03 26 2024 CC Minutes
City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 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
Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Bass read the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Land Acknowledgement.
Call to Order/ Pledge of Allegiance
At 5:32 p.m. Mayor Bass called the meeting to order. Mayor Bass then led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Bass, Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich, and Councilmembers Creegan, Wallace, and Robbins.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud, and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Report- March 26, 2024 4:45 pm
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators. Gov. Code section 54956.8.
Property: Acquisition of temporary construction easements over portions of 1175 Wildwood Ave #A, 3601, 3609, 3721, 3725, and 3739 Pioneer Trail; and acquisition of a permanent easement over a portion of 1101 Keller Rd.
Agency negotiator: Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works.
Negotiating parties: Jeff Langham and Danny Langham; Eleni Stratigopoulos, Trustee of the Eleni Stratigopoulos 1996 Inter Vivos Trust; Katherine P. Leles, Trustee of the Nicholas J. Leles and Katherine P. Leles 1996 Inter Vivos Trust; Nicholas M Vriheas and Vicky S. Vriheas, Trustees of the Nicholas M. Vriheas and Vicky S. Vriheas 2009 Revocable Living Trust; Miram Castrillo; Joe Masuen and Diana Masuen; Jon Christian Lysons and Christopher Neil Lysons; Alecia Rutledge; and Timm Wulff.
Under negotiation: Purchase price and terms of payment.
Action: No reportable action.
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Duane Wallace, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce- Public Dock Ordinance 2021-1154
2. Tom Millham- Thank you to Chiefs Drennan and Stevenson for attending Kiwanis Club Fentanyl Public Forum
3. Brian Steele, Tahoe by Design- Public Dock Ordinance 2021-1154
4. Ryn Muat, LTVA- Support and promotion of single-use plastic water bottle ban 03 26 2024 CC Minutes
5. Nigel Wheeler- Public Dock Ordinance 2021-1154
6. John Ogle- Public Dock Ordinance 2021-1154
7. Ed Mosur- Washoe Tribe inclusion in TRPA Compact organization, demolition of Motel 6 (oppose)
8. Amelia Richmond- Residential Vacancy Tax (support)
9. John Messina- Residential Vacancy Tax (oppose)
10. Alex Imhoff- Residential Vacancy Tax (oppose)
11. Lou Perini- Affordable housing in Douglas County
12. Stacey Ballard- Councilmembers and City Manager “Disability Experience” participation, Residential Vacancy Tax (support)
13. Nancy Young- Residential Vacancy Tax (oppose)
14. Angie Reagan, Access Tahoe- Councilmembers and City Manager “Disability Experience” participation, Residential Vacancy Tax (support)
Written Public Comment was received from the following person:
1. David Jinkens- Demolition of Motel 6 (oppose)
City Commission and Student Advisory Reports
Peter Fink, Parks and Recreation Commission- Provided verbal report.
Consent Agenda
Note: Item 2 was pulled from consent by Councilmember Robbins.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/ Robbins
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed consent agenda, excluding Item 2
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2024-036 approving the March 12, 2024 City Council meeting minutes.
2. 2023-2024 Master Fee Schedule
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-033 adopting the Annual Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services, with the following amendment: As it pertains to “Advanced Basic Life Support Fee” also known as a First Responder Fee, the Fire Chief’s office has discretionary authorization to waive fees under the following criteria: 1) Patients relying on government sponsored insurance plans such as Medicare, Medicaid and Medi-Cal. 2) Patients demonstrating a financial burden such as those on fixed income; 3) Patients who petition for a fee waiver for other exigent circumstances may request a waiver with final decision by the Fire Chief. Understanding that the fees in place are for cost recovery purposes and that these services are “not for profit”. City Council provided direction to staff to bring back a discussion on lowering fees for Recreaton Center usage.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Tamoogan Incbayer
Written Public Comment was received from the following person:
1. Seth Dallob
3. Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading) Action: Passed ORD 2024-1183 amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.85.050, Accessory Dwelling Units.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Josh
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4. Ordinance Amending City Code Chapters 4.60 and 4.65 Regarding Public Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned Structures (Second Reading)
Action: Passed ORD 2024-1182 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.
5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.185 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Shared Mobility Devices) to Modify Parking Restrictions (Second Reading) Action: Passed ORD 2024-1184 amending Chapter 4.185 to the South Lake Tahoe City Code regarding regulation of shared mobility devices.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
6. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with On Course Events for Live at Lakeview Summer Concert Series Increasing City Contribution to $20,000 for 2024 Action: Passed Resolution 2024-034 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with On Course Events (C-049-2024), appropriating additional $10,000 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves, and increasing funding to $20,000 per year for 2024 to produce Live at Lakeview Summer Concert Series
Written Public Comment was received from the following person:
1. Heidi Hill-Drum, Tahoe Prosperity Center.
7. Lakeview Commons Recreation Concessionaire Agreement with Tahoe City Kayak & Paddleboards
Action: Passed Motion 2024-037 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Tahoe City Kayak & Paddleboards (C-050-2024) to operate the Lakeview Commons recreation concession for a three-year term beginning May 1, 2024, with the option to extend the agreement for three one-year terms.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Duane Wallace
8. Reimbursement Agreement with El Dorado County for Purchase of two Teal 2 Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) Using 2019 and 2021 Homeland Security Grant Funds Action: Passed Resolution 2024-035 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a funding reimbursement agreement (C-051-2024, C-060-2024) with El Dorado County in the amount of $31,247.46 for the purchase of Qty 2 Teal 2 Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) at the estimated cost of $31,132.63, appropriating funding in the FY 2023-2024 budget, authorizing purchase of the equipment from Teal Drones, LLC, and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit all necessary documents for the completion of the grant scope.
9. Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant – Domestic Violence Programs Action: Passed Resolution 2024-036 ratifying grant application, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the grant agreement (C-052-2024), and authorizing receipt of grant funds from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) in support of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department and Live Violence Free through the Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant sub-award LE23 07 7994 for calendar year 2024 in an amount up to $203,142.
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10. Contract with Cadence Team, Inc. to Purchase Police Department Server Upgrade, Disaster Recovery Site, and Video Storage Solution
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-037 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a purchase contract with Cadence Team, Inc. through CMAS cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of hardware and software for the Police Department to upgrade existing server infrastructure, establish disaster recovery Site, and enhance video storage solution of for a total amount not to exceed $230,940.24, and appropriating $230,941 from Proposition 172 Police Safety Sales Tax available fund balance
11. Purchase Order with Holt of California for Grader Repair Action: Passed Motion 2024-038 authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a sole source Purchase Order (C-054-2024) with Holt of California for snow grader repair for an amount of $78,307.93.
12. Reapproval of City Salary Tables
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-038 reapproving City Salary Tables.
13. Revisions to Compensation and Benefits Package for Unrepresented Employees to Replace Cash Distributions to Certain Employees with Cost of Living Increases, and to Update Paid Time Off, Public Safety Uniform pay, and Strike Team Response Policies Action: Passed Resolution 2024-039 approving revisions to the compensation and benefits package for unrepresented employees, including the elected City Clerk.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. John Messina
Regular-New Business
14. Pre-Zoning, General Plan Amendment, and Initiation of Proceedings for Cleanup Annexation Scenario
Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Action: : 1) Passed Motion 2024-039 to hold first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance pre-zoning 90 parcels located within the City Sphere of Influence in El Dorado County for subsequent annexation of such properties and amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Title 6, Chapter 6.55, Article II (Plan Area Maps and Statements), and refer second reading and adoption to April 23, 2024; 2) Passed Resolution 2024- 040 adopting an amendment to the General Plan LU-1, Land Use Diagram; and 3) Passed Resolution 2024-041 initiating proceedings for the annexation of such properties.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Lou Perini
2. Scott Monerick
3. Josh Atkins
4. Ed Mosur
5. Peter and Karen Fink
6. Mike Vollmer, Executive Director for Tahoe Resource Conservation District
7. Janice Atkins
8. Brandy Brown
9. Judi Allen
Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Judi Allen (2)
2. Ouida Garms
3. Tahoe Resource Conservation District
4. Scott Robertson
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5. Bryan Johansen
6. Karen Johansen
15. Purchase of Various Equipment for Snow Removal and Public Works/Parks Maintenance Action: Moved/Seconded: Wallace/Friedrich
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2024-040 authorizing the City Manager to purchase:
1) Two (2) John Deer Graders from Pape Machinery for $581,726.65 each (C-055-2024); 2) One (1) Boom Truck from Altec, Inc. for $179,014.34 (C-056-2024); 3) One Brine Master from C&H Outdoor, LLC (Sno-Biz) for $33,286.81(C-057-2024); 4) One (1) E32 Bobcat Excavator from Bobcat of Sacramento for $53,616.53 (C-058-2024); 5) One (1) Bobcat UW 56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine from Bobcat of Sacramento for $99,344.76 (C-059-2024) for Public Works and Parks Departments, all through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreements, per South Lake Tahoe City Code section 3.45.090 (Cooperative Purchasing).
16. Ratification of Prohousing Incentive Grant Application to California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Bear's Den Rehabilitation and the Affordable Housing Project at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Creegan
Yes: Bass, Friedrich, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins
Action: Passed Resolution 2024-042 ratifying the grant application and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development for Prohousing Incentive Program up to $120,000 for the Bear's Den rehabilitation and up to $500,000 for the affordable housing project at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, for a total amount not to exceed $620,000.
Agenda Planning Calendar
17. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Bass request for a Pride Month Resolution (Robbins seconded) Action: Robbins request for Charter Fishing and use of Public Dock Ordinance discussion (Wallace seconded)
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Clerk Blankenship
1. Proclamation request from Live Violence Free recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Council provided consensus)
City Manager Irvin
1. Community Survey
2. Single-use plastic water bottle ban effective April 22
3. New online revenue collection and payment system
Councilmember Reports and Comments
Councilmember Creegan
1. Attended LTUSD 2x2
2. Attended Clean Tahoe Board meeting
Councilmember Wallace
1. Attended Clean Tahoe Board meeting
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Councilmember Robbins
1. Attended State of the School District event
Mayor Pro Tem Friedrich
1. Attended LTUSD 2x2
2. Attended CivicWell Conference in Yosemite
Mayor Bass
1. Lobbied in Washington DC for an extension to the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
2. Attended National League of Cities Conference
Adjournment
At 7:57 p.m. Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting.
_____________________ Date: _______________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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Susan Blankenship (Apr 24, 2024 13:07 PDT) Cody Bass (Apr 25, 2024 14:10 PDT) 04/25/2024
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