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City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 9:00 am
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 9:03 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, Mayor Pro Tem Bass, and Councilmembers Friedrich and Robbins.
Councilmember Wallace was present over zoom.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report – 11 07 2023
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator. Gov. Code section 54968.8. Property: Acquisition of a portion of 2111 Lake Tahoe Boulevard (APN 023-201-072 and a 1.01-acre portion of APN 023- 201-53)
Action: No reportable action.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel's Existing Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Case: South Lake Tahoe Property Owners Group v. City of South Lake Tahoe, California Court of Appeal Third Appellate District Case No. C093603
Action: No reportable action.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code section 54957.6(a) Action: No reportable action.
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Kenney Curtzweiler- Heavenly Village Christmas Tree Delivery *distributed handout
2. Melissa Soderston, Tahoe Forrest Matter- Fire Safety
3. Angie Reagan, Access Tahoe- Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Nov. 18th Written Public Communications were received from the following people:
1. Edith Chase- Cell Towers
2. Brent Wisner- Cell Towers
3. David Chain- Cell Towers
4. Asa Briggs- Cell Towers
5. Shirley Briggs- Cell Towers
6. Ernest Coe- Cell Towers
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City Commission and Student Advisory Reports
1. Nicole Ramirez-Thomas, Parks and Recreation Commission- Bijou skate park, interior space and programming of new Recreation Center, snow removal on bike paths, Turkey Trot, Festival of Winter Lights
Presentations
1. Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Presentation
Action: Received presentation by Devin Middlebrook, Government Affairs Manager-Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Carol Chaplain, President & CEO- Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Authority, Amy Berry, CEO- Tahoe Fund and Nettie Perdue, Managing Director of the Destination Stewardship Council regarding the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Kenney Curtzweiler
2. Ed Mosur
3. Stacey Ballard
Consent Agenda
Note: Mayor Creegan recused herself from voting on Item 9 and Item 15 due to real property interest.
Note: Councilmember Robbins voted No on items 7 and 17.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, and Robbins
Action: Passed Consent Agenda, with noted recusal and No votes.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2023-084 approving the September 26, 2023 meeting minutes.
3. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Appropriation Limit
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-091 establishing the Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in compliance with Proposition 111 in the amount of $98,985,642.
4. Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budgeted Funds Re-Appropriation Action: Passed Motion 2023-086 approving re-appropriation of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for purchases and services with unfinished scope of work to Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
5. Custodial Services Agreement with Building Services of CA and NV, LLC, for Bellamy Garage and City Hall/ Airport Terminal
Action: Passed Motion 2023-087 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Custodial Services Agreement (C-224-2023) with Building Services of CA and NV, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $101,580.00 for the first year, which includes a $5,000.00 contingency
6. Agreement with TJKM Consultants for Vision Zero Action Plan Action: Passed Resolution 2023-092 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement (C-225-2023) with TJKM Consultants for development of a Vision Zero Action Plan in an amount not to exceed $248,904 and authorizing transfer of grant funds in this amount.
7. Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-093 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement (C-226-2023) with Caltrans for traffic signal maintenance and energy costs and authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the City's Undesignated General Funds to cover the City's share for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. 11 07 2023 Minutes
8. Purchase Order with Sawtooth Industrial, LLC for Snow Blower Repair Action: Passed Motion 2023-088 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a sole source Purchase Order (C-227-2023) with Sawtooth Industrial, LLC for snow blower repair for an amount of $71,766.
9. Third Amendment to Agreement with SierraCon Inc. for Construction Management and Commissioning Services for the Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatic Center Action: Passed Resolution 2023-094 appropriating $1,168,000 for construction management and commissioning services related to the Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center Project and authorizing and directing the Mayor Pro Tem to execute Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement (C-228-2023) with SierraCon Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,168,000.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Prakash Kasiraj, Sierra Nevada Alliance Board Member
10. Amendment to Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Eligible Activities Action: Passed Resolution 2023-095 amending the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) formula grant application (C-229-2023) to expand the Eligible Activities to the PLHA 5-year plan to provide more flexibility for implementation.
11. Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment and Ratification of Donation Agreement with Tahoe Coalition for Homeless
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-096 declaring certain vehicles and equipment as surplus, directing the sale of vehicles, equipment and other City assets, and ratifying a 2020 Donation Agreement (C-230-2023) with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless for a surplus vehicle.
12. Additional Appropriation of Funds for Airport Hangar Repairs Action: Passed Resolution 2023-097 authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate $100,000 from Airport Available Fund Balance for Airport Maintenance needs due to 2022-2023 Snow Season and Deferred Maintenance.
13. Excess Sites Local Government Matching Grants for the Sugar Pine Village affordable Housing Project Phase 2B
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-098 supporting the application of the Related Companies of California LLC for the Local Government Matching Grants Program and approving Sugar Pine Village Phase 2 Housing Partners, L.P. budget for the Local Government Matching Granit Program.
14. Amendment 3 to Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Design of Pioneer Trail Pedestrian Upgrade, Phase 2
Action: Passed Motion 2023-089 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 3 to Professional Services Agreement (C-232-2023) with CDM Smith, Inc. in an additional amount of $75,511 for engineering design services and acquisition assistance, for a total contract amount not to exceed $525,854.
15. Agreement with NOVA Geotechnical and Inspection Services- Northern Nevada, LLC d/b/a Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) for Specialty Inspection and Testing Services for Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatic Center
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-099 appropriating $330,445.49 for the Specialty Inspection and Testing for the Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatic Center Project, plus 20% contingency in the amount of $66,089.10 for a total $396,534.59 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves and authorizing and directing the Mayor Pro Tem to execute a contract (C-233-2023) with Universal Engineering Services (UES).
16. Fire Station 3 Interim Renovations
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-100 allocating $300,000 for interim renovations for Fire Station 3.
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17. Amendments to Agreements with Jviation and ESA for the Airport Master Plan Update and Appropriation of Funds
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-101 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 5 to the Professional Services Agreement (C-234-2023) with Jviation in an amount not to exceed $514,169, and Amendment 6 to the Professional Services Agreement (C-231-2023) with ESA in an amount not to exceed $241,407, both for the development of the Airport Master Plan Update.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Seth Dallob
18. Amendment to Extend Lease of 4114 Lake Tahoe Boulevard with Lake Tahoe Visitor Action: Passed Motion 2023-090 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 1 to Lease Agreement (C-235-2023) with Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority for property located at 4114 Lake Tahoe Boulevard for an additional five years.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
19. Agreement with Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to accept $30,000 for Environmental Analysis for Tahoe Valley Area Plan, Tourist Core Area Plan, and General Plan Amendments Action: Passed Resolution 2023-102 accepting $30,000 in REAP 2.0 funds from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, amending the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year General Plan account revenues and expenses budget, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an agreement (C-236-2023) with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
20. Agreement with Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for Regional Grant Program Funding Action: Passed Motion 2023-091 authorizing the City Manager to execute two 2023 Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Regional Grant Program Agreements for the Pioneer Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project Phase II (C-237-2023) ($1.2 Million) and Microtransit EV Charging Base Station (C-238-2023) ($275,335).
21. 2023 CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Action: Passed Reolution 2023-103 authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for the 2023 CalRecycle Local Assistance Grant Program for $75,000.
Reimbursement Agreement with Barton Health for Opioid Use Disorder Services Action: Passed Motion 2023-092 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Reimbursement Agreement (C-239-2023) with Barton Health to provide opioid remediation services using previously budgeted Opioid Settlement Agreement Funds in an amount not to exceed existing fund balance (approximately $123,350 per year).
Regular-Unfinished Business
23. Ordinance Requiring Good Faith Effort for Local Hiring on Public Works Projects (First Reading)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-093 to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Title 3, Chapter 3.45, Article II (Public Contracts and Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act) to require a good faith effort for local hiring on public works projects, and refer second reading and adoption to the November 21, 2023, meeting.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Seth Howard, NorCal Carpenters Union
2. Kenney Curtzweiler
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24. Mid-Town Area Plan Discussion and Direction
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Bass
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-094 directing the City Manager to recruit a senior planner to complete the Mid-Town Area Plan, and have in-house staff prepare a focused Implementation Plan for the Bijou Park and Golf Course.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. David Jinkens
25. Revisions to Heavenly Valley Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Plan and Update on Negotiations with Heavenly Resort Related to On-Street Parking Agreement Note: City Manager Irvin recused himself from this discussion due to real property interest.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-104 changing no parking and residential parking permit restrictions on sections of Regina Road and Keller Road (Replaces Resolution 2023-074).
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Bass
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-095 directing staff to continue negotiating with Heavenly Resort on amendments to parking agreement including a 90 days' notice to terminate the current parking agreement.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Brian Bigley, Heavenly Mountain Resort
2. Kenney Curtzweiler
3. Maia
4. Rob Hyman
5. Shannan
26. Revisions to Heavenly Valley Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Plan and Update on Negotiations with Heavenly Resort Related to On-Street Parking Agreement Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Bass
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-096 directing the City Manager and City Attorney to prepare an application to El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission for an expanded annexation area in the Heavenly Area.
Written comment was received from the following people:
1. Tom Fortune, Vail Resorts
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Unfinished Business - City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency
27. Purchase and Sale Agreement for Disposition of Exempt Surplus Property at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard Owned by South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency with City of South Lake Tahoe and Novin Development Corporation for an Affordable Housing Project Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed STRSA Resolution 2023-003 declaring the property located at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard as exempt surplus property and authorizing and directing the Board Chair to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (C-240-2023) to sell the property for the appraised value of $1,000,000.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrch
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-105 declaring the property located at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard as exempt surplus property and authorizing and directing the Board Chair to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (C-240-2023) to sell the property for the appraised value of $1,000,000.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Shellan Rodriguez, Novin Development
3. Atisha Varshney, Novin Development
Regular-New Business
28. Planning Commission Vacancy
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Creegan, Wallace
No: Bass, Friedrich, Robbins
Action: Failed Motion 2023-085 to elect Doug Williams to the Planning Commission.
Default Action: City Clerk to continue open solicitation for this position.
The following people addressed the Council:
1. Jackson Realo
2. Doug Williams
29. South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Action: Received/Filed.
The following people addressed the Council:
1. Jerry Bindel, Chair, SLT Tourism Improvement District
2. Carol Chappel, President, Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Authority
3. Juraj Sojka, Director of Tourism, Lake Tahoe Visitor’s Authority Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Stacey Ballard
3. Shannan
30. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (First Reading)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Friedrich/Robbins
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-097 to hold a first reading (by title only) of an ordinance amending Title 6 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code by adding Chapter 6.27 (Inclusionary Housing) and refer second reading and adoption to the November 21, 2023 meeting. City Council provided direction to bring back a report of results a year from enactment of the Ordinance.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Seth Dallob
2. Shannan
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31. Local Tenant Preference Policy for Affordable Housing Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-098 providing direction to the City Manager to create a local tenant preference policy for affordable housing using the parameters outlined by Council.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Shannan
2. Stacey Ballard
Written comment was received from the following people:
1. Shannan Stevens
2. David Jinkens
32. Agenda Planning Calendar
Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and Filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Manager Irvin:
1. Tahoe Coalition for Homeless
City Clerk Blankenship
1. Hate Has No Place proclamation request (City Council provided consensus)
2. Tahoe Youth and Family Services proclamation request (City Council provided consensus) Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Councilmember Friedrich:
1. Upcoming TRPA Board meeting
2. Thank you to Mr. Mosur for tour of neighborhood
3. Thank you to the requestors of the Hate Has No Place Proclamation
4. “Anything Goes” High School Musical
Councilmember Robbins
1. Attended Tahoe Science Conference
2. Request for agenda item regarding the discussion of options for transforming Motel 6 and Sun Ray properties into affordable housing units including parcel assessments (Creegan seconded)
3. Request for agenda item regarding discussion of second home cap or permit options within 10 months (Bass seconded)
At this time, Councilmember Wallace left the meeting.
Mayor Creegan
1. Request for El Dorado County Public Health presentation on Tobacco Use Prevention (Friedrich seconded)
2. Attended the South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority meeting
3. Promoted the upcoming United Against Hate Proclamation and Walk on Nov. 16th.
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Adjournment
At 3:03 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.