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, February 10, 2026 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Councilmember Robbins will be participating via teleconference from the following location: Cabras, Baja California, Mexico,
https://maps.app.goo.gl/tSvhBAvvQZW38yFJ8,
a location accessible to the public.
Public Participation
City Council meetings are held in person at the time and location listed on this agenda. Meetings are live-streamed on Channel 21, City website at www.cityofslt.us, YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live and via ZOOM at this link:
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A public agenda packet is available for review at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, on the City’s Website at www.cityofslt.us, or by contacting the City Clerk's Office, (530) 542-6005 or [email protected] Providing Public Comment:
In Person: Every agenda for regular meetings provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body (City Council), on any item of public interest which is within the jurisdiction of the City Council during Public Communications. For items on the agenda or in connection with any item which the City Council will consider, the public is given the opportunity to comment before or during the City Council's consideration of the item [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].
Remote Participation: If you are joining the meeting via ZOOM and would like to make a comment, press the "raise a hand" button. If you are joining the meeting via Channel 21 or live stream and would like to make a comment, please call (530) 542-6500. The Webinar ID is: 856 7141 7687. Press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Press *6 to unmute your phone. The Clerk will call you by the last three digits of your phone number when it is your turn to speak. Note: The Mayor reserves the right to conduct
1. Sugar Pine Village Tenant Selection and Compliance
the meeting with in-person public participation only, if there is a technology malfunction that precludes the use of remote public participation.
In Writing: Written comments received by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting will be distributed to City Council prior to the meeting. Written public comment regarding any item on this agenda may be sent to [email protected]. When emailing comments, identify the agenda item number in the subject line to which your comments relate. Any such comment that is a public record and is emailed to [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.
The City Council Chambers meeting facility is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate any person needing special assistance to attend this meeting.
Contact the City Clerk at (530) 542-6005 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for assistance [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II and Brown Act Government Code Sections 54953.2, 54954.1, 54954.2, and 54957.5].
Spanish Interpretations: The public may access Spanish interpretation using the ZOOM link listed on the front of the Agenda from an internet device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, home computer) with audio capabilities and selecting the Spanish language option. Persons without an internet device may attend the meeting in-person and a device will be provided while supplies last. Requests for interpreter services to offer public comment may be made by contacting the City Clerk.
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
Key to the City
Mayor Bass will present a "Key to the City" to City Manager, Joseph Irvin.
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
Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive a presentation from John Stewart Company and Related Companies of California.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
4. Grant Applications to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Caltrans for Lake Tahoe Airport Runway Maintenance
5. Rebate Acceptance from South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) Turf Buyback Program.
6. Donation Acceptance from Kiwanis Club of Lake Tahoe for New Recreation & Aquatics Center Scoreboards
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - SPV Presentation.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 January 27, 2026, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01 27 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the AI Policy governing the use of AI technologies by city employees, elected officials, and contractors.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Gabriel Raab, Senior IT Analyst Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.docx 02-Resolution - AI Policy adoption.docx
03-AI Policy and Guidelines (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Airport Manager to apply for FY 2025 -2026 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grants in the combined amount of $250,000.00 and FY 2025-2026 Caltrans State Matching Grant for Lake Tahoe Airport in the amount of $11,875.
CEQA Determination: The project is exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities - restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged facilities to meet current standards of public health and safety).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Milan Jevic, Airport Maintenance Supervisor Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Runway Grant Applicaiton.docx
02- Resolution Airport Pavement.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) accepting the STPUD Turf Buyback rebate in the amount of $15,000 for turf reduction and landscape improvement projects at Ski Run Blvd., Park Avenue, and Pine Blvd.; and 2) depositing funds into the Park’s Rebates revenue account 100-04170-36275.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks and Recreation Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-STPUD Turf Buyback.docx
02-Resolution - STPUD Turf Rebate Acceptance.docx
7. Purchase of Bobcat Toolcat for Parks and Recreation Department
8. Delegate Authority of City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer to the Director of Public Works
9. Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 1 – Ratification of Contract Change Orders No. 1-15 with Herback General Engineering
10. Grant Application to California Department of Housing and Community Development for Prohousing Incentive Program Round 4 Funding for Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing Project (Phase 2B) Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) accepting donation per the executed Donation Agreement with Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe in exchange for the Kiwanis name and logo “Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe" and "In Memory of Bob Baunhauser” on two scoreboards in the gym for new Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center; and 2) amending FY2025 budget and appropriating $30,000 from the South Tahoe Parks Foundation to Account #301-70023 New Recreation Center Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks and Recreation Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - New Recreation Center Scoreboards Donation.docx 02-Resolution-Donation Acceptance.docx
03-2025 Kiwanis Donation Agreement.pdf
04-Sponsorship Approval Form Kiwanis 02.10.26.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Purchase Order with Clark Equipment Company dba Bobcat Company for one (1) Bobcat Toolcat in the amount of $85,622.05.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks and Recreation Item 7- Executive Summary.docx
01-Staff Report-Bobcat Toolcat Purchase.docx
02- UW56_Toolcat_quote_revised.docx
03-Sourcewell Contract
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution Delegating Authority of City Engineer and City Traffic Engineer to the Director of Public Works or their Designee (Replacing Resolution 2025-063)
Responsible Staff Member(s): Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Restore City Engineer and Traffic Engineer Authority 02-Resolution City Engineer and Traffic Engineer
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion ratifying Change Orders No. 1-15, for an additional $532,699.40 to Herback General Engineering's contract for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 1, for a final not to exceed amount of $7,221,210.76.
The change orders added labor and materials for unforeseen field conditions, adjusted estimated quantities, and extending the time of the contract.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on May 9, 2019, SCH# 20190292152.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-CCO Ratification
02-Project Area Map
03-Contract Change Orders 1-15
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
Pass a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application for, and receipt of, Prohousing Incentive Program 2025 Round 4 funds in an amount not to exceed $620,000 for Sugar
11. Quarterly Update on the Affordable Housing
12. Ordinance Amending Vacation Home Rental Regulations to Remove 150-Foot Buffer and Make Other Changes (First Reading of Version 1 Establishing a Cap of 1,200 in Residential Areas, or Version 2 Prohibiting Adjacent Properties from Being Vacation Home Rentals)
13. South Lake Tahoe Tourism Improvement District Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
14. Tahoe Valley Area Plan Amendment Kick-off Presentation Pine Village Phase 2B.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Government Code section 65913.4(k)(1) because the project was approved under Senate Bill 35.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Prohousing Incentive Program Round 4.docx 02-Resolution - Prohousing Incentive Program SPV Round 4.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Quarterly Update 2026.docx
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion holding a first reading (by title only) of Version 1 or Version 2 of an Ordinance Amending Article V (Vacation Home Rentals) of Chapter
3.50 (Transient Lodging) and Table 2.35.070 (Appealable Actions and Matters) of the South Lake Tahoe City Code, and refer second reading and adoption to February 24, 2026.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant impact on the environment, and under CEQA Guidelines section 15308 (amending a regulatory process to protect the environment).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - VHR Ordinance Amendments.docx
02 - Ordinance - VHR Amendments Version 1.docx
03 - Ordinance - VHR Amendments Version 2.docx
04 - VHR Ordinance Redline V1.pdf
05 - VHR Ordinance Redline V2.pdf
06 - Appeal Hearings 2.35 Redline.pdf
07 - Published Notice VHR Ordinance 1st Reading.docx
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Receive and file; and (2) Provide direction (if any) to TID on policy matters.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Andrew Black, Financial Services Supervisor Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - SLT TID Annual Report.docx
02-Annual Report.pdf
03-SLTTID Annual Audit Report.pdf
04-Reso No. 2019-059 SLTTID.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Gretchen Schooleman, Assistant Planner Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Tahoe Valley Area Plan
02-Proposed Tahoe Valley Area Plan Boundary.pdf
03-Tahoe Valley Area Plan Amendment Timeline.pdf
04-TVAP Amendment Project Description.docx
Agenda Planning Calendar
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 APC 02 05 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 February 5, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, February 5, 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 February 5, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk