City Council
Cody Bass, Mayor
John Friedrich, Mayor Pro Tem
Cristi Creegan, 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.
City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. Proclamation recognizing January 2024, as "National Stalking Awareness Month"
2. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Services Presentation [email protected] or otherwise provided to a majority of the City Council before the meeting will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe [Government Code Section 54957.5(b)]. Written comments will not be read out loud during the meeting.
The City Council Chambers meeting facility is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate any person needing special assistance to attend this meeting.
Contact the City Clerk at (530) 542-6005 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for assistance [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II and Brown Act Government Code Sections 54953.2, 54954.1, 54954.2, and 54957.5].
Spanish Interpretations: The public may access Spanish interpretation using the ZOOM link listed on the front of the Agenda from an internet device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, home computer) with audio capabilities and selecting the Spanish language option. Persons without an internet device may attend the meeting in-person and a device will be provided while supplies last. Requests for interpreter services to offer public comment may be made by contacting the City Clerk.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Land Acknowledgement
The City of South Lake Tahoe acknowledges the lands we occupy today are the lands and home of the Wašíšiw, the people from here known today as the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, a sovereign nation. Since the beginning of time and for thousands of years before the arrival of any other people, the Washoe lived here and cared for this place, with values and intention that we can all learn from. On behalf of the City Council, I would like to acknowledge, thank, and honor the Indigenous Washoe Tribal Communities that are the past, present, and future stewards of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Roll Call
Closed Session Report
Proclamation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Tahoe Youth and Family Services, recognizing January 2024, as "National Stalking Awareness Month." Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation.pdf
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
Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ryan Malhoski, GIS Analyst Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - GIS Presentation
02-Presentation
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the Bijou Area Erosion Control Project, Community Facilities District (CFD2014-1)
5. Enterprise License Agreement Extension with Esri
6. Cost Sharing Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans for US 50 Road Safety Audit 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.
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the January 9, 2024, Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01 09 2024 Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works, and Stan Hill, Engineering Manager
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report Bijou CFD 23-24.docx
02 - SLT CFD 2014-1 (Bijou) Annual Report_2023-24.pdf
03 - Bijou Area Vicinity Map CFD Location Maps.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Enterprise License Agreement extension with Esri for Geographical Information System software at an annual cost of $28,400 for 3 years for a total of $85,200.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ryan Malhoski, GIS Analyst Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Esri GIS Agreement.docx
02-Agreement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the mayor to execute a cost-sharing agreement with Caltrans for US 50 Road Safety Audit and appropriating $35,000 from the City's General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves to cover the City's share.
CEQA Determination: The proposed maintenance agreement is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) because it involves the maintenance and minor alteration of an existing public highway involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_CalTrans_Coopertive_Agreement.docx
02-Resolution-Caltrans US 50 Road Safety Audit Agreement.docx 03 - Cooperative Agreement (Exh. A to Reso.).docx
7. Appropriation of $112,250 for Amended Purchase Price for Zaugg Snow Blowers
8. Request to Apply to Host a CivicSpark Fellow for 2024-25 and Appropriating Budget
9. Amendments to Cannabis Ordinance, Public Safety License Ordinance, and Clean Indoor Air Act Ordinance Allowing On-Site Consumption and Curbside Delivery, and Regarding Medicinal Delivery and Removal of Outdated Provisions Regarding Development Agreements and Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (Second Reading)
10. Tentative Map Extension for 3708 Highway 50 Town Homes Tentative Map, File #23-131 04 - Res 2023-061 Caltrans US 50-89 Speed Survey.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution amending the purchase price for two Zaugg Rolba 3000 Snow Blowers from a total of $1,200,212 to a total of $1,312,460.70 and appropriating $112,250 from Fund 208 Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Available Fund Balance.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works, and Phil Harwood, Fleet Maintenance Manager
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Zaugg Snow Blowers.docx
02-Hardline Original Quotes.pdf
03-Reso No 2023-025 - Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment.pdf 04 - Hardline Revised Invoice.pdf
05-Resolution-Zaugg Snow Blower Pricing Change.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion authorizing staff to apply as a site host for the CivicSpark program year 2024-25, and (2) Pass a Resolution appropriating $31,000 from available General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Request to Apply to Host CivicSpark Fellow.docx 02 - Resolution Appropriating Budget for CivicSpark Fellow.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance Amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Chapter 6.55, Article X (Cannabis Regulations), Chapter 4.180 (Cannabis Public Safety License Ordinance), and Chapter 4.100 (Clean Indoor Air and Health Protection) to Allow On-Site Consumption at Cannabis Retailers, Allow Curbside Delivery, Remove Outdated Provisions Regarding Development Agreements and Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, and to Comply with Changes in State Law Regarding 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, and is consistent with 2030 General Plan Policies, and no further environmental analysis is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162 because the proposed ordinance is within the scope of the 2030 General Plan EIR and there are no substantial changes to the project or circumstances that require major revisions to the previous EIR.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Cannabis Ordinance Second Reading.docx 02 - Ordinance Amending Cannabis Regulations.docx
03-Notice of Public Hearing.pdf
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution granting a 24-month extension for 3708 Highway 50 Town Homes Tentative Subdivision Map.
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15332,
11. Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity for Pirate’s Chest Tahoe LLC, Located at 2435 Venice Drive, Suite 107
12. Increased Fines for Vacation Home Rental Citations
13. Updated Resolution and Citizen Appointments to Boards and Commissions Class 32, Infill Development, which consists of projects characterized as infill development on 1) parcels less than five acres in size located within the city limits, 2) is consistent with applicable general plan designations, policies and zoning designations, 3) has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, 4) would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and 5) is adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Assistant Planner Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Tentative Map Extension.docx
02-Resolution Tentative Map Extension 3708 Highway 50 Town Homes 03-Tentative Map 3708 LTB
04-Resolution 2022-040 Tentative Map 3708 Highway 50
05-Planning Commission Resolution 2023-019 Recommending Tentative Map Extension.pdf 06-Public Notice.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving and authorizing the Planning Manager and Chief of Police to submit a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the issuance of a Type 20 License for the premises at 2435 Venice Dr, Ste.107 (Pirate’s Chest Tahoe LLC).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Assistant Planner Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Pirates Chest Tahoe LLC.docx
02-Pirates Chest Tahoe LLC ABC Application
03-Resolution-Pirate's Chest Tahoe Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity.docx 04-Exhibit A to Reso - Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity 05-Public Notice.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution increasing fines for Vacation Home Rental citations to $1,500 for the first occurrence, $3,000 for the second occurrence within the year, and $5,000 for subsequent occurrences within the same year.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Increased VHR Citations.docx
02 - Resolution Increasing VHR Citation Amounts.docx
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution amending Resolution 2023-013, Section 3. Structure Terms of Office and Qualifications, Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission, changing the non-voting representative of the Boys and Girls Club Organization to a voting member; 2) Interview applicants; 3) Pass a Motion appointing two members to serve two-year terms and one member to fill a vacancy (term expires 2/2025) to the Planning Commission; 4) Pass a Motion appointing three members to serve two-year terms on the Parks & Recreation Commission; and 5) Direct the City Clerk to continue to solicit for applications to the Arts Culture and Tourism Commission, Police Advisory Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and bring back appointments to the February 27 meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Citizen Commissions and Boards.docx
14. Agenda Planning Calendar
02-Resolution - City Boards Commissions and Committees.pdf 03-Planning Commission Applications.pdf
04-Parks & Recreation Commission Applications.pdf
Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Identify, with consent of at least two Council members, any desired future agenda items, and/or modify the Agenda Planning Calendar as desired.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Joe Irvin, City Manager
Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 01 18 2023.pdf
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 January 23 2024, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, January 18, 2024, 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 January 18, 2024 \\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk