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City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, November 21, 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 5:34 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, Wallace and Robbins.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report – 11 21 2023
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Gov. Code section 54956.8.
Property: Potential acquisition of 3707 Blackwood Road
Agency negotiator: Jason Burke, Complete Streets Manager Negotiating parties: Keith Minor, Trustee of the Larkin D. Minor QTIP Trust and Trustee of the Minor Legacy Trust
Under negotiation: Purchase price and terms of payment.
Action: No reportable action
Proclamations:
1. Proclamation Recognizing "Hate Has No Place in South Lake Tahoe" Action: Issued a Proclamation to a coalition of South Shore Clergy recognizing, "Hate Has No Place in South Lake Tahoe"
2. Proclamation Recognizing November 2023 as "National Runaway Prevention Month" Action: Issued a Proclamation to Tahoe Youth and Family Services recognizing November 2023 as "National Runaway Prevention Month”
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott- Annexation and fees for snow removal
2. Heidi Mayerhofer, Representative for Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil- Mobile office hours, thank you to Council for Peace Walk *distributed employee certificates of appreciation
3. Melissa Soderston, Tahoe Forests Matter- Forest health
4. Kenney Curtzweiler- Heavenly Village tree lighting, thank you to all partners
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Written Public Communications were received from the following people:
1. Edith Chase- Cell towers
2. Ernest Coe- Cell towers
3. Shirley Briggs- Cell towers
4. Asa Briggs- Cell towers
5. John Carlos- Cell towers
6. Theo Colborn- Environmental health
7. Saundra Edwards- Cell towers
8. Peter Norman- Overtourism
9. Vasily Sleptsov- Ski Run parcel
City Commission Reports
1. Nicole Ramirez-Thomas, Parks and Recreation Commission- Provided a verbal report of the Parks and Recreation Commission (Item 4)
Consent Agenda
Note: Items 4, 5, 7, 13, and 16 were pulled from consent by Councilmember Robbins.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, and Robbins
Action: Passed Consent Agenda. Items 13 and 16 were voted on separately. Items 4, 5, and 7 were received and filed.
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2023-099 approving the November 7, 2023 meeting minutes.
4. Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (Measure P), Arts Culture, and Tourism Commission, and Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Reports Action: Received and Filed.
5. Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Commission Annual Report to City Council Action: Received and Filed.
Note: John Stark provided a verbal report of the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission.
The following people addressed the Council:
1. Stacey Ballard, Arts, Culture and Tourism Commissioner
6. Building Board of Appeals Annual Report to City Council Action: Received and filed.
7. Police Advisory Commission Annual Report
Action: Received and Filed.
Note: Chief of Police David Stevenson provided a verbal report of the Police Advisory Commission.
The following people addressed the Council:
1. Erika Gonzalez, Chair, Police Advisory Commission
8. Ordinance Requiring Good Faith Effort on Local Hiring on Public Works Projects (Second Reading) Action: Passed Ordinance 2023-1179 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.
9. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (Second Reading)
Action: Passed Ordinance 2023-1180 amending Title 6 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to include Chapter 6.27, Inclusionary Housing.
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10. Ratification of Application for State and El Dorado County Funding for Police Boating Safety and Enforcement Program
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-106 ratifying the application for financial aid from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program (C-241-2023); 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.
11. Appropriation of Funds for Terminal Repairs
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-107 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.
12. Application for Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for U.S. Highway 50 and 89 Corridors
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-108 authorizing the Director of Public Works to submit a grant application (C-242-2023) 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.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
13. Amendment to Agreement with Placemate to Extend Term and Fund "Lease to Locals" Rental Incentive Grant Program for One Year
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-109 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 (C-243-2023) 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.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
The following person addressed the Council:
1. Chase Janvrin, Placemate General Manager
14. Agreement with Lew Edwards Group to Provide Ballot Measure Consulting Services Action: Passed Motion 2023-100 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute sole source agreement with Lew Edwards Group (C-244-2023) for ballot measure consulting services in an amount not to exceed $107,500.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
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.
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-110 approving MOU's with the Police Officers' Association (C-252- 2023), the Police Supervisors' Committee (C-253-2023), Local 39 Administrative and Confidential (C254-2023), and Local 39 General & Public Works (C-255-2023). 11 21 2023 Minutes
16. Amendment to Heavenly Parking Agreement
Note: City Manager Irvin recused himself on this item due to property interest in the area and left the meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-101 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 1 to the Heavenly Parking Agreement (C-245-2023).
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Kenney Curtzweiler
17. Agreements with BPR Consulting Group, 4Leaf Inc., and TRB and Associates for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services
Action: Passed Motion 2023-102 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreements with BPR Consulting Group (C-246-2023), 4Leaf Inc. (C-256-2023), and TRB and Associates (C-257-2023) 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.
Regular-Unfinished Business
18. Amendment to Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association
Note: Staff provided an updated Attachment 03.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2023-103 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment 1 (C247-2023) to the Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SS/TMA); Passed Resolution 2023-111 appropriating an additional $500,000 for Microtransit Service from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves to fund SS/TMA Agreement Amendment 1, with an additional $200,000 that will be tied to the SS/TMA receiving the TDA funds for microtransit.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Duane Wallace
2. Ed Mosur
3. Steve Teshara, Chair, SSTMA Board of Directors
4. Sharon Kerrigan, South Tahoe Association of Realtors *written material provided
19. Draft City Charter
Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Bass
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Robbins
No: Wallace
Action: Passed Motion 2023-104 authorizing the Ad Hoc Charter City Subcommittee to initiate public outreach on draft city charter.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Duane Wallace, CEO of South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
2. Ed Mosur
3. Scott
4. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
5. Sharon Kerrigan, South Tahoe Association of Realtors *written material distributed Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Terri Jinkens
2. David Jinkens
3. Doug Rosner
6. Duane Wallace, CEO of South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce
7. Spencer
8. Kathleen and Steven
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20. Update on the Multi-Family Dwelling (MFD) Inspection and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Programs
Action: Received and Filed.
Regular-New Business
21. Short Term Rental Enforcement
Note: Robbins requested a future agenda item for raising illegal VHR fines and to begin enforcement against internet listing agencies through the interpretation of the current City Code (Council provided consensus).
Action: Received presentation.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Diane Reese, Tahoe Neighborhoods Group
2. Peggy Bourland, Tahoe Neighborhoods Group
3. Ed Mosur
Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. John Kolesar
2. Kathleen Bailey
22. 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Friedrich
Yes: Creegan, Bass, Friedrich, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2023-112 adopting the 2024 City Council regular meeting schedule.
23. City Council Travel Authorization - 2024 Civicwell Policymaker Conference (March 14-17, 2024) Action: No action taken
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
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
Note: Mayor Pro Tem Bass recused himself on this item due to financial interest in the cannabis industry and left the meeting.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Melissa Soderston
2. Ryan O’Malley, Tahoe Wellness Center
3. Ed Mosur
4. Jess, Cannablue Dispensary
5. Alex Gosselin, Owner of Cannablue Dispensary
6. Scott
7. Angie Regan
8. Sarah, Cannablue Dispensary
Action: This item was continued to the December 12, 2023 City Council meeting.
Adjournment
At 9:57 p.m. Mayor Creegan took an oral vote of Councilmembers present, to continue the meeting past 10 p.m. Councilmembers Friedrich, Wallace and Robbins voted yes, Mayor Creegan voted no. Consistent with City Council protocols, requiring a unanimous vote, Mayor Creegan adjourned the meeting.
Agenda Planning Calendar
25. Agenda Planning Calendar
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Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions _____________________ _______________
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.