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Home My WebLink AboutRes2014-075 Sponsored by: Hunt CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-075 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,REQUESTING THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES HOLD ITS 2017 UPPER COOK INLET FINFISH MEETING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA, AND APPROVING KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND MUNICIPALITIES JOINT RESOLUTION 2014-01 WHEREAS,Upper Cook Inlet finfish are a vital and long-standing component of the City of Seward economy and community; and, WHEREAS, Seward residents are impacted by Board of Fisheries decisions regarding Upper Cook Inlet finfish; and, WHEREAS,the Alaska Board of Fisheries Upper Cook Inlet Finfish regular meeting has not been held on the Kenai Peninsula since 1999; and, WHEREAS, Alaska and Seward residents and businesses benefit from informed science based fisheries management, strategies and practices; and, WHEREAS, sound management, strategies and practices are developed by transparent processes, accessible public meetings and user participation, knowledge and representation; and, WHEREAS,conducting the Alaska Board of Fisheries regular meetings concerning Upper Cook Inlet finfish exclusively in Anchorage instead of rotating locations between Anchorage and all communities affected by the Board's management decisions greatly hampers public participation due to the substantial expense and burden of attending multi-day meetings in Anchorage; and, WHEREAS,all users of public resources are entitled to reasonable access to public meetings and processes concerning matters affecting their economy, livelihood and lifestyle; and, WHEREAS,holding the 2017 Alaska Board of Fisheries Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting on the Kenai Peninsula would improve the amount of testimony about local traditional knowledge to the board, which is a great resource for the Board of Fisheries; and, WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the residents and visitors to both the Kenai Peninsula and the Anchorage area to maintain healthy well-managed salmon stocks and provide opportunities and access for diverse user groups; and, WHEREAS,Joint Resolution No.2014-01;A Joint Resolution of the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and Councils of the City of Homer, City of Kenai, City of Seldovia, City of Seward and City of Soldotna, Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries Hold its 2017 Upper Cook CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2014-075 rod Inlet Finfish Meeting on the Kenai Peninsula is proposed to be sent to the Alaska Fisheries Board and other interested officials for consideration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. That the Alaska Board of Fisheries is respectfully and strongly urged to schedule its full Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Meeting of 2017 and future such meetings on the Kenai Peninsula on a semi-regular basis. Section 2. That Mayor Jean Bardarson is authorized to sign Joint Resolution 2014-01 on behalf of the City of Seward. Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8th day of September, 2014. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA awl 2%2C can Bardarson, Mayor AYES: Keil, Casagranda, Terry, Butts, Darling, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Squires ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: � C ' J hanna 40V, CMC ty Clerk •..+ss■,.s, % .y S OF E ♦♦* d (City Seal) 0.0.001kPOi N. .. SEAL `• • E • s .- .- tio • ♦tiq�F OF A -t .•I,,nn..•..e Council Agenda Statement e{oF set cr � Meeting Date: September 8, 2014 $,: 9 9a _ From: Ron Long, Community Development Director q `P & Assistant City Manager Agenda Item: Authorize Seward's Mayor to sign a Joint Resolution of the Kenai Peninsula Borough Requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries hold its 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Meeting on the Kenai Peninsula BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The decisions made by the Alaska Board of Fisheries have the potential to profoundly affect many residents of the Kenai Peninsula and Seward. Joint resolution 2014-01 brings forward a coalition of borough wide and municipal entities that support the Board of Fisheries holding its 2017 Finfish Meeting on the Kenai Peninsula. The Board of Fisheries has not held its Finfish Meeting on the Kenai Peninsula since 1999. Travel time and costs associated with attending meetings outside the Kenai Peninsula pose a significant burden to local residents, limiting participation. Appropriate venues are available and businesses including lodging,restaurants and other auxiliary services would be positively impacted. While making informed decisions regarding finfish issues in Upper Cook Inlet,the Board of Fisheries should consider the comments and interests from residents of the Kenai Peninsula.The residents of the Seward area and Kenai Peninsula would have a greater opportunity to attend the meetings and have their concerns heard if the Finfish meeting is held on the Kenai Peninsula. INTENT: To authorize the Mayor of the City of Seward to sign joint Resolution 2014-01 of the Kenai Peninsula Borough,requesting that the Alaska Board of Fisheries holding its 2017 Finfish Meetings on the Kenai Peninsula in 2017. CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A 1. Comprehensive Plan (document source here): X 2 Strategic Plan (document source here): Page 3, Support a strong and X diverse economic base. 3. Other(list): X FISCAL NOTE: Support businesses would be positively impacted by the 2017 Finfish meeting being held on the Kenai Peninsula. Approved by Finance Department: ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X RECOMMENDATION: 01S Council approve Resolution 2014- /authorizing Seward's Mayor to sign Joint Resolution 2014-01 of the Kenai Peninsula Borough,requesting the Alaska Board of Fisheries hold its 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Meeting on the Kenai Peninsula. KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH CITY OF HOMER CITY OF KENAI CITY OF SELDOVIA CITY OF SEWARD CITY OF SOLDOTNA JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -01 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF HOMER, CITY OF KENAI, CITY OF SELDOVIA, CITY OF SEWARD AND CITY OF SOLDOTNA, REQUESTING THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES HOLD ITS 2017 UPPER COOK INLET PUNISH MEETING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA. WHEREAS, Upper Cook Inlet Finfish issues are vitally important to, and directly impact residents, municipal governments and communities on the Kenai Peninsula; and WHEREAS, many local residents and businesses of the Kenai Peninsula depend on, participate in, and are otherwise affected by decisions made by the Board of Fisheries with regard to subsistence fisheries, sport fisheries, commercial fisheries, personal use fisheries and conservation measures in Upper Cook Inlet; and WHEREAS, when making informed decisions regarding finfish issues in Upper Cook Inlet, the Board of Fisheries should consider the comments and interests from residents of the Kenai Peninsula;and WHEREAS, the costs and travel time to attend meetings outside the Kenai Peninsula pose a significant burden to local residents, limiting participation and the Board of Fisheries'ability to benefit from local knowledge; and WHEREAS, the Alaska Board of Fisheries has not held its Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting on the Peninsula since 1999 despite numerous requests that it do so; and WHEREAS, holding the meeting on the Kenai Peninsula would show local residents, businesses and communities that the Board of Fisheries listens, cares about and understands the local impacts of its decisions; and WHEREAS, there are local quality venues of sufficient size with advanced technologic capabilities to host public meetings, as well as exceptional lodging and dining opportunities on the Kenai Peninsula; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ASSEMBLY, AND THE COUNCILS FOR THE CITY OF HOMER, CITY OF KENAI, CITY OF SELDOVIA, CITY OF SEWARD AND CITY OF SOLDOTNA: Section 1. That the Alaska Board of Fisheries is respectfully and strongly urged by the Kenai Peninsula municipal governments representing their constituents to hold the 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting on the Kenai Peninsula. Kenai Peninsula Joint Resolution Page 2 of 3 Section 2. That this Joint Resolution be forwarded to Governor Sean Parnell, Senator Peter Micciche, Senator Gary Stevens, Speaker Mike Chenault, Representative Kurt Olson, Representative Paul Seaton, Governor's Chief of Staff Mike Nizich, Department of Fish & Game Commissioner Cora Campbell, Alaska Board of Fisheries Members - Karl Johnstone, Orville Huntington, Susan Jeffrey, John Jensen, Fritz Johnson, Thomas Kluberton, Reed Moriskey, Alaska Board of Fisheries Executive Director Glenn Haight Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon approval by the participating city councils. APPROVE BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS oL, DAY OF 014. ��11\Illlltlll/u��' � " f �� N\NBU� �4 HAL SMALLEY, !; B0� ASSEMBLY PRESID c I N.MN 4. _ MIKE NAV , fe KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 4�4� 84 „ov H MAYOR i Blankenship, Borough Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER this 1day of e , 2014. / MARY E. , HOME° AYOR A %r �.f".son, City Clerk Kenai Peninsula Joint Resolution Page 3 of 3 APPROVED BY 2014THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI this e� day of . ATTEST: PAT PORTER, KENAI MAYOR V o dra Modigh City Clerk APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA THIS DAY OF , 2014. ATTEST: KEITH GAIN, SELDOVIA MAYOR Mary Klinger, City Clerk PR VED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, THIS ,112-DAY OF , 2014. sssssssss ••46:t of sE114.4 EST: EAN BAR � BARDARSON, SEWARIR • g SEAL `• • : ohanna Cry, City C1 ; �.'lift 1 4.•r•° %.•e OFA P�.• ...........9„. APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, this , 2014. day of ATTEST: NELS ANDERSON, SOLDOTNA MAYOR Michelle M. Saner, City Clerk