Assembly Human Resources Committee Monday, September 16, 2024 06:00 PM Assembly Chambers/Zoom Webinar

https://juneau.zoom.us/j/95241164899  or 1-253-215-8782 Webinar ID: 952 4116 4899

155 Heritage Way - Assembly Chambers

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We would like to acknowledge that the City and Borough of Juneau is on Tlingit land and wish to honor the indigenous people of this land. 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!

C.ROLL CALL

D.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

E.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 1.August 19, 2024 Assembly HRC Meeting Minutes - Draft

F.AGENDA TOPICS

  1. 2.Juneau Human Rights Commission (JHRC) Annual Report & Appointments

    JHRC Annual Report

    Included in the HRC packet is the Juneau Human Rights Commission Annual Report outlining the work of the commission between July 2023 and June 2024.

    JHRC Appointments

    Per Resolution 2946 the Juneau Human Rights Commission is a seven member commission appointed by the Assembly for staggered three-year terms. Members shall be selected to provide the most balanced representation possible.

    There are currently three seats up for action by the HRC along with three applications in the HRC packet.  The JHRC has been struggling to meet quorum, even with a summer break, due to poor attendance from some members. 

    Suggested Motion

    I move to forward to the full Assembly for reappointment, Mary Wegner, and the appointment of _________________ both for terms beginning immediately and ending May 31, 2027 and the appointment of ______________ to an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending May 31, 2026 all to the Juneau Human Rights Commission and ask for unanimous consent.

  2. 3.Douglas Advisory Board (DAB) Annual Report, Appointment

    DAB Annual Report

    Included in the HRC packet is the Douglas Advisory Board Annual Report outlining the work of the board during 2023.

    DAB Appointment

    Per Resolution 2331, the Douglas Advisory Board is a seven member board appointed by the Assembly; and to be appointed to the DAB must reside on Douglas Island.  The purposes of the board shall be to advise Assembly and the City and Borough administration on matters which affect Douglas Island and its facilities and residents.

    There is currently one vacant seat for an unexpired term on the Douglas Advisory Board for a term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2025. There is one application in the HRC packet for consideration.

    SUGGESTED MOTION:

     I move to forward to the full Assembly for appointment, __________________ to the Douglas Advisory Board for an unexpired term beginning immediately and ending September 30, 2025 and ask for unanimous consent.

  3. 4.Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) Memo Requesting Assembly Liaison for HRAC & Appointments

    Memo Requesting Assembly Liaison for HRAC

    Included in the Assembly HRC packet is a letter from HRAC Chair Shannon Crossley requesting the addition of an Assembly member or Planning Commissioner as a liaison to HRAC.

    HRAC Appointments

    Per CBJ Code 49.10.410 The Historic Resources Advisory Committee consists of nine members appointed by the Assembly. Members shall be appointed for a term of three years. The Assembly shall invite applications for membership from archaeologists, historians, architects, people knowledgeable in the customs and language of the Tlingit and Haida people, owners of locally recognized historic property, people familiar with the operations and issues relating to the city museum, teachers, and the general public.

    There are four vacant seats with various unexpired terms. There are two applications in the HRC packet. The suggested motion below fills the one full term (7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027) and the next longest term (immediately - 6/30/2026)

    Suggested Motion:

    I move to forward to the full Assembly for approval, the recommendation to appoint to the Historic Resources Advisory Committee, ______________ to a term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2027 and _______________ to a term beginning immediately and ending June 30, 2026 and ask for unanimous consent.

G.STAFF REPORTS

H.STANDING COMMITTEE TOPICS - for discussion as meeting time allows

2024 Assembly Goal 4A - Specific to the work of the HRC

  1. Acknowledge and honor Juneau's indigenous culture and place names. Develop a naming policy.
  2. Consider the impacts of recognizing additional and/or replaced holidays, including Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, Indigenous People's Day and Juneteenth.

I.COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS

J.NEXT MEETING DATE - No October meeting due to Municipal Elections & Assembly Reorganization

November 18, 2024 at 6pm, Assembly Chambers/Zoom Webinar

K.SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

L.ADJOURNMENT

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.gov.