Special Town Council Meeting April 07, 2026 Page 1 of 6
Special Town Council Meeting Minutes
April 07, 2026, 5:00 PM
Town Hall | Council Chambers | 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA
1. Call to Order: Mayor Klovstad called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Council Members; Polivy, Romack, and Mayor Klovstad.
Absent: Council Member Zabriskie and Vice Mayor Henderson.
Staff Present: Chris Hardy, Chief Information Security and Technology Officer; Denyelle Nishimori, Community Development Director; Kelly Carpenter, Town Clerk; Andy Morris, Town Attorney; Nicole Casey, Administrative Services Director; Hilary Hobbs, Assistant Town Manager/Neighborhood Services and Sustainability Director; Kyle Vickers, Police Captain; Jen Callaway, Town Manager; Alfred Knotts, Assistant Public Works Director; Lydia Carrillo, Office Assistant; James Blattler, Emergency Services Manager; Justin Freiler, Emergency Services Coordinator; Slater Stewart, Senior Engineer; Melanie Grebitus, Program Analyst II; Yumie Dahn, Principal Planner; Jenna Gatto, Town Planner; Blake Kloczl, Engineering Technician II; Nola Mitchell, A ssociate Engineer; Carissa Binkley, Economic Vitality Program Analyst II ; and Lynn Baumgartner, Housing Program Analyst II.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Recited in unison.
4. Public Comment:
Written comment received from: Cynthia V.
Verbal comment received from: Michelle Anderson.
5. Presentations
5.1 Mayor Klovstad presented the proclamation for Wildfire Awareness Month to Eric Horntvedt, Truckee Fire Protection District.
5.2 Mayor Klovstad presented the proclamation for Earth Day to Jeremy Linder, California Department of Transportation, District 3.
5.3 Mayor Klovstad presented the proclamation for Arts, Culture and Creativity Month to Troy Corliss, Public Arts Commission of Truckee; Eliza Tudor, Nevada County Arts Council; Jennifer Standheimer, Public Arts Commission of Truckee; Zoe y Carrillo, Truckee High School; and Alexis Cota, Truckee High School, Truckee Cultural District Intern, Nevada County Poetry Out Loud Finalist, and California Teen Poet Laureate Candidate . • Alexis Cota recited a poem, “To Edison” by Domingo de Vivero.
5.4 Jen Callaway, Town Manager, presented the Town Manager Report.
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Special Town Council Meeting April 07, 2026 Page 2 of 6 Mayor Klovstad opened public comment.
Seeing none, Mayor Klovstad closed public comment.
6. Consent Calendar
It was moved by Council Member Romack, and seconded by Council Member Polivy, to approve the Consent Calendar items as follows:
6.1 Approved the minutes of March 24, 2026, regular meeting.
6.2 Adopted Ordinance 2026-03, amending Chapter 10.18 – Parking Regulations of Truckee Municipal Code.
6.3 Authorized the Town Manager to execute a new one-year contract with NV5 for materials testing and related consulting services.
6.4 Adopted Ordinance 2026-05 amending Truckee Municipal Code, Title 13 Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 13.08 Sidewalk Vending.
6.5 Authorized staff to purchase solar-powered compacting trash and recycling containers in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 and FY 2026/27 from EcoVision Environmental for a total cost not to exceed $185,000.
The Consent Calendar carried with the following vote :
Ayes: Council Member Polivy, Council Member Romack, and Mayor Klovstad.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Zabriskie and Vice Mayor Henderson.
Abstained: None.
The motion passed 3 - 0.
7. Discussion Items
7.1 Speed Limit Changes on Various Town Roadways.
Recommended Action: That Council introduce Ordinance 2026-04 to amend Section 10.05.025 of the Truckee Municipal Code to adjust speed limits along Donner Pass Road and Brockway Road.
Blake Kloczl, Engineering Technician II, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with Town Clerk).
Mayor Klovstad opened the item for public comment.
Written comment received from: Cory Caldwell, Katie Hawkins, Mercie Galvin, Monica Sassarini, Paco Lindsay, and Peter Gerdin.
Mayor Klovstad closed public comment.
Council Direction:
The staff recommendation was moved by Council Member Polivy, seconded by Council Member Romack, and adopted with the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Polivy, Council Member Romack, and Mayor Klovstad.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Zabriskie and Vice Mayor Henderson.
Abstained: None.
The motion passed 3 - 0.
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7.2 Development Code Amendments for Deed-Restricted Housing Incentives (Homegrown Housing Nonmonetary Incentives).
Recommended Action: That Council conduct a public hearing and: (1) determine the Development Code amendments to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3); (2) introduce Ordinance 2026-06 amending the Truckee Municipal Code, Title 18, Development Code, to create a Deed -Restricted Housing Incentives ordinance and related clean -up amendments; and (3) adopt Resolution 2026- 11 establishing qualifying income limits for the Deed -Restricted Housing Incentives.
Yumie Dahn, Principal Planner, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with Town Clerk).
Council Discussion:
• A Planned Development Application would go to the Planning Commission for review. o The Flexible Design Review process would continue to include staff -level review, while the Director would retain discretion to determine whether a project should be elevated to the Planning Commission for further review . ▪ The decision to refer a project to the Planning Commission is not based on the number of public comments received, but on whether the project has the potential to set a precedent.
• To provide for more flexibility, Council supports allowing Dwelling Unit Equivalents (DUE) and a 40% limit on studio units.
• Staff will bring the component for seniors and persons with disabilities as an eligibility requirement to Council in the fall.
• On-street parking would be accessible to the public.
o Council supports 25% for on-street parking but it should not be the Town’s responsibility to maintain.
• The state, not Nevada County, updates Area Median Income (AMI) each May. • Because a small site is considered no more than one-half acre, there should be ample stormwater management and snow storage at the sacrifice of landscaping and open space.
• Council supports the requirement of inclusionary workforce housing to support mixed income projects and continuing to require the inclusionary component for the Development Code incentive.
o Staff will bring updated program guidelines back to Council which will include monetary incentives for a fully deed restricted project. • Council supports the deed restricted term of 55 years with no automatic renewal. o Staff will look at including a clause to allow for the Town to purchase deed restrictions at their expiration.
• Council is not in favor of the Planning Commission’s recommendation to have decks and storage served by a common walkway.
• Council supports Planning Commission’s recommendation to have one common laundry facility for every four dwelling units.
Mayor Klovstad opened the public hearing asking for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to the action stated above.
Written comment received from: Brian Helm, Hayes Paryzbok (2), Jason Toups, and Sophia Heidrich.
Verbal comment received from: Jason Toups, Brian Helm, and Hayes Paryzbok.
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Mayor Klovstad adjourned for a recess at 7:17 p.m.
Mayor Klovstad resumed the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Council Direction:
• No maximum site coverage or minimum open space on sites 0.5 acres or smaller. o Snow storage and drainage must be met.
o Landscaping is not a priority.
• Town will not maintain on-street parking.
• Allow DUEs, but include a studio cap at 40% for all projects • Require inclusionary housing and allow monetary incentives for inclusionary housing.
• Deed-restricted term is 55 years, which will not automatically renew, but staff to include a clause to purchase deed restriction at the end of the term for both monetary and non-monetary incentives.
• Staff to revert back to standard requirements and not allow use of common exterior walkways for decks and storage.
• Staff to bring component for seniors/persons with disabilities at later date. • Update the Homegrown Housing program guidelines to incorporate the 180% AMI threshold.
The staff recommendation, with additional Council direction above, was moved by Council Member Romack, seconded by Council Member Polivy, and adopted with the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Polivy, Council Member Romack, and Mayor Klovstad.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Zabriskie and Vice Mayor Henderson.
Abstained: None.
The motion passed 3 - 0.
7.3 River Revitalization Steering Committee Update.
Recommended Action: That Council: (1) direct staff to reconvene the River Revitalization Steering Committee as an ad-hoc advisory group; and (2) provide direction to staff regarding the Catalyst Project focus area.
Carissa Binkley, Economic Vitality Program Analyst II, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with Town Clerk).
Council Discussion:
• Property owners of the catalyst sites may independently contract with the consultant to advance the projects at their own expense.
• At this time, staff does not have the resources or capacity to oversee both a reconvened River Revitalization Steering Committee (R2SC) and the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan (EVSP).
Mayor Klovstad opened the item for public comment.
Written comment received from: Teresa Garrison, Rolf Godon, and Jan Holan.
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Mayor Klovstad closed public comment.
Council Direction:
• Council approves reconvening R2SC so long as the scope does not expand beyond the allotted time or resources remaining and does not jeopardize the EVSP. • Council gives R2SC the flexibility to navigate the remaining focus area within the scope.
7.4 Guidelines for Building Electrification Token Program and Truckee Municipal Code Amendments.
Recommended Action: That Council: (1) introduce Ordinance 2026-07 amending Section
5.02.030 of the Truckee Municipal Code to allow for issuance of Town Council Priority Program Transient Occupancy Registration Certificates; (2) find Ordinance 2026 -07 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060, 15061, 15301, and 15378; (3) approve the guidelines for the Building Electrification Token Program and direct staff to launch this program in summer 2026; and (4) provide direction to staff on recommended program goal(s) and performance metrics.
Erin Brewster, Sustainability Program Manager, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with Town Clerk).
Council Discussion:
▪ Tokens can be transferred once to another person and can be redeemed to no more than two eligible properties per year.
o Once redeemed, the token becomes inactive.
▪ Tokens can be reserved with the submission of a pre-application which would be before any upgrades commence.
o Tokens are issued once staff receives supporting documentation that the upgrades are complete.
o Although the Town will not be involved in the transference of a token, staff will include additional details to clarify the terms of transferring and using tokens as part of the program.
▪ Staff plans to advertise the token program to those on the waitlist as well conduct other outreach efforts with partnering agencies.
Mayor Klovstad opened the item for public comment.
Written comment received from: Blake Herrschaft and Jackie Calvert.
Verbal comment received from: Jason Toups.
Mayor Klovstad closed public comment.
Council Direction:
• Staff to track metrics, including the number of air conditioning units installed and gas furnaces replaced, and report back after six months.
The staff recommendation, with additional Council direction above, was moved by Council Member Romack, seconded by Mayor Klovstad, and adopted with the following vote:
Ayes: Council Member Polivy, Council Member Romack, and Mayor Klovstad.
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Absent: Council Member Zabriskie and Vice Mayor Henderson.
Abstained: None.
The motion passed 3 - 0.
8. Council Reports
Council Member Polivy
• Participated in a housing committee meeting.
Council Member Romack
• Presented at a Truckee High School class regarding careers. • Attended the Truckee Little League parade.
Mayor Klovstad
• Participated in an adaptive leadership course.
• Took various walks with constituents.
9. Adjournment: 9:13 p.m.
To the regular meeting of the Truckee Town Council on April 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m., at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA.
Respectfully submitted by: Approved:
Kelly Carpenter, Town Clerk Anna Klovstad, Mayor
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