City Council
Cody Bass, Mayor
Vacant, 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, November 18, 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 November 2025 as "Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education Month"
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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 Tahoe Youth and Family Services recognizing November 2025 as "Youth Homelessness, Outreach, Prevention, and Education Month".
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation Recognizing November 2025 as HOPE 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
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
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
3. 3-Year Runway 18 NAVAID Facility Professional Service Agreement
4. Agreement with Meteor Education LLC for Office Furniture for Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center
5. Purchase of Chevrolet 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab for the Building Facilities Division
6. Ordinance Amending City Code Section 1.20.10 City Seal (Second Reading) 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 November 4, 2025, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
11 04 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Service Agreement with Safe Flight Instrument Landing Systems for the 3- Year Runway 18 NAVAID Facility in the amount of $35,000.00 per year for 3 years, with an optional $5,000 allocation for work deemed necessary by the City, for a contract total of $110,000.00.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson Interim Public Works Director, Milan Jevic, Acting Airport Manager
Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Safe Flight Agreement.docx
02- SafeFlight PSA.pdf
03-SAFE FLIGHT BID FINAL.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Meteor Education in the amount of $85,222.51 for the purchase, delivery, storage and installation of the furniture, fixtures and equipment for the administrative offices, lifeguard offices, maintenance area and trash receptacles for the new Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Agreement with Meteor Education Office Furniture.docx 02-Agreement with Meteor Education Office Furniture.docx 03-Meteor Master Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to purchase:
One (1) Chevrolet 2500 HD in the amount of $63,400.80.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Interim Director of Public Works, and Phil Harwood, Maintenance Manager
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff- Purchase Vehicle
02- Chevrolet 2500 invoice.pdf
03- BidSummary Chevy 2500.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance Amending City Code Section 1.20.10 City Seal.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 6- City Seal ORD.pdf
01-Staff Report - Ordinance City Seal (second reading).docx 02-Ordinance Amending City Seal.docx
03-Notice of Publication
7. Ordinance Amending South Lake Tahoe City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.15 (Building Regulations), Section 6.15.010 and 6.15.160 by Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24), Including Green Building Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and Related Construction Codes (Second Reading)
8. City Council Appointment, Limited Term
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass an Ordinance amending South Lake Tahoe City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.15 (Building Regulations), Section 6.15.010 and 6.15.160 by Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24), Including Green Building Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and Related Construction Codes.
CEQA Determination: This action is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services, and David Chapman, Acting Building Official
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - 2025 Building Code Adoption.docx
02-Ordinance - 2025 Building Code Adoption.docx
03-Notice of Publication
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: >City Council may either: 1) Pass a Motion appointing a member to serve the remaining term of office until December 2026, in which case the City Clerk would administer the Oath of Office and the newly appointed member may begin serving immediately; or 2) Pass a Motion directing the City Clerk to continue soliciting new applications from additional candidates for consideration December 9 or at an earlier special meeting; or 3) Pass a Motion directing the City Clerk to bring back a Resolution at the December 9 meeting calling for a Special Election to be consolidated with the June 2, 2026, Primary Election, to fill the vacancy.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Appointment to City Council.docx
02-Notice of Intention to Fill Vacancy by Appointment.pdf Boden-Redacted.pdf
Contreras Redacted.pdf
Gonzales-Combined-Redacted.pdf
Manfredi-Combined-Redacted.pdf
Moses_Redacted.pdf
Murin-Redacted.pdf
Neal_Redacted.pdf
Soave-Redacted.pdf
Soderston_Redacted.pdf
Turle-Redacted.pdf
Richardson_Redacted
Inshaw_Redacted.pdf
Kieschnick_Redacted.pdf
Rea_Redacted.pdf
Horgan_Redacted.pdf
Gonzalez_Redacted.pdf
Xistra_Redacted.pdf
Cade-Bauer_Redacted.pdf
Fink_Redacted.pdf
Williams_Redacted.pdf
Jimenez_Redacted.pdf
Balao_Redacted.pdf
Peverini_Redacted.pdf
Springer 2_Redacted.pdf
9. 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
10. Agenda Planning Calendar
McCracken_Redacted.pdf
Morales_Redacted.pdf
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk, and Joe Irvin, City Manager Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule.docx 02-Resolution - 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule.docx 03-2026 City Council Meeting Calendar (Exh. A to Reso).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): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk, and Joseph Irvin, City Manager Item 10 - Executive Summary.pdf
APC 11 13 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, November 18, 2025, was posted and available for review on Thursday, November 13, 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 November 13, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk