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 24, 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 and Student Advisor 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 March 10, 2026, City Council meetings.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
01- 03 10 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
3. Acceptance and Execution of Grant from California Office of Emergency Services for Domestic Violence Programs
4. Ratification of Participating Agreement with USDA Forest Service for Construction of the SEZ Enhancement Project, as part of the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project
5. Amendment No. 8 to Agreement with Jviation (Woolpert) for Engineering Services and Construction Management for Runway 18/36 Pavement Preservation Project Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution accepting the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and directing staff to submit the collective Reports to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development by April 1, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Katherine Moore, Assistant Planner, and Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner
Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-2025 GP & HE APRs.docx
02-2025 GP & HE APRs.pdf
03-Resolution-2025 General Plan Annual Report.docx
05-Highlights-2025 GP & HE APRs.pptx
04-Resolution_2026-003_PC_Recommendation.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to execute grant subaward agreement with Vista Rise Collective (formerly Live Violence Free), and authorizing receipt of grant funds awarded from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) through the Law Enforcement Specialized Unit Grant for calendar year 2026 in an amount up to $203,142.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - CalOES Grant.docx
02-Resolution - CalOES Vista Rise Collective Grant.docx 03-Operating Agreement with Vista Rise 2024-2029.pdf
04-Prior Operating Agreement with Vista Rise 2024-2029.pdf 05-CalOES Grant Subaward LE25028001.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion ratifying the execution of the Participating Agreement between the City and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit for the SEZ Enhancements Project (part of the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project).
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 on May 16, 2024.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - USFS Agreement Ratification.docx
02-USFS Agreement (Executed).pdf
03-SEZ Enhancement City Property.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: (1) authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 to Master Professional Services Agreement with Jviation (Woolpert) in an amount not to exceed $128,583.00 00; and (2) appropriating from Airport funds $128,583.00 with an additional 10% contingency of $12,858.30 for engineering services and construction management for Runway 18/36 Pavement Preservation Project.
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
6. Amendment to Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project
7. Amendments to Agreements with JK Architecture Engineering and SierraCon Inc. for Services on Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center
8. Ratification of Amendment No.1 to Agreement with NOVA Geotechnical and Inspection Services, LLC, dba Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) for Special Inspection Services at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Amendment 8 - Jviation Runway 18-36 02 - Resolution - Jviation Amendment - 8 Runway 18-36
03 - TVL AIP 054 Amendment No. 8 Runway 18-36
04 - Original Contract
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Phase B services for the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project for an additional $332,057.50, for an amended total not-to-exceed amount of $482,028.50 (contingent on approval of funds).
CEQA Determination: This action is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - PSA Amendment 1.docx
02-C-016-2026 Stantec Consulting Services Inc.pdf
03-Amendment to Stantec Amendment.doc
04-Amendment 1 Scope.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to: 1) Execute Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement with JK Architecture Engineering for an additional $99,902 to cover extended Construction Administration support requested by the City for a total not-to-exceed amount of $5,210,205; and 2) Execute Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with SierraCon Inc. for an additional $150,405 to cover extended Construction Administration support requested by the City for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,903,577.80.
CEQA Determination: On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 56 Acre Master Plan and the Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center (State Clearinghouse file No. 2021120206) and filed the Notice of Determination filed with the El Dorado County Clerk on January 19, 2022. This action is included within the scope of the IS/MND and no further environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ricky Riddle, Construction Manager/Facilities Program Manager Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Consultant-Amendments.docx
02-Exhibit A of Amemndment 9 JKAE.pdf
03-Agreement with SierraCon and Amendments 1-4.pdf
04-Amendment 5 to Agreement with Sierracon.doc
05-Exhibit A of Amendment 5 SierraCon.pdf
06-Amendment 9 to Agreement with JKAE.doc
07-Agreement with JKAE and amendments 1-8.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Ratification of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with NOVA Geotechnical and Inspection Services, LLC, dba Universal Engineering Sciences (UES) for an additional $70,026.26 to cover additional special inspection services at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center for a total not-to-exceed amount of $400,465.75.
9. Amendment to Agreement with BPR for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services and Amendments to Agreements with TRB and Associates and 4Leaf Inc. for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services
10. Purchase Authorization - Rubrik Licensing and Support
11. 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 (Second Reading) CEQA Determination: On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the 56 Acre Master Plan and the Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center (State Clearinghouse file No. 2021120206) and filed the Notice of Determination filed with the El Dorado County Clerk on January 19, 2022. This action is included within the scope of the IS/MND and no further environmental review is required under CEQA Guidelines 15162.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ricky Riddle, Construction Manager/Facilities Program Manager Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - UES-Amendment No. 1.docx
02-Ratification of Amendment 1 to Agreement with UES.doc 03-Exhibit A to Amendment No 1 to Agreement (2).pdf
04-Original PSA and Resolution.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to: (1) execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement with BPR for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services for a new not-to-exceed amount of $950,000; and 2) execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with TRB and Associates for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services for a new not-to-exceed amount of $350,000; and 3) execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with 4Leaf Inc. for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services for a new not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-PSA_Amendments__1_.docx
02-BPR Amendment 2.docx
03-TRB Amendment 1.docx
04-4Leaf Amendment 1.docx
05-C-270-2024 BPR Consulting Amendment 1.pdf
06-C-257-2023 PSA with TRB and Associates.pdf
07-C-256-2023 PSA with 4Leaf Inc..pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion: (1) Approving the purchase of Rubrik subscription licensing and support from Cadence under the State of California CMAS cooperative purchasing agreement in the amount of $67,484.12; and (2) Authorizing the Interim an/or City Manager to execute a Purchase Order for this and subsequent renewal agreements for Rubrik licensing and support, and other substantially similar data protection/backup IT subscription services, procured through valid cooperative purchasing contracts, provided that renewal terms are substantially the same as the current agreements; adequate funding is appropriated in the approved budget; and the authority remains in effect unless modified or rescinded by City Council.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Gabriel Raab, Network Systems Administrator Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Rubrik Licensing and Support.docx
02-Quote Rubrik Co-Termed Renewal.pdf
03 - CMAS Juniper -Rubrik Contract #3-20-70-3296E Addendum 2.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass 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.
CEQA Determination: This Ordinance is exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15061(b)(3) (catchall exemption) and 15308 (amending a regulatory process to protect the environment).
12. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Position Listing, and Five-Year Financial Plan Update
13. Continued Discussion of Comprehensive User Fee Study Report and Policy Direction on Cost Recovery
14. Possible Re-Use of Recreation and Swim Complex
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - VHR Ordinance Amendments 2nd Reading.docx 02 - Ordinance - VHR Amendments.docx
03 - VHR Ordinance Redline.pdf
04 - Appeal Hearings 2.35 Redline.pdf
Regular- New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving FY 2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Adjustments, Amendments to the Allocated Permanent Positions Listing for Changes Made during Mid-Year and Corresponding Salary Tables.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance and Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager
Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Mid Year Budget 5yr Plan Mar 2026 rv.docx 02-Resolution Mid-year Budget 2025-2026.docx
03-Position Allocation 25-26 Mar 2026 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf 04-Slry Tbls for Reso eff 3.28.2026 (Exh. B to Reso).pdf 05-5yr Financial Plan & Assumptions March 2026.pdf
06-General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance Activity Mar 2026.pdf 07-Strategic Plan Status Update March 2026
08-Public Works Remaining Workplan FY25-26
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction regarding User Fees Study and Target Cost Recovery Levels on: (1) the level of cost recovery level desired for feesupported services (full cost recovery vs. continued subsidy); (2) selection of an appeal fee structure; (3) reconfirming the City's approach to EMS under-recovery; and (4) continued General Fund subsidy levels for recreation and other community-benefit programs.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-User_Fee_Study_Continued_Discussion.docx 02-GCP User Fee Study Feb 2026 rv.pdf
Regular-New Business (Continued)
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive report and either: (1) Pass a Motion directing staff to explore feasibility and cost of keeping existing Recreation and Swim Complex open, to include inquiring whether any community groups want to rent space in the existing Recreation and Swim Center at full cost recovery and discussing permit requirements and mitigation fee costs with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; or (2) take no action.
CEQA Determination: Short-term use of the existing Recreation and Swim Complex is exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Rec Center Use.docx
02-Existing Conditions Report.pdf
03 - 56 Acres Agreement with El Dorado County.pdf
15. Resolution Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to the Rights, Dignity, and Safety of all Residents
16. Recreation Joint Powers Authority Amendment #3 to Agreement & Joint Community Facilities Amendment #3 to Agreement
17. Agenda Planning Calendar
04 - Ground Lease.pdf
05 - 56-Acres Master Plan.pdf
06 - TRPA Permit.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Review and consider passing a Resolution reaffirming the City’s commitment to the rights, dignity, and safety of all residents, regardless of immigration status, and opposing unconstitutional Federal enforcement actions and overreach.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Resolution.docx
02-Resolution.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement creating the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority with El Dorado County and Tahoe Paradise Recreation Park District and execute the Third Amendment to the Amended Joint Community Facilities Agreement.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager, and John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation
Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Recreation_JPA_Amendment__3_to_Agreement 3.17.docx 02-3rd Amendment to JPA- Measure S-Final.pdf
03-3rd Amendment to Joint Community Facilities Agreement- Final.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 Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager
Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 03 19 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 24, 2026, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, March 19, 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 19, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk