Session 06-13 a Regular Meeting of the Homer City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
James C. Hornaday at the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer
Avenue, Homer, Alaska, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HEIMBUCH, McLAY, NOVAK, SHADLE, STARK, WYTHE.
STAFF: CITY CLERK CALHOUN
CITY MANAGER WREDE
LIBRARY DIRECTOR HILL (segment of meeting)
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR MEYER (segment of meeting)
Department Heads may be called upon from time to time to participate telephonically.
The City Council met as a Committee of the Whole from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Agenda items: Discussion
about a New City Hall - Are we building a new City Hall? Where are we building a new City Hall? and
the Regular Agenda Items. Homer
AGENDA APPROVAL
(Addition of items to or removing items from the agenda will be by unanimous consent of the Council.
HCC 1.24.040.)
The agenda was approved by consensus of the City Council with the following changes: Corrected
Packet Calendar; Written Public Comments on Resolution 06-60 and Memorandum 06-80; Consent
Agenda the substitution of Resolution 06-57(S); Public Hearing Written Public Testimony on
Ordinances 06-20(A) and 06-31, Corrected Reference Sheet for Ordinance 06-31; and New Business
substitution of Memorandum 06-85(S).
Mayor Hornaday removed Resolution 06-62 from the Consent Agenda with the intention of sending
this Resolution to the Port and Harbor Commission for input prior to Council action. There were no
objections voiced by the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA
Public Comments upon any matter on the agenda except Visitor, Lindsay Henkelman, and Public
Hearing Items: Ordinance 06-12(S), Amending Permitted Uses and Structures and Conditional Uses
and Structures in the Gateway Business District; Ordinance 06-28, Adding a new section Entitled
National Incident Management System (NIMS) to the code; Ordinance 06-30(A), Placing a Peak
Seasonal Sales Tax Adjustment Issue on the October 3, 2006 Ballot; Ordinance 06-31, Enacting a
New Chapter 5.38, "Bear Attraction Nuisances" to the code; and a New Liquor License, Lodge
License, Homer Float Plane Lodge.
Written public comments were submitted.
David Green, Chairperson of the South Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board, thanked the Mayor and
City Council for their continued efforts and hard labor in the past to resolve the questions about
property between the Hospital, Borough and City. He expressed appreciation of the Mayor and
Council's recognition that the Hospital has been a contributing factor of the community in the delivery
of health services for some fifty years. He voiced appreciation for Mayor and Council efforts. He
reported that the expansion is going forward, that the contract has been awarded and that they
anticipate that the contractor will be down and mobilizing the week after Memorial Day.
Cleo Webb, non City resident, advised that she came to address, for the friends of the Library, the naming of the Children's Section of the new Library. She pointed out the following about Joy Griffin:
Ms. Webb expressed her hope that the Council would consider this. In response to the Mayor she stated
that she missed the Library Tour and is working on getting another tour of the New Library going.
Mimi Tolva, resides outside the City, commented on Resolution 06-60, the repaving project, saying that
she just wanted to mention the Homer Non Motorized and Transportation Plan, of which the the City
of Homer is moving toward and trying to get implemented, that there are Ordinance changes for new
subdivisions, language for liability for land owners, etcetera. She commented that Policy 5. is the paving
of 5 specific roads right in the Homer area, listed as a near term goal, and are Bartlett, Svedlund, Heath,
Main, Kachemak Way and that it does not say Rochelle, which is apparently on schedule to be repaved
this summer. She expressed her worry that if the sidewalks are not put in when the repaving project is
done that there may not be another chance for awhile. She acknowledged budget considerations that
she is not aware of, that there is a lot to this and expressed her hope that the Council would think about
this as they push this Ordinance (1), interjecting her fear that it will fall by the wayside like a lot of
Homer's good plans. In closing she emphasized that this is in the City's near term goals. She thanked the
Mayor and Council very much.
Roberta Highland, City resident, stated that she wanted to back up Mimi Tolva's thoughts on the
sidewalks, a really important thing for the community to become more safe and walkable. In response to
the Mayor she inquired if this can be done without paving, a way to just have dirt pathways. The
Mayor briefly elucidated the plan.
Ray Kranich, City resident, commented on Ordinance 06-20(A), the rezone for the area coming into
town from West Hill Road to wherever it stops, presume Bidarka Inn. Prior to the February 13th
Council meeting when Resolution 06-19 was adopted, the Council and the Planning Commission met
and discussed this item and the action needed and agreed to a time line and the course of action to be
taken on this. Since then this item has constantly been on the Planning Commission agenda either as an
action item or staff report and discussion by the Commission, continually there on the agenda and
community meetings held to get input from land owners and interested parties on this. Right now as
that Ordinance 20(A) stands there is no specific criteria for the types of development, ie., access onto
the highway, screening percentage of open space required or anything different from any where else in
the CBD (Central Business District). He stated that while there is a work in progress, this overlay
district zone, which would cover this, and do a lot more as he alluded to, uses, the permitted uses, view
protection, open space preservation, lighting and utilities, architectural standards, circulation and
access, parking, site design, biking/hiking trails, trash and garbage, redevelopment of existing
properties; these are all included in what is coming up. He cautioned that if the Council passes this
tonight there will be none of that criteria in place and that tomorrow or next week if a development plan
hits the Planning Department desk this criteria will not be in place to be of any guidance. There could be
a new driveway application every 100 feet on either side of that road coming into town. This would end
up back in the process of fighting over how many curb cuts are into the highway and everything.
Whereas, he stated, that if these are brought forward, together, then the criteria would be in place to
have the development that everyone wants. He expressed his assurance, from Dr. Marley's testimony,
that this includes even that type of development that Dr. Marley wants. Mr. Kranich stated that the City
has not heard from everyone on this issue. He voiced his hope that the Council would postpone action
and bring it forward the same time as was agreed upon. He thanked the Mayor and City Council.
Christopher Story, resident of the City of Homer, spoke in favor of Ordinance 06-20(A), and that
relative to the sidewalk construction cost that, perhaps, if there were an expanded business base more
sidewalks could be constructed. He read into the record a letter of support from the property owners
affected by this Ordinance: It is our wish at this time to inform you that the following property owners,
which are included in the Ordinance 06-20(A) do hereby support passage by the City Council of this
Ordinance. Signed by: Dr. William Marley, Beachy Construction by Sanford Beachy, Pat Miller, Gary
and Judith Hinkle, Port Construction by Paul Porter, Twin Peaks by Shayne Barringer, Christopher and
Tiffany Story, John and Viola Hansen, Peg Morgan, Richard Synhorst and Jane Marie Pascall. He
closed by saying that he believes this Ordinance would fit hand and glove with the Ordinance (2)
regarding allowable uses.
Lane Chesley, resident of the City and Chair of the Planning Commission, spoke on Ordinance
06-20(A), adding to Commissioner Kranich's comments that the Council and Commission committed to
a process at the joint worksession where they were going to work on this together, there was a
September time line schedule of delivering an Ordinance to the Council for final consideration,
amendment and adoption. He stated that he just wanted to point out that the Planning Staff has a
fantastic jump start on a pretty comprehensive package of Ordinance amendments, a draft work in
progress that Beth (McKibben - City Planner) has been circulating to the Planning Commission. He
asked that the City Council follow through on their earlier commitment in the joint worksession to
follow the lead of the administration in bringing a workable package of Ordinance amendments to the
Commission, ultimately to the Council for adoption. He stated that if the Council adopts this Ordinance
tonight that it is a real vote of no confidence in the City Manager and the City Administration to work
with the Commission/Council process to bring forward a comprehensive set of Ordinance amendments
for the scenic gateway overlay. He thanked the Mayor and Council.
Catie Bursch, City resident, commented on the paving projects and sidewalk issue. She commented on
the child obesity problem due to children getting so little exercise in our country and that teachers can
no longer keep a child in from recess for discipline. She stated that she would really like to see
sidewalks in Homer wherever the Council can put them. She suggested, that if there is not enough
money for the sidewalks, as a compromise, maybe just pave the lower part of those hills where most of
the people live a little closer to Pioneer, see what the budget is and put the sidewalks in as far as they
can and wait to do the rest of the road. She expressed confidence that if she were a road contractor that
might not make much sense, but as a parent and community member it does not make much sense to
put a nice paved road in without taking into consideration the walkability and trying to encourage the
kids of the community to get out and walk to town. As a parent, you know your kid needs exercise, but
if you're afraid they are going to get hit on the way to school you're going to get in your car and get in
line with the other twenty five cars waiting to drop them off. More kids might walk or bike if their
parents felt like they were safer. She felt that it was a simple compromise and that she would rather see
it done right the first time, if the City does not have time or the money to do it right, when will the City
have money to do it over. She thanked the Mayor and Council for listening.
Ginger Tornes, Homer resident on Mattox Street, commented on Memorandum 06-80 about traffic
calming. She noted that she had submitted, in the supplemental packet beginning page 7, information
from the residents of the Mattox Street area stating that they would like to have some street calming, a
request they started in 1998. She relayed that they would definitely like to see Mattox Street included in
this process, she has a petition signed by the majority of the residents in 1998 and also has, displaying a
petition paper, this many signatures gathered from two hours walking around the new neighbors in the
neighborhood. She emphasized that there is a lot of support for traffic calming, it will improve the
quality of life, reduce traffic accidents that happen quite frequently now, and it will just make everything
better. She expressed her hope that the Council would consider this. She thanked the Mayor and
Council.
Charlie Franz spoke with the Council about Ordinance 06-36, on the Consent Agenda tonight. He
advised that he has a schedule conflict and will not be able to be here on June 12th. He expressed his
appreciation of the action by the Borough of trying to convey the lots to the City, a great idea and
extending the lease on the hospital with the Borough for 99 years gives stability in hospital future. He
thanked Mayor Hornaday and Mr. Wrede for their work in pulling that together and Mayor Williams as
well. He voiced his hope that the Council will look at this favorably when it is up for consideration.
Frank Griswold, City resident, spoke about Ordinance 06-20(A) that, so far, no public benefit or need
for this Ordinance has been established, as required. Homer is not in dire need of more hotels,
restaurants and bars and even if it were it doesn't seem appropriate to place these uses across from two
public schools. He expressed his fear that this rezone will lead to strip development and urban sprawl all
the way up the Baycrest Hill, it was rejected by the Planning Commission, last year, because it wasn't in
harmony with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive encourages infilling of the CBD before
expansion of the zone. He stated that he wonders how it can be not in harmony last year and all of a
sudden it's in harmony now. He stated that he also wonders why the legal issues have not been
addressed by the City Attorney in an issue of this importance, adding that he should really be here for
this and discuss these. He told the Council that they should not be getting spot zoning opinions from
applicants or citizens. He also addressed the Consent Agenda Item G., that he thinks it is about the time
limits, that most meetings lately have been adjourned by 9 o'clock or so and that there does not seem to
be any great need to restrict public comments to three minutes. If there are a lot of people testifying the
Mayor has that at his discretion. He expressed his thought that five minutes is more ample time for the
public to develop their arguments and that he thinks that the public testimony is a very important part of
the process and that some people may feel that their comments aren't appreciated. He told the Council
that they would always have that opportunity to impose a three minute limit, but that he thinks in this
case they could adjust their practice to match the existing policy instead of the other way around.
Bob Kosiorek, Resident of the City of Homer, stated that he came in to put in his two cents regarding
the planned rezoning from West Hill to the City, that he has to agree with the last gentleman, that there
seems to be a lot of commercial property around, and that he cannot really see why there is that much
of a hurry to put more on the market when there is quite a bit already. He stated that he thinks the
comment in the paper that Homer doesn't want to become like Wasilla or Soldotna where the first thing
one does when coming into town is being overwhelmed by different businesses. He voiced his thought
that what Homer has now as a residential area coming into town or churches and schools is more
important to the people coming here to see it as kind of a quiet place, residential area. He advised that
this is his first time at one of the meetings and that he thought it important enough to come by. He
thanked the Mayor and Council.
Emmitt Trimble, taxpayer in Homer, stated that he is here to speak in the strongest terms in support of
the rezoning of the Central Business District up to West Hill, noting that this has been requested over
many, many years, twenty seven years since first pursuing this. He voiced his opinion that it is time for
the City Council to take a leadership role here, to do what is reasonable, and rezone this property
freeing it of the shackles and the constraints that are there. Keeping it quiet isn't what is happening, it s
not quiet, it is a place where people don't want to build homes. It's a place where it is possible to have
some commercial development and growth of tax base. There is currently about one location available
in commercial properties in the community where one could have over an acre and that would be by
combining three properties. Very limited amount of commercial property available for anything retail,
otherwise tourist development. The large parcels, almost all, are in that stretch between the Bidarka and
West Hill Road. The restrictions that have been suggested in the companion amended Ordinance, some
of those might be desirable. The reality is that Homer has a healthy Central Business District, it's
continued to improve, lots of improvements in the properties. Something that was pointed out in the
public informational meetings with the Planning Commission: New construction with design standards
in that area will improve the rest of the Central Business District in order to compete as income
properties, the kinds of standards will have to be met that are currently there. He recommended that the
Council pass this, this evening and thanked them for their time.
Bill Marley, City resident, pointed out that he has had interest in rezoning this area (Ordinance
06-20(A)) for some time and in fact that he has a letter that Mr. Hahn and he wrote October 10, 2001
to the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this matter. He emphasized that it has been just
really difficult to get things acted upon. He advised the Council that he wrote a letter at some length
that he sent to all the Council, voicing his hope that everyone got a copy and added that he does have
copies. (Mayor and Council received copies of the letter.) He stated that he worked hard on the letter,
rather than calling people to be respectful of the Council's time. He acknowledged that being a Council
person takes a lot of time, effort and energy with lots of things to consider and therefore, advised that
he feels very hesitant to call people. He stated that he is very much for the Central Business District and
that he is also interested in making it a desirable, presentable, pleasing entry into Homer through the use
of architecture and design standards. For that reason he asked the Council to consider making the
Central Business District extension, which is not spot zoning, but an extension of the existing Central
Business District, to provide zoning that is separate from the Gateway District. He emphasized that he
proposed, more than one time to City Planning and Zoning, which he does not understand, and read the
following: "An example of Commercial building both attractive in design and appearance that is
complementary of our natural surroundings is the Alaska USA Bank. May I ask the Mayor and City
Council to take advantage of this one time opportunity to create the most appealing, attractive, show
piece business district in the state of Alaska. In communicating with other land owners in the proposed
CBD area I have found agreement in this concept. The Community Design Manual, created with great
time and effort by the Planning and Zoning Commission, could be of assistance in this effort as well."
He noted that he has proposed this and has yet to hear any public discussion about it, which, he stated,
has been rather surprising to him. He commented that the Comprehensive Plan aspect of the infill of
existing business district, is often cited, pointing out with emphasis that the Comprehensive Plan says
other things such as Action Item no. 1.
Mayor Hornaday interrupted and advised Dr. Marley that his three minutes were up.
John Williams, resident of Homer, advised that he lives in that zone that is being talked about and that
he has Spruce Acre Cabins there. He stated that he is torn between the two plans, that he wants to see
some development in the area, that he is concerned about the type of development and that the Planning
Commission is working hard on that. He reported attending their meetings and that it sounded good,
knows it is going rather slow, and that he knows Dr. Marley has been at this for many years and that he
has supported it in the past. He stated that he really wants to see some good development there, but is
concerned as to what will happen if is just ok'd the CBD extension to West Hill without any restriction
whatsoever other than what is already in the CBD. He expressed preference to see some limits for what
takes place in that area. He stated that he can trust Dr. Marley for his development, but is not so sure
could trust the other property owners on their developments. He concluded that his is what he has to say.
RECONSIDERATION
A. Memorandum 06-78, from City Clerk, Re: Reconsideration of Ordinance 06-32.
Recommendation: Approve reconsideration.
STARK/HEIMBUCH - I SO MOVE, FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF
MEMORANDUM 06-78.
There was a brief comment in favor of reconsideration.
VOTE: YES: SHADLE, STARK, HEIMBUCH.
NO: McLAY, WYTHE, NOVAK.
TIE VOTE: MAYOR VOTE: NO.
Motion failed.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items listed below will be enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, that item
may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda at the request of
a Councilmember.)
Councilmember Novak requested that Resolution 06-57(S) be placed under Resolutions as Item C., that
Resolution 06-60 be placed under Resolutions as Item D. and that Memorandum 05-80 be placed under
New Business as Item C.
A. Homer City Council unapproved meeting minutes of May 8, 2006 Regular Meeting. City Clerk.
Recommend approval.
B. Ordinance 06-33,Of the Homer City Council Amending the FY 2006 General Fund Operating
Budget by Appropriating $4,200.00 from the Sister City Reserve Account for Costs Associated with
the 50th Anniversary Sister City International Conference Authorizing Travel for a Councilmember and
Assisting a Homer Student in Expenses for Exchange Student to Sister City Yelisovo, Russia Costs.
Mayor. Fiscal Note: Revenue and Expenditure Account 156-399, Sister City Reserve, $4,000.00 for
Conference and $200.00 for Lindsay Henkelman. Recommend introduction and conduct Public Hearing
and Second Reading on June 12, 2006.
C. Ordinance 06-35, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating a Staying
Connected Grant from the Alaska State Library in the Amount of $1,300.00 and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Library. Fiscal Note: Revenue
Account 151-722-4520 Alaska State Grants Staying Connected Grant $1,300.00, Expenditure Account
151-722-5901 Equipment $1,300.00. Recommend introduction and conduct Public Hearing and Second
Reading on June 12, 2006.
Memorandum 06-81 from Library Director as backup.
D. Ordinance 06-36, Of the Homer City Council Accepting Conveyance of Lot 1 Block 2 and Lot 2
Block 7 Fairview Subdivision Plat No. 56-2936, Homer, Recording District from the Kenai Peninsula
Borough and Extending the Term of the South Peninsula Hospital Lease to 99 years. City Manager.
Recommend introduction and conduct Public Hearing and Second Reading on June 12, 2006.
E. Ordinance 06-37, Of the City Council of Homer, Amending FY 2006 General Fund Operating Budget by Transferring $25,319.00 to the Professional Services Account for the Animal Control Budget and Setting up an Account for Community Schools and Transferring $50,000.00 to the Account. City Manager. Fiscal Note: in tables that follow:
Account No. From | Account No. To | Amount |
100.165.5202 Supplies | 100.165.5210 Professional Services | $375.00 |
100.165.5206 Food | 100.165.5210 Professional Services | $1744.00 |
100.165.5236 Transportation | 100.165.5210 Professional Services | $600.00 |
100.165.5237 Subsistence | 100.165.5210 Professional Services | $600.00 |
100.165.5603 Training | 100.165.5210 Professional Services | $2000.00 |
152.398.5990 Fleet Reserves | 100.099.4992 General Fund Transfers | $20,000.00 |
Account No. | Amount |
100.115.5101 Regular Employees | $19,708.00 |
100.115.5102 Fringe Benefits | $13,470.00 |
100-115-5103 Part-Time Employees | $9,000.00 |
100-115-5104 Fringe Benefits P/T | $1,722.00 |
100-115-5202 Operating Supplies | $9,050.00 |
100-115-5216 Postage | $1,500.00 |
100-115-5223 Liability Insurance | $3,250.00 |
100-115-5210 Professional Services | $7,000.00 |
100-115-5215 Communications | $300.00 |
Anticipated Revenue:
Account No. | Amount |
Community Schools Class Fees 100.035.4614 | $15,000.00 |
Recommend introduction and conduct public hearing and Second Reading on June 12, 2006.
Memoranda 06-82 and 06-83 through City Manager.
F. Resolution 06-53, Of the Homer City Council Expressing Support of the Homer Hippie Chicks in
their Participation in the "Relay for Life" Donation to the American Cancer Society for "Hope for a
Cure." Mayor. Recommend adoption.
G. Resolution 06-54, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the Homer City Council
Operating Manual to Revise the Time Limit for Public Comment and Council's Lobbying Report.
Housekeeping items. City Clerk. Part Requested by Councilmember Wythe. Recommend adoption.
H. Resolution 06-55, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska to Name the Children's Room at the New
Homer Public Library in Memory of the Late Joy Griffin. Mayor. Requested by LAB via Memorandum
06-77. Recommend adoption.
I. Resolution 06-56, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the Agreement with Coastal
Animal Care for the Operation and Management of the Homer Animal Shelter, Regarding Euthanasia,
and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Manager. Recommend
adoption.
Memorandum 06-84, through City Manager as backup.
J. Substitute approved under Agenda Approval: Resolution 06-57(S), Of the City Council Creating a
Task Force to Address the Subdivision Agreement and Infra Structure Requirements in the Town
Center. Mayor. Shadle Recommend adoption.
Placed under Resolutions as Item C.
K. Resolution 06-58, Of the City Council Amending Resolution 06-47(A), Overslope Development
Task Force (ODTF). Shadle. Pursuant to Memorandum 06-75 from Port and Harbor Commission.
Recommend adoption.
L. Resolution 06-59, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Awarding the Contract for the Purchase of
One Track Excavator and Two Rubber Tire Front End Loaders in the Amount not to Exceed
$270,000.00 to Craig Taylor Equipment of Soldotna, Alaska and Authorizing the City Manager to
Execute the Appropriate Documents. City Clerk. Recommend adoption.
Memorandum 06-79, from Public Works as backup.
M. Resolution 06-60, Of the Homer City Council Authorizing the City Administration to Proceed with
the Road Repaving Project Approved Pursuant to Ordinance 04-16 (A). City Manager. Recommend
adoption.
Memorandum 06-88, from Public Works.
Placed under Resolutions as Item D.
N. Resolution 06-62, Of the Homer City Council Requesting that the Federal And State Governments
Provide an Adequate Level of Oil Spill Prevention and Response for Kachemak Bay; the Primary Port
of Refuge for Cook Inlet and the Gulf of Alaska. City Manager. Mayor. Recommend adoption. May be
delayed.
Removed by the Mayor under Agenda Approval and forwarded to the Port and Harbor Commission for
input with no objections of the City Council.
O. Memorandum 06-80 from City Manager, Re: Forwarding to the Transportation Advisory
Committee for Review and Recommendation Traffic Calming and Speed Bump Requests. Recommend
approval.
Placed under New Business as Item C.
WYTHE/NOVAK - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (excluding items J, M, N and O) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
VISITORS
A. Lindsay Henkelman, Homer's Representative for the International Student Exchange with Homer's
Sister City Yelisovo, Russia.
Ms. Henkelman very briefly addressed the Mayor and Council, advised them that she has been chosen
to go to Yelisovo, Russia as an exchange student. She offered to carry with her to Yelisovo any
messages or anything from the Mayor and/or Council. She will be in Yelisovo for eleven months.
Mayor Hornaday encouraged her, told that he had been there and believed that she would have a
wonderful time. He expressed his assurance that something will be written from him to the Mayor of
Yelisovo for her to take with her.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/BOROUGH REPORT/COMMISSION REPORTS
A. Mayoral Recognition, Memorial Day Poppy
B. Memorandum 06-86, Report from Planning Commission Re: Report Itinerant Merchants and
Mobile Food Units.
C. Report from John Velsko, PWSRCAC.
Mayor Hornaday reported on the Peninsula Mayor's Conference and commented on the AML
Conference in Homer in August.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. Ordinance 06-12(S), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Chapter
21.48 Central Business District (CBD), to Add Sections 21.48.021 Permitted Uses and Structures in
the Gateway Business District and 21.48.031 Conditional Uses and Structures in the Gateway Business
District. Stark. (Public Hearing May 22, 2006, may be adopted under Ordinances.)
Mayor Hornaday passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tempore McLay and left the table at 7:43 p.m.
Frank Griswold, City resident, testified that it is a little weird testifying on this, amending the CBD for a
zone that does not even exist yet. That said, he reported that he compared the uses of the CBD to the
ones listed in this Ordinance to see which ones were left out. It just seems sort of arbitrary, somebody
just goes down the list and says I like this, I like this? There does not seem to be any reason. He
reiterated that there are two schools across from or next to the rezone area. So "you" want hotels and
motels, bars and night clubs, and restaurants. Some people might look at this and say that these are the
uses that should be taken out. So "you" want quick print establishments, but apparently "you" don't
want printing and publishing establishments, so that makes no sense. "You" want shoe repair, a shoe
repair facility is okay, but a retail shoe store is not okay. Other uses "you" don't want, apparently, are
grocery stores, dry good stores, drug stores, furniture stores, hardware stores, appliance stores,
plumbing/heating shops, printing, printing and publishing establishments, laundry mat, mini storage and
green houses. He stated that it looks to him like someone, could almost blind fold themselves and walk.
There should be some rationale for what is wanted in a zone and why something is not wanted. The
schools are important. How about leave out the motels and hotels, the night clubs and the bars, and
maybe restaurants are okay. But there should be some basis for these things not just ad hoc. He thanked
the Mayor Pro Tempore and Council.
Ray Kranich addressed the Mayor Pro Tempore and City Council following up Mr. Griswold's remarks
stating that it appears that this Ordinance was drafted following almost exactly the staff report prepared
by the Planning Staff, 06-33, which was prepared fairly hastily and no consideration was taken in
drafting this Ordinance of any of the discussion or the thought that happened after that was presented to
the Planning Commission or discussion and thought by the Planning Staff that wrote that staff report.
He pointed out that Beth McKibben, City Planner, who wrote it, noticed after the fact that, okay there
can be outdoor sports facilities in there. So there can be a bar with an outdoor mini golf facility, but
there can't be one enclosed. He advised that her error transmitted right over into this Ordinance. As to
whether the Community Design Manual would apply to any of this development is a real good question
in that respect, there were no sub zones or sub districts in the CBD at the time this was adopted. A
person would have to look at the enabling criteria on that. This is a hastily prepared Ordinance and he
would like to see it postponed. He responded to Councilmember Heimbuch inquiry that if this
Ordinance were delayed it would change his response on one aspect of this Ordinance. He noted that
he cannot speak for every member of the Planning Commission, but that he thinks that the majority of
the Planning Commission would agree that a rezone of this area will be seen. As to adopting these two
Ordinances tonight with an effective date of, say, September 1 or 15, something like that, after the
entire process is completed. He expressed his concern that between now and then there would probably
need to be major rewrites of these two Ordinances, because of different information and facts that will
float to the top during that remainder of the process. He certainly and highly recommended that if these
are going to be adopted tonight that there be a September 15 or 20 effective date. He expressed his
assurance that the Planning Commission will have completed its process by then so that the Council can
review that. He stated that his deadline was to get this information to the Council by September 1,
adding that he is not sure the Council would have time to review it and act on it during the first meeting
in September, but would have time by the second meeting in September. He encouraged the Council, if
they adopt these Ordinances tonight, to put in an effective date of somewhere by their second meeting
of September.
Mike Fairman, City resident, supported some of what Mr. Griswold said, that this is the first time that he has heard about rezoning that area and that he lives just above that area. He noted that there really needs to be some moral standards looked at and held to as far as the types of business and architecture that would go up in that area where the schools are located. He expressed high support of moral standards being kept just for that one reason alone. He stated that he just wanted to make a comment on that and wanted to ask a question. Is there is City planning kind of a thing going on in town tonight? or is this the only meeting happening?
The response was that no one knew.
Ronald Alderfer, lives on 3689 Sitka Rose Circle in Homer, advised that he is here as an employee of
Beachy Construction to convey a message on behalf of Sanford Beachy, President of Beachy
Construction. He reported that Sam regrets that he cannot be here personally. As land owner in the area
affected by Ordinance 06-12(S) Mr. Beachy feels strongly that retail business should be included an
permitted outright use in the gateway district, except when such use requires a Conditional Use Permit
by reason of size, traffic, volumes or other reasons set forth in Chapter 21.48 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Beachy sees no reason for excluding retail business as a permitted outright use if the ten listed uses
are included. Mr. Alderfer thanked the Mayor Pro Tempore and Council for their consideration.
Emmitt Trimble, tax payer in Homer, expressed his belief that Homer has a healthy Central Business
District, that he has never heard ongoing discussion over the years about modifying or changing the
criteria for the Central Business District, and that he is concerned, also, about excluding retail in that
area. He stated that his preference, tonight, would be that he would like to see the Ordinance changing
to the Central Business District with the existing criteria and that the effective date is not as big an
issue. The gateway district overlay process will continue as it has been doing for some time, but this
issue is way down the road and needs to be addressed tonight. He stated that he really wants to see
some leadership here. He stated that he appreciates it.
B. Ordinance 06-28, Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska, Amending Chapter 1.60 by Adding a new
Section Entitled National Incident Management System (NIMS). City Manager (First Reading May 8,
2006, Public Hearing and Second Reading May 22, 2006.)
Mayor Hornaday returned to the table at 7:54 p.m. and received the gavel from Mayor Pro Tempore
McLay.
There was no public testimony.
WYTHE/McLAY - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-28 BY READING OF
TITLE ONLY FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
C. Ordinance 06-30(A), Of the City Council Placing a Peak Seasonal Sales Tax Adjustment Issue on
the October 3, 2006 Regular Election Ballot, and Amending Homer City Code Section 9.16.010, Sales
Tax Levied, Pursuant to Voter Action. Heimbuch. (Public Hearing and Introduction First Reading May
8, 2006, Public Hearing and Second Reading on May 22, 2006.)
There was no public testimony
HEIMBUCH/STARK - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-30(A) BY
READING OF TITLE ONLY FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
Councilmember Heimbuch encouraged the Council to pass this Ordinance.
STARK/SHADLE - MOVED TO AMEND BY CHANGING IT FROM ONE PERCENT UP ONE
PERCENT DOWN TO A HALF A PERCENT UP HALF A PERCENT DOWN.
There were two brief comments.
VOTE: (primary amendment 1.) YES: STARK.
NO: WYTHE, SHADLE, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH, McLAY.
Motion failed.
Council discussed the merits, pros and cons and concerns about the impacts to the local residents.
STARK/McLAY - MOVED TO AMEND TO MAKE THE EFFECTIVE DATE APRIL ONE 2007.
Discussion echoed comments from the May 8th meeting, the Ordinance currently says that the effective
date is January 1, 2007.
VOTE: (primary amendment 2.) YES: STARK.
NO: McLAY, WYTHE, SHADLE, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH.
Motion failed.
There was one closing comment.
VOTE: (main motion) YES: SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH.
NO: McLAY, WYTHE.
Motion carried.
D. Ordinance 06-31, Of the City Council Enacting a New Chapter 5.38, "Bear Attraction Nuisances"
of the Homer City Code Prohibiting the Creation or Maintenance of a Bear Attraction Nuisance and
Establishing Penalties for Violations. McLay. (First Reading May 8, 2006, Public Hearing May 22,
2006, Second Reading June 12, 2006.)
Corrected Reference Sheet.
Roberta Highland, City resident, expressed her support for Ordinance 06-31, advised that she is actually
representing the Kachemak Bay Conservation Society (KBCS), which has approximately 100 members.
She informed the Council that the Society's mission is to protect the environment and encourage
sustainable use and stewardship of the natural resources in the Kachemak Bay region and that they
accomplish this through advocacy, education, information and collaboration. She acknowledged that
Larry Lewis made a presentation to the City Council a few weeks ago regarding this, she noted that
there was a little more to this and that the Ordinance is part of it with the other part being a committee
working under KBCS that is going to go for a grant that will assist in offering lower priced bear
resistant garbage containers. She reported that the Society feels like this will be a very helpful asset to
the Community to try to educate the people and it would be a public wildlife safety issue and could
assist in that. She noted that they are working toward that means, what that can accomplish and has
accomplished in the Kenai area - safer neighborhoods and better public stewardship of wildlife
resources, which are always important and to try to cut down on any of the bear/human interactions
that end up negatively. She thanked Mayor Pro Tempore McLay.
Mayor Hornaday granted Mayor Pro Tempore McLay permission to make a short comment..
E. New Liquor License, Lodge License, Homer Float Plane Lodge, 1244 Lakeshore Drive, Ronald J.
Nieman, Action under New Business.
There was no public testimony.
Mayor called for a recess at 8:07 p.m. and passed the gavel to Mayor Pro Tempore McLay. Mayor Pro
Tempore McLay called the meeting back to order at 8:18 p.m.
ORDINANCE(S
A. Ordinance 06-20(A), Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City
Zoning Map to Rezone to Gateway a Business District (a Sub District of the Central Business
District), Portions of Rural Residential (RR) and Portions of Urban Residential (UR) Zoning Districts
fronting on the Sterling Highway West Hill Area to the South West Boundary of the Central Business
District (CBD). Heimbuch.(First Reading March 13, 2006, and forwarded to the Planning Commission
to Conduct two public hearings no later than April 19, 2006 and for review and comment and to
respond back to Council no later than April 30, 2006, Council's Public Hearing: May 8, 2006 and
Second Reading: May 22, 2006. )
WYTHE/SHADLE - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-20(A) BY
READING OF TITLE ONLY FOR SECOND AND FINAL READING.
Discussion included supporting the process that the Planning Commission is in right now that the
Council agreed to regarding the Gateway Overlay District as well as passing this Ordinance which sets
the zoning for this specific area.
HEIMBUCH/WYTHE - MOVED TO AMEND TO ADD A SECTION 4. The effective date of this
Ordinance is September 15, 2006.
Pros and Cons were discussed about the effective date change and other comments about the Ordinance. Resolution 06-19, Council's direction to the Planning Commission regarding the Gateway area was pointed out: A Resolution of the City Council Directing Planning Staff to Write an Ordinance Creating a New Zoning District Defining Commercial and Residential Use Along the Sterling Highway from the Baycrest Hill City Limits to the Bidarka Inn, to be Henceforth called the Gateway Zoning District. Whereas clauses read: The Gateway Zoning District concept has been discussed and preliminarily researched in the Planning Department as far back as 2002; and WHEREAS, A drive down the Sterling Highway from the Scenic Overlook parking area to Central Business District defines the unique image and feel of Homer, and WHEREAS, The Sterling Highway from Anchor Point through Homer to the end of the Homer Spit has been designated as a State Scenic Byway, and WHEREAS, Property owners of large rural residential tracts along the Sterling Highway, on Baycrest Hill, may in the future feel that the best use of their property would be a residential subdivision , and WHEREAS, Property owners along the Sterling Highway near the Central Business District feel that the best use of there property would be for commercial purposes, and WHEREAS, Memorandum 05-144 recommends creating a special zoning district for the Sterling Highway corridor into town, and WHEREAS, A joint meeting of the Homer City Council and the Homer Planning Commission on February 6, 2006 identified the creation of a Gateway Zoning District as an action item to be listed on their immediate priority list. Now therefore be it resolved, That the Homer City Council directs the planning staff to write an ordinance creating a new zoning district defining commercial and residential use along the Sterling highway from the Baycrest Hill city limits to the Bidarka Inn, to be henceforth called the Gateway Zoning District; and
That the City of Homer hereby states that to complete this project a time line is established as follows:
March: Public presentation by the Planning Department with maps and discussion, for the purpose of
soliciting comments from the property owners and the general public. May: First draft of the ordinance
reviewed by Planning Department and Planning Commission. Copy forwarded to City Council.
September 1st: Final Draft of the ordinance to the City Council for introduction.
VOTE: (primary amendment 1.) YES: NOVAK, HEIMBUCH McLAY, WYTHE.
NO: SHADLE, STARK.
Motion carried
There was a brief comment by Councilmember Wythe leading into the following amendment.
WYTHE/HEIMBUCH - MY MOTION WOULD BE TO INCLUDE THE LOTS AS ESTABLISHED
BY BETH MCKIBBEN'S STAFF REPORT THAT ARE TO THE EAST OF THE SCHOOLS FOR
CONTINUITY OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WITH THE LOT BLOCK
IDENTIFIERS INCLUDED IN THE WHEREASES AS APPROPRIATE AND THE PROPERTY
IDENTIFICATION INCLUDED ON EXHIBITS A AND B OF THE MAPS.
(Parcels on Woodside Avenue- 175-101-0200, 0300 and 7000.)
There was no further discussion
VOTE: (primary amendment 2. ) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
There was no further discussion.
VOTE: (main amended motion) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
B. Ordinance 06-12, Of the City Council of the City of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code
21.48, Central Business District (CBD) by Deleting Some Allowed Uses. Stark. (First Reading
February 27, 2006, forwarded to Planning Commission for public hearing and comment, conduct
Council's public hearings March 13 and 28, 2006, Second Reading on April 10, 2006 postponed to
May 22, 2006.)
B.1. Ordinance 06-12(S), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Chapter
21.48 Central Business District (CBD), to Add Sections 21.48.021 Permitted Uses and Structures in
the Gateway Business District and 21.48.031 Conditional Uses and Structures in the Gateway Business
District. Stark. (Public Hearing May 22, 2006, Request be substituted for Ordinance 06-12 on May
22, 2006, requires Council action.)
STARK/SHADLE - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 06-12.
Discussion was about the allowable uses of the rezoned area pursuant to Ordinance 06-20(A). Some
Councilmembers encouraged waiting on this until September.
Mayor Pro Tempore McLay called for a recess at 8:43.l3, reconvening the meeting at 8: 49 p.m.
WYTHE/ - I WOULD LIKE TO MOVE TO AMEND IN SECTION 1 ITEM NUMBER D. UNDER
21.48.021 SIMPLY TO STRIKE THE WORDS CLUBS AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS
LEAVING THE REST SO IT WOULD BE RESTAURANTS WHICH PROVIDE FOOD AND
DRINK FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES.
The amendment was not recognized due to not being appropriate since Ordinance 06-12(S) is not
before the Council at this time, no motion having been made to substitute or amend to Ordinance
06-12(S).
Discussion continued along the same lines as Ordinance 06-20 with much reiteration of previous
comments from March, April and May Council meetings. Using the same new effective date of
Ordinance 06-20(A), September 15, 2006 was part of the discussion.
VOTE: YES: SHADLE, STARK, HEIMBUCH.
NO: NOVAK, McLAY, WYTHE.
Motion failed.
C. Ordinance 06-32, Of the City Council Setting the Property Tax Rate (Mill Rate) for Homer,
Alaska for Fiscal Year 2006 at 4.00 Mills. Shadle. (First Reading May 8, 2006 If Reconsideration
passes on First Reading May 22, 2006, Public Hearing and Second Reading June 12, 2006.)
Not reconsidered.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
A. City Manager's Report (Updates and Follow Up: 1. Port of Refuge: See Resolution 06-62 on the
Consent Agenda; Hospital Lease: See Ordinance 06-36 on the Consent Agenda; 3. Natural
Gas/Utilities: Councilmember Shadle has expressed an interest in the City becoming more active in
pushing for the extension of natural gas to Homer. Bill Popp, Borough Oil and Gas expert, has been
invited to make a presentation at the June 12, 2006 Committee of the Whole, Councilmembers supply
questions for Mr. Popp to the City Clerk ahead of time; 4. Community Schools Coordinator position
application period closed Friday, Ordinance with ballot question will be on the June 12th agenda; 5.
Peninsula Conference of Mayors attended by Mayor Hornaday and City Manager Wrede; 6. New City
Hall - Legislature appropriated $2 million to the City. Committee of the Whole May 22 discussion and
Executive Session on June 12th; 7. Sidewalks: See Resolution 06-60 on the Consent Agenda; 8. Traffic
Calming/Speed Bumps/Humps - see Memorandum 06-80 on the Consent Agenda; 9. Deep Water Dock
Ballot Proposition as called for by Council via Resolution 05-111, Resolution to authorize for the 2007
election; 10. HARP - changes to the program proposed. Attachments: 1. Representative Seaton Letter
dated May 10, 2006 Re: Status of State Revenues and Capital Projects; 2. USDA Letter dated May 9,
2006 to the Mayor Re: Library Project Photos; 3. Email dated May 8, 2006 Re: No room for
pedestrians; and 4. Council Financial Report Summary/Period Ending May 31,2006.)
B. Bid Report. (Bid - Ocean Drive Loop Sewer Local Improvement District. Sealed bids are due to the
City Clerk by 2:00 p.m. on June 9, 2006. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on May 24, 2006
at 9:00 a.m. at the Homer City Hall.)
C. Public Input on Question of the Week. Two specific questions: Regarding Town Center do you want
boulevards, on street parking, or both? and Shall the City raise the sales tax base rate by 1% April-Sept
and lower it by 1% Oct-March? That would mean City sales tax of 5.5% April-Sept and 3.5%
Oct-March.
D. Record Report
There was some discussion on the following:
Item 3. Bill Popp will be at the next Committee of the Whole regarding the Natural Gas, Gas Utility issues at the request of Councilmember Shadle.
Item 9. A Resolution to the Council at the next meeting to consider this proposition for the October 2007 ballot.
Item 10. HARP to be on the Committee of the Whole agenda for June 26, 2006. Consider asking the
voters about the sales tax designation, continuance and possible expansion of the parameters of the
program to include new roads and sidewalk construction, etc. To get something on the ballot this
October it would have to be on the July meeting agenda for final action during the first meeting in
August. The ballot goes to the printer on August 16, 2006. Councilmember Stark expressed his
recommendation that the sales tax designated to the HARP be reduced from 3/4% to 1/4%.
Mayor Hornaday returned to the table at approximately 8:51 p.m. and received the gavel from Mayor
Pro Tempore McLay.
COMMITTEE REPORT
A. Public Arts Committee (Meeting held Thursday, May 11th at 1 p.m.)
B. Transportation Advisory Committee (Meeting held Tuesday, May 16th at 5:30 p.m. and next
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 20th at 5:30 p.m.)
C. Comprehensive Plan Committee (Possibly the final meeting was held on Tuesday, May 9th at 5:30
p.m. )
Parks and Recreation Commission Vice Chair Mimi Tolva gave a report from the Commission:
In response to Councilmember Shadle's question about Councilmembers attending their meetings she stated that they understand the time commitment of the Council and do not expect their attendance at the Commission meetings. She elucidated the reason for the work on the naming of parks policy that came about due to the request to name one of the ballfields after Sherry Hagen.
PENDING BUSINESS
None scheduled.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Substitute if approved under agenda approval: Memorandum 06-85(S), from City Clerk Re: New
Liquor License, Lodge License, Homer Float Plane Lodge, 1244 Lakeshore Drive, Ronald J. Nieman
Page 323
Recommendation: Voice non objection and approval to the New Liquor License Lodge for the Homer
Float Plane Lodge.
STARK/SHADLE - I SO MOVED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF
MEMORANDUM 06-85(S).
Comments were that there are sufficient liquor establishments in Homer, why a liquor license for a Float
Plane Lodge and that it sounds like a beer and wine license, which are fairly common around town. The
location is adjacent to the Homer News at the bottom of Douglas Street. The facility is impressive
regarding design and architecture, is a nice place and customers may want a glass of beer or wine at the
end of a long day.
VOTE: YES: WYTHE, SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK.
NO: McLAY, HEIMBUCH.
Motion carried.
B. Memorandum 06-87, from Councilmember Shadle, Re: Request for Economic Development
Advisory Commission and Public Advisory Input on the Concept of a Second Fishing Lagoon Location
in the Mariner Park Area.
Recommendation: Forward the concept of a second Fishing Lagoon located in the Mariner Park area to
the Homer Economic Development Commission for input, including the validity and feasibility thereof.
Place informal petitions around town at various businesses for two weeks.
SHADLE/STARK - SO MOVED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE RECOMMENDATION OF
MEMORANDUM 06-87.
Discussion included:
VOTE: YES: HEIMBUCH, McLAY, SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK.
NO: WYTHE.
Motion carried.
C. Consent Agenda Item O. Memorandum 06-80 from City Manager, Re: Forwarding to the
Transportation Advisory Committee for Review and Recommendation Traffic Calming and Speed
Bump Requests. Recommend approval.
NOVAK/SHADLE - MOVED TO ADOPT MEMORANDUM 06-80.
City Manager Wrede was asked to put together some procedure to evaluate other areas when requests
come in and to make it open or publicly known that this would be considered in neighborhoods that
petition for this.
There were no objections.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution 06-48, Of the City Council Providing Direction to the Economic Development Advisory
Commission. Shadle. Main motion on the floor as postponed on April 24, 2006.
Memorandum 06-89, EDC Input through Councilmember Wythe.
Main Motion as Postponed is on the Floor: NOVAK/WYTHE - MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06-48.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES: STARK, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH, SHADLE.
NO: McLAY, WYTHE.
Motion carried.
B. Resolution 06-61, Of the City Council Assigning the Economic Sections of the Comprehensive Plan
to the Economic Advisory Development Commission (EDC) for Review and Recommendation. Wythe.
EDC.
WYTHE/McLAY - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 06-61 BY READING
OF TITLE ONLY.
Councilmember Wythe, assigned to EDC, advised that at the Commission meeting they discussed the
functions that are integral to the Economic Development Advisory Commission. This segment of the
Comprehensive Plan initially involved development through the Commission. They are just asking to be
able to review this portion of the Plan that relates to their job function. Funds have been budgeted to do
an update on this plan.
Council discussion.
This creates a problem and a set of brakes on the update.
The RFP should include this portion of the Comprehensive Plan as well and should not be separated out.
The EDC needs to be involved and their input needs to be involved.
Their intent is to help develop the scope of the RFP.
Concern expressed that this will be piece meal.
City Manager Wrede responded to inquiry that certainly the Council would want the EDC to be involved in reviewing and giving maximum input on that Chapter when the consultant is writing it. He expressed his confusion on the money part of this.
Councilmember Wythe relayed that, she believes, the EDC involvement would be in the steerage, easy
enough to do since Anne Marie is integrally involved and is their staff support person.
City Manager Wrede reported that the draft RFP from the Committee is being reviewed and the EDC
could comment on it.
Mayor Pro Tempore McLay noted that it is automatic that this Commission be involved with the
Economic Portion of the Comprehensive Plan rewrite/update without putting this in the record, etc.
NOVAK/STARK - I WOULD MOVE TO TABLE RESOLUTION 06-61.
There is no discussion on a motion to table.
VOTE: YES: WYTHE, SHADLE, STARK, NOVAK, McLAY.
NO: HEIMBUCH.
Motion carried.
C. Consent Agenda Item J. Substitute approved under Agenda Approval: Resolution 06-57(S), Of the
City Council Creating a Task Force to Address the Subdivision Agreement and Infra Structure
Requirements in the Town Center. Mayor. Shadle. Recommend adoption.
STARK/SHADLE - MOVED TO APPROVE BY READING OF TITLE. (Noted that the Substitute
was approved under the Agenda Approval.)
NOVAK/WYTHE - I'D LIKE TO MAKE A MOTION TO ADD MYSELF TO THAT COMMITTEE.
Councilmember Stark expressed his opinion that there are enough people on this Task Force.
Councilmember Novak noted his previous involvement and that the past Committee had two
Councilmembers on it, therefore, this is keeping with tradition.
VOTE: (primary amendment) YES: McLAY, WYTHE, NOVAK.
NO: HEIMBUCH, SHADLE, STARK.
TIE VOTE: MAYOR VOTE: YES.
Motion carried.
There was no further discussion.
VOTE: (main amended motion) YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
D. Consent Agenda Item M. Resolution 06-60, Of the Homer City Council Authorizing the City
Administration to Proceed with the Road Repaving Project Approved Pursuant to Ordinance 04-16
(A). City Manager. Recommend adoption.
Memorandum 06-88, from Public Works.
WYTHE/NOVAK - SO MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 06-60 BY READING
OF TITLE ONLY.
Discussion included strong support for the paving of these roads. There were pro and con comments
about doing the pedestrian pathways - sidewalk or trail, now and/or later. Striping can define the pathway.
VOTE: YES: NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
Audience may comment upon any matter at this time.
There was no audience comment.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Tans was not present.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY CLERK
City Clerk Calhoun had no comment.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wrede had no comment.
COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Hornaday advised that he attended the DARE Graduation a very important program that helps
to keep the young people off of drugs and alcohol abuse. He stated that at the Mayor's Conference
(May 18th in Seward) it was very interesting that most of the other communities on the Kenai Peninsula
cut their summer meetings substantially, food for thought for later meetings of the City Council.
COMMENTS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tempore McLay stated that he had too much fun tonight and called it good.
Councilmember Heimbuch noted that he has his own personal plans for avoiding Council meeting this
summer and that he plans to enable these starting tonight.
Councilmember Shadle stated that the thinks everyone is going to miss Councilmember Heimbuch and
wished him good luck fishing.
Councilmember Stark commented on Ordinance 06-33, wanting to make a motion to send
Councilmember Shadle to the Sister City Conference. Since motions, other than a motion for
reconsideration, are not allowed at this time he recommended that Councilmember Shadle be the
Council's representative.
Mayor Hornaday noted that he will not be able to attend, since he will be gone. He noted that the next
in line is Mayor Pro Tempore McLay. He suggested that whoever wants to go talk to the City Clerk.
Councilmember Novak had no comment.
Councilmember Wythe commented on a Mayoral Proclamation for the July 15th Public Safety Support
picnic for the officers and their families and that there is request for someone to give a speech at this
picnic. She noted that funding is also requested and encouraged donations from any interested party.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. by
Mayor James C. Hornaday. The Next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2006 at 7
p.m., the next Committee of the Whole is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2006 at 4 p.m. Special
Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. Re: Request for Executive Session (UA
Negotiations Regarding City Hall.) All meetings scheduled to be held in the homer City Hall Cowles
Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer, Alaska.
______________________________________
MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK
Approved: ____________________________
1. Resolution 06-60.
2. Reference to Ordinance 06-12