Assembly - Regular
Regular MeetingAnchorage, AK · November 8, 2011
Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chambers, Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Minutes for Regular Meeting of November 8, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Ossiander convened the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 8, 2011 at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Harriet Drummond, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley,
Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
EXCUSED: Dick Traini, Elvi Gray-Jackson
A Quorum was achieved with 7 Assemblymembers present and Assemblymember Drummond and
Assemblymember Johnston participating telephonically.
Clerk's Note: Assemblymember Traini arrived after the meeting was underway at 5:07 p.m. Assemblymember
Gray-Jackson joined the meeting telephonically at 6:03p.m.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assemblymember Flynn led the pledge.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
PRESENT: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Paul Honeman, Harriet Drummond
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
Assemblymember Traini arrived after the meeting was underway at 5:07p.m.
ALAN CZAJKOWSKI, Director, Maintenance and Operations, spoke.
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Dick Traini moved, to incorporate the Addendum and Laid on the Table
Paul Honeman seconded, Items 9.F.10 AR 2011-307 and 11.A AR 2011-295(S)
into the Agenda
and this motion was PASSED, 10- 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Paul Honeman seconded, 9.A.1, 9.D.2, 9.D.4, 9.D.13, 9.D.21, 9.0.23, 9.D.24 which
were pulled for further discussion and separate vote
and this motion was PASSED, 10- 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
Patrick Flynn moved, to incorporate Laid on the Table Item 9.D.24 AR 2011-
Paul Honeman seconded, 308 into the Consent Agenda
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and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION- PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9A 1. Resolution No. AR 2011-297 a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing
and celebrating November 15, 2011 as Anchorage Recycles Day, Assemblymembers Birch,
Drummond, Flynn, Gray-Jackson, Hall, Honeman, Johnston, Ossiander, Starr, Traini, Trombley
and Mayor Sullivan.
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve AR 2011-297
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
Assemblymember Flynn read the resolution and Assemblymember Honeman presented the resolution.
DONNA MEARS, Municipality of Anchorage Recycling, spoke.
Chair Ossiander recognized recent appointees to Boards and Commissions and asked them to come forward and
introduce themselves.
DAN SULLIVAN, Mayor, spoke.
BOB CHURCHILL, Equal Rights Commission, appeared.
MARK JOHNSTON, Municipal Budget Advisory Commission, appeared.
CHRISTINE KING, Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Commission, appeared.
ROB MERCHANT, Board of Building Regulation Examiners and Appeals, appeared.
9.8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION -OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No AR 2011-298 a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly stating its
protest regarding a Transfer of Location for a Beverage Dispensary Liquor License #398 and
Restaurant Designation Permit for Frozen Wings, Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 3400
C Street, and authorizing the Municipal Clerk to take certain action, Assembly Chair Ossiander,
Vice-Chair Hall and Assembly Public Safety Committee Chair Honeman.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2011-299, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$23,693 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
and contribution of $522 from Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (1 01) Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management 2011 Operating Budget to the State Categorical
Grants Fund (231) for support of Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) activities in the
Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management.
9.B.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 611-2011.
9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2011-300 a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$4,137 from the Areawide General Capital Improvement Project Fund (401) Fund Balance in
the Finance Department, Treasury Division to the Areawide General Fund (101), Finance
Department, Treasury Division to be used for future debt service payments.
9.B.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 612-2011.
9.8.4. Resolution No. AR 2011-301, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
$2,500 donation from Statoil to the Miscellaneous Operational Grants Fund (261) Parks and
Recreation Department for the purpose of supporting the summer solstice bike ride and
activities.
9.B.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 613-2011.
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9.B.5. Resolution No. AR 2011-302 a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating $500
from various trail advocates to the Miscellaneous Operational Grants Fund (261) for the Trail
Watch Program, Parks and Recreation Department.
9.B.5. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 614-2011.
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 615-2011. recommendation of award to Southcentral
Construction, Inc. for Ravenna Street- 74th Avenue Storm Drain Improvements for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works Department, Maintenance & Operations Division,
Capital Projects (ITB 2011 C045) ($556,283), Purchasing Department.
9.C.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 616-2011, recommendation of award to Goertz Construction,
Inc. for Airport Heights Fire Rescue Towers Live Fire Training Props for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Public Works Department, Maintenance & Operations Division, Capital Projects
(ITB 2011 C044) ($541, 120), Purchasing Department.
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D. 1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 623-2011, Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory
Commission appointment {Christine K. King), Mayor's Office.
9.0.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 624-2011. Animal Control Advisory Board appointment (Sandy
Traini), Mayor's Office.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AM 624-2011
Ernie Hall seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 9 - 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam
Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED Elvi Gray-Jackson
RECUSE Dick Traini
Assemblymember Traini declared a conflict of interest.
Chair Ossiander recused Assemblymember Traini.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 625-2011. Arts Advisory Commission appointments (Steve
Wounded Deer Alvarez and Greer G.L. Gehler), Mayor's Office.
9.0.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 626-2011, Budget Advisory Commission appointment (Mark
Johnston and Shirley M. Nelson), Mayor's Office.
Ernie Hall moved, to approve AM 626-2011
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10- 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
Ernie Hall moved, to amend AM 626-2011 line 12, replace 10/14/2012 with
Dick Traini seconded, 6/30/2012 and line 16 10/14/2012 with 6/30/2012
and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 627-2011, Board of Building Regulation Examiners and
Appeals appointment (Rob Merchant), Mayor's Office.
9.0.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 628-2011. Emergency Medical Service Board appointments
(David William Cadogan, MD; David Holsman; and Mary Martha Hall Leemhuis), Mayor's
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Office.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 629-2011. Equal Rights Commission appointments (Yronelly
Sanchez, Darrel Hess, and Robert Churchill), Mayor's Office.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 630-2011, Municipal Health and Human Services Commission
appointment (Robert M. Morris, MBA, SPHR, GPHR), Mayor's Office.
9.0.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 631-2011, Housing and Neighborhood Development
Commission appointments (Andre Spinelli and Tamas Deak, ASLA, LEED®AP), Mayor's
Office.
9.D. 10. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 646-2011, Transportation Commission appointments (Andrew
T. Tierney and Stephen R. Rader), Mayor's Office.
9.D. 11 .Assembly Memorandum No. AM 632-2011, On-Site Wastewater System Technical Review
Board appointments (Matthew C. Edge and Joel Neimeyer, PE), Mayor's Office.
9.D. 12.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 633-2011, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory
Commission appointments (Rick Sinnott; Dan Bosch; Daniel Billman, PE; David Nyman, PE;
Tamas Deak, ASLA, LEED®AP; and Holly Kent), Mayor's Office.
9.0. 13. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 634-2011, sole source purchase of professional services from
Coffey Consulting for the Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office ($60,000), Purchasing
Department.
Harriet Drummond moved, to postpone AM 634-2011 until 6:00p.m.
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED Elvi Gray-Jackson
Ernie Hall moved, to approve AM 634-2011
Chris Birch seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 9- 2
AYES: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Paul Honeman
NAYS: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Harriet Drummond
DAN SULLIVAN, Mayor, spoke.
9.D.14.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 635-2011, sole source purchase of a 27' walk around cabin
SAFE boat and accessories from SAFE Boats International for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Anchorage Fire Department ($236,350.60), Purchasing Department.
9.D. 15.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 636-2011, sole source purchase with Data911 to furnish
mobile data systems to the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Fire Department
($84,217.84), Purchasing Department.
9.D.16.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 637-2011, sole source award to L. N. Curtis and Sons for two
edraulic cutter packages for the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)
($59,036), Purchasing Department.
9.D. 17. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 638-2011, proprietary purchase of Code Compliance Tracking
System Software maintenance support from Hansen Information Technologies for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Community Development Department ($58,543.35), Purchasing
Department.
9.0. 18.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 639-2011, Change Order No. 3 to Purchase Order No.
280613 with Anchorage Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. (ANHS) to provide services to
operate the Anchorage Communities Homeownership Resource (AnCHOR) Program for the
Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Department of Neighborhoods ($505, 760), Purchasing
Department.
9.D. 19.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 640-2011, Change Order No.4 to Purchase Order No.
20110170 with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide digital video and audio media services for the
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Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Public Libraries (APL) ($30,000), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.20.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 641-2011, Change Order No.1 to Purchase Order No.
20110858 with AVAIL Technologies, Inc. for the completion of Phase E, Advanced Transit
Operating System (ATOS) support for the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Transportation
Department ($1 ,598,488), Purchasing Department.
9.D.21.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 642-2011, Change Order No. 1 to Contract 2011 PUR133 with
Professional Business Services, Inc. (PBS) to provide temporary employment and payroll
services for professional and technical contract personnel for the Municipality of Anchorage
(MOA) ($300,000), Purchasing Department.
Adam Trombley moved, to approve AM 642-2011
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10- 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
LUCINDA MAHONEY, Chief Financial Officer, spoke.
9.D.22. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 643-2011. recommendation for approval of a grant award to
Alaska Community Services, Inc. for Transportation Coordination Services for the Municipality
of Anchorage, Public Transportation Department ($59,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.23.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 647-2011, Change Order No.4 to Purchase Order No.
20101212 with Krenos Inc. for additional time and attendance software licenses support for the
Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Information Technology Department (lTD) ($318,760),
Information Technology Department. (addendum)
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve AM 64 7-2011
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
LUCINDA MAHONEY, Chief Financial Officer, spoke.
9. D.24. Assembly Resolution No. 2011-308 A resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
confirming Assembly expectations and approval of a sole source purchase with Coffey
Consulting, Assemblymember Flynn and Assembly Vice-Chair Hall.
Patrick Flynn moved, to postpone AR 2011-308 until 5:59:59 p.m.
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr,
Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Elvi Gray-Jackson
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve AR 2011-308
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 9 - 2
AYES: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Paul Honeman
NAYS: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Harriet Drummond
PRESENT: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman, Harriet Drummond
ABSENT: None
EXCUSED: None
Assemblymember Gray-Jackson joined the meeting telephonically at 6:03p.m.
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Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to amend AR 2011-308, page 1, line 2, delete faR€!
Harriet Drummond seconded, a~~ra•;al)
and this motion FAILED, 4-7
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Starr
NAYS: Dick Traini, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn,
Chris Birch
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to amend AR 2011-308 page 1, delete lines 23 and 24,
Harriet Drummond seconded, [VVHEREAS, lly a~~re•>'iR§ IRe saRirasl, IRe Assernllly
Ras alsa ElelerrniReEl IF1al Caffey CaRs~ IliA§ is ~Ri~~ely
~~alifieEl fer IRe lasl< at AaREl; aREl]
and this motion FAILED, 2- 9
AYES: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Harriet Drummond
NAYS: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Paul Honeman
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to amend AR 2011-308 page 2, lines 23-28 to read, 1.
Harriet Drummond seconded, Based on the changes noted above, [IRe sarnrnilrneRI af]
the Administration commits to continue to closely
monitor the project and make appropriate personnel
changes, and [wiiR IRe) understand[iflgjs that Coffey
Consulting will report to both the Municipal
Administration and to the Assembly, [IRe Assernllly
a~~ra•>'es IRe sale sa~rse ~~rsRase af ~refessieRal
servises frern Caffey CeRs~lliR§.".]
and this motion FAILED, 3-8
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson
NAYS: Dick Traini, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston,
Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9 E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 111-2011, Internal Audit Report 2011-12 - Proximity Card
Access Control System, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 112-2011. Monthly Investment Report to the Assembly-
September 2011, Finance Department/Public Finance & Investments Division.
9.E.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 113-2011. September 2011 Monthly Expenditure/Third
Quarter Report, Office of Management and Budget.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2011-111. an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section
11.60.200 to adjust mandatory airport fees and charges, Merrill Field Airport. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 617-2011.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2011-112 an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 8 to add
new offenses for sitting or lying down on sidewalks in the Downtown Improvement District and
for pedestrian interference, amending Section 8.75.170 regarding prohibited panhandling, and
amending the Fine Schedule at Section 14.60.030 accordingly, Department of Law. P.H. 11-
22-11.
9.F.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2011.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2011-113, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 9,
Vehicles and Traffic, and Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Title 9, to provide a
comprehensive update and rewrite, and repealing Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations
Chapter 9.06 regarding traffic engineering regulations, Department of Law. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 644-2011.
9.F.4. Resolution No. AR 2011-303 a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$2,897,027 from the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services as a grant to the
State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for the provision of Public Health Nursing
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Services in the Department of Health and Human Services. P. H. 11-22-11.
9.F.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 619-2011.
9.F.5. Resolution No. AR 2011-304 a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
$1,010,090 grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the
Federal Grants Fund (241 ), for Family Planning Services in the Department of Health and
Human Services. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.5. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 620-2011.
9.F.6. Resolution No. AR 2011-305, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$100,000 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management and contribution of $2,200 from Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101)
Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management 2011 Operating Budget to
the State Categorical Grants Fund (231) to Emergency Management Performance Grant
(EMPG) activities in the Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency
Management. P.H 11-22-11.
9.F.6. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 621-2011.
9.F.7. Resolution No. AR 2011-306, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$1,300,000 from an lnterfund Loan from the General Liability and Worker's Compensation Self-
Insured Fund (602), Municipal Manager Department, to the Anchorage Fire Service Area Fund
(131), and appropriating the proceeds of the lnterfund Loan from the Anchorage Fire Service
Area Fund (131) as a contribution to the Anchorage Fire Service Area CIP Fund (431) for Fire
Station No.5 rebuild, Finance Department/Public Finance & Investments Division. P.H. 11-22-
11.
9.F.7. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 645-2011.
9.F.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2011, Board of Adjustment appointments (Bernd C.
Guetschow and Bruce D. Webb}, Mayor's Office. Public Comment: 11-22-11.
9.F.9. Ordinance No. AO 2011-114, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section
4. 70.030 regarding Municipal Light and Power Commission membership and terms,
Departmentoflaw. P.H. 11-22-11. (addendum)
9.F.10. Resolution No. AR 2011-307, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$290,567 of Information Technology Operating Fund (607) Fund Balance to the Information
Technology Operating Fund (607) to be used as a contribution to the Information Technology
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund (608), Information Technology Department (lTD}, for
the Electronic Timekeeper project. P.H. 11-22-11. (Laid on the Table)
9.F.10. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 649-2011.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
10.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION- PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
10.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION- OTHER
10.C. BID AWARDS
10.D. NEW BUSINESS
10.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
10.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
11. OLD BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING
11.A. Resolution No. AR 2011-295, a resolution adopting the 2012 Legislative Program for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-25-11)
11.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2011-295(5), a resolution adopting the 2012 Legislative Program
for the Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office. (Laid on the Table)
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11.A.1. a) Floor Amendment to AR 2011-295(S). Assemblymember Flynn. (Laid on the Table)
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve AR 2011-295(S)
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, as amended, 11 -0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
Patrick Flynn moved, to amend AR 2011-295(8), page 10, section Parks and
Jennifer Johnston seconded, Recreation, insert the following language, Mountain
View Recreation Center HVAC Upgrade $175.000.
Funds will be used to replace eight functioning but
"tired" rooftop units. which will improve system
performance and efficiency.
and this motion was PASSED, 11 -0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
Patrick Flynn moved, to amend AR 2011-295(8), page 12, section Facility
Jennifer Johnston seconded, Upgrades, insert the following language, Fairview
Sidewalk Snow Disposal Pilot Project $50.000. Funds
will be used to install a below-grade snow melt
cistern accessible via a sidewalk-level hatch
adjacent to the Fairview Recreation Center. A heating
element within will allow sidewalk snow to be plowed
into the cistern and melt into the water table. Similar
systems are used in other sub-arctic environments
so this will serve as a test to determine its viability in
Anchorage.
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie
Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
Patrick Flynn moved, to amend AR 2011-295(S), page 10, section Parks and
Dick Traini seconded, Recreation, insert the following language,
Mulcahy Rinks Reconstruction at Chester Creek
Sports Complex $250,000: Demolition and
reconstruction of the Mulcahy Rinks. two outdoor
hockey rinks maintained and operated by the
Municipality of Anchorage. at the Chester Creek
Sports Complex.
Downtown Streetscapes $310.000: Improve
downtown streetscapes between C and I Streets. and
4th and 7th Avenue. Remove broken tree grates and
electrical boxes. and plant trees in elevated planting
beds that will accommodate root and canopy spread.
ultimately producing healthier trees and reducing
tree maintenance.
Campbell Park $200.000: Replace playground
equipment.
Fairbanks Park $50,000: Replace tot lot playground
equipment.
Fairview Loins Park $200.000: Replace playground
equipment.
Campbell Creek Estuarv $200,000: Youth
Employment in Parks soft-surface trail and trailhead.
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman, Harriet Drummond
NAYS: None
DAN SULLIVAN, Mayor, spoke.
11.B. Resolution No. AR 2011-285 a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving an
alcohol beverages conditional use to allow catered events by various licensees with a Beverage
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Dispensary License and Catering Permit, in the B-2B (Central Business District, Intermediate)
and B-2C (Central Business District, Periphery) Districts for the Municipality of Anchorage, on
behalf of CIVICVentures, dba Dena'ina Convention Center, at 600 West 7th Avenue; located
within Original Townsite, Block 80, Tract 1; generally located south of 7th Avenue, east ofF
Street, north of 8th Avenue, and west of G Street (Downtown Community Council) (Case 2011-
112), Community Development Department.
11.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 586-2011.
(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 10-25-11; ACTION WAS POSTPONED FROM 10-
25-11)
Clerks Note: Motion for approval came from the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 25, 2011.
Ernie Hall moved, to approve AR 2011-285
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11 - 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie
Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
12. APPEARANCE REQUESTS
12A Wayne Jackson and lain Stephen, to report on status of layoff of UPS pilots domiciled in
Anchorage.
DAVE DUNLEY, registered lobbyist, Independent Pilots Association, appeared.
lAIN STEPHENS, representative, Independent Pilots Associations, appeared.
12.B. Fletcher Fuller, regarding litter.
FLETCHER FULLER appeared.
13. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
Patrick Flynn moved, to combine Public Hearing for items 14A AO 2011-100,
Dick Traini seconded, 14.B. AO 2011-101, 14.C. AR 2011-268, 14.D. AO 2011-
102, 14.E. AR 2011-269, 14.F. AO 2011-103, 14.G. AR
2011-282
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman, Harriet Drummond
NAYS: None
14A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-100, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2012 General Government Operating
Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Management and Budget.
14A 1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 554-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing.
TIM POTTER testified.
KATHRINE HICKS testified.
SHANE DURAN, Central Recycling Services, testified.
BILLY RAY POWERS testified.
JAIME PATTERSON SIMS testified.
LEON CHATMAN testified.
TOM MCGRATH testified.
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PHIL ISLEY testified.
Chair Ossiander closed the Second Public Hearing.
14.B. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-101. an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting the 2012 General Government Capital improvement Budget, Office of
Management and Budget.
14 B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 555-2011.
14.C. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2011-268, a resolution of the Municipality of
Anchorage approving the 2012-2017 General Government Improvement Program, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.C.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 558-2011.
14.D. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-102. an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2012 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Operating Budget and the
2012 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital improvement Budget, Office of Management
and Budget.
14.D.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 556-2011.
14.E. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2011-269. a resolution of the Municipality of
Anchorage approving the 2012-2017 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital improvement
Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 559-2011.
14.F. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-103, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2012 Operating and Capital Budget of the Anchorage Community
Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 557-2011.
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2011-282, a resolution of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting the 2012-2017 Six Year Fiscal Program, Finance Department.
14.G.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 581-2011.
14.H. Ordinance No. AO 2011-110 an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 8 to treat
assault convictions under municipal code as prior convictions under state Jaw, Department of
Law.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Dick Traini moved, to approve AO 2011-110
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 10-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Patrick Flynn
14.1. Ordinance No. AO 2011-106 an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 8.35
to prohibit the manufacture, assembly, distribution, marketing, sale, use or possession of
substances containing certain chemical compounds, including those commonly marketed and
sold as "bath salts", plant food, incense or dietary supplements which induce effects similar to
certain illegal drugs, to prohibit the sale or possession of paraphernalia related to the use of
these chemical compounds, to provide penalties, and amending Section 14.60.030 to provide
civil penalties, Department of Law and Assemblymembers Honeman and Traini.
14.1. 1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 589-2011.
14.1.2. Ordinance No. AO 2011-106(S), an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code
Chapter 8.35 to prohibit the manufacture, assembly, distribution, marketing, sale, use or
possession of substances containing certain chemical compounds, including those
commonly marketed and sold as "bath salts", plant food, incense or dietary supplements
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which induce effects similar to certain illegal drugs, to prohibit the sale or possession of
paraphernalia related to the use of these chemical compounds, to provide penalties,
and amending Section 14.60 030 to provide civil penalties, Department of Law.
(addendum)
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AO 2011-106(S)
Ernie Hall seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
Paul Honeman moved, to amend AO 2011-106(S) page 7, line 25, to read, This
Dick Traini seconded, ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
passage and approval.
and this motion was PASSED, 11 - 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander, Ernie
Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
DAN SULLIVAN, Mayor, spoke.
DENNIS WHEELER, Municipal Attorney, spoke.
14.J. Ordinance No. AO 2011-107 an ordnance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly to clarify
designation of the Anchorage Police Department as the exclusive enforcement authority for
parking restrictions created under the Residential Parking Zone Program in Chapter 9.65 with no
delegation to the Anchorage Community Development Authority under AMC 25.35.025,
Assemblymember Flynn.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 593-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Ernie Hall moved, to approve AO 2011-107
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11 - 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
RICK ONSTOTT Parking Director, Easy Park, spoke.
14.K. Ordinance No. AO 2011-108 an ordinance of the Anchorage l'ylunicipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Section 12.15.015 to replace the mandatory annual tax-exempt
certification for nonprofit organizations with qualified re-certification, retroactive to January 1,
2011, Assemblymember Gray-Jackson.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 594-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to approve AO 2011-108
Harriet Drummond seconded,
And this motion did not come to a vote.
Bill Starr moved, to amend AO 2011-108 page 2, line 26, add a new
Ernie Hall seconded, subsection 3. This subsection (section dl shall not
apply to hospitals.
And this motion did not come to a vote.
JULIA TUCKER, Assembly Council, spoke.
Bill Starr moved, to postpone until the Regular Assembly Meeting of
Dick Traini seconded, November 22, 2011
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and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
14.L. Ordinance No. AO 2011-109 an ordinance approving the transfer of seven municipal parcels in
Laurel Acres Subdivision from the Real Estate Services Department to the Heritage Land Bank
Division Inventory.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 600-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Ernie Hall moved, to approve AO 2011-109
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honernan, Harriet Drummond
NAYS: None
14.M. Resolution No. AR 2011-291 a resolution the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating $38,753
as a contribution from the 2011 Operating Budget Areawide General Fund (101), Public
Transportation Department, to the Public Transportation Capital Projects Fund (485), Public
Transportation Department, and a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant of $1,937,661 to
the Public Transportation Capital Fund (485), Public Transportation Department, for capital
assistance.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 597-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Dick Traini moved, to approve AR 2011-291
Ernie Hall seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
14.N. Resolution No. AR 2011-292. a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a grant
from the U.S. Department ofTransportation for $107,598 to the Public Transportation
Department Public Transportation Capital Projects Fund (485) and a contribution of $2,152 from
the 2011 Operating Budget, Public Transportation Department, Areawide General Fund (1 01) to
the Public Transportation Department Public Transportation Capital Projects Fund (485) for
funding the purchase of Mobile Display Terminals.
14.N. 1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 598-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
Ernie Hall moved, to approve AR 2011-292
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11 - 0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
14.0. Resolution No. AR 2011-293 a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a grant
of $50,000 to the Public Transportation Department Federal Grants Fund (241) from the U.S.
Department of Transportation Section 5317 New Freedom Grant Program and contribution of
$51,100 from Public Transportation Department 2011 Operating Budget Areawide General Fund
(1 01) to the Public Transportation Department Federal Grants Fund (241) to assist in the funding
of Coordinated Transportation Services beyond ADA requirements within the Municipality of
Anchorage.
14.0. 1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 599-2011.
Chair Ossiander opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and she closed Public Hearing.
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Ernie Hall moved, to approve AR 2011-293
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion was PASSED, 11-0
AYES: Harriet Drummond, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Debbie Ossiander,
Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Chris Birch
NAYS: None
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. UNFINISHED AGENDA
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Bl LLY RAY POWERS spoke.
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
Dick Traini moved, to adjourn the Regular Assembly Meeting of November
Paul Honeman seconded, 8,2011
and this motion was PASSED, 11 -0
AYES: Chris Birch, Patrick Flynn, Jennifer Johnston, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr, Dick Traini, Ernie
Hall, Debbie Ossiander, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman, Harriet Drummond
NAYS: None
Chair Ossiander adjourned the Regular Assembly Meeting at 7:51 p.m.
ATTEST:
BARBARA GRUENSTEIN, Municipal Clerk
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Agenda
Municipality of Anchorage
Debbie Ossiander Ernie Hall
Chair Vice–Chair
Chris Birch Jennifer Johnston
Harriet Drummond Bill Starr
Patrick Flynn Dick Traini
Elvi Gray-Jackson Dan Sullivan Adam Trombley
Paul Honeman Mayor
Barbara E. Gruenstein, Municipal Clerk Jacqueline C. Duke, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Assembly Agenda
November 08, 2011
Regular Meeting
Assembly Chambers
Loussac Library
3600 Denali, Room 108
5:00 p.m. Business Meeting
6:00 p.m. Appearance Requests
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2011-297, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly recognizing and celebrating November 15, 2011 as Anchorage
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Recycles Day, Assemblymembers Birch, Drummond, Flynn, Gray-Jackson,
Hall, Honeman, Johnston, Ossiander, Starr, Traini, Trombley and Mayor
Sullivan.
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2011-298, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly stating its protest regarding a Transfer of Location for a Beverage
Dispensary Liquor License #398 and Restaurant Designation Permit for
Frozen Wings, Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 3400 C Street, and
authorizing the Municipal Clerk to take certain action, Assembly Chair
Ossiander, Vice-Chair Hall and Assembly Public Safety Committee Chair
Honeman.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2011-299, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $23,693 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and contribution of $522 from
Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management 2011 Operating Budget to
the State Categorical Grants Fund (231) for support of Local Emergency
Planning Committee (LEPC) activities in the Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management.
9.B.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 611-2011.
9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2011-300, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $4,137 from the Areawide General Capital Improvement
Project Fund (401) Fund Balance in the Finance Department, Treasury
Division to the Areawide General Fund (101), Finance Department,
Treasury Division to be used for future debt service payments.
9.B.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 612-2011.
9.B.4. Resolution No. AR 2011-301, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a $2,500 donation from Statoil to the Miscellaneous
Operational Grants Fund (261) Parks and Recreation Department for the
purpose of supporting the summer solstice bike ride and activities.
9.B.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 613-2011.
9.B.5. Resolution No. AR 2011-302, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $500 from various trail advocates to the Miscellaneous
Operational Grants Fund (261) for the Trail Watch Program, Parks and
Recreation Department.
9.B.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 614-2011.
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 615-2011, recommendation of award to
Southcentral Construction, Inc. for Rovenna Street - 74th Avenue Storm
Drain Improvements for the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works
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Department, Maintenance & Operations Division, Capital Projects (ITB
2011C045) ($556,283), Purchasing Department.
9.C.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 616-2011, recommendation of award to
Goertz Construction, Inc. for Airport Heights Fire Rescue Towers Live
Fire Training Props for the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works
Department, Maintenance & Operations Division, Capital Projects (ITB
2011C044) ($541,120), Purchasing Department.
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 623-2011, Americans with Disabilities
Act Advisory Commission appointment (Christine K. King), Mayor's
Office.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 624-2011, Animal Control Advisory
Board appointment (Sandy Traini), Mayor's Office.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 625-2011, Arts Advisory Commission
appointments (Steve Wounded Deer Alvarez and Greer G.L. Gehler),
Mayor's Office.
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 626-2011, Budget Advisory Commission
appointment (Mark Johnston and Shirley M. Nelson), Mayor's Office.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 627-2011, Board of Building Regulation
Examiners and Appeals appointment (Rob Merchant), Mayor's Office.
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 628-2011, Emergency Medical Service
Board appointments (David William Cadogan, MD; David Holsman; and
Mary Martha Hall Leemhuis), Mayor's Office.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 629-2011, Equal Rights Commission
appointments (Yronelly Sanchez, Darrel Hess, and Robert Churchill),
Mayor's Office.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 630-2011, Municipal Health and
Human Services Commission appointment (Robert M. Morris, MBA,
SPHR, GPHR), Mayor's Office.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 631-2011, Housing and Neighborhood
Development Commission appointments (Andre Spinelli and Tamàs Deàk,
ASLA, LEED®AP), Mayor's Office.
9.D.10. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 646-2011, Transportation Commission
appointments (Andrew T. Tierney and Stephen R. Rader), Mayor's Office.
9.D.11. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 632-2011, On-Site Wastewater System
Technical Review Board appointments (Matthew C. Edge and Joel
Neimeyer, PE), Mayor's Office.
9.D.12. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 633-2011, Watershed and Natural
Resources Advisory Commission appointments (Rick Sinnott; Dan Bosch;
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Daniel Billman, PE; David Nyman, PE; Tamàs Deàk, ASLA, LEED®AP;
and Holly Kent), Mayor's Office.
9.D.13. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 634-2011, sole source purchase of
professional services from Coffey Consulting for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Mayor’s Office ($60,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.14. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 635-2011, sole source purchase of a 27’
walk around cabin SAFE boat and accessories from SAFE Boats
International for the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Fire Department
($236,350.60), Purchasing Department.
9.D.15. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 636-2011, sole source purchase with
Data911 to furnish mobile data systems to the Municipality of Anchorage,
Anchorage Fire Department ($84,217.84), Purchasing Department.
9.D.16. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 637-2011, sole source award to L. N.
Curtis and Sons for two edraulic cutter packages for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) ($59,036), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.17. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 638-2011, proprietary purchase of Code
Compliance Tracking System Software maintenance support from
Hansen Information Technologies for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Community Development Department ($58,543.35), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.18. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 639-2011, Change Order No. 3 to
Purchase Order No. 280613 with Anchorage Neighborhood Housing
Services, Inc. (ANHS) to provide services to operate the Anchorage
Communities Homeownership Resource (AnCHOR) Program for the
Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Department of Neighborhoods
($505,760), Purchasing Department.
9.D.19. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 640-2011, Change Order No. 4 to
Purchase Order No. 20110170 with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide digital
video and audio media services for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Anchorage Public Libraries (APL) ($30,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.20. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 641-2011, Change Order No. 1 to
Purchase Order No. 20110858 with AVAIL Technologies, Inc. for the
completion of Phase E, Advanced Transit Operating System (ATOS)
support for the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Transportation
Department ($1,598,488), Purchasing Department.
9.D.21. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 642-2011, Change Order No. 1 to
Contract 2011PUR133 with Professional Business Services, Inc. (PBS) to
provide temporary employment and payroll services for professional
and technical contract personnel for the Municipality of Anchorage
(MOA) ($300,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.22. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 643-2011, recommendation for approval
of a grant award to Alaska Community Services, Inc. for Transportation
Coordination Services for the Municipality of Anchorage, Public
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Transportation Department ($59,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.23. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 647-2011, Change Order No. 4 to
Purchase Order No. 20101212 with Kronos Inc. for additional time and
attendance software licenses support for the Municipality of Anchorage
(MOA), Information Technology Department (ITD) ($318,760), Information
Technology Department. (addendum)
9.D.24. Resolution No. AR 2011-308, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly confirming expectations and approval of a sole source
purchase with Coffey Consulting, Assemblymembers Flynn and Hall.
(Laid on the Table)
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 111-2011, Internal Audit Report 2011-
12 - Proximity Card Access Control System, Anchorage Water and
Wastewater Utility.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 112-2011, Monthly Investment
Report to the Assembly – September 2011, Finance Department/Public
Finance & Investments Division.
9.E.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 113-2011, September 2011 Monthly
Expenditure/Third Quarter Report, Office of Management and Budget.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2011-111, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal
Code Section 11.60.200 to adjust mandatory airport fees and charges,
Merrill Field Airport. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 617-2011.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2011-112, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal
Code Title 8 to add new offenses for sitting or lying down on sidewalks in
the Downtown Improvement District and for pedestrian interference,
amending Section 8.75.170 regarding prohibited panhandling, and amending
the Fine Schedule at Section 14.60.030 accordingly, Department of Law.
P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2011.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2011-113, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal
Code Title 9, Vehicles and Traffic, and Anchorage Municipal Code of
Regulations Title 9, to provide a comprehensive update and rewrite, and
repealing Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Chapter 9.06 regarding
traffic engineering regulations, Department of Law. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 644-2011.
9.F.4. Resolution No. AR 2011-303, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
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appropriating $2,897,027 from the State of Alaska Department of Health and
Social Services as a grant to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund
(231) for the provision of Public Health Nursing Services in the
Department of Health and Human Services. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 619-2011.
9.F.5. Resolution No. AR 2011-304, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a $1,010,090 grant award from the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services to the Federal Grants Fund (241), for Family Planning
Services in the Department of Health and Human Services. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 620-2011.
9.F.6. Resolution No. AR 2011-305, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $100,000 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and contribution of $2,200 from
Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management 2011 Operating Budget to
the State Categorical Grants Fund (231) to Emergency Management
Performance Grant (EMPG) activities in the Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.6.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 621-2011.
9.F.7. Resolution No. AR 2011-306, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $1,300,000 from an Interfund Loan from the General Liability
and Worker’s Compensation Self-Insured Fund (602), Municipal Manager
Department, to the Anchorage Fire Service Area Fund (131), and
appropriating the proceeds of the Interfund Loan from the Anchorage Fire
Service Area Fund (131) as a contribution to the Anchorage Fire Service
Area CIP Fund (431) for Fire Station No. 5 rebuild, Finance
Department/Public Finance & Investments Division. P.H. 11-22-11.
9.F.7.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 645-2011.
9.F.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2011, Board of Adjustment
appointments (Bernd C. Guetschow and Bruce D. Webb), Mayor's Office.
Public Comment: 11-22-11.
9.F.9. Ordinance No. AO 2011-114, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal
Code Section 4.70.030 regarding Municipal Light and Power Commission
membership and terms, Department of Law. P.H. 11-22-11. (addendum)
9.F.10. Resolution No. AR 2011-307, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $290,567 of Information Technology Operating Fund (607)
Fund Balance to the Information Technology Operating Fund (607) to be
used as a contribution to the Information Technology Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Fund (608), Information Technology Department (ITD), for
the Electronic Timekeeper project. P.H. 11-22-11. (Laid on the Table)
9.F.10.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 649-2011.
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10. REGULAR AGENDA
10.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
10.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
10.C. BID AWARDS
10.D. NEW BUSINESS
10.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
10.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
11. OLD BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING
11.A. Resolution No. AR 2011-295, a resolution adopting the 2012 Legislative Program for
the Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-25-11)
11.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2011-295(S), a resolution adopting the 2012 Legislative
Program for the Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office. (Laid on the
Table)
11.A.1.a) Floor Amendment to AR 2011-295(S). Assemblymember
Flynn. (Laid on the Table)
11.B. Resolution No. AR 2011-285, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
approving an alcohol beverages conditional use to allow catered events by various
licensees with a Beverage Dispensary License and Catering Permit, in the B-2B
(Central Business District, Intermediate) and B-2C (Central Business District,
Periphery) Districts for the Municipality of Anchorage, on behalf of CIVICVentures,
dba Dena'ina Convention Center, at 600 West 7th Avenue; located within Original
Townsite, Block 80, Tract 1; generally located south of 7th Avenue, east of F Street,
north of 8th Avenue, and west of G Street (Downtown Community Council ) (Case
2011-112), Community Development Department.
11.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 586-2011.
(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 10-25-11; ACTION WAS
POSTPONED FROM 10-25-11)
12. APPEARANCE REQUESTS
12.A. Wayne Jackson and Iain Stephen, to report on status of layoff of UPS pilots
domiciled in Anchorage.
12.B. Fletcher Fuller, regarding litter.
13. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
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14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS
14.A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-100, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2012 General
Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 554-2011.
14.B. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-101, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting the 2012 General Government Capital
Improvement Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 555-2011.
14.C. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2011-268, a resolution of the
Municipality of Anchorage approving the 2012-2017 General Government
Improvement Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 558-2011.
14.D. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-102, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2012 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities
Operating Budget and the 2012 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital
Improvement Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 556-2011.
14.E. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2011-269, a resolution of the
Municipality of Anchorage approving the 2012-2017 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise
Activities Capital Improvement Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 559-2011.
14.F. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2011-103, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2012 Operating and Capital Budget of the
Anchorage Community Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 557-2011.
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2011-282, a resolution of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting the 2012-2017 Six Year Fiscal Program, Finance
Department.
14.G.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 581-2011.
14.H. Ordinance No. AO 2011-110, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title
8 to treat assault convictions under municipal code as prior convictions under state
law, Department of Law.
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14.I. Ordinance No. AO 2011-106, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code
Chapter 8.35 to prohibit the manufacture, assembly, distribution, marketing, sale,
use or possession of substances containing certain chemical compounds, including
those commonly marketed and sold as "bath salts", plant food, incense or dietary
supplements which induce effects similar to certain illegal drugs, to prohibit the sale or
possession of paraphernalia related to the use of these chemical compounds, to provide
penalties, and amending Section 14.60.030 to provide civil penalties, Department of
Law and Assemblymembers Honeman and Traini.
14.I.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 589-2011.
14.I.2. Ordinance No. AO 2011-106(S), an ordinance amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Chapter 8.35 to prohibit the manufacture, assembly,
distribution, marketing, sale, use or possession of substances containing
certain chemical compounds, including those commonly marketed and sold
as "bath salts", plant food, incense or dietary supplements which induce
effects similar to certain illegal drugs, to prohibit the sale or possession of
paraphernalia related to the use of these chemical compounds, to provide
penalties, and amending Section 14.60.030 to provide civil penalties,
Department of Law . (addendum)
14.J. Ordinance No. AO 2011-107, an ordnance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly to
clarify designation of the Anchorage Police Department as the exclusive
enforcement authority for parking restrictions created under the Residential
Parking Zone Program in Chapter 9.65 with no delegation to the Anchorage
Community Development Authority under AMC 25.35.025, Assemblymember Flynn.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 593-2011.
14.K. Ordinance No. AO 2011-108, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 12.15.015 to replace the mandatory
annual tax-exempt certification for nonprofit organizations with qualified re-
certification, retroactive to January 1, 2011, Assemblymember Gray-Jackson.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 594-2011.
14.L. Ordinance No. AO 2011-109, an ordinance approving the transfer of seven municipal
parcels in Laurel Acres Subdivision from the Real Estate Services Department to the
Heritage Land Bank Division Inventory.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 600-2011.
14.M. Resolution No. AR 2011-291, a resolution the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$38,753 as a contribution from the 2011 Operating Budget Areawide General Fund
(101), Public Transportation Department, to the Public Transportation Capital Projects
Fund (485), Public Transportation Department, and a Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) grant of $1,937,661 to the Public Transportation Capital Fund (485), Public
Transportation Department, for capital assistance.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 597-2011.
14.N. Resolution No. AR 2011-292, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for $107,598 to the
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Public Transportation Department Public Transportation Capital Projects Fund (485)
and a contribution of $2,152 from the 2011 Operating Budget, Public Transportation
Department, Areawide General Fund (101) to the Public Transportation Department
Public Transportation Capital Projects Fund (485) for funding the purchase of Mobile
Display Terminals.
14.N.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 598-2011.
14.O. Resolution No. AR 2011-293, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a grant of $50,000 to the Public Transportation Department Federal
Grants Fund (241) from the U.S. Department of Transportation Section 5317 New
Freedom Grant Program and contribution of $51,100 from Public Transportation
Department 2011 Operating Budget Areawide General Fund (101) to the Public
Transportation Department Federal Grants Fund (241) to assist in the funding of
Coordinated Transportation Services beyond ADA requirements within the
Municipality of Anchorage.
14.O.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 599-2011.
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