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, June 2, 2026 at 9:00 am
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 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 19, 2026, City Council meeting and the May 26, 2026, Special City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
05 19 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. Agreement with The Baldwin Group West, LLC for Insurance Broker of Record Services
3. Agreement with SoSuTV for Media Production
4. Parks & Recreation Vehicle Purchases
5. California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General Tobacco Grant Application Authorization
6. Amendment to Agreement with Wildscape Engineering, Inc. 05 26 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with The Baldwin Group West, LLC as the Broker of Record for the City’s medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman CGHR-CP, Human Resources Manager Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Profesional Services Agreement The Baldwin Group.docx 02 -The Baldwin Group PSA.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with SoSuTV for a 2-year term not to exceed $195,000, with the option to renew for an additional 2-year term for broadcasting, media, and video production services.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sheree Juarez, Communications Manager/Public Information Officer Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Media Production Contract Award with SoSu TV.docx 02-Broadcasting_Media_Video Production RFP.pdf
03-Sosu.tv_RFP_Proposal.pdf
04-Agreement with Sosu.tv.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the purchase of one Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD for $67,802.72 and two Ford Maverick Supercrew AWD for $74,756.38 from National Auto Fleet Group through Sourcewell contract #081325 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Parks Recreation Vehicle Purchases.docx 02-Ford Maverick Quote.pdf
03-Chevrolet Silverado Quote.pdf
04-National Auto Fleet Contract 081325.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to submit the Tobacco Grant Program application to the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, in an amount up to $60,000, to fund activities related to compliance and enforcement of tobacco retail sales in South Lake Tahoe.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Tobacco Grant Application Authorization.docx 02-Resolution_Tobacco_Grant_Application.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Wildscape Engineering, Inc. for the remaining work described but not previously compensated in Amendment No. 5, for the amount of $194,414.30, and for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $899,672.81.
CEQA Determination: The Planning Commission adopted the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project on November 19, 2020, and on May 16, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted an addendum to the CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. This action does not require additional review under CEQA Guidelines section 15162.
7. Transit Service Agreement with Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority and El Dorado Transit for Sugar Pine Village Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Grant
8. Land Exchange with California Tahoe Conservancy
9. Annual Public Hearing for Continued Snow Removal Equipment Purchase Funded Through the Existing County Service Area No. 3 Parcel Assessment
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Amendment 6 Wildscape.docx
02-Project_Location_Map.pdf
03-Wildscape PSA C-106-2021.pdf
04-AmendmentsNo.1-5.pdf
05-Amendment No.6 with Wildscape.doc
06-Exhibit to Amendment 6.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Transit Service Agreement with Capitol Corridor Joint Power Authority and El Dorado County Transit Authority to purchase two buses using AHSC grant funds for an amount not to exceed $2,100,000 to enhance service along the Sacramento – South Lake Tahoe bus route.
CEQA Determination: For projects that satisfy criteria specified by SB 35, the guidelines issued by HCD specify that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to actions taken by a local government to provide financial assistance to a development that receives streamlined approval and that is to be used for housing for persons and families of very low, low, or moderate income, as defined in Section 50093 of the Health and Safety Code.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - AHSC CCJPA EDT.docx
02 - Agreement with CCJPA and El Dorado Transit.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to sign the exchange and bargain sale agreement and joint escrow instructions with the California Tahoe Conservancy, to exchange 180.5 acres of City-owned property adjacent to Trout Creek and Cold Creek and on Link Road (APNs 025-061-037, 025-081-013, 025-091-012, 080-010-013, 080- 020-008, 031-030-020, and 031-030-039) for 7.1 acres of Conservancy-owned property near El Dorado Beach, various City water quality projects, Al Tahoe Pioneer Cemetery, Lake Tahoe Airport, and Tahoe Island Drive (APNs 027-010-016, -024, and -029, 027-073-005, 027-074-006, 027-112- 013, -014, -015, -016, -017, and -024, 027-134-022, 027-053-014, 031-173-002, and -004, 026-065- 016, 032-090-013, and 023-686-016).
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Land Exchange.docx
02 - City Council Resolution_2022-117
03 - CTC Resolution 2022-09-03
04 - Location Map.pdf
05-Washoe Tribe Withdrawal Email.pdf
06 - HCD Exemption Review.pdf
07 - Resolution and Agreement.docx
08-Grant Deed City to CTC (Exh. 2 to Agreement).docx
09-Grant Deed CTC to City (Exh. 1 to Agreement).docx
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing the City Clerk to prepare and submit a Minute Order, including public comment regarding the current $20 parcel assessment for snow removal equipment to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works
10. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.60 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned or Substantially Damaged Nondwelling Structures) to Expressly Authorize Daily Citations (First Reading)
11. Amendment to Pride Month Resolution to Include Annual Proclamation
12. Draft Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and FY 26-27 Budget Recommendations
13. Urgency Ordinance Establishing Temporary Moratorium on Tobacco Retailers Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff-Report - County Service Area No. 3 Parcel Assessment.docx 02 - CSA 3 Annual Report of Benefit Assessments for FY26.27 4.pdf 03-Notice of Public Hearing Snow Removal Equip
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance amending Chapter 4.60 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned or Substantially Damaged Nondwelling Structures) to expressly authorize daily citations, and refer second reading and adoption to the June 16, 2026, meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report Abandoned Property Ordinance
02 - Ordinance Abandoned Property
03 - Abandoned Property Code Sections (Chapter 4.60) Amendment (Redline) Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution recognizing June as “Pride Month” in the City of South Lake Tahoe and directing the City Clerk to prepare and post an annual Proclamation recognizing June as “Pride Month” at City Hall.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Amendment to Pride Month Resolution.docx 02-Resolution-Recognizing Pride Month to include Annual Proclamation.docx 03-Proclamation - June 2026 Pride Month.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion either directing staff to bring back the FY 26- 27 Budget Recommendation and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for approval at the City Council meeting on August 25, 2026, or directing staff to make any changes to the Plan.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ricky Riddle, Construction Manager, Capital Improvements and Facilities Program Manager
Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_Draft_5Year_Capital_Improvement_Plan_and_FY_26- 27_Budget_Recommendations Final.docx
02- Current & Targeted Funds.pdf
03-Unfunded CIP.pdf
04 - FY 25-26 CIP Presentation Final.pptx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass Urgency Ordinance establishing temporary moratorium on approval of new tobacco retailer applications for all purposes pending study and development of reasonable regulations.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Urgency Ordinance Moratorium.docx
02 - Urgency Ordinance Moratorium.docx
03 - Matrix of Policies with Tobacco Retailer Regulations (Jan 2024).pdf 04 - California Cigarette & Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003 – Retailer License.pdf
14. Unpermitted Vacation Home Rental Enforcement
15. Update on the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project
16. Agenda Planning Calendar
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator – Govt. Code section 54957.6 Designated representative: Heather Stroud, City Attorney Unrepresented employee: City Manager
05 - California Attorney General - Unflavored Tobacco List Regulations .pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Unpermitted VHR Enforcement.docx
02 - Courtesy Notice (Dec. 13, 2023).pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
CEQA Determination: Phase 1 and 2 projects are categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land) and 15307 (Class 7, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-El Dorado Beach Revetment & Improvements Project, Phase 2 Update.docx 02-El Dorado Beach Update.pptx
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 16- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 05 28 2026.pdf
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Closed Session
Closed Session Report
Adjournment
I, Susan Blankenship, City Clerk for the City of South Lake Tahoe, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, May 28,2026, 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 May 28, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk