HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-11/ Suggested by: Councilors Brian Gabriel and Mike Boyle
CITY OF KENAI
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -11
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, OPPOSING
ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES (BOF) PROPOSAL NUMBER 138 AMENDING THE
CENTRAL DISTRICT DRIFT GILLNET FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN.
WHEREAS, Proposal Number 138 requests an amendment to the Central District Drift
Gillnet Fishery Management Plan to restrict drift gillnet fishery to the Expanded Kenai
and Expanded Kasilof sections from June 19- August 10; and,
WHEREAS, BOF Proposal Number 138 is in conflict with City of Kenai Resolution
2011 -14 which supported sound fisheries management practices and diversified
harvest opportunities in Cook Inlet; and,
WHEREAS, BOF Proposal 138 imposes unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions
upon the Alaska Department of Fish Sc Game's (ADF&G) ability to successfully manage
mixed stock fisheries; and,
Whereas, BOF Proposal 138 recognizes that ADF&G would be required to deal with
"management issues" through the Commissioner's Emergency Order authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the Council opposes Alaska Board of Fisheries Proposal Number 103
amending the Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Management Plan.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 15th day of
January, 2014.
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PORTER, MAYOR
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S r odigh, CYy Clerk