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, May 19, 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
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.
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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 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 May 6, 2026, City Council meeting.
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
05 05 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. Investment Portfolio Report - March 31, 2026
3. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending March 2026
4. Master Agreement with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for Airport Environmental Compliance Support Services
5. Additional Grant Application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Caltrans for Lake Tahoe Airport Runway Maintenance
6. Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for FY26/27 Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Investment Report as of March 2026 signed.pdf 02-Operations Cash March 2026.pdf
03-Fiscal Agent March 2026.pdf
04-Graph March 2026.pdf
05-Cash March 2026.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Andrew Black, Financial Services Supervisor Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - FY 2025-26 Quarterly Budget.docx
02-FY 2025-26 Qtrly Budget Report March 2026.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a master professional services agreement with ESA for as-needed airport environmental consultant services for a five-year term beginning June 1, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Dickinson, Airport Manager Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Airport Environmental Services Contract.docx 02-RFQ- Environmental Compliance Support.pdf
03-Contract with Environmental Science Associates
04- Environmental Services RFQ Ranking Sheet.docx
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 $200,000.00 for the combined amount of $500,000.00 and FY 2025-2026 Caltrans State Matching Grant for Lake Tahoe Airport in the amount of $23,750 or any additional funding the FAA or Caltrans will provide.
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 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report FAA Grant for Runway.docx
02-Resolution Airport Pavement .docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for FY26/27 CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-RMRA Project List 2027.docx
02-Resolution - SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation 2027.docx 03_RMRA Estimate.pdf
7. Community Corrections Partnership
8. Amendment to Ordinance Regulating Shared Mobility Devices (Second Reading)
9. Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club City Sponsorship
10. Amendment to Parking Agreement with Heavenly Mountain Resort
11. Long-Term Rental Incentive Program Update and Request for Additional Funding Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution: 1) authorizing and directing the Chief of Police to execute the First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding #7399 for the FY 2025- 26 Community Corrections Partnership Budget; 2) authorizing reimbursement up to $20,000.00 from the El Dorado County Probation Department into the Administration - Police Special Services account; and, 3) approving an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget as follows:
10002110 - 34210.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Russell Liles
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Community Corrections Partnership.docx 02-Resolution - Community Corrections Patrnership.docx
03-2023 MOU between El Dorado Probation and SLTPD
04-Amendment No. I to MOU between El Dorado Probation and the Police Departments - unsigned.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass 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.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney; Jeff Roberson, Police Chief Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report (Second Reading)
02 - SMD Ordinance (Redline)
03 - SMD Ordinance Amendments
04 - Proof of Publication-SMD Ordinance
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the use of General Fund to sponsor facility rental fees and staff labor for the Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club totaling $8,343 for a six-month agreement.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club City Sponorship.docx 02-Resolution-Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club City Sponsorship.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Amendment to the Parking Agreement with Heavenly Mountain Resort; and 2) Pass a Resolution amending the seasonal parking restrictions on certain streets in the Heavenly Valley Neighborhood (replaces Resolution 2025-099).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Doug Sentell
Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-STAFF REPORT-Heavenly Parking Agreement Report
02-Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Heavenly
03- Exhibit A to Amendment and Resolution.pdf
03-Resolution on Seasonal Parking Agreement
05-C-306-2025 Heavenly Parking Agreement.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
12. Agenda Planning Calendar
Pass a Resolution to allocate $80,000 in additional funding for incentive grants and continue operation of the Long-Term Rental Incentive Program.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - LTRIP.docx
02-Resolution - Rental Incentive Program.docx
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 12- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 05 14 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 May 19, 2026, City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The agenda was also available on the City website at https://www.cityofslt.us.
Signed May 14, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk