City Council
Cody Bass, Mayor
Keith Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
David Jinkens, 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 27, 2026 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. City Council Meeting Minutes
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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
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 January 13, 2026, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
2. Amendment to Agreement with Lumos and Associates for James and Eloise Drainage Maintenance Project
3. One-Year Extension of Agreement with PT Revolution Physical Therapy PC for Public Safety Employee Wellness & Injury Prevention Program
4. Application for Grant From Tahoe Fund for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 2
5. Agreement with Sunwest Janitorial for Janitorial Services in the New Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center
6. Rockwood to Blackwood Drainage Improvements Project - Ratification of Contract Change Orders Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
01 13 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Lumos and Associates, Inc. for engineering design services for the James and Eloise Drainage Maintenance Project, and transferring $5,700 from the General Fund Engineering Professional Services account to the James and Eloise Drainage Maintenance Project account.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 (existing facilities) and 15303(d) (new construction of small structures).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lilian Iverson, Engineering Technician Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01_SR_Amendment_2.docx
02-Resolution - Amendment 2.docx
03-Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Lumos & Associates Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a one-year extension amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PT Revolution Physical Therapy PC and for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Rebecca Penado, Risk Manager Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - PT Revolution Wellness Program Agreement Extension.docx 02_-_PT_Revolution_Contract_Extension_Amendment.doc
03 - PT Revolution Report on CSLT First Responder Wellness Program.pdf 04_-_C-015-2023_PT_Revolution_Contract.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing staff to submit a grant application to Tahoe Fund for $427,020, including interpretive signage and lighting improvements, for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 2.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on May 9, 2019, SCH# 2019029215, and adopted Addendum No. 1 adding the basin and associated improvements at the corner of 4th Street and Barton Avenue on February 20, 2025. This action does not require additional review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Tahoe Fund Application.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Building Services of CA & Nevada, LLC. dba:
Sunwest Janitorial Contract to provide janitorial services for the New Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center in an amount not to exceed $308,544.00 for the initial two-year term.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks and Recreation Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Janitorial Contract 01.27.26.docx
02-SUNWEST PSA Recreation and Aquatics Center.docx
No. 1-13 to FW Carson Co.
7. Annual Accountability Report for Bijou Area Erosion Control Project Community Facilities District (CFD2014-1) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
8. Pioneer Trail HSIP Project - Ratification of Contract Change Orders No. 1, 2, and 3 with Globe Engineering and Development and Transfer of Funding
9. Old Colony Inn Residences Tentative Subdivision Map for Condominium Purposes, 3794 Montreal Road, APN 029-720-007, File #TSM25-001
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion ratifying Change Orders No. 1-13, for an additional $120,958, to FW Carson Co.'s contract for the Rockwood to Blackwood Drainage Improvements Project, for a final not to exceed amount of $1,871,379. The change orders added labor and materials for unforeseen field conditions, adjusted estimated quantities, and extended the time of the contract.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted the CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project on November 19, 2020 (SCH # 202090564), and adopted Addendum No. 1, documenting minor changes for staging and access, and other minor adjustments to the footprint of the channel improvements and drainage designs, on May 16, 2024.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-CCO Ratification.docx
02-Project Location Map.pdf
03-CCO 1-13.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Cameron Grant, Engineering Technician Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Bijou CFD Annual Report.docx
02-Vicinity Map
03-Annual Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution ratifying Contract Change Orders No. 1, 2, and 3 with Globe Engineering and Development for a total change order value of $61,225.87 and a total revised contract value of $565,756.87 and transferring $14,500 from the Engineering Professional Services Account (100-03210-42020) to the Pioneer Trail HSIP CIP Account (301- 50038-48030).
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15304 (minor alteration to land).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Pioneer Trail HSIP Project.docx
02-Resolution - Pioneer Trail HSIP Project.docx
PTHSIP_-_CCO_001_-_signed.docx
PTHSIP_-_CCO_002_-_signed.docx
PTHSIP_-_CCO_003_-_signed.docx
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) finding The Old Colony Inn Residence Tentative Subdivision Map for Condominium Purposes is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332, Class 32: 2) finding the Tentative Subdivision Map is consistent with the Subdivision Map Act; and, 3) approving the Old Colony Inn Residence Tentative Subdivision Map for Condominium Purposes.
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (infill development).
10. Selection of Executive Search Firm for City Manager Recruitment
11. Interim City Manager Contract and Salary Schedule Revision
12. Amended Funding Agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association (SS/TMA)
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - 3794 Montreal Tentative Map.docx
02 - Resolution 2024-021.pdf
03 - Old Colony Inn Residences Tentative Subdivision Map.pdf 04 - Caltrans Reservation of Easement 1970-14227.pdf
05 - Abandonment Letter to Caltrans.pdf
06 - Resolution - 3794 Montreal Tentative Map.docx
07 - PC Resolution 2025-017_Tentative Subdivision Map, 3794 Montreal Road, File #TSM25- 001.pdf
08 - Tribune Proof.pdf
09-Proof of Mailing_Redacted.pdf
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a professional service agreement with the selected executive search firm.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman CGHR-CP, Human Resources Manager Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Executive Search Firm - City Manager Recruitment.docx 02 -RFP Executive Recruitment Firm for City Manager Recruitment.pdf 03 - Bob Murray Assoc CSLT City Manager Proposal.pdf
04 - CPS HR Proposal for CSLT Exec Search CM.pdf
05 - JGA Proposal for RFP City Manager Recruitment.pdf
06 -Koff Assoc SLT City Manager Proposal.pdf
07 -Prothman Lake Tahoe City Manager Recruitment Proposal.pdf 08 -Ralph Anderson Proposal SLT City Manager.pdf
09 - SGR Proposal SouthLakeTahoeCA CM.pdf
10 - WBCP Proposal City of South Lake Tahoe City Manager.pdf 11 -Altiora Consulting Proposal for RFP Executive Recruitment Firm.pdf 12 - Arndt South Lake Tahoe City Manager Proposal.pdf
13 - Duffy Group CSLT Proposal RFP Response City Manager.pdf 14 - MGT PROPOSAL City of South Lake Tahoe City Manager.pdf 15 -Netsynk Executive Recruitment Firm Proposal.pdf
16 -Raftelis Proposal.pdf
17 - Recruiting Source International RFP The City of South Lake Tahoe.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Assistant City Manager Hilary Roverud for the position of Interim City Manager and approving the revised City Salary Schedule for Interim City Manager.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman CGHR-CP, Human Resources Manager Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Interim City Manager Contract.docx
02-Resolution - Interim City Manager.docx
03-Interim City Manager Contract - Roverud (Exh. A to Reso).pdf 04-Salary Table Interim City Manager (Exh. B to Reso).pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amended and Restated Funding Agreement with SS/TMA for $3,050,000 to provide three years of microtransit service including expansion citywide; and (2) Pass a Resolution appropriating an additional $200,000 for Microtransit Service from Parking Garage Revenues into
13. Agenda Planning Calendar
account 520-05320-44032, Contributions/Sponsorships.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - SS/TMA Funding Agreement
02-SSTMA SB125 Funding Approval
03-Amended Funding Agreement redline
04-Amended Funding Agreement clean
05-Resolution - Appropriating Funds for SS/TMA 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 13- Eecutive Summary.pdf
APC 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 27, 2026, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 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 January 22, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk