City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council member discussions on Regular Session meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings on the City’s website at http://www.cityofslt.us Public submittals on items are retained in the administrative record and can be viewed in the City Clerk’s repository at http://www.cityofslt.us Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Bass read the Land Acknowledgement.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Bass called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m., and then led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Bass, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, and Councilmembers Jinkens and Horgan.
Councilmember Robbins was present over Zoom.
Also present were City Clerk Blankenship, City Attorney Stroud, and Interim City Manager Roverud.
Closed Session Report
Closed Session Report from the April 21, 2026, Meeting
1. Public Employment Appointment - Government Code section 54957(b) Title: City Manager
Action: No reportable action.
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as "Sexual Assault Awareness" Month Acton: Issued a Proclamation to Chelcee Thomas, Vista Rise Collective, recognizing April 2026 as "Sexual Assault Awareness" Month.
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Larry Pedigo
2. Proclamation Recognizing April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention" Month Action: Issued a Proclamation to Amanda Carrilio, El Dorado County Child Abuse Prevention Council, recognizing April 2026 as "National Child Abuse prevention" month.
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Larry Pedigo
Presentations
3. Presentation by Terry Rubald and Kevin Dredge with Lions International Action: Received and filed.
Public Communications
Public comments were heard from the following people:
1. Jessamie Lashire and Katherine Miller, South Lake Tahoe Library- Support of Measure B
2. Melissa Soderston- Support of Measures B and G, support for immigrant rights, need for process to be respectful towards all people
3. Alan Miller- Tahoe Keys Marina project remodel did not meet 30 day noticing requirement
4. Ed Mosur- Public comment clock, mobile home lots repurposed to affordable housing
5. John Messina- Support for ICE and removal of illegal immigrants
6. Scott Loberg- Support nonprofits, old Fire Station 3 repurposed to be used for boat inspections, PT Revolution contract, plastic water bottle ban, plastic contamination in the lake, oppose Measures B and G, Mayor bass business with El Dorado County
7. Jerry Bindel, Parks and Recreation Commissioner- opening of the new Recreation Center
8. Donielle Morse- Tahoe Blue Fins Swim Team
9. Astrid Mallein- Tahoe Blue Fins Swim Team
10. Patricia Sussman- Tahoe Blue Fins Swim Team
11. Angie Reagan- Mental Health Month Proclamation, cannabis tax cut, PT Revolution
12. Jessica Grime- Tahoe Blue Fins Swim Team
13. DJ Guess- Tahoe Blue Fins Swim Team
14. Eric Paulin- Tahoe Blue Fins Swim Team
City Commission Reports
Nicole Ramirez-Thomas, Parks and Recreation Commission- Presented a letter of input on behalf of the Commission regarding the Shared Mobility Ordinance.
Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Jinkens
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed the Consent Agenda.
4. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2026-054 approving the minutes from the March 24, 2026, City Council meeting.
5. 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Action: Receive and File.
6. Acceptance of Funds from California State Boating and Enforcement Aid Program for Police Boat Safety and Enforcement Program
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-034: 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 (C-112-2026) 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.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Scott Loberg
7. Grant Application to California Division of Boating and Waterways for Boating Safety and Enforcement Equipment
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-035 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.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Scott Loberg
8. Amendment to Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Construction Support Services for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project (Phase 2)
Action: Passed Motion 2026-055 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No.12 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (C-113-2026) for a not-to-exceed amount of $9,700 for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $796,300.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Scott Loberg
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
Action: 1) Passed Motion 2026-056 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) Passed Resolution 2026-036 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.
10. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Application for the Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B Affordable Housing Project
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-037 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.
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Larry Pedigo
11. Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Application for the Affordable Housing Project at 3900/3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard Action: Pass a Resolution 2026-038 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.
Public comments were heard from the following people:
1. Ed Mosur
2. Scott Loberg
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Larry Pedigo
12. Amendment to Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for Surveying and Easement Acquisition Services for the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway Phase 1C Action: Passed Motion 2026-057 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. (C-114-2026) to allow an additional eighteen months to complete the Scope of Work. This Amendment extends the term to October 23, 2027.
13. Purchase of HPE Alletra 5010 Storage Array and Five-Year Support Contract Action: Passed Motion 2026-058: 1) Approving the purchase of an HPE Alletra 5010 storage array with five years of manufacturer support under the NASPO ValuePoint cooperative purchasing agreement (C-115-2026) in the amount of $139,700.45; and 2) Authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the necessary purchase documents to complete the acquisition.
Public Hearing
14. Tentative Subdivision Map for Zalanta II Resort at the Village Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Horgan
Yes: Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Absent (Recused): Roberts
Note: Mayor Pro Tem Roberts recused himself from participating on this item due to business interest in the area, and left the meeting.
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-040: 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).
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Scott Loberg
Note: Public Hearing was split to take up Item 16 sooner on the agenda.
Regular-Unfinished Business
16. Liberty Utilities Presentation
Note: Mayor Bass announced this item would be heard after Item 14.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Roberts/Jinkens
Action: Passed Motion 2026-059 providing direction to work with the Mayor on making changes to the letter to the California Public Utility Commission, including a request for a moratorium on SMART meters, ask TRPA for help on the safety perspective, and to have a thorough review of Liberty’s rate policies and audit that does not include general business infrastructure but only applies to improvements and opportunities to provide a better product.
The following person addressed the Council:
1. Eric Schwarzrock, President of Liberty Utilities
Public comments were heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. John Messina
3. Nick Exine, South Tahoe Public Utilities District
4. Melissa Soderston
5. Molly Armanino, Tahoe Climate Change Action Network
6. Luke Shidler
7. John Friedrich
8. Ed Mosur
9. Danielle Hughes, Tahoe SPARK
10. David Gabriel
11. Heather Cade-Bauer
12. Erick Asbury
13. Alan Miller *written comment submitted
Written public comment was received from the following people:
1. Larry Pedigo
2. Marcia Schultz
3. Molly Armanino, Tahoe Climate Action Network
Public Hearing
15. 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule
Action: Moved/Seconded: Roberts/Bass
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-060 continuing this item to the May 5, 2026, City Council meeting.
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Larry Pedigo
Regular-Unfinished Business
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Roberts
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-061 to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
17. Collaborative Bear Process and Protocol
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Roberts
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-063 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) provide direction to pursue designating the City as a Bear Wise Community and return at a later date on what is need to accomplish this designation; (3) Use existing staff to continue collaborating with other organizations on liaison work; (4) formal written correspondence from City Council to CDFW requesting continuation of Trap, Tag, and Haze program in South Lake Tahoe, consideration of relocation process of bears to avoid lethal removal, and formal correspondence to the Bear League requesting their members not interfere with CDFW staff in data collection processes, and requesting data sharing with the City; (5) Not providing pilot program funding to partner with South Tahoe Refuse; and (6) continuation of City facilitation of discussions between CDFW, Bear League and community partners regarding management of habituated bears.
The following person addressed the Council:
1. Morgan Kilgour, Regional Manager CDFW
2. Jeff Tillman, South Tahoe Refuse
Public comments were heard from the following people:
1. Leona Allen
2. Melissa Soderston
3. Scott Loberg
4. Toochi Sulch
5. Ed Mosur
6. Anne Bryant, Bear League *written comment submitted
7. John Messina
8. Nicole Corrado
9. Heather Cade-Bauer
10. Susan Sybert
11. Alejandra Bus Nago
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Robyn Johnson
18. Ordinance Amending Shared Mobility Device Regulations (First Reading) Note: This item was continued to the May 5, 2026, City Council meeting.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Roberts
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-062 to continue Item 18, Ordinance Amending Shared Mobility Device Regulations (First Reading) to the May 5, 2026, City Council Meeting.
Agenda Planning Calendar
19. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Clerk Blankenship
1. May 26, 2026, Special City Council Meeting discussing ethics and protocol. (Mayor Pro Tem Roberts requested the start time to be 11:00 a.m. and Council provided consensus).
Interim City Manager Roverud
1. Thank you to City staff for opening of the new Recreation Center.
Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Councilmember Jinkens
1. Thank you to City staff for opening of the new Recreation Center.
Councilmember Horgan
1. Thank you to Council for her appointment to fill the vacancy.
Councilmember Robbins
1. Request for CCA status update and reengaging on becoming a municipal energy utility (Jinkens seconded).
Mayor Bass
1. Attended National League of Cities Conference, Washington D.C.
Adjournment
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 11:31 p.m.
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Cody Bass, Mayor Date
Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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Cody Bass (May 13, 2026 17:13:12 EDT)
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