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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 09:00 A.M.
City Council Chambers, 1901 Airport Road
South Lake Tahoe, California 96150

Mission of the City Council:
The City Council exists to
represent the public interest
to oversee the City's operations,
and to plan for the City's future
 Claire Fortier, Mayor
Tom Davis, Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmembers:

Hal Cole
Bruce Grego
Angela Swanson
 
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any open session item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerk’s Office located at the City Administrative Center Front Lobby, 1901 Airport Rd., So. Lake Tahoe, California and on the City’s Website at http://www.cityofslt.us
 
PLEASE NOTE: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEETING FACILITY IS ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. EVERY REASONABLE EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE ANY PERSON NEEDING SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING; PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (530) 542-6004 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING FOR ASSISTANCE.
 
 
 
The public's right to testify at meetings: every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body (City Council), on any item of public interest. (Government Code Sections 54954.2 and 54954.3) All speakers are encouraged to complete a Speaker Form, which is located on the podium near the rear of the Council Chambers, and to submit it to the City Clerk who will provide it to the Mayor prior to the commencement of the meeting
 
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

OPENING STATEMENT BY THE CITY CLERK REGARDING MEETING PROCEDURES AND CONDUCT:

PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic NOT LISTED on this agenda. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes (or less). Please note, however, 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; AND COUNCILMEMBER ASSIGNMENTS TO BOARDS/ COMMITTEES/ COMMISSIONS REPORTS  (Oral Reports):

PRESENTATIONS:  (15 Minute Time Limit)

  PRESENTATION A

(a) Presentation Regarding Proposal by the Bike Park Association to Pursue Planning and Implementation of a Proposed Bike Park in the Bijou Community Park (No Action will be Taken at this Time)
 
ADOPTION OF REGULAR & CONSENT AGENDA:
NOTE: If you want discussion on a CONSENT item, please tell the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting and the item will be "pulled forward" for full discussion under the CONSENT FORWARD portion on the agenda. All the rest of the items which are not "pulled forward" receive an automatic 'YES' vote and the City Manager's Recommendation is carried out.


CONSENT AGENDA:


  03-06-12 MINUTES

  1.
Minutes:
        March 6, 2012 City Council/STJPFA Meeting

Recommendation:
  Approve as Submitted

  CONSENT 2

  ORD 1036

  2.
Ordinance Amending the Retirement Portion of the Contract between the Board of  Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the City of South Lake Tahoe (Uncodified)

Recommendation:
  Adopt Ordinance

  CONSENT 3

  ORD 1037

  3.
Ordinance of the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council Amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, Adding Article III, Administrative Citation

Recommendation:
  Adopt Ordinance

  CONSENT 4

  ORD 1038

  4.
Ordinance of the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council Amending City Code Chapter 18 - Offenses, By Adding Article XII - Distribution of Psychoactive Bath Salts, Psychoactive Herbal Incense and Like Products

Recommendation:
  Adopt Ordinance

  CONSENT 5

  BID PROTEST - DISTRIBUTED AT THE MEETING

  5.
Formal Bid No. 2012-02-14 "Recycle Tahoe" Custom Combination Rubbish/Recycling  Containers

Recommendation:
  Award Bid to Carson Valley Welding in the Amount of $158,103.19

  CONSENT 6

  RES NO. 2012-22

  6.
Resolution Transferring Funding $21,945.95 from the Capital Improvement Account 301-50008, Linear Park Bike Trails, to Account 301-60061-48030, Linear Park Rehabilitation

Recommendation:
  Adopt Resolution

  CONSENT 7

  C-22-12

  7.
Agreement between the City of South Lake Tahoe and California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority Regarding Transporting and Non-Transporting Advanced Life Support Services

Recommendation:
  Approve and Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement

  CONSENT 8

  8.
Appointment of Steve Noll to the Parks and Recreation Commission to Fill One (1) Vacancy for an Unexpired Term Until January 2013 due to the Resignation of Commissioner Seth Martin

Recommendation:
  Approve Appointment

CONSENT FORWARD: (Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda)

NEW BUSINESS:

  NEW BUSINESS A

  C-23-12

  D-4-12

(a) Agreement between the City of South Lake Tahoe and the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) to Transfer Property Ownership between the City and CTC Proposing Property Exchange of APNs 025-360-18, 031-011-43, 027-072-32, 026-113-07, 026-113-08, 026-113-09, 026-113-10, 026-113-11, 026-022-16, 026-022-17, 026-022-19, 025-041-20

Recommendation:  Hear Staff Report; Receive Public Input; Receive Council Comments; Approve and Authorize Mayor to Execute Agreement
 
  NEW BUSINESS B

  C-24-12

(b) Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement between the City of South Lake Tahoe and RO Anderson Engineering, Inc. for Engineering Design, Permitting and Financial Consulting Services for the Harrison Avenue Project ($53,771)

Recommendation:  Approve and Authorize Mayor to Execute Amendment to Agreement
 
  NEW BUSINESS C

(c) Discussion and Possible Direction/Action for Staff to Facilitate the Development of a Joint Study Group with the City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and the Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) to Explore a Possible Consolidation of the Two Agencies
 
CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS/ COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Announcements, Committee Reports and Council Comments are for the purpose of presenting brief comments or reports (Government Code Section 54954.2)

REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT:

CLOSED SESSION:
An Announcement of the Closed Session Items will be Made (Government Code Section 54957.7). An Opportunity will be provided at this Time for Members of the Public to address the City Council on any of the Closed Session Items (Government Code Section 54954.3) Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes (or less)

(a)      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
          Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
          Lund v. City of South Lake Tahoe, et al. Case No. 2:11-cv-00557
 
(b)      CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION:
          Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
          Martin v. City of South Lake Tahoe, et al. Case No. SC20110178
 
(c)    PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)
        Title:  City Manager
        Annual Performance Evaluation
 
At the Conclusion of Closed Session, the Council shall, in open session, report any reportable action taken in the Closed Session.

CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT: