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 and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor
Agency
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amended Agenda adding section "Key to the City".
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:
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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. 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.
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
Key to the City
Mayor Bass will present a "Key to the City" to Roberta Mason and a "Key to the City" to Jeff DeFranco.
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 June 2,
2. General Municipal Election Consolidation
3. Update to City Council Protocols
4. Direct Charge for Mello-Roos Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 1995-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
5. Report on Collection Services for the Finance Department
6. Purchase of Intimidator 12XP Chipper from CAL-Line Equipment, Inc. 2026, City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
06 02 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution calling and ordering to be held in the City of South Lake Tahoe, County of El Dorado, a General Municipal Election to be consolidated with the Statewide General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the electorate the election of three (3) Council Members, one (1) City Treasurer, and one (1) City Clerk.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-General Municipal Election Consolidation.docx 02-Resolution-Ordering General Municipal Election 2026.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving amendments to City Council Protocols to: 1) include additional clause regarding chain of command when the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem are absent; 2) adding a public decorum statement ; 3) updating the prohibition of Electronic Devices to only apply to communications regarding City business during non Public Hearing items; 4) adding a timer to councilmember displays: 5) adding agenda publication for regular meetings as the Wednesday prior to the meeting; 6) adding discretion during Agenda Review to add "no sooner than time certain" to items of special interest; and 7) adding discretion of the Mayor to reorder agenda items to improve public participation.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Protocols Update.docx
02-2026 City Council Protocols (06 16 2026) Redline.pdf 03-2026 City Council Protocols (06 16 2026) Clean.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing certification of direct charge for Mello-Roos Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 1995-1 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report FY 2627 Mello-Roos Special Tax.docx
02-Resolution CFD 1995-1 for FY2627.docx
03-FY2627 CFD 1995-1 Preliminary Roll.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Andrew Black, Financial Services Manager
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_on_Collection_Services.docx
02- Financial Policies - Accounts Receivable.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the purchase of an Intimidator 12XPC Chipper for $60,123.52 from CAL-Line Equipment, Inc. located in Sacramento, California through Sourcewell cooperative agreement #010925 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase Order to CAL-Line Equipment.
7. Contract with Sierra Nevada Construction for the Cape Sealing on Pioneer Trail, Al Tahoe Boulevard, and Eloise Avenue
8. Resolution of Intent to Adopt 25-Year Franchise Agreements with Tahoe Keys Water Company and Lukins Brothers Water Company
9. Agreement with SoSuTV for Media Production
10. Reimbursement Agreement with South Tahoe Public Utility District for 2026 Road Rehabilitation Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Parks Equipment Purchase.docx
02-Cal Line Quote Updated.pdf
03-Bandit Contract 010925.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the Agreement with Sierra Nevada Construction for the 2026 Cape Sealing Project in the amount of $674,007; and authorizing the Director of Public Works to approve contract change orders up to a cumulative total of $100,000.
CEQA Determination: This project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Cape Sealing Award.docx
02-Agreement_SNC.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution declaring intent to adopt 25-year franchise agreements with Tahoe Keys Water Company and Lukins Brothers Water Company, and setting the public hearing for August 11, 2026.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(b) (existing facilities of utilities used to provide public utility services).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report - Resolution of Intent.docx
02 - Resolution - Intent to Grant Franchises.docx
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 $199,875 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 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Broadcasting, Media, and Video Production Services.docx 02-Broadcasting_Media_Video Production RFP.pdf
03-Sosu.tv_RFP_Proposal.pdf
04-Professional_Service_Agreement_Sosu.tv.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a reimbursement agreement with South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) for eligible pavement restoration and utility access adjustment costs in an amount not to exceed $204,225.00, with final reimbursement based on actual quantities constructed.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lili Iverson, Engineering Technician Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Road Rehabilitation Agreement STPUD.docx 02-Resolution-2026_Road_Rehabilitation_Award.docx
03-STPUD Reimbursement Agreement with City.docx
Consent Agenda - South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency
11. Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2001-1 Series 2015 Special Tax Refunding Bonds for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
12. South Tahoe Refuse Delinquent Refuse Fees Report
13. Allocation of Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue and Grant Program Funding Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Acting as the South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency, Pass a Resolution Establishing the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District 2001-1 (Park Avenue Project) Series 2015 Special Tax Refunding Bonds (Heavenly Village) for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
CEQA Determination: This action is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report CFD 2001-1 FY2627.docx
02-Resolution CFD 2001-1 FY2627.docx
03-FY2627 CFD 2001-1 Preliminary Roll.pdf
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution confirming the South Tahoe Refuse Final Delinquent Fees Report and directing the Finance Department to file a certified copy with the El Dorado County Auditor-Controller and County Recorder's Office.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-STR_Delinquent_Fees_Report_1.docx
02-Resolution-South Tahoe Refuse Final Delinquent Fees Report.docx 03-Resolution Exhibit 1.pdf
04-April 10 2026 Tribune Notice.pdf
05-May 22 2026 Tribune Notice.pdf
06-PC Resolution 2026-008_STR Delinquent Fees Report.pdf Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to provide direction to staff regarding the allocation of Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue and future Grant Program Funding by selecting one of the following options:
1. Continue the Cannabis Revenues Grant Program for 2026 at approximately $400,000 level, consistent with prior years, utilizing available FY 2025/26 fund balance, and direct staff to return with recommendations regarding a long-term funding approach; or
2. Continue the Cannabis Revenues Grant Program under the existing policy framework at a reduced funding level (estimated at approximately $200,000 annually), with administrative updates to the existing Process and Guidelines; or,
3. Eliminate the Cannabis Revenues Grant Program and repeal the Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Allocation Policy, and:
a. Retain all available funds and future revenues for general City purposes; or b. Establish a Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Program funded at approximately $200,000 annually, focused on one or two City Strategic Priorities selected by the City Manager, with updated Process and Guidelines developed by Staff; or c. Defer all funding decisions to the annual budget process, allowing grant program funding requests to compete alongside all other City funding priorities, including capital improvement projects and municipal services.
14. Ad Hoc Electric Utility Subcommittee
15. Contract with Best Best & Krieger LLP to Provide Interim City Attorney Services and Appointment of Sergio Rudin as Interim City Attorney
16. City Attorney Recruitment
17. Dissolution of the South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator, and Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance
Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Cannabis_Tax.docx
02-Cannabis_Comm_Ben_Fee_Rev_Policy May 2021.pdf
03-Cannabis_Revenues_Grant_Program_Guidelines_2025.pdf
04-Financial_Policies_Granting_Funds_for_Community_Benefit November 2022.pdf 05-CRGP_4_Year_Report_May_2026.pdf
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to establish an ad hoc Electric Utility Subcommittee and appoint two council members to join the City Attorney, City Manager and Sustainability Coordinator in Franchise Agreement discussions with Liberty Utilities.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion Authorizing and Directing the Mayor to Execute Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Interim City Attorney Services and Appointing Sergio Rudin as Interim City Attorney; and (2) Pass a Resolution Appropriating $100,000 from General Fund Undesignated Excess Reserves for Interim City Attorney Services for the Remainder of FY 2025-2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Interim City Attorney Contract.docx
02-Agreement with BBK for Interim City Attorney Services.pdf 03-Resolution Interim City Attorney Budget Appropriations.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion directing the City Manager to pursue selection of an executive search firm and execute the contract with the selected firm pursuant to the City's Procurement Policy; (2) Pass a Resolution appropriating $50,000 for City Attorney recruitment services.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02-Resolution
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
(1) Acting as the City Council, Pass a Resolution dissolving the South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority (JPA) and authorizing the transfer of all remaining assets, rights, and obligations to the City, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney; and (2) Acting as both as the City Council and as the Redevelopment Successor Agency Board, Pass a Motion to approve Supplemental Agreement Terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement by and between the City of South Lake Tahoe and the Successor Agency to the Former South Tahoe Redevelopment Agency relating to the South Tahoe Joint Powers Parking Financing Authority.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
18. Agenda Planning Calendar
01-Staff Report - STJPPFA Dissolution.docx
02-Resolution STJPPFA Dissolution.docx
03-Supplemental Agreement Terminating the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.docx 04-Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement June 1, 2002.pdf
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 18- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 06 11 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, June 16, 2026, City Council Meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, June 11, 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 June 11, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk
Amended Agenda Published 06/12/2026 9 a.m.