09 26 2023 Minutes
City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council member 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 5:31 p.m. Mayor Creegan called the meeting to order. Creegan then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Creegan, Mayor Pro Tem Bass, and Councilmembers Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report – 09 26 2023
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation. Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case).
Action: No reportable action.
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Gov. Code section 54956.8. Property: Potential acquisition of easements 3707 and 3740 Blackwood Road
Action: No reportable action.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator Government Code section 54957.6(a)t.
Action: No reportable action.
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing October 7-14, 2023 as "Fire Prevention Week" Action: Issued a Proclamation to Kim George, Battalion Chief of South Tahoe Fire Rescue, recognizing October 7-14, 2023 as “Fire Prevention Week” Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Lou Perini- Fire Station 3, SB 1383
2. Melissa Sawderson- fire safe communities *written materials distributed
3. Angie Regan, Peace Love Tahoe and Access Tahoe- moment of silence for Suicide Prevention Month
Written Public Communications were received from the following people:
1. Sydney Griffin- Tahoe Conservancy Lands
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City Commission and Student Advisory Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
Note: Mayor Creegan recused herself from voting on Item 5 due to real property interest.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Robbins and Wallace
Action: Passed Consent Agenda, with noted recusal.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2023-079 approving the August 22, 2023, and September 12, 2023, meeting minutes.
3. Purchase Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Replacement Tasers for Police Department Action: Passed Motion 2023-080 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a sole source purchase agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (C-191-2023) for the purchase of forty-one (41) Taser 7 devices at a cost not to exceed $169,606.07.
4. Participation in the Fire Risk Management Services (FRMS) for City Health and Welfare Benefits
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-085 authorizing the City Manager to apply and participate in one or more health and welfare benefit programs offered by FRMS for a minimum of three years.
5. Reconciliation of Bond Proceeds and Other Funding for the Recreation Center Construction Project
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-086 Approving FY 2022-2023 Budget Appropriations Reconciliation of 2023 Series A Bond Proceeds and Other Funding Sources for the Construction of the Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatics Center and Approving FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendment for Bond Debt Service.
6. Agreement with SoSu TV Corporation for City Council Chamber Audio-Visual Equipment Upgrades
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-087 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a sole source Professional Services Agreement (C-197-2023) with SoSu TV for the design, procurement, and installation of audio-visual equipment in the City Council Chamber for $108,416 plus 5% contingency of $4,876 for a total not to exceed amount of $113,292; and authorizing the Director of Finance to make appropriate budget adjustments.
7. Changes to Compensation and Benefits for Unrepresented Employees Action: Passed Resolution 2023-088 approving changes to compensation and benefits for unrepresented employees, including the elected City Clerk.
8. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Firefighters' Association Action: Passed Resolution 2023-089 approving MOU (C-198-2023) with the Firefighters' Association.
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Regular-Unfinished Business
9. Potential Revenue Ballot Measures and Expenditure Plans for Housing, Transit, and Snow Removal for the November 2024 Election
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Robbins
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Robbins
No: Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2023-081 providing direction to City Staff to move forward in discussions with a polling firm to poll the public on a TOT increase of 2% for the general fund and moving to Charter City status with a focus on adding a real estate transfer tax. (Dependent on the charter city subcommittee having a fully formed proposal that is ready to receive polling data) Public Comment was heard from the following individuals:
1. Jerry Bindel, South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association
2. David Jinkens *written materials distributed
3. Shannon Witt, South Tahoe Association of Realtors
4. Ed Mosur
5. David Peterson
6. Lou Perini
7. Tom Davis
8. Carl Hasty, Tahoe Transportation District
9. Duane Wallace, Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
10. Scott
11. Amelia Richmond, Locals for Affordable Housing
12. David Gregorich
13. Leonard Carter
14. Raymond Suarez, South Shore Transportation Management Association Written Comment was received from the following:
1. Kathleen Bailey
2. Seth Dallob
3. David Jinkens
4. Terri Jinkens
Regular-New Business
10. Amendments to City Attorney and City Manager Employment Agreements Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Wallace
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-090 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated City Attorney (C-200-2023) and City Manager (C-199-2023) Employment Agreements as follows: (1) City Attorney Employment Agreement includes a new six-year term ending on October 2, 2029, and a base salary increase from $193,881 to $215,156; and (2) City Manager Employment Agreement includes a base salary increase from $196,350 to $222,397.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott
2. Ed Mosur
3. Jerry Bindel
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11. Employee Housing Bill of Rights
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-082 providing direction to City Staff to create an Employee Housing Bill of Rights Ordinance using the framework listed in the staff report with the additional requirement of a local jurisdiction enforcement through the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott
2. Chad Haze *written materials distributed
3. Ed Mosur
Written Comment was received from the following:
1. Terri Jinkens
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Bass left the meeting.
12. Registration Authorization - October 2023 Tahoe Science Conference Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2023-083 authorizing the City Clerk to register Councilmember Robbins to attend the October 11-13, 2023, Tahoe Science Conference at a cost of $85.
Agenda Planning Calendar
13. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and Filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Manager Irvin:
1. Energy Services Contract
2. Upcoming 2x2 with Lake Tahoe Unified School District
3. Congratulations to Hilary Roverud for her new position as Assistant City Manager Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions Councilmember Robbins:
1. Attended the League of California Cities Conference
2. Airbnb/VBRO Advertising, Enforcement Discussion (Creegan seconded)
3. ADU Units Pre-approved Designs and Products with no approval requirement Discussion (Friedrich seconded)
4. Onsite consumption agenda item moved forward to Nov. 21 (Friedrich seconded) Councilmember Friedrich:
1. Upcoming Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum at Lake Tahoe Community College
2. Upcoming Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board Meeting
3. Congratulations to Hilary Roverud for new position as Assistant City Manager Mayor Creegan
1. Attended Clean Tahoe Board Meeting
2. Successful Coffee with the Mayor event
3. Attended Al Tahoe Cemetery event
4. Attended ribbon cutting ceremony for the Hilton Vacation Club
5. Upcoming 2x2 with Lake Tahoe Unified School District
6. Upcoming El Dorado County Tabacco Prevention Control Meeting
7. Attended Tahoe Valley Walkathon
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Adjournment
At 9:45 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.