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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 Steven Eisenbeisz, Deputy Mayor Kevin Knox, Vice Deputy Mayor Kevin Mosher, Thor Christianson, Crystal Duncan, Rebecca Himschoot, David Miller Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Attorney: Brian Hanson Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Tuesday, April 12, 2022 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES No agenda changes. 22-061 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence VI. CEREMONIAL MATTERS None. VII. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) 22-055 Special Reports: 1) Alaska Division of Elections - Director Gail Fenumiai, and 2) Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board - Chair Scott Wagner Lauri Wilson, Division of Elections Region I Supervisor, provided an overview of the CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 12, 2022 voting processes for the 2022 nonpartisan top four Primary Election and the 2022 General Election using ranked-choice voting. Scott Wagner, Chair of the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board, spoke about the Board's history, projects, and successes. Amy Ainslie, Planning Director, gave an update on the execution of the short-term tourism plan. VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Bridgette Hitchcock spoke about the naming of public places and the importance of diverse representation. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mosher that the Consent Agenda consisting of items A, B, & C be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller A 22-056 Approve the minutes of the March 22 and 29 Assembly meetings This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. B 22-054 Approve liquor license renewal applications for: 1) Alejandro Vazquez dba Agave Restaurant at 236 Lincoln Street #107, 2) Dove Island Lodge & Sitka Sportfishing Charters, LLC dba Dove Island Lodge at Lot 1 Dove Island, and 3) Talon Charters Inc. dba Talon Lodge at Apple Island This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. C ORD 22-08 Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2022 (Pet Adoption Fund) This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR FIRST READING. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS D 22-057 Appoint: 1) Allison Lawrie to a three-year term on the Library Commission, 2) Albert (Alec) Duncan to an unexpired term on the Health Needs and Human Services Commission, and 3) Kenneth Cameron to a three-year term on the Employment Relations Board (CBS Representative Seat) Duncan disclosed Alec Duncan was her nephew and requested to be recused. Mayor Eisenbeisz agreed. The agenda item was divided. A motion was made by Knox to APPOINT Allison Lawrie to a three-year term on the Library Commission and Kenneth Cameron to a three-year term on the Employment Relations Board. The motion PASSED by the following vote. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 12, 2022 Yes: 7 - Knox, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Mosher, Miller, Christianson, and Duncan. A motion was made by Knox to APPOINT Albert Duncan to an unexpired term on the Health Needs and Human Services Commission. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 6- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, and Miller Recused: 1- Duncan E 22-058 Assign an Assembly Liaison and appoint the following representatives to the Sitka Bear Task Force: Olivia Magni (Sitka National Historical Park), Martha Moses (Sitka Tribe of Alaska), Lillian Feldpausch (Baranof Island Housing Authority), Andrew Thoms (Sitka Conservation Society), Claire Turner (Fortress of the Bear), Bradley Shaffer (at-large seat), and Trenton Hammock (at-large seat) Stephen Bethune of the Alaska Department of Fish & Game thanked volunteers for serving. Eisenbeisz hoped there would be a participant from Alaska Waste. Duncan and Miller volunteered to serve as liaisons. Municipal Clerk Sara Peterson announced the Clerk's Office would contact members with the date/time of the first meeting. A motion was made by Duncan that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: F ORD 22-04S Amending Title 11 “Vehicles and Traffic” of the Sitka General Code by updating Chapter 11.75 “All-Purpose Vehicles” by amending Section 11.75.040 “Operations of APVs on Public Roadways within the City and Borough” From the public, Valorie Nelson, Mike Finn, and Andy Nye spoke in opposition. A discussion of the Assembly ensued. Some members were comfortable with UTV's for hire, however, not ATV's. Others expressed hesitation about having either for hire. Municipal Attorney Hanson reminded the code did not cover the distinction between an ATV and UTV. A motion was made by Himschoot that this Ordinance be APPROVED on SECOND AND FINAL READING. The motion FAILED by the following vote. Yes: 3- Knox, Mosher, and Himschoot No: 4- Christianson, Eisenbeisz, Duncan, and Miller G ORD 22-06 Amending Title 2 “Administration” of the Sitka General Code by updating Chapter 2.40 “Elections” Christianson stated a candidate could still have their name placed on the ballot if they did not submit a photo, bio, and advocacy statement. Municipal Attorney Hanson confirmed that was correct. A motion was made by Duncan that this Ordinance be APPROVED on SECOND CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 12, 2022 AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller H ORD 22-07 Authorizing the lease of Granite Creek Industrial Site Lease Areas 2 and 3, a 12.7 acre parcel, for material extraction and sale A motion was made by Knox that this Ordinance be APPROVED on SECOND AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller XII. NEW BUSINESS: I 22-059 Approve the license agreement between the Sitka Tribe of Alaska and the City and Borough of Sitka for the purpose of the Family Story Totem art display at Harrigan Centennial Hall Administrator Leach provided an overview. Municipal Attorney Hanson thanked Sitka Tribe of Alaska's (STA) Attorney for their work on the agreement. Knox wondered about the site selection. Leach explained the artist, representatives from STA, and Harrigan Centennial Hall met and selected the location based on everyone's needs. A motion was made by Himschoot that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller J 22-060 Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Sitka Community Hospital (former) site (possible executive session) A motion was made by Mosher that this Item be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller K RES 22-07 Authorizing the Municipal Administrator to apply for a RAISE 2022 Grant with the Department of Transportation for $7,842,488 with a 20% match commitment to support the reconstruction of the steel pile wall and crane at the Marine Services Center Administrator Leach explained a great deal of work had been put into the grant applications, including time spent with grant writers and the lobbyist firm Blank Rome. A motion was made by Christianson that this Resolution be APPROVED on FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller L RES 22-08 Authorizing the Municipal Administrator to apply for a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) 2022 Grant with the Department of Transportation for $7,350,400 with a 20% match commitment to support haulout infrastructure at the Gary Paxton Industrial Park CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 4 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 12, 2022 Himschoot thanked the staff for their work. 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- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller M RES 22-09 Authorizing the Municipal Administrator to apply for and execute a grant with the Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund (AKSSF) for $125,000 to support the Wachusetts Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project Knox disclosed he and his mother lived near the project, however, he had no bias. Eisenbeisz ruled no conflict. A motion was made by Himschoot that this Resolution be APPROVED on FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller N RES 22-10 Authorizing the Municipal Administrator to apply for and execute a grant with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) for $100,000 to support the Wachusetts Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project A motion was made by Christianson that this Resolution be APPROVED on FIRST AND FINAL READING. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Knox, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Himschoot, Duncan, and Miller XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor - Eisenbeisz told of the upcoming lobbying trip and attendance at the SeaTrade Cruise Global convention. Administrator - Leach told of continued port agreements regarding COVID and possible funding opportunities for shovel-worthy projects. Liaison Representatives - Knox spoke to the April 12 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting and told of the upcoming Port and Harbors Commission meeting on April 13. Clerk - Peterson told of upcoming meeting dates, read through the list of board/commission vacancies, and reminded of the April 18 Town Hall Meeting regarding short-term rentals. Other - Miller mentioned the upcoming High School Baseball Tournament. Mosher reminded of the Short-Term Rental Town Hall Meeting. In regards to item J, Duncan disclosed she was an Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium employee whose office was housed on the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Campus. CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 5 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final April 12, 2022 XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XVI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 7:59pm. ATTEST: ___________________________________ Sara Peterson, MMC Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 6