Agenda packet — South Lake Tahoe City Council, September 8, 2026 (part 1 of 8)

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, September 8, 2026 at 9:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Public Participation
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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 1 1. Proclamation Recognizing September 2026, as "Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month"

2. Proclamation Recognizing September 17-23, as "Constitution Week"

3. Presentation 9/11 Commemoration - Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
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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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].

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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 Access Tahoe & Peace Love Tahoe, recognizing September 2026, as "Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month".

Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation - Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to the Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recognizing September 17-23 as "Constitution Week." Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
Proclamation - Constitution Week.doc
Presentations
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation.

Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
Sept.11.Presentation.w-o.Shields.pptx
Public Communications
2 4. City Council Meeting Minutes

5. Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy and Authority

6. Quarterly Housing Update

7. Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Guidelines and Cannabis Business and Professions Tax (formerly, Cannabis Community Benefit Fee) Revenue Allocation Policy Update 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 25, 2026, Regular City Council Budget Workshop meeting.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
08 25 2026 City Council Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and adopting the City Investment Policy for the fiscal year from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Investment_Policy_2026-2027.docx
02-Resolution Investment Policy 2026-2027.docx
03-Investment Policy - 2026-2027 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
04-Investment Policy - 2026-2027 redline.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Quarterly_Update_ (1).docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion adopting the Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Guidelines and directing staff to deploy the grant program this fall with the intention to bring recommended awards to City Council by early December or before; and 2) Pass a Resolution approving and adopting the updated and retitled Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue Allocation Policy, as presented, and transferring $28,000 of cannabis revenue to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission's Community Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-_Staff_Report_Grant_Program_Guidelines_2026 (1).docx 02 - Cannabis Comm Ben Fee Rev Policy Redline.pdf
03 - Cannabis Business Tax Revenue Allocation Policy (Exh. A).docx 04 - City of SLT Grant Program Guidelines 2026.pdf
3 8. NorCal Small Business Development Center's Authorization to Apply to NorCal Small Business Development Center's RFP for hosting a Small Business Development Center 'Neighborhood Branch' office at City Facilities

9. Parks & Recreation Commission Policy Recommendations for Local Youth Nonprofit Fees & User Prioritization Policy

10. Sale of Surplus Vehicles, Equipment, and Miscellaneous Small Tools

11. Award of Construction Contract for the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Contract for $522,980.00 to Meyers Earthwork, Inc. and Approve Amendment No.1 to Eastern Sierra Engineering PSA (C-221-2025) for $23,500 and Authorize Total Funding Transfer of $373,730.69 from Various Accounts to Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Account 301-60088-48030 05 - Resolution Cannabis Revenue Allocation Policy.docx Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to submit a proposal in response to NorCal Small Business Development Center's RFP for hosting a 'Neighborhood Branch' office at City Facilities in an amount up to $35,000 and accepting an in-kind donation for business advisory services valued at up to $35,000.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator and Zachary Thomas, Director of Development Services
Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01_-_Staff_Report_SBDC_Neighborhood_Branch_Auth_to_Apply.docx 02 - RFP-Neighborhood-Branch_NorCalSBDC.pdf
03 - LOI from CSLT SBDC.pdf
04 - Donation_Approval_NorCal SBDC 2026.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution amending the adopted Schedule of Master Fees to include a 40% discount for local youth serving nonprofits for facility rentals at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center.

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-_Local_Youth_Nonprofit_Fees_User_Prioritization_Policy_Update_8.27.docx 02-ResolutionP_R_Commission_Policy_Recos_for_Local_Youth_Nonprofit_Fees_User_Prioritization_Policy_Updated_8.27.2 Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion designating 3 vehicles, 3 pieces of equipment, and miscellaneous small tools for surplus and subsequent disposal following the City's policy on disposition of surplus property.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works and Phil Harwood, Fleet Manager
Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Surplus Sale.docx
02_Exhibit A Surplus List.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to transfer $373,730.69 from various accounts to the Upper Truckee River Bridge Account, and 2) Pass a Motion finding the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 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 Meyers Earthwork, Inc. for the Upper Truckee River Scour Protection Project for a not to exceed amount of $522,980.00, and authorizing Director of Public Works to use contingency up to a cumulative amount of $106,520. 3) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering (C-221-2025) for $23,500.

CEQA Determination: Environmental Considerations: This project is considered a maintenance project. As such, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities). This project will have its own TRPA Permit. 4 12. 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 $433,140.00

13. Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Approving Award of Franchise Agreement to Lukins Brothers Water Company, Waive Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance Approving Award of Franchise Agreement to Tahoe Water Company

14. Special Event and Vacation Home Rental Inspection Fee Update 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 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_UTR_Bridge Award.docx
02-Resolution_UTR_Bridge Award.docx
03-Meyers Agreement.pdf
04-ESE Amendment 1.pdf
05-ESE Design Contract.pdf
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 12- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_-
_Acceptance_of_FAA_Grants_and_Contract_with__American_Road_Maintenace_2.docx 02-RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT FAA AIP-CALTRANS GRANTS
03-TVL AIP 053 BID TAB PACKAGE
04-2026 TVL 053 Runway Pavement Maintenance Project American Road Maintenance Contract Agreement
05-TVL-WPG-3-06-0249-053-2026-Grant Agreement Sept 9.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Waive Second Reading and Pass an Ordinance to award a Franchise Agreement to Lukins Brothers Water Company and Waive Second Reading and Pass an Ordinance to award a Franchise Agreement to Tahoe Keys Water Company.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney and Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works
Item 13- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff-Report_Ordinance_Lukins_TKWC_Franchise_Agreements__2_.docx 02_Lukins_Water_Franchise_Ordinance.docx
03_TKWC_Franchise_Ordinance.docx
04-Public Notice Franchise Agreements.pdf
05-C-42-16.pdf
06-C-65-17.pdf
Public Hearing
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution amending the City Master Fee Schedule for a Minor Special Event Permit and Vacation Home Rental Inspection Responsible Staff Member(s): Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services Item 14- Executive Summary.pdf
5 15. Mid-Town Area/Specific Plan and Initial Study/Negative Declaration

16. Approval of Resolution Authorizing 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, 080020-008, 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, 027-112013, -014, -015, -016, -017, and -024, 027-134-022, 027- 053-014, 031-173-002, and -004, 026-065016, 032-090-013, and 023-686-016). 01-Staff_Report_FeeSchedule_.docx
02-Resolution2026-Master_Fee_Schedule_Update.docx
03-Public Notice
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution adopting the Mid-Town Area/Specific Plan Initial Study/Negative Declaration; and, 2) Pass Resolution adopting the Mid-Town Area/Specific Plan.

CEQA Determination: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Cal. Pub. Res.

Code Â§21000 et seq., potential environmental impacts of the proposed MTAP have been evaluated in an Initial Study (IS). This IS is tiered from the TRPA 2012 Regional Plan Update ("RPU") Environmental Impact Statement; TRPA 2025 Connections 2050: Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy Initial Environmental Checklist and Mitigated Finding of No Significant Effect; and the City of South Lake Tahoe 2010 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (amendment for TVAP/TCAP). The IS determined that there are no impacts, or all impacts are less than significant, and a Negative Declaration was prepared.

Responsible Staff Member(s): Anna Kashuba, Senior Planner Item 15- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Mid-Town_CC_StaffReport.docx
02-MTAP_CC_CEQAReso (1).docx
03-MTAP_CC_PlanReso.docx
04-Mid-Town Map.pdf
05-Outreach Summary and Appendices.pdf
06-FINAL IS_ND_20260821.pdf
07-Mid-TownAreaPlan_FinalDraft.pdf
08-Tribune Proof.pdf
09-Tribune Proof (2).pdf
10-MTAPFeasibilityReportFINAL 082426.pdf
11-Mid-TownPowerpoint_CC20261008.pptx
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution authorizing 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, 080020-008, 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, 027-112013, -014, -015, -016, -017, and -024, 027-134-022, 027-053-014, 031-173-002, and -004, 026-065016, 032-090-013, and 023-686-016).

CEQA Determination: The proposed exchange of land does not constitute an approval of a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15004 and 15352 because it does not commit the agency to a definite course of action regarding a project to be carried out. The exchange of land does not involve a change to, or an intensification of, the existing use or purpose, and is not a project defined by CEQA Section 15378[a].

Responsible Staff Member(s): John Hitchcock, Planning Manager Item 16- Executive Summary.pdf
6 17. Request for Interest - Re-Use of Former Recreation and Swim Complex

18. Discussion and Direction on General Plan 2027 - 2035 Housing Element Update 01-Staff_Report_Land_Exchange__.docx
02-CC_Resolution_2022-117.pdf
03-CTC_Resolution_22-09-03.pdf
04-Link Rd Project Location Map.pdf
05- Lakefront Parcels Location Map.pdf
06-CTC Grant CTA-9051.pdf
07-Existing Dirt Trail.pdf
08- Link Rd Constraints.pdf
09- Access Map.pdf
10-Spur Alignment.pdf
11-Sierra Shores Permit Conditions.pdf
12-Sierra Shores Plan Set.pdf
13-Washoe Tribe Withdrawal Email.pdf
14-HCD_Exemption_Review.pdf
15-Land_Exchange_Resolution26-XXX___Exhibit_A-c1.docx
16-City to CTC Grant Deed - Final Draft Amended.docx
17-CTC to City Grant Deed w restriction - Final Draft.docx Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Staff recommend the City Council pass a Motion directing staff to 1. Add the demolition of the former Recreation and Swim Complex to the Capital Improvement Program project list for FY2026-27 at an estimated cost of $2.1 million; and 2. Enter into discussions with El Dorado County, TRPA and the South Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club about possible new construction of an indoor athletic complex on the 56-acre parcel site.

CEQA Determination: Maintaining the former Recreation and Swim Complex in operation in the short term is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (â€œCEQAâ€) under CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Existing Facilities). However, keeping it in operation indefinitely likely would require an update to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 56 Acres Master Plan, adopted by City Council on January 18, 2022. Demolition of the former Recreation and Swim Complex is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (â€œCEQAâ€) because it is considered a ministerial act requiring a City issued permit. If a new recreational facility were to be constructed at the former site of the Former Recreation and Swim Complex, it would be subject to an environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (â€œCEQAâ€).

Responsible Staff Member(s): Brian Dossey, Retired Annuitant - Extra Help Item 17- Executive Summary.pdf
01 - Staff Report.docx
02 - March 24, 2026 Staff Report
03 - RFI - Former Recreation Center Use.pdf
04 - Statement of Interest - SLT Boys and Girls Club.pdf 05 - Sagan Design Group - Engineers Letter.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Receive report and provide comments on the draft 2027- 2035 Housing Element; and, 2) Pass a Motion directing staff to submit the draft 2027-2035 Housing Element to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review.

CEQA Determination: The proposed Housing Element is consistent with the 2030 General Plan and directly implements several of the General Plan policies and the proposed ordinance is consistent with and implements the 2022 â€“ 2027 Housing Element, which is an integral part of the General Plan. The 2030 General Plan EIR adequately addresses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed Housing Element. The General Plan EIR is available on the City website at:
https://www.cityofslt.gov/DocumentCenter/View/15121/General-Plan-Environmental-Impact-Report? bidId=
Responsible Staff Member(s): Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager 7 19. Agenda Planning Calendar

20. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Initiation of Litigation under Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(4) (one case).

Item 18- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_HousingElement_Draft__.docx
02_-_CSLT_7th-Cycle-RHNA.pdf
03 - SLT_Housing Element_Public Review Draft_August 2026.pdf CSLT-02.0_CC_Present_Draft_9.8.26.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 19- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 09 02 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, September 8, 2026, City Council agenda was posted and available for review on Wednesday, September 2, 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 September 2, 2026
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Hilary Roverud, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:1
Agenda Item: Proclamation Recognizing September 2026, as "Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month" Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to Access Tahoe & Peace Love Tahoe, recognizing September 2026, as "Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month".

Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Attachments:

Proclamation - Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month.docx 9 City of South Lake Tahoe
Proclamation
Recognizing September 2026 as
“Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month”
Whereas, the health and well-being of the citizens of South Lake Tahoe are of utmost importance to the prosperity and quality of life in our community; and Whereas, suicide and other deaths of despair, which include deaths related to drug and alcohol abuse, are major public health issues that impact people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds, with devastating effects on families, friends, and entire communities; and Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, underscoring the critical need for comprehensive mental health care and proactive intervention; and
Whereas, the observance of Suicide Prevention Month in September provides an opportunity to raise awareness, educate the public about suicide prevention, and promote mental health resources that can save lives; and
Whereas, recovery from mental health and substance use disorders is possible with the appropriate support and treatment, helping individuals lead fulfilling and productive lives; and Whereas, Recovery Month is celebrated nationally in September to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders, and to celebrate those who have embarked on the journey of recovery; and
Whereas, the City of South Lake Tahoe is committed to supporting initiatives that promote mental health, prevent suicide, and provide recovery resources to those in need; and Whereas, through collaborative efforts with healthcare providers, educators, community organizations, and concerned citizens, we can work together to foster a culture of understanding, compassion, and resilience.

Now, therefore, the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe does hereby proclaim September 2026 as “Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month” in South Lake Tahoe and encourage all citizens to take steps to increase awareness and to extend compassion and support to those affected by mental health and substance use disorders.
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Cody Bass, Mayor Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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Hilary Roverud, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:2
Agenda Item: Proclamation Recognizing September 17-23, as "Constitution Week" Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Issue a Proclamation to the Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, recognizing September 17-23 as "Constitution Week." Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Attachments:

Proclamation - Constitution Week.doc
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Proclamation
Recognizing September 17-23 as
“Constitution Week”
Whereas, The Constitution of the United State of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principles of limited government in a republic dedicated to rule by law; and
Whereas, September 17, 2026, marks the two hundred and thirty-sixth anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
Whereas, It is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and its memorable anniversary; and Whereas, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week.

Now, therefore, The City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe, does hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as “Constitution Week” and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787, by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.
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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:3
Agenda Item: Presentation 9/11 Commemoration - Lake Tahoe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive presentation.

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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:4
Agenda Item: City Council Meeting Minutes
Executive Summary: City Council are asked to formally approve the meeting minutes of August 15, 2026, Regular City Council Budget Workshop meeting.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the minutes from the of August 25, 2026, Regular City Council Budget Workshop meeting.

Responsible Staff Member: Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Attachments:
08 25 2026 City Council Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes.pdf 116
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City Council Budget Workshop
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:00 am
1901 Lisa Maloff Way
NOTE: The Meeting Minutes represent actions taken during the meeting of the City Council. Complete Council member discussions on Regular Session meeting items can be viewed in archived video recordings on the City’s website at http://www.cityofslt.us Public submittals on items are retained in the administrative record and can be viewed in the City Clerk’s repository at http://www.cityofslt.us Land Acknowledgement
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts read the Land Acknowledgement.

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m.

Roll Call
Present were Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, and Councilmembers Robbins, Jinkens, and Horgan.

Mayor Bass was present over Zoom due to just cause provision of the Brown Act related to illness and noted no one over the age of 18 was present.

Also present were City Clerk Blankenship, Interim City Attorney Rudin, and City Manager Roverud.

Closed Session Report
None.

Public Communications
General Public Comments were heard from the following people:

1. Lou Perini- Subsidizing tourism, complete streets project, audit of motel association, Liberty Utility rates

2. Kathy Zollinger, Bear League- Bear box requirements in campgrounds, blinking “watch for wildlife” signs

3. Kelly O’Hare- Possible grant funding for additional police officer position, limit lines on streets needed

4. Melissa Soderston- Tourism advertising, more wildlife signage, lowering speed limits, upcoming TRPA meeting regarding glyphosate, defensible space

5. Angie Reagan- “Community for All” in City budget
Written public comment was received from the following person:

1. Danielle Hughes, Tahoe SPARK- Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies memorandum
City Commission Reports
Stacey Ballard, Chair- Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission- provided verbal report Consent Agenda
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Horgan
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed the Consent Agenda. 117

1. City Council Meeting Minutes
Action: Passed Motion 2026-113 approving the minutes from the August 11, 2026, City Council meeting.

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
Action: 1) Passed Resolution 2026-071 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) Passed Motion 2026-114 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, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with Globe Engineering Development (C-224-2026) 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 (C-229-2026) to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (C-016-2026) for $23,119.

Public comment was heard from the following person:

1. Lou Perini

3. Memorandum of Understanding between the California Tahoe Conservancy and the City of South Lake Tahoe
Action: Passed Motion 2026-115 authorizing the Mayor to execute an MOU with the California Tahoe Conservancy (C-223-2026) 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.

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
Action: 1) Passed Resolution 2026-072 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) Passed Motion 2026-116 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 of $290,711.40, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to use contingency up to a cumulative amount of $60,000.
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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
Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Horgan
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: Passed Motion 2026-117 approving a waiver of 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.

Note: Councilmember Robbins requested an item be brought back for general policy adjustments related to approval and waiver of permit fees (Roberts seconded).

The following person addressed the Council:

1. Amy Chitton, Lake Tahoe Community College Vice President of Administrative Services Public Comment was heard from the following people:

1. Nick Speal

2. Melissa Soderston

6. Consider Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget Action: Moved/Seconded: Jinkens/Robbins
Yes: Bass, Roberts, Robbins, Jinkens, Horgan
Action: 1) Passed Resolution 2026-073 Approving FY 2026-2027 Municipal Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget; and (2) Passed Resolution 2026-074 Approving FY 2026-2027 List of Allocated Permanent Positions.

Note: Councilmember Robbins requested an item be brought back regarding AI use Policy for Police investigations (Horgan seconded).

Public Comment was heard from the following people:

1. Nick Speal

2. Melissa Soderston

3. Kelly O’Haire
Agenda Planning Calendar

7. Agenda Planning Calendar
Action: Received and filed.

Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) City Manager Roverud

1. Upcoming Multicultural Celebration September 12 at Bijou Community Park Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts

1. Requested an agenda item regarding designating Heavenly Village as an Event Zone (Jinkens seconded).

Councilmember Robbins

1. Mayor Bass’ statement of January 13, 2026, that he would resign as Mayor if found guilty.

Councilmember Horgan

1. Trash messaging needs to be consistent with outside agencies regarding bear access to trash.

Adjournment
Mayor Pro Tem Roberts adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m. 119 Approved by:
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Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:__________________ Date:____________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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Meeting Date: September 8,
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Agenda Item #:5
Agenda Item: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy and Authority Executive Summary: City Council will formally consider the City's Investment Policy and reaffirm its use for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. California law requires public agencies to annually present a formal investment policy to City Council for approval. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy includes several changes, which are described in the staff report and identified in Attachment 04. The Investment Policy formally delegates investment authority to the City Treasurer and authorizes the City Manager to designate a second official, the Finance Director, to perform investment management duties during the absence of the City Treasurer. The policy prioritizes safety, liquidity, and yield, in that order, and establishes limits on investment maturities, the percentage of the City's portfolio that may be invested in various instruments, and the maximum amount that may be invested in specific instruments. The policy also prohibits certain types of investments deemed to carry greater risk. City staff prepares a quarterly report on the status of the City's investments, which is reviewed by the City Treasurer and presented to the City Council. The most recent report, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was presented at the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, with the next quarterly report scheduled for September 22, 2026.

The City's primary investment instrument is the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), a California state investment pool, which represented approximately 62% of the City's investment portfolio as of March 31, 2026. LAIF is highly liquid, relatively safe, and typically generates a competitive yield. The yield was

3.826% as of March 31, 2026. The City's other primary investment instruments include securities of the U.S. Government or its Agencies and certificates of deposit.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and adopting the City Investment Policy for the fiscal year from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Responsible Staff Member: Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney Attachments:
02-Resolution Investment Policy 2026-2027.docx
03-Investment Policy - 2026-2027 (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
04-Investment Policy - 2026-2027 redline.pdf
01-Staff_Report_Investment_Policy_2026-2027.docx
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Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy
Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance David Olivo, City Treasurer
Background: California Government Code section 53646 provides for public agencies to adopt and maintain a written investment policy governing the investment of agency funds.

In accordance with the City’s adopted financial policies, the annual review of the City’s investment policy has been completed.

The Investment Policy includes Attachment A, which serves as a quick reference guide to permitted investments and the applicable investment guidelines. The guide serves as an easy reference to verify that investment purchases are made in accordance with the City Council adopted resolution, helping to minimize risk exposure while maximizing investment opportunities.

The most recent glossary of terms from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada is provided for added clarification.

Issue and Discussion: The annual review of the Investment Policy resulted in the following proposed changes:

IX. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
 Added a requirement for a quarterly review of the investment portfolio by the City Treasurer to ensure compliance with the Investment Policy and state law.

XIII. DIVERSIFICATION
 Part 4 – Revised the maximum maturity for Commercial Paper to 397 days.  Part 5 – Revised the maximum aggregate investment in Medium-Term Corporate Notes to $3,000,000 per issuer.

XIV. MAXIMUM MATURITIES
 Revised the minimum percentage of idle funds that may be placed in investments that can be liquidated for at least face value in the event of emergency. Clarified that the fiveyear maximum maturity is measured from the settlement date and that forward settlement on new issues may not exceed 45 days from the time of investment. 122
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 Removed redundant explanations of City’s investment policy percentages and definitions.

ATTACHMENT A
 Updated the guidelines for Commercial Paper and Medium-Term Corporate Notes to reflect the changes made in Section XIII.

Financial Implications: Maintaining an Investment Policy that is current with applicable laws, governmental accounting standards, and compliance requirements is essential to the prudent management of the City’s financial assets and resources. The proposed updates provide additional clarity and ensure that the City’s investment guidelines remain aligned with current requirements and practices.

Environmental Considerations: These policy additions and amendments are not a project requiring review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) (government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment).

Policy Implications: Updating the investment policy yearly ensures it is in compliance with applicable California State law.
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Resolution 2026-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
September 8, 2026
Delegating investment authority to the City Treasurer and reconfirming and adopting the City Investment Policy for the fiscal year October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027

BACKGROUND
A. In accordance with California law, the City has maintained a formal investment policy for many years.

B. City policy requires annual review and approval of the investment policy by the City Council.

C. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 policy presented for Council review and approval is submitted with several changes which are explained in the staff report and are incorporated in the attached Exhibit A.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

1. Hereby reconfirms and adopts the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Investment Policy (attached hereto as Exhibit A).

2. Delegates formal investment authority to the City Treasurer and the Finance Director (as designated by the City Manager, in the absence of the City Treasurer).

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on September 8, 2026 by the following vote:

Yes:

No:

Absent:

Abstain:
________________________ Date:_________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
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Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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I. POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 3 II. SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 3 III. PRUDENCE ......................................................................................................................... 3 IV. OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................... 4 V. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY ...................................................................................... 4 VI. ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ..................................................................... 5 VII. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS ................................ 5 VIII. AUTHORIZED AND SUITABLE INVESTMENTS .................................................... 6 IX. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO.................................................................... 6 X. INVESTMENT POOLS/MUTUAL FUNDS....................................................................... 6 XI. COLLATERIZATION ........................................................................................................ 7 XII. SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY ................................................................................... 7 XIII. DIVERSIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 7 XIV. MAXIMUM MATURITIES .......................................................................................... 10 XV. INTERNAL CONTROL .................................................................................................. 10 XVI. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .................................................................................. 10 XVII. REPORTING ................................................................................................................. 11 XVIII. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION ...................................................................... 11 ATTACHMENT A: INVESTMENT GUIDELINES SUMMARY TABLE.……………….12 GLOSSARY................................................................................................................................. 13 126
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3 I. POLICY
This policy is intended to provide guidelines for the prudent investment of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s (City) funds and to enhance the economic status of the City while protecting its pooled cash. Funds will be invested in accordance with this policy and with applicable sections of the California Government Code.

II. SCOPE
This investment policy applies to all financial assets of the City which are available for investment by the City's Treasurer. These funds are accounted for in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and include:
• General Fund
• Special Revenue Funds
• Debt Service Funds
• Capital Project Funds
• Enterprise Funds
• Internal Service Funds
• Fiduciary Funds
The following assets are exempt from the policy: proceeds of City bond issues, Hourly/ Part-time Employee Retirement Plan, Other Postemployment Benefits Plan, Pension Rate Stabilization Trust Fund and assets held by the City as fiduciary for other agencies and subject to separate agency agreement(s). The exempt assets are invested in accordance with regulations established by the State of California and any agreements specific to the funds.

III. PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used for managing the City's investments shall be California Government Code Section 53600.3, the prudent investor standard, which states “when investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the agency.”
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4 IV. OBJECTIVE

1. Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program.

Investments of the City shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure the preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. To attain this objective, the City will diversify its investments by investing funds among a variety of securities offering independent returns and financial institutions.

2. Liquidity: The City’s investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet all operating requirements which might be reasonably anticipated.

3. Yield on Investments: The City’s investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining a benchmark rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, commensurate with the City’s investment risk constraints and the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio.

V. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Authority to manage the City’s investment program is derived from California Government Code 53607. Management responsibility for the investment program is hereby delegated to the City Treasurer who shall be responsible for all transactions undertaken and shall establish a system of controls to regulate the activities of subordinate officials, and their procedures in the absence of the City Treasurer.

The City Manager shall designate an official to manage investments and designate a second official to perform investment management during absences of the primary designee.

The City Manager shall insure that competent investment management is maintained and shall insure that, if both designated investment officials are replaced or are simultaneously absent, any temporary replacement(s) shall be closely supervised, and indoctrinated in the requirements of this Statement of Investment Policy, and given written investment procedures, regulating the authority to invest in maturities beyond six months by means of appropriate controls and restraining requirements. The City Manager shall authorize preparation and filing of documents with all financial institutions with which the City conducts investment activities certifying the names of those persons authorized to effect trades on behalf of the City.

1. Investment Procedures: The City Treasurer shall establish written investment policy procedures for the operation of the investment program consistent with this policy. The procedures should include reference to: safekeeping, SIFMA master repurchase agreements, wire transfer agreements, banking service contracts and collateral/depository agreements. Such procedures shall include explicit delegation of authority of persons responsible for investment transactions. No person may engage in an investment transaction except as provided under the terms of this policy and the procedures established by the City Treasurer.

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Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which would impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose to the City Manager any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within their jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City.

All the City’s employees who are listed on the City’s Conflict of Interest Policy are required by the Fair Political Practices Commission to complete and file a Form 700 annually. All persons, broker/dealers, financial institutions and advisors providing investment services or bond issuance shall disclose to the Treasurer all fee sharing, fee-splitting, and commission arrangements with other entities or persons prior to the City agreeing to buy an investment or issue bonds.

VII. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS
To promote the optimum yield on the investment of City funds, investment procedures shall be designed to encourage competitive bidding on transactions from approved financial institutions or broker/dealers.

1. The City Treasurer will maintain a list of financial institutions and broker/dealers authorized to provide investment services to the City who are authorized to provide investment services in the State of California. An eligible designation does not guarantee that the City will do business with the firm or institution;

1.1 Must certify that they have read and agree to comply with the investment policies of the City.

1.2 Must be a "primary" or regional dealer that qualifies under the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform Net Capital Rule).

1.3 Must be experienced in institutional trading practices and familiar with the California Government Code as related to investments for local governmental agencies.

1.4 Must have been in business for at least three years.

1.5 Must provide current audited financial statements.

1.6 Must provide proof of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority certification.

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2.2 Depository contracts.

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The City is empowered by statute to invest in the following types of securities: (see Section XII for a description of each investment type)

1. Certificates of Deposit (or Time Deposits) placed with commercial banks and or savings and loan institutions.

2. Bankers’ Acceptances.

3. Securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies.

4. Commercial Paper.

5. Medium-Term Corporate Notes.

6. Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool) Demand Deposits, (LAIF).

7. Negotiable Certificates of Deposit.

8. Passbook Savings Account Demand Deposits.

9. Government Security Mutual Funds.

10. Money Market Mutual Funds.

11. Bonds, Notes or California State and Local Agencies.

12. Bond proceeds may be invested as authorized by California Government Code 53601(m) but may also be invested in authorized investments as outlined in bond covenants and agreements.

13. Notes, Bonds and other securities of all fifty United States.

14. Supranationals
Attachment A: Investment Guidelines Summary Table
Prohibited Investments: The following investments are either prohibited by law or authorized by law and prohibited by the City Treasurer. Under Provisions of California Code 53601.6 the City shall not invest any funds covered by this Investment Policy in inverse floaters, range notes, interest-only strips derived from mortgage pools or any investment that may result in a zero-interest accrual if held to maturity. Also, the City shall not invest in Reverse Repurchased Agreements and Mortgage Pass Through Securities.

IX. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
The securities held by the City must be in compliance with Section VIII Authorized and Suitable Investments at the time of purchase. At least quarterly the City Treasurer shall review the portfolio to identify any securities that do not comply with this policy. The City Treasurer shall establish procedures to report to the City Council major and critical incidences of noncompliance identified as a result of the portfolio review.

X. INVESTMENT POOLS/MUTUAL FUNDS
A thorough investigation of the pool/funds is required prior to investing, and on a quarterly basis. There shall be a questionnaire developed which will answer the following general questions:
• A description of eligible investment securities, and a written statement of investment policy and objectives.
• A description of interest calculations and how it is distributed, and how gains and 130
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• A description of how the securities are safeguarded (including the settlement processes), and how often the securities are priced, and the program audited. • A description of who may invest in the program, how often, what size deposit and withdrawal are allowed.
• A schedule for receiving statements and portfolio listings. • Are reserves, retained earnings, etc. utilized by the pool/fund? • A fee schedule, and when and how is it assessed.
• Is the pool/fund eligible for bond proceeds and/or will it accept such proceeds? XI. COLLATERIZATION
Collateralization will be required on two types of investments: certificates of deposit and sweep checking accounts. In order to anticipate market changes and provide a level of security for all funds, the collateralization level will be 110% of market value of principal and accrued interest.

The City chooses to limit collateral to the following: certificates of deposit and sweep checking accounting held by an independent third party with whom the entity has a current custodial agreement. Clearly marked evidence of ownership (safekeeping receipt) must be supplied to the entity and retained. The right of collateral substitution is granted.

Collateral for other investments must be 110% of principal for government securities. and 150% of principal for first mortgages.

XII. SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
All security transactions entered into by the City shall be conducted on a delivery-versus payment (DVP) basis. Securities will be held by a third-party custodian designated by the Treasurer and evidenced by safekeeping receipts.

XIII. DIVERSIFICATION
The City will diversify its investments by security type and institution in order to reduce portfolio risk while maintaining average market rates.

Security Type and Institution - Authorized pools, and any portfolio or institutional limits shall comply with California Government Code. Investments are further limited by specific language relating to each investment type as stated below.

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8 The City Treasurer may invest in the following types of Investment Instruments:

1. Certificate of Deposit: Certificates of deposit of up to $250,000 are federally insured.

Beyond that amount, these CDs must be collateralized with the collateral held separately from the issuing institution. The value of the investment must have collateral of at least 110 percent if government securities, or collateral of at least 150 percent if mortgage-backed securities.

Statute does not limit CDs, however, this Investment Policy shall limit such investments to a maximum of 25 percent of the portfolio (GC 53601(i)). In addition, time deposits shall be placed in institutions meeting all capital requirements and which maintain a rating equivalent to FDIC rating of "One" or "Two" or a Sheshunoff performance rating of A or better.

2. Bankers’ Acceptances: The maximum investment with any one institution will not exceed $1.0 million. The maximum maturity will be 180 days. The maximum proportion of City funds invested in Bankers’ Acceptance shall not exceed 20% of the total City portfolio.

Maximum 5% invested per issuer. (Note: California Government Code allows a maximum of 40%).

3. Securities of the U.S. Government or its Agencies: Maximum maturity is five years.

4. Commercial Paper: Commercial paper will be used solely as a short-term investment not to exceed 397 days. Commercial paper will be of “prime” quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a nationally recognized statisticalrating organization. Maximum $2,000,000 combined any issuer, maximum 25% of City portfolio, highest letter and number rating by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO).

5. Medium-Term Corporate Notes: The City may invest in medium-term corporate notes with a maximum of five years maturity issued by corporations organized and operating within the United States or by depository institutions licensed by the United States or any state and operating within the United States.

Notes shall be rated in a rating category of “A” or its equivalent or better by a nationally recognized rating service. The maximum proportion of City funds invested in Medium Term Corporate Notes shall be A rated or higher and shall not exceed 30% of the total City Portfolio.

The maximum investment per issuer will not exceed $3,000,000.

6. Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool): The investment with LAIF may not, by state regulation, exceed $75 million. LAIF transactions, by LAIF guidelines, are not to exceed 15 per month.

8. Passbook Savings Account Demand Deposits: This account shall be maintained solely for the following purposes:
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b. Investment of amounts under $100,000.00 for periods of up to ten working days in order to fine-tune cash flow and minimize LAIF transactions in a given month.

9. Government Security Mutual Funds: Shares of beneficial interest (mutual funds) issued by diversified management companies investing in securities/obligations authorized by California Government Code Section 53600, et. seq., and complying with Section 53601, are permitted investments. Section 53601(l) further defines requirements. A maximum of 20 percent of the portfolio may be so invested.

10. Money Market Mutual Funds: Shares of beneficial interest issued by diversified management companies that are money market funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. Sec. 80a-1 et seq.). Must receive the highest ranking or the highest letter and numerical rating by no less than two nationally recognized rating services. A maximum of 20 percent of the portfolio may be so invested.

11. Bonds, Notes or other evidence of indebtedness issue by the California State and Local Agencies: Bonds issued by the local agency, including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from revenue -producing property owned, controlled, or operated by California state or local agency, or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency as authorized by California Government Code 53601 (a). Notes eligible for investment shall be rated in a category of “A” or its equivalent by two Nationally Recognized Rating Organizations.

Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidence of indebtedness of any local agency within this state, include bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by the local agency, or by a department, board, agency, or authority of the local agency. A maximum of 20% of the portfolio may be so invested.

12. Bond Proceeds: Section 53601 (m) allows greater flexibility with respect to the types of investments that may be made with bond proceeds. Specifically, the law permits money from bond proceeds, obligations under a lease, installment sales, or other agreements of a local agency to be invested in any security that meets the statutory provisions governing the issuance of the bond or other agreements made by the issuing agency. In doing so, this section of the code recognizes that outstanding contracts between issuers and bond holders may not comply with the investment statutes and gives local agencies greater discretion in how to invest bond proceeds.

13. U.S. Treasury Notes and Bonds: Registered Treasury notes or bonds of all 50 United States including bonds payable solely out of the revenues from a revenue-producing property owned, controlled, or operated by a state or by a department, board, agency or authority of the state as authorized by California Government Code 53601 (c) and (d). Maximum maturity is five years.

14. Supranationals: United States dollar denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank, with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, and eligible for purchase and sale within the United States.
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10 Investments under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of "AA" or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO and shall not exceed 30 percent of the total City Portfolio.

XIV. MAXIMUM MATURITIES
To the extent possible, the City will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. Unless matched to a specific cash flow and authorized by the City Council, the City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five years from the date of purchase.

The City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five years away from the settlement date. Forward settlement on new issues may not exceed 45 days from time of investment. At least 30% of idle funds can be placed in investments which can be liquidated for at least face value in the event of an emergency. The City uses LAIF and Money Market Funds for its idle funds to ensure this requirement is met.

XV. INTERNAL CONTROL
The Treasurer shall establish an annual process of independent review by an external auditor. This review will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures.

XVI. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The investment portfolio will be designed to attain at least a market-average rate of return during budgetary and economic cycles. Whenever possible, and consistent with risk limitations as defined herein and prudent investment principles, the Treasurer shall seek returns in the range of the average rate of return of the 2-year CMT (Constant Maturity Treasury) whose maturity most closely matches the average maturity of the portfolio. In addition, the City portfolio will be compared with LAIF and the goal is to maintain a higher positive annual yield than LAIF’s annual yield.

1. Investment Strategy: The City’s investment strategy is to buy and hold investments until maturity. However, the Treasurer may sell a security due to adverse changes in credit risk or due to unexpected cash flow needs.
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11 2. Market Yield (Benchmark): The basis used by the Treasurer to determine whether market yields are being achieved shall be the rates of return from the following combination of indices: Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year Treasury Bills.

3. Review: The investment policy shall be reviewed at least annually by the City Manager and Finance Director and approved by the City Council to ensure its consistency with the overall objectives of safety (including diversification), liquidity and return, as well as its relevance to current law and financial/economic trends.

The City's philosophy prohibits speculation; i.e., the purchase of securities with the intent to profit from favorable changes in market prices or market conditions. Leveraging or borrowing money for the purpose of investing is specifically prohibited.

XVII. REPORTING
The City Treasurer shall provide investment information to City Council.

Periodic Reports – If any, the City Treasurer will provide a monthly transaction report of all investments including any pooled investment fund portfolio to the City Council, City Manager, Chief Financial Officer and City Clerk. Also, within thirty days of the end of each quarter a full report of the City's operational cash investment portfolio report will be provided with additional information such as market pricing. This report shall include the type of investment, issuer, date of maturity, par and dollar amount invested in all securities, investments and moneys held by the local agency, and shall additionally include a description of any of the local agency’s funds, investments, or programs, that are under the management of contracted parties, including lending programs. With respect to all securities held by the local agency, and under management of any outside party that is not also a local agency or the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), the report shall also include a current market value as of the date of the report and shall include the source of this same valuation.

Annual Report – This investment policy will be presented annually following the close of the fiscal year, to the City Council for approval.

Financial Statements per GASB #31 – City Treasurer will provide the portfolio’s market value gains/losses to Finance to be incorporated in the fiscal year-end balance sheet.

Financial Statements per GASB #40 – Effective June 30, 2005, additional disclosure is required. City Treasurer will provide detailed maturity and rating information to Finance to be incorporated in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

XVIII. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION
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The City's specific permitted investment guidelines are summarized below. It should be noted that the City's permitted investments are more restrictive than the State guidelines.

Percentages of investment allocation and investment maximum limits apply at the time of purchase. The designated portfolio manager may at his/her discretion temporarily exceed these guidelines when repositioning the portfolio. Should the manager recommend an extended departure from the diversification’s guideline (more than 90 days) City council approval will be required.

The Investment Policy sets forth minimum credit ratings for each type of permitted security.

These credit limits apply at the time of the initial purchase of the said security and a subsequent change in rating status does not necessarily force the sale or disposition of the investment. If the security is later downgraded below minimum required levels, the Treasurer and City staff will assess the risk exposure, make a decision on the course of action, and advise the City council.

PERMITTED INSTRUMENTS

CITY GUIDELINES
Certificates of Deposits 5 years / 25% max / $250,000 max per issuer Bankers Acceptances 180 days / 40% max / 5% per issuer/20% max per City Investment policy
Securities of the U.S. Government or its Agencies 5 years / no limit Commercial Paper 397 days / 25% max / 5% per issuer combined / highest letter and number rating by an NRSRO
Medium-Term Corporate Notes 5 years / 30% max / $3,000,000 combined any single Issuer / max of 30% of portfolio / A rated or
higher
Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool) LAIF $75,000,000 / no limit Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 5 years / 30% max / lesser of 5% or $1,000,000 per issuer/ $250k max per FDIC brokered CD per
issuer
Passbook Savings Account 10 days / investments under $100,000 Government Security Mutual Funds 20% max / 10% per issuer Money Market Mutual Funds 20% max per issuer
Bonds, Notes issued by:

ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR): The official annual report for the City of South Lake Tahoe. It includes five combined statements for each individual fund and account group prepared in conformity with GAAP. It also includes supporting schedules necessary to demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, extensive introductory material, and a detailed Statistical Section.

ASKED: The price at which securities are offered.

BANKERS ACCEPTANCES (BA): A draft or bill or exchange accepted by a bank or trust company. The accepting institution guarantees payment of the bill, as well as the issuer.

BENCHMARK: A comparative base for measuring the performance or risk tolerance of the investment portfolio. A benchmark should represent a close correlation to the level of risk and the average duration of the portfolio’s investments.

BID: The price offered for securities. (When you are selling securities, you ask for a bid.) See offer.

BROKER: A broker brings buyers and sellers together for a commission.

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a Certificate. Large-denomination CD’s are typically negotiable.

COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of public monies.

COUPON: (a) The annual rate of interest that a bond’s issuer promises to pay the bondholder on the bond’s face value. (b) A certificate attached to a bond evidencing interest due on a payment date.

DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and selling for his own account.

DEBENTURE: A bond secured only by the general credit of the issuer.

DELIVERY VERSUS PAYMENT (DVP): There are two methods of delivery of securities:
delivery versus payment and delivery versus receipt. Delivery versus payment is delivery of securities with an exchange of money for the securities. Delivery versus receipts is delivery of securities with an exchange of a signed receipt for the securities.

DERIVATIVES: (1) Financial instruments whose return profile is linked to, or derived from, the movement of one or more underlying index or security, and may include a leveraging factor, or (2) financial contracts based upon national amounts whose value is derived from an underlying index or security (interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equities or commodities.) 137
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DISCOUNT SECURITIES: Non-interest bearing money market instruments that are issued at a discount and redeemed at maturity for full face value (e.g., U.S. Treasury bills).

DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities and issuers offering independent returns.

FEDERAL CREDIT AGENCIES: Agencies of the Federal government set up to supply credit to various classes of institutions and individuals, e.g., S&L’s, small business firms, students, farmers, farm cooperatives and exporters.

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION (FDIC): A federal agency that insures bank deposits, currently up to $250,000 per deposit. FEDERAL FUNDS RATE: The rate of interest at which Fed funds are traded. This rate is currently pegged by the Federal Reserve through open-market operations.

FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS (FHLB): Government sponsored wholesale banks (currently 12 regional banks), which lend funds and provide correspondent banking services to member commercial banks, thrift institutions, credit unions and insurance companies. The mission of the FHLB’s is to liquefy the housing related assets of its members who must purchase stock in their district bank.

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FNMA): FNMA, like GNMA was chartered under the Federal National Mortgage Association Act in 1938. FNMA is a federal corporation working under the auspices of the Department of Housing & Urban Development, H.U.D. It is the largest single provider of residential mortgage funds in the United States. Fannie Mae, as the corporation is called, is a private stockholder-owned corporation. The corporation’s purchases include a variety of adjustable mortgages and second loans in addition to fixed-rate mortgages. FNMA’s securities are also highly liquid and are widely accepted. FNMA assumes and guarantees that all security holders will receive timely payment of principal and interest.

FEDERAL FUNDS: Non-interest bearing deposits held by member banks at the Federal Reserve, also used to denote immediately available funds in the clearing sense. Fed Funds also used to refer to these funds.

FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE (FOMC): Consists of seven members of the Federal Reserve Board and five of the twelve Federal Reserve Bank Presidents. The President of the New York Federal Reserve Bank is a permanent member while the other Presidents serve on a rotating basis. The Committee periodically meets to set Federal Reserve guidelines regarding purchases and sales of Government Securities in the open market as a means of influencing the volume of bank credit and money.

FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM: The central bank of the United States created by Congress and consisting of a seven-member Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., 12 Regional Banks and about 5,700 commercial banks that are members of the system. 138
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Securities influencing the volume of bank credit guaranteed by GNMA and issued by mortgage bankers, commercial banks, savings and loan associations, and other institutions. Security holder is protected by full faith and credit of the U.S. Government. Ginnie Mae securities are backed by the FHA, VA or FMHA mortgages. The term pass-throughs is often used to describe Ginnie Maes.

LIQUIDITY: A liquid asset is one that can be converted easily and rapidly into cash without a substantial loss of value. In the money market, a security is said to be liquid if the spread between bid and asked prices is narrow and reasonable size can be done at those quotes.

LAIF (Local Agency Investment Fund): A special fund in the State Treasury which local agencies may use to deposit funds for investment. There is no minimum investment period and the minimum transaction is $5,000, in multiples of $1,000 above that, with a maximum balance of $75,000,000 for any agency. The City is restricted to a maximum of fifteen transactions per month. It offers high liquidity because deposits can be converted to cash in twenty-four hours and no interest is lost. All interest is distributed to those agencies participating on a proportionate share basis determined by the amounts deposited and the length of time they are deposited. Interest is paid quarterly. The State retains an amount for reasonable costs of making the investments, not to exceed one-quarter of one percent of the earnings. The interest rates are competitive with other securities because of pooling the State’s surplus cash with the surplus cash deposited. This creates a multi-billion-dollar money pool and allows diversified investments. In a high interest rate market, the City does better than LAIF, but in times of low interest rates, LAIF yields are higher. The City continually invests in the Local Agency Investment Fund.

MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be purchased or sold.

MASTER REPURCHASE AGREEMENT: A written contract covering all future transactions between the parties to repurchase-reverse agreements that establishes each party’s rights in the transactions. A master agreement will often specify, among other things, the right of the buyer- lender to liquidate the underlying securities in the event of default by the seller-borrower.

MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due and payable.

MONEY MARKET FUNDS: Open-ended mutual fund that invests in highly liquid and safe securities (bills, commercial paper, bankers’ acceptances, CD’s, etc.) and pays money market rates of interest. The fund’s net asset value remains a constant $1 a share.

OPEN MARKET OPERATIONS: Purchases and sales of government and certain other securities in the open market by the New York Federal Reserve Bank, as directed by the FOMC, in order to influence the volume of money and credit in the economy. Purchases inject reserves into the bank system and stimulate growth of money and credit; sales have the opposite effect.

Open market operations are the Federal Reserves most important and most flexible monetary policy tool.
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PRIMARY DEALER: A group of government securities dealers that submit daily reports of market activity and positions and monthly financial statements to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and are subject to its informal oversight. Primary dealers include Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered securities broker-dealers, banks, and a few unregulated firms.

PRUDENT PERSON RULE: An investment standard. In some states the law requires that a fiduciary, such as a trustee, may invest money only in a list of securities selected by the state (the so-called legal list). In other states, the trustee may invest in a security if it is one which would be bought by a prudent person of discretion and intelligence who is seeking a reasonable income and preservation of capital.

QUALIFIED PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES: A financial institution which does not claim exemption from the payment of any sales or compensating use or ad valorem taxes under the laws of this state, which has segregated for the benefit of the commission eligible collateral having a value of not less than its maximum liability and which has been approved by the Public Deposit Protection Commission to hold public deposits.

RATE OF RETURN: The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase price or its current market price. This may be the amortized yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return.

REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS (RP OR REPO): A holder of securities sells these securities to an investor with an agreement to repurchase them at a fixed price on a fixed date. The security Abuyer@ in effect lends the Aseller@ money for the period of the agreement, and the terms of the agreement are structured to compensate him for this. Dealers use RP extensively to finance their positions. Exception: When the Fed is said to be doing RP, it is lending money that is, increasing bank reserves.

SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank’s vaults for protection.

SECONDARY MARKET: A market made for the purchase and sale of outstanding issues following the initial distribution.

SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION: Agency created by Congress to protect investors in securities transactions by administering securities legislation.

SEC RULE 15C3-l: See uniform net capital rule.

STRUCTURED NOTES: Notes issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises (FHLB, FNMA, SLMA, etc.) and Corporations, which have imbedded options (e.g., call features, step-up coupons, floating rate coupons, derivative-based returns) into their debt structure. Their market performance is impacted by the fluctuation of interest rates, the volatility of the imbedded options and shifts in the shape of the yield curve.
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17 SUPRANATIONALS: United States dollar denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank, with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, and eligible for purchase and sale within the United States. Investments under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of "AA" or its equivalent or better by an NRARO and shall not exceed 30 percent of the agency's moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section.

TREASURY BILLS: A non-interest-bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months, or one year.

TREASURY BOND: Long-term coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury securities issued as direct obligations of the U.S. Government and having initial maturities of more than 10 years.

TREASURY NOTES: Medium-term coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury securities issued as direct obligations of the U.S. Government and having initial maturities from 2 to 10 years.

UNIFORM NET CAPITAL RULE: Securities and Exchange Commission requirement that member firms as well as nonmember broker-dealers in securities maintain a maximum ratio of indebtedness to liquid capital of 15 to 1; also called net capital rule and net capital ratio.

Indebtedness covers all money owed to a firm, including margin loans and commitments to purchase securities, one reason new public issues are spread among members of underwriting syndicates. Liquid capital includes cash and assets easily converted into cash.

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I. POLICY ................................................................................................................................... 3 II. SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 3 III. PRUDENCE ......................................................................................................................... 3 IV. OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................... 4 V. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY ...................................................................................... 4 VI. ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ..................................................................... 5 VII. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS ................................ 5 VIII. AUTHORIZED AND SUITABLE INVESTMENTS .................................................... 6 IX. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO.................................................................... 6 IX. INVESTMENT POOLS/MUTUAL FUNDS ..................................................................... 6 XI. COLLATERIZATION ........................................................................................................ 7 XII. SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY ................................................................................... 7 XIII. DIVERSIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 7 XIIIV. MAXIMUM MATURITIES ....................................................................................... 10 XIV. INTERNAL CONTROL ................................................................................................ 10 XVI. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS .............................................................................. 1110 XVII. REPORTING ................................................................................................................. 11 XVIII. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION ................................................................ 12121 Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.XVIII. GUIDELINES ........................................... 1212 ATTACHMENT A: INVESTMENT GUIDELINES SUMMARY
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3 I. POLICY
This policy is intended to provide guidelines for the prudent investment of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s (City) funds and to enhance the economic status of the City while protecting its pooled cash. Funds will be invested in accordance with this policy and with applicable sections of the California Government Code.

III. PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used for managing the City's investments shall be California Government Code Section 53600.3, the prudent investor standard, which states “when investing, reinvesting, purchasing, acquiring, exchanging, selling, or managing public funds, a trustee shall act with care, skill, prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, including, but not limited to, the general economic conditions and the anticipated needs of the agency, that a prudent person acting in a like capacity and familiarity with those matters would use in the conduct of funds of a like character and with like aims, to safeguard the principal and maintain the liquidity needs of the agency.”
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1. Safety: Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program.

2. Liquidity: The City’s investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City to meet all operating requirements which might be reasonably anticipated.

The City Manager shall designate an official to manage investments and designate a second official to perform investment management during absences of the primary designee.

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5 VI. ETHICS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Officers and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which would impair their ability to make impartial investment decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose to the City Manager any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business within their jurisdiction, and they shall further disclose any large personal financial/investment positions that could be related to the performance of the City.

1.1 Must certify that they have read and agree to comply with the investment policies of the City.

1.2 Must be a "primary" or regional dealer that qualifies under the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15C3-1 (Uniform Net Capital Rule).

1.3 Must be experienced in institutional trading practices and familiar with the California Government Code as related to investments for local governmental agencies.

1.4 Must have been in business for at least three years.

1.5 Must provide current audited financial statements.

1.6 Must provide proof of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority certification.

2. All financial institutions in which the City's public funds are deposited will supply the Treasurer with the following;

2.1 Current audited financial statements.

2.2 Depository contracts.

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6 VIII. AUTHORIZED AND SUITABLE INVESTMENTS
The City is empowered by statute to invest in the following types of securities: (see Section XII for a description of each investment type)

1. Certificates of Deposit (or Time Deposits) placed with commercial banks and or savings and loan institutions.

2. Bankers’ Acceptances.

3. Securities of the U.S. Government or its agencies.

4. Commercial Paper.

5. Medium-Term Corporate Notes.

6. Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool) Demand Deposits, (LAIF).

7. Negotiable Certificates of Deposit.

8. Passbook Savings Account Demand Deposits.

9. Government Security Mutual Funds.

10. Money Market Mutual Funds.

11. Bonds, Notes or California State and Local Agencies.

12. Bond proceeds may be invested as authorized by California Government Code 53601(m) but may also be invested in authorized investments as outlined in bond covenants and agreements.

13. Notes, Bonds and other securities of all fifty United States.

IX. INVESTMENT POOLS/MUTUAL FUNDS
A thorough investigation of the pool/funds is required prior to investing, and on a quarterly basis. There shall be a questionnaire developed which will answer the following general questions:
• A description of eligible investment securities, and a written statement of investment policy and objectives.
• A description of interest calculations and how it is distributed, and how gains and 147
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• A description of how the securities are safeguarded (including the settlement processes), and how often the securities are priced, and the program audited. • A description of who may invest in the program, how often, what size deposit and withdrawal are allowed.
• A schedule for receiving statements and portfolio listings. • Are reserves, retained earnings, etc. utilized by the pool/fund? • A fee schedule, and when and how is it assessed.
• Is the pool/fund eligible for bond proceeds and/or will it accept such proceeds? XI. COLLATERIZATION
Collateralization will be required on two types of investments: certificates of deposit and sweep checking accounts. In order to anticipate market changes and provide a level of security for all funds, the collateralization level will be 110% of market value of principal and accrued interest.

The City chooses to limit collateral to the following: certificates of deposit and sweep checking accounting held by an independent third party with whom the entity has a current custodial agreement. A clearly marked evidenceClearly marked evidence of ownership (safekeeping receipt) must be supplied to the entity and retained. The right of collateral substitution is granted.

Collateral for other investments must be 110% of principal for government securities. and 150% of principal for first mortgages.

XIII. DIVERSIFICATION
The City will diversify its investments by security type and institution in order to reduce portfolio risk while maintaining average market rates.

Security Type and Institution - U.S. Treasury securities and aAuthorized pools, and any portfolio or institutional limits shall comply with California Government Code. Investments are further limited by specific language relating to each investment type as stated below.

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The City Treasurer may invest in the following types of Investment Instruments:

1. Certificate of Deposit: Certificates of deposit of up to $250,000 are federally insured.

Maximum 5% invested per issuer. (Note: California Government Code allows a maximum of 40%).

3. Securities of the U.S. Government or its Agencies: Maximum maturity is five years.

4. Commercial Paper: Commercial paper will be used solely as a short-term investment not to exceed 397 270 days. Commercial paper will be of “prime” quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a nationally recognized statisticalrating organization. Maximum $2,000,000 combined any issuer, maximum 25% of City portfolio, highest letter and number rating by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO).

The maximum investment per issuer will not exceed $3,000,000.

6. Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool): The investment with LAIF may not, by state regulation, exceed $75 million. LAIF transactions, by LAIF guidelines, are not to exceed 15 per month.

7. Negotiable Certificates of Deposit: The maximum maturity is five years. The maximum investment is 30% of the total City Portfolio. Maximum 5% or $1,000,000 invested per issuer. Negotiable Certificates of Deposits (NCD) shall be evaluated in terms of the credit worthiness of the issuer, as these deposits are uninsured and uncollateralized notes. 149
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9 8. Passbook Savings Account Demand Deposits: This account shall be maintained solely for the following purposes:
a. Investment of amounts over $100,000.00 received too late in the day to invest in other instruments; or,
b. Investment of amounts under $100,000.00 for periods of up to ten working days in order to fine-tune cash flow and minimize LAIF transactions in a given month.

Investments under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of "AA" or its equivalent or better by an NRSRO and shall not exceed 30 percent of the total City Portfolioof the agency's moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section.

XIIIV. MAXIMUM MATURITIES
To the extent possible, the City will attempt to match its investments with anticipated cash flow requirements. Unless matched to a specific cash flow and authorized by the City Council, the City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five years from the date of purchase.

The City will not directly invest in securities maturing more than five years away from the settlement date. Forward settlement on new issues may not exceed 45 days from time of investment. CD maturities will normally not exceed five years. U.S. Government or Agency securities will not exceed five years. At least 350% of idle funds can be placed in investments which can be liquidated for at least face value in the event of an emergency. The City uses LAIF and Money Market Funds for its idle funds to ensure this requirement is met.

XIV. INTERNAL CONTROL
The Treasurer shall establish an annual process of independent review by an external auditor. This review will provide internal control by assuring compliance with policies and procedures.

The Finance department shall establish a system of internal controls, which shall be documented in writing. The controls shall be designed to prevent losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee error, misrepresentation by third parties, unanticipated changes in financial markets, or imprudent actions by employees and officers of the City. Controls deemed most important include; control of collusion, separation of duties, separating transition authority from accounting and record keeping, custodial safekeeping, clear delegation of authority, specific limitations regarding securities losses and remedial action, written confirmation of telephone transactions, minimizing the number of authorized investment officials, documentation of transactions and strategies, and ethical standards.
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The investment portfolio will be designed to attain at least a market-average rate of return during budgetary and economic cycles. Whenever possible, and consistent with risk limitations as defined herein and prudent investment principles, the Treasurer shall seek returns in the range of the average rate of return of the 2-year CMT (Constant Maturity Treasury) whose maturity most closely matches the average maturity of the portfolio. In addition, the City portfolio will be compared with LAIF and the goal is to maintain a higher positive annual yield than LAIF’s annual yield.

2. Market Yield (Benchmark): The basis used by the Treasurer to determine whether market yields are being achieved shall be the rates of return from the following combination of indices: Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year Treasury Bills.

XVII. REPORTING
The City Treasurer shall provide investment information to City Council.

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Financial Statements per GASB #31 – City Treasurer will provide the portfolio’s market value gains/losses to Finance to be incorporated in the fiscal year-end balance sheet.

XVIII. GUIDELINES
Guidelines are established to direct and control activities in such a manner that previously established goals are achieved.

1. Investment Transactions: Every investment transaction must be authorized, documented and reviewed by the local agency Treasurer.

2. Pooled Cash: Whenever practical, local agency cash should be consolidated into one bank account and invested on a pooled concept basis. Interest earnings may be allocated to fund cash and investment balances.

3. Competitive Bids: Purchase and sale of securities should be made on the basis of competitive offers and bids when practical.

4. Cash Forecast: The cash flow for the local agency should be analyzed with the receipt of revenues and maturity of investments scheduled so that adequate cash will be available to meet disbursement requirements.

5. Investment Limitations: Security purchases and holdings shall be maintained within statutory limits imposed by the Investment Policy and California Government code. Any investments not listed are not subject to % limitations.

Bankers’ Acceptance 40% Code Section 53601 (f)
Commercial Paper 25% Code Section 53601 (g)
Medium-Term Corporate Notes 30% Code Section 53601 (j)
Negotiable Cert. Of Deposit 30% Code Section 53601 (h)

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7. Long-Term Maturities: As a general rule, long-term maturities should not represent a significant percentage of the total portfolio, as the principal risk involved can outweigh the potential for higher earnings.

8. Authorized Broker/Dealers: Execute investment transactions with previously approved broker/dealers who have certified compliance with the City’s investment policy.

9. Diversification: The portfolio should consist of a mix of various types of securities, issuers and maturities.

10. Annual Review: The investment portfolio will be reviewed yearly by the Treasurer, City Manager and Finance department representative.

11. Evaluation of Certificates of Deposit: The following items will govern the valuation:
a. Time Certificates of Deposit (TCD) are FDIC insured. b. Negotiable Certificates of Deposit (NCD) shall be evaluated in terms of the credit worthiness of the issuer, as these deposits are uninsured and uncollateralized notes.

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The City's specific permitted investment guidelines are summarized below. It should be noted that the City's permitted investments are more restrictive than the State guidelines.

The Investment Policy sets forth minimum credit ratings for each type of permitted security.

PERMITTED INSTRUMENTS

CITY GUIDELINES
Certificates of Deposits 5 years / 25% max / $250,000 max per issuer Bankers Acceptances 180 days / 40% max / 5% per issuer/20% max per City Investment policy
Securities of the U.S. Government or its Agencies 5 years / no limit Commercial Paper 270 397 days / 25% max / 5% per issuer combined / highest letter and number rating by an
NRSRO
Medium-Term Corporate Notes 5 years / 30% max / $32,000,000 combined any single
Issuer / max of 30% of portfolio / A rated or higher
Local Agency Investment Fund (State Pool) LAIF $75,000,000 / no limit Negotiable Certificates of Deposit 5 years / 30% max / lesser of 5% or $1,000,000 per issuer/ $250k max per FDIC brokered CD per
issuer
Passbook Savings Account 10 days / investments under $100,000 Government Security Mutual Funds 20% max / 10% per issuer Money Market Mutual Funds 20% max per issuer
Bonds, Notes issued by:

California State and Local Agencies
5 years / 20% max / 5% per issuer
Bond Proceeds See section XII - number 11
U.S. Treasuries Notes and Bonds 5 years / no limit
Supranationals 5 years / 30% max / AA rated or better
Reverse Repurchase Agreements Not allowed
Mortgage Pass Through Securities Not allowed
Repurchase Agreements Not allowed
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16 GLOSSARY
AGENCIES: Federal agency securities.

ASKED: The price at which securities are offered.

BANKERS ACCEPTANCES (BA): A draft or bill or exchange accepted by a bank or trust company. The accepting institution guarantees payment of the bill, as well as the issuer.

BID: The price offered for securities. (When you are selling securities, you ask for a bid.) See offer.

BROKER: A broker brings buyers and sellers together for a commission.

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (CD): A time deposit with a specific maturity evidenced by a Certificate. Large-denomination CD’s are typically negotiable.

COLLATERAL: Securities, evidence of deposit or other property which a borrower pledges to secure repayment of a loan. Also refers to securities pledged by a bank to secure deposits of public monies.

DEALER: A dealer, as opposed to a broker, acts as a principal in all transactions, buying and selling for his own account.

DEBENTURE: A bond secured only by the general credit of the issuer.

DERIVATIVES: (1) Financial instruments whose return profile is linked to, or derived from, the movement of one or more underlying index or security, and may include a leveraging factor, or (2) financial contracts based upon national amounts whose value is derived from an underlying index or security (interest rates, foreign exchange rates, equities or commodities.) 157
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17 DISCOUNT: The difference between the cost price of a security and its value at maturity when quoted at lower than face value. A security selling below original offering price shortly after sale also is considered to be at a discount.

DISCOUNT SECURITIES: Non-interest bearing money market instruments that are issued at a discount and redeemed at maturity for full face value (e.g., U.S. Treasury bills).

DIVERSIFICATION: Dividing investment funds among a variety of securities and issuers offering independent returns.

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18 GOVERNMENTAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (GNMA or Ginnie Mae):

MARKET VALUE: The price at which a security is trading and could presumably be purchased or sold.

MATURITY: The date upon which the principal or stated value of an investment becomes due and payable.

Open market operations are the Federal Reserves most important and most flexible monetary policy tool.
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19 PORTFOLIO: Collection of securities held by an investor.

RATE OF RETURN: The yield obtainable on a security based on its purchase price or its current market price. This may be the amortized yield to maturity on a bond or the current income return.

SAFEKEEPING: A service to customers rendered by banks for a fee whereby securities and valuables of all types and descriptions are held in the bank’s vaults for protection.

SECONDARY MARKET: A market made for the purchase and sale of outstanding issues following the initial distribution.

SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION: Agency created by Congress to protect investors in securities transactions by administering securities legislation.

SEC RULE 15C3-l: See uniform net capital rule.

STRUCTURED NOTES: Notes issued by Government Sponsored Enterprises (FHLB, FNMA, SLMA, etc.) and Corporations, which have imbedded options (e.g., call features, step-up coupons, floating rate coupons, derivative-based returns) into their debt structure. Their market performance is impacted by the fluctuation of interest rates, the volatility of the imbedded options and shifts in the shape of the yield curve.
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20 SUPRANATIONALS: United States dollar denominated senior unsecured unsubordinated obligations issued or unconditionally guaranteed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, International Finance Corporation, or Inter-American Development Bank, with a maximum remaining maturity of five years or less, and eligible for purchase and sale within the United States. Investments under this subdivision shall be rated in a rating category of "AA" or its equivalent or better by an NRARO and shall not exceed 30 percent of the agency's moneys that may be invested pursuant to this section.

TREASURY BILLS: A non-interest-bearing discount security issued by the U.S. Treasury to finance the national debt. Most bills are issued to mature in three months, six months, or one year.

TREASURY BOND: Long-term coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury securities issued as direct obligations of the U.S. Government and having initial maturities of more than 10 years.

TREASURY NOTES: Medium-term coupon-bearing U.S. Treasury securities issued as direct obligations of the U.S. Government and having initial maturities from 2 to 10 years.

YIELD: The rate of annual income return on an investment, expressed as a percentage. (a) INCOME YIELD is obtained by dividing the current dollar income by the current market price for the security. (b) NET YIELD or YIELD TO MATURITY is the current income yield minus any premium above par or plus any discount from par in purchase price with the adjustment spread over the period from the date of purchase to the date of maturity of the bond. 161
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Hilary Roverud, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:6
Agenda Item: Quarterly Housing Update
Executive Summary: On March 28, 2023, Mayor Bass, seconded by former Mayor Wallace, requested a quarterly report on the number of people on waiting lists for affordable housing throughout the City. At its November 21, 2023 meeting, the Council requested that ongoing reporting for the Long Term Rental Incentive Program be part of the Quarterly Housing Report. At the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, Councilmember Robbins and seconded by Councilmember Jinkens requested for this report to be inclusive of all housing updates on a quarterly basis.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.

Responsible Staff Member: Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager Reviewed and Approved By: Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney Attachments:
01-Staff_Report_Quarterly_Update_ (1).docx
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: Quarterly Housing Update
Location: City-wide
Responsible Staff Member: Jessica Wackenhut Lomeli, Housing Manager, Lydia Zuniga, Associate Management Analyst, Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner, Monica Manuel, Housing Program Coordinator
Background: On March 28, 2023, Mayor Bass, seconded by former Mayor Wallace, requested a quarterly report on the number of people actively on waiting lists for affordable housing throughout the City. At its November 21, 2023 meeting, the Council requested that ongoing reporting through the Quarterly Housing Report be conducted on the program formerly known as the Lease to Locals Program and renamed to the Long-Term Rental (LTR) Incentive Program. On June 3, 2025, Council requested additional information be added pertaining to how the waitlist has changed, trending and how it has evolved. Additionally, this report includes statistics as to how many people on the waitlist are from the local area, including the county, and how many people are from out of area, such as a different city, and state.

At the May 5, 2026 City Council meeting, Councilmember Robbins and seconded by Councilmember Jinkens requested for this report to be inclusive of housing updates on a quarterly basis.

Issue and Discussion: Per City Council direction, this report includes an update on current programs and projects that are currently underway by the Development Services Department.

Affordable Housing Waitlist
The City of South Lake Tahoe currently includes 694 units of deed-restricted affordable housing over 13 different properties. Three of the properties owned by Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, Red Lodge, Bird’s Nest, and The Bear’s Den, are not included in the waitlist due to the difference in intake process. To obtain a Permanent Supportive Housing unit at one of these properties, the individual must complete intake through the Coordinated Entry System and must have a high vulnerability score to be placed in the unit.

There are currently nine affordable housing properties monitored by the City, totaling 472 units (including Sugar Pine Village). The City is obligated to conduct monitoring to ensure compliance with funding source requirements. Bijou Woods is not currently monitored by the City since the City did not provide financing for this deed-restricted affordable housing project.

The waitlist serves to document the number of people actively seeking out affordable units versus the number that are immediately available. Those on the waitlist are choosing to wait for a unit while others may choose to not put their name on the list and seek alternative arrangements. As such, waitlists may be influenced by a variety of factors. The waitlist is provided for the eight 163
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properties because Sugar Pine Village does not have a formal waitlist, yet. The lease up process is currently underway for the third 60-unit phase as of July 2026. For the second quarterly housing report in 2026, there were 687 people on the eight lists. Based on a review of the individual lists, there are about 100+ names that appear on multiple lists. The approximate wait times range from 1-8 years depending on the size of the unit and income level.

Below is a chart outlining the breakdown of the units. Some of the individuals and/or families that are listed under “Out of the Area” include people working in South Lake Tahoe and living in the Northern Nevada Region, or those who previously lived in South Lake Tahoe and want to move back to connect with family, friends, and networks. Among this population, most appear to be from California or Northern Nevada.

Affordable Waitlist September 2026
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Development Project Status
Sugar Pine Village
The Sugar Pine Village (SPV) project is a 248-unit affordable housing project as a result of the California Governor’s Executive Order N-06-19, which directed the California Department of General Services (DGS) to identify excess state properties as potential affordable housing development sites. The City has been a financial partner along with the developer Related Companies of California LLC in partnership with St. Joseph Community Land Trust to construct the project. The project is being built in four phases and the first phase opened the doors to the first 68 units in October 2024.

A waitlist will be provided once all the SPV phases have received Certificates of Occupancy and all units have been leased. The lease-up for SPV Phase 2 (60 units), was completed in Fall 2025 and lease-up for Phase 3 is underway as of July 2026. The development team is working on acquisition of financing for the construction of the fourth and final phase (60 units). 3900 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
On June 3, 2022, the South Lake Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency initiated the process to Sell/Lease Surplus Property located at 3900 and 3908 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Novin Development and SMR Development were selected. On May 7, 2024, the City Council authorized the Mayor to enter into the Predevelopment Loan and Development Agreement (Agreement) with NDC Lake Tahoe, LP for $1,064,073. On August 27, 2024, City Council directed staff to set aside $1,000,000 from the General Fund’s Undesignated Excess Reserves to leverage state and federal funding opportunities for this project.
3900 Lake Tahoe Blvd. is proposed to consist of a minimum of 72 residential units, which will be deed-restricted to low and/or moderate-income households for a period of no less than 55 years, as well as community amenities on the ground floor on about 1.16 acres of land. The project will include one manager’s unit and two live-work ancillary commercial units. On April 17, 2025, the 165
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Planning Commission approved the TRPA Multi-Family Dwelling Project Application for this project.

NDC Lake Tahoe LLC is currently working on the acquisition of funding for the project. The development partner and City of South Lake Tahoe submitted a joint application in May 2026 for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities program grant. The project was also been awarded $1,000,000 through the federal Community Project Funding Program.

Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless – Bear’s Den, Red Lodge, & Bird’s Nest Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless continues to bring their three properties up to building and planning code. The Bears Den, Red Lodge, and Bird’s Nest (72 units) were former motels purchased by the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) with State of California Project Homekey Program funds to provide housing for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

On April 20, 2021 the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-021 authorizing an application for CDBG CV 2/3 funding in the amount of $505,632 for rehabilitation work on the Bears Den Inn (2250 Lake Tahoe Blvd). On September 10, 2024, City Council approved an amendment extending the grant period and to increase the grant award for a total to $1,791,670. The CDBG – CV 2 & 3 grant program ended on March 31, 2026. At the March 10th City Council meeting, a Public Hearing was conducted to provide the outcome of the project. California Department of Housing and Community Development Department monitors this grant and their audit showed no significant findings for all funds spent.

Twelve Units at the Bear’s Den have Temporary Certificates of Occupancy with the remaining ten units nearing completion. The awarded Cannabis Grant Funding for $50,000 is currently funding the Bear’s Den completion. Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless also went through the Residential Conversion process with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA). All three properties were officially converted by Fall 2025 from motels to residential properties. This approval of this process also moved the three properties from the SRO inspection program to the Multifamily Dwelling inspection program in 2026.

Long-Term Rental Incentive Program
On August 12, 2025, City Council directed staff to implement and manage the Long-Term Rental Incentive Program. Since August 2025, staff have received fifty-seven inquiries. Many of the inquiries were in El Dorado County and therefore, not eligible. As of today, staff has processed seven incentive grants with six for a 12-month lease and one for a 6 month lease.

On February 10, 2026, the Staff Report to City Council highlighted the success of the program since the program was brought in-house. The report included the marketing efforts, at no cost to the city, the unique marketing branding, and the different collaboration efforts conducted by staff to enhance and promote the Long-Term Rental Incentive Program.

The current remaining balance for new grants is $80,513.69. Since the program started, the program has assisted 66 households and has housed a total of 159 people including children.

Multifamily Dwelling & SRO Inspection Program
City Council created the Multifamily Dwelling Inspection ordinance on May 1, 2007 and was amended various times with the latest amendments made in 2024. The City Council adopted the SRO Inspection Program ordinance on June 2, 2015. The City continues to implement the Multiple-Family Dwelling Inspection and Maintenance Program on multifamily projects of six-units 166
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or more and single-room occupancy (SRO) units in hotels and motels to identify substandard housing conditions and to ensure that City residents are living in safe and decent housing.

Housing Hotline
The Housing Hotline was established in 2003 to address substandard housing conditions and expand access to housing-related support. The Hotline has evolved into a central point of contact for tenants and property owners seeking information, referrals, and guidance. Common inquiries include habitability concerns, utility and rental assistance, affordable housing opportunities, the Rental Assistance Program, civil dispute referrals, and connections to partner agencies. Issues frequently reported around civil issues include rent increases, security deposit disputes, and evictions. The most frequently reported substandard issues involve pests and rodents, lack of hot water or heat, loss of electricity, and water intrusion.

The City received 935 Housing Hotline calls in 2025 and as of August 2026, the Hotline received 617 calls, demonstrating continued demand for housing information and support. Many cases are resolved through mediation, information sharing, referrals, and corrective action. In 2025, 38 substandard housing complaints were verified, with 19 cases requiring enforcement action. To date, in 2026, there are 16 verified housing complaints, with 9 cases requiring enforcement action.

The Housing Hotline remains an important City service for connecting residents with support to address conditions that affect the safety and habitability of rental housing, in conjunction with the MFD and SRO inspection programs.

Rental Assistance Program
On March 12, 2024, City Council approved the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and directed staff to allocate $200,000 in surplus Cannabis revenue during the mid-year budget review process. RAP was created to support local residents overcome upfront financial barriers to securing long-term rental housing. The program provides eligible households with no-interest security deposit loans and reimbursement for eligible application fees. To date, $95,423.98 has been expended. The program has an available balance of $104,576.02, to continue assisting eligible households.

Since program implementation, RAP has approved 71 security deposit applications totaling 166 individuals, including children. In addition, 25 households have received application fee assistance. For clients with security deposit loans, when clients with approved security deposit loans move out, the money is provided back to the city.

One of the goals of the program was to move individuals/families from SROs to long-term housing. As of August 2026, 11% of the applicants have transitioned from Single Room Occupancy units into long-term housing. RAP has supported placements across housing properties where 65% of approved applicants moved into one of the ten affordable housing properties in the city. Approximately 54% of approved applicants were at risk of displacement or had filed a substandard housing complaint, showing the program’s role in helping households move from inadequate or unstable housing into safer, more stable rental units.

The majority of applicants approved are members of households from vulnerable populations including children, seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals/families experiencing homelessness.
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Shelter Pass
On January 13, 2026 City Council directed staff to establish Shelter Pass. Shelter Pass provided emergency shelter for families and individuals experiencing homelessness during the 2026 Winter. This program was funded with $80,000 from the El Dorado County Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care utilizing funds through the Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Grant Program. The program launched in late February 2026 and ended April 30, 2026.

Shelter Pass was a joint effort between the City’s Housing Division, Police Department, and Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH). City staff developed a referral process in which they hosted an online training for partners on how the program would operate. Staff managed the administrative portion of the grant and TCH managed the clients and entry into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). TCH also provided four winter shelter beds at Red Lodge for high needs and more vulnerable clients.

Breakdown of the referrals placed in the Shelter Pass program by agency are below:
 40% Barton Healthcare
 15% City of South Lake Tahoe Housing Division
 11% Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
 11% Vista Rise Collective
 11% El Dorado County (Public Health, Behavioral Health, Child Protective Services)  7% City of South Lake Tahoe Police Department
 4% Lake Tahoe Unified School District
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Shelter Pass provided 132 motel bed nights and served 32 households, totaling 45 people.

Eighteen percent (18%) of the households served had children, representing 6 families and 8 children. Twenty-eight percent (28%) of the households served included seniors. The Red Lodge, operated by Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, served 6 individuals providing a total of 175 bed nights.

Below is a breakdown of the total grant award allocations and spend down:

Amount
Awarded
Total
Spent
Award
Remaining
Motel Rooms $28,125.00 $13,378.68 $14,746.32
TCH- Case Manager $40,000.00 $17,555.15 $22,444.85
TCH- Red Lodge (4
Beds) $7,000.00 $1,156.81 $5,843.19
TCH- Red Lodge
(Equipment & Supplies) $4,875.00 $435.08 $4,439.92
Total Grant Award $80,000.00 $32,525.72 $47,474.28
The City did not partner with Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless for the 2026 – 2027 Winter Shelter funding and programming due to capacity constraints to meet the requirements of the grant.

Accessory Dwelling Units
In July 2023, City staff created an Accessory Dwelling Unit Guidebook, which provides a how-to guide for obtaining permits for ADUs, as well as resources and incentives. The City also provides free Residential Units of Use for ADUs.

On March 12, 2024, City Council directed staff to contract with a consultant to develop four sets of Preapproved ADU plans for a studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and a unit above a two-car garage. The Preapproved ADU program will provide code-compliant ADU construction plans that would not have to go through the full plan check process, reducing time frames and fees. The footprints of the ADU designs were created to be 800 sq. ft. or less based on an analysis city staff conducted on parcels in the city and the allowed coverage per TRPA regulations. On November 4 th, 2025, City Council approved expanding the scope of the project to include a user-friendly booklet of prefabricated and modular ADU products that can be used in the City. In addition to the booklet, two prefab ADU designs were selected for preapproval. However, due to building code changes in 2026, many of the prefab manufacturers are unable to meet the increased snow load requirements, staff are looking for alternatives to address this issue.

The Preapproved ADU program is expected to be launched in Fall 2026 and the ADU Guidebook will also be updated in this timeframe to reflect this new program. Staff will be organizing a public workshop to provide an overview of the program and answer any questions from interested participants.
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Inclusionary Housing
At the City Council on May 2, 2023, the supplemental nexus and feasibility analysis were presented, and direction was provided for staff to conduct enhanced analysis of inclusionary housing and commercial linkage fee policies. Per the direction of the City Council, the enhanced or additional analysis provided a nexus and feasibility analysis of a tiered inclusionary housing policy based on unit size.

The table below provided the City Council with recommended parameters for an inclusionary housing policy that was adopted on November 7, 2027 under Chapter 6.27 (Inclusionary Housing).

Inclusionary
Percentage
Equivalent In-Lieu
Fee Per Unit
In-Lieu Fee
2,000 Sq. Ft or Under Exempt
2,001-2,500 Sq. Ft. 5% Net Gap $5.29 Sq. Ft.
2,501-3,000 Sq. Ft. 6% Net Gap $5.84 Sq. Ft.
3,001-5,000Sq. Ft. 9% Total Cost $16.77 Sq. Ft
>5,000 Sq. Ft. 17% Total Cost $17.65 Sq. Ft
As of August 18, 2026, $117,565.20 has been paid for in-lieu inclusionary housing fees in 2026 from four projects. There are two outstanding payments due for a total of $27,293.89.

Community Engagement
Staff continue to meet with stakeholders to provide information about housing programs, policies, and development. The Housing Hotline serves as an entry point for many calls from tenants and property owners who want to understand civil and substandard housing issues. Many residents also request assistance to apply for affordable housing properties and other needs. Housing staff also communicate frequently about the MFD and SRO inspection programs with property managers and there are a number of calls related to affordable housing development, housing development incentives, and ADUs. Staff regularly update the Development Services section of the City website to ensure residents and other interested parties are up to date on new housing policies and programs.

Housing staff keep in regular contact with local agencies and stakeholder groups to keep abreast of housing issues impacting residents. Staff attend the monthly Lake Tahoe Collaborative meetings which include close to 20 community organizations and agencies serving many low- and moderate-income families, often attend Cafecitos, and other forums. The Housing Manager serves as the Co-Chair of the El Dorado Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care (CoC) and staff attend various committees of the CoC. In addition, the Housing Manager, along with Mayor Bass are the City representatives on the TRPA Tahoe Living and Working Group.

Staff also attend panels and other opportunities when requested, to speak on the city’s housing accomplishments. City staff attended the 2026 Tahoe Economic Summit and served as a panelist on the “Connecting Housing, Transportation, and Opportunity in the Tahoe Basin” breakout session. Additionally, in June, staff were invited to attend the Vista Rise Collective Community Housing Summit.

Summary and Highlights
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continued to decline annually. The first notable decline began in 2024 with the opening of Sugar Pine Village Phase 1. The 2026 waitlist numbers increased by 44 individuals. This could because there are increasing numbers of seniors in our community that are experiencing homeless or housing instability, and often with some type of disability. The 30% of Area Median Income units at Sugar Pine Village are in the highest need and include limited supply since they require more subsidy. Overall, as additional affordable units open, the waitlist continues to decline, exemplifying that both the supply of affordable housing units and programs implemented by the city and agency partners are supporting members of the community.

The Development Services team continues to work daily to support residents, developers, and a diverse range of interested parties to coordinate, partner, or just provide information and receive feedback. The city received the Prohousing Designation in April 2024 and continues to maintain that designation through submission of the General Plan Annual Progress Report and any other documentation requested from California HCD.

Financial Implications: There are no costs associated with this report, except the staff time that would be needed to provide quarterly updates to Council. This report does not result in any modifications to any Housing Programs or has any additional financial implications.

Environmental Considerations: This is not a project under CEQA, because it does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(4) and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

Policy Implications: This item is consistent with the following adopted policies and programs:

City General Plan Housing Element
Policy 1-1. The City shall adopt programs, ordinances, incentives, land use plans and other regulatory mechanisms that provide opportunities for the private sector to address the housing needs of citizens of all economic levels.

Policy 2-5. The City shall recognize that it will become difficult to attract employees if they cannot afford to purchase or rent housing in South Lake Tahoe. The City shall encourage and support programs and activities that create a robust local economy that provides residents with good paying employment and the means to purchase and/or rent housing in the City.

Policy 5-1. The City shall promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of source of income, age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital/familial status, national origin, disability, economic level, or other barriers that prevent choice in housing.

Program 2-9. The City shall continue to provide information that describes the myths and realities of multifamily and affordable housing development.
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Hilary Roverud, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:7
Agenda Item: Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Guidelines and Cannabis Business and Professions Tax (formerly, Cannabis Community Benefit Fee) Revenue Allocation Policy Update Executive Summary: Staff bring back requested changes to the City's community grant program with an updated Guidelines document and an update to the Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Allocation Policy, updating the program deployment window, and transferring $28,000 to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism commission's grant program budget.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Motion adopting the Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Guidelines and directing staff to deploy the grant program this fall with the intention to bring recommended awards to City Council by early December or before; and 2) Pass a Resolution approving and adopting the updated and retitled Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue Allocation Policy, as presented, and transferring $28,000 of cannabis revenue to the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission's Community Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Responsible Staff Member: Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Finance Director Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney
Attachments:
01-_Staff_Report_Grant_Program_Guidelines_2026 (1).docx 02 - Cannabis Comm Ben Fee Rev Policy Redline.pdf
03 - Cannabis Business Tax Revenue Allocation Policy (Exh. A).docx 04 - City of SLT Grant Program Guidelines 2026.pdf
05 - Resolution Cannabis Revenue Allocation Policy.docx 172
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Guidelines and Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Allocation Policy Update
Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Sara Letton (530) 542-6175
Background: On June 16, 2026, council discussed ‘Allocation of Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue and Grant Program Funding.’ Staff presented history of the four years of what has been known as the Cannabis Revenues Grant. This included allocating about $400,000 per year toward projects that were “designed to mitigate potential impact of the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe”, per the Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Allocation Policy. Council direction on June 16, 2026 was to assign an ad hoc committee in order to return with updates to the City’s grant guidelines and Policy.

Issue and Discussion: In November 2022, South Lake Tahoe voters approved Measure G, which replaced the Community Benefit Fee previously established under the development agreements with the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax. The Cannabis Business and Professions Tax is a general law tax, which can be used for any lawful government purpose by the City.

The ad hoc grant committee met twice and staff bring an updated Policy and Guidelines to council for consideration.

The June 16 council discussion, and the follow up discussion with the ad hoc committee, made it clear the desire is for a broader grant program. That breadth is presented in a deletion of the language, quoted above, that removes the constraint of mitigating impacts of the cannabis industry, since such constraints do not apply to the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax.

The redline is presented in Attachment 02 Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Allocation Policy, which also includes a title change to the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue Allocation Policy to reflect the current source of the revenue.

The updated policy therefore aligns the policy with the current revenue source while continuing to direct cannabis-related revenue toward a community grant program without the previous limitation related to mitigating impacts of the cannabis industry.

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The following list is a summary of proposed changes, encompassed within Attachment 04 Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Process and Guidelines 2026 Update:
 Budget for awards set at $372,000.
 Evaluate proposals within four categories within which applicants will compete:
o Youth Programs - sports access, education, etc.
 $106,000 total available in this category
o Basic Needs - Food assistance, housing assistance, & social services  $106,000 total available in this category
o Mental Health & Substance Abuse
 $106,000 total available in this category
o Wildland Urban Interface and Natural Environment Management – e.g. wildlife management, defensible space, cleanups, plantings, etc.  $54,000 total available in this category
 Construction projects will not be eligible.
 Grant program deployment and awards planned for fall 2026 Financial Implications: $400,000 was approved by the City Council for the community grant program on August 25, 2026, as part of the adopted FY 2026-2027 budget. The attached resolution maintains the historical level of funding for community grants, but splits it between city grant programs with $372,000 budgeted for grants as described earlier in this staff report, and $28,000 directed toward the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission’s community grant program for competitive disbursement during FY 2026 – 2027.

The attached resolution amends the FY 2026 – 2027 annual budget to transfer $28,000 from the Cannabis Revenue account 223-02120-44032 to the Arts-Public Art account 217-04504-44032 to fund the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission’s Community Grant Program.

Environmental Considerations: This action is not a “project” subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) (creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment).

Policy Implications: The proposed process and guidelines update the established cannabis revenue allocation policy originally adopted on May 18, 2021. The updated grant program guidelines document is in alignment with, and falls under the guidance of, the “Financial Policies for Granting Funds for Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant Program.” 174
Cannabis Community Benefit FeeBusiness and Professions Tax Revenue Allocation Policy May September 20261

CANNABIS COMMUNITY BENEFIT FEEBUSINESS AND

PROFESSIONS TAX REVENUE

ALLOCATION POLICY
The City of South Lake Tahoe hereby establishes a policy for the allocation of cannabis Cannabis Community Benefit FeeBusiness and Professions Tax revenue, as follows:

1. The City Manager is delegated authority to create a Community-wide Benefit Grant Program funded by Cannabis Community Benefit FeeBusiness and Professions Tax revenue, per SLTCC Chapter 3.35. This program will provide funding to local schools, government agencies and non-profit organizations with programs or projects designed to mitigate potential impact of the cannabis industry in South Lake Tahoe. The program will operate through an application process to be established prior to the next year’s mid-year or annual budget process.

2. City Council will allocate up to 50 percent of the previous year’s revenue to the new Community-wide Benefit Grant Program during a mid-year budget process.

3. City Council will allocate a portion of the remaining revenue back to the General Fund for projects that meet and/or enhance community needs and benefit a large cross section of residents having a direct correlation to resident services and enhancement in the areas of recreation, economic development, support services and the environment.
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CANNABIS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS TAX REVENUE

ALLOCATION POLICY
The City of South Lake Tahoe hereby establishes a policy for the allocation of Cannabis Business and Professions Tax revenue, as follows:

1. The City Manager is delegated authority to create a Community-wide Benefit Grant Program funded by Cannabis Business and Professions Tax revenue, per SLTCC Chapter 3.35. This program will provide funding to local schools, government agencies and non-profit organizations. The program will operate through an application process to be established prior to the next year’s mid-year or annual budget process.

2. City Council will allocate up to 50 percent of the previous year’s revenue to the new Community-wide Benefit Grant Program during a mid-year budget process.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND

ENHANCEMENT GRANT
Process & Guidelines
2026 Update
To assist the City Council in the implementation of the Community Benefit and Enhancement Grant program, the following process and guidelines have been developed to assist the City in an annual review of proposals for funding opportunities to local public agencies and nonprofit organizations with programs or projects designed to help the community.

Please note that this is a grant program for project funding. It is not a donation or sponsorship program. Strong applications will reference research, surveys, and/or government data and documents to establish a community need.

GRANT DETAILS
• A total of $372,000 in funding is available. Minimum $5,000 to maximum $30,000 requests will be considered in each of the following categories:
• Wildland Urban Interface and Natural Environment Management – e.g. wildlife management, defensible space, cleanups, plantings, etc. o $54,000 total available in this category
• Youth Programs - sports access, education, etc.
o $106,000 total available in this category
• Basic Needs - Food assistance, housing assistance, & social services o $106,000 total available in this category
• Mental Health & Substance Abuse
o $106,000 total available in this category
• Funds should be spent within one year
• No more than a 15% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed; unless the organization can provide a separate approved federal cognizant agency indirect cost rate. • The City shall disburse 90% up front, and the final 10% shall be reimbursed upon successful completion of final reporting.
• Detailed documentation of eligible expenses is required. • Proposals for construction projects will not be accepted. Construction projects are defined as “construction, reconstruction, alteration, renovation, improvement, installation, demolition, or repair work done under contract and paid for using public funds are subject to prevailing wage requirements and will not be an eligible component of this grant program.”
• The City reserves the right to not fund to the maximum in each category of need.

WHEN CAN I APPLY?
The City grant program will open on by September 10, and the submittal period will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 2026.
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ELIGIBILITY
• You must have a current City of South Lake Tahoe Business License at the time of application submittal.
• Your entity must be located within the city limits or serve the community of South Lake Tahoe, CA.
• One application per entity will be considered.
• If you are a past year recipient, you must have successfully closed out a previous year’s award before applying for a new grant.
• Must meet all requirements outlined in the city’s “Financial Policies for Granting Funds for Community Benefit and Enhancement”.

APPLICATION REVIEW
• Please be sure your application is complete when you send it in. The City reserves the right to not consider incomplete applications.
• Applications will be reviewed by a review committee, as designated by the City Manager.
• The review committee will make recommendations to the City Council for consideration and approval.
• To provide transparency, the City of South Lake Tahoe will post a list on the City’s website showing all grant recipients and the amount received. By signing and submitting a grant program application with the City of South Lake Tahoe, you agree to have your entity’s name along with the grant amount listed on the website. Please note that anything submitted to the City is considered public record and can be made available via a public records request.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
You will be required to submit the following required documentation along with your signed application form:

1. A photo or copy of your current City of South Lake Tahoe Business License. This is free for nonprofits.

2. For nonprofits and government agencies, provide a current IRS Form W-9 showing your Employer ID.

3. For nonprofits, click on this link for the IRS database to find your organization. Please take a screenshot of the page that shows your organization name and the IRS filings for the past year(s). This is required unless organization is a faith-based organization, a government entity or a Native American Tribe recognized by the federal government.

4. For nonprofits, attach your IRS letter with proof of tax-exempt status

5. For nonprofits, visit the Secretary of State Business Search website and take a screenshot showing ‘active’ status of your nonprofit, and attach it to your application.

This is required unless organization is a faith-based organization, a government entity or a Native American Tribe recognized by the federal government.

6. For nonprofits, visit the CA Department of Justice website to verify your organization's registration. Search for your organization, and take a screenshot of the page that shows your organization’s name, and that its registration with the Department of Justice is current. Attach a screenshot to your application. If your organization is delinquent or 178
revoked, you are not eligible to apply to this grant.

7. For governmental agencies, attach federal TIN documentation Please submit the application form and the supporting documentation via email to [email protected]
Or send to:

City of South Lake Tahoe City Hall
Attn: Grant Program
1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Suite 210
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Or bring to the Finance drop box at the above address.

To be considered for the grant, your materials must be in by 11:59 p.m. on October 6, 2026.

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Resolution 2026-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
September 8, 2026
Updating the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue Allocation Policy and Amending the FY 2026-2027 Budget

BACKGROUND
A. The Cannabis Community Benefit Fee Revenue Allocation Policy was adopted by the City Council on May 18, 2021.

B. In November 2022, South Lake Tahoe voters approved Measure G, a ballot initiative that replaced the Community Benefit Fee with the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax.

C. On June 16, 2026 council appointed an ad hoc committee consisting of Councilmembers Horgan and Robbins to work with staff to bring back changes to the policy as discussed during said council meeting.

D. The 2026 updated policy removes language referring to the mitigation of impacts of the cannabis industry and updates the policy title to reflect the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

1. Approves and adopts the updated and retitled Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue Allocation Policy, attached hereto as Exhibit A, as presented.

2. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer $28,000 from the Cannabis Revenue account 223-02120-44032 to Arts-Public Art account 217-04504-44032 to fund the Arts, Culture & Tourism Commission’s Community Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on September 8, 2026 by the following vote:

Yes:

No:

Absent:

Abstain:
________________________ Date:_________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
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________________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Agenda Item Executive Summary
Hilary Roverud, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:8
Agenda Item: NorCal Small Business Development Center's Authorization to Apply to NorCal Small Business Development Center's RFP for hosting a Small Business Development Center 'Neighborhood Branch' office at City Facilities
Executive Summary: Staff present the opportunity for the City to host a 'Neighborhood Branch' office of the NorCal Small Business Development Center. This opportunity is presented as an RFP and requires 1:1 match. Staff would like to submit a proposals to host one SBDC advisor at a City office facility two days a week, 50 weeks per year for a City contribution of $35,000 and a NorCal SBDC contribution of $35,000 toward a total budget of $70,000.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager to submit a proposal in response to NorCal Small Business Development Center's RFP for hosting a 'Neighborhood Branch' office at City Facilities in an amount up to $35,000 and accepting an in-kind donation for business advisory services valued at up to $35,000.

Responsible Staff Member: Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator and Zachary Thomas, Director of Development Services
Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Finance Director Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney Hilary Roverud, City Manager Attachments:
02 - RFP-Neighborhood-Branch_NorCalSBDC.pdf
03 - LOI from CSLT SBDC.pdf
04 - Donation_Approval_NorCal SBDC 2026.docx
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: NorCal SBDC Authorization to Apply to NorCal Small Business Development Center's RFP for hosting a Small Business Development Center 'Neighborhood Branch' office at City Facilities
Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Sara Letton, Zach Thomas
Background: The 2025 – 2030 Strategic Plan saw the adoption of Priority 4 – Grow and Diversify the Economy. With that, city staff have been engaging with community partners, as well as initiating new projects and programs, in pursuit of reducing the number of vacant/underutilized storefronts and properties, and increasing the proportion of non-service sector businesses in the city toward a more resilient and thriving local economy. Staff identified the NorCal Small Business Development Center’s new RFP (Attachment 02) as presenting a key opportunity to achieve council’s vision.

Issue and Discussion:

According to Congress.gov:

The Small Business Administration's (SBA's) Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide free counseling, training, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs. SBDCs operate in partnership with state governments and higher education institutions. This flagship technical assistance program evolved from when the SBA began operating in 1953, when the agency directly provided management and training services.

The provision of these services through third-party partners began in the 1970s. Congress authorized the SBDC program in 1980 in the Small Business Development Centers Act of 1980 (P.L. 96-302).

The services currently offered by SBDCs include
 One-on-one counseling: SBDCs offer individualized counseling sessions with business advisors who have experience in a range of industries. These advisors help business owners with tasks such as developing a business plan or finding funding sources and identifying growth opportunities. Some SBDCs offer virtual counseling services accessible via phone, email, or video conference.  Training and workshops: SBDCs offer a variety of training programs and workshops to help entrepreneurs and small business owners build their skills and knowledge.

These programs cover topics such as marketing, finance, and human resources.  Access to resources: SBDCs provide access to a range of resources, including market research data, industry reports, and other business tools. 183
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The Northern California Small Business Development Center program (NorCal SBDC, funded by Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF)) will “implement a revised service delivery model designed to meet the evolving demands of entrepreneurs and small business owners.” To this end, they released an RFP SBDC 2026-02 seeking municipalities to host Neighborhood Branch offices with SBDC business advisors. The RFP presents the opportunity to pay for half of the value of a business advisor, while the program pays the other half. That additional value provided by the program is recognized by the City as a donation (Attachment 04).

A business advisor providing the services described above could be an excellent complement to the recently implemented programs of the City’s Development Services department, such as the Business Concierge Program. Prior to this RFP, business advisors have worked out of an office in Truckee, limiting South Lake Tahoe entrepreneurs’ access to in-person advising.

The RFP offers several levels of delivery, with host contributions of $35,000, $50,000, $75,000, or $100,000. Staff propose the $35,000 level, with NorCal SBDC providing $35,000 for a program budget of $70,000. This program will provide the community with onsite business advising two days a week, 50 weeks per year. The advisor will be a contractor of CPHSPF. A business advisor can advise on the multitude of challenges that entrepreneurs face, while city staff advise on the steps and permits needed to open the doors to a new business. These services dovetail nicely and can contribute to reducing barriers toward achieving those metrics articulated by council.

The deadline for proposals is September 18, 2026. The RFP suggests start dates of either January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027. The NorCal SBDC RFP suggests a program life cycle of six years, renewed annually, with no obligation for all six years:
“This RFP is for proposals to serve as SBDC Neighborhood Branch hosts for a sixyear period commencing either January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2032 or commencing July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2033. Contracts will be issued annually.

The first contracts between CPHSPF and the successful bidders are expected to begin on January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027. SBDC Neighborhood Branch host partners demonstrating satisfactory collaboration will have their contracts renewed annually for up to five additional years, provided funding to do so is appropriated for this purpose in subsequent federal, state, and CPHSPF budgets.”
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 Staff seek to ratify the Letter of Intent submitted on August 18, 2026 (Attachment 03) expressing an interest in responding to the RFP.
 Staff seek authorization to submit a proposal for hosting a Neighborhood Branch at the Level A - $35,000 contribution from the City with City Manager discretion on the start date.

This also necessitates accepting the donation of $35,000 toward the balance of the value of the advisor position.

Financial Implications: The City contribution of $35,000 would be directed to NorCal SBDC.

NorCal SBDC would provide the $35,000 balance of the value via their own grant programs. Thus, NorCal SBDC offer a value of $35,000 toward this program. If selected, staff will submit Donation Approval Form for the $35,000 value from NorCal SBDC (Attachment 04).

Program funds will be billed to 10001310 42020 in FY 2026/2027.

Environmental Considerations: This action is not a “project” subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) ( exempting general policy or procedure making and CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) in that this is not “an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.” Policy Implications: This project supports Priority 4 of the 2025 – 2030 Strategic Plan. 185
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) – NO. 2026-SBDC-02
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
Neighborhood Branch

ISSUED BY
Northern California SBDC Lead Center
a program of
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Sponsored Programs Foundation
Questions about this RFP should be directed to:

Kristin Johnson, NorCal SBDC Executive Director
707-496-7079 or [email protected]
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IMPORTANT DATES:

July 17, 2026 RFP Issuance Date
July 23, 2026
3:00-4:30 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #1 (ONLINE)

REGISTER HERE
August 3, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #3 (IN PERSON)
Courtyard by Marriott Palo Alto-Los Altos
4320 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA
August 4, 2026
10:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
Optional Bidders’ Conference #4 (IN PERSON)
Sheraton Grand Sacramento
1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA
August 18, 2026
5:00 PM PT
DEADLINE: Letter of Intent Submission
September 18, 2026
11:59 PM PT
DEADLINE: Proposal Submission
November 13, 2026 Partner Selections Announced
January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027 Contract Start Date / Work Commences (Start Date Dependent upon Negotiations)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................................3 List of Attachments..................................................................................................................3 Section 1. Program Evolution...................................................................................................4 Section 2. Introduction............................................................................................................ 5

1. Quick Facts............................................................................................................................ 5

2. Purpose................................................................................................................................. 5

3. Reasons for Considering this Solicitation.............................................................................. 6

4. Background Information....................................................................................................... 6

5. SBDC Services........................................................................................................................7

6. Partnership Model................................................................................................................ 7

7. Authorizing Legislation and Funding Sources....................................................................... 7

8. Applicant Eligibility................................................................................................................8

9. Service Territory and Funding Available................................................................................8

10. General Information............................................................................................................9

11. Bidder’s Costs....................................................................................................................10 Section 3. SBDC Program Overview and Host Requirements.................................................. 11

1. Focus on Economic Results................................................................................................. 11

2. Core SBDC Services............................................................................................................. 11

3. SBDC Workforce.................................................................................................................13

4. Host Requirements............................................................................................................. 13 Section 4. Proposal Submission Process................................................................................. 15

1. Letter of Intent.................................................................................................................... 15

2. Proposal Submission........................................................................................................... 15

3. Technical Proposal...............................................................................................................15

4. Certifications and Assurances............................................................................................. 16

5. Additional Supporting Documents......................................................................................16 Section 5. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria...............................................................18

1. Selection Process................................................................................................................ 18

2. Proposal Evaluation Criteria................................................................................................18

3. Grounds for Rejection......................................................................................................... 19

4. Debriefing........................................................................................................................... 19 List of Attachments
Attachment 1 – Certification of Host Cash Match
Attachment 2 – Certification Regarding Lobbying
Attachment 3 – Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Exclusion RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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Section 1. Program Evolution
Beginning January 2027, the Northern California Small Business Development Center program (NorCal SBDC) will implement a revised service delivery model designed to meet the evolving demands of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Upcoming changes described below and throughout this document are in response to a number of economic factors, and aim to make NorCal SBDC a more sustainable and impactful program.

Through a combination of regional coordination, expanded neighborhood-based access points, and streamlined administrative support, NorCal SBDC aims to make it easier for businesses to connect with the right advisor, receive timely assistance, and access the full range of resources available throughout the network. At the same time, local communities will continue to benefit from dedicated support tailored to their unique economic and entrepreneurial needs.

The changes described below are intended to strengthen service delivery, expand collaboration, improve operational efficiency, and strategically position NorCal SBDC to be relevant and effective for years to come.

Summary of Changes from Existing SBDC Infrastructure
Introduction of SBDC
Neighborhood
Branches
20+ Neighborhood Branches will exist throughout the 36-county area, and report into the eight SBDC Centers. Each Neighborhood Branch will focus specifically on services to one city or community grouping.

Eight (8) SBDC
Centers with Larger
Territories
Each SBDC Center will oversee all SBDC services conducted within one of eight multi-county areas.

A separate RFP process to host an SBDC multi-county Area is underway. Please see RFP NO. 2026-SBDC-01 for additional details.

All Fiscal Hosting by
Cal Poly Humboldt
Sponsored Programs
Foundation (CPHSPF)
CPHSPF will be responsible for all budgeting, accounting, and will take on the burden of full cashflow needs for all Neighborhood Branches.

Local hosts to the Branches will not be responsible for accounting, fiscal reporting, or fiscal reviews/audits.

All Key Staff
Employed by CPHSPF
Each of the eight centers will have a locally-stationed Area Director and Associate Director, and there will be a pool of Program Assistants to coordinate activities in each area. All of these positions will be posted by CPHSPF, and all employees will report directly to the Lead Center of the NorCal SBDC.

All Business Advisors
Contracted through
CPHSPF
All business advisors in the NorCal SBDC program will become contractors of CPHSPF. The contracted business advisors will be located throughout the 36-county region. The eight SBDC Centers will RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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oversee the advisors.

A solicitation for Business Advisors is also underway. Please see RFQ NO. 2026-SBDC-03 for additional details.

Increased focus on
Innovation,
Technology and AI
NorCal SBDC will move towards offering tech and innovation assistance throughout the network– not solely from the Tech Futures Group SBDC. Each NorCal SBDC Center will actively make connections with incubators, accelerators and other technology-focused organizations.

NorCal SBDC will continue and increase integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as a topic of business assistance, as well as increase utilization of AI for network efficiency in operations.

Section 2. Introduction

1. Quick Facts
● Issuing Entity– California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt – Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF)
● Prime Funders – U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
● Announcement Type: Initial – Open
● RFP Number: 2026-SBDC-02
● Closing date for submissions: Proposals are due by 5 PM PST on September 18, 2026.

Entities planning to submit a proposal are strongly encouraged to first submit a letter of intent, no later than 5 PM PST on August 18, 2026.
● Funding Amount: Up to $2,000,000 is available for SBDC Neighborhood Branches.

Individual branches will be allocated between $35,000 and $100,000. ● Number of Awards: It is expected that 20+ individual agreements will be funded. ● Funding Cycle: Funding is on an annual cycle of either January to December-OR- July to June. Contracts will be eligible for annual renewal for up to six (6) years.

2. Purpose
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is being issued from the Northern California Small Business Development Center Program (NorCal SBDC) hosted by California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF), which, through a shared cooperative agreement with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), serves as host to the NorCal SBDC. This RFP is intended to identify local cities, counties and other partners to host the delivery of high-quality services to small businesses and new entrepreneurs, allowing them to start and grow businesses, create jobs, increase sales, and gain capital and investment. The goal of this RFP is to utilize a competitive process to RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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leverage resources and partnerships in a manner that will achieve the greatest outcomes for the small business community in Northern California while ensuring accountability, transparency, and impact for the state and federal taxpayer dollars used to fund the program.

3. Reasons for Considering this Solicitation
Small Business Development Centers provide direct and measurable economic benefits to the communities they serve. Established during the Carter administration, SBDCs are designed to stimulate business formation and contribute to long-term business success and survivability. The SBDC program is the largest federally designated technical assistance program focused on supporting startup and growing small businesses in all 50 states and U.S. territories. SBDC host organizations join a collaborative network that shares expertise, resources, and connections to strengthen economic development efforts and achieve shared goals.

Hosting an SBDC Neighborhood Branch enables an organization to advance their own economic development plan while expanding support for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Additional benefits include:
● An opportunity to leverage SBDC funding from federal, state, foundation, and corporate resources for mutually beneficial programming.
● A vehicle for providing focused, tailored services directly to a specific jurisdiction’s business community;
● Access to quantitative and qualitative data per jurisdiction on client service levels and business success outcomes for reporting, strategic planning, and stakeholder communications;
● Increased visibility for the organization within the region and state; ● A deeper understanding of business community needs;
● Expanded partnership opportunities with institutions of higher education and other economic development organizations in the region and state; ● Collaborative opportunities with strategic public and private sector partners; ● Enhanced digital presence for the organization through websites and social media; ● An ability to offer tangible benefits to local constituents.

This opportunity positions host jurisdictions and organizations to leverage significant resources, demonstrate measurable impact, strengthen regional partnerships, and become part of one of the nation's largest economic development networks.

4. Background Information
The NorCal SBDC Network is the collaborative partnership between the SBA, GO-Biz and CPHSPF, supporting businesses in the northernmost 36 counties in California, stretching from Santa Cruz to Crescent City, and from Stockton to Alturas, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Silicon Valley, and the Sacramento metro region. The NorCal SBDC Network provides technical services (advising and training) to existing and emerging small businesses with a focus on growth industries in the region. Each host organization for a local service RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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location becomes a partner in the NorCal SBDC Network via a contract with CPHSPF.

The administrative headquarters for NorCal SBDC is called the Lead Center. The Lead Center is the entity that is engaged via a Cooperative Agreement with the SBA, and via contract with GO-Biz to administer the network. The Lead Center for the NorCal SBDC Network is hosted by the Sponsored Programs Foundation of California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, the northernmost university in the CSU system. The offices of the NorCal SBDC Lead Center are located in Arcata, California, and Kristin Johnson is the Northern CA SBDC Executive Director.

Per federal regulation, the NorCal SBDC Executive Director is granted the authority and is directly responsible for assigning and achieving the goals and objectives of the program. The Executive Director is the primary contact for strategic direction and for monitoring and overseeing the investments and outcomes of the program.

5. SBDC Services
Per its mandate, the SBDC program is designed to provide high-quality business and economic development assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs to promote business start-up, growth, expansion, innovation, profitability, management improvement, and job creation. Each local service location provides in-depth, high-quality assistance to small businesses in complex areas that require specialized expertise. These areas may include, but are not limited to: management, marketing, financing, accounting, strategic planning, regulation and taxation, capital formation, venture capital, procurement, human resource management, production, operations, economic and business data analysis, engineering, technology transfer, innovation and research, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, new product development or commercialization, product analysis, plant layout and design, agriculture, business law and referral, exporting, office automation, site selection, or any other areas of assistance required to promote small business growth, expansion and productivity. In addition to advising, the NorCal SBDC Network provides training, conducts special events, and provides business-specific research and referral services.

6. Partnership Model
The Northern California SBDC Network is a shared partnership among its various vested partners. The partnership concept stresses the participation of each partner in the strategic direction, operation, and service delivery of the network. Shared financial partnering is specifically defined as an SBDC characteristic. Local host partners are expected to contribute funding to support SBDC services and create lasting positive economic impact in their communities. Note that the term “partnership” does not mean the creation of a legal entity partnership, but rather the creation of a relationship that is characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility for the achievement of common goals.

7. Authorizing Legislation and Funding Sources
The SBDC Program is authorized through Congress and partially funded by the U.S. SBA and RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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by GO-Biz. The NorCal SBDC is governed by Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648), federal regulations 13 C.F.R. Part 130, and California Government Code Section 12100-12100.69. Although the Lead Center is responsible for the general management and oversight of the NorCal SBDC program, a partnership exists between SBA, GO-Biz, the Lead Center, and the local host partners for the delivery of assistance to the small business community in the region. SBDCs, under Section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. § 648), are required to provide advising and training to small businesses, including working with the SBA to develop and provide informational tools to support business start-ups and existing business expansion. In addition, pursuant to 13 CFR Part 130.330(c), SBA may, from time to time, identify certain Special Emphasis Initiatives to be targeted for assistance by SBDCs. The NorCal SBDC Network maintains a strong working relationship with the SBA District Offices located in San Francisco and Sacramento, California.

All SBDC services are provided pursuant to the NorCal SBDC Network Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. SBA; Federal OMB circulars; U.S. SBA Guidelines and Regulations; Grant Agreements between GO-Biz and CPHSPF; and the CPHSPF Policy and Procedures Manual.

8. Applicant Eligibility
Eligible host organizations include:
● Local municipalities or counties;
OR
● Organizations that work closely with a specific jurisdiction in the area of economic development, including:
o Chambers of commerce
o Fully accredited institutions of higher education such as public and private universities, state and community colleges;
o Public economic development institutions such as workforce investment boards and economic development corporations; and
o Local incubators, accelerators or private nonprofit corporations engaged in economic development activities;
Proposals will only be accepted from organizations that:
● Are qualified to conduct business in the State of California; ● Are in good standing with the Secretary of State; and ● Have not been debarred or had contracts terminated by the federal government, State of California or local government.
● Are not a for-profit business.

9. Service Territory and Funding Available
The 36-county region is first split into eight service territories. Each of the eight territories maintains multiple Neighborhood Branches. The Lead Center intends to select 20+ Neighborhood Branches. In the proposal, each applicant must choose the level of SBDC services they desire to be focused on in their particular city/county. (See below.) The Lead RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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Center reserves the right to reallocate funding to best meet the needs of the business community. All funding amounts are projected and are subject to change based on availability of federal and state funds.

SBDC
Neighborhood
Branch Level Services Included
Annual
Base
Funding
from
CPHSPF
Annual
Funding from
Applicant
Organization
SBDC
Neighborhood
Branch
Operating
Budget
A Onsite advising, two days per week, 50 weeks per year $35,000 $35,000 $70,000 B
Onsite advising, two day per week, 50 weeks per year
Six training events- one every other month $50,000 $50,000 $100,000 C
Onsite advising, three days per week, 50 weeks per year Twelve (12) training events–one per month $75,000 $75,000 $150,000 D
Onsite advising, four days per week, 50 weeks per year
Twelve (12) training events– one per month $100,000 $100,000 $200,000

10. General Information
This RFP is for proposals to serve as SBDC Neighborhood Branch hosts for a six-year period commencing either January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2032 or commencing July 1, 2027 and ending June 30, 2033. Contracts will be issued annually. The first contracts between CPHSPF and the successful bidders are expected to begin on January 1, 2027 or July 1, 2027. SBDC Neighborhood Branch host partners demonstrating satisfactory collaboration will have their contracts renewed annually for up to five additional years, provided funding to do so is appropriated for this purpose in subsequent federal, state, and CPHSPF budgets. The Network anticipates issuing an RFP prior to awarding of contracts in 2033. The Lead Center reserves the right to terminate the contracts of organizations for noncompliance according to the terms of the contracts issued, as well as to add organizations prior to 2033 as needed to meet service delivery goals.

The bidding process for this procurement is competitive and proposals will be judged based on their compliance with RFP guidelines, and each respondent’s ability to meet stated requirements in Section 3, SBDC Program Overview and Host Requirements and Section 4, Proposal Submission Process. Only those proposals that meet these requirements will be evaluated according to the criteria in Section 5, Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria.

Further review may occur through interviews and/or site visits to one or more applicants.

Oral communications with CPHSPF officers and employees shall be non-binding on CPHSPF and shall in no way exclude the bidder of obligations as set forth in this package.

CPHSPF reserves the right to amend, alter or change the rules and conditions contained in this RFP prior to the deadline for submission of proposals.

CPHSPF reserves the right to negotiate with any qualified applicant, or to modify or cancel in RFP No. 2026-SBDC-02
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part or in its entirety contract provisions if it is in the best interest of CPHSPF to do so.

CPHSPF reserves the right to extend the submission deadline should this be in the best interest of CPHSPF. Proposing organizations will have the right to revise their proposals in the event that the deadline is extended.

Upon award of contracts to the successful bidders, the contract will be between CPHSPF and the applicant organization.

11. Bidder’s Costs
Costs for developing proposals are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be reimbursed by CPHSPF.

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Section 3. SBDC Program Overview and Host Requirements

1. Focus on Economic Results
A core differentiator between the SBDC and other federal, state, and local business assistance programs is the SBDC’s focus on economic results (quantifiable successes) produced by its services. All SBDC advising aims at creating measurable outcomes with each client business, including: business startups, increases in sales, obtaining loan financing or equity investment (capital infusion), job creation and job retention. Annually, more than 40% of NorCal SBDC business clients should achieve one of these measurable results.

Applicants should note that the SBDC is not a social, entitlement, or workforce development program. The Network’s business model is to serve small business owners and entrepreneurs. Training of employees (workforce) is not an eligible activity of the program.

SBDCs serve both startup and existing businesses. The primary focus of the NorCal SBDC Network is on existing (in business) companies. Sixty-five percent (65%) of all clients receiving services from the NorCal SBDC are small businesses that are beyond the startup phase of operations and are specifically looking for help growing their enterprises and responding to challenges and opportunities in their industries. The local SBDC Neighborhood Branch will deliver in-depth and high-quality confidential business advising and assistance with access to capital.

2. Core SBDC Services
a. Advising
The core service provided through SBDC is advising. The SBDC shall design and provide quality advising services through the Neighborhood Branches to improve the skills and knowledge of existing and prospective small business owners. All advising shall have an identified and measurable goal that is agreed upon by an advisor and a client.

Business assistance topics that will be available to clients at a Neighborhood Branch shall include: operations, manufacturing, engineering, evaluation and adoption of new technology solutions, artificial intelligence, personnel administration, marketing, sales, merchandising, accounting, loan readiness, technology commercialization, equity financing, securing loans, business strategy development and other disciplines required for small business growth, expansion, innovation, productivity, and/or management improvement.

Fees may not be charged for SBDC advising. If an applicant to this RFP serves fee-based clients, methods must be identified and clearly described for how referrals will be made to the SBDC and how the bidder will ensure conflicts will not arise between fee-based and free advising.

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b. Capital Access Assistance
All SBDC Neighborhood Branches will assist small businesses in obtaining growth capital through lending and equity investments. Services in this area shall include business plan development, financial statement preparation and analysis, cash flow preparation and analysis, understanding lending terms, loan application assistance, coaching on presentations for equity investors, etc.
c. Assistance to Innovation and Technology Companies
The SBDC Neighborhood Branch shall have access to specialized advising and commercialization assistance to innovation-driven and technology-based companies seeking to develop, launch, commercialize, and scale new products, services, and technologies. Opportunistically, the SBDC shall maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, incubators, accelerators, venture capital firms, angel investor groups, corporate innovation programs, and other technology ecosystem partners to connect clients with specialized resources and funding opportunities. d. Client Activity and Performance Tracking
The ability of the NorCal SBDC to measure and report client impact is essential to demonstrating program effectiveness. Client advising activity and economic outcomes are tracked on an ongoing basis to evaluate program performance and report the impact of services delivered throughout the network.

The NorCal SBDC utilizes NeoSerra, its proprietary client management and reporting system, to document client engagement, advising activity, and economic outcomes. The NorCal SBDC workforce is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and reporting of program performance data.

Program performance and client outcomes are regularly reviewed by Leadership and shared with Neighborhood Branch Hosts to evaluate service delivery and overall program impact. Neighborhood Branch Hosts are not responsible for entering or maintaining data within NeoSerra.
e. Training
Each SBDC Neighborhood Branch may offer local trainings/ workshops that are relevant to groups of business owners and/or entrepreneurs in their proposed service area.

Trainings can and should also be a good way to generate new advising leads. All local trainings should be co-sponsored with the private sector and other organizations, to extend outreach and productivity.

While local trainings provide education on topics that many small businesses have in common, trainings should be viewed as a secondary service of the SBDC, behind advising, capital access assistance, and assistance to innovation companies.

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the 36-county footprint of NorCal SBDC and should not be duplicated at the local level, unless expressly requested by a partner organization.

3. SBDC Workforce
a. CPHSPF will directly employ an Area Director and an Associate Director who will work with the Neighborhood Branch host organization to coordinate services. Business Advisors providing 1-on-1 advising and training will all be CPHSPF contractors. Work of the contract advisors will be overseen by the Area Director and Associate Director. All employees and contractors will be recruited and selected by the Lead Center’s established hiring and procurement processes.

4. Host Requirements
a. Facilities
Each SBDC Neighborhood Branch shall maintain one or more visible, professional, fully-equipped office location(s) that comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. A dedicated and secured area must be provided to meet with clients and must be adequate to protect client confidentiality. Each Neighborhood Branch must have access to adequate conference room facilities to accommodate group training sessions. Conference rooms may be at a different physical address from the office location(s). Each Neighborhood Branch facility shall have access to parking for business clients and employees.
b. Position inside host organization
A special note for counties and municipalities: When a county or municipality is the host organization for a Neighborhood Branch, services are usually managed within the unit of the county or municipality that is responsible for economic development, community development, and business permitting and/or workforce development. If a city or municipality is applying to host an SBDC that delivers services beyond its geographic borders, the bidder must have the authority to work outside these boundaries.
c. Participation in Centralized Intake
Participation in Centralized Intake is mandatory for all Neighborhood Branches. The NorCal SBDC leads the nation in its utilization of a centralized intake team, where incoming clients are registered by specially trained staff housed at the Lead Center. All prospective clients seeking SBDC services must be referred through the Centralized Intake process to ensure consistent registration, onboarding, and assignment to the most appropriate Advisor based on the client's needs and geography. This approach reduces administrative burden for Neighborhood Branches while providing a high-quality, consistent intake experience for new clients. e. Community Leadership & Partnerships
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presence to help increase awareness of the NorCal SBDC and facilitate connections with organizations that support entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business development within the community. The Host should maintain regular communication and collaborate with the NorCal SBDC Lead Center to strengthen community partnerships and expand awareness of SBDC services.

This may include connecting the NorCal SBDC with financial institutions, capital providers, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, colleges and universities, business associations, community-based organizations, and other strategic partners.

The Neighborhood Branch Host should also help identify opportunities to strengthen the visibility, reach, and long-term impact of the Neighborhood Branch within the community.
f. Local Financial Contribution
The Neighborhood Branch Host shall provide a local financial contribution equal to the selected SBDC investment level ($35,000–$100,000). The local contribution demonstrates the Host's commitment to supporting small business development within the community and ensures a shared investment in the success of the Neighborhood Branch.

All Neighborhood Branch funding and matching contributions shall be dedicated exclusively to the services and activities of that specific Neighborhood Branch.

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Section 4. Proposal Submission Process

1. Letter of Intent
Organizations wishing to submit a proposal in response to this RFP are strongly encouraged to submit a Letter of Intent to the NorCal SBDC Lead Center by 5:00 PM PDT on August 18, 2026.

Letters of Intent should be submitted as a Microsoft Word document (.doc or .docx) or PDF, addressed to Kristin Johnson, Executive Director, and emailed to [email protected].

At a minimum, the Letter of Intent should include:
● Organization name and address
● Primary contact name, title, phone number, and email address ● The requested SBDC Neighborhood Branch city or county.

2. Proposal Submission
All proposals must be completed and submitted through the StartUpTree application portal:
https://norcalsbdc.startuptree.org/competitions
The application portal will open on July 17, 2026, at 12:00 AM PDT and will close at 5:00 PM PDT on September 18, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Applicants must first create a StartUpTree user account to access the proposal. Once logged in, complete all required questions and upload all requested documents through the StartUpTree portal. Some questions contain multiple prompts. Carefully review each question and ensure your response addresses all requested information.

Suggested word counts displayed within StartUpTree are provided for guidance only and are not enforced.

For the best experience, applicants are encouraged to draft responses in a separate Word or Google document before entering them into StartUpTree. Although applications may be saved and revisited before submission, applicants are strongly encouraged to maintain a separate copy of their responses.

3. Technical Proposal
Complete the following questions within StartUpTree and upload requested documentation.

Suggested response lengths are provided within the StartUpTree application to help applicants prepare concise, complete responses.
a. Organization Background
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its target constituents/clients.
○ If the applicant is not a municipality, describe the location(s) in which the organization operates and its relationship with the local municipality. ○ Does the organization have a preexisting relationship with the NorCal SBDC? If so, please elaborate.
b. Goal Alignment
○ Explain how hosting an SBDC Neighborhood Branch would align with your organization’s economic development priorities, business growth goals, CEDS plans, or other long-term economic initiatives.
c. Proposed Location(s)
○ Describe the proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch location(s) and facilities, including how they will provide convenient access for the small business community being served.
○ For each proposed facility, indicate whether the space is currently under the control of the applicant or if it must be identified, negotiated, and/or leased. d. Facility Requirements
○ Select all facility requirements that can be accommodated at the proposed location(s).
i. ☐ Accessible for individuals with disabilities
ii. ☐ Ability to display temporary SBDC signage
iii. ☐ Private office space for one-on-one advising
iv. ☐ Accessible free or low-cost parking
e. Programming
○ Describe the specialty or emphasis areas the proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch should focus on. Include any industries that should be prioritized and any language capabilities needed to best serve the local community.
f. Partnerships
○ Describe any significant existing relationships your organization has with lenders, venture capital firms, angel investors, or other capital partners that may be leveraged to support clients of the proposed SBDC Neighborhood Branch. ○ If your organization has existing partnerships with innovation/technology incubators, accelerators or similar, please describe them.

4. Certifications and Assurances
Applications submitted without these documents will be considered incomplete. a. Complete and upload Attachment 1 (“Certification of Host Cash Match”) b. Complete and upload Attachment 2 (“Certification Regarding Lobbying”) c. Complete and upload Attachment 3 (“Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion”)

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application, such as letters of support or organizational collateral. If submitting more than one document, combine all files into a single PDF before uploading. Additional attachments are optional.

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Section 5. Selection Process and Evaluation Criteria

1. Selection Process
a. After the period has closed for receipt of proposals, each proposal will be evaluated to determine compliance with the requirements of this RFP. If a proposal does not meet all requirements, it will be considered nonresponsive and rejected from further evaluation. b. The evaluation committee will then review all responsive proposals against the evaluation criteria listed below. Proposals will be ranked based upon score. c. The evaluation committee reserves the right to designate one or more members of the committee to perform oral interviews with one or more finalists. The oral interviews will confirm information presented in the proposal.
d. The evaluation committee reserves the right to designate one or more members of the committee to perform in-person site visits with one or more finalists. The site visits will confirm information presented in the proposal and oral interviews. e. A contract will be awarded to applicants with highly scored proposals, and any additional information gathered from oral interviews and/or site visits, if deemed necessary. f. CPHSPF reserves the right not to award any awards.
g. Upon selection of proposed recipients, a Notice of Intent to Award will be posted for five (5) working days at the NorCal SBDC Lead Center Office, StartUp Humboldt, 876 7th St, Arcata, CA 95521. A Notice of Intent to Award will also be posted online at www.norcalsbdc.org. Winning bidders will be notified verbally or in writing as to their selection as the proposed contract awardee at the time CPHSPF posts the Notice of Intent to Award.
h. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing on the date CPHSPF posts the Notice of Awards.
i. Preliminary contract negotiations shall begin on the sixth workday after the date the Notice of Intent to Award is posted.

2. Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed and scored by an evaluation committee. Evaluation of proposals will be based on the criteria shown.

Criteria Points

HOST ORGANIZATION ALIGNMENT
Host organization’s goal alignment with SBDC programming and the local city/county economic development plans.

Up to 40

FINANCIAL STABILITY
Organization is well positioned to provide cash match funds for SBDC; capacity for growth; long-term sustainability of organization is not in question.

Up to 25

PROPOSED LOCATION(S)
Host organization’s office and training locations are accessible and reasonably simple for business owners to find. No or low cost parking is available.

Up to 20
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PARTNERSHIPS
Evidence of relationships with lenders, equity capital firms, or innovation/technology-related organizations.

Up to 15
Total Points Possible 100 points

3. Grounds for Rejection
a. CPHSPF reserves the right to waive any immaterial deviation in a proposal; however, the waiver of an immaterial deviation in a proposal shall in no way modify the document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the proposal requirements after the bidder is awarded the contract.
b. A proposal shall be rejected if:
1) The proposal package is received after the time and date set for receipt of proposals.
2) The proposal contains false or misleading statements or references which do not support an attribute or condition contended by the bidder; and if, in the opinion of CPHSPF, such information was intended to erroneously mislead CPHSPF in its evaluation of the proposal.
3) The proposal is confidential, conditional, incomplete, or if it contains any irregularities.
4) The bidder does not meet the required cash match dollar amount. 5) The Certification of Local Match is incomplete.
6) The proposal does not include all Certifications and Assurances. 7) All signatures are not provided.

4. Debriefing
Written debriefings of the evaluation results will not be provided to unsuccessful proposals. Oral debriefings may be provided at CPHSPF's discretion.

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DONATION APPROVAL FORM
Name of Donor: Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation (CPHSPF), NorCal Small Business Development Center
Address: 416 3rd Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Description of donation: City provides $35,000 to NorCal SBDC for the services of a business advisor two days a week, 50 weeks a year, and NorCal SBDC will contribute an additional $35,000 toward the value of the business advisor for a total value of $70,000. NorCal SBDC will pay the business advisor, thus the City will not be accepting an actual monetary donation. The CPHSPF will pay the business advisor directly.

This will not be a City employee, but will be employed by NorCal SBDC, and housed with an office at City Facilities.

Donor estimate of current value: $35,000 value for services provided by donor.

Potential immediate or initial acquisition or installation cost, any on-going maintenance or replacement cost, any other cost required for acceptance/completion: Some staff time is required to take on the role of site supervisor. The business advisor will also need a dedicated office space and access to city facilities, provided Development Services and IT departments.

Intended use: The Business Advisor will be supervised by Zach Thomas, Director of Development Services and will work two days a week providing typical SBDC services as described in the RFP SBDC 2026-02.

Conditions of acceptance or donor designation: Agreement for Services between the City and NorCal SBDC.

Remarks: Economic Development is identified as a priority in the City 2025-3030 Strategic Plan. 206
City Departments receiving donations: City Manager
Account Number for Revenue:

The donation is for a value of services provided to the city. The City is not accepting money.

APPROVED BY:

Name/ Title Signature Date
Up to $5,000 Department
Head
Up to $10,000 Finance
Director
$5,000 to $10,000 City Manager
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Hilary Roverud, City Manager
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Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:9
Agenda Item: Parks & Recreation Commission Policy Recommendations for Local Youth Nonprofit Fees & User Prioritization Policy
Executive Summary: At the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting, staff was directed to bring an item to the Parks & Recreation Commission to bring back to City Council a recommendation for the following for the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center (Rec Center): â€¢ Master Fee Schedule Proposal for Discount for Local Youth Serving Nonprofits â€¢ User Prioritization Policy On August 19, 2026, the Parks & Recreation Commission passed a motion recommending to City Council to approve the following: â€¢ Master Fee Schedule discount for Local Youth Serving Nonprofits of 40% on facility rentals â€¢ User Prioritization Policy following the order below: 1. City-run public recreation services 2. City sponsored programs 3. Local youth and senior serving non-profit rentals 4. Nonprofit rentals 5. Private rentals Schedule creation would remain an administrative capacity of staff and staff would use this prioritization list to guide scheduling decision-making. Staff may alter schedules to prioritize revenue generating rentals to maximize facility utilization and reduce the Rec Centerâ€™s General Fund subsidy. Examples include facility event rentals including but not limited to weddings, receptions, conferences, meetings, tournaments, competitions and swim meets.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution amending the adopted Schedule of Master Fees to include a 40% discount for local youth serving nonprofits for facility rentals at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center.

Responsible Staff Member: John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney
Attachments:
01-Staff_Report_-_Local_Youth_Nonprofit_Fees_User_Prioritization_Policy_Update_8.27.docx 02-ResolutionP_R_Commission_Policy_Recos_for_Local_Youth_Nonprofit_Fees_User_Prioritization_Policy_Updated_8.27.26.doc 208
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Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: P&R Commission Policy Recos for Local Youth Nonprofit Fees & User Prioritization Policy Location: Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center Responsible Staff Member: John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation (530) 307-9145 Background: At the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting, staff was directed to bring an item to the Parks & Recreation Commission to bring back to City Council a recommendation for the following for the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center (Rec Center):
 Master Fee Schedule Proposal for Discount for Local Youth Serving Nonprofits  User Prioritization Policy
Issue and Discussion: The Parks & Recreation Commission Recreation & Equitable Access subcommittee met on June 2, 2026, to discuss both of these items. This item was brought to the Parks & Recreation Commission on June 18, 2026, for discussion and again on August 19, 2026, where a motion was passed to recommend to City Council a 40% discount for local youth serving nonprofits for facility rentals along with the user prioritization policy.

Master Fee Schedule Proposal for Discount for Local Youth Serving Nonprofits The existing non-profit discount in the Master Fee schedule is a 25% discount for facility rentals.

Currently, the Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club, a local youth serving nonprofit, has a six-month City sponsorship that includes 55% discount as well as support of one lifeguard for their rental.

The subcommittee discussed creating a new discount for the Master Fee schedule that would apply to all local youth serving nonprofits. The subcommittee proposed consideration of a discount of 35 to 55% for local youth serving nonprofits to be discussed by the Parks & Recreation Commission for review and potential recommendation to City Council. After review by the Parks & Recreation Commission, the commission passed a motion recommending the City Council to adopt a 40% discount for local youth serving nonprofits fee.

Staff recommend that “local” include all organizations within the Tahoe Basin that are open to City residents and “nonprofit” include all different types of nonprofit organizations.

User Prioritization Policy
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The subcommittee discussed how current schedules for spaces within the Rec Center are produced by Parks & Recreation staff through administrative function. Staff balance schedules between City programs, drop-in programming, contract-instructor programming and rentals.

Spaces available for programming include the Multipurpose Pool, Recreation Pool, Gym, Community Room, Dance & Fitness Studio, Lakeview Room, Party Room, Exercise Room, Climbing Wall, and Batting Cages.

Program and rental offerings change throughout the year with some programs being offered yearround and some that are offered seasonally changing the timing of when different programs are scheduled. There are many different user groups that use the different spaces available. This requires staff to strike a balance between the many different user groups to provide access for the entire community.

Scheduling decisions are guided through the following principles:
 City-run public recreation services take precedence over outside use  Community benefit uses should receive scheduling preference over private benefit uses  Access for local youth-serving organizations and seniors have preference  Facility time will be monitored by staff for efficient use  No user obtains a permanent right to a specific time slot City Council requested a policy be recommended for which user groups are granted scheduling priority. The Parks & Recreation Commission passed a motion to recommend to City Council adopting the following prioritization for user groups in the list below:

1. City-run public recreation services

2. City sponsored programs

3. Local youth and senior serving non-profit rentals

4. Nonprofit rentals

5. Private rentals
Schedule creation would remain an administrative capacity of staff and staff would use this prioritization list to guide scheduling decision-making. Staff may alter schedules to prioritize revenue generating rentals to maximize facility utilization and reduce the Rec Center’s General Fund subsidy. Examples include facility event rentals including but not limited to weddings, receptions, conferences, meetings, tournaments, competitions and swim meets.

Financial Implications: Adoption of an increased discount for qualifying local youth-serving nonprofits could reduce facility rental revenue, depending on number of qualifying rentals. It could also promote more local youth serving nonprofits to rent spaces within the Rec Center that otherwise may not have due to the cost. Rec Center operations are funded through General Fund totaling $3,880,074 in the Recreation Programs budget which also includes $700,000 transferred in from Measure P revenues.

Environmental Considerations: There are no environmental implications.

Policy Implications: 7.7 Continue to improve access for people of all abilities to all public spaces.
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Resolution 2026-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
September 8, 2026
Adopting the Local Youth Nonprofits Discount Fee for Facility Rentals at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center

BACKGROUND
A. User fees in California are required to conform to the California Constitution including Proposition 26 and statutory requirements including Government Code Sections 66014 through 66018.5. User fees imposed to provide specific services, to cover reasonable regulatory costs to issue licenses and permits, for entrance to or use of city property, and fines for violating the City Code are generally excluded from the definition of "tax" under Proposition 26. Section 1 (e) of article XIIIC of the California Constitution describes these exceptions.

B. At the May 19, 2026, City Council meeting, staff was directed to bring an item to the Parks & Recreation Commission to bring back to City Council a recommendation for the following for a discount for local youth serving nonprofits for facility rentals at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center.

C. On August 19, 2026, the Parks & Recreation Commission passed a motion recommending to City Council a 40% discount for local youth serving nonprofits for facility rentals at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center.

D. Staff will interpret “local” to be within the Tahoe Basin and “nonprofit” to include all different types of nonprofit formation.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

1. Amends the adopted Schedule of Master Fees to include a 40% discount for facility rentals at the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center for local youth-serving non-profit organizations within the Tahoe Basin that are open to City residents.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on September 8, 2026 by the following vote:

Yes:

No:

Absent:
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Abstain:
________________________ Date: _________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Hilary Roverud, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:10
Agenda Item: Sale of Surplus Vehicles, Equipment, and Miscellaneous Small Tools Executive Summary: In accordance with the City's policies, the department requests the designation of 9 vehicles and miscellaneous small tools as surplus property.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion designating 3 vehicles, 3 pieces of equipment, and miscellaneous small tools for surplus and subsequent disposal following the City's policy on disposition of surplus property.

Responsible Staff Member: Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works and Phil Harwood, Fleet Manager
Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney
Attachments:
01-Staff_Report-Surplus Sale.docx
02_Exhibit A Surplus List.pdf
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Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Miscellaneous Small Tools Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works and Phil Harwood, Fleet Manager
Background: The City has an established policy to dispose of property owned by the City. The policy requires surplus property to be:
 identified by a department.
 officially declared to the City Council for approval to surplus.  eliminated from the fixed asset accountability list; and  sold at auctions or to any organization or non-employee willing to pay fair market value.

Issue and Discussion: Fleet Services has identified 3 vehicles, 3 pieces of equipment, and miscellaneous small tools that have reached the end of their serviceable lifecycle or are otherwise not repairable. Exhibit A lists these the vehicles and equipment along with rationale for the decision to surplus. Along with the various vehicles and, we request to dispose of various small tools, surplus items from warehouse stock, and other items of lesser value that reached their service life and/or have become inoperable.

The vehicles will be auctioned using large cooperative governmental auctions.

Financial Implications: Auction proceeds generate revenue and will be used to offset the cost to purchase vehicles and/or equipment in the FY 2026/27 budget year. Fleet Services uses large cooperative governmental auctions. These auctions historically return higher proceeds and offer greater accountability.

Environmental Considerations: This purchase is not a "project" subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(2) (continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies).

Policy Implications: This action follows the City’s policy of disposition of surplus. 215
Unit # Make Model Year Miles Hours Notes
1265 Chevrolet Tahoe 2006 166,781 Past service life
2080 Ford F150 2004 111,659 Past service life
1224 Chevrolet Trailblazer 2005 140,123 Past service life 5062 Caterpillar 163 2006 5,742 Catastrophic engine damage 9031 Military Trailer 1995 1,436 Obsolete not needed
9032 Military Trailer 1995 958 Obsolite not needed
Fire Department Miscellaneous pallet small old tools No longer used surplus Streets Department Miscellaneous pallet small old tools No longer used surplus 216
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Hilary Roverud, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: September 8,
2026
Agenda Item #:11
Agenda Item: Award of Construction Contract for the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Contract for $522,980.00 to Meyers Earthwork, Inc. and Approve Amendment No.1 to Eastern Sierra Engineering PSA (C-221-2025) for $23,500 and Authorize Total Funding Transfer of $373,730.69 from Various Accounts to Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Account 301-60088-48030 Executive Summary: Award of Construction Contract for the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Contract for $522,980.00 to Meyers Earthwork, Inc. and Approve Amendment 1 (C-XXX2026) to Eastern Sierra Engineering PSA (C-221-2025) for $23,500 and Authorize Total Funding Transfer of $373,730.69 from Various Accounts to Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Account 301-60088-48030
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: 1) Pass a Resolution authorizing and directing the Director of Finance to transfer $373,730.69 from various accounts to the Upper Truckee River Bridge Account, and 2) Pass a Motion finding the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 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 Meyers Earthwork, Inc. for the Upper Truckee River Scour Protection Project for a not to exceed amount of $522,980.00, and authorizing Director of Public Works to use contingency up to a cumulative amount of $106,520. 3) Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering (C-221-2025) for $23,500.

Responsible Staff Member: Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Reviewed and Approved By: Mohammad Qureshi, Director of Public Works Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney Hilary Roverud, City Manager
Attachments:
01-Staff_Report_UTR_Bridge Award.docx
02-Resolution_UTR_Bridge Award.docx
03-Meyers Agreement.pdf
04-ESE Amendment 1.pdf
05-ESE Design Contract.pdf
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Title: Award of Construction Contract for the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Contract for $522,980.00 to Meyers Earthwork, Inc. and Approve Amendment 1 (C-XXX2026) to Eastern Sierra Engineering PSA (C-221-2025) for $23,500 and Authorize Total Funding Transfer of $373,730.69 from Various Accounts to Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Account 301-60088-48030
Location: Upper Truckee River Bicycle Bridge
Responsible Staff Members: Stephen Anderjack, Project Manager Background: The Upper Truckee River is scouring (eroding) towards the Class 1 bicycle bridge pier foundation on the west bank. In order to avoid undermining the bridge piers foundation, a scour protection solution is needed. This will prevent needing to shut the bridge down to bicycle and pedestrian traffic due to structural concerns.

Eastern Sierra Engineering (ESE) was hired as an engineering consultant to design the scour protection for this bridge pier via PSA C-221-2025.

The engineered solution to this scour issue is a rip rap slope along the river bank. This scour protection solution needs permits from the following agencies: Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, Army Core of Engineers, and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Issue and Discussion: On July 2, 2026, the Public Works Department advertised the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Project bid on the City’s PlanetBids website. The project’s scope consists of rip rap scour protection along the river’s west bank.

PlanetBids notified 1035 bidders . The Project bidding period closed on July 24th, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Public Works received 3 sealed bids, which were publicly opened and read aloud at the scheduled bid opening at the City Public Works Building. Meyers Earthwork, Inc was determined to be the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with a Total Bid of $522,980.00.

The bid results are listed below as Total Bid:
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Name of Contractor Total Bid
Meyers Earthwork, Inc. $522,980.00
Burdick Excavating $915,185.00
Globe Engineering Development, Inc. $641,325.00
The Public Works Department is recommending the award of the contract to Meyers Earthwork Inc.

Pursuant to the authority delegated in Resolution 2006-066, the City Engineer approved the plans, specifications, and Bid Addendum 1 for the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Project.

Public Works Staff are also recommending award of Amendment 1 (C-XXX-2026) to Eastern Sierra Engineering PSA (C-221-2025) for Construction Engineering Assistance for an additional $23,500. This brings the total contract value to $82,000. This amendment allows Eastern Sierra Engineering to review Submittals, Request For Information, and Change Order Requests because they are the engineers of record.

While the anticipated notice to proceed for the construction of the Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Project is October 1, 2026, the City does not have all permits in hand for this project yet. The City is still waiting for the issuance of the TRPA, Lahontan, CDFW, and Army Corps (USACE) permits. Refer to Table 2 regarding permit status.

Table 2 – Permit Status
Permitting Agency Permit Status
TRPA Environmental Improvement Permit Ready for issuance CDFW Lake and Streambed Agreement Draft agreement issued 7/31. Currently in City
review. Permit is
expected to be issued
prior to Oct 1st NTP.

Lahontan 401 Water Quality Certification Permit is expected to be issued prior to Oct 1st,
NTP.

USACE Nationwide Permit 404 USACE required to
respond to completed
application by Oct 10,
2026.

Financial Implications: The lowest responsive, responsible bid received for this project was Meyers Earthwork, Inc., with a Total Bid of $522,980.00.

The total expected expense for this project is listed in the table below:

Expense Description Amount
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Meyers Earthwork, Inc. (Total Bid) $522,980.00
Construction Contingency $106,520.00
Materials Testing $5,000.00
Labor Compliance Oversite $2,000.00
Eastern Sierra Engineering Construction Assistance
Amendment $23,500.00
TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENSES $660,000.00
The City has on-call contracts with Eastern Sierra Engineering, Inc. for Material Testing, and Crede Group for Labor Compliance services.

The currently available budget in the Upper Truckee River Bridge Account 301-60088-48030 is $290,100.00. The Public Works Department is requesting to transfer the remainder of the funding as displayed in the table below:

Transfer From Transfer To
Amount
Name Account Name Account
Johnson Blvd Complete
Streets 301-50052-48020 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $50,000.00 LED Pedestrian Light
Retrofit 301-50044-48030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $14,566.00 Ski Run Pedestrian
Circle 301-50047-48030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $11,485.00 Heavenly Valley Traffic
Safety 301-50048-42025 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $11,801.00 Heavenly Valley Traffic
Safety 301-50048-45017 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $2,672.00 Bike Trail Infrastructure 301-50051-48030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $13,206.69
Bijou Bike Park 301-60066-48030 Upper Truckee River
Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $35,000.00
Engineering
Professional Services 100-03210-42020 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $90,000.00 Engineering Contract
Services 100-03210-42025 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $90,000.00 Engineering Technical
Services 100-03210-42030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $55,000.00 Total $373,730.69
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Environmental Considerations: This project is considered a maintenance project. As such, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities). This project will have it’s own TRPA Permit. All applicable best management practices will be utilized to protect air and water quality during construction.

Policy Implications: The City Council has included Improving Transportation as a Strategic Priority in their 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. This project will help accomplish the City Council’s priorities by ensuring that the existing bike trail bridge remains open to the public. 221
Resolution 2026-XXX September 8, 2026 Page 1 of 2
Resolution 2026-XX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
September 8, 2026
Authorize Total Funding Transfer of $373,730.69 from Various Accounts to Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Account 301-60088-48030

BACKGROUND
A. The City of South Lake Tahoe Public Works Department has designated Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection project an essential project needed to prevent the closure of the bicycle bridge across the Upper Truckee River due to structural concerns.

B. Bids for this project have been opened and Meyers Excavating, Inc. is the apparent low bidder with a Total Contract Price of $522,980.00. The Public Works Department recommends awarding the contract to Meyers Excavating, Inc.

C. An additional $373,730.69 is recommended to be transferred from the accounts listed below to the Upper Truckee River Bridge Project Account 301-60088-48030 to fund construction.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH HEREIN, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

1. Authorizes the Director of Finance to amend the FY 2025-2026 budget to transfer $373,730.69 from the accounts listed below to the Upper Truckee River Bridge Project Account as follows:

Transfer From Transfer To
Amount
Name Account Name Account
Johnson Blvd Complete
Streets 301-50052-48020 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $50,000.00 LED Pedestrian Light
Retrofit 301-50044-48030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $14,566.00 Ski Run Pedestrian
Circle 301-50047-48030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $11,485.00 Heavenly Valley Traffic
Safety 301-50048-42025 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $11,801.00 Heavenly Valley Traffic
Safety 301-50048-45017 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $2,672.00 Bike Trail Infrastructure 301-50051-48030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $13,206.69
Bijou Bike Park 301-60066-48030 Upper Truckee River
Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $35,000.00
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Engineering
Professional Services 100-03210-42020 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $90,000.00 Engineering Contract
Services 100-03210-42025 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $90,000.00 Engineering Technical
Services 100-03210-42030 Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection 301-60088-48030 $55,000.00 Total $373,730.69
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on September 8, 2026, by the following vote:

Yes:

No:

Abstain:

Absent:

The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
__________________ Date:_____________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

AGREEMENT
DOCUMENT 00500 - AGREEMENT

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

AGREEMENT
for
Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection Project
PWC 26-30160088
CITY BID NO. 26-30160088-01
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 8th day of September, 2026, by and between the City of South Lake Tahoe, a political subdivision of the State of California, herein designated “City”, and Meyers Earthwork Inc., herein designated as “Contractor.” WITNESSETH, that the City and the Contractor, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereafter set forth, agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1 — THE WORK
Contractor agrees to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, facilities, materials, transportation and services necessary to perform and complete, in a good and workmanlike manner, the Upper Truckee River Bridge Protection Project, as required pursuant to the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 2 — COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION
The Work to be performed under this Agreement shall commence at the time as specified in the Notice to Proceed, and the Contractor shall diligently undertake the performance of the obligations as set forth in the Contract Documents to achieve Final Completion of the Work (as defined at Section 9.9 Special Provisions) within 15 calendar days after the date commencement of the Work is authorized as set forth in the Notice to Proceed (the “Contract Time”). No grading or excavation or other land disturbance will be allowed between October 15th and May 1st; all 224
Work shall be performed after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and Final Completion achieved within the contract time as set forth in these Bid Documents.

The City and the Contractor recognize that time is of the essence of this Agreement and that the City will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the time specified herein, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with the Contract Documents. The City and Contractor also recognize the delays, expense, and difficulties involved in proving the actual loss suffered by the City if the Work is not completed within the Contract Time. Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, and pursuant to the Contract Documents, the City and the Contractor agree that as liquidated damages (but not as a penalty, the Contractor shall pay the City the sum of $500 for each calendar day beyond that portion of the Contract Time within which the Bidder is required to achieve Milestone #1, Substantial Completion (per Document 00100, Article 1.04.A.2), and $1000 for each calendar day beyond that portion of the Contract Time within which the Bidder is required to achieve Milestone #2, Final Completion (per Document 00100, Article 1.04.A.3).

In accordance with the Contract Documents, including, without limitation Document 00400.4.2 (“Bid Proposal”), the daily amount that Contractor may charge to the City for all delay costs, direct and indirect (and inclusive of all expenses and damages, including, without limitation, jobsite and home office overhead costs and extended general conditions) applicable to the first sixty (60) calendar days of Compensable Delay, if any, is $50 per calendar day, the amount set forth by Contractor in Document 00400.4.2 (“Bid Proposal”). This sum shall represent the exclusive and sole amount (i.e., payment in full for any and all direct and indirect delay costs) that Contractor, on behalf of itself and subcontractors and suppliers, of every tier, shall receive for any and all Compensable Delay(s) during the first sixty (60) calendar days of actual, Compensable Delay at the Project. Delay costs that may arise from Compensable Delay, if any, beyond the first sixty (60) calendar days of a Compensable Delay, if allowable, shall thereafter be governed by, and subject to, the applicable provisions of Sections 8 and 9 of the Standard Specifications, as modified by the Special Provisions, and the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 3 — CONTRACT PRICE
The City agrees to pay, and the Contractor agrees to accept, in current funds for the performance of the Work pursuant to the Contract Documents, the Contract Sum for the completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents as follows:

Item
#
Quantit
y
Unit Work Item Description Unit Price Total
1 1 LS Mobilization $70,000.00 $70,000.00
2 1 LS Construction Staking $34,500.00 $34,500.00
3 1 LS Traffic Control $24,000.00 $24,000.00
4 1 LS Temporary Controls/BMPs $48,700.00 $48,700.00
5 1 LS Dewatering $56,700.00 $56,700.00
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6 1 LS Partial Channel Diversion $64,380.00 $64,380.00
7 165 LF Rip Rap Key Trench $460.00 $460.00
8 2025 SF Rock Slope Protection $72.00 $145,800.00
TOTAL CONTRACT SUM $522,980.00
For the Total Contract Sum of five hundred and twenty two thousand, nine hundred and eighty dollars and zero cents.

The above Total Contract Sum includes all allowances, if any, provided for in the Contract Documents.

Compensation for Unit Price Items shall be based upon the unit prices stated in the above schedule multiplied by the actual quantities or units of work and materials performed or furnished.

Unit prices paid by the City may change depending on actual quantities or units of work completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 4 — PREVAILING WAGES
Pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code, Sections 1770 to 1780, inclusive thereof, the Contractor, and any subcontractor, of any tier, shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations.

In compliance with Senate Bill 854 (2014) and the California Labor Code, this project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

Contractors must submit their certified payroll records directly to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement Compliance Monitoring Unit through the electronic certified payroll reporting (eCPR) system, as well as to the City.

Pursuant to the provisions of California Labor Code Section 1773.2, the Contractor is hereby advised that copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages and a general prevailing rate for holidays, Saturdays and Sundays and overtime work in the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification, or type of worker required to execute the Contract, are on file in the City's office. The Contractor agrees that not less than said prevailing rates shall be paid to workers employed on this public works contract as required by Labor Code Section 1774. These rate determinations are found on the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website at: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/DPreWageDetermination.htm.

ARTICLE 5 — CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
The Agreement includes and incorporates by reference the Contract Documents for the Project, which consists of the following documents:
(a) Notice to Bidders (Document 00100);
(b) Instructions to Bidders (Document 00200);
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(c) Bid Proposal (Document 00400);
(d) Bid Schedule (Document 00405);
(e) Bidder's Bond (Document 00410);
(f) Designation of Subcontractors (Document 00420);
(g) Good Faith Effort for Local Hiring on Public Works Contracts (00421); (h) Verification of Contractor and Subcontractor DIR Registration (00423); (i) California Air Quality Control Board (CARB, Certificates of Reported Compliance (CRC) (00424);
(j) Self-Performance Declaration (Document 00425);
(k) Debarment and Suspension Certifications (Document 00430); (l) Non-Collusion Declaration (Document 00432);
(m) Worker's Compensation Certification (Document 00435); (n) Business and Professions Code Sections 7028.15 and 7031 Statement (Document 00440);
(o) Bidder's Statement of Financial Responsibility, Technical Ability and Experience (Document 00450);
(p) Equal Employment Opportunity Certification (Document 00460); (q) Non-Lobbying Certification (Document 00465);
(r) Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Document 00466); (s) Agreement (Document 00500);
(t) Payment Bond Form (Document 00610);
(u) Performance Bond Form (Document 00620);
(v) Sample Escrow Agreement for Security Deposits In Lieu of Retention (Document 00630);
(w) Warranty/Guaranty Form (Document 00635);
(x) Acknowledgment of City Code (Document 00640);
(y) Bid Document Certification (Document 00650);
(z) The Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation, dated 2022; the Standard Plans of the State of California, Department of Transportation, dated 2022, and the South Lake Tahoe Public Improvement and Engineering Standards;
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(aa) Special Provisions, Document 00700 of the Bid Documents (which incorporate by reference, and, as specified, modify the Standard Specifications of the State of California, Department of Transportation, dated 2022; the Standard Plans of the State of California, Department of Transportation, dated 2022, and the South Lake Tahoe Public Improvement and Engineering Standards);
(bb) Supplemental Conditions (Document 00800), if any;
(cc) General Requirements, if any;
(dd) Construction Progress Documentation (Document 01300); (ee) Technical Specifications;
(ff) Contract Drawings;
(gg) Addenda (numbers 1 to 1, inclusive; and
(hh) Permits from other agencies as may be required by law.

Exhibits to this Agreement are enumerated as follows:
• Accepted Contractor’s Bid attached hereto as Exhibit A; • Escrow Bid Document Certification attached hereto as Exhibit B; and • Insurance Certificates and Endorsements as Exhibit C.

ARTICLE 6 — WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of the Agreement, adequate and sufficient workers’ compensation insurance for all Contractor’s employees employed at the site of improvements, and, if any Work is sublet, Contractor shall require each subcontractor similarly to provide workers’ compensation insurance for all of the latter’s employees, unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by Contractor. If any class of employees engaged in Work under this contract at the site of the Project is not protected under workers’ compensation law, Contractor shall provide, and shall cause each subcontractor to provide, adequate insurance for the protection of employees not otherwise protected. Contractor shall indemnify the City and the United States Forest Service for any damage resulting to it from failure of either Contractor or any subcontractor to take out or maintain such insurance.

By its signature upon this Agreement, Contractor certifies that it has carefully reviewed and is aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for worker's compensation, or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the labor Code. Contractor, as a condition precedent to the commencement of its Work pursuant to the Agreement, shall comply with such provisions.

ARTICLE 7 — INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, City Council members, employees, agents, the United States Forest Service, the 228
Architect/Engineer, the Project Manager and the Project consultants, and their respective principals, officers and employees, and each of them, of and from any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action, damages, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, losses, or liability, in law or in equity, of every kind and nature whatsoever related to, arising out of, or in connection with, Contractor's operations to be performed under this Agreement, and as otherwise set forth in Contract Documents, including, without limitation, Section 7-1.05A of the Standard Specifications, as modified by Section 7.11 of the Special Provisions. The obligations of defense and indemnity set forth in this Article, and in the Contract Documents, shall not be limited by any insurance requirements or obligations pursuant to the Contract Documents. The obligations arising from this Article shall not be construed to negate, abridge, or reduce other rights or obligations of indemnity (including all duties to defend), which would otherwise exist as to a party, or person described elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

Contractor shall maintain the insurance coverage described in Section 7-1.06 of the Standard Specifications, as modified by Section 7.12 of the Special Provisions, throughout the performance of the Agreement, including any maintenance, warranty and/or guaranty periods.

This Agreement shall not be operative until evidence of such insurance has been provided to, and approved by, the City as to form, amount, and carrier. Contractor shall not allow any subcontractor to commence Work at the Project until subcontractor provides evidence to Contractor and City that subcontractor has obtained insurance acceptable to the City.

ARTICLE 8 — NOTICES
Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it shall be deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the address listed below:

Notices required to be given to City: Notices required to be given to Contractor:

Public Works Director/City Engineer Meyers Earthwork, Inc.

City of South Lake Tahoe 4150 Figtree Lane
1740 D Street Redding, CA 96002
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6251
Notices required to be given to any surety(ies):

Surety Information Attached to Agreement
ARTICLE 9 — MISCELLANEOUS

9.1 Terms. Terms used in this Agreement will have the meanings indicated in the Contract Documents.

9.2 Assignment. No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Agreement will be binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and, specifically but without limitation, moneys that may become due and moneys that are due may not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the contrary in any 229
written consent to an assignment, no assignment will release or discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.

9.3 Successors and Assigns. City and Contractor each binds itself, its partners, successors, assign, and legal representatives to the other party hereto, its partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives in respect to all covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.

9.4 Severability. Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be void or unenforceable under any law or regulation shall be deemed stricken, and all remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon City and Contractor, who agree that the Contract Documents shall be reformed to replace such stricken provision or part thereof with a valid and enforceable provision that comes as close as possible to expressing the intention of the stricken provision.

9.5 South Lake Tahoe City Code. Contractor acknowledges that all pertinent provisions within the South Lake Tahoe City Code are incorporated by reference as though set forth in full herein, and, further, the failure of Contractor or any subcontractor, of any tier, to comply with any of its/their obligations under the Contract Documents, or the requirements of the South Lake Tahoe City Code, or any other applicable law, code, statute, or regulation, shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement.

9.6 Third Party Beneficiary. Contractor expressly acknowledges the City's status as a third party beneficiary solely with respect to the performance to be rendered under each subcontract, of any tier, upon the Project, and, as a result, Contractor acknowledges that City possesses, inter alia, the rights enumerated within the South Lake Tahoe City Code as to the enforcement of obligations under subcontracts of any tier.

9.7 Regulatory Requirements. Contractor acknowledges that the Project is subject to requirements and regulations issued on behalf of various governmental and/or regulatory bodies, including, without limitation, the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, among others. Contractor agrees to fully and promptly comply with any and all requirements and regulations issued on behalf of such entities.

9.8 Governing Law. This Agreement and the Contract Documents shall be deemed to have been entered into in the County of El Dorado, State of California, and governed by California law. By entering into this Agreement, the Contractor consents and submits to the jurisdiction of Courts of the State of California, County of El Dorado, over any action of law, suit in equity, and/or other proceeding that may arise out of the Contract Documents.

9.10 Funding/Permitting Contingency Contractor’s rights and City’s obligations under this Agreement are contingent upon, and subject to the conditions precedent of (1) the City receiving any and all necessary permits, including but not limited to the TRPA, CDFW, Lahontan, and USCAE Permits, as applicable, on or before Oct 1
st 2026; and (2) the City giving notice of
such occurrence to Contractor on or before Oct 1st 2026. In the event of an anticipated or actual failure of any such contingency or condition, then the City may terminate this Agreement upon ten (10) days’ written notice to the Contractor without liability for costs or damages or triggering a default under this Agreement. Contractor shall not be entitled to any increase in compensation for the Project on the account of a delay in issuance of notice to proceed so long as notice to proceed is issued prior to the expiration of such contingency.
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the said City of South Lake Tahoe, State of California, has caused this Agreement to be executed by its Mayor in its behalf, and the said Contractor has signed this Agreement the day and year first above written.

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Contractor:

By By
Cody Bass, Mayor, City of South Lake Tahoe,
State of California Title

Business License No.

ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By By
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney City of South Lake Tahoe City of South Lake Tahoe
END OF DOCUMENT 00500
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City of South Lake Tahoe –
PSA Amendment No. 1 (C-XXX-XXXX) to C-221-2025

AMENDMENT 1 (C-XXX-2026) TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

AGREEMENT
The Professional Services Agreement entered into on September 29th , 2025, between the City of South Lake Tahoe, a municipal corporation (“CITY”) and Eastern Sierra Engineering (“CONSULTANT”) is hereby amended as set forth below.

The terms of the Professional Services Agreement (C-221-2025) are hereby amended to read as follows:

The following language is hereby added to the end of Section 1: Scope of Services.

Project, as described in Amendment 1 – Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant shall provide said services at the time, place and in the manner specified in Amendment 1 – Exhibit A subject to the direction of the City. Consult shall have no power or authority by this Agreement to bind City in any respect.

Section 2 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following language:

Section 2. Term/Time of Performance. The services by Consultant are to commence upon the execution of this Agreement and shall continue until all authorized work is approved by City. All such work shall be completed not later than December 31st, 2027.

Time is of the essence, and failure of Consultant to perform the services required by this Agreement, as amended, by December 31st, 2027 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement as amended.

Section 3 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the following language:

Section 3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the Schedule set forth in Amendment 1 – Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to this amendment, Task 3 Construction Support Services will be created and an additional amount of $23,500.00 is authorized under this amendment. In no event shall Consultant compensation for work performed under this Agreement exceed the origninal contract amount of $58,500.00 plus the additional fee of $23,500.00 (Amendment 1), for a total amended fee of $82,000.00, without prior authorization from the City. Payment by the City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to the City at the time of payment.

Payment is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, as set forth herein. Consultant shall obtain prior written authorization from the City Project Manager for any costs in excess of budgeted amounts for each line item, task, or obligation under the Scope of Services.

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City of South Lake Tahoe –
PSA Amendment No. 1 (C-XXX-XXXX) to C-221-2025

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CONSULTANT
By: __________________________ By: __________________________________ Cody Bass, Mayor Jenifer Roman, Principal Engineer

Business License # 332226

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_____________________________ __________________________ Sergio Rudin, Interim City Attorney Susan Blankenship, City Clerk 233
Reno | Zephyr Cove | Bishop
August 18, 2026
Stephen Anderjack
Project Manager
City of South Lake Tahoe Public Works Department
1740 D Street
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
RE: South Tahoe Bikeway Bridge Foundation Scour Protection Project Amendment No. 1 - Construction Support Services
Dear Steve:

The City of South Lake Tahoe has requested that Eastern Sierra Engineering (ESE) provide construction support services for the South Tahoe Bikeway Bridge Foundation Scour Protection Project. This amendment adds the services described below to ESE's existing scope of work.

ADDITIONAL SCOPE OF WORK
ESE proposes to add Task 3 - Construction Support Services. Services will be provided as requested by the City during construction and will include:

Submittal Review: Review contractor submittals for general conformance with the plans and specifications and provide written comments to the City.

RFI Review: Review and respond to contractor requests for information related to the contract documents and design intent.

CCO Review: Review contractor-proposed Contract Change Orders for technical scope and conformance with the contract documents and provide recommendations to the City.

ENGINEERING FEES
ESE proposes to provide the additional services on a time-and-materials basis using the attached rate schedule for a not-to-exceed fee of $23,500.00. The not-to-exceed amount will not be exceeded without written authorization from the City.

All other terms and conditions of the original agreement remain unchanged. Services outside the scope described above will not be performed without prior authorization from the City.

ESE appreciates the opportunity to continue supporting the City on this project. Please contact me at (775) 291-6337 if you have any questions or require additional information.

Sincerely,
Civil Solutions Associates, Inc., DBA Eastern Sierra Engineering Jennifer G. Roman, P.E.

Principal Engineer
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1 2026 STANDARD RATES FOR SERVICES
I. PERSONNEL
Charges will be made at the following rates for time spent in project management, consultation or meetings related to the project, conducting field inspections, sampling, evaluations, review and analysis of field and laboratory data, report preparation and review, design, travel time, etc. All rates are subject to an increase in January for each subsequent contract year.

A. Professional Services
President $340.00/hour
Vice President $315.00/hour
Principal Engineer $270.00/hour
Senior Engineer II $250.00/hour
Senior Engineer I $230.00/hour
Project Engineer II $215.00/hour
Project Engineer I $205.00/hour
Survey Manager $215.00/hour
Surveyor $200.00/hour
Staff Engineer/Designer III $195.00/hour
Staff Engineer/Designer II $185.00/hour
Staff Engineer/Designer I $175.00/hour
Senior Drafter $170.00/hour
Drafter $150.00/hour
Administration $125.00/hour
Director of CMT Services $200.00/hour
Lab Director $190.00/hour
Lab Manager $175.00/hour
B. Technical Services
Project Manager $195.00/hour
Construction Inspection Manager $180.00/hour
Senior Field Inspector $150.00/hour
Field Inspector $140.00/hour
Senior Field Technician $130.00/hour
Field Technician $120.00/hour
Travel Time $110.00/hour
Drone Survey Crew (1 person) $350.00/hour
Drone Survey Crew (2 people) $450.00/hour
Field Services (Prevailing Wage) Quote
ICC Special Inspector Quote
Overtime (OT) Work - any hour over 8 in a day Rate * 1.4 DT Work - any hour over 12 in a day Rate * 1.8
II. EXPENSES
A. Expenses
Travel Surcharge* Current IRS Standard Mileage Rate
Subsistence (Food)* Quote
Subsistence (Room) Cost plus 10%
Supplies & Shipping Cost plus 10%
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2 B. Equipment
Vehicle Surcharge* Quote
Mobile Lab Trailer Quote
Torque Wrench $50.00/day
Core Backfill Surcharge $20.00/core
Drone Fee $500/day
*Variable depending on contract requirements and project location.

III. SUBCONTRACTS
Subcontract services will be invoiced at cost plus 10%.

IV. LABORATORY SERVICES
Test Types Unit Price/Test
Index Tests
Moisture Content of Soil (ASTM D2216, AASHTO T265) $50
Moisture Content and Dry Density of Soil $75
Atterberg Limits (ASTM D4318, AASHTO T89/90) - Plastic $150 Atterberg Limits (ASTM D4318, AASHTO T89/90) - Non-Plastic $100 Particle Size Analysis
Sieve Analysis (ASTM C136, AASHTO T27) $135
Sieve Analysis w/ Recycled AC (ASTM C136, AASHTO T27) $180 Sieve Analysis Large Aggregate (ASTM C136, AASHTO T27) $200 Minus No. 200 Determination - Soil (ASTM D1140) $110
Minus No. 200 Determination - Aggregate (ASTM C117) $100 Hydrometer Analysis (ASTM D422, AASHTO T88) $375
Specific Gravity
Soils (AASHTO T100) $175
Fine Aggregate w/Absorption (ASTM C128, AASHTO T84) $115 Coarse Aggregate w/Absorption (ASTM C127, AASHTO T85) $110 Moisture-Density Relations
Standard Proctor (ASTM D698, AASHTO T99) $305
Modified Proctor (ASTM D1557, AASHTO T180) $340
Rock Correction per sample (ASTM D4718) $175
Aggregate Testing
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles (ASTM C142, AASHTO T112) $160 Flat and Elongated (ASTM D4791) $115
Fractured Faces (ASTM D5821, AASHTO T335) $115
Aggregate Angularity, Visual Procedure (ASTM D2488) $160 Sand Equivalent (ASTM D2419, AASHTO T176)) $115
Organic Impurities (ASTM C40, AASHTO T21) $115
Unit Weight of Aggregate (ASTM C29, AASHTO T19) $175
Sodium Soundness (ASTM C88, AASHTO T104) $90 per fraction 236
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3 Los Angeles Abrasion (ASTM C131, AASHTO T96) $265
Large Size Los Angeles Abrasion (ASTM C535) $340
Durability Index, Individual (ASTM D3744, AASHTO T210) $175 Cleanness Value (CT 227) $190
Fine Aggregate Angularity (ASTM C1252, AASHTO T304) $160 Other Testing
R-Value (ASTM D2844, AASHTO T190) $420
Concrete Testing
Compression of 4x8 Concrete Cylinder (ASTM C39) $35
Compression of 6x12 Concrete Cylinder (ASTM C39) $45
Compression of Grout Cylinder/Cube (UBC 24-28) $35
Compression of Mortar Cylinder (UBC 24-22) $35
Hold Cylinder (cured, not tested) $25
Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity (Accelerated Mortar Bar Method) $950 Concrete Mix Design Quote
Asphalt Concrete Testing
Bitumen Content by Ignition $170
Bitumen Content by Solvent Extraction $290
Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate $135
Preparation of Aggregate Sample (Lab batching) $60
Lab Mixing of HMA (per point) $55
Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (Rice) $150
Bulk Specific Gravity of HMA Specimen - Core $50
Moisture Content of Asphalt Mixture by Oven Method $60
Effects of Moisture on AC Mixtures (TSR) (ASTM D4867, AASHTO T283) Lab Produced HMA Sample $1600
Plant Produced HMA Sample $1075
Lab Produced RHMA-G Sample $2195
Plant Produced RHMA-G Sample $1730
Hamburg Wheel-Tracking of Compacted HMA (AASHTO T324)
Lab Produced HMA Sample $1730
Plant Produced HMA Sample $1270
Lab Produced RHMA-G Sample $2310
Plant Produced RHMA-G Sample $1850
Gyratory Compaction and Air Voids (AASHTO T312/T166)
Lab Produced HMA Sample, each specimen $240
Plant Produced HMA Sample, Set of 3 Briquettes $400
Lab Produced RHMA-G Sample, each specimen $365
Plant Produced RHMA-G Sample, Set of 3 Briquettes $780
Marshall Compaction with Stability, Flow & Volumetrics
Lab Produced HMA Sample, Set of 3 Briquettes $700
Plant Produced HMA Sample, Set of 3 Briquettes $365
Hveem Compaction with Stability & Volumetrics
Lab Produced HMA Specimen - each $265
Plant Produced HMA Sample, Set of 3 Briquettes $425
Ignition Oven Calibration $550
Hot Mix Asphalt Mix Design (Marshall, Hveem and Superpave) Quote 237
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4 Notes:
- Laboratory test unit prices are based on the average running time required for each test. Any special research or unusual sample preparation will be based on hourly personnel charges plus the test unit price.
- All samples will be discarded thirty (30) days after submission of our final report, unless otherwise directed by the client. Upon request, Eastern Sierra Engineering will return the samples to the client or keep them for the client for an agreed-upon monthly fee. - Any testing required that is not covered by this fee schedule will be contracted by an outside firm, and the fee will be cost plus 10%.
- Technical services are billed portal-to-portal from the home office; travel time only applies for projects outside of a 50-mile radius. There is a minimum charge of 2-4 hours for services. - Overtime (OT) and double time (DT) services will be charged at the appropriate rates and in accordance with local and state regulations, which vary from state to state. 238
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CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 29 day of September 2025 by and between the City of South Lake Tahoe, a municipal corporation City”) and Civil Solutions Associates, Inc., DBA Eastern Sierra Engineering Consultant”).

RECITALS
A. Consultant is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement.

B. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein.

C. City desires to retain Consultant to render professional services as set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services set forth in this agreement and shall provide said services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in this agreement. Consultant shall have no power or authority by this Agreement to bind City in any respect.

The Consultant agrees that it has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this Contract is based on such independent investigation and research.

All services provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement will be provided in accordance with the terms set forth in the Exhibit A, “ Scope of Services,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit B, Compensation Schedule,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, outlines the fees and compensation which shall be paid pursuant to this Agreement.

2. Term/ Time of Performance. The services by Consultant are to commence upon the execution of the Agreement and continue for November 28, 2025__. 239
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3. Compensation. Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the Schedule set forth in Exhibit B which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Consultant’ s compensation, including travel and out-of-pocket expenses, exceed $ 58,500 without additional written authorization from City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment. Payment is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, as set forth herein. Consultant shall obtain prior written authorization from the City Project Manager for any costs in excess of budgeted amounts for each line item, task, or obligation under the Scope of Services.

4. Method of Payment. Consultant shall submit monthly billings to City describing the work performed during the preceding month. Consultant’ s bills shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, the applicable hourly rate, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.

5. Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform extra work. As used herein, “ Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, extra work without prior written authorization from City.

6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by City or Consultant immediately for cause or without cause upon thirty days ( 30) days written notice of termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination, and City shall be entitled to all work performed to that date.

Termination, revocation, or expiration of this Agreement shall not release either party from liability resulting from an event which occurred prior to such termination, revocation or expiration.

7. Ownership of Documents.

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and agents and subcontractors in the course of implementing this Agreement, shall become the property of City upon payment to Consultant for such work, and City shall have the sole right to use such materials in its discretion without further compensation to Consultant or to any other party.

Consultant shall, at Consultant’ s expense, provide such reports, plans, studies, documents and other writings to City upon written request. All documents prepared by Consultant are confidential and shall be maintained to preserve their confidential nature. Release of any such documents to third parties shall only be made upon written consent of City.

8. Consultant’ s Books and Records.
a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three ( 3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant for services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three ( 3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from records shall be available at Consultant’ s address indicated for the date of termination or completion of this Agreement. c. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to City for inspection at City offices when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant’ s business, City may, by written request by any of the above- named officers, require that custody of the records be given to City and that the records and documents be 241
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maintained at City offices. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant’ s representatives, or Consultant’ s successor- in-interest.

9. Independent Contractor. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent contractor and shall not act as an agent or employee of City.

Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to City’ s employees, and Consultant hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights. All employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors hired or retained by Consultant are employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors of Consultant and not of the City.

City is not required to make any deductions or withholdings form the compensation payable to Consultant under the provisions of this Contract, and is not required to issue W-2 Forms for income and employment tax purposes for any of Consultant’ s assigned personnel. Any third party persons employed by Consultant shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of Consultant. Consultant hereby indemnifies and holds City harmless from any and all claims that may be made against City based upon any contention by any third party that an employer- employee relationship exists by reason of this Contract.

10. Interest of Consultant. Consultant, ( and principals, associates and professional employees of consultant) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant’ s services hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.

Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant:
a. Will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/ her rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and direction of City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and,
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b. Possesses no authority with respect to any city decision beyond rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. [ FPPC Reg. 18700( a)(2)].

11. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant’ s field of expertise.

12. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, regional and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations in carrying out his/ her duties under this Agreement. Consultant shall observe and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of federal, state and local governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any of the work authorized by this Agreement. The City, its officials, officers, elected officials, appointed officials and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.

In the event it is determined that the Consultant is required to pay prevailing wages for the work performed under this Agreement, the Consultant shall pay all penalties and wages as required by law.

13. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of South Lake Tahoe business license at all times services are performed under this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that payments made pursuant to this Agreement may be withheld until this provision has been satisfied.

14. Indemnity. Consultant hereby agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages and injuries, direct or indirect ( including any and all 243
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costs and expenses in connection therein), arising out of this Agreement or caused in any way by Consultant’ s negligent performance of this Agreement or its breach of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except for any such claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City.

Consultant agrees to defend City from and against any and all losses, damages, claims costs and fees arising out Consultant’ s negligent acts, errors, omissions, regarding this Agreement, the Consultant’ s work under this Agreement, or the consultant’ s Scope of Work.

City does not, and shall not, waive any rights against Consultant which it may have by reason of the aforesaid hold harmless agreement, because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City by Consultant, of any of the insurance policies hereinafter set forth.

This hold harmless agreement by Consultant shall apply to all damages and claims for damages, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of any of the aforesaid operation of Consultant or any subcontractor, regardless of whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages.

Consultant further waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the City for any liability, claims, demands, costs, charges and expenses and causes of action of whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, and consultant’ s work under this Agreement.

15. Insurance Requirements.
a. Consultant, at Consultant’ s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies.
i. Workers’ Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’ s Liability Insurance for his/ her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’
Compensation Insurance and Employer’ s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor’ s employees. Any notice of cancellation of all Workers’ Compensation policies must be received by City 244
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at least thirty ( 30) days prior to such change. Consultant shall provide thirty ( 30) days written notice of nonrenewal of any Workers’ Compensation policies. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work
performed by Consultant for City.
ii. Commercial General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance no less broad than ISO form CG 00 01 in an amount not less than one million dollars ($ 1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Coverage must be made on
the standard Occurrence form. Claims- Made forms are not acceptable without prior written consent of City. City of South Lake Tahoe must be endorsed as an additional insured for liability arising out of ongoing operation by on behalf of Consultant. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general
aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and nonowned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($ 1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence. iv. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant or by its employees, or subcontractors. The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($ 1,000,000) on a claims- made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single- limit per occurrence basis.
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b. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be with insurers possessing a AM Best’ s rating of no less than A:VII and shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
i. City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional
insured’ s under Consultant’ s General Liability and Automobile Liability policies with respect to liability arising out of this Agreement and/ or work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by City, including any self-insured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each,
except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring Consultant.
iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City except for Consultant’ s Professional Liability and Employers’ Liability policies, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents.
v. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers. vi. No policies of insurance carried by Consultant shall be suspended, voided, canceled, or changed in coverage or in limits except after thirty ( 30) days written notice to the City Attorney by Certified Mail.
c. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. The Consultant shall be responsible for all deductibles in all of Consultant’ s insurance policies. 246
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The amount of deductibles for insurance coverage required herein shall be reasonable and approved by the City Attorney.
d. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Consultant shall not commence work under this contract until all insurance required under this section has been approved by City as to form, amount and carrier, nor shall Consultant allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until all similar insurance required and reasonably consistent limits of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved. Certificates of insurance shall contain no exclusions unless negotiated with the City Attorney and approved, in writing, by the City Attorney.

16. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally or sent prepaid, first class mail. Any such notice shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth below.

Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.

If to City: City of South Lake Tahoe
1901 Lisa Maloff Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Provide a copy to: City Attorney’ s Office
City of South Lake Tahoe
1901 Lisa Maloff Way, Suite 300
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
If to Consultant:

Provide a copy to:

17. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization of City. If City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in the Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation 247
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on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law.

18. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement.

19. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute concerning this Agreement will be first submitted to the City Manager or his designee for resolution. If no resolution is reached, such dispute shall be submitted to the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final and shall be appealable only to the El Dorado Superior Court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure § 1094. 5, and as provided by law.

20. Controlling Law Venue. This Agreement and all matters relating to it shall be governed by the laws of the State of California and any action brought relating to this Agreement shall be held exclusively in the Superior Courts in the County of El Dorado, South Lake Tahoe Division.

21. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any Consultant or person, other than the independent contractors hired in accordance with Consultant’ s standard business practice, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any Consultant or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant or an independent contractor hired as discussed above, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

22. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination.

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Free Workplace Act of 1990 ( Government Code Section 8350, et seq.) and will provide a drug-free work place by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355 ( a). b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355( b) to inform employees about all of the following:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
ii. The person’ s or organization’ s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance program; and
iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
c. Provide, as required by Government Code Section 8355( c), that every employee who performs grant activities under this Agreement:
i. Will receive a copy of the Consultant’ s drug-free policy statement; and
ii. Will agree to abide by the terms of the Consultant’ s statement as a condition of employment on this Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Agreement or termination of the Agreement, or both, and Consultant may be ineligible for award of any future City agreements if City determines that any of the following has occurred: the Consultant 1) has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.

24. Anti-Lobbying Certification. Consultant shall submit to City the Anti-Lobbying Certification contained in Exhibit C. Further, Consultant shall require that the language of the certification in Exhibit C be included in all contracts or subcontracts entered into in connection with this Agreement and that all Consultants and contractors shall certify and disclose accordingly.

25. Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion. By signing this Agreement, Consultant assures that neither it nor its principals, is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or 249
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voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.

26. Americans with Disabilities Act. By signing this Agreement, Consultant assures the City that it complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101, et. seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to ADA.

27. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

28. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

29. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of Agreement between City and Consultant. All prior written and oral communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are superseded in total by this Agreement.

30. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

31. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for this Agreement.

32. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement.

Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: CONSULTANT: Civil Solutions Associates, Inc., DBA Eastern Sierra Engineering
By___________________________ By ________________________________ Joseph Irvin, City Manager Jeniffer Roman, Principal Engineer Date __________________________ Date _____________________________ Business License # ___________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By____________________________ Date ________________________________ Heather Stroud, City Attorney
ATTEST:

By______________________________ Date ________________________________ Sue Blankenship, City Clerk
Attachments:

Exhibit A – Scope of Services
Exhibit B – Compensation Schedule
Exhibit C - Anti-Lobbying Certification
Exhibit D – Certificate of Insurance ( COI)
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1 – Initial Design Options
a. Survey- Field survey of the area of the repair, and adequate information and cross sections on the channel to perform hydraulic modeling. b. Concept sheets- Concept summaries showing the options described above, including conceptual layouts, costs; a description of the construction materials, processes and impacts; schedule ramifications; and sample photos of the improvements for visual determinations as Highway 50 is a scenic corridor. In addition to the visual aspects, we will evaluate the concepts with respect to other permitting issues, such as waivers required for types of materials, construction impacts, and floodway fill. We anticipate the City will use this information to discuss the options with approving agencies, then will decide which option to take to final design and permitting.

Task 2 – Design & Permitting
a. Design- We’ll prepare plans and details at 60%, 90% and constructionlevel design based on the selected option from Task 1. The design process will include visual inspection of spalling of the bridge pier concrete and recommendations for repair. The 90% design plans will be used for permit application submittals, and the construction-level design plans will address review agency comments and will be used for bidding purposes.

All submittals will include updated cost estimates. The 90% and 100% design submittals will also include project-specific specifications based on the City’s PIES.
b. Permitting- We anticipate the following permitting processes will be required, which will be confirmed for the selected project option from Task 1:

1. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency ( TRPA) Project Permit- TRPA Initial Environmental Checklist based on biological assessment for California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) Streambed Alteration submittal

2. Floodplain Permit- assuming No- Rise Certification granted by the City or El Dorado County

3. US Army Corps of Engineers 404- coverage under Nationwide Permit 14, Linear
Transportation

4. California Regional Water Quality Control Board Lahontan Region 401- individual
certification

5. CDFW 1600 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement
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6. California Tahoe Conservancy License Agreement- Construction easement

7. California Environmental Quality Act Assistance- providing biological assessment, TRPA initial environmental checklist and project 253
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EXHIBIT B

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES

TASK DESCRIPTION FEE
Task 1 – Initial Design Options $ 17,000
Task 2 – Design Permitting $ 41,500
Total $ 58,500
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EXHIBIT C

ANTI- LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
Consultant shall submit to City this certification prior to or at the time of the execution of this Agreement.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty not less than $10,000 and no more than $100,000 for such failure.

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief, that:

1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; and

2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, “ Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instruction.

Consultant:

Eastern Sierra Engineering, Jennifer Roman Principal Engineer By:________________________________________
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EXHIBIT D
Certificate of Insurance
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Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Inc.
706 Indian Hill Rd
Terrace Park OH 45174
Joanna Lawrence
Joanna. Lawrence@bbrown. com
Civil Solutions Associates, Inc. dba, DBA: Eastern Sierra Engineering 4515 Towne Drive
Reno NV 89521
Continental Casualty Company 20443
Ohio Security Insurance Company 24082
Lloyd' s
NEW 25- 26
A Y B 7013627347 03/ 04/ 2025 03/ 04/ 2026
1,000, 000
1,000, 000
10, 000
1,000, 000
2,000, 000
2,000, 000
A Y BUA 7018289473 03/ 04/ 2025 03/ 04/ 2026
1,000, 000
A
10, 000
B 7013627350 03/ 04/ 2025 03/ 04/ 2026
2,000, 000
2,000, 000
B XWS61939762 11/ 01/ 2024 11/ 01/ 2025
1,000, 000
1,000, 000
1,000, 000
C
Professional Liability
B0621PCIVI009225 08/ 15/ 2025 08/ 15/ 2026
Per Occurrence $ 2,000, 000
Aggregate $ 2,000, 000
Retention $ 50, 000
City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are additional
insured’ s under Consultant’ s General Liability and Automobile Liability. 30 days notice of cancellation applies.

City of South Lake Tahoe
1901 Lisa Maloff Way
South Lake Tahoe CA 96150

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

INSURER( S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER F :

INSURER E :

INSURER D :

INSURER C :

INSURER B :

INSURER A :

NAIC #
NAME:

CONTACT
A/C, No):

FAX
E- MAILADDRESS:

PRODUCER
A/C, No, Ext):

PHONE

INSURED
COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

OTHER:

Per accident)
Ea accident)
N / A
SUBR
WVD
ADDL
INSD

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY ( Per accident)
BODILY INJURY ( Per person)

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT

AUTOS ONLY

AUTOSAUTOS ONLY

NON- OWNED

SCHEDULEDOWNED

ANY AUTO

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY
Y / N

WORKERS COMPENSATION

AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
OFFICER/ MEMBER EXCLUDED?
Mandatory in NH)
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below
If yes, describe under

ANY PROPRIETOR/ PARTNER/ EXECUTIVE
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
STATUTEPER EROTHMM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS(

POLICY EXP(

MM/DD/YYYY) NUMBERTYPE EFFPOLICYPOLICY INSURANCELTRINSR OF DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES ( ACORD 101, Additional Remarks Schedule, may be attached if more space is required)

EXCESS LIAB
UMBRELLA LIAB $ EACH OCCURRENCE

AGGREGATE
OCCUR

CLAIMS- MADE
DED RETENTION $

PRODUCTS - COMP/ OP AGG

GENERAL AGGREGATE

PERSONAL & ADV INJURY
MED EXP ( Any one person)

EACH OCCURRENCE
DAMAGE TO RENTED $
PREMISES ( Ea occurrence)

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY

CLAIMS- MADE OCCUR
GEN' L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:

POLICY
PROJECT LOC

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE ( MM/DD/YYYY)

CANCELLATION

CERTIFICATE HOLDER
The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD
HIRED

AUTOS ONLY
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.

ADDITIONAL INSURED û OWNERS, LESSEES OR CONTRACTORS û

SCHEDULED PERSON OR ORGANIZATION - WITH PRODUCTS COMPLETEDOPERATIONS COVERAGE This endorsement modifies insurance provided under the following:

BUSINESSOWNERS LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM
SCHEDULE*
Name Of Person Or Organization:

Information required to complete this Schedule, if not shown on this endorsement, will be shown in the Declarations.

A. The AnInsured: following is added to Paragraph C. Who Is

4. Any person(s) or organization(s) shown in theScheduleisalsoanadditionalinsured, but onlywithrespecttoliabilityfor" bodily injury,"" propertydamage" or " personal and advertising injury," caused, in whole or in part, by:
a. Your acts or omissions; or
b. The acts or omissions of those acting on yourbehalf
in the performance of your ongoing operations fortheadditionalinsured( s); at the location(s) designated above; or
c." Your work" that is included in the "productscompleted operations hazard" and performedfortheadditionalinsured, but only if thisPolicyprovidessuchcoverage, and only if thewrittencontractorwrittenagreementrequiresyoutoprovidetheadditionalinsuredsuchcoverage.

B. The insurance provided to the additional insured doesnotapplyto" bodily injury,"" property damage," or" personal and advertising injury" arising out of:

1. The rendering of, or the failure to render anyprofessionalarchitectural, engineering, orsurveying services, including:
a) The preparing, approving, or failing to prepareorapprovemaps, shop drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, field orders, change ordersor drawings and specifications; and b) Supervisory, inspection, architectural orengineering activities.

2." Bodily Injury,"" property damage," or " personalandadvertisinginjury" arising out of any premisesorworkforwhichtheadditionalinsuredisspecificallylistedasanadditionalinsuredonanother endorsement attached to this Policy.

C. The following is added to Paragraph H. of theBusinessowners Common Policy Conditions:

H. Other Insurance
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