Assembly - Regular
Regular MeetingAnchorage, AK · November 7, 2017
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 7, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER
l~ Chair Traini convened the Regular Assembly Meeting of November 7, 2017 at 5:05 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest Dunbar,
Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
ABSENT: Eric Croft
A quorum was achieved with 10 Assembly members present.
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Croft joined the meeting telephonically at 5:17p.m.
PRESENT: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest Dunbar,
Eric Croft, Petn Petersen, Christor:her Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
EXCUSED: None
A quorum was achieved with 10 Assembly members present and Assembly Member Croft participating
telephonically.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ms. Becky Windt Pearson led the pledge.
4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
4.A. Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting of July 11, 2017.
4.B. Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting of July 25, 2017.
Forrest Dunbar moved, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Assembly
Christopher Constant seconded, Meeting of July 11, 2017 and the Minutes of the
Regular Assembly Meeting of July 25, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
ETHAN BERKOWITZ, Mayor, spoke.
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
DICK TRAIN I, Assembly Chair, spoke.
BARBARA JONES, Municipal Clerk, spoke.
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Assembly Member Weddleton spoke regarding the Community and Economic Development Committee.
Assembly Member Rivera spoke regarding the Committee on Homelessness.
Assembly Member Petersen spoke regarding the Ethics and Elections Committee.
Assembly Member Demboski declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.M. Based on review by
the Body, Chair Traini ruled that Assembly Member Demboski did not have a conflict of interest.
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski requested a moment of personal privilege.
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8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Forrest Dunbar moved, to incorporate the Addendum and Laid-on-the-Table
Christopher Constant seconded, Items 9.B.4.a., AR 2017-364(S); 9.B.4.b., AM 765-
2017; 9.D.9., AM 761-2017 ; 9.D.10., AM 762-2017;
9.D.11 ., AM 763-2017; 9.D .12., AM 764-2017; and
14.R.2., AIM 138-2017 into the Agenda
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton , Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Forrest Dunbar moved, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of
Christopher Constant seconded, items 9.A.1., 9.A.2., 9.A.3., 9.B.4., 9.D.7., 9.D.10.,
9.D.11 ., and 9.D.12., which were pulled for further
discussion and separate vote
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION- PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2017-362, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly recognizing and
celebrating the month of November 2017 as Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month
and November 24, 2017 as Native American And Native Alaskan Heritage Day, Assembly Chair
Traini, Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar, Assembly Members Constant, Croft, Demboski, Dyson,
LaFrance, Petersen, Rivera, Steele, Weddleton and Mayor Berkowitz.
Forrest Dunbar moved, to approve AR 2017-362
Pete Petersen seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar read the resolution and Assembly Member Rivera presented the resolution.
9.A.2. Resolution No. AR 2017-363, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly congratulating
the Bartlett Golden Bears Varsity Football Team for winning the 2017 Division I High School
Football State Championship And for their discipline on the field and in the classroom, Assembly
Vice-Chair Dunbar, Assembly Member Petersen, Assembly Chair Traini, Assembly Members
Constant, Croft, Demboski, Dyson, LaFrance, Rivera, Stee ~e. Weddleton and Mayor Berkowitz.
Forrest Dunbar moved, to approve AR 2017-363
Pete Petersen seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
Assembly Member Petersen read the resolution and Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar presented the
resolution.
JOHN JESSEN, Bartlett High School, Football Coach, spoke.
DANIEL ESPARZA, Bartlett High School, Football Coach, spoke.
9.A.3. Resolution No. AR 2017-365, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly recognizing November as
Avalanche Awareness Month and supporting public awareness for snow safety, Assembly
Member Constant. (Addendum.)
John Weddleton moved, to approve AR 2017-365
Christopher Constant seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
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Assembly Member Weddleto:1 ·ead the resolution and Assembly Member Constant presented the
resolution .
DEBRA MCGHAN, Alaska Avalanche Information Center, Director, spoke.
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2017-356, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating $39,200
from the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation; and appropriating $862 as a contribution
from the 2017 Anchorage Police Department Operating Budget, Anchorage Metropolitan Police
Service Area Fund (151000) to the State Direct Federal Pass Through Grants Fund (231900)
Anchorage Police Department, for Impaired Driving Enforcement.
9.B.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 744-2017.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2017-357, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating $22,800
from the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation; and appropriating $501 as a contribution
from the 2017 Anchorage Police Department Operating Budget, Anchorage Metropolitan Police
Service Area Fund (151 000) to the State Direct Federal Pass Through Grants Fund (231)
Anchorage Police Department, for Click It or Ticket Seatbelt Enforcement.
9.B.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 745-2017.
9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2017-358, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating a
contribution in the amount of $54,389 from the Traffic Department 2017 Operating Budget,
Areawide General Fund (101000), to the Equipment Maintenance Internal Service Capital Fund
(601800), Maintenance and Operations Department, to purchase replacement equipment.
9.B.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 746-2017.
9.B.4. Resolution No. AR 2017-364, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly encouraging the
Alaska Railroad Corporation to rescind Board Rule 23 regarding the Residential Right-of-Way
Use Policy, Assembly Members Weddleton and LaFrance. (Addendum.)
9.B.4. a) Resolution No. AR 2017-364(S), a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
encouraging the Alaska Railroad Corporation to rescind Board Rule 23 regarding the
Residential Right-of-Way Use Policy, Assembly Members Weddleton and
LaFrance. (Laid-on-the-Table.)
9.B.4. b) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 765-2017. (Laid-on-the-Table.)
John Weddleton moved, to approve AR 2017-364(S)
Suzanne LaFrance seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 747-2017, Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission
appointments (Ron Tenny, Brad E. Quade, and Peggy Looney), Mayor's Office.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 748-2017, Library Advisory Board appointments (Jonathan S.
Bittner and Cristy Allyn Willer), Mayor's Office.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. Al\11 749-2017, Police and Fire Retirement Board appointment
(William D. Falsey), Mayor's Office.
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 750-2017, Executive Appointment (Rebecca Windt-Pearson,
Municipal Attorney), Employee Relations Department.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 751-2017, Authorization to exercise the fourth of five one-year
options to continue a lease agreement with Northwood Landscaping, Inc. to provide leased
warehouse space for the Traffic Department Signal Maintenance Section ($48,000), Real Estate
Department.
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9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 742-2017, 2017/2018 Liquor License Renewals: Package Store
License: Oaken Keg 2628 LL#4167, Oaken Keg 1817 LL#2094, Oaken Keg 1807 LL#1464,
Oaken Keg 1812 LL#1397, Oaken Keg 1809 LL#799, Oaken Keg 1813 LL#1799, Oaken Keg
1806 LL#795, Oaken Keg 1805 LL#793, Oaken Keg 1802 LL#792. (Spenard, Northeast, Abbott
Loop, Eagle River, Midtown, Fairview, Sand Lake, and Old Seward/Oceanview Community
Councils), Municipal Clerk's Office.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 743-2017, 2017/2018 Application for Transfer of Ownership of
Beverage Dispensary Liquor License #200 w ith Restaurant Designation Permit for Anchorage
Alehouse, LLC DBA Anchorage Alehouse (Midtown Community Council), Municipal Clerk's
Office.
Assembly Member Croft declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 9.D.7. Based on review by the
Body, Chair Traini ruled that Assembly Member Croft did not have a conflict of interest.
Eric Croft moved , to approve AM 743-2017
Christopher Constant seconded,
and this motion PASSED 10-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, A.my Demboski
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Fred Dyson
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Dyson was out of the room and did not vote.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 760-2017, Recommendation of Award to Stephl Engineering,
LLC to provide professional engineering services for Downtown Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation for the
Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility(AWWU) (RFP
2017P028) ($1,156,000), Purchasing Department. (Addendum.)
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 761-2017, Recommendation of Award to Kiewit/Manson, JV to
provide Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) Services for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA),
Port of Anchorage (Port) (RFP 2017P040) ($754,000), Purchasing Department. (Laid-on-the-
Table.)
9.D.10.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 762-2017, Investment Advisory Commission appointments
(John R. Nofsinger, Alex Slivka, and Amy N. Fredeen), Mayor's Office. (Laid-on-the-Table.)
Suzanne LaFrance moved, to postpone AM 762-2017 to the Regular Assembly
Christopher Constant seconded, Meeting of November 21, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
9.D.11 .Assembly Memorandum No. AM 763-2017, Municipal Pre-Funding Investment Board
appointments (Richard Whitehead and Chris A Richardson), Mayor's Office. (Laid-on-the-
Table.)
Suzanne LaFrance moved, to postpone AM 763-2017 to the Regular Assembly
Pete Petersen seconded, Meeting of November 21, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
9.D.12.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 764-2017, Anchorage Parks & Recreation Commission
appointments (Kelly M. Chang, Erin Kirkland, Catherine Bodry, and Grace C. Johnston), Mayor's
Office. (Laid-on-the-Table.)
Suzanne LaFrance moved, to postpone AM 764-2017 to the Regular Assembly
Pete Petersen seconded , Meeting of November 21, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 135-2017, Executive Appointments and Compensation Q3
2017, Employee Relations Department.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1 . Ordinance No. AO 2017-144, an ordinance authorizing a lease between Eklutna, Inc. (Lessor)
and the Munici Jality of Anchorage (Lessee) for a Snow Disposal Facility, legally described as a
portion within Tract 38 Eagle River Powder Reserve B Sec 35 T15N R2W (PID 051-641-05), in
Eagle River, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-21-2017.
[ 9.F.1. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 752-2017.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2017-145, an ordinance authorizing acquisition of real property between
Lucas Drive and Stewart Drive for a purchase price Not To Exceed $800,000 plus closing costs,
Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.2. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 753-2017.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2017-146, an ordinance approving proposed rate increases by the Anchorage
Water and Wastewater Utility for submission to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. P.H . 11-
21-2017.
9.F.3. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 754-2017.
9.F.4. Ordinance No. AO 2017-147, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Chapter 15.55 to add an exception for transfers to a family trust from the
requirement to obtain a certificate of approval prior to a transfer of an ownership or use interest
in an on-site water well, for consistency with amendments to the on-site wastewater systems
code, Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar and Assembly MemberWeddleton. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.5. Ordinance No. AO 2017-148, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Section 4.05.060 to authorize participation by board and commission members
by telephone or video conferencing when not acting in an adjudicatory capacity, Department of
Law and Ombudsman. P.H . 11-21-2017.
[ 9.F.5. a) As~mbly Memorandum No. AM 755-2017.
9.F.6. Ordinance No. AO 2017-149, an ordinance submitting to the qualified voters of the Municipality
of Anchorage a ballot proposition amending the Anchorage Municipal Charter to adopt a
Wholesale Sales Tax on Alcoholic Beverages; to establish an initial rate of levy and a "Not To
Exceed" maximum rate; to authorize the Assembly to adjust the tax rate of levy by ordinance
without additional voter approval provided upward adjustments are allowed only once every two
years, an adjustment does not increase the rate more than two percent (2%), and the rate of levy
never exceeds the maximum authorized by the voters; and dedicating the revenue from said tax
to health and public safety uses related to consumption or use of alcoholic beverages or drugs;
to allow use of the revenue to finance bonds for programs and projects related to alcohol and/or
drug treatment and rehabilitation; and to provide for approval by a majority (fifty percent plus one)
of qualified voters voting on the question, Assembly Chair Traini. P.H. 12-19-2017.
9.F.6. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 756-2017.
9.F.7. Resolution No. AR 2017-359, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$175,000 to the Solid Waste Refuse Capital Improvement Program Fund (560200), from the Solid
Waste Refuse Fund Balance to pay for additional funding required to purchase seven hundred
and fifty Bear Resistant Roll Carts in support of Ordinance Number AO 2017-123; revising the
2017 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB); and revising and approving the 2017-2022 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP), all within Solid Waste Services. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.7. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 757-2017.
[ 9.F.8. Resolution No. AR 2017-360, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating
$200,000 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
and a contribution of $4,400 from Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101000) the Municipal
Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management 2017 Operating Budget to the State
Dir/Fed Pas!:;-Thru Grants Fund (231) for Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
activities in tile Municipal Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management. P.H. 11-21-
2017.
9.F.8. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 758-2017.
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9.F.9. Resolution No. AR 2017-361, a resolution ratifying a Collective Bargaining Agreement between
the Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local1547
(Technicians), Employee Relations Department. P.H. 12-5-2017.
9.F.9. a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 759-2017.
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 ITEMS
11.A. Information Memorandum No. AIM 128-2017, Internal Audit Report 2017-09- Bradley Lake
Operation and Maintenance Costs, Municipal Light and Power, Assembly Chair Traini.
(REFERRED TO THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT COMMITTEE. ACTION POSTPONED FROM 10-24-
17.)
Clerk's Note: AIM 128-2017 had no motion pending from the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 24,
2017.
Fred Dyson moved, to accept AIM 128-2017
Amy Demboski seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton , Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
11.B. Information Memorandum No. AIM 129-2017, Internal Audit Report 2017-10- Library Donations,
Anchorage Public Library, Assembly Chair Traini.(REFERRED TO THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT
COMMITTEE. ACTION POSTPONED FROM 10-24-17.)
Clerk's Note: AIM 129-2017 had no motion pending from the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 24,
2017.
Fred Dyson moved, to accept AIM 129-2017
Felix Rivera seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
11.C. Information Memorandum No. AIM 130-2017, Internal Audit Report 2017-11- Preferential Use
Agreements, Port of Anchorage, Assembly Chair Traini.(REFERRED TO THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT
COMMITTEE. ACTION POSTPONED FROM 10-24-17.)
Clerk's Note: AIM 130-2017 had no motion pending from the Regular Assembly Meeting of October 24,
2017.
Fred Dyson moved, to accept AIM 130-2017
Christopher Constant seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 - 0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
12. APPEARANCE REQUESTS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:30P.M. AND NO LATER
THAN 6:30P.M.)
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Clerk's Note: Chair Traini called for an at-ease until 6:05 p.m.
13. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00P.M., AND
SHALL BE TAKEN UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF OLD BUSINESS AND
UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
Forrest Dunbar moved, to change the order of the day to take up Item 13.A. at
Pete Petersen seconded, the end of the agenda
and this motion PASSED 1'1- 0.
AYES: John Weddleton , Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric C' oft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None :
13.A. Ordinance No. AO 2017-129, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Anchorage Municipal Code
Chapter 15.65 Wastewater Disposal; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 4.40.150, the
On-Site Wastewater System Technical Review Board; and amending Anchorage Municipal Code
Section 14.60.030, the fines associated with Chapter 15.65, Development Services Department.
13.A.1. Asse:mbly Memorandum :No. AM 668-2017.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-24-17)
13.A.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AIM 139-2017.
Chair Traini re-opened the public hearing . There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing .
Amy Demboski moved, to approve AO 2017-129
Pete Petersen seconded,
and this motion did not come to a vote.
Amy Demboski moved, toacceptAIM 139-2017
Fred Dyson seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
Amy Demboski moved, to amend AO 2017-129 .. .
Christopher Constant seconded,
on page 29, line 31, as follows:
slab edge, or a minimum of two[teR] feet from these
on page 29, lines 34-39, as follows:
[Exception: A septic tank may be located no less than
five feet from a foundation supporting a storage shed,
greenhouse, agricultural building, shop, garage,
carport, or similar structure having a total gross floor
area of 600 square feet or less and having an eave
height of ten feet or less.]
on page 29, line 43, as follows:
located within two[fi.ve] feet of an associated deck or
and this motion did not come to a vote.
BILL FALSEY, Municipal Manager, spoke.
Fred Dyson moved , to postpone AO 2017-129 to the Regular Assembly
Christopher Constant seconded, Meeting of November 21,2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen , Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M. AND SHALL BE TAKEN UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
COMPLETION OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS)
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Forrest Dunbar moved, to combine the public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B.,
Pete Petersen seconded, 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G.
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar; Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-124.• an ordinance of the Municipality of
Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2018 Cleneral Government Operating Budget
for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of Management and Budget.
14.A.1 . Assembly Memorandum No. AM 647-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing .
TOM MCGRATH testified .
MATT ALLEN, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, HIV Prevention and Education Coordinator,
testified .
HEATHER DAVIS, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, Executive Director, testified .
KIM WHITAKER, R.E.A.L. About Addiction, Director and President, testified .
PAUL STANG, University Area Community Council, President, testified.
ARVA CARLSON testified.
MANDY HAWES, Glacier Valley Transit, Director, testified .
JENNY BLANCHARD testified.
VERA ROSIER testified.
YOLANDA ROSIER testified .
DAVID LEVY, Library Advisory Board, Chair, testified .
KIM HAYS, Anchorage Library Foundation, Vice-President, testified .
SUSAN ELLIOTT testified .
DANIEL KOEPKE testified.
GORDON STANLEY Ill testified .
KYLE GRIFFITHS, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association , President, testified .
PETRA DAVIS, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, Director of Development, testified .
DALE WILLIAMS, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, Case Worker, testified.
DR. BETH SALTONSTALL, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, Treasurer, testified.
HOPE MCGRATTY, Physician Assistant, testified.
DR. RYAN WEBB, Physician, testified .
RACHEL SWORENSON, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, Volunteer, testified.
FRANCES IPPOLITI, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association , Administrative Assistant, testified .
ZANE DAVIS, University of Anchorage Alaska, Student, testified.
ANDERS HARSTAD-BELL, testified .
HEATHER DAVIS, Alaskan AIDS Assistance Association, Executive Director, testified.
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SHEILA testified.
LORI WOOD testified.
CATHY GLEASON, Turnagain Community Council, President, testified.
KYLE STEVENS, Federation of Community Councils, President, testified.
LISA MALONE testified .
n MARY RASMUSSEN testified.
CAROL STURGULEWSKI, Friends of the Library, Member, testified.
BONNIE LILY testified.
WENDY WILLIAMS testified . ·
GRETCHEN WEHMHOFF testified .
CHARLOTTE LOVEGREEN testified.
TIM MORGAN testified.
MARK ROSIER testified .
COOPER PARSONS testified.
JEDEDIAH SMITH, Pu.blic Transit Advisory Board , Chair; and Spenard Community Council, Chair,
testified .
KIERSTEN MYLES testified .
ROSALYN CASEY testified .
HUBERT DANKINS testified.
Chair Traini closed the public hearing.
Clerk's Note: AO 2017-124, AR 2017-307, AO 2017-125, AR 2017-305, AO 2017-126, AR 2017-306,
and AO 2017-127 will be before the Assembly for action at the Regular Assembly Meeting of November
21,2017.
14.B. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2017-307, a resolution adopting the 2018-2023
Six Year Fiscal Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum.No. AM 653-2017.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. were
combined . (See the motion at Item 14.A.)
14.C. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-125, an ordinance adopting the 2018
General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of Management and Budget.
14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 648-2017.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B., 14.C. , 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. were
combined. (See the motion at Item 14.A.)
14.D. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2017-305, a resolution adopting the 2018-2023
General Government Capital Improvement Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 651-2017.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. were
combined . (See the motion at Item 14.A.)
14.E. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-126, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2018 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Operating Budgets to
include Municipal Light and Power (ML&P) and Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU)
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Reimbursable Projects, ML&P BRU Gas Field Fund and ML&P Contributed Plant; and the 2018
Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement Budgets, Office of Management and
Budget.
14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 649-2017.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B. , 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. were
combined . (See the motion at Item 14.A.)
14.F. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2017-306, a resolution approving the 2018-2023
Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities Capital Improvement Programs, Office of Management and
Budget.
14.F.1 . Assembly Memorandum No. AM 652-2017.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. were
combined. (See the motion at Item 14.A.)
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-127, an ordinance adopting and
appropriating funds for the 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets of Anchorage Community
Development Authority, Office of Management and Budget.
14.G.1 . Assembly Memorandum No. AM 650-2017.
Clerk's Note: The public hearings on items 14.A., 14.B., 14.C., 14.D., 14.E., 14.F., and 14.G. were
combined. (See the motion at Item 14.A.)
14.H. Ordinance No. AO 2017-141, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Title
12 of the Anchorage Municipal Code by adding Chapter 12.55 to adopt and levy an Excise Tax on
Motor Fuel, establish the requirements and procedures for its administration, collection and
enforcement including, but not limited to: Definitions; Tax Rate; Dealer Registration; Tax Credits;
Tax Returns; Prohibited Acts; Penalties and Interest; Application of Payments; Records Retention,
Inspection and Confidentiality; Tax Refunds; and Taxpayar Remedies; and related matters,
Assembly Chair Traini and Mayor Berkowitz.
14.H.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 734-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing.
AVES THOMPSON, Alaska Trucking Association, Executive Director, testified.
DAVID NEES testified .
ED LARRIVEE-II testified.
AL TAMAGNI, Budget Advisory Commission, Chair, testified.
Chair Traini closed the public hearing.
Chair Traini passed the gavel to Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar to comment on this item. Following his
remarks, the gavel was returned to Chair Traini.
Dick Traini moved, to approve AO 2017-141
Suzanne LaFrance seconded,
and the motion on this document, as amended, PASSED 10 -1.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Fred Dyson
NAYS: Amy Demboski
Forrest Dunbar moved, to amend AO 2017-141 with Dunbar Amendment No. 1,
John Weddleton seconded, on page 5, line 36, as follows:
consumed for a purpose that is not exempt. Motor fuel
purchased or acquired outside of the municipality
and brought into the municipality in the following
circumstances are not subject to the tax:
a. in a fuel tank built in a motor vehicle and that
supplies fuel directly to that motor vehicle's
combustion engine so long as that motor fuel
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is not off-loaded to a large storage tank,
transport tank or container, or to another
motor vehicle; or
b. in a small, personal use size container 10
gallons or less in volume, so long as that
motor fuel is not off-loaded to a storage tank,
transport tank or container larger than 10
gallons in volume.
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
John Weddleton moved, to amend AO 2017-141 with Weddleton Amendment
Amy Demboski seconded, No. 1, on page 7, lines 2-3, as follows:
G. A certificate issued under this section provides[is
a privilege for a dealer to have and there is] no
right, entitlement or property interest created
and this motion PASSED 1'1- 0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric C ·oft, Pete Peterser;l, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None ·
John Weddleton moved, to amend AO 2017-141 with Weddleton Amendment
Forrest Dunbar seconded, No.2, on page 10, lines 6-17, as follows:
A. There shall be no charge or fee for issuing a
certificate of registration for an original or
renewal application, or for a new location for a
dealer who relocates the business.[Except for
an applicant having more than one dealer
business location within the municipality, each
application for registration shall be accompanied
by a fee of $75.00. For an applicant having more
than one dealer business location within the
municipality, the fee for registration shall be
$75.00 for the first dealer location being registered
and $10.00 for each additional dealer location
being registered.
B. A fee of $25.00 shall be charged for issuing a
replacement certificate to a dealer whose
certificate of registration has automatically expired
because the dealer moves the business to
another location within the municipality and
applies for a certificate for the ne'N location for the
remaining balance of the term.]
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None ·
John Weddleton moved, to amend AO 2017-141 with Weddleton Amendment
Suzanne LaFrance seconded, No.3 ...
on page 22, line 44, as follows:
to sell taxable motor fuel[ operate] on the property and
fails to take reasonable action to prevent prohibited
sales of taxable motor fuel from the real property is
complicit in a prohibited act under section
on page 23, line 2, as follows:
department to cease providing advertising, hosting
or marketing for taxable motor fuel sales by this
dealer[such services] is complicit in a prohibited act
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
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Clerk's Note: Chair Traini passed the gavel to Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar to move his amendment.
Following his remarks, the gavel was returned to Chair Traini.
Dick Traini moved, to amend AO 2017-141 with Traini Amendment No. 1...
John Weddleton seconded,
on page 4, line 40, as follows:
A An excise tax in the amount of ten cents ($0.10)
per gallon, adjusted every five years as
provided in subsection B., is hereby
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on page 4, after line 46, as follows:
B. The five-year adjustment to the motor fuel tax
rate shall be based on the cumulative percent
change in the Anchorage Consumer Price
Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) over
the prior five years. The adjustment is the
percent change in the Anchorage Consumer
Price Index beginning from the August CPI-U
r.~ort for the MunirJP.ality from the U.S.
Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics released five years prior, up to the
Anchorage Consumer Price Index in the report
released in August of the fifth year after the
last adjustment. The adjustment to the tax rate
may be rounded to the nearest whole cent as
determined by the department. The adjustment
sh;all become effective January 1 following the
August release date in the fifth year since the
last adjustment. The first such adjustment
date shall be effective January 1, 2023.
and this motion PASSED 9-2.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Eric Croft,
Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Fred Dyson
NAYS: Forrest Dunbar, Amy Demboski
Amy Demboski moved, to amend AO 2017-141 with Demboski Amendment
Christopher Constant seconded, No. 1, on page 24, line 31 , as follows:
Section 2. This ordinance shall become effective
May[Mafffi]1 , 2018.
and this motion FAILED 1 -10.
AYES: Amy Demboski
NAYS: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Fred Dyson
BILL FALSEY, Municipal Manager, spoke.
DAN MOORE, Municipal Treasurer, spoke.
DEAN GATES, Assembly Counsel, spoke.
Clerk's Note: Chair Traini passed the gavel to Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar to comment on this item.
Following his remarks, the gavel was returned to Chair Traini.
Clerk's Note: Chair Traini called for a 10 minute at-easE.!.
14.1. Ordinance No. AO 2017-142, an omnibus ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly amending
Anchorage Municipal Code and Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations to modify existing fees
regarding taxicab permits and ambulance transport, Office of Management and Budget.
14.1.1 . Assembly Memorandum No. AM 735-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing.
DAVID NEES testified.
Chair Traini closed the public hearing.
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Suzanne LaFrance moved, to approve AO 2017-142
Felix Rivera seconded ,
and this motion PASSED 10 -1.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Fred Dyson
NAYS: Amy Demboski
DENIS LEBLANC, Anchorage Fire Department, Fire Chief, spoke.
14.J. Ordinance No. AO 2017-138, an ordinance authorizing a disposal of an electrical easement,
located on a portion of Parcel No. 2, Record of Survey, T13N, R4W, Section 25, NE Quarter
between Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
14.J.1.Assembly Memorandum No. AM 727-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Pete Petersen moved, to approve AO 2017-138
Christopher Constant seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES : John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.K. Ordinance No. AO 2017-139, an ordinance authorizing a disposal of an electrical easement,
located on a portion of Tract A, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2001-21, between Anchorage Water
and WastewatElr Utility and Chugac;h Electric Association, Inc.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 728-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Forrest Dunbar moved, to approve AO 2017-139
Suzanne LaFrance seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES : John Weddleton , Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
. Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.L. Resolution No. AR 2017-350, a resolution authorizing disposal of a Municipal Light and Power
Utility easement without substantial value within Lots 5, 6 and 7 Block 4 Romig Park Subdivision
(Plat P-188A) (PID 001 -164-69; 001-164-70; 001-164-31}, Municipal Light and Power.
Assembly Member Weddleton declared a potential conflict of interest on Item 14.L. Based on review by
the Body, Chair Traini ruled that Assembly Member Weddleton did not have a conflict of interest.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Pete Petersen moved , to approve AR 2017-350
Felix Rivera seconded ,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None : !
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14.M. Resolution No. AR 2017-351, a resolution of the Mun icipality of Anchorage appropriating
$101 ,170,28 of reimbursed cost revenues from the State of Alaska Department of Natural
Resources to the Miscellaneous Operational Grants Fund (261}, for deployment to the McHugh
Creek Fire, Anchorage Fire Department.
14.M.1 . Assembly Memorandum No. AM 737-2017.
Clerk's Note: Assembly Member Demboski previously declared a potential conflict of interest on Item
14.M. and was cleared for participation .
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
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Christopher Constant moved, to approve AR 2017-351
Pete Petersen seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.N. Ordinance No. AO 2017-140, an ordinance approving acquisition of real property, legally described
as Tract B, Cook Subdivision (Plat 82-57) (PID 009-131-20), for a purchase price, including related
expenses, in an amount Not To Exceed $6,000,000 and authorizing an lnterfund Loan In an
amount Not To Exceed $6,000,000 from the General Liability and Workers Compensation Fund I
(602) And appropriating the proceeds of such lnterfund Loan to Real Estate Services Division _j
(RES) Areawide General Fund (1 01) and further appropriating the proceeds of the lnterfund Loan
as a contribution to the RES Areawide General Capital Improvement Project Fund (401 ), Office of
Economic and Community Development and Real Estate Services.
14.N.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 729-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Christopher Constant moved, to approve AO 2017-140 ,
Felix Rivera seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
ROBIN WARD, Real Estate Services, Director, spoke.
14.0. Ordinance No. AO 2017-143, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly repealing and reenacting
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 7.50- Equal Employment Opportunity Contract Compliance-
to update Contract Compliance Requirements, and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter
7.10- Definitions, Department of Law.
14.0 .1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 736-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Pete Petersen moved , to approve AO 2017-143 .
Christopher Constant seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.P. Resolution No. AR 2017-353, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving a
Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana Retail Sales Establishment with
License Number M11303, YNY Investment LLC, Doing Business As Hollyweed 907, and located
at 2429 E. 88th Avenue (Abbott Loop Community Council! (Case 2017-0106), Municipal Clerk's
Office and Planning Department. ·
14.P.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 739-2017.
Amy Demboski moved, to postpone the public hearing on AR 2017-353 to the
Christopher Constant seconded, Regular Assembly Meeting of November 21, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES : John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
BECKY WINDT PEARSON, Municipal Attorney, spoke.
Clerk's Note: The motion to postpone the public hearing on AR 2017-353 to the Regular Assembly
Meeting of November 21, 2017 was out-of-order and corrective action was taken to remedy the intention
of the Body.
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Amy Demboski move!d, to reconsider "postponement of the public hearing on
Pete Petersen seconded, AR 2017-353 to the Regular Assembly Meeting of
November 21, 2017"
and this motion PASSED 11, -!0.
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AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
Chair Traini opened the public hearing.
Amy Demboski moved, to continue the public hearing on AR 2017-353 to the
John Weddleton seconded, Regular Assembly Meeting of November 21, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton , Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.Q. Resolution No. AR 2017-354, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving a
Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana Cultivation Facility with License
Number M11920, Alaska Joint Ventures, LLC Doing Business As AK Joint, and located at 7801
Schoon St., Unit D (Taku/Campbell Community Council) (Case 2017-0112), Municipal Clerk's
Office and Planning Department.
14.Q.1 . Assembly Memorandum No. AM 740-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing.
JONATHAN SCHUMACHER testified.
Chair Traini closed the public hearing.
John Weddleton moved, to approve AR 2017-354
Felix Rivera secondE!d,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.R. Resolution No. AR 2017-355, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving a
·Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana Retail Sales Establishment with
License Number M11614, Alaska Joint Ventures, LLC Doing Business As AK Joint, and located at
7801 Schoon St., Unit F (Taku/Campbell Community Council) (Case 2017 -0113), Municipal Clerk's
Office and Planning Department.
14.R.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 741-2017.
14.R.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 138-2017, Resolution No. AR 2017-355, a resolution
of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving a Marijuana License and Special Land
Use Permit for a Marijuana Retail Sales Establishment with License Number M11614,
Alaska Joint Ventures, LLC Doing Business As AK Joint, and located at 7801 Schoon
St., Unit F, Planning Department. (Laid-on-the-Table.)
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Christopher Constant moved, to approve AR 2017-355
Suzanne LaFrance seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric C~oft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.S. Ordinance No. AO 2017-134, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage amending the
Chugiak-Eagle River Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Map to change the use
classification of approximately 5.97 acres from "Commercial" to "Residential, 3- 6 Dwellings Per
Acre" for a portion of US Government Lot 1, Section 2, T14N, R2W, Seward Meridian, Alaska,
generally located in Eagle River (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2017-0075), Planning
Department.
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14.S.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 708-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing . There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing.
Amy Demboski moved, to approve AO 2017-134
Christopher Constant seconded ,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.T. Ordinance No. AO 2017-135, an ordinance amending the zoning map and approving the rezoning ~
of approximately 5.97 acres from CE-RO SL (Residential-Office with Special Limitations) District
to CE-R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District for a portion of US Government Lot 1, Section 2,
T14N, R2W, Seward Meridian, Alaska; generally located west of the Glenn Highway, north of
Mercy Drive, east of Curry Ridge Circle ~ and south of Mill·,; ?ark Circle (Eagle River Community
Council) (Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2017-00/4), Planning Department.
14.T.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 709-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. There was no one to testify and he closed the public hearing .
Suzanne LaFrance moved, to approve AO 2017-135
Christopher Constant seconded,
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
Forrest Dunbar moved, to change order of the day to take up Item 13.A.
Amy Demboski seconded, immediately.
and this motion PASSED 11 -0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen, Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
14.U. Resolution No. AR 2017-337, a resolution adopting the Anchorage Design Criteria, Chapter 2,
Drainage, 2017, consisting of the Anchorage Stormwater Manual, Volumes 1 and 2 (Planning and
Zoning Case No. 2017-007), Project Management & Engineering.
14.U.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 714-2017.
Chair Traini opened the public hearing. I '
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CHRIS SCHUTTE, Economic and Community Development Director, spok~ .
Forrest Dunbar moved, to continue the public hearing on AR 2017-337 to the
Amy Demboski seconded, Regular Assembly Meeting of November 21, 2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES : John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric Croft, Pete Petersen , Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: None
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. RESERVED
17. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT (SHALL BE PROMPTLY AT 11:00 P.M.; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, BY TWO
THIRDS VOTE OF THE ASSEMBLY, ADJOURNMENT AND BUSINESS BEFORE THE
ASSEMBLY MAY BE CONTINUED PAST 11:00 P.M. UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT)
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Christopher Constant moved, to adjourn the Regular Assembly Meeting of November
John Weddleton seconded, 7,2017
and this motion PASSED 11-0.
AYES: John Weddleton, Felix Rivera, Tim Steele, Suzanne LaFrance, Dick Traini, Forrest
Dunbar, Eric (~raft, Pete Petersen , Christopher Constant, Amy Demboski, Fred Dyson
NAYS: · None · ! ;
Chair Traini adjourned the Regular Assembly Meeting at 10:48 p.m.
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Municipality of Anchorage
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Thank you, you came here.
Felix Rivera Austin Quinn-Davidson
Chair Vice–Chair
Jamie Allard Kameron Perez-Verdia
Christopher Constant Pete Petersen
Forrest Dunbar John Weddleton
Crystal Kennedy Ethan Berkowitz Meg Zaletel
Suzanne LaFrance Mayor
Barbara A. Jones, Municipal Clerk Jennifer Veneklasen, Deputy Municipal Clerk
Assembly Agenda
November 07, 2017
Regular Meeting
Assembly Chambers
Loussac Library
3600 Denali, Room 108
5:00 p.m. Business Meeting
5:15 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. Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting of July 11, 2017.
4.B. Minutes of the Regular Assembly Meeting of July 25, 2017.
5. MAYOR'S REPORT
6. ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT
7. COMMITTEE REPORTS
8. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
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9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
9.A.1. Resolution No. AR 2017-362, a resolution of the Anchorage
Municipal Assembly recognizing and celebrating the month
of November 2017 as Native American and Alaska Native
Heritage Month and November 24, 2017 as Native American
And Native Alaskan Heritage Day, Assembly Chair Traini,
Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar, Assembly Members Constant,
Croft, Demboski, Dyson, LaFrance, Petersen, Rivera, Steele,
Weddleton and Mayor Berkowitz.
9.A.2. Resolution No. AR 2017-363, a resolution of the Anchorage
Municipal Assembly congratulating the Bartlett Golden
Bears Varsity Football Team for winning the 2017 Division
I High School Football State Championship and for their
discipline on the field and in the classroom, Assembly Vice-
Chair Dunbar, Assembly Member Petersen, Assembly Chair
Traini, Assembly Members Constant, Croft, Demboski, Dyson,
LaFrance, Rivera, Steele, Weddleton and Mayor Berkowitz.
9.A.3. Resolution No. AR 2017-365, a resolution of the Anchorage
Assembly recognizing November as Avalanche Awareness
Month and supporting public awareness for snow safety,
Assembly Member Constant. (Addendum)
9.B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER
9.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2017-356, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $39,200 from the State of Alaska, Department of
Transportation; and appropriating $862 as a contribution from the 2017
Anchorage Police Department Operating Budget, Anchorage Metropolitan
Police Service Area Fund (151000) to the State Direct Federal Pass Through
Grants Fund (231900) Anchorage Police Department, for Impaired Driving
Enforcement.
9.B.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 744-2017.
9.B.2. Resolution No. AR 2017-357, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $22,800 from the State of Alaska, Department of
Transportation; and appropriating $501 as a contribution from the 2017
Anchorage Police Department Operating Budget, Anchorage Metropolitan
Police Service Area Fund (151000) to the State Direct Federal Pass Through
Grants Fund (231) Anchorage Police Department, for Click It or Ticket
Seatbelt Enforcement.
9.B.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 745-2017.
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9.B.3. Resolution No. AR 2017-358, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating a contribution in the amount of $54,389 from the Traffic
Department 2017 Operating Budget, Areawide General Fund (101000), to the
Equipment Maintenance Internal Service Capital Fund (601800), Maintenance
and Operations Department, to purchase replacement equipment.
9.B.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 746-2017.
9.B.4. Resolution No. AR 2017-364, a resolution of the Anchorage
Municipal Assembly encouraging the Alaska Railroad
Corporation to rescind Board Rule 23 regarding the
Residential Right-of-Way Use Policy, Assembly Members
Weddleton and LaFrance. (Addendum)
9.B.4.a) Resolution No. AR 2017-364(S), a resolution of the
Anchorage Municipal Assembly encouraging the
Alaska Railroad Corporation to rescind Board Rule 23
regarding the Residential Right-of-Way Use Policy,
Assembly Members Weddleton and LaFrance. (Laid-
on-the-Table)
9.B.4.b) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 765-2017.
9.C. BID AWARDS
9.D. NEW BUSINESS
9.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 747-2017, Heritage Land Bank
Advisory Commission appointments (Ron Tenny, Brad E. Quade, and
Peggy Looney), Mayor’s Office.
9.D.2. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 748-2017, Library Advisory Board
appointments (Jonathan S. Bittner and Cristy Allyn Willer), Mayor’s Office.
9.D.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 749-2017, Police and Fire Retirement
Board appointment (William D. Falsey), Mayor’s Office.
9.D.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 750-2017, Executive Appointment
(Rebecca Windt-Pearson, Municipal Attorney), Employee Relations
Department.
9.D.5. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 751-2017, Authorization to exercise the
fourth of five one–year options to continue a lease agreement with
Northwood Landscaping, Inc. to provide leased warehouse space for the
Traffic Department Signal Maintenance Section ($48,000), Real Estate
Department.
9.D.6. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 742-2017, 2017/2018 Liquor License
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Renewals: Package Store License: Oaken Keg 2628 LL#4167, Oaken Keg
1817 LL#2094, Oaken Keg 1807 LL#1464, Oaken Keg 1812 LL#1397,
Oaken Keg 1809 LL#799, Oaken Keg 1813 LL#1799, Oaken Keg 1806
LL#795, Oaken Keg 1805 LL#793, Oaken Keg 1802 LL#792. (Spenard,
Northeast, Abbott Loop, Eagle River, Midtown, Fairview, Sand Lake, and
Old Seward/Oceanview Community Councils), Municipal Clerk’s Office.
9.D.7. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 743-2017, 2017/2018 Application for
Transfer of Ownership of Beverage Dispensary Liquor License #200
with Restaurant Designation Permit for Anchorage Alehouse, LLC
DBA Anchorage Alehouse (Midtown Community Council), Municipal
Clerk’s Office.
9.D.8. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 760-2017, Recommendation
of Award to Stephl Engineering, LLC to provide
professional engineering services for Downtown Sewer Pipe
Rehabilitation for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA),
Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility(AWWU) (RFP
2017P028) ($1,156,000), Purchasing Department. (Addendum)
9.D.9. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 761-2017, Recommendation
of Award to Kiewit/Manson, JV to provide Construction
Manager At Risk (CMAR) Services for the Municipality of
Anchorage (MOA), Port of Anchorage (Port) (RFP 2017P040)
($754,000), Purchasing Department. (Laid-on-the-Table)
9.D.10. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 762-2017, Investment
Advisory Commission appointments (John R. Nofsinger, Alex
Slivka, and Amy N. Fredeen), Mayor’s Office. (Laid-on-the-Table)
9.D.11. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 763-2017, Municipal Pre-Funding
Investment Board appointments (Richard Whitehead and Chris A. Richardson),
Mayor’s Office. (Laid-on-the-Table)
9.D.12. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 764-2017, Anchorage Parks
& Recreation Commission appointments (Kelly M. Chang,
Erin Kirkland, Catherine Bodry, and Grace C. Johnston), Mayor’s
Office. (Laid-on-the-Table)
9.E. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
9.E.1. Information Memorandum No. AIM 135-2017, Executive Appointments
and Compensation Q3 2017, Employee Relations Department.
9.F. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION
9.F.1. Ordinance No. AO 2017-144, an ordinance authorizing a lease between
Eklutna, Inc. (Lessor) and the Municipality of Anchorage (Lessee) for a
Snow Disposal Facility, legally described as a portion within Tract 38 Eagle
River Powder Reserve B Sec 35 T15N R2W (PID 051-641-05), in Eagle
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River, Real Estate Department. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.1.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 752-2017.
9.F.2. Ordinance No. AO 2017-145, an ordinance authorizing acquisition of real
property between Lucas Drive and Stewart Drive for a purchase price
Not To Exceed $800,000 plus closing costs, Anchorage Water and
Wastewater Utility. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.2.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 753-2017.
9.F.3. Ordinance No. AO 2017-146, an ordinance approving proposed rate
increases by the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility for
submission to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.3.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 754-2017.
9.F.4. Ordinance No. AO 2017-147, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 15.55 to add an exception
for transfers to a family trust from the requirement to obtain a
certificate of approval prior to a transfer of an ownership or use interest
in an on-site water well, for consistency with amendments to the on-site
wastewater systems code, Assembly Vice-Chair Dunbar and Assembly
Member Weddleton. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.5. Ordinance No. AO 2017-148, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 4.05.060 to authorize
participation by board and commission members by telephone or video
conferencing when not acting in an adjudicatory capacity, Department of
Law and Ombudsman. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.5.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 755-2017.
9.F.6. Ordinance No. AO 2017-149, an ordinance submitting to the qualified voters
of the Municipality of Anchorage a ballot proposition amending the
Anchorage Municipal Charter to adopt a Wholesale Sales Tax on
Alcoholic Beverages; to establish an initial rate of levy and a “Not To
Exceed” maximum rate; to authorize the Assembly to adjust the tax rate of
levy by ordinance without additional voter approval provided upward
adjustments are allowed only once every two years, an adjustment does not
increase the rate more than two percent (2%), and the rate of levy never
exceeds the maximum authorized by the voters; and dedicating the revenue
from said tax to health and public safety uses related to consumption or use
of alcoholic beverages or drugs; to allow use of the revenue to finance bonds
for programs and projects related to alcohol and/or drug treatment and
rehabilitation; and to provide for approval by a majority (fifty percent plus
one) of qualified voters voting on the question, Assembly Chair Traini. P.H.
12-19-2017.
9.F.6.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 756-2017.
9.F.7. Resolution No. AR 2017-359, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $175,000 to the Solid Waste Refuse Capital Improvement
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Program Fund (560200), from the Solid Waste Refuse Fund Balance to pay
for additional funding required to purchase seven hundred and fifty Bear
Resistant Roll Carts in support of Ordinance Number AO 2017-123;
revising the 2017 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB); and revising and
approving the 2017-2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), all within
Solid Waste Services. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.7.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 757-2017.
9.F.8. Resolution No. AR 2017-360, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $200,000 from the State of Alaska, Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and a contribution of $4,400 from
Anchorage Areawide Operating Fund (101000) the Municipal Manager
Department, Office of Emergency Management 2017 Operating Budget to
the State Dir/Fed Pass-Thru Grants Fund (231) for Emergency
Management Performance Grant (EMPG) activities in the Municipal
Manager Department, Office of Emergency Management. P.H. 11-21-2017.
9.F.8.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 758-2017.
9.F.9. Resolution No. AR 2017-361, a resolution ratifying a Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547
(Technicians), Employee Relations Department. P.H. 12-5-2017.
9.F.9.a) Assembly Memorandum No. AM 759-2017.
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 ITEMS
11.A. Information Memorandum No. AIM 128-2017, Internal Audit Report
2017-09 – Bradley Lake Operation and Maintenance Costs,
Municipal Light and Power, Assembly Chair Traini.
(REFERRED TO THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT COMMITTEE. ACTION
POSTPONED FROM 10-24-17.)
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11.B. Information Memorandum No. AIM 129-2017, Internal Audit Report
2017-10 – Library Donations, Anchorage Public Library, Assembly
Chair Traini.
(REFERRED TO THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT COMMITTEE. ACTION
POSTPONED FROM 10-24-17.)
11.C. Information Memorandum No. AIM 130-2017, Internal Audit Report
2017-11 – Preferential Use Agreements, Port of Anchorage,
Assembly Chair Traini.
(REFERRED TO THE MUNICIPAL AUDIT COMMITTEE. ACTION
POSTPONED FROM 10-24-17.)
12. APPEARANCE REQUESTS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:30 P.M. AND NO LATER
THAN 6:30 P.M.)
13. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M., AND
SHALL BE TAKEN UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF OLD BUSINESS
AND UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
13.A. Ordinance No. AO 2017-129, an ordinance repealing and reenacting Anchorage
Municipal Code Chapter 15.65 Wastewater Disposal; amending Anchorage
Municipal Code Section 4.40.150, the On-Site Wastewater System Technical Review
Board; and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 14.60.030, the fines
associated with Chapter 15.65, Development Services Department.
13.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 668-2017.
(CONTINUED FROM 10-24-17)
13.A.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 139-2017, Ordinance No.
AO 2017-129, an ordinance repealing and reenacting
Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 15.65 Wastewater
Disposal; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section
4.40.150, the On-Site Wastewater System Technical Review
Board; and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section
14.60.030, the fines associated with Chapter 15.65, Assembly
Member Demboski. (Laid-on-the-Table)
14. NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS (SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO
LATER THAN 11:00 P.M. AND SHALL BE TAKEN UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
COMPLETION OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS)
14.A. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-124, an ordinance of the
Municipality of Anchorage adopting and appropriating funds for the 2018 General
Government Operating Budget for the Municipality of Anchorage, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 647-2017.
14.B. SECONDPUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2017-307, a resolution
adopting the 2018-2023 Six Year Fiscal Program, Office of
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Management and Budget.
14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 653-2017.
14.C. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-125, an ordinance adopting
the 2018 General Government Capital Improvement Budget, Office of Management
and Budget.
14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 648-2017.
14.D. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2017-305, a resolution
adopting the 2018-2023 General Government Capital Improvement
Program, Office of Management and Budget.
14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 651-2017.
14.E. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-126, an ordinance
adopting and appropriating funds for the 2018 Municipal
Utilities/Enterprise Activities Operating Budgets to include Municipal
Light and Power (ML&P) and Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
(AWWU) Reimbursable Projects, ML&P BRU Gas Field Fund and
ML&P Contributed Plant; and the 2018 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise
Activities Capital Improvement Budgets, Office of Management and
Budget.
14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 649-2017.
14.F. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Resolution No. AR 2017-306, a resolution
approving the 2018-2023 Municipal Utilities/Enterprise Activities
Capital Improvement Programs, Office of Management and Budget.
14.F.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 652-2017.
14.G. SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Ordinance No. AO 2017-127, an ordinance
adopting and appropriating funds for the 2018 Operating and Capital
Budgets of Anchorage Community Development Authority, Office of
Management and Budget.
14.G.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 650-2017.
14.H. Ordinance No. AO 2017-141, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
amending Title 12 of the Anchorage Municipal Code by adding Chapter 12.55 to adopt
and levy an Excise Tax on Motor Fuel, establish the requirements and procedures for
its administration, collection and enforcement including, but not limited to: Definitions;
Tax Rate; Dealer Registration; Tax Credits; Tax Returns; Prohibited Acts; Penalties and
Interest; Application of Payments; Records Retention, Inspection and Confidentiality;
Tax Refunds; and Taxpayer Remedies; and related matters, Assembly Chair Traini and
Mayor Berkowitz.
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14.H.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 734-2017.
14.I. Ordinance No. AO 2017-142, an omnibus ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly
amending Anchorage Municipal Code and Anchorage Municipal Code of
Regulations to modify existing fees regarding taxicab permits and ambulance transport,
Office of Management and Budget.
14.I.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 735-2017.
14.J. Ordinance No. AO 2017-138, an ordinance authorizing a disposal of an electrical
easement, located on a portion of Parcel No. 2, Record of Survey, T13N, R4W,
Section 25, NE Quarter between Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and
Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
14.J.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 727-2017.
14.K. Ordinance No. AO 2017-139, an ordinance authorizing a disposal of an electrical
easement, located on a portion of Tract A, Alaska State Land Survey No. 2001-21,
between Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility and Chugach Electric Association,
Inc.
14.K.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 728-2017.
14.L. Resolution No. AR 2017-350, a resolution authorizing disposal of a Municipal Light
and Power Utility easement without substantial value within Lots 5, 6 and 7 Block
4 Romig Park Subdivision (Plat P-188A) (PID 001-164-69; 001-164-70; 001-164-31),
Municipal Light and Power.
14.M. Resolution No. AR 2017-351, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage
appropriating $101,170.28 of reimbursed cost revenues from the State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources to the Miscellaneous Operational Grants Fund (261),
for deployment to the McHugh Creek Fire, Anchorage Fire Department.
14.M.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 737-2017.
14.N. Ordinance No. AO 2017-140, an ordinance approving acquisition of real property,
legally described as Tract B, Cook Subdivision (Plat 82-57) (PID 009-131-20), for a
purchase price, including related expenses, in an amount Not To Exceed $6,000,000
and authorizing an Interfund Loan In an amount Not To Exceed $6,000,000 from the
General Liability and Workers Compensation Fund (602) And appropriating the
proceeds of such Interfund Loan to Real Estate Services Division (RES) Areawide
General Fund (101) and further appropriating the proceeds of the Interfund Loan as a
contribution to the RES Areawide General Capital Improvement Project Fund (401),
Office of Economic and Community Development and Real Estate Services.
14.N.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 729-2017.
14.O. Ordinance No. AO 2017-143, an ordinance of the Anchorage Assembly repealing and
reenacting Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 7.50 - Equal Employment
Opportunity Contract Compliance - to update Contract Compliance Requirements,
and amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 7.10 – Definitions, Department of
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Law.
14.O.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 736-2017.
14.P. Resolution No. AR 2017-353, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
approving a Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana
Retail Sales Establishment with License Number M11303, YNY Investment LLC,
Doing Business As Hollyweed 907, and located at 2429 E. 88th Avenue (Abbott Loop
Community Council) (Case 2017-0106), Municipal Clerk’s Office and Planning
Department.
14.P.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 739-2017.
14.Q. Resolution No. AR 2017-354, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
approving a Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana
Cultivation Facility with License Number M11920, Alaska Joint Ventures, LLC
Doing Business As AK Joint, and located at 7801 Schoon St., Unit D (Taku/Campbell
Community Council) (Case 2017-0112), Municipal Clerk’s Office and Planning
Department.
14.Q.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 740-2017.
14.R. Resolution No. AR 2017-355, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly
approving a Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana
Retail Sales Establishment with License Number M11614, Alaska Joint Ventures,
LLC Doing Business As AK Joint, and located at 7801 Schoon St., Unit F
(Taku/Campbell Community Council) (Case 2017-0113), Municipal Clerk’s Office and
Planning Department.
14.R.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 741-2017.
14.R.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 138-2017, Resolution No. AR 2017-
355, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving a
Marijuana License and Special Land Use Permit for a Marijuana Retail Sales
Establishment with License Number M11614, Alaska Joint Ventures, LLC
Doing Business As AK Joint, and located at 7801 Schoon St., Unit F,
Planning Department. (Laid-on-the-Table)
14.S. Ordinance No. AO 2017-134, an ordinance of the Municipality of Anchorage amending
the Chugiak–Eagle River Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Map to change
the use classification of approximately 5.97 acres from “Commercial” to
“Residential, 3 – 6 Dwellings Per Acre” for a portion of US Government Lot 1,
Section 2, T14N, R2W, Seward Meridian, Alaska, generally located in Eagle River
(Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2017-0075), Planning Department.
14.S.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 708-2017.
14.T. Ordinance No. AO 2017-135, an ordinance amending the zoning map and approving
the rezoning of approximately 5.97 acres from CE-RO SL (Residential-Office with
Special Limitations) District to CE-R-1 (Single-Family Residential) District for a
portion of US Government Lot 1, Section 2, T14N, R2W, Seward Meridian,
Alaska; generally located west of the Glenn Highway, north of Mercy Drive, east of
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Curry Ridge Circle and south of Mills Park Circle (Eagle River Community Council)
(Planning and Zoning Commission Case 2017-0074), Planning Department.
14.T.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 709-2017.
14.U. Resolution No. AR 2017-337, a resolution adopting the Anchorage Design Criteria,
Chapter 2, Drainage, 2017, consisting of the Anchorage Stormwater Manual,
Volumes 1 and 2 (Planning and Zoning Case No. 2017-007), Project Management &
Engineering.
14.U.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 714-2017.
15. SPECIAL ORDERS
16. RESERVED
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18. ASSEMBLY COMMENTS
19. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
20. ADJOURNMENT (SHALL BE PROMPTLY AT 11:00 P.M.; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, BY TWO
THIRDS VOTE OF THE ASSEMBLY, ADJOURNMENT AND BUSINESS BEFORE THE
ASSEMBLY MAY BE CONTINUED PAST 11:00 P.M. UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT)
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www.muni.org/watchnow AND IN THE MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICE, 632 WEST 6TH
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