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Email
planning@cityofsitka.org
Phone Numbers
907-747-1814
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
100 Lincoln Street
Second Floor of the Municipal Building
Sitka,
AK
99835
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Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm

Sustainability Commission

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The purpose of the Sustainability Commission is to work towards catalyzing a healthy community now and in the future by proposing solutions to environmental, social, and economic concerns of the City and Borough of Sitka, its partners, and community members. (SGC 2.31)

Download the Roster of Members (PDF). Download the Bylaws (PDF) (Adopted November 14, 2022, amended April 1, 2024).

Upcoming Meetings
The Sustainability Commission normally meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
To request an item or special report at a Sustainability Commission meeting, please email sustainability@cityofsitka.org or contact a Commissioner.

Sustainability Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, May 5th at 6:00 P.M. - Pending Quorum


Announcements


Click here to learn more about SCRES
Want to be involved?
To be considered at the next Assembly Meeting, submit applications to the Clerk's Office today!

2025-2026 Work Plan
On March 11th, 2025 the Sitka Assembly approved the Sustainability Commission's goals outlined in their 2025-2026 Work Plan. 
Goals include:

  1. Support Sustainable Municipal Operations
  2. Explore Regional Approach to Sustainability
  3. Collaborate with City Staff on Strategic Management of Municipal Solid Waste
  4. Support and Finalize the Sitka Community Renewable Energy Strategy (SCRES)

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Packets

Work Plans

April 7, 2025 - Cancelled due to lack of quorum
March 3, 2025 - Minutes not yet final
February 3, 2025 (PDF)
January 6, 2025 (PDF)
December 2, 2024 (PDF)
November 4, 2024 (PDF)
October 7, 2024 (PDF)
September 9, 2024 (PDF)
August 6, 2024 (PDF)
July 1, 2024 - No meeting
June 3, 2024 (PDF)
May 6, 2024 (PDF)
April 1, 2024 (PDF)
April 7, 2025 (PDF) - Cancelled due to lack of quorum
March 3, 2025 (PDF)
February 3, 2025 (PDF)
January 6, 2025 (PDF)
December 2, 2024 (PDF)
November 4, 2024 (PDF)
October 7, 2024 (PDF)
September 9, 2024 (PDF)
August 6, 2024 (PDF)
July 1, 2024 - No meeting
June 3, 2024 (PDF)
May 6, 2024 (PDF)
2025-2026 (PDF)
2024-2025 (PDF)
2023-2024 (PDF)










Meeting minutes and packets older than one year can be obtained through a public records request to the Municipal Clerk's office.

Sustainability Library

City Actions
Ordinance 2022-16S: Sustainability Commission Establishing Ordinance (PDF)
Resolution 2022-18: Municipal Operations Decarbonization Resolution (PDF)

Clean Energy
2021 Sitka Energy Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) Renewable Final Report (PDF)
Sitka's Energy Transition Journey (YouTube, 7:30)
Energy Transition Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) Presentation
Presentation recording (YouTube, 8:00 - 35:00) | Presentation Slides (PDF) 

Climate Action
Climate Action Task Force Final Report (PDF)
2022 Climate Action Task Force Priorities List (PDF)
2010 Climate Action Plan (PDF) Heard but not adopted
2008 CBS Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report (PDF)

Solid Waste
2014 Interim Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF)
2007 Recycling in Sitka (PDF)

Long-Term Planning
2022-2027 Sitka Strategic Plan  (PDF)
2030 Sitka Comprehensive Plan (PDF)

Useful Links and Resources