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ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive Sitka, AK (907)747-1811 Minutes - Final City and Borough Assembly Mayor Gary Paxton Deputy Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, Vice Deputy Mayor Valorie Nelson, Aaron Bean, Kevin Knox, Dr. Richard Wein, Kevin Mosher Municipal Administrator: Keith Brady Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. ROLL CALL Due to technical difficulties, Nelson was unable to participate and vote on the following items: Consent Agenda, C, D, E, F, and L. Present: 5 - Eisenbeisz, Knox, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Telephonic: 2 - Bean, and Nelson IV. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES 19-108 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence A request was made by Knox to move items G, H, I, J, L, N, and O to the May 28th regular assembly meeting. Garry White, Gary Paxton Industrial Park Executive Director urged the assembly to take up the sale of the administration building, item H. General consensus was to go through the agenda as it was. V. CEREMONIAL MATTERS None. VI. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Sitka Community Hospital, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) 19-097 Special Report: Robert Venables, Executive Director of Southeast Conference CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 Robert Venables Executive Director of Southeast Conference reported on the upcoming annual conference and told of opportunities to voice opinions and priorities. VII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Harvey Brandt stated he would like to join the assembly in celebrating the accomplishments of graduates of the Sitka School District and spoke to the Governor's budget along with encouraging the assembly to come together with the Sitka School District. Rachel Roy Executive Director of the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce and Visit Sitka gave an update on the visitor industry with regards to the beginning of the season and upcoming ships. Tyler Green, a Port and Harbors Commissioner, told of a recommendation to the assembly of a marine fuel excise tax. VIII. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor - Paxton reported on the lobbying last week in Washington DC, highlighted a grant opportunity with EPA, and potential of refinancing a loan. Administrator - Brady included from the lobbying trip, the USDA meeting regarding options to move forward to explore financing energy and water projects. Attorney - Hanson told of legal department projects, litigation of the CPET funds in Juneau, and onsite marijuana onsite consumption. Liaisons - Knox reported on the Port and Harbors Commission meeting and the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting; Wein on the Library Commission. Clerk - Henshaw highlighted the need of a Library Commissioner and other commission vacancies. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Knox that the Consent Agenda consisting of items A and B be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Non-voting: 1- Nelson A 19-096 Approve the minutes of the April 15, 22, 23, 25, 30, and May 2 Assembly meetings This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. B 19-098 Approve the Health Needs and Human Services Commission goals for 2019 This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS C 19-099 Reappoint Dr. David Hunt to a three-year term on the Animal Hearing Board in CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 the category of Veterinarian A motion was made by Knox that this item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Non-voting: 1- Nelson D 19-100 Reappoint Darryl Rehkopf to a three-year term on the Library Commission Wein thanked the applicant for reapplying. A motion was made by Mosher that this item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Non-voting: 1- Nelson XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: E 19-081 RECONSIDERATION Reappointments: 1) Victor Weaver to a three-year term on the Planning Commission, and, 2) Scott Saline to a three-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission in the category of At Large (notice of reconsideration was given at the April 23 Assembly meeting) Eisenbeisz stated he had concerns with applicant Saline. A motion was made by Eisenbeisz to RECONSIDER the motion to reappoint Victor Weaver to a three-year term on the Planning Commission, and, Scott Saline to a three-year term on the Historic Preservation Commission in the category of At large. The motion FAILED by the following vote. (The initial vote to approve the appointments of the applicants from the assembly meeting of April 23, 2019 stands.) Yes: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Knox No: 4- Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Non-voting: 1- Nelson F ORD 19-16A Amending Title 22 "Zoning" of the Sitka General Code by modifying Chapter 22.20 "Supplemental District Regulations and Development Standards" Wein commented on correspondence he received from an individual that felt the reduction in size could change the nature of the neighborhood by bringing people too close together and there was a concern that a five foot setback was severe. A motion was made by Mosher that this ordinance be APPROVED ON FIRST READING AS AMENDED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Non-voting: 1- Nelson XII. NEW BUSINESS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 G RES 19-10 Requesting the State of Alaska remove the Department of Natural Resources deed restriction on the Green Lake parcel consisting of 5,555.75 acres near Sitka (1st and final reading) Garry White SEDA Executive Director gave history and encouraged economic development at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park. Wein stated there was a stipulation of reverting back to state ownership and that public access was needed. He listed the issues with regards to the properties that would be converted according to the Electric Department noting concerns with the cost of those. Eisenbeisz agreed that public access was needed, but felt that public access wasn't necessarily road access. Knox noted the large piece of land and scope of it. He wondered what would be considered for development and would like to see a map. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady felt like this was a first step with the state and noted the possibility of opportunity for economic development. A motion was made by Knox that this resolution be APPROVED ON FIRST and FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Paxton, and Mosher No: 2- Wein, and Nelson H RES 19-11 Approving the sale of the Administration Building at Gary Paxton Industrial Park to Patrick Barker, Jr. (1st and final reading) Garry White, Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) Executive Director told of the building's profit, loss, and landslide history. He stated an RFP was sent out twice, the sale fit within the mission of the park, and the GPIP Board supported the sale. Wein was in support of the sale. He confirmed that the building was not condemned and it contained hazardous substances including asbestos. White stated an appraisal was done in 2014 that showed a zero value of the building and $233,000 for the land, however after the landslide, it was considered a negative value. Knox hoped the sale would add value to surrounding properties and to the park overall. Knox confirmed with White that the purchaser knew the risk and liability of the building. Eisenbeisz voiced wanting to make sure the city was getting value for the land. Mosher felt there was currently no value, that the building was now a liability, and was in support of the sale. Wein noted GPIP was paying for heating and costs estimated at $60,000 per year. A motion was made by Mosher that this resolution be APPROVED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson I RES 19-12 Authorizing a 50/50 matching grant application to the Office of Justice programs - bulletproof vest partnership (1st and final reading) Wein clarified that this was a yearly grant asking for 8 vests and wondered what the current inventory of vests was. A motion was made by Knox that this resolution be APPROVED ON FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson J 19-102 Approve an interagency Memorandum of Agreement between the Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) and the City and Borough of Sitka Electric Department regarding lease space at GPIP (Block 4, Lots 16b and 20) CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 Wein noted interesting history of storing items on properties and the cost. Garry White, Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) Executive Director stated the GPIP Board figures the amount at a rate which was the appraised value with a 9% annual return. Wein felt the determination of value needed to be adjusted and the prices should be reconsidered. Knox clarified that the funds would come from the Electric Utility Fund and that the material on the property was overburden from the Blue Lake Dam project. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady replied that the funds could come out of the bond proceeds. He stated that the material that remained was not desired and thought to sell it for $1.00 per cubic yard or offer it for free on a first come, first serve basis. Knox thought about assistance in removal in order to sell since it was part of the road block. Eisenbeisz had concerns of the funds from Electric Utility Fund and the potential of a rate increase. He questioned if bond proceeds was a better source for the funds. A motion was made to approve an interagency Memorandum of Agreement between the Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) and the City and Borough of Sitka Electrical Department regarding lease space at GPIP (Block 4, Lots 16b and 20). The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 4- Knox, Bean, Paxton, and Mosher No: 3- Eisenbeisz, Wein, and Nelson K 19-106 Approve a lease agreement between North Pacific Seafoods, Inc. and the City and Borough of Sitka for space at the Sitka Marine Service Center located at 611 Katlian Street Tim Ryan, Controller/Manager for Sitka Sound Seafoods thanked the Administrator in the request to lease the facility. Wein wondered if it was necessary for the lease to go through the RFP process. Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson noted the short term lease which could be terminated in 30 days. He stated an RFP process was not required since it was a month to month lease. Eisenbeisz encouraged staff that if this were to become a longer ongoing situation that it go out for a RFP. Mayor Paxton noted the action plan with regards to the Marine Service Center. Bean wondered why there was not a long term lease, felt it should be, and wondered at what point would it be considered as long term. Mosher saw the benefits of the month to month. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady stated that because of the uncertainty of the facility, he felt a month to month lease was appropriate and hoped for more direction in 6 months as to the potential of selling it. Nelson noted leases that benefited the public but did not benefit the city. A motion was made by Knox to approve a lease agreement between North Pacific Seafoods, Inc. and the City and Borough of Sitka for space at the Sitka Marine Service Center located at 611 Katlian Street and authorize the Municipal Administrator to execute this document. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson L 19-105 Appoint an Assembly subcommittee to review all staff positions as they become vacant and report back to the Assembly Mayor Paxton offered the appointment of Deputy Mayor Eisenbeisz and asked for other members to volunteer. Wein and Nelson volunteered. Eisenbeisz stated he would chair if there was agreement. Mosher clarified that the subcommittee would report back to the assembly of with recommendations. He was in support of the three volunteers. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 5 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 Knox was not in support of the subcommittee or the hiring freeze. He felt that the assembly should not be directing the Administrator on what positions were important and felt it was an over step. Mayor Paxton agreed, however noted the will of the assembly. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady stated that the subcommittee meetings would need to be a public meeting and advertised. Mosher included that the purpose of the subcommittee was for justification from a budgetary perspective. Mayor Paxton noted that the General Fund had the same number of personnel since 2002. Bean questioned the subcommittee public notice and meeting. He agreed with Mosher in wondering if the resources within the municipality were being used to the full extent that they should be. Assembly members wished to see the code where it stated the subcommittee required a public notice and meeting. Staff would research the issue. Valorie signed off at 7:27 p.m. A motion was made by Mosher to appoint Steven Eisenbeisz as Chair of the subcommittee* with Dr. Wein and Valorie Nelson as members of the committee. The motion PASSED by the following vote. *(To review all staff positions as they become vacant and report back to the assembly.) Yes: 5- Eisenbeisz, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher No: 1- Knox Non-voting: 1- Nelson M 19-107 Authorize the Municipal Administrator to hire temporary personnel Wein noted the opening of the Building Attendant position at Harrigan Centennial Hall and thought to include it. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady clarified the temporary personnel. Bean was not in support due to the subcommittee that was formed. Mayor Paxton was in support. Knox commented that the Summer Grounds Crew positions were discussed at the Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, relayed the need of crew, and spoke to additional duties of the positions. He told of the repercussions of leaving the positions unfilled. Nelson told of concerns of rising costs. She wondered what positions were not needed and what the city could do to be sustainable. Brady confirmed that the positions were included in both the FY2019 and FY2020 budget. Mosher was in support, felt these positons were needed, however would like to see efficiencies. Valorie rejoined the meeting via teleconference at 7:42 p.m. A motion was made by Knox to authorize the Municipal Administrator to hire temporary personnel of: 2 Summer Grounds Crew, 1 Utility Customer Service, 1 Harrigan Centennial Hall Summer Seasonal, 1 Clerk Office Assistant, and include the replacement of a Harrigan Centennial Hall Building Attendant. Yes: 5- Eisenbeisz, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher No: 1- Knox Non-voting: 1- Nelson N 19-104 Discussion / Direction / Decision on City and Borough of Sitka participation at the June 6 Alaska Municipal League work group meeting in Anchorage to discuss negotiation of sales tax definitions, and governance of a statewide, single level online sales tax authority CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 6 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 Chief Finance and Administrative Officer (CFAO) Jay Sweeney told of the importance of the participation at the Alaska Municipal League (AML) work group meeting with regards to collecting sales tax on internet sales collectively statewide and noted that currently, internet sales have to be remitted voluntarily. He stated that there had to be statewide consensus in order for internet sales to be mandated that must include a common set of definitions. He noted that municipalities would have the choice to opt in. Bean was not in support of further taxation. Nelson was not in support of sending city staff and had concerns with rising costs. Mosher was in support, although understood the comments from Nelson and Bean. He thought that retail online sales should be taxed. Wein was not in support, noted a Supreme Court case regarding state and online sales taxation, and that congress could change the taxing aspect. Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson stated that AML would hold this meeting regardless and the determination needed to be made on whether to participate. Mayor Paxton asked if Sitka should have a seat at the table in order to provide input. Bean would like to know what the municipality's position was, felt that if someone was sent, it should be an elected official. Mayor Paxton noted that there was an impact to the public, and felt the meeting required a technical expert of finance. Nelson noted there were assembly members with financial backgrounds. Wein felt this was complicated, it would require software and unified systems with the municipalities, with additional costs. Mosher wondered about sending both the CFAO and an assembly member. Bean did not feel that the public would be supportive of sending staff to the meeting. He was confident in Nelson attending. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady recommended sending the CFAO because he knew the code well and could speak to it although liked the idea of sending both staff and an assembly member. Knox stated his preference to send both or Sweeney because of his expertise. A motion was made by Mosher to AMEND the motion to include sending the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 4- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Paxton, and Mosher No: 3- Bean, Wein, and Nelson Nelson stated she would have the time and felt she had a strong voice. Eisenbeisz noted that AML stated there would be one speaking representative from each community and that needed to be determined. Mayor Paxton brought up the idea to have Nelson as the spokesperson and Sweeney to guide. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady noted the need for a decision on what points to negotiate on and thought to negotiation on the points that are currently in the Sitka General Code. A motion was made by Bean to AMEND the motion to include Vice Deputy Mayor Nelson to speak as the representative. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher No: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Nelson Public Comment: Levi Albertson was not in support of sending an assembly member and felt that the CFAO should be sent. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 7 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 A motion was made by Bean, to send Vice Deputy Mayor Nelson to the June 6th Alaska Municipal League to discuss with municipalities decisions on future internet taxation as amended (to include sending the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer and Vice Deputy Mayor Nelson to speak as the representative). The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Knox, Bean, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson No: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Wein O 19-103 Discussion / Direction of Assembly controlled property exemptions Wein felt the item should be addressed. Nelson felt the exemptions were not simple and stated it was premature to make decisions as more information was needed. Wein noted the difference of these exemptions, stating that they were exempt through assembly action. Knox said his intent to postpone was because he needed more information and direction on the discussion. A motion was made by Knox to POSTPONE the Discussion / Direction of Assembly controlled property exemptions. The motion FAILED by the following vote. Yes: 1- Nelson No: 6- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Wein stated these exemptions had not been looked at in a number of years. He would like to direct staff to have each exempt entity present a written request of why the status needed to be maintained and present financial reports to substantiate the tax exemption giving the example of an audited report or a 990. He also thought to have a timeline associated with it. Knox cautioned to the busy summer season as a burden. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady had concerns with a timeline with the busy summer season already started. Mosher agreed with the direction and realized the busy season as well. Wein wanted the businesses to know this would be required. Staff was directed to collect written requests of why the status needed to be maintained and present financial reports to substantiate the request for the tax exemption. P 19-101 Discussion / Direction of the FY2020 Draft Municipal Budget Paxton prefaced the discussion stating that budget ordinances followed this discussion on the agenda and asked the sponsors for more detail. Mosher as a sponsor, felt it important to have the opportunity to make motions. A motion was made by Bean to AMEND the motion to direct the Administrator to adjust the FY2020 budget expenditures to be less than or equal to the FY2019 revenues with each fund to include all depreciation by striking, "to include all depreciation." The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 4- Bean, Wein, Paxton, and Nelson No: 3- Eisenbeisz, Knox, and Mosher Public Comment Tamy Stevenson said from an accounting standpoint, how it would be feasible. Controller Melissa Haley commented that this would require cutting from the Electric Fund, $9.25 million. Chief Finance and Administrative Officer (CFAO) Jay Sweeney CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 8 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 stated that by cutting everything with the exception of interest, this would leave no operating funds. Mayor Paxton stated that the budgets that were presented were balanced with the exception of Wastewater and Solid Waste that required an increase along with the Harbor Fund. Wein told of the multiple warnings from the memo including an increase in bonding. He wondered where to find the money giving the example of either increasing revenue or decreasing expenses. He felt that increasing revenue had challenges and although he knew it was a balanced budget, he felt the solution needed to be to take increased revenue to utilize it in other ways and to see where efficiencies could be developed by reducing expenses. Paxton noted the steady increase of taxes and fees in the recent past, and reminded that the budget did not raise many fees. He thought there was time to adjust long term capital projects and determine where to go. Nelson was not in support of increasing fees. CFAO Sweeney noted that on quite a number of the funds, the effect would be that it would terminate capital expenditures. Controller Melissa Haley included that the General Fund outlays had a surplus, no cuts would be needed, however most of the Enterprise Funds because they had loans required to keep them in a healthy operating sense and echoed Sweeney that it would be the capital that would have to be delayed. Knox was not in support. Eisenbeisz felt that expenditures should be looked at and felt that this should have come up when the budget process was started. Wein clarified the timeline that was necessary for the budget ordinances. Paxton felt the motion was extreme. Bean felt that if the money was not there, then it could not be spent. A motion was made by Bean to direct the Administrator to adjust the FY2020 budget expenditures to be less than or equal to the FY2019 revenues with each fund as amended. The motion FAILED by the following vote. Yes: 2- Bean, and Nelson No: 5- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher Bean left the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Q ORD 19-17S Adopting budgets and capital improvement plan for the General Fund, Internal Service Funds, and Special Revenue Funds for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (substitute ordinance 1st reading) Mosher would like to make amendments to increase the vehicle replacement schedule from 10 years to 15. Public Comment Police Chief Robert Baty gave concerns and told of the different levels of life expectancy of police vehicles. Public Works Director Michael Harmon pointed out that the current policy was 15 years but money in the sinking fund was saved in 10 years for replacement, however, vehicles were not replaced as long as the maintenance was not exceeding the cost of the vehicle. He noted the industry standard was 7 years, heavy equipment was 20 plus, and police was 3 years but felt that in Sitka it could be extended past the typical industry standard. Wein stated he would like to make an amendment to obtain vehicle management hardware and software. Harmon was in support and appreciated the support. Eisenbeisz wondered the cost. Harmon stated there was lots of variation with the CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 9 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 systems available and felt it needed to be researched. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady felt the amendment could be direction to staff. A motion was made by Wein to AMEND the ordinance to reduce travel and training by 10% from the two travel budget sections in aggregate at the discretion of the Administrator. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Eisenbeisz, Wein, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson No: 1- Knox Non-voting: 1- Bean Paxton felt that the cuts were rational. Eisenbeisz felt training was important and for the Administrator to use his discretion. He hoped to retain required training and be notified if not. Municipal Administrator Keith Brady replied to Knox his process which would rely on department heads for what was required and noted that training was also for best practices. Knox noted the budget cuts of training and travel from previous years. Wein stated the total amount was $38,500 and thought that it was fairly simple. Chief Finance and Administrative Officer Jay Sweeney noted each budget ordinance would then need to come back as first reading with the change. Mosher was in support and felt it was a good time to make changes. A motion was made by Mosher that this ordinance, as amended, be APPROVED on FIRST READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson No: 1- Wein Non-voting: 1- Bean R ORD 19-18S Adopting the budget and capital improvement plan for the Electric Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (substitute ordinance 1st reading) Mosher explained with the anticipation of an ordinance coming in June to amend the seasonal utility rate change by a month which would cause $80,000 difference, he would like to decrease the overall electric budget for that amount. Knox felt a budget adjustment could come at a later date. Eisenbeisz noted the ordinance coming forward to shift the rate change a month may benefit more users on a greater degree than Utility Subsization Fund does. Wein noted that there was $140,000 in reserve. A motion was made by Mosher to direct the Administrator to cut $80,000 from the FY2020 Electric Fund budget from a line item or line items he so choses with the recommendation for it to come from the Administration line item currently budgeted at $2,674,223. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 4- Wein, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson No: 2- Eisenbeisz, and Knox Non-voting: 1- Bean Chief Finance and Administrative Officer Jay Sweeney noted item T and U of the remaining ordinances had rate increases built in. Mosher felt the rate changes were OK. The ordinance would come back as substitute ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting. A motion was made by Knox to postpone all items except "W" until the next CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 10 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 regular meeting. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Wein, Paxton, Mosher, and Nelson Non-voting: 1- Bean S ORD 19-19S Adopting the budget and capital improvement plan for the Water Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (substitute ordinance 1st reading) The ordinance would come back as a substitute ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting. T ORD 19-20S Adopting the budget and capital improvement plan for the Wastewater Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 and amending Title 15 "Public Utilities" of the Sitka General Code to increase Section 15.04.320 "Rates and Fees" (substitute ordinance 1st reading) The ordinance would come back as a substitute ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting. U ORD 19-21S Adopting the budget and capital improvement plan for the Solid Waste Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 and amending Title 15 "Public Utilities" of the Sitka General Code to increase solid waste disposal rates in Section 15.06.020 "Solid Waste Disposal Policy and Rates," Section 15.06.035 "Rates for Treatment and Collection," and Section 15.06.045 "Transfer Station Drop-Off Charges and Special Refuse Collection Charges" (substitute ordinance 1st reading) The ordinance would come back as a substitute ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting. V ORD 19-22S Adopting the budget and capital improvement plan for the Harbor Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (substitute ordinance 1st reading) The ordinance would come back as a substitute ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting. W RES 19-13 Increasing permanent and temporary moorage rates and other harbor fees and charges (1st and final reading) Knox stated the Port and Harbors Commission recommended the rate increase although the decision did not come easy to them. He noted, no one wanted to see a rate increase. He pointed out the General Fund was subsidizing the Harbor Fund which had not been done in the past. Wein was in support of the 3% increase. Nelson had mixed feelings with rate increases. A motion was made by Knox that this resolution be APPROVED on FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 5- Eisenbeisz, Knox, Wein, Paxton, and Mosher No: 1- Nelson CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 11 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final May 14, 2019 Non-voting: 1- Bean X ORD 19-23S Adopting budgets and capital improvement plans for the Airport Terminal Fund, the Marine Service Center Fund, and the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 (substitute ordinance 1st reading) The ordinance would come back as a substitute ordinance for first reading at the next regular meeting. XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Scott Saline was not in support of combining the Historic Preservation Commission as part of the Planning Commission. XIV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XV. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Knox to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 10:21 p.m. ATTEST: __________________________________ Melissa Henshaw, CMC Deputy Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 12