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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-046
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-002 OF THE
ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND THE
COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI,
SEWARD, SELDOVIA, AND SOLDOTNA, SUPPORTING THE KENAI
PENINSULA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S REQUEST
THAT THE 2026 AND 2027 COOK INLET FINFISH MEETINGS BE HELD
IN SOLDOTNA, ALASKA TO PROVIDE RESOURCE STAKEHOLDERS
THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PRESENT AT PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS
AFFECTING THE MANAGEMENT OF THEIR RESOURCES
WHEREAS, the functions of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner are
to manage, protect, maintain, improve, and extend the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of
the state in the interest of the economy and general well-being of the state; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska State Legislature created the seven -member Fisheries Board in
1975 with the purpose of conservation and development of fisheries and wildlife resources; and
WHEREAS, the regulatory authority must work alongside all stakeholders, including
industry leaders and local, tribal, and borough organizations, to protect the Kenai Peninsula's
natural resources, communicate regulatory needs, and receive critical stakeholder engagement to
find best -suited options for the highest economic returns on investment revolving around the Upper
Cook Inlet Salmon system; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula waterways of the Kenai, Kasilof, and Susitna Rivers and
Fish Creek are the entry points to significant sockeye salmon systems in Upper Cook Inlet; and
WHEREAS, the Kenai River and its lakes are the primary sockeye salmon -producing
systems in the Cook Inlet; and
WHEREAS, personal use salmon fisheries are essential to the people of the Kenai
Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, salmon sport fisheries are essential to the Kenai Peninsula economy; and
WHEREAS, subsistence salmon fisheries are essential for all Kenai Peninsula
communities; and
WHEREAS, all users of salmon are dependent on an abundance of salmon; and
WHEREAS, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, more than 1,300 drift
and set gillnet limited entry fishing permits have been for the Upper Cook Inlet area, contributing
about 10% of salmon permits issued statewide; and
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2024-046
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WHEREAS, the Alaska Board of Fish Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Regulatory Meetings
provide critical resource updates, including research presentations and staff reports, provide a
platform for public testimony, create and or update industry regulations, deliberations from
committee members to increase rates of salmon returns, and outline management plans; and
WHEREAS, Joint Resolution No. 2024-002 supports the efforts of the Kenai Economic
Development District's request that the 2026 and 2027 Cook Inlet Finfish meetings be held in
Soldotna, Alaska, to provide resource stakeholders with the opportunity to be present at public
discussions affecting the management of their resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska adopts and hereby
authorizes the Mayor of the City of Seward to sign Joint Resolution 2024-002.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 9th
day of September 2024.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Calhoon, Barnwell, Crites, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wells
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Kris Peck
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Resolution 2024-046
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 9, 2024
To: City Council
Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager
From: Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
Subject: Resolution 2024-046: Adopting Joint Resolution No. 2024-002 of the
Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Councils of the Cities of
Homer, Kachemak, Kenai, Seward, Seldovia, and Soldotna, Supporting the
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District's Request that the 2026
and 2027 Cook Inlet Finfish Meetings Be Held in Soldotna, Alaska to
Provide Resource Stakeholders the Opportunity to be Present at Public
Discussions Affecting the Management of Their Resources
Background and justification:
This is a joint resolution of the communities of the Kenai Peninsula supporting the proposal of the
Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) to host the Upper Cook Inlet Board
of Fish meetings in Soldotna. The Board of Fish for the Upper Cook Inlet District has not held a
regular business meeting in the Soldotna/Kenai Area since 1999 and has not held a work session
in the area since 2016. Because of this, regional stakeholders have not had equal access to those
meetings and therefore have not had the same weight of input. Although Seward is in the Lower
Cook Inlet District, our community has stakeholders affected by the Upper Cook Inlet
Regulations.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan: 3.1.1.4
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation:
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
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Resolution 2024-046
Affected Fund (V):
General
Boat Harbor
Motor Pool
Available Fund Balance
SMIC
Parking
Other
Electric
Water
$
Wastewater
Healthcare
Note: amounts are unaudited
Finance Director Signature:
Attorne Review
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Yes
Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Other:
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
CITY OF KACHEMAK
CITY OF KENAI
CITY OF HOMER
CITY OF SELDOVIA
CITY OF SEWARD
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-002
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH AND THE
COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI, SEWARD, SELDOVIA, AND
SOLDOTNA, SUPPORTING THE KENAI PENINSULA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT'S
REQUEST THAT THE 2026 AND 2027 COOK INLET FINFISH MEETINGS BE HELD IN SOLDOTNA,
ALASKA, AND ROTATED THEREAFTER AMONG THE THREE PRIMARY AFFECTED BOROUGHS
(ANCHORAGE, MATSU AND KENAI PENINSULA) TO PROVIDE RESOURCE STAKEHOLDERS
WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PRESENT AT PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS AFFECTING THE
MANAGEMENT OF THEIR RESOURCES
WHEREAS, the functions of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner are to manage,
protect, maintain, improve, and extend the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state in the
interest of the economy and general well-being of the state; and,
WHEREAS, the Alaska State Legislature created the seven -member Fisheries Board in 1975 with the
purpose of conservation and development of fisheries and wildlife resources; and,
WHEREAS, the regulatory authority must work alongside all stakeholders, including industry leaders and
local, tribal, and borough organizations, to protect the Kenai Peninsula's natural resources, communicate
regulatory needs, and receive critical stakeholder engagement to find best -suited options for the highest
economic returns on investment revolving around the Upper Cook Inlet Salmon system; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai Peninsula waterways of the Kenai, Kasilof, and Susitna Rivers and Fish Creek are
the entry points to significant sockeye salmon systems in Upper Cook Inlet; and,
WHEREAS, the Kenai River and its lakes are the primary sockeye salmon -producing systems in the
Cook Inlet; and,
WHEREAS, personal -use salmon fisheries are essential to the people of the Kenai Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, salmon sport fisheries are essential to the Kenai Peninsula economy; and
WHEREAS, subsistence salmon fisheries are essential for all Kenai Peninsula communities; and
WHEREAS, all users of salmon are dependent on an abundance of salmon; and
WHEREAS, according to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, more than 1,300 drift and set
gillnet limited -entry fishing permits have been issued for the Upper Cook Inlet area, contributing about
10% of salmon permits issued statewide; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Board of Fish Upper Cook Inlet Finfish Regulatory Meetings provide critical
resource updates, including research presentations and staff reports; provide a platform for public
testimony; create and/or update industry regulations; facilitate deliberations from committee members to
ensure sustainable salmon returns; and outline management plans; and
WHEREAS, Joint Resolution No. 2024-002 supports the efforts of the Kenai Peninsula Economic
Development District's Request that the 2026 and 2027 Cook Inlet Finfish meetings be held in Soldotna,
Alaska, to provide resource stakeholders with the opportunity to be present at public discussions affecting
the management of their resources;
Joint Resolution No. 2024-XX
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH AND THE COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI, SEWARD,
SELDOVIA, AND SOLDOTNA:
Section 1.
Section 2.
That the Kenai Peninsula Borough and the Cities of Homer, Kachemak, Kenai, Seward,
Seldovia, and Soldotna, respectively, formally request that the 2026-2027 Upper Cook
Inlet Finfish Regulatory Meetings be held in Soldotna, Alaska, and Rotated Thereafter
Among the Three Primary Affected Boroughs (Anchorage, Mat -Su and Kenai Peninsula)
to provide an opportunity for local stakeholders to attend and provide public testimony
regarding the management of the salmon system.
That this resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption by the City Councils of the
Cities of Homer, Kachemak, Kenai, Seward, Seldovia, and Soldotna, and the Kenai
Peninsula Borough Assembly.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024.
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024.
ATTEST:
Paul J. Whitney, Mayor
Johni Blankenship, MMC, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THIS 9th DAY OF September, 2024.
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Joint Resolution No. 2024-XX
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024.
Ken Castner, Mayor
ATTEST:
Melissa Jacobsen, MMC, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX,
2024.
Jeremiah Campbell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Liz Diament, City Clerk
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KACHEMAK, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024.
Bill Fry, Mayor
ATTEST:
Laurie Wallace, City Clerk
Joint Resolution No. 2024-XX
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PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF
XXXX, 2024.
Brent Johnson, Assembly President Peter A. Micciche, KPB Mayor
ATTEST:
Michele Turner, CMC, Borough Clerk
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