Assembly - Regular
Regular MeetingAnchorage, AK · November 5, 2013
Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chambers, Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Minutes for Regular Meeting of November 5, 2013
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hall convened the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 5, 2013 at 5:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Jennifer Johnston, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr,
Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Ernie Hall, Chris Birch
EXCUSED: None
A Quorum was achieved with 11 Assemblymembers present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assemblymember Johnston led the pledge.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
DAN SULLIVAN, Mayor, spoke.
LUCINDA MAHONEY, Chief Financial Officer, spoke.
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Clerk's Note: At the beginning of the meeting Assemblymember Demboski declared a potential conflict of
interest on Items 9.D.8, 14.H, 14.M and 14.0.
JULIA TUCKER, Assembly Counsel, spoke.
Clerk's Note: Chair Hall declared that Assemblymember Demboski did not have a conflict on Items 9.D.8,
14.H, and 14.M.
Patrick Flynn moved, Does Assemblymember Demboski have a substantial
Paul Honeman seconded, private or financial interest resulting in a Conflict of
Interest on Item 14.0. AR 2013-276?
and this motion FAILED 3 - 7.
AYES: Patrick Flynn, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman
NAYS: Chris Birch, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Dick
Traini
ABSTAIN: Amy Demboski
Assemblymember Starr spoke regarding the Assembly Budget and Finance Committee.
Assemblymember Honeman spoke regarding the Assembly Public Safety Committee.
Assemblymember Traini spoke regarding the Assembly Community Council Committee.
Assemblymember Traini spoke regarding the Assembly Rules Committee.
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Adam Trombley moved, to incorporate the Addendum and Laid on the Table
Paul Honeman seconded, Items 9.B.7.a -AR 2013-296(S), 9.F.20.b -AIM 126-
2013, 9.F.21. -AO 2013-128, and 9.F.22. -AO 2013-129
into the Agenda
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
Adam Trombley moved, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Paul Honeman seconded, 9.A.1, 9.B.7, 9.D.8, 9.D.9, 9.D.14, 9.D.15, and 9.E.1.
which were pulled for further discussion and a separate
vote
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2013-278, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing
and honoring the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce as the 2013 Alaska Chamber of
the Year, Assemblymembers Starr, Demboski, Birch, Flynn, Gray-Jackson, Hall, Honeman,
Johnston, Steele, Traini, Trombley and Mayor Sullivan.
Bill Starr moved, to approve AR 2013-278
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
Vice-Chair Trombley read the resolution and Assemblymembers Demboski and Starr presented the
resolution.
Members of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce appeared.
SUZIE GORSKI, Executive Director, Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, spoke.
9.8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2013-279, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage providing for
$82,447 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development, Division of
Libraries, Archives & Museums to the Anchorage Public Library, State Direct/Federal Pass-
Thru Grants Fund (231 ), and appropriating a contribution from the Anchorage Public Library,
Areawide General Fund (101) of $522 to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231)
for the Ready to Read Resource Center Grant, all within the Library Department.
9.B.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 606-2013.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2013-280, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
grant for $33,000 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education, Division of State Libraries
to the Anchorage Public Library, State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231), and
appropriating a contribution from the Anchorage Public Library, Areawide General Fund (101)
of $35,000 to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) all within the Library
Department for the Public Library Assistance Grant.
9.B.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 607-2013.
9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2013-281, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$64,912 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development, Division of
Libraries, Archives & Museums to the Anchorage Public Library Department, State
Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231), and appropriating $1,531 as a contribution from
the Anchorage Public Library Operating Budget, Areawide General Fund (101) to the State
Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231 ), Library Department for 800# Interlibrary Loan and
Reference Backup Services.
9.B.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 608-2013.
9.B.4. Resolution No. AR 2013-282, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
donation of $20,000 from the Friends of the Library Donations to the Anchorage Public Library,
Miscellaneous Operational Grants Fund (261) for the purchase of library materials.
9.B.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 609-2013.
9.B.5. Resolution No. AR 2013-283, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage reappropriating
$9,370 in Miscellaneous Revenues, as a contribution from the Historic Preservation Fund (740),
and appropriating said contribution, to the Areawide General Fund (101) under the Community
Development Department, Planning Division, for the South Addition - Block 13/Army
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Housing/Pilot's Row Historic District Project.
9.8.5. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 610-2013.
9.8.6. Resolution No. AR 2013-284, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$23,693 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
and a contribution of $522 from Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) the Municipal
Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management 2013 Operating Budget to the State
Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for support of Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC) activities in the Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management.
9.8.6. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 611-2013.
9.8.7. Resolution No. AR 2013-296, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving the
Design Criteria Manual, January 2007, and directing further review and recommendation by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, Assemblymember Trombley. (Addendum)
9.8.7. a) Resolution No. AR 2013-296(S), a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
approving the Design Criteria Manual, January 2007, and directing further review and
recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Assemblymembers Trombley
and Johnston. (Laid on the Table)
Adam Trombley moved, to approve AR 2013-296(S)
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 612-2013, recommendation of award to City Electric, Inc. for
the unit price construction contract for Norene Street for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Municipal Light & Power (ITS 2013C084) ($787, 114.42), Purchasing Department.
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 613-2013, Arts Advisory Commission appointments (Lee F.
Holmes and Jordan Marshall}, Mayor's Office.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 614-2013, Historic Preservation Commission appointments
(Elizabeth Grover and Richard J. Porter), Mayor's Office.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 615-2013, On-Site Wastewater System Technical Review
Board appointment (Eric C. Hanssen), Mayor's Office.
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 616-2013, Women's Commission appointment (Linda Lake
Boyl), Mayor's Office.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 617-2013, Change Order No. 4 to Purchase Order No.
20116086 with Freedom Industries, Inc. for the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Water &
Wastewater Utility ($42,300), Purchasing Department.
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2013, Amendment No. 2 to professional services
agreement with CRW Engineering Group for Wonder Park Water Phase II and Sewer Phase Ill
Project ($550,800), Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 619-2013, sole source purchase with GE Intelligent Platforms,
Inc. c/o CB Engineering Pacific, Inc. to provide annual maintenance support of GlobalCare
software for the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) and
Operations & Maintenance Division ($101,242.08), Purchasing Department.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 620-2013, Change Order No. 4 to Purchase Order No.
20130518 with Braun Northwest, Inc. for the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Fire
Department ($666,445), Purchasing Department.
Amy Demboski moved, to approve AM 620-2013
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
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Clerk's Note: At the beginning of the meeting Assemblymember Demboski declared a potential conflict of
interest and Chair Hall declared that she did not have a conflict.
CHRIS BUSHUE, Fire Chief, Anchorage Fire Department, spoke.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 621-2013, Change Order No. 2 to Roger Hickel Contracting,
Inc. for the Plant 2A South Staging and Storage Area and Gas Piping Upgrades Project,
Contract No. C-20134106, Municipal Light & Power (ML&P) ($4,950,116.67), Purchasing
Department.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve AM 621-2013
Tim Steele seconded,
and this did not come to a vote.
Tim Steele moved, to postpone AM 621-2013 to the Regular Assembly
Amy Demboski seconded, Meeting of January 28, 2013
and this motion PASSED 8 - 3.
AYES: Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston,
Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: Chris Birch, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall
JIM POSEY, General Manager, Municipal Light and Power, spoke.
DENNIS WHEELER, Municipal Attorney, spoke.
RON HADDEN, Municipal Purchasing Director, spoke.
GEORGE VAKALIS, Municipal Manager, spoke.
9.D.10.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2013, proprietary contracts to various suppliers to support
power generation operations for the Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal Light & Power
($1,245,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.11.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 623-2013, recommendation of award to Lounsbury and
Associates, Inc. (Lounsbury) to provide professional engineering services for Yosemite Drive
Upgrade - Yellowstone Dr. to Eagle River Loop Road PM&E (Project No. 13-36) for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works Department, Project Management & Engineering
Division (RFP 2011-P007, Project D) ($899,967), Purchasing Department.
9.D.12.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 624-2013, recommendation of award to Shannon & Wilson,
Inc. to provide professional subsurface soil exploration services for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Project Management & Engineering Department (PM&E) (RFP 2013-P018)
($730,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.13.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 625-2013, sole source award to Matanuska Electric
Association (MEA) to provide line extension services to the new Fire Station No. 35 Project for
the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works Department, Maintenance & Operations Division
(M&O) ($68, 129), Purchasing Department.
9.D.14.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 642-2013, Change Order No. 2 to Purchase Order No.
20130920 with Optimal Solutions Group, LLC to support SAP Project and post go-live needs for
the Municipality of Anchorage, Information Technology Department ($35,000), Purchasing
Department. (Addendum)
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve AM 642-2013
Amy Demboski seconded,
and this motion PASSED 8 - 3.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Jennifer Johnston
NAYS: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
LUCINDA MAHONEY, Chief Financial Officer, spoke.
9.D.15.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 643-2013, recommendation of award to the Denali Law Group
to provide indigent defense counsel for the Municipality of Anchorage, Department of the
Municipal Attorney (RFP 2013-P020) ($1, 139,800), Purchasing Department. (Addendum)
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Adam Trombley moved, to postpone AM 643-2013 to the Regular Assembly
Bill Starr seconded, Meeting of December 17, 2013 with referral to the
Bidding Review Board
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
GEORGE VAKALIS, Municipal Manager, spoke.
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 119-2013, Executive Appointments and Compensation
(Kevin C. Bergt, Municipal Atty II; Jennifer Castro, Spec Admin Asst II-Police; Jacqueline Duke,
Spec Admin Asst 1-ML&P; Molly J. Eastman, Spec Admin Asst 11-SWS; Connie Ernst, Risk
Manager-Municipal Manager; Mark A. Johnston, Spec Admin Asst 11-ML&P; Michael King II,
Municipal Atty I; Tracy Mears, Spec Admin Asst II-Municipal Manager; Bryant T. Robbins,
Municipal Assessor-Finance; Sarah E. Stanley, Municipal Atty I; Troy W. Swanson, Utility Div
Dir 11-AWWU; Michelle G. Torres, Spec Admin Asst II-Municipal Manager; Robin Ward, Spec
Admin Asst II-Real Estate Svcs; James Hinkle, Deputy Dir II-Port), Employee Relations
Department.
Adam Trombley moved, to postpone indefinitely AIM 119-2013
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 120-2013, Monthly General Government Revenue Status
Report to the Assembly - as of October 23, 2013, Finance Department/Municipal Treasurer.
9.E.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 121-2013, Monthly Investment Report to the Assembly -
September 2013, Finance Department/Public Finance and Investments Division.
9.E.4. Information Memorandum No. AIM 122-2013, 2013 3rd Quarter Spending Report for Utility and
Enterprise Departments, Office of Management and Budget.
9.E.5. Information Memorandum No. AIM 123-2013, Third Quarter 2013 Performance Measure
Report, Office of Management and Budget.
9.E.6. Information Memorandum No. AIM 124-2013, Notice of Award to McKenna Brothers Paving,
Inc. for the emergency repairs to Aircraft Aprons & Taxiways Project for Merrill Field Airport
($166,090), Purchasing Department.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2013-120, an ordinance amending the zoning map and approving the
rezoning from R-5 (Rural Residential) District, R-7 (Intermediate Rural Residential) District, R-
1O (Residential Alpine/Slope) District, and B-3 SL (General Business) District to B-3 SL
(General Business) District, 1-1 SL (Light Industrial) District, and 1-2 SL (Heavy Industrial
District) for Eklutna Inc. Subdivision, Tract A; Village South Subdivision, Tract 2; Mystical
Raven Subdivision, Tract 3; a portion of SE1/4, SE1/4, SE1/4, SE1/4 of Sec 24, T16N, R1W;
and a portion of NE1/4 and a portion of E1/2, NW1/4 of Sec 25, T16N, R1W, containing
approximately 107 acres, generally located south of the Glenn Highway (Chugiak Community
Council) (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2013-106), Community Development
Department. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 600-2013.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2013-121, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Title 4.60.105 Chugiak-Eagle River Advisory Board,
Assemblymembers Starr and Demboski. P.H. 11-19-13
9.F.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 605-2013.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2013-122, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska approving
submission by the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) on behalf of the
Anchorage Water Utility (AWU) and the Anchorage Wastewater Utility (ASU) of proposed tariff
revisions to Rule 10 of the AWU and ASU Tariffs regarding line extension agreements to the
Regulatory Commission of Alaska. P.H. 11-19-13.
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9.F.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 626-2013.
9.F.4. Ordinance No. AO 2013-123, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska approving
submission by the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility on behalf of the Anchorage Water
Utility (AWU) and the Anchorage Wastewater Utility (ASU) of proposed changes to non-
recurring fees and charges to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 627-2013.
9.F.5. Ordinance No. AO 2013-124, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section
26.70.040 to change the Solid Waste Services Refuse Collection Container Service Rates,
Solid Waste Services. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.5. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 628-2013.
9.F.6. Ordinance No. AO 2013-125, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly repealing and re-
enacting Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 12.40, Excise Tax on Cigarettes and other
Tobacco Products, Finance Department/Municipal Treasurer. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.6. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 629-2013.
9.F.7. Ordinance No. AO 2013-126, an ordinance authorizing a lease with United Way of Anchorage,
a non-profit corporation, at 1305 E Street, Anchorage, for an Administrative Operations Center,
Real Estate Department/Real Estate Services Division. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.7. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 630-2013.
9.F.8. Ordinance No. AO 2013-127, an ordinance approving acquisition of real property at 4551 and
4571 Fairbanks Street for a purchase price Not To Exceed $2,300,000 plus closing costs;
waiving the public facility site selection requirements of Title 21; authorizing and appropriating
an inter-fund loan from the Heritage Land Bank Fund (221) in an amount Not To Exceed
$1,700,000 to the Equipment Maintenance Operating Fund (601); and appropriating said funds
and $600,000 from the Equipment Maintenance Operating Fund (601), Unrestricted Net Assets
Account, to the Equipment Maintenance Capital Fund (606), all within the Public Works
Department. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.8. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 631-2013.
9.F.9. Resolution No. AR 2013-263, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly revising and
approving an alcoholic beverages conditional use for a Package Store Use and License
Number 688, in the B-3 (General Business) District for Kay, Inc. dba In and Out Bush Liquor #2;
at 1100 West Benson Boulevard, within Bogoy's Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 11; generally located
south of West Benson Boulevard and east of Spenard Road, in Anchorage (Spenard
Community Council; Parcel ID# 010-015-27), Assemblymember Steele. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.10. Resolution No. AR 2013-285, a resolution confirming and levying. special assessments for
Special Assessment District 04-36, which constructed street improvements to Leawood Drive
and Roy Street, and setting the date of assessment installment payments, interest on unpaid
assessments, and providing for penalties and interest in the event of delinquency, Public Works
Department. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.10. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 632-2013.
9.F.11. Resolution No. AR 2013-286, a resolution approving the Letter of Agreement between the
Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Mechanics
Local 1547 regarding a Collective Bargaining Agreement from January 1, 2014 to December
31, 2014, Employee Relations Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9. F.11. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 633-2013.
9.F.12. Resolution No. AR 2013-287, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$241,641 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention and $5,314 as a contribution from the 2013 Anchorage
Police Operating Budget, Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Fund (151), to the
Federal Grants Fund (241 ), Anchorage Police Department, for the continuation of the Alaska
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.12. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 634-2013.
9.F.13. Resolution No. AR 2013-288, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
$743,722 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. 11-19-13.
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9.F.13. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 635-2013.
9.F.14. Resolution No. AR 2013-289, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$199,000 from the Southcentral Foundation to the Department of Health and Human Services
State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) to partially fund the Emergency Alcohol
Community Services Program, Anchorage Safety Patrol contract. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.14. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 636-2013.
9.F.15. Resolution No. AR 2013-290, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$152,000 of Land Sale-Cash Revenue and $43,000 of Gain on Property Sale Revenue to the
Areawide General Operating Fund (101) as a contribution to the Areawide General Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) Fund (401) for remediation of contaminated municipal lands, all
within the Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.15. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 637-2013.
9.F.16. Resolution No. AR 2013-291, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating an
amount Not To Exceed $130,000 of Land Sale-Cash Revenue to the Heritage Land Bank (HLB)
Operating Fund (221 ), as a contribution and appropriating said contribution to the HLB Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) Fund (421), all within the Real Estate Department, for completion of
payment to the State of Alaska for the purchase of real property. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.16. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 638-2013.
9.F.17. Resolution No. AR 2013-292, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$250,000 of Land Sale Revenue to the Heritage Land Bank (HLB) Operating Fund (221) as a
contribution and appropriating said contribution to the HLB Capital Fund (421 ), and
reappropriating a capital project balance of $50,000 within the HLB Capital Fund (421), all
within the Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.17. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 639-2013.
9.F.18. Resolution No. AR 2013-293, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating an
amount Not To Exceed $118,102 as a contribution from the 2013 Operating Budget, Real
Estate Department Areawide General Fund (101) to the Areawide General CIP Fund (401) for
payment of principal and interest on an inter-fund loan for the Eagle River Town Center in the
Real Estate Services Division, Real Estate Department. P.H.11-19-13.
9.F.18. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 640-2013.
9.F.19. Resolution No. AR 2013-294, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$100,000 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management and a contribution of $2,200 from Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) the
Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management 2013 Operating Budget to
the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for Emergency Management Performance
Grant (EMPG) activities in the Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency
Management. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.19. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 641-2013.
9.F.20. Resolution No. AR 2013-297, a resolution approving the Letter of Agreement between the
Municipality of Anchorage and the General Teamsters Local 959 regarding an amendment to
the Collective Bargaining Agreement for participation in the 2014 Standard Municipal Benefit
Plan, Employee Relations Department. P.H. 11-19-13. (Addendum)
9.F.20. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 645-2013.
9.F.20. b) Information Memorandum No. AIM 126-2013, Summary of Economic Effects -
Enterprise Activities for AR 2013-297, Employee Relations Department. (Laid on the
Table)
Chair Hall invited recent appointees to Boards and Commissions forward to introduce themselves and no
one came forward.
Chair Hall invited students and scouts to come forward to introduce themselves.
ROBBIE WYATT, Cub Scout Pack 212, spoke.
JACQ NEPTUNE, Service High School, spoke.
ROY MONTOYA, Service High School, spoke.
LINDEN HURLEY, Service High School, spoke.
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KEVIN PAUSAK, Eagle River High School, spoke.
ILIANMA SELLINGATE, Service High School, spoke.
AMBER, Dimond High School, spoke.
JENNASY, Dimond High School, spoke.
Clerk's Note: Chair Hall granted a reasonable accommodation for Jim Brennan's testimony on AO 2013-
109.
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. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 592-2013, Anchorage Community Development Authority Board
of Directors appointments (Larry Baker, Lucinda Mahoney, and Lottie M. Michael), Mayor's
Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PURSUANT TO AMC 25.35.030)
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve AM 592-2013
Adam Trombley seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
11.B. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 593-2013, Planning and Zoning Commission appointments
(Tyler P. Robinson and Gregory J. Strike), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
Patrick Flynn moved, to approve AM 593-2013
Adam Trombley seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
11.C. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 594-2013, Platting Board appointments (Brent Cole, Gloria
Christina Eneix, and Daniel R. Young), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
Adam Trombley moved, to approve AM 594-2013
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
11.D. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 595-2013, Urban Design Commission appointment (James W.
Sawhill), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
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Adam Trombley moved, to approve AM 595-2013
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
11. E. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 596-2013, Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals
appointments (J. Ellen McKay, Jeff Raun, and Deanna Wlad), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
Adam Trombley moved, to approve AM 596-2013
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
12. APPEARANCE REQUESTS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND NO LATER
THAN 6:30 P.M.)
13. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M.)
13.A. Ordinance No. AO 2013-109, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 11.10, 11.20, 11.30 and 11.40 regarding regulation of the
Permitting of Taxicabs, Limousines and Vehicles for Hire, and Licensing of Chauffeurs and
Dispatch Services; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030, Fine Schedule;
amending Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Section 11.10.009, Rates and Fares; and
related matters, Assemblymember Traini.
13.A.1. Ordinance No. AO 2013-109(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 11.10, 11.20, 11.30 and 11.40 regarding regulation of the
Permitting of Taxicabs, Limousines and Vehicles for Hire, and Licensing of Chauffeurs and
Dispatch Services; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030, Fine Schedule;
amending Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Section 11.10.009, Rates and Fares; and
related matters, Assemblymember Traini.
13.A.2. Ordinance No. AO 2013-109(S-1), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 11.10, 11.20, 11.30 and 11.40 regarding
regulation of the Permitting of Taxicabs, Limousines and Vehicles for Hire, and Licensing of
Chauffeurs and Dispatch Services; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030,
Fine Schedule; amending Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Section 11.10.009, Rates
and Fares; and related matters, Assemblymember Traini.
13.A.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 118-2013, ADA Commission Letter with additional
information for consideration in regards to the Taxi Ordinance, Department of Health and
Human Services.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-8-13, 10-9-13 AND 10-22-13)
JIM BRENNAN, Attorney, Anchorage Taxicab Permit Owners Association, testified after the Consent
Agenda was completed per Chair Hall granting a reasonable accommodation.
Chair Hall continued the Public Testimony.
DEAN PAUL, Alaska Yellow Dispatch LLC, testified.
SUSAN FOUSE, Owner/Manager, 907 Tours, testified.
JOHN FOUSE testified.
KEVIN RUSTON testified.
SILVIA VILLAMIDES, Director, Anchorage CHARR, testified.
BOB WINN, Board Member, Anchorage CHARR, testified.
IVAN RAMOS, President, Anchorage CHARR, testified.
RIFAQAT CHAUDHRY, Owner, Cab 169, testified.
JEFF TAYLOR testified.
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RAFAEL BARBOZA testified.
HARRIET BELEAL testified.
JACKIE RANSOM testified.
HEIDI FROST testified.
ERGIN AYGUN testified.
DAVID LEVY, Executive Director, Alaska Mobility Coalition, testified.
RICHARD GARDENHIRE, President, Alaska Independent Blind, testified.
BOB RANSOM spoke.
WILLIAM COLBURN testified.
EUSTUS REGGIES, Cab 162, testified.
MICHAEL THOMPSON, Owner, Checker Cab, testified.
NASSAD JIMA testified.
JIM TAYLOR testified.
Chair Hall closed the Public Hearing.
Dick Traini moved, to postpone action on AO 2013-109 until the Regular
Paul Honeman seconded, Assembly Meeting of November 19, 2013 during the
times of 8 p.m. and 1O p.m.
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
13.B. Ordinance No. AO 2013-95, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 23.10, 2011 Anchorage Administrative Code, Section 104,
Permit Requirements, to provide the option to exempt all residential and commercial construction
from plan review by the municipal building official for code compliance and building safety when
a registered design professional designated by the permit applicant certifies the plans were
reviewed and comply with applicable building codes, accepts responsibility for plan review, code
compliance and building safety, and indemnifies the municipality subject to code requirements;
and amending Section 23.10 and Table 3-B, to establish a reduced permit fee, Assembly Vice-
Chair Trombley.
(CONTINUED FROM 9-10-13 AND 10-8-13)
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Adam Trombley moved, to postpone indefinitely AO 2013-95
Bill Starr seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M.)
14.A. Ordinance No. AO 2013-116, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Sections 17.30.070 and 17.30.080 to provide exemption from
quarantine for police dogs, Department of Health and Human Services.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 585-2013.
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing.
NEIL KOENIGER, Chair, Animal Control Advisory Board, testified.
Chair Hall closed the Public Hearing.
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Paul Honeman moved, to approve AO 2013-116
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
14.B. Ordinance No. AO 2013-118, an ordinance authorizing a non-competitive disposal by lease of
Heritage Land Bank Parcel #1-075, located at 14020 Old Glenn Highway, for fifty-five years at
less than fair market value, to Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department, Real Estate Department. P.H.
11-5-13.
14.B.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 589-2013.
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing.
DEBBIE OSSIANDER testified.
Chair Hall closed the Public Hearing.
Bill Starr moved, to approve AO 2013-118
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - o.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
14.C. Ordinance No. AO 2013-119, an ordinance approving a non-competitive disposal by lease of
Heritage Land Bank Parcels #6-048, 6-049 and 6-050 (Tax IDs 075-152-38, 39 and 53), located
in the Old Girdwood Townsite, for fair market value, to AT&T Alascom, Real Estate Department.
14.C.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 597-2013.
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve AO 2013-119
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
14.D. Resolution No. AR 2013-269, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$392,943 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and appropriating $8,641 from the Anchorage Metropolitan
Police Service Area Fund (151), Anchorage Police Department 2013 Operating Budget as a
contribution to the Federal Grants Fund (241) Anchorage Police Department, for the purpose of
underwriting projects to reduce crime and improve public safety.
14.D.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 588-2013.
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AR 2013-269
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
Adam Trombley moved, to change order of the day to take up 14.G.-14.M.
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
14.E. Resolution No. AR 2013-256, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating, State
of Alaska grant in Senate Bill 18, when tendered, of $10,500,000 to the Public Works Department
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for various facility improvements, Assemblymembers Starr, Traini, and Trombley.
14.E.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 564-2013.
14.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 125-2013, Project 80's Renewal Appropriations - AR 2013-
256, Assemblymember Starr. (Addendum)
Adam Trombley moved, to combine Public Hearing on Items 14.E. and 14.F.
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing on Items 14.E. and 14.F.
GARY COX testified.
RUSS BAKER testified.
CHUCK NORTON testified.
ISAIAH VREEMAN, State Championships Director, Alaska School Activities Association, testified.
LEAH FILIPPI testified.
BROCK STELLAR testified.
DANA GRIFFIN, Alaska League Coordinator, United States Tennis Association, testified.
PHIL ISLEY testified.
NANCY SHEETZ-FREYMILLER testified.
CRAIG JOHNNY testified.
JANE FORTSON testified.
ROBERT JERDAN testified.
PATRICK RUMLEY testified.
SHRINA VERDEN testified.
CAROLINE BOLAR testified.
BILL COTTON testified.
LYNTON ALLEN testified.
TOBY HURLBERT testified.
PRESENT: Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Jennifer Johnston, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Adam Trombley, Bill Starr,
Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Ernie Hall, Chris Birch
EXCUSED: None
Clerk's Note: Assemblymember Flynn left the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
PETER LANG testified.
GLORIA MANNI testified.
DARLA BROOKS testified.
Adam Trombley moved, to change order of the day to take up Items 14.N. and
Jennifer Johnston seconded, 14.0.
and this motion FAILED 6 - 4.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston
NAYS: Tim Steele, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
EXCUSED: Patrick Flynn
Clerk's Note: Motion to Change the Order of the day require a 2/3rds vote, so this motion failed.
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WHITNEY WILLIAMS testified.
SHELLIE SYNDER testified.
GRETCHEN STODDARD testified.
JIM SCHULTZ
SANDY RABINOWITZ testified.
JEFF DICK, Recreation Therapist, Challenge Alaska, testified.
MALLORY COX testified.
BRYCE FOSTER testified.
LES SHEPPARD testified.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to extend meeting until 11: 15 p.m.
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 10 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall, Elvi Gray-
Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Patrick Flynn
BRIAN KELLY testified.
Chair Hall proposed continuing the Public Hearing on Items 14.E. -AR 2013-256 and 14.F. -AR 2013-
277 at the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 19, 2013 and there was no objection from the Body.
14.F. Resolution No. AR 2013-277, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating and re-
appropriating State of Alaska grant in Senate Bill 18, when tendered, of $37,000,000 to the
Public Works Department for various facility improvements, including funds for a new multi-use
facility.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 604-2013.
14.F.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 644-2013, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating and re-appropriating State of Alaska grant in Senate Bill 18, when tendered, of
$37,000,000 to the Public Works Department for various facility improvements, including funds
for a new multi-use facility, Office of the Municipal Manager. (Addendum)
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing was combined on Items 14.E. and 14.F.
Chair Hall proposed continuing the Public Hearing on Items 14.E. -AR 2013-256 and 14.F. -AR 2013-
277 at the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 19, 2013 and there was no objection from the Body.
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-100, an omnibus ordinance of the
Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code and Anchorage Code of Regulations
to modify existing, and include additional fees, fines, and penalties, Office of Management and
Budget.
14.G.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 505-2013.
Adam Trombley moved, to combine Public Hearing on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
Elvi Gray-Jackson seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Adam Trombley, Ernie
Hall, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
Chair Hall opened the Public Hearing on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
JEDEDIAH SMITH, Member, Public Transit Advisory Board, testified.
SALLY SPIEKER SLAUGHTER, Member, Public Transit Advisory Board, testified.
SUE SHERIFF testified.
CHERYL LOVEGREEN testified.
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DAVID LEVY testified.
BROOKS CHANDLER, President, Friends of the Library, testified.
LYNN HALLQUIST testified.
SHARON CLAUSEN testified.
MICHAEL WENDLAND, Life Skills Special Education Teacher, Anchorage School District, testified.
SAM DUBOIS testified.
MARY ANN EININGER testified.
JOEL GRAVY testified.
CATHY GLEASON, President, Turnagain Community Council, testified.
Chair Hall closed the Public Hearing on Items 14.G through 14.M.
14.H. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-101, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2014 General Government Operating
Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Management and Budget.
14.H.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 506-2013.
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing was combined on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
Clerk's Note: At the beginning of the meeting Assemblymember Demboski declared a potential conflict of
interest and Chair Hall declared that she did not have a conflict.
14.1. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2013-243, a resolution approving the 2014-
2019 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement Program, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.1.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 511-2013.
14.J. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-102, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2014 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Operating Budget and the
2014 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 507-2013.
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing was combined on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
14.K. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-103, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2014 Operating and Capital Budget of the Anchorage Community
Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.K.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 508-2013.
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing was combined on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
14.L. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2013-242, a resolution adopting the 2014-
2019 General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 510-2013.
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing was combined on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
14.M. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-104, an ordinance adopting the 2014
General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 509-2013.
Clerk's Note: Public Hearing was combined on Items 14.G. through 14.M.
Clerk's Note: At the beginning of the meeting Assemblymember Demboski declared a potential conflict of
interest and Chair Hall declared that she did not have a conflict.
14.N. Ordinance No. AO 2013-117, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 21, Land
Use Planning (New Code - Effective January 1, 2014) to incorporate amendments to the Title 21
(Old Code) from 2005 to the present which were not included in the Title 21 Rewrite documents
as listed and identified in Exhibit B to AO 2012-124(S); to make technical corrections for clarity,
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consistency, correct cross referencing and code organization throughout chapters of the New
Title 21; to add or amend illustrations; amending Chapter 21.01 to add recently adopted or
amended Comprehensive Plan Elements And apply transitional provisions when the "Old" Code
is phased out; amending Chapter 21.02 to clarify authority of boards and commissions;
amending Chapter 21.03 to limit pre-application conference requirements, provide notice to
property residents in the area surrounding an application, to authorize the Assembly to modify
alcohol related use approvals under certain conditions, amend appeal procedures relating to
Platting Board decisions, eliminate Flood Hazard Area as an Overlay Zoning District, add
Chugiak-Eagle River Zoning Districts to the list not requiring a minimum area to rezone, require
the Planning and Zoning Commission to provide additional information when it recommends
denial of a rezone, require a public hearing for trail projects, allow the Platting Officer to approve
an abbreviated plat under certain conditions, and allow smaller lots in commercial tracts;
amending Chapter 21.04 to remove the Airport Height Overlay District and the Flood Hazard
Overlay District; amending Chapter 21.05 to allow the decision-making body some flexibility with
regard to paving and lighting in parking lots in parks, place limitations on motorized sports
facilities in the 1-2 District identical to the limitations in the 1-1 District, and make food and
beverage kiosk requirements consistent with Title 23; amending Chapter 21.06 to remove the
prohibition on roofed or enclosed accessibility ramps allowed within setbacks, to exempt
application of Official Streets & Highways Plan setbacks to the future Seward Highway to Glenn
Highway Connection, and add Airport Height Regulations; amending Chapter 21.07 to prevent
setbacks from applying to underground conduits, add Flood Hazard Area regulations, add and
delete loading provisions from certain uses, limit the applicability of off-street parking space
reductions and alternatives to certain site developments, and allow the Traffic Engineer to modify
loading berth requirements; amending Chapter 21.08 to replace specific requirements with
references to the Design Criteria Manual, and limit accessory uses on small and narrow
residential lots; amending Chapter 21.10 to allow the decision-making body flexibility with regard
to paving and lighting in parks in Chugiak-Eagle River; and Amending Chapter 21.12 To change
the area in which a nonconforming use deposit for public improvements may be used from
Census Block Group areas to a Community Council's area. Community Development
Department.
14.N.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 586-2013.
Chair Hall opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to continue Public Hearing until the Regular Assembly
Adam Trombley seconded, Meeting of November 19, 2013 with a referal to the
Planning and Zoning Commission
and this motion PASSED 10 -0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall, Elvi Gray-
Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Patrick Flynn
JERRY WEAVER, Director, Community Development, spoke.
14.0. Resolution No. AR 2013-276, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly establishing
municipal policy guidelines and direction for collective bargaining and contract negotiations,
Assemblymember Starr.
Chair Hall opened Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Bill Starr moved, to postpone action on AR 2013-276 to the Regular
Adam Trombley seconded, Assembly Meeting of December 17, 2013
and this motion PASSED 10 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall, Elvi Gray-
Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Patrick Flynn
Clerk's Note: At the beginning of the meeting Assemblymember Demboski declared a potential conflict of
interest. A vote was taken during the Committee Reports that she had no conflict.
BARBARA JONES, Municipal Clerk, spoke.
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. UNFINISHED AGENDA
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
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19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
Paul Honeman moved, to adjourn the Regular Assembly Meeting of November
Jennifer Johnston seconded, 5,2013
and this motion PASSED 10 - 0.
AYES: Chris Birch, Amy Demboski, Tim Steele, Bill Starr, Adam Trombley, Ernie Hall, Elvi Gray-
Jackson, Jennifer Johnston, Paul Honeman, Dick Traini
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Patrick Flynn
Chair Hall adjourned the Regular Assembly Meeting at 11 :09 p.m.
ERNIE HALL, Assembly Chair
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Municipality of Anchorage
Ernie Hall Adam Trombley
Chair Vice–Chair
Chris Birch Jennifer Johnston
Amy Demboski Bill Starr
Patrick Flynn Tim Steele
Elvi Gray-Jackson Dan Sullivan Dick Traini
Paul Honeman Mayor
Barbara A. Jones, Municipal Clerk Amanda K. Moser, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Assembly Agenda
November 05, 2013
Regular Meeting
Assembly Chambers
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3600 Denali, Room 108
5:00 p.m. Business Meeting
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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 2013-278, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly recognizing and honoring the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber
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of Commerce as the 2013 Alaska Chamber of the Year,
Assemblymembers Starr, Demboski, Birch, Flynn, Gray-Jackson, Hall,
Honeman, Johnston, Steele, Traini, Trombley and Mayor Sullivan.
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2013-279, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
providing for $82,447 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education
and Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums to the
Anchorage Public Library, State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund
(231), and appropriating a contribution from the Anchorage Public Library,
Areawide General Fund (101) of $522 to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru
Grants Fund (231) for the Ready to Read Resource Center Grant, all
within the Library Department.
9.B.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 606-2013.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2013-280, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a grant for $33,000 from the State of Alaska, Department of
Education, Division of State Libraries to the Anchorage Public Library,
State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231), and appropriating a
contribution from the Anchorage Public Library, Areawide General Fund
(101) of $35,000 to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) all
within the Library Department for the Public Library Assistance Grant.
9.B.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 607-2013.
9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2013-281, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $64,912 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education
and Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums to the
Anchorage Public Library Department, State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru
Grants Fund (231), and appropriating $1,531 as a contribution from the
Anchorage Public Library Operating Budget, Areawide General Fund (101)
to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231), Library
Department for 800# Interlibrary Loan and Reference Backup Services.
9.B.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 608-2013.
9.B.4. Resolution No. AR 2013-282, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a donation of $20,000 from the Friends of the Library
Donations to the Anchorage Public Library, Miscellaneous Operational
Grants Fund (261) for the purchase of library materials.
9.B.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 609-2013.
9.B.5. Resolution No. AR 2013-283, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
reappropriating $9,370 in Miscellaneous Revenues, as a contribution from
the Historic Preservation Fund (740), and appropriating said contribution, to
the Areawide General Fund (101) under the Community Development
Department, Planning Division, for the South Addition – Block 13/Army
Housing/Pilot’s Row Historic District Project.
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9.B.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 610-2013.
9.B.6. Resolution No. AR 2013-284, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $23,693 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and a contribution of $522 from
Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) the Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management 2013 Operating Budget to
the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for support of Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) activities in the Municipal
Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management.
9.B.6.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 611-2013.
9.B.7. Resolution No. AR 2013-296, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly approving the Design Criteria Manual, January 2007, and
directing further review and recommendation by the Planning and
Zoning Commission, Assemblymember Trombley. (Addendum)
9.B.7.a) Resolution No. AR 2013-296(S), a resolution of the Anchorage
Municipal Assembly approving the Design Criteria Manual,
January 2007, and directing further review and recommendation
by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Assemblymembers
Trombley and Johnston. (Laid on the Table)
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 612-2013, recommendation of award to
City Electric, Inc. for the unit price construction contract for Norene
Street for the Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal Light & Power (ITB
2013C084) ($787,114.42), Purchasing Department.
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 613-2013, Arts Advisory Commission
appointments (Lee F. Holmes and Jordan Marshall), Mayor's Office.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 614-2013, Historic Preservation
Commission appointments (Elizabeth Grover and Richard J. Porter),
Mayor's Office.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 615-2013, On-Site Wastewater System
Technical Review Board appointment (Eric C. Hanssen), Mayor's Office.
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 616-2013, Women's Commission
appointment (Linda Lake Boyl), Mayor's Office.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 617-2013, Change Order No. 4 to
Purchase Order No. 20116086 with Freedom Industries, Inc. for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
($42,300), Purchasing Department.
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2013, Amendment No. 2 to
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professional services agreement with CRW Engineering Group for Wonder
Park Water Phase II and Sewer Phase III Project ($550,800), Anchorage
Water and Wastewater Utility.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 619-2013, sole source purchase with GE
Intelligent Platforms, Inc. c/o CB Engineering Pacific, Inc. to provide
annual maintenance support of GlobalCare software for the Municipality
of Anchorage, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) and
Operations & Maintenance Division ($101,242.08), Purchasing Department.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 620-2013, Change Order No. 4 to
Purchase Order No. 20130518 with Braun Northwest, Inc. for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Fire Department ($666,445),
Purchasing Department.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 621-2013, Change Order No. 2 to Roger
Hickel Contracting, Inc. for the Plant 2A South Staging and Storage Area
and Gas Piping Upgrades Project, Contract No. C-20134106, Municipal
Light & Power (ML&P) ($4,950,116.67), Purchasing Department.
9.D.10. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2013, proprietary contracts to various
suppliers to support power generation operations for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Municipal Light & Power ($1,245,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.11. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 623-2013, recommendation of award to
Lounsbury and Associates, Inc. (Lounsbury) to provide professional
engineering services for Yosemite Drive Upgrade – Yellowstone Dr. to
Eagle River Loop Road PM&E (Project No. 13-36) for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Public Works Department, Project Management & Engineering
Division (RFP 2011-P007, Project D) ($899,967), Purchasing Department.
9.D.12. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 624-2013, recommendation of award to
Shannon & Wilson, Inc. to provide professional subsurface soil exploration
services for the Municipality of Anchorage, Project Management &
Engineering Department (PM&E) (RFP 2013-P018) ($730,000), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.13. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 625-2013, sole source award to
Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) to provide line extension services
to the new Fire Station No. 35 Project for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Public Works Department, Maintenance & Operations Division (M&O)
($68,129), Purchasing Department.
9.D.14. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 642-2013, Change Order No. 2 to
Purchase Order No. 20130920 with Optimal Solutions Group, LLC to
support SAP Project and post go-live needs for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Information Technology Department ($35,000), Purchasing
Department. (Addendum)
9.D.15. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 643-2013, recommendation of award to
the Denali Law Group to provide indigent defense counsel for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Department of the Municipal Attorney (RFP
2013-P020) ($1,139,800), Purchasing Department. (Addendum)
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9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 119-2013, Executive Appointments
and Compensation (Kevin C. Bergt, Municipal Atty II; Jennifer Castro,
Spec Admin Asst II-Police; Jacqueline Duke, Spec Admin Asst I-ML&P;
Molly J. Eastman, Spec Admin Asst II-SWS; Connie Ernst, Risk Manager-
Municipal Manager; Mark A. Johnston, Spec Admin Asst II-ML&P;
Michael King II, Municipal Atty I; Tracy Mears, Spec Admin Asst II-
Municipal Manager; Bryant T. Robbins, Municipal Assessor-Finance; Sarah
E. Stanley, Municipal Atty I; Troy W. Swanson, Utility Div Dir II-AWWU;
Michelle G. Torres, Spec Admin Asst II-Municipal Manager; Robin Ward,
Spec Admin Asst II-Real Estate Svcs; James Hinkle, Deputy Dir II-Port),
Employee Relations Department.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 120-2013, Monthly General
Government Revenue Status Report to the Assembly – as of October 23,
2013, Finance Department/Municipal Treasurer.
9.E.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 121-2013, Monthly Investment
Report to the Assembly – September 2013, Finance Department/Public
Finance and Investments Division.
9.E.4. Information Memorandum No. AIM 122-2013, 2013 3rd Quarter
Spending Report for Utility and Enterprise Departments, Office of
Management and Budget.
9.E.5. Information Memorandum No. AIM 123-2013, Third Quarter 2013
Performance Measure Report, Office of Management and Budget.
9.E.6. Information Memorandum No. AIM 124-2013, Notice of Award to
McKenna Brothers Paving, Inc. for the emergency repairs to Aircraft
Aprons & Taxiways Project for Merrill Field Airport ($166,090),
Purchasing Department.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2013-120, an ordinance amending the zoning map and
approving the rezoning from R-5 (Rural Residential) District, R-7
(Intermediate Rural Residential) District, R-10 (Residential Alpine/Slope)
District, and B-3 SL (General Business) District to B-3 SL (General
Business) District, I-1 SL (Light Industrial) District, and I-2 SL (Heavy
Industrial District) for Eklutna Inc. Subdivision, Tract A; Village South
Subdivision, Tract 2; Mystical Raven Subdivision, Tract 3; a portion of
SE1/4, SE1/4, SE1/4, SE1/4 of Sec 24, T16N, R1W; and a portion of NE1/4
and a portion of E1/2, NW1/4 of Sec 25, T16N, R1W, containing
approximately 107 acres, generally located south of the Glenn Highway
(Chugiak Community Council) (Planning and Zoning Commission Case
2013-106), Community Development Department. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 600-2013.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2013-121, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 4.60.105 Chugiak-
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Eagle River Advisory Board, Assemblymembers Starr and Demboski.
P.H. 11-19-13
9.F.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 605-2013.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2013-122, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage, Alaska approving submission by the Anchorage Water and
Wastewater Utility (AWWU) on behalf of the Anchorage Water Utility
(AWU) and the Anchorage Wastewater Utility (ASU) of proposed tariff
revisions to Rule 10 of the AWU and ASU Tariffs regarding line
extension agreements to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. P.H. 11-
19-13.
9.F.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 626-2013.
9.F.4. Ordinance No. AO 2013-123, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage, Alaska approving submission by the Anchorage Water and
Wastewater Utility on behalf of the Anchorage Water Utility (AWU) and the
Anchorage Wastewater Utility (ASU) of proposed changes to non-
recurring fees and charges to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 627-2013.
9.F.5. Ordinance No. AO 2013-124, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal
Code Section 26.70.040 to change the Solid Waste Services Refuse
Collection Container Service Rates, Solid Waste Services. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 628-2013.
9.F.6. Ordinance No. AO 2013-125, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
repealing and re-enacting Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 12.40,
Excise Tax on Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products, Finance
Department/Municipal Treasurer. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.6.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 629-2013.
9.F.7. Ordinance No. AO 2013-126, an ordinance authorizing a lease with United
Way of Anchorage, a non-profit corporation, at 1305 E Street,
Anchorage, for an Administrative Operations Center, Real Estate
Department/Real Estate Services Division. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.7.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 630-2013.
9.F.8. Ordinance No. AO 2013-127, an ordinance approving acquisition of real
property at 4551 and 4571 Fairbanks Street for a purchase price Not To
Exceed $2,300,000 plus closing costs; waiving the public facility site
selection requirements of Title 21; authorizing and appropriating an inter-
fund loan from the Heritage Land Bank Fund (221) in an amount Not To
Exceed $1,700,000 to the Equipment Maintenance Operating Fund (601);
and appropriating said funds and $600,000 from the Equipment Maintenance
Operating Fund (601), Unrestricted Net Assets Account, to the Equipment
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Maintenance Capital Fund (606), all within the Public Works Department.
P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.8.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 631-2013.
9.F.9. Resolution No. AR 2013-263, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly revising and approving an alcoholic beverages conditional use for
a Package Store Use and License Number 688, in the B-3 (General
Business) District for Kay, Inc. dba In and Out Bush Liquor #2; at 1100
West Benson Boulevard, within Bogoy's Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 11;
generally located south of West Benson Boulevard and east of Spenard
Road, in Anchorage (Spenard Community Council; Parcel ID# 010-015-27),
Assemblymember Steele. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.10. Resolution No. AR 2013-285, a resolution confirming and levying special
assessments for Special Assessment District 04-36, which constructed
street improvements to Leawood Drive and Roy Street, and setting the date
of assessment installment payments, interest on unpaid assessments, and
providing for penalties and interest in the event of delinquency, Public
Works Department. P.H. 12-3-13.
9.F.10.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 632-2013.
9.F.11. Resolution No. AR 2013-286, a resolution approving the Letter of
Agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Mechanics Local
1547 regarding a Collective Bargaining Agreement from January 1, 2014 to
December 31, 2014, Employee Relations Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.11.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 633-2013.
9.F.12. Resolution No. AR 2013-287, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $241,641 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and
$5,314 as a contribution from the 2013 Anchorage Police Operating Budget,
Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Fund (151), to the Federal
Grants Fund (241), Anchorage Police Department, for the continuation of
the Alaska Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. P.H. 11-19-
13.
9.F.12.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 634-2013.
9.F.13. Resolution No. AR 2013-288, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a $743,722 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. 11-19-13.
9.F.13.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 635-2013.
9.F.14. Resolution No. AR 2013-289, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $199,000 from the Southcentral Foundation to the Department
of Health and Human Services State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund
(231) to partially fund the Emergency Alcohol Community Services
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Program, Anchorage Safety Patrol contract. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.14.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 636-2013.
9.F.15. Resolution No. AR 2013-290, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $152,000 of Land Sale-Cash Revenue and $43,000 of Gain on
Property Sale Revenue to the Areawide General Operating Fund (101) as a
contribution to the Areawide General Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
Fund (401) for remediation of contaminated municipal lands, all within
the Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.15.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 637-2013.
9.F.16. Resolution No. AR 2013-291, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating an amount Not To Exceed $130,000 of Land Sale-Cash
Revenue to the Heritage Land Bank (HLB) Operating Fund (221), as a
contribution and appropriating said contribution to the HLB Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) Fund (421), all within the Real Estate
Department, for completion of payment to the State of Alaska for the
purchase of real property. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.16.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 638-2013.
9.F.17. Resolution No. AR 2013-292, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $250,000 of Land Sale Revenue to the Heritage Land Bank
(HLB) Operating Fund (221) as a contribution and appropriating said
contribution to the HLB Capital Fund (421), and reappropriating a capital
project balance of $50,000 within the HLB Capital Fund (421), all within
the Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.17.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 639-2013.
9.F.18. Resolution No. AR 2013-293, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating an amount Not To Exceed $118,102 as a contribution from the
2013 Operating Budget, Real Estate Department Areawide General Fund
(101) to the Areawide General CIP Fund (401) for payment of principal
and interest on an inter-fund loan for the Eagle River Town Center in
the Real Estate Services Division, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.18.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 640-2013.
9.F.19. Resolution No. AR 2013-294, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $100,000 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and a contribution of $2,200 from
Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) the Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management 2013 Operating Budget to
the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG) activities in the Municipal
Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management. P.H. 11-19-13.
9.F.19.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 641-2013.
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9.F.20. Resolution No. AR 2013-297, a resolution approving the Letter of
Agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the General
Teamsters Local 959 regarding an amendment to the Collective
Bargaining Agreement for participation in the 2014 Standard
Municipal Benefit Plan, Employee Relations Department. P.H. 11-19-13.
(Addendum)
9.F.20.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 645-2013.
9.F.20.b) Information Memorandum No. AIM 126-2013, Summary of
Economic Effects - Enterprise Activities for AR 2013-297,
Employee Relations Department. (Laid on the Table)
9.F.21. Ordinance No. AO 2013-128, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
reducing the thirty- day period for public review and comment on AR
2013-297, approval of a Letter Of Agreement between the Municipality of
Anchorage and the general Teamsters Local 959, to provide time for
employees to make benefit selections before the end of the year, Department
of Law. P.H. 11-19-13. (Laid on the Table)
9.F.22. Ordinance No. AO 2013-129, an ordinance approving a Letter of
Agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage
Municipal Employees Association regarding certain provisions in the
successor Collective Bargaining Agreement including participation in
the 2014 – 2015 Standard Municipal Benefit Plan, Employee Relations
Department. P.H. 11-19-13. (Laid on the Table)
9.F.22.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 646-2013.
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. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 592-2013, Anchorage Community Development
Authority Board of Directors appointments (Larry Baker, Lucinda Mahoney, and
Lottie M. Michael), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD PURSUANT TO AMC 25.35.030)
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11.B. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 593-2013, Planning and Zoning Commission
appointments (Tyler P. Robinson and Gregory J. Strike), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
11.C. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 594-2013, Platting Board appointments (Brent Cole,
Gloria Christina Eneix, and Daniel R. Young), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
11.D. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 595-2013, Urban Design Commission appointment
(James W. Sawhill), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
11.E. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 596-2013, Zoning Board of Examiners and
Appeals appointments (J. Ellen McKay, Jeff Raun, and Deanna Wlad), Mayor's Office.
(POSTPONED FROM 10-22-13 TO PERMIT A TEN-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT
PERIOD PURSUANT TO AMC 21.10.010 B.)
12. APPEARANCE REQUESTS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND NO LATER
THAN 6:30 P.M.)
13. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M.)
13.A. Ordinance No. AO 2013-109, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 11.10, 11.20, 11.30 and 11.40
regarding regulation of the Permitting of Taxicabs, Limousines and Vehicles for
Hire, and Licensing of Chauffeurs and Dispatch Services; amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Section 14.60.030, Fine Schedule; amending Anchorage Municipal
Code of Regulations Section 11.10.009, Rates and Fares; and related matters,
Assemblymember Traini.
13.A.1. Ordinance No. AO 2013-109(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 11.10, 11.20,
11.30 and 11.40 regarding regulation of the Permitting of Taxicabs,
Limousines and Vehicles for Hire, and Licensing of Chauffeurs and
Dispatch Services; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030,
Fine Schedule; amending Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations
Section 11.10.009, Rates and Fares; and related matters, Assemblymember
Traini.
13.A.2. Ordinance No. AO 2013-109(S-1), an ordinance of the Anchorage
Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 11.10,
11.20, 11.30 and 11.40 regarding regulation of the Permitting of Taxicabs,
Limousines and Vehicles for Hire, and Licensing of Chauffeurs and
Dispatch Services; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030,
Fine Schedule; amending Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations
Section 11.10.009, Rates and Fares; and related matters, Assemblymember
Traini.
13.A.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 118-2013, ADA Commission Letter
with additional information for consideration in regards to the Taxi
Ordinance, Department of Health and Human Services.
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(CONTINUED FROM 10-8-13, 10-9-13 AND 10-22-13)
13.B. Ordinance No. AO 2013-95, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 23.10, 2011 Anchorage Administrative
Code, Section 104, Permit Requirements, to provide the option to exempt all
residential and commercial construction from plan review by the municipal building
official for code compliance and building safety when a registered design professional
designated by the permit applicant certifies the plans were reviewed and comply with
applicable building codes, accepts responsibility for plan review, code compliance and
building safety, and indemnifies the municipality subject to code requirements; and
amending Section 23.10 and Table 3-B, to establish a reduced permit fee, Assembly
Vice-Chair Trombley.
(CONTINUED FROM 9-10-13 AND 10-8-13)
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M.)
14.A. Ordinance No. AO 2013-116, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Sections 17.30.070 and 17.30.080 to provide exemption
from quarantine for police dogs, Department of Health and Human Services.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 585-2013.
14.B. Ordinance No. AO 2013-118, an ordinance authorizing a non-competitive disposal by
lease of Heritage Land Bank Parcel #1-075, located at 14020 Old Glenn Highway, for
fifty-five years at less than fair market value, to Chugiak Volunteer Fire Department,
Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-5-13.
14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 589-2013.
14.C. Ordinance No. AO 2013-119, an ordinance approving a non-competitive disposal by
lease of Heritage Land Bank Parcels #6-048, 6-049 and 6-050 (Tax IDs 075-152-38,
39 and 53), located in the Old Girdwood Townsite, for fair market value, to AT&T
Alascom, Real Estate Department.
14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 597-2013.
14.D. Resolution No. AR 2013-269, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $392,943 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and appropriating $8,641
from the Anchorage Metropolitan Police Service Area Fund (151), Anchorage Police
Department 2013 Operating Budget as a contribution to the Federal Grants Fund (241)
Anchorage Police Department, for the purpose of underwriting projects to reduce
crime and improve public safety.
14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 588-2013.
14.E. Resolution No. AR 2013-256, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating, State of Alaska grant in Senate Bill 18, when tendered, of $10,500,000
to the Public Works Department for various facility improvements, Assemblymembers
Starr, Traini, and Trombley.
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14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 564-2013.
14.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 125-2013, Project 80's Renewal
Appropriations - AR 2013-256, Assemblymember Starr. (Addendum)
14.F. Resolution No. AR 2013-277, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating and re-appropriating State of Alaska grant in Senate Bill 18, when
tendered, of $37,000,000 to the Public Works Department for various facility
improvements, including funds for a new multi-use facility.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 604-2013.
14.F.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 644-2013, a resolution of the Municipality
of Anchorage appropriating and re-appropriating State of Alaska grant in
Senate Bill 18, when tendered, of $37,000,000 to the Public Works
Department for various facility improvements, including funds for a new
multi-use facility, Office of the Municipal Manager. (Addendum)
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-100, an omnibus ordinance
of the Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code and Anchorage
Code of Regulations to modify existing, and include additional fees, fines, and
penalties, Office of Management and Budget.
14.G.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 505-2013.
14.H. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-101, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2014 General
Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.H.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 506-2013.
14.I. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2013-243, a resolution approving
the 2014-2019 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement
Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.I.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 511-2013.
14.J. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-102, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2014 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities
Operating Budget and the 2014 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital
Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 507-2013.
14.K. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-103, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2014 Operating and Capital Budget of the
Anchorage Community Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 508-2013.
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14.L. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2013-242, a resolution adopting
the 2014-2019 General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 510-2013.
14.M. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2013-104, an ordinance adopting
the 2014 General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of Management
and Budget.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 509-2013.
14.N. Ordinance No. AO 2013-117, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code
Title 21, Land Use Planning (New Code – Effective January 1, 2014) to incorporate
amendments to the Title 21 (Old Code) from 2005 to the present which were not
included in the Title 21 Rewrite documents as listed and identified in Exhibit B to AO
2012-124(S); to make technical corrections for clarity, consistency, correct cross
referencing and code organization throughout chapters of the New Title 21; to add or
amend illustrations; amending Chapter 21.01 to add recently adopted or amended
Comprehensive Plan Elements And apply transitional provisions when the “Old” Code
is phased out; amending Chapter 21.02 to clarify authority of boards and commissions;
amending Chapter 21.03 to limit pre-application conference requirements, provide
notice to property residents in the area surrounding an application, to authorize the
Assembly to modify alcohol related use approvals under certain conditions, amend
appeal procedures relating to Platting Board decisions, eliminate Flood Hazard Area as
an Overlay Zoning District, add Chugiak-Eagle River Zoning Districts to the list not
requiring a minimum area to rezone, require the Planning and Zoning Commission to
provide additional information when it recommends denial of a rezone, require a public
hearing for trail projects, allow the Platting Officer to approve an abbreviated plat under
certain conditions, and allow smaller lots in commercial tracts; amending Chapter 21.04
to remove the Airport Height Overlay District and the Flood Hazard Overlay District;
amending Chapter 21.05 to allow the decision-making body some flexibility with
regard to paving and lighting in parking lots in parks, place limitations on motorized
sports facilities in the I-2 District identical to the limitations in the I-1 District, and
make food and beverage kiosk requirements consistent with Title 23; amending Chapter
21.06 to remove the prohibition on roofed or enclosed accessibility ramps allowed
within setbacks, to exempt application of Official Streets & Highways Plan setbacks to
the future Seward Highway to Glenn Highway Connection, and add Airport Height
Regulations; amending Chapter 21.07 to prevent setbacks from applying to
underground conduits, add Flood Hazard Area regulations, add and delete loading
provisions from certain uses, limit the applicability of off-street parking space
reductions and alternatives to certain site developments, and allow the Traffic Engineer
to modify loading berth requirements; amending Chapter 21.08 to replace specific
requirements with references to the Design Criteria Manual, and limit accessory uses on
small and narrow residential lots; amending Chapter 21.10 to allow the decision-making
body flexibility with regard to paving and lighting in parks in Chugiak-Eagle River; and
Amending Chapter 21.12 To change the area in which a nonconforming use deposit for
public improvements may be used from Census Block Group areas to a Community
Council’s area. Community Development Department.
14.N.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 586-2013.
14.O. Resolution No. AR 2013-276, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
establishing municipal policy guidelines and direction for collective bargaining and
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contract negotiations, Assemblymember Starr.
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. UNFINISHED AGENDA
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED ON THIS AGENDA ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE
www.muni.org/watchnow AND IN THE MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICE, 632 WEST 6TH
AVENUE, SUITE 250, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TELEPHONE (907) 343-4311.
FOR AUXILIARY AIDS, SERVICES, OR SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE
PLEASE CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK’S OFFICE TO REQUEST REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATIONS AT 343-4311; FAX 343-4313; OR wwwmasmc@muni.org.
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