1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 06, 2022 at 9:00 AM
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 9:00 a.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, Creegan, Friedrich and Wallace.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud, and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report
None.
City Employee Recognition
1. City Employee Recognitions
Action: Ember Buckman, Human Resources and Doug Bailey, Police Department were recognized for reaching 15 Years-Service.
Proclamation
2. Proclamation - Recognizing September 17-23, 2022 as "Constitution Week" Action: Issued a Proclamation to Laura Trimberger and Dawn Hill, Lake Tahoe Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recognizing September 17-23, 2022 as "Constitution Week".
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Bruce Fritz - neighbor dispute
2. Milo King, South Tahoe High School Student Representative- bike path, climate change
3. Darlene Fritz – neighbor dispute
4. Ed Mosur - reserve fund use
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5. Kenny Curtzweiler – 911 memorial plaque
6. Durriya Syed – internet options, wildfire
City Commission Reports
The following commissioner addressed City Council:
1. David Gregorich, Parks and Recreation - Cemetery Improvement Committee, Champions Plaza Nomination
*written material distributed (Al Tahoe Cemetery Flyer) by Rosemary Manning.
Presentations
3. Lake Tahoe Transportation Action Plan
Action: City Council provided direction to staff to bring back a Resolution of support.
The following people address City Council:
1. Nick Haven, TRPA Long Range Planning and Transportation Department Manager *provided PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
2. Ed Mosur
3. Amelia Richmond
Consent Agenda
Note: Councilmember Friedrich pulled Item 14 from the Consent Agenda.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Consent Agenda with noted exceptions.
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2022-099 approving the August 9, 2022 City Council and South Tahoe Joint Powers Financing Authority meeting minutes
5. Investment Portfolio Report - June 30, 2022
Action: Received and filed.
6. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Investment Policy and Authority Action: Passed Resolution 2022-108 delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and reconfirming and adopting the City Investment Policy for the year October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023.
7. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending June 2022 Action: Received and filed.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
8. Ordinance - Amending City Code Chapter 3.45 (Purchasing) to Clarify Language Regarding Bidding Process and Update Public Contract Procurement Thresholds (Second Reading) Action: Passed Ordinance 2022-1165 amending Chapter 3.45 (Purchasing) of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to clarify language regarding the bidding process and update public contract procurement thresholds.
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9. California Office of Traffic Safety Enforcement Grant Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action: Passed Resolution 2022-109 authorizing the application, budget, and reimbursement of grant award by California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in amount up to $65,000.00, and upon final approval from OTS, authorizing the Mayor to execute the grant agreement.
10. State Water Resources Control Board Grant Funding and Contract Award to Herback General Engineering for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project Action: (1) Passed Resolution 2022-110 accepting and appropriating State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Proposition 1 implementation grant funding C-152-2022 to the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project ($6,922,904); and (2) Passed Motion 2022-088 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute agreement C-151-2022 with Herback General Engineering in the amount of $6,688,511.36 and approve a 10% construction contingency in the amount of $668,852 for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 1.
11. Community Development Block Grant CV1 Subrecipient Agreement Amendment 2 for Catalyst Family Inc.
Action: Passed Motion 2022-089 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute C-154-2022 the Subrecipient Agreement Amendment 2 with Catalyst Family Inc., extending the term for an additional year to May 1, 2023, and increasing the budget from $96,750 to $106,176 with a revised scope of work.
12. Agreement with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for Snow Removal Operations Action: Passed Motion 2022-090 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute contract C-155-2022 with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for services related to snow removal operations at the Airport, Fire Department, Police Department, and Fire Rescue Facility, plus on-call service as needed for a term of November 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023 in an amount not to exceed $94,600.00.
13. Agreement with JYB Solutions, LLC for Custodial Services Action: Passed Resolution 2022-111 Amending Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget by appropriating $46,439.00 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Agreement C-156-2022 with JYB Solutions, LLC for the City Hall/Airport Custodial Services for an amount not to exceed $46,439.00 for year one, for a term of one year with four one-year extensions.
14. Contract with Consolidated Engineering, Inc. for Hangar Taxilane Replacement Project Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2022- 091 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute contract C-157-2022 with Consolidated Engineering Inc. to reconstruct the taxilanes near the hangars at the Airport in an amount not to exceed $413,997.50 plus 10% construction contingency of $41,339.75.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Robbins
2. Ed Mosur
3. Nick Speal
15. Agreement with SNG & Associates, Inc. for Design and Engineering Services for the Barton Ave & 2nd Street Drainage Project
Action: Passed Motion 2022-092 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement C-158-2022 with SNG & Associates, Inc. for Design & Engineering Services for the Barton Ave & 2nd Street Drainage Project for an amount not to exceed $214,780. 4 09 06 2022 CC Minutes
16. Acceptance and Appropriation of National Opioid Litigation Settlement Funds in the Amount of $44,480.70 for Year One
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-112 accepting and appropriating funds from the National Opioid Litigation Settlement.
17. Appropriation to fund two Liability Claims from MetLife Home and Auto and Robert Giacomini
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-113 appropriating $7,674.21 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves to pay two liability claims.
Regular-Unfinished Business
18. Broadband Feasibility Study Presentation
Action: City Council provided direction to NEO Connect regarding equity and inclusion for affordable pricing, connecting public infrastructure, services beyond City limits, collaboration with El Dorado County, use of grants, and support for a municipal option.
The following person addressed City Council:
1. Diane Kruse, NEO Connect *provided a PowerPoint presentation Public Comment was heard from the following people:
2. Scott Robbins
3. Ed Mosur
4. Nick Speal
Regular-New Business
19. Pilot Traffic Calming Projects for Lakeview (Al Tahoe) and Highland Woods Neighborhoods Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Wallace
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-114 appropriating $150,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute the necessary Purchase Orders for procurement of supplies and materials related to the traffic calming projects in the Lakeview and Highland Woods Neighborhoods.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Mark Wojiechowski, Highland Woods resident
2. Nick Speal, Bicycle Coalition
3. Dan Demer
4. Natasha Buffo
Written Comment was received from the following people:
5. John Kolesar
6. Steve Abrams
7. Kelly Cassidy
8. Greg Hass *2 comments received
20. Vision Zero Goal and Grant Application of Safe Streets and Roads for All Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Creegan
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-115 authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works to file a grant application with U.S. Department of Transportation for a grant in the amount of $250,000 to prepare a Vision Zero Action Plan.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Michelle Glickert, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
2. Nick Speal, Bicycle Coalition
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Note:
23. Note:
22. 21.
Items 22 and 21 were moved to the end of the agenda.
New Financial Policy - Donation, Sponsorship, and Naming Rights Policy Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-118 adopting New Financial Policy - Donation, Sponsorship, and Naming Rights Policy.
Councilmember Bass recused himself from Items 22 and 21 due to real property ownership in the area and left the meeting.
Land Exchange with California Tahoe Conservancy
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Recused (absent): Bass
Action: Pass Resolution 2022-117 declaring seven City-owned parcels totaling approximately 181 acres (APNs 025-061-037, 025-081-013, 025-091-012, 031-030-020, 031-030-039, 080-010-013, and 080-020-008) to be exempt surplus property and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a land exchange agreement for 18 parcels totaling approximately 7.1 acres owned by the California Tahoe Conservancy (APNs 023-686-016, 026-065-016, 027-010-016, 027-010-024, 027-010-029, 027-053-014, 027-073-005, 027-074-006, 027-112-013, 027-112-014, 027-112-015, 027-112-016, 027-112-017, 027-112-024, 027-134-022, 031-173-002, 031-173-004, and 032-090-013).
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Kevin Prior, California Tahoe Conservancy
Establishment of Johnson Blvd Utility Underground District Boundary Note: Councilmember Friedrich recused himself due to real property interest in the area and left the meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Wallace
Yes: Creegan, Middlebrook and Wallace
Recused (absent): Bass and Friedrich
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-116 identifying the proposed Johnson Blvd Underground Utility District boundary and setting a date for a Public Hearing on November 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter) to determine if the public necessity, health or safety requires the removal of overhead electric or communication facilities within all or part the proposed district boundary.
Agenda Planning Calendar
24. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Addition of Non-Profit Policy (Creegan/Wallace) Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Clerk:
1. 911 Memorial plaque location
City Manager:
1. South Shore Drive neighbor dispute
2. Landscaping along Highway 50 – thank you to Parks and Recreation
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Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Councilmember Creegan:
1. Upcoming League of California Cities Conference
2. South Tahoe Refuse Meeting
Councilmember Wallace:
1. Attended TRPA Best in Basin Awards
2. Boys and Girls Club Donor Event
3. Jared Hass Brick at Champions Plaza
Mayor Middlebrook:
1. Upcoming Multicultural Festival at Bijou Park
2. Upcoming Annual JPA Abandoned Vehicle meeting
Adjournment
At 1:22 p.m. Mayor Middlebrook adjourned the meeting.
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Devin Middlebrook, Mayor Date
Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
Sue Blankenship (Oct 5, 2022 09:55 PDT) Devin Middlebrook (Oct 6, 2022 10:26 PDT) Oct 6, 2022 09 06 2022 Minutes
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