07 15 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission
Regular MeetingSouth Lake Tahoe, CA · July 15, 2026
Agenda
City of South Lake Tahoe
Parks and Recreation Commission
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 8:00 am
City Hall - City Council Chamber, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe
Parks and Recreation Commission
Jerry Bindel, Chair (02/2028)
David Gregorich, Co-Chair (02/2028)
Mark Costigan (02/2028)
Peter Fink (02/2027)
Margie Kovarik-Maxhimer (02/2027)
Trudith Morgan (02/2027)
Nicole Ramirez Thomas (02/2027)
Public Participation
Parks and Recreation Commission meetings are held in person at the time and location listed on this
agenda. Remote public participation is available via ZOOM at this link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85314041897.
A public agenda packet is available for review at City Hall at 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, the Recreation
Complex at 1100 Rufus Allen Boulevard, on the City’s Website at www.cityofslt.us, or by contacting staff
at (530) 542-6197.
Providing Public Comment: In Person: Every agenda for regular meetings provides an opportunity for
members of the public to directly address the Commission, on any item of public interest which is within
the jurisdiction of the Commission during Public Communications. For items on the agenda or in
connection with any item which the Commission will consider, the public is given the opportunity to
comment before or during consideration of the item [Government Code Section 54954.3(a)]. ZOOM
Platform: If you are joining the meeting via ZOOM and would like to make a comment, press the ``raise a
hand`` button at the time indicated by the Chair. In Writing: Written comments received by 3 p.m. the day
before the meeting will be distributed to the Commission prior to the meeting. Written public comment
regarding any item on this agenda may be sent to PublicComment@cityofslt.us. When emailing
comments, identify the name of the Commission and agenda item number in the subject line to which
your comments relate. Any such comment that is a public record and is emailed to
PublicComment@cityofslt.us or otherwise provided to a majority of the Commission before the meeting
will be made available for public inspection during normal business hours at the the Recreation Complex
at 1100 Rufus Allen Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe [Government Code Section 54957.5(b)]. Written
comments will not be read out loud during the meeting.
The 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 staff at (530) 542-
6197 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].
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Communication
This is the public's opportunity to speak on any topic NOT LISTED on this agenda. Comments shall be
limited to three (3) minutes. In accordance with the Brown Act, the Commission 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)
New Business
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes.
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a motion to approve the Parks & Recreation
Commission Meeting Minutes for June 17, 2026.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Kylee Finnegan, Recreation Supervisor
06.17.26 Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes.docx
2. Bird Scooters Presentation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Recieve & File
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation
01-Staff Report - Bird Scooters Presentation.docx
02-South Lake Tahoe x Bird_ Parks and Rec July 2026.pdf
3. Shared Mobility Devices Ordinance
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive & File
Responsible Staff Member(s): Dan Bardzell, Assistant City Attorney; Jeff Roberson, Chief of Police
01-Staff Report - Shared Mobility Device Regulations.docx
4. Tahoe Bluefins Swim Club Presentation
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive & File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation
01-Staff Report - Tahoe Bluefins.docx
02-TST_Parks_and_Recs_Presentation_July_15th_7-10-2026_Submission.pdf
5. Community Playfields Consortium Pickleball & Tennis Courts Proposal
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a motion providing City Council with a
recommendation to provide City support to the Community Playfields project proposal or to not
provide support for the project proposal.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation
01-Staff Report - LTCC Community Playfields Project Proposal.docx
02-CPC Pickleball and Tennis Courts Presentation.pdf
Unfinished Business
6. Parks Foundation Update
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive & File.
Responsible Staff Member(s): John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation
01-Staff Report - Parks Foundation Update.docx
7. Recreation Programs Update
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Receive & File
Responsible Staff Member(s): Kylee Finnegan, Recreation Supervisor
01-Staff Report -Recreation Programming.docx
Updates and Announcements - City Staff
Commissioner Reports and Comments - Assignments to Sub-Committees
Commissioner Assignments and Sub-Committees
a. Mid-Town Revitalization (Commissioners Gregorich, Bindel, Kovarik-Maxhimer, ALT Ramirez
Thomas)
b. Bijou Area Plan (Commissioners Kovarik-Maxhimer, Gregorich, Morgan, ALT Fink)
c. Recreation and Equitable Access (Commissioners Ramirez Thomas, Bindel, Costigan, ALT Fink)
d. Bike Mobility and Connectivity (Commissioners Fink, Ramirez Thomas, Costigan, ALT Kovarik-
Maxhimer)
e. Senior Focus (Commissioners Morgan, Gregorich, Fink, ALT Kovarik-Maxhimer)
f. City Council Updates - All
g. Future Agenda Items - All
Adjournment
I, John Stark, Director of Parks and Recreation, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Wednesday,
July 15, 2026, meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted and available for review on
Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Recreation Complex at 1100 Rufus Allen Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150. The agenda was also available on the City website at https://www.cityofslt.us. John Stark,
Director of Parks and Recreation Note: Decisions of the Parks and Recreation Commission may be
appealed to the City Council by anyone adversely affected by such action. This appeal shall be filed with
the City Clerk within fifteen (15) business days from the date of the decision with the applicable appeal
fee.
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