HomeMy Public PortalAbout2005-02-03 TOWN OF TRUCKEE
TOWN COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 3, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
Town Administrative Center
10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA
1. CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Threshie called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Council Members Susman, Green, Anderson, Vice Mayor Ingalls,
and Mayor Threshie.
Also Present: Community Development Director, Tony Lashbrook; Public Works
Director/Town Engineer, Dan Wilkins; Chief of Police, Scott Berry; Administrative
Services Director, David Heath; Town Planner, Duane Hall; and Town Clerk, Judy
Price.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Led by Dennis Dickinson
I 4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Charlie White, Donner Lake resident, requested Council agendize an item to
discuss the EIR (Environmental Impact Report) for the Donner Lake Memorial State
Park expansion. Comments to the EIR must be submitted no later than March 6,
2005. Mr. White expressed opposition to a second entrance to the High Sierra
Crossing Museum stated:
The traffic study utilized for the calculations in the EIR is based on peak traffic.
· The second entrance will eliminate nccded parking along Donner Pass Road.
· The second entrance will create confusion for visitors to Donner Lake and the
Tahoe Donner Marina and the State Park.
· The second entrance will cut down on bike trails.
Response: Tony Lashbrook, Community Development Director, stated staff has
not sccn the EIR. With Council consensus staffwill obtain a copy of the EIR and
return at the March 3, 2005 Regular Meeting with draft comments for Council
review.
Barbara Green, Introduced Dr. Bob Johnston, Planning Commissioner. Dr.
Johnston stated he loves Truckee and hopes to do a good job on the Commission.
5. PRESENTATIONS - None
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Threshie adjoumed item 6.5 to the February 17, 2005 Council meeting.
Dennis Dickinson pulled item 6.6 for discussion.
It was moved by Council Member Green, seconded by Council Member
Anderson, and unanimously carried to approve Items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.7
as follows:
6.1 Approve Minutes of January 16, 18 & 19, January 20, and January 25, 2005.
6.2 Approve the scope of work and authorize the Town Manager to execute a
contract with Jo Ann Anders for housing services primarily related to grant
administration.
6.3 Adopt Resolution No. 2005-07 authorizing the abandonment of a ten-foot wide
public utility easement located on Lot 43 of Unit 2 of the Donner Trails
Subdivision.
6.4 Adopt Resolution No. 2005-06 authorizing the abandonment ora portion of the
40-feet wide access easement within Lots 134, 135, and 136 of unit 5 of the
Tahoe Donner Subdivision.
6.7 Approve the 2004-2005 Agreement for protection of Wildlands within Local
Agency betwccn the Town and the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CDF).
6.5 Council adjourned the discussion of Resolution No. 2005-01 adopting the
Town of Truckee Personnel Rules, to the February 17, 2005 Council Meeting.
It was Council consensus to adjourn the discussion of Resolution No. 2005-01
the Town of Truckee Personnel Rules, to the February 17, 2005 regular
meeting.
6.6 Council adopted Resolution 2005-09 requesting that a formal request for
retention of $36,388 in local transportation funds for transit system use in
fiscal year 2004-2005 be submitted to the Nevada County Transportation
Commission.
Dennis Dickinson, Truckee resident, stated the amount on the original agenda did
not match the amount on the staff report for this item. Response: Judy Price,
Town Clerk stated the agenda had been republished after Mr. Dickinson received
his copy.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Ingalls, seconded by Council Member Anderson,
and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2005-09 requesting that a formal
request for retention of $36,388 in local transportation funds for transit
system use in fiscal year 2004-2005 be submitted to the Nevada County
Transportation Commission.
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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Council Adopted Resolution 2005-08 approving an application for funding
from the State of California, Community Development Block Grant Economic
Development Allocation, Economic Enterprise Fund component: authorizinQ
submission of a grant request under the pro,qram in the amount of $500,000
and authorizin,q the Town Manager to sign all necessary contracts.
Tony Lashbrook, Community Development Director, stated the proposed grant
application is to compete for $500,000 in CDBG funds that would provide economic
development assistance to local business in the fob, of a Revolving Loan Fund
Program. All loans made with these funds are revolving and once repaid, stay in
Truckee to be reused for similar activities. An identical grant application was
rejected by the State because the Town's Housing Element had not yet been
adopted. The Housing Element requires adoption in mid April in order for this grant
to be considered for funding by the State. Staff anticipates notification of grant
funding by the end of May.
The purpose of the grant if received in Truckee is to make loans to business that
are buying equipment or expanding facilities, which can create new jobs in our
community serving targeted income groups. The Town is focusing on relocating
business off the river corridor and into more modern industrial areas. The grant
funds will be used to leverage private investment to create a growth in jobs.
Loans under this grant will be revolving; as the loan is paid back to the Town, the
Town will be able to re-loan the money for the same type of purpose.
This application proposes the use of $245,000 in the form of cash leverage from the
Redevelopment Agency and no General Fund dollars.
Council Discussion:
Out reach to local Business will be one-on-one.
Mayor Threshie opened the Public Hearing asking for anyone wishing to
speak in support or opposition to adopt Resolution 2005-08 approving an
application for funding from the State of California, Community Development
Block Grant Economic Development Allocation, Economic Enterprise Fund
component; authorizing submission of a grant request under the program in
the amount of $500,000 and authorizing the Town Manager to sign all
necessary contracts.
Seeing none Mayor Threshie closed the Public Hearing.
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It was moved by Council Member Susman, seconded by Council Member
Green, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution 2005-08 approving an
application for funding from the State of California, Community Development
Block Grant Economic Development Allocation, Economic Enterprise Fund
component; authorizing submission of a grant request under the program in
the amount of $500,000 and authorizing the Town Manager to sign all
necessary contracts.
8. COUNCIL PRIORITIES
8.1 Council scheduled a special meetin9 date and public hearin;I to consider the
adoption of the Housin.q Element for March 30, 2005.
Tony Lashbrook, Community Development Director, requested Council consider the
following options for a public hearing to consider adoption of the Housing Element
of the General Plan.
Thursday, March 24r" preferred Monday, March 28a possible
Tuesday, March 29~ possible Wednesday, March 30~ preferred
The Planning Commission will consider the item at a Workshop scheduled for
February 8, 2005.
Mayor Threshie opened the item to public comment.
Seeing none Mayor Threshie closed public comment.
It was Council consensus to schedule a special meeting date and public
hearing to consider the adoption of the Housing Element for March 30, 2005.
9. STAFF REPORTS
9.1 Council directed staff to work with the Mayor to draft a letter of support from
the Town, for the Sierra Conservancy Headquarters to be located in the Town
of Truckee.
Tony Lashbrook, Community Development Director, stated the Sierra Conservancy
was established by the State of California last year for the purpose of creating a
funding mechanism for environmental preservation and economic sustainability with
the Sierra Region. The Conservancy is anticipated to require approximately 50
employees.
At this time the State is in a preliminary stages of developing siting criteria for the
headquarters. It may be appropriate for the Town to direct an early letter of interest
to Supervisor Owens as he sits on our Sub-region's subcommittee. These
committees have been created by the Resources Agency to provide early
organizational input to the Conservancy effort.
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Council Discussion: ·
This is a potential opportunity for Sierra wide collaboration with cities and counties.
The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce has adopted .a letter of'support.
The Town's lobbyist needs to be aware of the Town's interest.
St. ate Representatives Leslie and Cox need to be carbon copied on the letter,
Mayor Threshie opened the item for public comment.
Seeing none Mayor Threshie closed public COmment.
It was Council consensus to direct staff:to wort(with the, Mayor to draft a letter
of support from the Town, for the Sierra Conservancy Headquarters to be
located in the Town of Truckee.
10. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Ingalls:
· Attended the River Revitalization Workshop Wednesday night, noting about40
people attended some that were not able to attend the previous workshop.
· Announced the Truckee High School Senior Fashion Show planning m-'..cfing
February 9, 2005. ~
· Announced the Truckee High Golf Team is soliciting $6,500 in funds to finance
'- a trip to Myrtle Beach for a Golf Tournament. ~Contect Jeff Froelich, .Coach at
the High School.
. Announced the donation of $1,400 from El Toro Bravo to send a volunteer to
assist in the Tsunami relief effort. The volunteer left for Thailand on Friday for
a six-month stay.
Council Member Susman:
· Attended the January 20th League of California Cities Environmental Quality
Policy Committee. The Committee is prioritizing policy issues regarding Solid
Waste, Housing, and the California Environmental Quality Act.
Attended the January 20t~ LAFCO (Local Area Formation Co,¢wr6ssion) meeting,
announcing his seating at the February 17, 2005 LAFCO meeting.
· Announced the Truckee Horsemen's Sweethearts Ball February 11,2005 atthe
Recreation Center at 6:00 p.m. A fundraiser for the Horsemen and juniors.
. Announced The Book Bash, February 12, 2005, at the Recreation Center
featuring a book signing by Buzzy Jackson and Barbeque 6:00 p.m. A
fundraiser for the Library.
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Council Member Anderson:
· Announced Spaghetti Bingo night at the Recreation Center to support the
Senior Center, 5:00 p.m. For information contact the Recreation or Senior
Centers.
· Congratulated Pat Davison on her appointment to CATT Director.
Mayor Threshie:
· Attended the Mayor Managers Breakfast with Alex Terrazas, in Nevada City,
noting it was a productive collaboration of Mayors, Nevada County Manager
and Nevada County Supervisor Sue Horn
· Announced a meeting on February 11, 2005 with the MayOr of NeVada City to
further the discussion of collaboration.
· Announced Town Meetings as follows:
o Grccn Building Committee Meeting, Monday, at 3:30, Town Hall.
. · Best Management Practices and erosion control on home-sites to
be discussed.
o An Adjourned Affordable Housing Workshop, Tuesday, February 8,
2005, 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.
o Housing Element informal Workshop, Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 3:30
p.m. at Town Hall.
o Housing Element Draft Review Special Meeting of the Planning
Commission February 16, 2005.
11. ADJOURNMENT - at 6:42 p.m.
To the regular meeting of the Truckee Town Council February 17, 2005, 6:00 p.m.
at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Pric~, To~)Cl~rk
APPROVED:
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