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Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a minor zoning variance requested by James Penny. The request involves reducing two side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet for a boundary line adjustment at 2013 and 2015 Sawmill Creek Road.
- Zoning variance (VAR 26-03) for 2013 and 2015 Sawmill Creek Road
- Reduction of side setbacks from 15 feet to 10 feet
City and Borough Assembly
The Sitka Assembly will review quarterly financial and police reports, approve a supplemental budget for Secure Rural Schools, and consider zoning and tax code amendments. The body will also reappoint a member to the Investment Committee, screen candidates for Municipal Administrator in executive session, and recognize a service award.
- ORD 26-14: Supplemental appropriations for Secure Rural Schools
- ORD 26-15: Zoning amendment for the Gary Paxton special zone
- ORD 26-16: First reading on personal guaranty requirements for tax payments
- Reappointment of Bert Stedman to the Investment Committee
- Executive session to screen Municipal Administrator applicants
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a lot merger at 135/137 Knutson Drive and a zoning map amendment to rezone six properties on Halibut Point Road and Kimsham Street from R-1 residential to C-2 general commercial mobile home district. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from previous sessions.
- Public hearing on lot merger of Lots 7 and 8, Block 3, Knutson Subdivision (135/137 Knutson Drive) in R-2 district
- Public hearing on zoning map amendment to rezone 1004, 1006, 1008, 1100, 1104 Halibut Point Road and 205 Kimsham Street from R-1 to C-2
- Approval of minutes from May 6, May 20, and June 3, 2026 meetings
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly holds a work session to review the Sitka Child Care Report 2026, a system executive brief, and a community survey on child care needs. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of Sitka Child Care Report 2026
- Review of Sitka Child Care System Executive Brief
- Presentation of Sitka ECC Survey results
City and Borough Assembly
The Assembly will hold first readings on two ordinances: supplemental appropriations for Secure Rural Schools and amending Title 22 zoning for the Gary Paxton Industrial Park. They will also consider awarding Fisheries Enhancement Fund grants and approving the 2026-2029 PSEA collective bargaining agreement. Consent items include approving minutes and a liquor license renewal for Cold Water Bar & Grill.
- ORD 26-14: Supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 (Secure Rural Schools)
- ORD 26-15: Amending Title 22 zoning for the Gary Paxton special zone
- Award of Fisheries Enhancement Fund request for proposals
- Approve 2026-2029 Public Safety Employees Association collective bargaining agreement
- Liquor license renewal for JL Sitka dba Cold Water Bar & Grill at 330 Seward Street