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3 - 5 •. 2019-07-31 Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Changes
6 - 7 •. 2019-07-30 Legislative Update
8 - 9 •. 2019-07-29 School Debt Reimbursement Program Reduction
10 •. 2019-07-29 Good News from Juneau
11 •. 2019-07-25 City Letter
12 •. 2019-07-23 Legislative Update Report Correction
13 •. 2019-07-23 Budget Adjustment Question-Karluk
14 - 15 •. 2019-07-23 AML Legislative Update
16 - 17 •. 2019-07-22 Legislative Update
18 - 19 •. 2019-07-18 KIB SW Collection Recycling Services
20 - 22 •. 2019-07-19 Legislative Update- Community Assistance
23 - 25 •. 2019-07-18 SWAB Final Decision
26 - 27 •. 2019-07-18 Manager's Report
28 •. 2019-07-17 Gov. calls Lawmakers to Juneau
29 - 30 •. 2019-07-16 DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2019_2020 Winter Ferry Schedule
31 - 32 •. 2019-07-16 Legislative Status Report
33 - 37 •. 2019-07-16 White House IGA (INVITATION)_ Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming (September 10)
38 •. 2019-07-15 Kodiak College and UA Financial Exigency
39 - 41 •. 2019-07-15 AML Call to Action - Call in number
42 - 44 •. 2019-07-12 Chancellor Sandeen responds to Legislature's failed veto
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45 - 50 •. 2019-07-12 FW_ Recap of Legislative Action this week
51 •. 2019-07-12 Signed letter NFWF
52 - 60 •. 2019-07-10 Governor's Budget Responses from Legislators-Invite to Rally
61 •. 2019-07-10 Citizens Comment Nicole Clark
62 - 63 •. 2019-07-10 Citizens Comment Murphy
64 - 66 •. 2019-07-10 AML Summer Meetings Updates
67 •. 2019-07-10 Cassidy Notice of Rally
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68 - 75 •. 2019-07-09 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter
76 •. 2019-07-09 Fireworks 2019 extend, Citizens Comment
77 - 83 •. 2019-07-09 Encroachment Application
84 - 85 •. 2019-07-09 Current Budget Situation Cheat Sheet
86 •. 2019-07-09 Citizens Comment
87 •. 2019-07-08 Second Special Session Convenes in Juneau, joint session to vote on veto overrides scheduled
88 - 94 •. 2019-07-08 Governor Dunleavy Signs Crime-Fighting Legislation Into Law
95 •. 2019-07-08 Fireworks Kodiak Island Borough
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Lina Cruz
From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 3:44 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: [gov-pressreleases] Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Changes
Please forward to Assembly, EM and print for Scott.
From: Mark Hickey
Folks,
Tuckerman Babcock out as Chief of Staff, Ben Stevens takes over.
Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574
From: "Shuckerow, Matt N (GOV)"
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Matt Shuckerow 907-744-2771 [email protected] 19-078
Governor Dunleavy Announces Senior Staff Change
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Babcock to Assume Role of Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Affairs, Stevens Named Chief of Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today announced changes to his senior staff: Tuckerman Babcock will assume the role of Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Affairs and Ben Stevens will become the Governor’s new Chief of Staff.
Tuckerman Babcock, Governor Dunleavy and Ben Stevens pictured today in Anchorage (click here to download or click here for a photo of Ben Stevens)
“It’s been a privilege to have Tuckerman Babcock serve as my Chief of Staff, and I’m grateful for his continued service and commitment to the State of Alaska,” said Governor Dunleavy. “I’m confident that both Ben and Tuckerman’s leadership will continue to help us carry out this administration’s goals and agenda.”
Babcock, who has served as Chief of Staff since the Dunleavy administration took office in December, says he looks forward to serving in his new role.
“I’m excited to serve as Senior Policy Advisor for Strategic Affairs,” said Tuckerman Babcock. “This is a move I requested of the Governor; which allows me to concentrate on the areas I can best serve the Governor’s agenda. This will be a smooth internal transition. I have enjoyed working with Ben these past eight months and know he is more than qualified to serve as Chief of Staff to Governor Dunleavy.”
Ben Stevens has had a strong career in Alaska politics. Stevens was appointed by Governor Tony Knowles to the Alaska State Senate in August 2001. Stevens went on to serve as Alaska Senate Majority Leader and later Senate President.
“I’m honored that the Governor would ask me to serve as his Chief of Staff.” said Stevens. “I appreciate the leadership Tuckerman has shown since the transition and I look forward to continue working with him as we move the Governor’s agenda forward.”
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Staff changes were announced today during a meeting of the Governor’s Cabinet and staff. A staff transition will begin immediately and take place over the next week.
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Lina Cruz
From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 12:06 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Legislative Update - 7/30/19
Please EM.
From: Mark Hickey
Folks,
The legislature took final action yesterday on two bills.
Capital Budget/Reverse Sweep
SB 2002 provides funding for all capital projects initially approved during the regular session. This includes state matching funds for the federal highway and aviation program. The reverse sweep was approved which reinstates funding for PCE, performance scholarships and other items I listed in my email sent yesterday. Governor Dunleavy indicated he supports the action to approve the reverse sweep which means no risk of a veto of this action.
Operating Budget/Permanent Fund Dividend
HB 2001 puts back funding for most of the items vetoed from the budget approved in regular session. The following highlights major items:
Restores the 50% for school debt reimbursement and $17 million for REAA capital vetoed by the governor. It restores all but $20 million for the University. It restores $30 million to replenish the community assistance fund needed in FY 21 and beyond. It restores the state debt payment for special port and harbor projects approved in the mid 2000’s. It restores forward funding of K-12 education for FY 21 and all special DEED programs such as Head Start, Pre-K, OWL, etc. It restores funding for senior benefits, public assistance, Medicaid such as adult dental, public broadcasting and VSPOs. It provides $5 million in new money to offset problems with the AMHS winter schedule.
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It restores money to AFDG for fish survey work and related travel.
The bill also provides funding for a 2019 PFD in the amount of $1,600 per person.
Initial reaction by the governor indicates unhappiness with the dividend amount and the addition of money previously vetoed. While he suggested a willingness “to consider a limited number of additions to the budget”, he went on to say “we consider the vast majority of the FY 20 budget final.
The legislature remains in session although it’s not clear what other actions they intend to consider.
Let me know if there are questions.
Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574
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Lina Cruz
From: Michael Powers Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 3:49 PM To: Tara Welinsky; Clerks Cc: Dora Cross Subject: FW: School Debt Reimbursement Program Reduction Attachments: Kodiak.pdf
Please put in the Assembly Mail.
Thanks
Michael Powers Borough Manager
710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK 99615 (907)486‐9302
From: Dora Cross
FYI – the official letter regarding the 50% reduction to the program payouts.
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Lina Cruz
From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Monday, July 29, 2019 12:13 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: GOOD NEWS FROM JUNEAU - REVERSE SWEEP APPROVED BY HOUSE
Please EM.
From: Mark Hickey
Folks,
The House approved the so-called “reverse sweep” and funding for the capital budget. The key vote was 31 to 7 - they needed 30.
This means the following:
1. PCE program is protected and funded for FY 2020. The bill is retroactive to July 1, 2019. 2. State match for federal highway and aviation projects is funded. 3. Performance scholarships for UA are funded. 4. Tobacco Control fund is protected and has funding to support FY 20 budget. 5. AMHS Vessel Overhaul funding is approved. 6. AMHS System and Vessel Replacement Funds have their funds back. Should help FY 2020 service if the strike ends soon.
Let me know if you have questions.
Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574
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_umm_._<_m 4a_mE.o:m Bod anamum max 3938 ._.:mx8_.mx o2=§_. .65.23. mSo} mmmm_o_._on .E_< %2_$3 o_w_.x®n_Q.xon.ux.mx.:m0.2 .:.mmam<.P... no.9 man =6 0.2 0o _uo_.<9: no=m_am_.m..o:.Em §m Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 9:51 AM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Report Correction Please EM. From: Mark S Hickey Folks, I wanted to correct one item in yesterday’s report. The proposed amount of the PF dividend is $1,605 if the legislature approves the “reverse sweep”, or only $1,336 without this action. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 1 Page 12 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 9:40 AM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Budget Adjustment Question - Karluk Please EM. So I did not completely misspeak however here is the actual answer. Karluk UST project was part of a R&R Project started in 2011 (Fund 469). The UST’s were removed in 2013 and the original funds have been used to manage the contaminated soils at the sites. In 2018 the soil was excavated and placed in a land farm on the school (KIB) property. The $50,000 requested in Ordinance No. 2019‐01D is the estimated amount to manage and sample the land farm to the point where we can get ADEC approval to close the site (estimated to be 2‐3 years). Staff is requesting the transfer of funds from Fund 220 Buildings and Grounds and not pursuing redirection of bond funds because: 1 since the facility at Karluk is not currently used as a school, it is highly unlikely that DEED would approve the use of bond funds for this work. 2 since this was not previously a bond project we would have to request DEED approval for a new bond project, but the minimum amount for new projects is $200,000. If I appeared to be too aggressive at the July 18 Regular Meeting I apologize and will strive to review the agenda information more thoroughly in the future so that both the E/F Staff and I are more prepared for questions. I am requesting that this email be shared with the assembly and mayor to correct my error. Thank you for your consideration regarding this matter. David Conrad Director Engineeering Facilities Department Kodiak Island Borough (907)486‐9357 [email protected] 1 Page 13 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Alaska Municipal League To help protect you r priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. In Brief LEGISLATIVE UPDATE There are two bills in play right now, for you to know about. Operating Budget ‐ HB2001 This came out of House Finance yesterday, and will be on the House Floor (this morning, I think) Reverses many of the vetoes Includes a PFD Leaves vetoed 50% reduction to School Bond Debt Reimbursement, REAA School Fund, Local Emergency Planning Committee Capital Budget ‐ SB2002 Includes funding for the capital budget Includes the reverse sweep Failed by one vote yesterday; likely to be tried again If you support these, then make sure your legislator knows. We'll keep you up to date throughout the week. Nils AML ADVOCACY SURVEY ‐ REMINDER Thank you to those who have already responded, but we're interested in hearing from you whether our lobbying and advocacy efforts met your expectations this year. Basically, did we get you the information you needed; did we address the issues that were important to you; and how can we improve? We'll present the results at our summer legislative conference (which you can still register for, here). We recommend that the survey be completed by the mayor and/or manager. Results are anonymous. 1 Page 14 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Rate our Advocacy - Complete this Survey To help protect y To help protect y Microsoft Office p Microsoft Office p auto matic downlo auto matic downlo picture from the picture from the Facebook Twitter AML | One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 200, Juneau, AK 99801 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with To help protect you r priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today. Try email marketing for free today! 2 Page 15 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Monday, July 22, 2019 4:41 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Legislative Update Please EM. From: Mark S Hickey Folks, Here’s a quick update on where things stand as of this afternoon. Capital Budget/Reverse Sweep: The Senate passed a new bill over the weekend to fix the capital budget by restoring all vetoed items and providing funding of match needed for federal highway and aviation dollars. This bill also provides the “reverse sweep” needed to restore funding for PCE and UA performance scholarships. The House tried to pass the same bill yesterday and again today. The critical vote in the House failed by 5 votes yesterday and 1 vote today. Work continues to get it done. New FY 20 Operating Funds/PF Dividend: House Finance moved a new version of HB 2001 out of committee this afternoon. This bill needs to pass the House and then goes to the Senate. Here’s a summary of this appropriation bill. It restores most of the money vetoed by the governor with some notable exceptions. It does NOT restore the 50% for school debt reimbursement and $17 million for REAA capital vetoed by the governor. It restores all but $20 million for the University. It restores $30 million to replenish the community assistance fund needed in FY 21 and beyond. It restores the state debt payment for special port and harbor projects approved in the mid 2000’s. It restores forward funding of K-12 education for FY 21 and all special DEED programs such as Head Start, Pre-K, OWL, etc. It restores funding for senior benefits, public assistance, Medicaid such as adult dental, public broadcasting and VSPOs. It does NOT provide new money to offset problems with the AMHS winter schedule, but work continues on this item. 1 Page 16 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. It restores money to AFDG for fish survey work and related travel. It provides funding for the 2020 PF dividend to fund a dividend of as much as $1,300 (if the reverse sweep happens), or $900 per person (if the sweep remains in effect). Please remember the governor gets another chance to veto some or all of these items. There are no indications to suggest the bill as crafted is supported by the administration. Let me know if there are questions. Getting to be a long summer ☺. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 2 Page 17 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 4:18 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Request for Evaluation Sheet Attachments: KIB SW Collection Recycling Services RFP - Proposal Scoring.pdf Please EM. From: Dave Conrad Please find the attached KIB Collection Services Proposal Evaluation Form. I have received a request from an assembly member and a request from Sam Rohrer, Emerald Sanitation earlier today. Can you please forward this document to the assembly, Denali Disposal, Emerald Sanitation and Waste Connections (Alaska Waste), the manager and KIB attorney. Thank you. David Conrad Director Engineeering Facilities Department Kodiak Island Borough (907)486‐9357 [email protected] 1 Page 18 of 95 KIB Collection Services Proposal Evaluation Form Evaluator Scores Alaska Waste Denali Disposal Emerald Sanitation Points #1 #2 #3 #4 Average #1 #2 #3 #4 Average #1 #2 #3 #4 Average Total Points 90.5 86.5 95.5 88.5 90.3 67.7 64.2 72.7 71.7 69.0 67.7 75.2 66.7 71.2 70.2 Rate Proposal (Solid Waste Collection/Disposal and Transport of Public Cardboard Recycling Containers) Proposed Approach: Assign full points to lowest cost proposal, then deduct points from other 25 25.0 25.0 19.9 19.9 21.7 21.7 proposals according to the percent added cost of the other proposal SUBTOTAL 25 25.0 25.0 19.9 19.9 21.7 21.7 Rate Proposal (Recycling Services) Proposed Approach: Assign full points to lowest cost proposal, then deduct points from other 10 9.5 9.5 4.3 4.3 10.0 10.0 proposals according to the percent added cost of the other proposal SUBTOTAL 10 9.5 9.5 4.3 4.3 10.0 10.0 Qualifications and References At least one individual with 5+ years of solid waste collection industry experience with projects of 3 3 3 3 2 2.8 3 2 2 2 2.3 1 2 1 1.5 1.4 similar size/complexity Company experience providing solid waste collection services to public agency of similar 3 3 3 3 3 3.0 1 1 1.5 1.5 1.3 0 0 0 0 0.0 size/complexity Qualifications of key staff (transition, daily operations, vehicle repair/maintenance, customer 2 2 2 2 2 2.0 1 1 1.5 1 1.1 0.5 0.5 0 0.5 0.4 service, dispatch, billing) References demonstrating good long-term relationships and satisfied agencies 7 7 7 7 7 7.0 2.5 3 3 7 3.9 1 1 1 2 1.3 SUBTOTAL 15 15 15 15 14 14.8 7.5 7 8 11.5 8.5 2.5 3.5 2 4 3.0 Safety No citations or failure-to-abate notices from any OSHA office 1 1 1 1 1 1.0 0.5 1 1 1 0.9 0.5 1 0 0.5 0.5 Proposer's experience modification factor (worker's comp insurance premium) 2 2 2 2 2 2.0 1 0 0 2 0.8 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.3 Relative lack of fatalities and OSHA citations and evidence of corrective action 1 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 0 1 0.8 Relative extent to which responses indicate the likelihood that proposer has a strong safety culture 1 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 1 1 1.0 (e.g., program to discipline workers that perform unsafe work practices, tailgate/toolbox safety) SUBTOTAL 5 5 5 5 5 5.0 3.5 3 3 5 3.6 3 3 1 3 2.5 Technical Appropriateness of customer service plan - number of phone lines, how quickly calls will be 4 3 3 4 3 3.3 2 3 4 2.5 2.9 2 3 4 3 3.0 answered, how customers interact on website Coordination of billing, customer service and dispatch 4 3 4 4 4 3.8 2 1 4 2 2.3 1 3 2 1 1.8 Strength of proposed protocols and procedures for receiving, prioritizing, and resolving customer 3 2 2 2 2 2.0 2 1 1.5 1 1.4 2 2 1.5 2 1.9 service complaints Age and type of vehicles used 3 2 2 2.5 2 2.1 1.5 1 2.5 1 1.5 2 3 3 2 2.5 Demonstrated ability to acquire needed vehicles 3 2 1 3 2 2.0 1.5 1 3 1 1.6 1 2 1 1 1.3 Will equipment meet technical specs in draft agreement? 3 3 3 3 3 3.0 2 1 2 2 1.8 1.5 1 1.5 2 1.5 Is proposer's transition plan well considered? (e.g., see topics on page 23 of RFP) 5 3 1 4.5 3 2.9 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.8 3 3 3 3 3.0 SUBTOTAL 25 18 16 23 19 19.0 14 11 19.5 12 14.1 12.5 17 16 14 14.9 Litigation, Regulations & Liability Any litigation in past 5 years that might affect company's ability to provide service, including actions 2 2 2 2 2 2.0 1.5 2 1.5 2 1.8 1 2 1 1.5 1.4 relevant to this contract? Litigation determinations, criminal actions, fines, code violations, violation of conflict of interest 1 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 0.5 1 0.9 1 1 0 0.75 0.7 provisions, or charges of $10,000 or more in past 5 years? Has company experienced claims against bid, proposal, or performance bonds; contractual defaults 1 1 0 1 1 0.8 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 0 0.75 0.7 or terminations? Enforcement actions or similar related to environmental laws, regulations, or permits 1 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 1 1 1.0 1 1 0 0.5 0.6 Page 19 of 95 SUBTOTAL 5 5 4 5 5 4.8 4.5 5 4 5 4.6 4 5 1 3.5 3.4 AGENDA ITEM # •. Contract Exceptions Deduct points to represent likely difficulty in negotiations (and/or price increases) resulting from 15 13 12 13 11 12.3 14 14 14 14 14.0 14 15 15 15 14.8 proposed contract exceptions SUBTOTAL 15 13 12 13 11 12.3 14 14 14 14 14.0 14 15 15 15 14.8 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Alaska Municipal League To help protect you r priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Odds and Ends but Worth It AML ADVOCACY SURVEY We're interested in hearing from you whether our lobbying and advocacy efforts met your expectations this year. Basically, did we get you the information you needed; did we address the issues that were important to you; and how can we improve? We'll present the results at our summer legislative conference (which you can still register for, here). We recommend that the survey be completed by the mayor and/or manager. Results are anonymous. Rate our Advocacy - Complete this Survey LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Things are looking...up? AML has thanked the Governor for updating the special session call to include the capital budget and appropriations, and to change the location to Juneau. We appreciate the negotiations between all parties; this was exactly our message two weeks ago, and thanks to those of you who reinforced it. As we discussed earlier this week, the House has a new bill that restores those items that were vetoed, includes the reverse sweep, and provides for a PFD. There will be a lot of negotiation and compromise within the legislature, and hopefully in collaboration with the Governor, to finalize this and the capital budget. Why is this important? The vetoes included many items important to AML members, to Alaskans and to the economy. The sweep this year has been expanded to include items that weren't traditionally "sweepable", including PCE. There have been good media reports about this, and Senate Finance had a hearing yesterday on the topic. 1 Page 20 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. The capital budget needs to be completed to ensure full access to federal funding for capital projects, among other things. AML hasn't taken a position on this bill in particular, but I think it's good for you to know that it's out there as a starting point. It's important for you to continue your outreach to legislators in support of your priorities. The other item to know about is that there is a strong legislative focus on the PFD formula statute. Again, AML hasn't taken a position on this but this is for your information. Also for your information: Education lawsuit ‐ the Legislature has initiated its lawsuit against the Governor on the separation of powers issue, and whether their forward funding of education is Constitutional. School districts should expect monthly payments until this is resolved. There are two lawsuits trying to confirm the legality or Constitutionality of where a special session can be called, and who can call it We met recently with Commissioner John MacKinnon, DOT, and I have meetings coming up with Commissioner Johnson, DEED, and Commissioner Price, DPS, on various issues. We continue to try and build bridges with the Administration. We're also preparing for next year, and reviewing the 100 plus bills out there that impact local governments... I think that's it. Let me know if you have questions ‐ 907‐790‐5305 ‐ and continue to send resolutions, new challenges, and reports of your advocacy our way. Nils COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE DCRA has posted Community Revenue Sharing/Community Assistance amounts ‐ funds should be transferred electronically this week. See here for more information. Speaking of which, have you ever considered updating your account information for State transfers to be directed to your AMLIP account? It's a great way to earn a little extra from that revenue stream. It's also easy, and still gives you immediate access to those funds if you need them. Let me know if you have questions about how to accomplish this. C‐PACE SURVEY On behalf of the Alaska Energy Authority, McDowell Group is gathering opinions from commercial building owners in Alaska regarding building energy improvements and financing. A new program to assist building owners in financing energy‐saving 2 Page 21 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. upgrades is currently in development by several of the state’s municipalities/ boroughs. Known as Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy or C‐PACE, the financing option was authorized by the Alaska State Legislature in 2017. Please review and distribute to your commercial building owners in your community, whose input will inform the state’s understanding of energy issues in your region and contribute to C‐PACE program development and feasibility analysis. You can access the survey, and share, using this link: http://www.mcdowellgroupsurvey.com/CPACE1/login.html To help protect y To help protect y Microsoft Office p Microsoft Office p auto matic downlo auto matic downlo picture from the picture from the Facebook Twitter AML | One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 200, Juneau, AK 99801 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with To help protect you r priv acy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet. Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today. Try email marketing for free today! 3 Page 22 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 10:08 AM To: Clerks Cc: Michael Powers; Dave Conrad Subject: SWAB Final Decision (Bcc'd Mayor and Assembly) Attachments: SWAB Final Decision 07.16.2019.pdf Please find the attached SWAB Final decision. Thank you, Tara Tara Welinsky Borough Clerk Office of the Borough Clerk 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 234 Kodiak, AK 99615 (907) 486-9310 (907) 486-9391 fax [email protected] PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE: This e-mail and responses to this email are subject to provisions of the Alaska Statutes and may be made available to the public upon request. 1 Page 23 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. SOLIDWASTEADVISORYBOARD SPECIALMEETING July 16, 2019- 5:15 PM Kodiak Island Borough Assembly Chambers July 17, 2019 Denali Disposal, Inc. do HollyWells Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot 510 L.Street, Suite 700 Anchorage, Alaska99501 KodiakIsland Borough SolidWaste Advisory Board Case No. 2019-01, Borough Contract #2019-25 Dear Ms. Wells, The Kodiak Island Borough Solid Waste Advisory Board met in public on July 16, 2019, and heard your appeal in the above referenced case. The meeting was properly noticed and convened in accordance with the law, and a quorum was present throughout. The Board heard from the Appellant and from the Borough representatives, and considered the evidence and arguments. I hereby certifythat the Solid Waste Advisory Board, pursuant to the terms of the Request for Proposals, and followingthe rules of procedure adopted by the Board and Approved by the Borough Assembly, considered the arguments and evidence presented and adopted the followingmotion: Motionby Ed Mahoney, Second by Nathan Svoboda: ‘The Board moves to uphold the Engineering and Facilities Director’sdecision and deny the appeal from Denali Disposal”. The Board adopted the followingfindings and conclusions by a 5-0 vote: The Board is affirmingthe Engineering and Facilities Director’sdecision and deny the appeal by Denali Disposal because: 1. The Board finds that the procurement was conducted in accordance with the Borough Code, applicable statutes and terms of the RFP. 2. The Evaluation process is entitled to a presumption of regularity. 3. The Board finds that there was a reasonable basis in the record for the selection of the successful proposer. 4. While not an optimal process, there was no evidence of overt bias or unfairness in the execution of the evaluation. 5. The evaluation appears to have rated the companies on their merits. 6. The Board finds that the procurement officialsconsidered the proposals fairlyand honestly. Page 24 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7. Therefore, the Board finds that the challenge to the evaluation process is denied. 8. The Board finds that the procurement officialsacted withinthe scope of their discretion in conducting the procurement and selecting the successful proposer. 9. The Board finds that the procurement officialshad the discretion to exclude the recycling component, and did not abuse that discretion. 10. The Board finds that the procurement officialsacted in accordance with the Borough Code and the RFP when they denied release of scoring tabulations and proposals prior to the award of the contract by the Assembly. 11. The proposers had notice that there would be no preference for women or minorityowned businesses prior to the deadline for responding to the REP. The fact that no preference would be provided was in the REP and in addendum number 5. 12. The Board finds that any errors asserted by appellant, ifpresent, were insufficientto change the result of the procurement. The Board adopted the followingfindingand conclusion by a 4-1 vote: 13. The Board finds that the procurement officialshad the discretion to negotiate with only one proposer, and did not abuse that discretion. The Board decision was adopted by the vote of a legally sufficient number of votes, and all other requirements and proceedings incident to the proper adoption of the motion were carried out or otherwise observed. This constitutes the final administrative decision on this appeal. According to Appellate Rule 602, the Appellant or the Borough has the right to appeal to the Superior Court of the State of Alaska from this finaldecision. Should you wish to exercise your rightto appeal, you must do so within30 days. Failure to do so willforever bar you from any appeal of this decision. 7tF Dated this 1 day of July, 2019. C ir of the Soli aste Advisory Board Distributed to the parties by e-mail on ujp6’ it-Is /‘&, Attest: -til1 oard Clerk CC: Benadette Wilson, Denali Disposal Inc. S. Lane Tucker, Waste Connections of Alaska, Inc. Michael Powers, Borough Manager Dave Conrad, Director Engineering and Facilities Department t%óM1 b76 Page 25 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Michael Powers Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2019 9:12 AM To: Tara Welinsky; Clerks Subject: managers’ report Attachments: 07182019.pdf Good morning on this beautiful Thursday!!! Please send my attached Manager’s Report to the Mayor and Assembly and tag into the icompass portal. Thanks!!!! Michael Powers Borough Manager 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK 99615 (907)486‐9302 1 Page 26 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Manager’s Report Michael Powers ICMA CM July 18, 2019 Activities I am back on track for a Manager’s Report to fall on our regular meeting day. I took, and enjoyed, a couple of days off at Independence Day. Fuel leak at Hospital-We have deployed measures, pursuant to state guidance, to clean up fuel in the storm drainage system through Potatopatch Lake. We have removed materials from the storm drains at the hospital with additional work to be done. We are going to ultimately replace the fuel storage facility. In the interim, we are going to relocate the smaller tank, hook it up and then remediate the site and remove the second tank. As part of the effort, we will put in new fuel lines (above ground) to provide for visual inspections/leak detection. We have been meeting with Providence and we are all working together with this as the top priority project. Solid Waste Collection Contract-I spent considerable time with staff working on the issues leading up to the hearing. Staff is proceeding with the contract (one minor date change). Hospital and Long Term Care-We met with the latest addition to the Providence Staff (Real Estate specialist) and will be moving forward on the Long Term Care Center Lease revisions now that they have a full team. We discussed various R&R projects in light of the fuel leak and are working towards developing the “First Five” list. We are moving forward on the wall and parking issues. Community Development-We continue to recruit for staff, although I am “slow rolling” the Code Enforcement Position until the Assembly provides direction on UMOT which should be back on agenda in the next 45 days. I am reviewing applications for the Director Position. KISA Lease-The lease with the Kodiak Island Sportsman’s Association ends in August. We are working with them on a revised lease. I attended agenda setting and am doing following up writing several agenda items regarding resource management, school bond debt as well as working with staff and consultants on other issues including UMOT. Chamber of Commerce-I attended the monthly board meeting. The Chamber is proposing a number of minor changes to their bylaws, including changing the Borough’s representative from the Mayor to the Manager as this has been the practice since the Borough adopted the Council-Manager form of government. If the Assembly has any objections to this change, let me know and we can bring it to a work session. Upcoming I will be out of the office on July 30th. Page 27 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Alise Rice To: Alise Rice Subject: Gov. calls Lawmakers to Juneau Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 4:12:17 PM Folks, We have a positive development. Governor amended his call to bring the legislature into special session in Juneau and add the capital budget to the call. This should allow a fix to the reverse sweep issue (fixing PCE and UofA scholarships) and funding the state match needed for federal highway and aviation projects. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska-legislature/2019/07/17/gov-dunleavy-calls-lawmakers-to-juneau-in-bid-to- end-budget-deadlock/ Page 28 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Alise Rice To: Alise Rice Subject: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2019/2020 Winter Ferry Schedule Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:27:03 AM omments due July 26th; Public teleconferences on July 29th Press Release Banner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2019 Contact: Aurah Landau, (907) 465-4503, [email protected] DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2019/2020 Winter Ferry Schedule Comments Due July 26th; Public Teleconferences on July 29th (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) schedule for October 2019 through April 2020 is now available for public review. Communities and interested people can review and comment on the proposed schedule through July 26, 2019 and public teleconferences are scheduled for July 29, 2019. The proposed ferry service is based on funding levels for fiscal year 2020. The operating plan has been designed to stay within available funding levels by maximizing revenue generation while providing best possible service to communities and maintaining regulatory and safety standards for the vessels. The draft schedule is available online with accompanying documents at www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/share/schedule/considerations.pdf Written comments will be accepted on or before July 26, 2019 via email at [email protected] and by fax at (907) 228-6873. A teleconference to hear comments and consider adjustments is scheduled for Monday, July. 29, 2019, at 10:00 AM for Southeast schedules and at 1:30 PM for Southwest and Southcentral schedules. The toll-free number to participate in either teleconference is 1-515- 604-9000, access code 279613. For people wishing to attend in person, the teleconferences will be held in Ketchikan at the Alaska Marine Highway Central Office at 7559 North Tongass Highway. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 239 airports, 10 ferries serving 35 communities, over 5,600 miles of highway and 720 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.” # # # Page 29 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help GovDelivery logo This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities · PO Box 112500 · Juneau, AK 99811 · 907-465-3900 Page 30 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Alise Rice To: Alise Rice Subject: Legislative Status Report Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:21:00 AM Folks, As many of you know, the legislature failed to muster enough votes to override any of the governor’s operating and capital budget vetoes. Only 38 legislators showed up in Juneau, while the remaining 22 went to Wasilla (or had excused absences). 45 votes are needed to override any appropriation vetoes. The House Finance Committee began holding meetings in Anchorage starting today. The committee plans to continue taking public testimony in Wasilla tomorrow and Fairbanks on Wednesday. A new version of an appropriation bill was introduced this morning in House Finance. The bill accomplishes the following: (1) appropriates funding to reverse all vetoed items (including forward funding of K-12 education and 100% funding of the state share for school debt reimbursement & the municipal port and harbor projects). (2) provides general fund matching funds for federal capital dollars (and other capital projects dropped from the capital budget); (3) provides funding for a Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) of about $929 per eligible person; and (4) fixes the problem with the sweep of subaccounts within the general fund into the Constitutional Budget Reserve (CBR), thereby protecting PCE funding, AMHS funding and other such programs. Another feature of the new bill makes funding of money for the PFD contingent on passing the needed draw from the CBR and reversing the CBR sweep. Both House and Senate Finance Committees are scheduled to meet back in Juneau on Thursday of this week to continue efforts to find solutions to these issues. I’ll continue to report as new developments warrant. Let me know if you have questions. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 Page 31 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 32 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Crozer, William F. EOP/WHO Cc: Imhoff, Olivia P. EOP/WHO Subject: White House IGA (INVITATION): Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming (September 10) Date: Monday, July 15, 2019 5:06:30 PM Attachments: image001.png Local Elected Officials and Leaders – Our Regional State Leadership Days initiative is in full swing! Continuing this initiative from 2017-18, we recently concluded the second event with local elected officials from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas joining us for briefings and discussion with Senior Administration officials on shared federal-state-local priorities, including infrastructure, rural development, disaster recovery and resilience, and energy development. United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry, among other senior officials, joined us for a successful event! You can find an official White House tweet about the event here. On Tuesday, September 10, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs is hosting the seventh of 10 regional State Leadership Day events with local elected officials from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. The meeting are designed for county (commissioners/supervisors) and municipal officials and will include briefings and discussion with Senior Administrational Officials on shared federal-state-local priorities pertinent to your respective states. All county commissioners/supervisors (or similar position) in your respective states are invited. If you would like to attend, please RSVP per the invitation below by Tuesday, September 3. Please read the entirety of this email, including the FAQ at the bottom, for full details about the event. Your State county association is a great resource for questions regarding logistics and otherwise. We will hold a call previewing this event on Tuesday, July 23, at 4:00PM EDT. Call-in information is below (highlighted). We hope that you can join us – feedback from our 2017-18 initiative was overwhelmingly positive (WTAS: Support for the Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Outreach to State and Local Leaders). We will send additional information, including an agenda, several days before the conference. Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming Regional State Leadership Day Preview Call Page 33 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. · Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 · Time: 4:00 PM EDT · Call-In Information: RSVP Here · Note: Registering for this call does not register you for the conference on September 10. If you would like to register for the conference, those details are below. Sincerely, The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs William F. Crozer Special Assistant to the President/Deputy Director White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs O: 202-456-8491 | C: 202-881-8545 | E: [email protected] To continue the unprecedented outreach to State and local elected officials, the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to the Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming Regional White House Conference at the White House for remarks and discussion with key administration leaders and policymakers on Page 34 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:00 - 4:30 PM If you are able to attend, please submit your information in the secure form by 1:00 PM EDT on Tuesday, September 3. The secure form can be accessed via the link provided below. Space is limited and RSVP’s will be honored in the order they are received. Conference Registration Link: Click here Please note that it is essential that all information is submitted accurately. The information you submit must exactly match what is listed on your government issued identification that you will be required to present to Secret Service before entry onto White House grounds. A list of frequently asked questions is outlined below. Please consult this list before reaching out to White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs staff. More information, including arrival instructions (i.e. address and times) and the itinerary, will be forthcoming. Pertinent event updates will be sent to the email address that you register with. For additional questions, please contact Olivia Imhoff (email: [email protected] / phone: 202- 881-7466). Sincerely, William F. Crozer Special Assistant to the President & Deputy Director White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Page 35 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Morgan Bedan James Akin Associate Director Associate Director Frequently Asked Questions What information do I need to submit in order to attend? Clicking on the registration link provided above will outline the information you are required to submit in order to register to attend. Please do not fill out this information if you cannot attend. The information you submit must exactly match that of your government issued identification that you will be required to present to Secret Service before entering White House grounds. How do I know if I successfully registered? Once you click on the registration link, fill out all required information, and submit it, you will receive a confirmation message to the email address you provided. Please make sure to check your spam/junk email folder if you do not receive this confirmation. What if the link does not work? If the registration link provided does not work or will not properly load, try using a different browser. If you are still unable to register, please contact White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs staff. Is this invitation transferable? No, this invitation is non-transferable unless discussed with the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Note that all county commissioners/supervisors (or similar position) have been invited – if you have not received this invitation, please reach out to our office. Any information submitted from an uninvited guest will not be processed. What items are permissible/non-permissible? You’ll be able to bring purses, backpacks, phones, etc. Luggage is allowed. Prohibited items include guns, ammunition, fireworks, electric stun guns, mace, martial arts weapons/devices, or knives of any size. If you are unsure about a certain item, please feel free to reach out to our office for clarification. Is lodging and/or transportation provided? No, registered attendees are responsible for their own accommodations, meals, and transportation to Washington, D.C. and throughout the duration of their visit. Due to federal regulations, we are unable to provide you with recommendations for travel and accommodations. We recommend reaching out to your County/Municipal Association for guidance. Bottled water will be provided during the conference portion of the event. Lunch is not provided; however, there is a cafeteria in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building where guests can purchase items. Where do I go? All events will take place on the White House complex. We will provide further information approximately one week ahead of the event date. How do I get around Washington, D.C.? For travel and transportation in Washington, D.C., taxies and ride sharing services are readily available. The metro is also a convenient way to travel. The closest metro stops are Federal Triangle and Farragut West. More information on Page 36 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. the metro, including travel times and maps, can be found by clicking here. What media is permissible? You are permitting to take photos during the White House Tour as well as the conference. Videos are not permitted Page 37 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Alise Rice To: Alise Rice Subject: FW: Kodiak College and UA Financial Exigency Date: Monday, July 15, 2019 3:47:52 PM From: Jared Griffin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 10:37 AM To: [email protected]; Daniel Rohrer Subject: Kodiak College and UA Financial Exigency Hi Mayor Branson and Mayor Rohrer: I wanted to make sure you have this information, and feel free to share with your Council and Assembly. I am emailing you from my personal email, as a concerned Kodiakan and advocate of Kodiak College. As you may know, the UA Board of Regents this afternoon will be considering a declaration of financial exigency put forth by President Johnsen. I've provided the link to President Johnsen's presentation where he lays out the case for financial exigency, what it means in the short term, and our long-term options. Note that he is arguing that the true cost of a $136 million cut will end up being about $200 million (loss of tuition, loss of programs, loss of students, loss of reputation, etc.). Of note, as it relates to Kodiak College campus, are a few things: 1. He recommends that the financial exigency be applied throughout the entire UA system, not restricted only to UAA, UAF, and Statewide as the governor intended. 2. For one of the immediate cost reduction targets, he's recommending cost allocations for services provided by Statewide and UAA be paid/refunded to those units in FY2020. For Kodiak College, that's about $681,000. According to Statewide, this is the dollar-amount of in-kind services we received from UA and UAA--HR, legal, marketing, etc. They do not explain their calculations. (see page 44) 2. Campus closure is listed in Option 1 (p. 29), but Kodiak College has not, nor has any other specific campus, been specifically identified. However, Johnsen's language indicates that community campuses, in some form, will be part of restructuring UA in this plan. 3. Option 2 is about distributing the budget cuts proportionately to all campuses, including Statewide offices. Kodiak College's cut would be $2.4 million. (Our FY2019 state appropriation was about $5.5 million) They do not explain their calculations here, either. (p. 32) 4. Option 3 is about pursuing single university status, with clear programs at certain campuses, and centralized e-Learning unit for programs/courses. There is no mention of community campuses in this option, likely because the president admits that working with local communities would require a greater intentional effort on the university's behalf. (p. 37) UAA faculty and some administrators feel like this is President Johnsen's preferred option because it allows him to reshape the university system himself, without consideration of local community needs and plans. UAA faculty and some administrators are going to argue that President Johnsen and the Board of Regents postpone a declaration of financial exigency until the legislature has finished its work, and until we know exactly how this cut (or any significant cut) would affect Kodiak College. The UA Board of Regents meet today from 1-3pm. I, and my colleagues, certainly appreciate your advocacy during these trying circumstances. jared https://go.boarddocs.com/ak/alaska/Board.nsf/files/BDZTUQ791573/$file/BOR%20July%2015%202019_7.12.19%20FINAL.pdf Page 38 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Alise Rice To: Alise Rice Subject: FW: AML Call to Action - Call in number Date: Monday, July 15, 2019 3:42:58 PM From: Betty Svensson For public testimony, it is best to go through your local Legislative Information Office (LIO). Here is the LIO office directory http://akleg.gov/lios.php If you do not have a local LIO call 1 (844) 586-9085. Please forward as you feel appropriate. Thank you, Betty From: Alaska Municipal League [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2019 8:36 AM To: Betty Svensson elp Legislators Understand the Impact of Vetoes CALL TO ACTION - WEEK OF JULY 15 Our understanding of where things might be headed in the legislature - and a message that we ask you to consider reinforcing - is the consideration of an appropriations bill that includes: · A sustainable PFD - we haven't taken a position on this, but some amount needs to be included Page 39 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. · Full reverse of vetoes - focus on the vetoes that mean the most to local governments - school bond debt reimbursement, community assistance · Reverse sweep - this includes the PCE endowment · Capital budget - needs to be finalized to accept federal matching funds All of these will require: 1. Legislators to meet in one location 2. Legislators to negotiate and compromise with one another 3. The legislative branch to negotiate and compromise with the Governor We know that cuts like those that have been proposed negatively impact local governments, both directly and indirectly. Your budgets are set, and adjustments difficult, especially for revenue to make up for bond obligations. The expectations for services don't go away, and your residents are concerned and frustrated. See the tab below titled "AML Presentation to House Finance" that lays out our understanding of the impacts. Feel free to borrow from this in your communications. Public testimony is being taken (schedule here - http://akleg.gov/#tab2) · Monday, 2-7pm, Anchorage LIO · Tuesday, 2-7pm, Wasilla LIO · Wednesday, 2-7pm, Fairbanks LIO · Thursday and Friday, 1pm, Juneau + teleconference You can also send your testimony to [email protected]. Over the course of this week, we encourage you to contact not only your legislator, but any of these below to explain the impacts these vetoes will have on your residents, the local economy, and on your city or borough government. Here is a short list of legislators who can help make a difference: · Rep. Laddie Shaw - [email protected] - 866-465-4945 · Rep. Kelly Merrick - [email protected] - 800-861-5688 · Rep. Dave Talerico - [email protected] - 800-491-4527 · Rep. DeLena Johnson - [email protected] - 866-465-4958 · Rep. Josh Revak - [email protected] - 888-269-3879 · Rep. Sara Rasmussen - [email protected] - 866-465-3892 If you have a relationship with any legislator based on their local government experience, remind them of what this looks like at the local level. The statements from the Alaska Municipal League and Alaska Conference of Mayors are below, along with a review of the vetoes by longtime analysts the Bradners. Page 40 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. AML Presentation to House Finance Bradner Report - Veto Overview and Analysis AML Response - Negative Impacts to Local Governments, Residents and the Economy ACoM Response - Overcome Divisiveness in the Public Interest AML | One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 200, Juneau, AK 99801 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! Page 41 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 42 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 43 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Audio Link Chancellor Sandeen responds to Legislature's failed veto override https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRBwSsiKmSA&feature=youtu.be Page 44 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Alise Rice From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 11:44 AM To: Alise Rice Subject: FW: Recap of Legislative Action this week Please EM. I’ll print for Scott. From: Alaska Municipal League Override vote fails, but work continues Legislative Recap - 1st Week of Special Session Unable to meet in one location, the Alaska State Legislature has failed to override the Governor's vetoes, which we know and have described as negatively impacting local governments, residents and the economy. This isn't the end of the road, and there is the potential that the two sides come together to work through and include priorities in the capital budget, including to address the reverse sweep and federal matching funds. The latter needs to happen before the end of July. Here's a good article about how things stand: https://www.adn.com/politics/alaska- legislature/2019/07/12/big-spending-cuts-and-deadlines-loom-as-the-standoff- continues-among-alaska-legislators-and-governor/ For local governments, I would recommend moving forward assuming that the majority of the vetoes stand, including school bond debt reimbursement cuts. Many 1 Page 45 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. of you have begun planning for additional cost-shifting and cuts in the years to come, and I think that preparing for these contingencies is wise. Let me know how we can help in that. Much remains uncertain, and we'll try to keep you up to date as best we can. Even as we follow along and continue our advocacy efforts, we're planning ahead for change. AML is working hard to address healthcare costs for members, and to stand up this online sales tax initiative as fast as possible. We're also developing other ways to reduce your expenses, even as we work with state agencies on constructive solutions. Our August and November meetings will be critical for you to attend, as we identify and develop responses to potential State actions. There's so much more to come that these next 12 months will feel overwhelming. We'll get through this, and we'll get through it best together. Stay in touch. Call when you're concerned or challenged. Share your successes. Help us share your stories. More than anything else, I hope you'll be the rock that residents need right now. It will be up to local elected officials and employees to steer a steady course, to reassure the public that Alaska's community leaders remain committed to improving the quality of life and economic opportunity for Alaskans. AML Presentation to House Finance on Impact of Vetoes Thank those legislators who worked to mitigate the negative impacts of vetoes! This week, a number of legislators showed up in Juneau to vote in favor of overriding Governor Dunleavy’s budget vetoes. It is important to say ‘thank you’ to the 37, so please take the time to email or call the legislators listed below and express your thanks and appreciation for being our champions in this fight. It’s the least we can do for their efforts: Representative Bryce Edgmon Speaker of the House Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4451 Representative Steve Thompson House Majority Leader Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3004 Representative Harriet Drummond 2 Page 46 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3875 Representative Matt Claman Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4919 Representative Zack Fields Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2647 Representative Neal Foster Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3789 Representative Sara Hannan Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4766 Representative Grier Hopkins Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4457 Representative Jennifer Johnston Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4949 Representative Gary Knopp Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2693 Representative Andy Josephson Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4939 Representative Chuck Kopp Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4993 Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3732 Representative Dan Ortiz Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3824 3 Page 47 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Representative Bart LeBon Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3709 Representative John Lincoln Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3473 Representative Andi Story Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3744 Representative Ivy Spohnholz Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4940 Representative Louise Stutes House Majority Whip Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2487 Representative Geran Tarr Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3424 Representative Chris Tuck Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2095 Representative Adam Wool Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4976 Representative Tiffany Zulkosky Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4942 Senator Cathy Giessel Senate President Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4843 Senator Tom Begich Senate Minority Leader Email: [email protected] 4 Page 48 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Phone: 907-465-3704 Senator Chris Birch Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4931 Senator Click Bishop Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2327 Senator John Coghill Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3719 Senator Elvi Gray-Jackson Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4930 Senator Scott Kawasaki Email: [email protected] Phone: 465-3466 Senator Jesse Kiehl Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4947 Senator Lyman Hoffman Senate Majority Leader Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4453 Senator Donald Olson Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-3707 Senator Natasha von Imhof Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2995 Senator Gary Stevens Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-4925 Senator Bert Stedman Email: [email protected] 5 Page 49 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Phone: 907-465-3873 Senator Bill Wielechowski Email: [email protected] Phone: 907-465-2435 AML | One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 200, Juneau, AK 99801 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected] in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today! 6 Page 50 of 95 :5. 0. Nos Zm:oam_ Em: an¢<:n=:.n mocaamzoa :3 ma?a. mansz.€.. was 38 ¢ Ho €_..oB =Z3 noaoonau ._._8 _9&% Exam moadamamcauonmEn E.ouomm_aaaa :.—.o§.._.._m _—a_._2aaa:.=ea 3 m _~nm:_..:2_ES 5.am..Ea3.. 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Responses from legislators to the letter that was sent yesterday 2. Robyn Cassidy dropped off inviting the Mayor and Council to attend a rally tomorrow Thursday Thank you, Nova Ms. Nova M. Javier, MMC City Clerk City of Kodiak 710 Mill Bay Road, Room 220 Kodiak, AK 99615 [email protected] (907) 486‐8636 Messages to and from this e‐mail address may be available to the public under Kodiak City Code provisions and Alaska State Statutes. 1 Page 52 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 53 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Sen. Jesse Kiehl EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. Hi Nova! Glad to see you’re still keeping Mayor Branson afloat. I don’t know what she’d do without you. 😉😉 In essence, the governor used his veto to demand the budget he proposed in February. After a huge amount of work on his proposal, the legislature came to broad bipartisan agreement on changes to his budget. We listened to Alaskans, the departments, and fiscal experts to come up with a compromise that cut hundreds of millions of dollars, but still met Alaska’s legal and moral responsibilities–without crashing our economy. This past Friday, the governor delivered vetoes his own departments said they couldn’t achieve this year, like the depth of his Medicaid cuts. He delivered vetoes that have no impact on the budget gap and go against the will of Alaska voters, like zeroing the ocean ranger program. And he delivered vetoes that will weaken public safety, like cutting prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and mental health treatment. The governor’s vetoes also promise to hurt Alaska’s economy–gutting support for growing agriculture sectors, ending protection for authentic Alaska Native art against fakes, and destroying both pre-K and University education in Alaska. Ending minimal help for the lowest income seniors threatens to drive elders out of Alaska, harming their families, the local businesses they frequent, and the countless places Alaska seniors volunteer. Reducing opportunities for all serves no one. The constitution sets a high bar for overriding these vetoes. For the good of all Alaskans (including the ones from Kodiak) I’ll do all I can. - Jesse Page 54 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Rep. Adam Wool EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. Dear Nova and Kodiak City Council, Thanks for your email, and for sharing your thoughts with me. The extent of the Governor’s vetoes came as a shock to many of us, especially with regards to the University. The elimination of Senior Benefits, State Arts Council, public broadcasting and reductions to Head Start and many other cuts are also devastating. I intend to oppose these vetoes and will encourage my colleagues to do the same. This afternoon, we will be holding a Joint Session to discuss and try to override the vetoes. Right now, members of the Legislature are having to make some tough decisions about the future of the State of Alaska, including discussions about the Permanent Fund Dividend. What solace is it to the University employee who loses their job to find out they get a $3000 pfd check? The whole thing is a mess. The Legislature has been making budget cuts for years. While we continue to look for efficiencies and make reasonable cuts each year, completely eliminating valuable programs and services is not a solution. We simply cannot cut our way to prosperity. I have heard from thousands of my constituents and from Alaskans across the state. Seeing such huge community engagement is a positive. I will be taking that encouragement and commitment with me these next few days. Hopefully, we will be able to persuade others to join the override effort, or find another way to restore funds into the budget in our discussion of the Capital budget as a backup. It is so urgent for Fairbanks and for the State as a whole. We are really at a precipice. Thanks again for reaching out, and for staying engaged during this critical time for all Alaskans. Adam Page 55 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Sen. Natasha Von Imhof EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. Thank you very much for your email. Yes, I am proud of the budget the legislature worked hard on and the senate passed unanimously. I have been working from the Capitol in Juneau since Monday and am prepared to vote ‘yes’ for a veto override for the entire budget. The legislature – the appropriating body – spent four months crafting a fair, balanced and reasonable budget through the legislative process. Our work included: o Sub-committee and Committee hearings with Commissioners, staff from every department, and experts in their field (we had 14 meetings alone for the Department of Health and Social Services); o Town hall meetings (two alone in my district of Anchorage, as well as others across the state); o Informationals and other working meetings with the governor’s office and his administration staff; and o Many many meetings, phone calls and emails with and from constituents, not only from my district, but from all over the state. The Senate and House worked very hard to find a compromise during the budget Conference Committee process. When the budget passed, it contained a $600 million surplus that could be used for savings, debt reductions, or a reasonable-sized 4-digit dividend. The budget passed unanimously 20-0 in the senate. I believe and have advocated strongly for the Permanent Fund and, in particular, use of the percent-of-market-value (POMV) legislation that was signed into law last year. This legislation would ensure that the PFD would be available for our kids and grandkids. It is my priority that the state does not take excessive draws from the Permanent Fund beyond the structured POMV draw. By being disciplined, this will allow the fund to grow and continue to provide PFDs and the funds necessary for state services in perpetuity. Thank you again for reaching out. I do intend to vote to override the governor’s vetoes. Natasha Senator Natasha von Imhof District L, Southwest Anchorage Interim: 907-269-0250 Page 56 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. -----Original Message----- From: Sen. Gary Stevens EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. Thanks Nova for sending the letter. I’ll certainly vote to override. We are working hard to get the 45 of 60 votes needed. Unfortunately there are 22 in Wassila. We are hoping some of them will return to Juneau. If we can’t get 45 tomorrow we will postpone the vote to the next day. We only have until Friday to override or the Gov’s budget becomes law. Gary Sent from my iPhone From: Rep. Grier Hopkins EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. Thank you for contacting me about the governor’s vetoes and our effort to override them. I am currently down in Juneau, working with my colleagues to get the 45 votes necessary to override these devastating vetoes. Our House Majority, made up of Republicans and Democrats, worked hard on a responsible budget that kept our services and economy strong, yet still had the largest reduction by percentage in the state’s history – nearly $200 million by the time it was over. The governor’s vetoes go far beyond our measured, bipartisan approach - and will ruin our state’s economy, cripple our university and needlessly hurt our mostly vulnerable children and seniors. I strongly oppose these vetoes and truly appreciate you reaching out. The override vote is planned for tomorrow, July 10th. We are working fast, and we are working hard to get the votes we need. This process is far from over and your voice is critical to protect our state. Thank you for reaching out and if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 456-8172. Sincerely, Rep. Grier Hopkins Page 57 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Sen. Chris Birch EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. Thank you for your message and concerns, The legislature advanced a responsible budget that incorporated modest reductions to spending (about $200 million), funded critical and constitutionally defined services, moved over $10 billion in the permanent fund earnings reserve to the protected corpus and had a $600 million surplus available for dividends or savings. The vetoes were not necessary given the budget surplus and reductions already achieved through the legislative budget hearing process. I support a veto(es) override but it will be a heavy lift requiring 45 out of 60 legislators. A ¾ vote by both bodies will be difficult to get to, even though all 20 Senators supported the operating budget. The veto override vote has been scheduled for Wednesday. In the meantime I will remain optimistic and continue working with my colleagues to garner support. Thanks, Chris UAF School of Engineering BS (1972) and MS (1979) Senator Chris Birch, P.E. South Anchorage - District M Session - State Capitol, Room 125 Interim - Anchorage LIO, 1500 W Benson 907.465.4931 [email protected] alaskasenate.org/birch Page 58 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. From: Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins EXTERNAL EMAIL: ******* If sender is unknown or email is unexpected, do not click on attachments/links.*******. I'm sending this to everyone who has written on the budget vetoes. Thank you/gunalchéesh, all of you, for taking the time to speak out. I think I've managed to respond to about a third of the 1,500+ messages — almost every one original (no form letters). For those of you who haven't yet heard directly back from me, my apologies. Your message is noted and honestly appreciated. Yesterday, I shared with a journalist that the emails I'm getting, and that all legislators are getting, are probably 5x more than any other issue during my seven years in the Alaska Legislature. (2013's SB 21 is second place, I think.) As many of you know, I will vote to override the vetoes. What I want to share with you is what's going to happen today and beyond. In just a few minutes, at 11:30 a.m., the legislature will convene in joint session in Juneau to consider overriding the vetoes. You can watch live at 360north.org. The override will fail. I estimate 37-38 votes in support of override and and a bunch of legislators absent. (Even if the legislators in Wasilla were in Juneau to vote, few if any would lend support for an override, in my estimation. That may change in the coming days or weeks.) Page 59 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. What you need to know is that the override vote only the first step of many that will last through July. The legislature can — and I expect will — reinstitute in the capital budget much and maybe all of the funding the governor vetoed from the operating budget. This will provide several more weeks for more considered dialogue with legislators. It may also provide the opportunity for the courts to resolve the Juneau-vs.-Wasilla separation of powers constitutional question as well. The issue of the "CBR sweep" and "reverse sweep" will also, I hope, be considered and resolved. It's going to be a long month. I'll do my best to keep sharing updates by email and Facebook. (If you know someone who wants to stay in the loop on these updates, have them email [email protected] in my office.) Hang in there! A lot has yet to unfold. Jonathan This e-mail has been sent to [email protected], click here to unsubscribe . Page 60 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 5:51 PM To: Clerks Subject: Citizens comment re: fireworks To: Kodiak Island Borough Mayor and Assembly I strongly urge you not to extend the allowable period for fireworks in the Borough in light of the ongoing burn suspension. First, I'd like to say that I personally have zero problems with fireworks – when they are used in appropriate areas, under controlled circumstances, and during reasonable times of day or night. I grew up in Oregon with fireworks as an essential part of our July 4 celebrations. In the days surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, they are expected, and people who have issues with fireworks – those with PTSD from combat or from wildfires, those who have small children, those with pets – are doing the best they can to cope. When it becomes a problem is when fireworks are used for hours, in residential areas (sometimes within a few feet of homes), and when the parties continue until the wee hours of the morning (say, after 2 a.m. or so). I realize it doesn't get dark enough in Alaska in summer to truly appreciate the show until late at night, but that doesn't change the reality that many people have to work early the next day and don't appreciate their sleep being constantly interrupted by huge booming mortars and aerial fireworks whizzing by outside their window. Currently, fireworks are allowed in the Kodiak Island Borough from June 15 through July 15, and then for about a week around New Year's. This is far longer than any other state that I'm aware of allows (for example, in Oregon, fireworks are only allowed July 1-5, and at no other time during the year), and in my opinion, far longer than necessary. No one NEEDS to be entitled to shoot explosives off for a solid month. Another thing to keep in mind is the reason we are currently prohibited from using fireworks. We have had an unprecedented stretch of dry weather, and the wildfires on the mainland continue. With limited manpower and equipment available statewide to fight the fires already happening, and keeping in mind the fact that we are physically cut off from the mainland, a wildfire in Kodiak would prove disastrous and possibly deadly. If we can reduce the likelihood of a man-made fire, we can focus our resources on the ones that couldn't be anticipated. With this in mind, I fully support the current fireworks ban, and was extremely disappointed to hear fireworks being used in Kodiak on the 4th in defiance of the ban. This is irresponsibility and ignorance on the part of some residents who seem able to think only about their personal enjoyment of the holiday, and not at all about the potential consequences. Finally, I urge you not to extend the sale and use of fireworks in Kodiak because, honestly, the Borough Assembly and staff have MUCH bigger fish to fry right now. With the recent news of the governor's budget line item vetoes that will drastically change life as we know it in Kodiak, what the Assembly needs to be worried about right now is how to re- balance their budget, not to cater to a few vocal individuals who feel cheated out of their full month of explosive fun. Please keep the well-being of the ENTIRE island in mind as you consider your priorities. Respectfully, Nicole Clark 1 Page 61 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 1:29 PM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: Online Form Submittal: Comments & Questions Please EM. From: Meagan Christiansen Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:59 AM To: Tara Welinsky The following comments came via the website, please share with the Mayor and Assembly. Thank you, Meagan From: [email protected] Comments & Questions Please complete the online form below to submit your comments. Contact Information Name: Diane murphy Address: 505 sut Larsen way City: Kodiak State: Alaska Zip: 99615 Home Phone Number: 907 942-3200 Daytime Phone Number: Field not completed. Email Address: [email protected] 1 Page 62 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Comments & Questions: I was just informed you assembly members are going to allow fire works for 2 weeks after the ban is lifted. That is not ok. What gives you the right to change an ordinance that you yourselves made. You refuse to address all the people who pay taxes, that have concerns about the explosions , bombs and mortars that are allowed. Why not make Halloween, or Easter a month.? You must get a financial gain from Les and Dan. I am furious. I will go to the meeting tomorrow. I will repeat my feelings, and I know you will just sit there and let my concerns in one ear and out the other. You sit there with blank stares and faces. You are 7 people that make decisions with out the input of the community. Why don’t you also make an ordinance that the fire works have to be out at least 7 miles from residential areas. I know what it will take or you to change your laws. If one of you or your loved ones is injured. That will make you re-think the dangers of what you call a celebration . We the tax payers don’t qualify as that important. 2 Page 63 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 8:08 AM To: Lina Cruz Subject: FW: AML Summer Meeting Updates Please EM. From: Alaska Municipal League Register today ‐ Summer Meeting, August 13‐15 AML Summer Legislative Conference August 13-15 in Soldotna Updates: Draft agenda available for the Alaska Conference of Mayors. Please see below. Please bring an item to donate for the annual silent auction during the Summer Conference in Soldotna. See flyer for details. Auction Flyer If you plan on attending the AML Summer Conference register now! AML Summer Legislative Conference 1 Page 64 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. The City of Soldotna will be hosting the AML Summer Conference August 13‐15, 2019. Meetings will be held at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The AML Summer Legislative Conference brings together about 100 local government officials to start work on state & federal policy issues and to prepare for the 2020 legislative session. The AML Board of Directors, Alaska Conference of Mayors, Alaska Municipal Management Association and AML Members will meet during this time. Meetings will take place at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. In order to make travel arrangements: Managers will meet 8am‐5pm Tuesday, August 13th Mayors will meet 12‐5pm Tuesday, August 13th AML Legislative Conference will be 8am‐5pm Wednesday, August 14th and 8‐11am on Thursday, August 15th AML Board of Directors will meet 11am‐1pm Thursday, August 15th. We have room blocks at 4 hotels. If you plan on attending, please make your hotel reservations NOW. Summer is a busy time of the year. We have a limited number of rooms available. Room block closing dates are listed on our Summer Conference webpage. Any rooms in our room blocks not booked by those dates will be released to the general public. Rooms will go fast. For hotel information and registration, visit our website at http://www.akml.org/conferences/summer‐legislative‐conference/ . If you have any questions, please contact us anytime. Thank you, Betty Svensson AML Deputy Director AML DRAFT AGENDA MANAGERS' AGENDA Mayors' AGENDA 2 Page 65 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. REGISTER REGISTER Register Now / Member fee is only $150. 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Member dues and nancial contributions from 2024 CEDS Report our supporters directly fund the activities you ask us to has been submitted pursue and active Member participation ensures that to EDA. Thank you to SWAMC has a regional network of aligned interests that all who provided allow us to identify, tackle, and develop solutions for feedback! community and regional economic challenges. Member support has never been more crucial as SWAMC continues as an ARDOR with no State support, and non- Federal funds are critical for leveraging Federal grants. SWAMC continues to be an amazing return on investment by creating a forum for regional municipal and business leadership to engage in productive dialogue and serving as a united voice of advocacy to ensure continued economic and community health for the nearly 30,000 residents in Southwest Alaska. Interested in Energy FY 2020 highlights include: Issues? Check out our Southwest AK https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 1/8 Page 68 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter The Board of Directors' new Strategic Plan brings Energy Network Subscribe Past Issues Translate SWAMC back to more traditional priorities of website. gathering and sharing information, managing or partnering on regional economic development programming, advocating on behalf of SWAMC communities and businesses, and promoting workforce development for the technical and maritime jobs of the future. To build on the strengths of the seafood-based economy of Southwest Alaska, SWAMC will begin a partnership this fall with the Alaska Fisheries Share a regional story Development Foundation to provide technical in our Newsletter! assistance for up-and-coming mariculture Send to Doug Gri n, businesses. dgri [email protected] SWAMC’s annual Economic Summit and Membership Meeting, scheduled for March 5-6, 2020, provides an opportunity for members to identify and discuss topics important to the region, hear from State and Federal government leaders, and engage in cooperative decision making. SWAMC continues to provide highly subsidized energy audits for small businesses and shing vessels, especially those considering an RSW upgrade, via our USDA grant. SWAMC continues working with members and partners to make affordable broadband service a reality in Southwest Alaska. New internet technologies hold promise and Federal programs can help fund rural broadband. Renew Your SWAMC Membership SWAMC Program Updates https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 2/8 Page 69 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter Subscribe Past Issues Translate Fish and Game Deputy Commissioner Provides Update on Distribution of 2016 Pink Salmon Disaster Funds On July 3, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Deputy Commissioner Rachel Baker provided an update on the proposed distribution of Federal disaster funding in response to the 2016 Gulf of Alaska pink salmon decline. Deputy Commissioner Baker provided the following four items of interest: 1. NOAA has approved approximately $54 million in disaster funds, including spending for research and direct payments to the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) permit holders, crew, and processors. The funds will be transferred to Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. A fisheries disaster web site has been established at https://www.psmfc.org/fishery- disaster-programs. This site is the best source of information about the funds, distribution process, and timeline. 2. The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission will be mailing disaster funds payment applications directly to affected CFEC permit holders and processors. CFEC permit holders will be required to submit the names and addresses of each crew member on their application and Pacific States will send a separate application to those crew members. Applications must be completed and returned by the deadline to receive a payment. The application period will accommodate the summer fishing season. 3. To help ensure that CFEC permit holder applications are mailed to the correct address, permit holders may wish to verify the current mailing address on record with CFEC: 4. We are making good progress to find a method for distributing direct Payments to eligible municipalities. The Pacific States website will be updated with information as soon as it is available. https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 3/8 Page 70 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter Subscribe Past Issues Translate SWAMC Attends Introduction to World Expo - Osaka 2025 Meeting The Pacific Rim is an important participant in and market for seafood resources from the SWAMC region. In recognition of this attribute, SWAMC Executive Director Doug Griffin was invited to and participated in a preliminary roll-out meeting on July 2 to introduce the planning for the World Expo – Osaka 2025. The event’s theme is Designing Future Society for Our Lives with a focus on Saving Lives – nutrition, vaccinations, sanitation, and lifestyle improvements; Empowering Lives – education, work and continuous learning, and giving back to communities; and Connecting Lives – fostering understanding among different cultures and bringing about innovations. The Osaka Expo is scheduled to take place from March 3 – November 3, 2025. The introductory meeting was organized by the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED), Division of Economic Development (DED), and Three Star Enterprises, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Oceanside Corporation, the village Native corporation of Perryville. The session included presentations from the head of the Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage, a representative of the Japan-Alaska Cultural Bridge Builder program, a business adviser for the Alaska Small Business Development Council, and Dr. Edgar Blatchford, Associate Professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage. The session concluded with a “brainstorming session” to generate ideas and nominations of potential goods and services to be promoted from Alaska, sponsors for an Alaska Pavilion at the Expo, contributors to support Alaska participation, and suggestions for next steps in sustaining this momentum. For more information or suggestions regarding Alaska involvement in the World Expo, contact Tony Nakazawa, Business Development Officer, DCCED, DED at [email protected] or (907) 269-7396. https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 4/8 Page 71 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter Subscribe Past Issues Translate Governor Dunleavy Vetoes $444 Million from State Operating Budget On June 28, Governor Dunleavy used his line-item veto authority to whittle about $444 million from the State’s operating budget. The largest reduction was the $130 million dollars cut from the University of Alaska system, a cut of over 40% of State support. University representatives say this level of reduction on the heels of other signi cant cuts over the last four years is devastating. Other popular programs that have been affected include public broadcasting and senior bene ts whose State support was zeroed out. Public radio and television are essential services in rural Alaska as the market is too small to support most commercial alternatives; the Senior Bene ts program provides low income senior citizens a small monthly payment to offset the high cost of living in Alaska. Municipalities were hit with a 50% cut to school debt reimbursement that will require draws from reserves or higher taxes on local residents and businesses. One bright spot was the Governor’s decision to not further reduce State support for the Alaska Marine Highway System. Senate President Giessel and House Speaker Edgmon have scheduled a joint session for Wednesday, July 10th at 11:30 a.m. in Juneau to consider overriding Governor Dunleavy’s vetoes. Under the Alaska Constitution, an override requires a ¾ vote – 45 of 60 legislators. To review the Governor's Office press release, click HERE Regional Updates https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 5/8 Page 72 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter Subscribe Past Issues Translate Fly Fishing and Guide Academy brings Local Touch to Sport Fishing Industry The Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy is an annual program that teaches young adults the skills to work at a lodge. It also connects students with lodges that are looking to hire. For full story, click HERE Japanese Technologies to be Showcased at Anchorage Event An event to showcase Japanese technologies and know-how is scheduled for August 8 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. The presentation is being organized by the Consular O ce of Japan in Anchorage and is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and continue to 1:30 p.m. The theme focuses on Japanese approaches to disaster resiliency and features two professors from Tohoku University. Their presentations will touch on activities of Tohoku University's International Research Institute of Disaster Science and lessons learned from the March 11, 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Upcoming Events! July 10: Joint Legislative Session for Veto Override Consideration - Juneau https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 6/8 Page 73 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter July 18-21: Bristol Bay Fishtival - Naknek Subscribe Past Issues Translate Aug 8: Japanese Technologies Event - Anchorage Aug 9: BBNC Shareholder Salmon Day BBQ - Anchorage Aug 22 - Sept 2: Alaska State Fair - Palmer Aug 28: REAP 15-Year Anniversary Celebration - Anchorage Sept 30 - Oct 9: North Paci c Fishery Management Council - Homer Oct 10-11: Smoked Seafood School - Kodiak Nov 11-15: Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute - Kodiak If you would like to add announcements to the SWAMC newsletter, please contact SWAMC at (907) 562-7380 or email dgri [email protected] SWAMC Board Members & Sta Southwest Region SWAMC Board Members Mary Swain - President Paul Gronholdt - Vice President Rebecca Skinner - Treasurer Bristol Bay Myra Olsen Mayor Glen Gardner, Jr. Mayor Alice Ruby Mayor Frank Kelty Kodiak Island Laura Delgado Terry Haines Darren Muller Dennis Robinson Alaska Peninsula SWAMC Staff Doug Gri n - Executive Director Aleutian Chain Erik Obrien - Development Economist Laura Vaught - Energy Coordinator Pribilof Islands https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 7/8 Page 74 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. 7/9/2019 Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference - July 2019 Newsletter Copyright © 2019 SWAMC, All rights reserved. Subscribe Past Issues Translate Our mailing address is: 3300 Arctic Blvd. #203 Anchorage, AK 99503 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list This email was sent to [email protected] why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference (SWAMC) · 3300 Arctic Blvd. · Suite 203 · Anchorage, AK 99503 · USA https://mailchi.mp/b8c92d97c284/2f1e5xscic-1736797?e=2b9a96cc78 8/8 Page 75 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Sidney Pruitt To: The Kodiak Island Borough Assembly From: Sid Pruitt Jr. 3328 Monashka Bay resident since 1973 Regarding: Fireworks ban summer 2019 extending sale of. Fireworks. Please DO NOT EXTEND THE SALE of fireworks beyond the current ban. It has been so pleasant this July 4th To not have the aggregation and unending nuisance of fireworks. Please extend the ban indefinitely. Fireworks are a hazard to people and property they are dangerous, and very annoying. Thank You Sidney G. Pruitt Jr. Sent from my iPad 1 Page 76 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Michael Powers Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 8:09 AM To: Tara Welinsky; Clerks Subject: Encroachment application Attachments: Scanned from a Xerox Multifunction Printer.pdf Greetings: Please distribute the attached to the Assembly today (hard copy and electronic). Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Michael Powers Borough Manager 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK 99615 (907)486‐9302 ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: [email protected] Please open the attached document. It was scanned from Kodiak Island Borough Attachment File Type: pdf, Multi‐Page Multifunction Printer Location: KIB Managers Office lzeimer Device Name: MALAS1 Kodiak Island Borough Technology Department 1 Page 77 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 78 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 79 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 80 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 81 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 82 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Page 83 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Michael Powers Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 8:10 AM To: Clerks; Tara Welinsky Subject: hand out for tonight Attachments: Current Budget Situation cheat sheet.docx Good Morning: Please distribute the attached electronically and by paper to the Mayor and Assembly. Thanks! Michael Powers Borough Manager 710 Mill Bay Road Kodiak AK 99615 (907)486‐9302 1 Page 84 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Current Budget Situation Background: Governor vetoed 50% of the bond reimbursement-$2,631,526 Legislature has 5 days (Hickey said this Thursday). State “obligation” for debt service is couched in “subject to funding” and is not enforceable. Passed the date for levying (June 15) for taxes. The Borough has funds available it could use to pay the expense (loan from other funds which would be paid back). There is now a threat of a lawsuit over the meeting location and any resultant actions. Recommendation: Nothing at this time. Wait for the override process to finish, then reevaluate. Page 85 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Terri Pruitt Hi, If the KIB added deciding to extend the time of having fireworks be legal due to the current ban on to the agenda tonight, I would like to add and opinion as a citizen of the borough. I have been so happy to not be woken up at night due to the noise of the fireworks. It was so peaceful sitting outside this year for the 4th. I would vote for a total ban in a heartbeat. Other people that I have talked to this last week feel the same way. Please don't extend the time that fireworks can be set off. Thank you, Terri Pruitt 3328 Monashka Bay Rd. Kodiak, AK. 99615 907‐942‐3453 1 Page 86 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Monday, July 8, 2019 1:56 PM To: Clerks Subject: Second Special Session convenes in Juneau; joint session to vote on veto overrides scheduled (Bcc'd Mayor and Assembly) From: Mark S Hickey Folks, The legislature convened today in Juneau to start the Second Special Session called by Governor Dunleavy. The purpose of this special session is to address funding the 2019 PFD. The entire House minority and six Republican members of the Senate majority failed to show, most of whom elected to meet in Wasilla today. The House and Senate agreed to a joint session on this Wednesday (July 10) at 11:30 AM to consider overriding operating budget vetoes made by the governor. It is not known whether any missing legislators will show up. In other news, the Senate majority replaced Senator Mia Costello as Majority Leader with Senator Lyman Hoffman. Senator Hoffman also takes her seat on the Rules Committee. Senator Costello is one of the Senate majority members who elected to appear in Wasilla today. Let me know if there are questions. Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 1 Page 87 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Tara Welinsky Sent: Monday, July 8, 2019 1:59 PM To: Clerks Subject: [gov-pressreleases] Governor Dunleavy Signs Crime-Fighting Legislation Into Law (Bcc'd Mayor and Assembly) From: Mark S Hickey FYI Mark Hickey Hickey & Associates (907) 723-8574 From: "Shuckerow, Matt N (GOV)" For Immediate Release Media Contact: Matt Shuckerow 907-744-2771 [email protected] 19-71 Governor Dunleavy Signs Crime-Fighting Legislation Into Law Dunleavy Follows Through on Promise to Alaskans, Effectively Repealing SB91 1 Page 88 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. July 8, 2019 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today signed into law House Bill 49, a criminal justice reform package championed and ushered through the legislature by his administration. The legislation, which effectively repeals and replaces the failed SB91, addresses many of the gaps in Alaska’s criminal statutes and codes by strengthening sentencing for many felonies, giving discretion back to judges and the Parole Board, and making improvements to the “catch and release” bail system. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy speaks at the House Bill 49 bill signing ceremony at the Alaska Department of Public Safety Hangar in Anchorage (click image or here to view the livestream). “Alaska’s crime statistics have gone through the roof as verified by the FBI and members of our own administration. Our property crimes are higher than most places in the United States. Our sexual assault rates are unspeakable. We have one of the highest murder rates in the country. But that’s going to change with the advent of this bill being signed today,” said Governor Michael Dunleavy at today’s bill signing ceremony at the Department of Public Safety Lake Hood Hangar. “This isn’t going to fix it all, this is just the beginning. This is going to allow the thin blue line, Troopers, corrections, local police, all of law enforcement- it’s going to give them the tools to catch these criminals, hold these criminals, prosecute these criminals, and sentence these criminals.” 2 Page 89 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Governor Michael J. Dunleavy signs House Bill 49 with members of his Public Safety team and legislators in Anchorage (click image or here to view more photos). “To the criminals, I mentioned this in the state of the state speech: this is not your time, and this is the time to get out of the state. With signing this bill, we’re serious. If you’re going to try any prey on Alaskans we’re coming after you, we will prosecute you. If you hurt Alaskans, if you molest children, if you assault women, we’re really going to come after you. This has got to end,” said Governor Michael Dunleavy. “I want to thank everyone that worked on this bill, this was a huge effort by stakeholders across the spectrum, folks of the administration, but also folks in the legislature. I want to thank each and every legislator that worked on this bill and voted for this bill. Through your actions, Alaska is going to be a much safer place going into the future.” “From the Department of Corrections perspective, this legislation provides the tools to supervise and hold accountable defendants on pretrial and offenders on probation & parole,” said Alaska Department of Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom. “Hopefully the term ‘catch and release’ will once again be used only when fishing and no longer a buzz word associated with criminal activity.” “Governor Dunleavy has promised the Alaskan people that safety is a key priority of this administration. Signing this legislation into law reflects his effort to fulfill that promise. With the signing of this crime package, we are taking a stand and putting law-abiding Alaskans above the criminals in this state,” said Department of Public Safety Commissioner Amanda Price. “The tools that HB 49 provides our law enforcement officers will put Alaska back on the right track. Alaskans deserve to be safe.” “As prosecutors, our job is to seek justice, and that’s exactly what HB 49 enables us to do—give prosecutors the tools they need to seek justice in every case,” said Deputy Attorney General John Skidmore. “For the last few years, it feels like we’ve had one hand tied behind our backs. In some cases, we’ve been able to get the right outcome but in other cases, you have to watch someone be released that is truly a danger to society but the law required their release. Or you watch someone who needs intervention for substance abuse and you have no ability to incentivize the right behavior. HB 49 will give us back the tools and discretion we need to do our jobs.” 3 Page 90 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. House Bill 49 was a collaborative effort with the Governor, the State of Alaska Public Safety Team, law enforcement officers, victims of crime and advocacy groups, prosecutors, and a bipartisan group of Legislators. Many of the criminal justice reforms signed into law today were part of the package of criminal justice reforms that Governor Dunleavy proposed earlier this year. A summary of the changes are listed below: Sex Offenses: Sexual Assault in the Second and Third Degree - Changes the required mental state from “knowing” to “reckless” when the offender engages in penetration (sexual assault in the second degree) and sexual contact (sexual assault in the third degree) with a victim who is mentally incapable, incapacitated, or unaware that the sexual act is being committed. Sexual Abuse of a Minor Sentencing - Makes sexual abuse of a minor in the third degree a sexual felony when there is a 6 year age difference, thus increasing the sentencing range from 0-2 to 2-12 years. Indecent Exposure – Makes indecent exposure when the offender masturbates in the presence of an adult a class C felony and a class B felony if the offender masturbates in the presence of a person under 16 years of age. Unlawful Exploitation of a Minor – Makes unlawful exploitation of a minor an unclassified felony if the person has been previously convicted of exploitation of a minor or the victim is under 13 years of age. Unlawful exploitation of a minor is currently a class B felony upon the first conviction and a class A felony if the person has been previously convicted. Presumptive Sex Offense Sentencing - Clarifies that any prior felony counts as a prior felony for presumptive sentencing purposes in sex cases. This means prior felonies, even when they are a non-sex felony, trigger an increased presumptive range for a sex offense. Out Of State Sex Offender Registration - Requires anyone convicted of a registerable sex offense in another state to register in Alaska if they are present in the Alaska. Indecent Viewing - Makes indecent viewing or production of a picture of a child and production of a picture of an adult a registerable sex offense and sentenced as a sexual felony. Conduct involving the viewing of a picture of an adult would be a class A misdemeanor. Soliciting Sex From A Minor - Deletes “online” from the crime of “online enticement of a minor” making any solicitation of a minor for sex a B felony. Unwanted Images Of Genitalia - Makes repeatedly sending unsolicited and unwanted images of genitalia to another person harassment in the second degree (B misdemeanor). Marriage Defense to Sexual Assault - Repeals marriage as a defense to sexual assault except in cases where there is consent and the conduct is illegal due to the nature of the relationship but- for the marriage (probation officer/probationer, peace officer/person in custody, DJJ officer/person 18 or 19 an under the jurisdiction of the Division of Juvenile Justice). Drug Possession and Distribution: Drug Possession - Makes it a felony to possess the most dangerous controlled substances upon the second conviction. (i.e., heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, PCP, etc.). A 10-year look back period is added for drug offenses. Drug Distribution - Returns distribution of most dangerous drugs to class B and A felonies from the current C and B levels and removes quantity as an element. Methamphetamine Manufacturing and Distribution - Re-enacts the statutes combatting methamphetamine manufacturing and distribution. 4 Page 91 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Classification and Sentencing: A Misdemeanor Sentencing - Remove 30-day presumptive sentence for A misdemeanors and returns discretion to judges to impose 0-365 days. Also increases the sentencing range for B misdemeanors from 0-10 days to 0-90 days. Threats - Creates a generalized terroristic threatening statute to address threats of harm even when not a false threat such as school shootings. Felony sentences – Increases felony sentencing from current law: Felony Current CCCSHB 49 Level Law Class A First Felony: 3-6 (20 max) First Felony: 4-7 (20 Second Felony: 8-12 (20 max) max) Second Felony: 10-14 Third Felony: 13-20 (20 (20 max) max) Third Felony: 15-20 (20 max) Class B First Felony: 0-2 (10 max) First Felony: 1-3 (10 Second Felony: 2-5 (10 max) max) Second Felony: 3-7 (10 Third Felony: 4-10 (10 max) max) Third Felony: 6-10 (10 max) Class C First Felony: 0-2 (5 max) First Felony: 0-2 (5 max) Second Felony:1-4 (5 Second Felony: 2-4 (5 max) max) Third Felony: 2-5 (5 max) Third Felony: 3-5 (5 max) Probation Lengths – Increases the maximum probation length for sex felonies to 25 years and 10 years for all other offenses. Failure to Appear - Removes the 30 day grace period for FTA to ensure better enforcement for defendants appearing in court for the hearings, including trial. DUI Mandatory EM for 1st – Eliminates electronic monitoring or house arrest as being mandatory for 1st DUI returning discretion back to the commissioner of the department of corrections. ASPIN Use At Grand Jury - Allows APSIN (rap sheet) to be used at grand jury when an element of the offense requires proof of prior convictions. Involuntary Commitments – Requires the Alaska Court System to transmit information regarding involuntary commitments that have occurred since January 1, 2011 to the Department of Public Safety. Driving While License Suspended- allows for first-time incidents involving an administrative suspension will be a violation. The sentence for subsequent administrative suspension and all court revocations will remain a class A misdemeanor. Disorderly Conduct- disorderly conduct remains a class b misdemeanor, but for a first offense, a term of imprisonment shall not exceed 72 hours. All subsequent offenses up to 10 days. 5 Page 92 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Pretrial: Keeps current Pretrial Services Program except – Removes presumption of release from the risk assessment tool. Discretion is given back to the judge. . Adds language that a person may request a bail review hearing based on inability to pay only if the person can show that they made a good faith effort to post required bail. Increase Use of Video-Teleconferencing – Encourages the use of videoconferencing for all pretrial court hearings. Treatment While Out on Pretrial Release – Caps the amount of jail credit that can be awarded to a defendant who does treatment while on pretrial release at 365 days. Probation and Parole: Caps on Sanctions for Technical Violations and Absconding – Repeals the caps on the sanctions for technical violations (currently 3, 5, and 10 days for the first three violations respectively) and absconding (up to 30 days). Returns discretion to judges and the parole board to impose a sanction appropriate for the offender, the type of violation, and the underlying offense. Earned Compliance Credits –Reduces the accrual to 1/3 of their probation or parole time and prohibits sex offenders, unclassified offenders, those convicted of felony crimes against a person, and a domestic violence crime against a person from participating in the program. Early Termination Of Probation And Parole – Returns to a true recommendation of the probation or parole officer instead of a mandated recommendation after 1 or 2 years without violation. Discretionary Parole- requires that the board consider suitability for parole of a prisoner who is eligible for discretionary parole if the prisoner had no disciplinary action imposed during incarceration. However, if the prisoner did have disciplinary action imposed, they would then have to apply to be considered for discretionary parole. This returns discretion to the board for those whose behavior while incarcerated may indicate a danger to themselves or the public if released. Parole Eligibility – Returns to restricting what crimes are eligible for discretionary parole. Makes the following crimes ineligible: . Non-sex class A felonies (Robbery 1, Assault 1, Arson 1, Escape 1, MIW 1); . B felonies if the person had one or more prior felony convictions; ***except for manslaughter . C felonies if the person had two or more prior felony convictions; and . B and C sex felonies (Sexual Assault 2, Sexual Abuse of a Minor 2, Distribution of Child Pornography). . Note: Unclassified and class A sex felonies have always been ineligible for discretionary parole. Parole Release Presumptions – Returns discretion to the parole board by eliminating a presumption of release. Good Time For Electronic Monitoring – Eliminate reduction of sentence using good time calculation while on electronic monitoring 6 Page 93 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. ### ______List Name: gov‐[email protected] You subscribed as: [email protected] Unsubscribe at: http://list.state.ak.us/mailman/options/gov‐pressreleases/mshickey%40gci.net 7 Page 94 of 95 AGENDA ITEM # •. Lina Cruz From: Sidney Pruitt To: Kodiak Island Borough Assembly From: Sid Pruitt Jr. Resident Monashka bay since 1979 It has been so quiet Over this Past July 4th holiday. Truly a god send. I have become to hate the July 4th holiday because of fire works. They start at the end of June and continue to the middle of July. Basically ruining my sleep for at least 3 solid weeks. We keep all windows closed, use ear plugs and pillows over our heads. People in my neighbor hood start at around 8PM and continue until 3 AM. I WORK VERY LONG DAYS. It is in un‐ acceptable. Please BAN FIREWORKS in all neighborhoods in Monashka Bay. It is not a right to intrude on other peoples privacy, I have the right to not be disturbed in my own home. Fireworks are dangerous to people they are a fire hazard, they cause damage too property and are extremely IRRESPONSIBLE. People using them generally leave a mess. The act of blowing something up is not normal. So many people have commented that it has been so nice this fourth because of the ban on fireworks. My opinion is that they should be banned altogether. Thank You Sidney G. Pruitt Jr. Sent from my iPad 1 Page 95 of 95