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, March 12, 2024 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mayor Bass will be participating via teleconference from Rayburn House Office Building Cafeteria, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20515, a location accessible to the public.
Public Participation
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A public agenda packet is available for review at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, on the City’s Website at www.cityofslt.us, or by contacting the City Clerk's Office, (530) 542-6005 or [email protected] Providing Public Comment:
In Person: Every agenda for regular meetings provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body (City Council), on any item of public interest which is within the jurisdiction of the City Council during Public Communications. For items on the agenda or in connection with any item which the City Council will consider, the public is given the opportunity to comment before or during the City Council's consideration of the item [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].
Remote Participation: If you are joining the meeting via ZOOM and would like to make a comment, press the "raise a hand" button. If you are joining the meeting via Channel 21 or live stream and would like to make a comment, please call (530) 542-6500. The meeting ID is: 822 2558 6619 press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Press *6 to unmute your phone. The Clerk will call you by the last three digits of your phone number when it is your turn to speak.
In Writing: Written comments received by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting will be distributed to City Council prior to the meeting. Written public comment regarding any item on this agenda may be sent to
1. Presentation - Basin Entry Fee
[email protected]. When emailing comments, identify the agenda item number in the subject line to which your comments relate. Any such comment that is a public record and is emailed to [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
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
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: City Council will receive a presentation from Chad Hayes on a Basin Entry Fee.
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Presentation.pptx
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
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Grant Acceptance from Parasol for Fire Department Life Safety House
4. Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
5. Police Department 2023 Annual Report
6. Annual Report and Ordinance Renewal for Military Equipment Use (AB 481)
7. South Tahoe Public Utility District Water Conservation Rebate Program 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 February 27, 2024 Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
02 27 2024 Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving receipt of a $3,500 grant from the Parasol Foundation to assist in the purchase of a Fire Department Life Safety House for use at all elementary schools for fire safety education on an annual basis.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Kim George, Fire Marshal, and Jim Drennan, Fire Chief Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Fire Life Safety House Grant.docx
02-Parasol Letter.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jim Drennan, Fire Chief
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-STAFF REPORT 2023 FIRE DEPT ANNUAL REPORT.docx
02-2023 Annual Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): David Stevenson, Chief of Police Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-STAFF REPORT - 2023 PD ANNUAL REPORT.docx
02-Annual Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution accepting receipt of the “AB 481 2022 Annual Report” and approving renewal of Ordinance 2022-1163, “Adoption of ‘Military Equipment’ Use Policy” Including Updated Equipment List.
Responsible Staff Member(s): David Stevenson, Chief of Police Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - AB 481 Annual Report.docx
02-Resolution - AB 481 Renewal.docx
03 - 2023 AB 481 Annual Report 031224.docx
04-EQUIPMENT LIST 2023.docx
05-ORD 2022-1163 Military Equipment Use.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving acceptance of a rebate from South Tahoe Public Utility District for efficiency upgrades at City park facilities.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator, and Dennis Churchill, Parks Maintenance Manager
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_STPUD_Rebate.docx
8. General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Implementation Update, and Surplus Land Inventory for 2023
9. US 50/89 Road Safety Audit Update
10. Rental Assistance Program
11. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Review, Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Position Listing, and Five-Year Financial Plan Update
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution accepting and filing the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Implementation Update; and, 2) Pass a Resolution accepting the Surplus Land Inventory.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report.docx
02 - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf
03-Resolution - General Plan Annual Report.docx
04 - Resolution 2023 Surplus Lands.docx
05 - March 12 2024 Tribune Proof.pdf
06 - PC Resolution 2024-002 - General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf 07 - PC Resolution 2024-003 - Surplus Land Inventory.pdf Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the US 50/89 Road Safety Audit Study.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Road Safety Audit.docx
02 - Res 2023-061 Caltrans US 50-89 Speed Survey.pdf
03 - South Lake Tahoe Final Draft Safety Report v2.pdf
04 - RSA Update Presentation.pptx
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
Pass a Resolution adopting the Rental Assistance Guidelines and approving $200,000 expenditure allocation in the Mid-Year Budget Review Process for implementation of a Rental Assistance Program.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Rental Assistance Program.docx
02-Resolution - Rental Assistance Program.docx
03-Rental Assistance Guidelines (Exh. A to Reso).docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving FY 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments, Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Positions Listing for Changes Made during Mid-Year and Corresponding Salary Tables.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance, and Joseph Irvin, City Manager
Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Mid_Year_Budget_5yr Plan Mar 24.docx
02-RESO Mid-year Budget 2023-2024.docx
03-Position Allocation 23-24 Mar 2024 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf 04-Salary Tables for Resolution 3.12.2024 (Exh. B to Reso).pdf 05-5yr Financial Plan & Assumptions as of March 2024.pdf
12. Ski Run Business Improvement District Annual Report and Budget
13. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan - 2024 Update
14. 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program Update
15. Ordinance Amending City Code Chapters 4.60 and 4.65 Regarding Public Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned Structures (First Reading)
06-Lifeguard Staffing Update February 2024.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
Pass a Resolution approving a letter of intent to levy an assessment to the Ski Run Business Improvement District members and setting a time and place of a future public hearing whereby members of the Ski Run Business Improvement District can provide written protests on the content of the Annual Report for the upcoming fiscal year.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ben Hannah - Accountant II Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01 Staff Report Ski Run BID 03-12-2024.docx
02 SRBID Resolution First Meeting 03.12.2024.docx
03 SRBID 2024-2025 Budget Proposal.pdf
04 SRBID 2024-2025 Budget Proposal Prior Year vs Proposed.pdf 05 SRBID 2024-2025 Budget Proposal (Includes Measure S Recreation).pdf 06 Ski Run BID Report 2024.pdf
07 Friends of Ski Run Report 2024.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the 2024 ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (existing facilities) because it consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Rebecca Penado, Risk Manager/ADA Coordinator Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - ADA Transition Plan Update Staff Report.docx
02 - Resolution Adopting ADA Transiton Plan 2024 Update.docx 03 - ADA Title II Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (Exh. A to Reso).pdf 04 - South Lake Tahoe SETP Final Presentation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Mark Frisina, Resident Engineer Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program.docx 02-2024 Presentation_Road_Rehabilitation_Program.pptx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Title 4, Chapters 4.60 (Nuisances consisting of abandoned or substantially damaged nondwelling structures) and 4.65 (Nuisances consisting of abandoned or substantially damaged dwelling structures) to include structures that are in a partial state of construction in the definition of abandoned building and to create consistency in remedying nuisances associated with nondwelling and dwelling structures.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
16. Rental Registry Ordinance (First Reading)
17. Ordinance Amending City Code Section 6.85.050 (Accessory Dwelling Units) (First Reading)
18. Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Program
19. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.185 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Shared Mobility Devices) to Modify Parking Restrictions (First Reading)
20. Agenda Planning Calendar
02-Ordinance
03-Chapter4.60 Tracked Changes
04-Chapter 4.65 Tracked Changes
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an ordinance amending the South Lake Tahoe City Code by adding Title 6, Chapter 6.28 (Rental Registry), and refer second reading and adoption to the March 26, 2024, meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Rental Registry First Reading.docx
02-Rental Registry Ordinance.docx
03-PC Resolution 2024-001 - Rental Registry Ordinance.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of amendments to South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.85.050, Accessory Dwelling Units.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt from CEQA under section 15282(h) which exempts ordinances adopted per Section 65852.2 of the California Government Code.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - ADU Ord Amendment
02-Ordinance - Accessory Dwelling Units.docx
03-Exhibit A - Ordinance Redlined
04-March 12 2024 Tribune Proof.pdf
05-PC Resolution 2024-004 - ADU Ordinance Amendment Section 6.85.050.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to staff regarding the creation of a potential Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit design program.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold first reading (by title only) of an ordinance amending Chapter 4.185 to the South Lake Tahoe City Code regarding regulation of shared mobility devices and refer second reading and adoption to March 26, 2024.
CEQA Determination: This action is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing facilities consisting of operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use, including existing streets, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities that do not create additional automobile lanes).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report.docx
02 - Shared Mobility Device Ordinance (Redline).pdf
03 - Shared Mobility Device Ordinance
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: Joseph Irvin, City Manager
Item 20- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 03 07 2024.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 March 12, 2024, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The agenda was also available on the City's website at https://www.cityofslt.us.
Signed March 7, 2024 \\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk