Juneau city and, AK

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup is meeting to plan its resource table for November's AARP Caregivers Conference, which will highlight age-friendly home information, local contractors, CBJ ADU grants, and renovation grants. Members will also hear a report from the Juneau Building Association on contractor outreach, coordinate a Home Depot supplies run funded through the FY27 advisory board request, and discuss SEARHC safety items and a builders panel.

• Plan JCOA Resource Table for November AARP Caregivers Conference
• Highlight CBJ ADU grants and home renovation grants for age-friendly homes
• Juneau Building Association report on contractor outreach (John Brett)
• Home Depot supplies run coordinated with Clerk's Office (FY27 Fund Request)
• SEARHC safety items for distribution and builders panel discussion

Planning Commission

The Juneau Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, with the main item being a property disposal review (PAD2026 0002) for approximately 0.44 acre of city-owned land. The lot is undeveloped, served by city sewer and water, and has support from the Assembly's LHED Committee. The commission will consider adopting the director's analysis and findings to approve the disposal.

• Property disposal review for 0.44-acre city-owned lot (PAD2026 0002)
• Approval of July 28, 2026 draft minutes
• Public participation on non-agenda items

Douglas Advisory Board

Docks & Harbors Board

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

Assembly Finance Committee

Youth Activities Board

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

Planning Commission

Youth Activities Board

Planning Commission

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

JNU Airport Board

Assembly

Assembly Human Resources Committee

Assembly

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Docks & Harbors Board

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

Planning Commission

Docks & Harbors Board

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Assembly Finance Committee

JNU Airport Board

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Docks & Harbors Board

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

Planning Commission

Docks & Harbors Board

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Docks & Harbors Board

JNU Airport Board

Assembly

Assembly Human Resources Committee

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Docks & Harbors Board

Planning Commission

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Docks & Harbors Board

JNU Airport Board

Assembly

Assembly Human Resources Committee

Docks & Harbors Board

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Visitor Industry Task Force 2.0 is meeting to discuss downtown congestion and follow up on the Tourism Plan draft scope. The agenda includes approval of minutes and supplemental materials on these topics. This is a working session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Revisiting Downtown Congestion
• Follow up on Tourism Plan draft scope
• Approval of 2026-07-30 VITF minutes
• Supplemental: 8-11-2026 VITF Revisit Downtown Crowding Memo
• Supplemental: Juneau Tourism Plan - Draft

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Operations & Planning Committee will consider issuing 2027 launch ramp permits to two nonprofits, recommend a public hearing on a possible Passenger for Hire (PFH) fee increase, and decide whether to waive the board's right of first refusal to purchase boat shelter AG-26. They will also discuss the North Douglas Launch Ramp expansion RFP, public art code, and cybersecurity training.

• Issue one 2027 launch ramp permit to Territorial Sportsmen, Inc. and American Society of Civil Engineers – Juneau Branch
• Recommend holding a public hearing on increasing the Passenger for Hire (PFH) fee
• Waive right of first refusal to purchase boat shelter AG-26, allowing Dan Berkiel to sell on open market
• Discuss North Douglas Launch Ramp expansion RFP process
• Discuss CBJ Code 62.65 (Art Works in Public Places)

Docks & Harbors Board

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss bylaw updates and hold an executive session to evaluate the general manager's performance during the transition from interim to permanent GM, including the possibility of temporarily filling the position twice for knowledge transfer. The meeting is procedural and includes roll call, agenda approval, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Bylaw updates discussion
• Executive session on GM performance during interim-to-permanent transition
• Potential double-filling of GM position for knowledge transfer
• Next meeting set for September 16

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will receive a presentation from AARP National on the Vital Voices Survey, comparing Juneau and statewide data on housing, transportation, caregiving, and fraud. The commission will also hear updates from its Housing and Transportation subcommittees, including testimony given to the CBJ Assembly on transportation.

• AARP Vital Voices Survey presentation on housing, transportation, caregiving, and fraud data
• Housing Subcommittee update on November missing-middle housing conference
• Transportation update: Chair Craig's testimony to CBJ Assembly
• JCOA Assembly Liaison Paul Kelly's monthly newsletter

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will review four ordinances from the August 17 Assembly meeting, all related to flood response and HESCO barriers. The committee may approve the consent agenda or pull items for further discussion. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Ordinance 2026-01(b)(D): Transfer $500,000 from CIP D14-101 to establish reserve for riverbank property restoration after HESCO barrier removal
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(AR): Appropriate $427,990 from FEMA for 2024 Glacier Lake outburst flood response and repairs
• Ordinance 2026-01(b)(E): Transfer $3,563,596 from CIP D14-101 to establish reserve for HESCO barrier loan repayment
• Ordinance 2026-01(b)(F): Appropriate $582,000 from Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority grant for HESCO barriers additional phases

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will consider appointments and reappointments to several advisory boards, including the Historic Resources Advisory Committee, Utility Advisory Board, Juneau Commission on Sustainability, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Youth Activities Board. The committee will also review the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee's annual report and discuss the 4th of July. A staff report will address how to proceed with a vacant Planning Commission seat.

• Reappoint Robin Brenner and appoint Elizabeth Kell and Anjuli Grantham to Historic Resources Advisory Committee (terms through June 30, 2029)
• Reappoint Janet Schempf, Grant Ritter, and Stuart Cohen to Utility Advisory Board (terms through May 31, 2029)
• Reappoint James Powell and appoint Conor Lendrum and Flannery Ballard to Juneau Commission on Sustainability (terms through June 30, 2029)
• Reappoint Loren Jones and appoint Mark A. Smith and Tara Stephen to Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Appoint Emily Ferry, Jake Price, and Levi Spaulding to Youth Activities Board

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will hold public hearings and vote on two competing ordinances for disposing of the City Hall property at 155 Heritage Way: one authorizing a negotiated sale to Sealaska Heritage Institute for $1.5 million, the other a public auction with a $2.5 million minimum bid. The meeting also includes several flood-recovery funding ordinances, a resolution for a UAS water main loan, and other routine items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-38: negotiated sale of 155 Heritage Way to Sealaska Heritage Institute for $1,500,000
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-15: disposal of 155 Heritage Way to highest bidder, minimum bid $2,500,000
• Ordinance 2026-01(b)(D): transfer $500,000 for HESCO barrier restoration reserve
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(AR): appropriate $427,990 in FEMA funds for flood response
• Resolution 4059: apply for up to $1,000,000 SRF loan for UAS water main renovation

Utility Advisory Board

JNU Airport Board

The Juneau Airport Board will consider awarding a term contract for airport movement area remarking to Specialized Pavement Marking, with an annual bid of $302,489.50, and approve a supplemental appropriation to fund the first year. The board will also receive an update on fund balance projections and capital reserve, and review the Airport 101 orientation material. No action is requested on the fund balance update.

• Contract award to Specialized Pavement Marking for $302,489.50 annually, with renewals through 2029
• Supplemental appropriation of $302,489.50 to FY27 operating budget for remarking work
• Capital Reserve balance approximately $59,000, with PFC application pending FAA approval
• Airport 101 orientation introduced as self-guided reference for board members
• Executive session for Airport Manager's annual performance evaluation

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The August 12, 2026 meeting of the Local Emergency Planning Committee has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Planning Committee will meet to discuss a planning project update, capital improvement funding, and operational performance metrics. The meeting is held via Zoom only and includes roll call, agenda approval, and board comments.

• Planning project update
• Capital improvement funding discussion
• Operational performance metric discussion

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup is meeting to plan its participation in the AARP Caregivers Conference, focusing on developing a resource table about age-friendly housing. The group will elect a chair, contact local contractors about home renovations, and assign duties. This is a worksession with no public testimony.

• Elect chair of workgroup (nomination of John Brett)
• Develop JCOA Resource Table for AARP Caregivers Conference
• Contact Juneau contractors about age-friendly home renovations
• Highlight CBJ ADU grants and home renovation grants
• Reference to T&H project for age-friendly homes on Douglas

Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional-use permit for Southeast Endeavors LLC to stable farm animals for personal use at 10226 and 10228 Silver Street in a D-3 zone. The applicant proposes up to 200 hens, roosters, and meat chickens, plus up to 30 other farm animals such as cows, horses, and sheep. Staff recommends approval with conditions.

• Conditional-use permit for farm animals on two lots at 10226 and 10228 Silver Street
• Up to 200 chickens and 30 other farm animals proposed in a D-3 zone
• Staff recommends approval with conditions

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will meet to handle routine business including roll call, agenda and minutes approval, and public participation. The main agenda items are the selection of officers, committee assignments, a user survey update, and a discussion regarding Goldbelt. The board will also receive a manager's report on mountain operations and financials.

• Selection of officers
• Committee assignments
• User survey update
• Goldbelt discussion
• Manager's report: mountain update and financials

Assembly Finance Committee

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Sales and Communication Committee is meeting to discuss guidelines for meet-and-greet events. The agenda includes roll call, approval of the agenda, and board comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of meet-and-greet guidelines

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will discuss ordinances introduced at the July 27 Assembly meeting, including rules for cruise ship docking, property sales, and emergency procedures. The committee may review or forward these items to the full Assembly.

• Ordinance 2026-39: Amends Title 85 to include provisions for cruise ship docking and disembarkation
• Ordinance 2026-38: Authorizes sale of 155 Heritage Way to Sealaska Heritage Institute for $1,500,000
• Ordinance 2021-01(b)(B): Appropriates $45,000 to Museum Operations funded by Norwegian Cruise Line
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(AQ): Appropriates $526,602 for 2024 Glacier Lake flood response, funded by FEMA
• Ordinance 2026-40: Amends Continuity of Government Code for emergency procedures

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will consider several funding appropriations and loan approvals. The body is deciding on grant funds for GLOF and a loan for underground utility pipe replacement, as well as two capital improvement project fund transfers.

• GLOF FEMA Grant Award Appropriation
• GLOF THRHA Grant Award Appropriation
• SRF Loan for Underground Utility Pipe Replacement
• Funds transfer from Starlite Court Improvements CIP (R72-181) to Downtown 10th, F & W 8th Streets Reconstruction Project CIP (R72-169)
• Funds transfer from Dimond Park Fieldhouse Bank Armoring CIP (P41-114) to Adair Kennedy Park CIP (P41-106)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a one-hour tour of the Marie Drake facility. The tour will focus on upcoming changes to the site.

• Tour of Marie Drake facility regarding upcoming changes

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Visitor Industry Task Force will discuss data collection and long-term planning. The committee is reviewing draft recommendations and a memo regarding approaches to tourism management planning.

• Discussion of data collection and long-term planning
• Review of draft recommendations
• Review of Approaches to Tourism Management Planning Memo

Docks & Harbors Board

The board will elect a chair, vice chair, and other officers. They will hear updates on the Aurora Drive Down Float, downtown bathrooms, Thane Storage Facility, and dock electrification from engineers. Additionally, they will recognize an Employee of the Quarter and approve minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting.

• Election of board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, others)
• Employee of the Quarter recognition
• Update on Aurora Drive Down Float (presentation by PND Engineers)
• Update on Downtown Bathrooms (presentation by PND Engineers)
• Updates on Thane Storage Facility and Dock Electrification (presentations by Port Engineer)