City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
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 Wallace read the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Land Acknowledgment.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Wallace Called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m., then led the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Wallace, Mayor Pro Tem Bass, and Councilmembers Robbins and Jinkens.
Councilmember Roberts was present over Zoom.
Also present were City Manager Irvin, City Attorney Stroud, and City Clerk Blankenship.
Closed Session Reports
Closed Session Report of January 14, 2025
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code section54956.9(d)(1). Case: Jason Cheney v. City of South Lake Tahoe, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ11441999 and ADJ15356704.
Action: No Reportable Action.
Public Communications
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Seth Howard- Sugar Pine Village contractor
2. Duane Wallace, South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce- Fire safety collaboration
3. John Messina- City assistance to property owners for defensible space clearing
4. Kelley O’Hare- City Council Ethics Policy update
5. Kenny Curtzweiler- Defensible space clearing, AB 2902
6. Ed Mosur- Mayor Wallace
7. Eick Asbury- Recreation Center discounts to Seniors and Senior Nutrition Center
8. Doug Williams- Fire safety council
9. Jerry Goodman- Mayor Wallace’s Tahoe Tribune Letter
10. Linda Spranz- Measure T, ethics review committee
11. Angie Reagan, Access Tahoe- Upcoming “Night to Shine” event
12. Melissa Soderston, Eco Integrity Alliance- Fire Safety grant funding, Mayor Wallace’s letter in the Tahoe Tribune
City Commission Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Bass
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Action: Passed the consent agenda.
1. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2025-001 approving the minutes for the December 10, 2024, Regular City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency meeting.
2. Application to California Office of Traffic Safety for Grant for Special Enforcement of Traffic and Alcohol-Related Crimes
Action: Passed Resolution 2025-001 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.
3. School Resource Officer Agreement with Lake Tahoe Unified School District Action: Passed Resolution 2025-002 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) (C-005- 2025) 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.
4. Purchase of Three Police Patrol Vehicles
Action: Passed Motion 2025-002 authorizing the purchase of three (3) 2024 Chevrolet Tahoes (C-006-2025) and related equipment, with installation, using existing budget appropriations up to $309,991.94.
5. Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Wildscape Engineering, Inc.
Action: Passed Motion 2025-003 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement with Wildscape Engineering, Inc. (C-007-2025) 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.
6. Transfer of Unclaimed Check Funds
Action: Passed Resolution 2025-003 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.
7. Application for Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for Stateline Avenue Complete Streets Project
Action: Passed Resolution 2025-005 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.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ed Mosur
Regular- Unfinished Business
8. Vision Zero Action Plan
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Robbins
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Action: Passed Motion 2025-004 adopting the Vision Zero Action plan and directing staff to bring an annual review before Council.
The following person addressed the Council:
1. Ruta Jariwala, TJKM
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Erick Asbury
2. Ed Mosur
3. Douglas Williams
4. Kelly O’hare
5. Heather Case-Bauer
6. John Messina
7. Melissa Soderston
9. Citizen Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
The Following Airport Land Use Commission Applicants Addressed the Council:
1. Alberto Manfredi
2. Erick Asbury
3. Linda Spranz (withdrew application)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Jinkens
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Jinkens, Roberts
No: Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2025-005 appointing Alberto Manfredi and Erick Asbury to the Airport Land Use Commission.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Jinkens
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Acton: Passed Motion 2025-006 appointing Alberto Manfredi, Heather Cade-Bauer, Brooke Martone, and Spencer Benlien to the Building Boartd of Appeals.
The Following Parks and Recreation Commission Applicants Addressed the Council:
1. Margaret Kovarik
2. Nicole Ramirez-Thomas
3. Shane Rollins
4. Trudith Morgan
5. John Messina
6. Gary Maggiore
Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Mark Costigan (Parks and Recreation applicant)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Wallace
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Roberts
No: Jinkens
Action: Passed Motion 2025-007 appointing Margaret Kovarik, Nicole Ramirez-Thomas, Trudith Morgan, and Peter Fink to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
The Following Planning Commission Applicants Addressed the Council:
1. Seth Howard
2. Alberto Manfredi (withdrew application)
3. Evan Berger
4. Steven Imhoff
5. Natalia Wierczorek
6. Douglas Williams
7. John Messina (withdrew application)
8. Linda Spranz (withdrew application)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Roberts/Jinkens
Yes: Wallace, Jinkens, Roberts
No: Bass, Robbins
Action: Passed Motion 2025-008 appointing Steven Imhoff, Natalia Wierczorek, and Douglas Williams to the Planning Commission.
The Following Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission Applicants Addressed the Council:
1. Stacey Ballard
2. David Hamilton
3. Aimi Xistra-Rich
Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Rachel Carlson (Arts, Culture, and Tourism applicant) Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Roberts
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Action: Passed Motion 2025-009 appointing Aimi Xistra-Rich to the Boys and Girls Club seat on the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Bass/Jinkens
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Action: Passed Motion 2025-010 appointing Stacey Ballard, David Hamilton, and Rachel Carlson to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission.
The Following Police Advisory Commission Applicants Addressed the Council:
1. Alberto Manfredi
2. Valerie Smith
Action: Moved/Seconded:Jinkens/Roberts
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Action: Passed Motion 2025-011 appointing Erika Gonzalez, Valerie Smith, Kelly Escobedo, and Alberto Manfredi (limited 1 year term) to the Police Advisory Commission.
Public Comment was heard from the following person:
1. Ayana Morali
Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Erika Gonzalez (Police Advisory applicant)
10. Selection of an Alternate to Serve on the El Dorado County Local Agency Formation Commission
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Wallace
Yes: Wallace, Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Action: Passed Motion 2025-012 selecting Mayor Pro Tem Bass to serve as an alternate on the El Dorado County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Bass left the meeting.
11. Letter of Oppositionto El Dorado County Regarding Implementation of Assembly Bill 626 (Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation)
Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Wallace
Yes: Wallace, Robbins, Jinkens, Roberts
Absent: Bass
Action: Passed Motion 2025-013 directing staff to submit a letter to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors with a recommendation that the City opposes full adoption of the MEKHO program, but would like to engage in discussion of a one-year pilot program with the City retainnig discretion on whether to proceed with the pilot.
Public Comment was heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Seth Dallob
3. Duane Wallace
4. Nicole Ramirez-Thomas
5. Lauren Wolfer, COOK Alliance
6. Steve Teshara, Tahoe Chamber
Written Public Comment was received from the following people:
1. Roya Bagheri, COOK Alliance
2. Seth Dallob
12. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fees Annual Report Action: Received and filed.
Agenda Planning Calendar
13. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Clerk Blankenship
1. Proclamation request from Tahoe Youth and Family Services recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” (Council provided consensus)
2. Proclamation request from Live Violence Free recognizing January as “Stalking Awareness Month” (Council provided consensus)
City Manager Irvin
1. Upcoming interview with Tahoe TAP podcast
2. City offices will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
3. Attending upcoming “New Mayor and Councilmembers” conference with Councilmembers Roberts and Jinkens.
Councilmember Reports and Comments
Councilmember Robbins
1. Proclamation request for May as “Military Appreciation Month” (Jinkens seconded).
2. Request for a public update on the status of the South Lake Tahoe firefighter crews. City Manager Irvin stated this would be sent to City Council in an email update.
Councilmember Jinkens
1. Prayers to LA fire victims and first responders
Ajourment
Mayor Wallace ajourned the Meeting at 2:52 p.m.
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Tamara Wallace, Mayor
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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