CITY OF HOMER

Councilmembers Cue

HOMER, ALASKA

and Yourkowski

RESOLUTION 01-44(A)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, ADOPTING THE JUNE 20, 2001 RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE HOMER CITY COUNCIL BEACH POLICY TASK FORCE.

Whereas, the Beach Policy Task Force (BPTF) was created by Homer City Council Memorandum 00-66A to identify the needs and conflicts on city beaches and propose solutions; and

Whereas, the BPTF members met regularly in public meetings to discuss and research topics outlined in Memorandum 00-66A; and

Whereas, expert testimony was given before the BPTF developed the recommendations; and

Whereas, biological studies of Homer tidelands were considered: and

Whereas, beach users and citizens testified expressing their concerns regarding city beaches; and

Whereas, the BPTF Draft Report was made available for review by the public, the Port & Harbor Commission, the Planning Commission, the Parks & Recreation Commission, City Department Heads, the City Manager, the City Councilmembers, the Mayor of the City of Homer, and was the subject of a KBBI Radio call-in talk show, in an effort to consider all needs and conflicts; and

Whereas, the City of Homer beaches are considered by the public to be a public treasure and must be cared for and managed for intrinsic value and long term natural condition; and

Whereas, the Homer City Council is ultimately responsible for evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of City Policy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Homer, Alaska the following:

1. The June 20, 2001 recommendations of the Beach Policy Task Force are adopted as Homer City Beach Policy and are attached as part of this Resolution; and

2. The City Council, on an annual basis or sooner, will direct an evaluation and reassessment of Homer City Beach Policy, and make changes as required; and .

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3. The Administration is directed to begin the Homer City Code amendment process as required to implement Homer City Beach Policy; and

4. The Administration is directed to implement those Homer City Beach Policies which have no fiscal impact; and .

5. The Administration is directed to prepare a plan and include in the FY 2002 budget those Homer City Beach Policies with fiscal impact.

PASSED and ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 25th day of June, 2001.

CITY OF HOMER

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JACK CUSHING, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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MARY L. CALHOUN, CMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Note: NA