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Home My WebLink About04262010 City Council Minutes City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 276 CALL TO ORDER imp The April 26, 2010 regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Willard E. Dunham. OPENING CEREMONY Police Chief Tom Clemons led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Willard E. Dunham presiding and Linda Amberg Jean Bardarson Bob Valdatta Vanta Shafer Marianna Keil Tom Smith comprising a quorum of the Council; and Phillip Oates, City Manager Jean Lewis, City Clerk .. ABSENT — None CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Paul Tougas had published the city calendar for four years for the community and he thought it delivered value to the City of Seward. He was requesting to work and publish the city calendar for a fee now and asked for support. Lee Poleske was in favor of Resolution 2010 -031, supporting the Wada Association. He was on the Iditarod Board, and was always reminding people that Seward was Mile 0 of the Iditarod and how important Seward was to the Iditarod. Jujiro Wada had pioneered the trail and he thought it would be an important site to visit for this association, and the city should take advantage of it for all the exchange activities. Poleske notified that the Iditarod Trailblazer Board members from around the state would be meeting in Seward for the first time May 7 and 8, 2010, with a public reception being held. Edgar Blatchford spoke in favor of Resolution 2010 -031. He apologized for Dr. Nakazawa who could not make it down to Seward because of a new grandson. Blatchford would stay around to answer any questions on the Wada Association if needed. Tim McDonald spoke against the eminent domain on the Gillespie property. He disagreed that it was a safety issue and not a property issue and that the time frame of six months was not in line. He listed some property that was expensive to purchase in the past such as; Kawabe, Long City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 277 Term Care Facility, and Coffee cup. He wanted the council to think seriously on prices and negotiations. Keith Campbell, also spoke in favor of Resolution 2010 -031. He stated he had went to Japan on a trade mission before, and without them, Seward would not have the coal facility or the first instructional radar and bridge systems for AVTEC, which were fruits of these kinds of trips. Campbell thought these trade missions had paid off for the city over the years. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (KeiUBardarson) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda The following was added to the agenda: A discussion on navigability issues. Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: The April 12, 2010 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Were Approved. Resolution 2010 -042, Adopting The Planning And Zoning Commission Priorities From April awl 2010 To April 2011. The following Ordinance was introduced by consent and a public hearing was set for May 10, 2010. Ordinance 2010 -001, Amending The Zoning Map Designation Of Lots 2, 4 & 5, Block 2, Oceanview, From Single Family Residential (R1) To Auto Commercial (AC) In Compliance With The Land Use Plan, Located On The West Side Of Third Avenue Between Van Buren And D Streets. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Proclamations and Awards A Proclamation Was Read And Presented Honoring Barry Bruning As Spring Creek Correctional Center's Employee Of The Year. The Seward City Council Recognized Doreen Valadez For Perseverance In Solving A 30 -Year Cold Case. A Meritorious Service Bar Was Presented To Doreen Valadez From Police Chief Tom Clemons From The Seward Police Department. (The only meritorious service bar ever awarded in Seward) City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 278 A Proclamation Was Read Recognizing The Terry's Tires And Lube Sponsored Bike Rodeo. A Proclamation Was Read For Super Saturday Clean Up. A CROP Hunger Walk Day Proclamation Was Read And Presented To Jackie Campbell. A Proclamation For National Library Month Was Read And Presented To Patty Linville. City Manager's Report, City Manager Phillip Oates had met with the state lobbyist to go over all the projects and line item vetos that the Governor would be looking at. He noted Phase I was complete on redoing the electrical under Lowell Point Road. The Electric department stated the road was open for now and they would begin Phase II as soon as equipment arrived. Oates stated a job quote, not to exceed $12,000, had been accepted from Alaska Soil Recycling to remove, sample and dispose of the waste barrels abandoned on City property along Nash Road in May of 2008. Investigation into this illegal dumping was ongoing with the Police Department. Oates had attached a memo regarding scoring criteria for the security camera system for the Police department. He had traveled to Seattle with a contingent from Seward including Mayor Dunham, Laura Cloward, and other representatives from Seward area businesses. While there, they visited Holland America, Princess Tours, Northland Services Inc., TOTE, The Freezer Longline Coalition, and Crowley Maritime Corp to thank those businesses and review opportunities for improving partnerships with the City. Oates reported on projects that department's were working on, read in depth all the programs the Parks and Recreation department were conducting, and stated FEMA/FIRM maps were posted for community review. The Community Development Office was moving from the Petro Plaza building into city hall next week, and Oates explained the changes of departments for some of the city's permits. He hoped to have a report on the issue of fluoride in the near future. Mayoral Report, Mayor Willard Dunham had a written report laid down before the council and spoke about a trip taken to Seattle, Washington where they spoke with representatives about the cruise industry, harbor business, and future partnerships. He had attended the culinary art training at AVTEC with a guest chef from the Glacier Brewhouse, who had graduated from AVTEC. Dunham thanked John Foutz for spending hours and hours for working on the GRETC and Lowell Point Road. He commended his tireless work ethic for the City. Other Reports, Announcements and Presentations A Quarterly Report Was Given By Chair Ron Long of The Port And Commerce Advisory Board. A Seward Community Library Museum Building Committee Update By Keith Campbell Was Given. City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 279 Council recessed at 8:32 p.m. Council resumed at 8:42 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution 2010 -031, Supporting The Concept Of The Japan And Alaska Jujiro Wada Memorial Association Trade Mission Exchanging Opportunities To Grow Travel Trade Via Tourism Market Promotion Of Marathon And Sport Events And Approving The Submission Of A $5,000 Discretionary Grant And An Under $2,000 Alaska Humanities Forum Grant To Assist With Costs Associated With Travel For The Trade Mission Executive Delegates And Their Planned Proposal. Motion (Keil/Shafer) Approve Resolution 2010 -031 (As previously stated April 12, 2010) Amendment (Keil/Bardarson) Accept the revised laydown version which removed the words "shared sponsorship" and added "the concept" from the title; removed the word "sponsor" from the 4th Whereas and added the word "support" instead; added wording to the 5 whereas; removed the words "in state travel and accommodations, project web site costs" fowl from the 6 whereas. In Section 2, remove the word "proposal" and add "concept proposed", and remove the words "and agrees to co- sponsor this event" and add "to promote cultural activities"; in Section 3, remove the words "any costs associated with the city share hosting this delegation in September, 2010, with costs not to exceed $5,000 coming out of the Mayor /council Contingency Fund #101 - 1110 - 5690" and added "air travel costs for the trade mission executive group and start up of the history project's website." Add a Section 4 that reads, "The City of Seward along with other private and non-profit sponsors agree to hold a reception and host the first inaugural Jujiro Wada Memorial Run over the Labor Day weekend here in Seward." Amberg wanted to know the actual costs. Shafer thought other non - profits could assist with putting on the run. City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 280 Amendment Passed Unanimous Council unanimously suspended the rules to allow Edgar Blatchford to speak to Resolution 2010 -031. Main Motion Passed As Amended Unanimous NEW BUSINESS Resolution 2010 -039, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With PHT, LLC dba /Seward City News And Approving Additional Non - Required Electronic Publishing For The Weekly City Calendar At An Annual Rate Of $2,660 For The Year 2010 And An Annual Rate Of $3,952 Through December Of 2011. Motion (Keil/Bardarson) Approve Resolution 2010 -039 Oates explained this was additional non - required electronic publishing of the weekly city calendar only, to be posted in the Seward City News and recommended approval. Rules Were Suspended To Allow Questions Answered By Owner, Paul Tougas. Motion Passed Unanimous him Resolution 2010 -040, Selecting "Historic Preservation Exhibit Design For Seward Museum" As A Grant Project For A State Of Alaska, Department Of Natural Resources, Historic Preservation Fund Grant, And Authorizing The City Manager To Submit The Grant Application To The Office Of History And Archaeology, Alaska Division Of Parks And Outdoor Recreation. Motion (Bardarson /Shafer) Approve Resolution 2010 -040 Oates stated there were minor changes to the title of the agenda statement and an elimination to the last paragraph because of a proofreading error, but nothing else had changed. This grant funding must be endorsed by the city council. The focus of this grant was to work with community planners on museum themes, visitor experiences and interpretive techniques. The total cost of the project would be $16,050.00, with a local share of $6,420.00 provided by Resurrection Bay Historic Society as cash and in -kind services. The laydown agenda statement with changes was supplanted by unanimous consent. Motion Passed Unanimous Resolution 2010 -041, Placing The Seward Light And Power Company Intake Building On The Seward Register Of Historic Places. Motion (Bardarson /Amberg) Approve Resolution 2010 -041 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 281 Oates narrated the established history in 1995 of the addition of the Seward Register of Historic Places and the desire for local preservation and recognizing historic properties. This particular property was on DNR property high up Lowell Canyon and from 1923 to 1950, supported power to the community. Amendment (Bardarson /Keil) Add a Section 2 that says; "This designation is to recognize historical significance only, with no other legal ramifications. Oates thought that was a good amendment stating this building played a significant role in Seward's past, but placing it on this local historic register was just a recognition and was not binding. Amendment Passed Unanimous Main Motion Passed Yes: Valdatta, Amberg, Bardarson, Shafer, Keil, Mayor Dunham No: Smith Resolution 2010 -043, Endorsing The Library Museum Schematic Design Concept As Attached. Motion KeiUBardarson Approve Resolution 2010 -043 Oates stated the library museum project was selected as the centennial project for 2012 from a list of community projects. It had gone through an extensive planning process and should be about 16,000 square feet of building. This was for supporting the 35% design concept and there was no fiscal impact associated with this resolution. Approving money would come in later stages and a work session would be needed soon. Motion Passed Unanimous OTHER NEW BUSINESS A 1 work session was scheduled for May 27, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to work on Title 7 issues with PACAB. A 2 " work session would be on June 21, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. A work session was scheduled for May 27, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. on the library /museum project. The work session on wellness initiatives and programs was re- scheduled to June 28, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Discussion On Navigability Issues. Keil spoke about recent meetings in Seward and was distressed about patents not mattering, City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 282 how that would affect Metco, and state property ownership issues around meandering creeks such as 4` of July Creek area. She thought if some of these areas were owned by the state, who was responsible for flood control? She cited the Hunz v SOA case in Juneau, and thought this subject had some disturbing aspects and ill affects for the community. She requested a work session because it was important to learn more about navigability issues. A work session on navigability issues was set for June 7, 2010. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) February 2010 City Financials February 2010 Providence Financials Mayor Dunham's letter sent to Attorney General, re: coal facility. COUNCILS' COMMENTS Amberg stated the Boy Scout Jamboree would be here in May with over 900 people and that historically they always assisted the community with trash pickup. Keil congratulated Doreen Valadez and Barry Bruning on their prestigious awards. She notified the community to attend the Borough Assembly meeting in Seward May 4, 2010 because a big issue was the Borough budget not funding the schools to cap this year LEN Bardarson thanked the public for their input on the sidewalks and streets. Shafer also congratulated Doreen Valadez and Barry Bruning. Smith thought the city needed to be involved with the Wada Association and thought another entity could pick up the organization of the running event. Valdatta asked about the pipeline project and found out it was the Trans -Canada one. Dunham congratulated the Chamber of Commerce on how many conferences were being held this year. He also spoke of the 212 military rescue team possibly coming to Seward in May. Dunham said $4 million dollars was taken off the school budget to cap and had passed by a 6 -3 margin. He thought it was a terrible thing to happen and hoped people would come out in droves while the Borough Assembly was in Seward May 4, 2010 because this really stressed the schools. Dunham had also spoken with Patricia Williams on the phone and stated how great it was to speak to her. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Tim McDonald thought it was a consensus among property owners that navigability was just 611-• a land grab that the State made money from. He thought the city of Seward was gravel rich. The Jujiro Wada Association he liked. He wanted the Association and city to fill the mile and half hole on the Iditarod trail from Mile 0 to Nash Road by building a bridge back by the runway at the airport City of Seward, Alaska City Council Minutes April 26, 2010 Volume 38, Page 283 to connect the meridian with the Iditarod trail. He thought they could also use it to protect the tiiii wetlands. He counted 300 ducks and numerous sandhill cranes at the head of the bay the other day and thought it could be a world famous spot. McDonald thought government spending was out of control and they were out of touch with the citizens. He said the federal government was stretched too thin and the cookie jar would be shut down soon, so he didn't want new infrastructure the city couldn't pay for later. Kerry Martin thanked councilmember Keil for bringing up navigability. He had been surprised the city and borough had not been involved much before now. He stated this potentially clouded the ownership title. Martin also stated there would be over 1025 boy scouts in town on May 21, 2010 and they would be having a concert on Friday night on the beach that would be open to the public. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. ...----_- '.---2A3 7 /5i ,r ' Jean wis CMC ! / .. Willard E. Dunham kJ City Jerk `� « "! •• ••, Mayor ` Ot �4or • e •#. (City Seal) • 'i S g K .- i I. I : – — . .• 41 ). °••.. .....•° Q• 4 • • ••.•g7E P