1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor
Agency
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 17, 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 5:33 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 Bass, Friedrich and Wallace. Councilmember Creegan was absent.
Also present were City Manager Irvin and City Clerk Blankenship. City Attorney Stroud participated via Zoom.
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Susan Chandler, Democratic Club - access to California news coverage
2. Bruce Fritz – neighbor dispute So. Shore Drive
3. Darlene Fritz – neighbor dispute So. Shore Drive *photo distributed to Council
4. Nick Speal – thank you for increasing access to public meetings *written material distributed
5. Ed Mosur – deterioration of former Event Center location
6. Scott Robbins – housing shortage
Written Comment was received from the following people:
7. Gerald O. Barney – cell towers
8. Evan Bevan – City Clerk
9. Ambrose Bierce – City corruption
10. Rachel Carson – scenic corridor
11. Olivia Clemens – Devin Middlebrook
12. Saundra Edwards – Tamara Wallace* 3 comments received
13. Danny Elfman – Tamara Wallace
2 14. Granville Fortescue – scenic corridors
15. Stella Gibbins – Steve Teshara
16. Lionel Hutz – City Attorney
17. Will Irwin – land development
18. Udo Keppler – government corruption
19. Gaius Lucillius – strategic plan
20. Walley Pinniped – Tamara Wallace
21. John Powell – Bijou Park Creek
22. Harper Puck – Devin Middlebrook
23. Jacob Riis – City corruption, Tahoe Chamber * 3 comments received
24. Jaques Rouseau – Chase Janvrin
25. George Shaw – Lou Feldman
26. Vasily Sleptsov - environment
27. Mark Sulllivan - recall
28. Paul Thorpe - overdevelopment
29. Paul Weitz – Tamara Wallace
30. Brent Wisner – City corruption *2 comments received
31. Oscar Cesare- government policy
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month" Action: Issued a Proclamation to Barton Health, recognizing May 2022 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
2. Proclamation Recognizing June 2022 as "Lake Tahoe Bike Month" Action: Issued a Proclamation to Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, recognizing June 2022 as "Lake Tahoe Bike Month".
The following people addressed Council:
1. Gavin Feiger, Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
2. Nick Speal, Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
3. Kira Smith, TPRA Representative, Tahoe Bicycle Coalition City Commission Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Creegan
Action: Passed Consent Agenda.
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2022-050 approving the May 3, 2022, Regular City Council meeting minutes.
4. Investment Portfolio Report - March 31, 2022
Action: Received and filed.
5. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending March 2022 Action: Received and filed.
6. Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund Action: Passed Resolution 2022-056 Authorizing Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
3 7. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Funding Appropriations Action: Passed Resolution 2022-057 authorizing a transfer of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the General Fund under the statutory category C, Revenue Loss for the provision of government services.
8. Reimbursement Agreement with South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) and Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Action: 1) Passed Resolution 2022-058 appropriating ARPA funds in the amount of $300,000 for fire hydrant Installation; and 2) Passed Motion 2022-051 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Reimbursement Agreement C-074-2022 with STPUD for implementation of the project.
9. Correction to TRPA Mitigation Funding Source for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-059 accepting and appropriating TRPA Mitigation Funds for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project by changing the funding source from $425,000 in Air Quality Mitigation Funds to $225,000 in Stream Environment Zone (SEZ) Mitigation Funds and $200,000 in Water Quality Mitigation Funds. (Replacing Resolution 2022-002) Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
10. Acquisition of Property from McDonald's Corporation the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-060 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Purchase Agreement C-075-2022 with McDonald's Corporation to acquire property (APN 023-381-002 and 023-430-038) for the sum of $250,000.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
11. Purchase of Vehicle and Equipment to Support Airport Operations Action: Passed Motion 2022-052 authorizing the purchase of one Multi-hog Snow Blower with the necessary attachments from Alpine Smith, Inc. for $214,195.09 for the Airport Division.
South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency - Regular-Unfinished Business
12. Update on US 50 "Loop Road" Alternative Analysis and Potential Disposition of Two Parcels Owned by the South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency (3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Blvd.; APNs: 029-170-01 and 029-170-02)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Wallace
No: Middlebrook
Absent: Creegan
Action: Acting as Board of Directors of the South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency passed Motion STRSA 2022 -001 authorizing the Executive Director to initiate the required noticing on the disposition of parcels at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Blvd. under the Surplus Land Act. The Board provided direction to the City Manager to examine the placement of the light on Pioneer Trail.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Chris Grillone
2. Scott Robbins
3. Ed Mosur
4. Nick Speal
5. Amelia Richmond
6. Gavin Feiger
7. Molly Armanino
4 Written comments received from the following people:
8. Will Irwin
9. David Jinkens *written material distributed
Regular-Unfinished Business
13. Modify District Management Plan of South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Creegan
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-061 to Modify District Management Plan of South Lake Tahoe Improvement District.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Jerry Bindel, South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District
2. Scott Robbins
3. Ed Mosur
Regular-New Business
14. Direction Regarding Taking a Position on U.S. House of Representatives Bill 6903, Wildfire Suppression Policy
Action: City Council provided direction to the City Manager to send a letter with recommended changes to the U.S. House of Representatives Bill 6903, Wildfire Suppression Policy (McClintock-R)
The following person address Council:
1. Kimberly Pruett, Community Outreach Coordinator, Congressman McClintock Public Comment was heard from the following people
2. Nancy Gibson *written material distributed
3. Ed Mosur
4. Scott Robbins
5. David Gregorich
6. Amelia Richmond
7. Kat Walton
8. Dave Gabriel *written comment also received
9. Maia Bickert
10. Molly Armanino
15. Modification to Fire Department Allocated Permanent Positions Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Creegan
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-062 approving changes to the Fire Department Allocated Permanent Positions, deleting one Firefighter/Paramedic and adding one Engineer Position.
16. Appropriation of $193,148 From General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves and Approval of Purchase Order with Pierce Manufacturing for Fire Engine 3 Repair Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Bass
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Creegan
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-063 appropriating $167,955 plus 15% contingency of $25,193 in General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves; and Passed Motion 2022-053 approving sole source and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Pierce Manufacturing for the repair of Fire Engine 3, and authorizing travel for staff to inspect engine prior to it returning to California.
5 17. City of South Lake Tahoe Electric Vehicle Charger Siting Plan Action: Passed Motion 2022-054 adopting the City of South Lake Tahoe Electric Charger Vehicle Siting Plan.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Absent: Creegan
The following person addressed Council:
1. Zoe Kusnick, CivicSpark Fellow
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
2. Ed Mosur
3. David Gabriel *written comment also received
4. Mollie Armanino, Exline *written comment also received Written comment was received from the following person:
5. Angelique Carl
18. Public Works Department Annual Report 2021
Action: Received and Filed.
Agenda Planning Calendar
19. Agenda Planning Calendar
Councilmember Bass requested an item be brought back regarding themed crosswalk painting (Friedrich second)
Action: Received.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Clerk:
1. Proclamation request for as El Dorado County Fair Week (Council consensus).
City Manager:
1. Upcoming Destination Steward Workshop
2. Upcoming Cannabis Revenue Grant Applications review
3. Upcoming Community Local Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Councilmember Friedrich:
1. Upcoming Cannabis Revenue Grant Applications review
2. Upcoming Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board meeting
3. Upcoming Multicultural Alliance Subcommittee meeting – Festival discussion Councilmember Bass:
1. Upcoming LAFCO meeting
2. Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority - Strategic plan
Councilmember Wallace:
1. Upcoming Tahoe Prosperity Center meeting
2. Premier of “Top Gun” film
Mayor Middlebrook;
1. Upcoming Tahoe Prosperity Center meeting
2. Upcoming Coffee with the Mayor – wildfire discussion
3. Upcoming Ameca, July 4 Sister City visit
4. Request for a commemorative plaque to be made (Council consensus) 6 Adjournment
At 9:22 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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