Memorandum 16-131 Global Sustainable Fisheries of Alaska Lease Lots 9A and 10A

Memorandum 16-131

TO:                       MAYOR BETH WYTHE & HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  PORT & HARBOR ADVISORY COMMISSION

DATE:                   AUGUST 2, 2016

SUBJECT:           GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES OF ALASKA (GSFA) LEASE PROPOSAL

Per the City of Homer’s Property Management Policies, after City Lease Staff have reviewed and made recommendations on Spit lease proposals or amendments, the Port and Harbor Advisory Commission shall supply their recommendations, along with Lease Staff’s, to City Council for final approval.

At their meeting on July 27, 2016, the commission reviewed Lease Staff’s recommendation per Memorandum 16-XXX to award a new, long-term lease to Global Sustainable Fisheries of Alaska for Lots 9-A and 10-A on the Homer Spit.  There was extensive discussion by the commission, the public, and members of GSFA who were participating telephonically.  Full discussion is available in the meeting minutes attached.

The commission made the following motions and amendments, which were voted for unanimously:

CARROLL/ZIMMERMAN MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION SUPPORTS THE LEASE COMMITTEES PROPOSAL.

STOCKBURGER/DONICH MOVED TO AMEND TO HAVE THEM PUT UP A BOND FOR REMOVAL OF THE BUILDING IF THINGS FAIL.

There was brief discussion explaining the process.

VOTE: (Amendment) NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Motion carried.

There was brief discussion about the lot line vacation.

ZIMMERMAN/STOCKBURGER MOVED TO INCLUDE THAT THE COMMISSION HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE CITY DOES NOT VACATE THE LOT LIN UNTIL THE LEASE IS A DONE DEAL AND THERE IS A REASON FOR IT.

There was no discussion.

VOTE: (Amendment) NON OBJECTION: UNANIMOUS CONSENT

Motion carried.

There was no further discussion on the main motion as amended.

VOTE: (Main motion as amended) YES: ULMER, ZEISET, ZIMMERMAN, CARROLL, STOCKBURGER,

DONICH

Motion carried.

Recommendation

The Lease Committee and Port and Harbor Advisory Commission recommend that the Homer City Council adopt Resolution 16-086, awarding Global Sustainable Fisheries of Alaska a 20-year lease with two, five-year options for Lot 9-A and Lot 10-A, HOMER SPIT REPLAT 2006, with a base rent of $36,133.00 per year (to be confirmed with a current appraisal and adjusted to meet the appraised value if needed), and authorizing the City Manager to move forward with lease negotiations and execute the appropriate documents.  This lease is contingent upon GSFA receiving a $1,600,000.00 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce and Economic Development Administration.

Attached:                 Port & Harbor Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 27, 2016