CITY OF HOMER

ORDINANCE INDEX

2005

No. 05-

TITLE

MTG. DATE CC ACTION

EFFECT DATE

01

Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Sections, 21.48.060(h) Central Business District - Landscaping Requirements, 21.49.060(h) General Commercial 1 - Landscaping Requirements, and 21.61.105(1)(7) Conditional Use Permit - Landscaping. City Manager. Planning.

Introduction
01/10/05
Public Hearing
01/24/05
Second Reading
02/14/05

02/15/05

02

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Chapters 21.32, Definitions, to add a New Section 21.32.208 Foot Print Area, Amending Chapters 21.48 Central Business District, 21.49 General Commercial One District and 21.50 General Commercial Two District, Building Area and Dimensions, To Increase the Allowable Area of Buildings Used for Retail and Wholesale Business to 66,000 Square Feet.  McLay. Wythe.

Introduction
01/10/05
Public Hearing
01/24/05
Second Reading
02/14/05

02/15/05

03(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Approving a One percent Increase in the City Sales Tax and Submitting a Proposition to Approve Such Changes to the Voters for Voter Approval at a Special Election on Tuesday, March 22, 2005 and Providing for a Maximum Property Tax Rate in 2005 of 4.50 Mils if the Sales Tax Increase is Approved by the Voters. Novak.

Introduction
01/10/05
Public Hearing
01/24/05
Second Reading
02/14/05

02/15/05

04

Of the Homer City Council Amending Homer City Code Section 21.70.010, Initiation of Zoning Ordinance Amendments. City Clerk.

Introduction
01/24/05
Public Hearing
02/28/05
Second Reading
03/14/05
Tabled
03/14/05

 

05

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a $1.2 Million Grant from the Rasmuson Foundation for the Construction of the New Homer Public Library, Confirming that the City has Raised and Committed the Balance needed to Complete the Project Funding and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
01/24/05
Public Hearing &
Second Reading
02/14/05

02/15/05

06

Of the Homer City Council Amending Homer City Code Section 17.04.030, Improvement Districts Formation and Assessment, and Section 17.04.050, Improvement Plan Objectives and Revisions. City Council.

Introduction
02/14/05
Public Hearing
02/28/05
Second Reading
03/14/05
Amended to
Adopt
Substitute

03/15/05

06(S)

Of the Homer City Council Amending the Homer City Code Section 17.04.010, Definitions, Costs; Section 17.04.030, Improvement Districts-Formation and Assessment; Section 17.04.050, Improvement Plan-Objectives and Revisions and Adding an Application Fee. City Clerk.

Public Hearing
02/28/05
Consideration
03/14/05

03/15/05

07

Of the City Council Amending the Homer City Zoning Map, HCC 21.36, Rezoning From Central Business District and Marine Industrial District to Conservation District, Those Properties Acquired Through the Action of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, the City of Homer, the Trust for Public Land, and the State of Alaska. City Manager. Planning Commission.

Introduction
02/14/05
Public Hearing
02/28/05
Second Reading
03/14/05

03/15/05

08

Of the City Council Amending the City of Homer Fee Schedule to Delete Certain Library Fees and Amending the 2005 Budget, Revenues Accordingly. Beck.

Introduction
02/14/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
03/14/05

03/15/05

09(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Amending Homer City Code Chapter 5.30, Hunting, to Prohibit Trapping Within the City Limits. City Manager as directed by City Council via Memorandum 05-26. Chief of Police.

Introduction
04/11/05
Public Hearing
04/25/05
Second Reading
05/09/05

05/10/05

10

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Ordinance 05-03(A), Repealing Section 3. Dedicated Sales Tax, Community Enhancement Fund. City Clerk.

Introduction
02/28/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
03/14/05

03/15/05

11(S)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Title 18 to Enact a New Chapter 18.04, Disposition of Foreclosed Properties and Amending Homer City Code Chapter 3.05 to Add a New Section 3.05.042, Alternative Land Bank Fund. Wythe.

Introduction
02/28/05
Public Hearing
03/14/05
Second Reading
03/29/05
Amended to Adopt Substitute

03/30/05

12

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Sections 21.49.040(e)(1) to Read 35, 000 Square Feet and 21.49.040(e)(3) to Read 25,000 Square Feet, and 21.50.040(e)(1) to Read 45,000 Square Feet. Novak. Yourkowski.

Introduction
02/28/05
Public Hearing
03/14/05
Second Reading
03/14/05
Postponed to
03/29/05

03/30/05

13

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Authorizing the Expenditure of $12,352.06 for Antenna Replacement for Public Safety, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
02/28/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
03/14/05

03/15/05

14(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Chapter 3.05, Budget to Add a New Section 3.05.046, General Permanent Fund. Wythe.

Introduction
05/24/05
Public Hearing
06/13/05
Second Reading
06/27/05
Amended & Deferred to
07/25/05

Referred to Six-Month Committee
07/25/05

14(S)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code to Add a New Chapter 3.12 to Establish and Govern a Permanent Fund, and Amending Homer City Code Chapter 3.10, Investment and Collateralization of Public Funds, to Add New Section 3.10.130 Relating to the Permanent Fund. Permanent Fund Committee.

Introduction
05/24/05
Public Hearing
06/13/05
Second Reading
06/27/05
Referred to
Six-Month
Committee
07/25/05Postponed to
11/14/05
Postponed to
12/12/05
Postponed to
01/23/06

01/24/06

15

Of the City Council Authorizing the Transfer of Funds from the 2004 Budget to the 2005 Budget in the Amount of $32,209.00 for Purchase Order 537, Badger Water Meters. City Manager. Finance.

Introduction
03/14/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
03/29/05

03/30/05

16

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating $397,640.00 From the Kenai Peninsula Borough for Consultant Fees, Purchase and Installation of Icing Equipment at the Homer Multi Use Ice Facility, Approving a Contract by and Between the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the City of Homer and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
03/29/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/11/05

04/12/05

17
(S)

Of the City Council Amending Homer City Code Chapter 21.68, Concerning Appeals Under the Homer Zoning Code and Enacting Section 21.30.030 to Authorize Setting Zoning Fees by Resolution. City Council/City Attorney.

Introduction
& First Reading
10/10/05
To Planning Commission for Review & Public Hearing
Public Hearing
11/14/05
Second Reading
11/28/05
Postponed to
12/12/05
Postponed to
01/09/06
Postponed to
01/23/06

01/24/06

18

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Appropriating $59,000.00 from Port and Harbor Reserves to Complete the Spit Restroom Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
03/29/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/11/05

04/12/05

19

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating a Department of Commerce Economic Cdvelopment Administration (EDA) Grant of $1,115,000.00 for the New Homer Library Building Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
05/09/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
05/24/05

05/25/05

20

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a USDA Community Facility Grant of $880,792.00 and a USDA Loan of $1,700,000.00 for the Library Building Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
04/11/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/25/05

04/26/05

21

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Appropriating $9,087.00 for the Homer Animal Shelter Art Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
03/29/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/11/05

04/12/05

22

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code 21.42.010 Concerning Zoning Permit Requirements. City Manager. Planning Commission.

Introduction
03/29/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/25/05

04/26/05

23

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating Private Donations in the Amount of $690,000.00 for the New Homer Public Library Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents and/or Transfers. City Manager.

Introduction 4/25/05 
Public Hearing & Second Reading 
05/09/05

05/10/05

24

Of the Homer City Council Accepting and Appropriating a Federal Appropriation for Arctic Winter Games Related Transportation at the Homer Ice Rink/Multi Purpose Facility and Providing for a Local Match and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
04/11/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/25/05

04/26/05

25

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating an Alaska Department of Transportation (ADOT) Reimbursement of up to $6,605.00 for Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspections and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
04/11/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/25/05

04/26/05

26(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the 2005 Budget to Implement Ordinance 05-03(A), Proposition of March 22, 2005 Election, Resolution 05-36, and Increasing the Election Budget. City Manager.

Introduction
04/11/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
04/25/05

04/26/05

27

Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Section 21.48.060(h) Central Business District Landscaping Requirements, Buffers and Section 21.49.060(h) General Commercial 1 Landscaping Requirements, Buffers. Council. McLay.

Introduction
4/25/05
Public Hearing
05/09/05
Second Reading
05/24/05

05/25/05

28(A)

Of the City Council Appropriating a Loan of $575,000.00 from the Special Projects Fund, Account 151-275, to Construct the New Homer Public Library and Stipulating that the Special Project Fund be Repaid when the Current Library Building is Sold. City Manager.

Introduction
4/25/05
Public Hearing
& Second
Reading
05/09/05
Rescinded by
Ord 05-36
10/11/05

05/10/05

29(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Section 21.59.070 Concerning Impervious Coverage Allowances in the Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District. City Manager. Planning Commission.

Introduction
05/09/05
Public Hearing
05/24/05
Second Reading
06/13/05

06/14/05

30

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating $1,830.00 from Kachemak Heritage Land Trust, from the Homer Foundation, for the Town Center Development Pre Design and Visioning Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
05/09/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
05/24/05

05/25/05

31

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating an Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Grant in the Amount of $164,047.00 Under the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Homer Police Department.

Introduction
05/24/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
06/13/05

06/14/05
Amended by Ord. 05-61

32

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Accepting and Appropriating a USDA Loan of $400,000.00 for the Library Building Project and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
06/13/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
06/27/05

06/28/05

33

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Amending the Homer City Zoning Map to Rezone Portions of the General Commercial One Zoning District (GC1) to Rural Residential Zoning District (RR). City Manager.

Introduction
06/13/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
06/27/05
Reconsideration
06/28/05

Reconsideration Failed

06/28/05

06/28/05

34

Of the Homer City Council Amending Homer City Code Section 1.24.040, By-laws for Council Procedure, (m) Salaries of Elected Officials, to Raise the Expense Allowance and to Prohibit Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) for Newly Elected Officials. Stark.

Introduction
06/13/05
Failed

 

35(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Adopting the Homer Transportation Plan, Amending the Homer Comprehensive Plan to Include the Transportation Plan and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. City Manager.

Introduction
06/13/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
06/27/05

06/28/05

36

Of the City Council Rescinding Ordinance 05-28(A) Appropriating a Loan of $575,000.00 from the Special Projects Fund, Account 151-275, to Construct the New Homer Public Library. City Manager.

Introduction
05/27/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
07/25/05

07/26/05

37

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a $1 Million Legislative Grant from the Alaska State Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the New Homer Public Library and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
05/27/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
07/25/05

07/26/05

38

Of the Homer City Council Accepting and Appropriating a $5,000.00 Matching Grant for Volunteer Fire Assistance from the State Department of Natural Resources for the Homer Volunteer Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
07/25/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
08/08/05

08/09/05

39
(S)

Of the Homer City Council Amending Homer City Code Title 13 by Adding a New Chapter 13.50 Entitled "Underground Utilities Required". City Manager.

Introduction
10/24/05
Public Hearing
11/14/05
Second Reading
11/28/05
Postponed to
1/23/06 & 02/27/06

Failed

02/27/06

 

40

Emergency Ordinance Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Appropriating $63,500.00 from the Land Fund to Purchase 5.93 Acres in the Bridge Creek Watershed and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
08/08/05

08/09/05

41

Of the City of Homer Amending Homer City Code Section 1.24.040, Bylaws for Council Procedure, (m) Salaries of Elected Officials, to Prohibit the City from Spending Supporting Payments in Public Employees Retirement System for Elected Officials. Stark.

Introduction
08/08/05
Failed
08/08/05

 

42

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Amending Homer City Code Section 9.04.046, Real and Personal Property Tax Exemption, to Provide for the First $20,000.00 of Assessed Valuation on Owner-Occupied Permanent Residential Property to be Exempt from City Real Property Tax. Yourkowski.

Introduction
08/08/05
Public Hearing
08/22/05
Second Reading
09/26/05
Postponed to
12/12/05
Postponed to
first meeting in October 2006

 

43
(A)

Of the Homer City Council, Amending Homer City Code Chapter 14.04, Sewage-General Provisions, and Chapter 14.08, Water Rules and Regulations to Provide for Uniformity in the Two Appeal Procedures and Establishing an Appeal Fee. City Clerk.

Introduction
08/22/05
Public Hearing
09/26/05
Second Reading
09/26/05

09/27/05

44

Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending the Sign Code, Chapter 21.60.060 of the Homer City Code. City Manager. Planning.

Introduction
08/22/05
Public Hearing
09/26/05
Second Reading
10/10/05

10/11/05

45

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Confirming and Ratifying the Purchase of Property in the Bridge Creek Watershed Protection District and Designating its Use as Public Purpose. City Manager.

Introduction
08/22/05
Public Hearing
09/26/05
Second Reading
09/26/05

09/27/05

46

Of the City Council Authorizing the Expenditure of Homer Accelerated Water and Sewer Program (HAWSP) Funds for Kachemak Drive Phase One Water Assessment District Project. City Manager.

Introduction
09/26/05
Public Hearing
10/10/05
Second Reading
10/10/05

10/11/05

47

Of the City Council Authorizing the Expenditure of Homer Accelerated Water and Sewer Program (HAWSP) Funds for Kachemak Drive Phase Two Water and Sewer Assessment District Project. City Manager.

Introduction
09/26/05
Public Hearing
10/10/05
Second Reading
10/10/05

10/11/05

48

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating Grants from the Alaska Highway Safety Office, in the Amount of $6,500.00, and the Alaska Police Officer's Safety Council, in the Amount of $2,000,000, and Authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
09/26/05
Public Hearing
10/10/05
Second Reading
10/10/05

10/11/05

49

Of the City Council Enacting a New Chapter of the Homer City Code Prohibiting the Creation or Maintenance of a Bear Attraction Nuisance and Establishing Penalties for Violations. Yourkowski.

Pulled

09/12/05

 

50

Of the City Council Rescinding Ordinance 04-23, Authorizing the Expenditure of $96,000.00 from Homer Accelerated Water and Sewer Program (HAWSP) Funds for the Surveying, Engineering, Design and Construction of Water and Sewer Service Improvements for the Homer Ice Arena/Multi Purpose Facility. City Manager.

Introduction
09/26/05
Public Hearing
10/10/05
Second Reading
10/10/05

10/11/05

51

Of the Homer City Council Approving an Extension and Amendments of the Lease to the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the South Peninsula Hospital and Approving Construction of Hospital Buildings Across City and Borough Lot Boundaries. City Manager.

Introduction
09/26/05
Public Hearing
10/10/05
Second Reading
10/10/05

10/11/05

52
(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Appropriating $5,000.00 from the General Fund - Fund Balance to be Sent to New Orleans for Disaster Aid to the Victims of the Katrina Hurricane Disaster and that the City Manager is Authorized to Forward this Money in the Most Expeditious Way Possible. Heimbuch.

First Reading
09/26/05
Public Hearing
10/10/05
Second Reading
10/10/05
Failed

 

53

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Adding the Town Center Development Plan to the Homer Comprehensive Plan and Recommending Adoption by the Kenai Peninsula Borough. City Council.

Introduction
10/10/05
Public Hearing
10/24/05
Second Reading
10/24/05
Tabled
10/24/05

 

54

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Appropriating $4,900.00 from Homer's Alaska Municipal League/Joint Insurance Association, Inc. (AML/JIA) Safety Savings Account for the Purchase of Two Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
10/10/05
Public Hearing
10/24/05
Second Reading
10/24/05

10/25/05

55

Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Reaffirming Acceptance and Designated Use of Certain Tax-Foreclosed Property, Kenai Peninsula Borough Tax Parcel ID Numbers 177-174-2200 and 177-270-4900. City Clerk.

Introduction
10/24/05
Public Hearing
11/14/05
Second Reading
11/14/05

11/15/05

56
(S)

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating an Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Matching Grant in an Amount not to Exceed $336,000.00 for the Preliminary Design of Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Including an Evaluation of the Existing Water Source, Authorizing and Appropriating the City Match of $144,000.00 from Homer Accelerated Water and Sewer Program (HAWSP) Funds and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
10/24/05
Public Hearing
11/14/05
Second Reading
11/14/05

11/15/05

57

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a Reimbursement Grant from the ADOT/PF Alaska Highway Safety Office, in an Amount not to Exceed $10,725.00, for Holiday DUI Enforcement and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager.

Introduction
10/24/05
Public Hearing
11/14/05
Second Reading
11/14/05

11/15/05

58
(S)
(A)

Of the Homer City Council Amending Homer City Code Section 1.24.040, By-laws for Council Procedure, (m) Salaries of Elected Officials, to Raise the Expense Allowance and to Prohibit Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) for Elected Officials. Stark.

Introduction
10/24/05
Public Hearing
11/14/05
Second Reading
11/14/05
Reconsideration
11/28/05

11/28/05

59

Of the City Council Authorizing the Expenditure of Homer Accelerated Road Program (HARP) Funds for the W. Noview Road Reconstruction and Paving Assessment District Project. City Clerk.

Introduction
11/14/05
Public Hearing
11/28/05
Second Reading
11/28/05

11/29/05

60

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Amending Homer City Code Section 1.24.050, Filling a Vacancy, Referring to Council. Heimbuch.

Introduction
11/14/05
Public Hearing
11/28/05
Second Reading
11/28/05

11/29/05

61

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the Account Numbers as Adopted by Council in Ordinance 05-31 for Revenue and Expenditure from 151-784 to 151-864. City Manager.

Introduction
11/14/05
Public Hearing
11/28/05
Second Reading
11/28/05

11/29/05

62
(A)

Of the City Council of Homer, Appropriating Funds for the Calendar Year 2006 for the General Fund, the Water - Sewer Fund, the Port/Harbor Fund, Debt Funds, and Capital Reserve Funds (Conditional Expenditures). City Manager.

Introduction
11/14/05
Public Hearing
11/28/05 & 12/05/05
Second Reading
12/12/05

01/01/06

63

Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Sub Section 21.42.030(a), under Zoning Permit Issuance and Denial to Eliminate Corps of Engineers Permits as a Condition for Issuing a Zoning Permit. Heimbuch.

Introduction
11/14/05
To Planning Commission for Hearing & Review
Public Hearing
11/28/05
Second Reading
12/12/05
Tabled
02/13/06

Amendment Pending

On Ord. 05-63(S)

 

64

Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Amending the Official Road Maintenance Map of the City of Homer by Adding 4365 Lineal Feet or .828 Mile of Urban Road and 300 Lineal Feet or .246 Mile of Rural Road. City Clerk. Public Works.

Introduction
12/12/05
Public Hearing & Second Reading
01/09/06

01/10/06

65
(A)

Of the Homer City Council Amending Homer City Code Section 17.04.030(a) Improvement Districts Formation and Assessment. McLay.

Introduction
12/12/05
Public Hearing
01/09/06
Second Reading
01/23/06

01/24/06