Assembly - Regular
Regular MeetingAnchorage, AK · November 18, 2014
Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chambers, Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 18, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Flynn convened the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 18, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
EXCUSED: None
A quorum was achieved with 1O Assembly members present and Assembly Member Gray-Jackson
participating telephonically.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assembly Member Hall led the pledge.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.A. Special Meeting - April 28, 2014.
Dick Traini moved, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April
Bill Evans seconded, 28, 2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
4.B. Regular Meeting - May 6, 2014.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6,
Dick Traini seconded, 2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
4.C. Regular Meeting - May 20, 2014.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
Jennifer Johnston seconded, 20,2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
4.D. Regular Meeting - June 10, 2014.
Dick Traini moved, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June
Bill Evans seconded, 10,2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
4.E. Regular Meeting - June 24, 2014.
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Paul Honeman moved, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June
Bill Evans seconded, 24,2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
4.F. Regular Meeting - July 8, 2014.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 8,
Jennifer Johnston seconded, 2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
4.G. Regular Meeting - July 22, 2014.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July
Bill Evans seconded, 22,2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
GEORGE VAKALIS, Municipal Manager, spoke.
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Flynn spoke regarding the AMATS Policy Committee.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly Member Starr spoke regarding the Municipal Audit Committee.
Assembly Member Demboski spoke regarding the Eberhardt v. MOA Remand to the Assembly.
Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on items 14.H, 14.L, and 9.F.7.
Chair Flynn declared that Assembly Member Demboski did not have a conflict of interest.
Assembly Member Evans spoke regarding the Ad Hoc Committee on Alcohol & Drug Abuse.
Assembly Member Johnston spoke regarding the Title 21 Committee and the Port of Anchorage.
Assembly Member Honeman spoke regarding the Public Safety Committee.
Assembly Member Hall spoke regarding the Ethics and Elections Committee.
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Dick Traini moved, to incorporate the Addendum and Laid on the Table
Paul Honeman seconded, Items 9.B.6, AR 2014-309; 9.F.10, AO 2014-148; and
13.B.2, AO 2014-137(S) into the Agenda
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
9. CONSENT AGENDA
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Bill Evans moved, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Paul Honeman seconded, items 9.A.1, 9.A.2, 9.B.5, 9.D.2, 9.D.3, 9.D.4, 9.D.5,
9.D.6, 9.D.7, and 9.F.10 which were pulled for further
discussion and separate vote
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2014-306, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly and Mayor
Dan Sullivan to welcome members and affiliates to the 64th Annual Alaska Municipal League
Local Government Conference on November 17-21, 2014, Assembly Chair Flynn, Vice-Chair
Traini, Assembly members Demboski, Evans, Gray-Jackson, Hall, Honeman, Johnston,
Petersen, Starr, Steele, and Mayor Sullivan. (Addendum)
Dick Traini moved, to approve AR 2014-306
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Assembly Member Hall read the resolution and Assembly Member Johnston presented the resolution.
KATHIE WASSERMAN, Alaska Municipal League, Executive Director, spoke.
KAREN CRANE, Alaska Municipal League, President, spoke.
9.A.2. Resolution No. AR 2014-307, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing
and celebrating the month of November as Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Month
and November 28, 2014 as Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Day, Assembly Chair
Flynn, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini, Assembly members Gray-Jackson, Demboski, Evans, Hall,
Honeman, Johnston, Petersen, Starr, Steele, and Mayor Sullivan. (Addendum)
Amy Demboski moved, to approve AR 2014-307
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Assembly Member Demboski read the resolution and Vice-Chair Traini presented the resolution.
SHYANNE BEATTY, Alaska Native Heritage Month, Inc., President, spoke.
9.8. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2014-300, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$44,942 as a supplemental grant award from the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety
and $988 from the 2014 General Government Operating Budget, Department of Health and
Human Services Areawide General Fund (101) as matching funds to the State Direct/Federal
Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for the provision of Sexual Assault Response Team
Examinations through the Department of Health and Human Services.
9.B.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 669-2014.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2014-301, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
grant of $81, 196 from the State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development,
Division of Libraries, Archives & Museums and appropriating a contribution from the Library
Department 2014 Operating Budget, Areawide General Fund (101) of $612 all to the State
Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for the Ready To Read Resource Center Grant,
within the Library Department.
9.B.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 670-2014.
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9.8.3. Resolution No. AR 2014-302, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$34,827 to the Federal Grants Fund (241) as a contribution from the 2014 Operating Budget,
Area-Wide General Fund (101), for Municipal Central Service Agencies' support for a previously
appropriated grant, within the Public Transportation Department.
9.8.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 671-2014.
9.8.4. Resolution No. AR 2014-303, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$52,511 to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Through Grants Fund (231) as a Nutrition,
Transportation and Support Services (NTS) grant, when tendered, from the State of Alaska
Department of Health and Social Services, to assist in the funding of transportation services for
senior citizens, within the Public Transportation Department.
9.8.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 672-2014.
9.8.5. Resolution No. AR 2014-308, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly supporting the
relocation of the start of the Iron Dog snow machine race, Assembly Chair Flynn, Assembly
Vice-Chair Traini, Assembly members Demboski, Evans, Gray-Jackson, Hall, Honeman,
Johnston, Petersen, Starr, Steele, and Mayor Sullivan. (Addendum)
Bill Starr moved, to approve AR 2014-308
Amy Demboski seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
KEVIN KASTNER, Iron Dog, Inc., Executive Director, spoke.
9.8.6. Resolution No. AR 2014-309, a resolution adopting the 2015 Legislative Program for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office. (Laid on the Table)
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 674-2014, Recommendation of Award to Shoreside
Petroleum, Inc. to provide on-site delivery and wet hose fueling services to the Municipality of
Anchorage, Public Works Department, Maintenance & Operations Division (ITS 20148072)
($3,325,050), Purchasing Department.
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.0.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 675-2014, Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission
appointment (Ryan Mae Lucas), Mayor's Office.
9.0.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 662-2014, 2014/2015 - La Mexicana, Inc., OBA Tri-Grill LL
#4531 - Transfer of Ownership and OBA Name Change of Beverage Dispensary Liquor License
(Downtown Community Council), Clerk's Office.
9.0.2. a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4531,
#4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk. (Addendum)
Dick Traini moved, to postpone the public hearings on items 9.D.2, 9.D.3,
Amy Demboski seconded, 9.0.4, 9.D.5, 9.0.6, and 9.0.7. until the Regular
Assembly Meeting of December 2, 2014
and this motion PASSED 10 - O.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Amy Demboski
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski was out of the room and did not vote.
Clerk's Note: Chair Flynn passed the gavel to Vice-Chair Traini during consideration of items 9.0.2,
9.0.3, 9.0.4, 9.0.5, 9.0.6, and 9.0.7.
ROBERT ALEXANDER, Petitioner, spoke.
BARBARA JONES, Municipal Clerk, spoke.
JULIA TUCKER, Assembly Counsel, spoke.
DENNIS WHEELER, Municipal Attorney, spoke.
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Clerk's Note: Vice-Chair Traini returned the gavel to Chair Flynn.
Paul Honeman moved, to change the order of the day to postpone consideration
Amy Demboski seconded, of items 9.D.2, 9.D.3, 9.D.4, 9.D.5, 9.D.6, and 9.D.7. until
before Item 14.N.
and this motion PASSED 9 - 2.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Jennifer
Johnston, Bill Starr, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: Bill Evans, Patrick Flynn
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 663-2014, 2014/2015 - La Mexicana, Inc., DBA L.E.D Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4551 - Transfer of Ownership and DBA Name Change of Duplicate
Beverage Dispensary Liquor License (Downtown Community Council), Clerk's Office.
9.D.3. a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4531,
#4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk. (Addendum)
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 665-2014, 2014/2015 - La Mexicana, Inc., DBA L.E.D Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4552 - Transfer of Ownership and DBA Name Change of Duplicate
Beverage Dispensary Liquor License (Downtown Community Council), Clerk's Office.
9.D.4. a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4531,
#4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk. (Addendum)
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 666-2014, 2014/2015 - Robert Alexander, DBA Tri-Grill LL
#4531 - Transfer of Ownership of Beverage Dispensary Liquor License with a Restaurant
Designation Permit (Downtown Community Council), Clerk's Office.
9.D.5. a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra Lounge & Grill LL#4531,
#4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk. (Addendum)
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 667-2014, 2014/2015 - Robert Alexander, DBA L.E.D Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4551 - Transfer of Ownership of Duplicate Beverage Dispensary Liquor
License (Downtown Community Council), Clerk's Office.
9.D.6. a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4531,
#4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk. (Addendum)
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 668-2014, 2014/2015 - Robert Alexander OBA L.E.D Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4552 - Transfer of Ownership of Duplicate Beverage Dispensary Liquor
License (Downtown Community Council), Clerk's Office.
9.D.7. a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4531,
#4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk. (Addendum)
Assembly Memorandum No. AM 676-2014, Cooperative Purchase with Network Business
9.D.8. Systems for NetApp storage expansion products for the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage
Police Department (APD) ($55, 166), Purchasing Department.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 677-2014, Proprietary Purchase of computer software
maintenance and support from Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (Netsmart) for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) ($40, 196), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.10.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 678-2014, Change Order No. 6 to Purchase Order Nos.
281613 & 20121498 with Rimini Street, Inc. to provide PeopleSoft software maintenance
support and year-end updates to the Municipality of Anchorage, Information Technology
Department (ITD) ($40,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.11.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 679-2014, Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 20140673 with
TEKsystems, Government Services, LLC for the Municipality of Anchorage, Information
Technology Department (ITD) ($215,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.12.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 680-2014, Sole Source Purchase from Gartner, Inc. to
establish a subscription for consulting services to the Municipality of Anchorage, Information
Technology Department (ITD) ($48, 100) and Municipal Light & Power (MLP) ($7,500),
Purchasing Department.
9.D.13.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 681-2014, Sole Source Purchase from eDocs Alaska, Inc. to
implement Laserfiche' in the Generation Division to the Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal
Light & Power (MLP) ($113,878.75), Purchasing Department.
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9.D.14.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 682-2014, Proprietary Purchase of switchgear parts, repairs
and technical services from Western Electrical Services, Inc. for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Municipal Light & Power (ML&P) ($100,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.15.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 683-2014, Cooperative Purchase to Altec Industries to furnish
an Altec Industries TA50 bucket truck to the Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal Light &
Power ($277,657), Purchasing Department.
9.D.16.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 684-2014, Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services
Contract No. 20120016 with HDR Alaska, Inc. (HOR) to provide professional engineering
services - conduct Airport Master Plan Study Update Phase-2 Project for the Municipality of
Anchorage, (MOA), Merrill Field Airport ($499,569.30), Purchasing Department.
9.D.17.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 685-2014, Amendment No. 2 to Pruhs Construction Company,
LLC, C-20120977, for the Viburnum Drive, Oakwood Drive, and Burlwood Drive
Reconstruction, Public Works Department, Project Management & Engineering Division
(PM&E) Project No. 12-31 ($250,000).
9.D.18.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 686-2014, Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Contract (Purchase Order No. 20131139) with DOWL HKM for the Hightower Road Upgrade -
Alyeska Highway to Community Center, Public Works Department, Project Management and
Engineering Division (PM&E) Project No. 12-28 ($420,000).
9.D.19.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 687-2014, Contract Amendment No.1 to Professional Services
Contract No. 20141168 with CRW Engineering Group, LLC, for the AMATS Bicycle Plan
Implementation, Pedestrian Plan Implementation, and Areawide Trails Rehabilitation Projects,
Public Works Department, Project Management and Engineering Division (PM&E) Project Nos.
13-30, 13-31, 14-02, 14-03, 14-44 ($888,290).
9.D.20.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 688-2014, Change Order No. 8 to Contract No. 20120260 with
RIM Architects to provide Z.J. Loussac Library (Loussac) Master Plan and Entry Design for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works Department (PW) ($74,463.50), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.21.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 695-2014, Law Office of Eric Sanders Professional Legal
Services Contract, relating to testimony preparation for litigation involving the Port of Anchorage
($50,000), Department of Law. (Addendum)
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 162-2014, Monthly General Government Revenue Status
Report to the Assembly - as of October 21, 2014, Finance Department/Municipal Treasurer.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 163-2014, 2014 3rd Quarter Reports for Utility and
Enterprise Departments, Office of Management and Budget.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2014-141, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 1.40 to designate the Municipal Clerk as custodian of the
official municipal seal, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-142, an ordinance approving a Collective Bargaining Agreement
between the Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Local 1547 (Technicians), and reducing the thirty day period for public review and comment,
Employee Relations Department/Labor Relations Division. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 689-2014.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2014-144, an ordinance authorizing adoption of Port of Anchorage Terminal
Tariff No. 8, Port of Anchorage. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 691-2014.
9.F.4. Resolution No. AR 2014-304, a resolution appropriating $500,000 as a contribution from the
Community Development Department, 2014 Areawide General Operating Fund (101), to the
Community Development Department, Areawide General Capital Improvement Fund (401 ), for
the Electronic Plan (EPlan) Review Project. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 692-2014.
9.F.5. Resolution No. AR 2014-305, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$1, 140,451 from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through the State of Alaska,
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), to the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru
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Grants Fund (231) under the Community Development Department for the 2015 Anchorage
Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) Program, Community Development
Department, Planning Division, Transportation Planning Section. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.5. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 693-2014.
9.F.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 673-2014, Board of Adjustment appointment (Wm. Dwayne
Adams, Jr.), Mayor's Office. Public Comment: 12-2-14.
9.F.7. Ordinance No. AO 2014-145, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Section 3.70.090 to provide for a 28-day public review and
comment period prior to Assembly action on a collective bargaining agreement, Assembly Chair
Flynn. P.H. 12-2-14. (Addendum)
9.F.8. Ordinance No. AO 2014-146, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly electing to allow
permanent registration of certain motor vehicles and trailers within the Municipality, and
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 12.07, Biennial Motor Vehicle Registration Tax,
accordingly, Assembly members Demboski and Evans. P.H. 12-2-14. (Addendum)
9.F.8. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 694-2014.
9.F.9. Ordinance No. AO 2014-147, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Chapter 21.05 to provide for implementation of the Chugach Park Access Plan,
Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and Assembly members Starr and Hall. P.H. 2-17-15. (Addendum)
9.F.9. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 696-2014.
9.F.10. Ordinance No. AO 2014-148, an ordinance to prohibit the operation of marijuana cultivation
facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail
marijuana stores pursuant to Alaska Statute 17.38.11 O(a), Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and
Assembly Member Demboski. P.H. 12-16-14. (Laid on the Table)
10. REGULAR AGENDA
10.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
1O.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. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION: Ordinance No. AO 2014-101(S), an ordinance adopting
the Chugach State Park Access Plan as an element of the Comprehensive Plan, and
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 21, Land Use Planning (Old Code-Expires
December 31, 2014), Section 21.05.030F., and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title
21, Land Use Planning (New Code-Effective January 1, 2014), Section 21.01.080B., Table
21.01-1 (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2012-104), Assembly members Johnston
and Evans.
(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 9-23-14. ACTION WAS POSTPONED FROM 9-23-14,
10-7-14 AND 11-5-14. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION WAS GIVEN BY MR. EVANS 11-
6-14.)
11.A.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 161-2014, Chugiak-Eagle River Advisory Board
Resolution No. 2014-002, a resolution regarding the adoption of the Chugach Park
Access Plan.
Bill Evans moved, to reconsider the motion to postpone AO 2014-101 (S) to
Elvi Gray-Jackson seconded, the Regular Assembly Meeting of March 24, 2015
and this motion FAILED 5 - 6.
AYES: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Jennifer Johnston, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele
NAYS: Pete Petersen, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Bill Starr, Amy Demboski
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Bill Evans moved, to change the order of the day to take up Item 13.A, AO
Dick Traini seconded, 2014-127(S) in combination with Item 14.N, AO 2014-
135(S)
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Paul Honeman moved, to change the order of the day to take up items 9.D.2,
Bill Starr seconded, 9.D.3, 9.D.4, 9.D.5, 9.D.6, and 9.D.7. immediately
and this motion PASSED 10 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Amy Demboski
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski was out of the room and did not vote.
ROBERT ALEXANDER, Petitioner, spoke.
Chair Flynn welcomed area high school students (and faculty) in the audience and asked them to come
forward to introduce themselves.
BROOK HOLYFIELD (ph), Service High School, spoke.
RANDY MUIR (ph), Service High School, spoke.
ANNA ARO YA (ph), Service High School, spoke.
ERIC WALKER (ph), Service High School, spoke.
HAYLEY UPTON (ph), Service High School, spoke.
WOLF MCQUE (ph), Service High School, spoke.
EVAN BLODGET (ph), Chugiak High School, spoke.
METSIA LAWOVICH (ph), Service High School, spoke.
HARRIS SOLAIMAN (ph), Service High School, spoke.
ANNA DEMANDER (ph), Eagle River High School, spoke.
IY HOU (ph), Service High School, spoke.
MAY (ph), Service High School, spoke.
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. CLERK'S NOTE: THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR INTENDS TO ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO CHANGE
THE ORDER OF THE DAY AND TAKE UP ORDINANCE NO. AO 2014-127, ITEM 13.A., IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ORDINANCE NO. AO 2014-135, ITEM 14.N.
Ordinance No. AO 2014-127, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly to provide for a
mechanism to temporarily suspend application of Title 11 regulation of Transportation Network
Companies if a Memorandum of Understanding for a pilot program is in place; and to identify
areas, without limitation, to be addressed under a Memorandum of Understanding, Assembly
Vice-Chair Traini and Assembly Member Demboski.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-21-14)
13.A.1.0rdinance No. AO 2014-127(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
to provide for a mechanism to temporarily suspend application of Title 11 regulation of
Transportation Network Companies if a Memorandum of Understanding for a pilot
program is in place; and to identify areas, without limitation, to be addressed under a
Memorandum of Understanding, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and Assembly Member
Demboski.
13.A.2.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 661-2014.
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Clerk's Note: The public hearings for item 13.A. and 14.N. were combined and testimony was recorded
at Item 14.N.
Dick Traini moved, to approve Item AO 2013-127(S)
Amy Demboski seconded,
and this motion PASSED, as amended, 8 - 3.
AYES: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Dick Traini, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim
Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: Pete Petersen, Paul Honeman, Ernie Hall
Dick Traini moved, to amend AO 2013-127(S) with Amendment No. 1 at
Amy Demboski seconded, Section 2., add the following additional topics:
• Enforcement of the MOU by the Transportation
Inspector, to include citation, suspension and
termination of drivers, utilizing procedures and
penalties substantially similar to those in Title 11;
• Enforcement or termination of the MOU by the
Municipal Attorney's Office, to include claims for
injunctive relief or breach of contract, with provision
for daily fines, full attorney's fees, and liquidated
damages;
• Verification, including reporting data to the
Municipality on a scheduled basis not more
frequently than monthly and making available data
for municipal inspection. Reporting data shall
include number of trips, consumer complaints,
number of drivers, age and condition of vehicles,
accidents while in service, gross revenue, number of
terminated drivers and reasons, and other data
deemed in the Municipality's sole discretion to be
relevant to the public interest. Confidentiality from
public disclosure shall be accorded to records where
required by law;
• Indemnification of the Municipality for claims
arising from the operation of the TNC or arising from
acts of any affiliated person or independent
contractor working for or under the auspices of the
TNC;
• Reasonable limitations on surge pricing during
emergencies. natural disasters, or abnormal market
disruptions;
• Driver education, to include written
acknowledgment of insurance coverage
requirements, notification to driver's personal
insurer, and accident reporting requirements under
state and municipal law;
• Conditions applicable to the acceptance or refusal
of service, to include: 1. prohibitions on denying
service to persons based on disability, use of
mobility devices (wheelchairs, crutches, etc.), or use
of service animals and 2. standards for the refusal to
provide service to passengers (passenger violence
or impaired passengers who present an immediate
health or safety risk);
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
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Dick Traini moved, to amend AO 2014-127(S) with Amendment No. 2, page
Amy Demboski seconded, 1, line 33, as follows: Provision of commercial liability
insurance for every driver[H , insurance may include
naming the Municipality as an additional insured, and
page 2, line 14, as follows: Municipal registration and
temporary municipal licensing fee, risk management and
other considerations identified by the municipality; the
fee structure may include a flat fee per ride or a one-
time fee, or both; variations may be provided to
encourage accessibility rides
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
DENNIS WHEELER, Municipal Attorney, spoke.
Amy Demboski moved, for immediate reconsideration of AO 2014-127(S), as
Dick Traini seconded, amended
and this motion FAILED 1 -10.
AYES: Paul Honeman
NAYS: Elvi Gray-Jackson, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Jennifer Johnston,
Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
13.B. Ordinance No. AO 2014-137, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 9.54 and 10.54 to update and clarify regulations and
licensing of tow operators; amending other provisions in Titles 9 and 10 for implementation and
enforcement purposes; and amending the Civil Fine Schedule in Anchorage Municipal Code
Section 14.60.030, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and Assembly Member Honeman.
13.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 658-2014.
(CONTINUED FROM 11-5-14)
13.B.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-137(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 9.54 and 10.54 to update and clarify
regulations and licensing of tow operators; amending other provisions in Titles 9 and
10 for implementation and enforcement purposes; and amending the Civil Fine
Schedule in Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030, Assembly Vice-Chair
Traini and Assembly Member Honeman. (Laid on the Table)
13.B.3.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 697-2014.
13.B.4. Information Memorandum No. AIM 166-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing.
MAX RIGGS testified.
THEODORE BUFORD, AK Towing, testified.
WILLIAM RODENBAUGH testified.
ED LARRIVEE testified.
WILL WEBB, Webb Towing, testified.
WILL MATT testified.
ANTHONY NEWSON, Riggs Towing, testified.
NICK WEBB, Webb Towing, testified.
MARY JO TORGESON testified.
GAYLENE LARRECOU, Areawide Towing, testified.
CLARE MARTIN testified.
Chair Flynn closed the Public Hearing.
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Dick Traini moved, to approve AO 2014-137(S)
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED, as amended, 11 -0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Bill Starr moved, to amend AO 2014-137(S), page 36, line 12, Section 4.,
Amy Demboski seconded, as follows: This ordinance shall become effective QI!.
January 1, 2015[30 days after[immediately upon]
passage and approval by the Assembly].
and this motion PASSED 10 -1.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Paul Honeman, Jennifer
Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: Dick Traini
BARBARA JONES, Municipal Clerk, spoke.
JULIA TUCKER, Assembly Counsel, spoke.
DEAN GATES, Assistant Municipal Attorney, spoke.
Pete Petersen moved, to amend AO 2014-137(S), page 7, line 39, as follows:
Amy Demboski seconded, a. Light duty (GVWR up to 10,000(19,5001 pounds):
$235., and page 7, line 40, as follows: b. Medium duty
(GVWR 10,001[.:t-9,Wil to 29,999 pounds): $335.
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Bill Evans moved, to amend AO 2014-137(S), page 6, line 27, as follows:
Amy Demboski seconded, Within an hour of[Prior to] commencing a
and this motion FAILED 3 - 8.
AYES: Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Amy Demboski
NAYS: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Jennifer Johnston, Bill
Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele
Dick Traini moved, for immediate reconsideration of AO 2014-137(S), As
Paul Honeman seconded, Amended
and this motion PASSED 10 -1.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman, Jennifer Johnston, Bill
Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: Elvi Gray-Jackson
Dick Traini moved, to amend AO 2014-137(S) with Floor Amendment #1, by
Bill Starr seconded, replacing Section 4., as follows: The provisions of this
ordinance governing license applications and the
related submittal requirements and license fees for
2015 are effective immediately. Applications for 2015
shall be submitted and accepted under the
provisions of this ordinance. All other provisions of
this ordinance are effective January 1, 2015.[+h-is
ordinance shall become effective on January 1, 2015[30
davs after[immediately upon] passage and approval by
the Assembly].]
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
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Paul Honeman moved, to approve AO 2014-137(S)
Dick Traini seconded,
and this motion PASSED, as amended, 11 -0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
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. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-118, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2015 General Government Operating
Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Management and Budget.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 553-2014.
14.A.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-118(S), an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage
adopting and appropriating funds for the 2015 General Government Operating Budget
for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Management and Budget.
Dick Traini moved, to combine the public hearings on items 14.A.
Paul Honeman seconded, through14.G.
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing.
DANA GRIFFIN, US Tennis Association, League Coordinator, testified.
BECKY PARKER, Anchorage Senior Center, General Manager, testified.
ED LARRIVEE testified.
Chair Flynn closed the Public Hearing.
BARBARA JONES, Municipal Clerk, spoke.
14.B. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-119, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2015 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Operating Budgets and
the 2015 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Budgets, Office of Management and
Budget.
14.B.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 554-2014.
14.C. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2014-250, a resolution approving the 2015-
2020 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement Program, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.C.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 558-2014.
14.D. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-120, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2015 Operating and Capital Budget of Anchorage Community
Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.D.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 555-2014.
14.E. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-121, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting the 2015 General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 556-2014.
14.E.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-121(S), an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage
adopting the 2015 General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.E.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 556-2014(A).
14.F. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2014-249, a resolution adopting the 2015
General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of Management and Budget.
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14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 557-2014.
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2014-251, a resolution adopting the 2015-
2020 Six Year Fiscal Program, Finance Department.
14.G.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 559-2014.
14.H. Ordinance No. AO 2014-138, an ordinance authorizing withdrawal of Heritage Land Bank Parcel
No. 3-041-A, legally described as Tract C, Save II Subdivision, according to Plat 90-67 filed in
the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska from the Heritage Land
Bank Inventory for transfer to Real Estate Services for management by Anchorage Fire
Department, Real Estate Department.
14.H.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 651-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve AO 2014-138
Bill Starr seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
14.1. Ordinance No. AO 2014-134, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage amending the
Hillside District Plan Use Map 2.1, to reclassify lands to "Low Intensity, Detached >3.5 dua" use
classification for property generally located at the northeast corner of Lake Otis Parkway and
Huffman Road Intersection, and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 21.01.080 ("New"
Code) (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2014-0105), Community Development
Department.
14.1.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing.
JAMES SAWHILL, Lounsbury & Associates, testified.
JOHN HENRY testified.
Chair Flynn closed the Public Hearing.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve AO 2014-134
Bill Evans seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
14.J. Ordinance No. AO 2014-131, an ordinance amending the zoning map and approving the
rezoning of approximately 8.5 acres from R-6 (Suburban Residential-Large Lot) District to R-1
(Single-Family Residential) District for T12N, R3W, Section 21, E 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 and
T12N, R3W, Section 21, W 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4, generally located at the northeast corner
of the Lake Otis Parkway and Huffman Road Intersection (Huffman/O'Malley Community
Council) (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2014-0106), Community Development
Department.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 608-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing.
JAMES SAWHILL Lounsbury & Associates, testified.
SANDY KNECHTEL testified.
JOHN HENRY testified.
Chair Flynn closed the Public Hearing.
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Bill Evans moved, to approve AO 2014-131
Bill Starr seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
14.K. Resolution No. AR 2014-295, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly appropriating
$239,863 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention and $5,275 as a contribution from the 2014 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.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 653-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Dick Traini moved, to approve AR 2014-295
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
14.L. Resolution No. AR 2014-296, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly appropriating
$449,346 as a grant from the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and contribution $8,200 from the Information Technology
Fund (607) Information Technology Department's 2014 Operating Budget, $1,049 from
Anchorage Fire Service Area Fund (131) Anchorage Fire Department 2014 Operating Budget
and $637 from Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101) Municipal Manager Department,
Office of Emergency Management 2014 Operating Budget to the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants
Fund (231) for 2014 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant activities in the Municipal
Manager's Department, Office of Emergency Management.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 654-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Dick Traini moved, to approve AR 2014-296
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
14.M. Resolution No. AR 2014-297, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$296,259 from the Girdwood Valley Service Area (GVSA) Fund (106) Fund Balance to the GVSA
Fund (106) 2014 General Operating Budget as a contribution, and appropriating said contribution
to the GVSA Capital Improvement Fund (406), Public Works Department, for the GVSA road and
drainage, parks, and fire capital improvement programs.
14.M.1 Assembly Memorandum No. AM 655-2014.
Chair Flynn opened the Public Hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the Public Hearing.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve AR 2014-297
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
14.N. CLERK'S NOTE: THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR INTENDS TO ENTERTAIN A MOTION TO
CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. AO 2014-135, ITEM 14.N. TO
MARCH 3, 2015.
Ordinance No. AO 2014-135, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Title 11 to accommodate technology innovation used in providing passenger
transportation services for hire; add and modify definitions; establish regulation of Transportation
Network Companies (TNC); establish regulation of the vehicles and drivers providing passenger
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transportation for hire using TNC apps or services; amending the Fine Schedule at AMC Section
14.60.030 accordingly, and related matters involving the regulatory framework for transportation
services, Assembly Member Evans.
14.N.1.0rdinance No. AO 2014-135(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Title 11 to accommodate technology innovation used in
providing passenger transportation services for hire; add and modify definitions;
establish regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNC); establish regulation
of the vehicles and drivers providing passenger transportation for hire using TNC apps
or services; amending the Fine Schedule at AMC Section 14.60.030 accordingly, and
related matters involving the regulatory framework for transportation services,
Assembly Member Evans.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to combine the public hearings on Item 13.A, AO 2014-
Paul Honeman seconded, 127(S) and 14.N, AO 2014-135(S)
and this motion PASSED 11 - O.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
Chair Flynn opened Public Hearing
SAM MOORE testified.
BRYCE BENNET, UBER Anchorage, Manager, testified.
JOSEPH DAVID MCMULLEN testified.
DAYO AJAYI testified.
DAVE TAYLOR testified.
RECOPE CHADRI testified.
JUAN CARLOS VARGAS testified.
MIKE POTTER testified.
ALFONSO MARTINEZ testified.
LYNETTE MORENO-HINZ testified.
MARK MARION testified.
RUTH LOPEZ testified.
MATTIAS RYDELL testified.
RICK NELSEN testified.
DEAN PAUL testified.
VICTOR PIZOLA testified.
ADAM ARGASSI testified.
JOHN SIMS, Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, testified.
D.S. HOGAN testified.
CHARLIE GRIMM IV, BAC Transportation, President, testified.
ELIZA ENRIQUE testified.
GEORGE RENDON testified.
BILL RANSOM testified.
KERRY WEBB testified.
RYAN FRIES testified.
AJEET MINHAS testified.
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DAVE O'MALLEY testified.
MASON ALINDI testified.
RYAN KENNEDY testified.
HUSSEIN ABDULLAH testified.
Clerk's Note: Chair Flynn called a brief recess.
JOHN HENDERSON testified.
WILLIAM RODENBAUGH testified.
ARBA LINA testified.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER testified.
ROLANDO TRAMPAS testified.
ED LARRIVEE testified.
KEN AUSTIN testified.
MARY CAMERON testified.
WILL MERRITT testified.
SUSIE SMITH testified.
JIM BRENNAN testified.
JAQUELINE CHOQUE testified.
BALINDA. GOTHAM testified.
SLOAN UNWIN testified.
UNIDENTIFIED SPEAKER testified.
MR. REYNOLDS testified.
Chair Flynn closed Public Hearing.
Bill Evans moved, to postpone action on AO 2014-135(S) to the Regular
Amy Demboski seconded, Assembly Meeting of March 24, 2015
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. UNFINISHED AGENDA
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
RON ALLEVA spoke.
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
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Paul Honeman moved , to adjourn the Regular Assembly Meeting of November
Dick Traini seconded, 18, 2014
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Bill Evans, Ernie Hall, Dick Traini, Paul Honeman,
Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Patrick Flynn, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski
NAYS: None
JYATRICK FLYNN , Assembly Chair
BARBARA A. JONES, Municipa(
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Municipality of Anchorage
Patrick Flynn Dick Traini
Chair Vice–Chair
Amy Demboski Jennifer Johnston
Bill Evans Pete Petersen
Elvi Gray-Jackson Bill Starr
Ernie Hall Dan Sullivan Tim Steele
Paul Honeman Mayor
Barbara A. Jones, Municipal Clerk Amanda K. Moser, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Assembly Agenda
November 18, 2014
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
4.A. Special Meeting - April 28, 2014.
4.B. Regular Meeting - May 6, 2014.
4.C. Regular Meeting - May 20, 2014.
4.D. Regular Meeting - June 10, 2014.
4.E. Regular Meeting - June 24, 2014.
4.F. Regular Meeting - July 8, 2014.
4.G. Regular Meeting - July 22, 2014.
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
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9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2014-306, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly and Mayor Dan Sullivan to welcome members and affiliates to
the 64th Annual Alaska Municipal League Local Government
Conference on November 17-21, 2014, Assembly Chair Flynn, Vice-Chair
Traini, Assemblymembers Demboski, Evans, Gray-Jackson, Hall, Honeman,
Johnston, Petersen, Starr, Steele and Mayor Sullivan. (Addendum)
9.A.2. Resolution No. AR 2014-307, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly recognizing and celebrating the month of November as Alaska
Native and Native American Heritage Month and November 28, 2014 as
Alaska Native and Native American Heritage Day, Assemblymembers
Gray-Jackson, Demboski, Evans, Flynn, Hall, Honeman, Johnston, Petersen,
Starr, Steele, Traini and Mayor Sullivan. (Addendum)
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2014-300, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $44,942 as a supplemental grant award from the State of
Alaska, Department of Public Safety and $988 from the 2014 General
Government Operating Budget, Department of Health and Human Services
Areawide General Fund (101) as matching funds to the State Direct/Federal
Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for the provision of Sexual Assault Response
Team Examinations through the Department of Health and Human
Services.
9.B.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 669-2014.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2014-301, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a grant of $81,196 from the State of Alaska, Department of
Education and Early Development, Division of Libraries, Archives &
Museums and appropriating a contribution from the Library Department
2014 Operating Budget, Areawide General Fund (101) of $612 all to the
State Direct/Federal Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for the Ready To Read
Resource Center Grant, within the Library Department.
9.B.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 670-2014.
9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2014-302, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $34,827 to the Federal Grants Fund (241) as a contribution
from the 2014 Operating Budget, Area-Wide General Fund (101), for
Municipal Central Service Agencies’ support for a previously
appropriated grant, within the Public Transportation Department.
9.B.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 671-2014.
9.B.4. Resolution No. AR 2014-303, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $52,511 to the State Direct/Federal Pass-Through Grants Fund
(231) as a Nutrition, Transportation and Support Services (NTS) grant, when
tendered, from the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social
Services, to assist in the funding of transportation services for senior
citizens, within the Public Transportation Department.
9.B.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 672-2014.
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9.B.5. Resolution No. AR 2014-308, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly supporting the relocation of the start of the Iron Dog snow
machine race, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini, Assemblymembers Demboski,
Evans, Flynn, Gray-Jackson, Hall, Honeman, Johnston, Petersen, Starr,
Steele and Mayor Sullivan. (Addendum)
9.B.6. Resolution No. AR 2014-309, a resolution adopting the 2015 Legislative
Program for the Municipality of Anchorage, Mayor's Office. (Laid on
the Table)
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 674-2014, Recommendation of Award to
Shoreside Petroleum, Inc. to provide on-site delivery and wet hose fueling
services to the Municipality of Anchorage, Public Works Department,
Maintenance & Operations Division (ITB 2014B072) ($3,325,050),
Purchasing Department.
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 675-2014, Heritage Land Bank
Advisory Commission appointment (Ryan Mae Lucas), Mayor's Office.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 662-2014, 2014/2015 - La Mexicana, Inc.,
DBA Tri-Grill LL #4531 - Transfer of Ownership and DBA Name Change
of Beverage Dispensary Liquor License (Downtown Community Council),
Clerk’s Office.
9.D.2.a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4531, #4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk.
(Addendum)
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 663-2014, 2014/2015 - La Mexicana, Inc.,
DBA L.E.D Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4551 - Transfer of Ownership and
DBA Name Change of Duplicate Beverage Dispensary Liquor License
(Downtown Community Council), Clerk’s Office.
9.D.3.a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4531, #4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk.
(Addendum)
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 665-2014, 2014/2015 - La Mexicana, Inc.,
DBA L.E.D Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4552 - Transfer of Ownership and
DBA Name Change of Duplicate Beverage Dispensary Liquor License
(Downtown Community Council), Clerk’s Office.
9.D.4.a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4531, #4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk.
(Addendum)
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 666-2014, 2014/2015 – Robert Alexander,
DBA Tri-Grill LL #4531 - Transfer of Ownership of Beverage Dispensary
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Liquor License with a Restaurant Designation Permit (Downtown
Community Council), Clerk’s Office.
9.D.5.a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4531, #4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk.
(Addendum)
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 667-2014, 2014/2015 – Robert Alexander,
DBA L.E.D Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4551 - Transfer of Ownership of
Duplicate Beverage Dispensary Liquor License (Downtown Community
Council), Clerk’s Office.
9.D.6.a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4531, #4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk.
(Addendum)
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 668-2014, 2014/2015 – Robert Alexander
DBA L.E.D Ultra Lounge & Grill LL #4552 - Transfer of Ownership of
Duplicate Beverage Dispensary Liquor License (Downtown Community
Council), Clerk’s Office.
9.D.7.a) Information Memorandum No. AIM 165-2014, L.E.D. Ultra
Lounge & Grill LL #4531, #4551, #4552, Municipal Clerk.
(Addendum)
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 676-2014, Cooperative Purchase with
Network Business Systems for NetApp storage expansion products for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Police Department (APD) ($55,166),
Purchasing Department.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 677-2014, Proprietary Purchase of
computer software maintenance and support from Netsmart
Technologies, Inc. (Netsmart) for the Municipality of Anchorage,
Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) ($40,196), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.10. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 678-2014, Change Order No. 6 to
Purchase Order Nos. 281613 & 20121498 with Rimini Street, Inc. to provide
PeopleSoft software maintenance support and year-end updates to the
Municipality of Anchorage, Information Technology Department (ITD)
($40,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.11. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 679-2014, Amendment No. 1 to Contract
No. 20140673 with TEKsystems, Government Services, LLC for the
Municipality of Anchorage, Information Technology Department (ITD)
($215,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.12. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 680-2014, Sole Source Purchase from
Gartner, Inc. to establish a subscription for consulting services to the
Municipality of Anchorage, Information Technology Department (ITD)
($48,100) and Municipal Light & Power (MLP) ($7,500), Purchasing
Department.
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9.D.13. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 681-2014, Sole Source Purchase from
eDocs Alaska, Inc. to implement Laserfiche’ in the Generation Division
to the Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal Light & Power (MLP)
($113,878.75), Purchasing Department.
9.D.14. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 682-2014, Proprietary Purchase of
switchgear parts, repairs and technical services from Western Electrical
Services, Inc. for the Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal Light & Power
(ML&P) ($100,000), Purchasing Department.
9.D.15. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 683-2014, Cooperative Purchase to Altec
Industries to furnish an Altec Industries TA50 bucket truck to the
Municipality of Anchorage, Municipal Light & Power ($277,657),
Purchasing Department.
9.D.16. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 684-2014, Amendment No. 4 to
Professional Services Contract No. 20120016 with HDR Alaska, Inc. (HDR)
to provide professional engineering services – conduct Airport Master Plan
Study Update Phase-2 Project for the Municipality of Anchorage, (MOA),
Merrill Field Airport ($499,569.30), Purchasing Department.
9.D.17. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 685-2014, Amendment No. 2 to Pruhs
Construction Company, LLC, C-20120977, for the Viburnum Drive,
Oakwood Drive, and Burlwood Drive Reconstruction, Public Works
Department, Project Management & Engineering Division (PM&E) Project
No. 12-31 ($250,000).
9.D.18. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 686-2014, Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Contract (Purchase Order No. 20131139) with DOWL
HKM for the Hightower Road Upgrade - Alyeska Highway to
Community Center, Public Works Department, Project Management and
Engineering Division (PM&E) Project No. 12-28 ($420,000).
9.D.19. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 687-2014, Contract Amendment No.1 to
Professional Services Contract No. 20141168 with CRW Engineering
Group, LLC, for the AMATS Bicycle Plan Implementation, Pedestrian
Plan Implementation, and Areawide Trails Rehabilitation Projects,
Public Works Department, Project Management and Engineering Division
(PM&E) Project Nos. 13-30, 13-31, 14-02, 14-03, 14-44 ($888,290).
9.D.20. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 688-2014, Change Order No. 8 to
Contract No. 20120260 with RIM Architects to provide Z.J. Loussac
Library (Loussac) Master Plan and Entry Design for the Municipality of
Anchorage, Public Works Department (PW) ($74,463.50), Purchasing
Department.
9.D.21. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 695-2014, Law Office of Eric Sanders
Professional Legal Services Contract, relating to testimony preparation for
litigation involving the Port of Anchorage ($50,000), Department of Law.
(Addendum)
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 162-2014, Monthly General
Government Revenue Status Report to the Assembly - as of October 21,
2014, Finance Department/Municipal Treasurer.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 163-2014, 2014 3rd Quarter Reports
for Utility and Enterprise Departments, Office of Management and
Budget.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2014-141, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 1.40 to designate
the Municipal Clerk as custodian of the official municipal seal,
Assembly Vice-Chair Traini. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-142, an ordinance approving a Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547
(Technicians), and reducing the thirty day period for public review and
comment, Employee Relations Department/Labor Relations Division. P.H.
12-2-14.
9.F.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 689-2014.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2014-144, an ordinance authorizing adoption of Port of
Anchorage Terminal Tariff No. 8, Port of Anchorage. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 691-2014.
9.F.4. Resolution No. AR 2014-304, a resolution appropriating $500,000 as a
contribution from the Community Development Department, 2014 Areawide
General Operating Fund (101), to the Community Development Department,
Areawide General Capital Improvement Fund (401), for the Electronic Plan
(EPlan) Review Project. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 692-2014.
9.F.5. Resolution No. AR 2014-305, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $1,140,451 from the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA), through the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities (DOT&PF), to the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund
(231) under the Community Development Department for the 2015
Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS)
Program, Community Development Department, Planning Division,
Transportation Planning Section. P.H. 12-2-14.
9.F.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 693-2014.
9.F.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 673-2014, Board of Adjustment
appointment (Wm. Dwayne Adams, Jr.), Mayor’s Office. Public Comment:
12-2-14.
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9.F.7. Ordinance No. AO 2014-145, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 3.70.090 to
provide for a 28-day public review and comment period prior to
Assembly action on a collective bargaining agreement, Assembly Chair
Flynn. P.H. 12-2-14. (Addendum)
9.F.8. Ordinance No. AO 2014-146, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
electing to allow permanent registration of certain motor vehicles and
trailers within the Municipality, and amending Anchorage Municipal
Code Chapter 12.07, Biennial Motor Vehicle Registration Tax, accordingly,
Assemblymembers Demboski and Evans. P.H. 12-2-14. (Addendum)
9.F.8.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 694-2014.
9.F.9. Ordinance No. AO 2014-147, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 21.05 to provide for
implementation of the Chugach Park Access Plan, Assemblymembers
Starr, Traini and Hall. P.H. 2-17-15. (Addendum)
9.F.9.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 696-2014.
9.F.10. Ordinance No. AO 2014-148, an ordinance to prohibit the operation of
marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing
facilities, marijuana testing facilities and retail marijuana stores
pursuant to Alaska Statute 17.38.110(a), Assemblymembers Demboski and
Traini. P.H. 12-16-14. (Laid on the Table)
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. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION: Ordinance No. AO 2014-101(S), an ordinance
adopting the Chugach State Park Access Plan as an element of the Comprehensive
Plan, and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 21, Land Use Planning (Old
Code—Expires December 31, 2014), Section 21.05.030F., and amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Title 21, Land Use Planning (New Code—Effective January 1, 2014),
Section 21.01.080B., Table 21.01-1 (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2012-
104), Assemblymembers Johnston and Evans.
(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 9-23-14. ACTION WAS POSTPONED FROM
9-23-14, 10-7-14 AND 11-5-14. NOTICE OF RECONSIDERATION WAS GIVEN
BY MR. EVANS 11-6-14.)
11.A.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 161-2014, Chugiak-Eagle River
Advisory Board Resolution No. 2014-002, a resolution regarding the
adoption of the Chugach Park Access Plan.
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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. CLERK'S NOTE: THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR INTENDS TO ENTERTAIN A
MOTION TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE DAY AND TAKE UP
ORDINANCE NO. AO 2014-127, ITEM 13.A., IN CONJUNCTION WITH
ORDINANCE NO. AO 2014-135, ITEM 14.N.
Ordinance No. AO 2014-127, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly to
provide for a mechanism to temporarily suspend application of Title 11 regulation
of Transportation Network Companies if a Memorandum of Understanding for a
pilot program is in place; and to identify areas, without limitation, to be addressed
under a Memorandum of Understanding, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and
Assemblymember Demboski.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-21-14)
13.A.1. Ordinance No. AO 2014-127(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly to provide for a mechanism to temporarily suspend application of
Title 11 regulation of Transportation Network Companies if a Memorandum
of Understanding for a pilot program is in place; and to identify areas,
without limitation, to be addressed under a Memorandum of Understanding,
Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and Assemblymember Demboski.
13.A.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 661-2014.
13.B. Ordinance No. AO 2014-137, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 9.54 and 10.54 to update and clarify
regulations and licensing of tow operators; amending other provisions in Titles 9 and
10 for implementation and enforcement purposes; and amending the Civil Fine
Schedule in Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030, Assembly Vice-Chair
Traini and Assemblymember Honeman.
13.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 658-2014.
(CONTINUED FROM 11-5-14)
13.B.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-137(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 9.54 and 10.54 to
update and clarify regulations and licensing of tow operators; amending
other provisions in Titles 9 and 10 for implementation and enforcement
purposes; and amending the Civil Fine Schedule in Anchorage Municipal
Code Section 14.60.030, Assembly Vice-Chair Traini and Assemblymember
Honeman. (Laid on the Table)
13.B.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 697-2014.
13.B.4. Information Memorandum No. AIM 166-2014.
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M.)
14.A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-118, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2015 General
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Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 553-2014.
14.A.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-118(S), an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2015 General
Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.B. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-119, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2015 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities
Operating Budgets and the 2015 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital
Budgets, Office of Management and Budget.
14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 554-2014.
14.C. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2014-250, a resolution approving
the 2015-2020 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement
Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 558-2014.
14.D. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-120, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2015 Operating and Capital Budget of Anchorage
Community Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 555-2014.
14.E. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2014-121, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting the 2015 General Government Capital
Improvement Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 556-2014.
14.E.2. Ordinance No. AO 2014-121(S), an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting the 2015 General Government Capital Improvement
Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.E.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 556-2014(A).
14.F. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2014-249, a resolution adopting
the 2015 General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 557-2014.
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2014-251, a resolution adopting
the 2015-2020 Six Year Fiscal Program, Finance Department.
14.G.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 559-2014.
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14.H. Ordinance No. AO 2014-138, an ordinance authorizing withdrawal of Heritage Land
Bank Parcel No. 3-041-A, legally described as Tract C, Save II Subdivision,
according to Plat 90-67 filed in the Anchorage Recording District, Third Judicial
District, State of Alaska from the Heritage Land Bank Inventory for transfer to Real
Estate Services for management by Anchorage Fire Department, Real Estate
Department.
14.H.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 651-2014.
14.I. Ordinance No. AO 2014-134, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage
amending the Hillside District Plan Use Map 2.1, to reclassify lands to "Low
Intensity, Detached >3.5 dua" use classification for property generally located at the
northeast corner of Lake Otis Parkway and Huffman Road Intersection, and amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Section 21.01.080 ("New" Code) (Planning and Zoning
Commission Case 2014-0105), Community Development Department.
14.I.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2014.
14.J. Ordinance No. AO 2014-131, an ordinance amending the zoning map and approving
the rezoning of approximately 8.5 acres from R-6 (Suburban Residential-Large Lot)
District to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District for T12N, R3W, Section 21, E 1/2
SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 and T12N, R3W, Section 21, W 1/2 SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SW 1/4,
generally located at the northeast corner of the Lake Otis Parkway and Huffman Road
Intersection (Huffman/O’Malley Community Council) (Planning and Zoning
Commission Case 2014-0106), Community Development Department.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 608-2014.
14.K. Resolution No. AR 2014-295, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
appropriating $239,863 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and $5,275 as a
contribution from the 2014 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.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 653-2014.
14.L. Resolution No. AR 2014-296, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
appropriating $449,346 as a grant from the Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and contribution
$8,200 from the Information Technology Fund (607) Information Technology
Department's 2014 Operating Budget, $1,049 from Anchorage Fire Service Area Fund
(131) Anchorage Fire Department 2014 Operating Budget and $637 from Anchorage
Areawide Operating Fund (101) Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency
Management 2014 Operating Budget to the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231)
for 2014 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant activities in the Municipal
Manager's Department, Office of Emergency Management.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 654-2014.
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14.M. Resolution No. AR 2014-297, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $296,259 from the Girdwood Valley Service Area (GVSA) Fund (106)
Fund Balance to the GVSA Fund (106) 2014 General Operating Budget as a
contribution, and appropriating said contribution to the GVSA Capital Improvement
Fund (406), Public Works Department, for the GVSA road and drainage, parks, and
fire capital improvement programs.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 655-2014.
14.N. CLERK'S NOTE: THE ASSEMBLY CHAIR INTENDS TO ENTERTAIN A
MOTION TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. AO
2014-135, ITEM 14.N. TO MARCH 3, 2015.
Ordinance No. AO 2014-135, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Title 11 to accommodate technology innovation used
in providing passenger transportation services for hire; add and modify definitions;
establish regulation of Transportation Network Companies (TNC); establish regulation
of the vehicles and drivers providing passenger transportation for hire using TNC apps
or services; amending the Fine Schedule at AMC Section 14.60.030 accordingly, and
related matters involving the regulatory framework for transportation services,
Assemblymember Evans.
14.N.1. Ordinance No. AO 2014-135(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Title 11 to accommodate technology
innovation used in providing passenger transportation services for hire; add
and modify definitions; establish regulation of Transportation Network
Companies (TNC); establish regulation of the vehicles and drivers providing
passenger transportation for hire using TNC apps or services; amending the
Fine Schedule at AMC Section 14.60.030 accordingly, and related matters
involving the regulatory framework for transportation services,
Assemblymember Evans.
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
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