MALIBU, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe will be on the search for a new city manager, after Joe Irvin accepted the position of City Manager for the City of Malibu on Wednesday. 

The Malibu council approved an agreement with Irvin during its Wednesday, Dec. 17 meeting. The proposed contract includes an annual salary of $310,000, as well as a monthly incentive of $4,000 per month if he lives within the city limits.

The agreement has a term of four years, which starts March 2, 2026.

Irvin started with South Lake Tahoe in May 2020. The council had just voted to in September 2025 to extend his contract until April 2032. He was making a base salary of about $233,000. 

“It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the City of South Lake Tahoe. During my tenure as City Manager, I have worked hard to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the city government.  I have also worked to build strong relationships the elected officials, city employees and community members.  South Lake Tahoe is a special place and I will always cherish my time spent here,” Irvin told the Tribune. 

According to the California State Code, Irvin is required to give South Lake Tahoe a 60-day notice.