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City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 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 9:02 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich called the meeting to order. Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich read the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Land Acknowledgement.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich, and Councilmembers Creegan, Wallace, and Robbins.
Mayor Bass was absent. Note: Mayor Bass joined the meeting remotely for Agenda Item II only.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud, and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report
None.
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Nicole Smith, South Lake Brewing- Minimum wage increase (oppose)
2. Stacey Ballard- Council participation in the “Disability Experience” activity
3. Jerry Bindel- Successful housing meeting yesterday
4. Amelia Richmond- Successful City Housing Solutions community meeting
5. Angie Reagan, Access Tahoe- Council participation in “Disability Experience” activity Written Public Comment was received from the following person:
1. Keith Wells- Residential Vacancy Tax (oppose)
City Commission Reports
None.
Presentations
1. Presentation - Basin Entry Fee
Action: Received and filed presentation from Chad Hayes.
Written Public Comments were received from the following people:
1. Keith Wells
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Consent Agenda
Note: Item 8 was pulled from consent by Councilmember Robbins.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Wallace
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed consent agenda.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2024-025 approving the February 27, 2024 City Council meeting minutes.
3. Grant Acceptance from Parasol for Fire Department Life Safety House Action: Passed Motion 2024-026 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.
4. Fire Department 2023 Annual Report
Action: Received and filed.
5. Police Department 2023 Annual Report
Action: Received and filed.
6. Annual Report and Ordinance Renewal for Military Equipment Use (AB 481) Action: Passed Resolution 2024-033 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.
7. South Tahoe Public Utility District Water Conservation Rebate Program Action: Passed Motion 2024-0027 approving acceptance of a rebate from South Tahoe Public Utility District for efficiency upgrades at City park facilities.
8. General Plan Annual Progress Report, Housing Element Implementation Update, and Surplus Land Inventory for 2023
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Creegan
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-027 accepting and filing the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report, including the Housing Element Implementation Update; and, 2) Passed Resolution 2024-028 accepting the Surplus Land Inventory.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Mike Phillips
2. John Messina
3. Stacey Ballard
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Regular- Unfinished Business
9. US 50/89 Road Safety Audit
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2024-028 approving the US 50/89 Road Safety Audit Study.
The following people addressed the Council:
1. Josh Pilotouski, Caltrans District 3 Consultant
2. Fernando Rivera, Caltrans
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Victoria Ortiz, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
2. Angie Reagan
3. Nick Speal
Regular- New Business
10. Rental Assistance Program
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Friedrich
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-029 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.
Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Mike Phillips
2. John Messina
3. Michelle Benedict
4. Stacey Ballard
Written Public Comment was received from the following person:
1. David Jinkens (two comments)
At this time, Mayor Bass joined the meeting via Zoom.
11. Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Review, Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Position Listing, and Five-Year Financial Plan Update
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Robbins
Yes: Friedrich, Bass, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-030 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. City Council provided direction for the City Manager to reengage in community polling for input on use of excess funds.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. David Gregorich, Parks and Recreation Commission
2. Jerry Bindel, Parks and Recreation Commission, South Lake Tahoe Lodging Association At this time, Mayor Bass left the meeting.
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12. Ski Run Business Improvement District Annual Report and Budget Note: Councilmember Robbins recused himself from participating on this item due to real property interest, and left the meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Creegan
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace
Recused: (absent) Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-031. 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.
At this time, Councilmember Robbins returned to the meeting.
13. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan- 2024 Update Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Wallace
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-032 adopting the 2024 ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan Update.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
3. Stacey Ballard
4. Angie Reagan
5. Nick Speal
14. 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program Update
Action: Moved/Seconded: Creegan/Wallace
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2024-029 approving the 2024 Road Rehabilitation Program.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. John Messina
2. Nick Speal, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition
15. Ordinance Amending City Code Chapters 4.60 and 4.65 Regarding Public Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned Structures (First Reading)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Robbins
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2024-030 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 non-dwelling 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 non-dwelling and dwelling structures.
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16. Rental Registry Ordinance (First Reading)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Friedrich
Yes: Friedrich, Robbins
No: Creegan, Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Failed Motion 2024-031 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.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Friedrich
Yes: Friedrich, Robbins
No: Creegan, Wallace
Absent: Bass
Action: Failed Motion 2024-032 to place this item on a future agenda.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. John Messina
2. Mike Phillips
3. Michelle Benedict
4. Missing some
5. Amelia Richmond
6. Nick Speal
7. Natalie Yanish, South Tahoe Association of Realtors
Written Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Michelle Benedict
17. Ordinance Amending City Code Section 6.85.050 (Accessory Dwelling Units (First Reading) Action: Moved/Seconded:
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2024-033 to hold a first reading (by title only) of amendments to South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.85.050, Accessory Dwelling Units, and refer second reading and adoption to the March 26,2024 meeting; and, providing direction to the City Manager on the condominiumization of accessory dwelling units.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Seth Dallob
2. Ed Mosur
18. Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Program
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Robbins
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2024-034 directing staff to submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the assessment of properties and accessory dwelling unit designs, including three of the following: studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and an above detached garage option, if feasible. The RFP will include pre-built modular unit options.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Seth Dallob
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19. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.185 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Shared Mobility Devices) to Modify Parking Restrictions (First Reading) Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Creegan
Yes: Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Absent: Bass
Action:Passed Motion 2024-035 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. City Council provided direction to the Chief of Police to reach out to private property owners on integrating corral locations on private property.
Note: Staff distributed a PowerPoint slide.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. John Messina
Agenda Planning Calendar
20. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Manager Irvin
1. Will coordinate Councilmember participation in Ms. Ballard’s “Disability Experience” with Risk Manager Penado.
2. Thank you to City employees for working on the City Council agenda Councilmember Reports and Comments –
Councilmember Robbins
1. Attended City Housing Solutions community meeting.
2. Request to move Rental Registry Ordinance item to a future agenda (no second from Council) Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich
1. Attended City Housing Solutions community meeting.
2. Attended Tahoe Transportation District meeting.
Adjournment
At 4:28 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich adjourned the meeting. _____________________ Date: _______________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
______________________
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.
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