News Item – Page 42 – City and Borough of Juneau

City Museum closure on January 15

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will be closed on Wednesday, January 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a private event.

The City Museum’s regular winter hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Sunday and Monday). Admission in the month of January is free, thanks to the generous sponsorship of Pioneers of Alaska Igloo 6.

General information about the City Museum, including current exhibitions, can be found on the museum’s website at juneau.org/museum.

For questions, please contact Elissa Borges, Curator of Public Programs, at (907) 586-3572 or [email protected].

January 9th, 2025|

February 3, 2025 Assembly Meeting: Notice of Public Hearing-Revised 1/16/2025

Notice of Public Hearing – February 3, 2025

The following items are scheduled for public hearing by the City and Borough of Juneau Alaska Assembly, on the date(s) designated below. The agenda and packet material for the meetings will be posted on the CBJ website at https://juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com/ by close of business the business day prior to the meetings. The public may participate in-person or via Zoom webinar. Testimony time will be limited by the Mayor based on the number of participants. Due to limited capacity in the Chambers, individuals not wishing to testify are encouraged to attend remotely via Zoom or watch on the CBJ YouTube Channel. Members of the public that want to provide oral testimony via remote participation must notify the Municipal Clerk prior to 4pm the day of the meeting by calling 907-586-5278 and indicating the topic(s) upon which they wish to testify. For in-person participation at the meeting, a sign-up sheet will be made available at the back of the Chambers and advance sign-up is not required. Members of the public are encouraged to send their comments in advance of the meeting to [email protected]

Monday, February 3, 2025
7p.m. Regular Assembly Meeting, Assembly Chambers/Zoom webinar https://juneau.zoom.us/j/91515424903 or 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 915 1542 4903

Ordinance 2024-40 An Ordinance Creating a Local Improvement District No. 210 HESCO Barrier Project Phase 1 and Appropriating the Sum of up to $7,830,000. (As Amended at the 12/16/2024 Assembly Meeting)

Ordinance 2025-08 An Ordinance Authorizing the Manager to Execute an Agreement with Alaska Electric Light & Power Company and AJT Mining Properties, Inc. for the Purpose of an Access Easement for the Christopher Trail.

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AA) An Ordinance Appropriating up to $100,000 to the Manager for a Loan to BroKo Holdings, LLC for 220 Front Street; Funding Provided by the Affordable Housing Fund.

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AB) An Ordinance Appropriating $5,000,000 to the Manager for the Aurora Harbor Improvements Capital Improvement Project; Grant Funding Provided by the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(AC) An Ordinance Appropriating $7,520 to the Manager for a Grant to Juneau Economic Development Council; Funding Provided by General Funds.

Ordinance 2024-01(b)(I): An Ordinance Appropriating $8,900,000 to the Manager for the Bartlett Regional Hospital Emergency Department Addition Capital Improvement Project; Funding Provided by Hospital Funds.

ADA accommodations available upon request: Please contact the Clerk’s office 36 hours prior to any meeting so arrangements can be made for closed captioning or sign language interpreter services depending on the meeting format. The Clerk’s office telephone number is 586-5278, e-mail: [email protected].

January 9th, 2025|

Join Huna Totem lease open house meetings on January 22 & 23

The community is invited to join CBJ at two open house meetings to discuss a proposed Huna Totem tidelands lease. The meetings will take place in the Assembly Chambers on Wednesday, January 22, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. and on Thursday, January 23, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Members of the community are encouraged to stop by at any time during meeting hours to discuss the lease and share their thoughts with CBJ.

Huna Totem Corporation is proposing to develop a cruise ship dock and mixed-use development in downtown Juneau on the lot traditionally known as the “subport,” near Egan Drive and Whitter Street. The meetings will solicit input on elements of a proposed lease for the adjacent tidelands. The CBJ Assembly will eventually vote to approve or deny this lease, and that vote will be CBJ’s ultimate approval or denial of the proposed development.

The open house meetings will focus on sharing information about the proposal and soliciting ideas from the public on how the development, if approved, could support community needs.

The public is welcome to share additional feedback with the Assembly via email at [email protected].

January 8th, 2025|

JCOS, Eaglecrest Board, Utility Advisory Board meetings scheduled for January 8 & 9

The Juneau Commission on Sustainability will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 8 at 12 p.m. via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/88069534778

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

ID: 880 6953 4778

The Utility Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 5:15 p.m., in person at the Water Shop (2525 Barrett Avenue) and remotely via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/83013202186

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

ID: 830 1320 2186

The Eaglecrest Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, January 9 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. The topic of the meeting will be the Eaglecrest Financial Analysis.

Zoom link: https://juneau.zoom.us/j/88259484580?pwd=Z0dyTUdKdHh4ZEY0STU0N1M0VnovZz09

Dial-in: 1-253-215-8782

ID: 882 5948 4580

Passcode: 372236

Meeting agendas and packets are available at juneau-ak.municodemeetings.com

For the complete CBJ public meetings calendar, see juneau.org/calendar.

January 6th, 2025|

Funding to study a long-term solution to Mendenhall Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding (GLOF) included in the American Relief Act of 2025

Late into the night on December 20th the U.S. Senate passed House Resolution 10545, also known as the American Relief Act of 2025. The legislation includes disaster relief funding with a specific provision supporting Juneau’s flood mitigation efforts, thanks to the advocacy of Alaska’s federal delegation.

H.R. 10545 included language directing the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to initiate a General Investigation for high-priority studies of projects “including glacial lake outburst flooding” (H.R 10545, Division II, Title IV). This critical addition was championed by Senator Murkowski and Senator Sullivan, who have tirelessly advocated on the federal level for recovery and mitigation following the catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood that devastated the Mendenhall Valley in August of 2024. Through their leadership and advocacy, they have been able to draw national attention and resources to the community. This legislation marks a vital step for the City and Borough of Juneau, Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, and our federal partners to continue moving forward on a long-term mitigation solution in 2025.

“The community of Juneau is forever grateful to Senator Lisa Murkowski and Senator Dan Sullivan. They came to the aid of the capital city when we needed assistance the most. Without this timely appropriation, who knows how long it would have taken us to get the federal legislation necessary to initiate the federal work required for a long-term solution.” – Mayor Weldon

“This critical funding for the Mendenhall Glacial Lake Outburst Flood mitigation efforts is a testament to the tireless advocacy of U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan,” said Tlingit & Haida President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson. “The Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska deeply appreciate their unwavering support for the safety and well-being of Juneau. This partnership with our federal delegation is essential as we work together to develop a long-term solution that protects our people, our lands, and our way of life.”

The investigation study is an important next step, but we know the work has just begun to protect our community. This is a long-term partnership and we are lucky to have the continued support of the delegation in navigating the federal landscape and securing federal resources.

January 2nd, 2025|