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South Lake Tahoe City Council
September 9, 2025

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City Council
Tamara Wallace, Mayor
Cody Bass, Mayor Pro Tem
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
David Jinkens, Councilmember
Keith Roberts, Councilmember
Mission of the City Council
We provide responsive and effective local
government by maintaining a safe, livable, and
well-managed city through smart investment,
reliable services, and thoughtful planning.

City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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A public agenda packet is available for review at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, on the City’s Website at www.cityofslt.us, or by contacting the City Clerk's Office, (530) 542-6005 or [email protected] Providing Public Comment:

In Person: Every agenda for regular meetings provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body (City Council), on any item of public interest which is within the jurisdiction of the City Council during Public Communications. For items on the agenda or in connection with any item which the City Council will consider, the public is given the opportunity to comment before or during the City Council's consideration of the item [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].

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In Writing: Written comments received by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting will be distributed to City Council prior to the meeting. Written public comment regarding any item on this agenda may be sent to [email protected]. When emailing comments, identify the agenda item number in the subject line to which your comments relate. Any such comment that is a public record and is emailed to

1. Proclamation Recognizing September 17-23 as "Constitution Week"

2. Proclamation Recognizing September 2025 as "Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month" [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.

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.

Contact the City Clerk at (530) 542-6005 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for assistance [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II and Brown Act Government Code Sections 54953.2, 54954.1, 54954.2, and 54957.5].

Spanish Interpretations: The public may access Spanish interpretation using the ZOOM link listed on the front of the agenda from an internet device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, home computer) with audio capabilities and selecting the Spanish language option. Persons without an internet device may attend the meeting in-person and a device will be provided while supplies last. Requests for interpreter services to offer public comment may be made by contacting the City Clerk.

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 the Daughters of the American Revolution recognizing September 17-23 as "Constitution Week" Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation - Recognizing September 17-23 as Constitution Week.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Access Tahoe recognizing September 2025 as "Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month" Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation - Suicide Prevention Month and Recovery Month.pdf 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

3. South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority and City Council Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes

4. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending June 2025

5. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Investment Policy and Authority

6. Investment Portfolio Report - June 30, 2025

7. Agreement with Freemotion Fitness, Inc. for Purchase and Installation of Exercise Equipment for New Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center
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 August 12, 2025, South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority meeting and the August 26, 2025, City Council Budget Workshop meeting.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
08_12_2025_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
08 26 2025 City Council Budget Workshop Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Andrew Black, Financial Services Supervisor Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - FY 2024-25 Quarterly Budget.docx
02-FY 2024-25 Qtrly Budget Report June 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and adopting the City Investment Policy for the fiscal year from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Investment Policy 2025-2026.docx
02-Resolution - Investment Policy 2025-2026.docx
03-Investment Policy - 2025-2026 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
04-Investment Policy - 2025-2026 redline.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Investment Report June 2025.pdf
02-Operations Cash June 2025.pdf
03-Fiscal Agent 06 30 2025.pdf
04-Graph 06 30 2025.pdf
05-Cash June 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Freemotion FItness, Inc. in the amount of $120,021.47 for the purchase, delivery and installation of the exercise equipment for the new Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf

8. Grant of Temporary Construction Easements to Caltrans

9. Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans for City-Owned Traffic Signals

10. Accept Donation from South Tahoe Parks Foundation & Award Batting Cages Contract for New Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center

11. Ratification of Organizational Authorized Agent Appointment for Cal OES Listos CERT Grant 01-Staff Report-Freemotion Equipment Purchase for for Rec Center.docx 02-Agreement with Freemotion 8.25.25.docx
03-Freemotion Quote.pdf
04-Agreement-Freemotion-and-CCOG-Master-2021.09.01-Executed.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Easement Agreements granting temporary construction easements to Caltrans for the U.S.

Highway 50 Pavement Preservation Project as follows: Parcel No. 029-470-016 for $7,000; Parcel Nos. 027-081-002 -005 -006, and 029-150-012, -008, and -009 for $4,000; and Parcel No. 027-690- 001 for $3,500, for a total amount of $14,500 to be paid to the City.

CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) because it involves the maintenance and minor alteration of an existing public highway involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Interim Public Works Director Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - CalTrans ROW Easements.docx
02-Easement Agreement APN 029-470-016.pdf
03-Easement Agreement APN 027-081-002, -5 & -6 and APN 029-150-012, -8 & -9.pdf 04-Parcel 38861- Right of Way Contract.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans to maintain the City traffic signals at Pioneer Trail and Ski Run Blvd., Pioneer Trail and Al Tahoe Blvd., and Al Tahoe Blvd. and Johnson Blvd. for a total cost estimated at $3,000 per year.

CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities) because it involves the maintenance and minor alteration of an existing public highway involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Interim Public Works Director Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report
02-Agreement with Caltrans to Maintian City Traffic Signal.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) authorizing and directing the Mayor to accept $30,000 in donations from the South Tahoe Parks Foundation into the New Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center FF&E Account; 2) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Grand Slam Safety in the amount of $85,844.67 for the purchase, delivery and installation of the batting cages and other equipment; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute the two acknowledgement letters.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Batting Cages Grand Slam Contract 8.18.25.docx 02-Resolution - Donations from the Parks Foundation.docx 03-Agreement with Grand Slam Saftety 8.18.25.docx
04-Purchasing Co-Ops Contract Summary.pdf
05-Grand Slam National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Document.pdf 06-Donation Acknowledgement Letter- South Tahoe Parks Foundation.docx 07-Donation Acknowledgement Letter- South Tahoe Parks Foundation NBC Sports Tim Wakefield Foundation.docx
08-Donation Approval Form STPF Batting Cages.docx

12. Use of General Fund to Cover Facility Rental Fees for Boo Bash Event

13. Reimbursement Agreement with South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) for Bijou 1 Waterline Replacement Repaving

14. Ordinance Amending South Lake Tahoe City Code to Lower Speed Limits on Sections of Sierra Boulevard (Second Reading)

15. Reimbursement Agreement with Liberty Utilities for Tahoe Keys Blvd.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution Ratifying the Appointment of the Director of Parks and Recreation as the Organizational Authorized Agent and Signatory of the City of South Lake Tahoe for the current CalOES Listos Grant Award# LC23 01 7994, for all Subaward Agreements, Amendments, and all applicable Grant Submittals.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks and Recreation, and Lori Marino, Principal Management Analyst
Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - CalOES Signatory Authority.docx
02-Resolution-CalOES Listos CERT Proof of Authority.docx 03-LC23 01 7994 - SUBAWARD (002).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Use of General Fund to cover facility rental fees for Ever After Productions for the rental of the Gym, Aspen, Cedar and Douglas Rooms to produce the Boo Bash event totaling $5,828.

CEQA Determination: This action is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15323 (normal operations of facilities for public gatherings).

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Boo Bash Facility Rental Fees.docx
02-Resolution - Boo Bash Facility Rental Fees.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution 1) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with STPUD for Bijou 1 waterline replacement repaving; 2) accepting $530,000.00 with 25% contingency of $132,500.00 to reimburse the City for the STPUD utility work; and 3) amending the 2026 Road Rehabilitation Project Budget (301-50005-48030).

Responsible Staff Member(s): Cameron Grant, Engineering Technician Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - STPUD Reimbursement Agreement.docx
02-Resolution - STPUD Reimbursement Agreement.docx
03- STPUD Reimbursement Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance Amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Chapter 4.25 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Article IV (Operation of Vehicles), Sections

4.25.160 and 4.25.170 to Modify the Speed Restrictions on Sierra Boulevard.

CEQA Determination: This action is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities).

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Interim Director of Public Works and Doug Sentell, Administrative Lieutenant
Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Second Reading Speed
02-Ordinance-Speed Limit Reduction Sierra Blvd..docx
03- Attachment 03-R20250724 Sierra Boulevard ETS-Signed.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with Liberty Utilities and accepting $85,905.00 into the Street Overlay Program.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Cameron Grant, Engineering Technician Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Liberty Reimbursement Agreement.docx

16. Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Stateline Complete Streets Project

17. South Tahoe Parks Foundation Community Tile Fundraiser Donation Acceptance & Sponsorship Approval

18. Hazardous Fuels Reduction Agreement with Acres Forestry

19. Agreement with Lake Tahoe Unified School District to Provide School Resource Officer 02-Resolution - Liberty.docx
03-Reimbursment Agreement (Exh. A to Reso).docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute all Restricted Grant Agreements and any amendment thereto with the California Department of Transportation, and authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate funding once executed.

CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and categorically exempt under section 15305, Class 6 (Information Collection).

Responsible Staff Member(s): Emily Dougherty, Associate Transportation Planner Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff-Report-STP.docx
02-Resolution - STP Grant Agreement.docx
03-Res 2025-004 Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Grant.pdf 04-STP Grant Application.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) authorizing and directing the Mayor to accept $34,320 in donations from the South Tahoe Parks Foundation into the New Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center Donations Account; 2) authorizing and directing the Mayor to approve the tile sponsorships; and 3) authorizing the City Manager to execute the acknowledgement letter.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report STPF Community Tile Fundraiser Donation Sponsorship.docx 02-Resolution - Donations from the Parks Foundation.docx 03-South Tahoe Parks Foundation Tile Sponsors.pdf
04-Donation Approval Form STPF Tiles.docx
05-Sponshorship Approval Form STPF Community Tiles.docx 06-Donation Acknowledgement Letter South Tahoe Parks Foundation.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Acres Forestry in an amount not to exceed $398,909.30 for the City of South Lake Tahoe SNPLMA R18 Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project.

CEQA Determination: This action is exempt from CEQA review under 14 Cal. Code Regs. 1038.3 (Forest Resilience Exemption for harvesting trees to reduce flammable materials in moderate, high, or very high fire hazard severity zones).

Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Fuels Reduction.docx
02_Acres_Forestry_Agreement Revised.pdf
03 - Acres Forestry SLT Bid.pdf
04 - Valuation Scoresheet - SNPLMA Fuel Reduction Project.xlsx 05 - SNPLMA Map Package 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) regarding the operation of the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the 2025-2026 School Year and approve budget for reimbursement from LTUSD to the City in the amount up to $82,484.00.

20. Ratification of Subcontractor Addition for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 2

21. Amendment No. 8 to Agreement with Jordan Knighton Architecture Engineering for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center

22. Update on Vacation Home Rental Permitting
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lieutenant Russell Liles
Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-School Resource Officer Agreement.docx
02-Resolution - School Resource Officer Agreement with LTUSD.docx 03-School Resource Officer Agreement (Exh. A to Reso)
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion ratifying the addition of a concrete subcontractor (Morgan Concrete) to the construction contract with Herback General Engineering for Phase 2 of the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, pursuant to Public Contract Code section 4109 and the written finding of public necessity in the staff report.

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 20- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Subcontractor Addition.docx
02-Subcontractor Addition Request
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement with Jordan Knighton Architecture Engineering for an additional $50,000.00 to cover design changes requested by the City for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,110,303.00, and extending the term until October 2026.

CEQA Determination: On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 56 Acre Master Plan and the Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center (State Clearinghouse file No. 2021120206) and filed the Notice of Determination filed with the El Dorado County Clerk on January 19, 2022. This action is included within the scope of the IS/MND and no further environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines 15162.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Ricky Riddle, Construction Manager/Facilities Program Manager Item 21- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Amendment_No._8_to_Agreement_with_JK_Architecture.docx 02-Amendment 8 to Agreement with JKAE.pdf
03-C-084-2020 Original PSA.pdf
04-C-010-2021 Amendment-1.pdf
05-C-108-2021 Amendment2-4.pdf
06-C-106-2022 Amendment-5.pdf
07-C-031-2023 Jordan Knighton Amendment-6.pdf
08-C-312-2024 JKAE Amendment 7.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive report and either: (1) Pass a Motion directing staff to bring back an ordinance at a future meeting to amend Ordinance No. 2025-1200 to make one or more of the following changes: (a) subject non-residential areas to the same rules as the Tourist Core Area Plan; (b) modify buffer requirements in residential areas; and/or (c) modify restrictions regarding condominiums; or (2) take no action.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Joseph Irvin, City Manager Item 22- Executive Summary.pdf

23. Cannabis Revenues Grant Program Award Recommendations for 2025

24. Cannabis Tax Rate Discussion

25. Grant Applications to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) 2025 Regional Grant Program for Complete Streets Projects

26. Mid-Town Area Plan Policy Review and Design Standards Discussion 01 - Staff Report - VHR Update.docx
02- Ordinance_2025-1200_VHR_Amendments_-_signed.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution appropriating an additional allocation of $46,415 of Cannabis Program Revenue toward the 2025 Cannabis Revenue Grant Program for a total amount of $446,415 and approving the grant awards list of projects recommended by the grant application review committee.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 23- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report Cannabis Revenues Grant Awards 2025.docx 02 - Resolution - Cannabis Grant Budget Allocation.docx 03 - Attachment 1 to Resolution-Grant Award List.docx
04 - Res 2025-031 2025 Cannabis Grant Program Process and Guidelines.pdf Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to either: 1) Direct staff to bring back a resolution reducing Cannabis Business and Professions Tax rate and if so, by how much, and/or to reduce or eliminate Public Safety Mitigation Fee; or 2) Take no action in regard to Cannabis Business and Professions Tax rate and other fees.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance, Joseph Irvin, City Manager, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Item 24- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Cannabis Tax Rate Discussion.docx
02-Attachment A Letter to City Council- lowering local cannabis tax.pdf 03-Attachment B - Cannabis Tax Rates Chart 2025.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to submit grant application(s) to the TMPO for federal fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for one or both of the following: (1) Stateline Complete Streets Project Design, Engineering, and Environmental Review ($2,700,000 grant requested with $309,690 local match); and/or (2) Johnson Boulevard Complete Streets Project Design, Engineering, and Environmental Review ($2,400,000 grant requested with $275,280 local match).

CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) and categorically exempt under Section 15306, Class 6 (Information Collection).

Responsible Staff Member(s): Emily Dougherty, Associate Transportation Planner, and John Dickinson, Interim Public Works Director
Item 25- Executive Summary.pdf
01_SR_Authorization to Apply to RGP.docx
02- Resolution.docx
03_PPT Authorization to Apply to RGP.pptx
04-2025 July Letter to City Council re Greenway UTR Bridge Johnson Mdw-final.pdf 05- TTD Letter
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to staff on the contents of the draft Mid-Town Area Plan on the following topics: (1) increasing maximum density of residential development; (2) increasing height limit to 56 feet; (3) modifying parking requirements and establishing exceptions to minimum parking requirements; (4) confirming priorities, design standards, and changes to the permissible land use list for the six proposed districts; and (5)

27. Grow and Diversify the Economy- Strategic Plan Priority Update

28. Policy Regarding Disposition of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Development Commodities Owned by the City of South Lake Tahoe

29. Emergency Shelter and Warm Room Discussion

30. Pay for Success Contract with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless confirming the proposed implementation strategies.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 26- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Mid-Town Area Plan.docx
02 - Mid-Town Area Plan Boundary.pdf
03 - Outreach Summary and Appendices.pdf
04 - Mid-Town Policy Direction.docx
05 - Mid-Town Districts Summary.pdf
06 - Implementation Strategies.docx
07-Mid-Town Powerpoint CC.pptx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to continue business outreach efforts, initiate the General Plan Economic Development Update process, continue efforts to reduce regulatory barriers to business investment, develop industry social media campaigns, and explore options to fund a facade/property improvement grant program and/or pre-development loan program.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 27- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02- General Plan Economic Development Element
03-Economic Development Presentation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution amending the policy regarding disposition of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) development commodities owned by the City of South Lake Tahoe to modify disposition to commercial/industrial projects.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 28- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Development Rights.docx
02-Res 2023-051 TRPA Development Commodities.pdf
03-Resolution-Disposition of Development Rights (Red Line).pdf 04-Resolution-Disposition of Development Rights.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Either: 1) Pass a Motion directing staff to pursue establishment of an emergency shelter in partnership with local and regional stakeholders; or 2) Receive report and take no further action at this time.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 29- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report - Warm Room Discussion.docx
02 - Housing First - Fact Sheet.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Pay for Success Agreement with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless in an amount not to exceed $40,000; and 2) Pass a Resolution Authorizing $40,000 Budget Appropriations from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves for the agreement.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 30- Executive Summary.pdf
01_-_Staff_Report_P4S_LVF_TCH_Agreement (1).docx
02 - TCH Pay for Success Contract.pdf
03 - Resolution P4S Budget Appropriation.docx

31. Extension of City Manager Employment Agreement

32. League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate and Alternate

33. Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement with Joseph D. Irvin, extending the term of his employment for an additional six years, until April 14, 2032.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 31- Executive Summary.pdf
Staff Report - City Manager Contract Extension.docx
02 - Resolution - City Manager Contract Extension.docx
03 - Amended and Restated City Manager Employment Agreement (Exh. A to Reso).docx 04 - Redline Showing Changes to Employment Agreement.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion selecting a Voting Delegate and an Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 32- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - League Conference Voting Delegate Appointment.docx 02-2025 Voting Delegate Information Packet.pdf
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 33- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 09 04 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 September 9, 2025, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, September 4, 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 September 4, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk

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