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, April 22, 2025 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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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 Access Tahoe recognizing April 2025 as "Neurodiversity and Autism Celebration Month".
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation Recognizing April 2025 as Neurodiversity and Autism Celebration Month.pdf Public Communications
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City Commission Reports
Consent Agenda
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2. City Council Strategic Planning Retreat, Regular Joint City Council and Planning Commission Ethics Training, Regular City Council and South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority, and Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for Flight Inspection on Runway 18 4. Amendment No. 2 to Airport Food and Beverage Lease and Concession Agreement with Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club, LLC
5. Agreement with Lumos & Associates, Inc. for 2025 Construction Season Inspection Services for Capital Improvement Projects
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 minutes of the March 18, 2025, City Council Strategic Planning Retreat; March 25, 2025, Regular Joint City Council and Planning Commission Ethics Training, the Regular City Council and South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority meeting; and approving minutes from the April 1, 2025, Special City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01- 03 18 2025 City Council Strategic Planning Retreat Minutes.pdf 02- 03 25 2025 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf 03- 03 25 2025 City Council and STJPPFA Meeting Minutes.pdf 04- 04 01 2025 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Airport Manager to execute a Reimbursable Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and approving budget appropriation of $12,587.40 for Flight Inspection of the Precision Approach Path Indicators (PAPI) on Runway 18.
CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities – restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Airport Manager Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report PAPI
02- Resolution PAPI
03- AC-007230 South Lake Tahoe CA.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Airport Food & Beverage Lease & Concession Agreement Amendment with Flight Deck Grill & Golf Club, LLC, to extend the time for an additional 90 days to complete tenant improvements and open to the public, Also approving space change within the terminal.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt from under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Airport Manager Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report Flight Deck Golf and Grill
02- Amendment Flight Deck Golf and Grill
03- C-238-2024 Flight Deck Lease.pdf
04- C-269-2024 Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Flight Deck.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Agreement with Lumos & Associates, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $520,000 for the 2025 Construction Season Inspection Services for Capital Improvement Projects.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works
6. Sale of Surplus Property
7. Amendment to the Residential Parking Permit (RPP) Zones in the Lakeside Residential Area
8. Acceptance of Funds from California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program for Police Boat Safety and Enforcement Program
9. Ratification of Agreement with Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) for the Third Grade Swim Program
10. Revisions to City Personnel Rules
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Inspection Award.docx
02-Agreement with Lumos & Associates
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution declaring certain vehicles and equipment as surplus and directing the sale of vehicles, equipment and other City assets.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works, and Phil Harwood, Fleet Supervisor
Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Surplus Property.docx
02 - Resolution for Surplus Vehicles.docx
03 - 2025 Spring Auction (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution Amending the Seasonal No Parking and Resident Permit Parking Restrictions on Certain Streets in the Lakeside Residential Neighborhood.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works and Sonia Wheeler, Code Enforcement Officer
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_ReportEstablishing_Residential_Parking_Permit_Zones_in_the_Lakeside_Residential_Area_R_.docx 02-ORD 2023-1178 Residential Parking Permit Program
03 - Resolution 2024-133 Lakeside Residential Parking Permit.pdf 04-Resolution-Amendments to Lakeside Parking.docx
05 - Map of Proposed Lakeside Park Association Parking Restrictions 2025.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: (1) authorizing acceptance of an amount up to $56,464 from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program; (2) authorizing and directing the Mayor, or the Chief of Police, to execute the Program Agreement and each reimbursement claim; (3) accepting El Dorado County vessel property taxes in the amount up to $55,612.00 for a total program amount up to $112,076.00; and (4) authorizing budget of that amount into the current City’s budget into account #237 02110 effective July 1, 2025.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Police Boat Financial Aid.docx
02-Resolution.docx
03-Police Boat Grant Application FY 25-26.pdf
04-Police Boat Financial Aid Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing a fee waiver and ratification of the Agreement with LTUSD for the Third Grade Swim Program to be offered at no cost to participants.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Agreement with LTUSD for the Third Grade Swim Program.docx 02-Resolution - Third Grade Swim Program.docx
C-027-2025_Third_Grade_Swim_Program_Agreement_LTUSD_-_signed Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving the revised Personnel Rules
11. Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project for Phase 1 Paving: Funding Transfer, Change Order, and Increase of Contingency
12. Pioneer Trail and Glenwood Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Construction Contract Award to Globe Engineering Development
13. License Agreement with California Tahoe Conservancy to Use Motel 6 Property for Public Safety Training
as presented.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman, CGHR-CP, Human Resources Manager Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Revisions of City Personnel Rules.docx
02-Resolution Revisions of City Personnel Rules .docx
03 - City of South Lake Tahoe - Personnel Rules - Redline 2025.pdf 04 - City of South Lake Tahoe - Personnel Rules -(Exh A to Reso).pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to transfer $303,000 in funds from the Road Rehabilitation Account to the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project; authorizing and directing the mayor to execute the pavement design change order; and approving construction contingency up to 11% for the Phase 1 Construction Contract for a new not to exceed amount of $7,424,247.61 (total bid $6,688,511.36 + 11% contingency $735,736.25).
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on May 9, 2019, SCH# 20190292152. Addendum No. 1 adding the basin and associated improvements at the corner of 4th Street and Barton Avenue was adopted by the Planning Commission on February 20, 2025. This action does not require additional review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Associate Civil Engineer Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Funding Transfer_Paving.docx
02-Map
03-Change Order Request.pdf
04-Resolution-Fund Transfer and Additional Contingency-Tahoe Valley Greenbelt Project Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass Resolution: 1) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Globe Engineering Development for $507,531.00, plus a 10% Construction Contingency of $50,753.10 for the Pioneer Trail and Glenwood, Highway Safety Improvement Program Project; and 2) Allocate $47,000 from Measure "S" Sales Tax Fund Undesignated Reserves.
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15304 (minor alteration to land).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 12-Executive Summary
01-Staff Report-Pioneer Trail HSIP Contract Award.docx
02-Resolution - Pioneer Trail HSIP Contract Award.docx
03-Globe Engineering Agreement (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Non-Destructive Training License Agreement with the California Tahoe Conservancy allowing South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Police Department and neighboring fire and law enforcement agencies to actively train at 2375 Lake Tahoe Boulevard (Motel 6) site prior to demolition of the structures.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Justin Keys, Battalion Chief, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Non-Destructive Training License Agreement.docx 02-Non-Destructive Training License Agreement
14. Declaring Fire Vehicle 6103 Surplus and Authorizing Donation to Lake Tahoe Community College
15. Electric Vehicle Parking Ordinance (Second Reading)
16. 2025 Cannabis Revenues Grant Program Process and Guidelines
17. 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
18. Agreement with Government Consulting Partners, Inc. for Citywide User Fee Study
19. Potential Amendments to 2018 Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution declaring Fire Vehicle 6103 surplus and authorizing donation to Lake Tahoe Community College Fire Academy.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Justin Keys, Battalion Chief, and Jim Drennan, Fire Chief Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Fire Vehicle Surplus and Donation.docx
02-Resolution-Fire Vehicle Surplus and Donation.docx
03-LTCC Donation Letter.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass an Ordinance adding Sections 4.25.435 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Public Parking Areas) and 4.25.605 (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) to Title 4 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to Authorize Enforcement of Designated Electric Vehicle Parking at Charging Stations in Public Parking Areas; and, 2) Pass a Resolution designating publicly available Electric Vehicle Parking Locations and establishing a Parking Citation Fee.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report EV Parking Ord (Second Reading).docx
02-Ordinance EV Parking on Public Spaces.pdf
03 - Resolution-Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces on City Property.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the updated Cannabis Revenues Grant Program Process and Guidelines.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report 2025 Update to Cannabis Revenues Guidelines.docx 02 - Resolution Cannabis Revenues Grant Program Guidelines 2025.docx 03 - Cannabis Revenues Grant Program Guidelines 2025 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-2024_ACFR.pdf
02-2024 City of South Lake Tahoe ACFR
03-AUP Report.pdf
04-Single Audit Report.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement with Government Consulting Partners, Inc. for Citywide User Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan Preparation in an amount not to exceed $70,835.00.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report User Fee Study.docx
02-PSA with GCP User Fee Study.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance making amendments desired, if any, to the 2018 VHR Regulations on one or more of the following topics: (1) prohibit or limit VHRs in certain residential areas; (2) establish a cap lower than 1400
20. Potential Amendments to Vacation Home Rental Program Budget and Allocated Position Listing
21. Potential Amendment to Ordinance Regulating Shared Mobility Devices
22. 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Adoption
23. Ordinance Designating Very High Fire Severity Zones (First Reading) VHRs outside the Tourist Core; (3) establish a buffer between VHRs; (4) prohibit VHRs in all multifamily dwellings; (5) require VHR owners to use a local property manager; (6) increase consequences for violations; (7) ensure VHR permit fee achieves complete cost recovery; (8) provide permitting preference for certain prior VHR and QVHR permit holders who were in good standing; (9) change VHR permitting authority from Development Services Department to Police Department; (10) phased permitting of no more than 150 VHR permits issued per month; and (11) Planning Commission decision on VHR permit denial and revocation appeals is final.
CEQA Determination: This item is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Joseph Irvin, City Manager Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - 2018 VHR Ordinance Amendments.docx
02 - 2018 VHR Regulations.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution Amending the FY 2024-2025 Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Program Budget and Changes to the Allocated Permanent Position Listing.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 20- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_VHR_Program_Budget_Amendments_rv.docx
02-Resolution_VHR_Budget_Amendments_2024-2025.docx
03-Position Allocaiton 24-25 Apr 20256 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to prepare an ordinance making amendments desired, if any, to Chapter 4.185 (Shared Mobility Devices) of the South Lake Tahoe City Code on one or both of the following topics: (1) increase the City's liability protections from Shared Mobility Device accidents; and (2) increase safety measures for Shared Mobility Device operations.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney; Jeff Roberson, Lieutenant Item 21- Executive Summary.pdf
01_-_Staff_Report.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion adopting the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Joseph D. Irvin, City Manager Item 22- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report 2025 Strategic Plan
03-Strategic Plan Timeline
02-SLT Strategic Plan Final Draft
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
Pass a Motion to hold first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance Designating Very High Fire Severity Zones, and refer second reading and adoption to the May 6, 2025 meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Kim George, Fire Marshal and Jim Drennan, Fire Chief Item 23- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Fire Severity Zones Ordinance.docx
02 - Rollout Plan
03 - Map (Exh. A to Ordinance)
04-Ordinance Designating Very High Fire Severity Zones.docx
24. Stateline Transit Center Parking Enforcement Authorization Ordinance (First Reading)
25. Approval of Donation Agreement with Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe for Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center Scoreboards
26. Agenda Planning Calendar
05-Public Comment_Redacted.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 4.25 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to add Section
4.25.607 authorizing City Council, by resolution, to establish certain parking prohibitions, restrictions, and regulations at municipal off-street parking facilities and refer to a second reading and adoption to the May 6, 2025 meeting; and, 2) Pass a Resolution establishing parking prohibitions, restrictions, and regulations for the Stateline Transit Center.
Responsible Staff Member(s): David Stevenson, Police Chief, and Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works
Item 24- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Stateline Transit Center.docx
02 - Ordinance to Amend Off Street Parking.docx
03 - Resolution Offsite Parking Stateline Transit Ctr 040725.docx 04 - Transit Center Parking Map (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) approving donation in exchange for the Kiwanis name and logo “Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe" and "In Memory of Bob Baunhauser” on two scoreboards in the gym for new Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center beginning April 22, 2025, for the lifetime of the two scoreboards; 2) transferring $20,000 from the South Tahoe Parks Foundation to Account #704-04290-36280 Rec Center Facilities and Operations; and, 3) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Donation Agreement with Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 25- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center Scoreboards Donation Approval & Funds Transfer.docx
02-Resolution-Donation Agreement with Kiwanis.docx
03-Donation Agreement with Kiwanis Scoreboards.pdf
04-Sponsorship Approval Form.pdf
Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Identify, with consent of at least two Council Member, 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 APC 04 16 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, April 22, 2025, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, April 17, 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 April 17, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk