City Council
Tamara Wallace, Mayor
Cody Bass, Mayor Pro Tem
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
David Jinkens, Councilmember
Keith Roberts, 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 14, 2025 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilmember Roberts will be participating via teleconference from the Mangrove Bay Hotel & Bar, Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, Room 4, 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)].
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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.
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
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)
General Public Communications Received
Public Communications- Curtzweiler handout.pdf
City Response to LA Fires Notes to Council 15 Jan 2025 from Chief Drennan.pdf City Commission Reports
Consent Agenda
Public Comment - This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic listed on the Consent Agenda.
1. Regular City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
2. Application to California Office of Traffic Safety for Grant for Special Enforcement of Traffic and Alcohol-Related Crimes
3. School Resource Officer Agreement with Lake Tahoe Unified School District
4. Purchase of Three Police Patrol Vehicles
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per item and six (6) minutes total per speaker.
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 minutes from the December 10, 2024, City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
12 10 2024 City Council and STRSA Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to submit a grant application with the California Office of Traffic Safety for special enforcement of traffic and alcohol-related crimes, running of DUI checkpoints, and press releases, up to $100,000.00. Grant funds will be used to carry out enforcement related to a host of traffic and criminal violations in our community including, but not limited to, DUI enforcement, seatbelt violations, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian details. It will also be used for in-state travel for related trainings, and to purchase supplies and equipment.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lieutenant Doug Sentell
Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-California_Office_of_Traffic_Safety_Grant_Application.docx 02-Resolution California Office of Traffic Safety Grant Application.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) regarding the operation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the 2024-2025 School Year and approve budget for reimbursement from LTUSD to the City in the amount up to $75,268.00.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report -School Resource Officer Agreement.docx 02-Resolution - SRO 24 25.docx
03 - MOU (Exh. A to Reso).docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the purchase of three (3) 2024 Chevrolet Tahoes and related equipment, with installation, using existing budget appropriations up to $309,991.94.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Jeff Roberson
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-staff_report_2024-25_PD_vehicle_replacement_-final_2025-01.docx 02-Michael Hohl Sales Proposal 2024-10-28 .pdf
03 - Planet Bid Bid Summary.pdf
04 - Lehr Sales Quote - Lehr 50279.pdf
05 - SLTPD Patrol Radio quote 1062 1-3-25 (three radios).pdf 06-Sole Source Justification.pdf
5. Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Wildscape Engineering, Inc.
6. Transfer of Unclaimed Check Funds
7. Application for Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for Stateline Avenue Complete Streets Project
8. Vision Zero Action Plan
07 - Placer County Contract SCN107418 Lehr.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Wildscape Engineering, Inc. for additional construction support services for the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project for the amount of $17,074.42 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $555,258.51.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on November 19, 2020, and on May 16, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted an addendum to the CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. This action does not require additional review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Associate Civil Engineer Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Amendment 3 Wildscape.docx
02-Project Location Map.pdf
03-C-106-2021 Wildscape.pdf
04-C-028-2023 Wildscape Amendment 1.pdf
05-Wildscape Amendment 2.pdf
06-Wildscape Engineering Amendment 2B.pdf
07-Amendment No. 3 with Wildscape.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the transfer of unclaimed check funds from their respective fund(s) to the General Fund pursuant to California Government Code sections 50050 through 50057.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Akemi Nishimura, Accountant I Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Reports-Transfer of Unclaimed Check Funds.docx 02-Resolution-Transfer of Unclaimed Check Funds.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works (or designee) to submit a grant application to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for a planning grant in the amount of $289,000 for stakeholder outreach and planning up to 30% design for a complete streets project on Stateline Avenue.
CEQA Determination: The authorization to pursue a grant application for planning and design of a Complete Streets project is Statutorily Exempt from CEQA under section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and Categorically Exempt under section 15305, Class 6 (Information Collection).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Emily Dougherty, Engineering Technician, and Andra Burnam, Office Manager
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report- Stateline Avenue Complete Streets.docx 02-Resolution - Stateline Complete Streets.docx
03-Project Map.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion either: (1) adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan; or (2) directing staff to make changes to the proposed Vision Zero Action Plan to incorporate into the final Vision Zero Action Plan for adoption at a future City Council meeting.
CEQA Determination: This action is Statutorily Exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 for Feasibility and Planning Studies.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Emily Dougherty, Engineering Technician
9. Citizen Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Vision_Zero_Action_Plan.docx
02 Vision Zero Action Plan_Draft.pdf
03 VZAP Presentation.pptx
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion appointing two (2) members to serve a twoyear term on the Airport Land Use Commission; five (5) members to serve a two-year term on the Building and Housing Board of Appeals; four (4) members to serve a two-year term on the Parks and Recreation Commission; three (3) members to serve a two-year term on the Planning Commission; three (3) at-large members and one (1) Boys and Girls Club member to serve twoyear terms on the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission; and four (4) members to serve two-year terms on the Police Advisory Commission; and directing the City Clerk to continue to solicit applications to fill vacancies.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Appointments_to_City_Boards_and_Commissions.pdf Commission Solicitation.pdf
Manfredi- Airport Land Use Commission_Redacted.pdf
Asbury- Airport Land Use Commission_Redacted.pdf
Spranz- Airport Land Use Commission_Redacted.pdf
Manfredi- BBOA_Redacted.pdf
Cade-Bauer- BBOA_Redacted.pdf
Martone- BBOA_Redacted.pdf
Benlien- BBOA_Redacted.pdf
Costigan- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Kovarik- Parks and Recreation Commission_Redacted.pdf
Ramirez Thomas- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Hernandez- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Rollins- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Morgan- Parks and Recreation Commission_Redacted.pdf
Messina- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Fink- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Maggiore- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Terminel- Parks and Recreation Commission_Redacted.pdf
Urban- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Howard- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Manfredi- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Berger- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Imhoff- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Odvody- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Wieczorek- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Prysi- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Williams- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Messina- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Spranz- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Ballard- ACTC_Redacted.pdf
Rebrovich- ACTC_Redacted.pdf
Delgado- ACTC_Redacted.pdf
Hamilton- ACTC_Redacted.pdf
Haas- ACTC_Redacted.pdf
Carlson- ACTC_Redacted.pdf
Xistra-Rich-ACTC_Redacted.pdf
10. Selection of an Alternate to Serve on the El Dorado County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
11. Letter of Opposition to El Dorado County Regarding Implementation of Assembly Bill 626 (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation)
12. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fees Annual Report
13. Agenda Planning Calendar
Gonzalez- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Manfredi- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Osha- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Newcomb- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Smith- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Escobedo- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Item 9- Costigan (Parks and Rec Applicant).pdf
Item 9- Gonzalez (Police Advisory Applicant).pdf
Item 9- Carlson (ACTC Applicant)_Redacted.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion selecting one Councilmember to serve as an alternate on LAFCO.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
2025 City Council Assignments.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to submit a letter on behalf of City Council to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors opposing adoption of an ordinance or resolution to authorize Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations in El Dorado County including the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01_MEHKO_StaffReport.docx
02_Memo_MEHKO _ 1-2-2025.pdf
03_MEHKO Letter of Opposition.docx
Item 11- Approved Cottage Foods.pdf
Item 11- MEHKOs vs Cottage Food Operations.pdf
Item 11- Dallob.pdf
City of South Lake Tahoe - Letter of Opposition _ MEHKO _ 1-16-2025.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_Inclusionary_Housing_Ordinance_Update__1___5_.docx 02-ORD 2023-1180 Inclusionary Housing.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): Joseph Irvin, City Manager, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 01 09 2025.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 14, 2025 City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, January 9, 2025, 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 January 9, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk