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, April 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Councilmember Robbins will be participating via teleconference from the following location: El Soldado, Baja California, Mexico, https://maps.app.goo.gl/qnF8QW2rzj8TPykh6?g_st=ic, a location accessible to the public.
Public Participation
City Council meetings are held in person at the time and location listed on this agenda. 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:
Remote Public Participation: If you would like to participate remotely, please join the ZOOM meeting by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81280535357 If you would like to make a comment, wait for the agenda item to begin, then press the "raise hand" button. Meetings are also live-streamed (for viewing only) on Channel 21, the City website at www.cityofslt.us, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live 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 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)].
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. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as "Sexual Assault Awareness" Month
2. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention" Month
3. Presentation by Lions International
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
Proclamations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Vista Rise Collective recognizing April 2026 as "Sexual Assault Awareness" Month.
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation - April 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to the El Dorado County Child Abuse Prevention Council recognizing April 2026 as "National Child Abuse prevention" month.
Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation - April 2026 National Child Abuse Prevention Month Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation by Terry Rubald, First Vice District Governor, District 46, Lions International.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Lions International Presentation
Public Communications
This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic NOT LISTED on this agenda. Comments shall be
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
5. 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
6. Acceptance of Funds from California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program for Police Boat Safety and Enforcement Program
7. Grant Application to California Division of Boating and Waterways for Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment
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 March 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
03 24 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - 2025 ACFR.docx
03-2025 GANN Limit AUP Report.pdf
04-2025 Single Audit Report.pdf
02-2025 City of South Lake Tahoe ACFR.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) authorizing acceptance of an amount up to $39,953.66 from the California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program; 2) authorizing and directing the Mayor, or the Chief of Police to execute the Program Agreement and each reimbursement claim; (3) accepting El Dorado County vessel property taxes in the amount up to $59,508.00 for a total program amount up to $99,461.66; and 4) authorizing budget of that amount into the current City’s budget into account #237 02110 effective July 1, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lieutenant Russell Liles
Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Police Boat Financial Aid.docx
02- Resolution - Police Boat Financial Aid.docx
03-Boating Safety and Enforcement Financial Aid Program Agreement.doc 04-Form 801.4 SLT2026-27 signed.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing Police Department staff to apply for grant funding through the Division of Boating and Waterway Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant in an amount up to $100,000 to purchase, replace and/or upgrade boating safety and law enforcement equipment.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lieutenant Russell Liles
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
8. Amendment to Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Construction Support Services for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project (Phase 2)
9. Award Bid Alternate C to Herback General Engineering's Construction Contract and Accept Funds from Tahoe Fund for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, Phase 2
10. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Application for the Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B Affordable Housing Project
01 - Staff Report - Police Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant Application Authorization.docx
02-Resolution-Police Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment Grant.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No.12 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $9,700 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $796,300.
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 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Stantec PSA Amendment 12.docx
02 - Project Area Map.pdf
03 - Stantec PSA Amendment 12.doc
04 - Exhibit A to Amendment 12 - Scope of Services.pdf
05 - Cardno Contract C-007-2020.pdf
06 - Amendments 1-11.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion awarding Bid Alternate C to Herback General Engineering's Construction Contract for Phase 2 of the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project, contingent on the SWRCB Prop 1 Grant extension; and 2) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Public Works or designee to accept the Tahoe Fund grant terms, and authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to appropriate the funds received from Tahoe Fund to the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration on May 9, 2019, SCH# 20190292152. Addendum No. 1 adding the basin and associated improvements at the corner of 4th Street and Barton Avenue was adopted by the Planning Commission on February 20, 2025.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Award Bid Alt C and Tahoe Fund.docx
02-Project Area Map.pdf
03-Resolution - Accept Funds.doc
04-Grant Letter.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing staff to submit a joint application with Related Companies of California LLC under the AHSC Program for an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 of which an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 will be provided as a loan for the affordable housing construction and an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 will be provided as a reimbursable grant for Housing Related Infrastructure (HRI), Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI), Transit Related Infrastructure (TRA) or Program activities as defined in the AHSC Program Guidelines.
CEQA Determination: This project is exempt from review under Senate Bill 35 and CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (existing facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
11. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Application for the Affordable Housing Project at 3900/3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
12. Amendment to Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Surveying and Easement Acquisition Services for the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway Phase 1C
13. Purchase of HPE Alletra 5010 Storage Array and Five-Year Support Contract
14. Tentative Subdivision Map for Zalanta II Resort at the Village 01-Staff Report - AHSC SPV 2B.docx
02-Resolution - AHSC Round 9 App.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing staff to submit a joint application with NDC Lake Tahoe LP under the AHSC Program for an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 of which an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 will be provided as a loan for the affordable housing construction and an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 will be provided as a reimbursable grant for Housing Related Infrastructure (HRI), Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI), Transit Related Infrastructure (TRA) or Program activities as defined in the AHSC Program Guidelines.
CEQA Determination: This project is exempt from review under Senate Bill 35 and CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (existing facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - AHSC 3900 LTB.docx
02-Resolution - AHSC Round 10 App.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to allow an additional eighteen months to complete the Scope of Work. This Amendment extends the term to October 23, 2027.
CEQA Determination: The CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration was approved by the California Tahoe Conservancy as the lead agency on September 16, 2011 (SCH# 2006112070).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Emily Dougherty, Associate Transportation Planner Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - CDM Smith PSA Amendment 1.docx
02-Amendment 1 to Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc.doc
03-C-267-2024 CDM Smith.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion: 1) Approving the purchase of an HPE Alletra 5010 storage array with five years of manufacturer support under the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreement in the amount of $139,700.45; and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary purchase documents to complete the acquisition.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Gabriel Raab, Senior IT Analyst Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Storage Array and Five-Year Support.docx 02 - Airport Storage Refresh.pdf
03 - Cadence - California NASPO ValuePoint DataCom AR3228 Letter of Authorization.docx.pdf Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) finding the Tentative Subdivision Map is consistent with the City General Plan, the Tourist Core Area Plan, and the City-Wide Design Standards, and meets the findings required by the California Subdivision Map Act; 2) finding the Tentative Subdivision Map will not have a significant effect on the environment as disclosed in the EIR/EIS for Redevelopment Project 3 and the subsequent 2007 Second Addendum; and 3) approving the Tentative Subdivision Map (File #TSM25-002).
CEQA Determination: The Zalanta II Resort at the Village Project ("Project") was previously approved by the Planning Commission on November 10, 2016. At that time, the Planning
15. 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule
16. Liberty Utilities Presentation
17. Collaborative Bear Process and Protocol
Commission passed a motion and made the following findings: 1. Found the Project to be consistent with the original 2007 project approval, as analyzed in the EIR/EIS for Redevelopment Project #3 and the subsequent 2007 Second Addendum, and thus, additional environmental analysis is not required. 2. Found the Project was substantially consistent with the 2007 and 2013 approved projects and conditions of the approval and approved Major Design Review Permit #16- 177.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report.docx
02-Plan Set.pdf
03-Location Map.pdf
04-Resolution 2026-006_Zalanta II Resort at the Village Tentative Map.pdf 05-Zalanta II - Tentative Map for Condominium Purposes.pdf 06-Resolution.docx
07-TDT Proof of Publication v2 20260406.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the Annual Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services as presented; or provide direction to staff to modify the schedule and return at a subsequent meeting with a revised resolution for adoption.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Akemi Nishimura, Accountant I Item 15- 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-Notice of Public Hearing-Master Fee Schedule_04.03.26.pdf 05-Resolution - Master Fee Schedule 25-26.docx
06-Master Fee Schedule 2526 (Exh. A to Reso.).pdf
07-SLT User Fee Report FINAL.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Receive presentation; and (2) Pass a Motion providing direction on submittal of comment letter to the California Public Utility Commission.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02-Liberty Utilities Letter from the Mayor.pdf
03-Liberty AL 287-E Liberty Energy Supply RFP Public Version.pdf 04-Protest Letters.pdf
05-Liberty's Reply to Protests
06-Liberty Energy Supply Q & A
07-GRC Decision
08-Liberty Advanced Meters
09-Draft Letter to CPUC April 2026
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction regarding Collaborative Bear Process and Protocol on: (1) increasing fines for violations related to trash management and providing wildlife access to food; (2) designating the City as a Bear Sanctuary City or Bear Wise Community; (3) establishment and funding of a City Bear Liaison position; (4) formal written correspondence from City Council to CDFW and/or Bear League requesting specific actions; (5) amending the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance to explicitly require property owners/managers to provide Bear Aware education materials to renters; (6) providing pilot program funding to partner
18. Ordinance Amending Shared Mobility Device Regulations (First Reading)
19. Agenda Planning Calendar
with South Tahoe Refuse to provide container cleaning service; and (7) continuation of City facilitation of discussions between CDFW, Bear League and community partners regarding management of habituated bears.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Collaborative Bear Process
02-Staff Report - Bears 12.9.25.pdf
03-Bear Meeting report to Council.pdf
04-Annual 2025 bear calls.pdf
05-bear map 2025.pdf
06-2026 Bear Response Flow Chart.pdf
07-2022 Black Bear Policy with 2024 Addendum 1.pdf
08-Black Bear Conservation and Management Plan for California_April 2025.pdf 09-CDFW presentation for SLT City Council Meeting Dec 2025.pdf 10-Bear League Sterilization letter.pdf
11-black bear management practices 50 states_federal.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 May 5, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police; Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney Item 18- Shared Mobility ORD.pdf
01-Staff Report
02-Ordinance SMD Amendments
03-Amended SMD Code Section (Redline)
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 19- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 04 16 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 April 21, 2026, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, April 16, 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 April 16, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk