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Sitka Assembly approves ordinances for ADA, body‑worn cameras and records software; reappoints library commissioner
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Assembly approved three ordinances on second and final reading — an ADA Title II enactment, supplemental appropriations for body‑worn cameras, and funding for public-records software — and reappointed Margie Esquiero to the Library Commission; all votes were 6–0.
The Sitka City and Borough Assembly on March 10 approved multiple routine and budget items, including two supplemental appropriations and a code amendment, by unanimous roll-call votes.
The Assembly reappointed Margie Esquiero to a three‑year term on the Library Commission. The motion was moved, seconded and approved 6–0.
The body also approved Ordinance 2026‑04 (second and final reading), adding Chapter 1.41 to the general code to enact Americans with Disabilities Act Title II provisions at the municipal level. After no public comment, the clerk recorded a 6–0 final vote.
On funding, the Assembly approved Ordinance 2026‑05 on second and final reading to make supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to purchase body‑worn cameras for the police department. An Assembly member speaking in favor noted that cameras provide an additional perspective but do not capture "the entire situation," urging they be used as one tool among others. The ordinance passed 6–0.
The Assembly also approved Ordinance 2026‑06 on second and final reading to make supplemental appropriations for public‑records request software to support records digitization and management; that motion likewise passed by recorded vote, 6–0.
Taken together, the votes formalize recent departmental initiatives: modernization of records processes, financial support for police equipment, and codifying ADA Title II responsibilities. The Assembly recorded all final readings as unanimous, and these items are effective per municipal ordinance procedures.
Next steps: The Assembly will continue budget discussions at a scheduled budget meeting later in March and will post implementation details for approved appropriations in departmental communications.
