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Home My Public Portal About2014-01-14 TOWN OF TRUCKEE " `�°'� °� � TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES a� ees January, 14, 2014, 6:00 p.m. !vbl��kad jees '��1�°^,�naorP°�a�68f . _ Town Hall -Administrative Center 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA 6:02:02 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER—Mayor Flora called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Council Members; Brown, deRyk Jones,Wallace Dee,Vice Mayor Barr, and � Mayor Flora. Staff Present: Tony Parisi, Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker; Johnny Goetz, Chief Building Official; Jessica Thompson,Associate Engineer; Becky Bucar,Associate Engineer; � Jenna Endres,Associate Planner; Dan Olsen, Support Services Manager; Robert Leftwich, Police Captain; Kim Szczurek, Administrative Services Director; Alex Terrazas, Assistant � - Town Manager; Adam McGill, Chief of Police; Dan Wilkins, Public Works Director/Town Engineer; John McLaughlin, Community Development Director;Andy Morris,Town Attorney; Tony Lashbrook, Town Manager; and Judy Price, Town Clerk. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE— led by Dennis Dickinson. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Flora recognized the passing of Truckee local and Petty Officer- Brian Collins. � Adam McGill, Chief of Police, presented a plaque to Kim Vandehei wife and the family of former Volunteer in Policing Sverre Vandehei's. - 5. PRESENTATIONS � 5.1 Adam McGill, Chief of Police presented the Helmets are Cool Initiative. 5.2 The Fire Safe Council Annual Activities Presentation, by Joanne Drummond, Executive Director Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, was continued to a future meeting. 5.3 Dan Wilkins, Public Works Director/Town Engineer; introduced Anthony(Tony)Parisi, new Senior Facilities Maintenance Worker. , 6. CONSENT CALENDAR . - It was moved by Vice Mayor Barr, seconded by Council i�ember Wallace Dee, to approve the Consent Calendar as follows: 6.1 Approve the Minutes of December 10, 2013 and January 7,�2014. 6.2 Adopt Resolution 2014-03 ratifying the 2013 California Fire Code as adopted by the Truckee Fire Protection District. J � Town of�Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 1 � 6.3 Adopt Resolution 2014-01 approving the submittal of the grant application for the Land and Water Conservation funds for Phase 1 of the Trout Creek Trail. . 6.4 Adopt Resolution 2014-02 authorizing the Town Manager to submit an application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery(CalRecycle)for the �purpose of applying for grant funds to expand the used oil and filter recycling program and to execute all necessary forms to implement and carry out this grant on behalf of the Town. , 6.5 Approve Resolution 2014-06 Adopting certain modifications to the Town of Truckee's Personnel Rules including the Employer-Employee Relations pursuantto the Meyers- Milias Brown Act, previously adopted via Resolution 2007-55 and amended via Resolution 2008-35, Resolution 2009-06, and Resolution 2010-08. � 6.6 Consider appointment of all eight applicants to serve as the originally-designated three Public-At-,Large representatives on the Stakeholder Committee for the Trails and Bikeways Master Plan Update. � This Item was amended to reflect the appointment of seven applicants as presented in staff memo (on file with the Town Clerk). � 6:12:16 PM � Ayes: Council Member Brown, Council Member Wallace Dee, Council Member deRyk Jones, Vice Mayor Barr and Mayor Flora. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. The motion passed unanimously. � 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.1 PUBLIC HEARING — Brickelltown Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 Public Hearing, Resolution of Formation 2014-04,and Resolution calling for Election 2014-05 Capital Improvement Project 60-03-22. Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing to accept comments on the formation of Community Facilities District 2013-1 (Brickelltown Maintenance District); adopt Resolution 2014-04 Forming Community Facilities District 2013-1, and adopt Resolution 2014-05 Calling for a Special Election of Community Facilities District 2013-1. � Council Member Brown recused himself based on the proximity of his business to the ^ project site. Dan Wilkins, Public Works Director/Town Engineer, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with the Town Clerk). Council Discussion: • The Town is a paying member o�the district but not a voting member. ` , o Participation by the Town is voluntary. � Mayor Flora opened the public hearing asking for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to the formation of Community Facilities District 2013-1 (Brickelltown Maintenance District); Forming Community Facilities District 2013-1, calling for a Special Election of Community Facilities District 2013-1. � Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 2 Written Comment received form Stefanie Olivieri (on file with the Town Clerk). Chaun Mortier, President, Truckee Historical Society, stated they are on the fence on this item as they see the benefits to the project but have the following concerns: 1) They are a non—profit organization. All money is received through memberships, donation and sales. The cost of this assessment will be 15% to 20% of the budget for the jail. . 2) There is a small section of land that will be lost - including the landscaping and the bench - and with no signs it is a challenge to get people to the jail. - 3) The Truckee Donner Historical Society cannot condone the destruction of historic resources. There is an old exercise yard—for the jail that will potentially be destroyed. Response: 1)Their board will have to decide how to vote based on the expense. 2)and 3) Staff will work with the Historical Society through the design process to address these concerns. � Dan Wilkins asked the Mayor request commenters identify if they are property owners, and if they are; if they are protesting the district going to a vote. If there is a majority of property owners protesting the district going to a vote, the item will be tabled for a year. � Jodi Sweet, Truckee resident: • Does the district require a 2/3 vote of the property owners? • Does this mean paid parking will extend through Brickelltown? • Regarding inclusion of the depot in Brickelltown. Is there still an agreement with the ° County for snow removal? � Response: • Yes the vote requires 2/3 affirmative vote to pass. The votes are based on assessed value ($1 = 1 vote). • Paid parking would be extended to Brickelltown and the cost of the parking would not be included in the maintenance district. • Regarding snow removal, the Town, out of the general fund, hires a contractor to move the snow off the pavement. If the district is formed, the General Fund will . make a contribution to the district. The district will hire a contractorfor snow removal. Including the Depot. This will spread the districts fixed costs among more participants, lowering individual district participant's assessments. The Railroad clears from tracks and loading dock area behind the building. Jamie Brimer, Truckee resident: • Will AT&T be involved in the voting on the district? Response: Yes they are part of the district and will have votes based on assess value. Mayor Flora closed the public hearing. The Staff recommendation was moved by Council Member deRyk Jones,seconded by Council Member Wallace Dee, and carried with the following vote: Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular � Page 3 p 6:38:37 PM Ayes: Council Member Wallace Dee,Council Member deRyk Jones,Vice Mayor Barr arad Mayor Flora. Noes: � None. Absent: None. Abstain: Council Member Brown. The motion passed 4-0. Council Member Brown returned to the meeting at 6:39 p.m. 7.2 STAFF REPORT - Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Ordinance Amendment and � � Watercraft Inspection Program. � Recommended Action: Waive the first reading and introduce Ordinance 2014-01 amending the Town of Truckee Municipal Code to help prevent the introduction and spread of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS), reinstate mandatory watercraft inspection within the Town of Truckee; and set a public hearing for January 28, 2014 to consider an amendment to the Town of Truckee Fee Schedule with Resolution 2014-07 establishing fees and fines associated with the Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Inspection Program. Dan Olsen, Animal Services Manager, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with the Town Clerk). Council Discussion: ' • Per the draft ordinance only motorized water craft will be subject to mandatory inspection: o The ordinance could be modified to include any boats with a water ballast system. • The draft ordinance establishes progressive fines but no option to ban offenders , from launching, the fine would continue for three or more offenses at $500.00. • There is currently discussion of reciprocity with regional programs; however, Lake Tahoe already has AIS that are not desired in Donner Lake. • There is a pledge signed by the individuals that agrees to a re-inspection if they have launched in another water body since their last inspection. Mayor Flora opened the item for public comment. Written public comments were received from (on file with the Town Clerk): • Tahoe Resource Conservation District • Andy Otto • Brian Hanley • Connie Gast • Danae Anderson • David Lass Trout Unlimited • Donner Lake Property • Jake Hudson • Kathy Echols • Kathy and Glenn Whitlow • Stefanie Olivieri • Lisa Atwell Holan, M.Sc. • Steve Urie • Steve Urie • Tanzy Maxfield • Truckee River Watershed Council • Jason Ramos California State Lands Commission Town of Truckee . January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 4 Lisa Wallace, Truckee River Watershed Council, stated full support the program and the ordinance as presented. Has been working with the Town on this issue from 2009 adding there is a real risk. Ms. Wallace requested Council support for the ordinance and the - mandatory boat inspection program. Jodi Sweet, Truckee resident, questioned if Fish and Game permit cover all the area lakes? There is some overlapping here that will cause a compounding of fees for users of multiple lakes in the region. Is Fish and Game assumed as the major regulating body on this? Chris Crochanks, Fishery Biologist, Nevada Department of Wildlife, offered support for the Ordinance from the Nevada Department of Wildlife and provided antidotal information from Nevada's recent experience with finding mud snails in the Truckee River. " � Charlie White, Donner Lake resident, questioned if there will be a gate at the Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District boat launch to prevent non-inspected boats from launching unattended. � Krista Anderson, Trout Unlimited in Truckee, providing Trout Unlimited background information. Stated there are real and serious environmental and economic threats from AIS. Trout Unlimited supports prevention as the most effective and logical approach and supports the ordinance. Dan Shaw, Environmental Scientist, California State Parks, stated California State Parks is in favor of the inspection program. Providing ancidotal information regarding the spread of Asian Clams in Donner Lake and Eurasian Milfoil in Lake Tahoe. Mr. Shaw stated prevention is the best option as it is difficult and sometimes nearly impossible to contain the , problem. (Photos, provided my Mr. Shaw, are on-file with the Town Clerk.) , Kathy Welch worked with the Truckee River Watershed Council, on terrestrial weeds. A weed is a looser term for a winner. Donner Lake should not be a looser. John Eaton spoke in favor of the effort. Addressed opposing opinion that these critters cannot live with this lake. It is not worth risking the lake on an opinion. Mutation can occur rapidly and can lead to an evolution and thrive where they previously couldn't. Spoke in support of a limited number of times an individual could be find before they are banned. Kim Boyd, Tahoe Resource Conservation District (RCD), in charge of the Lake Tahoe watercraft program stated, there are a number of species that controlling is the only option because they cannot be eradicated. The Tahoe RCD support prevention through this � program. Stated the RDC has been working with stakeholders since 2009 to protect local water bodies. With Truckee and Nevada the RCD is working on a regional prevention program. Ron Penrose, Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), stated TMWA has been supporting the watercraft inspection programs in previous years via the Truckee River Fund. The AIS issues is important water quality issue for Reno and Sp,arks. Intake facilities can be severely impacted by.AIS. The TMWA supports this ordinance primarily from a municipal water supply perspective, but also from an economic perspective. Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 5 Alexis 011ar, Executive Director Mountain Area Preservation Foundation (MAP), express support for the ordinance and the mandatory inspection program. Aquatic Invasive Species already exists in our local waterways and is a series threat. Ms. 011ar outlined MAP participation in the stakeholder's committee process, and the conclusion of that process. Ms. 011ar urged Council to adopt the ordinance and the mandatory boat inspection program. Kathleen Eagan, Truckee resident, unequivocally supports this action rolling on a mandatory basis. Dan O'Gorman, Truckee Donner Recreation or Park District (TDRPD), stated he was not present to express an opinion on the inspection program; that is a TDRPD Board decision. " Stated the TDRPD does have staff in place to support the decision of the Council and TDRPD Board. There may be additional costs that the TDRPD would like to have covered ` (to put a gate on the ramp). TDRPD is ready to back Council on their decision. � Steve Urie, stated opposition to the ordinance. Mr. Urie stating he sees no science to support the ordinance. IVIr. Urie, requested information that supports what they are saying ` and has received nothing. We hear there is potential but the science doesn't support it. Mr. Urie stated he provided a lot of information that cannot be evaluated. Stated there are a number of State and Federal agencies that can do an evaluation, but this opportunity was ignored by the stakeholders group. There was no public meeting of the steering committee. There is no new information, and nothing has changed. We are working from emotional standpoint not a scientific one. Encouraged Council to postpone the decision until Council can review the science. Sudeep Chandra, Professor of Limnology, University of Nevada Reno, provided his background. Stated, Mr. Urie has a point that there are no site specific tests that can be run to determine if an AIS will persist in Donner Lake, rather the observation in the region has seen the expansion of warm water species and impacts on area lakes. Mr. Chandra is watching different communities adopt a largely proactive approach to preventing AIS. Mr. � Chandra did not speak for or against the program, only to suggest that there is some evidence that Donner Lake could experience impacts. Lisa Holan, Truckee resident, Aquatic Ecologist, strongly urged Council to adopt the ordinance amendment recognizing all the potential invasive species and move to mandatory boat inspections for this spring. Stated,AIS has a devastating environmental and economic impact on industry, recreation and tourism. The argument that the sciences is not there is not true, there have been invasions at a dramatic costs of suppression and potentially unsuccessful eradication efforts. To dismiss the experiences of other areas in North American just because our lake is unique is dangerous. Mayor Flora closed public comment. Council Discussion: • If used locally just Donner Lake, are Boca and Stampede or any other county stickers honored? , o Reciprocity does not exist at this time. Tahoe is the only one with an inspection program Boca and Stampede do not have one. • Council will know if the TDRPD will staff the program prior to the second reading of the ordinance. � Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 6 o The stakeholders committee would consider alternatives if TDRPD is unable to staff the program. . � • The cost of the decontamination machine is expensive. Staffwill seek grant funds to add a decontamination station in the future. � • Average time of an inspection,with a completed application; is 2 to 5 minutes. If the watercraft is not clean, drained and dry they it can be longer. • The voluntary program allowed boats to launching without decontamination, the mandatory program will not. � • There is no universal permit that allows you to go from one body to another. • Nevada and Sierra Counties are looking at the programs for Boca and Stampede. We would have our own, and they would have theirs,they could potentially honor our , stickers. Council Discussion: � • Add language about sailboats with water ballasts. • Three violations and no access to the lake. , o Keep our lakes fun and ensure boats can launch. o An offensive ordinance may be counter-productive.. o Wait until it can be determined if it is an issue. Council Direction: � • Approve as amended by staff. o Minor change to Section 14.01.030 related to AIS definition. Change "They" to "and" to read as follows: . Aquatic Invasive Species are aquatic animals and plants that have been introduced into waterways in which they do not live naturally and have harmful effects on the natural resources in these ecosystems and the human uses of these resources.Aquatic Invasive Species include but are not limited to invertebrates (New Zealand Mudsnails, Quagga Mussels, and Asian Clam), plants(Eurasian Watermilfoil, Hydrilla, and Curly Leaf Pondweed), and warm water fishes." • Modify Ordinance to include watercraft with water ballast: o Paragraph 1 of section 14.01.050: ■ The first sentence would start with: "All motorized and/or trailered watercraft, and other watercraft having water ballast tanks, shall be inspected..." ■ The second sentence would startwith:"All otherwatercraft may be subject to an inspection..." � � The Staff recommendation was moved including the direction above by Council Member Brown, seconded by Vice Mayor Barr, and carried with the following vote: � 7:38:11 PM . Ayes: Council Member Brown, Council Member Wallace Dee, Council Member , deRyk Jones, Vice Mayor Barr and Mayor Flora. � Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. The motion passed unanimously. - Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular . Page 7 : 7.3 STAFF REPORT — TBWB Strategies Contract Amendment and Consideration of Potential�Sales Tax Ballot Measure Dedicated to Trails. Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the Town Manager to increase TBWB Strategies' contract amount by $28,840 for new contract maximum of $61,840; 2) Amend Capital Improvement Project 60-14-04(Public Opinion Survey for Dedicated Trails Funding Source) to increase the General Fund budget for this effort from $33,000 to $65,000; and 3) Consider the results of outreach effort conducted by staff; and provide direction to staff to finalize ballot language and the implementing resolution for the January 28, 2014 Town Council meeting. Dan Wilkins, Public Works Director/Town Engineer, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with the Town Clerk). � Council Discussion: . • Advocacy and campaigning —no public money or time can be put on the effort. Mayor Flora opened the item for public comment. Written public comments were received from (on file with the Town Clerk): . 4 • Aaron Abraham • Andrew Tarca • Bill Smith • Blake and Colombe Tresan • Carla and Tom Beebe • Cathy Brown • Christy Curtis � Conrad Snover • Dan Ferguson MD � • Todd and Carol Huckins • Danae Anderson • Diana Yale • Eric Premack • Helen Pelster • James Johnson • Jean Brooks • John Goodman • John Scott . • - Jon Halvorsen • Jonathan Laine ' ' • Kathy Echols ° • Laurie Stevenson ' • Linda and David George • Margie LaPoint • Matt Hippler • Micheal Fajans • Nate and Kari Barrett • Pam Hobday • Patty Schifferle • Stefanie Olivieri • Steve Harris • Tanzy Maxfield • Dan Warren, Glenshire Devonshire • Truckee River Watershed Residents Association Janet Phillips, Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeways, spoke in support of the Trails tax measure. Ms. Phillips stated Truckee is an important hub of trail connection. She is grateful for your enthusiasm for trails. A $450,000 bridge built in California was funded by Nevada using Federal money and utility contracts. (Presentation on file with the Town Clerk). Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 8 L Lisa Wallace, Board President, Our Truckee River Legacy Foundation, state since 1997 the foundation has been actively involved in implementation of the Legacy Trail. The foundation could potentially be an advocate for the trail tax measure if the Legacy Trail remains the priority in the Town. The foundation understands Town's use of the conditions of approval for PC 1 to have the section of the trail completed through the project area, however, the foundation requested Council commit to completion of the trail with the trails tax measure funding regardless of developer participation in this section. Resolution and discussion that Phase 5 is within the ten year budget. If for some reason the Legacy trail drops in priority the foundation would be silent on the issue. The foundation will take an active role if the Legacy Trail remains included. Alexis 011ar, Mountain Area Preservation Foundation (MAP), spoke in support of the trails tax measure. In addition MAP supports the inclusion the acquisition of open space adjacent to the trails. Ms. 011ar stated better trails lesson greenhouse gases and improve the local y economy. Allison Pedley, Truckee Trails Foundation, provided some statics on the economic impact of trails in the Tahoe Basin and the potential impacts in Truckee. Anyone afraid the money will � come back. Ms. Pedley thanked Council for hiring Charles to conduct the polling. The foundation has pledged $10,000 to the trails tax measure advocacy campaign. This is one third the anticipated campaign budget and a huge commitment for the foundation. Paco Lindsey, Truckee resident, thanked Council and Town staff for pursuing this tax measure. Mr. Lindsey provided information regarding his participation since 1988 in the Truckee trails planning. He is an avid cyclist and business owner. As an advocate he has already spoke to people that will commit to the campaign efforts. Mr. Lindsey volunteered to � be the president of the advocacy committee. 8:51:03 PM � � Mike Staudenmayer, Northstar Community Facilities District (CFD), stated the work on the Legacy Trail is a model for the region. Thanks for the through presentation. Encourage folks to support the measure: 1) it could accelerate the active already on Segment 1 from Town line to Martis Valley; 2) provide the ability to make grant applications more attractive; (Northstar CFD provided seed money and is now the largest funding source); 3) providing the necessary maintenance. Thanked Council forthe resolution language, which does not have this money going to overhead. Jodi Sweet spoke in opposition, stating it is unfair to those that do not get anything out of it. Mr. Sweet recommended Council provide berm removal in the bond measure to provide benefit to others. He urged Council to re-due this measure. Mr. Sweet recommended bicyclists foot the bill by instituting a bicycle permit fees and/or trail use fees. Doug Gonda, Truckee resident, spoke in support of the trails tax measure. Thanked Council for considering this tax incr,ease. Referenced other communities trail networks and � expressed amazement regarding a 67% positive polling for the measure. Leeds Davis stated he wanted to go on record as a proponent of this measure. Supporting the sales tax measure as a fair way to assess taxes on users that are both locals and � visitors. Mr. Davis recommended the funding from the measure be allowed for use on bike lanes as well as trails to improve safety. , Town ofi Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 9 � Helen Pelster spoke in support of moving the tax measure forward. Trails not just cyclists but are sidewalks. Trails help with the lack of sidewalks here in Truckee. Questioned the definition of winter use as snow removal or grooming for Nordic skiing. Spoke in support of removal for those who use the trails as primary transportation. _ Brian Schusterman, Truckee resident and Truckee Trails Foundation Board member, Spoke in support of the earthen trails as well as the paved trails. Looking forward to working with the advocacy group to ensure the measure passes. Sean Connelly, Truckee resident and Truckee Trails Foundation Board member, supports the measure. Supports both earthen and paved trails. ,, Nancy Richards stated support for moving the trails measure forward. Supports for the pride the Town has for the work already completed on Trails in Truckee. There is a safety issue with hap hazard maintenance. We need to insure the longevity of the trails. Michael Collins has ridden a bicycle every day. He spoke in support of the measure from an alternative transportation perspective. Mr. Collins stated Town could see a return on investment if Amtrac allowed bikes on trains(unboxed). Allowing bikes on trains could be a real benefit to downtown. Urged Council to lobby Amtrac. John Eaton stated he strongly support the measure. He stated before we go too far we need to know what people expect of the trails. He hopes for support of handicapped trails. Mark Featherstone, Truckee resident,selfishly supports the measure as it links to the bicycle pump track to every neighborhood in Truckee and allows him to get to every park and without crossing street traffic. - Dennis Dickinson, Truckee resident, stated he hopes everyone will support the building of the library, as it is his passion. Mr. Dickinson stated he is on the fence regarding the tax measure. Pointed out the survey suggested the measure would do better in November and questioned why it is being considered for June. Mr. Dickinson stated the measure does not have the votes to pass in June. Stated Council need not be concerned about the school bond measure based on the Measure V and Measure U elections going at the same time. Maggie Hargrave spoke in support of the measure, stating on behalf of the lower income community in Truckee that she works with at the Family Resource Center. Support for those that don't have a vehicle and use the trails for transportation. Ms. Hargrave expressed a desire to help in the advocacy campaign. Keenan Hawkins spoke in strong support of this measure. Personally very interested and will work with the Truckee Trails foundation to pass the measure. Mr. Hawkins encouraged Council to pass this item. Mike Salmon, President, Truckee Trails Foundation and Truckee resident, stated it is exciting to have this as a topic tonight. Mr. Salmon suggested Council consider going to a'h cent sales tax or 15 years instead of ten. Mr. Salmon stated it is a great thing makes a lot of . sense. Mayor Flora closed public comment. . r Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 10 � Council Discussion: . • Thanks to everyone for comirig out tonight great to have the large body of interest. � , • Survey results were stronger in November, but not with a competing measure on the ballot. We don't want to overshadow the School District. Don't want to compete. � June is a preferable time. If a get out the vote campaign is utilized it could pass. • Council did not go to '/ cent — in order to encourage staff to continue to go after other funding sources. . • We may be able to complete the trails network in 10 years and not need a full%4 cent to maintain them into the future. It will be a good time to look back and not be a burden to our community. • The Trails and Bikeways Master Plan process will continue. We are seeking funding for Class 1 but not precluding other on street trails. � • We have funding sources for Class 2 trails. Glenshire Drive Bike Lane project relied on '/2 cent road tax measure to fund the project. • There is an ongoing planning process over the next 10 year, a public process. The input does not stop with the passage of the tax measure. • The'/4 cent puts Truckee at the state average tax rate. Most of our visitors are used to a higher tax rate. • The winter use language is open and vague to allow flexibility based on the season. • There are concerns regarding being on the edge of the polling. This is a challenging measure. • The commitment of$10,000 from the Truckee Trails Foundation is amazing. • This is`an idea whose time has come. Move forward and work with the community. Commit to the challenge of getting this accomplished. We have a fragile economy and will have to fight for this measure. • Those that ride have stepped up to pay for trails in Truckee. Tahoe Donner contributed $4 million towards trails. • Funded the Mousehole was approved by Nevada County Transportation Commission. • You can take your bike unboxed on the Amtrac. , The Staff recommendation was moved liy Council Member Wallace Dee,seconded by Council Ililember Brown;and carried with the following vote: 9:34:27 PM Ayes: Council Member Brown, Council Member Wallace Dee, Council Member deRyk Jones, \/ice Mayor Barr and Mayor Flora. Noes: None. � Absent: None. - Abstain: None. The motion passed unanimously. 7.4 STAFF REPORT — Lake Tahoe Ironman 2013 Overview and Approval of funds for payment to North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. Recommended Action: Approve additional funds in the amount of $9,200 to secure the payment of$16,000 to the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association for costs associated with fhe Lake Tahoe Ironman 2013. . Rob Leftwich, Police Captain, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with the Town Clerk). Town of Truckee , January 14,2014, Town Council Regular Page 11 , Council Discussion: - ' • There were challenges with residents being able to get to home if they made it to Safeway. They couldn't get home to their neighborhood. • Little support in the literature to balance the venues. Ironman saw the Town's participation traffic plan request and Ironman will include Truckee in future literature. • Direct contribution form Resort Association exceeds this by at least 10 times; $100,000 up front each year for this event. We don't have that level of participation. Mayor Flora opened the item for public comment. Aaron Casey, Truckee River Watershed Council, explained a program that the Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) is proposing,that the TRWC would like to expand to this event. TRWC is working with lodging to charge a$1.00 to be used for land acquisition,trails, education and schools. TRWC feels it is a great way to mitigate the environmental impacts of this event and a great opportunity for partnership. Utilized in the community to support the environment. Response: Staff will provide Ironman contact information to Aaron Casey. Mayor Flora closed public comment. Council Discussion: .• Traffic issues at Overland Drive where eastbound lanes has poor-site visibility. Additional signage or personal would be valuable at local intersections. The Staff recommendation was moved by Vice Mayor Barr, seconded by Council Member deRyk Jones, and carried with the following vote: 10:07:37 PM � Ayes: Council Member Brown, Council Member Wallace Dee, Council Member deRyk Jones, Vice Mayor Barr and Mayor Flora. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None. The motion passed unanimously. 7.5 - STAFF REPORT—Letter of support for the Truckee Donner Land Trust's request for funding for the River Parkways Program for acquisition of river frontage property on West River Street which is a portion of APN 19-300-41. Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign the support letter for funding from the State of California River Parkway's Program to assist the Truckee Donner Land Trust in L acquiring the river frontage portion of the "Arnold Property" on West River Street. Vice Mayor Barr recused herself based on a conflict arising from her status as project applicant. Tony Lashbrook, Town Manager, presented from the staff report (presentation on file with the Town Clerk). Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 12 Council`Discussion: • The intent is that the Land Trust would maintain this as publicly accessible land. • Using State funding would mandate the land remain public. Mayor Flora opened the item for public comment. � Written comment was received by Stefanie Olivieri (one file with the Town Clerk). Lisa Wallace, Truckee River Watershed Council, stated they are in partnership with the Truckee Donner Land Trust with a longer term picture and plan for the acquisition of this parcel at the appraised value. Some business exist on this property will need to be accommodated. Land restoration and trail access are planned. The letter of support will be critical to secure the funding. The funding� is leftover from a project that did not use the funding. . Ms. Wallace, spoke on behalf of Perry Norris, Land Trust, encouraging support. � Dennis Dickinson recommended Council consider connecting this propertywith the Fish and Game owned property across the river with a bridge. � Alexis 011ar, Mountain Area Preservation Foundation(MAP)spoke in support of the letter of support for this item. Mayor Flora closed public comment. . . The Staff recommendation was moved by Council Member Brown, seconded by Council Member deRyk Jones, and carried with the following vote: 10:21:06 PM Ayes: Council Member Brown, Council Member�Wallace Dee, Council Member - deRyk Jones, and Mayor Flora. ` Noes: None. Absent: IVone. Abstain: Vice Mayor Barr. The motion passed 4-0. - Vice Mayor Barr returned to the meeting at 10:22 p.m. � 8. COUNCIL REPORTS r Council Member Brown • Attended the Nevada County Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission meeting. o Nichole Dorr did an outstanding job on her presentation to the Commission. Council Member deRyk Jones • Attended Trail meeting with all Council Members. • The Redevelopment Successor Agency Oversight Board (RSAOB) meeting was cancelled. Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 13 Mayor Flora � - • Attended the School District Board Meeting were a number of State championships (academic and athletic) were recognized. 9. ADJOURNMENT- 10:23:59 PM � � To the regular meeting of the Truckee Town Council January 28, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA. Approved: Respectfully submitted by: � Patrick ora, Mayor Jud rice, MMC, Town Clerk � Town of Truckee January 14, 2014, Town Council Regular Page 14