seldovia city council...2009/09/19 · 2 posted 09/04/2019 at ., the seldovia post office, and the...

SELDOVIA

CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY

September 09, 2019

6:00 PM

REGULAR MEETING MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

1 Posted 09/04/2019 at www.cityofseldovia.com., the Seldovia Post Office, and the City Office

AGENDA FOR A REGULAR MEETING

OF SELDOVIA CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Monday

September 09, 2019

6:00pm

A. Call to Order & Roll Call:

B. Pledge of Allegiance:

C. Excused Absences:

D. Agenda Approval:

E. Consent Agenda: (All items under the Consent Agenda are approved with a single motion, no discussion, and one

vote. A Council Member may request to remove an item(s) for discussion and a separate vote.)

1. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 26, 2019

2. Payment Approval Report:

3. Ordinance Introduction:

F. Mayoral Proclamations:

1. A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA, TO THE FAMILY OF

DOUG PIEREN RECOGNIZING HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY

G. Public Presentation Prior Notice: (each presenter has up to 10 min)

1. DAN NELSON, KPB Office of Emergency Management (OEM) -

H. Public Presentation for Items not on Agenda: (public has 3 min each)

I. Committee and Advisory Board Reports: (each member has 5 min)

J. Public Hearings:

1. ORDINANCE 20-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA,

AMENDING SECTION 17.04.020(D) BUILDING PERMITS

a. Presentation by Staff or Council

b. Council Discussion

c. Public Presentation or Hearing (public has 3 min each)

d. Action/Disposition

2. JOINT RESOLUTION 2019-001 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA

BOROUGH AND COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI, SELDOVIA, SEWARD

AND SOLDOTNA, SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OFTHE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH’S

ELECTION STAKEHOLDERS GROUP AND DIRECTING STAFF TO EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF

THE RECOMMENDATIONS





K. Unfinished Business:

L. New Business:

1. Discussion- Emergency Operations Plan Review





2. Discussion- Water Supply Update

LETHIN

SWEATT

COLBERG

CAMPBELL

MORRISON

ROJAS

2 Posted 09/04/2019 at www.cityofseldovia.com., the Seldovia Post Office, and the City Office





3. Discussion- Special Event Liabilty on City Property





M. Administration Reports:

1. Treasurer’s Report: None

2. City Manager’s Report: See Laydown

3. Chief of Police Report: None

4. Harbormaster’s Report: None

5. Public Works Report: None

M. Informational Items Not Requiring Action:

1. The next Commercial Marine Work Session will be held Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 at 6:00pm.

O. Executive Session:

P. Council and Mayor Comments Concerning Items Not on the Agenda:

Q. Next Meeting: The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, September 09, 2019 at 6:00 pm

R. Adjournment:

* IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THE MEETING, PLEASE NOTIFY THE CITY OFFICE 24 HOURS

IN ADVANCE AND ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE *

Seldovia City Council

Regular Meeting

September 09, 2019

Contents Page

Pages 1-7 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 26, 2019

Page 8 Proclamation 20-01 Doug Pieren Family

Pages 9-10 Ordinance 20-03 Amending Building Permits- DRAFT

Pages 11-18 Building Permit Application- Revision

Pages 19-24 Joint Resolution 2019-001 Recognizing Election Stakeholders

Pages 25-26 KPB Resolution 2019-049 Extending the Local Disaster Declaration

NOTES

_______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________

MINUTES FROM A REGULAR MEETING

OF SELDOVIA CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Monday

August 26, 2019

6:00pm

A. Call to Order & Roll Call: PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: SWEATT, COLBERG, CAMPBELL- telephonic,

MORRISON, ROJAS, and LETHIN

STAFF: CITY MANAGER CAMERON

FINANCE OFFICER TAYLOR

POLICE CHIEF CUSHMAN

CITY CLERK GEAGEL

B. Pledge of Allegiance: Held

C. Excused Absences: None

D. Agenda Approval:

SWEATT/COLBERG MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA

VOICE VOTE/UNANIMOUS/MOTION PASSED

ROJAS/SWEATT MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD ITEM F.1

PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY OF EMERGENCY DISASTER DECLARATION,

AND MOVE ITEM L.3 WATER CONSERVATION TO ITEM L.1


ROJAS/MORRISON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED


E. Consent Agenda: (All items under the Consent Agenda are approved with a single motion, no discussion, and one

vote. A Council Member may request to remove an item(s) for discussion and a separate vote.)

1. Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the Regular Meeting, August 12, 2019

2. Payment Approval Report:

3. Ordinance Introduction:

1. ORDINANCE 20-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA,


ROJAS/COLBERG MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA


F. Mayoral Proclamations:

1. PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY DISASTER DECLARATION

MAYOR LENT- Read the Proclamation of Emergency Disaster Declaration into record.

G. Public Presentation Prior Notice: (each presenter has up to 10 min) None

H. Public Presentation for Items not on Agenda: (public has 3 min each)

LAUREL HILTS, resident and representative for SVT- Presented events that had happened recently and that were

upcoming. The previous weekend SVT was recognized for their healthcare services on the peninsula at an Industry

Appreciation Event organized by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and advocated for being one of the five first class

cities and for the pool. The Chainsaw Carving Competition would begin Wednesday, Saturday was an unofficial

walk/run of Rocky Ridge Trail, a garage sale, a Family Bingo with kalbi ribs event for the Seldovia Preschool, and a

Climate Change meeting to follow, there would be a Guitar Master’s Concert Sunday. The Seldovia Bay Ferry would

run through the 15th.

SWEATT

COLBERG

CAMPBELL

MORRISON

ROJAS

LETHIN

1

JENNY CHISSUS, Seldovia Chamber of Commerce- Invited everyone to intend the Chainsaw Carving Competition

happening that week, Wednesday through Sunday. She discussed that they had great sponsorship from businesses,

and individuals sponsored the lodging. There would be three top notch nationally known carvers and there would be

a quick carve every afternoon for one hour at 1:00 pm, as well as a silent auction to raise money for the competition.

I. Committee and Advisory Board Reports: (each member has 5 min) None

J. Public Hearings:

1. RESOLUTION 20-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA

APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON

OCTOBER 1, 2019


CLERK GEAGEL- Presented Resolution 20-04.


MAYOR LENT called for council comment and none was offered.


MAYOR LENT called for public comment and none was offered.


SWEATT/LETHIN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 20-04


2. RESOLUTION 20-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA

AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A RASMUSON FOUNDATION GRANT FOR AN UPGRADE IN

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LOLLIPOP PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00


CLERK GEAGEL- Presented Resolution 20-05.


ROJAS- Spoke to the resolution and in support of not having signage at the park that specified an age limit.


DIANNE GRUBER- Spoke in opposition of having signs on the park that specified an age limit for the use. She

requested that the hardier equipment be pursued instead of the teeter totter toys and offered to get ideas for

equipment that would fit slightly older children that the item would not be broken.

CM CAMERON- Discussed that the city was trying to place guidelines for equipment wear down and safety and

spoke to the history of the park. She discussed that the grant had to be expended before August 2020 and there

would be discussion with the council as an agenda item on how money the grant would be spent and on what

types of equipment.

LAUREL HILTS, resident- Requested that a timeline be established of when the equipment would be reviewed

and assessed for maintenance and repair. She suggested that some things could be done through volunteer efforts

and discussed the history of SVT donating equipment when the park moved.

HARMONY PAYTON- Commented that some equipment needed a larger space and could not be placed in a

small park.


ROJAS/COLBERG MOVED TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION 20-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A RASMUSON

FOUNDATION GRANT FOR AN UPGRADE IN PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LOLLIPOP PARK IN

THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00


K. Unfinished Business: None

L. New Business:

3. Discussion- Water Conservation

2


CM CAMERON- Presented the City’s water mitigation plans and water data tables. She discussed that this was

an unprecedented event and that at any time there was only a certain amount of water in the reservoir. A disaster

declaration plan had been issued and would be sent to the borough to help with supplies. Pallets of water would be

supplied and possibly reverse-osmosis equipment to pull water out of the bay. She spoke to the concept of

shutting the system down at night stating that there were DEC regulatory requirements for shutting the system

down and if shutting the system down for an extended amount of time there would be a boil water notice. One or

two shuts downs could have too much turbidity build up in the filters and then there would be no more water

available after that and that measure should be discussed with the engineers beforehand. The Fish Creek gate was

partially closed today and they were navigating that processes with the necessary entities. She spoke to the water

draw by DOT and that they had seized drawing water immediately and apologized. The school was required to

have water, with no water the school would shut down and it was a huge amount of liability. She spoke to

devising a plan and having another community education meeting that week.

DAN NELSON, KPB Office of Emergency Management- Presented that he was the City of Seldovia’s

emergency conduit to the state. He discussed that Seldovia was not only community suffering from drought and

that some resources were going towards fires. The borough’s next step was to officially receive the declaration

from the city, once received the borough would immediately begin with assistance. They would evaluate what

kind of short time assistance they could give, and then the long-term assistance. The watershed was not being

recharged and a long-term plan was needed. He discussed that the borough could not guarantee anything, but they

were looking into shipping water to lessen the draw and looking into a desalination plant. He discussed focusing

on long-term help and assistance through the winter time unless there was a dramatic change in future. He

discussed that he could not speak to the specifics of Nawalek and that he was hearing conflicting information

from the community. He spoke to the desalinization plant needing to be order through the state and that the largest

one had 30,000 gallons a day capacity.

TYLER TUCKER, Head of Public Works- Discussed the process of shutting down the plant and cleaning the

pipes, which would use 30,000 gallons to clean at a time, and would not be sustainable. He discussed cutting back

on any large buildings use and having no big draws in order to conserve. He discussed other sources such as Fish

Creek which were unusable with the pipes cemented shut.

HARBORMASTER JANDT-PEDERSEN- Discussed bulk water, every water token was 20 gallons and they

could reduce hours water was available. Everything was shut down at that harbor except the cleaning table which

was open from 2:00-9:00pm.


LETHIN- Discussed shutting off all water from 7pm-7am to save more water or slowing down the system and

reducing the volume of water put out and inquired if Fish Creek was a usable resource.

ROJAS- Asked for advice from the Head of Public Works on where to conserve in town. Spoke in support of

targeting buildings, conserving at home, and public outreach. She asked Dan Nelson about timeframes and action

once the borough received the proclamation. Spoke in support of shutting off towns water as a shock factor.

MORRISON- Inquired about using Fish Creek as a resource and if Nanwalek was going to receive assistance. He

spoke in opposition of shutting off the towns water.

SWEATT- Spoke in support of shutting down buildings and water at the harbor.

CAMPBELL- Spoke in opposition of shutting down individuals’ water and senior meals, homes and businesses

could adjust individually. He spoke in support of public outreach. He spoke in support of shutting down the water

for a couple of hours to make an impact. He suggested rolling water outages in town, temporarily cutting off

water in sections of town.

COLBERG- Spoke in support of fixing water leaks before other projects and shutting off the harbor fish cleaning

table.


3

LAUREL HILTS, resident- Spoke to SVT’s efforts to conserve water and that the communication to community

was slow. She spoke in support of public education and bringing in additional community members for

brainstorming.

LINDA HEDGECOTH, resident- Inquired what help would look like and if the desalination plant something the

borough had available now or would need to be purchased. She spoke to community outreach and the state project

which drew water from the public water system.

GREG WOLFER, resident- Inquired about the capacity of the desalination plant.

HARMONY PAYTON, resident- Spoke to sanitary issues and if porta-pottys could be made available or salt

water could be used to flush toilets? She spoke to public outreach and inquired about the tribal leach field and

having a broader community shut down with token water only.

OONAUGH CUSICK, resident- She spoke to public health, waterborne viruses and vaccinations. She requested

bottled water shipped in not be distilled and spoke to the need to consult independent hydrologists who have dealt

with draughts before, a lot of research needs done. She spoke to unincorporated areas needing help as well, the

city needing more public outreach, water meters needing to be installed on individual homes and businesses, and

fines for over usage needing to be established. She spoke to four days of rain not being enough to fix the issue.

JENNY CHISSUS- Spoke to needing more public outreach.

ROGER FORSBERG- Inquired about using the water from Fish Creek to supply the water system.


***MAYOR LENT CALLED FOR A FIVE-MINUTE RECESS AT 7:40pm***

****MAYOR LENT CALLED THE MEETING BACK TO ORDER AT 7:48pm****

THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO:

• Reduce water tokens – bulk water availability

• Close the fish cleaning table

• Cut off potable water at the city dock

• Have public relations information going out

• Determine savings of water versus cost of paper plates for senior meals

• Dust control was not a priority, grab salt water

1. Discussion- SMC Chapter 10.06 All-Terrain Vehicles and 10.08 Snowmobiles


CLERK GEAGEL- Presented a draft amending chapter 10.06 and 10.08 to combine all off-road vehicles and

require helmets for youth. Currently the code requires an operator to have a permit or a driver’s license in order to

operate an off-road vehicle, the council was asked if that still meets the city’s needs to allow permitted non-

licensed operators or if drivers should be at least sixteen and licensed. She discussed that during research and the

ordinance draft it was discovered in the ordinance and also through state law that ATVs and snowmobiles were

not allowed on state highways. She presented a brochure from the State of Alaska on snowmobile laws and ATV

laws as well as a map that highlighted the state highways in the area, she inquired about enforcement and referred

the council to Officer Cushman for more information.

CM CAMERON- Spoke to Paul’s letter not being included in laydown and asked if he could brief the city

council. She spoke to requesting an exemption from the state by first approaching their legislature Louise Stutes.

CHIEF CUSHMAN- Discussed that ATVs on the roadway was new for him, he spoke in support and had a lot to

learn about why they were allowed and misperceptions. There was nothing that required kids to have helmets and

was unenforceable and through that he had learned that they had been allowing off-road vehicles on state

highways. The state highway language has thrown people off and he asked for council guidance and spoke to the

undue potential liability and that it makes other things unenforceable. He spoke to having a partnership with the

council and public education.


4

LETHIN- Spoke to the community precedence and in support of asking the state legislature for an exemption for

small communities.

ROJAS- Spoke to the community precedence and in support of asking the state legislature for an exemption for

small communities.

CAMPBELL- Spoke to the community precedence and in support of asking the state legislature for an exemption

for small communities. He discussed that one alternative solution if there was no exemption was for the City to

take over the state roads inside city limits. He spoke in support of the draft ordinance and helmets for youth, but in

opposition of operators needing to be 16. He spoke to selective enforcement and not being able to solve

everything or they would never get down the street and in mean time cracking down on super bad violations and

impound.

SWEATT- Spoke in support of asking the state legislature for an exemption for small communities and spoke to

enforcement.

MORRSISON- Spoke in support of shutting all wheelers down on state roads for awareness.

COLBERG- Spoke in support of the city acquiring the state roads.


JENNY CHISSUS- Spoke in support of figuring out how to keep four-wheelers in town. She inquired if this was

coming up for a reason.

HARMONY PAYTON- Spoke in support of pursuing keeping off-road vehicles legal.


NO ACTION WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME

2. Discussion- Special Event Management and Liability on City Property


CM CAMERON- Asked for council to consider if they wanted to pursue a process for special events on city

property and discussed that insurance and liability for events was a topic that kept coming up in her discussions

with different communities and with AML. She discussed that the city had liability insurance but that the

difference was that people were being invited to an event sponsored by any agency and that agency needed to

have insurance to cover the event and that a waiver was not enough. She discussed that the city was not always

aware of the specifics of events happening on city property and a special events permit would help with that and

make sure that entities were insured with the City listed as additionally insured, and would allow the city to help

facilitate the event and maybe be able to lend emergency or police support. She discussed that the pavilion rental

was different and a rental with a liability clause was signed in order to rent the facility.


SWEATT- Spoke in support of having a process to know what is happening and inquired if a waiver was enough.

ROJAS- Spoke in support of having a permitting process, and in support of continuing events because Seldovia

had become event based.

COLBERG- Spoke to the liability of fishing off the bridge.

CAMPBELL- Inquired if the event permit and need for insurance would extend to businesses operating in the city

harbor, such as charters.


JENNY CHISSUS, President of the Chamber of Commerce- Spoke for the Seldovia Chamber of Commerce being

in existence for 50 years and never having insurance before. She discussed that the chamber was onboard but that

it was not easy to obtain. Last year they had event insurance for the chainsaw carving event to keep people out of

harm’s way, carvers usually have their own insurance and the chamber had a waiver and release form for them.

She discussed that she was finding that things were not covered in the quotes that she was receiving that they

wanted covered like volunteers, and she spoke to the different types of insurance like liability, general insurance,

and event insurance, and now the chamber wanted board insurance. One quote she received was for $575.00 for

event insurance and general insurance for the chamber, but did not cover volunteers or participants. She spoke to

getting on writer on the city’s insurance, but that it may not be a cost benefit and discussed that the events that the

chamber sponsored was the Human Powered Fishing Derby, the Fourth of July, and the Chainsaw Carving

Competition.

5

LAUREL HILTS, resident- Discussed that there was a precedent in this town from when KPBSD went to a policy

requiring insurance to use their facilities and things shifted. The Arts Council has a festival and in order to use the

school they have to have insurance. She spoke to there being other events in community and some do have

insurance and she spoke in support of the policy in support of education for the permittee process.


THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTED THE CITY MANAGER TO SPEAK WITH THE CITY INSURANCE

COMPANY ABOUT THE COST OF THE EVENTS ADDED TO THE CITY’S POLICY

M. Administration Reports:

1. Treasurer’s Report: See Laydown

F/O TAYLOR- Presented the treasurer’s report as written.

LETHIN- Inquired if the accounts receivables system was now working.

CM CAMERON- Discussed that it was the first time in a long time that they had not had to draw from AMLIP

for insurance.

2. City Manager’s Report: See Laydown

CM CAMERON- Presented the city manager’s report as written and included that the focus has been on the water

situation. A water repair was being taken care of on Main Street, they hoped to see the street cut open the

following day to facilitate the repair. Prior to that they were working to clean out the lift stations and pumps, one

was clogged and backed up and was now flowing and back to normal. Brush cutting on rights-of-way and sign

placement was continuing as time allowed. The Notice of Intent to apply was submitted to VSW after the proof of

minutes was submitted. The software transition was still ongoing. The silent auction was this coming Friday from

10-4pm. Dan Nelson would come down September 9th to present the emergency plan development and the

borough’s roles in the event of emergency, the date was subject to change depending on emergencies on the

peninsula. She submitted a request for an increase in the public safety contract and was waiting to hear if it was

received. KPEDD was doing great things on the peninsula including an Industry Appreciation Day and a new

website with municipality information, it was great information and a great resource with nice data points that

really sold the communities. They received final approval to operate the WTP from DEC. She had been

discussing land use management plans with other managers and they can get a lot out developing one by using

their templates. The harbor lot parking plan had been side tracked by other things. There was a draft of the FY18

audit on her desk, she would meet with Steve before it was final and then they should see FY19. She included in

the packet Hilcorp seismic information and gave a cell phone tower technology update. Crystal and herself were

working collaboratively to have a loud voice to get Seldovia what they need, they met earlier that day with GCI

and Crystal was able to put the idea of the TV tower location for a cell phone tower location. GCI was putting

together a propagation study should back to them within the month. The EDA was releasing funds from the

federal government to assist in emergency mitigation and current emergency hazards, and was discussed in the

all-managers meeting. The grant conduit is KPEDD and another meeting would be held to discuss the scope of

funding and the qualifications. The funding existed because KPB had its current economic development report

that the submit to the state and is recognized, other boroughs did not, so a lot of money would be coming to the

peninsula. Things that came up first for her that could be funded were an alternative water source, an updated

communication system, and infrastructure revived and replaced. The city dock was just surveyed, there was not a

draft yet, but the engineers and surveyors did not see an immediate concern.

LETHIN- Inquired if increasing the reservoir had been explored and if the city dock needed surveyed by

engineers.

ROJAS- Inquired when the grant was due.

3. Chief of Police Report: See Laydown

CHIEF CUSHMAN- Presented the report as written.

CM CAMERON- Spoke in appreciation of having Paul for the community.

ROJAS- Spoke in agreement.

SWEATT- Spoke in agreement.

4. Harbormaster’s Report: See Laydown

Presented as written.

5. Public Works Report: See Laydown

6

Presented as written.

ROJAS- Thanked the maintenance staff for all their hard work and dedication and inquired about the upcoming

dam road maintenance.

TYLER TUCKER, Head of Public Works- Spoke to the upcoming dam road maintenance being so that they

could access the dam.

M. Informational Items Not Requiring Action:

1. The next Commercial Marine Work Session will be held Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 6:00pm.

2. Dan Nelson with the Office of Emergency Management will be in Seldovia September 9, 2019 to meet with the

community, first responders, and the city council in their regular meeting.

O. Executive Session: None

P. Council and Mayor Comments Concerning Items Not on the Agenda:

SWEATT- Thanked everybody for coming and a real special thank you to everyone in the city.

COLBERG-Thanked everybody for coming and the office crew and everybody, great job.

CAMPBELL-Thanked the public and staff and as a community if they all work together they will get through it and it was

a real eye opener for the future and what was going on with the state with the weather and impact of the climate that all of

the communities were feeling around the state.

MORRISON- Thanked everybody, Paul was doing a bang-up job he liked to see him hiking around and doing his thing,

Tyler you guys are an excellent crew. He thanked the public for being there. He discussed that he had an issue with and

they needed to discuss the time limits, they work for the public, if they can’t get their opinions and statements without

being cutoff and feeling intimidated watching a time clock. He himself got cut off by the mayor and he discussed that he

was upset about it.

ROJAS- Thanked everyone in room for what they do for the city of Seldovia, if they all work together, they can

accomplish many great things.

LETHIN- Thanked everybody for coming and great job.

MAYOR LENT- Discussed that they needed another member on the cemetery board.

Q. Next Meeting: The next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, September 09, 2019 at 6:00 pm

R. Adjournment:

ROJAS/LETHIN MOVED TO ADJOURN AT 9:12 PM

NO OBJECTION/MOTION PASSED

I certify the above represents accurate minutes of City of Seldovia Council meeting of August 26, 2019.

_______________________________________

Heidi Geagel, City Clerk

Approved by Council______________________

7

CITY OF SELDOVIA

PROCLAMATION 20-01

A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA, TO THE FAMILY OF

DOUG PIEREN

RECOGNIZING HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY

WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Seldovia, we wish to record our deep sorrow over the passing of Doug Pieren and;

WHEREAS, Mr. Pieren was a beloved brother, friend, and community volunteer and;

WHEREAS, His life was dedicated to the best interests of the community and his family, and;

WHEREAS, The City is grateful for his lifelong service to the City of Seldovia and its citizens,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Seldovia, on behalf of the entire City Council and its citizens, in recognition of Doug Pieren’s many contributions to the City and its citizens, do hereby express our deep appreciation for his dedication to the progress of this community and extend to his family our sincere sympathy upon his passing.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

______________________ _______________________ City Clerk, Heidi Geagel Mayor Dean Lent

8

CITY OF SELDOVIA

ORDINANCE 20-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA,


SECTION 1. CLASSIFICATION: This ordinance is permanent in nature and shall become a part of the

Municipal Code of the City of Seldovia.

SECTION 2: SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this ordinance or any application thereof to any

person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this ordinance and the application to another

person or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

SECTION 3. ENACTMENT: AMENDING SECTION 17.04.020(D) BUILDING PERMITS BY

REMOVING LANGUAGE IN STRIKEOUT AND ADDING LANGUAGE IN HIGHLIGHT TO READ

AS FOLLOWS::

17.04.020 Building Permits. A. Required. No person shall make any exterior structural change in or

addition to any building, or construct any new building or structure, exempting unattached structures of one hundred

square feet or less, within the city without first securing a building permit. Decks and docks to be constructed into a

body of water or intertidal zone shall require a Seldovia building permit and all applicable permits Violation of this

section shall be subject to the fine listed in the fine schedule in Section 1.08.040 of this Code. A form is available at

the city office if an individual questions whether or not a building permit is required. A verbal response from city

staff or individual Seldovia Planning and Zoning Commission members to build without a permit is not acceptable.

A written response containing reasons why the individual is exempt from building permit requirements must be

obtained from the official who interprets the code. (Ord. 16-06; Ord. 17-06)

B. Application Fee. Upon receipt of a one hundred dollar fee ($100.00), a permit application shall be

issued by the City Clerk. If the plan or description of the proposed construction is approved by the Seldovia

Planning Commission, or the City Manager, and would not violate any ordinance or regulation of the City or any

governmental agency, a building permit will be issued. If a building permit is denied and the applicant re-submits

the application with changes to Planning Commission, the one hundred dollar ($100) application fee must be paid

again. For other than houses; workshops, garages and sheds under 400 square feet; pay the fee of fifty dollars ($50)

for the building permit. No fee is required for 100 square feet or less. (Ord. 97-5 Sec. 2 (part), 1997: prior code Sec.

5.020; Ord 10-05 Sec 1, 2010)

C. Late Fees. If construction and/or development requiring a building permit, (as defined in part A of

this section), commences before obtaining a building permit, a fifty-dollar late fee will be charged in addition to the

regular building permit application fee, and/or a daily fee of ten dollars will be levied for each day that a building

permit is not on file at the City Office. The City Manager or appointed staff shall determine the late fee.

Introduced:

Posted:

Public Hearing:

Adoption:

9

D. Time Limit for Commencement. If the project has not commenced within one year (365 days) of

the permit issue date, or if the work has stopped for a period of one year (365 days) at any time after work has

commenced, the permit becomes null and void and a new building permit must be applied for. Building permits are

valid for two years (760 days) from the permit issue date, projects that need longer than two years for completion

must complete a new building permit or may be granted a one-year extension at the discretion of the city manager.

(Prior code Sec. 5.020; Ord. 89-13; Ord. 97-05; Ord. 00-07)

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective upon its adoption by the City

Council.

ADOPTED by a duly constituted quorum of the City Council of the City of Seldovia, Alaska this day

of , 2019.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

_______________________ _________________

Heidi Geagel, City Clerk Dean Lent, Mayor

Vote:

Colberg-

Campbell-

Morrison-

Rojas-

Lethin-

Sweatt-

10

Revised: August 2019 1 Building Permit Application

P.O. Drawer B Seldovia, Alaska 99663 Phone: (907) 234-7643, Fax: (907) 234-7430 email: [email protected]

______________________________ __________________________________

Building Permit Application

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a building permit? Title 17 of the Seldovia Municipal Code states that building permits are

needed for “any exterior structural change in or addition to any building, or construction of any new

building or structure, exempting unattached structures of 100 square feet or less,” anywhere within the city

limits or at the airport. This includes the addition of walkways, decks, wall bump-outs, stairways, or any

other modification to a structure that affects the lot coverage.

2. Is there a building code that applies to my project? Yes. Title 17 also establishes a building code,

electrical code, plumbing code, mechanical code, building efficiency standards, and a fire prevention code

that all construction within the city must meet.

3. Will my building project be inspected? Who will be checking up on my compliance with the codes? The

city does not employ a building inspector. This is why you are required to submit your plans to Planning &

Zoning for review of your code compliance. The city manager is charged with enforcement of the city

ordinances, and penalties exist for violations. Your lending institution may require inspections by a

certified ICBO inspector.

4. What other city regulations does my building project have to comply with? Title 18 of the Seldovia

Municipal Code establishes the city zoning codes. These regulate location and use of all buildings within

the city. It is the responsibility of the landowner to review these codes and insure that his planned project is

in compliance. Copies are available in the city office.

5. What restrictions or requirements apply to my project? These restrictions and requirements are spelled

out in Title 18. There is a Building Permit Application Checklist in your permit package that will help you

review them.

6. Will I need a survey? No. The City of Seldovia does not require a survey, but you are responsible for

siting your project accurately on your lot. You may be required to move or remove a structure that is in

violation. Your lending institution may require an as-built survey.

11

mailto:[email protected]


7. Do I need architectural drawings or blueprints? No, you do not need professionally prepared drawings.

You may prepare the required drawings yourself, so long as they cover all the specified aspects of your

project. The state does have separate regulations requiring professional certified plans that apply to

commercial structures, and Planning & Zoning will not consider a commercial application until state

regulations are met. Your lending institution may require professional, and/or certified plans.

8. Where can I get help with my application? The place to start is at the city clerk’s office. The clerk will

provide you with an application package and information concerning building codes and zoning ordinances.

You are always welcome to submit your questions to Planning & Zoning at their monthly meetings while

you are still in the planning phases of your project. P&Z would far rather work with you to help you comply

with the laws than to have to turn down your application.

9. What if I’m in a hurry due to weather/materials/logistics and I have to start my project before I can

get a permit? Your building permit application should be part of your long-range construction planning.

You are responsible for obtaining the permit before you begin, and penalties exist for building without it.

10. Won’t submitting this permit application raise my taxes? No. The Borough has its own procedures for

identifying new construction, and they review projects within the city annually on their own.

11. I’m not going to fill in all the parts of the forms ‘cause this is just Seldovia and you guys already know

the answers. Okay? No. Incomplete applications cannot be reviewed in a timely manner by Planning &

Zoning, which will result in approval delays and may cost you a reapplication fee. It really is more efficient

to fill it all in correctly the first time.

12



______________________________ __________________________________

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

FEE: $100.00

FEE: $50.00 for buildings under 400 square feet, no fee for buildings under 100 square feet

OWNER’S INFORMATION (Owner of Record Per KPB Records)

Owners name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Owners phone: ___________________________________________________________________________

Owners mailing address: ___________________________________________________________________

E-mail address: ___________________________________________________________________________

CONTRACTOR’S INFORMATION

Owner is the Builder If the owner is builder skip the ‘Contractor’s Information’ Section

Contractors Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Contractors Phone Number: ___________________________ License Number: _____________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

LOCATION OF THE STRUCTURE

Structure Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Lot: _________Block: _____________Subdivision: _____________________________________________

Parcel #:_______________________________Zone: _____________________________________________

Is this a Residential or Commercial Structure: _________________________________________________

TYPE OF PROJECT

What type of project is this:

New Construction (a new building/structure over 100 sf, not connected to any other structure of the property)

OR:

Addition

Deck

Other (includes remodels, alterations, relocations, etc.)

Project Description: _______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Value of Project: __________________________________________________________________________

Construction Material: __________________________Total sf. of Structure: ________________________

No. of Stories: __________________________No. of Dwelling Units: _____________________________

No. of Off-Street Parking Spaces: ______________________________________________________________

13



By signing below, I certify each of the following:

• I am the property owner or authorized to act on the property owner’s behalf

• I have read this application and the information I have provided is correct

• I agree to comply with all applicable city and borough ordinance and state laws relating to

building construction

• All building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy efficiency and fire codes of the City of

Seldovia shall be met.

SIGNATURE DATE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Will this project include a:

Driveway- driveways require a separate permit

Construction in the Right-of-Way- construction in a right-of-way requires a separate permit

Water and Sewer Connections are required before a structure is occupied if the property location in

within 200’ of the Public System, check one of the following:

Water and Sewer will be included with the project – water connection requires a separate permit

Water and Sewer is already at the location

Water and Sewer is not required because the structure will not be for occupancy (commercial or

residential)

PROJECT TERMS

Work under your building permit must start within 365 days of permit issuance or it will expire and a

new permit must be obtained. In order to keep your permit valid, your work must continue so that

there is not a lapse of over 365 days when no on-site work is accomplished. Building permits are valid

for two years (760 days) from the permit issue date, projects that need longer than two years for

completion must complete a new building permit or may be granted a one-year extension at the

discretion of the city manager.

Anticipated Construction Start Date: _________________________________________________________

Anticipated Construction End Date: _________________________________________________________

FOR CITY USE ONLY

DATE RECEIVED: RECEIPT NO:

RECEIVED BY: APPROVED: DENIED:

DATE TO BE COMPLETED BY: DATE:

14


City of Seldovia

Building Permit Application Review Checklist

Applicant

Initial

Planning &

Zoning Review

1. This project is in an area zoned:

2. The use of this project is:

2a. This is a Permitted Use in this zone: yes no1

3. This project has existing water and sewer: yes no

3a. This project will obtain a water and sewer permit: yes no (Per SMC 13.04.055(C) No building shall be occupied unless it is connected with a water

extension and a side sewer or approved septic tank installation.)

4. The Lot Size of this project is: square feet

5. This project will bring the total Lot Coverage to: %

6. The number of Parking and/or Loading Spaces is:

7. A driveway permit is required for this project: yes no

8. The Building Setback of this project is:

9. The Building Height of this project is:

10. Does this project meet the required building code Performance Standards?

yes no2 not applicable

11. Does this project meet the Visibility at Access Points andIntersections requirement? yes no3 not applicable

12. Does this project meet any Special Requirements?

yes no4 not applicable

13. The permit package being submitted includes the required drawings.

yes no

1 If you answered No to question 2a, STOP. Do not complete your application until you have reviewed the relevant zoning ordinance sections concerning conditional

use, variances and contract zoning.

2 If you answered No to question 10, STOP. Do not complete your application until you have reviewed the Performance Standards requirements in the relevant zoning

ordinance sections.

3 If you answered No to question 3, STOP. Do not complete your application until you have reviewed the water and Sewer requirements in the relevant ordinance

sections of SMC

4 If you answered No to question 12, STOP. Do not complete your application until you have reviewed the Special Requirements paragraph in the relevant zoning

ordinance sections.

15



______________________________ __________________________________

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION

Required Drawings: The following list indicates the minimum number and type of drawings that must be

submitted with your application. Failure to submit these drawings with your application may result in delays in

the permit process and possible additional fees.

1. A map of the lot location in the city (Available at the City Office or

online at http://mapserver.borough.kenai.ak.us/kpbmapviewer)

2. A lot plot showing all of the following:

• Actual lot size and shape

• Location of proposed construction

• Location of required parking spaces

• Location of existing structures on the site

• Dimensions of structures and proposed construction

• Setback dimensions from all property lines

3. A floor plan of the construction which clearly indicates the proposed use of the structure

Recommended Drawings: The following list depicts drawings that you may submit in order to provide

additional information on the proposed construction. Furnishing these additional details may help prevent

delays in processing your application.

1. Plan views of the proposed construction/building showing front, side, and rear views

2. Construction details which identify the type of materials and technique of the project

3. Drawings which detail any other aspect of building code compliance

16



INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

Please provide the following information in the space below:

Actual lot size Location of existing building on site

Location of proposed construction Location of required parking spaces

Dimensions of all buildings & proposed construction Setback dimensions from all property lines

Area of site occupied by buildings:

Graph square are 5’ x 5’ or 1”=20’

17


18

Introduced by:

Date:

Action:

Vote:

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH RESOLUTION 2019-047

Dunne, Hibbert

09/03/I 9

Adopted as Amended

5 Yes, 4 No, 0 Absent

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-001 OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND COUNCILS OF THE

CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI, SELDOVIA, SEWARD AND SOLDOTNA, RECOGNIZES THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KENAI PENINSULA

BOROUGH'S ELECTION STAKEHOLDERS GROUP AND DIRECTING STAFF TO EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS

WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly established the Election Stakeholders Group ("ESG") through the direction and adoption of Resolution 2019-006, which included community members and members from many local governments in the borough, researched ways to increase voter participation by developing sustainable election processes that maximize accessibility and inclusivity; and

WHEREAS, after holding many public meetings throughout 2019 the ESG issued a final report with six specific recommendations regarding potential changes to borough code and election processes which are intended to achieve guiding principles initially adopted by the ESG; and

WHEREAS, Joint Resolution 2019-001 details the efforts of the ESG, recognizes its recommendations and directs staff to explore implementation of the recommendations;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH:

SECTION 1. That the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly adopts Joint Resolution 2019-001.

SECTION 2. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska Resolution 2019-047 Page I of2

19

ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

ATTEST:

Jo

Yes:

o:

Absent:

Bagley, Cooper, Dunne, Hibbert, Smalley

Blakeley, Carpenter, Fischer, Ogle

one

Resolution 2019-047 Page 2 of2

Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

20

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH CITY OF HOMER

CITY OF KACHEMAK CITY OF KENAI

CITY OF SELDOVIA CITY OF SEWARD

CITY OF SOLDOTNA

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-001

A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI,

SELDOVIA, SEWARD AND SOLDOTNA, RECOGNIZING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH'S ELECTION STAKEHOLDERS GROUP AND

DIRECTING STAFF TO EXPLORE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS

WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly established the Election Stakeholder Group ("ESG") through the direction and adoption of Kenai Peninsula Borough ("KPB") Resolution 20 19-006; and

WHEREAS, the ESG was tasked with researching ways to increase voter participation by developing sustainable election processes that maximize accessibility and inclusivity; and

WHEREAS, the ESG was comprised of assembly members, city council members, city managers, a representative from the KPB mayor' s office and community members with a specific interest in the electoral process; and

WHEREAS, the ESG was supported by the borough and city clerks as well representatives from the KPB Legal Department, Information Technology Department, and the Geographical Information Division; and

WHEREAS, the ESG adopted guiding principles to focus and guide its work, including: maximizing accessibility and inclusivity of borough elections; improving voter satisfaction and confidence; making efficient use of public resources; ensuring electing security and integrity; and, improving voter outreach and coordination with all stakeholders; and

WHEREAS, the ESG, as detailed in its final report, made six specific recommendations regarding potential changes to KPB code and election processes which are supported by, and intended to achieve, the stated guiding principles; and

WHEREAS, the ESG chair and vice-chair presented the attached final report and recommendations to the KPB assembly on August 20, 2019; and

WHEREAS, the ESG recommends that the KPB seek support from and partnership with the cities within the borough to administer all future local elections consistent with the vote by mail hybrid structure; and

WHEREAS, the ESG recommends that the KPB explore cost sharing with the cities within the KPB for the purchase and maintenance of election equipment; and

Joint Resolution No. 2019-001 Page I of4

21

-----~-- --

WHEREAS, in order to fully educate voters and the public on a new process, the ESG recommends the KPB and community partners conduct an extensive and comprehensive communication/education plan; and

WHEREAS, the ESG further recommends collaboration between the KPB and the cities within the KPB to develop legislation and administrative practices for the administration of local elections that are consistent with KPB processes, and make efficient use of government resources;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ASSEMBLY AND THE COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI, SELDOVIA, SEWARD AND SOLDOTNA:

SECTION 1. That the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the city councils for the Cities ofHomer, Kachemak, Kenai , Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna recognize the recommendations of the 2019 Election Stakeholders Group.

SECTION 2. That the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the city councils for the Cities ofHomer, Kachemak, Kenai, Seldovia, Seward and Soldotna support the KPB clerk and the city clerks as they continue to explore vote by mail elections with a goal to implement the first by mail election in October of 2020 as a strategy to increase voter turnout, thus empowering KPB and city residents with a stronger voice in the democratic process and in the decisions that directly impact their lives.

SECTION 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly and the city councils within the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

APPROVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH TIDS TIDS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

' ATTEST:

--- -- .::::-~ ·.. " 'l ·· ·· ·· ·· " 111/t/ ,,,, ,\'

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF W8!WiR TIDS ___ ,2019.

ATTEST:

Melissa Jacobsen, MMC, City Clerk

Joint Resolution No. 20 19-001 Page 2 of4

Ken Castner, Mayor

DAY OF ___ _

22

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KACHEMAK TillS ___ DAY OF

-----' 2019.

William Overway, Mayor ATTEST:

Erika Fitzpatrick, City Clerk

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI TillS TillS ___ DAY OF

-----' 2019.

Brian Gabriel, Mayor ATTEST:

Jamie Heinz, CMC, City Clerk

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA TillS TillS

-----' 2019.

DAY OF

Dean Lent, Mayor ATTEST:

Heidi Geagel, City Clerk

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD TillS TillS __ DAY OF

-----' 2019.

ATTEST:

Brenda Ballou, MMC, City Clerk

David Squires, Mayor

Joint Resolution No. 2019-00 1 Page 3 of4

23

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA TillS TillS

-----' 2019.

ATTEST:

Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk

Joint Resolution No. 20 19-001 Page4of4

Nels Anderson, Mayor

DAY OF

24

seldovia city council...2009/09/19 · 2 posted 09/04/2019 at ., the seldovia post office, and the...

Documents