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, August 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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1. Proclamation Recognizing the "30th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit" 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
Proclamations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Devin Middlebrook,Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Team Tahoe, recognizing the "30th Annual Lake Tahoe Summit".
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation Tahoe Summit 30th-Anniversary-2026.docx
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.
2. City Council Meeting Minutes
3. Conflict of Interest Code Update
4. Cal Fire Mutual Aid Agreement Addendum
5. Professional Services Agreement with Core Tree Care, Inc. for the Cole Property Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the minutes from the of June 16, 2026, Regular City Council meeting, the June 24, 2026, Special State of the City Address meeting, the July 8, 2026, Special Closed Session City Council meeting, and the July 14, 2026, Special City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01- 06 16 2026 City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.pdf
02- 06 24 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf 03- 07 08 2026 Special Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
04- 07 14 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution approving the 2026 update to the City's Conflict of Interest Code.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk 01- Staff Report- City Conflict of Interest Code.docx
02- 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Update (Redlined).pdf 03- 2026 Conflict of Interest Code Update- Clean Version.pdf 04-Resolution_2026-XXX_Conflict_of_Interest_Code.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Fire Chief to execute the Local Operating Plan 2026--2030 as an addendum to the Agreement for Mutual Aid Fire Protection by and between CAL FIRE Amador - El Dorado Unit (AEU) and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jim Drennan, Fire Chief SLTFR 01 - Cal FIRE Staff Report.docx
02 -Cal FIRE Local Operating Plan.doc
03 - Ex. A fc315.doc
04 - Ex. B fc33.docx
05 - Ex. C AEU Local Gov Activity Invoice.docx
06 - Ex. D calfire20.doc
07 - Attach 1 2026 A4 AEU-ENF-TMU Radio Operating Plan FINAL.pdf 08 - Attach 2 AEU Phone List.xlsx
09 - CFAA.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving a Professional Services Agreement with Core Tree Care, Inc. in the amount of $192,660.00 for the “City of South Lake Tahoe Cole Property Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Forest Health” Project.
CEQA Determination: The Forest Practice Act’s regulatory scheme has been certified for exemption from CEQA’s requirements for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. A Timber Harvest Plan in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations is functionally equivalent to an Environmental Impact Report under the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code section 21080.5. Because the subject area is within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map, it is subject to the forest fire prevention exemption in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 1038.3, from the requirement to prepare a Timber Harvest Plan. This exemption is being submitted to Cal Fire for review and approval. The project will require a Tahoe Basin Tree Removal Permit or be conducted under a valid TRPA Memorandum of Understanding under Section 1038.3(n). No work will begin until all environmental permitting is complete.
6. Implementation Funding and Approval of an Agreement with California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) in the amount of $2,200,007.50 for South Tahoe Fuel Hazard Reduction.
7. CalOES Domestic Violence Grant Report from Vista Rise Collective
8. Agreement with Lake Tahoe Unified School District to Provide School Resource Officer for 2026/27 School Year
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief 01-Staff Report-Fuels Reduction
02-Core Tree Care Agreement
03- TRPA MOU.pdf
04-Exhibit E to Agreement Vegetation Management Plan
05_Core Tree Care Cole Proposal.pdf
06_Valuation_Scoresheet_TRPA-USFS_Cole_Property_Fuels_Reduction_Project.xlsx 07_ColeWorkUnits Map.pdf
08_C-051-2026 Frances Cole Right of Entry Agreement.pdf Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution accepting Implementation Funding and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) in the amount of $2,200,007.50 for South Tahoe Fuel Hazard Reduction to treat 213.3 acres of City, County and School District owned land further helping to protect our community and infrastructure.
CEQA Determination: Work performed on the County parcels was found exempt from CEQA by the County under CEQA Guidelines section 15304, which covers minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes, and a notice of exemption was filed on October 21, 2024. Work on the City parcels is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines section 15304, and a Notice of Exemption was filed on August 7, 2025. The work is also exempt under CEQA Guidelines sections 15307 and 15308, as actions for the protection of the environment and natural resources.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_CTC_Agreement_South_Tahoe_Fuel_Hazard_Reduction.docx 02-Resolution_CTC_Funding_South_Tahoe_Fuel_Hazard_Reduction.docx 03-Agreement with California Tahoe Conservancy for Fuel Reduction 04-C-008-2026 EDC and Lake Valley Fire Right of Entry Agreement.pdf
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, THE
LAKE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, AND THE LAKE TAHOE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT .pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and File
Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Scott Crivelli
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-_Staff_Report_Cal_OES_Grant_Report_Vista_Rise.docx
02-_Vista_Rise_Collective_Report.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions:
Pass a resolution approving a Memorandum of Agreement for the Police Department to dedicate a School Resource Officer for the 2026-2027 school year and approve budget with up to $101,730.00 reimbursement from Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
9. Parks Foundation Scholarship Memorandum of Understanding
10. Acceptance of FAA Grant and Caltrans AIP Grants in the amount not to exceed $561,749.00.00 for Airport Runway 18/36 Pavement Maintenance and Award of Contract for Airport Pavement Maintenance to American Road Maintenance, Inc. in Amount of $433,140
11. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement (C-283-2025) with Sierra Con for Construction Management Services for the Energy Upgrades Project.
12. Award of Construction Contract for the James and Eloise Drainage Maintenance Project for $1,120,834.40 to Alcon Construction & Engineering, Inc. and Approval of Amendment 3 to Lumos PSA (C-172-2024) for $9,680 and Authorize Funding Transfer of $355,000 from Drainage Responsible Staff Member(s): Lt. Russell Liles
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_School_Resource_Officer_(1) 2026-2027 roberson edit.docx 02-Resolution - School Resource Officer Agreement with LTUSD.docx 03-Exhibit A SRO Agreement with LTUSD.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Scholarship Memorandum of Understanding with the South Tahoe Parks Foundation.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 9- Executuve Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_Parks_Foundation_Scholarship_MOU.docx South Tahoe Parks Foundation MOUpdf
Recreation_Scholarship_Application.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing the Airport Manager to Accept FY 2026 Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant (3-06- 0249-053-2026) in the amount of $535,000, upon award accept FY 2026 Caltrans AIP Matching Grant for Lake Tahoe Airport in the amount of $26,749, and to authorize the Finance Director to appropriate additional project funding for the Runway 18/36 Pavement Preservation Project; and 2) Pass a motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an agreement with American Road Maintenance, Inc. for Airport Pavement Rehab for a total not to exceed amount of $433,140.00.
CEQA Determination: The project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(d) (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Milan Jevic, Acting Airport Manager item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-
_Acceptance_of_FAA_Grants_and_Contract_with__American_Road_Maintenace_2.docx 03-TVL AIP 053 BID TAB PACKAGE
04-2026 TVL AIP 053 Runway Pavement Maintenance Project American Road Maintenance Contract Agreement
02-RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FAA AIP-CALTRANS GRANTS
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with SierraCon for an additional $88,601.06 to cover additional construction management services related to the Energy Upgrades Project for a total notto-exceed amount of $118,466.06 and to end the services provided by SierraCon and to close out the contract with a final payment to compensate for the services provided by SierraCon through July 31, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Branden Gardella, Project Manager Public Works Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01_StaffReport-Amendment_3-c1.docx
02_SierraCon_CM_Amendment3 (1)-c1.docx
03_SierraCon Exhibit A.pdf
04_Combined original contract and amendments 1 and 2.pdf 04_Combined original contract & amendments 1&2.pdf
Replacement Account to James and Eloise Drainage Account
13. Amendment No. 3 to BPR Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Inspection, Plan Review, and Permit Technician Services (3-year Contract) and Budget Appropriation
14. 2026 National Community Survey Results
15. Appeal of the Planning Commission decision approving File #DR25-007 (Tahoe Keys Marina Redevelopment Project), Granting Major Design Review, Special Use Permit, and a variance for a Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to transfer $355,000 from the Drainage Replacement Account to James and Eloise Drainage Account, and
2) Pass a motion finding the James and Eloise Drainage Maintenance Project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15301, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Alcon Construction & Engineering, Inc. for the James and Eloise Drainage Maintenance Project for a not to exceed amount of $1,120,834.40, and authorizing Director of Public Works to use contingency up to a cumulative amount of $112,083.
3) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Lumos (C-172-2024) for $9,680.
CEQA Determination: This project is considered a drainage maintenance project. As such, the project is exempt from Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) permits and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities).
All applicable best management practices will be utilized to protect air and water quality during construction.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Item 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_James_Eloise_Drainage.docx
02-Res-James_Eloise_Drainage.docx
03_Agreement_James&Eloise_Alcon.pdf
04_Amendment 3_lumos.pdf
05_C-172-2024 Lumos PSA James and Eloise.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with BPR for Inspection, Plan Review and Permit Technician Service for a not-to exceed amount of $1,500,000; and 2) Pass a Resolution to appropriate $500,000 from the Building Permit Fee - Long Term Fund 271 available fund balance to the General Fund Building and Safety account 100-03110-42025 Responsible Staff Member(s): Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-PSA_Amendments.docx
02-PSA_BPR_Amendment_3.docx
03-Resolution_BPR_CC2026.docx
04-C-270-2024 BPR Consulting Amendment 1.pdf
05-C-080-2026 BPR Amendment 2.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Hilary Roverud, Interim City Manager Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report
02-The NCS Report
03-The NCS Supplemental Report
04-The NCS Presentation
Public Hearing
setback encroachment, and adoption of the project’s IS/MND under CEQA
16. Conduct Public Hearing on Award of Franchise to Lukins Brothers Water Company and Tahoe Keys Water Company, Introduce By Title Only and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Approving Award of Franchise Agreement to Lukins Brothers Water Company, Introduce By Title Only and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Approving Award of Franchise Agreement to Tahoe Keys Water Company
17. South Lake Tahoe City Code Chapter 6.60 Time-Share Amendments Discussion Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution denying the Appeal of the Planning Commission Decision Approving File #Dr25-007 (Tahoe Keys Marina Redevelopment Project), Granting Major Design Review, Special Use Permit, and a Variance for a Setback Encroachment, and Adoption of the Project’s IS/MND Under CEQA
CEQA Determination: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Cal. Pub. Res.
Code §21000 et seq., potential environmental impacts of the proposed amendments have been evaluated in an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, which concluded that the Project will have no significant impacts on the environment with the implementation of mitigation measures.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_TKM_Appeal.docx
02 - PC Staff Report.pdf
03 - PC Resolution 2026-010.pdf
04 - Appeal Tahoe Keys Mariana Redelopment Special Use Permits.pdf 05 - TKM Cover Letter re Appeal and Response.pdf
06 - Notice of Appeal Emailed July 6 2026 to SCTAG.pdf
07 - Public Appeal Hearing - Tahoe Keys Redevelopment.pdf 08 - Final ISMND TKM Red Project with Responses.pdf
09 -TKM Red Scenic Analysis.pdf
10-
Resolution_Denying_Appeal_and_Upholding_Planning_Commission_Decision__TKM_Appeal_.docx 11-Appeal Procedures - Tahoe Keys Marina Redevelopment Project.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to hold a first reading (by title only) of an Ordinance to award a Franchise Agreement to Lukins Brothers Water Company and an Ordinance to award a Franchise Agreement to Tahoe Keys Water Company, and refer second reading and adoption to the August 25, 2026, meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney and Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works
Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff-Report Lukins TKWC Franchise Agreements
Attachment 2- Lukins Water Franchise Ordinance.docx
Attachment 3 - TKWC Franchise Ordinance.docx
04-Public Notice Franchise Agreements.pdf
05-C-42-16.pdf
06-C-65-17.pdf
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to staff on desired amendments to SLTCC Chapter 6.60 (Time-share) or 6.55.270 (Condo-hotels).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner and Zachary Thomas, Director of Development Services
Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01_SLTCC6.60Amendments_CCStaffReport_1.docx
02-Margaritaville Economic Analysis
03-Exline_City_Council_Presentation.pdf
04-History of Monthly Gross Receipts Occupancy at 4130 Lake tahoe Blvd.pdf
18. Emerald Bay Resort Economic and Fiscal Impacts Report
19. City Manager Contract and City Manager Salary Table Change
20. Agenda Planning Calendar
21. Conference with Labor Negotiator - Government Code section 54957.6(a) Designated representatives:
Patrick Clark, Chief Labor Negotiator
Hilary Roverud, City Manager
Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney
Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance
Ember Buckman, Human Resources Manager
Employee Organizations:
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to the applicant in further planning and development of a satisfactory owner participation agreement.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Emerald_Bay_Resort.docx
02_BeaconEconomics_TRICommercial_Analysis.pdf
03_Location_Map.pdf
04_Exline_1080EBR_Presentation.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement with Interim City Manager Hilary Roverud for the position of City Manager and approving the revised City Salary Schedule for City Manager.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Ember Buckman, Human Resources Manager Item 19- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report City Manager Contract (1).docx
02-Resolution City Manager Contract and Change to Salary Table.docx 03 -City Manager Employment Agreement Roverud.pdf
04-City Manager Salary Table (Exh. A to Reso).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
APC 08 05 2026.pdf
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Closed Session
Stationary Engineers Local 39 (General and Public Works) Stationary Engineers Local 39 (Administrative & Confidential Association) Police Employees Association
Police Supervisors Committee
Fire Fighters’ Association
Police Officers’ Association
22. Public Employment Appointment - Government Code section 54957(b) Title: City Attorney
23. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
Name of case: South Lake Tahoe Property Owners Group v. City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado Superior Court Case No. SC20180243
24. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2): One Case Closed Session Report
Adjournment
I, Susan Blankenship, City Clerk for the City of South Lake Tahoe, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday August 11, City Council Meeting was posted and available for review on Wednesday, August 5, 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 August 5, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk