken Hens in the City and Amending Setback Requirements
for Chicken Containment Structures
[Clerk's Note: At its November 21, 2012 meeting, Council postponed
Ordinance No. 2656 -2012 to the March 6, 2013 meeting and the ordinance
was referred to the Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct a review
and public hearings.]
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There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:30 p.m.
Minutes prepared and submitted by:
Corene Hall, CIVIC, Deputy 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.
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