City and Borough of SITKA Alaska BUSINESS VISITORS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS FAQS Press Releases and Public Service Announcements Library Commission 11/24/2021 The Library Commission will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at Harrigan Centennial Hall, 330 Harbor Drive. Agenda items include: 1. Discussion on Commission structure and opportunities for streamlining Commission duties. 2. Discussion of FY23 budget. The meeting is open to the public however, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and local/state regulations requiring residents to stay at home, practice social distancing, and limit gatherings, the CBS has created a process to hold commission meetings via teleconference and/or videoconference. Those who would like to participate remotely can email Jessica.Ieremia@cityofsitka.org or call 747-4021 by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to obtain information to join the meeting. Planning Commission 11/24/2021 The Planning Commission will hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. More information on these agenda items can be found at https://sitka.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or by contacting the Planning Office at 100 Lincoln Street. Individuals having concerns or comments on any item are encouraged to provide written comments to the Planning Office or make comments at the Planning Commission meeting. Written comments may be dropped off at the Planning Office in City Hall, emailed to planning@cityofsitka.org, or faxed to (907) 747-6138. Those with questions may call (907) 747-1814. Second update on public access for the Construction on Critical Secondary Water 10/25/2021 Construction on the Critical Secondary Water plant intake continues. Construction activities include rock excavation, blasting, and heavy machinery and trucking access. In order to safely construct the new intake structure, public access to Sawmill Creek in the Gary Paxton Industrial Park area upstream of the ADOT bridge will be closed through December 31. Please avoid the area and obey all project signage. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this timeframe. Please contact the City and Borough of Sitka Public Works Department with any questions. 907-747-1804. Seasonal Sales Tax Rate Change and Bed Tax 9/30/2021 The City and Borough of Sitka Tax Office would like to remind all citizens of changes to the seasonal sales tax effective October 1. The seasonal sales tax returns to the winter rate of 5%, though March 31, 2022. Bed Tax rentals less than 30 days remains at 6% year-round. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Tax Office at 747-1810 or tax@cityofsitka.org. City and Borough of Sitka Assembly Ordinance requiring Use of a Face Covering in Certain Indoor Settings and Providing a Penalty 09/29/2021 On September 28, 2021 the City and Borough of Sitka Assembly passed ordinance 2021-32 requiring the use of a face covering in certain indoor settings and providing a penalty until March 22, 2022, when the risk level as defined by the Sitka Emergency Operations Center is in high risk level. The following is required: All individuals must wear a face covering over their nose and mouth when they are indoors in public settings or communal spaces outside the home. The ordinance expires when the risk level as defined by the Sitka Emergency Operations Center drops below high. If the risk level return to high, before this ordinance permanently expires, this ordinance will reactivate. This ordinance shall permanently expire on March 22, 2022. Click here to read details on conditions, settings, employment requirements, exceptions, and enforcement policy. Katlian Street in the 400 Block Closed Until Further Notice 09/07/2021 The City and Borough of Sitka Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works closed the 300 to 500 Block of Katlian Street from pedestrian and vehicular traffic and will be closed until further notice due to a vacant home that has partially collapsed. Kaagwaantaan Street is a one-way street and not to be used as a bypass for the closed roadway. Please avoid the area and obey all project signage. Address City & Borough of Sitka Alaska 100 Lincoln St. Sitka, AK 99835 Phone: (907) 747-1800 City Staff Directory Follow Us