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 and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor
Agency
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. City Council Vacancy
2. 2026 Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
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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
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
Reorganization of City Council
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution calling for a special municipal election for the election of a Councilmember to fill a vacancy, and requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado approve consolidation of said election with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on June 2, 2026; or 2) Pass a Motion to fill the vacancy by appointment from the applicant list.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-City Council Vacancy.docx
02-Resolution-Consolidated Special Election.docx
03-Applicant List.docx
04-EDC Elections Candidate Calendar
3. Black Bear Management in South Lake Tahoe
4. City Council Meeting Minutes and Meeting Minute Amendment
5. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending September 2025
6. Transfer of Unclaimed Check Funds
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion selecting a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for the year 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Selection 2026.pdf Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive a presentation from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and either: 1) Pass a Motion directing staff to make certain changes to enforcement of existing ordinance or adoption of new ordinances; or 2) Take no action at this time.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Black Bear Management.docx
02 - CDFW Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan.pdf 03 - CDFW 2022 Black Bear Policy with 2024 Addendum 1.pdf 04 - Letter from CDFW.pdf
05-SLT City Council Meeting Oct 2025.pptx
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 November 18, 2025, City Council meeting. Receive and file amendment to Item 20 on the November 4, 2025, meeting minutes, removing "...to continue to pursue the Heavenly area annexation" from the motion.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
11 18 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
11_04_2025_City_Council_Meeting_Minutes - signed.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Andrew Black, Financial Services Supervisor Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - FY 2024-25 Quarterly Budget.docx
02-FY 2024-25 Qtrly Budget Report Sept 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the transfer of unclaimed check funds from their respective fund(s) to the General Fund pursuant to California Government Code sections 50050 through 50057.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Akemi Nishimura, Accountant I Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Unclaimed Check Funds.docx
02-Resolution - Unclaimed Check Funds.docx
7. Investment Portfolio Report - September 30, 2025
8. Approval of City Salary Table and California Minimum Wage Increase
9. Agreement with AARP Tax-Aid for Senior Tax Assistance at the Recreation Center.
10. Agreement with the Public Health Institute for Fellowship Donation for the CivicSpark Program
11. Boat Safety and Enforcement Equipment Purchase
12. Ratification of Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Walker Telecom to extend the Term to December 31, 2026.
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Investment Report Sep 2025.pdf
02-Operations Cash September 2025.pdf
03-Fiscal Agent 09 30 2025.pdf
04-Graph 09 30 2025.pdf
05-Cash September 2025.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass Resolution raising the minimum wage for City employees to $16.90, effective January 1, 2026, as required by State law.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman, Human Resources Manager Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Approval of City Salary Table - Minimum Wage Increase.docx 02-Resolution - Approval of City Salary Table and California Minimum Wage Increase.docx 03 - City Salary Schedule 12092025 (Exh A to Reso).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a fee waiver and Agreement with AARP Tax-Aid for Senior Tax Assistance at the Recreation Center.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15323 (normal operations of facilities for public gatherings).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Agreement with AARP Tax-Aid.docx
02-Resolution - Agreement with AARP Tax-Aid Program.docx 03-Agreement with AARP Tax Aid Program (Exh. A to Reso).docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Public Health Institute for the donation of an 8-month fellowship for the CivicSpark Program for a total amount of $17,500.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Civic Spark Fellow Program
02-Donation Approval Form
03-CivicSpark Service Agreement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the purchase and installation of two Mercury Verado 350 HP Outboard motors for the Police Department patrol boat from North Tahoe Marina, Inc. using existing budget appropriations up to $106,926.01.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Russell Liles
Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Boat Safety and Enforcement Equipment .docx 02-Planet bids PD Boat.pdf
03-RO37815 South Lake Police Repair Order.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Ratification of Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement C-167-2020 to
13. Three-Party Professional Services Contract with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Ascent Environmental Inc. for Environmental Analysis of the Mid-Town Area Plan
14. Purchase of Chevrolet 2500HD 4WD Crew Cab for the Parks Department
15. Type I Fire Engine Purchase
16. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) Fiscal Year 2026-2027 extend the term to December 31, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Walker Telecom Contract Extension.docx 02-Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Walker Telecom.docx 3-Walker Telecom Revised Exhibit A 2025.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a three-party professional services contract with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Ascent Environmental Inc. for Environmental Analysis of the Mid-Town Area Plan.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (feasibility and planning studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Mid-Town Area Plan Agreement.docx
02 - Mid-Town Area Plan Boundary.jpg
03-Three-Party Agreement for Environmental Analysis
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order for 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 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report - Truck
02- Invoice
03- BidSummary 2500 Parks.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a purchase agreement with Goldenstate Fire Apparatus and Pierce Manufacturing for the purchase of one Type I Fire Engine for a total cost of $1,193,098.73.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jim Drennan, Fire Chief
Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Fire Engine Purchase.docx
02-South Lake Tahoe Proposal Package - 17 Nov 25.pdf
03-HGAC Contract FS12-23 South Lake Tahoe PUC Pumper.pdf Consent Agenda (South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency) Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Acting as the South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Board, Pass a Resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 for the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Finance Director Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report ROPS 2026-27.DOCX
02-Resolution STRSA ROPS 2026-27.DOCX
03-ROPS 2026-27 (Exh. A to Resolution).pdf
04-Sponsoring Entity Loan Repayment ROPS 2026-27 (Exh. B to Resolution).pdf 05-2004 City Loan Statutory Amortization Schedule.pdf
17. South Tahoe Refuse 2026 Interim Year and Senate Bill 1383 Rate Increase
18. Agreement with Heavenly Valley Limited Partnership for On-Street Parking and Amendments to Parking Restrictions in the Heavenly Valley Neighborhood
19. City Council Assignments to Boards and Commissions
20. Update to City Council Protocols
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Conduct a Majority Protest Public Hearing; and if no majority protest is received; (2) Pass a Motion approving South Tahoe Refuse Interim Year Rate Increase of 5.10 percent and Senate Bill 1383 Increase of 5.08 Percent (totaling an increase of $4.38 per month for residential customers and $5.01 per cubic yard for commercial customers), effective January 1, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report South Tahoe Refuse 2025 Rate Adjustment.docx 02 - Rate Setting Manual.pdf
03 - Public Notification.pdf
04 - Rate Review Report.pdf
05 - 2025 - 26 Clean Tahoe Budget.pdf
06 - Clean Tahoe Final Report.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Heavenly Valley Limited Partnership for On-Street Parking; and 2) Pass a Resolution amending the seasonal parking restrictions on certain streets in the Heavenly Valley Neighborhood (replaces Resolution 2025-059).
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Heavenly Parking Agreement.docx
02-Heavenly Parking Agreement
03-Resolution 2025-XX Parking Restrictions in Heavenly Neighborhood Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Discuss and select City Council appointment(s) to various Boards, Commissions, and Subcommittees. Council may also establish new subcommittees, such as an ad hoc Regional Housing Policy Subcommittee and ad hoc Sign Ordinance Subcommittee.
City Council is asked to: 1) Pass a Motion establishing any new subcommittees desired by City Council; 2) Pass a Motion approving City Council appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Subcommittees; and 3) Pass a Motion appointing a City Council Representative to each of the following: El Dorado County Commission on Aging (one-year term), and the El Dorado County Community Action Council (one-year term).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Assignments to Commissions and Boards
02-Draft 2026 Assignment list.docx
03-Notice of Solicitation - Council Representative
04-Messina Application
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving amendments to City Council Protocols to: (1) update the regular meeting calendar; and (2) addition of a provision allowing remote participation as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. City Council may request
21. Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP for Affordable Housing Project at 3900-3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
22. Agenda Planning Calendar
additional changes to the City Council Protocols be brought forward at a future meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 20- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Protocols 2026.docx
02-2026 City Council Protocols (redline)
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing the Finance Director to appropriate $1,000,000 from the General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves into the expense budget line item for the donation to NDC Lake Tahoe, LP for the purchase of the property at 3900- 3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard; and 2) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP.
CEQA Determination: This project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Senate Bill 35.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager and Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner
Item 21- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Amended and Restated Agreement with Novin.docx 02-Resolution - Budget Appropriation.docx
03 - Novin Request Letter.pdf
04 - Agreement of Purchase and Sale of 3900 and 3908 LTB 05 - Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf 06 - Predevelopment Loan Agreement
07 - First Amendment to Predevelopment Loan Agreement
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 22- Executive Summary.pdf
APC - 12 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 December 9, 2025, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, December 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 December 4, 2025
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk