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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -62
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, REQUESTING
THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES HOLD ITS 2017 UPPER COOK INLET FINFISH
MEETING ON THE KENAI PENINSULA AND APPROVING JOINT RESOLUTION 2014-
01.
WHEREAS, Upper Cook Inlet finfish are a vital and long- standing component of
the City of Kenai economy and community; and,
WHEREAS, all City of Kenai residents are impacted by Upper Cook Inlet finfish
fisheries either directly or indirectly; 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, City of Kenai 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 the Kenai Peninsula greatly hampers
public participation by City of Kenai residents 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
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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 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA:
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 Pat Porter is authorized to sign Joint Resolution 2014-
01 on behalf of the City of Kenai.
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 3 =d day of
September, 2014.
ATT `
Sand tyodigh, CiV Clerk
PAT PORTEI- t, MAYOR
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 FINFISH
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 fmfish 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 full 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 full 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting on the Kenai Peninsula.
Kenai Peninsula Joint Resolution
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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.
APPROVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS * DAY
OF *, 2014.
HAL SMALLEY,
ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
Johni Blankenship, Borough Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER this * day of *, 2014.
MARY E. WYTHE, HOMER MAYOR
ATTEST:
Jo Johnson, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI this * day of *, 2014.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Sandra Modigh, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA THIS * DAY OF *, 2014.
Kenai Peninsula Joint Resolution
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KEITH GAIN, SELDOVIA MAYOR
ATTEST:
Mary Klinger, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, THIS * DAY OF *, 2014.
JEAN BARDARSON, SEWARD MAYOR
ATTEST:
Johanna Kinney, City Clerk
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, this * day of *, 2014.
NELS ANDERSON, SOLDOTNA MAYOR
ATTEST:
Michelle M. Saner, City Clerk
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"Villaye with a Past, C# with a Future "'
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: 907 - 283 -7535 / FAX: 907 - 283 -3014 flllll
1997
MEMO*
TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch, City Manager
DATE: August 28, 2014
SUBJECT: Resolution 2014 -62, Alaska Board of Fisheries 2017 Upper Cook
Inlet Finfish Meeting
The purpose of this correspondence is to recommend that the City Council adopt the above
referenced resolution.
The effect of this resolution is to authorize the Mayor to sign Joint Resolution Number One
from the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and Cities of Seldovia, Seward, Homer, Soldotna, and Kenai,
requesting that the Alaska Board of Fisheries (BOF) hold their 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish
Meeting (UCI) on the Kenai Peninsula.
The BOF is scheduled to hold a work session in Juneau from October 15 -17 and one of the
ite =ms on the draft agenda is to consider the location for this meeting. As all of you may be
aware the BOF has not held their UCI meeting on the Peninsula since 1999, even though
roughly 80% of the items considered directly impact the residents and businesses on the
Peninsula.
It is my intent to attend the October 15 -17 meeting in Juneau and provide additional
information to the BOF regarding specific locations where the meeting could be held, and
support facilities and businesses located on the Peninsula.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
"Village witl� a Past, Gc� wdk a Ftare"
210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: (907) 283 -75351 FAX: (907) 283 -3014
www.ci.kenai.ak.us
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KENAI\� ALASKA
September 23, 2014
Glenn Haight
Alaska Department of Fish & Game
PO Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811 -5526
Dear Mr. Haight:
The purpose of this correspondence is to transmit a joint resolution requesting that the Alaska
Board of Fisheries (BOF) hold their 2017 Upper Cook Inlet (UCI) Finfish meeting on the Kenai
Peninsula. This resolution was unanimously adopted by political subdivisions of the State of
Alaska located on the Kenai Peninsula. These are the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the Cities
of Seward, Homer, Seldovia, Soldotna, and Kenai.
The BOF last held its UCI Finfish meeting on the Kenai Peninsula in 1999, even though
approximately 80 percent of the issues and proposals considered are based on Kenai Peninsula
Fisheries.
There are several venues on the Kenai Peninsula capable of hosting the 2017 BOF meeting.
These include, but are not limited to the Kenai Central High School Auditorium /Challenger
Learning Center, and the Soldotna Regional Sports Center. The Kenai Peninsula Borough
School District is keenly interested in providing support and utilizing the BOF meeting as a
learning opportunity for its students.
There are more than sufficient lodging and other support facilities available to support the BOF
meeting.
Upon my return on September 29, 2014, 1 will provide additional information for the BOF work
session packet of October 15 &16. It is also my intent to attend the work session along with
Brian Gabriel, a Kenai City Council Member. In the event that public participation is allowed at
the work session, both Councilor Gabriel and I would request to address the Board of Fish.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Sincerely,
CITY OF �KE�NQAI
Rick R. Koch
City Manager
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Alaska Board of Fisheries 2017 Upper Cook Inlet Finfish meeting
September 23, 2014
Enclosure
cc: Governor Sean Parnell
Mike Nizich, Chief of Staff
Cora Campbell, CommissionerADF &G
Senator Peter Micciche
Speaker Mike Chenault
Representative Kurt Olson
Mayor Mike Navarre
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
CITY OF ROMER
CITY OF KENAI
CITY OF SELDOVIA
CITY OF SEWARD
CITY OF SOLDOTNA
JOINT RESOLUTION NO, 2014 - 01
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF TER IMNAI PENINSULA
BOROUGH, COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF HOMER, CITY OF KENAI, CITY OF
SBLDOVIA, CITY OF SEWARD AND CITY OF SOLDOTNA, REQrPZ=G THE
ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES }TOLD ITS 2017 UPPER COOK INLET FINFISR
MEETING ON THE BENAI PEMMSULA,
WHEREAS, Upper Cook Inlet Finfish issues are vitally importan
impact residents, to, and directly
ents municipal governments and communities on the Kenai peninsual
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 fsheries, commercial fisheries, so
fisheries and conservation measures in Upper Cook Inlet; and per nal uec
WHEREAS, when making informed decisions regarding finfish issues in Upper Cook
Inlet, the Board of Fisheries should consider the conmocnts and interests
residents of the Kenai Peninsula; and from
WHEREAS, the costs and travel time to attend meetings outside the Kenai Peninsula
Pose a significant burden to local residents, limiting participation end the Board of
Fisheries ability to benefit from local knowledge; and
WHEREAS, the Alaska Board of Fisheries has not held its Upper Cook Inlet Finfieh
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 lietcrts, cares about and
understands the local impacts of its decisions; and
WHEREAS, there are local quality venues of suMcient size with advanced technologic
capabilities to host public meetings, exceptional as well as exceptil 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 I. That the Alaska Board of Fisheries is respectfully and strongly urged by
the Kenai peninsula municipal govemrents representing their conatituente to hold
the 2017 Upper Cook inlet Finfsh meeting on the Kenai peninsula,
Kenai Peninsula Joint Resolution
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Section 2. That this Joint Resolution be forwarded to Governor Sean Parnell,
Senator Peter Miccicho, Senator Gary Stevens, Speaker Mike Governor Representative
Kurt Olson, Representative, Paul Seaton, Governor's Chief of Staff Mike Nizfch,
Department of Fish & Game Commissioner Cora Campbell, Alaska Board of Fisheries
Members - Karl Johnstone, Orville Huntington, Susan Jeffrey, John Jensen, Fritz
Johnson, Thomas K]uberton, Reed Moriskey, Alaska Board of Fisheries Executive
Director Glenn Haight
Section 3. That this resolution takes effect immediately upon approval by the
participating qty councils.
APPROVE BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH THIS �e(
DAY OFr�. 0014.
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APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER this
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Kenai Peninsula Joint Resolution
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> PR �VED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE C17Y OF MNAI this e •day of
2014.
ATTEST:
IC6 9efiira Modigh, Ctty Ctcrk
PAT PORTER, KENAI MAYOR
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SL1'L, 2014. �\ DAY OF
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