City Council Meeting - Special Meeting

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR MARCH 24, 2020 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

A Special Council Meeting will take place Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. The Council will be considering Emergency Ordinance No. 3115-2020. If adopted, this ordinance will allow the Manager to issue emergency orders suspending the provision of ordinances of the City of Kenai prescribing procedures for the conduct of City business and take actions or give direction in order to prepare and position the City to reduce the impact and transmission of COVID-19.  

It is the intent of and encouraged that members of the council attend meetings telephonically and to allow the public to testify by phone during Regular and Special Assembly Meetings in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in the State of Alaska. Following is information on how to stay connected at this time. 

HOW TO LISTEN TO COUNCIL MEETINGS

All Regular Council meetings are lived streamed through the City’s YouTube Channel. 

HOW TO PROVIDE TESTIMONY

Written Testimony

Written testimony is encouraged. You may submit your comments by sending an email to city_council@kenai.city. Please indicate in the subject line which agenda item you are providing written testimony. Examples: Ordinance or Resolution number, agenda item # or description of subject.  The agenda is available below.

In-Person Testimony

In-person testimony during the meeting will be taken; however, written testimony written testimony and telephonic testimony is encouraged if you:

Have traveled to any countries within the last fourteen days for which the CDC has issued Level Two or Level Three travel health notices, including, all locations listed by the CDC:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/after-travel-precautions.html  (This list may be updated as further guidance is received.)

Reside or have had close contact with someone who has traveled to any of those countries within the last fourteen days;
Have been asked to self-quarantine by any doctor, hospital, or health agency;
Have been diagnosed with, or have had contact with, anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19;
Have apparent symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, severe cough, or shortness of breath.

Telephonic Testimony

To sign-up for telephonic testimony call or email the City Clerk’s Office: (907) 283-8231 

Please provide your name and telephone number.  It is assumed you will be on the call using one of the below options; if not, we will call you.

The agenda is available below.

The City will be using GoToMeeting for telephonic and virtual access:

City Council Special Meeting
Tue, Mar 24, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (AKDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/609147917

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
United States: +1 (571) 317-3129

Access Code: 609-147-917

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/609147917

What to Expect When Testifying

Public testimony will be heard first from citizens in the order in which they have signed up, and then comments from all others.  The Mayor will call on those citizens who have signed up to testify.  Please note:  It is assumed you will be on the call either virtually or telephonically, if you do not respond when called on, the City Clerk will call the phone number provided.  If you do not answer then we will move to the next person on list.

When the Mayor calls your name, you will be asked to state your name and provide your address for the record; then your 3 minutes will begin.