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1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe City Council
Cristi Creegan, Mayor
Cody Bass, Mayor Pro Tem
John Friedrich, Councilmember
Tamara Wallace, Councilmember
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
Mission of the City Council
The City was established to provide essential,
outstanding and cost-effective services that
enhance environmental sustainability, economic
vitality and the quality of life for our residents,
businesses and guests.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
At 9:08 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, Assistant City Attorney Bardzell, and City Clerk Blankenship.
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Jerry Robbins – congratulations to Councilmember Robbins
2. Mike Bruno – airport fee increase
Regular - New Business
1. Certification of Election Results
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Wallace
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Middlebrook and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-150 certifying the results of the November 8, 2022 Consolidated General Election.
City Council Recognition
2. City Council Recognition
Action: The City recognized outgoing City Councilmember Devin Middlebrook for his service to the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Note: Devin Middlebrook left the meeting
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Inaugural Ceremony
3. Inaugural Ceremony
Action: Mayor Pro Tem Creegan administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected City Clerk.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly elected City Councilmembers.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Jordan – Congratulations to new members.
Reorganization of the City Council
4. 2023 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Creegan
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich and Robbins
No: Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2022-112 selecting Councilmember Creegan as Mayor and Councilmember Bass as Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2023. City Council provided direction to staff to bring back a discussion regarding a 9-month term for the Mayor seat. 10-Minute Recess
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Creegan, Councilmembers Bass, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, Assistant City Attorney Bardzell, and City Clerk Blankenship.
City Employee Recognition
5. City Employee Recognitions
Action: James Drennan and Leslie Asbury, Fire Department, were recognized for reaching 20 Years-Service and Michael Gamberg Jr., Police Department, was recognized for reaching 5 YearsService.
Yvette Miranda, Development Services, Hilary Lee, Human Resources, Francisco Rodriguez, Public Works and Derek Beller, Parks and Recreation were introduced to City Council.
City Commission Reports and Student Advisory Reports
1. Susan Chandler, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission Consent Agenda
Note: Councilmember Robbins recused himself from Item 6 (November meeting minutes) as he was not on Council at the time.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Consent Agenda with noted recusal.
6. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2022-113 approving the November 1, 2022, City Council and Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority meeting minutes; and, the November 15, 2022, Regular City Council meeting minutes.
7. Annual Reports - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission, and El Dorado County Community Action Council
Action: Received reports presented by Susan Chandler and Brian Conway.
8. Excusing City Attorney from City Council Meeting
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Action: Passed Motion 2022-114 excusing the City Attorney from the City Council meeting on December 13, 2022
9. Investment Portfolio Report - September 30, 2022
Action: Received and filed.
10. 2022 Reimbursement Agreement with Southwest Gas
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-151 authorizing the execution of a Reimbursement Agreement C-199-2022 with Southwest Gas and amending the Street Overlay Program account by appropriating $1,712,035 of in lieu paving funds from Southwest Gas for the purpose of funding the 2023 Road Rehabilitation Project.
11. Purchase of a LeeBoy 7000C Paver from Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. for $180.346.46 Action: Passed Motion 2022-115 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a purchase order for one LeeBoy 7000C Paver from Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. in the amount of $180,346.46 for use in the Streets Division for Street Pavement Repair and Maintenance.
12. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending September 2022 Action: Received and filed.
Regular-New Business
13. City Council Assignments to Boards and Commissions
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2022-116 approving City Council assignments to Boards and Commissions as discussed during Council deliberations.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2022-117 appointing Chantelle Schenning to the El Dorado County Commission on Aging, Susan Chandler to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission, and Brian Conway the El Dorado Community Action Council.
14. South Tahoe Refuse Interim Year Rate Increase of 4.96 Percent Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Wallace
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2022-118 approving South Tahoe Refuse Interim Year Rate Increase of
4.96 percent ($1.76 per month for residential customers and $2.01 per cubic yard for commercial customers).
The following person addressed City Council:
1. Jeff Tillman, South Tahoe Refuse Company
15. 2023 City Council Meeting Schedule
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2022-152 adopting the 2023 City Council regular meeting schedule, with the following change: in months where only one meeting is held, meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Jonathan Stine
2. Ed Mosur
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16. Travel Authorization - League of California Cities 2023 New Mayors and Council Members Academy (Sacramento)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2022-119 approving registration and travel for Mayor Creegan, Mayor Pro Tem Bass and Councilmember Robbins to attend the League of California Cities 2023 New Mayors and Council Members Academy January 18-20.
Agenda Planning Calendar
17. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Manager:
1. Thank you to staff
2. Congratulations to new members
3. Happy Holidays
Assistant City Attorney:
1. Congratulation to new appointees
City Clerk:
1. Next meeting January 10, 2023 9 a.m.
2. Attended League of California Cities New Laws & Elections Seminar
3. Thank you to voters for support
Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Councilmember Friedrich:
1. Congratulations to new and returning members
2. Thank you to staff
3. Festival of Winter Lights
4. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Latitude Policy
Councilmember Bass:
1. LAFCO meeting update
2. Tahoe Transportation District meeting update
3. Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority meeting update
Councilmember Wallace:
1. Festival of Winter Lights
2. Heavenly Village Christmas tree lighting
3. Upcoming California Tahoe Conservancy Board meeting
Councilmember Robbins:
1. Thank you for support
Councilmember Creegan:
1. Thank you for Mayor appointment
Adjournment
At 12:13 p.m. Mayor Creegan adjourned the meeting.
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Cristi Creegan, 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.
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