City Council - Regular Meeting

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THEIR MARCH 18, 2020 COUNCIL MEETING

A Regular Council Meeting will take place March 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska. The Council will be considering Emergency Ordinance No. 3114-2020. If adopted, this ordinance will allow the Mayor to modify and/or waive provisions pertaining to scheduling, public participation, teleconference, and other related provisions of code related to public meetings of the governing body.

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. This information will be updated after the ordinance is adopted.

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

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

City Council Meeting | March 18, 2020
Wed, Mar 18, 2020 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM (AKDT)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/561591229

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

Access Code: 561-591-229

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/561591229

What to Expect When Testifying

Public testimony will be taken in the following order: 1) public who are in attendance, 2) public who are participating virtually using their computer, 3) public who are participating telephonically.  Those participating virtually can identify their intent to testify using the chat feature of GoToMeeting.  Once the Mayor has worked through those attending in person and virtually, the Mayor will ask for testimony from those participating telephonically by asking you to state your name.  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.