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 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts will be participating remotely via teleconference from the following location: Oaxaca, Mexico, 16 degrees 7'59.29" North 95 degrees 15'51.65" West, a location accessible to the public.
Public Participation
City Council meetings are held in person at the time and location listed on this agenda. A public agenda packet is available for review at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, on the City’s Website at www.cityofslt.us, or by contacting the City Clerk's Office, (530) 542-6005 or [email protected] Providing Public Comment:
Remote Public Participation: If you would like to participate remotely, please join the ZOOM meeting by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82205188294. If you would like to make a comment, wait for the agenda item to begin, then press the "raise hand" button. Meetings are also live-streamed (for viewing only) on Channel 21, the City website at www.cityofslt.us, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live Note: The Mayor reserves the right to conduct the meeting with in-person public participation only, if there is a technology malfunction that precludes the use of remote public participation.
In Person: Every agenda for regular meetings provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body (City Council), on any item of public interest which is within the jurisdiction of the City Council during Public Communications. For items on the agenda or in connection with any item which the City Council will consider, the public is given the opportunity to comment before or during the City Council's consideration of the item [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)].
1. City Council Meeting Minutes
In Writing: Written comments received by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting will be distributed to City Council prior to the meeting. Written public comment regarding any item on this agenda may be sent to [email protected]. When emailing comments, identify the agenda item number in the subject line to which your comments relate. Any such comment that is a public record and is emailed to [email protected] or otherwise provided to a majority of the City Council before the meeting will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the City Clerk's Office located at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe [Government Code Section 54957.5(b)]. Written comments will not be read out loud during the meeting.
The City Council Chambers meeting facility is accessible to people with disabilities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate any person needing special assistance to attend this meeting.
Contact the City Clerk at (530) 542-6005 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for assistance [28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II and Brown Act Government Code Sections 54953.2, 54954.1, 54954.2, and 54957.5].
Spanish Interpretations: The public may access Spanish interpretation using the ZOOM link listed on the front of the Agenda from an internet device (smartphone, laptop, tablet, home computer) with audio capabilities and selecting the Spanish language option. Persons without an internet device may attend the meeting in-person and a device will be provided while supplies last. Requests for interpreter services to offer public comment may be made by contacting the City Clerk.
Land Acknowledgement
Land Acknowledgement - The City of South Lake Tahoe acknowledges the lands we occupy today are the lands and home of the Wašíšiw, the people from here known today as the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, a sovereign nation. Since the beginning of time and for thousands of years before the arrival of any other people, the Washoe lived here and cared for this place, with values and intention that we can all learn from. On behalf of the City Council, I would like to acknowledge, thank, and honor the Indigenous Washoe Tribal Communities that are the past, present, and future stewards of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Closed Session Report
Public Communications
This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic NOT LISTED on this agenda. Comments shall be limited to four (4) minutes. In accordance with the Brown Act, the City Council cannot deliberate or vote on any matter raised under public communications, but may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed. (Government Code Sections 54954.2)
City Commission Reports
Consent Agenda
Public Comment - This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic listed on the Consent Agenda.
Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per item and six (6) minutes total per speaker.
The consent agenda consists of items of a repeating or routine nature considered under a single action.
Any Councilmember may have an item on the consent agenda removed and considered separately upon request.
Pass a Motion to adopt the Consent Agenda in one motion except as indicated at each item.
2. Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Quarterly Financial Status Report - Quarter Ending June 2026
3. Investment Portfolio Report - June 30, 2026
4. Agreement for Collection Services with Cedars Business Services, LLC
5. Agreement and Donation from Public Health Institute for the CivicSpark Program for 2026 – 2027, 11-month term
6. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for Snow Removal Operations Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion approving the minutes from the of September 8, 2026, Regular City Council meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk, and Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Item 1- Executive Summary.pdf
09 08 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Andrew Black, Financial Services Manager Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - FY 2025-26 Quarterly Budget.docx
02-FY 2025-2026 Qtrly Budget Report June 2026.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive and file.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report Investment Report as of June 2026.pdf
02-Operations Cash June 2026.pdf
03-Fiscal Agent June 2026.pdf
04-Graph June 2026.pdf
05-Cash June 2026.pdf
06-Monthly Investment Transaction Summaries April to June 2026.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cedars Business Services, LLC for Collection Services, with no guaranteed minimum compensation or expenditure by the City, and with compensation limited to 18% of amounts actually collected and retained on referred accounts for standard collection efforts and 34% for litigation or other legal proceedings specifically authorized by the City.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Andrew Black, Financial Services Manager
Item 4- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report_CollectionServicesPSA.docx
02-PSA_CedarsBusinessServices.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with the Public Health Institute for $37,500 and an inkind donation of $25,000 for an 11-month fellowship for the CivicSpark Program.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Sara Letton, Sustainability Coordinator and Hilary Roverud, City Manager
Item 5- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Civic Spark Fellow.docx
02 - Civic Spark PSA City.docx
03 - Donation_Approval_Form_2026.docx
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for snow removal services at the
7. Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Building Services of CA and NV, LLC, for Custodial Services for Bellamy Garage and City Hall/Airport Terminal
8. Waiver of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance Amending Chapter 4.60 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned or Substantially Damaged Nondwelling Structures) to Expressly Authorize Daily Citations and Establish a Process for Referral of Uncorrected Nuisance Conditions to the City Attorney for Evaluation of Further Enforcement Action
9. Consider Approval of Lease Agreement with the Tahoe Basin Senior Citizens Center, Inc. to operate the Senior Center for a three-year term.
Airport, Fire Department, Police Department, Fire Rescue Facility, Library, New Recreational Center and sidewalks not maintained by City Park forces, plus on-call service as needed for a term of November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $463,959.00.
CEQA Determination: The action is categorically exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
Responsible Staff Member(s): Milan Jevic, Acting Airport Manager and Mohammad Qureshi, Public Works Director
Item 6- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Amendment_3_to_Agreement_with_Trella_Tahoe.docx 02-Amendment_No_3_to_PSA_with_Trella_Tahoe.docx
03-C-180-2023_Trella_Tahoe_-_signed.pdf
04-C-230-2024 Trella Tahoe Amendment 1.pdf
05-C-211-2025 Trella Tahoe Amendment 2.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Building Services of CA and NV, LLC (dba Sunwest), for Custodial Services for Bellamy Garage and City Hall/Airport Terminal, extending the Agreement for one year for an amount not to exceed $115,820.00, including $5,000.00 contingency.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Milan Jevic, Acting Airport Manager and Ricky Riddle, Facility Manager
Item 7- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff_Report-Amendment_No._3_to_Agreement_for_Custodial_Services.docx C-212-2025 Building Services of CA Amendment 2.pdf
C-224-2023_Custodial_Services_Agreement_for_Bellamy_Garage_and_City_Hall.pdf 02-Amendment No. 3 to PSA with Sunwest.docx
Regular-Unfinished Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion to waive first reading, and introduce by title only an Ordinance amending Chapter 4.60 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code (Nuisances Consisting of Abandoned or Substantially Damaged Nondwelling Structures) to expressly authorize daily citations and establish a process for referral of uncorrected nuisance conditions to the City Attorney for evaluation of further enforcement action, and refer second reading and adoption to the October 6, 2026 meeting.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney Item 8- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Abandoned Property Ordinance
02-Ordinance SLTCC Chapter 4.60 Amendment
03-SLTCC Chapter 4.60 (REDLINE)
Regular-New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion authorizing the City to enter into a lease agreement with The Tahoe Basin Senior Citizens Center, Inc. to operate the Senior Center for a three-year term and authorize the City Manager to insert an exclusive use date once the City is updated by the County of moving County programming to the Rec Center.
10. Appointment of a Parks and Recreation Commissioner to Fill an Unexpired Term
11. Selection of League of California Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate and Alternate
12. Agenda Planning Calendar
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Item 9- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Senior Center
02-Lease Agreement South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Review applications and either: 1) Pass a Motion appointing an applicant to fill an unexpired term on the Parks and Recreation Commission ending in February 2028; or 2) direct the City Clerk to continue to solicit applications if no appointment is made.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk Item 10- Executive Summary.pdf
01- Staff Report- Appointment of a Parks and Recreation Commissioner to Fill an Unexpired Term.docx
02- Cade-Bauer Application.pdf
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: (1) Pass a Motion selecting a Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference General Assembly (Anaheim, CA, September 23-25) and (2) Pass a Motion Selecting an Alternate (if any)
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 11- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-League Conference Voting Delegate.docx
02-2026 Voting Delegate Packet
03-2026 Resolution Packet-One Item
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 12- Executive Summary.pdf
APC 09 15 2026.pdf
Updates and Announcements (City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager) Councilmember Reports and Comments - Assignments to Boards, Committees, and Commissions
Adjournment
I, Susan Blankenship, City Clerk for the City of South Lake Tahoe, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday, September 22, 2026, City Council agenda was posted and available for review on Wednesday, September 16, 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 16, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk