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, June 3, 2025 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. Proclamation Recognizing June 2025 as "Lake Tahoe Bike Month"
2. California Climate Action Corps Fellows Service Presentation [email protected] or otherwise provided to a majority of the City Council before the meeting will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe [Government Code Section 54957.5(b)]. Written comments will not be read out loud during the meeting.
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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 Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition recognizing June 2025 as "Lake Tahoe Bike Month".
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
June 2025 Lake Tahoe Bike Month.docx
Public Communications
This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic NOT LISTED on this agenda. Comments shall be limited to four (4) minutes. 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
Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation from California Climate Action Corps Fellows Katie Sloan, Lily Summerville, Cricket Baldwin, and Indigo Albani-Bombard.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
CCAC_City_Council_June_2025.pptx
3. Regular City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes
4. Investment Portfolio Report - March 31, 2025
5. Approval of City Salary Table
6. Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for FY25/26
7. Amendments to Time-Share Ordinance Confirming that Fractional Ownerships are Time-Shares and Making Other Updates (Second Reading)
Consent Agenda
Public Comment - This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic listed on the Consent Agenda.
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per item and six (6) minutes total per speaker.
The consent agenda consists of items of a repeating or routine nature considered under a single action.
Any Councilmember may have an item on the consent agenda removed and considered separately upon request.
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 the minutes from the May 20, 2025, City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
05 20 2025 City Council and STRSA Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Investment_Report_Mar_2025_-_signed.pdf 02-Operations Cash 03 31 2025.pdf
03-Fiscal Agent 03 31 2025.pdf
04-Graph 03 31 2025.pdf
05-Cash March 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving the City Salary Table as required by CalPERS.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman, Human Resources Manager Item 5- Executive Sumamry.pdf
01-Staff Report - Approval of City Salary Table.docx
02-Resolution - Approval of City Salary Table.docx
03 - City Salary Table 03292025 (Exh A to Reso).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting a List of Projects for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 funded in part by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and in part with Fiscal Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues.
CEQA Determination: This project is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-RMRA_Project_List_2025 (3).docx
02-Resolution - SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation.docx 03-RMRA Estimate.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6.60 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Time-Share), Confirming That Fractional Ownerships Are Time-Shares and Making Other Updates
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Time Share Ordinance (Second Reading).docx
8. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending March 2025
9. Application for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistants Program Grant
10. Quarterly Update on the Affordable Housing Waitlist and Programs
11. Annual Public Hearing for Continued Snow Removal Equipment Purchase Funded Through the Existing County Service Area No. 3 Parcel Assessment
12. Ordinance Amending Vacation Home Rental Regulations Outside Tourist Core (First Reading) 02 - Ordinance - Time Share Amendment.docx
03 - Time Share Ordinance Amendment Redline.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Andrew Black, Financial Services Supervisor Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_FY_2024-25_Quarterly_Budget.docx
02-FY 2024-25 Qtrly Budget Report Mar 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing an application for the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Economic Mobility and Opportunity Special Assistants Program grant and, if selected, authorize the City Manager to negotiate a grant agreement with ICMA, subject to City Council approval.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report.docx
02-ICMA EMO Special Assistants Program Host Community RFA 03-Resolution
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Quarterly Update.docx
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing the City Clerk to prepare and submit a Minute Order, including public comment regarding the current $20 parcel assessment for snow removal equipment to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works, and Phil Harwood, Maintenance Manager
Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff-Report_-_County_Service_Area_No._3_Parcel_Assessment - R.docx 02 - CSA 3 Direct Charge Annual Report Details FY 2526.pdf 03-Public Notice
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance Amending Article V (Vacation Home Rentals) of Chapter 3.50 (Transient Lodging) and Table 2.35.070 (Appealable Actions and Matters) of the South Lake Tahoe City Code to Modify the Regulation of Vacation Home Rentals Located Outside the Tourist Core Area Plan CEQA Determination: This ordinance is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) and 15308 (regulatory action to protect the environment).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Joseph Irvin, City Manager Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - First Reading VHR Ord Amendments.docx 02 - Ordinance - VHR Amendments.docx
03 - VHR Ordinance Amendments Redline.pdf
04 - Appeal Table Redline.pdf
13. Potential Amendment to Ordinance Regulating Shared Mobility Devices
14. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Citywide Parcel Level Analysis
15. Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and FY25-26 Budget Recommendations
16. Agenda Planning Calendar
Regular-Unfinished Business
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 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Shared Mobility Ordinance.docx
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to continue with the Workbench contract to develop pre-approved ADU plans focused on smaller-sized units consistent with the findings of the developable city lots analysis.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager and Jessica Wackenhut, Housing Manager
Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - ADU Analysis.docx
02 - Presentation - ADU Parcel Analysis.pptx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to bring back the FY 25-26 Budget Recommendation and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for approval at the City Council meeting on August 26, 2025.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anush Nejad, Director of Public Works Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_Draft_Five-Year_Capital_Improvement_Plan_and_FY_25- 26_Budget_Recommendations_R (1).docx
02 - CIP 25-29 Summary - Final.pdf
03 - FY 25-26 CIP Presentation.pptx
Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Identify, with consent of at least two Council Members, 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 Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
APC- 05 29 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 May 29, 2025, City Council Meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The agenda was also available on the City website at https://www.cityofslt.us.
Signed May 29, 2025 \\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk