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Home My WebLink About2014-02-05 Council MinutesKENAI CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 2014 — 7:00 P.M. KENAI CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 210 FIDALGO AVE., KENAI, AK 99611 MAYOR PAT PORTER, PRESIDING A. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Kenai City Council was held on February 5, 2014, in City Hall Council Chambers, Kenai, AK. Mayor Porter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Porter led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call There were present: Mayor Pat Porter Robert Molloy Terry Bookey Mike Boyle comprising a quorum of the Council. Also in attendance were: "Courtney Stroh, Student Representative Rick Koch, City Manager Scott Bloom, City Attorney Sandra Modigh, City Clerk Corene Hall, Deputy City Clerk 3. Agenda Approval Vice Mayor Ryan Marquis Brian Gabriel Tim Navarre Mayor Porter requested D -3: Resolution No. 2014 -17 be removed from the agenda. MOTION: Council Member Molloy MOVED to approve the amended agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 4. Consent Agenda Council Member Boyle requested G -2: Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 be removed from the consent agenda. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve the amended consent agenda and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the floor for public comment on consent agenda items, 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 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. B. SCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. C. UNSCHEDULED PUBLIC COMMENTS — None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Ordinance No. 2737 -2014 — Reappropriating State Grant Funds in the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund to the Senior Center Improvement Capital Project Fund. MOTION: Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2737 -2014, Reappropriating State Grant Funds in the Municipal Roadway Improvements Capital Project Fund to the Senior Center Improvement Capital Project Fund. Council Member Bookey SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing, there being no one wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Porter, Bookey, Boyle, Gabriel, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre NAY: * *Student Representative Stroh: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ordinance No. 2738 -2014 — Increasing Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings Airport's Operating Fund. Appropriations in the Airport Land Sales in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 February 5, 2014 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2738 -2014, Increasing Appropriations in the Airport Land Sales Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the Airport's Operating Fund. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing, there being no one wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Bookey, Boyle, Gabriel, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter NAY: * *Student Representative Stroh: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. Ordinance No. 2739 -2014 — Increasing Appropriations in the General Land Sales Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City's General Fund. MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to enact Ordinance No. 2739 -2014, Increasing Appropriations in the General Land Sales Permanent Fund to Transfer Earnings in Excess of Budgeted Amounts to the City's General Fund. Council Member Gabriel SECONDED the motion. Mayor Porter opened the public hearing, there being no one wishing to speak the public hearing was closed. VOTE: YEA: Boyle, Gabriel, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter, Bookey NAY: * *Student Representative Stroh: YEA MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. Resolution No. 2014 -17 — Approving a Policy for Council Member Ex- Officios to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. [Clerk's Note: Resolution No. 2014 -17 was removed from the agenda during approval of the agenda.] E. MINUTES 1. *Regular Meeting of January 15, 2014 Approved by the consent agenda. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 February 5, 2014 F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None G. NEW BUSINESS 1. *Action /Approval — Bills to be Ratified Approved by the consent agenda. 2. Action /Approval — Purchase Orders Exceeding $15,000 MOTION: Council Member Bookey MOVED to approve purchase orders exceeding $15,000 and Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 3. *Ordinance No. 2740 -2014 — Amending Kenai Municipal Code 7.15.060 - Sales, Surplus, Competitive Bidding, to Provide an Exception for the Disposal of Library Materials Removed from the City's Collection. Ordinance was introduced by the consent agenda and public hearing scheduled on February 19, 2014. 4. Action /Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of an Applicant to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Porter nominated Glenese Pettey to the Planning and Zoning Commission. [Clerk's Note: Pursuant to KMC 14.05.015 (c), the Kenai City Council shall review the Mayor's nomination no later than the next regular meeting ... to confirm the nomination.] 5. Action /Approval — Mayoral Nomination and Council Confirmation of Mr. Foster Walters to the Council on Aging. Mayor Porter nominated Foster Walters to the Council on Aging. MOTION: Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED to confirm Mr. Walters and Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 6. Action /Approval — Authorizing the City Manager to Draft a Letter of Support for House Bill 141. MOTION: City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 February 5, 2014 Council Member Navarre MOVED to authorize the City Manager to draft a letter for the Mayor's signature in support of House Bill 141. Vice Mayor Marquis SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Marquis, Navarre, Porter, Bookey NAY: Molloy, Boyle "Student Representative Stroh: YEA MOTION PASSED. 7. Action /Approval — Non Objection of Liquor License Renewals: • Schillings Alaska Inc., D /B /A Uptown Motel /Back Door Lounge • Schilling Alaska Inc., D /B /A Uptown Motel Louie's • Upper Deck LLC., The Upper Deck • Fraternal Order of Eagles #3525 • Wal -Mart Stores Inc., D /B /A Wal -Mart 4474 Council Member Gabriel stated the City of Kenai has determined that Country Liquor LLC d /b /a Country Liquor and American Legion Post #20 have satisfied all obligations to the City; therefore, the City has no objection to the renewal of their liquor licenses. MOTION: Council Member Navarre MOVED move to direct the City Clerk to forward a letter to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board advising that the City has no objection to the liquor license renewals for the afore - described liquor licensees and requested UNANIMOUS CONSENT. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: There being no objections, SO ORDERED. 8. Action /Discussion — Schedule Annual Evaluations for the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The City Manager's evaluation was scheduled for March 20 at 6:00 p.m. The evaluations for the City Clerk and City Attorney were scheduled for March 6 at 6:00 p.m. 9. Action /Discussion — Schedule Work Session on Snow Removal. The work session was scheduled for March 24 at 6:00 p.m. 10. Discussion — Municipal Park Playground Expansion (2 -5 Year -Old Play Area). Koch suggested giving each vendor an amount and asking for their "best deal" on equipment for 2 — 5 year olds. The Council gave the City Manager the go ahead to follow his plan but raised the dollar amount for equipment to $50,000. City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of S February 5, 2014 H. COMMISSION /COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Council on Aging — Vice Mayor Marquis reported the next meeting would be February 13, 2014. 2. Airport Commission — Council Member Gabriel reported the next meeting would be February 13, 2014. 3. Harbor Commission — Council Member Molloy reported the next meeting would be February 10, 2014. 4. Library Commission — Council Member Boyle reported on the February 4 meeting, noting election of chair and vice chair, mission statement and budget information. 5. Parks and Recreation Commission — Council Member Bookey reported the next meeting would be on February 6, with a work session on the CIP list immediately before the meeting at 6:00 p.m. 6. Planning and Zoning Commission — Council Member Navarre reported on the January 22 meeting. 7. Beautification Committee — Mayor Porter noted the meeting summary was in the packet. 8. Mini -Grant Steering Committee — Mayor Porter had no report. I. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Porter reported the following • Wrote a letter inviting the Board of Fish to meet in Kenai. • Gave a presentation on the state of the city at the Economic Outlook Forum. • Hosted another successful Coffee with the Mayor. • Contacted Brenda Grim regarding building picnic shelters for Municipal Park. • Attended the Native Youth Olympics. • Welcomed several new businesses to Kenai. J. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS 1. City Manager — Koch reported the following: • Congratulated the Mayor on her presentation at the Alliance. • Worked on creating the Cook Inlet/Kenai River Salmon Summit. • Going to Juneau requesting federal disaster monies. • Requested the dip net work session of February 11 be rescheduled. (Clerk's note: The dip net work session was rescheduled for March 4 at 6:00 p.m.) City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 February 5, 2014 • Going to Washington D.C. to meet with our congressional delegation and the Corps of Engineers to discuss bluff erosion. • Noted renewed interest in Industrial Park. • Introduced Francis Krizmanich as the new City Planner. 2. City Attorney — Bloom had no report. 3. City Clerk — Modigh reported the work session on March 4 would include dip net, usage of miscellaneous funds, and travel spending policy. K. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 1. Citizens Comments — None. 2. Council Comments Navarre presented the Council with the ASAP annual report. Gabriel reported he had been attending Board of Fish meetings all week. Bookey welcomed the new City Planner. Stroh reported on the Kenai Central High School food drive. Marquis had no report. Molloy congratulated Stroh on winning the President's Environmental Achievement Award for ROC the Kenai and thanked Chief Tilly for his years of service. Boyle thanked Chief Tilly, welcomed the new City Planner and suggested the Council look into upgrading the Rec. Center. L. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Discussion — Review of the City Manager's Employment Agreement which may be Considered a Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Manager [AS44.62.310(c)(2)]. MOTION: Vice Mayor Marquis MOVED the Council convene into Executive Session for Review of the City Manager's Employment Agreement which may be Considered a Subject that Tends to Prejudice the Reputation and Character of the City Manager [AS44.62.310(c)(2)] and requested the City Manager attend. Council Member Molloy SECONDED the motion. VOTE: YEA: Gabriel, Marquis, Molloy, Navarre, Porter, Bookey, Boyle City of Kenai Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 February 5, 2014 lW MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice Mayor Marquis reported the Council met in Executive Session and gave direction to the City Manager. M. PENDING ITEMS Ordinance No. 2734 -2014 — Enacting Kenai Municipal Code 14.25.025 Telephonic Participation at Planning and Zoning Meetings, to Allow for Limited Telephonic Participation at Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings by Commissioners. [Clerk's Note: Ordinance was postponed and referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission to be brought back to Council at its February 5, 2014 meeting.] N. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. Minutes prepared and submitted by: Cc)� -14 Corene Hall, CMC, Deputy City Clerk D'aluee "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 8 of 8 February 5, 2014