[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.010, Civil defense and disaster advisory commission, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 81-99.
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.020, Historical and fine arts commission, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 77-305; AR No. 84-341; AO No. 95-223; AO No. 99-7; AO No. 2001-189; AO No. 2004-96, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2007-2, 1-1-2007.
A.
Purpose. There is established an historic preservation commission to encourage and further the interests of historic preservation by identifying, protecting, and interpreting the municipality's significant historic and cultural resources for the economic and social benefit of the community.
B.
Composition and terms of members.
1.
The commission shall consist of nine voting members, appointed by the mayor subject to confirmation by the assembly. Members of the commission serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
2.
Each member shall be appointed pursuant to chapter 4.05 or for the unexpired portion of a predecessor's term.
3.
Unless otherwise provided in this section, the commission shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 4.05.
4.
Any official action by the board shall require the favorable vote of the majority of all authorized seats of the board.
D.
Qualifications. At a minimum, each voting member of the commission shall have a demonstrated interest, competence or knowledge of:
1.
The history of Anchorage;
2.
Architecture, design, history, real estate, construction or other matters relevant to judging the economic and cultural value of particular historic preservation activities;
3.
Historic preservation;
4.
To the extent available in the municipality, commission members shall include:
a.
One architect, art historian or historic preservation architect;
b.
One member with experience in building construction, such as a building contractor or structural engineer;
c.
One member with experience in the real estate, such as a real estate developer, appraiser or broker;
d.
One historian;
e.
One archeologist;
f.
One Native Culture Advisor with knowledge of local indigenous history and culture;
g.
One member with legal expertise in historic preservation, land use, or real estate;
h.
Two citizens-at-large members.
5.
If upon written documentation that a reasonable effort has been made to fill a position from a professional discipline that is not represented on the commission, the commission shall seek expertise in this area from consultants meeting the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications standards.
E.
Powers and duties of commission. The commission shall:
1.
Prepare regulations and submit to the assembly for approval establishing standards, definitions, and procedures for identification of, designation of, and review of actions pertaining to historic resources.
2.
Prepare and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic and cultural resources. The local Historic Inventory shall be compatible with Alaska Heritage Resources Survey categories. A digital file shall be submitted annually to the State of Alaska Office of History and Archeology.
3.
Prepare and submit to the assembly, mayor, and planning and zoning commission for approval by ordinance, a procedure for designating, without changing or modifying the underlying zoning classification:
4.
Formulate an Historic Preservation Plan, and submit to the assembly, mayor, and planning and zoning commission for incorporation into the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
5.
Review applications for designation of Historic and Cultural Resources, including nominations to the Alaska Landmark Register and National Register of Historic Places, and under applicable federal and state laws, nominate such resources to the Municipality of Anchorage Local Landmark Register:
a.
The commission may nominate municipal properties including those listed on the Alaska Landmark Register and National Register of Historic Places for the Anchorage Local Landmark Register.
6.
Under the Alaska Historic Preservation Act and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 54 USC 300101 et seq.:
a.
Serve as the historic preservation review commission for the municipality for the purpose of maintaining the municipality as a certified local government;
c.
Under federal and state law, recommend eligible properties to the state historic preservation officer for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
7.
Recommend to the Mayor and the Assembly resources and potential incentives to assist historic property owners in the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation and repair of historic property.
8.
Advise the assembly and planning and zoning commission concerning historic preservation planning and its implementation, and recommend appropriate amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, Title 21, and other local development regulations to promote the purposes of this chapter.
9.
Recommend to the Assembly and the Planning and Zoning Commission maintenance programs for municipally-owned Historic Properties, Historic Resources or properties within Historic Districts.
10.
Make recommendations to the mayor and assembly concerning:
11.
Provide information, in the form of pamphlets, newsletters, workshops or similar activities, to historic property owners on methods of maintaining and rehabilitating historic resources.
12.
Officially recognize excellence in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures, sites and districts, and new construction in historic areas.
13.
Develop and participate in public information, educational and interpretive programs and activities to increase public awareness of the value of historic preservation.
14.
Establish liaison, support, communication and cooperation with federal, state and municipal governmental entities and departments, as well as boards and commissions, to further historic preservation objectives, including public education.
F.
Historic Preservation Officer.
1.
The Director of Community Development shall appoint a municipal employee as an Historic Preservation Officer (HPO).
2.
The HPO shall have a demonstrated interest in historic preservation and be a qualified professional in one or more pertinent fields, such as historic preservation, architecture, archeology, architectural history, cultural anthropology, history, historic architecture or a closely related field.
3.
The duties of the HPO shall include:
a.
Act as staff support for the commission.
b.
Act as intermediary between the commission and municipal departments, including notification of appropriate officials of Historic Inventory (HI) and Historic Register (HR) properties.
c.
Receive and present applications, with comments and evaluation as appropriate, to the commission for review.
d.
Provide technical and background information to the commission.
e.
Perform such other duties as required by the commission.
G.
Local landmark register. There is established a Municipality of Anchorage Local Landmark Register.
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish the Municipality of Anchorage Local Landmark Register. Local landmark registers are a foundational element in historic preservation programs throughout the world. The purpose of the local landmark register is to document the buildings, districts, structures, sites, landscapes, travel routes, traditional cultural properties and objects significant to the history and culture of Anchorage, and the communities within.
2.
Qualification. The local landmark register is a voluntary program available to anyone seeking to document and recognize a resource by this nomination process. Resources listed in the local landmark register neither supersede nor limit National Register of Historic Places, or Alaska Landmark Register eligibility and listing. To be qualified for listing on the local landmark register, a resource must be identified as at least 30 years old and must be both "significant" and retain sufficient "integrity" to convey the significance, as those terms are defined in Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Chapter 4.60.
3.
Nomination and designation process. Anyone may file an application to initiate the designation of a resource to the local landmark register, provided they have obtained the owner's permission. The historic preservation officer shall review the application and refer completed applications to the historic preservation commission in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code of Regulations Chapter 4.60.
(CAC 2.64.680—2.64.690; AO No. 77-304; AO No. 82-49; AO No. 83-44; AO No. 86-154; AO No. 87-96; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2006-175, § 1, 1-9-2007; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2011-81, § 3, 8-30-2011; AO No. 2015-97, § 1, 9-15-2015; AO No. 2021-32, § 1, 4-14-2021; AO No. 2023-57(S), § 2, 5-9-2023)
A.
There is established a library advisory board consisting of nine members. The chief librarian of the municipality shall be the executive secretary of and technical advisor to the board.
B.
The board shall act in an advisory capacity to the director of the library department, the mayor and assembly in all matters pertaining to the library activities of the municipality, including but not limited to:
1.
Planning and operation of principal and branch libraries now existing or hereafter established, mobile library services, special library projects such as radio and television projects, and any and all other library functions.
2.
Make recommendations to the library director, administration and assembly for the adoption, change, repeal or alteration of rules, restrictions on library services, regulations, and all other matters directly or indirectly affecting the municipal library program. Processes for reconsideration shall be considered a regulation in accordance with chapter 3.40.
3.
Review annually the library budget and its operations.
C.
Aside from the advisory duties provided for in this section, the board shall perform such other powers and duties as the assembly may refer from time to time.
D.
Any official action by the board shall require the favorable vote of the majority of all authorized seats of the board.
(CAC 2.64.370—2.64.380; AO No. 95-223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 3, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 3, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 3, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 3, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2023-57(S), § 2, 5-9-2023; AO No. 2023-99, § 1, eff. retro. 6-8-2023; AO No. 2024-65, § 4, 10-8-2024)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.050, Emergency medical service advisory board, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 84-83.
A.
Composition; powers and duties; staff.
1.
There is established a municipal health and human services commission whose purpose is to advise the Municipality on health and human services issues. Members shall broadly represent the community's principal social, economic, ethnic, age and gender-related characteristics.
2.
The commission shall consist of nine persons.
3.
Any official action by the commission shall require the favorable vote of the majority of all authorized seats of the commission.
4.
The commission shall:
a.
Recommend to the mayor and assembly a health and human services plan. The plan shall include a review and inventory of existing health and human services, and health and human service priorities and goals, and recommend mechanisms and actions to meet these goals and priorities. The plan shall be updated at least every two years.
b.
Advise the mayor and assembly as to conformance with the health and human services plan, all ordinances proposed to or by the assembly relating to municipal health or social service programs and activities affecting the well-being of the residents. The commission shall also advise the mayor and assembly as to policies, practices and legislation which affect the health and social well-being of the residents.
c.
At the request of the mayor, assembly or on their initiative produce interim or special reports on specific concerns the commission believes affect or will affect the municipality.
d.
Inform the general public on matters of health and human services.
B. "Administration" "Commission" "Health and human services"
Definitions. For purposes of this section:
means the executive branch of the government of the municipality.
means the municipal health and human services commission.
means activities to promote the physical, mental and emotional well-being of people and activities to provide necessities of life to individuals, including but not limited to shelter, clothing, food, medical and dental care, transportation, information, training, rehabilitation and legal assistance. The terms "human services" and "social services" are synonymous.
(AO No. 255-76; AO No. 85-42(S-A); AO No. 86-131; AO No. 97-33, § 1, 5-6-1997; AO No. 2003-99, § 1, 7-15-2003; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2009-62, § 1, 5-26-2009; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 4, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 4, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 4, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 4, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2023-57(S), § 2, 5-9-2023; AO No. 2024-65, § 5, 10-8-2024)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.070, Disability access board, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 85-66.
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.080, Traffic commission, was repealed.
Prior history: CAC 2.64.390—2.64.400; AO No. 84-11; AO No. 95-223, 1-2-1996.
A.
There is hereby established the Mt. View Community Recreation Center Advisory Commission consisting of seven voting members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly for terms of three years, provided however, the initial membership shall consist of two members appointed for one year, two members appointed for two years and three members appointed for three years. In addition, a designee of a contractor operating the center may serve as a nonvoting member of the commission. The commission shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 4.05.
B.
A majority of the members of the Mt. View Community Recreation Center Advisory Commission shall be residents of the Mt. View Community Council Area and, in addition to the qualifications prescribed by section 4.05.035, the commission shall have at least one member under the age of 18 years, one member who is active in and knowledgeable of cultural activities in the Mt. View Community Council Area and one member who is active in and knowledgeable of the endeavors of organizations providing human social services in the Mt. View Community Council Area.
C.
The Mt. View Community Recreation Center Advisory Commission shall review, advise and make recommendations, at least once annually, to the mayor and the assembly through the parks and recreation commission on:
1.
The management and operational services, including but not limited to the maintenance, management, marketing or recreational, educational, cultural and leisure programs and services ("services"), provided by the municipality or any municipal contractor at or under the sponsorship of the Mt. View Community Recreation Center ("center"), including contractor performance thereof;
2.
The annual operating budget and annual operations plan for operating and maintaining the center and its services;
3.
Whether the services, operating budget and operations plan reasonably meet the needs of all age groups for the services in the Mt. View Community Council area; and
4.
Other subjects material and relevant to the operation and maintenance of the center and its services.
D.
The commission may, through the department of cultural and recreational services, invite duly authorized representatives of a municipal contractor providing services to the center to be present at commission meetings, except lawfully authorized and convened executive sessions of the commission, provided however, that contractor representatives may be present at executive sessions of the commission if necessary to the conduct of the commission's business and their presence is requested by the commission.
(AO No. 98-148, § 1, 9-15-1998; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011)
A.
There is established an Anchorage parks and recreation service area commission consisting of nine members.
B.
The director of the department of cultural and recreational services shall be the executive secretary to the commission.
C.
Membership of the commission should represent as broad a geographic area of the service area as possible.
D.
Any official action by the commission shall require the favorable vote of the majority of all authorized seats of the commission.
E.
The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and assembly in all matters pertaining to parks and recreation within the service area, including but not limited to:
1.
Development of policies for the long range and short range capital programs for acquisition and development of parks and open space for the implementation of recreation programs.
2.
Advising the administration and assembly in regard to policies and fiscal matters that pertain to the department, including the annual budget prior to its presentation to the assembly.
3.
Advice concerning management, care and control of public facilities by the adoption of rules and regulations governing the maintenance of order in, the use of, and the health, safety and conduct of the users of parks and recreation facilities.
4.
Reviewing, advising and coordinating programs and planning with other governmental agencies, municipal groups and volunteer organizations.
5.
Advising the public naming commission on selections of names for park sites and park or recreation facilities under the provisions of chapter 1.80.
6.
Advice concerning planning, design and standards for open space and recreation facilities through the public hearing and public meeting process.
F.
Before the assembly acts on acquisitions, amendments to the park and recreation plans, the park and recreation capital improvement program, proposed development of park, recreation or open space facilities, the budget, funding for the capital improvement plan, or ordinances relating to the park and recreation program, and contributions to private recreation organizations and activities, contract or management services, it shall first refer the matter to the commission for its recommendations and comments.
(AO No. 84-28; AO No. 95-223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 98-25, § 1, expires 3-7-2001; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2006-51(S), § 8, 6-20-2006; AO No. 2007-129, § 1, 10-9-2007; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2017-98, § 2, 8-8-2017; AO No. 2023-57(S), § 2, 5-9-2023; AO No. 2023-48(S), § 4, 9-12-2023)
(AO No. 48-76; AO No. 95-223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 97-102, § 9, 8-19-1997; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2011-81, § 3, 8-3-2011)
A.
There is established a public transit advisory board consisting of nine persons to advise the assembly and the mayor. At least two of the members shall be individuals experiencing disabilities or represent agencies who serve people experiencing disabilities. The board is intended to contribute to the long range planning of a balanced public transit system in the municipality. The board is not intended to regulate the transportation industry or to adjudicate the rights and duties of public and private carriers.
B.
The board shall:
1.
Conduct investigations into the requirements for a balanced publicly owned and operated transit system with in the municipality.
2.
Make recommendations to the assembly and the mayor on municipal policy with respect to:
a.
Routes, fares, schedules, levels of service and service area of publicly owned and operated transit systems.
b.
Fares, levels of service and service area of publicly owned and operated paratransit systems.
c.
Integration of public and private transit systems.
d.
Budget review, capital improvement programs and funding of publicly owned and operated transit systems.
e.
The location and development of transit facilities, transit corridors and those aspects of transit that contribute to orderly and economic development within the municipality.
f.
Other matters relating to municipal transportation policy as the assembly, by ordinance or resolution, may direct, or as the mayor, by written request, may direct.
3.
Assist the assembly and mayor in supporting and promoting the use of transit in the municipality and in locating, developing and obtaining funding for the publicly owned and operated transit system.
C.
The director of the public transportation department shall provide information and data relating to the operation of the publicly owned and operated transit system and such other information as may be acquired during the course of his or her official duties. In addition, the director of the public transportation department shall, prior to making any final decision regarding those items embodied in subsection B.2., consult and actively seek the advice and counsel of the board.
D.
The board may, at any time, make inquiries into transit systems in other cities and areas of the United States or Canada and may investigate new and innovative transit concepts which may from time to time be developed.
(GAAB 5.80.010—5.80.020, 5.80.070—5.80.080; AO No. 82-49; AO No. 83-44; AO No. 95-223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 96-47, § 3, 3-5-1996; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2000-81, § 1, 5-16-2000; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 5, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 5, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 5, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-18, § 1, 2-9-2021; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 5, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2024-65, § 6, 10-8-2024)
A.
There is established the Chugiak-Eagle River Advisory Board consisting of seven regular members and seven alternates, representing Eklutna Valley, Birchwood, Chugiak, Eagle River, Eagle River Valley and South Fork. The Native Village of Eklutna and each of these six community councils shall nominate persons to represent the Chugiak-Eagle River area for recommended appointment by the mayor and confirmation by the assembly. The mayor shall appoint one regular voting member and one alternate member from each community council and the Native Village of Eklutna. The alternate from the same organization is authorized to participate and vote in the board meetings in the absence of the regular member.
B.
The municipal manager or designee shall staff the board.
C.
Except as stated otherwise in this section, appointments, meetings and procedures of the Chugiak-Eagle River Advisory Board shall be governed by AMC Chapter 4.05.
D.
The Chugiak-Eagle River Advisory Board shall serve to focus and advise on Chugiak-Eagle River area land use concerns. The advisory board shall be notified timely to provide review and make recommendations to the municipality and its boards and commissions in advance of final deliberation and decision on these matters:
1.
Changes to the Chugiak-Eagle River Comprehensive Plan and changes to other comprehensive plans and studies which impact the Chugiak-Eagle River area.
2.
Actions of the platting board, planning and zoning commission, zoning board of examiners and appeals, and the urban design commission that require public notice to more than one community council in the Chugiak-Eagle River area.
3.
Code changes, public facility site selection, overlay districts, and land use matters involving large retail establishments in the Chugiak-Eagle River area.
4.
Other land use matters as requested on behalf of an executive department, the assembly, a board or commission of the municipality, or a community council.
(AO No. 2013-71, § 1, 6-4-2013[1]; AO No. 2013-121, § 1, 12-3-2013; AO No. 2015-61, § 6, 10-13-2015; AO No. 2016-60, § 4, 10-4-2016; AO No. 2019-71, § 4, 10-8-2019; AO No. 2022-43(S), § 2, 4-12-2022)
[1]
Editor's note — This ordinance also provided that "The advisory board shall terminate on October 14, 2015, unless affirmatively continued by the Assembly in accordance with section 4.05.150."
A.
There is established a senior citizens advisory commission consisting of nine members, each of whom shall serve for a three-year term. The commission shall be empowered to:
1.
Advise the mayor, the assembly and appropriate department heads with respect to aspects of aging which bear upon the welfare of senior citizens.
2.
Conduct surveys and compile and disseminate for the benefit of senior citizens information on housing, health, nutrition, transportation, education, recreation, legal services and social and mental health services.
3.
Carry out educational and public relations programs designed to create public awareness of the needs of senior citizens and the community services which senior citizens can provide.
4.
Assist and provide programs that alert elderly persons of the resources and services available to them.
(AO No. 49-76; AO No. 95-223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2001-44, § 2, 2-27-2001; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2005-68, § 2, 5-31-2005; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 6, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 7, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 6, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 6, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2024-65, § 7, 10-8-2024)
A.
There is established a sister cities commission, consisting of not less than nine members, to develop programs of cooperation, to foster mutual respect and good will and to promote understanding between the people of the sister cities.
B.
The commission shall:
1.
Advise the assembly and act as assembly representative to the various sister cities committees.
2.
Formulate a comprehensive sister cities program consistent with the purposes of the commission for submission to the assembly.
3.
Gather information for and publicize activities of the sister cities commission.
4.
Solicit public participation and contributions in sister cities programs and activities.
5.
Advise the assembly and mayor of the status of commission activities.
6.
Prepare and submit to the assembly a yearly report of commission activities.
7.
Coordinate, aid or plan with or between educational institutions, community groups and interested persons to develop public interest and participation in the sister cities program.
8.
Make recommendation to the assembly with regard to addition, termination or suspension of sister cities.
C.
The assembly may add, terminate, or suspend recognition of sister cities by resolution.
D.
Upon approval by resolution of the assembly, the mayor, with the chair of the assembly may execute ceremonial documents commemorating the sister city relationship.
(CAC 2.64.640—2.64.660; AO No. 95-223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2023-15, § 1, 2-21-2023)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.130, Urban design commission, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 85-160, 1-8-1986.
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.140, Commission on youth, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 77-90; AO No. 78-126; AO No. 83-228; AO No. 87-21.
A.
There is established an arts advisory commission consisting of nine members. The commission shall:
1.
Advise the mayor and assembly concerning all matters pertaining to municipal involvement in the arts in the community except those programs officially under the purview of other advisory bodies.
2.
Receive requests for funds from community arts organizations and recommend to the mayor and assembly those projects and organizations which should receive municipal funding.
3.
Promote public and private cooperation in support of the arts.
(AO No. 77-130; AO No. 82-49; AO No. 84-81(S); AO No. 85-8; AO No. 223, § 1, expires 1-20-1998; AO No. 99-7, § 1, 1-26-1999, expires 1-20-2002; AO No. 2001-189, § 2, expires 1-20-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2013-69, § 4, 10-8-2013; AO No. 2016-60, § 5, 10-4-2016; AO No. 2019-71, § 5, 10-8-2019; AO No. 2022-65, § 3, 10-11-2022; AO No. 2025-77, § 3, 10-7-2025)
A.
There is established a municipal airports aviation advisory commission consisting of seven persons, including one lessee of a tiedown or hangar located on a municipal airport, two owners of residential real property located within one mile of the boundaries of any municipal airport, one business person who has a place of business on land leased from the municipality at a municipal airport, one business person with a place of business in the municipality, and at least one FAA-licensed general aviation pilot.
B.
The commission shall:
1.
Advise and make recommendations to the administration and assembly on all matters pertaining to the annual operating budget for municipal airports; and
2.
Advise and make recommendations to the administration and assembly on all matters pertaining to operations of municipal airports, including rules, regulations and administrative guidelines in force at municipal airports.
(AO No. 77-213; AO No. 84-27(S); AO No. 98-75, § 1, 5-19-1998; AO No. 2001-68, § 1, 5-8-2001; AO No. 2004-95, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 7, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 8, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 7, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 7, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2022-41, § 1, 4-12-2022; AO No. 2024-65, § 8, 10-8-2024)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.170, Volunteer services advisory commission, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 84-29.
A.
There is established an animal control advisory board consisting of nine members. The chief animal control officer and a representative for the current municipal animal control contractor shall serve as technical advisors to the board.
B.
The board shall advise the mayor and assembly with regard to all matters pertaining to animal control within the municipality.
(AO No. 79-173; AO No. 80-193; AO No. 81-211; AO No. 82-192; AO No. 85-214; AO No. 98-57, § 1, expires 3-31-2001; AO No. 2001-67, § 1, 3-27-2001; AO No. 2004-66, § 1, 4-13-2004; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2011-81, § 1, 8-30-2011)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.190, Public facilities advisory commission, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 82-133; AO No. 84-47; AO No. 90-34; AO No. 95-223; AO No. 99-7, 1-26-1999; AO No. 2001-189; AO No. 2004-96, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2004-166, 1-11-2005; AO No. 2006-51(S), 6-20-2006; AO No. 2007-129, 10-9-2007; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), 6-28-2011.
There is established a Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission, to perform those functions assigned to it by chapter 25.40.
A.
The Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission shall be composed of seven voting public members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly. When appointing members to the Heritage Land Bank advisory commission, the mayor shall consider public members selected from a diversity of geographic residence, occupations, and civic involvement in the Anchorage community. At least one member shall reside in the Girdwood area and at least one member shall reside in the Eagle River-Chugiak area. No more than three members shall have professional interests in acquisition, financing or development of private real property within the municipality. Those persons appointed and confirmed shall serve a term of three years. No person may serve more than two consecutive three-year terms on the commission.
B.
The Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission shall directly involve in its functions the Anchorage School District, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, other affected municipal agencies, community councils and the public. The commission may initiate actions with other boards and commissions when deemed necessary to perform its functions.
C.
The members of the Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission specified in this section shall be filled by appointment upon expiration of the terms of office of those persons presently serving on the commission.
(AO No. 83-86; AO No. 86-108(S); AO No. 87-98(S); AO No. 95-198(S-3), § 1, 12-5-1995; AO No. 98-76, § 1, 7-14-1998; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64, § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 8, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 9, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 8, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 8, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2024-65, § 9, 10-8-2024)
There is established a municipal women's commission consisting of nine members to advise the mayor and assembly on matters pertaining to the status of women. The commission shall be particularly concerned with improving opportunities for women in the community.
The mayor shall designate an executive secretary and advisor to the commission.
The commission shall:
A.
Act as a clearing house and coordinating body for information relating to the status of women.
B.
Disseminate results of research and other information on women's issues.
C.
Analyze and set priorities for women's needs at the local level.
D.
Recommend legislative and administrative action on women's issues.
E.
Encourage women to utilize their capabilities and to assume leadership roles.
F.
Act as a liaison between the state women's commission and local women.
(AO No. 84-188; AO No. 98-122, § 1, 8-25-1998; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2013-69, § 5, 10-8-2013; AO No. 2016-60, § 6, 10-4-2016; AO No. 2019-71, § 6, 10-8-2019; AO No. 2022-65, § 4, 10-11-2022; AO No. 2025-77, § 4, 10-7-2025)
A.
There is established a municipal military and veterans affairs commission consisting of not more than nine members. Members shall be honorably discharged United States Military Veterans, Reserve or National Guard members not covered by 10 U.S.C. § 973(b)(1), with a demonstrated interest in veterans affairs. All members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly. The mayor shall invite four active duty military liaisons to the commission. The participation of these liaisons does not constitute the holding of civil office, nor shall they exercise any sovereign power of the Municipality. An active duty military liaison is not entitled to vote on any question to be determined by the board or commission nor is a liaison a member for the purpose of establishing a quorum of the commission. The mayor shall consult with and ask the Alaska Command Commander to appoint three active duty military liaisons, and the Adjutant General of the Alaska National Guard to appoint one active duty National Guard liaison to the commission.
B.
The commission shall:
1.
Establish liaison between the municipal government and the active duty military and veterans' communities.
2.
Inform the mayor and the assembly of matters concerning the municipality's active duty military, veterans and their families.
3.
Undertake efforts to open and maintain channels of communication with the active duty military and veterans communities of the municipality and to periodically hold hearings on matters of importance to those communities, the municipal government, and Anchorage as a whole.
4.
Report at least annually to the mayor and the assembly on active duty military and veterans' issues.
5.
In conjunction with the active duty military and veteran communities conduct various public relations activities to inform the citizens of the municipality of military and veterans' contributions to the community and to address problems involving active duty military and veterans in the Anchorage community.
6.
Make recommendations to the mayor and the assembly for the adoption, change or repeal of municipal laws, rules, regulations, restrictions or other matters affecting the active duty military and veterans' communities.
7.
Inform the mayor, assembly and any other appropriate department of the municipality, of issues relative to the care, maintenance and use of any veterans' memorials or veterans' parks owned by the municipality.
8.
Inform the mayor and assembly of military and veterans' activities that may occur on holidays and other ceremonial occasions and suggest participation in them when necessary.
9.
Provide advice and supervision for, and participate in, fundraising activities for the construction of veterans' memorials and veterans' parks owned by the municipality.
10.
Provide advice and supervision for, and participate in, municipally sponsored military or veterans' conferences.
11.
Coordinate with other boards and commissions dealing with active duty military and veterans' issues, when necessary.
12.
Perform other duties as may be requested by the mayor or assembly.
13.
Not take the place of any member of the military, military organization, veteran or veteran organization by action or representation to the assembly.
(AO No. 88-32(S-1); AO No. 88-185; AO No. 89-1; AO No. 89-155; AO No. 93-3, expires 1-17-1996; AO No. 95-224, § 1, expires 1-17-1999; AO No. 99-6, § 1, expires 1-17-2002; AO No. 2001-189, § 1, expires 1-17-2005; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2004-97, § 1, 6-22-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2011-81, § 3, 8-30-2011; AO No. 2024-13, § 1, 2-13-2024)
A.
There is established an Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery advisory board consisting of five members. Two members shall represent different privately owned tracts, and three members shall represent the community at large with at least one of these three from the funeral home and mortuary service sector. The director of the municipal managing agency designated pursuant to section 25.10.050 or its designee shall act as ex officio member.
B.
The commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and the assembly in matters of policy concerning the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, including but not limited to the following:
1.
Development of the established cemetery.
2.
Adoption, change, repeal or alteration of rules, regulations, restrictions on cemetery services, and all matters directly or indirectly affecting the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.
3.
Annual review of the cemetery budget and its operations.
4.
Planning and coordination involving other private cemetery owners and volunteer organizations.
5.
Preservation of the history and integrity of the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.
6.
Performance of such other powers and duties as the mayor or the assembly may designate from time to time.
(AO No. 91-33; AO No. 97-32, § 1, expires 4-2-2000; AO No. 2003-98, § 1, 7-15-2003; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2011-81, § 3, 8-30-2011)
A.
There is established an Americans With Disabilities Act Advisory Commission consisting of seven members, with three members from active disability organizations and four members of the community. The director of the Anchorage Health Department or a designee selected by the mayor will act as the executive secretary for the commission.
B.
The commission shall:
1.
Review the Americans With Disabilities Act in order to maintain a clear and comprehensive understanding of federal legislation addressing all forms of discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability.
2.
Make recommendations to the mayor and assembly for the adoption, change or repeal of municipal laws, rules, regulations, restrictions or other matters affecting the individuals with disabilities community.
3.
Act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and the assembly in matters of policy concerning implementation by the municipality of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
4.
Report at least annually to the mayor and the assembly on individuals with disabilities issues and progress in relevant areas such as employment and public and private accommodations.
5.
Identify municipal facilities and employment procedures that require modifications and advise the mayor and assembly of those issues.
6.
Undertake efforts to open and maintain channels of communication with the disabled community of the municipality and to periodically hold hearings on matters of importance to that community, the Anchorage community as a whole, and the municipal government.
7.
Carry out educational and public relations programs designed to create public awareness.
8.
Perform such other powers and duties as the assembly may refer from time to time.
(AO No. 92-8(S); AO No. 98-24, § 1, expires 2-25-2001; AO No. 2002-123, § 1, 1-1-2003; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2012-60(S), § 9, 10-9-2012; AO No. 2015-61, § 10, 10-13-2015; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 9, 10-9-2018; Ord. No. 2018-118, § 2, 1-1-2019; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 9, 10-12-2021; AO No. 2024-66, § 1, 7-16-2024; AO No. 2025-77, § 5, 10-7-2025)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.250, Houseless lived experience advisory board, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 2021-76, 8-24-2021; AO No. 2024-72, 7-30-2024.
A.
There is hereby established a housing, homeless and neighborhood development commission consisting of nine members.
1.
This commission shall include a minimum of four members who represent the homeless population, non-profit agencies, public safety, businesses, the school district, government officials, the faith community, lower-income neighborhoods, or charitable organizations.
2.
The remainder of the commission shall be composed of members who experience disabilities, and representatives of the following interests: the real estate industry, the banking industry, the multi-family development industry, non-profit housing organizations, homebuilders, or supportive housing providers.
3.
The director of health and human services, or a designee selected by the mayor, shall act as executive secretary for the commission.
B.
The purpose of this commission is to advise the mayor and assembly on issues related to long-and short-term housing, homelessness, and community development needs in the municipality, and strategies to effect revitalization of lower-income and at-risk neighborhoods. The commission shall:
1.
Review and make recommendations on the proposed allocation of all federal, state and municipal revenues targeted for housing and community development programs managed by the municipality.
2.
Identify and address long-and short-term housing issues in Anchorage, including strategies to stabilize and monitor the housing market, achieve a range of housing options for sale and for rent and cost-effective and socially responsible strategies to preserve or increase the supply of affordable housing.
3.
Advise the mayor and assembly as to policies, practices and legislation which affect housing and community development issues, neighborhood revitalization strategies, and progress related to plans and program goals.
4.
Advise the planning and zoning commission about relevant housing and community development issues and their connection with land use controls.
5.
Participate in the development and implementation of the housing and community development consolidated plan by providing information and policy advice about municipality's housing and community development needs and priorities.
6.
Advise the mayor and assembly as to the infrastructure, facilities, transportation and public services needs of lower-income and at-risk neighborhoods.
7.
Facilitate public participation in housing and neighborhood revitalization policies, plans, strategies and programs.
8.
Coordinate with the Anchorage Continuum of Care in the development and implementation of the Anchorage plan to address homelessness.
9.
Advise the mayor and assembly on issues related to homelessness.
10.
Report to the mayor and assembly on the progress of the Anchorage plan to address homelessness. The report shall be presented on or before June 1 of each year and shall include recommendations for specific actions to implement the plan.
11.
Perform such other duties as the mayor or assembly may delegate from time to time.
(AO No. 93-64(S); AO No. 96-57, § 1, expires 4-27-1999; AO No. 97-62, § 1, 5-6-1997; AO No. 2001-71, § 1, 3-27-2001; AO No. 2003-100, § 1, 7-22-2003; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2004-180(am), § 2, 1-11-2005; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2014-70, § 1, 9-23-2014; AO No. 2017-65, § 1, 4-25-2017; AO No. 2019-71, § 7, 10-8-2019; AO No. 2022-65, § 5, 10-11-2022; AO No. 2025-77, § 6, 10-7-2025)
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.265, Service area supervisory boards, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 2011-64(S-1), 6-28-2011.
A.
There is hereby established a public safety advisory commission to act in an advisory role in matters pertaining to public safety issues. The commission shall consist of nine members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly. The special assistant, community relations, or the mayor's designee shall act as executive secretary to the commission.
B.
The commission shall identify broad public safety issues of concern to the citizens of the municipality and advise the mayor and assembly on these issues.
C.
The commission is empowered to:
1.
Hear and review public safety concerns and advise the mayor and the assembly on these issues;
2.
Produce interim or special reports on specific public concerns that the commission believes will affect the municipality;
3.
Advise the mayor and the assembly on municipal and state legislation relevant to public safety;
4.
Support municipal legislative programs on state issues relevant to public safety;
5.
Review and advise the mayor and the assembly regarding the availability of all federal, state, municipal revenues, and private resources for public safety in the municipality.
D.
Nothing in subsection B should be construed to provide the following authority to the public safety advisory commission:
1.
To hear or advise on any concerns or complaints related to potential or pending litigation with the municipality;
2.
To review or advise on any complaints, concerns or negotiation strategies related to labor contracts with the municipality;
3.
To review or advise on any hiring or disciplinary decisions made by the fire department or police department;
4.
To review or advise on past, pending or potential grievance, arbitration or administrative matters that pertain to public safety personnel;
(AO No. 95-65(S-2), § 1, 4-30-1996; AO No. 99-90, § 1, expires 4-30-2002; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2014-70, § 2, 9-23-2014; AO No. 2017-61, § 1, 10-10-2017; AO No. 2017-167, § 1, 1-9-2018; AO No. 2020-54, § 1, 10-1-2020; AO No. 2023-69, § 2, 10-10-2023)
A.
There is established a youth advisory commission consisting of 15 members between 14 and 22 years of age whose terms shall commence October 14, except as to members appointed to fill an unexpired term. This commission will advise the mayor and assembly on issues, services and programs. The special assistant on youth development, or a designee selected by the mayor shall act as executive secretary for the commission. Members will be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval by the assembly.
B.
The youth advisory commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1.
Advise the mayor and assembly on issues, services and programs from the youth perspective in our community.
2.
Assist and advise the administration and assembly in developing plans for the establishment of programs and services where none now exist.
3.
Assist in coordinating youth services and programs.
4.
Assist and advise the mayor and assembly on existing services and programs for youth.
5.
Conduct educational and public relations programs designed to create public awareness of the needs of youth and the services which youth can provide to the community.
6.
Conduct surveys and compile and disseminate information concerning housing, health, nutrition, transportation, education, recreation, legal services, and social and mental health services available or not available to youth.
7.
At their own initiative, or in response from the mayor or assembly, make recommendations to the mayor and assembly regarding policies, practices and legislation from the youth perspective.
8.
The commission shall select three adult community members to serve as its advisory board. Members will be appointed by the youth commission, subject to approval by the mayor.
(AO No. 95-64, § 1, 3-7-1995; AO No. 95-132, § 1, 6-6-1995; AO No. 96-64, § 1, 4-23-1996; AO No. 98-26, § 1, expires 3-7-2001; AO No. 2001-61, § 1, 3-27-2001; AO No. 2004-69, § 1, 4-13-2004; AO No. 2004-96, § 1, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2005-80, § 2, 9-27-2005; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2015-119, § 1, 11-10-2015;[1] AO No. 2017-51(S), § 1, 9-12-2017; Ord. No. 2018-47, § 10, 10-9-2018; AO No. 2021-60(S), § 10, 10-12-2021; AO 2022-69(S), § 2, 6-21-2022; AO No. 2024-65, § 10, 10-8-2024)
[1]
Editor's note — This ordinance also provided that "With this reenactment of the Youth Advisory Commission, the mayor shall appoint members as an initial commission, with terms staggered at 1-year, 2-year and 3-year terms so a pro rata number of its members shall be appointed annually hereafter, in accordance with AMC § 4.05.040."
[1]
Editor's note — Former § 4.60.280, Recycling and waste reduction advisory task force, was repealed.
Prior history: AR No. 97-95, 4-29-1997; AR No. 97-162, 7-1-1997; AO No. 2004-96, 6-8-2004; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), 6-28-2011.
A.
There is hereby established the Anchorage Community Diversity Advisory commission, consisting of nine members, reflective of the diverse population of Anchorage. Members of the commission may be nominated by the mayor, any member of the assembly or any member of the public, and shall be appointed by the mayor and the mayor shall set their terms, confirmed by the Assembly.
B.
The purpose of the commission is to increase the community's awareness of and appreciation for the unique racial and ethnic diversity of Anchorage and to promote acceptance in Anchorage. The commission shall be staffed by, and report directly to, the office of federal compliance.
C.
The Anchorage Community Diversity Advisory Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1.
Act as a clearinghouse and serve as the executive board of the community diversity coalition to receive and coordinate information on and the status of racial and ethnic issues in Anchorage;
2.
Serve as the municipality's informational resource on issues of diversity-related conflict as situations arise;
3.
Hear and review public concerns on racial and ethnic issues in Anchorage and make recommendations to the office of federal compliance;
4.
Advise and recommend policies to the mayor and assembly that will enhance appreciation of racial and ethnic diversity and promote acceptance within Anchorage; and
5.
Collaborate with other agencies and community programs to raise the consciousness of the community regarding the unique racial and ethnic diversity of Anchorage to promote acceptance.
(AO No. 2006-128, § 1, 9-26-2006; AO No. 2011-64(S-1), § 5, 6-28-2011; AO No. 2024-110(S), § 7, 11-26-2024)
A.
There is established an Anchorage Complete Count Commission to promote full participation in the U.S. 2020 Census.
B.
The commission shall consist of up to 15 members including a mayor's designee, an assembly member, and a state representative or senator. Assembly members and elected officials shall serve as ex-officio members. Members shall serve concurrent terms from the date of appointment until termination of the Commission in accordance with subsection D.
D.
This commission shall sunset on October 14, 2021, unless affirmatively continued by ordinance.
(AO No. 2019-69, § 1, 5-21-2019)