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2024-01-18 Regular MeetingKodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Agenda Assembly Chambers Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on KMXT 100.1 FM and on the Borough's You Tube Channel. Meeting packets are available online. Please subscribe to get meeting notifications when meeting packets are published. Page 1. INVOCATION 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. STATEMENT OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are gathered on the traditional homeland of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people, and we acknowledge the 10 tribes of the Kodiak Alutiiq Region. We recognize the Alutiiq culture that enriches our community to this day. 4. ROLL CALL 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA All items listed marked with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and non -controversial items by the Assembly and will be approved by one motion. 6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2024 4 - 7 RM Mini itPc 7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker) Please call 1(907) 486-3231 or toll free 1(855) 492-9202 8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation Declaring U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day 8 - 9 Agenda Item Report - Pdf 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 10. PUBLIC HEARING Page 0 of 67 11 12 13 14 Please call 1(907) 486-3231 or toll free 1(855) 492-9202 A. Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And 10-15 Finance, Chapter 3.30 Contract, Purchase, Sale, And Transfer Procedures, And Section 3.30.020 Limitation On Manager's Authority To Increase The Spending Authority From Twenty -Five Thousand To Fifty Thousand Dollars Agenda Item Report - Pdf BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT A. Borough Manager's Report 16-35 20240118 Borough Manager's Report MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS 14.A. CONTRACTS 1. Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And 36-45 Program Priorities For Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Agenda Item Report - Pdf 14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 14.D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending 46-49 Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking Agenda Item Report - Pdf 2. Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For 50-53 Landfill Baler Rebuild Agenda Item Report - Pdf 3. Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning 54-58 And Zoning Commission City Seat Of Mr. Dave Townsend Agenda Item Report - Pdf 4. Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens 59-64 Bay Service Area Board Of Mr. Jon Melin Agenda Item Report - Pdf Page 1 of 67 15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS 16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS 17. ADJOURNMENT 18. INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS A. Health Facilities Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of December 65-67 11, 2023 HFAB Minutes This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast on KMXT 100.1 FM and on the Borough's You Tube Channel. Meeting packets are available online. Please subscribe to get meeting notifications when meeting packets are published. For public comments, please call (907) 486-3231 or (855) 492-9202. Page 2 of 67 AGENDA ITEM #6.A. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Assembly Regular Meeting January 4, 2024 A regular meeting of the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly was held on January 4, 2024, in the Assembly Chambers. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Staff present were Borough Manager Aimee Williams, Borough Clerk Nova M. Javier, and Assistant Clerk Irene Arellano. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Major David Davis of the Salvation Army. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Arndt led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. STATEMENT OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are gathered on the traditional homeland of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people, and we acknowledge the 10 tribes of the Kodiak Alutiiq Region. We recognize the Alutiiq culture that enriches our community to this day. 4. ROLL CALL Present were Mayor Scott Arndt, Assembly Member Steve Ames, Jared Griffin, Larry LeDoux, Ryan Sharratt, Scott Smiley, James Turner, and Bo Whiteside 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA SMILEY moved to approve the agenda and consent agenda. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2023 7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS The following spoke under citizen comments: • Sue Jeffrey • Seema Garoutte 8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS — None. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS — None. 10. PUBLIC HEARING Kodiak Island Borough January 4, 2024 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2024 Page 4 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #6.A. A. Ordinance No. FY2024-04 An Ordinance Of The Assembly Of The Kodiak Island Borough Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-04. Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing none, Mayor Arndt closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FOUR TO THREE: Ames, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside (Ayes); Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt (Noes) B. Ordinance No. FY2024-11 Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 100 Boards, Committees, And Commissions Section 2.100.040 Qualifications To Allow Residents To Serve On Various Boards, Committees, And Commissions SMILEY moved to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-11. Mayor Arndt opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing none, Mayor Arndt closed the public hearing and reconvened the regular meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED SIX TO ONE: Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, Smiley, Whiteside, and Ames (Ayes); Turner (No). 11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Borough Manager Williams provided a manager's report, and it was included in the meeting packet. 12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR 13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS 14.A. CONTRACTS — None. 14.B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. FY2024-11 Adopting A State Legislative Capital Improvement Project Priority List For the 2024 Legislative Session SMILEY moved to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-11. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED SIX TO ONE: Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, and Griffin (Ayes); LeDoux (No) Kodiak Island Borough January 4, 2024 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2024 Page 5 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #6.A. 14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.30 Contract, Purchase, Sale, And Transfer Procedures, And Section 3.30.020 Limitation On Manager's Authority To Increase The Spending Authority From Twenty -Five Thousand To Fifty Thousand Dollars SMILEY moved to advance Ordinance No. FY2024-13 to public hearing at the next regular meeting of the Assembly. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Sharratt, Smiley, Turner, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, and LeDoux 14.D. OTHER ITEMS Confirmation Of Mayoral And Assembly Appointments To The Different Boards, Committees, And Commissions SMILEY moved to confirm the Mayoral and Assembly appointments of the following: • Jerrol Friend, Tyler Swanson, and Codi Allen for terms to expire 2026, and Doug Mathers for a term to expire 2024 on the Architectural & Engineering Review/Building Code of Appeals • Ben Millstein and Stephen Paulson to the Parks and Recreation Committee seats for terms to expire December 2026 • Craig Dagen for a term to expire 2026 and Sara Fraser for a term to expire 2025 on the Planning and Zoning Commission Borough seats • Andie Wall to the Solid Waste Advisory Board seat for a term to expire December 2026 • Bryan Ferris and Jerrol Friend for terms to expire 2026, and Jascha Zbitnoff to an alternate seat to expire 2026 on the Citizens Board of Equalization • Craig Johnson for a term to expire 2026, Dan Beehler for a term to expire 2024, and David Zimmerman for a term to expire 2025 on the Mission Lake Tidegate Service Area ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED FIVE TO TWO: Smiley, Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt (Ayes); Turner and Whiteside (Noes) 2. Approval Of A Letter Of Support For Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round Two Alaska Application Funding Opportunity SMILEY moved to approve the letter of support for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round Two Alaska Application Funding Opportunity. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY: Turner, Whiteside, Ames, Griffin, LeDoux, Sharratt, and Smiley Kodiak Island Borough January 4, 2024 Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2024 Page 6 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #6.A. 15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS — None. 16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS • Assembly member Griffin attended the School District Budget presentation and gave an update to the Assembly. He mentioned the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Program from FEMA and suggested that the KIB staff might be interested in taking a look at it. • Assembly member Whiteside noted that the Assembly might want to consider reviewing the now expired KIB Strategic Plan. • Assembly member LeDoux encouraged the Assembly to start looking at the ESC comprehensive plan. • Assembly member Sharratt was glad to see the Assembly approve the $500 funding to the Board of Fish reception. He agreed that the Assembly need to review the Strategic Plan. He gave an update regarding his participation with calling the Senior Citizens and Veterans for their exemption. He was grateful that Manager Williams was willing to go to Washington, DC to lobby. • The rest of the Assembly members did not have any comments. 17. ADJOURNMENT SMILEY moved to adjourn the meeting 7:24 p.m. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor Kodiak Island Borough January 4, 2024 ATTEST: Nova M. Javier, Borough Clerk Assembly Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2024 Page 7 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #8.A. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 4 ' �s ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Proclamation Declaring U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day ORIGINATOR: Irene Arellano, Assistant Clerk RECOMMENDATION: The Mayor will proclaim February 9, 2024 as U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day. DISCUSSION: This proclamation declares the U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day in Kodiak and urge citizens to recognize our Coast Guard community for their individual and collective efforts in making Kodiak and all the navigable waters of Alaska a safer and better place to live, work, and play. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: Kodiak Island Borough Proclamation Declaring U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day Page 8 of 66 I AGENDA ITEM #8.A. Office of the- Mayor Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska PrOdamatton DECLARING U.S. COAST GUARD "WE APPLAUD YOU" DAY WHEREAS, the citizens of Kodiak wish to acknowledge and honor the men and women of the United States Coast Guard; and WHEREAS, members of the Coast Guard are our friends and neighbors who contribute their time and talents to the well-being of our community; and WHEREAS, we are deeply grateful to the men and women of the Coast Guard and their families for their sacrifices and devotion to duty, which preserve the safety of our fishermen and boating public; and WHEREAS, the Kodiak community will gather on February 9, 2024, to honor all members of the Coast Guard and their families. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Scott Arndt, Mayor of the Kodiak Island Borough do hereby proclaim February 9, 2024, as U.S. COAST GUARD "WE APPLAUD YOU" DAY in Kodiak and urge citizens to recognize our Coast Guard community for their individual and collective efforts in making Kodiak and all the navigable waters of Alaska a safer and better place to live, work, and play. To the men and women of the United States Coast Guard - "We Applaud You"! In witness whereof, I have here unto set my hand and cause this seal to be affixed. SDo�Aorzi��- Scott Arndt, Mayor Atte t: j N a M. Javier, MMC, ler Proclamation Declaring U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day i1A Page 9 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #1O.A. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 4 ' �s ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.30 Contract, Purchase, Sale, And Transfer Procedures, And Section 3.30.020 Limitation On Manager's Authority To Increase The Spending Authority From Twenty -Five Thousand To Fifty Thousand Dollars ORIGINATOR: Jared Griffin, Assembly Member RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-13. Move to amend Ordinance No. FY2024-13 by substitution with Version 2. DISCUSSION: This ordinance was requested by Assembly member Jared Griffin in order to increase the manager's spending limitation from twenty-five thousand to fifty thousand dollars. The effective date of this ordinance is on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 8 a.m. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: Kodiak Island Borough Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.... Page 10 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #10.A. VERSION 2 1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 2 ORDINANCE NO. FY2024-13 3 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING 5 TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.30 CONTRACT, PURCHASE, SALE, AND 6 TRANSFER PROCEDURES, AND SECTION 3.30.020 LIMITATION ON MANAGER'S 7 AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE SPENDING AUTHORITY FROM TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND 8 TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS 9 10 WHEREAS, the procedures set forth in Chapter 3.30 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code should 11 be amended to amend the code to increase the Borough Manager's spending authority from 12 $25,000 to $50,000. 13 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND 15 BOROUGH that: 16 17 Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the 18 Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. 19 20 Section 2: That Section 3.30.020 Limitation on manager's authority of the Kodiak Island Borough 21 Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: 22 23 3.30.020 Limitation on manager's authority. 24 The manager may not acquire, salesell, transfer, or contract authorized by 25 KIBC 3.30.010 if the value paid to a vendor or a value of the property, service, or contract 26 exceeds $2550,000 without first obtaining assembly approval with the exception of utility bills, 27 which may be paid without assembly approval. Similar types of work, even if performed in different 28 geographic locations, are considered "in the aggregate" regardless of the project, contract, 29 purchase orders, or change order and require assembly notification if the total payment to one 30 contractor or vendor exceeds $2550,000 in one fiscal year. The manager will report to the 31 assembly, at its next regular meeting, contracts of $2550,000 or less between the borough and 32 (A) a member of the assembly, (B) an assembly member's immediate family, or (C) a business in 33 which the assembly member is associated or has an ownership interest. "Immediate family of an 34 assembly member" means a parent; sibling; child by blood, adoption, or marriage; spouse; 35 grandparent or grandchild. 36 37 Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect at 8 a.m. on January 19, 2024upea--adeptk)n. 38 39 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 40 THIS DAY OF , 2024 41 42 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 43 44 ATTEST: Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Page 1 of 2 Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.... Page 11 of 66 45 46 Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor 47 48 Introduced by: Assembly Member Griffin 49 First reading: 01/04/2024 50 Second reading/public hearing: 51 52 VOTES: 53 Ayes: 54 Noes: Ordinance No. FY2024-13 AGENDA ITEM #10.A. Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk Page 2 of 2 Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.... Page 12 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #10.A. 1 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 2 ORDINANCE NO. FY2024-13 3 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING 5 TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE, CHAPTER 3.30 CONTRACT, PURCHASE, SALE, AND 6 TRANSFER PROCEDURES, AND SECTION 3.30.020 LIMITATION ON MANAGER'S 7 AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE SPENDING AUTHORITY FROM TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND 8 TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS 9 10 WHEREAS, the procedures set forth in Chapter 3.30 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code should 11 be amended to amend the code to increase the Borough Manager's spending authority from 12 $25,000 to $50,000. 13 14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND 15 BOROUGH that: 16 17 Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the 18 Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. 19 20 Section 2: That Section 3.30.020 Limitation on manager's authority of the Kodiak Island Borough 21 Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: 22 23 3.30.020 Limitation on manager's authority. 24 The manager may not acquire, salesell, transfer, or contract authorized by 25 KIBC 3.30.010 if the value of the property, service, or contract exceeds $2550,000 without first 26 obtaining assembly approval with the exception of utility bills, which may be paid without assembly 27 approval. Similar types of work, even if performed in different geographic locations, are 28 considered "in the aggregate" regardless of the project, contract, purchase orders, or change 29 order and require assembly notification if the total payment to one contractor exceeds $2550,000 30 in one fiscal year. The manager will report to the assembly, at its next regular meeting, contracts 31 of $2550,000 or less between the borough and (A) a member of the assembly, (B) an assembly 32 member's immediate family, or (C) a business in which the assembly member is associated or 33 has an ownership interest. "Immediate family of an assembly member" means a parent; sibling; 34 child by blood, adoption, or marriage; spouse; grandparent or grandchild. 35 36 Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption. 37 38 ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 39 THIS DAY OF , 2024 40 41 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 42 43 ATTEST: 44 Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Page 1 of 2 Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.... Page 13 of 66 45 Scott Arndt, Borough Mayor 46 47 Introduced by: Assembly Member Griffin 48 First reading: 01/04/2024 49 Second reading/public hearing: 50 51 VOTES: 52 Ayes: 53 Noes: Ordinance No. FY2024-13 AGENDA ITEM #10.A. Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk Page 2 of 2 Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.... Page 14 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #10.A. q Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Agenda Item Request Form PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN TO THE CLERK Below Are The Adopted Powers Of The Kodiak Island Borough. Circle the adopted power your request falls under. Mandatory Powers of the Assembly: • Solid Waste Collection and Disposal (non-areawide/on • Education road system) • Parks and Recreation (non-areawide/outside cities) General A inistration and Finan e-. • Economic Development (non-areawide/outside cities) • Tax Assessment and Collection • Planning and Zoning • Animal Control (non-areawide/outside cities) • Fire Protection and First Responder Emergency • Adopted Powers of the Assembly: Medical Services (service areas) • Emergency Services Planning • Road Maintenance and Construction (service areas) • Community Health (restricted • Street Lighting (service areas) areawide) Assembly Member: S e d Date Submitted: 12i I Z Agenda Date Requested: <t)* �y! Y 3 Meeting Type: (4WS () RM It is recommended that you turn in request at least a month prior to the meeting date requested. The Mayor retains discretion when to place items on the agenda per KIBC 2.60.0608. Description of the item you are requesting to have placed on the agenda. Please submit one form for each item and submit any applicable documents with this form. C Requested action of the Assembly: {� r* c� 'N t so Lj For Staff Use: r1 d 1 ,ce Received date: b/ � Distributed too: Mayor DPO Manager Discussed at the agenda setting on: II n I Approved and scheduled on: WS Date: `I �_ RM Date: 6 Ol l Notes: h d •_ T i ill C:\Users\iarellano\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Outlook\DTIFKJZT\Assembly Agenda Item Request Form Rev.docx Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.... Page 15 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Kodiak Island Borough OFFICE of the MANAGER TO: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly FROM: Aimee Williams RE: Manager's Report, January 18, 2024 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Phone (907) 486-9301 Manager's Department Staff — Welcome to our new Accounts Payable at the borough on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. the open Payroll Technician position. Joint Work Sessions — Technician, John Anselmo, who started We also have a tentative acceptance for City of Kodiak — agenda setting was held today for a February 281h meeting at the Kodiak Public Library at 6:30PM Kodiak Island Borough School District — meeting set for March 5th at the KIBSD conference room at 6:30PM House Rules Committee — Scheduled public testimony on their new education bill for this Saturday, January 20, 2024, starting at 10AM. There is a Summary of Changes and Cost Estimate for the new bill attached. The number to call is 907-586-9085. You must be signed up by 12:OOPM to testify. • There is a suggested $300 increase to the BSA in Section 10. • There is more money added for correspondence study. • There is info on the Governor's proposal to pay teacher bonuses over the next three years. Official KIB Population — The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has certified the population to be 12,721. (Down 111 from 12,832 from the prior year. Solid Waste Contract Committee — The next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2024, at 1 PM. Borough Manager's Report Page 16 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Commercial Fishing Updates — • Reached out to Trident for an update and have yet to hear back from their public affairs contact. • Pacific Seafood Processors Association put together a summary of the current trends in Alaska seafood & United Fisherman of Alaska have published their policy platform for 2024. Both items are attached to this report. Upcoming Travel — • Prince William Sound Regional Citizen's Advisory Council Long Range Planning and Board of Directors' Meeting — January 24-26, 2024. • Lobbying in Washington DC with Seb O'Kelly — Meetings are set with Representative Peltola, Senator Sullivan and Senator Murkowski's staff, US Coast Guard, Bureau of Indian Affairs / Department of Interior — February 13-14, 2024. • Vacation — February 15-18, 2024. • AML Winter Legislative Conference — February 19-22, 2024. • Dave Conrad will be the Administrative Official from Jan 24th — 26th and February 12th -22nd Community Development — Planning & Zoning Commission — The Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting last night. The Commission had a variance case on the agenda for review. Hazard Mitigation Plan Update — Community Development staff is currently working on the following steps to update the plan: 1. Identify the planning team. 2. Organize resources. 3. Assess risks. These steps need to be completed before public engagement, development of mitigation strategies, plan document creation, and the adoption and implementation process. Staff will be working hard to get the plan completed by the end of the year. Assessing Department Senior Citizen / Disabled Veterans Exemptions — • Reminder postcards were sent out on December 13, 2023. Some people were happy to get the postcard, however, others found it confusing if they had already submitted their exemption forms. The postcard has generated a huge increase in phone calls for Assessing staff and it will be updated for next year to include information about if you have already filed, you can ignore the postcard. • Phone calls were made 01/04/24 and were a huge success. Staff has received many kudos from both categories of applicants. Many compliments for Mr. Sharratt and Mr. Whiteside continue to be received by staff. (195 applicants) Borough Manager's Report Page 17 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. The results of those phone calls — o Of the 170 Senior citizens applicants called, 70 applications are outstanding as of 01/10/24. o Of the 25 Disabled Veteran applicants called 17 are outstanding as of 01/10/24. o A total of 108 applications (100 Senior Citizen and eight Disabled Veterans) were received since the calls were made. Phone calls were made on 01/12/2024 by the Borough Manager to the 87 outstanding applications. Of the 70 SC applicants remaining, 36 applications were received by 01/16/2024. r Of the 17 DV applicants remaining, 14 applications were received by 01/16/2024. c: A total of 37 eligible applicants failed to apply... 34 SC applicants and 3 DV applicants. • Tax Roll — Assessing is preparing for Notice of Value forms for TY2024. Forms will be sent to the printer near the end of February for March delivery. • Current Projects - Entering the results of inspections into the Assessing software and completing work on building permits and new discovery changes that occurred after the TY2023 roll was certified. • Exemptions- 4 new exemption applications were received by the Jan. 15 deadline for 2024 for either non-profit religious or charitable uses. (KANA Marketplace, KCHC, Alutiiq Museum and Calvary Baptist Church Bells Flats) • Vacancy- The Assessing Department has one vacant position. IT Department Network Infrastructure Backups - Our Network Analyst (Mitchell) is continuing to work on updating and documenting the KIB switch infrastructure — we have updated the firmware of 16 out of 19 switches. Project to harden and standardize our network devices. i. Shut down unneeded ports. ii. Documentation of network devices. iii. Evaluate management software. iv. Update any end -of -life devices either via patches or replacement. V. 802.11 x Wireless implementation. vi. Audit DMZ and public facing network devices and servers. vii. Setting up failover switches for the core network. Exchange 2019 Upgrade — IT is working on upgrading our Exchange on premise server to 2019 and migrating it and the Borough mailboxes to a new resource Forest named kibresource.org. Borough Manager's Report Page 18 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. a. New Forest has been built and is connected to production domain via two-way transitive trust. b. Next steps are to duplicate current servers in a test sandbox for test upgrades. Rename kib.local to kodiak.us — IT is researching a project to rename the kib.local Microsoft Windows forest to kodiakak.us — this will align our systems with Microsoft best practices and provide a solid foundation for subsequent additional infrastructure and security measures. — currently in the early inventory phase, IT is in the process of upgrading the capacity of our virtualization infrastructure for this project. i. Resource Forest has been completed kibresource.org ii. DNS forwarding has been completed in OpenDNS iii. Next step is to setup test systems for the project. GIS- Aggregating and simplifying tools for Borough and public use: i. Spoke to GIS about this and he is continuing to create map tools that are deployed via ARCGS Online, expect this to be an ongoing process as needed by the rest of the Borough. ii. Working on moving archival data to current GIS website for backwards compatibility. iii. Working on the Parcel Fabric (Basically making the parcel lines more accurate to reality through a long arduous process) iv. Assisting Community Development with data for their Comprehensive plan. a. Expected output of 30 individual maps for this project. V. Working on Documentation of our GIS Data and what's critical/how we edit it/why we edit it in this way. vi. Working on Identification of Missing Parcel IDs within our system. vii. Continuing with his project to Identify, organize and standardize our GIS data. Windows 11 Deployment - approximately 90% completed. L IT is setting up infrastructure for updating to Windows 11 which will standardize and speed up the process. ii. Testing deployment methods for remote systems. Network Security - Ongoing efforts to improve overall network security. L Active directory accounts review L IT has disabled all inactive accounts. ii. Active Directory reorganization iii. Group policy review iv. Network device vulnerability scanning V. System Patch policy and enforcement Office 365 Training and Deployment - Microsoft Teams will be rolled out for communication use. 4 Borough Manager's Report Page 19 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. i. Review deployment methods and group policy settings ii. Put together training material for users to review. iii. Configuring current phone system for Teams integration. iv. Offer training via zoom for interested employees. V. Review and refine deployment for issues and learned lessons. Data Retention — IT is working with the Clerks on the Borough data retention policy: currently evaluating other Alaskan governments' retention strategies with an eye toward augmenting our current backup technology and procedures with a backup product that allows us to set retention polices on our backups. Firewall Assessment — currently the Borough is not using the latest generation firewall technology (which are application aware) to protect its public facing assets such as the Borough web site and other infrastructure resources. IT is currently assessing the costs and feasibility of upgrading them (PFSense) to a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) VPN Assessment — looking at improving the stability and usability of the Client VPN technology implemented at the Borough. Ideally the VPN technology will be automatic, and able to be used behind remote unmanaged firewalls. Win911 Review – IT is also working with Jacobs Engineering and our Engineering & Facilities Department to review and update if needed our Win911 system. Network Security Assessment — IT is evaluating existing network security infrastructure to see if we can improve our security posture by leveraging existing investments in Network Security technology. This includes Dark Trace, ManageEngine, OpenDNS Training and Skills – IT is working on improving our overall skills by pursuing certifications: Training (CCNA, PowerShell, Microsoft Hybrid Server, MSSQL) Finance Department Property Taxes – The annual four-week newspaper publication of the Foreclosure List is planned to begin February 16tH • Real Property: Staff is currently preparing the real property foreclosure documents to file with the court in mid-February. • Personal Property: Staff will be preparing the small claims documents to file with the court in early March. Popular Report – The annual Popular Report has started arriving in mailboxes. Printed reports are available at the Borough office and can be accessed on the Finance page of the Borough's website. Borough Manager's Report Page 20 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Staffing —The Accounts Payable Technician started work Tuesday and, so far, keeps returning to work each morning — existing staff is hopeful since we have not scared him off so far. We are still advertising for a Payroll Technician and General Accountant. Engineering and Facilities Tree Blow Down — • Removal of several downed trees in the Bells Flats area will continue as weather allows. Solid Waste Contract Committee —Staff is working on improved definitions for clarification associated with residential and commercial property types. fic to types of customers and types of building use or building classification. Next meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2024, at 1:00pm in the Borough Conference Room. Landfill — • Excavator - o Excavator was damaged in transit. Machine will not be accepted. KIB has requested a new machine instead of repairing this one and requesting that the shipping company pay for the rent of the tracked excavator that the landfill has been using that belongs to Brechan Enterprises. • Staff has been contacted by the Denali Commission to proceed into the second - round consideration for funding associated with funding request for landfill planning. Staff has met with Denali Commission contact specific to application. Due date has been extended into March 2024. • Dark Lake area is currently associated with the dumpsters is being monitored each weekday for large objects and debris. Repeated dumping of construction and demolition debris are continual issues at this location. • Solid separation vaults and arctic pipe have been cleaned and jetted for better operation. • Staff to perform concrete core sampling to verify floor construction. Epoxy injection documents located and forwarded to the structural engineer for review. Engineer is not as concerned with visual cracking after the initial review of the information. KFRC- • Discharge Permit —Permit is in place. Staff directed by the Assembly to move forward with the project. Architectural Review Board will weigh in at the January 22, 2024, meeting. • Long Technologies is on site and working on the Borough Building Boiler Controls. KFRC review, evaluation and training has been scheduled. Anticipate a Borough Manager's Report Page 21 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. revised proposal to update Direct Digital Control software and provide pricing for the addition of monitoring ability on the new systems. • Consideration to develop and add elevator refurbishing has been delayed due to enterprise fund budgetary constraints and prioritization of required work. KIBSD — • East Roof Proposal Package — Work has been ordered. • North Star Roof Replacement and Skylight Replacement — Architect is focused on this roof and skylight replacement. Anticipate preliminary design and cost estimate by February 1, 2024. • Karluk and Larsen Bay — Replacement parts are on order for planning of a final repair trip to these two facilities. • Petersen Roof — Regular bi -monthly meetings are being held. Submittal process continues. USCG has approved the use of a ball field for staging. Materials will be ordered within the next 30 — 45 days. Anticipate on site work to begin in April 2024. Weather dependent. Leachate Treatment Plant — The contractor and engineering firm are attempting to rectify the lack of meeting the gallons per minute of the associated new pumps. Alterations to the piping are required and are being discussed to adapt for maximum design flows to be achieved. KIB staff has asked for consideration due to not meeting the designed specifications. Discussions are ongoing. Due to performance issues a request for an end date extension will be made for a date in the future. Long Term Care — Spill costs have been reviewed and forwarded to Providence. Lease requires discussion and negotiation. Borough Building — Long Technologies is on site and working on the Direct Digital Controls for the Borough Building Boilers. This will allow the startup of the electric boiler. Contractor has not provided an updated completion schedule as requested. No projected completion date has been provided to the KIB. Asphalt patching required cannot be completed until summer of 2024. Staff is working on various contracts and development of future projects as directed. Borough Manager's Report Page 22 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Staka 30oua of Aevreoeutactrbef$ 33RD ALASKA STATE LEGISLATURE HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE SUMMARY OF CHANGES HCS for CSSB 140 (blank): "An Act relating to education; relating to funding for Internet services for school districts; requiring the department of Education and Early Development to provide information relating to public schools on an Internet website; relating to charter schools; relating to public school students who are deaf or hard of hearing; relating to information on the post -secondary education, career path, and residency of graduates from high schools in the state; relating to transportation of students; relating to state funding for districts operating residential schools; relating to funding for correspondence study programs; increasing the base student allocation; relating to education tax credits; authorizing lump sum payments for certain teachers as retention and recruitment incentives; providing for an effective date by repealing the effective dates of secs. 1, 2, and 21, ch. 61, SLA 2014; and providing for an effective date." This summary explains the changes between this draft, LS -330687\D, and the version that was passed out of House Finance, HCS for CSSB (FIN), draft 33-LS0687\U. Section 1: No change. Section 2: No change. Section 3: Adds a new section to AS 14.03, Public Schools Generally. This new section gives the Board of Education the authority to authorize a charter school in a district under regulations adopted by the board. The regulations must include an application procedure and provisions for the establishment of an academic policy committee. The local school boards shall operate a charter school under this section as provided in AS 14.03.255-14.03.290. Section 4: Same as found in section 3 of the Finance CS. Section 5: Same as found in section 4 of the Finance CS. Section 6: Amends AS 14.07.165(a), Duties. Adds a new subsection stating regulations regarding establishment of charter schools be made by the board of education. Section 7: Same as found in section 5 of the Finance CS. Borough Manager's Report Page 23 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Section 8: Same as found in section 6 of the Finance CS. Section 9: Amends AS 14.17.430, State funding for correspondence study. Adds subsection 2 that adds the special needs factor to the ADM of the correspondence program. Section 10: Amends AS 14.17.470, Base student allocation. Adds a $300 increase to the BSA. Section 11: Adds new subsections to AS 14.30.272, Procedural Safeguards. Adds provisions for deaf and hearing impaired that must be adopted by school districts. Basically, it is a deaf and hard of hearing children's bill of rights that establishes consistency in the information provided to parents by the school district, allows parents to choose the best method of communication for their child and requires the school district to provide services using the parent's chosen method of communication. Section 12: Adds a new subsection to AS 14.30.276, Least restrictive environment. Requires the department to establish and operate a centralized program for students whose primary language is American Sign Language, provide residential services as part of the program, establishes that a school district ma y operate the program under specific requirements, and provide funding for the students who attend the program operated by a school district. Section 13: Same as found in section 8 of the CS. Section 14: Repeals Sections 1, 2 and 21, chapter 61, SLA 2014, and sec. 38(b), ch.101, SLA 2018. This language proposes to keep the same structure of tax deductions and tax credits that began in 2021, while removing the sunset provision. Section 15: Uncodified law. Provides subject to appropriation, a lump sum payment to eligible teachers as a retention and recruitment incentive. The criteria for eligibility is contained within this provision. Section 16: Uncodified law. Allows the State Board of Education to adopt regulations to implement the changes made in sections 3 and 6 of this bill. Section 17: Repeals the education tax credit statutes as noted in Section 14. Section 18: Section 5 is affected by the adoption of Sections 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, 16, 20, 23, 28, 30, 33, and 47 of ch. 40, SLA 2022, and takes effect on June 30, 2034. Section 19: Section 16 takes effect immediately. Section 20: All sections with the exception of Sections 18 and 19 take effect on July 1, 2024. Prepared by House Rules Staff, January 16, 2024 Borough Manager's Report Page 24 of 66 00 0 0 v v c� U) M 7D 0 v N U1 0 Cost Estimate for HCS CS SB140 (Rules) Section Description Original Bill FY25 Fiscal Impact Notes 1, 4, 5, 13 Data on school outcomes SB 52 $ 129.8 DEED received Inc $900.0 for similar purpose in FY24 2 BAG from 25 mb to 100 mb SB 140 $ 19,835.8 From DEED note; SFIN made indeterminate (likely high) 3,6 Charter School applications New $ 6.0 For regulations 7 Pupil Transportation SB 52 $ 7,305.9 Based on FY25 projected count; previous FN was $7,511.5 8 Boarding School increase SB 52 $ 4,036.3 From DEED fiscal note 9 Correspondence schools HB 139 $ 23,452.9 With $5,960 BSA 10 BSA Increase to $6,260 New $ 77,044.2 Based on FY25 projected count 9 00 Interaction of sections 9 and 10 $ 1,180.5 11 Deaf and hearing impaired HB 111 $ 6.0 From DEED note 12 Deaf and hearing impaired HB 111 $ - No immediate impact 14 Education tax credit HB 144 $ - Negative $1.6m to $3.2m revenue 15 Lump sum payment to teachers HB 106 $ 58,111.0 From DEED fiscal note TOTAL $ 191,108.3 Legislative Finance Division 1/16/24 RMEh O,p UNITED FISHERMEN AGENDA ITEM #11.A. ALASKA Mailing Address: P_O, Box 20229, Juneau AK 99802-0229 Phone: (907) 586-2820 E-mail: ufa@ufa-fish.org Website: www.ufa-fish.org 2024 UFA National Policy Platform United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) represents 37 commercial fishing organizations participating in fisheries throughout the state and the federal fisheries off Alaska's coast. UFA's mission is to promote and protect the common interest of Alaska's commercial fishing industry as a vital component of Alaska's social and economic well-being. Alaska seafood represents more than 60% of all seafood harvested in the U.S. and is a critical part of domestic food production, as well as export markets in about 100 countries worldwide. Alaska seafood is subject to global market factors that directly affect its value, whether it is sold in the U.S. or exported. Alaska seafood currently faces exceptional national and global challenges including (1) trade policy and non -reciprocal tariffs that favor other nations, (2) high levels of supply and current inventory, (3) high operational costs and inflation, (4) reduced consumer demand, (5) and global competitors that are subject to less regulations with lower operating costs, but are also less sustainable than domestic seafood harvesters and processors. These challenges affect the economic viability of harvesting and processing businesses, and our local communities that are dependent on seafood commerce and fish landing taxes across the state of Alaska. United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) supports efforts to improve global competitiveness and resilience of the Alaska commercial seafood industry (including harvesters, processors, support businesses, communities and the state of Alaska). Achieving global competitiveness and resilience for U.S. seafood requires a multi -pronged approach across multiple government offices. For example, NOAA is currently creating an implementation plan for the National Seafood Strategy which necessitates collaboration across multiple national agencies that affect the viability of Alaska seafood. The Federal government's Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee issued the 2023 National Export Strategy that includes a chapter on Seafood Industries and highlights forthcoming efforts to improve interagency coordination and global market competitiveness for domestic seafood producers. To further coordinate and move that effort forward we strongly advocate for the creation of an Office of Seafood Policy and Program Integration within USDA. In addition, we identify the following as UFA's National Policy statements. Borough Manager's Report Page 26 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. 1. Alaska seafood is a valuable component of national food security, health, and commerce. Wild seafood from Alaska is responsibly harvested, and one of the best sources of essential nutrients. In Alaska we are incredibly proud of our sustainably managed commercial fisheries, and believe our sustainability distinguishes us from many foreign competitors. This message should continue to be pushed out to the American public to encourage more domestic consumption of U.S. seafood. Seafood is nutritious, but Americans don't eat enough of it. UFA supports integrating seafood into national strategies for improving public health and nutrition. Updated guidance from the FDA recommends increased fish consumption for a healthy diet, especially for pregnant women and children. Current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend two to three servings of healthy seafood a week per person, yet domestic consumption rates remain less than half that level. The Government Accountability Office issued a 2022 report finding that nutritional guidelines recommend school -aged children receive between four and ten ounces of seafood per week, but the National School Lunch Program only delivers about three ounces of seafoodep r year to these students. 2. Integrate seafood into USDA policy strategies/programs and increase USDA Section 32 purchases of Alaska seafood. UFA advocates for integrating seafood into U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies and programs to help ensure domestic food security, supply chain integrity, and provide support for harvesting and processing businesses - similar to that already available to other domestic protein sources. The lack of recognition for domestic seafood in U.S. trade policy objectives and priorities results in market conditions that reduce the value of Alaska seafood and accessibility to global markets. This creates an unlevel playing field that harms domestically harvested Alaska seafood. As a way to help level the playing field UFA appreciates and encourages increasing government purchases of Alaska seafood, e.g., Section 32 purchases. UFA also suggests increased re- investment in US seafood via USDA low-interest loans and loan guarantees for fishermen and processors, and expansion of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service trade missions and other export market development assistance to include seafood. 3. Ensure U.S. seafood trade policies and strategies best support the seafood industry. UFA seeks improved trade policy work through the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in order to create a more level playing field for Alaska seafood. We see the positive pattern in day-to-day trade policy formulation and implementation where USTR works hand -in -glove with USDA on agricultural trade. However, there is no comparable process on seafood within the Department of Commerce. We encourage expanding USTR's focus on seafood, including adding additional seafood expertise, in order to develop effective policy positions to help Alaska seafood trade. Our members also strongly support resolving the unbalanced and unfair seafood trade relationship that allows Russian -harvested seafood to continue to enter the U.S. duty free due to its "substantial transformation" in third -party countries, usually China. UFA 2024 National Policy Platform Page 2 of 3 Borough Manager's Report Page 27 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. 4. Increase investment to improve and update domestic infrastructure for U.S. seafood. Alaska is a commercial fishing powerhouse, but even it has aging fishing fleets and processing facilities. Our seafood industry would greatly benefit from investments to modernize our seafood infrastructure. Modernizing and replacing commercial fishing vessels would increase efficiency and safety on the water, while modernizing processing facilities would increase efficiency while creating opportunities for more value -add processing in the U.S. Concerted effort to bring more seafood processing back to the U.S., rather than continuing to ship product overseas, will create a tremendous opportunity for U.S. seafood. Updating seafood industry infrastructure will benefit our coastal fishing communities, and increase local and national food security by eliminating the need to ship product overseas. UFA also supports government policies that reduce our domestic operating costs, including policies on recapitalization, vessel construction, tax structures, workforce accessibility, and energy. 5. Fully funded fisheries science/management and industry promotion & marketing grants. Core fishery surveys provide necessary information that underpins our entire science -based management system. Existing core surveys must continue, and NOAA should consider expanding what is considered core to account for rapidly changing ocean conditions and shifting fish stocks (for example, adding regular surveys in the Northern Bering Sea or increasing surveys in the Gulf of Alaska to occur annually). In addition, UFA advocates for increased funding to the Saltonstall- Kennedy (SK) Fund, which currently derives funding from 30% of duties collected on imported marine products. The SK act provides that 60% [of the 30%] go to the SK grant program to promote and develop US -produced seafood, however, less than 5% is currently used to fund the SK grant program. UFA supports increasing federal funding for new product development, testing, promotion, and marketing of US produced seafood through Saltonstall Kennedy Funds, provided federal funding for fisheries science and management is not compromised. UFA 2024 National Policy Platform Page 3 of 3 Borough Manager's Report Page 28 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. CaPSPA PACIFIC SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION 2023: A perfect storm of economic circumstances hits Alaska seafood Many coastal communities in Alaska depend on Alaska seafood for food security and for an economic foundation that sustains their economies. Often, the health of the Alaska seafood industry and the health of these communities are interdependent. In 2023, the culmination of multiple economic factors has created dire economic conditions, resulting in a free -fall of seafood prices, millions of dollars in losses and, in some cases, processors had to stop buying fish to reduce further losses. Experts estimate the state and its coastal communities lost $2 billion in 2023: $1 billion in lost first wholesale revenues and $1 billion in decreased spending on vessels and facilities. Fishermen and processors have borne the brunt of these impacts to date. With conditions unlikely to notably improve in 2024, the effects will continue to affect communities and more businesses and residents across the state. The Alaska seafood industry is facing economic conditions unlike any since the collapse of salmon value in the 1990s, except this time, it is across multiple species. The higher standards in the U.S., for fisheries management, environmental and social considerations, and worker safety, mean it costs more to produce seafood compared to countries with lower standards. In Alaska, those costs are even higher due to the remote location of most of the fisheries and processing operations. These safeguards help keep our fisheries sustainable and ethical, yet, we face an uneven playing field from countries that harvest seafood without similar regulatory costs. Today's problems are a result of the confluence of at least a dozen global and national economic factors occurring simultaneously, a few of which include: 1) Increased costs • Total statewide wages for seafood processing workers increased 30% from 2021 to 2022. They had previously doubled from 2002 to 2020. • Operational costs for fishermen and processors increased due to historically high inflation in 2021 and 2022. • Shipping - International shipping rates spiked between 100% and 1000% from 2020 to 2022, while domestic shipping rates increased approximately 20% during the same period. • Supply chain of custody costs to ensure the sustainability and social responsibility of US fisheries mainly due to other 'bad actors', such as China • Cost of compliance with U.S. environmental standards relative to other countries 2) Excess inventories of several abundant species harvested in Alaska and other countries in 2022 and 2023, including sockeye and pink salmon, sablefish, and pollock, which will likely continue into 2024. ANCHORAGE 721 W. 1st Avenue Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907 223 1648 JUNEAU 222 Seward Street Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801 907 586 6366 www pspafish.net SEATTLE 1900 W. Emerson Place Suite 205 Seattle, WA 98119 206 281 1667 WASHINGTON DC 20 F Street NW Floor 7 Washington, DC 20001 202 4317220 Borough Manager's Report Page 29 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. 3) Decreasing demand as consumers react to inflation and post-COVID conditions 4) Russian war on Ukraine, leading Russia to sell seafood on the global market at historically low prices in 2023 to secure cash, lowering seafood value overall 5) Unfair trade policy, including key trade relationships that reduce the value of Alaska seafood relative to other countries with lower tariffs. This includes Russia's 2014 ban on importing US seafood into Russia, while Russia exports its seafood to the U.S. via China Clearly, there's much that must be done to stabilize Alaska's seafood industry, beginning with good information about the problems we are facing today. That's why the Board of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute explained the "extraordinary circumstances" from a market perspective, and the United Fishermen of Alaska hosted and recorded a webinar with seafood processors to discuss the current challenges of seafood markets. While many must take measures to survive, we need to look beyond today and toward a future in which everyone thrives. Alaskans need to create a public dialogue about the problem and the solutions in Alaska's fishing communities, Juneau, and Washington DC. At the federal government level, PSPA has identified several changes that would help: 1. Improve and expand existing agency functions that support US seafood, including: • Improve coordination and collaboration across multiple federal agencies that affect the economic viability of Alaska seafood via the implementation plan for NOAA's National Seafood Strategy • Include seafood in USDA Foreign Agricultural Service trade missions • Increase government purchases of Alaska seafood • Improve government policies to assist in recapitalization, vessel construction, tax structures, workforce accessibility, energy, and infrastructure • Increase government funding for new product development, testing, promotion, and marketing of US produced seafood 2. Integrate US seafood production into national food policy strategies and USDA programs designed to support domestic food production, including: • Create an Office of Seafood Policy and Program Integration within USDA to fully integrate US seafood into USDA policy strategies and programs • Expand eligibility of USDA low-interest loans or loan guarantees to fishermen and processors • Fully integrate seafood and seafood nutritional guidance into national strategies for improving public health and nutrition 3. Restore fairness and reciprocity for international trade in U.S. seafood products, including: • Embed seafood expertise and leadership in the office of the U.S. Trade Representative to elevate seafood in trade agreements • Improve trade policy via USTR and other agencies to create a more reciprocal tariff structure for seafood exports and imports • Develop more effective tools, like harvest certificates, for monitoring supply chain traceability and deterring Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing • Resolve the unbalanced and unfair seafood trade relationship between Russia and the U.S., including support for the Alaska delegation's efforts to block imports of Russian seafood processed in China or other countries Borough Manager's Report Page 30 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. ODPSPA PACIFIC SEAFOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION PSPA Position to Improve Global Competitiveness and Resilience of the Alaska Seafood Industry October 2023 Alaska seafood currently faces exceptional national and international challenges including trade policy and non -reciprocal tariffs that favor other nations, high global supply and existing unsold inventory for salmon and whitefish throughout the entire supply chain, high relative costs due to inflation and other factors, reduced consumer demand post -pandemic, and foreign seafood competitors that are less regulated, less sustainable, and have lower operating costs than domestic seafood producers. These global market factors directly affect the value of Alaska seafood, whether it is sold in the U.S. or exported. The recent confluence of events has lowered the value of commercial seafood across the nation, including for Alaska, and resulted in market collapse. While some challenging market conditions will improve over time, the need for federal governmental agency leadership and collaboration (Department of Commerce/NOAA, USDA, USTR, FDA) to recognize, elevate, and support the domestic seafood industry is necessary to improve our overall competitiveness and resilience, as is the need to fully maintain core data collection efforts that form the foundation of the management structure. The Alaska seafood industry is made up of thousands of small and independent fishermen businesses, processing businesses, support businesses including transportation, brokers, buyers, and marketing for consumer/retail markets, and rural coastal communities (many of which are not accessible by road). Their well-being, as well as Alaska's economy, depends on the competitiveness and resilience of the entire Alaska seafood supply chain. Alaska produces approximately 5 billion pounds of sustainable seafood every year — more than 60% of U.S. harvested seafood — and is dependent on access to both U.S. markets and export markets to be viable. Improving the global competitiveness of Alaska's seafood benefits the entire seafood industry: harvesters, processors, support businesses, communities, and the state of Alaska. Seafood is not currently integrated into many USDA policies or programs designed to ensure domestic food security, supply chain integrity, and support for harvesting and processing businesses, at the same level as terrestrial sources of protein. At the same time, the USDA's Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food and Drug Administration's Seafood Consumption Advice recommend increased fish consumption for a healthy diet, especially for pregnant women and children, yet domestic consumption remains less than half of the recommended levels for adults and significantly below the nutritional guidelines recommended for school -aged children via the National School Lunch Program. At the international level, the lack of domestic seafood recognition in U.S. trade policy objectives and priorities results in non -reciprocal trade relationships and market conditions that reduce the value of Alaska seafood relative to seafood -producing competitors in other countries with lower tariffs. While Alaska has absorbed significant costs in adhering to sustainable fisheries management requirements and building responsible supply chain management practices, Alaska seafood has incurred significant losses in export markets, undermining years of investment and making it increasingly difficult to rebuild a competitive position in global seafood markets. ANCHORAGE 721 W. 1st Avenue Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907 2231648 JUNEAU 222 Seward Street Suite 200 Juneau, AK 99801 907 586 6366 www pspaflsh net SEATTLE 1900 W. Emerson Place Suite 205 Seattle, WA 98119 206 2811667 WASHINGTON DC 20 F Street NW Floor 7 Washington, DC 20001 202 4317220 Borough Manager's Report Page 31 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. PSPA and its member processors support efforts of the federal government to: Improve and expand existing agency functions that support US seafood, including: • Strengthen government planning for and execution of fisheries science and management, especially as needed to improve our understanding of and response to climate impacts on living marine resources • Improve coordination and collaboration across multiple federal governmental agencies that affect the economic viability of Alaska seafood via the implementation plan for NOAA's National Seafood Strategy and Chapter 9 of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee's 2023 National Export Strategy • Expand use of USDA Foreign Agricultural Service trade missions and other export market development assistance to include seafood • Improve the efficacy (e.g., timing, scope) of and maintain or increase the use of government purchasing programs for Alaska produced seafood • Improve the utility and applicability of governmental policies on recapitalization, vessel construction, tax structures, workforce accessibility, energy, and infrastructure • Increase government funding for new product development, testing, promotion, and marketing of US produced seafood 2. Integrate US seafood production into national food policy strategies and USDA programs designed to support domestic food production, including: • Create an Office of Seafood Policy and Program Integration within USDA to fully integrate US seafood into USDA policy strategies and programs designed to ensure domestic food security, supply chain integrity, and support for harvesting and processing businesses, similar to other terrestrial sources of protein; coordinate USDA seafood support programs with seafood -related programs of other agencies; and provide a point of entry for seafood producers to more effectively engage with USDA • Increase re -investment in US seafood producers and related support businesses via expanding eligibility of USDA low-interest loans or loan guarantees to fishermen and processors • Fully integrate seafood and seafood nutritional guidance into national strategies for improving public health and nutrition 3. Restore fairness and reciprocity for international trade in U.S. seafood products, including: • Embed and improve seafood expertise and leadership in the office of the U.S. Trade Representative to coordinate seafood trade objectives among USTR offices, coordinate USTR seafood trade programs with seafood efforts of other agencies, and provide a point of entry for seafood producers to more effectively engage with USTR • Improve trade policy via USTR and other agencies to create a more reciprocal tariff structure for seafood exports and imports, reduce burden and risk associated with non -tariff barriers, and develop more effective tools for monitoring supply chain traceability and deterring Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing • Resolve the unbalanced and unfair seafood trade relationship between Russia and the United States Borough Manager's Report Page 32 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council. Long Range Planning — January 24" Board of Directors Meeting—January 25" and January 261" The council will be conducting regular business during the meeting, including updates from council ex officio members, staff and committees. Topics included on the agenda are: • An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company on the Valdez Marine Terminal and Ship Escort Response Vessel System operations, including an update on Alyeska's efforts to address concerns identified in the council's report "Assessment of Risks and Safety Culture at the Valdez Marine Terminal." • A presentation from Alaska Tanker Company on upgrades and changes to their Alaska fleet. • Introduction and discussions with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Designee, Emma Pokon. • A report on the results from the council's Long -Term Environmental Monitoring Program, now in its 301" year, analyzing mussels, marine sediment, and passive sampling devices to monitor oil contamination associated with operation of the Valdez Marine Terminal and associated tankers. • A briefing from council staff on the renewal of Alyeska's Valdez Marine Terminal Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, including comments submitted by the council to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation in December 2023. • A presentation on the recent Hope Spot designation for Prince William Sound by the Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation. • A presentation on the Shepard Point Marine Tribal Transportation Oil Spill and Marine Casualty Response Facility by the Native Village of Eyak. • Consideration by the council to create a designated recreation seat on the board and appointment of a new director to fill the seat, should it be approved. Borough Manager's Report Page 33 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. FEMA Fact Sheet: Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Hazard Mitigation Planning for Local Governments This fact sheet provides an overview of mitigation planning for local governments. Natural hazards can cause loss of life and damage property and infrastructure. These events can also harm a community's economic, social and environmental well-being. Hazard mitigation lessens the impacts of natural hazards by taking actions before the next event. Hazard mitigation plans raise awareness of hazards, risks and vulnerabilities. They also identify ways to reduce risk and focus local resources on the greatest risks. At the same time, they communicate local priorities to state and federal officials. The Local Mitigation Planning Process The mitigation planning process encourages local governments, including special districts, to work mitigation into other planning processes. Examples of these may include land use, housing, transportation, economic development, floodplain management and others. Mitigation planning has four steps: 1. Identify the Planning Team and Organize Resources: Gather the resources you will need for a successful mitigation planning process. Reach out to technical experts. Define the planning area. Find partners, such as non -profits, to join the planning process. The 2022 Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide explains this process. 2. Assess Risks: Identify each hazard's characteristics and potential effects. Find where the hazard may occur. Which people, properties or assets may be in harm's way? It is wise to speak with representatives from sectors that support diverse communities within the planning area. It is also a good idea to talk with people representing community lifelines, such as water and power infrastructure. 3. Develop a Mitigation Strategy: Set goals and long-term strategies to avoid or lessen the effects of natural hazards. Local governments should base their strategy on an assessment of their regulatory, administrative and financial capabilities that can support risk reduction. 4. Adopt and Implement the Plan: Bring the plan to life by adopting it and carrying out the mitigation actions in the strategy. Benefits of Hazard Mitigation for Local Governments Mitigation is an investment in future safety and sustainability. Mitigation planning helps you act now, before a disaster, to reduce losses. Mitigation plans are also a prerequisite for some kinds of non -emergency disaster assistance. Mitigation planning can: ■ Increase public safety and prevent loss of life and injury. y. o�'eA�1`�ti �5 : FEMA IgND SE Borough Manager's Report Page 34 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #11.A. Hazard Mitigation Planning for Local Governments ■ Reduce damage to existing and future development. ■ Prevent harm to economic, cultural and environmental assets. ■ Reduce downtime, speed up recovery and lower response costs. ■ Meet other community objectives. These include capital improvements, infrastructure protection, open space preservation and economic resilience. Mitigation Actions for Risk Reduction Mitigation actions can reduce losses from natural hazards. The four types of mitigation actions are: ■ Plans and Regulations: Set policies or codes that guide the way government authorities develop land and build structures. ■ Structure and Infrastructure Projects: Update existing buildings and infrastructure or build to higher standards. ■ Education and Awareness Programs: Teach visitors, residents, and elected officials about hazards and ways to reduce risks. ■ Natural Systems Protection: Minimize damage and losses while saving or restoring the functions of natural systems. Mitigation Plan Implementation and Monitoring Communities can act by completing mitigation projects and adding mitigation to other plans and programs. Monitoring how the plan is carried out makes sure it stays relevant as priorities and development patterns change. A local government must update its hazard mitigation plan every 5 years. FEMA has several guides, tools and resources to help communities create hazard mitigation plans. ■ Hazard mitigation planning regulations and guidance direct the development of state, local, tribal and territorial hazard mitigation plans. ■ The Local Mitigation Planning Policy Guide is an official document local governments can use to develop, update and carry out their plans. It includes tools and examples. The Local Mitigation Planning Handbook is also a useful reference. ■ Mitigation Ideas: A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards gives example mitigation actions Lased on hazard type. ■ Create a Hazard Mitigation Plan has planning resources and information on virtual and in-person trainings. Learn more at fema.gov Borough Manager's Report July 2023 2 Page 35 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.8.1. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorities For Federal Fiscal Year 2025 ORIGINATOR: Aimee Williams, Borough Manager RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt Resolution No. FY2024-14. DISCUSSION: The Assembly annually identifies federal program priorities and capital projects to be submitted to the congressional delegation for advocacy on behalf of the Kodiak Island Borough. The ask is that programs and projects important to the residents of the borough be supported with federal funds. This resolution is brought forward with the assistance of the borough's federal lobbying contractor. ALTERNATIVES: Amend or fail the resolution FISCAL IMPACT: Not known at this time OTHER INFORMATION: Kodiak Island Borough Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 36 of 66 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH IDENTIFYING FEDERAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 WHEREAS, the Alaska Congressional Delegation has requested the views of the Kodiak Island Borough on which Federal projects and programs should be considered priorities, in no particular order, for rural Alaskan communities and their residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that the Kodiak Island Borough's views and recommendations on priority Federal programs and projects for FY 2025 are as follows: 1. FY 2025 Community Project/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests: The Borough submits the following FY 2025 community project/Congressionally directed spending requests, consistent with guidance issued by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. • Kodiak Island Medical Center Renovation & Expansion Project: The Borough is seeking funding for a project to build a three-story diagnostic and treatment/patient care addition to our existing hospital to replace an existing wing that is structurally deficient and whose support systems are failing. The total estimated cost of the project is $54.4 million which will meet seismic standards as well as future medical care needs in Kodiak. We are seeking $11.5 million in FY 2025 funding for its engineering and design. • St Herman's Harbor Infrastructure Replacement: St. Hermans Harbor has been a vital harbor facility for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing fleet for 40 years. The facility provides safe moorage for over four hundred vessels from all over Alaska and the West Coast. Unfortunately, its float system is aged, decrepit and starting to fail. The City applied for MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program FY 2023 grant funding for Phase One of the float system replacement project but was not awarded funding. We thank the Alaska Delegation for its letter of support for the application to the Secretary of Transportation and urge that a similar letter be sent when the City applies for funding in the FY 2024 grant round. 2. Broadband Service To Rural Areas: Establishing or improving broadband service to the Borough's rural communities has been a high Federal priority for us for many years. Deployment of high-speed broadband to rural areas such as Kodiak continued in FY 2024 through a mix of Federal programs provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and regular annual Federal appropriations. The primary sources of funding have been or will be through NTIA's Tribal Broadband Program; USDA's Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program & Community Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution FY2025 Page 1 of 4 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 37 of 66 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. Connect Grant Program; and the new State Broadband Grants Program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We support continued rollout of these programs in FY 2025 and any broadband applications/projects submitted that would expand or improve service to our Island communities. 3. Use Of Borough Property For Housing: Kodiak faces a severe housing shortage. The shortage has reduced the availability of rental housing stock and driven up prices for lower and moderate -income residents. The Borough is interested in using property in its possession for construction of worker housing in partnership with a local seafood processing company. During the due diligence of this process, the Borough discovered deed restrictions on property use when it was originally conveyed by the Federal government. Those restrictions indicate the property must be used for public purposes. We believe that meeting local housing needs constitutes a public purpose but need concurrence from the Department of Interior before the housing project can move forward. We want to thank the Delegation for its December 2023 letter to the Secretary making that argument and await the Department's reply. 4. Groundfish Surveys: Our Federal resolutions over the years have consistently called for maintenance of effort of Federal groundfish trawl surveys in Alaska. This maintenance of effort is needed as part of the Federal science- and data -driven fishery management process to establish sustainable groundfish quotas. It has been supported by the Alaska Congressional Delegation for which we are appreciative. This baseline is for six surveys, one of which is dedicated to movement of fish out of historical survey areas. That funding/directive is pending in the FY 2024 appropriations bills. We respectfully request that six Alaska groundfish trawl surveys be continued and funded in the final FY 2024 appropriations bill, and for the FY 2025 funding cycle as well. 5. Fisheries Disaster Relief: Congress has enacted fisheries disaster relief reform legislation -- the Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act -- that qualifies local government loss of raw fish tax revenues as eligible for reimbursement from future Federal fisheries disaster relief funding. This provision is not mandatory and would require the State of Alaska to include foregone fish taxes as part of its fisheries disaster relief expenditure plans submitted to NOAA. We request the Delegation support adequate appropriations for recent and future approved disaster declarations impacting Kodiak's fisheries. 6. North Pacific Observer Program: Observers are an important part of managing the halibut and groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. Gulf of Alaska fishery participants pay into the North Pacific Observer Fund to cover the costs of "partial coverage" for Gulf fishing sectors but there has been a shortfall in funding to cover observer costs in recent years. While Congress did not include the increase in funding for the program that the Borough requested in the FY 2024 appropriations bills, it did include instructions to mitigate the cost impacts on the small vessel fixed gear fleet while the fishery undergoes the transition to electronic monitoring and reporting. We request that an additional $2 Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution FY2025 Page 2 of 4 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 38 of 66 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. million in funding be provided in FY 2025 above base funding along with carryover of language concerning the cost -burdens on the fleet. 7. U.S. Coast Guard Base -- Kodiak: Over the last couple of years, approximately $275 million has been provided to USCG Base -- Kodiak for infrastructure projects, including housing and shoreside infrastructure, to be ready for homeporting the two new each Offshore Patrol and Fast Response Cutters. This is very good news for the Base and Kodiak, and we appreciate the Delegation's steadfast support for these projects and cutter homeporting in Kodiak. The Borough is also very interested in Kodiak being a homeport for a new Polar Security Cutter(s) — the Coast Guard's next generation icebreaker -- but we recognize that water depth in Womens Bay cannot support such a deep draft vessel. The Borough supports other locations for a possible icebreaker including an effort by the City to seek Army Corps of Engineers construction of a breakwater and future deep draft dock off Near Island. We urge the Delegation to support that project and be an advocate for Kodiak as a future homeport for a PSC(s). Lastly, the Senate version of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act included a provision that would have included the Coast Guard in the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, thus making local infrastructure projects like renovating our elementary school eligible for DCIP funding, but unfortunately the provision was dropped from the final bill. We urge the Delegation to revive the effort for FY 2025. 8. Payment -In -Lieu -of -Taxes (PILT): PILT is a very important revenue source to the Borough, given that there are over 2.8 million acres removed by the Federal Government from local taxation within our boundaries. This is land that would otherwise be available to the private sector to develop, creating jobs for the residents of Kodiak and our rural Kodiak Island communities. PILT funds supplement Borough resources to provide basic social services, including medical facilities, emergency fire and rescue services, roads, and schools to our island communities. The pending FY 2024 appropriations bills provide full funding for PILT. We thank the Delegation for its long-standing support for PILT and urge continued support for full funding in the FY 2025 appropriations process. 9. National Wildlife Refuge Fund ("Refuge Revenue Sharing"): While not as significant as PILT, the National Wildlife Refuge Fund is a critical source of replacement revenue to communities like ours that have the presence of a large Federal wildlife refuge within their boundaries. The Obama, Trump and Biden Administrations have all sought to terminate appropriations for the Fund but thankfully Congress has rejected these requests, including level funding for the Fund in the pending FY 2024 appropriations bills. The Kodiak Island Borough opposes the termination of appropriations for this important program. The Borough thanks the Delegation for its on-going support and seeks continued level funding in FY 2025. 10. Essential Air Service (EAS): The Borough's communities are highly reliant on the EAS program, its support to air carriers and its requirements for island community service. FAA programs including EAS are due to be reauthorized in this Congress. In 2023, an amendment to terminate EAS funding was offered on the House floor and fortunately was Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution FY2025 Page 3 of 4 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 39 of 66 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. defeated by a large bipartisan margin. Congressional critics of EAS cite the program as a "wasteful corporate subsidy" to the profitable major airlines but overlook the program's support for air routes that are served by smaller carriers or the fact without the EAS subsidy, the major airlines would either terminate service, reduce it, or raise fares. FAA programs including EAS have been extended for a short-term basis while Congress deliberates a long-term reauthorization. We urge the Delegation to continue to oppose efforts to cut EAS funding and support FAA reauthorization legislation that extends the program. 11. U.S. Military Arctic Presence: The Borough appreciates the Delegation's sustained effort at urging and directing the Department of Defense to further examine the Arctic's strategic interest to the U.S. Russia and China continue to aggressively push their security interests in the region as evidenced over the last two years by the joint convoys of their military vessels that entered the U.S. EEZ in the Bering Sea. As has been included in our past Resolutions, selection of Kodiak as a potential military base or staging area as the U.S. expands its security presence in the Arctic is a long-term goal for the Borough. We understand this is a multi-year effort, but the Borough urges that Kodiak stay under consideration with the Delegation and Department of Defense for future Arctic security investment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that: the Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise Congress and the appropriate agencies of the United States Federal Government of the Capital Improvement Program and other Federal program priorities adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS DAY OF , 2024 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH VOTES: Ayes: Noes: Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska F -A a 9:&1 i Resolution FY2025 Page 4 of 4 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 40 of 66 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH RESOLUTION NO. 2024-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH IDENTIFYING FEDERAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2025 WHEREAS, the Alaska Congressional Delegation has requested the views of the Kodiak Island Borough on which Federal projects and programs should be considered priorities, in no particular order, for rural Alaskan communities and their residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that the Kodiak Island Borough's views and recommendations on priority Federal programs and projects for FY 2025 are as follows: 1. FY 2025 Community Project/Congressionally Directed Spending Requests: The Borough submits the following FY 2025 community project/Congressionally directed spending requests, consistent with guidance issued by the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. • Kodiak Island Medical Center Renovation & Expansion Project: The Borough is seeking funding for a project to build a three-story diagnostic and treatment/patient care addition to our existing hospital to replace an existing wing that is structurally deficient and whose support systems are failing. The total estimated cost of the project is $54.4 million which will meet seismic standards as well as future medical care needs in Kodiak. We are seeking $11.5 million in FY 2025 funding for its engineering and design. • St Hermans Harbor Infrastructure Replacement: St. Hermans Harbor has been a vital harbor facility for Kodiak's large and diverse commercial fishing fleet for 40 years. The facility provides safe moorage for over 400 vessels from all over Alaska and the West Coast. Unfortunately, is float system is aged, decrepit and starting to fail. The City applied for MARAD Port Infrastructure Development Program FY 2023 grant funding for Phase One of the float system replacement project but was not awarded funding. We thank the Alaska Delegation for its letter of support for the application to the Secretary of Transportation and urge that a similar letter be sent when the City applies for funding in the FY 2024 grant round. 2. Broadband Service To Rural Areas: Establishing or improving broadband service to the Borough's rural communities has been a high Federal priority for us for many years. Deployment of high-speed broadband to rural areas such as Kodiak continued Resolution FY2024-14 Page 1 of 5 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 41 of 66 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. in FY 2024 through a mix of Federal programs provided through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and regular annual Federal appropriations. The primary sources of funding have been or will be through NTIA's Tribal Broadband Program; USDA's Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan Program & Community Connect Grant Program; and the new State Broadband Grants Program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. We support continued rollout of these programs in FY 2025 and any broadband applications/projects submitted that would expand or improve service to our Island communities. 3. Use Of Borough Property For Housing: Kodiak faces a severe housing shortage. The shortage has reduced the availability of rental housing stock and driven up prices for lower and moderate income residents. The Borough is interested in using property in its possession for construction of worker housing in partnership with a local seafood processing company. During the due diligence of this process, the Borough discovered deed restrictions on property use when it was originally conveyed by the Federal government. Those restrictions indicate the property must be used for public purposes. We believe that meeting local housing needs constitutes a public purpose but need concurrence from the Department of Interior before the housing project can move forward. We want to thank the Delegation for its December 2023 letter to the Secretary making that argument and await the Department's reply. 4. Groundfish Surveys: Our Federal resolutions over the years have consistently called for maintenance of effort of Federal groundfish trawl surveys in Alaska. This maintenance of effort is needed as part of the Federal science- and data -driven fishery management process to establish sustainable groundfish quotas. It has been supported by the Alaska Congressional Delegation for which we are appreciative. This baseline is for six surveys, one of which is dedicated to movement of fish out of historical survey areas. That funding/directive is pending in the FY 2024 appropriations bills. We respectfully request that six Alaska groundfish trawl surveys be continued and funded in the final FY 2024 appropriations bill, and for the FY 2025 funding cycle as well. Resolution FY2024-14 Page 2 of 5 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 42 of 66 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. 5.6. Fisheries Disaster Relief: Congress has enacted fisheries disaster relief reform legislation -- the Fishery Resource Disasters Improvement Act -- that qualifies local government loss of raw fish tax revenues as eligible for reimbursement from future Federal fisheries disaster relief funding. This provision is not mandatory and would require the State of Alaska to include foregone fish taxes as part of its fisheries disaster relief expenditure plans submitted to NOAA. We request the Delegation support adequate appropriations for recent and future approved disaster declarations impacting Kodiak's fisheries. 6.7-. North Pacific Observer Program: Observers are an important part of managing the halibut and groundfish fisheries in the Gulf of Alaska. Gulf of Alaska fishery participants pay into the North Pacific Observer Fund to cover the costs of "partial coverage" for Gulf fishing sectors but there has been a shortfall in funding to cover observer costs in recent years. While Congress did not include the increase in funding for the program that the Borough requested in the FY 2024 appropriations bills, it did include instructions to mitigate the cost impacts on the small vessel fixed gear fleet while the fishery undergoes the transition to electronic monitoring and reporting. We request that an additional $2 million in funding be provided in FY 2025 above base funding along with carryover of language concerning the cost -burdens on the fleet. 7.9-. U.S. Coast Guard Base -- Kodiak: Over the last couple of years, approximately $275 million has been provided to USCG Base -- Kodiak for infrastructure projects, including housing and shoreside infrastructure, to be ready for homeporting the two new each Offshore Patrol and Fast Response Cutters. This is very good news for the Base and Kodiak and we appreciate the Delegation's steadfast support for these projects and cutter homeporting in Kodiak. The Borough is also very interested in Kodiak being a homeport for a new Polar Security Cutter(s) — the Coast Guard's next generation icebreaker -- but we recognize that water depth in Womens Bay cannot support such a deep draft vessel. The Borough supports other locations for a possible icebreaker including an effort by the City to seek Army Corps of Engineers construction of a breakwater and future deep draft dock off Near Island. We urge the Delegation to support that project and be an advocate for Kodiak as a future homeport for a PSC(s). Lastly, the Senate version of the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act included a provision that would have included the Coast Guard in the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, thus making local infrastructure projects like renovating our elementary school eligible for DCIP funding, but unfortunately the provision was dropped from the final bill. We urge the Delegation to revive the effort for FY 2025. 8.19-. Payment -In -Lieu -of -Taxes (PILT): PILT is a very important revenue source to the Borough, given that there are over 2.8 million acres removed by the Federal Government from local taxation within our boundaries. This is land that would otherwise be available to the private sector to develop, creating jobs for the residents of Kodiak and our rural Kodiak Island communities. PILT funds supplement Borough resources to provide basic social services, including medical facilities, emergency fire and rescue services, roads, and schools to our island communities. The pending FY 2024 appropriations bills provide Resolution FY2024-14 Page 3 of 5 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 43 of 66 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 AGENDA ITEM #14.6.1. full funding for PILT. We thank the Delegation for its long-standing support for PILT and urge continued support for full funding in the FY 2025 appropriations process. 9.4-0-. National Wildlife Refuge Fund ("Refuge Revenue Sharing"): While not as significant as PILT, the National Wildlife Refuge Fund is a critical source of replacement revenue to communities like ours that have the presence of a large Federal wildlife refuge within their boundaries. The Obama, Trump and Biden Administrations have all sought to terminate appropriations for the Fund but thankfully Congress has rejected these requests, including level funding for the Fund in the pending FY 2024 appropriations bills. The Kodiak Island Borough opposes the termination of appropriations for this important program. The Borough thanks the Delegation for its on-going support, and seeks continued level funding in FY 2025. 10.4 Essential Air Service (EAS): The Borough's communities are highly reliant on the EAS program, its support to air carriers and its requirements for island community service. FAA programs including EAS are due to be reauthorized in this Congress. In 2023, an amendment to terminate EAS funding was offered on the House floor and fortunately was defeated by a large bipartisan margin. Congressional critics of EAS cite the program as a "wasteful corporate subsidy" to the profitable major airlines but overlook the program's support for air routes that are served by smaller carriers or the fact without the EAS subsidy, the major airlines would either terminate service, reduce it, or raise fares. FAA programs including EAS have been extended for a short-term basis while Congress deliberates a long-term reauthorization. We urge the Delegation to continue to oppose efforts to cut EAS funding and support FAA reauthorization legislation that extends the program. 11.E U.S. Military Arctic Presence: The Borough appreciates the Delegation's sustained effort at urging and directing the Department of Defense to further examine the Arctic's strategic interest to the U.S. Russia and China continue to aggressively push their security interests in the region as evidenced over the last two years by the joint convoys of their military vessels that entered the U.S. EEZ in the Bering Sea. As has been included in our past Resolutions, selection of Kodiak as a potential military base or staging area as the U.S. expands its security presence in the Arctic is a long-term goal for the Borough. We understand this is a multi-year effort but the Borough urges that Kodiak stay under consideration with the Delegation and Department of Defense for future Arctic security investment. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that: the Kodiak Island Borough administration is hereby instructed to advise Congress and the appropriate agencies of the United States Federal Government of the Capital Improvement Program and other Federal program priorities adopted by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS DAY OF , 2024. Resolution FY2024-14 Page 4 of 5 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 44 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.8.1. 183 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH 184 185 ATTEST: 186 187 188 189 VOTES: 190 Ayes: 191 Noes: 192 193 Resolution FY2024-14 Page 5 of 5 Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorit... Page 45 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.1. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 4 ' �s ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking ORIGINATOR: Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk RECOMMENDATION: Move to override the mayoral veto on Ordinance No. FY2024-04. DISCUSSION: Ordinance No. FY2024-04 was adopted on January 4, 2024, and the Mayor filed a mayoral veto on this ordinance on Thursday, January 11, 2024. If the Assembly desires to override the veto, it must make and approve a motion to override by a 2/3 majority (5 affirmative votes) at this meeting. The 2/3 vote required is out of the entire membership (7 members) and not of those who are present. If no one makes the motion, the veto will stand. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: KIBC 2.20.060 Except as provided in subsection C of this section, the mayor may veto an ordinance, resolution, motion, or other action of the assembly and may strike or reduce appropriation items except for school budget items. A veto must be exercised before the next regular meeting of the assembly and must be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the veto. A veto may be overridden by a vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the assembly within 21 days following exercise of the veto, or at the next regular meeting, whichever is later. The veto does not extend to: 1. Appropriation items in a school budget resolution/ordinance; 2. Actions of the assembly sitting as the board of adjustment; or 3. Adoption or repeal of a manager plan of government. Kodiak Island Borough Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration ... Page 46 of 66 January 12, 2024 To Kodiak Island Borough Assembly: AGENDA ITEM #14.D.1. Kodiak Island Borough OFFICE of the Borough Mayor 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak, Alaska 99615 Phone (907) 486-9310, Fax (907) 486-9391 E-mail: clerks@kodiakak.us I am exercising my right to veto Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking. This veto is in accordance to KIBC 2.20.060 which states the following: A. Except as provided in subsection C of this section, the mayor may veto an ordinance, resolution, motion, or other action of the assembly and may strike or reduce appropriation items except for school budget items. B. A veto must be exercised before the next regular meeting of the assembly and must be accompanied by a written explanation of the reasons for the veto. A veto may be overridden by a vote of two-thirds of the authorized membership of the assembly within 21 days following exercise of the veto, or at the next regular meeting, whichever is later. C. The veto does not extend to: 1. Appropriation items in a school budget resolution/ordinance; 2. Actions of the assembly sitting as the board of adjustment; or 3. Adoption or repeal of a manager plan of government. I am exercising my right to veto before the next regular of January 18, 2024. My reasons to veto are the following: • Ordinance No. FY2024-04 restricts the free flow of discussion. Assembly debate should not be restricted but rather be encouraged. Debates provide an avenue for those who are unfamiliar with an issue to become knowledgeable and allow for greater understanding of those who may hold opposing opinions. • The Mayor and Assembly have a responsibility to express their opinions on issues as well as to take time to listen to their peers in order for the public to become well-informed. • 1 support the idea of conducting meetings in an engaging, informative, and well -argued debates. • This ordinance puts on additional burden to Clerk's staff as they will be required to track how many times and how long each of the Assembly member speaks. Respectfully, KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Scott Arndt, Mayor Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration ... Page 47 of 66 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.1. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ORDINANCE NO. FY2024-04 AN ORDINANCE OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH AMENDING TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2.30 RULES OF THE ASSEMBLY, SECTION 2.30.080 ORDER OF SPEAKING WHEREAS, KIBC 2.30.020 (D) currently states that Robert's Rules of Order (RRO) Current Edition shall govern the proceedings of the Assembly in all cases; and WHEREAS, RRO states that each member has the right to speak twice on the same question on the same day on the same day and the limit is 10 minutes each time; and WHEREAS, per KIBC 2.30.070 (N), the Assembly may amend, repeal, rescind, or reconsider an ordinance by enacting another ordinance; and the Assembly wishes to shorten the length of speech from 10 minutes to 5 minutes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH that: Section 1: This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances. Section 2: That Title 2 Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules of the Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order of Speaking of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: A. Decorum in Debate. When any assembly member is about to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the assembly, he shall address himself to the chair and, being recognized, confine himself to the question under debate. No assembly member shall impugn the motive of any assembly member's vote or argument and shall avoid personalities. An assembly member who is speaking may not be interrupted to make a motion, even one with high priority like the motion to adjourn. B. Order of Speaking. 1. The manager, a delegate to the assembly, or any assembly member, when desiring to speak at an assembly meeting, shall respectfully address the chair and shall refrain from speaking until recognized. 2. No assemblv member can sneak more than twice to each debatable motion with a limit of five minutes per speech. The second time take place after everyone wishing to debate the motion has had an opportunity to speak once. The five-minute limit does not apply when the mavor or an assemblv member is aivina the report to an item thev introduced on the agenda 23. When two or more persons request recognition at the same time, the chair shall determine which one shall speak first. Effective Date: This ordinance takes effect upon adoption. Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Page 1 of 2 Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration ... Page 48 of 66 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.1. ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THIS FOURTH DAY OF JANUARY, 2024 KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Scott Arndt, Mayor Introduced by: Assembly Member Turner First reading: 12/21/2023 Second reading/public hearing: 01/04/2024 VOTES: Ayes: Ames, Smiley, Turner, and Whiteside Noes: Griffin, LeDoux, and Sharratt Ordinance No. FY2024-04 ATT 7_ST. Nova M. Javier, MMC Borough Clerk Page 2 of 2 Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration ... Page 49 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.2. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 4 ' �s ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Rebuild ORIGINATOR: Jena Hassinger, Environmental Specialist RECOMMENDATION: Move to authorize the Borough manager to purchase material for Landfill Baler Rebuild from Pioneer Supply, Inc of Wasilla, Alaska in an amount not to exceed $55,000. DISCUSSION: Kodiak Island Borough Code 3.30.020 "Limitation on Manager's Authority" states that an amount exceeding $25,000 requires Assembly approval. This vendor, Pioneer Supply, is the only authorized Alaska dealer of Harris Press Parts and therefore, a sole source, for parts to rebuild the existing baler unit. Portions of the baler are rebuilt on a yearly basis, and this occurs as part of the baler's regular maintenance schedule. These parts will not just replace worn-out parts but will include new sides and bottom of the baler, which are original baler parts. The landfill supervisor recommends the replacement of these parts as considerable maintenance of these portions occur. Baler staff performs the labor to install these parts. The cost of this sole source parts order is $41,983.00 (includes $8800.00 freight, shipping, and handling fees). E/F staff is requesting authorization for $55,000.00 as the vendor has stated that the November 28, 2023, quote at this time will be honored however he does not know when Harris Press will increase prices in 2024. Normally with each rebuild, additional materials are required once the baler is disassembled. Miscellaneous costs including welding materials, specialty steel, boom truck rentals will be covered with this projected overage. ALTERNATIVES: Authorize the purchase Take no action FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of the proprietary Harris Press parts, and additional materials, boom truck rental is estimated to not exceed $55,000.00. The assembly has already approved the FY24 budget that includes funds for baler maintenance. This project is funded by the enterprise fund and does not utilize general fund dollars. OTHER INFORMATION: Baler rebuilds are performed each year. Every other year a large, more in depth rebuild is performed. This request is for the larger scope rebuild evolution. Kodiak Island Borough Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Re... Page 50 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.2. Brian Price From: Pioneer Supply Inc. <psiginc@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 12:20 PM To: Brian Price Cc: Jena Hassinger Subject: RE: Estimate 695 - Requote request Brian, The universe must have heard this. I just got word back that they will hold current pricing so my estimated 695 dated 11/28/23 is still good. We should get this ordered sooner then later since they did not tell me for how long. Thank you, Larry From: Brian Price [mailto:bprice@kodiakak.us] Sent: Friday, January 05, 2024 12:13 PM To: psiginc@gmail.com Cc: Jena Hassinger Subject: RE: Estimate 695 - Requote request Understood. Thank you for the update. I'll keep an eye out for this next week. -Brian From: Pioneer Supply Inc. <psiginc@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, January 5, 2024 11:54 AM To: Brian Price <bprice@kodiakak.us> Cc: Jena Hassinger <jhassinger@kodiakak.us> Subject: RE: Estimate 695 - Requote request Hi Brian, I am still waiting on this. With the holidays, things are still backed up. I am hoping for next week. Thank you, Larry From: Brian Price [mailto:bprice@kodiakak.usl Sent: Friday, January 05, 2024 11:45 AM To: Pioneer Supply Inc. Cc: Jena Hassinger Subject: RE: Estimate 695 - Requote request Good morning Larry, Checking -in on the status of requoting for Estimate 695. -Brian Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Re... Page 51 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.2. From: Brian Price Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 9:15 AM To:'psiginc@gmail.com' <psisinc@smail.com> Subject: Estimate 695 - Requote request Hello Larry, Here is the initial quote as discussed over the phone. See attached. Brian Price Secretary III Engineering & Facilities Dept. Kodiak Island Borough 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK 99615 bprice@kodiakak.us Ph.907-486-9343 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This email and responses to this email are subject to provisions of the Alaska Statutes and may be made available to the public upon request. Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Re... Page 52 of 66 Pioneer Supply Inc. PO Box 871295 Wasilla, AK 99687 907-373-5337, Fax 800-277-1444 I NAME/ADDRESS I Kodiak Island Borough 710 Mill Bay Rd. Kodiak, AK 99615 Attn: Accounts Payable AGENDA ITEM #14.D.2. Estimate DATE ESTIMATE NO. 11/28/2023 695 SIGNATURE Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Re... Page 53 of 66 TERMS FOB PROJECT Net 30 Factory 24-25 rebuild 2nd ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY U/M COST TOTAL D27345P Liner, Hold Up 2 1,094.00 2,188.00 D29220R Cap Screw, Cap Screw, 14 29.00 406.00 Capscrew 3/4" -10UNC x 4.5" L replaces D29220Q 819965 Lock Nut 14 3.00 42.00 D30753J Liner, bed 4 2,272.00 9,088.00 D29652C Liner, Gather, Side 2 932.00 1,864.00 D29652B Liner, Side 2 982.00 1,964.00 D30753F Liner, Bed 4 1,319.00 5,276.00 D28488D Liner, Bar 1 423.00 423.00 D28488C Liner, Bar 1 320.00 320.00 D30753C Liner, Strip 14 188.00 2,632.00 D30753A Liner, Bottom, Groove 1 3,790.00 3,790.00 D30753B Liner, Strip, Groove 2 1,712.00 3,424.00 809554 Bolt 32 4.50 144.00 818210 Nut 32 4.50 144.00 D29669A Liner, Face 1 1,478.00 1,478.00 Freight Freight ESTIMATED actual cost 1 8,800.00 8,800.00 to apply Thank you for your business! Prompt payment is appreciated. TOTAL $41,983.00 SIGNATURE Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Re... Page 53 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.3. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 4 ' �s ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning and Zoning Commission City Seat Of Mr. Dave Townsend ORIGINATOR: Nova M. Javier, MMC, Borough Clerk RECOMMENDATION: Move to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mr. Dave Townsend to the Planning and Zoning Commission City Seat for a term to expire December 2026. DISCUSSION: An application was received from Mr. Dave Townsend on December 18, 2023. There is currently one vacant city seat on the Planning and Zoning Commission and this appointment will place Mr. Townsend in a vacant seat to expire December 2026. Attached in the packet is the City of Kodiak newsletter recommending Mr. Townsend to this City Seat for a term to expire December 31, 2026. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: KIBC 2.105.010 There is created pursuant to AS 29.40.020 a planning and zoning commission, which shall consist of seven members appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the assembly, except that a member from a home rule or first class city shall be selected from a list of recommendations submitted by the council. Kodiak Island Borough Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning And Zoning Commissio... Page 54 of 66 Application For Boards, Committees, Commission & Work Groups AGENDA ITEM #14.D.3. Office of the Borough Clerk 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 234 Kodiak, AK 99615 Phone: (907) 486-9310 Fax: (907) 486-9391 clerksokodiakak.us Please be aware that the information given on your application is made available to the public. Staff will require the use of a mailing address, email address, and contact phone number to provide board and meeting information. The Information on this form will also provide the basic information to the Mayor and Assembly Members on your interest in serving on the selected Board, Committee, Commission, or Work Group. Applicant Information Full Name: �� Physical Address Where you Claim Residency: �-�F1/ MailingAddress: Phone Number(s): EmailAddress(s): VL-- lZP_:o Employer/Occupation: ene'k " �c��C.�G �✓�J / a�'✓ / ���f-�� Check the Board, Committee, Commission, or Work Group for which you are applying: O Architectural/Engineering Review Board O Bay View Road Service Area O Citizens Board of Equalization O Fire Protection Area No. 1 O Kodiak Fisheries Development Association O Monashka Bay Road Service Area O Kodiak Fisheries Work Group O Mission Lake "Tide Gate" Service Area O Parks and Recreation Committee O Service Area No. 1 `Planning and Zoning Commission* O Trinity Island Street Light Service Area O Solid Waste Advisory Board O Womens Bay Service Area Board Other: C7Z7d s O Woodland Acres Street Light Service Area Please Answer the FotloWing Are you a Borough Resident? %Yes O No If yes, for how long? Are you a registered voter? lam' Y es O No *(Planning and Zoning Commissioners, once appointed, will be required to fill out APOC Financial Disclosure Forms)* Are you willing to file APOC financial Disclosure forms? 0-Y es O No Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning And Zoning Commissio... Page 55 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.3. Background Information Please list any current memberships or organization(s) you belong to or participate in: What background, special training, education, experience, or credentials do you possess and will bring to your selection(s): / �Ov'l��t/' ��G �� i`SiG-i �/' r"it-aG✓` C6 it v�'.�s Why are you interested in serving on the selected Board, Committee, Commission, or Work Group? Explain your main reason for applying. This may include information on future goals or projects you wish to see accomplished or any additional information that may assist the Mayor and Assembly in the decision-making process. You may attach an additional page if needed: A resume or letter of interest may be attached but is not required. Registered voter of the Borough: Yes O No Resident of the Service Area: O Yes O No Date Received: MROURD DEC 1 8 2023 BOROUGH CLERKS OFFICE KODIAK, ALASKA Date Provided to Mayor or Assembly: REVISED 03/23 Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning And Zoning Commissio... Page 56 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.3. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION NAME (4 BOROUGH SEATS) TERM ENDS CONTACT NO. EMAIL 1 Linnea Johnson 3695 Puffin Circle 2024 (907) 299-7119 Linnea.iohnson(o)kibplanning.org idixon(a�kodiakak.us 2 Cort Neff PO Box 8592 2024 (907) 512-7272 907 486-6248 Cort.neff(cDkibplanning.org 3 Craig Dagen 2222 Beaver Lake Dr. 2026 (626) 833-0348 cpdagen(@icloud.com 4 Sara Fraser 3239 Spruce Cape Road 2025 (907) 799-9282 sefraser213(agmail.com NAME (3 CITY SEATS) TERM ENDS CONTACT NO. EMAIL 5 Kent Cross PO Box 3164 2025 (907) 942-3189 Kent. cross(c)-kibplanning.org 6 Christopher Paulson 1118 Steller Way 2024 (907) 539-1973 Christopher. Pau lson(ftibplanning.org 7 VACANT 2026 Community Development Department Staff: Chris French, AICP (907) 486-9360 cfrench(a)kodiakak.us CDD Director James Dixon, (907) 486-9364 idixon(a�kodiakak.us Code Enforcement Officer Bronwyn Currie (907) 486-9363 bcurrie(a)kodiakak.us CDD Permit Technician LEGISLATION: Kodiak Island Borough Code 2.105, Planning and Zoning Commission Adopted By-laws, Ratified date: April 17, 2017 Rev. by IA On: 1/8/2024 Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning And Zoning Commissio... Page 57 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.3. COUNCIL ACTION NEWS January 11, 2024 At the January 11th 2024, Regular Meeting, the City Council took the following actions: • Amended and Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01, Adopting a Policy for Establishing a Guideline for Naming of City Facilities and Placement of Public Memorials • Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02, Authorizing Payment for the Storefront Improvement Program from the Downtown Revitalization Project No. 4039 (KEDC) • Authorized a Construction Agreement with Alaska Communications for a Fiber Communication Link between the WTP and the WWTP in the amount of $90,000 with funds coming from the SCADA Systems Upgrade Project No. 20-06/7046, Construction account and authorize the City Manager to execute the documents on behalf of the City • Authorized a Change Order No. 2 to the existing Construction Agreement with Friends Contractors, LLC for the Baranof Park Improvement in the amount of $132,626.83 with funds coming from the Baranof Park Improvement Project No. 19-03/9018 and authorize the City Manager to execute documents on behalf of the City • Council voiced a non -objection to the Transfer of Liquor License 4044 Ownership of Back Bay LLC • Confirmed the Mayoral appointments of Grant Crosby as Commissioner to the Historic Preservation Commission filling the professional designated position of architect, as required by the National Park Service for a term ending December 31, 2026, and Sue Jeffrey and Charlie Davidson who reside in the City and have demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation, history, anthropology, and/or architecture with terms ending December 31, 2026 • Confirmed the Mayoral appointments of Aileen Fitzgerald as alternate 1 and Leigh Gorman-Thomet as alternate 2 on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, with terms expiring December 31, 2024 • Confirmed the Mayoral appointments of Martin Owen, Ryan Cross, and Patrick O'Donnell to the regular seats on the Port and Harbors Advisory Board, with terms expiring December 31, 2026 • Recommended David Townsend for appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term ending December 31, 2026 • Confirmed the bylaws for the Port and Harbors Advisory Board Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning And Zoning Commissio... Page 58 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.4. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH STAFF REPORT JANUARY 18, 2024 4 ' �s ASSEMBLY REGULAR MEETING SUBJECT: Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Board Of Mr. Jon Melin ORIGINATOR: Lina Cruz, Deputy Clerk RECOMMENDATION: Move to confirm the Assembly appointment of Mr. Jon Melin to the Womens Bay Service Area Board for a term to expire October 2026. DISCUSSION: An application was received from Mr. Jon Melin on December 7, 2023. There is currently one vacant seat on the Womens Bay Service Area Board and this appointment will place Mr. Melin in a vacant seat to expire October 2026. The Board met on Tuesday, February 9, 2024, and recommended Mr. Melin's appointment. ALTERNATIVES: FISCAL IMPACT: OTHER INFORMATION: KIBC 2.100.030 Appointments A. Members of boards, committees, and commissions, except for members of the board of adjustment, members of the board of equalization, and elected service area board members, are appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly unless otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this code. Kodiak Island Borough Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Boar... Page 59 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.4. From: Dave Heuman To: Irene Arellano Cc: Clerks; Jason Chandler Subject: Re: WBSAB Application - Jon Melin (Bcc"d WBSAB members) Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024 1:26:49 PM We discussed this and approved the application unanimously. On Jan 11, 2024, at 1:03 PM, Irene Arellano <iarellano@kodiakak.us> wrote: Hello Dave, Just wanted to follow-up on your last night's meeting what is the board's recommendation for Jon Melin's application. Thank you, Irene From: Lina Cruz <Icruz@kodiakak.us> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 9:50 AM To: Jason Chandler <jhcllc@gmail.com> Cc: Clerks <Clerks@kodiakak.us> Subject: RE: WBSAB Application -Jon Melin (Bcc'd WBSAB members) Hi Jason, I changed the appointment date to January 18, please advise the Clerk's office of the Board's recommendation for Assembly's approval. Thank you, h �t �11Y of Lina Cruz, CMC Deputy Clerk Office of the Borough Clerk 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 234 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9311 (907) 486-9391 Fax PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail and responses to this email are subject Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Boar... Page 60 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.4. to provisions of the Alaska Statutes and may be made available to the public upon request. From: Jason Chandler <ihcllc(@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, December 8, 2023 10:24 AM To: Lina Cruz <Icruzl@kodiakak.us> Cc: Dave Conrad <dconrad(@kodiakak.us>; Clerks <Clerks(@kodiakak.us> Subject: Re: WBSAB Application -Jon Melin (Bcc'd WBSAB members) Hi Lina, I believe that we planned to change our January meeting to the 9th, Dave Heuman can confirm You may want to change his tentative appointment to a later date Thanks Jason Chandler On Dec 8, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Lina Cruz <Icruz(@kodiakak.us> wrote: Dear Womens Bay Service Area Board members, Please see attached application from Jon Melin received December 7, 2023. We have verified that the applicant is a registered voter and a resident of the service area. We would like to schedule this appointment on January 4, 2024 upon your recommendation for Assembly's approval. Per KIBC 4.15.040 Vacancies D. The clerk shall provide a standard application form for interested persons to complete. The form, letters or other expressions of interest shall be made to the clerk who shall forward copies to the service area board. E. The service area board may submit its nomination of a person from the submitted applications to fill the vacancy to the assembly. The assembly shall appoint a new member selected from the submitted applications for the remaining unexpired term. Best, <image001.gif> Lina Cruz, CMC Deputy Clerk Office of the Borough Clerk 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 234 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907)486-9311 (907) 486-9391 Fax Icruz@kodiakak.us PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail and responses to this email are subject Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Boar... Page 61 of 66 Application For Boards, Committees, Commission & Work Groups AGENDA ITEM #14.D.4. Office of the Borough Clerk 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 234 Kodiak, AK 99615 Phone: (907) 486-9310 Fax: (907) 486-9391 clerks(@kodiakak.us Please be aware that the information given on your application is made available to the public. Staff will require the use of a mailing address, email address, and contact phone number to provide board and meeting information. The Information on this form will also provide the basic information to the Mayor and Assembly Members on your interest in serving on the selected Board, Committee, Commission, or Work Group. Applicant Information Full Namdon Melin Physical Address Where you Claim Residency: 11134 Ugak Drive MailingAddress: 2011 Mill Bay Rd #2, Kodiak AK Phone Number(s): 907-539-1589 EmailAddress(s): jon@premierkodiak.com Employer/occupation: Premier Mechanical (plumber) Check the Board, Commjtteey Commission, or Work Group for which you are applying: O Architectural/Engineering Review Board O Bay View Road Service Area O Citizens Board of Equalization O Fire Protection Area No. 1 O Kodiak Fisheries Development Association O Monashka Bay Road Service Area O Kodiak Fisheries Work Group O Mission Lake "Tide Gate" Service Area O Parks and Recreation Committee O Service Area No.1 O Planning and Zoning Commission* O Trinity Island Street Light Service Area O Solid Waste Advisory Board A Womens Bay Service Area Board O Other: O Woodland Acres Street Light Service Area Please Answer the Following Are you a Borough Resident? ® Yes O No If yes, for how long?25 years Are you a registered voter? ® Y es O No "(Planning and Zoning Commissioners, once appointed, will be required to fill outAPOC Financial Disclosure Forms)* Are you willing to file APOC financial Disclosure forms? O Y es O No Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Boar... Page 62 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.4. Background Information Please list any current memberships or organization(s) you belong to or participate in: Architectural review board / 2021 IBC IRC UPC IFC Code review commission What background, special training, education, experience, or credentials do you possess and will bring to your selection(s): 40 year's contruction industry experience, 25 years plumbing and heating business owner. Why are you interested in serving on the selected Board, Committee, Commission, or Work Group? Explain your main reason for applying. This may include information on future goals or projects you wish to see accomplished or any additional information that may assist the Mayor and Assembly in the decision-making process. You may attach an additional page if needed: Just want to give back to the communtiy, I have lived in the flatts for 15 years and feel it's time help out with my local area and the have the time. Some of the projects I would like to see is better lighting around bumsters area and better repairsor replacement to our asphalt roads. A resume or letter of interest may be attached but is not required. • STAFF USE ONLY - Registered voter of the Borough: dyes O No Resident of the Service Area: Ef Yes O No Date Received: MEROR DEC. 0 7 2023 BOROUGH CLERICS OFFICE KODLAK, ALASKA Date Provided to Mayor or Assembly: ECRMR DEC 0 7 2023 BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE KODIAK. ALASKA REVISED 03/23 Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Boar... Page 63 of 66 AGENDA ITEM #14.D.4. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH WOMENS BAY SERVICE AREA BOARD NAME TERM ENDS CONTACT NO. EMAIL 1 Jason Chandler 569 Leta Street 2025 (907) 942-1976 Ihcllc(c�gmail.com 2 Gregory Egle (Chair) 10788 Chiniak Dr 2026 (907) 487-2318 907 942-2183 groteus(a)gmail.com 3 Billy Ecret (Vice -Chair) 11850 Bells Flats Rd 2025 (907) 539-2857 Becret2l(cDgmail.com 4 David Heuman (Secretary) 883 Preston Lane 2026 (907) 487-2575 daveheuman(a)_gmail.com 5 William "Bill' Roberts 11222 Womens Bay Rd 2024 (907) 512-0762 Broberts01(a)acsalaska.net 6 2026 7 Travis Ray Cooper 12350 Noch Dr. 2024 620-341-2182 travis.ray.cooper(c)gmail.com Non -Voting Ex -Officio, Womens Bay Fire Chief David Conrad Womens Bay Fire Hall 538 Sargent Creek Road (907) 487-4312 dconrad(c-)kodiakak.us LEGISLATION: Kodiak Island Borough Code 4.50, Womens Bay Service Area Rev. by LC On: 11/20/2023 Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Boar... Page 64 of 66 51 L AGENDA ITEM #18.A. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Health Facilities Advisory Board December 11, 2023 Providence Barometer Conference Room of the Kodiak Island Borough Building. ROLL CALL James Turner called the regular meeting to order at 3:16 p.m. Board Members present were James Turner, Scott Smiley, Aimee Williams, and David Conrad. Jared Griffin was an excused absence. A quorum was established. Also present were Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center Director Karl Hurtz, Victor Weaver, Tim Hocum, Codi Allen, Dale Rahn, and Tyler Steele. APPROVAL OF MINUTES SMILEY MOVED to approve the minutes of Oct, 30, 2023 as presented. CONRAD seconded. VOICE VOTE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY CITIZENS COMMENTS (Limited To Three Minutes Per Speaker) None. AGENDAITEMS a. K B Staff PKIMC Elevator Bid Update: David Conrad provided an update on the elevator bid package. Staff has sent the package to the PKIMC staff for review to be able to add hospital centric items if not already included. There was a discussion about the long lead times of parts. Also, there are only two major companies that will probably bid on the contract -- Otis and TKE. b. PKIMC Hospital Report 1. SPD (Autoclaves) - PKIMC requesting approval to move to 65% design progression at the cost of $53,208 2. ATS Update 3. OR Door Replacement Update 4. Elevator Project 5. KIB R&R Reimbursement a. Fire Door Solutions Smoke Damper Repair/Replacement $111,771.99 b. Cool Air Mech. AHU1 Fan Motor Replacement $32,824.47 c. Cool Air Mech. Chiller Compressor Replacement $47,402.40 Victor Weaver presented the hospital items broken down in the numbers as listed. 1. SPD: Aimee Williams asked if this design for the new department needs to go to the Architectural Review Board (ARB). There was discussion among the board and it was decided that no, it does not need to go to the ARB because it is a specialized discipline. But the Engineering staff will send an email update to the ARB. If it was a new building being freshly built, then they would send it to the ARB for review. The SPD design to 65% will be added to the Assembly Work Session on December 28th 2023 for discussion and approval at the next Assembly Regular Meeting January 4"', 2024. fi Kodiak Island Borough December 11, 2023 Health Facilities Advisory Board Minutes Page 1 of 3 Health Facilities Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 Page 65 of 66 C 1Q, AGENDA ITEM #18.A. 2. ATS Update: Victor announced that this item is just to keep the Board apprised of the status. PKIMC had a failure recently that was fixed, but want to make sure that it is announced so the public and the Assembly know the difficulties they are having with the ATS. 3. OR Doors: the doors will be shipping on December 13"', 2023. Tyler Steele has primer and paint ready for when they arrive to turn them out quickly and get them installed. 4. Elevator Project: Dave already updated on this item. 5. KIB R&R: There was discussion among the Board about what is needed for the K113 to process the reimbursement. PKIMC needs to provide the invoices and backup documentation. KIB will provide the finance department with the Assembly Newsletter highlighting the approval of payment for the item. c. Other Items: • The Board discussed the goals or purpose of the Board and understanding the financial side of the hospital enterprise fund. • Preventative Maintenance system is working well -- PKIMC is moving in the preventative direction and less reactive. • MRI is fully functional. PKIMC is looking at options for deicing the pathway and for a wind break. • Sterilizer from St. Elias has been received and PKIMC is working with contractors to get it installed next week. BOARD MEMBERS COMMENTS Dale Rahn - Thank you Dave for everything you have done for us and for improving the conversation between PKIMC and KIB. We want to continue spending good money in the right way. And PKIMC has lots of data to share with the Borough to keep them informed if needed. Victor Weaver - Yes, thank you Dave for working with us. Aimee Williams -- Thank you for your time this morning. The extra time is providing extra building blocks and strength to our relationship. Dave has continued to have such wonderful ideas. David Conrad - Tremco is a roofing company that is being used by the School District and the Borough to inspect, repair, patch, and evaluate roofs. The Borough would like to have them inspect and do an evaluation of the PKIMC building roofs. Tremco is able to provide additional warranties on repairs that they perform. James Turner - Looking at the $5 million dollar difference between what projects we have completed and what still needs to be done. Looking at the renovation for the PKIMC - once we go to the public for a vote, we should include the amount for maintenance and repairs. What it would take for the old building to be demolished, new building to be built, and renovate the current, and include the maintenance for it all. We would like to keep the space analysis moving forward. Scott Smiley - no comment. Kodiak Island Borough December 11, 2023 Health Facilities Advisory Board Minutes Page 2 of 3 Health Facilities Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 Page 66 of 66 ri L AGENDA ITEM #18.A. SET NEXT MEETING DATE AND TIME January 8"', 2024 at 3:00pm at the Kodiak Island Borough Conference Room 121 ADJOURNMENT WILLIAMS MOVED to approve the Adjourn meeting at 3:53pm. SMILEY seconded. VOICE VOTE PASSED UNANIMOUSLY INFORMATION MATERIALS S ITTED BY: PROVED BY: Patricia Valerio, Jar riffin Engineering and Facilities Department He acilities Advisory Board Chairman Date: Kodiak Island Borough December 11, 2023 Date: 1W �-q JAN 0 9 2024 BOROUGH CLERK'S OFFICE KODAK, ALASKA Health Facilities Advisory Board Minutes Page 3 of 3 Health Facilities Advisory Board Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 Page 67 of 66 r C L Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Regular Meeting Guidelines Assembly Chambers Thursday, January 18, 2024, 6:30 p.m. 1. INVOCATION MR. ANTHONY FURIO MEMBER OF THE SALVATION ARMY. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR ARNDT WILL LEAD THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 3. STATEMENT OF LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We are gathered on the traditional homeland of the Sugpiaq/Alutiiq people, and we acknowledge the 10 tribes of the Kodiak Alutiiq Region. We recognize the Alutiiq culture that enriches our community to this day. 4. ROLL CALL KIBC 2.25.070... the chair shall cause the record to reflect the absence of the member, the reason for the absence, and whether the absence is excused by the assembly. Recommended motion: Move to excuse Assembly Member Sharratt who is absent due to medical leave. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Recommended motion: Move to approve the agenda and consent agenda. VOICE VOTE ON THE MOTION 6. *APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting Minutes of January 4, 2024 7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker) Agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and general comments. Read the phone numbers: Local is 907-486-3231; Toll Free is 1-855-492-9202. Please ask speakers to: 1. Sign in and state their name for the record. 2. Turn on the microphone before speaking. 3. Address all remarks to the assembly as a body and not to any member thereof. 4. If calling in — turn off any listening devices to prevent feedback. Page 1 of 5 8. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Proclamation Declaring U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day Mayor Arndt, please read the proclamation. 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS 10. PUBLIC HEARING A. Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.30 Contract, Purchase, Sale, And Transfer Procedures, And Section 3.30.020 Limitation On Manager's Authority To Increase The Spending Authority From Twenty -Five Thousand To Fifty Thousand Dollars Recommended motion: Move to adopt Ordinance No. FY2024-13. Clerk's note: Version 2 was provided in the packet based on the discussion from the last meeting to include additional wording pertaining to "value paid to a vendor." Recommended motion: Move to amend Ordinance No. FY2024-13 by substitution with Version 2. Staff report — Assembly Member Griffin Open public hearing. Read phone numbers: 907-486-3231, Toll Free 1-855-492-9202. Please ask speakers to: 1. Sign in and state their name for the record. 2. Turn on the microphone before speaking. 3. Address all remarks to the assembly as a body and not to any member thereof. 4. If calling in, turnoff any listening devices to prevent feedback. Close the public hearing. Assembly discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION TO AMEND ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION AS AMENDED 11. BOROUGH MANAGER'S REPORT Page 2 of 5 12. MESSAGES FROM THE BOROUGH MAYOR 13. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. CONSIDERATION OF CALENDAR - NEW BUSINESS 14.A. CONTRACTS 14.B. RESOLUTIONS 1. Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorities For Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended motion: Move to adopt Resolution No. FY2024- 14. Staff report — Aimee Williams, Borough Manager Assembly discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION 14.C. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION 14.D. OTHER ITEMS 1. Mayoral Veto On Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking Clerk's note: If no one makes the motion, the veto will stand. Recommended motion: Move to override the mayoral veto on Ordinance No. FY2024-04. Staff report — Nova Javier, Borough Clerk Assembly discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION 2. Authorization For The Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Rebuild Recommended motion: Move to authorize the Borough Manager to purchase material for Landfill Baler Rebuild from Pioneer Supply, Inc of Wasilla, Alaska in an amount not to exceed $55,000. Page 3 of 5 Staff report — Aimee Williams, Borough Manager Assembly discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION 3. Confirmation Of Mayoral Appointment To The Planning and Zoning Commission City Seat Of Mr. Dave Townsend Recommended motion: Move to confirm the Mayoral appointment of Mr. Dave Townsend to the Planning and Zoning Commission City Seat for a term to expire December 2026. Staff report — Nova Javier, Borough Clerk Assembly discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION 4. Confirmation Of Assembly Appointment To The Womens Bay Service Area Board Of Mr. Jon Melin Recommended motion: Move to confirm the Assembly appointment of Mr. Jon Melin to the Womens Bay Service Area Board for a term to expire October 2026. Staff report — Nova Javier, Borough Clerk Assembly discussion. ROLL CALL VOTE ON THE MOTION 15. CITIZENS' COMMENTS (Limited to Three Minutes per Speaker) Agenda items not scheduled for public hearing and general comments. Read the phone numbers: Local is 907-486-3231; Toll Free is 1-855-492-9202. Please ask speakers to: 1. Sign in and state their name for the record. 2. Turn on the microphone before speaking. 3. Address all remarks to the assembly as a body and not to any member thereof. 4. If calling in — turn off any listening devices to prevent feedback. Page 4 of 5 16. ASSEMBLY MEMBERS' COMMENTS The next Assembly Work Session is scheduled on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers. The next Assembly Regular Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. in the Borough Assembly Chambers. 17. ADJOURNMENT Recommended motion: Move to adjourn the meeting. VOICE VOTE ON MOTION KIBC 2.30.030 A.... Meetings shall adjourn at 10:30 p.m. unless the time is extended by a majority of the votes to which the assembly is entitled. No meeting shall be extended beyond 11 p.m., unless extended by a two-thirds vote of the assembly, except the meeting shall be extended to set the time and place for resumption of the meeting. Page 5 of 5 Regular / Special KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY ROLL CALL SHEET 5 Convened: Recessed: Reconvened: Date: a t' 1 g 1,—)�D, Adjourned: BY: SECOND: E O i BY: SECOND: j , — YES NO P1PW Mr. Ames BY: "75 SECOND: V Times Mr. Ames BY: 01 SECONDSpeakihgSpeaking; 'S—peaking Times Mr. Ames Mr. Ames Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux V Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux Mr. Sharratt Mr. Smiley Mr. Smiley Mr. Smiley Mr. Smiley Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Whiteside Mr. Whiteside V Mr. Whiteside Mr. Whiteside Would anyone like to change their vote? TOTAL: TOTAL: 1 1 6 1 t I TOTAL: TOTAL: T71 The mayor may not vote except in the case where only six members of the assembly are present and there is a three/three tie vote of the assembly. Mayor ArndtI I I V I Mayor ArndtI I I -F Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt FT I I Regular V Special Convened: KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY ROLL CALL SHEET Recessed: Reconvened: 1.1%1 Date: Adjourned: BY: SECOND: Sp YES . NOrl Time Mr. Ames BY: 51�� SECOND:C/A Times Mr. Ames V BY: SECOND: 9 YES NO Mr. Ames BY:%_, SECOND: Mr. Ames Mr. Griffin V Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin V Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux ' / V r. arratt Mr. Smiley Mr. Smiley Mr. Smiley �. Mr. Smiley Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Whiteside Mr. Whiteside Mr. Whiteside Mr. Whitesid TT Would anyone like to change their vote? TOTAL: TOTAL: U ® 1 TOTAL: D—flOTTOTAL: The mayor may not vote except in the case where only six members of the assembly are present and there is a three/three tie vote of the assernAy. Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt F I I F_ KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY ROLL CALL SHEET Regular Special Date: 1 ��j P17 Convened: Recessed: Reconvened: Adjourned: BY: G, SECOND-� BY:� BY: 'SECOND: SECOND: BY: SECOND: YES NO YES NO _ __ YES NO _ Mr. Ames, Mr. Ames Vi Mr. Ames Mr. Ames Mr. Griffin V Mr. Griffin W V Mr. Griffin Mr. Griffin Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux V Mr. LeDoux Mr. LeDoux ML I;hnrrnft Mr. Sharratt Mr. Sharrattarratt Mr. Smiley VzMr. Smiley Mr. Smiley Mr. Smiley Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Turner Mr. Whiteside AL Mr. Whiteside LV Mr. Whiteside Mr. Whiteside Would anyone like to change their vote? TOTAL: TOTAL: 0 1 TOTAL: TOTAL: The mayor may not vote except in the case where only six members of the assembly are present and there is a three/three tie vote of the assembly. Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt Mayor Arndt F 17 1 ASSEMBLY'S PREROGATIVE IN JUDGING VOTING PROCEDURE Unless the bylaws provide otherwise, the Assembly itself is the judge of all questions arising that are incidental to the voting or the counting of the votes. In an election by ballot, for example, the tellers (p.401, I. 16-21) should refer to the Assembly for decision on all questions on which there is any uncertainty. REQUIRED VOTES FOR MOTIONS • (Motions reauirina 2/3 vote to carry (7 Dresent reauires 5 ✓ Reconsideration on the same day ✓ Suspension of rules ✓ Limit of extend debate ✓ Declaring vacancy on the Assembly and Office of the Mayor ✓ Budget Adoption Veto — Override ✓ Extending the adjournment time beyond 11 p.m. Attorney's opinion dated April 6, 2023 Absences do not reduce the vote requirement. Otherwise, if there were only four (4) present, it might mean that 3 votes would approve a motion. The court is more likely to treat it as the number of votes of the fully constituted body, and would only reduce the number of persons were disqualified not just absent. He expected a court to read the voting requirement to include 2/3 of the FULL membership not just those who are in attendance. Majority vote is majority of the membership (quorum) ✓ Point of Order (KIBC 2.30.080) ✓ Previous Question ✓ Recess — not to exceed 20 minutes ✓ Appealing the decision of the chair when it comes to conflict of interest ✓ Extending the adjournment time beyond 10:30 p.m. ✓ Appointing the DPO requires majority ✓ Appointing a Manager (no sooner than one year after leaving Mayor/Assembly office) ✓ Calling a special meeting ✓ The same motion that receives the same outcome two meetings in a row shall not be revisited for six months unless the members by a majority vote agree to do so. KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH Meeting Type: kS-e1 r Date: 01. I q -&2-y Please PRINT your name legibly Phone number k' Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Newsletter Vol. FY2024, No. 15 January 19, 2024 At Its Regular Meeting Of January 18, 2024, The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Took The Following Actions. The Next Regular Meeting Of The Borough Assembly Is Scheduled On February 1, 2024, At 6:30 P.M. In The Borough Assembly Chambers. PROCLAIMED February 9, 2024, As U.S. Coast Guard We Applaud You Day And Urge Citizens To Recognize Our Coast Guard Community For Their Individual And Collective Efforts In Making Kodiak And All The Navigable Waters Of Alaska A Safer And Better Place To Live, Work, And Play AMENDED, ADOPTED Ordinance No. FY2024-13 Amending Title 3 Revenue And Finance, Chapter 3.30 Contract, Purchase, Sale, And Transfer Procedures, And Section 3.30.020 Limitation On Manager's Authority To Increase The Spending Authority From Twenty -Five Thousand To Fifty Thousand Dollars AMENDED, ADOPTED Resolution No. FY2024-14 Identifying Federal Project And Program Priorities For Federal Fiscal Year 2025 FAILED TO OVERRIDE THE MAYORAL VETO ON Ordinance No. FY2024-04 Amending Title 2 Administration And Personnel, Chapter 2.30 Rules Of The Assembly, Section 2.30.080 Order Of Speaking. The Mayoral veto stood since there was no motion made to override. AUTHORIZED The Borough Manager To Purchase Material For Landfill Baler Rebuild From Pioneer Supply, Inc Of Wasilla, Alaska In An Amount Not To Exceed $55,000 CONFIRMED The Mayoral Appointment Of Mr. Dave Townsend To The Planning And Zoning Commission City Seat For A Term To Expire December 2026 CONFIRMED The Assembly Appointment Of Mr. Jon Melin To The Womens Bay Service Area Board For A Term To Expire October 2026 View our website: Visit our Facebook page: � Follow us on www.kodiakak.us www.facebook.com/KodiakislandBorough Twitter: @KodiakBorough