City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:00 am
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 9:06 a.m., and then read the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Present were Mayor Bass, Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, and Councilmembers Robbins, Jinkens, and Horgan.
Also present were City Clerk Blankenship, City Attorney Stroud, and Interim City Manager Roverud.
Closed Session Report
None.
Proclamations
1. Proclamation Recognizing May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness" Month Action: Issued a Proclamation to Angie Regan with Access Tahoe and Peace Love Tahoe, recognizing May 2026, as "Mental Health Awareness" month.
The following people addressed the Council:
1. Angie Reagan, Access Tahoe, Peace Love Tahoe, Petal Kindness, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Forever 14
2. Shelby, Balance Life Tahoe
3. Cheyenne Lane, Tahoe Youth and Family Services
4. Kristy Tibbitts, Mountain High Recovery Center
5. Joannah Lily
6. Nathan Wheeler, Unity at the Lake
7. Miss Jodine, Jubilee Preschool, Boys and Girls Club
8. Peggy Cooly, Unity at the Lake
2. Proclamation Recognizing May 17-23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week" Action: Issued a Proclamation to Kelli Durocher, Branden Gardella, and John Hoffman in the City Public Works Department recognizing May 17-23, 2026, as "National Public Works Week".
Public Communications
General public comments were heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg- Cannabis tax funding for nonprofits.
2. John Messina- Request to rename “56 Acres” after the Dunlap family for a recognition of the community center
3. Angie Reagan- Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation presentation by Mayor Bass
4. Melissa Soderston- Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation, roundup use in forests City Commission Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Horgan
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed the consent agenda.
3. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2026-064 approving the minutes from the April 18, 2026 and April 21, 2026, City Council meetings.
4. Resolution Declaring Intent to Reimburse Fire Station 3 Expenditures Action: Passed Resolution 2026-040 declaring the City's intent to reimburse certain expenditures related to the Fire Station 3 project from the proceeds of future tax-exempt bond financing.
5. Journey of Hope Recreation Center Showers Fee Sponsorship Action: Passed Resolution 2026-041 authorizing the Use of General Fund to cover 40 cyclists from the Journey of Hope to use the showers at the Recreation & Aquatics Center totaling $120.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. John Messina
6. Quarterly Update on the Affordable Housing
Action: Receive and file.
7. Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fees Annual Report Action: Receive and file.
8. Contract with Darren Taylor Construction, Inc. for 2026 Road Rehabilitation Project Action: Passed Motion 2026-065 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute construction contract with Darren Taylor Construction, Inc. (C-126-2026) in the amount of $3,636,859.75, for the 2026 Road Rehabilitation Project.
9. Ratification of Amendment to Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. to Extend Contract Term
Action: Passed Motion 2026-066 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Ratification of Amendment No. 7 to Agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. (C-127-2026) for engineering services for Pioneer Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project Ph II, to extend the term through December 31, 2026.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Scott Loberg
10. Acceptance of Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Funds for Construction of Needle Peak Localized Treatment (Part of the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project)
Action: 1) Passed Motion 2026-067 authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (C-128-2026) to accept up to $300,000 in Lake Tahoe Restoration Act grant funds for the construction of the Needle Peak Localized Treatment Project; and 2) Passed Resolution 2026-042 authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to accept and appropriate Lake Tahoe Restoration Act grant funds to the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project for the construction of the Needle Peak Localized Treatment Project.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Scott Loberg
11. Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Miscellaneous Small Tools Action: Passed Motion 2026-068 designating 9 vehicles and miscellaneous small tools for surplus and subsequent disposal following the City's policy on disposition of surplus property.
Public Hearing
12. 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Horgan
No: Jinkens
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-043 adopting the Annual Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services as presented.
Regular-Unfinished Business
13. Amendment to Ordinance Regulating Shared Mobility Devices (First Reading) Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Roberts
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-069 to hold a first reading 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.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. Ed Mosur
3. Melissa Soderston
4. Nick Speal
5. Kylee Floodman, Bird Scooters
6. Monica Dilullo, Lime Scooters
14. Grow and Diversify the Economy, Strategic Plan Priority Update #2 Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Jinkens
Yes: Bass, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
No: Roberts
Action: Passed Motion 2026-070 providing direction to the Interim City Manager to establish an Economic Development Ad Hoc Subcommittee consisting of Mayor Bass and Councilmember Robbins.
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-071 to pursue a video & social media campaign with the National League of Cities and CGI.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. Ed Mosur
3. John Messina
4. Melissa Soderston
5. Erick Asbury
15. Resolution Reaffirming the City’s Commitment to the Rights, Dignity, and Safety of all Residents
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Robbins, Horgan
No: Roberts, Jinkens
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-044 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.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. John Messina
3. Melissa Soderston
4. Erick Asbury
5. Erika Gonzalez
Regular-New Business
16. City Green Card Assistance Program
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-072 directing staff to bring back program guidelines and potential budget allocation for a city green card assistance program.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. Ed Mosur
3. John Messina
4. Erika Gonzalez
5. Melissa Soderston
6. Kelly O’hare
7. Erick Asbury
17. Housing Terminology, 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and 2027 - 2035 Housing Element Update
Action: Received and filed.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Melissa Soderston
18. Resolution in Support of Measure G to Renew Funding for Recreation Facilities Maintenance Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Roberts
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-045 in Support of Measure G to Renew Funding for Recreation Facilities Maintenance.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. Melissa Soderston
Written public comment was received from the following person:
1. Cristi Creegan
19. Status of Efforts to Provide Electrical Service for Ski Run Farmer’s Market Action: Moved/Seconded: Robbins/Horgan
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: 1) Passed Motion 2026-073 directing staff to conduct further investigation into electrification of the Ski Run farmer’s market, including investigation of mobile battery storage power solutions that would be suitable for providing electricity to an event of this nature, and which could potentially provide similar power to similar events in other parts of town.
Public comment was heard from the following people:
1. Scott Loberg
2. Melissa Soderston
Public Hearing
20. Levy of Assessment for Ski Run Business Improvement District for Business License Year 2026/2027
Action: Moved/Seconded: Horgan/Jinkens
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins,
Action: Passed Resolution 2026-046 confirming the Ski Run Business Improvement District annual report and levying the assessment for business license year 2026/2027.
Public comment was heard from the following person:
1. Devin Middlebrook- Friends of Ski Run, Ski Run BID
Agenda Planning Calendar
21. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and filed.
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) Interim City Manager Roverud
1. Special Meeting May 26, 2026, for Ethics and Protocols discussion Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Councilmember Jinkens
1. Request for an update on the response from CPUC regarding Liberty Utilities. Interim City Manager Roverud stated she would send an update to Council.
2. Requested information on renaming the “56 Acres” in recognition of the Dunlap family. Mayor Bass stated the City does not own all the property in the “56 Acres” and the renaming should start with a conversation with El Dorado County.
Councilmember Robbins
1. Request for a condensed Quarterly Housing Report for all housing items to be placed on New Business (Jinkens seconded).
2. Request for an agenda item on electrification of Live at Lakeview and similar events either brought with electrification at Ski Run or after (Bass seconded).
Councilmember Horgan
1. Requested an Urgency Ordinance placing a moratorium on the sale of tobacco near schools and for a review of ongoing enforcement (Robbins seconded).
2. Nurse Week May 6-12
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts
1. Attended Transit JPA
Mayor Bass
1. Missed Transit JPA Meeting
2. Attended LTVA Meeting
3. Upcoming El Dorado County Transit Meeting
Adjournment
Mayor Bass adjourned the meeting at 4:15 p.m.
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Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Cody Bass (May 27, 2026 09:45:37 PDT)
Cody Bass
Susan Blankenship (May 27, 2026 10:45:00 PDT)
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