Assembly - Regular
Regular MeetingAnchorage, AK · October 27, 2015
Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF ANCHORAGE
ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chambers, Z.J. Loussac Library
3600 Denali Street, Anchorage, Alaska
Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 27, 2015
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Traini convened the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
EXCUSED: None
A quorum was achieved with 10 Assembly members present and Assembly Member Starr participating
telephonically.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Assembly Member Honeman led the pledge.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.A. Regular Assembly Meeting - September 29, 2015.
Jennifer Johnston moved, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting
Paul Honeman seconded, of September 29, 2015
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
4.B. Regular Assembly Meeting - October 13, 2015.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting
Jennifer Johnston seconded, of October 13, 2015
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
Chair Traini spoke.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly Member Hall spoke regarding the Committee on Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana.
Assembly Member Hall spoke regarding the Ethics and Elections Committee.
Assembly Member Petersen spoke regarding the Community & Economic Development Sub-Committee
on Cell Towers.
Assembly Vice-Chair Gray-Jackson spoke regarding the Budget/Finance Committee.
Assembly Member Demboski spoke regarding the Community & Economic Development Committee.
Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict on items 14.H. through 14.0. Based on her
review and synopsis, Chair Traini ruled that Assembly Member Demboski did not have a conflict of
interest.
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Assembly Member Steele spoke regarding the AMATS Committee.
Assembly Member Honeman spoke regarding the Public Safety Committee.
Assembly Member Honeman declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.G. Based on review by
the body, Chair Traini ruled that Assembly Member Honeman did not have a conflict of interest.
BILL FALSEY, Municipal Attorney, spoke.
Assembly Member Starr spoke regarding the Municipal Audit Committee.
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, the Addendum items 9.C.2., 9.F.6., and 9.F.10. into the
Paul Honeman seconded, Agenda
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to incorporate Laid-on-the-Table Item 9.F.5.b., AO 2015-
Paul Honeman seconded, 111 (S) into the Agenda
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Paul Honeman seconded, items 9.A.1., 9.A.2., 9.D.3., and 9.E.4. which were pulled
for further discussion and separate vote
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2015-281, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing
the month of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Department of
Health and Human Services.
Amy Demboski moved, to approve AR 2015-281
Patrick Flynn seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
Assembly Demboski read the resolution and Assembly Member Honeman presented the resolution.
MELINDA FREEMON, Department of Health and Human Services Director, spoke.
9.A.2. Resolution No. AR 2015-282, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing
and honoring Mark Best for more than 33 years of excellent public service with the Municipality
of Anchorage, Municipal Light and Power.
Bill Evans moved, to approve AR 2015-282
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
Assembly Member Evans read the resolution and Assembly Member Steele presented the resolution.
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Mark Best, Former ML&P Plant Operator, spoke.
Chair Traini invited recent municipal board and commission appointees forward to introduce themselves.
KIRK ROSE, Library Advisory Board, introduced himself.
BRETT JOKELA, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission, introduced himself.
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 604-2015, recommendation of award to Coldfoot
Environmental Services Inc. for Asplund Wastewater Treatment Facility incinerator removal to
the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (ITB 2015C067)
($663, 167.00), Purchasing Department.
9.C.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 626-2015, Recommendation of Award to Cooley Co. for
providing year round road maintenance services in the Girdwood Limited Road Service Area for
Municipality of Anchorage, Maintenance & Operations Department (ITB 20158081) ($600,000),
Purchasing Department. (Addendum)
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9. D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 600-2015, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility
acquisition of water system assets of Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage Water and
Wastewater Utility.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 601-2015, sole source purchase of subscription services from
EBSCO, Inc. (EBSCO) for Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Public Library (APL) in the
amount of $42,000.00, Purchasing Department.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 623-2015, amending the 2016 Assembly Meeting Schedule
for the Month of December, Municipal Clerk's Office.
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to approve AM 623-2015
Paul Honeman seconded,
and the motion on this document, as amended, PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to amend AM 623-2015. line 12, as follows: December
Amy Demboski seconded, .§[7] and December 20[24], 2016.
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 605-2015, Executive Appointment (Christopher G. Tolley,
Police Chief), Employee Relations Department.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 606-2015, sole source purchase of a IBM hard drive storage
system, installation and maintenance from Mainline Information Systems, Inc. (Mainline) for
Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Information Technology Department (ITD) in the amount of
$195,584.31, Purchasing Department.
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 607-2015, Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory
Commission appointments (Lynne Koral and David Ziemer), Mayor's Office.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 608-2015, Emergency Medical Service Board appointments
(Sarni Ali and Kathy Mccue), Mayor's Office.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 609-2015, Geotechnical Advisory Commission appointments
(John L. Aho, John L. Thornley, and Zhaohui (Joey) Yang), Mayor's Office.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 610-2015, Library Advisory Board appointments (David Levy,
Kirk Rose and Guadalupe Marroquin), Mayor's Office.
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9.D.10.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 611-2015, Memorial Park Cemetery Advisory Commission
appointments (Dianne Courtney, James Zuke, and Arni Thomson), Mayor's Office.
9.D.11.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 612-2015, Municipal Airports Aviation Advisory Commission
appointments (Sharon Chamard, Terry Pena, and Jamie Patterson-Simes), Mayor's Office.
9.D.12.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 613-2015, Women's Commission appointments (Cara Durr,
Danielle Myren and Austin Quinn-Davidson), Mayor's Office.
9.D.13. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 615-2015, Board of Building Regulation Examiners and
Appeals appointments (Troy Feller, Royal Field, and Craig Fredeen), Mayor's Office.
9.D.14.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 616-2015, On-Site Wastewater System Technical Review
Board appointments (Mark Spafford and Mark Swenson), Mayor's Office.
9.D.15.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2015, Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory
Commission appointments (Brett Jokela, Cherie Northan and Stephanie Schmidt), Mayor's
Office.
9.D.16.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 619-2015, Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission
appointment (Tim Trawver), Mayor's Office.
9.D.17.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 620-2015, Historic Preservation Commission appointments
(Debra Corbett and Kimberly Varner Wetzel), Mayor's Office.
9.D.18.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 621-2015, sole source purchase of professional consulting
services from Parrish, Blessing and Associates (PB&A), for Municipality of Anchorage (MOA),
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the amount of $200,000.00, Purchasing
Department.
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 142-2015, contracts awarded between $50,000 and
$500,000 through formal competitive processes for the month of September 2015, Purchasing
Department.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 145-2015, Sole Source Report for the Month of September
2015, Purchasing Department.
9.E.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 143-2015, Third Quarter 2015 Performance Measure
Report, Office of Management and Budget.
9.E.4. Information Memorandum No. AIM 144-2015, Executive Appointments and Compensation,
Employee Relations Department.
Amy Demboski moved, to accept AIM 144-2015
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
MIKE ABBOTT, Municipal Manager, spoke.
9.E.5. Information Memorandum No. AIM 146-2015, Monthly Investment Report to the Assembly -
August 2015, Finance Department/Public Finance and Investments.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2015-119, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Section 4.60.275 to affirmatively continue and reenact the Youth
Advisory Commission, Mayor's Office. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 598-2015.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2015-120, an ordinance authorizing disposal by perpetual non-exclusive gas
line easements on four parcels legally described as E1/2 lot 2, W1/2 Lot 2, E1/2 Lot 3 Chester
H. Lloyd Subdivision (Plat P-213A); Lot 110 Campbell Creek Greenbelt Addition #14
Subdivision (Plat 76-116) (PID 012-351-23; 012-351-24; 012-351-25; 012-351-69) to Enstar
Natural Gas Company, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
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9.F.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 599-2015.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2015-121, an ordinance authorizing disposal by a perpetual non-exclusive
telecommunication and electrical easement on Tract E-1 Woodhaven Subdivision Addition #2
(Plat 74-51)(PID 015-281-61) to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. at less than fair market
value, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 602-2015.
9.F.4. Ordinance No. AO 2015-122, an ordinance authorizing the disposal by perpetual non-exclusive
gas line easements on three parcels legally described as: Lot 15 T15N R1W Sec 16; N2 SW4
NW4 T15N R1W Sec 16; and W2 NW4 NW4 T15N R1W Sec 16 (PTN)(ASLS 97-23)(Plat 2000-
45) in Chugiak (PID 051-194-13, 051-194-18, and 051-194-14) to Enstar Natural Gas Company
at less than fair market value, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.4. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 603-2015.
9.F.5. Ordinance No. AO 2015-111, an omnibus ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code and Anchorage Municipal Code of regulations to modify existing,
and include additional, fees, fines and penalties, Office of Management and Budget. P.H. 11-
10-2015.
9.F.5. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 581-2015.
9.F.6. Ordinance No. AO 2015-123, an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Anchorage Municipal
Code Section 8.35.500, illicit synthetic drugs, including substantial changes to the penalty
section, and amending the minor offense fine schedule and misdemeanor penalty reference
table at AMC Section 8.05.025 accordingly, Department of Law. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.6. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2015.
9.F.6. b) Ordinance No. AO 2015-123(S), an ordinance repealing and re-enacting Anchorage
Municipal Code Section 8.35.500, illicit synthetic drugs, including substantial changes to
the penalty section, and amending the minor offense fine schedule and misdemeanor
penalty reference table at AMC Section 8.05.025 accordingly, Department of Law. P.H.
11-10-2015. (Addendum)
9.F.6. c) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2015(A).
9.F.7. Ordinance No. AO 2015-124, an ordinance authorizing an amendment to the lease of office
space from the State of Alaska for the Anchorage Police Department Warrants Office located at
303 K Street, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.7. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 624-2015.
9.F.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 614-2015, Board of Adjustment Appointments (John Haxby
and Bob Stewart), Mayor's Office. PUBLIC COMMENT: 11-10-2015
9.F.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 617-2015, Platting Board Appointments (Clayton Walker, Jr.
and Duane Mark Seward), Mayor's Office. PUBLIC COMMENT: 11-10-2015
9.F.10. Ordinance No. AO 2015-126, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC)
Section 9.28.030, Insurance or Other Security Required, and AMC Section 9.28.026,
lmpoundment and Forfeiture of Vehicle, accordingly; amending AMC Section 9.28.050, Driving
a Motor Vehicle with a Screen Device Operating, and AMC Section 9.48.010, penalties, and the
traffic offenses fine schedule at AMC Section 9.48.130, accordingly, Department of Law. P.H.
11-10-2015. (Addendum)
9.F.10. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 627-2015.
10. REGULAR AGENDA
1O.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
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10.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
11. OLD BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING
11.A. Ordinance No. AO 2015-105, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Section 12.25.040 to allow flexibility in managing municipal finances,
Assembly Vice-Chair Gray-Jackson and Assembly Chair Traini.
11.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 552-2015.
(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 10-13-15. ACTION WAS POSTPONED FROM 10-
13-15.)
Clerk's Note: AO 2015-105 had no motion pending from the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 13,
2015.
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to approve AO 2015-105
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 7 - 4.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Pete Petersen, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick Traini, Patrick Flynn, Paul Honeman,
Tim Steele
NAYS: Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Bill Evans, Amy Demboski
MIKE ABBOTT, Municipal Manager, spoke.
Chair Traini welcomed area high school students present in the audience and asked them to come
forward to introduce themselves.
MATHEW, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
ANTONIO, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
ADAM, Service High School, introduced himself.
KYLE, Service High School, introduced himself.
ASHLYN, West High School, introduced herself.
JULIE, West High School, introduced herself.
ALYSSA, West High School, introduced herself.
SOPHIE, West High School, introduced herself.
CAITLYN, Service High School, introduced herself.
MABEN, Service High School, introduced himself.
JASON, Service High School, introduced himself.
MAUREEN, Service High School, introduced herself.
ADAM, Service High School, introduced himself.
EMILY, Service High School, introduced herself.
SAGE, Service High School, introduced herself.
THOMAS, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
KEITH, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
ARI, Service High School, introduced himself.
JACOB, Eagle River High School, introduced himself.
ERIC, Eagle River High School, introduced himself.
DAVID, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
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WILLIAM, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
ETHAN, Eagle River High School, introduced himself.
HUNTER, Eagle River High School, introduced himself.
JORDAN, Eagle River High School, introduced himself.
DAKOTA, Dimond High School, introduced himself.
CAITLYN, Eagle River High School, introduced herself.
MIRANDA, Eagle River High School, introduced himself.
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 2015-69, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly approving a Memorandum
of Agreement between the State of Alaska, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the
Municipality of Anchorage of an Interim Agreement for the fair market value exchange of land,
Real Estate Department.
13.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 361-2015.
(CONTINUED FROM 6-23-15 AND 7-14-15)
Tim Steele moved, to postpone indefinitely AO 2015-69
Ernie Hall seconded,
and this motion PASSED 8 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick Traini, Amy
Demboski, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Pete Petersen, Patrick Flynn, Paul Honeman
Clerk's Note: Assembly Members Petersen, Flynn, and Honeman were out of the room for consideration
of this item and for the vote.
13.B. Ordinance No. AO 2015-110, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly submitting to
the qualified voters residing in the Girdwood Valley Service Area (GVSA) at a Special Election by
Mail, a ballot proposition to add to existing powers the power to provide for police protection
services at the sole expense of the GVSA and to increase the maximum attainable mill levy rate;
calling the Special Election by Mail and establishing the election date particulars in accordance
with Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) Section 28.110.020; and amending AMC Sections
27.20.110 and 27.30.020 upon voter approval of the ballot proposition, Assembly Member
Johnston and Assembly Member Evans.
13.B.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 580-2015.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-13-15)
Jennifer Johnston moved, to postpone indefinitely AO 2015-110
Bill Evans seconded,
and this motion PASSED 10 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Patrick Flynn
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Flynn declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 13.B. at the
Regular Assembly Meeting of September 29, 2015. Chair Traini ruled that Assembly Member Flynn did
have a conflict and he was recused from participation.
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M.)
14.A. Resolution No. AR 2015-256, a resolution approving a Letter of Agreement between the
Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1547
(IBEW), regarding night service crew shift differential and call-out pay, Employee Relations
Department.
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Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AR 2015-256
Elvi Gray-Jackson seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
CANDACE SHERWOOD, Employee Relations Department, Labor Director, spoke.
14.B. Ordinance No. AO 2015-117, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, authorizing
and providing for the issuance of not to exceed $79,430,000 in aggregate principal amount of
General Obligation Schools Bonds of the Municipality for the purpose of financing the costs of
education capital improvements for districtwide major buildings systems renewal in the
municipality, educational capital improvements for career, technical and vocational facility
education upgrades, addition and renewal of Chester Valley and Sand Lake Elementary Schools,
and design plans for Girdwood K-8 School; delegating certain matters to the Chief Fiscal Officer
in connection with the sale of the bonds; authorizing the Chief Fiscal Officer to confirm the
manner of sale of the bonds; pledging the full faith and credit of the municipality to the payment
thereof; and authorizing an amendment to Ordinance No. AO 2014-76, Finance Department.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Elvi Gray-Jackson moved, to approve AO 2015-117
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 9 - 2.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick Traini,
Patrick Flynn, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: Bill Starr, Amy Demboski
ANDREW RATLIFF, ASD Office of Management/Budget, Executive Director, spoke.
MIKE ABBOTT, Municipal Manager, spoke.
TOM ROTH, Anchorage School District, Chief Operating Officer, spoke.
ROSS RISVOLD, Public Finance Director, spoke.
14.C. Ordinance No. AO 2015-118, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, authorizing
and providing for the issuance of not to exceed $53,500,000 in aggregate principal amount of
General Obligation General Purpose Bonds of the municipality for the purpose of financing the
costs of road and drainage improvements; renovating, replacing and renewing park facilities;
public safety and transportation improvements and related capital improvement projects in the
municipality; delegating certain matters to the Chief Fiscal Officer in connection with the sale of
the bonds; authorizing the Chief Fiscal officer to confirm the manner of sale of the bonds;
pledging the full faith and credit of the municipality to the payment thereof; and authorizing an
amendment to the Ordinance No. AO 2014-76, Finance Department.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AO 2015-118
Elvi Gray-Jackson seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
ROSS RISVOLD, Public Finance Director, spoke.
14.D. Ordinance No. AO 2015-99, an ordinance authorizing disposal by a perpetual non-exclusive
underground utility easement on Heritage Land Bank Parcel 1-076, located at 14020 Old Glenn
Highway in Eagle River, to General Communication, Inc. at less than fair market value (PIO 051-
324-13), Real Estate Department.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
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Amy Demboski moved, to approve AO 2015-99
Paul Honeman seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
14.E. Resolution No. AR 2015-257, a resolution approving the Heritage Land Bank 2015 Annual Work
Program and 2016-2020 Five-Year Management Plan, Real Estate Department.
CATHY GLEASON testified.
Chair Traini closed the public hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AR 2015-257
Elvi Gray-Jackson seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
MIKE ABBOTT, Municipal Manager, spoke.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing.
14.F. Ordinance No. AO 2015-115, an ordinance authorizing disposal by lease of Heritage Land Bank
Parcel 3-073 to Alaska WorkSource for Lot 32A Block 10 Alaska Industrial Subdivision #1 (Plat
64-141 )(PID 004-053-08) located at 3001 Porcupine Drive for less than fair market value, Real
Estate Department.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to approve AO 2015-115
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
14.G. Ordinance No. AO 2015-116, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 3.88
to extend the time period for the Pre-Funding Investment Program, Office of Management and
Budget.
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Honeman declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.G. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing.
CLEO HILL, Retiree Medical Funding Trust for Police Officers and Firefighters, Board Vice-Chair (AFD),
testified.
LORNE BRETZ, Retiree Medical Funding Trust for Police Officers and Firefighters, Plan Administrator,
testified.
TERRY MARQUART, Retiree Medical Funding Trust for Police Officers and Firefighters, Board Member
(APD), testifed.
GREG STEWART, Retiree Medical Funding Trust for Police Officers and Firefighters, Board Member
(APD), testifed.
BILLY RAY POWERS testified.
Chair Traini closed the public hearing.
Paul Honeman moved, to postpone AO 2015-116 to the Regular Assembly
Amy Demboski seconded, Meeting of November 10, 2015
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
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AYES: Ernie Hall, Jennifer Johnston, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick
Traini, Patrick Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
ROSE FOLEY, Assembly Budget Analyst, spoke.
14.H. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-106, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2016 General Government Operating
Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Management and Budget.
Patrick Flynn moved, to combine public hearing on items 14.H. through 14.0.
Jennifer Johnston seconded,
and this motion PASSED 10 - 0.
AYES: Ernie Hall, Bill Starr, Pete Petersen, Bill Evans, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Dick Traini, Patrick
Flynn, Amy Demboski, Paul Honeman, Tim Steele
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Jennifer Johnston
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Johnston was out of the room and did not vote.
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.H. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
Chair Traini opened the FIRST PUBLIC HEARING.
ALLEGRA HAMER, Animal Control Advisory Board, Member, testified.
BONNIE HARRIS, Federation of Community Councils, President, testified.
KEVIN FIMON, Campbell Park Community Council, President, and Federation of Community Councils,
Treasurer, testified.
BOB REUPKE, Northeast Community Council, Board Member, and Federation of Community Councils,
Delgate, testified.
CATHY GLEASON, Turnagain Community Council, Member, testified.
SHANNON CISSNA testified.
Chair Traini closed the FIRST PUBLIC HEARING.
14.1. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-107, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2016 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Operating Budgets and
the 2016 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Budgets, Office of Management and
Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.1. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
14.J. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-108, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2016 Operating and Capital Budget of Anchorage Community
Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.J. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
14.K. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-109, an ordinance adopting the 2016
General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.K. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
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14.L. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2015-271, a resolution adopting the 2016-2021
General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of Management and Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.L. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
14.M. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2015-272, a resolution approving the 2016-2021
Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement Programs, Office of Management
and Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.M. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
14.N. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2015-273, a resolution adopting the 2016-2021
Six Year Fiscal Program, Office of Management and Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.N. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
14.0. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-112, an ordinance amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Chapters 3.20 and 3.30 relating to the Organization of the Executive Branch and
setting forth the duties and responsibilities of executive branch agencies, Office of Management
and Budget.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.H. through 14.0. were combined. (See the motion at Item
14.H.)
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.0. at the
beginning of the meeting and was cleared for participation.
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. UNFINISHED AGENDA
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
BILLY RAY POWERS spoke.
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
MIKE ABBOTT, Municipal Manager, spoke.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
Patrick Flynn moved, to adjourn the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 27,
Pete Petersen seconded, 2015
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: Paul Honeman, Tim Steele, Amy Demboski, Patrick Flynn, Dick Traini, Elvi Gray-Jackson,
Bill Evans, Pete Petersen, Bill Starr, Jennifer Johnston, Ernie Hall
NAYS: None
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Agenda
Municipality of Anchorage
Dick Traini Elvi Gray-Jackson
Chair Vice–Chair
Amy Demboski Jennifer Johnston
Bill Evans Pete Petersen
Patrick Flynn Bill Starr
Ernie Hall Ethan Berkowitz Tim Steele
Paul Honeman Mayor
Barbara A. Jones, Municipal Clerk Amanda K. Moser, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Assembly Agenda
October 27, 2015
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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Live on Channel 9; Rebroadcast Wednesday/Friday at 5:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.A. Regular Assembly Meeting - September 29, 2015.
4.B. Regular Assembly Meeting - October 13, 2015.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
9. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2015-281, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly recognizing the month of October as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month, Department of Health and Human
Services.
9.A.2. Resolution No. AR 2015-282, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal
Assembly recognizing and honoring Mark Best for more than 33 years
of excellent public service with the Municipality of Anchorage,
Municipal Light and Power.
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 604-2015, recommendation of award to
Coldfoot Environmental Services Inc. for Asplund Wastewater Treatment
Facility incinerator removal to the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage
Water and Wastewater Utility (ITB 2015C067) ($663,167.00), Purchasing
Department.
9.C.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 626-2015, Recommendation of Award to
Cooley Co. for providing year round road maintenance services in the
Girdwood Limited Road Service Area for Municipality of Anchorage,
Maintenance & Operations Department (ITB 2015B081) ($600,000),
Purchasing Department. (Addendum)
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 600-2015, Anchorage Water and
Wastewater Utility acquisition of water system assets of Alaska Pacific
University, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 601-2015, sole source purchase of
subscription services from EBSCO, Inc. (EBSCO) for Municipality of
Anchorage, Anchorage Public Library (APL) in the amount of $42,000.00,
Purchasing Department.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 623-2015, amending the 2016 Assembly
Meeting Schedule for the Month of December, Municipal Clerk’s Office.
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 605-2015, Executive Appointment
(Christopher G. Tolley, Police Chief), Employee Relations Department.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 606-2015, sole source purchase of a IBM
hard drive storage system, installation and maintenance from Mainline
Information Systems, Inc. (Mainline) for Municipality of Anchorage
(MOA), Information Technology Department (ITD) in the amount of
$195,584.31, Purchasing Department.
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 607-2015, Americans with Disabilities
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Act Advisory Commission appointments (Lynne Koral and David
Ziemer), Mayor's Office.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 608-2015, Emergency Medical Service
Board appointments (Sami Ali and Kathy McCue), Mayor's Office.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 609-2015, Geotechnical Advisory
Commission appointments (John L. Aho, John L. Thornley, and Zhaohui
(Joey) Yang), Mayor's Office.
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 610-2015, Library Advisory Board
appointments (David Levy, Kirk Rose and Guadalupe Marroquin), Mayor's
Office.
9.D.10. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 611-2015, Memorial Park Cemetery
Advisory Commission appointments (Dianne Courtney, James Zuke, and
Arni Thomson), Mayor's Office.
9.D.11. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 612-2015, Municipal Airports Aviation
Advisory Commission appointments (Sharon Chamard, Terry Pena, and
Jamie Patterson-Simes), Mayor's Office.
9.D.12. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 613-2015, Women’s Commission
appointments (Cara Durr, Danielle Myren and Austin Quinn-Davidson),
Mayor's Office.
9.D.13. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 615-2015, Board of Building Regulation
Examiners and Appeals appointments (Troy Feller, Royal Field, and
Craig Fredeen), Mayor's Office.
9.D.14. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 616-2015, On-Site Wastewater System
Technical Review Board appointments (Mark Spafford and Mark
Swenson), Mayor's Office.
9.D.15. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 618-2015, Watershed and Natural
Resources Advisory Commission appointments (Brett Jokela, Cherie
Northon and Stephanie Schmidt), Mayor's Office.
9.D.16. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 619-2015, Heritage Land Bank
Advisory Commission appointment (Tim Trawver), Mayor's Office.
9.D.17. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 620-2015, Historic Preservation
Commission appointments (Debra Corbett and Kimberly Varner
Wetzel), Mayor's Office.
9.D.18. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 621-2015, sole source purchase of
professional consulting services from Parrish, Blessing and Associates
(PB&A), for Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) in the amount of $200,000.00, Purchasing Department.
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 142-2015, contracts awarded between
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$50,000 and $500,000 through formal competitive processes for the
month of September 2015, Purchasing Department.
9.E.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 145-2015, Sole Source Report for the
Month of September 2015, Purchasing Department.
9.E.3. Information Memorandum No. AIM 143-2015, Third Quarter 2015
Performance Measure Report, Office of Management and Budget.
9.E.4. Information Memorandum No. AIM 144-2015, Executive Appointments
and Compensation, Employee Relations Department.
9.E.5. Information Memorandum No. AIM 146-2015, Monthly Investment
Report to the Assembly - August 2015, Finance Department/Public
Finance and Investments.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2015-119, an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 4.60.275 to
affirmatively continue and reenact the Youth Advisory Commission,
Mayor’s Office. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 598-2015.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2015-120, an ordinance authorizing disposal by
perpetual non-exclusive gas line easements on four parcels legally
described as E1/2 lot 2, W1/2 Lot 2, E1/2 Lot 3 Chester H. Lloyd
Subdivision (Plat P-213A); Lot 110 Campbell Creek Greenbelt Addition #14
Subdivision (Plat 76-116) (PID 012-351-23; 012-351-24; 012-351-25; 012-
351-69) to Enstar Natural Gas Company, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-
10-2015.
9.F.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 599-2015.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2015-121, an ordinance authorizing disposal by a
perpetual non-exclusive telecommunication and electrical easement on
Tract E-1 Woodhaven Subdivision Addition #2 (Plat 74-51)(PID 015-
281-61) to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. at less than fair market value,
Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 602-2015.
9.F.4. Ordinance No. AO 2015-122, an ordinance authorizing the disposal by
perpetual non-exclusive gas line easements on three parcels legally
described as: Lot 15 T15N R1W Sec 16; N2 SW4 NW4 T15N R1W Sec 16;
and W2 NW4 NW4 T15N R1W Sec 16 (PTN)(ASLS 97-23)(Plat 2000-45)
in Chugiak (PID 051-194-13, 051-194-18, and 051-194-14) to Enstar
Natural Gas Company at less than fair market value, Real Estate
Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.4.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 603-2015.
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9.F.5. Ordinance No. AO 2015-111, an omnibus ordinance of the Anchorage
Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code and Anchorage
Municipal Code of regulations to modify existing, and include
additional, fees, fines and penalties, Office of Management and Budget.
P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 581-2015.
9.F.5.b) Ordinance No. AO 2015-111(S), an omnibus ordinance of the
Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code
and Anchorage Municipal Code of regulations to modify
existing, and include additional, fees, fines and penalties,
Office of Management and Budget. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.6. Ordinance No. AO 2015-123, an ordinance repealing and re-enacting
Anchorage Municipal Code Section 8.35.500, illicit synthetic drugs,
including substantial changes to the penalty section, and amending the minor
offense fine schedule and misdemeanor penalty reference table at AMC
Section 8.05.025 accordingly, Department of Law. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.6.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2015.
9.F.6.b) Ordinance No. AO 2015-123(S), an ordinance repealing and re-
enacting Anchorage Municipal Code Section 8.35.500, illicit
synthetic drugs, including substantial changes to the penalty
section, and amending the minor offense fine schedule and
misdemeanor penalty reference table at AMC Section 8.05.025
accordingly, Department of Law. P.H. 11-10-2015. (Addendum)
9.F.6.c) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 622-2015(A).
9.F.7. Ordinance No. AO 2015-124, an ordinance authorizing an amendment to
the lease of office space from the State of Alaska for the Anchorage
Police Department Warrants Office located at 303 K Street, Real Estate
Department. P.H. 11-10-2015.
9.F.7.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 624-2015.
9.F.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 614-2015, Board of Adjustment
Appointments (John Haxby and Bob Stewart), Mayor's Office. PUBLIC
COMMENT: 11-10-2015
9.F.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 617-2015, Platting Board Appointments
(Clayton Walker, Jr. and Duane Mark Seward), Mayor's Office.
PUBLIC COMMENT: 11-10-2015
9.F.10. Ordinance No. AO 2015-126, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal
Code (AMC) Section 9.28.030, Insurance or Other Security Required,
and AMC Section 9.28.026, Impoundment and Forfeiture of Vehicle,
accordingly; amending AMC Section 9.28.050, Driving a Motor Vehicle
with a Screen Device Operating, and AMC Section 9.48.010, penalties, and
the traffic offenses fine schedule at AMC Section 9.48.130, accordingly,
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Department of Law. P.H. 11-10-2015. (Addendum)
9.F.10.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 627-2015.
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. Ordinance No. AO 2015-105, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 12.25.040 to allow flexibility in
managing municipal finances, Assembly Vice-Chair Gray-Jackson and Assembly
Chair Traini.
11.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 552-2015.
(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 10-13-15. ACTION WAS
POSTPONED FROM 10-13-15.)
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 2015-69, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly approving a
Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Alaska, Ted Stevens Anchorage
International Airport and the Municipality of Anchorage of an Interim Agreement for
the fair market value exchange of land, Real Estate Department.
13.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 361-2015.
(CONTINUED FROM 6-23-15 AND 7-14-15)
13.B. Ordinance No. AO 2015-110, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
submitting to the qualified voters residing in the Girdwood Valley Service Area
(GVSA) at a Special Election by Mail, a ballot proposition to add to existing powers
the power to provide for police protection services at the sole expense of the GVSA and
to increase the maximum attainable mill levy rate; calling the Special Election by Mail
and establishing the election date particulars in accordance with Anchorage Municipal
Code (AMC) Section 28.110.020; and amending AMC Sections 27.20.110 and
27.30.020 upon voter approval of the ballot proposition, Assembly Member Johnston
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and Assembly Member Evans.
13.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 580-2015.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-13-15)
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M.)
14.A. Resolution No. AR 2015-256, a resolution approving a Letter of Agreement between
the Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 1547 (IBEW), regarding night service crew shift differential and
call-out pay, Employee Relations Department.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 539-2015.
14.B. Ordinance No. AO 2015-117, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska,
authorizing and providing for the issuance of not to exceed $79,430,000 in
aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Schools Bonds of the
Municipality for the purpose of financing the costs of education capital improvements
for districtwide major buildings systems renewal in the municipality, educational capital
improvements for career, technical and vocational facility education upgrades, addition
and renewal of Chester Valley and Sand Lake Elementary Schools, and design plans for
Girdwood K-8 School; delegating certain matters to the Chief Fiscal Officer in
connection with the sale of the bonds; authorizing the Chief Fiscal Officer to confirm
the manner of sale of the bonds; pledging the full faith and credit of the municipality to
the payment thereof; and authorizing an amendment to Ordinance No. AO 2014-76,
Finance Department.
14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 596-2015.
14.C. Ordinance No. AO 2015-118, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska,
authorizing and providing for the issuance of not to exceed $53,500,000 in
aggregate principal amount of General Obligation General Purpose Bonds of the
municipality for the purpose of financing the costs of road and drainage improvements;
renovating, replacing and renewing park facilities; public safety and transportation
improvements and related capital improvement projects in the municipality; delegating
certain matters to the Chief Fiscal Officer in connection with the sale of the bonds;
authorizing the Chief Fiscal officer to confirm the manner of sale of the bonds; pledging
the full faith and credit of the municipality to the payment thereof; and authorizing an
amendment to the Ordinance No. AO 2014-76, Finance Department.
14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 597-2015.
14.D. Ordinance No. AO 2015-99, an ordinance authorizing disposal by a perpetual non-
exclusive underground utility easement on Heritage Land Bank Parcel 1-076,
located at 14020 Old Glenn Highway in Eagle River, to General Communication, Inc.
at less than fair market value (PID 051-324-13), Real Estate Department.
14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 537-2015.
14.E. Resolution No. AR 2015-257, a resolution approving the Heritage Land Bank 2015
Annual Work Program and 2016-2020 Five-Year Management Plan, Real Estate
Department.
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14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 540-2015.
14.F. Ordinance No. AO 2015-115, an ordinance authorizing disposal by lease of Heritage
Land Bank Parcel 3-073 to Alaska WorkSource for Lot 32A Block 10 Alaska
Industrial Subdivision #1 (Plat 64-141)(PID 004-053-08) located at 3001 Porcupine
Drive for less than fair market value, Real Estate Department.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 593-2015.
14.G. Ordinance No. AO 2015-116, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code
Chapter 3.88 to extend the time period for the Pre-Funding Investment Program,
Office of Management and Budget.
14.G.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 594-2015.
14.H. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-106, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2016 General
Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.H.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 573-2015.
14.H.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 127-2015, Animal Control Advisory
Board Resolution 2015-05, Assembly Chair Traini.
14.I. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-107, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2016 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities
Operating Budgets and the 2016 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital
Budgets, Office of Management and Budget.
14.I.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 574-2015.
14.J. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-108, an ordinance adopting
and appropriating funds for the 2016 Operating and Capital Budget of Anchorage
Community Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 575-2015.
14.K. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-109, an ordinance adopting
the 2016 General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of Management
and Budget.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 576-2015.
14.L. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2015-271, a resolution adopting the
2016-2021 General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.L.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 577-2015.
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14.M. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2015-272, a resolution approving
the 2016-2021 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement
Programs, Office of Management and Budget.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 578-2015.
14.N. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2015-273, a resolution adopting the
2016-2021 Six Year Fiscal Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.N.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 579-2015.
14.O. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2015-112, an ordinance amending
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 3.20 and 3.30 relating to the Organization of the
Executive Branch and setting forth the duties and responsibilities of executive branch
agencies, Office of Management and Budget.
14.O.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 582-2015.
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. UNFINISHED AGENDA
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT
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