Juneau city and public meetings in 2025

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will meet on Dec 31, 2025 to review season pass sales, marketing plans, and communications strategies. The agenda includes roll call, approval of agenda, and a discussion of these three topics. The meeting will be held in the Assembly Chambers and via Zoom webinar.

• Season pass sales
• Marketing
• Communications

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Finance Committee will hold a meeting to discuss preparations for the 2027 budget and receive a presentation of financials. The agenda includes roll call, approval of agenda, and setting the next meeting date. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion on preparing for the 2027 budget
• Presentation of financials

JNU Airport Board

The committee will review and discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and rates & fees for the Juneau International Airport, with a motion to recommend the budget to the full Board. They will also discuss stakeholder correspondence from Alaska Seaplanes regarding the budget process and financial model assumptions.

• Review of FY2027 Proposed Budget (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) with FY26 projections
• Motion to recommend FY27 budget and rates & fees to the full Board in January 2026
• Discussion of stakeholder correspondence from Alaska Seaplanes on budget development and allocation assumptions
• Capital needs and planned priorities considered in financial model outputs

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Board will consider two consent agenda items: a lease amendment for Marine Exchange of Alaska's new development at 2601 Channel Drive, and the FY27 Marine Passenger Fee request. The board will also discuss the property conveyance of CBJ‑owned land at Seadrome and re‑solicit applications for Aurora Harbor Boat Shelter space (AG22/23). Additional informational items include a invitation from the Community Development Department to join the Comprehensive Plan process and a review of past marine services planning efforts.

• Marine Exchange of Alaska lease amendment for new development at 2601 Channel Drive
• FY27 Marine Passenger Fee request approval
• Property conveyance of CBJ‑owned land at Seadrome
• Re‑solicitation for Aurora Harbor Boat Shelter Space AG22/23
• Community Development Department invitation for board participation in Comprehensive Plan

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss future full-time employee requests for winter operations and summer operations. The meeting will also include a discussion on an employee appreciation dinner. The session is a Zoom webinar only.

• Discussion of future FTE requests for winter operations
• Discussion of future FTE requests for summer operations
• Discussion of an employee appreciation dinner

Assembly

The Assembly will consider appointments to five seats on the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board, with three seats for full terms (2026‑2028) and two seats for unexpired terms (2026). It will also consider three appointments to the Planning Commission for full terms from 2026 to 2028. No other matters are listed beyond public participation and procedural items.

• Appointment of three Bartlett Regional Hospital Board members for terms Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2028
• Appointment of two Bartlett Regional Hospital Board members for unexpired terms Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2026
• Appointment of three Planning Commission members for terms Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2028

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will conduct interviews for three seats on the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board and three seats on the Planning Commission, with terms starting January 1, 2026. The committee will also consider a motion to enter executive session to discuss applicant qualifications.

• Interviews for five applicants for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board: incumbents Chris Letterman, Max Mertz, John Raster MD, and new applicants Jeannie Monk, Saralyn Tabachnick, Dorothy Hernandez MD
• Interviews for five applicants for the Planning Commission: incumbent Adam Brown and new applicants Stephanie Banua, Carlee Simon, Keith Koruna, Karinne Wiebold
• Executive session proposed to deliberate on applicant qualifications

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Visitor Industry Task Force 2.0 is meeting to conduct an orientation for members. The group will discuss its mandate, goals, and the history of the previous task force from 2019-2020.

• Review of VITF 1.0 (2019-2020) final report and implementation
• Discussion of integration with Port Communities of Alaska (PCOA)
• Establishment of meeting timelines and workloads
• Review of the Open Meetings Act

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will approve the agenda and minutes, then discuss the FY26 budget, including a treasurer report, a community engagement project, and the 2025-2026 strategic plan. It will also recognize Black History Month 2026 and note the Commission Engagement Resolution that was approved earlier and sent to the Assembly Human Resources Committee. Additional topics include a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee and personal safety training with Perseverance Theatre.

• FY26 Budget – Treasurer Report, Community Engagement Project, JHRC Strategic Plan 2025-2026
• Celebrating Black History Month 2026
• Commission Engagement Resolution forwarded to Assembly Human Resources Committee
• Joint JHRC & Systemic Racism Review Committee meeting
• Personal Safety Training partnership with Perseverance Theatre

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will hold elections for co-chairs and secretary, with three nominations received. The commission will also identify its 2026 strategy and priorities, and receive updates from subcommittees on housing, recreation/fitness (including Marie Drake Gym use), and age-friendly planning. Public participation on non-agenda items is invited.

• Election of Co-Chairs & Secretary: nominations for Linda Kruger (Co-Chair), Barb Murray (Secretary), and Deborah Craig (Co-Chair)
• 2026 Strategy & Priority Identification discussion
• Housing Subcommittee update
• Recreation/Fitness Subcommittee update on Marie Drake Gym use
• Age-Friendly Planning Report updates submitted to AARP and CBJ

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will review two ordinances on its consent agenda: a $200,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Marine Passenger Fee Fund for unused federal tourism staffing support, and an amendment to the Commercial Passenger Vehicle fine schedule regarding vehicle standards. The committee may also discuss any legislation pulled from the consent agenda and can forward recommendations to the full Assembly. Public participation on non-agenda items is allowed. The next meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(X): Transfer $200,000 from General Fund to Marine Passenger Fee Fund for tourism-related staffing
• Ordinance 2025-44: Amend Commercial Passenger Vehicle fine schedule to include fines for vehicle standards
• Blank SRRC checklist available for pulled legislation review
• Public participation on non-agenda items
• Next meeting date: January 13, 2026

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will hear the Juneau Commission on Aging (JCOA) annual report, then hold a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee. The regular portion is scheduled from 4:45–5:00 pm, followed by the joint session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Juneau Commission on Aging (JCOA) Annual Report – informational item
• Joint meeting with Systemic Racism Review Committee after regular agenda

Assembly

This regular meeting includes a public hearing on a major Land Use Code update, a lease for an animal shelter, and several consent agenda items including bid awards for street and park improvements. The Assembly will also consider resolutions for fisheries tax allocation and legislative capital priorities.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-40(b) amending Title 49 Land Use Code (reasonable accommodation, zoning maps, subdivisions on arterials)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-43 to lease land at 10020 Crazy Horse Drive to Juneau Animal Rescue for $10/year for 35 years
• Consent agenda: Award of BE26-099 Dudley Street Improvements to Coogan Construction for $2,730,083
• Consent agenda: Introduction of Ordinance 2025-01(b)(X) transferring $200,000 from General Fund to Marine Passenger Fee Fund
• Consent agenda: Resolution 4032 adopting alternative allocation method for FY2026 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program (CBJ share ~$1,581.16)

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee is meeting jointly with the Systemic Racism Review Committee for a discussion. No specific actions or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on discussion only.

• Joint discussion with the Systemic Racism Review Committee

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will hold a meeting to review financial reports, discuss the gondola update, and plan for the FY budgeting process. The session will include committee discussions and scheduling for January 8th.

• Gondola update discussion
• FY budgeting process update
• Committee discussion & scheduling
• Next meeting set for January 8th
• Financials report

JNU Airport Board

The Juneau Airport Board will approve minutes from six prior meetings and the agenda for this session. Staff will present a validation of the FY24‑FY25 financial model and then three rate‑setting scenarios for landing fees, terminal rent, and related charges. The board will discuss the model results and provide direction for the next iteration of scenarios and the upcoming budget schedule.

• Approval of minutes from July 10, August 7, September 11, September 25, October 9, and November 13, 2025
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Unfinished business: validation of the JNU Financial Model for FY24 and FY25 (Attachment A)
• New business: presentation of three rate‑setting scenarios for landing fees and terminal rent (Attachments B‑E)
• Correspondence: letter from Jodi Garza (Alaska Seaplanes) regarding FY27‑30 budget and rate/fee model (Attachment G)

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Board will review and act on several lease and fee items. Items include a property conveyance of CBJ land at Seadrome, a lease amendment for Marine Exchange of Alaska at 2601 Channel Drive, and a proposed 35‑year lease with Petro Marine for tideland property ATS 857. The board will also consider the FY27 Marine Passenger Fee request and receive updates on the capital improvement project list and budget process.

• Property conveyance of CBJ owned land at Seadrome
• Marine Exchange of Alaska lease amendment for 2601 Channel Drive
• New 35‑year lease with Petro Marine for tideland property ATS 857
• FY27 Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) request
• Capital Improvement Project (CIP) List presentation

The Docks & Harbors Operations & Planning Committee discussed Goldbelt's proposal to purchase the 15,000‑sq‑ft Seadrome property, which is appraised at $630,000 (Horan) or $590,000 (Ramsey). Members expressed concerns about price, land swaps, and future use of the waterfront. The committee recommended that the full Board take seven days to reflect and vote on the matter at the next board meeting.

• Deferred Seadrome property sale decision to next board meeting (no vote recorded)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

This is a worksession/annual retreat with no public testimony. The Assembly will receive a FY25 status update, hear department overviews of general fund services, provide FY27 budget direction to the manager, discuss a communications plan for FY27 budget outreach, and set assembly goals. Supplemental materials will be posted later.

• FY25 Status Update and Review
• Overview of general fund services by department
• FY27 Budget Direction to Manager from Assembly
• Communications and Engagement Plan for FY27 Budget Outreach
• Assembly Goals

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will consider three ordinances: Ordinance 2025-43 to lease an 8.0‑acre parcel near 10020 Crazy Horse Drive to Juneau Animal Rescue at a reduced rate; Ordinance 2024-01(b)(BC) to appropriate $1,316,554 for FY 2025 operating costs; and Ordinance 2025-42 to amend the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan. The committee will also discuss topics for the upcoming joint meeting with the full Assembly’s Human Resources Committee on December 15. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda, minutes, and setting the next meeting date will be addressed.

• Ordinance 2025-43: lease of an 8.0‑acre parcel near 10020 Crazy Horse Drive to Juneau Animal Rescue at a reduced rate
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(BC): appropriation of $1,316,554 for FY 2025 operating costs
• Ordinance 2025-42: amendment of the Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan
• Discussion of topics for the December 15 joint meeting with the full Assembly’s Human Resources Committee
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and scheduling of the next regular meeting on December 16

The Systemic Racism Review Committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. The committee also approved the minutes from the August, September, and October work sessions. Ms. Pemberton moved to approve the consent agenda, and it passed without objection.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will meet on Dec 3, 2025 at 5 PM in the Downtown Library Large Meeting Room and via Zoom. After routine items such as a land acknowledgement, agenda approval and minutes approval, the committee will discuss two agenda topics: Main Street America and the Public Portal. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting for Jan 7, 2026.

• Main Street America
• Public Portal

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Finance Committee will discuss gondola facilities, business planning, construction funding, and attraction/excursion development. They will also cover lift replacement planning and foundation funding needs. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Gondola facilities and infrastructure planning
• Gondola construction funding
• Lift replacement planning
• Foundation funding needs

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss a Trail Mix update, a proposed driveway and utility easement on Holm Drive, and review the draft Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-32. The meeting includes public participation on non-agenda items and approval of prior minutes.

• Trail Mix Update – program status report
• Holm Driveway and Utility Easement Application – proposed property access
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) – FY2027-32 – multi-year project prioritization

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the November 4, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. After a Trail Mix update, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Assembly approve the proposed easement extension across City property. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes from November 4, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Recommended granting driveway and utility easement extension (unanimous)

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss the FY26 budget, community engagement projects, and the 2025-2026 strategic plan. The agenda also includes a resolution on commission engagement and a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee.

• Approval of minutes
• FY26 Budget discussion
• JHRC Strategic Plan 2025-2026
• Joint JHRC & Systemic Racism Review Committee Meeting
• Personal Safety Training with Perseverance Theatre

The Juneau Human Rights Commission approved its meeting agenda by unanimous consent. No updates were reported for FY25 budget items, the community engagement project, or other standing topics. The commission noted that a Black History Month Business Expo is planned for February 14, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 5:19 pm.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will discuss several topics including a solid waste presentation, a transit overview, Outer Drive, and a capital improvement projects funds review. The committee will also review its 2025 milestones and the latest contracts division activity report. No votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.

• Solid Waste Presentation
• Transit Overview
• Outer Drive
• Capital Improvement Projects Funds Review
• Contracts Division Activity Report (Oct 30 – Nov 21, 2025)

The committee approved the meeting agenda. The minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting were approved with no changes. No other actions were voted on during this session.

• Agenda approved
• November 3, 2025 meeting minutes approved (no changes)

Assembly Finance Committee

The Juneau Assembly Finance Committee meeting will discuss foregone revenue, dockage fees, an FY25 Assembly Grant update, the 4th of July fireworks display, and legislative capital priorities. The agenda also includes a preview of an upcoming retreat and a report from the Visitor Industry Task Force. No specific actions are noted in the agenda.

• Foregone Revenue
• Dockage Fees
• FY25 Assembly Grant Update
• 4th of July Fireworks Display
• Legislative Capital Priorities

The Assembly Finance Committee approved the November 5, 2025 minutes. It passed a motion, by unanimous consent, directing the FY27 budget manager to use all dockage fee revenue beyond dock operations to offset the City’s general operating expenditures and to develop a list of potential project uses. It also approved maintaining the status quo for the 2026 fireworks show with a FY27 budget increase, and set Fish Creek Road Resurface as item #15 and Jackie Renninger Park Development as item #16 in the legislative capital priorities list.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (as presented) – unanimous consent
• Directed FY27 budget to apply excess dockage fees to general operating expenditures and to provide a project list – unanimous consent
• Directed staff to draft a resolution memorializing the intent for future dockage fee use – unanimous consent
• Maintained status quo for 2026 fireworks show with FY27 budget increase and procurement code exemption – unanimous consent
• Set Fish Creek Road Resurface and Reconstruction as #15 and Jackie Renninger Park Development & Pipeline Skatepark Improvements as #16 in capital priorities – unanimous consent
• Reordered Telephone Hill Redevelopment to #9 in capital priorities – unanimous consent

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee will review economic indicators and a property donation request. The agenda also includes a policy discussion on Christmas tree and firewood harvesting.

• Review of Juneau Economic Indicators
• Duran Construction property donation request
• Christmas Tree & Firewood Harvesting Policy discussion

The Assembly Lands, Housing and Economic Development Committee approved the agenda and the November 3, 2025 minutes as presented. Staff reports on economic indicators, housing challenges, senior‑care needs, and land‑trust concepts were discussed. No motions were made, and no decisions or votes were recorded.

JNU Airport Board

The Juneau Airport Board Finance Committee will hold a working session to review the FY26 projection and FY27 budget. The committee will discuss expense and revenue assumptions, including a temporary shift of airfield painting to FAA funding, an added Deputy Airport Manager position, and a one‑time EDSE purchase. Staff will seek the committee’s concurrence to forward the preliminary budgets to the Board meeting on December 11, 2025. No formal action is requested at this meeting.

• Review of FY26 projection and FY27 budget for JNU Airport
• Discussion of temporary shift of airfield painting costs to FAA funding
• Consideration of added Deputy Airport Manager full‑time equivalent
• One‑time purchase of an Emergency Diesel Supply Engine (EDSE)
• Proposal to build a Capital Reserve for non‑federal projects

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will consider a consent agenda with two resolutions: one urging full funding of $18,186,535 for the FY27 ADOT Harbor Facility Grant, and another to raise the maximum annual grant award to $7,500,000. The board will also vote on the FY27-FY32 Capital Improvement Project list. Discussion items include the Juneau Cruise Ship Berth Assignment update and the Statter Breakwater project update from the US Army Corps of Engineers.

• Resolution of support for full funding ($18,186,535) of FY27 ADOT Harbor Facility Grant
• Resolution to raise maximum eligible annual ADOT Harbor Facility Grant to $7,500,000
• Approval of FY27-FY32 Capital Improvement Project list
• Update on Juneau Cruise Ship Berth Assignment
• Update on US Army Corps of Engineers Statter Breakwater project

The Docks and Harbors Board approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the October 30, 2025 minutes, correcting Ms. Smith’s name. The consent agenda was adopted.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion by Ridgway)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes with name correction for Ms. Smith
• Approved consent agenda

Douglas Advisory Board

The Douglas Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting on November 19, 2025, at the Douglas Library. The board is discussing several unfinished business items, including a "Welcome To Douglas Island" sign at the roundabout, a crosswalk at Breeze In, and Douglas Island cemeteries. Reports from assembly members and committees on parks, planning, docks, and the ski area are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of "Welcome To Douglas Island" sign at roundabout
• Discussion of crosswalk at Breeze In
• Update on Douglas Island Cemeteries
• Historic Fire Equipment item
• New member recruitment

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had included a land acknowledgment, public participation on non‑agenda items, and three ordinances: 2025-43 to lease an 8.0‑acre parcel near 10020 Crazy Horse Drive to Juneau Animal Rescue, 2024-01(b)(BC) appropriating $1,316,554 for FY2025 operating costs, and 2025-42 amending the comprehensive plan with the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan.

• Ordinance 2025-43: lease 8.0‑acre parcel near 10020 Crazy Horse Drive to Juneau Animal Rescue
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(BC): appropriation of $1,316,554 for FY2025 operating costs
• Ordinance 2025-42: amendment to comprehensive plan adopting Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan
• Public participation on non‑agenda items (planned)
• Land acknowledgment of Tlingit land (planned)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider and vote on a recommendation to the Assembly for Title 49 Phase 1 text amendments, Wave 2. The changes involve reasonable accommodation for disabilities, digital zoning maps, subdivisions on arterials, and housekeeping edits. Staff recommends approval with modifications.

• AME2025 0005: Title 49 Phase 1 Text Amendments, Wave 2 – recommended with amendments (borough-wide)
• Staff modifications include clarifying staff roles for reasonable accommodation, digital map version retention, and roadway classification standards
• Commission recommendation due to Assembly by November 21, 2025
• Discussion of proposed Planning Commission meeting dates for 2026
• Housekeeping item regarding regular meeting time hours

The Planning Commission approved the October 14 and October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then reviewed the proposed Title 49 Phase 1 text amendments (AME2025 0005) and staff recommended forwarding the ordinance with changes to the Assembly, but no vote or formal decision was recorded.

• Approved October 14 2025 and October 28 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The commission will review the FY25 budget, including the treasurer report, a community engagement project, and the 2025‑2026 strategic plan. It will also consider a resolution on commission engagement, celebrate Black History Month 2026, and discuss a personal safety training partnership with Perseverance Theatre. A joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee is listed for possible discussion.

• FY25 Budget – Treasurer Report, Community Engagement Project, JHRC Strategic Plan 2025‑2026
• Celebrating Black History Month 2026
• Commission Engagement Resolution (subject to further discussion with SRRC)
• Joint JHRC & Systemic Racism Review Committee meeting
• Personal Safety Training partnership with Perseverance Theatre

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded. Upcoming meetings were scheduled for December 2 and 16, 2025 and January 6, 2026.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of Nov 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will hear a presentation from Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority (THRHA) President/CEO Jacqueline Pata on housing opportunities for older adults, including the North Douglas project. The commission will also elect officers for chair, vice chair, and secretary, receive updates on Marie Drake Gym use and the age-friendly planning report due in December, and review a draft annual report.

• Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary for the commission
• THRHA presentation on housing opportunities and North Douglas project
• Update on recreation/fitness subcommittee regarding Marie Drake Gym use
• Age-Friendly Planning Report update, with final report due in December
• Draft 2025 annual report for review

The commission approved the meeting agenda with amendments, including moving the elections and assembly presentation to December 15. Minutes from the October 21 meeting were accepted unanimously. The board approved the CBJ Assembly report, the presentation of the AARP Age‑Friendly plan at the December 15 assembly, and the Senior Moments article. Upcoming events include a Pioneer Home outing at the Juneau Holiday Symphony on December 15.

• Agenda amended to move elections to Dec 15 (approved)
• Agenda amended to reschedule guest speaker and assembly presentation to Dec 15 (approved)
• Minutes from 10‑21‑2025 meeting accepted unanimously
• CBJ Assembly report approved (no objections)
• Presentation of AARP Age‑Friendly plan at Dec 15 assembly approved (no objections)
• Senior Moments article approved (no objections)
• Pioneer Home Project update added to agenda (approved)
• Volunteer tickets for Juneau Holiday Symphony event arranged (approved)

General

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will hear annual reports from the Douglas Advisory Board, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, and Juneau Commission on Sustainability. They will consider reappointments and appointments to the Juneau Commission on Sustainability, Juneau Commission on Aging, and the Juneau Economic Development Council. The committee will also set interview dates for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board and Planning Commission and discuss boardmember term expirations and vacancies.

• Reappointment of Marian Call and Nick Waldo, and appointment of Ariel Hasse-Zamudio to the Juneau Commission on Sustainability (terms through June 30, 2028)
• Reappointment of Linda Kruger and Diane Kyser to 65+ seats, and appointment of Rhonda Ward and John Brett to general public seats on the Juneau Commission on Aging
• Appointment of Melissa Beedle and James Greene to At-Large seats, and reappointment of Trenton English to Organized Labor seat on the Juneau Economic Development Council
• Setting interview dates for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Board and Planning Commission (December 17-18, 2025)
• Discussion on boardmembers serving past term end dates and vacancies on empowered boards

The committee accepted the annual reports of the Douglas Advisory Board, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, and the Juneau Commission on Sustainability. It forwarded to the full Assembly the reappointments of Marian Call and Nick Waldo and the appointment of Ariel Hasse‑Zamudio to the Juneau Commission on Sustainability. It also forwarded reappointments and new appointments for the Juneau Commission on Aging and the Juneau Economic Development Council Board. All motions passed by unanimous consent.

• Accepted Douglas Advisory Board annual report (unanimous consent)
• Accepted Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee annual report (unanimous consent)
• Accepted Juneau Commission on Sustainability annual report (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded reappointment of Marian Call, Nick Waldo, and appointment of Ariel Hasse‑Zamudio to full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded reappointment of Linda Kruger, Diane Kyser, and appointments of Rhonda Ward and John Bret to full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded appointment of Melissa Beedle, James Greene, and reappointment of Trenton English to full Assembly (unanimous consent)

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will consider a lease for an animal shelter, budget transfers for waterline repairs, and bid awards for harbor projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing on ranked choice voting.

• Lease 8-acre parcel at 10020 Crazy Horse Drive to Juneau Animal Rescue for $10/year
• Appropriate $1,316,554 for FY2025 operating costs
• Award $1,439,978 contract to Discovery Drilling Inc. for Statter Harbor breakwater study
• Transfer $2,360,000 to Blackerby Subdivision Reconstruction
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-13(c) to implement ranked choice voting

The Assembly approved the October 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes by unanimous consent. A motion to adopt the consent agenda as amended was also approved by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted consent agenda as amended (unanimous consent)

General

The Docks and Harbors Board will meet to conduct a strategic retreat focused on team cohesion, unified vision, and project prioritization. The session includes five sessions covering ground rules, trust building, and evaluating projects.

• Strategic retreat sessions: Welcome, Trust, Vision, Project Evaluation, Wrap-Up
• Public participation on non-agenda items
• Port Director requests for agenda changes

Board members discussed the department's mission, long‑term vision, communication, and transparency. They identified priorities such as improving staff‑board communication, early information access, a long‑term strategic framework, and clearer role definitions. No formal resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the retreat.

JNU Airport Board

The Juneau Airport Board meeting will cover routine items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval. A key agenda item is a presentation of a new rates‑and‑fees model by Matt Townsend of Frasca & Associates, intended to simplify fee calculations while retaining the existing cost‑based methodology. The board will also receive staff reports and allow public participation on non‑agenda items.

• Presentation of JNU Rates & Fees Model (new streamlined fee structure)
• Public participation on non‑agenda items
• Airport Manager's Report — Andres Delgado
• Airport Project Manager's Reports — Ke Mell and Mike Greene
• Approval of agenda

The JNU Airport Board unanimously approved the agenda. No other motions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will discuss snowmaking operations, a foundation request, and updates from a recent board retreat. The meeting also includes a manager's report, financials, and public participation periods.

• Snow making review and discussion
• Foundation request
• Updates from board retreat
• Manager's report and financials
• Public participation (two periods)

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and two sets of draft meeting minutes. It will then consider the committee's comments on the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan and receive a verbal update on the Star Hill project. No formal decisions are indicated beyond approvals and discussion.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of 2025-08-06 HRAC meeting minutes (draft)
• Approval of 2025-10-01 HRAC meeting minutes (draft)
• Downtown Douglas / West Juneau Area Plan – HRAC comments
• Star Hill – verbal update

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will consider two resolutions recommending the Assembly adopt resolutions urging full state funding of $18,186,535 for the FY27 Harbor Facility Grant Program and raising the maximum annual grant award to $7,500,000. The board will also discuss a Marine Exchange lease update, the capital improvement project process, and plan a board retreat.

• Resolution of support for full funding ($18,186,535) of the FY27 ADOT Harbor Facility Grant
• Resolution to raise the maximum annual ADOT Harbor Facility Grant to $7,500,000
• Marine Exchange of Alaska – Channel Drive Lease & Development update
• Capital Improvement Project (CIP) process discussion
• Docks & Harbors Board Retreat planning for November 15th

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then passed a resolution urging the State Assembly to fully fund the FY27 Alaska Department of Transportation Harbor Facility Grant program for $18,186,535. A second resolution was adopted to raise the maximum annual grant award to $7,500,000 per eligible project. Both resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging full FY27 harbor grant funding of $18,186,535 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution raising maximum grant award to $7,500,000 per project (unanimous)

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will review the FY25 financial wrap‑up and discuss budget impacts of the 2025 election results. It will examine foregone revenue and a proposed increase to dockage fees. An information‑only item on sales tax delinquencies will be presented, and the City Manager will move to enter executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations.

• FY25 Financial Wrap‑Up (memo FY25 Fiscal Update 20251028)
• Financial Paths Forward with Election 2025 Results (Ballot Measure Impacts FINAL)
• Foregone Revenue (memo Foregone Revenue 20251030)
• Dockage Fee Increase (memo Enterprise Funds – Dockage Fees Usage Nov AFC)
• Information Only: Sales Tax Delinquencies (Sales Tax 20250930 Publication)

The Assembly Finance Committee amended a motion to direct staff to distribute the remaining FY26 grant funds, adding a request that organizations inform the City if they do not need the money. The amendment passed with six Ayes and three Nays, and the amended motion was then approved by unanimous consent. The Committee also approved an amendment allowing targeted program or project reductions while holding off broad service cuts, and it unanimously paused any action on the waterfront city museum.

• Amended motion to distribute remaining FY26 grant funds, asking grantees to inform if they don't need the money (6 Ayes, 3 Nays)
• Original motion to distribute remaining FY26 grant funds failed (4 Ayes, 5 Nays)
• Amended motion to not implement broad service reductions, allowing targeted reductions, passed by unanimous consent
• Motion to pause any action related to the waterfront city museum passed by unanimous consent

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will hold a Zoom webinar to discuss potential subjects and experts for upcoming meetings. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a public participation period.

• Approval of October 15, 2025 Work Session minutes
• Discuss subjects for upcoming sustainability sessions
• Discuss experts for future meetings
• Next meeting set for November 19, 2025

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission meets to discuss the FY25 budget (treasurer report, community engagement project, strategic plan), plans for Black History Month 2026, a previously approved Commission Engagement Resolution (with possible further discussion alongside the Systemic Racism Review Committee), a joint meeting with the SRRC, and a personal safety training partnership with Perseverance Theatre. Public participation on non-agenda items is also scheduled.

• FY25 budget: treasurer report, community engagement project, JHRC Strategic Plan 2025-2026
• Celebrating Black History Month 2026
• Commission Engagement Resolution (approved Oct 21, 2025; possible further discussion with SRRC)
• Joint JHRC & Systemic Racism Review Committee meeting
• Personal Safety Training in partnership with Perseverance Theatre

The Juneau Human Rights Commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting, both by unanimous consent. No other actions were taken; the commission reported no updates on budget items, events, or training projects. Upcoming meeting dates were announced.

• Agenda approved (unanimous consent)
• Minutes of Oct 21, 2025 approved (unanimous consent)

General

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will consider a request from Alaska's Capital Inn Bed & Breakfast to purchase CBJ parkland. They will also receive updates on an AT&T cell tower at Dimond Park and on outdoor pickleball courts at Floyd Dryden. Additionally, the committee will discuss member appointments.

• Alaska's Capital Inn B&B requests to purchase CBJ parkland
• AT&T Cell Tower at Dimond Park update
• Floyd Dryden Outdoor Pickleball Courts update
• PRAC Committee Member Appointments
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee appointed Ryan O'Shaughnessy as chair and Josh Anderson as vice‑chair for a one‑year term. It voted to recommend that the Assembly deny Mark Thorson's request to purchase the parkland at Block 20 Lot 7. It also voted to recommend that the Assembly authorize the City Manager to approve AT&T’s lease for a replacement light pole and equipment area in Dimond Park. All motions passed without objection.

• Ryan O'Shaughnessy appointed Chair (unanimous consent)
• Josh Anderson appointed Vice‑Chair (unanimous consent)
• Committee recommended Assembly deny purchase of CBJ parkland at Block 20 Lot 7 (unanimous consent)
• Committee recommended Assembly authorize City Manager to approve AT&T lease for Dimond Park light pole and equipment area (unanimous consent)

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will hold an informational worksession on the FY27 budget preview, covering FY26 projections, major cost drivers, and uncertainties. No action will be taken; the session is intended to inform future rates and fees decisions.

• Airport Finance Committee worksession and FY27 budget preview with projections through FY30

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will vote on a CIP transfer for the Blackerby water failure and discuss improvements to Egan Dr and Yandukin Dr. They will also review a contracts activity report for September 20 to October 29, 2025, and committee milestones. The agenda includes approval of September 29 meeting minutes.

• Blackerby Water Failure CIP Transfer – for action
• Egan Dr & Yandukin Dr Improvements – discussion
• Approval of September 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Contracts Division Activity Report (Sept 20 – Oct 29, 2025)
• PWFC milestones review

The Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee met on November 3, 2025 and approved the meeting agenda and the September 29, 2025 minutes. No vote or approval was recorded for the requested $2.36 million CIP fund transfer for the Blackerby waterline or for the Egan Drive/Yandukin Drive intersection improvements. The committee set the next meeting for December 1, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole holds a worksession (no public testimony) to discuss West Douglas master planning and Goldbelt's port development project, tourism policy, the Visitor Industry Task Force, and Telephone Hill. No decisions are made; items are for discussion only.

• West Douglas Master Planning and Goldbelt Corporation LLC’s West Douglas Development Phase I: Port Development and Infrastructure Project
• Tourism Policy
• Visitor Industry Task Force (VTIF) 2
• Telephone Hill Update

The Assembly directed staff to prepare a scope of work, including process and budget, for the West Douglas Master Plan, and approved the motion by unanimous consent. A separate motion to have staff draft a Memorandum of Understanding with Goldbelt Corporation LLC for city services was rejected, with 4 yeas and 5 nays. The Visitor Industry Task Force agenda item was removed and the amended agenda approved unanimously; approval of the September 8, 2025 minutes was postponed to the next meeting.

• Removed Visitor Industry Task Force (VITF) 2 from agenda; approved by unanimous consent
• Postponed approval of September 8, 2025 minutes to next meeting; approved by unanimous consent
• Directed staff to provide scope of work, process, and budget for West Douglas Master Plan; passed unanimously
• Motion to draft MOU with Goldbelt Corporation LLC failed: 4 Yeas, 5 Nays

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee will review a draft Downtown Douglas/West Juneau area plan and a request for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Round Five. Staff will also present a request from Alaska’s Capital Inn Bed & Breakfast to purchase city parkland and a lease request from AT&T for Dimond Park property.

• Review Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Draft Area Plan
• Consider Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Round Five
• Alaska’s Capital Inn Bed & Breakfast request to purchase CBJ parkland
• AT&T request to lease CBJ property at Dimond Park

The LHED Committee unanimously adopted the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund recommendation and forwarded five funding requests—three grants and two loans—to the Assembly for approval. The Committee also unanimously moved to forward the draft Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan, with Planning Commission recommendations, to the full Assembly for further discussion and adoption. Agenda and minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved September 29, 2025 draft minutes as presented
• Forwarded draft Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan to full Assembly (unanimous)
• Adopted housing fund recommendation and forwarded grant $800,000 to Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority for Pederson Hill (unanimous)
• Forwarded grant $250,000 to Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority for Séet Kanax Dutéen (unanimous)
• Forwarded loan $900,000 to Brave Enterprises LLC for Bergman Hotel (unanimous)
• Forwarded loan $200,000 to Southeast Endeavors LLC for Lee Street fourplex (unanimous)
• Forwarded grant $150,000 to Society of St Vincent de Paul for maintenance and upkeep (unanimous)

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will meet to review updates on the gondola and mountain operations, participate in guided strategic planning, and receive board governance training.

• Update on gondola
• Update on mountain operations
• Guided strategic planning
• Board governance training

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will vote on awarding a $1,439,978 contract for the Statter Harbor breakwater geotechnical investigation to Discovery Drilling Inc. It will also consider waiving its right of first refusal to allow the sale of an Aurora Harbor boat shelter. Additionally, the board will hear updates from the SE Alaska Whale Watching Association and on the Aurora Harbor float design.

• Bid award for Statter Harbor geotechnical investigation (RFP DH26-007) to Discovery Drilling Inc. for $1,439,978
• Motion to waive board's first right of refusal to purchase Aurora Harbor boat shelter AE-26
• Update from SE Alaska Whale Watching Associations (SEAWWA)
• Aurora Harbor Drive Down Float 35% design update
• Board retreat planning for November 15

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes and recognized Oxana Stadnikova as Employee of the Quarter. It awarded the Statter Harbor breakwater geotechnical investigation to Discovery Drilling Inc. for $1,439,978. The board also waived its right of first refusal, allowing the Aurora Harbor Boat Shelter E‑26 to be sold on the open market.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recognized Oxana Stadnikova as Employee of the Quarter
• Awarded Statter Harbor breakwater geotechnical investigation to Discovery Drilling Inc. for $1,439,978
• Waived board's right of first refusal for Aurora Harbor Boat Shelter E‑26, permitting open‑market sale

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss next steps for Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) mitigation. The session includes presentations on basin science and technical reports from UAS, NWS, and USACE.

• NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program buy out for View Drive
• USACE Technical Report and Advance Measures
• Science of the Basin presentation by UAS and NWS
• Cooperative Agreement Addendum for Advance Measures Assistance

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied two requests to rezone land to Light Commercial and denied a third request to rezone to Light Commercial, while approving a Conditional Use Permit for a hydroelectric dam project. The meeting also included a review of zoning rules and a public participation session.

• Denied rezone of 3.79 acres at 5200 & 5220 Commercial Blvd to Light Commercial
• Denied rezone of 4.03 acres at 7170 Glacier Hwy to Light Commercial
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Lower Sweetheart Lake hydroelectric dam
• Review of Title 49 Rewrite, Phase 1 Wave 2 regarding zoning maps
• Public participation session on non-agenda items

The Commission voted 5-2 to deny the rezoning of 5200 & 5220 Commercial Boulevard from Industrial to Light Commercial. It also voted 5-2 to deny the rezoning of 7170 Glacier Highway from D18 to Light Commercial. Both motions followed staff recommendations. No vote was recorded on the Conditional Use Permit for Juneau Hydropower.

• Denied rezoning of 5200 & 5220 Commercial Blvd (Industrial → Light Commercial) (5-2)
• Denied rezoning of 7170 Glacier Highway (D18 → Light Commercial) (5-2)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Title 49 Advisory Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the Title 49 rewrite process and public engagement. The committee will review Ordinance 2025-40 and dimensional standards within existing zone districts.

• Discussion on Ordinance 2025-40 regarding Phase 1 Wave 2
• Review of dimensional standards within existing zone districts
• Review of Title 49 webform comments
• Approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee is reviewing three ordinances and the draft FY2027 Legislative Capital Priorities List. The committee may provide input on project priorities or nominate new projects for the Assembly's consideration.

• Ordinance 2025-41: Franchise and Permit Agreement for Alaska Zipline Adventure Canopy Tour at Eaglecrest Ski Area
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(P): $320,200 appropriation for Wetlands Rescue Vehicle Capital Improvement Project
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(Q): $1,097,875 appropriation for Motor Grader and Vacuum Truck Capital Improvement Project
• Draft FY2027 CBJ Legislative Capital Priorities List

The Systemic Racism Review Committee approved the consent agenda by unanimous consent. The members agreed to advocate for Lemon Creek Multimodal Path as Priority #1, Jackie Renninger Skate Park Development as Priority #2, and Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Response Mitigation as Priority #3. Chair Froehlich will update the recommendation letter and submit it to the E/PW Director by October 31.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous consent)
• Agreed to prioritize Lemon Creek Multimodal Path as #1
• Agreed to prioritize Jackie Renninger Skate Park Development as #2
• Agreed to add Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Response Mitigation as #3
• Chair to update recommendation letter and submit to Director Koch by Oct 31

Assembly

The Assembly will swear in new members and elect a Deputy Mayor. The body is deciding on several funding transfers for infrastructure, including marine park improvements and river barriers, and reviewing airport equipment purchases.

• Transfer of $3 million from Waterfront Seawalk to Marine Park Improvements
• Transfer of $5 million from Capital Civic Center to HESCO Barriers projects
• Appropriation of $762,900 for Capital City Fire and Rescue Sobering Center renovations
• Proposed $1,097,875 for airport motor grader and vacuum truck
• Proposed $320,200 for a Wetlands Rescue Vehicle

The Assembly voted unanimously to withdraw Ordinance 2025-01(b)(M), which appropriated $762,900 for renovations to the Capital City Fire and Rescue Sobering Center. The consent agenda was adopted by unanimous consent. Three new ordinances—Eaglecrest Zipline franchise, Wetlands Rescue Vehicle funding, and Motor Grader/Vacuum Truck funding—were introduced and scheduled for a public hearing at the next regular meeting. Deputy Mayor Greg Smith was elected by unanimous consent and the September 22 minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

• Removed Ordinance 2025-01(b)(M) ($762,900 fire‑center renovation) by unanimous consent
• Adopted consent agenda as amended by unanimous consent
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-41 for Eaglecrest Zipline franchise, set for public hearing
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01(b)(P) for $320,200 Wetlands Rescue Vehicle project, set for public hearing
• Introduced Ordinance 2025-01(b)(Q) for $1,097,875 Motor Grader and Vacuum Truck project, set for public hearing
• Elected Deputy Mayor Greg Smith by unanimous consent
• Approved September 22, 2025 Assembly minutes by unanimous consent

Youth Activities Board

The Youth Activities Board is holding a retreat to review the Youth Activities Grant application and scoring methods. Members will discuss funding guidelines and the instruction manual for the board. No public testimony will be taken during this session.

• Review of Youth Activities Grant Application instructions and point allocations
• Discussion of funding similarities and differences between Sports, Arts, and Academics
• Review of CBJ Guidelines and FY25 scoring and funding decisions
• Discussion of grant scoresheet point values and allocation of leftover funds
• Review of the Youth Activities Board instruction manual

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Board will meet to review updates on the Statter Harbor Breakwater Recapitalization and discuss underwater hull maintenance for cruise ships. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Goldbelt Seadrome Property Request and organizational planning for the board.

• US Army Corps of Engineers – Statter Harbor Breakwater Recapitalization update
• Cruise Ship Underwater Hull Maintenance presentation
• Goldbelt Seadrome Property Request
• Board Planning, Retreat Goals and Organizational Improvements
• CBJ Legislative Priorities List - D&H Board Input

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The board received an update on the U.S. Army Corps study of the Statter Harbor breakwater but took no action. A discussion on cruise‑ship underwater hull cleaning was held, but no decision was made.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will receive a presentation on housing opportunities from the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority. The body will also discuss age-friendly planning and gym use for recreation and wellness.

• Housing opportunities presentation by Jacqueline Pata, CEO of Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority
• Update on gym use for Recreation & Wellness
• Age-Friendly Planning update (due in December)
• JCOA input to CBJ on Legislative Priorities

The commission approved the addition of the CBJ FY2027 Leg Capital Priorities response to the agenda by unanimous vote. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and Barbara Murray was appointed as the new JCOA secretary, replacing Linda Kruger. The commission also gave unanimous support to send the CBJ FY2027 Leg Priorities letter to the CBJ Planning Department.

• Agenda addition of CBJ FY2027 Leg Capital Priorities response approved unanimously
• Meeting minutes approved unanimously
• Barbara Murray appointed JCOA secretary (replacing Linda Kruger) by unanimous vote
• Unanimous support to send CBJ FY2027 Leg Priorities letter to CBJ Planning Department

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Commission will review the FY25 budget and the 2024-2025 strategic plan. The meeting includes discussions on a Commission Engagement Resolution and a joint session with the Systemic Racism Review Committee.

• FY25 Budget Treasurer Report and Community Engagement Project
• Planning for Celebrating Black History Month 2026
• Commission Engagement Resolution
• Review of JHRC Strategic Plan 2024-2025
• Personal Safety Training partnership with Perseverance Theatre

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 7 meeting by unanimous consent. It adopted the Commission Engagement Resolution and the 2025‑2026 Strategic Plan after motions were passed. The joint meeting with the Systemic Racism and Review Committee was tabled pending a response. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of Oct 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Accepted Commission Engagement Resolution (motion passed)
• Accepted Strategic Plan 2025‑2026 (motion passed)
• Joint JHRC and SRRC meeting tabled

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will meet to discuss the addition of a new full-time equivalent (FTE) position. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public participation.

• Discussion of new FTE

Utility Advisory Board

The Juneau Utility Advisory Board will meet on October 20, 2025 to review the Legislative Capital Priorities report, which is due on October 24, 2025. The agenda also allows public participation on non‑agenda items. No decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Legislative Capital Priorities – due October 24, 2025

The Utility Advisory Board reviewed the proposed fats, oils, and grease (FOG) removal system for the wastewater treatment facility. The board reaffirmed the project as its legislative funding priority for fiscal year 2027, noting the updated cost estimate of about $6.75 million.

• Reaffirmed FOG removal project as FY27 legislative priority

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability is meeting to discuss legislative capital priorities due October 24, 2025. The body will also discuss an outreach session and next steps regarding EV shipping issues.

• Legislative Capital Priorities including a Zero Waste Campus item
• Outreach session and next steps for EV shipping issues

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from July 22, August 12, and August 26, 2025, and hear public participation. It will consider rezoning AME2025 0002 for 3.79 acres at 5200‑5220 Commercial Boulevard, which staff recommends denying and has been postponed to the October 28 meeting. The commission will also receive a report on FY27 City‑Borough of Juneau legislative capital priorities.

• AME2025 0002: Rezone 3.79 acres at 5200 & 5220 Commercial Blvd from Industrial to Light Commercial – postponed to Oct 28, staff recommends denial
• Approval of draft minutes from July 22, August 12, and August 26, 2025 meetings
• FY27 CBJ Legislative Capital Priorities report
• Public participation on non‑agenda items

The Commission approved the minutes from the July 22, August 12 and August 26, 2025 meetings. The agenda was approved with a change: the rezoning item was postponed to the October 28 meeting after a public notice sign was removed. No other approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (motion by Salik)
• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Salik)
• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (motion by Salik)
• Approved agenda with rezoning item postponed to Oct 28 (no vote tally recorded)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will review progress on age-friendly community planning and housing. The meeting includes a presentation by the Tlingit & Haida Regional Housing Authority. The agenda lists several standing projects and upcoming workgroup meetings.

• Review of Age-Friendly Community Planning Year End Report
• Guest Speaker Jacqueline Pata from Tlingit & Haida Regional Housing Authority
• Discussion of Juneau Age-Friendly Action Plan Progress Report
• JCOA Response to CBJ Request for Input on Legislative Capital Priorities
• Upcoming JCOA Workgroup meetings scheduled for November

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will discuss the appropriation of grant funds and local matches for two capital improvement projects. These include a specialized rescue vehicle for tidal areas and a procurement package for snow removal equipment.

• Appropriation of $300,200 in AIP grant funds and $20,000 local match for a Marsh Master MM-2MX wetland rescue vehicle
• Appropriation of $1,037,875 in AIP grant funds and $54,625 local match for snow removal equipment
• Procurement of a motor grader under FAA reauthorization guidance for Alaska
• Procurement of a vacuum truck for glycol recovery and airfield support

The JNU Airport Board unanimously approved a $300,200 federal grant plus a $20,000 local match for a wetland rescue vehicle. It also approved a $1,037,875 federal grant with up to $60,000 local match for snow‑removal equipment, amending the local match from $54,625 to $60,000. All motions, including approval of minutes, agenda, and adjournment, passed by unanimous consent.

• Approved $300,200 AIP grant and $20,000 local match for ARFF Wetland Rescue Vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $1,037,875 AIP grant and up to $60,000 local match for Snow Removal Equipment (unanimous)
• Amended local match amount for Snow Removal Equipment CIP from $54,625 to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes by unanimous consent
• Approved agenda by unanimous consent
• Motion to adjourn passed by unanimous consent

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Finance Committee is meeting to establish committee goals and priorities. Members will discuss preparations for the 2027 budget and review a presentation of financials.

• Committee goals and priorities
• 2027 budget preparation
• Presentation of financials

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It will hear public participation on non‑agenda items. The committee will review the FY25 Annual Report and discuss FY27 Legislative Capital Priorities. The next meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025.

• Review FY25 Annual Report
• Discuss FY27 Legislative Capital Priorities
• Public participation on non‑agenda items

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved its FY25 annual report and sent it to the Assembly Human Resources Committee. A motion to recommend the Lemon Creek Multimodal Path as the FY27 Legislative Capital Improvement priority passed 6‑3. Ms. Schirmer was confirmed to continue as the committee’s liaison to the Lands, Housing and Economic Development Committee. The committee welcomed new Parks & Recreation Director Marc Wheeler, effective November 3.

• Approved FY25 Annual Report and forwarded it to the Assembly Human Resources Committee (unanimous consent)
• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes from September 2, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Recommended Lemon Creek Multimodal Path as FY27 Legislative Capital priority (passed 6‑3)
• Confirmed Ms. Schirmer will remain PRAC liaison to the Lands, Housing and Economic Development Committee (unanimous consent)
• Welcomed new Parks & Recreation Director Marc Wheeler, starting November 3 (unanimous consent)

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission meets to discuss its FY25 budget, including a treasurer report and community engagement project. They will also revisit the 2024-2025 strategic plan, set meeting dates, and plan for a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee and Black History Month 2026. Additionally, they will consider a personal safety training partnership with Perseverance Theatre.

• FY25 budget discussion with treasurer report and community engagement project
• Revisit JHRC Strategic Plan 2024-2025
• Joint meeting with Systemic Racism Review Committee (SRRC)
• Celebrating Black History Month 2026
• Personal safety training partnership with Perseverance Theatre

The Juneau Human Rights Commission approved its October 7 agenda by unanimous consent. It also approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• September 16, 2025 minutes approved by unanimous consent

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will meet on October 2, 2025 to approve routine items such as the agenda and minutes, hear a gondola update from Craig Dahl, and discuss renewal of the zipline contract. The meeting includes public participation and reports from committees and liaisons. The next meeting is scheduled for November 6.

• Approval of agenda
• Reading, correction, and approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Gondola update presented by Craig Dahl
• Discussion of zipline contract renewal
• Setting next meeting date for November 6

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will hold a regular meeting to discuss a position on Alaska Marine Lines' electric vehicle update and begin discussion on legislative capital priorities due October 24. Other agenda items include scheduling an annual retreat, welcoming a new administrative officer, and reviewing the 2025 annual report. The meeting also covers updates on sustainability sessions and Snettisham renewable energy certificates.

• Discuss position on Alaska Marine Lines update regarding electric vehicles
• Initial discussion on legislative capital priorities (due 10/24)
• Schedule annual retreat
• Welcome Rose Evans as Admin Officer
• Review 2025 JCOS Annual Report and Snettisham RECs

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will discuss the 2024 annual report, set 2025 goals, and elect officers. They will also review two HDDR applications: a door replacement at the A&J Building and a sign at Alaska Fur Gallery, both in the historic district. Other topics include the Douglas fire pump and compressor and the Two-Face Cove trail and cabin.

• 2024 HRAC Annual Report
• 2025 HRAC goals and officer elections
• HDDR Review: A&J Building door replacement in the Historic District
• HDDR Review: Alaska Fur Gallery sign
• Douglas fire pump and compressor

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

This meeting is a guided tour of the Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant, part of the Invisible Infrastructure Series. No formal decisions or proposals are on the agenda; it is an educational event with limited capacity requiring RSVP.

• Tour of Mendenhall Wastewater Treatment Plant at 2009 Radcliffe Rd
• Event on Tuesday Sept 30, 2025, 3-5 pm
• RSVP required to [email protected]; only 15 spaces available
• Tour involves walking and steps, not ADA accessible; closed-toe shoes required

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a rewrite of Title 49, a property purchase request, and a driveway easement application. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and updates from advisory boards.

• Approval of September 8, 2025, draft Assembly LHED Minutes
• Title 49 Rewrite, Phase 1 Wave 2: Reasonable Accommodation, Zoning Maps, and Subdivisions on Arterials
• Holm Driveway and Utility Easement Application
• Sams Request to Purchase City Property
• Updates from Parks and Recreation, Planning, and Docks and Harbors Boards

The committee approved its agenda and the September 8, 2025 draft LHED minutes. It unanimously voted to forward the Holm Driveway and Utility Easement Application to the full Assembly. It also unanimously voted to forward the Sams Request to Purchase City Property to the full Assembly. No other motions were taken.

• Agenda approved as presented
• September 8, 2025 draft LHED minutes approved as presented
• Forward Holm Driveway and Utility Easement Application to full Assembly – motion passed unanimously
• Forward Sams Request to Purchase City Property to full Assembly – motion passed unanimously

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole will hold a worksession to discuss several city projects and policy reviews. No public testimony will be taken during this meeting.

• JPD Policy and Procedures Review following the July 30, 2025, Officer Involved Incident
• Goldbelt Inc. West Douglas Port
• USCG Housing for Homeporting Storis
• GLOF Mitigation: Phase 1 repairs and Mid-term Mitigation
• Marine Park Transfer

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee will discuss three agenda topics: Marine Park, a reduced transit schedule for holidays, and the draft FY2027 Legislative Capital Priorities. The capital priorities document will be added to the packet before the meeting. The committee will also receive a report from the Contracts Division covering September 3‑19, 2025.

• Marine Park discussion
• Transit reduced schedule for holidays
• Review of FY2027 Legislative Capital Priorities draft
• Contracts Division activity report (Sept 3‑19, 2025)

The Public Works & Facilities Committee approved its agenda and the September 8 minutes. It moved Ordinance 2025‑01bE forward to the Committee of the Whole and amended the Marine Park funding transfer from $3.5 million to $3 million, and the motion passed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Agenda approved
• September 8, 2025 minutes approved with no changes
• Marine Park transfer reduced to $3 million (motion passed)

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will vote on establishing a new 35-year lease with Petro49, Inc. for tidelands described in ATS 857. The board will also review the 35% design for the Aurora Harbor Drive Down Float, receive an update on the Seadrome property, and discuss FY26 Marine Passenger Fee capital improvement projects and Stockade Point conditions.

• Vote on a new 35-year lease with Petro49, Inc. for ATS 857 tidelands
• 35% design review of Aurora Harbor Drive Down Float
• Update on Seadrome Property
• Update on FY26 Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) Capital Improvement Projects
• Stockade Point Condition Update

The Docks & Harbors Board voted unanimously to establish a new 35‑year lease for Petro Marine doing business as Petro 49 on the tidelands described in ATS 857. The lease will be drafted by the City’s Law Department after an appraisal and will include CPI adjustments. The board also reviewed a 35% design for the Aurora Harbor Drive‑Down Float, but no action was taken on that project.

• Approved new 35‑year lease with Petro 49 for ATS 857 (unanimous)

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will consider whether to remain in a coalition of airports challenging TSA's Aviation Worker Screening rule. The D.C. Circuit vacated the rule but it remains in effect. The board can authorize up to $5,000 for continued litigation or withdraw from the coalition.

• Board debate on two motions: remain in AWS litigation coalition with up to $5,000 expenditure, or withdraw
• Estimate JNU's share of coalition filing is $2,000–$4,000 out of $35,000 total
• Existing purchase order has $5,000 unspent; any overage requires board approval

The board approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. The board voted unanimously to withdraw Juneau International Airport from the Aviation Worker Screening litigation coalition and to cease further participation while maintaining operational compliance. The next regular board meeting was scheduled for October 9 at 6:00 p.m.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• Motion to withdraw from AWS litigation coalition passed by unanimous consent
• Next regular Airport Board meeting scheduled for October 9 at 6:00 p.m.

Douglas Advisory Board

The Douglas Advisory Board will consider several new business items, including the need for a new member, the Goldbelt Ani project on northwest Douglas, and a proposed gambling hall on Fish Creek Road. It will also continue unfinished business such as the "Welcome To Douglas Island" sign at the roundabout, a crosswalk at Breeze In, cemetery issues, and historic fire equipment. Reports from various city departments and committees will be presented before public participation and comments.

• New member needed
• Goldbelt Ani project on northwest Douglas
• Gambling Hall on Fish Creek Road
• "Welcome To Douglas Island" sign at roundabout
• Crosswalk at Breeze In

The Douglas Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion of projects such as the Goldbelt Ani cruise dock, a proposed gambling hall, signage, and cemetery ownership. No votes or approvals beyond the agenda were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Title 49 Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will receive an update on the Title 49 rewrite, including Phase 1 ordinances and a technical rewrite organization. The committee will discuss Ordinance 2025-40, which amends the land use code on reasonable accommodation, zoning maps, and more, and decide whether to submit comments to the Assembly before December 15. Staff also seek opinions on sign code and prospective stakeholders for future signage outreach.

• Ordinance 2025-40: Amending Title 49 on reasonable accommodation, zoning maps, subdivisions on arterials, and removing obsolete references
• Status update on Phase 1 ordinances and Phase 1.5 technical rewrite organization
• Discussion of sign code and stakeholder outreach for future signage regulations
• Staff report on Title 49 webform comments

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The committee is reviewing a series of ordinances recently introduced to the Assembly. The body will determine if any of these items require further discussion or recommendations using the SRRC checklist before they proceed to the full Assembly.

• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(BB): $4,261,464 for FY2025 Public Employees' Retirement System contribution
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(M) and (N): $762,900 for Capital City Fire and Rescue Sobering Center renovations at Teal Street facility
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(J): $125,000 for FY2026 Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Operations
• Ordinance 2025-40: Amendments to Title 49 Land Use Code regarding zoning maps and reasonable accommodation
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(R): Transfer of $5,000,000 from Capital Civic Center to HESCO Barriers and maintenance

The Systemic Racism Review Committee approved its meeting agenda as presented. A motion by Ms. Pemberton to approve the consent agenda was passed without objection, resulting in unanimous approval of the listed ordinances. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (no objections)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m.

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will consider a consent agenda that includes several ordinances. Items range from a major amendment to Title 49 Land Use Code to improve zoning flexibility and fair‑housing accommodations, to multiple appropriations for employee retirement contributions, marine engineers wage increases, and emergency shelter funding. The Assembly will also vote on a transfer of $1.8 million from the Waterfront Seawalk CIP to the Marine Park Improvements CIP.

• Ordinance 2025-40: amend Title 49 Land Use Code for reasonable accommodations, digital zoning map, and arterial subdivision rules
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(BB): appropriate $4,261,464 for FY2025 PERS contributions (Bartlett Regional Hospital $2,220,943; City and Borough of Juneau $2,040,521)
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(H): appropriate $1,857,300 for FY26 Marine Engineers Beneficial Association wage and benefit increases
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(J): appropriate $125,000 for FY26 Cold Weather Emergency Shelter operations
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(E)(b): transfer $1,800,000 from Waterfront Seawalk CIP to Marine Park Improvements CIP

The Assembly voted to allocate $5.5 million for demolition and site preparation at Telephone Hill, with bids to be solicited by late 2025 and demolition slated to begin in December. The City Manager provided an overview of the timeline and engineering steps. The minutes from the August 15 special meeting and the August 18 regular meeting were also approved by unanimous consent.

• Approved $5.5 M for Telephone Hill demolition and site prep (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2025 Special Assembly minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved August 18, 2025 Regular Assembly minutes (unanimous consent)

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will review a protest of a liquor license renewal and consider appointments to the Youth Activity Board, Human Rights Commission, and Commission on Aging. The committee will also discuss board members serving past their term end dates.

• Protest of Liquor License #2641 Renewal (Spice LLC d/b/a Spice)
• Appointments to Youth Activity Board (YAB)
• Appointment to Juneau Human Rights Commission (JHRC)
• Appointment to Juneau Commission on Aging (JCOA)
• Discussion on board members serving past term end dates

The Human Resources Committee approved extending the compliance deadline for Spice LLC's liquor license to October 14, 2025 and will forward that recommendation to the full Assembly. It also forwarded several appointments and reappointments to the Youth Activities Board, the Juneau Human Rights Commission, and the Juneau Commission on Aging for full Assembly approval. The agenda was approved as presented. No minutes were approved because the August meeting was cancelled.

• Extend Spice LLC liquor license compliance deadline to Oct 14 2025 and forward recommendation to full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Forward reappointment of Bonita Nelson to Youth Activities Board (term 9/1/2025‑8/31/2028) (unanimous consent)
• Forward reappointment of Josh Anderson to Youth Activities Board PRAC seat (term 9/1/2025‑8/31/2028) (unanimous consent)
• Forward appointments of Traci Ferguson Hayes, Aggie D’Cafango, and Jaylynn Martin to Youth Activities Board (terms ending 8/31/2026, 8/31/2027, 8/31/2028) (unanimous consent)
• Forward appointment of Wendy Todd to Juneau Human Rights Commission (term ending 5/31/2028) (unanimous consent)
• Forward appointment of Laura Revels to Juneau Commission on Aging (unexpired term ending 12/31/2025 and full term 1/1/2026‑12/31/2027) (unanimous consent)
• Approve agenda as presented (unanimous consent)
• No minutes approved because the 8/18/2025 HRC meeting was cancelled

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Commission on Sustainability will meet to review the status of a solid waste cost study and the commission's annual report. The body will also discuss staffing and a booth for the Electrify Juneau! Fair.

• Approval of booth at Electrify Juneau! Fair
• JCOS Annual Report
• Solid Waste Cost Study status
• Commission staffing
• Sustainability Session update

Docks & Harbors Board

The Board will receive updates on the Seadrome property and the condition of Stockade Point. Members will also discuss FY26 Marine Passenger Fee capital improvement projects and strategic planning efforts.

• Seadrome Property Update
• FY26 Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) Capital Improvement Projects update
• Stockade Point Condition Update
• Board Strategic Planning Efforts

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss the FY25 budget, annual report for the Assembly, and strategic plan. They will also host guests from Perseverance Theatre for a panel after a performance of "What the Constitution Means to Me" and plan a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee. The agenda includes approval of minutes and public participation.

• Discussion of JHRC Annual Report for September 22 Assembly meeting
• Review of JHRC Strategic Plan (revised May 2025)
• Joint meeting with Systemic Racism Review Committee (SRRC)
• Guests Leslie Ishii & Kylie Ferguson from Perseverance Theatre for panel discussion
• Standing agenda topics: FY25 Budget, Treasurer Report, Community Engagement Project

The Juneau Human Rights Commission approved the agenda and the May 21 minutes by unanimous consent. The members agreed to serve as panelists for Perseverance Theatre’s Talk Back after the September 28 matinee, with Haifa and Mary representing the commission. The commission also added the topic of annual public‑safety training with Perseverance Theatre as a regular agenda item.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• May 21 minutes approved by unanimous consent
• Agreed to participate as panelists in Perseverance Theatre Talk Back (Haifa and Mary will represent JHRC)
• Added annual community‑safety training with Perseverance Theatre as a regular agenda item

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will review updates on housing, recreation, and age-friendly planning, including a follow-up to a design meeting and a review of an AARP housing assessment. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Housing Subcommittee updates and AARP housing assessment review
• Recreation/Fitness Subcommittee updates with P&R Acting Director Lauren Verrelli
• Age-Friendly Planning Updates and website review
• Upcoming meeting dates for JCOA Workgroup and Regular Commission meetings

The Juneau Commission on Aging approved the meeting agenda with updates and postponed approval of the minutes until the next meeting. No public members presented non‑agenda items. Members reported updates on housing, recreation, and age‑friendly planning initiatives. Future meetings were scheduled, with the September 23 workgroup cancelled and new dates set for October 14 and October 21.

• Approved agenda with updates (no vote tally provided)
• Tabled approval of minutes until next meeting
• Cancelled JCOA workgroup meeting scheduled for 9/23
• Scheduled JCOA workgroup meeting for 10/14
• Scheduled JCOA regular commission meeting for 10/21

JNU Airport Board

The Juneau Airport Board will consider several funding motions, including a $25,000 appropriation from the Airport Capital Reserve for preliminary design of the JNU Air Traffic Control Tower to prepare for a forthcoming FAA grant. It will also vote on transferring $72,244 to the Ramps Rehabilitation CIP for apron light‑pole height corrections, accepting a $45,000 reimbursement from DOWL and Morris Engineering Group for the same work, and adding $15,000 to the SIDA/ADA Elevator CIP for concept design. Staff reports and other routine items will be presented before adjourning.

• Approve up to $25,000 from Airport Capital Reserve for ATCT preliminary design
• Transfer $72,244 from Terminal Renovation CIP to Ramps Rehabilitation CIP for apron light‑pole height correction
• Accept $45,000 reimbursement ($35,000 DOWL, $10,000 MEG) for the apron light‑pole work
• Approve additional $15,000 from Airport Capital Reserve for SIDA/ADA Elevator concept design

The JNU Airport Board unanimously approved a $25,000 appropriation from the Airport Capital Reserve for preliminary design work on the Juneau Air Traffic Control Tower to support a forthcoming FAA grant. It also approved a $72,244 transfer to the Ramps Rehabilitation CIP for apron light‑pole height correction, accepted a $45,000 reimbursement from DOWL and Morris Engineering for the same work, and approved an additional $15,000 for the Departure Lounge ADA elevator design. All motions passed by unanimous consent.

• Approved $25,000 Airport Capital Reserve appropriation for ATCT preliminary design (unanimous consent)
• Approved transfer of $72,244 from Terminal Renovation CIP to Ramps Rehabilitation CIP for apron light‑pole correction (unanimous consent)
• Approved acceptance of $45,000 reimbursement from DOWL ($35,000) and Morris Engineering ($10,000) into Ramps Rehabilitation CIP (unanimous consent)
• Approved additional $15,000 Airport Capital Reserve funds for ADA elevator design (unanimous consent)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will meet to discuss Alaska Water & Sewer Rates, a gasoline spill at the Treatment Plant, and an update on an Additional Water Source. The meeting will be held at the Water Utility Shop on Barrett Ave. and via Zoom.

• Discussion of Alaska Water & Sewer Rates
• Update on Treatment Plant gasoline spill
• Update on Additional Water Source
• Review of Legislative Priorities
• Meeting held at Water Utility Shop 2520 Barrett Ave.

The board met on September 11, 2025 to review Alaska water and sewer rates, discuss the May 17 gasoline spill at the Mendenhall Treatment Plant, and consider an additional water source study and upcoming legislative priorities. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled; the meeting consisted of informational presentations and public input.

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will meet to review projects and hear from a guest speaker on age-friendly community planning. The meeting will be held via Zoom on September 9, 2025.

• Review of Main JCOA Projects & Subcommittee Updates
• Guest Speaker Jane Lindsey to discuss Age-Friendly Community Planning
• Upcoming meeting dates for September and October 2025

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a recommendation for the Community Development Block Grant. The meeting also includes staff updates on the National Flood Insurance Program and housing presentations.

• Community Development Block Grant Recommendation
• National Flood Insurance Program verbal update
• Housing Presentation Slides to AARP Juneau

The Assembly Lands, Housing & Economic Development Committee approved the agenda and the August 4, 2025 draft minutes as presented. The committee then moved to forward a resolution naming Southeast Alaska Childhood Collective as the co‑applicant for the FY26 Community Development Block Grant and approved the motion unanimously. The resolution will be considered by the Assembly at its September 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved August 4, 2025 draft minutes as presented
• Unanimously approved motion to forward resolution naming Southeast Alaska Childhood Collective as co‑applicant for FY26 Community Development Block Grant

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss flood mitigation steps, a proposed purchase of floors in the Michael J. Burns Building, and capital project planning for the Seawalk and Big Picture Marine Passenger Fees. The session will also include an executive session regarding a lawsuit.

• Process for Flood Mitigation Next Steps
• Ordinance 2025-39: Purchase of two floors in the Michael J. Burns Building
• Seawalk and Big Picture Marine Passenger Fees Capital Project Planning
• Executive Session: Update on Bauer/Hatch HESCO lawsuit
• Approval of 2025-08-04 Committee of the Whole Minutes

The Assembly voted to reallocate $5 million from the Capitol Civic Center project to flood‑mitigation efforts. It also passed Ordinance 2025‑39 to purchase two floors of the Michael J. Burns Building and form a commercial condominium association, then amended the motion to develop Option 3 designs and cost estimates. A motion to enter executive session for discussion of the Bauer/Hatch lawsuit was adopted, and the agenda and minutes were approved by unanimous consent.

• Redirect $5M Capitol Civic Center funds to flood mitigation (unanimous consent)
• Pass Ordinance 2025‑39 to purchase two floors of Michael J. Burns Building (6 Yeas, 2 Nays)
• Amend motion to develop Option 3 designs and detailed cost estimates (unanimous consent)
• Enter executive session to discuss Bauer/Hatch lawsuit (unanimous consent)
• Approve agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approve minutes (unanimous consent)

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to discuss a transfer request from Seawalk to Marine Park. The body will also review the Juneau Coordinated Transportation Coalition and 2025 assembly goals.

• Transfer request to Marine Park from Seawalk
• Juneau Coordinated Transportation Coalition discussion
• Review of PWFC 2025 Assembly Goals milestones
• Contracts Division Activity Report for July 23, 2025 to September 3, 2025

The committee approved forwarding Option 3, which removes the clam‑shell covering and transfers $1.8 million, to the Full Assembly for the Marine Park project. The motion passed by unanimous consent. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the August 4, 2025 minutes. It adopted a resolution recommending the SAIL Orca Replacement ADA vehicle for the FY25 transportation grant.

• Forward Option 3 ($1.8 M) for Marine Park transfer – motion passed by unanimous consent
• Approve meeting agenda – approved
• Approve August 4, 2025 minutes – approved with no changes
• Recommend resolution supporting SAIL Orca Replacement ADA vehicle for FY25 grant – motion passed by unanimous consent

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will receive the manager's report covering financials and department updates, followed by an update on the gondola project. New business includes the selection of board officers and committee assignments. The meeting also includes two public participation periods.

• Gondola update presentation
• Manager's financial report
• Selection of board officers
• Committee assignments
• Public participation periods

General

The board will examine the FY24 ending fund balance, FY25 actual results, the adopted FY26 budget, and projected FY27 balances and capital reserves using attachments 2‑8. It will also discuss the Capital Improvement Plan, including required local match funding for projects and the draft Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) 10 slated to begin collection in spring 2027. No formal decisions are indicated; the items are presented for information and planning.

• Review of FY24 ending fund balance and FY25–FY27 financial projections (attachments 2‑8)
• Discussion of FY27 projected fund balance and capital reserve levels
• Presentation of the Capital Improvement Plan and required local match for projects (attachment 9)
• Information on Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) 10 projects, with collections expected Spring 2027
• Public participation on non‑agenda items

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will consider personnel rule changes and a pay plan conversion for Eaglecrest. Members will also receive an update on the Sobering Center, discuss a related parties policy, and review Ordinance 2025-38 to add Non-Departmental as a special office. All items are open for discussion or potential action.

• Personnel Rule Changes and Eaglecrest Pay Plan Conversion
• Sobering Center Update
• Related Parties Policy
• Ordinance 2025-38 Adding Non-Departmental as a Special Office

The committee forwarded resolutions 4028 and 4029 to the Assembly to de‑appropriate $540,348 from Eaglecrest’s FY26 budget. It approved a $762,900 renovation of the Sobering Center at St. Vincent de Paul’s Teal Street facility, with funding to come from Bartlett Regional Hospital. The final motion passed 6‑2 after several amendments and objections.

• Forwarded resolutions 4028 and 4029 to the Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Approved de‑appropriation of $540,348 from Eaglecrest FY26 budget (resolution forwarded)
• Amendment #1 to fund Sobering Center entirely from BRH failed (4 Ayes, 4 Nays)
• Amendment #2 adding a “whereas” clause passed (unanimous consent)
• Amendment #3 allowing General Fund portion passed (unanimous consent)
• Original motion to direct staff to draft legislation for $762,900 Sobering Center renovation funded by BRH passed (6 Ayes, 2 Nays)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 5 meeting. Members will hear a public participation segment for non‑agenda items. The main discussion will be an update on the Floyd Dryden Pickleball Courts project.

• Floyd Dryden Pickleball Courts update

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes without objection. No substantive decisions, contracts, or policy changes were adopted during the session.

• Approved agenda (no objections)
• Approved minutes (no objections)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a committee-of-the-whole meeting to discuss the ongoing 'Our Juneau, Our Future' comprehensive plan update. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 'Our Juneau, Our Future' Comprehensive Plan Update

The Commission approved the meeting minutes and the requested agenda changes without objection. Commissioners voted to reorganize officer positions, appointing Erik Pedersen as Chair, Lacey Derr as Vice Chair, Adam Brown as Clerk, and David Epstein as Vice Clerk. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Approved agenda changes requested by Erik Pedersen
• Reorganized officer positions: Erik Pedersen appointed Chair
• Reorganized officer positions: Lacey Derr appointed Vice Chair
• Reorganized officer positions: Adam Brown appointed Clerk
• Reorganized officer positions: David Epstein appointed Vice Clerk

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss Personnel Rule Changes and the Eaglecrest Pay Plan Conversion. The meeting includes periods for public participation. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Personnel Rule Changes and Eaglecrest Pay Plan Conversion

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will discuss converting Eaglecrest to a CBJ classification and associated compensation plan. The committee will finalize a recommendation to present to the full Eaglecrest Board. The meeting also includes roll call, agenda approval, and setting the next meeting date.

• Consider conversion of Eaglecrest to CBJ classification and compensation plan
• Finalize recommendation to the whole Eaglecrest Board

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board meets on August 21, 2025, to discuss updates on the Little Rock Dump Secure Storage project, harbor ADA requirements, board member training (Law 101), and retreat goals. All items are for information and discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Little Rock Dump Secure Storage update presented by Justin Kanouse (DOWL)
• Harbor ADA Requirements presentation by Port Engineer
• Law 101 for Board Members training by Nicole Lynch
• Board Planning, Retreat Goals, and Organizational Improvements discussion

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the board discussed a proposed storage facility at the Little Rock Dump but took no decision.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Juneau Public Libraries Endowment Board

The Juneau Public Library Endowment Board will review reports from the Library Director, the Friends group, and the financial officer. The main agenda item is the financial classification of the endowment fund. The meeting includes standard procedural steps and a public participation period.

• Library Director report
• Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries report
• Financial report
• Discussion of financial classification of the endowment fund

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee will meet on August 19, 2025 via Zoom. The committee will finalize draft changes to Eaglecrest personnel rules and consider terms for converting to the CBJ classification and compensation system. A supplemental memo providing additional information on the conversion will be available. The meeting will also set the next meeting date.

• Finalize draft changes to Eaglecrest personnel rules
• Consider conversion terms for CBJ classification and pay plan
• Review supplemental memo on CBJ conversion
• Set next meeting date (August 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging meets to receive subcommittee updates on housing, recreation and wellness, and age-friendly planning. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting focuses on project updates and liaison reports.

• Housing Subcommittee update highlighting the 8/26 Design for Life event
• Recreation & Wellness update from meeting with P&R Deputy Director Lauren Verrelli
• Age-Friendly Planning update from meeting with CBJ Senior Planner Minta Montalbo
• Approval of July 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Juneau Commission on Aging approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the April 15, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. No other actions were voted on.

• Agenda approved as presented
• April 15, 2025 minutes approved as presented

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will consider a consent agenda containing several ordinances. Items include amendments to building regulations, appropriations for airport operations, a $1,007,116 capital improvement for an aircraft rescue and fire fighting truck, a $735,000 playground project, a $150,000 audiovisual upgrade, a $103,546 fund transfer, and authorization to purchase two floors of the Michael J. Burns Building and create a commercial condominium association. The committee may pull any ordinance for further discussion using the SRRC checklist. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025 at noon via Zoom.

• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(D): Appropriation of $1,007,116 for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Truck Capital Improvement Project
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(F): Appropriation of $735,000 for Dzantik'i Heeni Playground Capital Improvement Project
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(I): Appropriation of $150,000 for Assembly Chamber Audiovisual Upgrades
• Ordinance 2025-39: Authorization to purchase two floors of the Michael J. Burns Building and form a commercial condominium association
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(G): Transfer of $103,546 from the General Fund to the Marine Passenger Fee Fund for unspent Assembly Grant Awards

The Systemic Racism Review Committee called the meeting to order and approved its agenda as presented. The consent agenda, which included several appropriations and a building purchase ordinance, was approved by unanimous consent. No legislation was pulled for further discussion. The next meeting was scheduled for September 23, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous consent)
• Approved consent agenda as presented, including listed ordinances (unanimous consent)
• No legislation pulled for discussion
• Scheduled next meeting for September 23, 2025 at noon via Zoom

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will consider introducing and setting public hearings on multiple ordinances, including a $9.3 million purchase of two floors of the Michael J. Burns Building for a new city hall, building code updates, airport maintenance staffing, and playground improvements. Several resolutions and liquor license transfers are also on the consent agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-39 authorizing negotiation and execution of purchase of two floors of Michael J. Burns Building for appraised value of $9.3 million, plus $2.7 million sinking fund
• Ordinance 2025-26 rewriting Title 19 building codes to comply with state mandates, three code cycles behind
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(C) appropriating $77,000 to increase Airport Maintenance Mechanic II FTE from .38 to 1.0
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(D) appropriating $1,007,116 for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting truck, using PFC funds due to FAA grant ineligibility
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(F) appropriating $735,000 for ADA improvements at Dzantik'i Heeni School playground

The Assembly approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 regular meeting by unanimous consent. Manager Koester requested that Ordinance 2025‑28 on disorderly conduct be removed from the agenda, and the Assembly voted to table it, effectively ending its consideration. The consent agenda was adopted without objection.

• Approved July 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025‑28 disorderly conduct (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will consider a resolution to affirm a local disaster emergency declared by the City Manager in response to the 2025 Glacier Outburst Flood and request state assistance. Governor Dunleavy has already issued a state disaster declaration to ensure resource access. The meeting will be held via Zoom Webinar on August 15, 2025.

• Resolution 4027: Affirms local emergency for 2025 Glacier Outburst Flood
• Requests state assistance for disaster response
• Meeting held via Zoom Webinar Only
• City Manager recommends adoption of Resolution 4027
• Flooding began August 12, 2025

The Assembly unanimously adopted Resolution 4027, which affirms the City Manager’s disaster declaration of August 8 2025 and requests state assistance for the 2025 glacier outburst flood. The resolution was adopted by unanimous consent with no objections. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution 4027 declaring local emergency and requesting state assistance (unanimous consent)

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board Finance Committee work session will review current finance procedures and policies presented by Angie Flick, the CBJ Finance Director. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to discussion and member comments.

• Review of finance procedures and policies with Angie Flick, CBJ Finance Director

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will appoint Andres Delgado as Airport Manager effective August 18, 2025. The board also proposes to approve a new Deputy Airport Manager position costing $163,200 and to deappropriate FAA grant funds to purchase a new fire truck.

• Appoint Andres Delgado as Airport Manager
• Approve Deputy Airport Manager position ($163,200)
• Deappropriate FAA grant #3-02-0133-101-2024 ($1,007,116)
• Purchase new 1500-gallon ARFF truck from operational reserve
• Direct review of rates to develop sustainable finance plan

The board unanimously approved Andres Delgado as Airport Manager effective August 18, 2025. A motion to fund a new Deputy Airport Manager position for $163,200 was rejected. Officer elections were confirmed with Ms. Soutiere as chair, Mr. Epstein as vice‑chair, and Ms. Rodell as secretary and finance‑committee chair. Additional agenda items and the minutes were tabled by unanimous consent.

• Approved appointment of Andres Delgado as Airport Manager (unanimous consent)
• Rejected funding for Deputy Airport Manager position ($163,200) (motion fails)
• Elected Ms. Soutiere as chair, Mr. Epstein as vice‑chair, Ms. Rodell as secretary and finance‑committee chair (unanimous consent)
• Tabled consideration of meeting minutes until next board meeting (unanimous consent)
• Added agenda item 4‑B for officer election (unanimous consent)
• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Human Resources Committee is meeting to consider converting to the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) classification and compensation plan. The committee will review draft changes to personnel rules and pay range allocations for positions.

• Consideration of converting to CBJ classification and compensation plan
• Review of draft changes to Eaglecrest Personnel Rules
• Review of pay range allocation of Eaglecrest positions

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt the Director’s recommendation to approve Final Plat SMF2025 0002, allowing development of 30 residential lots and two public‑use lots on Glacier Highway. The Commission will also approve a text amendment to add the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan to the Comprehensive Plan. Routine items include approval of July 15, 2025 draft minutes and limited public participation on non‑agenda items.

• Approval of Final Plat SMF2025 0002 for Phase 1B Pederson Hill Subdivision – 30 residential lots and 2 public‑use lots on Glacier Hwy
• Text amendment AME2019 0015 to add the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan to the Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of July 15, 2025 draft minutes of the Planning Commission Committee of the Whole
• Public participation on non‑agenda items (max 20 minutes, speakers limited to 3 minutes each)
• Consent agenda items processed as recommended

The commission approved the July 15, 2025 Planning Commission Committee of the Whole meeting minutes. It also approved the final plat (SMF2025 0002) for Phase 1B of the Pederson Hill Subdivision, authorizing 30 residential lots and two public‑use lots. Both motions passed as recorded.

• Approved July 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes (motion passed)
• Approved final plat SMF2025 0002 for Pederson Hill Subdivision Phase 1B (motion passed)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will meet via Zoom to review projects, receive updates on recreation and wellness, and plan for future meetings. The agenda includes a discussion on age-friendly planning and the distribution of an AARP poster.

• Review of Main JCOA Projects & Subcommittee Updates
• Update from Parks & Recreation Deputy Director on Recreation & Wellness
• Discussion on Age-Friendly Planning
• Upcoming JCOA Regular & Workgroup Meetings scheduled through September
• AARP Design for Life Poster event on August 26

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will discuss Ordinance 2025-28, which amends CBJC 42.20.090, Disorderly Conduct, before any recommendation is sent to the Assembly on August 18, 2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, land acknowledgement of Tlingit land, approval of the agenda, and approval of draft minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-28 amending CBJC 42.20.090, Disorderly Conduct (pulled for discussion)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of draft minutes from 2025-07-29 SRRC meeting
• Land acknowledgement of Tlingit land
• Set date for next meeting

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 29 meeting. Ordinance 2025‑28, which would amend the disorderly conduct code, was pulled for further discussion before any recommendation to the Assembly. By unanimous consent, the SRRC endorsed the comments drafted by Ms. Pemberton and authorized her to present them at the August 18 Assembly meeting.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Minutes from July 29, 2025 SRRC meeting approved as presented
• Ordinance 2025‑28 pulled for continued discussion prior to Assembly recommendation
• Motion adopted to endorse Ms. Pemberton’s drafted comments and authorize her to deliver them to the Assembly (unanimous consent)
• No staff report or liaison comments were presented
• Next SRRC meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025 at noon via Zoom

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will discuss the ongoing selection of a new Airport Manager during unfinished business. The board is also expected to recess into executive session to discuss confidential information with a candidate. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• Discussion of the Airport Manager selection process
• Motion to enter executive session for candidate discussion

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It recessed into executive session to discuss confidential matters, then unanimously directed HR to make an offer to Mr. Delgado for the airport manager role, pending a full board vote at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Recessed into executive session for confidential discussion (unanimous consent)
• Directed HR to make an offer to Mr. Delgado for airport manager, conditioned on full board vote at next meeting (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

General

This is the regular meeting of the Eaglecrest Board of Directors. Items include a gondola project update, a proposed pay plan for staff, and an executive session to evaluate the general manager's performance. The board will also receive a manager's report on summer operations and financials.

• Gondola update from Craig Dahl (New Business item 3)
• Eaglecrest Pay Plan discussion (New Business item 4)
• Executive session for General Manager's performance evaluation (item 5)
• Manager's Report including Summer Update and Financials (item D)

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss board elections, membership, and the annual report. The agenda also includes a discussion on sign enforcement.

• HRAC Membership, Board Elections & Annual Report
• Sign Enforcement

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will review Eaglecrest updates, approve July 9 minutes, and discuss progress on Assembly goals. The meeting will conclude with an executive session on enterprise financial reporting.

• Approval of July 9, 2025 minutes
• Eaglecrest Updates & Position Conversion
• Dzantik'i Heeni Playground Appropriating Ordinance 2025-01(b)(F)
• Assembly Goals Progress Update
• Executive session on enterprise financial reporting

The Assembly Finance Committee approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. A motion to instruct the Eaglecrest Board to continue exploring conversion to the City pay plan was withdrawn, so no action was taken on that issue. The committee discussed the Dzantik'i Heeni Playground design funding but did not adopt any ordinance or vote.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Motion to instruct Eaglecrest Board to continue conversion withdrawn

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will approve minutes from a prior meeting and introduce new committee members. The agenda includes a public hearing on extending the Juneau Disc Golf Treadwell course and a request to purchase city property on Meander Way.

• Approval of June 3, 2025 minutes
• Juneau Disc Golf Treadwell extension discussion
• Request to purchase city property on Meander Way
• Appointment of Youth Activities Board Representative
• Jensen-Olson Arboretum update

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved two recommendations. First, it voted to support the Juneau Disc Golf Club’s plan to add nine new holes to the Treadwell Mine Historic Park disc golf course. Second, it recommended retaining the Lakewood 3 public river access parcel in the city’s park system and adding signage to address neighboring property concerns. Both motions passed without objection.

• Recommend support for installing 9 additional holes at Treadwell disc golf course (passed)
• Recommend retaining Lakewood 3 public river access with signage (passed)

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee will consider Ordinance 2025-26, which would amend Title 19 building regulations. Also on the agenda are a request to purchase city property on Meander Way and an update on the Ridgeview project. A standing topic on privatizing Eaglecrest Operations has been assigned for review.

• Ordinance 2025-26 amending Title 19 Building Regulations
• Request to purchase city property on Meander Way
• Ridgeview Update
• Privatizing Eaglecrest Operations (standing topic for review)
• Approval of July 14, 2025 draft minutes

The committee unanimously approved a motion to have the CBJ Manager deny the application to purchase the Meander Way city property and to work with the applicants to restrict public access until river access can be restored. The committee also unanimously approved a motion to review the Title 19 Building and Fire Code rewrite and forward a recommendation of adoption to the full Assembly. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved direction to CBJ Manager to deny Meander Way purchase application and restrict public access (unanimous)
• Approved committee review of Title 19 Building and Fire Code rewrite and forward recommendation to Assembly (unanimous)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss three agenda topics: shelter safety zone options, Ranked Choice Voting, and the Burns Building/City Hall move. The session will also include an executive session regarding labor negotiations and the approval of draft minutes.

• Consideration of Shelter Safety Zone Options
• Ordinance 2025-13(b) - Ranked Choice Voting (RCV)
• Burns Building/City Hall Move
• Executive Session - Updates on Labor Negotiations
• Approval of 2025-05-12 and 2025-07-14 Draft Minutes

The Assembly approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Members debated a shelter safety zone and a motion to have staff draft a protection‑area ordinance modeled on Bellingham's ordinance. The motion failed with a 4‑yea, 4‑nay vote. The Chair ruled a notice of reconsideration out of order and a later motion to keep the discussion in Committee was withdrawn.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• Minutes of 5‑12‑2025 and 7‑14‑2025 approved by unanimous consent
• Motion to draft protection‑area ordinance failed (4 yeas, 4 nays)
• Chair ruled notice of reconsideration out of order (no vote)
• Motion to keep shelter safety zone discussion in Committee withdrawn

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will consider actions regarding CIP fund transfers and a grant for ORV Park Trails. The body will also receive updates on Capital Transit operations and route planning.

• CIP Fund Transfers and Closeouts
• Appropriation of ADNR Recreational Trails Program Grant for the ORV (35 Mile) Park Trails
• Capital Transit Operations Update
• Capital Transit Route Status and Future Plans

The Public Works & Facilities Committee approved the agenda and July 14 minutes. It voted to forward the CIP fund transfers listed in the packet to the Full Assembly for approval. The committee also approved appropriating $299,970 from the ADNR Recreational Trails Program Grant to be sent to the Full Assembly. Finally, the committee directed staff to prepare a memo on a reduced holiday service schedule.

• Approved forwarding CIP fund transfers to Full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Approved appropriating $299,970 ADNR grant to be forwarded to Full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Approved directing staff to bring back a memo on reduced holiday transit schedule (unanimous consent)

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will elect officers, then consider three main actions: replacing the damaged Stockade Point float in-kind, directing staff to modify the Aurora Harbor Phase IV contract to include a new float and EV charging station, and donating a 2026 launch ramp permit to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. Items for discussion include an update on Statter Harbor breakwater geotechnical investigation, deputy port engineer hiring, and a conference in Juneau.

• Replace Stockade Point float in-kind after damage
• Modify Aurora Harbor Phase IV contract to add float and EV charging near Aurora H-ramp
• Donate one 2026 launch ramp permit to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
• Update on postponed Statter Harbor breakwater geotechnical investigation
• Recognize Employee of the Quarter

The Docks & Harbors Board elected Shem Sooter as Chair, James Becker as Vice‑Chair, Nick Orr as Operations Chair, and Mark Ridgway as Operations Vice‑Chair, each with no objections. James Becker will remain on the Lands Housing & Economic Development Committee for another year, and Annette Smith will serve on the South Douglas Committee. No other formal actions were adopted.

• Elected Shem Sooter as Board Chair (no objections)
• Elected James Becker as Vice‑Chair (no objections)
• Elected Nick Orr as Operations Chair (no objections)
• Elected Mark Ridgway as Operations Vice‑Chair (no objections)
• James Becker continues on Lands Housing & Economic Development Committee for another year
• Annette Smith assigned to South Douglas Committee

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The committee will review several ordinances, including changes to disorderly conduct laws and various land leases. Members may use a checklist to evaluate these items before recommending them to the full Assembly.

• Ordinance 2025-28: Amending CBJC 42.20.090 regarding Disorderly Conduct
• Ordinance 2025-35: Lease of 24,050 square feet at 1076 Jacobsen Drive for a Waterfront Seawalk
• Ordinance 2025-36: Lease of approximately 1.25 acres to the State of Alaska for employee parking
• Ordinance 2025-37: Lease renewal with Goldbelt Aerial Tramway, LLC
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(BA): Appropriation of $299,970 for Off-Road Vehicle Park Capital Improvement Project

The committee approved the agenda and minutes as presented. It unanimously pulled Ordinance 2025-28 from the consent agenda for further discussion and approved the consent agenda as amended. The committee decided to hold a worksession on August 12, 2025 to continue discussion of the ordinance and to forward all other ordinances to the Assembly for action.

• Agenda approved as presented (unanimous)
• Minutes approved as presented (unanimous)
• Ordinance 2025-28 pulled from consent agenda for further discussion (unanimous consent)
• Consent agenda approved as amended (unanimous consent)
• Committee will hold worksession on August 12, 2025 to discuss Ordinance 2025-28
• All other ordinances forwarded to Assembly for action (unanimous consent)
• Next meeting scheduled: Worksession August 12, 2025 at Noon via Zoom

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will consider forwarding an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Historic Resources Advisory Committee and recommend a new member for the Local Emergency Planning Committee. They will also receive the HRAC annual report and discuss a naming policy and board committee review. The committee will approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Historic Resources Advisory Committee annual report for 2024
• Appointment to fill vacant HRAC seat (term July 2025–June 2028)
• Recommendation to appoint Thomas Young-Bayer to Local Emergency Planning Committee (Community Group Seat 9)
• Discussion of naming policy acknowledging Juneau's history and indigenous culture (2025 Assembly Goal 4a)
• Review of boards/committees membership, terms, and recruitment

The Assembly Human Resources Committee approved the Historic Resources Advisory Committee annual report and, by unanimous consent, forwarded the appointment of Cameron Pike to the HRAC for a term ending June 30, 2028. The committee also unanimously forwarded a recommendation to the State Emergency Response Commission to appoint Thomas Young‑Bayer to the Local Emergency Planning Committee for a term ending December 31, 2027.

• Forward appointment of Cameron Pike to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee (unanimous consent)
• Forward recommendation to appoint Thomas Young‑Bayer to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (unanimous consent)
• Approve HRAC 2024 Annual Report (unanimous consent)
• Approve meeting agenda as presented
• Approve meeting minutes as presented

Assembly

The Assembly will consider several ordinances, including a lease of 24,050 square feet of waterfront at 1076 Jacobsen Drive for $75,000 per year to build a seawalk. Other items include a lease extension for employee parking near Centennial Hall, a lease renewal with Goldbelt Aerial Tramway, a $3.5 million fund transfer to the Marine Park improvement project, and a grant agreement for reconstructing Vintage Boulevard and Clinton Drive. The body will also vote on resolutions covering procedural rules, de‑appropriation of a sewer‑improvement loan, a loan for a pyrolysis unit at the Mendenhall Wastewater Plant, and adoption of the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. Finally, the Assembly will waive its right to protest two liquor‑license applications.

• Ordinance 2025-35: Lease 24,050 sq ft at 1076 Jacobsen Drive for $75,000/yr (above market) for seawalk construction
• Ordinance 2025-36: Extend lease of ~1.25 acres near Centennial Hall for $138,800/yr for State employee parking
• Ordinance 2025-37: Renew Goldbelt Aerial Tramway lease with $272,027/yr rent for dockside and air‑rights space
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(E): Transfer $3,500,000 from Waterfront Seawalk CIP to Marine Park Improvements CIP
• Resolution 4023: Authorize CTP grant for Vintage Boulevard and Clinton Drive reconstruction with $2.6 M (25%) match

The Assembly approved the draft minutes for seven previous meetings by unanimous consent. A request to move Resolution 4022 to a public hearing was honored, and the consent agenda—amended to remove that resolution—was adopted without objection. No other ordinances or resolutions were voted on at this meeting.

• Approved seven sets of meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Removed Resolution 4022 from the consent agenda and sent it to public hearing
• Adopted the consent agenda as amended (unanimous consent)

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will consider appointments to five seats on the Airport Board (three full-term, two unexpired terms) and three seats on the Eaglecrest Ski Area Board (full-term). No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Airport Board: 3 seats for full terms (7/1/2025–6/30/2028)
• Airport Board: 1 seat for unexpired term (7/1/2025–6/30/2026)
• Airport Board: 1 seat for unexpired term (7/1/2025–6/30/2027)
• Eaglecrest Ski Area Board: 3 seats for full terms (7/1/2025–6/30/2028)

The Assembly approved reappointments of Yvette "Eve" Soutiere and Angela Rodell to full three‑year terms on the Airport Board. They also appointed Jeff Redmond to an unexpired term ending June 30, 2026, and Nolan Davis as Airport Tenant Liaison for one year. The Assembly likewise reappointed Brandon Cullum and appointed Wayne Stevens and Jim Calvin to full three‑year terms on the Eaglecrest Ski Area Board. All motions passed by unanimous consent.

• Reappointed Yvette 'Eve' Soutiere to Airport Board full term (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028) – approved unanimous
• Reappointed Angela Rodell to Airport Board full term (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028) – approved unanimous
• Appointed Jeff Redmond to Airport Board unexpired term (7/1/2025‑6/30/2026) – approved unanimous
• Appointed Nolan Davis as Airport Tenant Liaison (7/1/2025‑6/30/2026) – approved unanimous
• Reappointed Brandon Cullum to Eaglecrest Ski Area Board full term (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028) – approved unanimous
• Appointed Wayne Stevens to Eaglecrest Ski Area Board full term (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028) – approved unanimous
• Appointed Jim Calvin to Eaglecrest Ski Area Board full term (7/1/2025‑6/30/2028) – approved unanimous

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will conduct interviews for multiple vacancies on the Juneau International Airport Board and the Eaglecrest Ski Area Board. The committee will deliberate on applicant qualifications in an executive session.

• Interviews for 5 Airport Board seats (three full-terms and two unexpired terms)
• Interviews for 3 Eaglecrest Ski Area Board full-term seats
• Executive session to deliberate on applicant qualifications

The Human Resources Committee voted unanimously to recommend reappointing Yvette "Eve" Soutiere and Angela Rodell to full terms on the Juneau International Airport Board, appointing Jeff Redmond to a one‑year term and Nolan Davis as the Airport Tenant Liaison. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend reappointing Brandon Cullum and appointing Wayne Stevens and Jim Calvin to full terms on the Eaglecrest Ski Area Board. Both recommendations were made by unanimous consent.

• Recommended reappointment of Yvette 'Eve' Soutiere to Airport Board full term (unanimous consent)
• Recommended reappointment of Angela Rodell to Airport Board full term (unanimous consent)
• Recommended appointment of Jeff Redmond to Airport Board one‑year term (unanimous consent)
• Recommended appointment of Nolan Davis as Airport Tenant Liaison (unanimous consent)
• Recommended reappointment of Brandon Cullum to Eaglecrest Board full term (unanimous consent)
• Recommended appointment of Wayne Stevens to Eaglecrest Board full term (unanimous consent)
• Recommended appointment of Jim Calvin to Eaglecrest Board full term (unanimous consent)

Planning Commission

The Juneau Planning Commission will consider several development and infrastructure items, including final approval of a 42-lot subdivision on Glacier Highway and a conversion of the Egan Drive/Vanderbilt Hill Road intersection to a Continuous Green T design. The commission will also review a flood zone exception for a HESCO barrier project and continue discussion of the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan to August 12. All staff recommendations are to approve the items, except the area plan which is continued.

• Final plan approval for Brow Tine Subdivision, an alternative residential subdivision creating 42 unit lots and 1 parent lot at 4760 Glacier Hwy
• Preliminary plat review for the same Brow Tine Subdivision to create 42 lots in a D15 zone
• Conversion to a Continuous Green T intersection at Egan Drive and Vanderbilt Hill Road, allowing southbound Egan traffic to continue without stopping
• Flood zone exception for the HESCO Barrier Phase 1 project along Rivercourt Way to Riverside Drive to allow encroachment and development
• Text amendment to add the Downtown Douglas / West Juneau Area Plan as an attachment to the comprehensive plan (continued to August 12)

The Commission approved the final plan and preliminary plat for the Brow Tine Alternative Residential Subdivision at 4760 Glacier Highway, creating 42 residential lots and one parent lot. It also approved the State of Alaska DOT & PF’s request to convert the Egan Drive and Vanderbilt Hill Road intersection to a Continuous Green‑T configuration. No decision was recorded on the Flood Zone Exception for the HESCO Barrier Phase 1 project.

• Approved Alternative Residential Subdivision Final Plan (ARF2025 0001) for Brow Tine Subdivision
• Approved Preliminary Plat (SMP2025 0001) for Brow Tine Subdivision
• Approved Continuous Green‑T Intersection conversion (CSP2025 0001) at Egan Drive & Vanderbilt Hill Road

General

The workgroup will hold a meeting with a single agenda topic: housing. No decisions are expected; this is a discussion item. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 12.

• Discussion of housing as the sole agenda topic

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will interview Andres Delgado for the Airport Manager position, with part of the interview conducted in public and the remainder in executive session. The board is also expected to approve the agenda and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Interview of Andres Delgado for Airport Manager position
• Executive session to discuss confidential information regarding the candidate

Douglas Advisory Board

The Douglas Advisory Board will discuss several unfinished business items including a welcome sign at the roundabout, a crosswalk at Breeze In, Douglas Island cemeteries, and historic fire equipment. The meeting also includes reports from liaisons to CBJ Assembly, Parks & Rec, Planning Commission, and other bodies. No binding decisions are scheduled; this is an advisory discussion.

• Unfinished business: 'Welcome To Douglas Island' Sign at Roundabout
• Unfinished business: Crosswalk at Breeze In
• Unfinished business: Douglas Island Cemeteries
• Unfinished business: Historic Fire Equipment
• Reports include Treadwell Ditch Renovation Project and Juneau-Douglas North Crossing

The board heard a public comment about limits to basketball practice times at the Mount Jumbo Gym, and members expressed support for more practice time. Unfinished business items—including a welcome sign, a Breeze crosswalk, Douglas Island cemeteries, and historic fire equipment—were noted with no decisions or updates. A report mentioned that Eaglecrest board members are leaving and candidates will be considered soon.

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to review standing agenda topics. Discussions will focus on housing, recreation and wellness, and age-friendly community planning.

• Discussion on housing
• Discussion on recreation and wellness
• Discussion on age-friendly community planning
• AARP Design for Life Poster - Zoom Event 8-26-2025

The Juneau Commission on Aging approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes. No other actions, approvals, denials, or votes on agenda items were recorded. The commission discussed ongoing housing, recreation, wellness, and age‑friendly community planning topics but took no formal decisions.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Minutes approved as presented

Planning Commission

The Juneau Planning Commission Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss a flood zone exception application (FZE2025 0001). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Consideration of flood zone exception memo FZE2025 0001

The commission heard a presentation from Deputy Director Nate Rumsey on the HESCO Barrier Phase 1 flood‑zone exception request. Staff and commissioners asked questions about modeling, impacts, and the exception process. No vote or formal decision was recorded during the meeting.

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will review eight ordinances that were introduced at the June 9 Assembly meeting, including bond propositions for water/wastewater and school improvements, and code amendments on purchasing, nuisance properties, tobacco tax, sales tax, ballot initiative advocacy, and ranked-choice voting. The committee may pull items for further discussion and vote on forwarding recommendations to the full Assembly. A draft best practices document for the committee is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-33: Authorizing up to $8,000,000 in bonds for water and wastewater capital improvements, with a voter proposition on October 7, 2025.
• Ordinance 2025-34: Authorizing up to $10,735,000 in bonds for school capital improvements, with a voter proposition on October 7, 2025.
• Ordinance 2025-19: Amending the Purchasing Code to remove the Juneau Bidder Preference.
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(B): Appropriating up to $50,000 from general funds for October 2025 ballot initiative advocacy.
• Ordinance 2025-13(b): Amending election procedures to include general procedures for ballot count related to ranked-choice voting.

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda after pulling Ordinance 2025-19 for discussion. Members discussed the ordinance and recommended the Assembly consider programs such as the Small Business Administration 8(a) program when reviewing procurement policies. The committee then unanimously moved Ordinance 2025-19 forward to the Assembly with that recommendation. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended after pulling Ordinance 2025-19 (unanimous)
• Pulled Ordinance 2025-19 from consent agenda for further discussion (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 2025-19 forward to Assembly with recommendation to review SBA 8(a) program (unanimous)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole will hold a worksession to discuss several agenda topics. No public testimony will be taken during this meeting.

• Juneau Douglas North Crossing (JDNC)
• Public Camping, Community Impacts, and Ordinance 2025-28
• Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Improvements to Meetings

The Assembly Committee of the Whole approved the agenda with unanimous consent. No formal votes were taken on the Juneau‑Douglas North Crossing project, which remains in the planning and NEPA study phase. The proposed public‑camping disorderly conduct ordinance was discussed but not adopted or rejected.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

This committee will decide on a lease agreement with Petro 49, Inc. to extend the Seawalk, and consider renewal of the Goldbelt Tram lease. They will also discuss privatizing Eaglecrest operations. Ordinance 2025-35 for the Petro Marine Seawalk lease is introduced.

• Request to lease property from Petro 49, Inc. for Seawalk extension
• Goldbelt Tram Lease Renewal
• Privatizing Eaglecrest Operations as a standing committee topic
• Introduction of Ord 2025-35 Petro Marine Seawalk Lease
• Approval of June 2, 2025 draft minutes

The Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-35, authorizing the City Manager to lease 24,050 square feet at 1076 Jacobsen Drive from Petro 49, Inc. for a waterfront seawalk. The committee also unanimously forwarded the full Assembly Ordinance 2025-XX LHED to renew the Goldbelt Tram lease, which has five years remaining under the original 1995 lease. Both motions were passed without objection.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-35 to lease 24,050 sq ft waterfront at 1076 Jacobsen Drive (unanimous)
• Forwarded Assembly Ordinance 2025-XX LHED to renew Goldbelt Tram lease (unanimous)

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will consider a State Revolving Fund pyrolysis loan, review transit VIP pass accessibility, and receive updates on Capital Transit operations and route planning. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a contracts activity report from May 21 to July 7, 2025.

• State Revolving Fund (SRF) Pyrolysis Loan discussion
• Enhancing Transit VIP Pass Accessibility and Streamlining Certification
• Capital Transit Operations Update
• Capital Transit Route Status and Future Plans
• Contracts Division Activity Report (May 21 to July 7, 2025)

The Public Works & Facilities Committee unanimously forwarded a resolution to the Full Assembly to apply for a $3,391,000 State Revolving Fund loan for a pyrolysis unit at the Mendenhall Treatment Plant. The committee also approved adding the phrase “but not limited to” to the list of qualifying treating professionals for VIP transit passes and directed staff to work with the Department of Law on a code change. Finally, the committee unanimously adopted a motion to exempt fares on municipal election day and the general election day.

• Approved forwarding resolution for $3,391,000 SRF loan (unanimous consent)
• Approved adding “but not limited to” to VIP pass treating‑professional language (unanimous consent)
• Approved directing staff to work with Law on code change for VIP pass eligibility (unanimous consent)
• Approved fare exemption on municipal election day and general election day (unanimous consent)

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will vote to approve a $77,000 increase to hire a full-time Construction Inspector and authorize a new Deputy Airport Manager position costing $163,200. The board will also direct staff to review airport rates to cover projected budget shortfalls.

• Approve $77,000 to increase Construction Inspector from part-time to full-time
• Authorize new Deputy Airport Manager position for $163,200
• Direct staff to review airport rates and charges for FY 26
• Approve Juneau 26, 2025 Special Airport Board Minutes
• Hear verbal update on Airport Manager hiring progress

The Juneau Airport Board voted by unanimous consent to increase funding by $77,000, converting the 0.38‑FTE Construction Inspector position to a 1.0‑FTE role. Staff were instructed to update the position description and coordinate with Human Resources for classification and recruitment. A proposal to purchase a Rosenbauer ARFF vehicle using airport reserves was withdrawn and no action was taken; the item will be placed on a future agenda.

• Approved $77,000 personnel funding to raise Construction Inspector from 0.38 to 1.0 FTE (unanimous consent)
• Directed staff to update position description and work with HR on classification and recruitment
• Motion to forward ARFF vehicle funding request to Assembly withdrawn
• No action taken on ARFF vehicle purchase; item scheduled for future agenda
• Board expressed interest in meeting with Finance staff to reconcile fund balance figures

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will review appeals regarding the assessed value of specific properties. The board will also address a late file appeal.

• Appeal APL 2025-0213 for 16216 Glacier Hwy (Recommended Value: $315,000)
• Appeal APL 2025-0228 for 11435 Glacier Hwy Unit 1A (Recommended Value: $839,500)
• Late file appeal for 9406 Glacier Hwy

Assembly Finance Committee

The committee will meet to discuss sales tax delinquencies, seasonal sales tax, and dockage fee increases. The agenda also includes a discussion on biennial budgeting and an investment report.

• Sales Tax Delinquencies and Legal Actions
• Dockage Fee Increases
• Seasonal Sales Tax and proposed amendments to Ordinance 2025-32
• Biennial Budgeting
• Investment Report

The committee approved the May 14 and May 21, 2025 minutes as presented. A motion to explore funding uses for future dockage‑fee increases passed unanimously. An amendment to remove food and utilities exemptions from the sales tax also passed unanimously. A later motion to draft an ordinance exempting those items from the tax failed 3‑6.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes as presented
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes as presented
• Motion by Assemblymember Smith to explore funding uses for future dockage fee increases – passed by unanimous consent
• Amendment #1 by Assemblymember Bryson to remove food and utilities exemptions from sales tax – passed by unanimous consent
• Original motion (as amended) to direct staff to prepare ordinance for next Committee of the Whole – passed by unanimous consent
• Motion by Assemblymember Woll to direct staff to prepare ordinance exempting food and utilities from sales tax – failed (3 Ayes, 6 Nays)

Assembly

The Assembly will meet for a special session to receive updates on collective bargaining negotiations. The City Manager recommended an executive session because immediate knowledge of the discussions would adversely affect municipal finances.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations

The Assembly approved the meeting agenda without objection. A motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations was adopted by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (unanimous consent)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations (unanimous consent)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous consent)

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hear staff reports from emergency agencies, discuss the All Hazard Mitigation Plan update and ongoing Mendenhall River flooding, and receive information on SBA disaster assistance, regional exercise planning, ICS classes, and an upcoming airport exercise.

• Discussion on Mendenhall River flooding response and preparedness
• All Hazard Mitigation & Whole Community Input Planning update
• SBA Economic Injury Assistance deadline July 16, 2025
• AlaskaEx 2026 Southeast Alaska regional exercise
• Airport exercise scheduled for July 26, 2025

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the meeting agenda. The committee approved the draft minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The next regular meeting was scheduled for August 13, 2025. No public items were presented.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June 11, 2025 draft minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for August 13, 2025

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss housing. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a single topic of discussion.

• Discussion on housing

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board Human Resources Committee will meet on July 7, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, and public participation. The key item is a suggested motion to recess into an executive session to discuss the General Manager's performance evaluation. No other decisions are listed.

• Roll Call
• Approval of Agenda
• Public Participation
• Executive Session – General Manager Performance Evaluation (motion to recess)
• Adjournment

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will discuss whether to send a memo regarding Ordinance 2025-32. Members will also plan an upcoming sustainability session. Public comment is invited. The next worksession is scheduled for July 16, 2025.

• Discuss potential memo on Ordinance 2025-32
• Sustainability session planning
• Public participation period
• Approval of June 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Next worksession July 16, 2025 at 12 PM via Zoom

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Board is meeting to review several port agreements and contracts. Key items include a new long-term lease for the tram property and a design contract for Aurora Harbor Drive.

• Engineering design contract with PND Engineers for Aurora Harbor Drive Down Float not to exceed $700,000
• Proposed 35-year lease with Goldbelt, Inc for the tram property at $272,007 annual rent
• Use agreement with Taku Smokeries for a rental rate of $10 per ton of goods
• Donation of a launch ramp permit to Territorial Sportsmen Inc for the 2025 Salmon Derby
• Discussion on the purchase and sale agreement for the Seadrome Property to Goldbelt, Inc

The board approved the meeting agenda with a 6‑to‑2 vote. A motion to remove the Goldbelt lease from the consent agenda was adopted and the consent agenda was accepted without objection. A motion to explore selling the Goldbelt tram property via a sealed‑bid auction with a $3 million reserve was rejected 3‑5.

• Removed Goldbelt lease from consent agenda (motion passed, no objection)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-2)
• Accepted consent agenda as amended (no objection)
• Failed motion to explore sale of Goldbelt tram property via sealed‑bid auction with $3 million reserve (3-5)

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will hold an executive session to discuss candidates for Airport Manager. Following the session, they will receive an update on the recruitment and selection process. The board may then appoint a new Airport Manager, either interim or permanent, to replace outgoing Interim Airport Manager Dave Palmer.

• Executive session to discuss Airport Manager candidates
• Update on recruitment and selection process for Airport Manager
• Possible appointment of new Airport Manager (interim or permanent)
• Public participation on non-agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on two development requests: an alternative residential subdivision of 3.69 acres into eleven unit‑lots and one parent lot near 10665 Glacier Highway, and a conditional use permit for new camp facilities at Echo Ranch Bible Camp. Both items are recommended for approval by staff. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as minutes approval, public participation, and a Comprehensive Plan update.

• ARP2025 0001 – Subdivide 3.69 acres into 11 unit‑lots and 1 parent lot near 10665 Glacier Hwy (D‑10 zoning)
• USE2025 0009 – Conditional Use Permit for new staff and camper cabins at Echo Ranch Bible Camp (40001 Glacier Hwy)
• Approval of April and May draft minutes
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update “Our Juneau, Our Future”
• Public participation on non‑agenda items (up to 20 minutes)

The commission approved the April 22 2025 and May 13 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes. It also approved Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0009, allowing Gospel Missionary Union to construct new staff and camper cabins and related facilities at Echo Ranch. The alternative residential subdivision proposal was discussed but no decision was recorded.

• Approved April 22 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved May 13 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0009 for new camp facilities at Echo Ranch

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is conducting interviews to fill vacancies on two city boards. The committee will evaluate candidates for one Planning Commission seat and three Docks & Harbors Board seats.

• Interviews for one Planning Commission vacancy (term ending December 31, 2027)
• Interviews for three Docks & Harbors Board vacancies (terms July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028)
• Executive session to deliberate on applicant qualifications

The Human Resources Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to appoint Larry Gamez to the vacant Planning Commission seat. It also unanimously approved recommendations to reappoint Annette Smith and to appoint Robert Horchover and Mark Ridgway to the Docks & Harbors Board. Both motions were adopted by unanimous consent and the meeting was adjourned.

• Recommend Larry Gamez to Planning Commission (unexpired seat) – unanimous consent
• Recommend reappointment of Annette Smith to Docks & Harbors Board – unanimous consent
• Recommend appointment of Robert Horchover to Docks & Harbors Board – unanimous consent
• Recommend appointment of Mark Ridgway to Docks & Harbors Board – unanimous consent

Assembly

This special meeting focuses on filling vacancies on the Planning Commission, Docks & Harbors Board, and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The appointments result from a resignation, routine term expirations, and a carryover from a prior meeting.

• Planning Commission appointment to fill unexpired term due to Commissioner Bell's resignation
• Three Docks & Harbors Board appointments for terms July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
• Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee appointment carried over from June 9 regular meeting

The Assembly unanimously appointed Larry Gamez to the Planning Commission to fill a vacant term ending Dec. 31, 2027. It also reappointed Annette Smith and appointed Robert Horchover and Mark Ridgway to the Docks & Harbors Board for full terms through June 30, 2028. Additionally, the Human Resources Committee was directed to forward Susan Crandall's appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for a term ending Apr. 30, 2026.

• Appointed Larry Gamez to Planning Commission (term until Dec 31, 2027) – unanimous consent
• Reappointed Annette Smith to Docks & Harbors Board (term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028) – unanimous consent
• Appointed Robert Horchover to Docks & Harbors Board (term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028) – unanimous consent
• Appointed Mark Ridgway to Docks & Harbors Board (term July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028) – unanimous consent
• Forwarded Susan Crandall's appointment to Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (term until Apr 30, 2026) – unanimous consent

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The commission will confirm dates and attendance for three upcoming sustainability field trips, including a tour of the Mendenhall wastewater treatment plant, a Gold Creek and Flume tour with AEL&P, and a RecycleWorks and hazardous waste tour. It will also discuss a potential memo to amend Ordinance 2025‑32, which proposes changes to the tax exemption for sales of heating fuel such as wood, wood pellets, and fuel oil. The meeting will set the next regular and worksession dates.

• Confirm dates and interest for Mendenhall WWTP tour (June 26, ~4 PM, pending)
• Confirm Gold Creek & Flume tour with AEL&P (August 20, 5 PM, confirmed)
• Confirm RecycleWorks & HHW tour (October 11, 2 PM, pending)
• Discuss potential memo to amend Ordinance 2025‑32 tax exemption for heating fuel sales
• Set next regular meeting (July 2, 2025) and worksession (July 16, 2025)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will review and discuss standing agenda topics including housing, recreation and wellness, and will receive an update on the submission of the Age-Friendly Community Plan to the Mayor's Office. Routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the May 20 meeting are also scheduled.

• Update on Age-Friendly Community Plan submission to Mayor's Office
• Discussion on housing issues for older adults
• Discussion on recreation and wellness programs for seniors

The Juneau Commission on Aging met on June 17, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda was approved as presented, and the prior meeting minutes were approved as presented. Members discussed housing challenges for seniors and updates on the Age Friendly Community Plan, but no formal actions or votes were taken on those topics.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Minutes approved as presented

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will meet in executive session to deliberate on finalist candidates for the Airport Manager position. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on candidate selection and potential negotiations.

• Executive session deliberation on Airport Manager finalist candidates
• Meeting held via Zoom only; public session available for observation

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will hold a public meet and greet followed by interviews with finalists, beginning with Michael Isaacs. The interview will be mostly public, but end with a confidential portion in executive session. The committee will also consider a motion to recess into executive session for confidential discussion.

• Public meet and greet from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Interview of candidate Michael Isaacs
• Executive session for confidential portion of interview
• Motion to recess into executive session to discuss matters that may defame or prejudice character

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board will approve the agenda and minutes, hear public participation, and receive manager reports on mountain conditions and financial status. The board will then discuss a lift system update, the 2025/2026 financial outlook, Juneteenth observations, and the Eaglecrest/CBJ project. No specific decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Lift update discussion
• 2025/2026 financial overview
• Juneteenth event planning
• Eaglecrest/CBJ project discussion

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will receive an update on the proposed utility rate increase ordinance. The board will also receive an update on the utility bond. No other items are on the agenda.

• Update on Utility Rate Increase Ordinance
• Utility Bond Update

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short-Term Rental Task Force will consider a letter from Member Collins and review its draft report for June 12 2025. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, approval of the agenda, and a period for committee member comments and questions.

• STR correspondence from Member Collins
• STRTF draft report – June 12, 2025
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes (May 15, 2025 draft)
• Committee member comments and questions

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hear from KTOO Managing Editor Claire Stremple on plans for GLOF (glacial outburst flood) coverage and how to partner with CBJ and others on public safety information. The agenda also includes updates on all-hazard mitigation planning, Mendenhall River flooding, and SBA economic injury assistance with a July 16 deadline. Several training exercises and courses are listed for information.

• KTOO GLOF coverage presentation with Managing Editor Claire Stremple
• All Hazard Mitigation and Whole Community Input planning update
• Mendenhall River flooding discussion
• SBA Economic Injury Assistance – apply by July 16, 2025; Disaster Recovery Center at Mendenhall Valley Public Library
• Upcoming exercises: AlaskaEx 2026, ORCA Exercise (June 9-13), Airport Exercise (July 26), and multiple ICS training courses

The Local Emergency Planning Committee approved its June 11 agenda and the May 14 draft minutes. The committee also set the next meeting for July 9, 2025 at noon. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 11, 2025 agenda
• Approved May 14, 2025 draft minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for July 9, 2025 at noon

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will vote on recommending a new 35-year lease with Goldbelt, Inc. for the tram property at $272,007 annually. They will also consider a use agreement with Taku Smokeries at $10 per ton of goods, a $700,000 engineering design contract for Aurora Harbor, and a launch ramp permit donation for the 2025 Salmon Derby. A schedule update on Statter Harbor Phase IIID is scheduled for discussion.

• New 35-year Goldbelt Tram lease at $272,007/year, recommendation to Assembly
• Use agreement with Taku Smokeries at $10/ton for Taku Dock
• Engineering design contract with PND Engineers not to exceed $700,000 for Aurora Harbor Drive Down Float
• Donation of a launch ramp permit to Territorial Sportsmen Inc. for 2025 Salmon Derby
• Statter Harbor Phase IIID schedule update

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes after hearing no objection. The Board also approved a new 35‑year lease with Goldbelt, Inc. for the tram property at an annual rent of $272,007, adding an annual CPI adjustment. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (no objection)
• Approved new 35‑year Goldbelt tram lease at $272,007 annually with CPI adjustment (unanimous)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will hold a public meet‑and‑greet followed by an interview of Michael Clow for the airport manager position. After the public portion, the committee plans to move into executive session for a confidential interview segment. A motion to recess into executive session will be considered.

• Public meet & greet (4:30‑5:30 p.m.)
• Interview of Michael Clow for airport manager (public portion)
• Executive‑session interview of airport manager candidate (confidential)
• Motion to recess into executive session to protect confidential information
• Supplemental materials provided

Assembly

The Juneau Assembly will consider three consent agenda items: reserving $3,045,800 from the budget reserve for Eaglecrest's FY26 deficit, ratifying a three-year labor agreement with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (3%, 3%, 5% annual raises plus lump sums), and approving similar economic terms for non-represented employees. A bid award of $199,300 to Dawson Construction for re-roofing the Statter Harbor Office is also on the consent agenda.

• Resolution 4012: Reserve $3,045,800 for Eaglecrest FY26 budget deficit
• Resolution 4015: Ratify MEBA contract with 3%/3%/5% raises and lump sums of $2,750/$2,000
• Resolution 4018: Approve 3%/3%/5% raises for non-represented employees and Personnel Rule changes
• Bid award: $199,300 to Dawson Construction for Statter Harbor Office re-roof

The Special Assembly approved the Consent Agenda by unanimous consent, which included adopting Resolution 4012 to reserve up to $3,045,800 for the Eaglecrest FY26 budget deficit. It also ratified the labor agreement with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association for FY26‑28 and approved amendments to personnel rules and economic terms for non‑represented employees for FY26‑28. Finally, the Assembly approved the award of the Statter Harbor Office re‑roof contract to Dawson Construction for $199,300.

• Consent agenda adopted by unanimous consent
• Adopted Resolution 4012 reserving $3,045,800 for Eaglecrest FY26 deficit
• Ratified labor agreement with MEBA for FY26‑28 (subject to MEBA ratification)
• Approved personnel rules amendment and economic terms for non‑represented employees FY26‑28
• Approved bid award DH25-049 to Dawson Construction for $199,300

Assembly

The Assembly is reviewing several ordinances to be placed on the October 7, 2025, ballot, including sales tax modifications and bond requests for utilities and schools. The body is also considering updates to the purchasing code, tobacco tax definitions, and the implementation of ranked choice voting.

• Ordinance 2025-32: Proposed sales tax rates of 2.5% (Oct-Mar) and 6.5% (Apr-Sep) with food and utility exemptions
• Ordinance 2025-33: General obligation bonds up to $8,000,000 for water and wastewater utilities
• Ordinance 2025-34: General obligation bonds up to $10,735,000 for school capital improvements
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(B): Appropriation of up to $50,000 for October 2025 ballot initiative advocacy
• Resolution 3087: Agreement for a replacement bridge over Montana Creek with a $25,000 CBJ match

The Assembly approved the December 7 2024 and January 23 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. It also adopted the consent agenda as amended, removing Resolutions 4012, 4015, 4018 from the consent agenda and deferring them to future consideration, again by unanimous consent.

• Approved December 7 2024 and January 23 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted consent agenda as amended (unanimous consent)
• Removed Resolutions 4012, 4015, 4018 from consent agenda and placed under New Business (deferred)

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee is reviewing the appointment of a member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The body is also discussing the dissolution of the Building Code Advisory Committee and the Building Code Board of Appeals.

• Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for a term ending April 30, 2026
• Ordinance 2025-17 regarding the dissolution of the Building Code Advisory Committee & Building Code Board of Appeals
• Discussion on board legislation, membership numbers, and recruitment for diversified committees

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 Assembly Human Resources Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will discuss Ordinance 2025-16, which would revise the committee's charge. Members will also review the 2023 and draft 2024 annual reports and findings on the DOT Loop Road intersection. A sign permit for a food court is up for consideration.

• Ordinance 2025-16 revising the HRAC charge
• Review of 2023 HRAC Annual Report
• DOT Loop Road Intersection 106 findings
• Sign permit for food court
• Draft 2024 HRAC Annual Report

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will meet to approve minutes and discuss updates on sustainability outreach and solid waste. The agenda includes a technical memorandum on the Juneau Solid Waste Disposal Facility and a report on energy recovery opportunities from waste.

• Approval of May 7 and May 21 minutes
• Solid Waste Update
• Sustainability Session/Outreach Update
• Jacob's Engineering Final Technical Memorandum
• National Renewable Energy Lab TA Report

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to review information updates on the 35-Mile ORV trail and the Sigoowu Ye and Si’t Tuwan playground, along with staff reports on the Treadwell Arena Division and departmental activities for May 2025.

• Approval of May 6, 2025 minutes
• 35-Mile ORV Update
• Sigoowu Ye and Si’t Tuwan Playground Update
• Treadwell Arena Division Update
• Department Monthly Summary – May 2025

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved its agenda and the May 6 minutes without objection. No public participation was received on non‑agenda items. The committee unanimously agreed to forgo the July meeting and schedule the next meeting for August 5, 2025.

• Agenda approved (no objections)
• May 6, 2025 minutes approved as amended (no objections)
• Decision to forgo July meeting and hold next meeting on August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• No public participation on non‑agenda items (none received)

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee will review the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Annual Update and discuss the privatization of Eaglecrest Operations. The meeting also includes staff reports and updates from various advisory boards.

• Review of Juneau Affordable Housing Fund Annual Update
• Discussion on privatizing Eaglecrest Operations
• Approval of May 5, 2025 LHED Draft Minutes
• Planning Commission Update
• Docks and Harbors Board Update

The Assembly Lands, Housing & Economic Development Committee approved the agenda and the May 5 minutes. It unanimously authorized a $10,000 appropriation to launch a community‑organization scoping project. It also unanimously directed staff to negotiate a lease for about 150 state employee parking spaces for up to ten years.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes with minor changes
• Approved $10,000 appropriating ordinance for community organization scoping project (unanimous)
• Directed staff to negotiate a lease for roughly 150 parking spaces for up to 10 years (unanimous)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole will hold a worksession to discuss four agenda items: HESCO Barrier Installation Phase 1B and future phases, Ordinance 2025-13HRC on ranked choice voting, a solid waste update, and advocacy on ballot propositions. No public testimony will be taken and no decisions are made during worksessions.

• HESCO Barrier Installation Phase 1B and future phases
• Ordinance 2025-13HRC – Rank Choice Voting
• Solid Waste Update
• Advocacy on Ballot Propositions

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works and Facilities Committee will meet to discuss infrastructure updates and funding. The body is requested to take action on a funds transfer between two capital improvement projects.

• Funds transfer request from Waterfront Seawalk CIP (H51-113) to Marine Park CIP (P41-105)
• Juneau International Airport (JIA) Master Plan Update presentation by Michael Baker International
• Juneau Douglas North Crossing (JDNC) project update

The Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee approved its agenda and the April 21, 2025 minutes. The committee unanimously approved a request to move $3.5 million from the Waterfront Seawalk CIP (H51-113) to the Marine Park CIP (P41-105) and will forward the transfer to the Full Assembly for final approval. The remaining agenda items were presented for information only.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $3.5M transfer to Marine Park CIP (unanimous consent)

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Board will consider recommending Assembly approval of a new 35-year lease with Goldbelt Inc for the tram property at $272,007 annually. Other actions include waiving the right of first refusal for a boat shelter at Aurora Harbor and recommending a $930,330 bid award to Trucano Construction for Taku Harbor improvements. Informational items cover a downtown Douglas plan, gravel lot regrading, and board appointments.

• Recommend Assembly approve new 35-year Goldbelt Tram lease at $272,007/year
• Waive Board's right of first refusal to purchase boat shelter AG-027 at Aurora Harbor
• Recommend Assembly approve bid award DH25-021 (Taku Harbor Improvements) to Trucano Construction for $930,330
• Discussion of Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan
• Request for quote for Douglas Harbor gravel lot regrading and surfacing

The Docks & Harbors Board unanimously approved the corrected minutes from April 24, 2025. After extensive discussion of the proposed Goldbelt tram lease, Ms. Smith moved to bring the topic of a new 35‑year lease to the Operations and Planning Committee. No vote outcome for the motion was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion by Ms. Smith to refer new 35‑year Goldbelt tram lease to Operations and Planning Committee (outcome not recorded)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short-Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss agenda topics and receive staff reports. The meeting includes a period for public participation.

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short-Term Rental Task Force will discuss a progress update on a matrix, likely related to regulatory or data tracking for short-term rentals. Public testimony is limited to two minutes per person until 1:10 PM. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Progress update on the short-term rental matrix

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Finance Committee is meeting to discuss pricing for the 2025/2026 period. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom webinar.

• 2025/2026 Pricing

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Finance Committee will meet to discuss pricing for the 2025/2026 season. The agenda contains only one substantive item alongside procedural roll call, agenda approval, and board comments.

• Discussion of 2025/2026 pricing for Eaglecrest operations

Juneau Commission on Aging

The workgroup subcommittee of the Juneau Commission on Aging meets to discuss housing, recreation and wellness, and age-friendly community planning. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Discussion of housing topics
• Discussion of recreation and wellness
• Age-friendly community planning discussion
• Next meeting dates: June 10, June 17, and June 24, 2025

Douglas Advisory Board

The Douglas Advisory Board will continue discussions on several unfinished business items, including a welcome sign at the roundabout, a crosswalk at Breeze In, possible membership reduction, Douglas Island cemeteries, and historic fire equipment. The agenda is largely procedural with no new proposals or votes.

• Unfinished business: 'Welcome To Douglas Island' Sign at Roundabout
• Unfinished business: Crosswalk at Breeze In
• Unfinished business: Potential reduction in board membership
• Unfinished business: Douglas Island Cemeteries
• Unfinished business: Historic Fire Equipment

Assembly Finance Committee

The Juneau Assembly Finance Committee will vote on new mill rates and adopt the final FY26 budget. Items include a Capital Improvement Program resolution, a mill levy ordinance, and a CBJ budget ordinance. The committee will also discuss a seasonal sales tax and review a draft school bond ordinance.

• Set Mill Rates - For Action
• Final FY26 Budget Decisions: CIP Resolution, Mill Levy Ordinance 2025-03, CBJ Budget Ordinance 2025-01
• Seasonal Sales Tax discussion and recommendations
• Private Dock Passenger Fee Funding Clarification Memo
• School Bond Ordinance - Draft

The Finance Committee approved Amendment #2, setting the city’s property‑tax mill rate at 10.24. Earlier proposals to raise the rate to 10.44 and 10.26 were rejected. The Committee also moved the CIP resolution, the mill levy ordinance (with the 10.24 rate), and a CBJ Budget amendment funding private docks to the full Assembly, and approved an increase to the school‑bond limit for the Dzantik'I Heeni playground. Finally, it agreed to introduce a seasonal sales‑tax ordinance based on the Hughes‑Skandijs‑Smith‑Steininger proposal for consideration at the June 9 Assembly meeting.

• Amendment #2 set mill rate at 10.24 (unanimous consent)
• Amendment #1 to set mill rate at 10.44 failed (3 Ayes, 6 Nays)
• Amendment #3 to set mill rate at 10.26 failed (4 Ayes, 5 Nays)
• Move CIP resolution to full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Move mill levy ordinance (with 10.24 rate) to full Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Amend CBJ Budget Ordinance to fund private docks through 6/30/2026 (5 Ayes, 4 Nays)
• Increase school bond limit for Dzantik'I Heeni playground to $10,735,000 (unanimous consent)
• Introduce seasonal sales‑tax ordinance based on Hughes‑Skandijs‑Smith‑Steininger proposal (unanimous consent)

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will hold a panel discussion on living in marginalized communities in 2025. The commission will also revisit its 2024-2025 strategic plan and receive updates on the FY25 budget, community engagement projects, and a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee.

• Panel discussion: Living in Marginalized Communities in 2025
• Revisit Strategic Plan 2024-2025
• FY25 Budget and Treasurer Report updates
• Community Engagement Project update
• Joint JHRC & Systemic Racism Review Committee meeting

The June 21, 2025 meeting approved the agenda and prior minutes by unanimous consent. The treasurer report approved $150 for gifts and food for the recent panel event. The commission set the summer schedule, canceling July and August meetings and reconvening on September 17. It also revised Charges 1‑3 of the 2024‑2025 strategic plan, assigned Haifa Foroughi to draft the annual report, and scheduled a joint JHRC‑SRRC meeting.

• Agenda approved as amended by unanimous consent
• Minutes of May 6, 2025 approved by unanimous consent
• Approved $150 for gifts and food for the panel event (treasurer report)
• Cancelled July and August meetings; set next regular meeting for September 17, 2025
• Revised Strategic Plan Charges 1, 2, and 3
• Assigned Haifa Foroughi to draft the Annual Report
• Scheduled joint JHRC and SRRC meeting (Haifa and Ephraim Froehlich) for Friday
• Suggested postponing Black History Month 2026 expo discussion until September meeting

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Board will consider a motion to recommend a new lease for the tram property. The board will also discuss the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan and a property appraisal for Seadrome.

• Proposed 35-year lease with Goldbelt Inc for tram property at $272,007 annually
• Discussion of Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan
• Seadrome Property Appraisal by Ramsey Appraisal Resource
• Special meeting scheduled for June 5 to approve Statter Roof bid results

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also unanimously approved a recommendation to approve a new 35‑year lease with Goldbelt Inc. for the tram property at an annual rate of $272,007. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new 35‑year Goldbelt Inc. tram lease at $272,007 annually (unanimous)

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will review a consent agenda of proposed ordinances from the Assembly, using a checklist to assess potential racial equity impacts. Items include amendments to commercial passenger vehicle, criminal offenses, alcohol, historic resources, and quasi-judicial boards codes, as well as a lease to Tlingit & Haida, water/wastewater rate increases, and multiple capital project appropriations. The committee may pull legislation for further discussion and will also review a draft best practices document.

• Ordinance 2025-25: Lease of Floyd Dryden Building to Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
• Ordinance 2025-27: Increasing rates for water and wastewater utility services
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AY): $1,800,000 for Telephone Hill Redevelopment and transfer of $1,922,615
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AV): $7,830,000 for Outburst Flooding Improvements from Alaska DEC
• Ordinance 2025-06: Amending criminal offenses and penalties code

The Systemic Racism Review Committee approved its meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes as presented. The committee also approved the consent agenda, which included multiple ordinances, by unanimous consent. No ordinances were pulled for further discussion.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes as presented
• Approved consent agenda by unanimous consent

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates from standing project subcommittees. Discussions will focus on housing, recreation and wellness, and the planning workgroup.

• Housing updates
• Recreation & Wellness updates
• Planning Workgroup updates

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the April 15 minutes without objection. Members unanimously voted to move the Juneau Age Friendly Community Plan forward after final edits. The plan will be sent to Mayor Beth Weldon for a letter of support, then to AARP and the CBJ for further review.

• Approved meeting agenda (no objection)
• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Unanimously voted to advance the Juneau Age Friendly Community Plan

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will conduct executive session interviews of semi-finalist candidates on May 20 and 21 to select finalists for the position. The Airport Board of Directors is invited to participate. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session interviews for Airport Manager semi-finalists on May 20-21

Assembly

The Assembly will introduce several ordinances for public hearing at the next meeting, including a 5% annual water and wastewater rate increase through July 1, 2029, requiring $10 million in non-rate revenue. Other introductions include a lease of the Floyd Dryden building to Tlingit & Haida, updates to criminal offenses and commercial passenger vehicle regulations, and appropriations for capital projects such as Statter Harbor roof repairs and airport improvements. The meeting also covers consent items like approval of previous minutes and housekeeping ordinance introductions.

• Ordinance 2025-27: 5% annual water and wastewater rate increase through July 1, 2029, requiring $10M in non-rate revenue
• Ordinance 2025-25: Lease of Floyd Dryden building to Tlingit & Haida for early education at below-market rate
• Ordinance 2025-06: New criminal charge 'Assault in the Presence of a Child' to match state law
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AR): $400,000 appropriation for Statter Harbor roof repairs
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AO): $295,000 reimbursement to TEMSCO Helicopters for airport infrastructure

The Assembly approved the draft minutes from seven previous meetings by unanimous consent. Manager Koester requested that two resolutions be moved from the consent agenda to new business, but no vote on that request was recorded. The consent agenda, with disclosed recusal conflicts, was adopted by unanimous consent. No ordinances or other measures were decided at this meeting.

• Approved seven prior meeting minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted consent agenda as amended (unanimous consent)

Assembly

The committee is considering appointments for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee and the Douglas Advisory Board. Members will also set interview dates for the Airport, Docks & Harbors, and Eaglecrest boards.

• Appointments for four seats on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
• Appointment for one vacant seat on the Douglas Advisory Board
• Setting interview dates for Airport, Docks & Harbors, and Eaglecrest boards
• Discussion on a naming policy to acknowledge Juneau's history and indigenous culture

The Assembly Human Resources Committee approved its agenda and minutes as presented. It unanimously forwarded the reappointment of Josh Anderson, Danika Swanson, and Paulette Schirmer to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for three‑year terms beginning May 1 2025. It also unanimously forwarded the appointment of Carmen Katasse to the Douglas Advisory Board for an unexpired term ending September 30 2025 and a subsequent full term through September 30 2028.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded reappointment of Josh Anderson, Danika Swanson, Paulette Schirmer to PRAC (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded appointment of Carmen Katasse to Douglas Advisory Board (unanimous consent)

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will consider recommending appointments to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (four seats) and the Douglas Advisory Board (one seat) to the full Assembly. The committee will also set dates for interviews for the Airport, Docks & Harbors, and Eaglecrest boards.

• Four Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee seats up for appointment: three full terms ending April 30, 2028 and one unexpired term ending April 30, 2026
• One Douglas Advisory Board appointment for an unexpired term ending Sept. 30, 2025 followed by a full term ending Sept. 30, 2028
• Letter from Douglas Advisory Board regarding membership seats
• Setting interview dates for Airport, Docks & Harbors, and Eaglecrest boards (possible dates: June 17, 18, 23, 25)

The committee forwarded to the full Assembly the reappointment of Josh Anderson, Danika Swanson, and Paulette Schirmer to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee for three‑year terms starting May 1 2025. It also forwarded the appointment of Carmen Katasse to the Douglas Advisory Board for an unexpired term ending September 30 2025, followed by a full term through September 30 2028. Both motions passed by unanimous consent. The agenda and minutes were approved as presented.

• Reappointed Josh Anderson, Danika Swanson, Paulette Schirmer to PRAC (May 1 2025–Apr 30 2028) – unanimous consent
• Appointed Carmen Katasse to Douglas Advisory Board (unexpired term ending Sep 30 2025, then full term Oct 1 2025–Sep 30 2028) – unanimous consent
• Approved agenda as presented – unanimous consent
• Approved minutes as presented – unanimous consent

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will discuss and potentially decide on pricing and the operating schedule for the 2025/2026 season. The board will also review the Black Bear Plan, receive a manager's report on mountain conditions and financials, and hear public comment. Three board members with terms ending June 30, 2025 are advised to apply for reappointment.

• 2025/2026 Pricing — discussion and possible decision on ticket and pass rates
• 2025/2026 Schedule — discussion and possible approval of operating calendar
• Black Bear Plan — unfinished business from previous agenda
• Eaglecrest Financials included in manager's report
• Board member terms expiring June 30, 2025; applications due May 30

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization is meeting to consider whether taxpayers had valid reasons for missing the 30-day appeal period for property valuations. The board will determine if these late filings can be granted to allow for future valuation appeals.

• Late file appeal: 5675 Thane Rd. (Kenneth Cassell)
• Late file appeal: 1020 Mendenhall Peninsula Rd. (Kristen Munk)
• Late file appeal: 5326 Shaune Dr. (Shane Hooton)
• Late file appeal: 5322 Shaune Dr. (Shane Hooton)
• Notice of Decision: Denied for 1020 Mendenhall Peninsula Rd., 5326 Shaune Dr., and 5322 Shaune Dr.

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short-Term Rental Task Force will consider a staff-recommended amendment to Ordinance 2025-23 and continue deliberation on a draft short-term rental matrix. Task Force members will also present reports and discuss public comment forms received to date.

• Staff recommended amendment to Ordinance 2025-23
• Continued discussion/deliberation on draft STR matrix
• Recommendation from Task Force Member Schijvens
• Report from Task Force Member Coleman
• Information only: Public comment forms received to date

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will hear staff reports from emergency programs, police, fire, hospital, and other agencies, and discuss the 2025 State Emergency Management Conference. They will also receive an update on All Hazard Mitigation & Whole Community Planning. Information items include SBA Economic Injury Assistance (deadline July 16, 2025) and several upcoming exercises and training courses.

• Discussion of 2025 State Emergency Management Conference
• All Hazard Mitigation & Whole Community Planning Update
• SBA Economic Injury Assistance – apply by July 16, 2025
• ORCA Exercise (June 9-13) and Airport Exercise (July 26)
• Training courses G-191 (May 19) and G-2300 (May 20-22)

The Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee approved the meeting agenda and the draft minutes from March 12, 2025. No new business or action items were adopted. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (May 14, 2025)
• Approved March 12, 2025 draft minutes

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will discuss collective bargaining in executive session, then take up several fiscal items including setting mill rates and making final decisions on the FY26 budget. Formal actions include resolutions and ordinances for the capital improvement program (CIP 3090), mill levy (Ordinance 2025-03), and the city budget (Ordinance 2025-01). The committee will also review Eaglecrest revenue models and updated fund balances.

• Set mill rates for FY26
• Final decisions on CIP Resolution 3090, Mill Levy Ordinance 2025-03, and CBJ Budget Ordinance 2025-01
• Discussion of FY26 budget risks
• Eaglecrest revenue model and additional information
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations

The committee approved the May 7, 2025 minutes as presented. It unanimously authorized an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and later to reconvene after the finance meeting. A motion was made to accept the Eaglecrest FY26 budget, remove the $930,000 General Fund subsidy and set aside $4,217,400 from the Restricted Budget Reserve; objections were raised and then withdrawn, but the final outcome was not recorded.

• Executive session on collective bargaining authorized (unanimous consent)
• Executive session to reconvene after finance meeting authorized (unanimous consent)
• May 7, 2025 minutes approved as presented
• Motion to accept Eaglecrest budget with subsidy removal and $4,217,400 reserve; outcome not recorded

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. The agenda included items such as the approval of draft minutes, an ordinance regarding a new committee charge, and a report on the DOT Loop Road Intersection.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Approval of 2025.04.02 HRAC Meeting Minutes (draft)
• Ordinance 2025-16 HRAC New Charge
• 2023 HRAC Annual Report
• DOT Loop Rd Intersection 106 Findings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance request (VAR2025 0001) to reduce the required front yard setback by 10 feet at 12275 Glacier Highway, to allow construction of a two-car garage with workshop, office, and storage. Approximately 40% of the lot is constrained by an anadromous waterbody setback from Waydelich Creek and steep slopes. Staff recommends approval.

• Variance request to reduce front yard setback by 10 feet at 12275 Glacier Highway for a two-car garage and workshop

The Commission approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved a non‑administrative variance (VAR2025 0001) allowing a front‑yard setback reduction of up to 10 feet for a 26 × 32‑foot garage/workshop at 12275 Glacier Highway. The motion passed with no objection. Staff reported that the Downtown Douglas West Area Plan draft is available for public comment through May 31.

• Approved April 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (motion passed)
• Approved VAR2025 0001 non‑administrative variance to reduce front‑yard setback up to 10 ft and permit a 26 × 32‑ft structure (motion passed, no objection)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging Workgroup Subcommittee is meeting to discuss age-friendly community planning. The agenda contains only this single topic, with no proposed ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. The meeting is primarily procedural and discussion-based.

• Discussion of Age-Friendly Community Planning

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will hold an executive session to review applicant information with the ADK contractor and narrow the candidate list for interviews. The committee will also approve the agenda, minutes from the May 2 meeting, and set the next meeting date.

• Executive session to discuss confidential recruitment information for the Airport Manager position
• Motion to recess into executive session
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of May 2, 2025 draft minutes

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

This is a worksession of the Juneau Assembly Committee of the Whole with no public testimony. The committee will release Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF) inundation maps and consider HESCO barrier installation for Phases 1A and 1B as part of flood mitigation efforts.

• Release of GLOF inundation maps (juneau.org/engineering-public-works/flood-inundation-maps)
• Consideration of HESCO barrier installation Phase 1A and 1B

The Assembly approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. A motion by Member Bryson to give the City Manager direction to move forward with Phase 1A of the HESCO barrier project was approved without objection, also by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken during the work session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved moving forward with Phase 1A HESCO barrier project (unanimous consent)

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will discuss the draft of the UAB Annual Report. The board will also receive a utility update and review results from the April 30 Assembly Finance Committee meeting.

• Review of UAB Annual Report Draft
• Discussion of April 30 Assembly Finance Committee Meeting results
• Utility Update

JNU Airport Board

The board is deciding whether to proceed with the Mendenhall River Stabilization Project despite a temporary state funding shortfall. Staff recommends moving forward without grant obligation to avoid flood damage from a potential 2025 jökulhlaup, but the project would not be reimbursed if the grant is not obligated. The board will also hear reports and approve minutes.

• Mendenhall River Stabilization Project: bid protest by RNB Construction, LLC; $276,230 DHS&EM grant temporarily unavailable due to insufficient Disaster Relief Funds; board to choose among three options (proceed now, wait for grant, or cancel)
• Staff recommends proceeding upon bid protest resolution even without grant obligation to mitigate flood risk
• Approval of April 10, 2025 Airport Board meeting minutes
• Update on Airport Manager recruitment

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks & Harbors Special Board will consider a recommendation to award the Statter Harbor Improvements Phase III (Upland Improvements) contract, DH25-023, to Dawson Construction for $2,517,287. The meeting includes a presentation by the Port Director, board questions, public comment, and a vote on the recommendation. Public participation on non‑agenda items is limited to five minutes per speaker, up to twenty minutes total. The board also notes upcoming Operations‑Planning and regular board meetings in May.

• Recommend award of contract DH25-023 to Dawson Construction for $2,517,287 for Statter Harbor Improvements Phase III (Upland Improvements)
• Public participation on non‑agenda items (max 5 minutes per person, 20 minutes total)
• Next Operations‑Planning Committee meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025
• Next regular Board meeting scheduled for May 29, 2025

The Docks & Harbors Special Board approved the meeting agenda as presented. It then approved awarding the DH25-049 re‑roof project at Statter Harbor Office to Dawson Construction for $199,300. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous consent)
• Approved bid award to Dawson Construction for $199,300 for DH25-049 re‑roof (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will consider actions on the Manager's proposed budget increments and amendments. The body is also deciding on the School District Budget and the Passenger Fee Plan.

• Manager's Proposed Increments & Budget Amendments
• Capital Improvement Plan Amendments
• School District Budget (Pending List Item #1)
• Passenger Fee Plan

The committee approved the Manager's Proposed Increments to the FY26 budget, except for items one and three, by unanimous consent. It directed staff to find a short‑term location for the Sobering Center using Bartlett Regional Hospital facilities and to work on a long‑term solution. Item three ($423,000) was moved to the Pending List with a request for alternative funding. An amendment moved $3.3 million for tenant improvements to the Pending List, and the committee approved ordinance 2025‑02 and the $2,115,000 school district funding outside the cap, all by unanimous consent.

• Approved Manager's Proposed Increments to FY26 Budget (except items 1 & 3) – unanimous consent
• Directed staff to locate short‑term Sobering Center at BRH and develop long‑term solution – unanimous consent
• Moved item three ($423,000) to Pending List, requesting alternative funding – unanimous consent
• Amended CIP Resolution 3090 to move $3.3 M tenant improvements to Pending List – unanimous consent
• Approved amended CIP Resolution 3090 to full Assembly – unanimous consent
• Approved ordinance 2025‑02 to full Assembly – unanimous consent
• Approved JSD funding outside cap ($2,115,000) to full Assembly – unanimous consent

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will hold a public meeting to discuss CBJ Energy Management and review the Comprehensive Plan Survey. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and informational items regarding the Comprehensive Plan webpage.

• Approval of March 24 and April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on CBJ Energy Management
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Survey results
• Information on Comprehensive Plan webpage
• Next meetings scheduled for May 21 and June 4, 2025

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will hold a panel discussion on living in marginalized communities in 2025, review its FY25 budget and treasurer report, discuss community engagement projects and a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee, and revisit the 2024-2025 strategic plan. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is largely informational and planning-oriented.

• Panel discussion: Living in Marginalized Communities in 2025
• FY25 budget review and treasurer report
• Community Engagement Project update
• Joint meeting with Systemic Racism Review Committee (SRRC)
• Revisit Strategic Plan 2024-2025

The commission approved its meeting agenda by unanimous consent. The minutes from the April 16 and April 30, 2025 meetings were also approved by unanimous consent. The FY25 budget includes an already‑spent $100 advertising allocation. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous consent)
• Approved $100 advertising budget (spent)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss updates on several park projects, including the Hank Harmon Public Range closure for construction, a delayed opening for Homestead Park, and the design of an elevated boardwalk for Outer Point Trail after ongoing beaver issues. The committee will also review a draft trespass policy and a memo on public camping and homelessness.

• Hank Harmon Public Range closed for construction; substantial completion expected by July 15, final by November 1
• Marine Park schedule awaiting additional funding from Marine Passenger Fee budget; work to begin after last cruise ship
• Outer Point Trail: RFP for design of elevated boardwalk for front and back loops to be issued soon
• Homestead Park construction delayed at least a month from June 2; limited access for permitted tour operators starting June 2
• Discussion on draft trespass policy; staff drafting conduct rules for each facility instead

The committee approved the May 6 agenda after a motion by Josh Anderson with no objections. They also approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Ren Scott with no objections. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Agenda approved (motion by Josh Anderson, no objections)
• April 1, 2025 minutes approved (motion by Ren Scott, no objections)

Joint Assembly/JSD Facilities Committee

The Joint Assembly/JSD Facilities Committee will hold a meeting on May 6, 2025. The sole substantive agenda item is a discussion of the Dzantik’i Heeni (DH) Playground. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from March 21, 2025, and other procedural business.

• Discussion of Dzantik’i Heeni (DH) Playground

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing & Economic Development Committee will discuss several items, including a grant for Floyd Dryden, amendments to Title 69 affecting platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, and the privatization of Eaglecrest operations. They will also review a request to purchase CBJ property located at 2nd Street and Franklin Street, a BLM information request on Mayflower Island, and a marketplace facilitator penalty amendment. Updates from the Planning Commission, Docks and Harbors Board, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will be presented.

• Title 69 legislation amendments for short‑term rental platforms
• Privatizing Eaglecrest Operations
• Request to purchase CBJ Property at 2nd Street and Franklin Street
• BLM request for information on Mayflower Island
• Marketplace Facilitator Ordinance penalty amendment v1

The committee unanimously approved forwarding a $1,000,000 grant recommendation to the Assembly Finance Committee for FY26. It also approved the agenda (next meeting set for June 2, 2025) and adopted the March 17, 2025 minutes. An amendment to the Title 69 ordinance was adopted, requiring vendor reports to be submitted in CSV format.

• Approved agenda and set next meeting for June 2, 2025
• Approved March 17, 2025 draft minutes as presented
• Forward $1,000,000 grant recommendation to Assembly Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Amended Title 69 ordinance to require reports in CSV format (unanimous consent)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

This worksession includes action on Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) and Resolution 4010 regarding Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center operation. Also scheduled are discussions on Telephone Hill next steps and ranked choice voting, plus action on a policy for release of body-worn camera footage in critical incidents. No public testimony will be taken.

• Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Operation: Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) and Resolution 4010 (for action)
• Telephone Hill Next Steps (for discussion)
• Ordinance 2025-13 Election Code Ranked Choice Voting (for discussion)
• Ordinance 2025-05(b) Policy for Release of Body Worn Camera Video Footage in Critical Incidents (for action)
• Approval of draft minutes from July 15, August 5, and September 9, 2024 COW meetings

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee is reviewing updates to hosting platform ordinances and the privatization of Eaglecrest operations. The body will also consider a property purchase request and various land easements.

• Title 69 Legislation Amendments regarding hosting platforms like Turo, Airbnb, and VRBO
• Discussion on privatizing Eaglecrest operations
• Request to purchase CBJ property at 2nd Street and Franklin Street
• Liscio Douglas Highway Easement Request
• Marketplace Facilitator Ordinance penalty amendment

The committee unanimously approved a recommendation to forward $1,000,000 for a childcare grant to the Assembly Finance Committee for the FY26 budget. It also adopted all three Title 69 amendments and moved the amended ordinance to the full Assembly, including a specific amendment to require CSV format for vendor reports. Agenda approval and minutes approval were also confirmed.

• Approved agenda update to June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Moved recommendation for $1,000,000 childcare grant to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted all three Title 69 amendments and forwarded ordinance to Assembly (unanimous consent)
• Amended vendor report requirement to CSV format only (unanimous consent)
• Discussed Tlingit and Haida use of Floyd Dryden building (no formal decision)
• Considered lease vs grant funding options for Floyd Dryden renovations (no formal decision)
• Noted deferred maintenance CIP funding of $2,100,000 pending FY26 approval (informational)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee will receive an update on recruitment for the airport manager position and consider a proposed selection process. The committee may also recess into executive session to discuss confidential recruitment information.

• Update on recruitment for Airport Manager
• Proposed selection process for Airport Manager
• Executive session for confidential recruitment information

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee approved the draft minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting without objection. The committee then voted to recess into an executive session to discuss confidential recruitment information for the airport manager position. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (no objection)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss confidential recruitment info (no objection)

Board of Equalization

This is a training meeting for the Board of Equalization, not a regular hearing. Members will receive presentations from the State Assessor and CBJ Assessor's Office on the assessment process, and will elect a chair and vice chair.

• Office of the State Assessor BOE Training with State Assessor Dan Nelson
• Presentation of CBJ Assessment Process by Assessor's Office Staff
• CBJ Law Department BOE Training Material Overview by Assistant Attorney Nicole Lynch
• Election of BOE Chair and Vice Chair

The Board moved Agenda Topic 4 to the top of the agenda. It appointed David Epstein as BOE Chair and Emily Haynes as Vice Chair, each motion passing without objection. A placeholder hearing schedule was set, with the first hearing slated for May 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to review late‑file requests.

• Moved Agenda Topic 4 to Agenda Topic 1 (motion passed, no objection)
• Appointed David Epstein as BOE Chair (motion passed, no objection)
• Appointed Emily Haynes as BOE Vice Chair (motion passed, no objection)
• Scheduled first BOE hearing for May 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (placeholder set)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short Term Rental Task Force will hear updates on STR legislation regarding collection/remit and permit posting, and consider recommendation options presented by members Schijvens and Collins. Continued deliberation on a draft STR matrix is also scheduled. Supplemental materials include staff requests amending Section 69.40.025.

• Update on STR legislation for tax collection/remit and permit posting
• Presentation of a recommendation option from Task Force Member Schijvens
• Continued discussion and deliberation on the draft STR matrix
• Presentation of a recommendation option from Task Force Member Collins
• Supplemental materials: Staff requests amending Section 69.40.025

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will consider several items, including a vote on utility rates and bond matters. Other topics are a seasonal sales tax discussion, community grant requests, and youth activity grant funding. Some items are for information only, such as the FY26 pending list and the budget calendar. The meeting will conclude with setting the next meeting date.

• Utility Rates & Bonds – action item
• Seasonal Sales Tax – discussion
• Assembly Grants & Community Requests – information
• Youth Activity Grant Funding – discussion
• Info Only: FY26 Pending List

The Assembly Finance Committee voted to adopt Scenario 4, which adds debt and raises water and wastewater rates by five percent each year. The motion passed with six Ayes and two Nays. The committee also approved a school‑bond ordinance for up to $10 million (5‑3) and rejected a draft utility‑bond proposal for up to $10 million (4‑4). The April 16 minutes were approved as presented.

• Approved Scenario 4 debt plus 5% utility rate increase (6 Ayes, 2 Nays)
• Approved school‑bond ordinance up to $10 million (5 Ayes, 3 Nays)
• Rejected draft wastewater and water utility bond up to $10 million (4 Ayes, 4 Nays)
• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Motion to switch agenda items approved (no objections)

Assembly

The Assembly will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including one authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $22.75 million in general obligation bonds to fund public safety communication infrastructure and a wastewater clarifier building. Additional ordinances will appropriate $12.75 million from those bond proceeds for the communication project, set FY2026 property tax mill rates at 10.19 mills, appropriate $94,977,500 for the FY26 school district budget, and appropriate $536,715,800 for FY26 city and borough operations. The Assembly will also consider a resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program for FY2026‑2031.

• Ordinance 2025-24: Authorize issuance of up to $22.75 million in general obligation bonds for public safety communications and wastewater clarifier replacement.
• Ordinance 2025-01(b)(A): Appropriation of $12.75 million from bond proceeds for the public safety communication infrastructure project.
• Ordinance 2025-03: Set FY2026 property tax mill rate at 10.19 mills (increase of 0.15 mills).
• Ordinance 2025-02: Approve FY26 school district operating budget of $94,977,500.
• Ordinance 2025-01: Approve FY26 city and borough operating budget appropriation of $536,715,800.

The Assembly unanimously approved the consent agenda. It set FY26 school district funding at $35,004,700 and referred that ordinance back to the Finance Committee. It also sent the property‑tax levy ordinance, the city‑operations budget ordinance, and the capital‑improvement program resolution back to the Finance Committee for further review.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous consent)
• Set FY26 school district funding at $35,004,700; ordinance referred to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)
• Moved Ordinance 2025-03 property tax levy back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)
• Moved Ordinance 2025-01 city and borough operations budget back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)
• Moved Resolution 3090 capital improvement program back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)

Assembly

The Assembly is conducting required public hearings for the FY26 operating budget, school district funding, and property tax levies. The body is also considering the issuance of $22.75 million in general obligation bonds for infrastructure.

• Proposed property tax increase of 0.15 mills for a total levy of 10.19 mills
• Proposed FY26 operating budget appropriation of $536,715,800
• Proposed FY26 School District operating budget of $94,977,500
• Ordinance 2025-24 to sell $22.75 million in bonds for public safety communications ($12.75M) and a wastewater clarifier building ($10M)
• Resolution 3090 to adopt the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031

The Assembly approved the consent agenda unanimously. It set the FY26 local funding for the School District at $35,004,700 and referred the school funding ordinance back to the Finance Committee. It also referred the property‑tax rate ordinance, the city‑operations budget ordinance, and the capital‑improvement program resolution to the Finance Committee, each by unanimous consent.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous consent)
• Set FY26 School District funding at $35,004,700 and referred Ordinance 2025-02 back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-03 (2025 property‑tax rate) back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)
• Referred Ordinance 2025-01 (FY26 City and Borough operations budget) back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)
• Referred Resolution 3090 (Capital Improvement Program FY26‑31) back to Finance Committee (unanimous consent)

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission is holding a panel discussion titled 'Living in Marginalized Communities in 2025' as the sole agenda topic. No other substantive items are scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Panel discussion: 'Living in Marginalized Communities in 2025'

The commission approved its agenda by unanimous consent. It decided to keep the panel on marginalized communities on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Valley Library rather than move it to Mother’s Day. Haifa Foroughi will draft a thank‑you email to the moderator and panelists, and printed posters are ready for posting. Upcoming meeting dates were listed for May 6, May 21, and June 3, 2025.

• Agenda approved by unanimous consent
• Panel discussion date retained for Saturday, May 10 at Valley Library
• Haifa Foroughi assigned to draft email to moderator and panelists
• Posters printed and ready for distribution
• Upcoming Zoom meeting dates set for May 6, May 21, and June 3, 2025

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee will consider a consent agenda and several FY26 appropriations ordinances, including funds for city operations, school district operations, property tax rates, and capital projects. Members may pull specific items for discussion, such as the $4,000,000 hospital emergency department addition and the $500,000 lead‑water service line inventory. The committee will also receive a draft best‑practices document and set the next meeting date.

• Ordinance 2025-01 – appropriates FY26 city operations funds (amount not specified)
• Ordinance 2025-02 – appropriates FY26 school district funds (amount not specified)
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AJ) – $4,000,000 for Bartlett Regional Hospital Emergency Department addition
• Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AM) – $500,000 for Lead Water Service Line Inventory project
• Resolution 3090 – adopts Capital Improvement Program for FY26‑FY31

The committee approved its agenda and minutes as presented. It voted to pull Ordinance 2025-05(b) and Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) from the consent agenda and approved the consent agenda as amended. The committee then forwarded Ordinance 2024-05(b) to the full Assembly with recommendations to limit exemptions and add release‑timeline requirements, and moved Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) to the Assembly for action. All motions passed without objection.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Pulled Ordinance 2025-05(b) and Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Forwarded Ordinance 2024-05(b) to full Assembly with recommendations (unanimous)
• Moved Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AL) to full Assembly for action (unanimous)

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Planning Board will hold a Zoom-only meeting to discuss the Black Bear Maintenance Plan. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Black Bear Maintenance Plan

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to harbor fees, including amendments to dockage charges, repeal of the port maintenance fee, and vessel lightering fees. The board will also vote on appropriating $400,000 for Statter Harbor roof repairs and consider a consent agenda item accepting DIPAC's request to relinquish leased tideland property at 1356 Track B.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 05, Chapter 15 (Fees & Charges), including dockage charges, repealing port maintenance fee, and vessel lightering fee
• Appropriation of $400,000 for Statter Harbor Roof Repairs Capital Improvement Project
• Consent agenda: DIPAC request to relinquish leased tideland property at 1356 Track B
• Discussion of Aurora Harbor Phase IV schedule
• Update on upcoming board vacancies and recruitment plans

The Docks & Harbors Board unanimously accepted the revised agenda, approved the March 27, 2025 minutes, and adopted the consent agenda that includes a DIPAC request to relinquish a leased tideland property. The board also unanimously approved proposed changes to dockage fee regulations. Finally, the board approved a $400,000 appropriation for the Statter Harbor Roof Repairs Capital Improvement Project by a 6‑1 vote.

• Accepted agenda as changed (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda, including DIPAC relinquish lease request (unanimous)
• Adopted dockage fee regulation changes (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 appropriation for Statter Harbor Roof Repairs (6-1)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

This is a procedural worksession of the Assembly Committee of the Whole with no public testimony. The agenda includes only introductions, meeting objectives, Q&A, and closing remarks; no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

The Assembly Committee of the Whole met with representatives from major cruise lines to discuss seasonal operations, environmental initiatives, and community relations. Members asked questions about guest behavior, fuel transitions, housing for seasonal staff, and potential tax impacts. The discussion was informational only; no votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 1:27 pm.

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging Workgroup Subcommittee is meeting to discuss housing and recreation and wellness. The group will meet with the Alphabet Group regarding senior recreational activities and the Floyd Dryden and Marie Drake complex.

• Discussion on housing
• Discussion on recreation and wellness
• Meeting with Alphabet Group regarding senior recreational activities
• Update on Floyd Dryden and Marie Drake complex discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a request from the Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority. The body will consider the preliminary plat for the first phase of a housing development.

• SMP2024 0001: Preliminary plat approval for the first 25 lots of a 46 unit single-family/multi-family development at North Douglas Highway

The commission approved the draft minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It then approved staff’s recommendation and conditions for the preliminary plat (SMP2024 0001) for the Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority’s 46‑unit single‑family/multi‑family project on North Douglas Highway, covering the first 25 lots. Both motions were reported as passed.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Planning Commission draft minutes (motion passed)
• Approved preliminary plat SMP2024 0001 for THRHA housing project with conditions (motion passed)
• Moved SMP2024 001 from consent agenda to regular agenda (agenda change)

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee will consider action items including a $75,000 transfer from Parks & Recreation deferred maintenance to DT/Glacier mechanical/electrical upgrades, a transfer of funds for on-route charging from the Valley Transit Center project, and a transfer to the Zero Waste Program CIP with closure of the RecycleWorks facility. The committee will also discuss a Lone Sailor Memorial Statue and receive updates on Mendenhall River drainage outfall culverts and the Juneau Douglas North Crossing project.

• $75,000 transfer from P&R Deferred Maintenance CIP (P44-091) to DT/Glacier Mech/Elect Upgrades CIP (F21-041)
• Funds transfer to On-route Charging (D71-091) from Valley Transit Center (D71-089)
• Funds transfer to Zero Waste Program CIP (D12-103) and closure of RecycleWorks Consolidated Facility CIP (D77-001)
• Action on Lone Sailor Memorial Statue
• Update on Mendenhall River Drainage Outfall Culverts (check valves)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short Term Rental Task Force will meet on April 17, 2025 to discuss the draft STR Matrix. Members will also hear a recommendation option presented by task force member Schijvens. The meeting includes public comment and will set dates for the next two meetings in May.

• Discussion and deliberation on the Draft Short‑Term Rental (STR) Matrix
• Presentation of a recommendation option by task force member Schijvens

The Short Term Rental Task Force adopted a no‑fee option (D‑) for level 2 of the impact matrix, increased the daily fine for non‑compliance to $100, and applied a cap on the number of rentals (F) to all matrix levels. Several amendment proposals to modify the cap were rejected. The task force will continue work on impact‑level data and hold two public testimony sessions before final recommendations.

• Add (D‑) to level 2 with no fee – Passed 6 yays, 4 nays
• Define (E) as $100/day fine with warning – Passed 8 yays, 2 nays
• Apply (F) cap to all levels – Passed 6 yays, 4 nays
• Amendment to apply (F) only to levels 4‑5 – Failed 5 yays, 5 nays
• Amendment to set (F‑) on levels 1‑2, (F) on level 3, (F+) on levels 4‑5 – Failed 5 yays, 5 nays
• Amendment to apply (F) only to levels 2‑5 – Failed 4 yays, 6 nays

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will hold a worksession to discuss planning for the Summer Sustainability Session.

• Planning discussion for Summer Sustainability Session

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will consider school bonds and visitor industry revenue options. They will also review assembly grants and community requests. Information-only items include the FY26 pending list and the AFC budget calendar.

• School bonds discussion
• Visitor industry revenue options
• Assembly grants and community requests
• Info only: FY26 pending list
• Info only: AFC budget calendar

The Assembly Finance Committee reviewed school bond options, visitor sales tax scenarios, and several grant requests. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the committee indicated that decisions on these items will be deferred to future meetings.

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will host a panel discussion titled 'Living in Marginalized Communities in 2025' and revisit its 2024-2025 strategic plan. The commission will also discuss the FY25 budget, community engagement projects, and planning for Black History Month 2026.

• Panel discussion: Living in Marginalized Communities in 2025
• Revisit strategic plan 2024-2025
• Discussion of FY25 budget and treasurer report
• Planning for Celebrating Black History Month 2026
• Joint meeting with Systemic Racism Review Committee (SRRC)

The Juneau Human Rights Commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. It also approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The commission selected Mary Wegner to contact Phil Hubschen and Ben Brown as potential moderators for the upcoming panel on living in marginalized communities. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Selected Mary Wegner to contact Phil Hubschen and Ben Brown for panel moderation (no vote recorded)

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will vote on DIPAC's request to give up a leased tideland parcel (ATS 1356 Track B) and discuss several operational items. Topics include planning for Aurora Harbor office space, secure storage at Little Rock Dump, a request for proposals for a down float at Aurora Harbor Drive, a proposed FY26 Marine Passenger Fee increase, and a cruise ship dockage fee regulation change.

• Vote on DIPAC request to relinquish leased tideland at ATS 1356 Track B
• Proposed FY26 Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) to Assembly
• Cruise ship dockage fee regulation change discussion
• Aurora Harbor Drive down float request for proposal (RFP)
• Little Rock Dump secure storage concept

The board approved the amended agenda by unanimous consent and adopted the March 19, 2025 minutes without objection. It then voted unanimously to accept DIPAC’s request to give back a 0.62‑acre (27,000 sq ft) tideland parcel, forgoing about $4,800 in annual lease revenue.

• Approved amended agenda (unanimous consent)
• Adopted March 19, 2025 minutes (no objection)
• Accepted DIPAC request to relinquish 0.62‑acre tideland lease (unanimous)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging will meet to discuss standing agenda topics and receive updates from subcommittees. The discussion will focus on housing, recreation and wellness, and age-friendly community planning.

• Housing project updates
• Recreation & Wellness project updates
• Age-Friendly Community Planning updates

The Juneau Commission on Aging approved the meeting agenda and the March 18 and March 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed housing suggestions for seniors, ideas for a senior activity center, and progress on the Age‑Friendly Community Plan, but no formal actions were taken. Upcoming workgroup and regular meeting dates were scheduled.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes as presented
• Approved March 25, 2025 workgroup minutes as presented

Utility Advisory Board

The Juneau Utility Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on April 10, 2025, featuring a utility update and a discussion on pyrolysis. The board will also review the annual report due May 31, 2025. Public participation on non-agenda items is allowed.

• Utility update from staff
• Annual report due May 31, 2025
• Discussion on pyrolysis technology

The Utility Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 13, 2025 minutes without comment. Members received updates on wastewater projects, a new source‑control coordinator position, and upcoming water outage planning. The board decided to keep the annual report preparation item on the agenda for the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous, no comment)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous, no comment)
• Maintained annual report item on May 8, 2025 agenda

JNU Airport Board

The Airport Board will consider approving the transfer of $1,354.50 in leftover local match funds from the completed Gate 5 Passenger Boarding Bridge project to the Runway Safety Area Grading project. They will also hear a special presentation on the Airport Master Plan Update from Michael Baker International. Additionally, the board is set to review bid results for the Mendenhall Riverbank Stabilization project and decide on the award.

• Transfer of $1,354.50 from 'Gate 5 Passenger Boarding Bridge' to 'Runway Safety Area Grading' CIP
• Special presentation by Michael Baker International on Airport Master Plan Update
• Placeholder for Mendenhall Riverbank Stabilization Bid Award (bids opened April 9)
• Airport Manager Recruitment Update
• Approval of March 13, 2025 minutes

The Airport Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting and the agenda for this session. It also unanimously approved moving $1,354.50 of local match funds from the Gate 5 Passenger Boarding Bridge project to the Runway Safety Area grading project. The board noted that the Mendenhall Riverbank Stabilization bid award is pending because the low bidder has not responded, and a special meeting may be called later this month.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous consent)
• Approved transfer of $1,354.50 local match funds to Runway Safety Area grading CIP (unanimous consent)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee is meeting to receive an update on the recruitment for the Airport Manager position. The committee will also review the draft selection process.

• Update on recruitment for Airport Manager
• Review of draft selection process
• Potential executive session to discuss confidential recruitment information and selection criteria

The Airport Manager Hiring Committee approved the meeting agenda and the February 25, 2025 minutes without objection. Members agreed to the draft selection‑process timeline and recruitment steps presented by HR Director Dallas Hargrave. A motion to enter executive session to discuss confidential recruitment details passed by unanimous consent, and the meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

• Approved agenda (no objections)
• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (no objections)
• Agreed to draft selection‑process timeline and recruitment steps
• Recessed into executive session (unanimous consent)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on a conditional use permit for 30-38 single-family homes on Glacier Highway, a consent agenda item to reduce parking at Vintage Park Condos, and a childcare center permit at 3200 Mendenhall Loop Road. The meeting also includes approval of the March 11 draft minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0004 for 30-38 single-family homes on Glacier Highway by Harris Homes LLC
• Conditional Use Permit Modification USE2025 0005 to reduce parking by one space at 3005 Clinton Drive (Vintage Park Condos)
• Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0008 for a childcare center at 3200 Mendenhall Loop Road in a residential district

The Juneau Planning Commission approved a modification to the Conditional Use Permit for Vintage Park Condominiums (USE2025 0005), reducing exterior parking spaces by one. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a childcare center in a city‑owned building at 3200 Mendenhall Loop Road (USE2025 0008). Both motions were adopted following staff recommendations.

• Moved USE2025 0005 and USE2025 0008 from pull agenda to regular agenda
• Approved Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0005 for Vintage Park Condos (motion passed)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0008 for childcare center at 3200 Mendenhall Loop Road (motion passed)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup will review three agenda topics: housing, recreation and wellness, and age‑friendly community planning. The age‑friendly planning segment includes a presentation by AARP CAT Leader Linda Kruger. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes and is held via Zoom.

• Discussion of housing issues
• Discussion of recreation & wellness programs
• Age‑Friendly Community Planning presentation by AARP CAT Leader Linda Kruger

Assembly Human Resources Committee

The Assembly Human Resources Committee will consider appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee, Juneau Public Library Endowment Board, and Utility Advisory Board. The committee will also review an ordinance amending the Historic Resources Advisory Committee and a resolution reestablishing the Juneau Human Rights Commission.

• Appointment of Evan Price to Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Reappointment of Sharon Tabor to Juneau Public Library Endowment Board
• Utility Advisory Board appointments for two seats
• Ordinance 2025-16 amending the Historic Resources Advisory Committee
• Resolution 4000 reestablishing the Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Assembly Human Resources Committee approved its agenda and minutes. It unanimously passed motions to forward recommendations for the appointment of Evan Price to the Local Emergency Planning Committee, the reappointment of Sharon Tabor to the Juneau Public Library Endowment Board, and the appointment of Elizabeth Pederson and Ethan Roemeling to the Utility Advisory Board. The committee also forwarded an amended historic resources ordinance, a resolution to reestablish the Juneau Human Rights Commission, and a resolution approving amendments to Bartlett Regional Hospital bylaws to the full Assembly.

• Forwarded recommendation to appoint Evan Price to LEPC (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded reappointment of Sharon Tabor to Library Endowment Board (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded appointments of Elizabeth Pederson and Ethan Roemeling to Utility Advisory Board (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded amended Ordinance 2025-16 for Historic Resources Advisory Committee (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded Resolution 4000 to reestablish Juneau Human Rights Commission (unanimous consent)
• Forwarded Resolution 4001 to approve Bartlett Regional Hospital Bylaw amendments (unanimous consent)

Assembly

The Assembly will introduce ordinances including one setting procedures for releasing body worn camera footage in critical incidents, and consider appropriations for projects like Bartlett Regional Hospital ER ($4M), Marie Drake property planning ($150K), and tourism contingency ($200K). Resolutions include extending the local emergency declaration from the August 2024 glacier flood and adopting a bid award for Aurora Harbor rebuild ($7.6M).

• Ordinance 2025-05(b) on body worn camera video release procedures in critical incidents
• Resolution 3099 extending local emergency declaration for August 2024 glacier outburst flood
• Bid award of $7,589,700 to Western Marine Construction for Aurora Harbor Rebuild Phase IV
• Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from U.S. DHHS grant for Bartlett Regional Hospital ER addition
• Ordinance appropriating $200,000 for contingency federal staffing support at Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center

The Assembly unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2024 and March 3, 2025 regular meetings. It also adopted the consent agenda, with Mayor Beth Weldon recusing herself from voting on item 18 due to a conflict of interest. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adopted consent agenda with Mayor Weldon recused from item 18 (unanimous consent)

Assembly Finance Committee

This meeting of the Juneau Assembly Finance Committee includes presentations and discussions on the FY26 budget process, a capital improvement plan, a passenger fee plan, and budget submissions from Eaglecrest, Docks & Harbors, Bartlett Regional Hospital, the Juneau School District, and the Juneau International Airport. The committee will also review a strategic communications and engagement plan and a report on federal funding risks. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and preparatory.

• Budget Summary & Overview with supplemental materials
• Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Passenger Fee Plan presentation
• Eaglecrest FY26 budget request and presentation
• Juneau School District budget submission with supplemental materials

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes as presented. It decided to use the budget‑process agreements from the previous cycle, with slight modifications, and to display them in the Assembly Chambers during the budget season. No other formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes as presented
• Decided to adopt last‑cycle budget‑process agreements with minor changes

Assembly

The Assembly is meeting to introduce several ordinances and a resolution regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and 2025 property taxes. These items are proposed for referral to the Assembly Finance Committee and public hearings on April 30, 2025.

• Ordinance 2025-01: Appropriates $536,715,800 for FY26 City and Borough operations
• Ordinance 2025-02: Appropriates $94,977,500 for FY26 School District operations
• Ordinance 2024-03: Proposed property tax increase of 0.15 mills to a total of 10.19 mills
• Resolution 3090: Adopts the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2026 through 2031

The Assembly voted to approve the consent agenda by unanimous consent, with no objections. No other ordinances or resolutions were adopted, and the meeting adjourned at 8:34 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous consent)

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to review draft minutes from March 2025. The committee will hear information items from members Dordea and Coleman and continue discussions on regulatory considerations.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 draft minutes
• Approval of March 20, 2025 draft minutes
• Information item from member Dordea
• Information item from member Coleman
• Discussion on regulatory considerations

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the FY26 budget, receive updates on mountain operations and planning, and handle routine agenda items including public participation and committee reports.

• Unfinished business: FY26 Budget

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will discuss the Lone Sailor Statue and an ADOT review of the Loop Road intersection. The meeting includes public participation on non-agenda items and approval of previous minutes. No voting or decisions are specified in the agenda.

• Discussion of Lone Sailor Statue
• ADOT Review of Loop Road Intersection
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability holds a regular meeting with agenda topics including a sustainability session and energy management questions for Nate Abbott. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• April Sustainability Session presentation by Marian
• Energy management questions for Nate Abbott

Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss and consider a draft trespass policy and receive an update on Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park. The meeting includes public participation on non-agenda items and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Draft Trespass Policy (New Business)
• Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park update (Unfinished Business)
• Director's Report including April 1 agenda overview

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee approved the agenda and the March 4, 2025 minutes without objection. It adopted a recommendation to allocate the remaining general‑obligation bond funds to priority improvements at Adair‑Kennedy Memorial Park. No other motions were voted on and the meeting adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved agenda (no objections)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (no objections)
• Recommended use of remaining bond funds for Adair‑Kennedy Memorial Park improvements – motion passed (no objections)

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will hold a panel on race, social programs, and gender equality rights. They will also revisit the 2024-2025 strategic plan and discuss standing topics including the FY25 budget, community engagement, and a joint meeting with the Systemic Racism Review Committee. The meeting is primarily for discussion and planning, with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Panel on Race, Social Programs, and Gender Equality Rights
• Revisit Strategic Plan 2024-2025
• Discussion of FY25 Budget
• Community Engagement Project update
• Joint meeting with Systemic Racism Review Committee (SRRC)

The commission amended the agenda to add meeting dates, which was approved by unanimous consent. The minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting were also approved by unanimous consent. Members agreed to move the second meeting of each month from Tuesday to Wednesday. Upcoming Zoom meeting dates for April 16, May 6, and May 21, 2025 were set.

• Agenda amendment adding JHRC meeting dates approved by unanimous consent
• March 18, 2025 minutes approved by unanimous consent
• Agreed to move the second monthly meeting to Wednesdays
• Set upcoming Zoom meetings: Apr 16, May 6, May 21, 2025

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a moorage fee waiver for M/V COLUMBIA and proposed dock fee regulation changes. Unfinished business includes a motion to recommend entering into a purchase and sale agreement with Goldbelt to transfer Seadrome property at fair market value. New business includes a bid award for Aurora Harbor Phase IV to Western Marine Construction Inc. for $7,589,700.00. An information item discusses a patron offer to construct a boat shelter at Aurora Harbor.

• Moorage waiver request for M/V COLUMBIA under 05 CBJAC 15.030
• Proposed dock fee regulation changes
• Goldbelt request to secure Seadrome property – motion to recommend purchase and sale agreement at fair market value
• Aurora Harbor Phase IV bid award to Western Marine Construction Inc. for $7,589,700.00
• Aurora Harbor Boat Shelter (G22/23) – patron offer to construct

The Docks & Harbors Board approved the consent agenda, which included waiving dockage fees for the M/V Columbia and adopting dock fee regulation changes. The board then approved the Aurora Harbor Phase IV bid award to Western Marine Construction Inc. for $7,589,700. A motion to request Goldbelt submit an offer above fair‑market value for the Seadrome property passed unanimously, while a motion to table that purchase agreement for one year failed. The meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (including M/V Columbia moorage waiver and dock fee changes) – unanimous
• Approved Aurora Harbor Phase IV bid award to Western Marine Construction Inc. for $7,589,700 – unanimous
• Motion to request Goldbelt submit an offer above fair‑market value for Seadrome property – unanimous
• Motion to table the Goldbelt purchase‑sale agreement for one year – vote failed
• Approved meeting minutes – unanimous

Douglas Advisory Board

The Douglas Advisory Board will meet to discuss several community topics including a proposed welcome sign at the roundabout, a crosswalk at Breeze In, and potential reduction in board membership. The board will also receive updates from committee members on various city and island projects.

• Discussion on 'Welcome To Douglas Island' sign at roundabout
• Crosswalk improvements at Breeze In
• Proposal to reduce board membership
• Douglas Island Cemeteries update
• Historic Fire Equipment update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two conditional use permits. One is for a pet grooming salon at 2203 Dunn Street, and the other is for a three‑story, 19,635‑sq‑ft dental clinic at 3063 Vintage Blvd. Both applications are recommended for approval with conditions. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and public participation.

• Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0006: pet grooming salon, 2203 Dunn Street
• Conditional Use Permit USE2025 0007: three‑story dental clinic, 3063 Vintage Blvd, 19,635 sq ft

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a pet grooming salon at 2203 Dunn Street (USE2025 0006). It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a three‑story dental clinic at 3063 Vintage Blvd. (USE2025 0007) with a shared maintenance agreement for the Postal Way Extension, snow removal, and a pedestrian crosswalk. In addition, the commission approved the selection of 21 members to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for pet grooming salon (USE2025 0006)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for dental clinic with maintenance agreement (USE2025 0007)
• Approved selection of 21 members to Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup subcommittee will discuss housing issues for seniors, using materials developed by Kathleen Samalon and Carol Ende. The agenda also includes recreation and wellness, and age-friendly community planning. A presentation on age-friendly planning by Linda Kruger is scheduled for the April 8 workgroup meeting. This is a working group meeting, not the regular commission meeting.

• Housing issues for seniors – discussion of materials from Kathleen Samalon and Carol Ende
• Recreation and wellness item
• Age-friendly community planning
• Upcoming April 8 workgroup: Age-Friendly Planning presentation by Linda Kruger
• Supplemental materials from cancelled 2/11/2025 workgroup meeting

The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup met on March 25, 2025 and approved the agenda as presented. Members reviewed housing issues for seniors, including potential grants for elevators, outreach to developers, and universal‑design education. No formal actions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded during the meeting.

Joint Assembly/JSD Facilities Committee

This is a joint committee meeting of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly and the Juneau School District Facilities Committee. The main agenda items are a discussion on a potential school district project for a bond and the Dzantik'i Heeni Playground Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Potential JSD Project for Bond
• Dzantik'i Heeni (DH) Playground Project
• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Next meeting date to be determined

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short Term Rental Task Force is meeting to discuss regulation options for short-term rentals, continuing from the March 6 meeting. Members will also present information items. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Information item from Task Force Member Schijvens
• Information item from Task Force Member Collins
• Discussion on regulation options for eventual regulatory matrix, continued from March 6
• Next meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025
• Agenda includes land acknowledgement, roll call, and approval of agenda

The Short Term Rental Task Force met on March 20, 2025. The agenda and the previous meeting minutes were approved, with no vote tallies recorded. Members discussed various regulatory options but no decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2025.

• Approved agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes (no vote recorded)

Douglas Advisory Board

The March 19, 2025, Douglas Advisory Board meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda included unfinished business items and committee reports.

• Welcome To Douglas Island sign at roundabout (discussion item)
• Crosswalk at Breeze In (discussion item)
• Board membership reduction (discussion item)
• Douglas Island Cemeteries (discussion item)
• Historic Fire Equipment (discussion item)

Docks & Harbors Board

The Docks and Harbors Board will consider a motion to recommend entering into a purchase and sale agreement to transfer the Seadrome property to Goldbelt at fair market value. The board will also vote on proposed dock fee regulation changes and a waiver of dockage fees for the M/V COLUMBIA. Public participation is allowed on non-agenda items and on each agenda item.

• Motion to recommend entering a purchase and sale agreement to transfer Seadrome property to Goldbelt at fair market value
• Proposed dock fee regulation changes (motion to approve as presented)
• Moorage waiver request for M/V COLUMBIA (waive dockage fees under 05 CBJAC 15.030)
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from February and March, receive public comments, and hear updates from housing, recreation/fitness, and planning subcommittees. No ordinances or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes and March 11, 2025 workgroup meeting minutes
• Housing Subcommittee update
• Recreation/Fitness Subcommittee update
• Planning Workgroup update
• Juneau Afternoon presentation scheduled for March 20

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will consider its standing agenda topics, including the FY25 budget and a community engagement project, and revisit its 2024-2025 strategic plan. A panel on race, social programs, and gender equality rights will also be discussed. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.

• Discussion of Race, Social Programs, and Gender Equality Rights Panel
• Revisit Strategic Plan 2024-2025
• Community Engagement Project update
• Celebrating Black History Month 2026 planning
• FY25 Budget and Treasurer Report (if needed)

Systemic Racism Review Committee

The Systemic Racism Review Committee is holding a worksession to continue discussions on board recruitment, outreach, and diversity within the City and Borough of Juneau.

• Discussion on CBJ Board Recruitment, Outreach & Diversity
• Approval of February 25, 2025 worksession meeting minutes

Assembly Lands, Housing, & Economic Development Committee

The Assembly Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee will review updates on the housing tracker and programs, a Travel Juneau update, and consider options for using the former Floyd Dryden Middle School as a childcare facility. Staff will present the committee's 2025 goals and a verbal update on Pederson Hill. The meeting also includes updates from the Planning Commission, Docks and Harbors Board, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

• Housing Tracker and Programs Update
• Travel Juneau Update
• Future use of the former Floyd Dryden Middle School for Childcare
• Lands, Housing, and Economic Development Committee 2025 Goals
• Pederson Hill Verbal Update

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole will hold a worksession to discuss several items, including a report on commercial use of parks, an ordinance authorizing a tidelands lease for waterfront commercial activities, a resolution in support of acquiring tideland from the state, and a policy on releasing body camera footage after shooting or traumatic incidents. No public testimony will be taken. The committee will also review draft minutes and receive staff reports.

• Commercial Use of Parks – discussion of a final draft report
• Ordinance 2025-22 – authorizing manager to negotiate a tidelands lease for waterfront commercial activities
• Resolution 3098 – supporting CBJ's application to acquire tideland from the State of Alaska
• Body Camera Footage: Release in Post-Shooting/Traumatic Incidents – policy discussion
• Recap of COW Amendments to Ordinance 2025-22

Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee

The Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee will discuss and take action on the draft FY2026 Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a Juneau Solid Waste Study, a Token Transit promotional launch, and a Lone Sailor Memorial Statue. Information items include a CBJ Grant Strategy update and the Mendenhall Wastewater SCADA Upgrade Project.

• Draft FY2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Juneau Solid Waste Study
• Token Transit Promotional Launch
• Lone Sailor Memorial Statue
• Mendenhall Wastewater SCADA Upgrade Project Update

JNU Airport Board

The board will review the FY26 budget, which projects a $400,453 shortfall to be covered by Airport Fund Balance. No action is required on the budget. The board will also consider forward-funding up to $290,000 from Fund Balance for the Mendenhall Riverbank Stabilization project, to be reimbursed by a state grant. Additionally, the board will elect a Secretary and receive updates on airport manager recruitment.

• Review of FY26 budget with $400,453 shortfall covered by Airport Fund Balance
• Consider forward-funding up to $290,000 for Mendenhall Riverbank Stabilization (riprap revetment)
• Election of Airport Board Secretary
• Update on Airport Manager Recruitment
• Presentation of Capital Improvement Plan and Passenger Facility Charge 10 application

Utility Advisory Board

The Utility Advisory Board will discuss industrial user rates, receive a utility update, and review UAB terms and an annual report. The board will also consider supplemental materials including congressionally directed spending letters. Public participation on non-agenda items is allowed.

• Discussion: Industrial User Rates
• Utility Update
• UAB Terms and Annual Report
• Supplemental Materials: Congressionally Directed Spending Letters (approved & signed 2/13/2025)
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025 regular meeting

Historic Resources Advisory Committee

The Historic Resources Advisory Committee will discuss an ordinance referred to as 'HRAC Ord.', a Section 106 review involving the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and a matter related to Dotson Landing Cabin. The committee is also set to approve minutes from prior meetings and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discussion of HRAC ordinance (no further detail provided)
• Section 106 review with Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
• Dotson Landing Cabin discussion

Local Emergency Planning Committee

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review minutes and discuss All Hazard Mitigation planning and Mendenhall River flooding. Staff will provide updates on emergency programs and weather preparedness. The meeting will be held at the National Guard Armory/UAS Rec Center.

• Review minutes from February 12, 2025
• Update on All Hazard Mitigation & Whole Community Input Planning
• Discussion on Mendenhall River Flooding
• NWS Weather and Preparedness Update
• Information on SBA Economic Injury Assistance deadline (July 16, 2025)

Juneau Commission on Aging

The Juneau Commission on Aging workgroup subcommittee will discuss the status of Marie Drake Gym for recreation and wellness programs, review an AARP grant application, and reorganize its recreation/wellness, planning, and housing workgroups at this working meeting. No final decisions are expected.

• Status update on Marie Drake Gym for Alphabet Group Recreation & Wellness
• Discussion of AARP Grant Application
• Regrouping of Recreation/Wellness, Planning & Housing Workgroups

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use permits, including a conditional use permit for a preschool and shelter at St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, a fire turnaround modification for Chilkat Vistas, and preliminary plan approval for the 42-lot Ravenwood/Brow Tine Subdivision. The Commission will also provide feedback on proposed amendments to Title 49 (land use code) addressing ADUs, caretaker units, and transition zones, due to the Assembly by March 28.

• Conditional use permit for preschool, shelter, and emergency shelter at St. Brendan's Episcopal Church, 4207 Mendenhall Loop Rd.
• Modification of conditional use permit for fire turnaround relocation at Chilkat Vistas, Hillcrest Ave.
• Preliminary plan for Ravenwood/Brow Tine Subdivision (42 unit lots) at 4670 Glacier Hwy.
• Proposed amendments to Title 49 land use code regarding ADUs, caretaker units, transition zones.
• Three conditions for Hooter Lane project met, including street acceptance and lighting plan.

Eaglecrest Board

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will review fiscal year-to-date income and expenses. The board is scheduled to discuss operating budget scenarios regarding staffing and draft lists for capital projects.

• Fiscal YTD Income and Expenses
• FY25 and FY24 Point of Sale Reports (Dec-Feb)
• Operating Budget staffing personnel scenarios
• Capital Projects draft project lists

Assembly Task Force/Ad Hoc Committee

The Short Term Rental Task Force will hear a staff presentation on simpler vs. more challenging regulatory implementation options for short-term rentals. The task force will also discuss platform-based collection and remission of sales taxes and review public comments received to date. Supplemental materials include proposed red-line revisions to Chapter 26.07 on hotel-motel room tax.

• Platform-based collection and remission of sales taxes discussion
• Staff presentation on simpler vs. more challenging regulatory implementation considerations
• Review of public comment to-date
• Proposed red-line revisions to Chapter 26.07 Hotel-Motel Room Tax

Juneau Commission on Sustainability

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will consider a staffing memo for the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area and hear a presentation on the Title 49 code rewrite. They will also recap a previous worksession and approve February meeting minutes.

• Discussion on Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area Staffing Memo
• Title 49 Rewrite presentation by Griffin Plush
• Worksession recap
• Approval of February 5, 2025 regular meeting minutes

Assembly Finance Committee

The Assembly Finance Committee will meet to discuss an investment update and receive the FY24 combined audit for the City and Borough of Juneau, Bartlett Regional Hospital, and the Juneau School District. A proposal on export manufacturing exemptions will also be reviewed. The committee will set topics and priorities for future discussions and note the budget calendar and grant deadlines.

• Investment Update (page 2)
• FY24 CBJ/BRH/JSD Audit (page 76)
• Export Manufacturing Exemptions (page 161)
• Topics and Priorities for AFC Discussion (page 167)
• Budget Calendar (page 169) and Assembly Grants Process Reminders (March 15 deadline)

Assembly Committee of the Whole Worksession

The Assembly Committee of the Whole holds a joint worksession with the Eaglecrest Board to discuss Eaglecrest's finances and the FY26 budget. No public testimony is taken. No formal decisions are made at this meeting.

• Discussion of Eaglecrest Finances and FY26 Budget

Juneau Human Rights Commission

The Juneau Human Rights Commission will discuss a panel on Race, Social Programs, and Gender Equality Rights. They will also review the FY25 budget, community engagement projects, and plans for celebrating Alaska Native Heritage Month and Black History Month 2026.

• Race, Social Programs, and Gender Equality Rights Panel discussion
• FY25 budget review
• Community Engagement Project update
• Celebrating Alaska Native Heritage Month and Honoring Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women
• Celebrating Black History Month 2026