Municipality of Anchorage
Chin’an gu ninyu

Thank you, you came here
 

 

Christopher Constant

Chair

Anna Brawley

Karen Bronga

Zac Johnson

Mark Littlefield

George Martinez

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Suzanne LaFrance

Mayor

 

Meg Zaletel

Vice–Chair

Scott Myers

Kameron Perez-Verdia

Felix Rivera

Randy Sulte

Daniel Volland
 

 

Jamie Heinz, MMC, Municipal Clerk

 

Jasmine Acres, Deputy Municipal Clerk

Assembly Agenda

 

December 3, 2024

Regular Meeting

Assembly Chambers

Loussac Library

3600 Denali, Room 108

5:00 p.m. Business Meeting 

5:15 p.m. Appearance Requests

Live Streaming and Archived meetings/Podcasts at http://www.muni.org/watchnow

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Clerk’s Note: Please see the end of the agenda for information on legislative drafting.

 

How to Testify: The Assembly receives public comments during Final Audience Participation, as well as public testimony on all open Public Hearing items. Final Audience Participation (Agenda Section 16) lasts, as time allows, until adjournment.

 

The public may submit written comments at www.muni.org/testimony and may also participate (1) in-person, or (2) by phone. If you would like to provide comments or testimony over the phone, please sign up online at this link www.muni.org/testimony by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting. There is no sign-up list for in-person testimony – the Chair will invite the public to speak on a first come basis. Please do not sign up to provide phone testimony if you plan to attend in person.

 

 

 

1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

ROLL CALL

 

3.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

A land acknowledgement is a formal statement recognizing the Indigenous people of a place. It is a public gesture of appreciation for the past and present Indigenous stewardship of the lands that we now occupy. It is an actionable statement that marks our collective movement towards decolonization and equity.

 

The Anchorage Assembly would like to acknowledge that we gather today on the traditional lands of the Dena’ina Athabascans. For thousands of years the Dena’ina have been and continue to be the stewards of this land. It is with gratefulness and respect that we recognize the contributions, innovations, and contemporary perspectives of the upper Cook Inlet Dena’ina.

 

4.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS

5.

MAYOR'S REPORT

6.

ASSEMBLY CHAIR'S REPORT

 

7.

COMMITTEE AND LIAISON REPORTS

 

The Assembly Committees and members are listed on the Assembly website at http://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Pages/Committees and Liaisons.aspx.  The Assembly Committee meeting schedule can be found on the Municipal website at http://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Events/Pages/default.aspx.

 

8.

ADDENDUM TO AGENDA

 

The Addendum includes items to be added to the agenda and is prepared the Friday before the Assembly meeting.  The Assembly formally does this through a motion to “incorporate” the addendum, as well as possible “laid on the table” items consistent with the Assembly rules of procedure.

 

9.

APPEARANCE REQUESTS

 

(SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 5:15 P.M. AND TESTIMONY BY THE LAST PERSON SHALL BEGIN NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M.)

 

9.A.                           

Michael Patterson.

 

10.

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Consent agenda items numbered 10.A. through 10.F. are typically routine items such as bid awards, new business, and information and reports. Under the Assembly rules of procedure, items in 10.A. through 10.F. are not required to be set for public hearing.

 

10.A.                           

RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

 

10.A.1.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-380, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly to welcome Alaska Municipal League Members and affiliates to AML's 74th Annual Local Government Conference on December 11-13, 2024. Assembly Chair Constant, Vice Chair Zaletel, Assembly Members Brawley, Bronga, Johnson, Littlefield, Martinez, Myers, Perez-Verdia, Rivera, Sulte, Volland and Mayor LaFrance (Addendum.)

 

10.B.                           

RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION - OTHER

 

10.B.1.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-367, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly approving the continued temporary delegation of the Acting Development Services Director Position to Greg Soule pursuant to Anchorage Municipal Code 3.20.020., Municipal Manager's Office.

 

10.B.2.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-368, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly approving the continued temporary delegation of the Acting Library Director Position to Elizabeth Nicolai pursuant to Anchorage Municipal Code 3.20.020., Municipal Manager's Office.

 

10.B.3.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-369, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly approving the continued temporary delegation of the Acting Public Transportation Director Position to Bart Rudolph pursuant to Anchorage Municipal Code 3.20.020., Municipal Manager's Office.

 

10.B.4.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-370, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly approving the continued temporary delegation of the Acting Solid Waste Services Director Position to Kelli Toth pursuant to Anchorage Municipal Code 3.20.020., Municipal Manager's Office.

 

10.B.5.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-362, A resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly stating its waive of protest to the renewal of State of Alaska marijuana licenses for cultivation facilities: Enlighten Gardens, #21551; manufacturing facilities: Enlighten Extracts, #21552; and authorizing the Clerk to take certain action. (Midtown Community Council), Assembly Chair Constant.

 

10.B.6.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-363, A resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving 2024-2026 Municipal Marijuana License renewals for: retail establishments: Canna Get Happy, #M20151; Enlighten Alaska Old Seward, #M34403; Red Run Cannabis Company, #M22713; stating the Assembly’s waive of protest to the renewal of State of Alaska marijuana license numbers 20151, 34403 and 22713 for the same establishments, respectively; and authorizing the Municipal Clerk to take certain action. (Fairview and Taku/Campbell Community Councils), Assembly Chair Constant.

 

10.B.7.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-376, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly stating its policy intent to streamline zoning review for new detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and limit reviews to the proposed new ADU and not other structures on the lot. Assembly Vice Chair Zaletel and Member Littlefield. (Addendum.)

 

10.B.8.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-379, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly calling for comprehensive revisions to Anchorage Animal Care and Control policies and practices, and updates to Municipal Code Animal Cruelty and Neglect Laws in response to recent incidents of neglect and harm, reaffirming a commitment to no-kill sheltering, and addressing staffing and facility needs. Assembly Chair Constant and Assembly Member Bronga. (Addendum.)

 

10.B.9.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-381, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly establishing labor relations policy guidelines and direction for 2025 collective bargaining agreement negotiations with the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF). Assembly Member Johnson and Assembly Member Volland. (Addendum.)

 

10.C.                           

BID AWARDS

 

10.D.                           

NEW BUSINESS

 

10.D.1.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 930-2024, Executive Appointment – Confirmation Hearing (Kim Waller, Chief Equity Officer) Mayor’s Office.

 

10.D.2.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 931-2024, Executive Appointment – Confirmation Hearing (William D. Falsey, Chief Administrative Officer) Mayor’s Office.

 

10.D.3.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 944-2024, Sole Source Subscription with LinkedIn Corporation (LinkedIn) for LinkedIn Learning Services to the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Public Library (APL) (Not to Exceed (NTE) $55,200.00).

 

10.D.4.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 945-2024, Grant Agreement to Best Beginnings for Anchorage Imagination Library, the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Public Library (APL), (Not to Exceed (NTE) $250,000.00).

 

10.D.5.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 946-2024, Amendment to Sole Source Digital Services Agreement with Library Ideas, Llc (Library Ideas) to provide Freegal Music Services to the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Public Library (APL) (Not to Exceed (NTE) $100,000.00).

 

10.D.6.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 947-2024, Sole Source Purchase from Clarion Events for software, maintenance, and support for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) (Not to Exceed (NTE) $95,361.00).

 

10.D.7.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 948-2024, Cooperative Purchase from National Auto Fleet Group (NAFG) through Sourcewell Contract 091521-NAF for the purchase of sixteen Dodge Durango Sport Utility Vehicles for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Fleet Maintenance Division (Fleet) (Not to Exceed $1,147,654.00), Maintenance and Operations Department.

 

10.D.8.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 949-2024, Non-Competitive Purchase with Alaska Vaccine Assessment Program to furnish vaccines to the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Health Department (AHD) (Not to Exceed (NTE) $96,207.72).

 

10.D.9.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 950-2024, Amendment to Sole Source Contract with Dawley and Associates, Inc. (Dawley) for website upgrades to the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Public Library (APL) (Not to Exceed (NTE) $24,000.00).

 

10.D.10.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 934-2024, 2024-2025 Alcohol License Renewals: Beverage Dispensary License: Gallo’s Mexican Restaurant, #2833; Humpy’s Great Alaskan Ale House, #3427; Holding Company, #3009; Little Italy Restaurante, #2988; Restaurant/Eating Place License: Rice Garden, #4761; Corks & Hops, #5892; Silk, #1691; Turkish Delight, #5437; Brewery Manufacturer License: 49th State Brewing Company, #4059. (Taku/Campbell, Downtown, Airport Heights, Abbott Loop, Mountain View, Eagle River, Midtown, Rogers Park Community Councils), Municipal Clerk’s Office.

 

10.D.11.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 958-2024, Amendment No. 1 to the sole source contract with attorney Ralph Duerre for professional legal services for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Municipal Attorney’s Office, (not to exceed (nte) $20,000). (Addendum.)

 

10.D.12.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 960-2024, Amendment to contract with Wilson Albers, doing business as Alera Group (Alera), for an increase in the quantity of services to the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), Anchorage Assembly Legislative Services Office (not to exceed (nte) $18,000.00). Mayor’s Office.  (Addendum.)

 

10.D.13.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 961-2024, Board of Equalization (Olutunde Akindipe). Assembly Chair Constant. (Addendum.)

 

10.D.14.                     

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 966-2024, Recommendation of Award of a five-year contract with the State of Alaska Public Defender Agency (PDA) to provide for misdemeanor indigent defense for the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) (nte $1,571,642.00). Mayor’s Office. (Addendum.)

 

10.E.                           

APPROPRIATION ITEMS

 

10.E.1.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-366, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage reappropriating funds in a total amount of sixty-one thousand five hundred eighty dollars ($61,580) from the Assembly Employee Retention & Incentive appropriation to departments of: Chief Fiscal Officer, Finance, Library, Maintenance & Operations, Project Management & Engineering, and Purchasing, all within the Areawide General Fund (101000) and as a transfer to Parks & Recreation, Anchorage Parks & Recreation Service Area Fund (161000), all for the purpose of enabling broader use of telecommuting for municipal staff, Office of Management and Budget.

10.E.1.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 943-2024.

 

10.E.2.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-372, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) appropriating a grant, of four thousand six hundred fifty-three dollars and twelve cents ($4,653.12) from the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF), to the State Grant Fund (231900) for a Transfer of Responsibilities Agreement (TORA) for the Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS): Climate Action Plan Grant for the Planning Department. (Addendum.)

10.E.2.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 954-2024.

 

10.E.3.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-373,  a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF), Federal-Aid Highway Program (FAHP), Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding to the Project Management and Engineering Department within the Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area Capital Improvement Fund (441900) for support related to AMATS Chugach Way Rehabilitation – Spenard Road to Arctic Boulevard, Project Management and Engineering Department (PM&E) Project PW23006. (Addendum.)

10.E.3.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 955-2024.

 

10.E.4.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-374,  a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating State of Alaska FY 2025 Designated Legislative Grants from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development as: one million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000) to the Water Utility Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) Fund (540) and one million one hundred thousand dollars ($1,100,000) to the Wastewater Utility CIP Fund (550), all to the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Department; three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) to the State Grants Fund (231), Municipal Manager Department; one hundred seventy-nine thousand seven hundred forty-five dollars ($179,745) to the Girdwood Valley Service Area (SA) CIP Fund (406) and eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) to the Anchorage Parks & Recreation SA CIP Fund (461), all to the Parks & Recreation Department; and two million three hundred ninety-nine thousand two hundred thirty-four dollars ($2,399,234) to the Areawide SA CIP Fund (401), two hundred forty thousand dollars ($240,000) to the Miscellaneous Capital Projects Pass-Thru Fund (409), four hundred fifty thousand dollars ($450,000) to the Chugach State Park Access SA CIP Fund (410), two million five hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($2,525,000) to the Chugiak Birchwood Eagle River Rural Road SA CIP Fund (419), and three million thirty-seven thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($3,037,250) to the Anchorage Roads & Drainage SA CIP Fund (441), all to The Project Management & Engineering Department, all for Legislative Grants Purposes and amending the 2024 Capital Improvement Budgets for said departments. Office of Management and Budget. (Addendum.)

10.E.4.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 956-2024.

 

10.E.5.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-375, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating an amount not to exceed (nte) one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000) of Sullivan Arena Capital Reserve account revenues as a transfer from the Sullivan Arena Capital Improvement Projects Fund (401800) to the Sullivan Arena Areawide General 2024 Operating Fund (101000) for the payment of 2024 utility expenses associated with the operation of the Sullivan Arena under the Office of the Municipal Manager. (Addendum.)

10.E.5.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 957-2024.

 

10.E.6.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-377, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly relating to appropriations; reducing the appropriation to the Assembly for fiscal year 2024; providing an additional appropriation to Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2024; and providing an effective date. Assembly Chair Constant. (Addendum.)

10.E.6.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 959-2024.

 

10.E.7.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-378, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly relating to appropriations; reducing the appropriation to the Assembly for fiscal year 2024; providing an additional appropriation to the Fire Department for fiscal year 2024; providing an additional appropriation to the Office of Equity and Justice for fiscal year 2024; and providing an effective date. Assembly Members Constant, Zaletel, and Volland. (Addendum.)

10.E.7.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 963-2024.

 

10.F.                           

INFORMATION AND REPORTS

 

10.G.                           

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION

 

10.G.1.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-365, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage adopting the Municipality of Anchorage Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, Public Transportation Department. P.H. 12-17-2024.

10.G.1.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 942-2024.

 

10.G.2.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-116, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly formally dedicating approximately 12 acres of municipal land, commonly known as the Helen Louise McDowell Sanctuary, located at 4190 Eau Claire Place as municipal park land, subject to certain exceptions, Assembly Vice-Chair Zaletel. P.H. 12-17-2024.

10.G.2.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 935-2024.

 

10.G.3.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-117, an ordinance authorizing the Municipality of Anchorage to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive telecommunications and electrical easement to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. to install facilities to provide service to a new communications tower on municipal property, legally described as a portion of Tract J, Port of Anchorage Subdivision Addition No. 2 (Plat 2012-19) (PID 002-021-50), Real Estate Department. P.H. 12-17-2024.

10.G.3.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 938-2024.

 

10.G.4.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-118, an ordinance authorizing the Municipality of Anchorage to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive telecommunications and electrical easement to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. to install facilities to provide service to a new community garden at Williwaw Park located on municipal property, legally described as a portion of Tract 3, Subdivision N1/2 NW1/4 Section 22 T13N R3W (Plat P-389) (PID 005-071-07), Real Estate Department. P.H. 12-17-2024.

10.G.4.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 939-2024.

 

10.G.5.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-119, an ordinance authorizing the Municipality of Anchorage to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive telecommunications and electrical easement to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. for an existing transformer on municipal property, legally described as a portion of Tract B-2B-1 Williwaw School Site Subdivision (Plat 2015-1) (PID 004-081-31), Real Estate Department. P.H. 12-17-2024.

10.G.5.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 940-2024.

 

10.G.6.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-120, an ordinance authorizing the Municipality of Anchorage to grant a perpetual, non-exclusive telecommunications and electrical easement to Chugach Electric Association, Inc. to underground overhead facilities and connect Fire Station 3 electrical service to existing facilities on municipal property, legally described as a portion of Tract B-2B-1 Williwaw School Site Subdivision (Plat 2015-1) (PID 004-081-31), Real Estate Department. P.H. 12-17-2024.

10.G.6.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 941-2024.

 

10.G.7.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-121, an ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code 21.09.040, zoning districts, and table 21.09-2: table of allowed uses to allow mixed-use development in the GC-1 (Seward Highway/Alyeska Highway Commercial District) and the GC-2 (Girdwood Station/Seward Highway Commercial District). (All Community Councils) (Case 2024-0110), Planning Department. P.H. 1-7-2025. (Addendum.)

10.G.7.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 952-2024.

 

10.G.8.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-122, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 25.30.035 to provide a procedure by which former record owners may claim any excess value over the debt owed on tax-foreclosed properties retained by the Municipality for a public purpose. Assembly Member Brawley, Assembly Chair Constant, and Mayor LaFrance. P.H. 12-17-2024. (Addendum.)

10.G.8.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 962-2024.

 

10.G.9.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-123, an ordinance authorizing the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) and the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Hydro Power (AHP) to execute and enter into three agreements pertaining to the Municipal Public Water Supply and The Eklutna Hydroelectric Project Fish and Wildlife Program. Anchorage Water & Waste Water Utility. P.H. 12-17-2024. (Addendum.)

10.G.9.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 963-2024.

 

10.G.10.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-124, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapters 3.95 and 2.20 to establish the Assembly and Legislative Branch Records and Information Management Program. Assembly Chair Constant Assembly Vice Chair Zaletel. P.H. 12-17-2024. (Addendum.)

10.G.10.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 964-2024.

 

10.G.11.                     

Ordinance No. AO 2024-125, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly to submit a ballot proposition at the April 1, 2025 Regular Election to qualified voters of the Municipality a Charter Amendment to change the term of Elected Officials (Assembly, School Board, Mayor, and Elected Service Area Supervisory Boards) to four-years and the question whether to hold Regular Municipal Elections in November in even years only to align with State and Federal General Elections by Amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 28.20.010, amending certain provisions of the Anchorage Municipal Code to conform to this change if approved by the voters, and providing for transitional measures. Assembly Member Sulte, Assembly Member Myers, and Assembly Member Littlefield. P.H. 12-17-2024. (Addendum.)

10.G.11.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 965-2024.

 

10.G.12.                     

Resolution No. AR 2024-371, a resolution of the Municipality of Anchorage appropriating, when tendered, one million nine hundred thirty-five thousand one hundred ninety-six dollars and eighteen cents ($1,935,196.18) from the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities as a transfer of responsibilities, and appropriating eighty-one thousand six hundred thirty-one dollars and twenty cents ($81,631.20) as a transfer from the 2024 Operating Budget Areawide General Fund (101000),  all to the State Grant Fund (231) as a local match, for the Transit Marketing and Rideshare Program, all within the Public Transportation Department. (Addendum.)

10.G.12.a. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 953-2024.

 

11.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

 

– Agenda items in this category are typically previous public hearing agenda items for which the public hearing was closed and the Assembly “postponed” Assembly action, including debate and discussion, until a future date.

 

11.A.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-58, an ordinance authorizing retention of tax foreclosed parcels for public purposes, legally described as Lots 36 and 37 Block 11, Lot 53 Block 10 and Lot 23 Block 3, Laurel Acres Subdivision (PIDs 012-491-72, 012-491-73, 012-493-54 and 012-504-19), Real Estate Department.   

11.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 462-2024.

(PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED 6-11-2024.  ACTION WAS POSTPONED TO 9-10-2024, 10-22-2024, AND 12-3-2024.  NO MOTION PENDING.)

 

11.B.                           

Resolution No. AR 2024-350, a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly adopting the 2025 State Legislative Program for the Municipality of Anchorage. Assembly Member Brawley, Assembly Member Johnson, and Mayor LaFrance.

11.B.1. Resolution No. AR 2024-350(S), a resolution of the Anchorage Assembly adopting the 2025 State Legislative Program for the Municipality of Anchorage. Assembly Member Brawley, Assembly Member Johnson, and Mayor LaFrance. (Addendum.)

11. B.2. Information Memorandum No. AIM 196-2024.

(ACTION WAS POSTPONED FROM 11-19-2024. NO MOTION PENDING.)

 

12.

RESERVED

 

Items in this agenda category are NOT public hearing items and may involve applications for a liquor or marijuana license and/or a special land use permit for alcohol or marijuana for which the public hearing was closed. This category may also include administrative matters that are NOT public hearing items based on the municipal code.

 

13.

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

(SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M., AND SHALL BE TAKEN UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF OLD BUSINESS AND UNFINISHED ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS) – Agenda items in this category are typically previous public hearing agenda items for which the public hearing was NOT closed and the Assembly “continued” the public hearing.  Persons who previously testified may not testify a second time unless the testimony is on the differences in a substitute version (S version) of an ordinance. In addition, if a previous Assembly meeting ended before all public hearing items were completed, those items would be “carried over” to this agenda category.

 

13.A.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-101, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Section 10.50.036 to require mandatory ID checks for the service and sale of alcoholic beverages at the premises of all retail licensees within the Municipality. Assembly Member Bronga, Assembly Member Brawley, Assembly Member Johnson.

13.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 843-2024.

13.A.2. Ordinance No. AO 2024-101(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter[Section] 10.50[.036] to require mandatory ID checks for the service and sale of alcoholic beverages at the premises of all retail licensees within the municipality and to clarify the powers and duties of the Municipality to regulate the sale of alcohol within the Municipality. Assembly Member Bronga, Assembly Member Brawley, Assembly Member Johnson.

13.A.4. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 925-2024.

13.A.5. Information Memorandum No. AIM 195-2024.(Addendum.)

(CONTINUED FROM 11-6-2024)

 

13.B.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-105, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly proposing a dedicated property tax measure to be submitted to the qualified voters of the Municipality that would enact a sales and use taxes of three percent (3%) in the aggregate on the sale of goods and services within the municipality, with certain exemptions, a maximum tax amount per transaction, comprised of a two percent (2%) tax dedicated for the sole purpose of reducing property taxes proportionately throughout the Municipality within the “tax cap” calculation, and a one percent (1%) tax outside of the tax cap dedicated for establishment of a trust fund to pay for voter approved capital projects known as Municipal Area Projects (maps); costs of administration, collection and audit of these sales and use taxes shall be shared proportionally between the taxes; providing for a Maps Citizens Advisory And Oversight Board; providing a limited term of seven (7)  years for  the aggregated 3% sales and use  tax levy; amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 12.25 regarding the tax increase limitation; adding a new chapter to the Anchorage Municipal Code to partially implement this tax revenue diversification measure; and providing for transition procedures and effective dates. Assembly Member Sulte and Assembly Member Rivera.

13.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 854-2024.

(CONTINUED FROM 11-6-2024)

 

14.

NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

(SHALL BEGIN NO EARLIER THAN 6:00 P.M. AND END NO LATER THAN 11:00 P.M. AND SHALL BE TAKEN UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS) – Agenda items in this category are typically NEW public hearing agenda items or certain items that require two public hearings (i.e. budget).   Ordinances in this category, except emergency ordinances, must be introduced at a previous meeting.  Resolutions in this category may be introduced at a previous meeting, but some resolutions by code are automatically set for a public hearing

 

14.A.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-106, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly clarifying Anchorage Municipal Code Subsection 2.20.055D. regarding political activities by staff of the Municipal Clerk’s Office, Assembly Chair Constant.

14.A.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 856-2024.

 

14.B.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-109, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending and updating Anchorage Municipal Code Title 28, Elections, Assembly Chair Constant and Assembly Member Rivera.

14.B.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 866-2024.

14.B.2. Ordinance No. AO 2024-109(S), an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending and updating Anchorage Municipal Code Title 28, Elections, Assembly Chair Constant.

14.B.3. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 936-2024.

 

14.C.                           

CLERK’S NOTE: IT IS THE INTENT OF THE SPONSORS TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THIS ITEM TO 12-17-2024.

Ordinance No. AO 2024-111, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 12.70 to update the areas designated as transit-supportive corridors and expand access to tax incentives for multi-family affordable and workforce housing, Assembly Member Martinez.

14.C.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 906-2024.

 

14.D.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-112, an ordinance approving proposed rate increases by the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility for submission to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility.

14.D.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 917-2024.

 

14.E.                           

Ordinance No. AO 2024-113, an ordinance of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly amending Anchorage Municipal Code Chapter 16.95 to establish the Mobile Crisis Team’s responsibilities and authorities. Assembly Vice Chair Zaletel, Assembly Member Perez-Verdia, Assembly Member Volland.

14.E.1. Assembly Memorandum No. AM 929-2024.

 

15.

QUASI-JUDICIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AND SPECIAL ORDERS

 

Items in this agenda category typically involve applications for a liquor or marijuana license and/or a special land use permit for alcohol or marijuana. These items are typically public hearing items. 

 

Administrative matters in this category may include Election Certification or Assembly reorganization and are NOT public hearing items based on the municipal code. A Clerk’s Note may identify certain items as non-public hearing items.

 

15.A.                           

Resolution No. AR 2024-359, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly stating its conditional protest regarding the renewal of restaurant/eating place license #6025, for Alpenglow Coffee House Llc Dba Alpenglow Coffee House located at 140 Olympic Mountain Loop, Girdwood, AK 99587 pending satisfaction of municipal requirements and authorizing the municipal clerk to take certain action. (Girdwood Community Council), Assembly Chair Constant, Assembly Vice-Chair Zaletel, and Public Health and Safety Committee Perez-Verdia.

 

15.B.                           

Resolution No. AR 2024-360, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly stating its conditional protest regarding the transfer of location of package store license #1596, for AK, INC. DBA Speedway Express located at 101 E Northern Lights Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska 99503 pending satisfaction of municipal requirements and authorizing the municipal clerk to take certain action. (Midtown Community Council), Assembly Chair Constant, Assembly Vice-Chair Zaletel, and Public Health and Safety Committee Perez-Verdia.

 

15.C.                           

Resolution No. AR 2024-361, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly stating its conditional protest regarding the transfer of location of package store license #5045 with package store shipping endorsement and package store delivery endorsement, for Liquor Stores USA North Inc. Dba Brown Jug located at 5311 Electron Drive, Suites A4/A5, Anchorage, Alaska 99518 pending satisfaction of municipal requirements and authorizing the municipal clerk to take certain action. (Taku/Campbell Community Council), Assembly Chair Constant, Assembly Vice-Chair Zaletel, and Public Health and Safety Committee Perez-Verdia.

 

15.D.                           

Resolution No. AR 2024-364, a resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly approving a marijuana license and special land use permit for Baby Bull, Llc, a marijuana retail sales establishment with license number M32424, doing business as Cannabliss, and located at 149 Muldoon Road, in Anchorage. (Northeast Community Council) (Case 2024-0075), Municipal Clerk’s Office and Planning Department.

Assembly Memorandum No. AM 937-2024.

 

16.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION

17.

ASSEMBLY COMMENTS

18.

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

19.

ADJOURNMENT

 

(SHALL BE PROMPTLY AT 11:00 P.M. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, BY TWO THIRDS VOTE OF THE ASSEMBLY, ADJOURNMENT AND BUSINESS BEFORE THE ASSEMBLY MAY BE CONTINUED PAST 11:00 P.M. UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT)

 

ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED ON THIS AGENDA EXCEPT LAID ON THE TABLE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE www.muni.org/watchnow AND IN THE MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICE, 632 WEST 6TH AVENUE, SUITE 250, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TELEPHONE (907) 343-4311. LAID ON THE TABLE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING.   

 

FOR AUXILIARY AIDS, SERVICES, OR SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK’S OFFICE 48 HOURS BEFORE THE MEETING TO REQUEST REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AT (907) 343-4311 OR wwmasmc@anchorageak.gov.

 

Clerk’s Note:  In Sections 11-15 of the Assembly Agenda, Assembly Ordinances (AOs) may propose to change municipal law, Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) or Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations (AMCR).  Ordinances may use “legislative formatting” to show the changes or “amendments” to the current code as required by AMC 1.05.050.  The purpose of legislative formatting is to provide an easy means for the Assembly and public to clearly understand current code language versus proposed changes.  

 

Legislative formatting includes underlining new language and [PLACING DELETED LANGUAGE IN CAPITAL LETTERS WITHIN BRACKETS].  Substitute versions of ordinances are characterized by bolded text.  Second substitute versions by italics.  Omitting current text of a code section is indicated by three series of three asterisks (* * *  x3).  Legislative formatting is not necessary when enacting entirely new sections.   

 

Ordinance

Version

New

Language

Deleted

Language

 

Original AO

 

New words are underlined

 

 

Deletion of current code language:

[DELETED WORDS FROM CURRENT CODE ARE BRACKETED AND CAPITALIZED]

 

 

AO (S)

 

(Substitute for the original AO)

 

 

New words are bolded and underlined

 

Deletion of current code language: 

[DELETED WORDS ARE BOLDED,  BRACKETED, AND CAPITALIZED] 

 

Deletion of new language in AO: 

[Deleted words proposed by AO are struck out, bolded, underlined, and bracketed]

 

 

AO (S-1)

 

(2nd substitute for the original AO)

 

New words are italicized and underlined

 

 

Deletion of current code language:

[DELETED WORDS ARE ITALICIZED, IN BRACKETED, AND CAPITALIZED]

 

Deletion of new language in AO or AO(S):

[Deleted words proposed by AO or AO(S) are italicized, struck out, underlined and bracketed]