1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 at 9:00 AM
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilmember Friedrich will be participating via teleconference from Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center, 1800 S Harbor Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92802, a location accessible to the public.
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.
Public Participation
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Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing May as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to the El Dorado County Office of Education recognizing May as "Child Abuse Prevention Month".
Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1 - Executive Summary.pdf
Child Abuse Prevention Month.pdf
City Employee Recognition
2. City Employee Recognitions
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Three new employees will be introduced to City Council and two employees will be recognized for reaching 10 Years-Service and two employees will be recognized for reaching 15 Year-Service.
Responsible Staff Member: Various
Item 2 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Employee Service 05 02 2023.pdf
Closed Session Report
Public Communications
3 This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic NOT LISTED on this agenda. Comments shall be limited to four (4) minutes. In accordance with the Brown Act, the City Council cannot deliberate or vote on any matter raised under public communications, but may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. (Government Code Sections 54954.2)
City Commission Reports
Consent Agenda
Public Comment - This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic listed on the Consent Agenda.
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes.
The consent agenda consists of items of a repeating or routine nature considered under a single action.
Any Councilmember may have an item on the consent agenda removed and considered separately upon request.
Pass a Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda in one motion except as indicated at each item.
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the March 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 3 - Executive Summary.pdf
03 28 2023 CC MInutes.pdf
03 14 2023 CC Minutes.pdf
4. Acceptance of Grant of $550,000 from California Tahoe Conservancy for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution accepting and appropriating $550,000 in Proposition 1 grant funding from the California Tahoe Conservancy for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Program on May 9, 2019. Accepting grant funds to construct the project is within the scope of the MND and does not require further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Responsible Staff Members: Stan Hill, Engineering Manager and Jason Burke, Complete Streets Program Manager
Item 4 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - CTC Grant Funding.docx
02-Project Location Map.pdf
03-Resolution-California Tahoe Conservancy Grant Acceptance.docx 04-Grant Agreement_CTA22012L_CSLT_TV-Greenbelt.pdf
4 5. Agreement with LaFleur Excavating, Inc. for Construction of Barton Avenue & 2nd Street Storm Drain Project
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an agreement with LaFleur Excavating, Inc. for an amount of $1,993,999 and 10% construction contingency of $199,400 to construct the Barton Avenue & 2nd Street Storm Drain Project improvements.
CEQA Determination: The Barton Avenue & 2nd Street Drainage Project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land).
Responsible Staff Members: Stan Hill, Engineering Manager, City Engineer and Jason Burke, Complete Streets Program Manager
Item 5 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Barton and 2nd Storm Drain Project.docx 02-Barton and Second - Location Map and Photos.pdf
03-LaFleur Contract.docx
04-Res 2022-006 - Grant Match.pdf
6. 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member: Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 6 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - ACFR.docx
02- ACFR -2022
03-City of South Lake Tahoe 2022 GANN Limit AUP.pdf
7. Ratification of Consent to Assignment of Flight Deck Restaurant Lease Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Ratification of Consent to Assignment of Lease consenting to the transfer of a controlling interest in Flight Deck Sports Bar & Grill, LLC from John Ross to Sheila Benson.
Responsible Staff Member: John Dickinson, Airport Manager Item 7 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Flight Deck Assignment of Lease.docx
02-Ratification to Consent of Assignment.docx
03-C-168-2021 Suite 105 Airport Restaurant Lease Agreement.pdf
8. Police E-Bike Patrol Program
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the purchase of 4 Police E-Bikes with training for 8 Officers and the transfer of Prop 172 Public Safety Sales Tax Funding in an amount up to $28,398.00 for the Police E-Bike Patrol Program.
Responsible Staff Member: Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 8 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Police E-Bike Program.docx
5 02-Resolution Police E-Bike Program.docx
03-Police E-Bike Quotes 041223.pdf
9. Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans for $550,000 to Update Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Airport Manager to apply for a FY 2023 FAA grant and Caltrans Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant to fund an Airport Master Plan update for the Lake Tahoe Airport in an amount up to $550,000.00.
Responsible Staff Member: John Dickinson, Airport Manager Item 9 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Airport Master Plan Grants.docx
02-Resolution to Apply For FAA and Grants.docx
Public Hearing
10. Ski Run Business Improvement District to Levy Assessment for Business License Year 2023/2024 Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution confirming the Ski Run Business Improvement District annual report and levying the assessment for business license year 2023/2024.
Responsible Staff Member: Ben Hannah, Accountant II
Item 10 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Ski Run BID.docx
02-Resolution.docx
03-Ski Run BID 2023-2024 Budget Proposal.pdf
04-Ski Run BID 2023-2024 Budget Proposal Prior Year vs Proposed.pdf 05-Ski Run BID 2023-2024 Budget Proposal Includes Measure S Recreation.pdf 06-Ski Run BID 2023 Report 01.31.2023.pdf
07-2023 Friends of Ski Run Report 02.07.2023.pdf
08-Notice of Intent - Ski Run BID.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
11. Citizen Appointment to Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Interview applicant and Pass a Motion appointing: 1 member to serve a two-year term to the Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission as a non-voting representative of the Boys and Girls Club Organization.
Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 11 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Citizen Appointment to the ACT Commission.docx 02-ACT Xstra-Rich_Redacted.pdf
12. Housing Initiatives Local Funding Source Study – Stakeholder Engagement Update on Potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Increase and Real Estate Vacancy Tax 6 Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation and provide direction to staff as to the next steps regarding a potential increase to the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and/or establishment of a Real Estate Vacancy Tax to fund housing initiatives.
Responsible Staff Member: Zach Thomas, Housing Manager and Jessica Wackenhut, Associate Housing Planner
Item 12 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Community Engagement Housing Funding.docx 02-Stakeholder Presentation - Housing Funding.pdf
03-Community Engagement Notes_Public Comments.pdf
04-Stakeholder Outreach - Documentation.pdf
05-Funding Study Engagement Plan.pdf
06-Housing Income Limits Information.pdf
13. Supplemental Analysis For Inclusionary Housing Requirement and In-Lieu Fee Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation and provide direction to staff regarding the establishment of an inclusionary housing requirement and in-lieu fee.
Responsible Staff Member: Zach Thomas, Housing Manager
Item 13 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Supplemental__1___1_.docx
02- Table 1 Inclusionary Percentage.pdf
03-01 24 2023 Staff Report
04- Supplemental Nexus Analysis.pdf
05-Local Housing Funding Feasibility Study.pdf
Regular-New Business
14. Amendments to Social Media Policy
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution amending the Social Media Policy to allow members of the City Council, Boards, and Commissions to share posts from the City’s social media platforms to their respective social media pages.
Responsible Staff Member: Lindsey Baker, Assistant City Manager, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Item 14 -Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Social Media Policy Amendment.docx
02-Social Media Policy (red line).pdf
03-Resolution Amending Social Media Policy.docx
15. Bicycle Amenities and Wayfinding Signage Update
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
CEQA Determination: This proposed project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities. The project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use on existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. 7 Responsible Staff Member: Emily Dougherty, Engineering Technician Item 15 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Bicycle Amenities and Wayfinding Signs.docx 02-Bicycle Transportation Signage System Plan_2013.pdf
16. Capital Improvement Program/Activities Update 2023
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member: Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 16 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - CIP Update 2023.docx
02 - CIP Presentation.pptx
17. Painted Crosswalk to Celebrate Pride Month
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing the Public Works Director on whether to re-paint crosswalk to celebrate Pride Month for 2023-24.
CEQA Determination: Painting of a crosswalk area is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities) because it is the maintenance or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Responsible Staff Member: Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 17 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Crosswalk Art.docx
18. City Clerk Compensation Increase
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution setting City Clerk Compensation at Step 5 ($9,615 per month).
Responsible Staff Member: Ember Buckman, Human Resources Manager Item 18 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - City Clerk Compensation.docx
02-Resolution-City Clerk Compensation.docx
19. Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Term Discussion and City Council Protocols Update Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Discuss whether to change the term of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore from one year to 9 months and provide direction to staff; and Pass a Motion approving the City Council Protocols as presented.
Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk and Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 19 - Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Protocols.docx
02-City Council Protocols (redline).pdf
03-City Council Protocols.docx
Agenda Planning Calendar
8 20. Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: A Councilmember may request that an item be placed on a future agenda. Upon the support of one (1) additional Council Member, direction shall be given to the City Manager to calendar the item for a convenient future agenda, but no sooner than the second meeting after the request was made, and/or modify the Agenda Planning Calendar as desired.
Responsible Staff Member: Joseph Irvin, City Manager
Item 20 - Executive Summary.pdf
APC -04 26 2023.pdf
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Adjournment
I, Susan Blankenship, City Clerk for the City of South Lake Tahoe, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday May 2, 2023 meeting of the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council was posted and available for review on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The agenda was also available on the City website at https://www.cityofslt.us.
Signed April 27, 2023
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Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk