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 23, 2025 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. Proclamation Recognizing October 5-11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week"
2. Presentations from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Tahoe Living (Housing) Strategic Priority and Transportation Mobility Mitigation Fee [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
Proclamation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to the City Fire Department recognizing October 5-11, 2025, as "Fire Prevention Week".
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation Recognizing Oct 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week.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)
Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentations from TRPA staff on Tahoe Living Strategic Priority and the Transportation Mobility Mitigation Fee, and Pass a Motion providing policy recommendations to the TRPA Governing Board.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Joseph D. Irvin, City Manager Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
4. Bellamy Parking Garage PARCS-APGS system - Ratification of Contract Change Orders 1-6 with Ample Electric
5. Update Organizational Authorized Agent for California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant
6. Purchase of Two Parking Ambassador Vehicles from Champion Chevrolet and Related Equipment from Lehr
01 - Staff Report _ TRPA Tahoe Living and Transportation Strategic Priorities Presentation.pdf 02 - South Lake Tahoe- TLWG and Transportation Strategic Priorities (9.23.25).pdf City Commission Reports
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 September 9, 2025, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
09 09 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
Pass a Motion ratifying six Bellamy Parking Garage Improvements Phase II Contract Change Orders in the amount of $21,912.97 (within the approved 10% contingency), for a total Contract value of $340,953.24.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Bellamy Parking Garage- Insight Inc.docx 02-Ample Electric CCO One.pdf
03-Ample Electric CCO Two.pdf
04-Ample_Electric_CCO_Three.pdf
05-Ample_Electric_CCO_Four.pdf
06_-_Ample_Electric_CCO_Five.pdf
07-Ample_Electric_CCO_Six.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution updating Organizational Authorized Agent to The Chief of Police as the authorized signatory for the City of South Lake Tahoe for the current and future Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant Subawards related to domestic violence through the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Cal OES Grant Ratification change of authority.docx 02-Resolution-Update Organizational Authorized Agent for CalOES Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant .docx
7. Participation in National Opioid Litigation Settlements with Purdue and Secondary Manufacturers and Appropriation of Settlement Funds
8. Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for US 50/89 Multimodal Mainstreet Corridor Plan
9. Agreement with Engineering Solution Services for Grant Identification and Writing Services
10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for Snow Removal Operations Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD pickups from Champion Chevrolet, and authorizing purchase of related equipment through cooperative purchasing from a Placer County contract with Lehr per South Lake Tahoe City Code section 3.45.090, using existing budget appropriations up to $85,826.16.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-_Staff_Report_Parking_Ambassador_Vehicle_Purchase.docx 02 - Colorado Spec.pdf
03 - Planet Bid Summary Colorado.pdf
04 - 55589 Lehr Sales Quote - PA Truck upfitting.pdf
05 - Placer County Contract with Lehr.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution Approving Participation in National Opioid Litigation Settlement with Purdue and the Sackler Family, and Litigation Settlements with Secondary Opioid Manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus, and Accepting and Appropriating Settlement Funds
Responsible Staff Member(s): Mark Avila, Paralegal
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report- Opioid Settlement Purdue Sackler.docx
02-Resolution.docx
03 - Settlement Agreement with Purdue and the Sackler Family. (Exh. A to Reso)pdf 04- Settlement Agreement with Secondary Manufacturers (Exh. B to Reso).pdf C-239-2023_Reimbursement_Agreement_with_Barton_Health.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for architectural and engineering services to develop the US 50/89 Multimodal Mainstreet Corridor Plan for a not to exceed amount of $474,946.27.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager and Emily Dougherty, Associate Transportation Planner
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report US 5089 Corridor Plan.docx
02-Agreement with CDM Smith.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Engineering Solution Services for Grant Identification and Writing Services for a not to exceed amount of $95,000.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQAâ€) under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Interim Public Works Director Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Grant Writing Servcies.docx
02-PSA - Grant Writing Services - ESS.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for snow removal services at the Airport, Fire Department, Police Department, Fire Rescue Facility, and sidewalks not maintained by City Park forces, plus on-call service as needed for a term of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $441,916.00.
11. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Building Services of CA and NV, LLC, for Custodial Services for Bellamy Garage and City Hall/Airport Terminal
12. Professional Service Agreement with CREDE Construction Advisory, LLC for On-call Labor Compliance Specialist Services
13. Professional Service Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering for On-call Inspection and Materials Testing
14. Medical Insurance Side Letters with Police Officers' Association, Police Employees’ Association, Police Supervisors' Committee, Firefighters’ Association, Local 39 Administrative and Confidential, Local 39 General & Public Works, and Unrepresented Employees CEQA Determination: The action is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Milan Jevic, Interim Airport Manager and John Dickinson, Interim Public Works Director, Joe Irvin City Manager
Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Amendment to Agreement with Trella Tahoe.docx 02-Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Trella Tahoe Inc..docx 04-C-180-2023 Trella Tahoe - signed.pdf
C-230-2024_Trella_Tahoe_Amendment_1.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Building Services of CA and NV, LLC (dba Sunwest), for Custodial Services for Bellamy Garage and City Hall/Airport Terminal, extending the Agreement for one year for an amount not to exceed $111,772.00, including $5,000.00 contingency.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Milan Jevic, Interim Airport Manager Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Custodial Services.docx 02 - Amendment No. 02 to PSA 2025-2026.docx
03-C-231-2024 Sunwest Amendment #1.pdf
04-C-224-2023 Custodial Services Agreement for Bellamy Garage and City Hall.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with CREDE Construction Advisory, LLC for on-call labor compliance consulting services for a not to exceed amount of $400,000.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lilian Iverson, Engineering Technician Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01 Staff Report - Labor Compliance Specialist.docx
02 Labor Compliance PSA.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering for on-call materials testing and inspection services in an amount not to exceed $400,000.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lilian Iverson, Engineering Technician Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01 Staff Report - Materials Testing.docx
02 Materials Testing PSA.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Side Letters to the Memoranda of Understanding with the Police Officers' Association, Police Employees' Association, Police Supervisors' Committee, Firefighters' Association, Local 39 Administrative and Confidential, Local 39 General & Public Works; and (2) Pass a Resolution approving amendment to 2023-2026 Unrepresented Employees Compensation and Benefit Package.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Joseph D. Irvin
Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report _ Medical Benefits Side Letters 09.23.2025.docx
15. Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association
16. Policy Regarding Disposition of Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Development Commodities Owned by the City of South Lake Tahoe
17. Grow and Diversify the Economy - Strategic Plan Priority Update
18. Consideration of Paving Priority – James & Eloise Neighborhood vs. Johnson Boulevard 02-Resolution-Compensation and Benefits Unrepresented Employees Including Elected City Clerk.docx
03- Exhibit 1 to Resolution re Unrepresented Employees.dox.pdf 04-Exhibit 2 to Resolution re Unrepresented Employees.docx 05-Resolution-Compensation and Benefits Bargaining Groups.docx 06-Exhibit A - PEA.pdf
07 - Exhibit B - POA.pdf
08 - Exhibit C - PSA.pdf
09 - Exhibit D - Local 39 Admin and Confidential.pdf
10 - Exhibit E - Local 39 General and Public Works.pdf
11 - Exhibit F - Firefighters' Association.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SS/TMA) for an amount of $650,000 (Fiscal Year 25/26, October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026) for the operation of microtransit service.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - SSTMA Funding Agreement 2025.docx
02-Lake Link Ridership August 2024-July 2025.pdf
03- C-024-2023 Agreement with SSTMA + Amendment 1 & 2
04 - SSTMA Funding agreement 2025.docx
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 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Development Commodities.docx
02-Res 2023-051 TRPA Development Commodities.pdf
03-Resolution-Disposition of Development Rights (Redline).pdf 04-Resolution-Disposition of Development Rights.docx
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 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02- General Plan Economic Development Element
03-Economic Development Presentation
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion either prioritizing paving in James and Eloise Neighborhood or Johnson Blvd temporary overlay.
19. Agenda Planning Calendar
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report - Road Rehab.docx
02 - 2026 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): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk, and Joseph Irvin, City Manager Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 09 18 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 23, 2025, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday September 18, 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 18, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk