1 City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 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.
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 9:02 a.m. Mayor Creegan called the meeting to order. Creegan then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Creegan, Councilmembers Bass, Robbins and Wallace.
Councilmember Friedrich participated via teleconference.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud and City Clerk Blankenship.
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing May as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" Action: Issued a Proclamation to the El Dorado County Office of Education recognizing May as "Child Abuse Prevention Month".
City Employee Recognition
2. City Employee Recognitions
Action: Jaqueline Villa, Aaron Scheib and Savannah Roberson were introduced to City Council.
Maureen Stuhlman, Police Department and Michael Taormina, Fire Department were recognized for reaching 10 Years-Service, and Christopher Webber, Police Department, and Travis Shindelbower, Public Works, were recognized for reaching 15 Years-Service.
Closed Session Report - 05 02 2023
No reportable action.
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Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Dianne Reese – Al Tahoe Fire Wise USA
2. Doug Williams – TOT deposits
3. Tom Davis – TOT deposits *written material distributed
4. Duane Wallace, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce – TOT deposits, upcoming El Dorado County Fair
5. Jennifer Lewinkski - Stardust and Americana Vacation Clubs - TOT deposits
6. Bruce Grego, Stardust and Americana Vacation Clubs representative - TOT deposits
7. Dave Galicia – hazardous intersection at Washington and Tahoe Keys *written material distributed.
8. Ed Mosur – Park Avenue stop sign
9. Angie Reagan – community for all
City Commission Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Consent Agenda
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2023-033 approving the March 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023 City Council meeting minutes.
4. Acceptance of Grant of $550,000 from California Tahoe Conservancy for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-034 accepting and appropriating $550,000 in Proposition 1 grant funding C-056-2023 from the California Tahoe Conservancy for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project.
5. Agreement with LaFleur Excavating, Inc. for Construction of Barton Avenue & 2nd Street Storm Drain Project
Action: Passed Motion 2023-034 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute agreement C-054-2023 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.
6. 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Action: Received and Filed.
7. Ratification of Consent to Assignment of Flight Deck Restaurant Lease Action: Passed Motion 2023-035 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute C-055-2023, 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.
8. Police E-Bike Patrol Program
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-035 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.
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9. Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration and Caltrans for $550,000 to Update Lake Tahoe Airport Master Plan
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-036 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.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Seth Dallob
Public Hearing
10. Ski Run Business Improvement District to Levy Assessment for Business License Year 2023/2024
Note: Councilmember Robbins recused himself from this item due to real property interest in the area and left the meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Wallace
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, and Wallace
Absent (recused): Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-037 confirming the Ski Run Business Improvement District annual report and levying the assessment for business license year 2023/2024.
Regular-Unfinished Business
11. Citizen Appointment to Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2023-036 appointing: Aimi Xistra Rich 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. City Council provided direction to bring this position forward as a voting member prior to next solicitation.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
12. Housing Initiatives Local Funding Source Study – Stakeholder Engagement Update on Potential Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Increase and Real Estate Vacancy Tax Action: City Council provided direction to staff to bring back a discussion regarding Charter City options, and a presentation with information on transfer tax.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Jerry Bindel, South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association
2. Duane Wallace, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
3. Amelia Richmond
4. Tessa Williams
5. Tom Davis
6. Chad Haze
7. Erin Rearden
8. David Jinkens *written material distributed
9. Seth Dallob
10. Michael Glover, Tahoe Chamber
11. Robert Erlich
12. Rebecca Bryson
13. Doug Williams
14. Alison
15. Ed Mosur
16. Susan Chandler
17. Mike Philips
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18. Ayana Morali
19. Courtney J.
20. Chase Janvrin, Placemate
21. Nick Speal
22. Toni Hall
23. Natalie Yannish
24. Grace Hamilton
25. Penny Garrett
26. Chelsea Thomas, Live Violence Free
27. Erika Gonzalez
28. David Cantwell
29. Lori Aldrete
30. Randy Bacon
31. Kathleen Bailey
32. Bob Bell
33. Alyssa Bettinger
34. Property owner
35. Richard Brown
36. Arlene Leung
37. Angelique Carl
38. Liang Chen
39. Dan Cockrum
40. Craig Dighero
41. Chris Eatough
42. Michel Fry
43. Alicia Halpern
44. Grace Hamilton/Jonathan Dunn
45. Tahoe Keys property owner
46. Jeff Hoffman
47. Dave Peterson
48. Susan Chandler
49. Peg Kortes
50. Ted Lamph
51. Billy & Michelle Liang
52. Michael Lubinski
53. Cynthia LeardMann
54. Lisa McDonald
55. Lisel Morris
56. Ed Mosur
57. Tyson Murray
58. David & Brenda Nickel
59. Thane Parton
60. Chris Pepper
61. Property Owner
62. Oscar Quiambao
63. Marcia Renaldi
64. Doug Robertson
65. James Sweeney
66. Gretchen Swope
67. Leslie Ward
68. Jeff Williams
69. Ross Cutshaw
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70. Iris Yakuma
71. Art Jackson
72. Vallerie Benito
73. Andrea Harrision
74. Nancy Kilborn
75. Heidi Roizen
76. Amanda Adams
77. Laurie Allums
78. Jahan Bakhtiar
79. Susan Ballman
80. Laurlalee Barnes
81. Mickey Barrett
82. Peter Belafsky
83. Alan Bikle
84. Joseph & Lynn Bosch
85. Jane Burke
86. Ellick Butt
87. Brady Cale
88. Stephen & Tammy Carmassi
89. Matt & Tom Cologna
90. James Crouch/Kristin Kemper
91. Melissa Daley
92. Mr. Damie
93. C Daum
94. Bill Dickert
95. Ron Dosh
96. Leland Douglas
97. Kathy, Marilyn& Douglas Meiser
98. Bruce & Jean Dunn
99. Eden Eisenbarth
100. Lorraine Ereno
101. Carla Frank
102. Jenny & Matt Franzino
103. Bill & Karen Fuchslin
104. Ralph Fuchslin
105. Rebecca Gardner
106. Debbie Geerts
107. Robert & Rosamond Gier
108. Stephen & Linda Gill
109. Tracy Gong
110. Kevin Gong
111. Brad & Angila Grausz
112. Stephen Gregovich
113. Linda Haendel
114. Peter & Cathie Hagens
115. Grace Hamilton/Jonathan Dunn
116. Tim Harris
117. Brad Haskin
118. Kay & John Henderson
119. Mechel Henry
120. Steve & Lisa Hershey
121. Stephen Higgins
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122. Jeff Hoffman
123. Jerry & Sally Holcombe
124. Property Owner
125. Brian & Lorraine Jackson
126. Melissa James
127. David Jinkens
128. Steven Kadzielawa
129. Warren Kaplan
130. Kent Kilborn
131. Gillian Kleman
132. Paul Klempner
133. Daniel Kwon
134. David & Deborah Larrieu
135. Property Owner
136. Jeannette Lejardi
137. James Lewis
138. Martha MacLure
139. Richard P Martinelli
140. Suzanne McCarthy
141. Denise McCombie
142. Laura Mizell
143. Scott McGill
144. Mireille & Tom McKee
145. Foy S. McNaughton
146. Katie and Charlie Menghetti
147. Brad Haskin
148. Deborah, Robert & Linda Michaels
149. James B. Mitchell
150. Fabian Moreno
151. Joe Mohorovich
152. Dean J. Moser
153. Doug Nowka Jr.
154. Perry R. Obray
155. Homeowner
156. Phil Paw
157. Morgan & Marsha Petiti
158. Matt Phillips
159. David C. Pinkwasser
160. Jeana Rankin
161. Nicholas Tingle & Wendy Riggs
162. Peter Roizen
163. Steven Ross
164. Anthony & Michelle Santo
165. Gary Schenck
166. Annette Schoonover
167. Gina R. Scribner
168. Robert Seltzer
169. Deborah Shattuck
170. Miriam Shellberg
171. Ludmilla Sokoloff
172. Jim Ritchey
173. Lori Solomon
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174. Jack Solomon
175. Russell Simons
176. Carole Songey
177. William Sprow
178. Jack Stanko
179. Barbara Sue
180. Karl Swope
181. Jennifer Tersigni
182. Joseph Tersigni
183. Lynn Thull
184. Paul Turney
185. Donna Walker
186. Duane Wallace
187. Malinda Walters
188. Keith Wells
189. Pat Woodward
190. Dave Peterson
191. Susan Chandler
192. Marion & Patricia Woodward
193. Danny Wycech
194. Janet & Kevin Pekowsky
195. Rod Youssefi
13. Supplemental Analysis For Inclusionary Housing Requirement and In-Lieu Fee Action: City Council gave direction to staff to conduct enhanced analysis of inclusionary housing and commercial linkage fee policies.
The following person addressed the Council:
1. Aaron Nousaine, BAE Urban Economics
Public Comment was received from the following people:
2. Seth Dallop
3. Nick Speal
Regular-New Business
14. Amendments to Social Media Policy
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-038 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.
15. Bicycle Amenities and Wayfinding Signage Update
Note: Staff provided PowerPoint Presentation.
Action: Received and Filed.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Stacy Ballard
3. Nick Speal, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
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16. Capital Improvement Program/Activities Update 2023
Action: Received and Filed.
Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Duane Wallace
3. David Gregorich
17. Painted Crosswalk to Celebrate Pride Month
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2023-037 directing the Public Works Director to re-paint 3 crosswalks to celebrate Pride Month for 2023-24 by June 1. Council directed staff to work with Local Pride Group regarding adding colors, and to bring back an item to add a Red, White and Blue crosswalk.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Hailey Nicole, Lake Tahoe Pride
2. David Gregorich
3. Chelsea Thomas, Live Violence Free
4. Collin Croughan, Lake Tahoe Pride
18. City Clerk Compensation Increase
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-039 setting City Clerk Compensation at Step 5 ($9,615 per month).
Public Comment was received from the following person:
1. Duane Wallace
19. Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Term Discussion and City Council Protocols Update Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Bass
Yes: Bass, Creegan, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2023-038 approving the City Council Protocols as presented.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Alison Taber
Agenda Planning Calendar
20. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and Filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Manager Irvin:
1. Donation acknowledgments
2. Responded to Public Communications – Lakeside traffic signs not warranted
3. Traffic issue at Tahoe Keys Blvd. and Washington Street
4. TOT security deposit meetings. Councilmembers requested a presentation be brought forward (SR/TW)
City Attorney Stroud:
1. League of CA Cities Emergency response group appointment
2. Gun Violence Restraining Order Training
City Clerk Blankenship
1. Proclamation from Barton Health for Mental Health Awareness Month (Council provide consensus)
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Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Councilmember Wallace:
1. Upcoming “Bridging Divides” event at Boys and Girls Club Councilmember Friedrich
1. Advanced Clean Transportation Expo attendance
2. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency meeting update
3. Washoe Tribe Land Acknowledgement
Councilmember Bass:
1. Small Business Week support
Mayor Creegan:
1. Upcoming Firewise event
Adjournment
At 4:39 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.
Sue Blankenship (Jun 7, 2023 10:47 PDT) Cristi Creegan (Jun 7, 2023 12:08 PDT) Cristi Creegan Jun 7, 2023
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