Sitka public meetings in 2024
53 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly will discuss a partnership with the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association for a NOAA energy transition grant. The body will also consider updates to the Library Commission code and license renewals.
- Partnership with Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association for NOAA energy transition planning and pilot testing grant
- First reading of ORD 24-32 to update Chapter 2.35 Library Commission of the Sitka General Code
- Liquor license renewals for HPR Group Inc. (4513 Halibut Point Road) and Our Town Catering LLC (265 Katlian Street)
- Marijuana cultivation facility license renewal for Eric Van Veen dba Vangreen’s LLC (224 Smith Street)
- Executive session regarding legal/financial matters for Cranford v. CBS, Wampler v. CBS, and Mace v. CBS
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for youth and adult mat sports. The proposal concerns a property in the R-2 multifamily residential district.
- CUP 24-13: Conditional use permit for youth and adult mat sports at 505 Sawmill Creek Road
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka Assembly will consider supplemental appropriations for a marine vessel haulout and shipyard project and a data center uninterruptible power supply. They will also vote on a code amendment for commercial recreational use of municipal lands and adopt an updated strategic plan. A resolution opposing a state fisheries proposal and adoption of the 2024 Commercial Land Use Plan are on the agenda.
- ORD 24-29: Supplemental appropriations for FY25 Marine Vessel Haul Out and Shipyard Project
- ORD 24-30: Amending Title 14 on commercial recreational use of municipal lands
- ORD 24-31: Supplemental appropriations for FY25 Data Center Uninterruptible Power Supply
- RES 24-17: Opposing Alaska Board of Fisheries Proposal 156
- 24-188: Adopt the 2024 Commercial Land Use Plan
Planning Commission
The Sitka Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a food truck at 328 Lincoln Street and several subdivision and lot merger applications. The body will also approve the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing for food truck permit at 328 Lincoln Street
- Public hearing for lot merger of 605 Merrill Street and 604 Geodetic Way
- Public hearing for preliminary plat at 305 Islander Drive
- Public hearing for final plat at 2030 Halibut Point Road
- Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will consider multiple supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025, including for the Marine Vessel Haul Out and Shipyard Project, a solid waste vehicle, and a data center uninterruptible power supply. A first reading will be held on an ordinance amending Title 14 regarding commercial recreational use of municipal lands. Also on the agenda are liquor and marijuana license renewals and transfers, and appointments to boards and commissions.
- First reading of ordinance to amend Title 14 on commercial recreational use of municipal lands (ORD 24-30)
- Supplemental appropriation for Marine Vessel Haul Out and Shipyard Project (ORD 24-29)
- Supplemental appropriation for Data Center Uninterruptible Power Supply (ORD 24-31)
- Transfer of liquor license to Totem Marina LLC dba Marina Pizza & Grill at 201 Katlian Street
- Reappointments to Health Needs and Human Services Commission and Police and Fire Commission
Planning Commission
The Sitka Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a lot merger of 605 Merrill Street and 604 Geodetic Way, a minor subdivision at 305 Islander Drive, and a conditional use permit for a food truck at 328 Lincoln Street. The commission will also consider approving the November 6 meeting minutes.
- Lot merger of 605 Merrill Street and 604 Geodetic Way (R-1 district) by Clayton and Ashleigh Stromquist
- Preliminary plat for minor subdivision creating two lots at 305 Islander Drive (SFLD district) by Ryan Nichols
- Conditional use permit for a food truck at 328 Lincoln Street (CBD district) by Canyon Lewis
- Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka Assembly will hold a joint work session with the Sustainability Commission on 2025 goals before the regular meeting. Key decisions include supplemental appropriations for the airport terminal, marine vessel haul-out and shipyard, solid waste vehicle, and Crescent Harbor Courts; a MOU with Sitka Dock Company (postponed from Oct 22); and a MOA with the Sitka School District for facility maintenance. Also on the agenda: a promotion to finance director, EV transit van procurement, and a letter supporting a BABA waiver for Alaska.
- ORD 24-24: Supplemental appropriation for Airport Terminal Project
- 24-168: Approve MOU with Sitka Dock Company (postponed from Oct 22)
- 24-173: Approve MOA with Sitka School District for facility maintenance
- ORD 24-26: Supplemental appropriation for Marine Vessel Haul Out and Shipyard Project
- ORD 24-27: Supplemental appropriation for Solid Waste Vehicle
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider four items: two minor subdivisions (201 Price Street and 2030 Halibut Point Road), a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 103 Kramer Avenue, and a conditional use permit for an eating and drinking place at 834 Lincoln Street. The meeting will also include approval of previous meeting minutes and reports.
- Final plat for a minor subdivision creating two lots at 201 Price Street (C-2 district)
- Preliminary plat for a minor subdivision creating two lots at 2030 Halibut Point Road (R-1 MH district)
- Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 103 Kramer Avenue (R-1 MH district)
- Conditional use permit for an eating and drinking place at 834 Lincoln Street (R-2 district)
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka Assembly will consider reappointments and new appointments to various municipal boards, including the Tourism Commission and the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board. The body will also discuss supplemental appropriations for the Airport Terminal Project and approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sitka Dock Company.
- Reappoint Karen Lucas to the Historic Preservation Commission
- Appoint Nicole Fiorino to the Historic Preservation Commission
- Appoint one member to the Gary Paxton Industrial Park Board of Directors
- Appoint seven members to the Tourism Commission
- Approve supplemental appropriations for the Airport Terminal Project
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will approve the September 24 meeting minutes, administer oaths to newly elected officials, and consider several new business items including a liquor‑license renewal for Nugget Restaurant, a loan authorization for clean‑water programs, and decisions on a heat‑pump replacement project and the animal‑control facility. Additional items include reappointing a sustainability commissioner, rescheduling December meetings, and an executive‑session legal matter.
- Approve liquor license renewal for Dpjt, Inc. dba Nugget Restaurant at 600 Airport Drive (License #6067)
- Authorize Municipal Administrator to apply for and execute loans under Clean Water and Drinking Water loan programs (RES 24-16)
- Discuss and decide on expanding the scope of Project 90990 “Blatchley Heat Pump Replacement” (24-155)
- Discuss and decide on future operations of the animal control facility at 209 Jarvis Street (24-156)
- Reschedule the two regular December meetings (24-158)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will discuss revisions to the city’s zoning code, focusing on definitions and provisions for short‑term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and other housing designations. No formal action is listed; the item is for public comment and staff review.
- Discussion on zoning code definitions and provisions for short‑term rentals, accessory dwelling units, and other housing‑type designations
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly will meet to discuss and decide on supplemental appropriations for fleet electrification, recycling, and harbor equipment. The body will also consider a transfer to the Public Infrastructure Sinking Fund and an employment agreement for the Municipal Attorney.
- ORD 24-22: Supplemental appropriations for Recycling and Municipal Fleet Electrification
- ORD 24-23: Supplemental appropriations for Emergency Response Vessel Electronics and Harbor Department Equipment
- 24-145: Employment agreement for Municipal Attorney Rachel Jones
- 24-144: Transfer to the Public Infrastructure Sinking Fund
- 24-141: Liquor license renewals for Sitka Golf Association and Alejandro Vasquez
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly is holding a work session to review materials for a request for proposals (RFP). The discussion focuses on services for the convention and visitors bureau.
- Review of Draft RFP for convention and visitors bureau services
- Review of Appendix A Scope of Services
- Review of Proposal Cost Templates
Planning Commission
The Sitka Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a preliminary plat for a minor subdivision creating two lots at 201 Price Street in the C‑2 general commercial mobile home district. It will also consider a conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 1729 Edgecumbe Drive in the R‑1 single‑family and duplex residential district. Additionally, the commission will approve the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.
- Approve the August 21, 2024 meeting minutes (PM 24-11).
- Public hearing on preliminary plat for a minor subdivision (two lots) at 201 Price Street, C‑2 district (B P 24-01).
- Public hearing on conditional use permit for a short‑term rental at 1729 Edgecumbe Drive, R‑1 district (CUP 24-09).
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough of Sitka Assembly will discuss awarding FY25 Annual General Fund Non-Profit Grants and a first reading of an ordinance for supplemental appropriations. The body will also decide on potential sales tax-free days following Thanksgiving and discuss visitor industry data collection.
- ORD 24-22: Supplemental appropriations for FY2025 regarding Recycling and Municipal Fleet Electrification
- 24-136: Award of FY25 Annual General Fund Non-Profit Grants to 22 applicants
- 24-135: Decision on sales tax free day(s) following Thanksgiving
- 24-134: Liquor license renewal for Beak, LLC at 2 Lincoln Street, Suite 1A
- 24-137: Discussion on Visitor Industry Data Collection
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly will hold Zoom interviews with two municipal attorney candidates, Cheryl McKay and Rachel Jones. After the interviews, the Assembly will discuss and decide on the direction for tonight's interviews, including the possibility of an executive session. The body will also determine next steps for each applicant.
- 24-129: Interview municipal attorney applicant Cheryl McKay (via Zoom)
- 24-130: Interview municipal attorney applicant Rachel Jones (via Zoom)
- 24-131: Discussion/direction/decision regarding tonight's interviews (possible executive session)
- 24-132: Discussion/direction/decision on next steps for each applicant
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly will discuss the vacation of Neva Street and a contract for convention and visitors bureau services. The body is also deciding on a new retail marijuana license and an updated land lease for the Sitka Airport.
- Retail marijuana store license application for Island Girl Cannabis, LLC at 224 Smith Street Suite A
- Liquor license renewals for Talon Charters, Inc and Harbor Mountain Brewing Company, LLC
- Ordinance 24-21 to add Chapter 2.32 'Tourism Commission' to the Sitka General Code
- Discussion and decision on the vacation of Neva Street
- Update to the Successive Land Lease with the State of Alaska for the Sitka Airport
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting to interview two candidates for the Municipal Attorney position. The body will discuss and decide on the next steps for each applicant following the interviews.
- Interview of Municipal Attorney applicant John Wolfe
- Interview of Municipal Attorney applicant Cheryl McKay
- Decision on next steps for attorney applicants
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a tidelands lease request. The request concerns municipal tidelands located seaward of 724 Siginaka Way.
- Public hearing and consideration of tidelands lease request LM 24-01 for Wild Strawberry Lodge, LLC at 724 Siginaka Way
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting to interview Rachel Jones for the Municipal Attorney position. The body will also consider a hire offer for Ron Vinson as Electric Utility Director.
- Interview of Rachel Jones for Municipal Attorney
- Decision on hiring Ron Vinson as Electric Utility Director
- Scheduling of additional Municipal Attorney candidate interviews
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and review recommendations for a right-of-way vacation and a zoning variance. The body will also consider an amendment to a conditional use permit for short-term rentals.
- Proposal to vacate a portion of Neva Street right-of-way between Davidoff Street and Edgecumbe Drive (LM 23-03)
- Public hearing for a zoning variance to reduce front setback from 14 feet to 10 feet at 4602 Halibut Point Road (VAR 24-12)
- Public hearing for an amendment to a conditional use permit for five short-term rentals at 505 Sawmill Creek Road (CUP 22-14)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider several zoning variance requests and a conditional use permit. The body will also review a final plat for a minor subdivision and the 2023 Annual Short-Term Rental Report.
- Zoning variance for density and parking at 408 Lake Street
- Zoning variance for north front setback at 318 Eliason Loop
- Conditional use permit for a bunkhouse at 507 Katlian Avenue
- Final plat for a four-lot minor subdivision at 2507 Sawmill Creek Road
- Review of the 2023 Annual Short-Term Rental Report
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will consider several ordinances including a rezoning for 201 Price Street and multiple Home Rule Charter amendments. Discussion also includes a municipal harbor grant application and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025.
- $240,408 Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Tier II application for Eliason Harbor Float System and Utilities Repairs Project
- 50/50 matching grant application for body-worn cameras
- Rezoning of 201 Price Street from Industrial to General Commercial Mobile Home
- Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025 (Chamber/Visit Sitka Base)
- Home Rule Charter amendments regarding budget administration, community hospital fund, and recall
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka City and Borough Assembly will review options for addressing halibut bycatch and consider a tidelands lease for Evergreen Properties, LLC. The body will also adopt an action plan for Tourism Task Force recommendations and approve several marijuana and liquor license applications through the consent agenda. These items cover local business licensing, waterfront property use, and regional tourism planning.
- Review options for responding to the halibut bycatch issue
- Authorize lease of Alaska Tideland Survey No. 580 to Evergreen Properties, LLC
- Adopt action plan for Tourism Task Force recommendations
- Approve marijuana cultivation and retail licenses for Northern Lights Indoor Gardens LLC and Weed Dudes Incorporated at 1321 Sawmill Creek Road
- Approve license renewals for AKO Farms LLC and The Longliner Lodge & Suites, LLC
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting to address interim legal services. The assembly will engage in discussion, direction, or decision regarding this matter.
- Discussion/Direction/Decision on interim legal services (24-089)
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will consider several items including a tidelands lease for Evergreen Properties, LLC and a request for a $149,979 subaward from the Sitka Tribe of Alaska. Discussion is also scheduled regarding supplemental funding for Visit Sitka.
- Lease of Alaska Tideland Survey No. 580 to Evergreen Properties, LLC
- Request for $149,979 subaward from Sitka Tribe of Alaska for grid resilience
- Award of proposals for the Fisheries Enhancement Fund
- Amendment to Title 15 regarding water system joint service connections
- Liquor license renewals for Bayview Restaurant and The Sitka Hotel
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for a short-term rental at 124 Knutson Drive and a marijuana retail facility at 224 Smith Street. Additionally, the commission will consider a final plat for a minor subdivision at 300 Kramer Avenue.
- Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 124 Knutson Drive
- Conditional use permit for a marijuana retail facility at 224 Smith Street
- Final plat for a minor subdivision resulting in four lots at 300 Kramer Avenue
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly is considering several budget-related items, including the adoption of the General Fund and Enterprise Funds budgets. Discussion also includes setting millage rates for the upcoming fiscal year and supplemental appropriations.
- Setting millage rates for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
- Adopting budgets and capital improvement plan for General, Internal Service, and Special Revenue Funds
- Adopting budget and capital improvement plan for Enterprise Funds and updating utility rates
- Supplemental appropriations for Clean Energy to Communities Project
- Supplemental appropriations to replace a 300HP outboard motor at the harbor
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly will hold a special meeting to address tourism. The assembly will receive a presentation of the Tourism Task Force's final recommendations, which includes corrected sales tax projections. Members will also discuss next steps regarding these recommendations.
- Presentation of Tourism Task Force final recommendations (24-072)
- Discussion, direction, or decision on Tourism Task Force recommendations and next steps (24-073)
- Review of corrected sales tax projections
Planning Commission
The commission will hold public hearings regarding an accessory dwelling unit and a height variance at 1507 Davidoff Street. Additionally, the body will consider a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 101 Thomas Young Sr Circle.
- Conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 1507 Davidoff Street
- Variance request to increase accessory dwelling unit height to 25 feet at 1507 Davidoff Street
- Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 101 Thomas Young Sr Circle
- Discussion on interpretations of conditional use permits allowing variances
- Discussion on waste disposal costs associated with housing development
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will hold first readings on the fiscal year 2024-2025 budgets for General, Internal Service, and Special Revenue Funds. Members will also consider enterprise fund budgets and amendments to utility rates and harbor fees.
- First reading of FY 2024-2025 budgets for General, Internal Service, and Special Revenue Funds
- First reading of Enterprise Fund budgets and changes to utility rates and harbor fees
- Property tax exemption for Youth Advocates of Sitka at 3411 Halibut Point Road
- 20-year historic preservation covenant for the Japonski Island Boathouse
- Supplemental appropriation for the Clean Energy to Communities Project
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will discuss the FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget, focusing on Enterprise, Internal Service, and Special Revenue Funds alongside General Fund updates. Additionally, members will discuss next steps regarding the recruitment of a Municipal Attorney.
- FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget discussion
- Municipal Attorney recruitment next steps
Planning Commission
The commission will review several land use requests including rezoning, subdivision concepts, and lot mergers. Discussion also includes multiple variance requests regarding setbacks and parking requirements.
- Rezoning 201 Price Street from I industrial to C-2 general commercial mobile home district
- Concept plat for a minor subdivision of two lots at 201 Price Street
- Lot merger for 605 Merrill Street and 604 Geodetic Way
- Zoning variance to reduce front setback from 14' to 7' at 450 Alice Loop
- Zoning variance to reduce required parking at NHN Jarvis Street
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Municipal Attorney position. Applicants Annmarie Billingsley and Wayne Cary will be interviewed via Zoom. The assembly may also hold a discussion or decision regarding these interviews, potentially in an executive session.
- Interview of Annmarie Billingsley for Municipal Attorney
- Interview of Wayne Cary for Municipal Attorney
- Discussion/decision regarding the interviews
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will consider amending the Sitka General Code regarding driver facility charges and a property tax exemption for Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc. Additional items include liquor endorsement applications and municipal fleet electrification grants.
- Amending Title 4 to update Chapter 4.85 'Driver Facility Charge'
- Property tax exemption for Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc. at 3411 Halibut Point Road
- Package store sampling endorsement for Watson Point Liquors at 1867 Halibut Point Road
- Application for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant for recycling and fleet electrification
- Reappointment of Katherine Prussian to the Parks and Recreation Committee
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will discuss the FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget. The discussion focuses on Enterprise Funds, Internal Service Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and updates to the General Fund.
- FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget review
- Review of Enterprise, Internal Service, and Special Revenue Funds
- Updates to the General Fund
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 343 Wortman Loop. The commission will also consider a zoning variance for a setback reduction at NHN Jarvis Street.
- Conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 343 Wortman Loop
- Zoning variance to reduce southwest front setback from 14' to 5' at NHN Jarvis Street
- Modification of a utility easement at Lots 2 and 3, Cedars Subdivision
- Housing Summit Update and Sitka Tribal Housing Needs Assessment report
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly is scheduled to conduct annual performance evaluations for Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson and Municipal Administrator John Leach. Both officials have requested that their evaluations be held in executive session. The agenda also includes reviews of job descriptions and salary surveys.
- Annual evaluation for Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson
- Annual evaluation for Municipal Administrator John Leach
- Review of attorney and administrator job descriptions
- FY24 AML Salary Survey review
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will review property tax exemptions for the Sheldon Jackson Child Care Center and Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc. Discussion includes amending the Driver Facility Charge and a resolution regarding home health care services.
- Property tax exemption for Sheldon Jackson Child Care Center at 111 John Brady Drive
- Property tax exemption for Youth Advocates of Sitka, Inc. at 3411 Halibut Point Road
- Amendment to Title 4 updating the Driver Facility Charge
- Application for US Department of Energy Hydroelectric Production Incentive Program
- Resolution urging SEARHC to consider a Medicare Certified Home Health Care Department
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will review the FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget, focusing on the General Fund and other funds including Enterprise and Internal Service Funds. The meeting also includes a decision regarding Municipal Attorney candidate interviews or extending the advertisement period.
- Discussion of FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget for the General Fund
- Review of FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget for Enterprise and Internal Service Funds
- Decision on scheduling Municipal Attorney candidate interviews or extending the advertisement period
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will consider a resolution to apply for a $510,251.50 Denali Commission grant for the GPIP North Boat Yard Electrical Project. Other items include supplemental appropriations for the Thomsen Harbor Lift Station and updates to driver facility charges.
- Resolution 24-09: $510,251.50 Denali Commission Grant application for GPIP North Boat Yard Electrical Project
- Ordinance 24-06: Supplemental appropriations for Thomsen Harbor Lift Station Replacement
- Ordinance 24-07: Amending Title 4 regarding Driver Facility Charges
- Discussion on Sitka Performing Arts Center management RFP
- Discussion on commercial passenger vessel tax fund balance
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a short-term rental located at 419 Marine Street. The meeting also includes an update from the Sitka Community Land Trust and the approval of March 6, 2024 minutes.
- Public hearing for a conditional use permit for a short-term rental at 419 Marine Street
- Update from Sitka Community Land Trust
- Approval of March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka City and Borough Assembly will consider a supplemental appropriation for the Thomsen Harbor Lift Station Replacement project. The agenda also includes routine approvals for meeting minutes and a liquor license renewal. Additionally, the Assembly will enter an executive session to discuss employee benefits.
- Supplemental appropriation for Thomsen Harbor Lift Station Replacement (ORD 24-06)
- Liquor license renewal for House of Liquors, Inc. at 705 Halibut Point Road
- Approval of February 27 and February 29 meeting minutes
- Executive session regarding employee benefits
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will hold a work session to review Convention and Visitors Bureau Services. The discussion includes reviewing past scope of service reports and contract renewal options.
- Review of Convention and Visitors Bureau Services (24-031)
- Review of 2021, 2022, and 2023 Scope of Service Reports
- Review of FY23 and FY22 Income Statements for CPV and VEF
- Discussion of current contract renewal options
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance at 325 Eliason Loop. The request seeks to reduce front setbacks to 5 feet in the R-1 residential district. The commission will also consider approving the February 21, 2024, meeting minutes.
- Zoning variance for 325 Eliason Loop to reduce front setbacks to 5 feet
- Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will conduct preliminary discussions regarding the FY2025 Municipal Budget. This includes focus on Enterprise Funds, specifically utilities and harbor operations, as well as the draft Administrator's Budget for the General Fund and Internal Service Funds.
- Preliminary discussion of FY2025 Municipal Budget focusing on Enterprise Funds
- Discussion of FY2025 Draft Administrator's Budget regarding General, Enterprise, and Internal Service Funds
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will consider increasing cruise ship tender and security fees for 2024 through 2026. Other items include a successive land lease for the Sitka Airport and public records request appeals.
- Increase Cruise Ship Tender and Security Fees for 2024, 2025, and 2026
- Successive Land Lease between the City and Borough of Sitka and the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for the Sitka Airport
- Authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City and Borough of Juneau regarding Assistance to Firefighters Grants
- Public records request appeals filed by Austin Cranford
- Reappointment of Justin Peeler to the Port and Harbors Commission
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka City and Borough Assembly will consider mid-year budget supplements and updates to the vehicles and traffic code. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting the Rocky Gutierrez Airport runway seawall project. Additionally, members will review updates to the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.
- Mid-year supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024 (ORD 24-03)
- Supplemental appropriations for Thomsen Harbor Lift Station Replacement (ORD 24-04)
- Support for the Rocky Gutierrez Airport runway seawall project (RES 24-06)
- Amendments to the 'Vehicles and Traffic' code regarding all-purpose vehicles (ORD 24-01A)
- First reading of an ordinance for commercial bus permits (ORD 24-05)
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly is holding a special meeting to discuss direction for the FY2025 Municipal Budget. The session focuses on the General Fund, Internal Service Funds, and resource proposals.
- Preliminary discussion regarding the FY2025 Municipal Budget focusing on the General Fund and Internal Service Funds
- Review of FY2025 Resource Proposals
- Discussion regarding the FY2025 Municipal Budget as it relates to the General Fund and other funds
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka Assembly will review several supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024, including projects for Thomsen Harbor and Fishermen's Work Float. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the recruitment of a Municipal Attorney and the Katlian Street sidewalk closure. Additionally, the assembly will receive the FY2023 audit report.
- ORD 24-03: Mid-Year Supplemental Appropriations for fiscal year 2024
- ORD 24-04: Thomsen Harbor Lift Station Replacement funding
- ORD 24-02: Fishermen's Work Float Fortification funding
- 24-011: Municipal Attorney recruitment process
- 24-013: Katlian Street sidewalk closure discussion
City and Borough Assembly
The City and Borough Assembly and the Sitka School Board will hold a joint work session. The meeting focuses on the FY25 school funding budget. This includes a review of the SSD FY25 Budget Letter to the Sitka Assembly.
- FY25 school funding budget work session
- SSD FY25 Budget Letter to Sitka Assembly
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will conduct routine business including electing officers and approving previous meeting minutes. The commission will also hold a discussion regarding the 2022 Annual Short-Term Rental Report.
- Election of officers
- Approval of December 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Discussion of 2022 Annual Short-Term Rental Report
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka Assembly will discuss the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's housing initiative funding. The meeting also includes supplemental appropriations for security upgrades and work float fortification. Additionally, the Assembly will address the retirement of Municipal Attorney Brian Hanson.
- Amending 'Vehicles and Traffic' code regarding All-Purpose Vehicles (ORD 24-01)
- Supplemental appropriations for security doors and police radios (ORD 23-27)
- Supplemental appropriations for Fishermen's Work Float Fortification (ORD 24-02)
- Discussion on Alaska Housing Finance Corporation funding opportunity
- Acceptance of Municipal Attorney Brian .Brian Hanson's retirement notice