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Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2026-02 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2026-02 may be found under agenda item 14B.
Any public testimony regarding Ordinance #2026-03 should be given during this public hearing. A copy of Ordinance #2026-03 may be found under agenda item 14C.
Persons wishing to share their views on any item on today's agenda may do so at this time.
Persons with views on subjects not on today's agenda may share those views at this time.
The Planning Commission recommends pursuing a land exchange with Tidal Network for the Rory Road property to relocate the planned communications tower to a lower‑impact location.
The minutes from the Planning Commission’s January 13, 2026, meeting are attached for reference.
Utility Director Hagerman has provided a report for the January 22, 2026 SEAPA Board meeting which is attached to this packet.
PMC CEO Hofstetter will update the Assembly on Medical Center activities.
Petersburg School Superintendent Taylor will provide a report on school district activities.
A summary from the recent Housing Work Session is attached to this agenda item.
If approved in three readings this supplemental budget would make changes to the following funds:
Transfer $300,000 from the FY2025 General Fund Surplus to the Parks and Recreation Sewer Repair Capital Project. A memo from Director Payne regarding the transfer is attached.
Transfer the remaining General Fund FY2025 surplus of $131,365 to the Assisted Living Facility Fund that is operating at a deficit.
Increase the Parks and Recreation Department Maintenance Budget by $5,000 to cover the unanticipated costs associated with the Aquatic Center electrical panel breaker failure.
Ordinance #2026-01 was unanimously approved in its first reading and unanimously approved in its second reading as amended.
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2026-02 would allow the Borough to combine the vacated portion of the right-of-way with Block 275 to form a single parcel for future housing. The Planning Commission has recommended approval, and their report is attached to this agenda item.
If approved in three readings, Ordinance #2026-03 will increase harbor moorage and use fees effective March 1, 2026.
This item, requested by Member Meucci, would schedule consideration of a proposed sale of borough land to the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, dba Tidal Network, for the assembly meeting of March 16, 2026.
This would schedule consideration of the contract for a meeting when all members are anticipated to be present.
If adopted, this ordinance shall amend the Service Area 1 Zoning Map to designate a Borough‑owned tideland parcel as Industrial (I‑1) within the Marine Industrial Overlay. The Planning Commission report, recommending approval of the rezone, is attached to this agenda item.
If approved, Resolution #2026-02 will approve Silver Bay Seafoods-Southeast LLC's application for a Special Use Permit to use approximately 6,000 square feet of the Dolphin Street right-of-way for the purpose of loading container vans.
The Planning Commission report, recommending approval of the Special Use Permit, is attached to this agenda item.
The first reading of the budget is scheduled for the May 4th Assembly meeting. The following dates have been proposed for the budget work session: April 28, 29, or 30 at noon.
South Harbor Bathrooms at the Crane Dock
Member Valentine requested this item for Assembly discussion regarding the installation of bathrooms at the South Harbor crane dock.
The basis for this executive session is to discuss matters the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the borough and where public discussion would likely impair the Borough's bargaining position and result in less favorable financial terms.
No final action will be taken in the executive session.
Suggested motion: I move, according to Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)(1), to enter into executive session to discuss the status of ongoing direct negotiations with Tidal Network for the potential sale of borough land, including discussion of proposed purchase price, material contingencies, permitted land use, and other material terms and conditions, and the borough's negotiating strategy and position.
The basis for this executive session is to discuss the Borough Manager’s annual performance evaluation and performance goals arising directly from the evaluation. The Borough Manager may request a public discussion.
Suggested motion: I move to enter into executive session, in accordance with Alaska Statute 44.62.310(c)(2), to discuss the Borough Manager’s annual performance evaluation and performance goals arising directly from the evaluation.