City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe
City Council Mission of the City Council
Cristi Creegan, Mayor The City was established to provide essential, Cody Bass, Mayor Pro Tem outstanding and cost-effective services that John Friedrich, Councilmember enhance environmental sustainability, economic Tamara Wallace, Councilmember vitality and the quality of life for our residents, Scott Robbins, Councilmember businesses and guests.
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Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Closed Session Report
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing "Hate Has No Place in South Lake Tahoe" Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to a coalition of South Shore Clergy recognizing, "Hate Has No Place in South Lake Tahoe".
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
2. Proclamation Recognizing November 2023 as "National Runaway Prevention Month" Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Tahoe Youth and Family Services recognizing Noveber 2023 as "National Runaway Prevention Month" Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Public Communications
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 September 26, 2023 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk.
4. Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (Measure P), Arts Culture, and Tourism Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Reports Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation
5. Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Commission Annual Report to City Council Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Assistant Planner
6. Building Board of Appeals Annual Report to City Council Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeremy Harrison, Building Official
7. Police Advisory Commission Annual Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): David Stevenson, Chief of Police
8. Ordinance Requiring Good Faith Effort on Local Hiring on Public Works Projects (Second Reading) Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass 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.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney
9. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Second Reading)
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance amending Title 6 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to include Chapter 6.27, Inclusionary Housing.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Associate Housing Planner
10. Ratification of Application for State and El Dorado County Funding for Police Boating Safety and Enforcement Program
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution ratifying the application for financial aid from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program; authorizing the Mayor, or the Police Chief, to sign the application for financial aid, the program agreement, and each reimbursement claim; authorizing acceptance of financial aid award from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program in amount up to $100,279.17 and acceptance of El Dorado County vessel property taxes, confirmed by the El Dorado County Auditor in the amount up to $63,792.00 for a total program amount up to $164,071.17; and authorizing budget of that amount into the current City’s budget into account #237 02110 effective July 1, 2024.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
11. Appropriation of Funds for Terminal Repairs
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate $145,000.00 from Airport Available Fund Balance for for Airport Maintenance needs, including a Temporary Employee and Deferred Maintenance.
CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities— restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Airport Manager
12. Application for Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for U.S. Highway 50 and 89 Corridors
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit a grant application for the Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning grant program fund in an amount up to $700,000, appropriating $20,000 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves for consultant services to assist with preparing the grant application, and setting aside up to $80,000 in matching funds from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and categorically exempt under section 15305 (Information Collection).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jason Burke, Complete Streets Program Manager, and Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works
13. Amendment to Agreement with Placemate to Extend Term and Fund "Lease to Locals" Rental Incentive Grant Program for One Year
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Placemate (formerly Landing Locals) to extend term of "Lease to Locals" Rental Incentive Grant Program until January 15, 2025 and authorizing budget appropriations of $100,000.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst
14. Agreement with Lew Edwards Group to Provide Ballot Measure Consulting Services Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute sole source agreement with Lew Edwards Group for ballot measure consulting services in an amount not to exceed $107,500.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney, and Joseph Irvin, City Manager
15. Memorandum of Understandings (MOU's) with the Police Officers' Association, Police Supervisors' Committee, Local 39 Administrative and Confidential, and Local 39 General & Public Works.
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving MOU's with the Police Officers' Association, and the Police Supervisors' Committee, Local 39 Administrative and Confidential, and Local 39 General & Public Works.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman, Human Resources Manager
16. Amendment to Heavenly Parking Agreement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 1 to the Heavenly Parking Agreement.
CEQA Determination: This action is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works, David Stevenson, Chief of Police, and Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager
17. Agreements with BPR Consulting Group, 4Leaf Inc., and TRB and Associates for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreements with BPR Consulting Group, 4Leaf Inc., and TRB and Associates for Plan Review Services, Permit Technician Services, and Inspection Services for a cumulative total amount not to exceed $230,000 over a three-year term.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeremy Harrison, Building Official Regular-Unfinished Business
18. Amendment to Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 1 to the Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SS/TMA); (2) Pass a Resolution appropriating an additional $500,000 for Microtransit Service from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves to fund SS/TMA Agreement Amendment 1
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager
19. Draft City Charter
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the Ad Hoc Charter City Subcommittee to initiate public outreach on draft city charter.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney, and Joseph Irvin, City Manager
20. Update on the Multi-Family Dwelling (MFD) Inspection and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Programs
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst Regular-New Business
21. Short Term Rental Enforcement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney, and Maureen Stuhlman, Code Enforcement Investigator
22. 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the 2024 City Council regular meeting schedule.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk, and Joseph Irvin, City Manager
23. City Council Travel Authorization - 2024 Civicwell Policymaker Conference (March 14-17, 2024) Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving registration and travel for Councilmembers who would like to attend the 2024 Civicwell Policymaker Conference in Yosemite National Park, March 14-17, 2024. The estimated cost of registration, per diems, and transportation are $2,019-2,919 for the first person and $1,858-2,758 for additional persons.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
24. Amendments to Cannabis Ordinance, Public Safety License Ordinance, and Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Regarding On-Site Consumption, Medicinal Delivery, and to Remove Outdated Provisions Regarding Development Agreements and Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of Version 1 (allowing on-site consumption) or Version 2 (continuing to prohibit on -site consumption) of an Ordinance amending the following sections of the South Lake Tahoe City Code: (1) Article X of Chapter 6.55 (Cannabis Regulations) Regarding On-Site Consumption at Cannabis Retailers, Medicinal Delivery, and to Remove Outdated Provisions Regarding Development Agreements and Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries; (2) Chapter 4.180 (Cannabis Public Safety License Ordinance) Regarding On-Site Consumption at Cannabis Retailers and Curbside Delivery; and (3) Chapter 4.100 (Clean Indoor Air and Health Protection) Regarding On-Site Consumption at Cannabis Retailers and to Comply with Changes in State Law on Smoking in Workplaces.
CEQA Determination: The proposed Ordinance would allow for additional or expanded cannabis business activities but does not change the intensity or density of cannabis business uses beyond what is currently allowed in Table 6.55.740. The proposed Ordinance is consistent with the 2030 General Plan policies. The 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) adequately addresses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed ordinance. No further environmental analysis is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162 because the proposed Ordinance is within the scope of the previous EIR and there are no substantial changes to the project or the circumstances that require major revisions to the previous EIR due to new significant environmental effects not discussed in the previous EIR, significant effects previously examined that would be more severe, or mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible that would substantially reduce one or more significant effects.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Agenda Planning Calendar
25. 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(s): Joseph Irvin, City Manager 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 November 21, 2023, City Council Special Closed Session was posted and available for review on Thursday, November 16, 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 November 16, 2023
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Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk