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, March 10, 2026 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85295310430
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: 852 9531 0430. 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 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
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
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
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 February 10, 2026, and the February 24, 2026, City Council meetings.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
2. 2025 Police Department Annual Report
3. Interlocal Contract and Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Douglas County, NV for Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
4. 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Ordinance Renewal for Military Equipment Use (AB 481)
5. Disposition of Information Technology Surplus Property
6. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Grant funding from the United States Forest Service (USFS) for the Cole Family Property Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
02 10 2026 City Council Minutes.pdf
02 24 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - 2025 Annual Report.docx
02 - 2025 Police Department Annual Report.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the Interlocal Contract and Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with Douglas County, NV for Law Enforcement Mutual Aid.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Interlocal_Contract_and_Joint_Exercise_of_Powers_Agreement.docx 02-Interlocal Contract and Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution accepting receipt of the “AB 481 2025 Annual Report” and 2026 approval for renewing Ordinance 2022-1163, “Adoption of ‘Military Equipment’ Use Policy” and approval of updated "equipment list." Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - STAFF REPORT - AB 481 Annual Report 2026.docx
02 - AB 481 Annual Report Jan 2026 (Exh. A to Reso).docx 03 - Equipment List Jan 2026 (Exh. B to Reso).docx
04 - Resolution - AB 481.docx
05 - City Council Ordinance No. 2022-1163 - Military Equipment Use.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution declaring certain Information Technology equipment listed in Exhibit A as surplus and authorizing disposal in accordance with City policy.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sebastian Knapp, Information Technology Manager and Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report IT Surplus.docx
02-Resolution IT Surplus Property.docx
03-Exhibit A-IT Surplus Property List.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Resolution accepting grant funding for the Cole Family Property Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) funded by the United State Forest Service (USFS); and (2) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the related Memorandum of Understanding with the TRPA.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - TRPA Grant Funding.docx
02-Resolution - TRPA Hazardous Fuel Reduction Project.docx
7. Additional Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Caltrans for Lake Tahoe Airport Runway Maintenance
8. Purchase of Two Police Patrol Vehicles and Related Equipment
9. Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Grant Loan Agreement, Grant Acceptance, and Budget Appropriation for the Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing Project Phase 2B
10. Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Workbench for Preapproved ADU Designs 03-MOU with TRPA.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Airport Manager to apply for additional FY 2025 -2026 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 in the combined amount of $300,000.00 and FY 2025-2026 Caltrans State Matching Grant for Lake Tahoe Airport in the amount of $2,375.00, which the combined total will be $14,250.00.
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 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-FAA Grant Addition.docx
02-Resolution Airport Pavement
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes from Champion Chevrolet for $131,749.72; police vehicle electronics, equipment, and installation from Lehr for $65,874.86 under a cooperative purchasing agreement, and other relevant equipment, using existing budget appropriations for a total not to exceed $209,474.70, and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the corresponding Purchase Orders.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-_Staff_Report_Replacement_Marked_Patrol_Vehicles03.docx 02 - BidSummary Chevy Tahoe PPV.pdf
03 - Lehr Quote Vehicle 1.pdf
04 - Lehr Quote Vehicle 2.pdf
05 - MobileOne Patrol Car Radios.pdf
06 - Placer County Cooperative Purchasing Agreeement.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution to accept and authorize the receipt of grant funds, to appropriate the funds, and authorize and direct the Mayor to enter into the Master Predevelopment Loan Agreement with Sugar Pine Phase 2B Housing Partners, L.P. to loan $4,750,000 of PLHA funds for use in the construction of Phase 2B of the Sugar Pine Village affordable housing project.
CEQA Determination: This project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Senate Bill 35.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - PLHA Grant SPV2B.docx
02-Resolution.docx
03-SPV Master Predevelopment Loan (Exh. A to Reso).docx 04 - Predevelopment Loan Promissory Note SPV2B.docx
05 - Assign of Project Docs SPV2B.docx
06 - PLHA_Standard Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Workbench to increase the budget by an amount not to exceed $10,000 for a total budget of $140,900 and extend the contract term of service to June
11. Financing Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp for Snow Removal Equipment
12. Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. for Construction of Bijou Connector Project and Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering, Inc. for Construction Support Services
13. Ordinance Amending Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Regulations to Remove 150-Foot Buffer, Establish a Cap of 900 VHRs in Residential Areas, and Make Other Changes (First Reading) 30, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report -Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Workbench for Preapproved ADU Designs.docx
02-C-315-2024_Workbench_Contract-_signed_2.25.25.pdf
03- C-041-2026 Workbench Amendment1.pdf
04-C-269-2025 Workbench - ASA.pdf
05-Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with Workbench.docx
06-Workbench Budget Amendment Letter.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor Pro Tem to execute Equipment Schedule No. 2 under 2023 Master Lease Schedule of Property, Acquisition Fund and Account Control Agreement and related documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp in the principal amount of $1,590,185.76 for the purchase of Snow Removal Equipment.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Snow Removal Equipment Financing.docx
02-Resolution Snow Removal Equip Financing 2026.docx
03-Equipment Schedule No. 2.doc
04-South Lake Tahoe Payment Schedule.docx
05-Incumbency Certificate.doc
06-City Attorney Opinion Letter to Lessee.docx
07-Schedule No. 02 Escrow Agreement.docx
08-Master Lease Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion: 1) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the construction contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $784,478, with an additional 10% contingency of $78,447.80, for a total construction project budget of $862,925.80; and 2) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering, Inc. for construction support services in the amount of $12,700 for a total contract amount not to exceed $381,722.
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Cameron Grant, Engineering Technician, and Stephan Anderjack, Project Manager
Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01_Staff_Report_Bijou_Connector.docx
02-Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering.pdf
03-ESE Amendment 3.pdf
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) 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
14. Community Development Block Grant Program Coronavirus Response Funding for Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless Bears Den Inn Rehabilitation
15. Follow up report from RSG, Inc. on Development of the Chateau Site
16. Ski Run Business Improvement District Annual Report and Budget second reading and adoption to March 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 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report VHR Ordinance Amendments 1st Reading.docx 02 - Ordinance - VHR Amendments First Reading.docx
03 - VHR Ordinance Redline.pdf
04 - Appeal Hearings 2.35 Redline.pdf
05 - CC Notice Mar 10_Feb 27 publication.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing staff to submit required documents for closeout to the California Housing and Community Development Department for the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Agreement 20-CDBG-CV2-3- 00274.
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - CDBG Closeout.docx
02 - Presentation_BearsDen_CDBG Closeout.pptx
03 - Bears Den Property Needs Assessment.pdf
04 - Standard Agreement_20-CDBG-CV2-3-00274.pdf
05 - Tribune_PublicNoticeProof_March10CC.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement C-194-2024 to extend the term to December 31, 2026; (2) and provide direction, if any, to staff on next steps.
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15262 (feasibility and planning studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02-RSG Memo February 27, 2025
03-SLT Memo May 13, 2025
04-TIF Tools Chart
05-Former Redevelopment Project Area
06-Quick Reference Handout Developer Proposals
08- SLT Chateau Council Mtg 3-10-26.pptx
07-RSG Amendment 1
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving a letter of intent to levy an assessment to the Ski Run Business Improvement District members and setting a time and place of a future public hearing whereby members of the Ski Run Business Improvement District can provide written protests on the content of the Annual Report for the upcoming fiscal year.
17. Ordinance Amending Shared Mobility Device Regulations (First Reading)
18. Presentation of Draft Comprehensive User Fee Study Conducted by Government Consulting Partners, Inc. (GCP) and Policy Direction on Cost Recovery
19. 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule
20. Agenda Planning Calendar
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ben Hannah - Accountant II Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01 Staff Report Ski Run BID 03-10-2026.docx
02_SRBID_Resolution_First_Meeting_03.10.2026.docx
03 SRBID 2026-2027 Budget Proposal.pdf
04 SRBID 2026-2027 Prior Year vs Adopted.pdf
05 SRBID 2026-2027 Budget Proposal includes Measure S.pdf 06 Ski Run BID Report 2026.pdf
07 AB 1572 (Friedman)_Irrigation Mandate.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4.185 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Shared Mobility Devices) to increase the City’s liability protections from shared mobility device accidents, add safety measures for shared mobility device operations, and revise operator insurance requirements, and refer second reading and adoption to March 24, 2026.
CEQA Determination: This action is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police, and Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney
Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report.docx
02-Ordinance.docx
03-Ordinance (Redline).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing policy-level direction on cost recovery, cost of service, and User Fee Study.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Draft User Fee Study Presentation.docx
02-GCP User Fee Study Feb 2026.pdf
03-SF Oakland Hayward Pacific West US Average CPIs.pdf
04-SLT User Fee Study Presentation 03_10_2026.pdf
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to make changes, if any, to the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule for final adoption at the subsequent meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Akemi Nishimura, Accountant I Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_2526_Master_Fee_Schedule.docx
02-Master Fee Schedule 25_26 (Red-Lined).pdf
03-Strengthening Financial Position Feb 2013.pdf
04-Public Notice
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 Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager
Item 20- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 03 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, March 10, 2026, City Council Meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, March 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 March 5, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk