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We acknowledge that the City and Borough of Juneau is on Tlingit land, and wished to honor the people of this land, the Auk Kwaan and Taku Kwaan. For more than ten thousand years, Alaska Native people have been and continue to be integral to the well-being of our community. We are grateful to be in this place, a part of this community, and to honor the culture, traditions, and resilience of the Tlingit people. Gunalchéesh!
Per Resolution 2944; the JCOA shall consist of nine voting members appointed from the general public. Members shall be appointed to staggered two-year terms. The assembly shall appoint members from a diverse population of people with knowledge of issues relating to aging or with expertise on health, housing, transportation, finances, insurance, and other areas of concern for seniors in Juneau. At least five public members shall be 65 years of age or older. Four public members shall serve without restriction as to age.
There are currently two (2) 65+ seats and two (2) general public seats all with terms running January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024.
This ordinance would dissolve the Treadwell Arena Advisory Board, the Aquatics Board, the Jensen-Olson Arboretum Advisory Board, and transfer those board duties to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (“PRAC”). Because recruitment and retention for so many community volunteers is so difficult, we have prolonged vacancies and frequently cancelled meetings due to lack of quorum. Consolidation into the PRAC will result in more effective and impactful meetings, which will improve morale of board members and community engagement. If a discrete community concern arises, the PRAC or the Assembly would be able to create a temporary task force to address a future concern.
The Assembly Committee of the Whole discussed this topic on November 7, 2022. The SRRC reviewed this ordinance on December 13, 2022. On January 3, 2023, the PRAC reviewed this ordinance and unanimously recommended the Assembly adopt it with a proposed amendment, which is presented by Assemblymember Smith. On January 9, 2023, the Assembly Human Resources Committee is scheduled to consider this item in light of the SRRC discussion.
Setting Date(s) for Empowered Board Interviews/Appointments
Possible Dates: Wed 1/25, Tues 1/31
Goal 4: Community, Wellness and Public Safety - Juneau is safe and welcoming for all citizens
Monday, January 30, 2023 Regular HRC Meeting @ 6pm
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, TDD 586-5351, e-mail: city.clerk@juneau.org.