South Lake Tahoe, CA

10 21 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2026, and receive an annual report. Members will also review assignments for various sub-committees, including those focused on the Bijou Area Plan and Mid-Town Revitalization.

• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report
• Parks Foundation Update
• Recreation Programs Update
• Review of sub-committee assignments for Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, Recreation and Equitable Access, Bike Mobility and Connectivity, and Senior Focus

Parks and Recreation Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

10 15 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve September meeting minutes and receive reports on the annual report, the Parks Foundation, and recreation programming.

• Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report
• Parks Foundation Update
• Recreation Programming report

09 16 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports on city parks and recreation activities. The session includes updates on the Parks Foundation and current recreation programming.

• Approval of August 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of the Parks & Recreation Commission Annual Report
• Parks Foundation Update
• Recreation Programs Update

10 15 2026 Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a resolution regarding the 2025-2026 Annual Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Commission Report.

• Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Resolution to accept and forward the 2025-2026 Annual Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Commission Report to City Council

10 13 2026 Special City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a resolution opposing the El Dorado County Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Access, and Wildfire Prevention Initiative. The body will also consider medical insurance side letters for city employees and a resolution regarding the use of glyphosate.

• Appointment of City Attorney
• Medical insurance side letters for Police Officers' Association, Police Employees’ Association, Police Supervisors' Committee, Firefighters’ Association, and Unrepresented Employees
• Resolution in opposition to El Dorado County Measure S
• Resolution regarding the use of glyphosate

10 13 2026 Ayuntamiento Especial

The City Council will meet to discuss the city's regulatory authority and a resolution regarding the use of glyphosate. The body will also consider health insurance side letters for city employees and a resolution opposing El Dorado County's Measure S.

• Appointment of City Attorney (closed session)
• Health insurance side letters for Police Officers, Police Employees, Police Supervisors, and Firefighters associations
• Amendment to the 2023-2026 Non-Represented Employee Compensation and Benefits Package
• Resolution opposing El Dorado County Measure S (Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Access, and Wildfire Prevention Initiative)
• Resolution regarding the use of glyphosate

10 13 2026 Special City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution opposing the El Dorado County Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Access, and Wildfire Prevention Initiative. The body is also considering medical insurance side letters for city employees and a resolution regarding the use of glyphosate.

• Resolution in Opposition to The El Dorado County Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Access, and Wildfire Prevention Initiative (Measure S)
• Medical Insurance Side Letters with Police Officers' Association, Police Employees’ Association, Police Supervisors' Committee, Firefighters’ Association, and Unrepresented Employees
• Resolution regarding the use of glyphosate
• Public Employment Appointment for the title of City Attorney

10 15 2026 Comisión de Planificación

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its September 17, 2026, meeting. The commission is also considering a resolution to accept and recommend the City Council's acceptance of the 2025-2026 Annual Planning and Airport Land Use Commission Report.

• Approval of September 17, 2026, meeting minutes
• Resolution to accept the 2025-2026 Annual Planning and Airport Land Use Commission Report

10 15 2026 Comisión de Planificación

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its September 17, 2026, meeting. The commission is also considering a resolution to accept and recommend the City Council's acceptance of the 2025-2026 Annual Planning and Airport Land Use Commission Report.

• Approval of September 17, 2026, meeting minutes
• Resolution to accept and refer the 2025-2026 Annual Planning and Airport Land Use Commission Report to the City Council

10 15 2026 Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and consider a resolution regarding the 2025-2026 Annual Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Commission Report.

• Approval of September 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Resolution to accept and forward the 2025-2026 Annual Planning Commission and Airport Land Use Commission Report to City Council

10 06 2026 City Council

The City Council will vote on several budget transfers, professional service contracts, and ordinances. Key discussions include updating the city code regarding abandoned structures and deciding on heating systems for the Recreation & Aquatics Center.

• Proposed increase in City Council compensation from $1,394.49 to $1,687.33
• Contract with Eide Bailly Advisory LLC for financial reporting services up to $73,200
• Contract with Zenith Economics for market study and business strategy up to $80,100
• Ordinance to authorize daily citations for abandoned or damaged nondwelling structures
• Resolution to establish the FY 2026-2027 Appropriation Limit at $114,634,888

10 09 2026 SLTBWMA

The South Lake Tahoe Basin Waste Management Authority will review a rate analysis report from Crowe LLP regarding South Tahoe Refuse (STR) 2027 rate applications. The body will discuss recommendations for rate changes and the impacts of California SB 54 on recycling and franchise agreements.

• Proposed 2027 residential rate increases: 12.23% for City of South Lake Tahoe, 8.87% for Douglas County, and 8.66% for El Dorado County
• Proposed 2027 commercial rate increases: 12.23% for City of South Lake Tahoe, 8.87% for Douglas County, and 8.66% for El Dorado County
• Discussion on California SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act)
• Review of Wood Waste Energy Project and Dog Waste to Energy Conversion research
• Approval of July 10, 2026 meeting minutes

10 01 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission

The South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm at City Hall to consider a mural application at 2250 Lake Tahoe Boulevard and to receive updates on art at the Recreation Center. The Commission will also receive and file an annual report to City Council and discuss its 5-year and 2026 work plans. Most remaining items are routine, including approval of the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Vote to approve or deny the Bears Den mural application at 2250 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, with a CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); staff contact is Planning Manager John Hitchcock
• Receive and file a report on enhancing art at the Recreation Center; staff contact is Recreation Manager Kelley Edwards
• Receive and file the Annual Report to City Council; staff contact is Parks & Recreation Director John Stark
• Discuss the ACT 5 Year Work Plan and the 2026 ACT Work Plan meeting items schedule
• Approve the September 3, 2026 Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission meeting minutes on the consent agenda

10 01 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission

The South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm in Council Chambers to decide a mural application at 2250 Lake Tahoe Boulevard and to receive updates on art at the Recreation Center, an annual report to City Council, and the ACT 5-year work plan. The mural vote is based on consistency with City Council Resolution 2022-104, with a CEQA exemption under Section 15301 for existing facilities. Most remaining items are receive-and-file discussions and routine consent agenda approvals.

• Vote to approve or deny a Bears Den mural application at 2250 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, with a CEQA exemption under Section 15301
• Consent agenda motion to approve the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Receive and file on Enhancing Art at the Recreation Center, presented by Recreation Manager Kelley Edwards
• Receive and file on the Annual Report to City Council, presented by Parks & Recreation Director John Stark
• Discussion of the ACT 5 Year Work Plan and the 2026 ACT Work Plan meeting items schedule

10 06 2026 City Council

The South Lake Tahoe City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 5:30 pm at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. The agenda includes routine consent items plus several substantive decisions: a $73,200 accounting consulting agreement, a $80,100 economic development study, a $200,000 air quality grant application, and a proposal to raise council compensation from $1,394.49 to $1,687.33. The council will also take up a Paradise Avenue right-of-way abandonment, a nuisance-abatement ordinance, sign rules, and a choice on a geothermal study versus a gas boiler for the recreation center.

• Agreement with Eide Bailly Advisory LLC for governmental accounting services, not to exceed $73,200 for one year, with up to two optional one-year extensions
• Agreement with Zenith Economics for an economic development market study and business attraction strategy, not to exceed $80,100.00
• Authorization to apply for up to $200,000 from El Dorado County Air Quality Management District for emissions-saving vehicle replacements
• Resolution of intent to abandon the easterly 30-foot portion of Paradise Avenue right-of-way (about 1,438 square feet), with a public hearing set for November 3, 2026
• Ordinance to increase City Council compensation from $1,394.49 to $1,687.33 effective January 23, 2027, and ordinance amendments on abandoned nondwelling structures and portable signs

10 06 2026 Consejo Municipal

The South Lake Tahoe City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way to act on a consent agenda and several regular items. Key decisions include adopting a FY2026-27 appropriation limit of $114,634,888 under Proposition 111, budget transfers for Fire Station No. 1 and Service Center roof projects, and professional services contracts with Eide Bailly Advisory LLC (up to $73,200) and Zenith Economics (up to $80,100). The council will also choose among options for the Recreation and Aquatic Center's snow-melt hydronic system: a geothermal feasibility study, a gas boiler, or both.

• FY2026-27 appropriation limit set at $114,634,888 under Proposition 111
• Budget transfers for Fire Station No. 1 and Service Center roof replacement projects
• Contract with Eide Bailly Advisory LLC for governmental accounting consulting, up to $73,200, with up to two one-year extensions
• Contract with Zenith Economics for economic development market study and business attraction strategy, up to $80,100
• Resolution of intent to abandon the east 30-foot portion of Paradise Avenue right-of-way, with public hearing set for November 3, 2026

09 22 2026 Special Closed Session City Council

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is meeting in a special closed session to confer with its labor negotiator regarding contracts with several employee organizations, including police, fire, and public works unions. No public action is scheduled; the agenda consists solely of the closed session item and procedural items.

• Closed session under Government Code section 54957.6 to discuss labor negotiations with Stationary Engineers Local 39, Police Employees Association, Police Supervisors Committee, Fire Fighters' Association, and Police Officers' Association
• Mayor Pro Tem Roberts participating remotely from Oaxaca, Mexico

09 22 2026 City Council

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote on routine consent items, including a snow removal contract amendment, custodial services, and a collection services agreement. They will also consider a new three-year lease for the Senior Center and an ordinance to allow daily citations for abandoned or damaged non-dwelling structures.

• Amendment No. 3 to snow removal agreement with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for up to $463,959
• Amendment No. 3 to custodial services agreement with Building Services of CA and NV for up to $115,820
• Collection services agreement with Cedars Business Services, LLC (18% standard, 34% litigation fee)
• Lease agreement with Tahoe Basin Senior Citizens Center, Inc. for three-year term
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 4.60 to allow daily citations for abandoned structures

09 17 2026 Comisión de Planificación

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider approving a revised design review and special use permit for an 11-unit residential project at 1050 Fremont Avenue, along with a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance to exempt certain signs from permit requirements. The agenda also includes approval of the August 20, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Review of Major Design Review and Special Use Permit #25-029, File #REV26-002, 1050 Fremont Avenue, APN 027-170-012 and 027-381-001
• Resolution recommending ordinance amendment to Title 6, Chapter 6.40, Section 6.40.080 (Signs and Activities that Do Not Require Permits)
• Approval of August 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• CEQA exemption determination for the Fremont Avenue project (Class 32, infill development)

09 17 2026 Planning Commission

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider a revised Major Design Review and Special Use Permit for an 11-unit residential project at 1050 Fremont Avenue, along with a resolution recommending the City Council amend sign regulations to exempt certain signs from permit requirements. The meeting also includes approval of the August 20, 2026 minutes and public comment periods.

• Revision of Major Design Review & Special Use Permit #25-029, File #REV26-002, 1050 Fremont Avenue, APN Nos. 027-170-012 and 027-381-001
• Resolution recommending City Council amend City Code Title 6, Chapter 6.40, Section 6.40.080 (Signs and Activities Not Requiring Permits)
• CEQA exemption under Section 15332 (Infill Developments) for the Fremont Avenue project
• Approval of August 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

09 22 2026 Concejo Municipal

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will consider an ordinance amendment to Chapter 4.60 that would expressly allow daily citations for abandoned or substantially damaged non-housing structures and establish a referral process to the City Attorney for further enforcement. The council will also decide on a three-year lease for the Senior Center, appoint a Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and approve several routine contracts and financial reports.

• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 4.60 (abandoned non-housing structures) for daily citations and referral to City Attorney
• Contract with Public Health Institute for CivicSpark program: $37,500 plus $25,000 in-kind donation
• Amendment No. 3 with Trella Tahoe, Inc. for snow removal (Nov 1, 2026–Apr 30, 2027) up to $463,959
• Amendment No. 3 with Building Services of CA and NV (Sunwest) for cleaning Bellamy parking and City Hall/airport terminal, up to $115,820
• Three-year lease with Tahoe Basin Senior Citizens Center, Inc. to manage the Senior Center

09 22 2026 Special Closed Session City Council

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations, including police, fire, and public works unions. No public decisions are expected as the session is closed under the Brown Act.

• Closed session with labor negotiator under Government Code section 54957.6
• Employee organizations: Stationary Engineers Local 39, Police Employees Association, Police Supervisors Committee, Fire Fighters’ Association, Police Officers’ Association
• Mayor Pro-Tem Roberts participating remotely from Oaxaca, Mexico
• Meeting at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe

09 22 2026 City Council

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote on several routine items, including a three-year lease for the Senior Center, a snow removal contract amendment, and a custodial services extension. They will also consider an ordinance to allow daily citations for abandoned structures and appoint a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.

• Lease agreement with Tahoe Basin Senior Citizens Center, Inc. for three-year term
• Amendment No. 3 to Trella Tahoe snow removal contract, not to exceed $463,959
• Amendment No. 3 to Building Services custodial contract, not to exceed $115,820
• Ordinance amending Chapter 4.60 to authorize daily citations for abandoned structures
• Agreement with Cedars Business Services for collection services (18% standard, 34% litigation)

09 22 2026 Sesión Especial a Puerta Cerrada del Concejo Municipal

The South Lake Tahoe City Council is holding a special closed session to discuss labor negotiations with several employee organizations, including police, fire, and general staff unions. The meeting is closed to the public, and no other business is listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6(a) for labor negotiations
• Negotiating team includes City Manager Hilary Roverud and Finance Director Olga Tikhomirova
• Employee groups: Operating Engineers Local 39 (General/Public Works and Administrative/Confidential), Police Employees Association, Police Supervisors Committee, Firefighters Association, Police Officers Association
• Acting Mayor Keith Roberts participates remotely from Oaxaca, Mexico
• Public comment available via Zoom or in person at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way

09 03 2026 Arts, Culture and Tourism Commission

The Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission will consider approving a mural application for 1030 Tata Lane, review its annual report and five-year work plan, and discuss improvements to communication and marketing. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and reviewing the microgrant program for 2026/27.

• Vote on Forest Guardian Mural at 1030 Tata Lane (CEQA exempt)
• Discussion on improving communication, collaboration, and marketing of commission opportunities
• Annual report to City Council
• Review of 2026/27 microgrant application, guidelines, timeline, and scoring
• Approval of August 6, 2026 meeting minutes

09 16 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission

The South Lake Tahoe Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2026, and receive staff reports on the annual report, Parks Foundation update, and recreation programs. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2026 meeting
• Receive and file annual report
• Receive and file Parks Foundation update
• Receive and file recreation programs update
• Review commissioner sub-committee assignments (Mid-Town Revitalization, Bijou Area Plan, etc.)

09 17 2026 Planning Commission

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider a revision to a previously approved 11-unit residential project at 1050 Fremont Avenue, and will also consider recommending that the City Council amend the city's sign code to expand permit-exempt signs for businesses. The agenda also includes approval of the August 20, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Revision of Major Design Review & Special Use Permit #25-029 (File #REV26-002) at 1050 Fremont Avenue, APN Nos. 027-170-012 and 027-381-001
• Resolution recommending City Council adopt an ordinance amending City Code Section 6.40.080 (Signs and Activities Not Requiring Permits)
• CEQA exemption for the Fremont Avenue revision under Section 15332 (Infill Developments)
• CEQA exemption for the sign code amendment under Sections 15304 and 15061(b)(3)
• Approval of August 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

09 17 2026 Comisión de Planificación

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will consider approving a revised design review and special use permit for an 11-unit residential project at 1050 Fremont Avenue, including a CEQA exemption determination. The commission will also discuss recommending an ordinance amendment to exempt certain signs from permit requirements to support business access and economic activity. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of the August 20, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Revised design review and special use permit #25-029, file #REV26-002, for 11-unit residential project at 1050 Fremont Avenue (APNs 027-170-012 and 027-381-001)
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15332 (Class 32, infill development) for the project revision
• Resolution recommending ordinance amendment to Title 6, Chapter 6.40, Section 6.40.080 (signs not requiring permits)
• Approval of August 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

09 08 2026 City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the Mid-Town Area Specific Plan and an Initial Study. They will also discuss a land exchange involving 180.5 City-owned acres for 7.1 Conservancy-owned acres and various water quality projects.

• Adoption of Mid-Town Area Specific Plan and Initial Study
• Land exchange of 180.5 acres for 7.1 acres and various water quality projects
• Upper Truckee River Bridge Scour Protection contract for $522,980.00
• Airport pavement maintenance contract for $433,140.00
• Transfer of $28,000 in cannabis revenue to Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission