City Council
Cody Bass, Mayor
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
David Jinkens, Councilmember
Keith Roberts, Councilmember
Heather Horgan, 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, January 13, 2026 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. 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 the City Council
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 1- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
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. Agreement with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District for General Forestry Services for Fuels Reduction Projects
4. Data Sharing Agreement with Xylo Risk, Inc. (XyloPlan) for Tahoe Fund Smart Community Pilot Project
5. Right of Entry Agreement with El Dorado County and Lake Valley Fire Protection District for Fuels Reduction work on County-Owned Properties
6. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Purchase
7. Fire Department Purchase of Three Light Duty Vehicles 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 December 9, 2025, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
12 09 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the Tahoe Resource Conservation District for General Forestry Services for fuels reduction projects within the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report- Agreement with TRCD for Fuels Reduction 02-Agreement with TRCD for Fuels Reduction
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Data Sharing Agreement with XyloPlan for Tahoe Fund Fire Smart Community Pilot Project.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Xylo Plan Data Agreement.docx
02-Agreement with Xylo Risk
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Right of Entry Agreement between El Dorado County, the City of South Lake Tahoe, and Lake Valley Fire Protection District for Fuels Reduction work on County-owned properties.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15304(i) (minor alterations to land).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Right of Entry Agreement with EDC and LVFPD.docx 02-Right of Entry Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order for the purchase of new SCBA inventory from ALL STAR Fire Equipment for an amount not to exceed $361,799.51.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jim Drennan, Fire Chief
Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_SCBA Purchase_final.docx
02-SCBA Purchase Quote.pdf
03-State_Contract_Language.pdf
8. Authorization to Purchase Two Community Service Officers Vehicles from Champion Chevrolet
9. Grant Application to California Office of Traffic Safety for Special Enforcement of Traffic and Alcohol-Related Crimes
10. Funding Transfer for Upper Truckee River Bridge Pier Protection Design Services
11. Reimbursement Agreement with Southwest Gas
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order for three (3) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV pickup trucks from Champion Chevrolet, for an amount not to exceed $162,255.84.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jim Drennan, Fire Chief
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Light Duty Trucks.docx
02-Bid Summary Fire Department.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the purchase of two 2026 Chevy Silverado 4WD pickups from Champion Chevrolet, using existing budget up to $101,766.60 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order to Champion Chevrolet.
Responsible Staff Member(s): LT. Scott Crivelli
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-CSO Vehicle Purchase
02 - CSO Silverado Spec Sheet.pdf
03 - CSO SIlverado Planet Bid.pdf
04 - Silverado Invoice #1.pdf
05 - Silverado Invoice #2.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to submit a grant application to the California Office of Traffic Safety for special enforcement of traffic and alcohol-related crimes, running of DUI checkpoints, and press releases, up to $100,000.00. Grant funds will be used to carry out enforcement related to a host of traffic and criminal violations in our community including, but not limited to, DUI enforcement, seatbelt violations, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian details. It will also be used for in-state travel for related trainings, and to purchase supplies and equipment.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Doug Sentell
Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Office of Traffic Safety Grant Application 02-Resolution - Office of Traffic Safety Grant Application Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Transfer of $58,500 from General Fund Engineering Account to the new Upper Truckee River Bridge Pier Protection Capital Project Account
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c)- (d) (existing facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Cameron Grant, Engineer Technician Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Upper_Truckee_Bridge_Pier_Protection .docx 02-Resolution_Upper_Truckee_Bridge_Pier_Protection.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement with Southwest Gas for their 2025 construction project in the Tahoe Keys neighborhood and amending the Street Overlay Program account (301-50005) by appropriating $321,964.10 in paving funds from Southwest Gas into revenue code 34415 and expense code 48030 for the purpose of funding the Road Rehabilitation Projects.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Southwest Gas Reimbursement Agreement.docx 02-SWG Reimbursement Agreement (Exh. A to Reso)
12. Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP for Affordable Housing Project at 3900-3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
13. Shelter Pass Program
14. Reimbursement Agreement with South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority 03-Resolution Approving Reimbursement Agreement with Southwest Gas Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: City Council is asked to either: (1)(a) 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 (b) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement Amendment with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP; or (2) Pass a Motion granting a one-year extension on the closing deadline under the current Purchase and Sale Agreement to January 18, 2027.
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 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Amended and Restated Agreement with Novin.docx 02-Novin Timeline Letter.pdf
03-Resolution - Budget Appropriation 3900 LTB.docx
04 - Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement.pdf 05- C-240-2023 Agreement of Purchase and Sale of 3900 and 3908 LTB.pdf 06 - Predevelopment Loan Agreement signed 5.7.24.pdf
07- First Amendment to Predevelopment Loan Agreement.pdf 08 - 3900 Lake Tahoe Blvd Renderings for Phase 1.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution approving the Program Guidelines, directing staff to establish the Shelter Pass Program, and approving budget appropriation of $80,000 from El Dorado County Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care and $15,000 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves; 2) Pass a Resolution ratifying the grant application and authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) for receipt of grant funding through El Dorado County; and 3) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Subrecipient Agreement with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police and Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager
Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Shelter Pass Program.docx
02-Resolution - Shelter Pass Program.docx
03- Shelter Pass Program Guidelines (Exh. A to Reso)
04-Resolution Ratifying Grant Application.docx
05-Grant Agreement (Exh. 1 to Reso).docx
06 - 2025 Winter Shelter LOI.pdf
07-Subrecipient Agreement with TCH.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Resolution authorizing budget appropriations in an amount of either $51,551 (for the City's share) or $77,326 (for the entire budget request including the City's and El Dorado County's share) from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves for the South Tahoe Transit JPA FY 2025/2026 budget; and (2) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Reimbursement Agreement for Managing Agency Services with South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority; or pass a motion directing City staff to issue a Notice of Termination of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority.
15. 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
16. City Council Assignments to Boards and Commissions
17. Update to City Council Protocols
18. Roles and Expectations of City Commissions, Boards, and Committees Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Transit JPA Funding
02-C-262-2024 South Tahoe Transit JPA.pdf
03-Resolution_2025-006_Transit_JPA_Budget.pdf
04-JPA FY25-26 CSLT Contribution
05-Resolution - City Budget Appropriation.docx
06-Resolution - Full Budget Appropriation
07-Resolution_2025-007_Reimbursement_Agreement.pdf
08-Resolution - Reimbursement Agreement.docx
09-Reimbursment Agreement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: City Council may either: 1) Pass a Resolution adopting changes to the 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule; or 2) make no changes.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
02-Res 2025-095 City Council 2026 Meeting Schedule.pdf
03-Resolution - 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule
04-Exhibit A 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar.pdf
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 16- 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
05-EDC CAC Late Application Gonzales.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving amendments to City Council Protocols to: (1) update the regular meeting calendar; and (2) add a provision allowing remote participation as a reasonable accommodation for a disability. City Council may request additional changes to the City Council Protocols be brought forward at a future meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Protocols 2026.docx
02-2026 City Council Protocols (redline)
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: City Council is asked to either: 1) Pass a Motion providing direction to the City Clerk on potential changes to the existing resolution regarding City Commissions, Boards & Committees, for adoption at a future meeting; or, 2) take no action.
19. Citizen Appointments to City Boards and Commissions
20. Consideration of 2026 Paving Program Options – Johnson Boulevard with James & Eloise Neighborhood or Al Tahoe Neighborhood
21. Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Design and Permitting Services for El Dorado Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - City Commissions, Boards, and Committee Roles Strategic Priority Discussion.docx
02-Resolution 2024-016 City Commissions and Boards Structure.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion appointing: three (3) members to serve a two-year term on the Parks and Recreation Commission; two (2) members to serve a two-year term and one (1) member to serve a limited one-year term on the Planning Commission; two (2) at-large members to serve a two-year term, and one (1) non-voting representative (LTVA or Lodging Association) to serve a two-year term on the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission; two (2) members to serve two-year terms and one (1) member to serve a limited one-year term on the Police Advisory Commission; one (1) member to serve a limited one-year term on the Independent Citizens' Oversight Board (Measure P); and, directing the City Clerk to continue to solicit applications to fill vacancies.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report-Citizen Appointments to City Boards and Commissions.docx 02- Commission Solicitation 2026.pdf
01 06 2026 Maddy Act List.pdf
Costigan- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Gregorich- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Bindel- Parks and Rec Commission_Redacted.pdf
Lucksinger- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Gonzales- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Gonzalez- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Feiger- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Manfredi- Planning Commission_Redacted.pdf
Morali- ACT Commission_Redacted.pdf
Muat- ACT Commission_Redacted.pdf
Gonzales- ACT Commission_Redacted.pdf
Kohl- ACT Commission_Redacted.pdf
Rebrovich- Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission (Late Submission)_Redacted.pdf Messina- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Sheff- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Gonzales- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Manfredi- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Asbury- Police Advisory Commission_Redacted.pdf
Weiss- ICOC_Redacted.pdf
Manfredi- ICOC_Redacted.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion selecting paving program: Option 1:
Johnson Blvd. and James & Eloise Neighborhood; or Option 2: Johnson Blvd. and Al Tahoe Neighborhood.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (existing facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 20- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Road Rehab Options.docx
02 - 2026 Presentation.pptx
Beach Revetment and Improvements Project
22. Agenda Planning Calendar
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Phase 1 services for the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project for a not-to-exceed amount of $149,971; and 2) Pass a Motion directing staff to pursue planning, design, and permitting for preferred interim and permanent priorities for El Dorado Beach (structural protection of Lakeview Commons only or structural protection of Lakeview Commons and preservation of the beach).
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Associate Civil Engineer Item 21- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - El Dorado Beach PSA.docx
02 - Presentation.pptx
03 - PSA Stantec Phase 1.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 22- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 01 08 2026.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 January 13, 2026, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, January 8, 2026, 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 January 8, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk