South Lake Tahoe, California
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07 08 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
The City Council will hold a special closed session to confer with labor negotiators regarding the unrepresented employee: the City Manager. No public decisions will be made during this closed session.
- Conference with labor negotiator (Govt. Code § 54957.6) regarding City Manager as unrepresented employee
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Special Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission
The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission will review microgrant applications and decide which applicants to award funding. The commission will also consider two publicly visible art permits for murals at Ken's Tires (2100 Lake Tahoe Blvd.) and Cascade Kitchens (1030 Tata Lane). A consent agenda includes approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes.
- Microgrant application review — commission to select awardees or schedule a special meeting for further review
- Publicly visible art permit for a mural at Ken's Tires, 2100/2104 Lake Tahoe Blvd., submitted by Rebecca Bryson
- Publicly visible art permit for a mural at Cascade Kitchens, 1030 Tata Lane, submitted by Fran Faulknor
- 2026 ACT Work Plan Meeting Items Schedule to be received and filed
06 17 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to approve its May 20 meeting minutes, receive a staff report on a Local Youth Nonprofit Fees & User Prioritization Policy, receive updates from the Parks Foundation and on recreation programming, and discuss commissioner subcommittee assignments.
- Staff report on Local Youth Nonprofit Fees & User Prioritization Policy
- Parks Foundation update
- Recreation Programming update
- Subcommittee assignments: Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, Recreation and Equitable Access, Bike Mobility and Connectivity, Senior Focus
06 17 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to receive and file updates on a local youth nonprofit fees and user prioritization policy, a Parks Foundation update, and a recreation programming update. The commission will also vote on approving the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists primarily of informational items.
- Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
- Receive and file report on local youth nonprofit fees and user prioritization policy
- Receive and file Parks Foundation update
- Receive and file recreation programming update
- Commissioner sub-committee assignments (Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, etc.)
06 16 2026 Amended Agenda-City Council and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency
The City Council will consider multiple consent agenda items including a $674,007 cape sealing contract for Pioneer Trail, Al Tahoe Boulevard, and Eloise Avenue, and a resolution of intent to adopt 25-year franchise agreements with Tahoe Keys Water Company and Lukins Brothers Water Company, with a public hearing set for August 11, 2026. The council also will act on a general municipal election consolidation for November 2026, protocol amendments, and a media production contract with SoSuTV. A ceremonial Key to the City presentation to Roberta Mason and Jeff DeFranco is scheduled.
- Contract with Sierra Nevada Construction for $674,007 for cape sealing on Pioneer Trail, Al Tahoe Boulevard, and Eloise Avenue
- Resolution of intent to grant 25-year franchises to Tahoe Keys Water Company and Lukins Brothers Water Company
- Professional Services Agreement with SoSuTV for broadcasting and video production, not to exceed $199,875 for 2 years
- Reimbursement agreement with South Tahoe Public Utility District for $204,225 for 2026 road rehabilitation
- Allocation of Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Revenue and Grant Program Funding, with options including a $400,000 grant program
06 16 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
This special closed session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council has a single item: a conference with the city attorney, acting as labor negotiator, regarding the unrepresented City Manager employee. No public decisions or open-session business are scheduled. The meeting is closed to the public under Government Code section 54957.6.
- Conference with Labor Negotiator – City Attorney Heather Stroud representing the city in negotiations with the unrepresented City Manager employee.
06 15 2026 Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (Measure P)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will consider approving minutes from October 2025 and receive an informational update on Measure P fund balance, spending, forecasts, and the Recreation Center capital project and operating accounts. No voting on the update is planned; it is for receive and file only.
- Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Receive and file report on Measure P bond and operating account status
- Review of Measure P TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) historical and projected data through FY 2026
- Update on Recreation Center construction account budget and actuals through May 31, 2026
- Presentation of Measure P fund projections for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
06 11 2026 AMENDED AGENDA - Planning Commission
The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider a partial right-of-way abandonment on Paradise Avenue and approve a design review and special use permit for the Tahoe Keys Marina redevelopment project. These decisions will determine future land use, construction standards, and public access along Paradise Avenue. Staff will also present a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the marina project, concluding it will have no significant environmental impacts with mitigation measures.
- Paradise Avenue right-of-way partial abandonment request
- Tahoe Keys Marina redevelopment design review and special use permit (File #DR25-007)
- APNs 022-210-032, 022-2510-040, and 022-210-041 for the marina project
- Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Tahoe Keys Marina project
- Approval of May 14, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
06 02 2026 Concejo Municipal
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will consider consent items including a land exchange with California Tahoe Conservancy (swapping 180.5 acres of city property for 7.1 acres near El Dorado Beach), a contract for up to $2.1 million to acquire two buses for the Sacramento–South Lake Tahoe route using AHSC funds, vehicle purchases for Parks and Recreation, and professional services agreements. Regular items include a public hearing on the annual snow removal equipment assessment ($20/parcel), first reading of an ordinance to allow daily citations for abandoned non-residential structures, a resolution declaring June as Pride Month with an annual proclamation, and a draft five-year capital improvement plan and budget recommendations.
- Land exchange: City gives 180.5 acres (Trout Creek, Cold Creek, Link Road) for 7.1 acres from California Tahoe Conservancy near El Dorado Beach, airport, and other sites
- Up to $2,100,000 contract with Capitol Corridor JPA and El Dorado Transit for two buses under Sugar Pine Village AHSC grant
- Vehicle purchases: Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ($67,803) and two Ford Mavericks ($74,756) for Parks and Recreation
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 4.60 to authorize daily citations for abandoned or substantially damaged non-residential structures
- Draft five-year capital improvement plan and FY 26-27 budget recommendations
06 04 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission
The Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission will consider approving the 2026 public survey and timeline, along with the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes. The agenda also includes receiving the 2026 ACT Work Plan schedule and updates from staff and commissioners. Public comment is invited both in person and via Zoom.
- Approve May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approve 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism public survey and timeline
- Receive and file 2026 ACT Work Plan Meeting Items Schedule
- Commissioner assignments: Airport Art Installation Review (Hamilton, Ballard) and ACT Work Plan (Morali, Muat, Xistra Rich)
- Public comment period for items not on the agenda
06 02 2026 City Council
The City Council will consider a land exchange with the California Tahoe Conservancy, swapping 180.5 acres of city-owned property for 7.1 acres near El Dorado Beach and other sites. Other major items include a transit service agreement for Sugar Pine Village (up to $2.1M), adoption of the five-year capital improvement plan and FY 26-27 budget, and a first reading of an ordinance allowing daily citations for abandoned nondwelling structures. Consent agenda items include vehicle purchases, a media production contract, and an engineering amendment.
- Land exchange: city gives 180.5 acres (Trout Creek, Cold Creek, Link Road) for 7.1 acres (El Dorado Beach, water projects, cemetery, airport, etc.)
- Transit service agreement with Capitol Corridor and El Dorado Transit for two buses using AHSC grant funds not to exceed $2,100,000
- Parks & Recreation vehicle purchases: one Chevrolet Silverado $67,803 and two Ford Mavericks $74,756 from National Auto Fleet Group
- Tobacco Grant Program application to CA DOJ for up to $60,000 for compliance and enforcement of tobacco retail sales
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 4.60 to authorize daily citations for abandoned nondwelling structures
06 02 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
This is a special closed session meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The only item is a discussion regarding the appointment of an Interim City Attorney, held under Government Code section 54957(b). No other business or public decisions will be made.
- Public Employment Appointment – Interim City Attorney (closed session)
10 03 2025 South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority
The South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority will discuss and possibly recommend a 2026 interim year rate increase for South Tahoe Refuse, based on a Crowe LLP analysis. The proposed increase is 5.10% for the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County, 5.00% for Douglas County, plus an additional 5.08% for SB 1383 organic recycling program implementation. The board will also receive a monthly waste diversion summary and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Crowe LLP report recommending 2026 interim year rate increase (5.10%/5.00% plus SB 1383 increase)
- FY2024-25 South Tahoe Refuse monthly waste facility diversion summary (received and filed)
- Approval of minutes from the July 25, 2025 meeting (consent)
- Discussion on items of mutual interest (no action taken)
05 19 2026 Concejo Municipal
The City Council is considering several items including airport maintenance grants and updates to shared mobility device regulations. Discussions also include funding for the Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club and long-term rental incentive programs.
- Airport runway maintenance grant request of $200,000 from FAA and $23,750 from Caltrans
- Contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for airport environmental services
- Amendment to shared mobility device ordinance regarding liability and safety
- Municipal sponsorship of Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club for $8,343
- Additional $80,000 in funding for the Long-Term Rental Incentive Program
05 26 2026 Special City Council
This is a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The council will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. They will also discuss updates to the City Council Protocols and the Local Ethics Policy. No final votes are expected on the protocol and ethics items; the council will provide direction to staff.
- Closed session for City Manager appointment (public employment)
- Discussion and direction on City Council Protocols update
- Discussion and direction on Local Ethics Policy update
- Meeting held as special session with remote participation options
05 20 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive a presentation on shared mobility devices (e.g., scooters, bikes) and consider a related letter from a commissioner. They will also receive updates from the Parks Foundation and recreation programming, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. Sub-committee assignments will be reviewed.
- Approval of April 15, 2026 meeting minutes
- Presentation on Shared Mobility Devices with staff report and commissioner letter
- Parks Foundation Update
- Recreation Programming Update
- Sub-committee assignments including Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, and Bike Mobility and Connectivity
05 19 2026 City Council
The City Council will consider final adoption of an ordinance updating regulations for shared mobility devices (e-scooters, e-bikes) to increase liability protections and safety. They will also vote on additional funding for the Long-Term Rental Incentive Program, a sponsorship for the Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club, and amendments to a parking agreement with Heavenly Mountain Resort. Several routine consent items include financial reports and grant applications for airport runway maintenance and road projects.
- Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 4.185 (Shared Mobility Devices) to increase liability protections and add safety measures for operations and insurance.
- Resolution to allocate $80,000 in additional funding for the Long-Term Rental Incentive Program (incentive grants).
- Resolution authorizing $8,343 from General Fund to sponsor facility rental fees and staff labor for Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club (six-month agreement).
- Resolution authorizing application for $200,000 FAA Airport Improvement Program grant and $23,750 Caltrans state matching grant for Lake Tahoe Airport runway maintenance.
- Resolution approving the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List for FY 2026/27.
05 19 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
This is a special closed session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The sole item on the agenda is a discussion under Government Code section 54957(b) regarding the appointment of a City Manager. No votes or public decisions are expected during this closed session.
- Closed session discussion on the appointment of a City Manager (Government Code section 54957(b))
05 14 2026 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to confirm a final delinquent fees report from South Tahoe Refuse and direct the Finance Department to send it to the El Dorado County Auditor-Controller so the unpaid amounts can be added to property tax rolls. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes. Public comment is invited on both items.
- New Business: Resolution to confirm South Tahoe Refuse delinquent fees report and authorize adding amounts to county property tax rolls
- Consent Agenda: Approval of April 16, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Public Communications period for topics not on the agenda (3-minute limit)
- Opportunity for public comment on consent and new business items
05 07 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission
The Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission will review the annual budget and the 2026 ACT Commission Microgrant Program. The meeting also includes a review of the 2026 ACT Work Plan Meeting Items Schedule.
- Annual Budget Review
- 2026 ACT Commission Microgrant Program
- 2026 ACT Work Plan Meeting Items Schedule
- Approval of April 2, 2026, meeting minutes
05 14 2026 Comisión de Planificación
The Planning Commission will vote on a resolution recommending the City Council confirm a final report of unpaid waste fees from South Tahoe Refuse and order the Finance Department to send the report to El Dorado County for collection via property tax records. This is the only substantive item; the remainder of the agenda is procedural, including approval of meeting minutes and public comment periods.
- South Tahoe Refuse report on unpaid waste fees
- Resolution to add delinquent fee amounts to county property tax rolls for collection
05 06 2026 Police Advisory Commission
The Police Advisory Commission will consider approving minutes from February 11, 2026, and receive a staff report on laws of arrest and search warrants. Public comments are invited on any topic not on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items.
- Approval of February 11, 2026 meeting minutes
- Receive and file staff report on laws of arrest and search warrants
05 05 2026 City Council
The City Council will consider a consent agenda including a $3.6M road rehabilitation contract, adoption of the 2025-2026 Master Fee Schedule, and acceptance of Lake Tahoe Restoration Act funds. Regular business items include a first reading of an ordinance on shared mobility devices, a resolution reaffirming rights for all residents regardless of immigration status, and a potential city green card assistance program.
- Contract with Darren Taylor Construction, Inc. for $3,636,859.75 for the 2026 Road Rehabilitation Project
- First reading of ordinance amending regulations on shared mobility devices (e-scooters, etc.)
- Resolution reaffirming city's commitment to rights, dignity, and safety of all residents regardless of immigration status
- Direction on establishing an Economic Development Committee or Commission and a video/social media campaign
- Consideration of a city green card assistance program
04 30 2026 South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority
The South Tahoe Transit JPA will receive presentations on expanded microtransit zone service and a transit study on existing conditions and governance alternatives. The board will also consider affirming transit service goals and policies and provide direction on advocacy strategies.
- Presentation on Shore Transit Management Association implementation of expanded microtransit and zone service
- Presentation on Tahoe Transit Study existing conditions and governance alternatives
- Consent agenda: approval of October 29, 2025 meeting minutes
- New Business: motion to affirm South Tahoe Transit JPA Transit Service Goals and Policies
- New Business: motion to provide direction on potential advocacy strategies
10 30 2025 South Tahoe Transit Joint Powers Authority
The South Tahoe Transit JPA Board will receive a presentation on fixed-route transit service and Transportation Development Act funding. The board will then vote on approving the FY 2025/2026 budget, authorizing a $52,326 reimbursement agreement with the City of South Lake Tahoe, and adopting the upcoming meeting calendar.
- Presentation on Fixed Route Transit Service and TDA funding update
- Approval of FY 2025/2026 budget (Oct 2025–Sep 2026) and directing funding requests to City and County
- Reimbursement agreement with City of South Lake Tahoe for $52,326 in managing agency administrative expenses
- Approval of February 28, 2025 meeting minutes
- Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 regular Board meeting calendar
04 21 2026 City Council
The City Council will consider authorizing staff to submit joint applications for two affordable housing projects under the AHSC program, each up to $30 million, for Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B and 3900/3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Other agenda items include awarding a bid for the Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project Phase 2, accepting police boat funding up to $99,461.66, and a tentative subdivision map for Zalanta II Resort. The meeting also includes proclamations and routine consent items.
- Authorize up to $30M AHSC grant application for Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B affordable housing project
- Authorize up to $30M AHSC grant application for affordable housing at 3900/3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
- Award Bid Alternate C to Herback General Engineering for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project Phase 2
- Accept up to $99,461.66 from California Boating and Enforcement Aid Program for police boat safety and enforcement
- Tentative subdivision map for Zalanta II Resort at the Village
04 21 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
The City Council is meeting in special closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. No other business is on the agenda. Public comment is limited to this item.
- Public Employment Appointment – City Manager (closed session under Government Code section 54957(b))
04 18 2026 Special City Council
The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding a special meeting on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatics Center. The agenda includes only one new business item: the Grand Opening Celebration for the facility. Public comment is limited to items on the agenda.
- Grand Opening Celebration for the Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatics Center at 1110 Rufus Allen Blvd
04 16 2026 Planning Commission
The commission will approve the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes. It will also host a workshop to gather public feedback on the 2027–2035 Housing Element, which outlines future housing policy for the city. Standard public comment periods and staff updates are scheduled.
- Approve March 19, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Conduct public outreach workshop for the 2027–2035 Housing Element
- Receive updates and announcements from city staff
- Review public comment procedures and remote participation options
04 15 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote to approve the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes and select a Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026. The Commission will also receive updates from the Parks Foundation and Recreation Programming, and review commissioner assignments to sub-committees.
- Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026
- Parks Foundation update (receive and file)
- Recreation Programming update (receive and file)
- Sub-committee assignments including Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, Recreation and Equitable Access, Bike Mobility and Connectivity, Senior Focus
04 16 2026 Comisión de Planificación
The Planning Commission will conduct a public outreach workshop to solicit comments from the public on the Housing Element for 2027-2035. The agenda also includes approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting and other routine procedural items.
- Public workshop on Housing Element 2027-2035 to receive presentation and public comments
03 24 2026 City Council
The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance that would remove the 150-foot buffer between vacation home rentals (VHRs) and cap the number of VHR permits at 900 in residential areas. The consent agenda includes acceptance of the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports, a $203,142 CalOES grant for domestic violence programs, and multiple contract amendments for the Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center, El Dorado Beach Revetment, and Runway 18/36 Pavement Preservation. The Council will also ratify a participating agreement with the USDA Forest Service for the SEZ Enhancement Project as part of the Upper Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration.
- Second reading of ordinance amending VHR regulations: remove 150-foot buffer, cap at 900 VHRs in residential areas
- Accept $203,142 CalOES grant for domestic violence programs through Vista Rise Collective
- Approve $332,057.50 amendment with Stantec for El Dorado Beach Revetment and Improvements Project
- Two amendments for Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center: JK Architecture (+$99,902) and SierraCon (+$150,405)
- Ratify $128,583 amendment with Jviation (Woolpert) for Runway 18/36 Pavement Preservation Project
03 24 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
This is a special closed session meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The council will confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation in the case People of State of California and City of South Lake Tahoe v. Fragranice Inc. (El Dorado County Superior Court Case No. 24CV2330). The council will also meet with labor negotiators to discuss bargaining with multiple employee organizations, including Stationary Engineers Local 39, police and fire associations.
- Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: People of State of California and City of South Lake Tahoe v. Fragranice Inc., Case No. 24CV2330
- Conference with labor negotiator regarding employee organizations: Stationary Engineers Local 39, Police Employees Association, Police Supervisors Committee, Fire Fighters’ Association, Police Officers’ Association, and Administrative & Confidential Association
01 27 2026 Consejo Municipal
The City Council will vote on a $3.05M funding agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association to expand microtransit service city-wide for three years. The council also plans to appoint an interim city manager and select an executive search firm for a permanent city manager. A public hearing will be held on a tentative subdivision map to convert the Old Colony Inn into condominiums.
- $3.05M microtransit expansion agreement with SS/TMA (Item 12)
- Interim city manager contract and salary review (Item 11)
- Selection of executive search firm for city manager recruitment (Item 10)
- $427,020 Tahoe Fund grant for stormwater and greenbelt improvements (Item 4)
- $308,544 janitorial contract for new Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatic Center (Item 5)
02 10 2026 Concejo Municipal
The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending vacation home rental regulations. Two versions are proposed: Version 1 caps rentals at 1,200 in residential areas; Version 2 prohibits renting adjacent properties as vacation homes. The Council will also receive presentations on Sugar Pine Village tenant selection and an affordable housing quarterly update.
- Public hearing on amendments to vacation home rental regulations (first reading of two versions)
- Sugar Pine Village tenant selection and compliance presentation by John Stewart Company
- Ratification of $532,699.40 in change orders for Tahoe Valley Stormwater & Greenbelt Phase 1
- Grant application for up to $620,000 from California Prohousing Program for Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B
- Purchase of one Bobcat Toolcat for Parks & Rec for $85,622.05
03 19 2026 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a resolution to deny an appeal of a vacation home rental application denial at 3604 Bill Avenue. They will also receive a presentation on the Tahoe Valley Area Plan Amendment and approve minutes from the February 19 meeting.
- Appeal of vacation home rental denial at 3604 Bill Avenue (APN 027-113-016)
- Tahoe Valley Area Plan Amendment presentation (receive and file)
- Approval of February 19, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
03 18 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will approve minutes from January 21, 2026, and elect a chair and vice-chair for 2026. It will receive updates from the Parks Foundation and recreation programming. Commissioners will also review sub-committee assignments for Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, Recreation and Equitable Access, Bike Mobility and Connectivity, and Senior Focus.
- Approval of January 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Selection of chair and vice-chair for 2026
- Parks Foundation update (receive & file)
- Recreation programming update (receive & file)
- Review of sub-committee assignments for Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, Recreation and Equitable Access, Bike Mobility and Connectivity, and Senior Focus
03 19 2026 Comisión de Planificación
The Planning Commission will hear an appeal of the denial of a vacation rental application at 3604 Bill Avenue, receive a presentation on the Tahoe Valley Area Plan Amendment, and approve the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting.
- Appeal of denied vacation rental application for 3604 Bill Avenue (APN 027-113-016)
- Presentation of the Tahoe Valley Area Plan Amendment (for information only)
- Approval of minutes from the February 19, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
03 10 2026 City Council
The City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance to amend vacation home rental regulations, including removing the 150-foot buffer and establishing a cap of 900 VHRs in residential areas. The consent agenda includes the 2025 Police Department annual report, renewal of the military equipment use policy, and acceptance of grant funding for hazardous fuels reduction. Other action items involve purchasing two police patrol vehicles for $209,474.70, accepting a $4.75 million PLHA grant loan for Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B affordable housing, and awarding a $862,925.80 construction contract for the Bijou Connector Project. The council also will consider financing $1.59 million for snow removal equipment and applying for additional airport runway maintenance grants.
- First reading of ordinance to cap VHRs at 900 in residential areas and remove 150-foot buffer
- Accept $4.75 million PLHA grant loan for Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B affordable housing construction
- Authorize purchase of two 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes and equipment for police patrol vehicles totaling up to $209,474.70
- Approve $1,590,185.76 in financing for snow removal equipment through Banc of America Public Capital Corp
- Award $784,478 construction contract (plus $78,447.80 contingency) to Doug Veerkamp General Engineering for Bijou Connector Project
02 24 2026 City Council
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will consider a resolution to increase police officer positions from 31 to 33 full-time equivalents to staff the Marine Safety Unit. Other action items include a $2.12 million purchase of four John Deere graders, a letter opposing Liberty Utilities' closure of the walk-in payment center, and a $105,410 VMware licensing agreement. The council will also receive a quarterly financial report and discuss a second home regulation policy.
- Purchase of four John Deere graders from Pape Machinery for $2,120,247.70
- Resolution to increase police officer positions by 2 FTE for the Marine Safety Unit
- Letter opposing closure of Liberty Utilities walk-in payment center
- Ratification of VMware licensing agreement with Insight Public Sector for $105,410.87
- Acceptance of $7,105 donation from South Tahoe Parks Foundation for recreation center tile fundraiser
02 24 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
This is a special closed session meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The only item on the agenda is a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Carlos and Sandra Medina v. City of South Lake Tahoe et al., El Dorado County Superior Court Case No. 25CV0416. No public business or decisions will be made; the meeting is limited to discussing the pending lawsuit.
- Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Carlos and Sandra Medina v. City of South Lake Tahoe et al., Case No. 25CV0416
02 19 2026 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider forwarding recommendations to the City Council regarding the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance. Other agenda items include annual progress reports on the General Plan and Housing Element, a major design review for the Tahoe Keys Well #4 project, a special use permit for the South Tahoe Association of Realtors, and a tentative map for the Zalanta II Resort. The commission will also hear appeals of two vacation home rental application denials at 3604 Bill Avenue and 1101 Sonora Avenue.
- Vacation Home Rental Ordinance discussion and recommendation to City Council
- 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
- Tahoe Keys Well #4 Site Improvements and Waterline Upgrade Project – Major Design Review and Special Use Permit (SUP25-002)
- Special Use Permit for South Tahoe Association of Realtors at 2307 James Avenue (SUP25-001)
- Appeals of vacation home rental application denials at 3604 Bill Avenue and 1101 Sonora Avenue
02 19 2026 Comisión de Planificación
The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider several items, including a discussion on vacation home rental regulations, annual progress reports on the General Plan and Housing Element, and multiple project approvals. They will also hear two appeals of denied vacation home rental applications and a tentative subdivision map for the Zalanta II resort. The meeting includes public comment periods and consent calendar approval of prior minutes.
- Discussion and potential recommendation on vacation home rental ordinance to City Council
- Tahoe Keys Well #4 water line improvement project (Major Design Review and Special Use Permit SUP25-002)
- Special Use Permit for South Tahoe Association of Realtors at 2307 James Avenue (SUP25-001)
- Zalanta II Resort Tentative Subdivision Map for condominiums (TSM25-002)
- Two appeals of denied vacation home rental applications: 3604 Bill Avenue and 1101 Sonora Avenue
02 11 2026 Police Advisory Commission
The Police Advisory Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve the meeting minutes and 2026 calendar, then receive and file reports on vacation home rental code enforcement, the 2025 school resource officer report, 2025 use of force statistics, the 2025 police department annual report, and the AB 481 annual report on military equipment.
- Receive presentation on vacation home rental code enforcement process and response
- Receive 2025 school resource officer report
- Receive 2025 police use of force statistics
- Receive 2025 police department annual report
- Receive AB 481 annual report on military equipment
02 10 2026 City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a first reading of an ordinance amending vacation home rental regulations. Two versions are proposed: Version 1 caps vacation home rentals at 1,200 in residential areas, while Version 2 prohibits adjacent properties from being used as vacation home rentals. Other agenda items include a presentation on Sugar Pine Village tenant selection, adoption of an AI policy, and several consent calendar items such as grants, donations, and a purchase.
- Public hearing on first reading of VHR ordinance with two options (cap of 1,200 in residential areas or prohibition on adjacent properties)
- Resolution authorizing grant application for up to $620,000 for Sugar Pine Village Phase 2B from Prohousing Incentive Program
- Ratification of change orders totaling $532,699.40 for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project Phase 1
- Resolution adopting an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for city employees, elected officials, and contractors
- Resolution authorizing FAA and Caltrans grant applications totaling $261,875 for Lake Tahoe Airport runway maintenance
02 05 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission
The Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission will consider approval of the January 2026 meeting minutes, receive the 2026 work plan schedule, vote on a proposed AI policy for commission operations (including a microgrant evaluation form), and decide on budget allotments for the 25/26 fiscal year. Reports and sub-committee assignments will also be addressed.
- Approval of January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Receive and file 2026 ACT Work Plan Meeting Items Schedule
- Motion to approve ACT Commission AI Policy and Microgrant Evaluation Scorecard with AI Policy inclusions
- Motion to approve 25/26 ACT Commission Budget Allotments
- Commissioner assignments for AI Policy, Work Plan, and Future Airport Art Installation Review sub-committees
01 27 2026 City Council
The City Council will discuss and potentially select an executive search firm to recruit a new city manager, and consider an interim city manager contract and salary schedule revision. A public hearing is scheduled on a tentative subdivision map to create condominiums at 3794 Montreal Road (Old Colony Inn). The consent agenda includes several routine contracts and grant applications, such as a $427,020 grant from Tahoe Fund for stormwater improvements and a janitorial contract for the new recreation center.
- Selection of executive search firm for city manager recruitment (Item 10)
- Interim city manager contract and salary schedule revision (Item 11)
- Public hearing on tentative subdivision map for condominiums at 3794 Montreal Road (Item 9)
- Grant application to Tahoe Fund for $427,020 for Tahoe Valley Stormwater and Greenbelt Improvement Project Phase 2 (Item 4)
- Janitorial services contract for New Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center not to exceed $308,544 (Item 5)
01 22 2026 Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will select a chair and vice chair for 2026, approve the December 11, 2025 meeting minutes, hear two appeals for denied vacation home rental applications, and discuss potential amendments to the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance.
- Appeal of vacation home rental denial at 2896 Springwood Drive (APN 031-333-028)
- Appeal of vacation home rental denial at 2480 Conestoga Street Unit A (APN 031-284-002)
- Discussion on forwarding recommendations regarding the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance to City Council
- Selection of 2026 Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of December 11, 2025 meeting minutes
01 21 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission will vote on approving the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on the Parks Foundation and recreation programming, with no action required. The agenda includes reports from sub-committees on mid-town revitalization, Bijou area plan, recreation access, bike mobility, and senior focus.
- Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- Receive and file Parks Foundation update report
- Receive and file Recreation Programming update report
- Sub-committee assignments for Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, Recreation and Equitable Access, Bike Mobility and Connectivity, Senior Focus
01 15 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission
The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission will review top-scoring Airport Art Exhibition applications and decide on awarding two exhibitions for April–June and July–September 2026. The commission will also discuss the 2026 work plan, America 250 commemoration, an AI policy, and a mid-year budget review. Public comment is invited on any agenda item.
- Review and selection of Airport Art Exhibition applications for public art installations at South Lake Tahoe Airport
- Discussion of 2026 ACT Work Plan Meeting Items Schedule
- America 250 commemoration discussion
- ACT Commission AI Policy consideration
- ACT Commission Mid-Year Budget Discussion
01 22 2026 Comisión de Planificación
The Planning Commission will hold a discussion on the Vacation Rental Ordinance and may send recommendations to the City Council. They will also hear two appeals of vacation rental permit denials at 2896 Springwood Drive and 2480 Conestoga Street Unit A, with staff recommending denial of both appeals. The meeting includes the selection of a President and Vice President for 2026 and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion and possible recommendations on the Vacation Rental Ordinance
- Appeal of denial of vacation rental permit at 2896 Springwood Drive, APN 031-333-028
- Appeal of denial of vacation rental permit at 2480 Conestoga Street Unit A, APN 031-284-002
- Selection of Planning Commission President and Vice President for 2026
- Approval of meeting minutes from December 11, 2025
01 13 2026 City Council
The City Council will reorganize by selecting a mayor and mayor pro tem for 2026. The main decision is whether to approve a $1 million appropriation from general fund reserves and an amended purchase and sale agreement for an affordable housing project at 3900-3908 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, or grant a one-year extension. The consent agenda includes agreements for fuels reduction, data sharing, equipment purchases, and grants.
- Appropriation of $1,000,000 from General Fund reserves for affordable housing property at 3900-3908 Lake Tahoe Blvd (Item 12)
- Purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) from ALL STAR Fire Equipment for up to $361,799.51 (Item 6)
- Grant application to California Office of Traffic Safety for up to $100,000 for DUI checkpoints and traffic enforcement (Item 9)
- Reimbursement agreement with Southwest Gas for $321,964.10 in paving funds for Road Rehabilitation Projects (Item 11)
- Establishment of Shelter Pass Program with $80,000 from El Dorado County and $15,000 from General Fund for homeless services (Item 13)
01 13 2026 Special Closed Session City Council
This is a special closed session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council to confer with legal counsel on two matters: anticipated litigation over a liability claim from the Riccomini Family Trust concerning a partial refund of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee, and existing litigation in the case of South Lake Tahoe Property Owners Group v. City of South Lake Tahoe. No public action or decision will be taken in open session.
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation re: Riccomini Family Trust liability claim for partial refund of Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in-lieu fee
- Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation: South Lake Tahoe Property Owners Group v. City, Third Appellate District Case No. C103980