1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council, Parking Authority and South Tahoe
Redevelopment Successor Agency
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe City Council
Devin Middlebrook, Mayor
Cristi Creegan, Mayor Pro Tem
Cody Bass, Councilmember
John Friedrich, Councilmember
Tamara Wallace, Councilmember
Mission of the City Council
The City Council exists to represent the public
interest, to oversee the City's operations and to
plan for the City's future.
NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council members discussions on Regular Session meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings on the City’s website at http://www.cityofslt.us Public submittals on items are retained in the administrative record and can be viewed in the City Clerk’s repository at http://www.cityofslt.us
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
At 5:31 p.m. Mayor Middlebrook called the meeting to order. Middlebrook then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Middlebrook, Councilmembers, Creegan, Friedrich and Wallace.
Councilmember Bass was absent.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud, and City Clerk Blankenship.
City Employee Recognition
1. City Employee Recognition
Action: Maureen Stuhlman was recognized for her contribution of major significance in Women's History.
The following person addressed City Council:
1. Noel Farmer, Tahoe Neighborhood Group *written material distributed Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur – loan forgiveness, real estate values in the City Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
2. Saundra Edwards- Tamara Wallace
3. Stella Gibbons – Steve Teshara
4. Wally Pinniped – Tamara Wallace
5. Charles Russell – Jason Collin
6. Ralph Abernathy – cell towers
7. Ambrose Bierce – City corruption
2 8. Rob Bilott – Tahoe Prosperity Center
9. Nellie Bly – cell towers
10. John Carlos – over tourism
11. James Gruss – cell towers
12. Warren Harding- Chris McNamara/Cory Rich
13. Robert La Follette – outside interests in the City
14. Peter Norman – over tourism
15. John Powell – Bijou Park Creek
16. Harper Puck – Devin Middlebrook
17. Phuket Sherpa II – Cory Rich
18. Lincoln Steffens – City corruption
19. Joseph Story – City corruption
20. Jonathan Swift – Cristi Creegan
21. Gaius Lucillius – strategic plan
22. Gerald O. Barney – cell towers
23. Edgar Wayburn – Concerned Citizens
24. Kelly Hardin – Cody Bass
25. Udo Keppler – City corruption
26. Paul Weitz – Tamara Wallace
City Commission Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
Note: The City Manager requested Items 3 and 4 be moved to a future meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Wallace
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Consent Agenda with Items 3 and 4 moved to a future meeting.
Note: Councilmember Creegan disclosed she is a Board Member for Live Violence Free (non-profit) before the vote was taken on Item 2.
2. Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant – Domestic Violence Programs Action: Passed Resolution 2022-026 ratifying grant application and execution of grant agreement and authorizing receipt of grant funds from the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in support of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Live Violence Free through the Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant for the calendar year 2022 in an amount up to $203,142.
3. Grant Acceptance and Fund Appropriation for Campground Restroom Relocation Action: This Item was moved to a future meeting.
Written Comment was received from the following people:
1. Edwin Bustillos
2. Saundra Edwards
3. Granville Fortescue
4. Susan Griffin
5. Will Irwin
6. Val Plumbwood
7. Richard Smothers
8. Grace Thorpe
9. Paul Thorpe
10. John Turner
11. Brent Wisner
3 4. Professional Services Agreement with BPR Consulting Group for Third Party Plan Review Services for Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatics Facility Action: This Item was moved to a future meeting.
5. Grant Application to California Natural Resources Agency, Urban Greening Grant Program for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater & Greenbelt Improvement Project Action: Passed Resolution 2022-028 authorizing Public Works to submit grant application for an amount of up to $4.5 million to California Natural Resources Agency, Urban Greening Grant Program.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
6. Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement between Cardno and the City of South Lake Tahoe for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater & Greenbelt Improvement Project Action: Passed Motion 2022-027 to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute C-034-2022 Amendment No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement between Cardno and the City of South Lake Tahoe to extend term for one year until June 30, 2023 and add compensation of $64,590 for a total amount not to exceed $736,350.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
7. Reimbursement Agreement with South Tahoe Public Utility District for the Bijou Project Action: Passed Motion 2022-028 to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute Agreement C-033-2022 with South Tahoe Public Utility District for payment in lieu of pavement repair as a result of water line replacement for the Bijou Water Replacement Project.
8. 2021-2022 Master Fee Schedule
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-029 adopting the Annual Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services.
Regular-Unfinished Business
9. Proposed Amendments to Cannabis Ordinance and Public Safety License Ordinance Regarding On-site Consumption, Allowing increased Cultivation Canopy of 22,000 Square Feet, and Allowing Owners and Operators to Hold More Than One Non-Retail Permit Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich and Middlebrook
No: Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: 1) Passed Motion 2022-029 finding that the 2030 General Plan EIR adequately addresses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed ordinance and that no further environmental analysis is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act; and 2) Passed Motion 2022-030 to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance (Version 2) amending Article X (Cannabis Regulations) of Chapter 6.55 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code and refer second reading and adoption to the April 5, 2022 meeting.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Benjamin Mytelka, Redefining Organics.
Written Comment was heard from the following person:
3. Lionel Hutz
4 10. Cannabis Revenue Policy, Grant Program Process and Guidelines Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-030 adopting the Cannabis Revenue Policy, Grant Program Process and Guidelines.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
Written Comment was heard from the following person:
2. Lionel Hutz
Regular-New Business City Council
11. Police Department Annual Report 2021
Action: Received and Filed.
12. Appropriation of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) for Park Projects
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-031 appropriating SLFRF funds in the amount of $50,000 for the acquisition of solar trash compactors to be placed throughout City parks and $35,000 for proposed maintenance improvements to the City's Bike Park.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. David Gregorich, Parks and Recreation Commissioner
2. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
13. 2021 General Plan Annual Report and Surplus Land Inventory Note: Staff provided a PowerPoint presentation
Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Wallace
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: 1) Passed Resolution 2022-032 accepting the General Plan Annual Report for 2021; and, 2) Passed Resolution 2022-033 declaring surplus land inventory.
14. Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Review, Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Position Listing, and Five Year Financial Plan Update
Note: Staff provided a PowerPoint presentation
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-034 approving FY 2021-2022 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments and Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Position Listing for Changes Made during Mid-Year.
City Council provided consensus, directing the City Manager to bring back a discussion item on increasing the City’s General Fund Reserve.
15. Joint application with El Dorado County for Grant from U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) for Middle-Mile Broadband Implementation Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-035 1) Authorizing the Department of Public Works to jointly submit a grant application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in collaboration with El Dorado County for Middle-Mile Broadband Implementation along US 50 and 89; and 2) Committing to the match funding requirements in the total amount of $1,128,000 from 2021-2022 American Rescue Plan Act funding.
The following person addressed the City Council:
1. Diane Kruse, NEO Connect *provided a PowerPoint presentation
16. Grant Applications to Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Program for Complete Streets Programmatic Master Plan and Ruby Way/Overlook Court Erosion Control and Mobility Improvement Project
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-036 1) Authorizing the Department of Public Works to submit two grant applications through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program; and 2) Committing to the match funding requirement in the amount of $480,000 for the Complete Streets Programmatic Master Plan and $400,000 for the Ruby Way/Overlook Court Erosion Control and Mobility Improvement Project from the undesignated General Funds.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
Note: Item 20 was pulled forward in the Agenda with consent of Council.
Regular New Business - Parking Authority
20. Adoption of Bylaws of the Parking Authority of the City of South Lake Tahoe Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Parking Authority Resolution 2022-002 adopting the official Bylaws of the Parking Authority of the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
Written Comment was received from the following person:
2. David Gregorich
5 Note: City Manager presented items 17, 18 and 19 in unison.
Public Comment on Items 17, 18, and 19 was heard from the following people:
1. David Gregorich
2. Ed Mosur
6 Regular New Business City Council (cont.)
17. Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-037 approving C-032-2022 Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority to replace Successor Agency with Parking Authority.
Regular New Business - South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency
18. Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Acting as the Board of the South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency, Passed STRSA Resolution 2022-002 Approving C-032-2022 Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority to replace Successor Agency with Parking Authority.
Regular New Business Parking Authority (cont.)
19. Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Middlebrook
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook, and Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Acting as the Board of Parking Authority of the City of South Lake Tahoe, Passed Parking Authority Resolution 2022-001 Approving C-032-2022 Amendment No. 1 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority to replace Successor Agency with Parking Authority.
Agenda Planning Calendar
21. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Clerk
1. Noted Public Communication from Hardin.
City Manager:
1. City Lifeguard positions
Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Councilmember Friedrich:
1. First Multi-Cultural Festival September 24
Councilmember Creegan:
1. Clean Tahoe and Solid Waste JPA upcoming meetings
7 Mayor Middlebrook:
1. Strategic Planning meeting
2. Tahoe Prosperity Center Envision Tahoe
Adjournment
At 8:34 p.m. Mayor Middlebrook adjourned the meeting.
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Devin Middlebrook, Mayor
Date Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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