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, April 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 April 2024 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" [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.
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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.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Closed Session Report
Proclamation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Live Violence Free recognizing April 2024 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month".
Item 1- Executive Summary.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
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.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Ratification of Contract Amendment No. 6 with Jviation for Engineering Services and Construction Management for Pavement Maintenance
4. Purchase Order with Lehr for Electronics, Equipment, and Installation in Three Police Vehicles
5. Transfer of Surplus Police Radios to El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
6. 2024 Memorandum of Understanding with Lake Tahoe Unified School District to Fund the Park Ranger Coordinator Program
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 March 26, 2024, Regular City Council meeting minutes.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
03 26 2024 Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Ratification of Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement with Jviation in an amount not to exceed $192,115.40 for design and construction management work on the Pavement Maintenance Rehabilitation Project.
CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities – restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Airport Manager Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report- Amendment No. 6 to Jviation Agreement
02-Resolution-Jviation Amendment 6
03-Amendment 6 to Jviation Agreement (Exh. A to Reso).pdf 04-C-103-2022 Jviation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a motion authorizing the Chief of Police or their designee to issue a Purchase Order for the purchase of police vehicle electronics, equipment, and installation from Lehr using existing budget appropriations up to $106,339.47 Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Lieutenant
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Police Vehicle Electronics and Equipment Package Purchase.docx 02-Sales Quote - Lehr 2024 Tahoe Single Patrol Unit.pdf 03-Lehr-Placer County Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Police Department to transfer surplus mobile radios to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Officer for the purpose of communication compatibility and interoperability with the new Police Department primary channel.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Lieutenant
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Surplus Police Radio Donation.docx
2-Resolution 2024 PD Surplus Radios to EDSO.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District and accepting $21,000 of additional grant funds to support funding a Park Ranger Coordinator position for the period of January 1, 2024, through May 30, 2024, from the remaining funds from the 2022 MOU.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - LTUSD MOU for Park Ranger Coordinator.docx
7. Public Works Department Annual Report 2023
8. Ordinance - Prezoning and Amendment of City Code Chapter 6.55, Article II (Plan Area Maps and Statements) for Cleanup Annexation Scenario (Second Reading)
9. Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with BPR Consulting for Building Permit Reviews for the Multi-Generational and Aquatic Center Project
10. Drainage Easement Acquisition at 3740 Blackwood Road for the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project
02-Resolution - MOU with LTUSD.docx
03-MOU with LTUSD (Exh. A to Reso).docx
04-C-138-2022 LTUSD MOU.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Annual Report 2023.docx
02- Annual Report 2023.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance approving the prezoning of 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)
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15319 (Annexation of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Clean Up Area Annexation.docx
02 - Annexation Map Cleanup Area
03 - Ownership by Property Owner Map
04 - TRPA PAS Land Use Zoning Designations
05 - Pre-Zone Land Use Designations
06 - Chapter 6.55 Ordinance Redlined
07 - Ordinance Annexation of 90 Parcels Second Reading
08 - City Council Resolution 2024-040 General Plan Amendment 09-City Council Resolution 2024-041 Annexation Initiation.pdf 10 - Proof of Mailing
11 - Tribune Public Notice.pdf
12 - Planning Commission Resolution 2023-016
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with BPR Consulting Group extending the term until June 30, 2026, and adding $60,000 for a total amount not to exceed $102,800 to complete the plan check and deferred submittal process.
CEQA Determination: On January 18, 2022, City Council adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 56 Acre Master Plan and the Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center (State Clearinghouse file #2021120206). This action is included within the scope of the IS/MND and no further environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ricky Riddle, Construction & Facilities Program Manager and Jeremy Harrison, Building Official
Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Amendment No. 1 to BPR Agreement.docx 02-Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with BPR.pdf 03-C-045-2022 BPR Consulting.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to
11. Authorization to Accept and Appropriate the $800,000 California Tahoe Conservancy Planning Grant for the Dennis Machida Memorial Greenway Trail Phase 1C
12. Quarterly Update on the Affordable Housing Waitlist
13. Agreement with Eide Bailly, LLP for Independent Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 with Two Optional One-Year Extensions
14. Application from HVR Acquisitions LLC for Tourist Core Area Plan/Specific Plan Amendments to Rezone a Portion of Assessor's Parcel Number. 029-441-024 From Recreation to Tourist Center execute the Purchase Agreement with Heavenly Estates MHC LLC for a Drainage Easement Acquisition at 3740 Blackwood Road for a total amount of $117,780, for the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on November 19, 2020, and this action does not require additional review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jason Burke, Complete Streets Program Manager and Brianna Greenlaw, Associate Civil Engineer
Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-BUPC Acquisition.docx
02-Resolution-Purchase Agreement.docx
03-Purchase Agreement Heavenly Estates (Attachment to Reso).pdf 04-Grant Easement.pdf
05-Res 2022-066 Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Funding.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution accepting and appropriating a California Tahoe Conservancy Planning Grant in an amount of $800,000 for the Dennis Machida Memorial Greenway Trail Phase 1C, and authorizing the Director of Pubic Works to execute and submit all documents for the completion of the project.
CEQA Determination: Acceptance of this grant is statutorily exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (planning and feasibility studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jason Burke, Complete Streets Program Manager and Stephen Anderjack, Associate Civil Engineer
Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-CTC Grant Acceptance.docx
02-Resolution - CTC Grant Acceptance.docx
03-CTA23018L Agreement.pdf
04-CTC Resolution 23-12-06.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Quarterly Update.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the agreement with Eide Bailly for Independent Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 through 2025-2026 with two optional one-year extensions, with the not-to-exceed amounts for the first three years, including one Single Audit Program, of $110,000, $114,950, and $120,122 respectively.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Audit Services 2024-2026.docx
02 - Eide Bailly Proposal.pdf
03 - PSA Eide Bailly.pdf
04 - CSLT 2024 Engagement Letter.pdf
Public Hearing
Mixed-Use
15. Update on Parking Restrictions in Heavenly Valley Neighborhoods, Heavenly Parking Agreement, and Heavenly Area Annexation
16. Chateau at the Village Project Update and Appropriation of Funds for Economic Development and Real Estate Consultant Services
17. Local Minimum Wage
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: City Council is asked to either: 1) Pass a Resolution adopting the proposed Tourist Core Area Plan/Specific Plan Amendments and adopting the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration; or 2) Pass a Resolution denying the proposed Tourist Core Area Plan/Specific Plan Amendments.
CEQA Determination: On March 21, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project, which City Council is also being asked to adopt.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Tourist Core Area Plan.docx
02-Plan Area Statement 089B AND 091.pdf
03-Proposed Text Changes.pdf
04-Proposed Zoning.pdf
05-TCAP HVR Amendment NOA and NOI.pdf
06-Proof_of_Mailing.pdf
07-Draft Resolution Adopting IS/MND and Approving TCAP Amendment.docx 08-TCAP Amendment (Exh. 1 to Reso Approving).pdf
09-FINAL IS/MND.pdf
10-DRAFT IS/MND.pdf
11-Draft Resolution Denying TCAP Amendment.docx
12-PC Resolution 2024-005 ISMND Adoption.pdf
13-PC Resolution 2024-006 TCAP Recommend Adoption.pdf
14-CC Public Notice Tribune Proof.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Receive updates; and 2) Pass a Resolution replacing Resolution 2023-104 to amend the seasonal or permanent no parking restrictions on certain streets in the Heavenly Valley Neighborhood.
CEQA Determination: The changes to on-street parking regulations are exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02-Resolution 2023-104 Revisions to Heavenly Valley Neighborhood Traffic and Parking Plan 03-C-245-2023 Amendment 1 to Heavenly Parking Agreement 04-Resolution - Parking Program Revisions
05-Revised Parking Map (Exh. A to Reso)
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution appropriating $100,000 from available General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves for the purpose of funding economic development and real estate consulting services.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report.docx
02 - Resolution Appropriating Budget.docx
Regular-New Business
18. Motel 6 and Sunray Motel Update
19. Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing the City Manager to either: 1) initiate a public process to explore a potential local minimum wage ordinance; or 2) take no action related to establishing a local minimum wage.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Motel 6 and Sunray Motel.docx
02 - 2659 Lake Tahoe Blvd Non Compliance Letter Jan 2024.pdf 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 begiven 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(s): Joe Irvin, City Manager and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 04 18 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 April 23, 2024 City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, April 18 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 April 18, 2024 \\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk