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 28, 2025 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. Proclamation Recognizing January 2025 as “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month”
2. Proclamation Recognizing January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month"
3. Community Academy Presentation
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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
Proclamations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Tahoe Youth and Family Services Recognizing January 2025 as “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
National Human Trafficking Prevention Month Proclamation.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Live Violence Free recognizing January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month"
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
Stalking Awareness Proclamation.docx
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 and Student Advisory Reports
4. Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
5. Annual Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Bijou Area Erosion Control Project, Community Facilities District (CFD 2014-1)
6. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Placemate for Administration of "Lease to Locals" Program to Extend Term and Allow Incentive for 6-Month Leases
7. Update on Snow Removal Negotiations with Heavenly
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive Presentation from Student Advisors Sasha Pickett and Sebastian Guerrero
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Community Academy Presentation
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 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 January 14, 2025, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01 14 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Bijou CFD 24-25.docx
02 - SLT CFD 2014-1 (Bijou) Annual Report 2024-25.pdf
03 - Bijou Area Vicinity Map - CFD Location Maps.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion amending Program Guidelines to include the addition of a six-month lease option for half of the one-year incentive grant amount; and 2) Pass a Resolution directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Placemate to extend term of "Lease to Locals" Rental Incentive Grant Program until January 31, 2026, and authorizing budget appropriations of $90,000 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Amended No. 3 to Agreement with Placemate.docx 02-Resolution - PSA Amendment Budget Appropriation.docx 03-C-137-2021 - Landing Locals Contract.pdf
04-C-186-2022 - Landing Locals PSA Amendment 1.pdf
05-C-243-2023 Placemate PSA Amendment 2.pdf
06-Placemate PSA Amendment 3 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
07-Amended Program Guidelines Jan 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion either: (1) Providing direction to staff on the terms of a potential snow removal agreement with Heavenly; or (2) Terminating negotiations.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Joseph D. Irvin, City Manager Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
8. Local Tenant Preference Policy for Affordable Housing
9. Agenda Planning Calendar
01-Staff Report-Heavenly Snow Removal Negotiations.docx 02-Exhibit A.pdf
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the Local Tenant Preference Policy for Affordable Housing.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Local Tenant Preference Policy for Affordable Housing.docx 02-Resolution - Local Tenant Preference Policy.docx
03-Disparate Impact Study.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 9- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 01 23 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 2025, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, January 23, 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 23, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk