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 Budget Workshop
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
1901 Lisa Maloff Way
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:
Remote Public Participation: If you would like to participate remotely, please join the ZOOM meeting by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82205188294. If you would like to make a comment, wait for the agenda item to begin, then press the "raise hand" button. Meetings are also live-streamed on Channel 21, the City website at www.cityofslt.us, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live Note: The Mayor reserves the right to conduct the meeting with in-person public participation only, if there is a technology malfunction that precludes the use of remote public participation.
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 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.
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Construction Agreement Award for El Dorado Beach Revetment Phase 2 with Globe Engineering Development in the amount of $697,600 and Amendment to Agreement No. 2 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project 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
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 of August 11, 2026, Regular City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
08 11 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
3. Memorandum of Understanding between the California Tahoe Conservancy and the City of South Lake Tahoe
4. Acceptance and Appropriation of TRPA Mitigation Funding and Transfer of Funding for the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project and Construction Agreement Award for Tamarack Culvert Replacement Project with Tinkers in the amount of $290,711.40 Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to transfer $14,500 from the Stormwater operational budget and $150,000 from the Johnson Blvd Complete Streets Project account to the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project account, and 2) Pass a Motion finding the El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project, Phase 2, to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15304 and 15307, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Globe Engineering Development for the El Dorado Beach Revetment Phase 2 Project for a not to exceed amount of $697,600, authorizing the Director of Public Works to use contingency up to a cumulative amount of $115,000, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (C-016-2026) for $23,119.
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 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_ElDoradoBeachPh2Award_clean.docx
02-Location Map.pdf
03-Resolution_TransferFunds.doc
04-Agreement_GlobeEngineering.docx
05-Stantec_PSA_Amendment 2.doc
06-Exhibit A_Stantec Amendment 2.pdf
07- Stantec Consulting Contract C-016-2026.pdf
08-Stantec Amendment 1 C-076-2026.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU with the California Tahoe Conservancy to coordinate the City's Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) hazardous fuels reduction project with the Lyon's Ranch project on Conservancy land.
CEQA Determination: In response to the catastrophic wildfires and need for expedited improvement of forest conditions, Governor Newsom issued an Emergency Proclamation on March 1, 2025 which authorized the Secretaries of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to determine which critical fuels reduction projects are eligible for suspension of certain state statutory and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Endangered Species Act, and California Coastal Act.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jay Manning, Division Chief Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01_Staff_Report-_City_CTC_MOU__1_.docx
02_Lyon_s_Airport_MOU.docx
03-Lyon's Airport MOU Executed by CTC
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to appropriate $96,240 in TRPA Mitigation Funding to the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project and authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to transfer $60,000 from the Stormwater operational budget to the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project Account, and 2) Pass a Motion finding no additional review of the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project needed under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15162, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Tinkers for the Tamarack Culvert Replacement Project for a not to exceed amount
5. Discussion and Direction to Staff Regarding Budgeting For Playfields Consortium/ LTCC Pickleball and Tennis Project, and Approval of Waiver of Permit Fees up to $36,000
6. Consider Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget
7. Agenda Planning Calendar
of $290,711.40, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to use contingency up to a cumulative amount of $60,000.
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.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Brianna Greenlaw, Senior Civil Engineer Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Tamarack Culvert Award_TRPA Mitigation Funds.docx 02-Location map.pdf
03-Resolution_Accept TRPA Mitigation Funds.doc
04-Agreement_Tinkers.docx
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a motion approving a waiver of building and planning permitting fees of up to $36,000 for the pickleball and tennis courts project proposal, direct staff to budget for annual contributions from the General Fund estimated to be $9,851 towards maintenance staff and $14,313 towards a maintenance improvement sinking fund.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Community Playfields Consortium LTCC Requests Pickleball Tennis Courtsc1.docx 02-CPC Pickleball and Tennis Courts Presentation 08.25.26.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation and either: (1)(a) Pass a Resolution Approving FY 2026-2027 Municipal Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget; and (b) Pass a Resolution Approving FY 2026-2027 List of Allocated Permanent Positions; or (2) Pass a Motion providing direction to staff on any desired changes to the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget, in which case the budget and the list of allocated permanent positions will be brought back to City Council for adoption at a later date.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance and Hilary Roverud, City Manager
Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report 2026-2027 Budget Workshop.docx
02-Resolution Budget 2026-2027.docx
03-Resolution Allocated Position Listing 2026-2027 Budget.docx 04-Allocated Permanent Positions 2026-2027 Budget (Exh. 1 to Reso).pdf 05-Budget Details by Department 2026-2027 Budget.pdf
06-Capital Improvement Program 2026-2027 Budget.pdf
07-Draft Departmental Summaries FY 2026-2027.pdf
08-FY 2027 Budget Citywide Revenues and Expenditures Graphics.pdf 09-FY 2027 Budget PP Presentation.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, City Manager Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 08 19 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, August 25, 2026, City Council Budget Workshop was posted and available for review on Wednesday, August 19, 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 August 19, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk