City and Borough Assembly

Name: City and Borough Assembly — Sitka, AK
Start: 2025-11-10
End: 2025-11-10
Location: Sitka, AK

Regular Meeting

Sitka, AK · November 10, 2025

Minutes

ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive Sitka, AK (907)747-1811 Minutes - Final City and Borough Assembly Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, Deputy Mayor Timothy Pike, Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson, Kevin Mosher, Scott Saline, Thor Christianson, Katie Riley Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Attorney: Rachel Jones Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Pike, Carlson, Saline, and Riley V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES Mayor Eisenbeisz pulled item C for legal review. 25-162 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence VI. CEREMONIAL MATTERS Mayor Eisenbeisz read and presented the proclamation honoring Veteran's Day. 25-156 Proclamation - Recognizing Veteran's Day VII. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) 25-157 Department Quarterly Reports - Harbors, Public and Government Relations CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 Harbormaster Brandon Calhoun and Public and Government Director Melissa Lunas provided department quarterly reports. VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD None. IX. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Mosher that the Consent Agenda consisting of items A & B be APPROVED. The motion PASSED by the following vote. Yes: 7- Christianson, Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Pike, Carlson, Saline, and Riley A 25-158 Approve the minutes of the October 28 Assembly meeting This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. B RES 25-13 Authorizing a 50/50 matching grant application to the Office of Justice Programs - Bulletproof Vest Partnership (1st and final reading) This item was APPROVED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS None. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. XII. NEW BUSINESS: C 25-160 Adopt the Sitka Historic Preservation Plan Item pulled - no action taken. D 25-161 Formally accept the resignation of Municipal Administrator John Leach, effective May 30, 2026, and begin the recruitment process John shared his reasons for serving and highlighted key accomplishments during his tenure. He spoke about the personal toll of the role, explaining that his decision to step down was made with clarity and gratitude. John expressed his thanks to the staff and Assembly. In response, members expressed appreciation for his work and agreed that the next meeting would focus on the next steps in the recruitment process. A motion was made by Mosher that this Item be APPROVED. Yes: 6- Mosher, Eisenbeisz, Pike, Carlson, Saline, and Riley No: 1- Christianson CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 City and Borough Assembly Minutes - Final November 10, 2025 XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: None. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other Mayor - Eisenbeisz summarized the ATIA conference and suggested a Wi-Fi survey for departing airport and cruise ship dock passengers. Administrator - Leach acknowledged Veteran's Day, and reminded members of the government-to-government dinner and Strategic Plan retreat. Liaison Representatives - Riley reported on the Planning Commission meeting. Saline reported on ventilation at the library and pending IT matters. Clerk - Bayne provided an update on board/committee vacancies and reviewed the upcoming meeting schedule. XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None. XVI. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Christianson to ADJOURN. Hearing no objections, the meeting ADJOURNED at 6:55 p.m. ATTEST: _________________________ Holley Bayne, CMC Acting Municipal Clerk CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3

Agenda

ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA 330 Harbor Drive Sitka, AK (907)747-1811 Meeting Agenda City and Borough Assembly Mayor Steven Eisenbeisz, Deputy Mayor Timothy Pike, Vice Deputy Mayor JJ Carlson, Kevin Mosher, Scott Saline, Thor Christianson, Katie Riley Municipal Administrator: John Leach Municipal Attorney: Rachel Jones Municipal Clerk: Sara Peterson Monday, November 10, 2025 6:00 PM Assembly Chambers REGULAR MEETING I. CALL TO ORDER II. FLAG SALUTE III. RECITAL OF LANDS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV. ROLL CALL V. CORRESPONDENCE/AGENDA CHANGES 25-162 Reminders, Calendars, and General Correspondence Attachments: Reminders and Calenders VI. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 25-156 Proclamation - Recognizing Veteran's Day Attachments: Veteran's Day 2025 VII. SPECIAL REPORTS: Government to Government, Municipal Boards/Commissions/Committees, Municipal Departments, School District, Students and Guests (five minute time limit) CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 1 Printed on 11/7/2025 City and Borough Assembly Meeting Agenda November 10, 2025 25-157 Department Quarterly Reports - Harbors, Public and Government Relations Attachments: special reports Harbors Quarterly Report P&G Relations Quarterly Report VIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD Public participation on any item off the agenda. All public testimony is not to exceed 3 minutes for any individual, unless the mayor imposes other time constraints at the beginning of the agenda item. IX. CONSENT AGENDA All matters under Item IX Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A 25-158 Approve the minutes of the October 28 Assembly meeting Attachments: Consent_Minutes B RES 25-13 Authorizing a 50/50 matching grant application to the Office of Justice Programs - Bulletproof Vest Partnership (1st and final reading) Attachments: 01 Motion 02 Memo 03 Resolution X. BOARD, COMMISSION, COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS None. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. XII. NEW BUSINESS: C 25-160 Adopt the Sitka Historic Preservation Plan Attachments: 01 Motion 02 Memo 03 Sitka Historic Preservation Plan_HPC and P&Z Approval 04 DRAFT Sitka Historic Preservation Plan_Appendices 05 1994 Sitka Historic Preservation Plan 06 Comprehensive Plan 6.3 Historic Cultural Arts Resources 07 Strat Plan_Goal 2 CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 2 Printed on 11/7/2025 City and Borough Assembly Meeting Agenda November 10, 2025 D 25-161 Formally accept the resignation of Municipal Administrator John Leach, effective May 30, 2026, and begin the recruitment process Attachments: 01 Motion 02 Leach Resign Memo 03 Letter of Resignation XIII. PERSONS TO BE HEARD: Public participation on any item on or off the agenda. Not to exceed 3 minutes for any individual. XIV. REPORTS a. Mayor, b. Administrator, c. Attorney, d. Liaison Representatives, e. Clerk, f. Other XV. EXECUTIVE SESSION None anticipated. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Note: Detailed information on these agenda items can be found on the City website at https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Municipal Clerk's Office at City Hall, 100 Lincoln Street or 907.747.1811. A hard copy of the Assembly packet is available at the Sitka Public Library. Regular and Special Assembly meetings are livestreamed through the City's website and YouTube channel, and aired live on KCAW FM 104.7. To receive Assembly agenda notifications, sign up with GovDelivery on the City website. Holley Bayne, CMC, Acting Municipal Clerk Publish: November 7 CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA Page 3 Printed on 11/7/2025

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