City Council
Cody Bass, Mayor
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
David Jinkens, Councilmember
Keith Roberts, 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
Special Closed Session City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 8:00 am
City Hall - Council Chambers - 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe Notice Requirements
Government Code section 54956 et seq. (The Brown Act) states that SPECIAL MEETINGS require twenty-four hour (24) notice be provided to members of legislative body and media outlets including brief general description of matters to be considered or discussed. The order of Agenda items are listed for reference and may be taken in any order deemed appropriate by the legislative body.
Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate any person needing special assistance to participate in this meeting. Contact the City Clerk at (530) 542-6005 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].
Public Participation
City Council meetings are held in person at the time and location listed on this agenda. Meetings are live-streamed on Channel 21, City website at www.cityofslt.us, YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live and via ZOOM at this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89335852053
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:
In Person: Public Comment for Special Meetings is limited to topics listed only on this agenda. 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)].
Remote Participation: If you are joining the meeting via ZOOM and would like to make a comment, press the "raise a hand" button. If you are joining the meeting via Channel 21 or live stream and would like to
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation - Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2). Regarding Liability Claim from Riccomini Family Trust Regarding Partial Refund of Inclusionary Housing Ordinance In-Lieu Fee.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation – Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1).
Case: South Lake Tahoe Property Owners Group v. City of South Lake Tahoe, Third Appellate District Case No. C103980.
make a comment, please call (530) 542-6500. The Webinar ID is: 893 3585 2053. Press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Press *6 to unmute your phone. The Clerk will call you by the last three digits of your phone number when it is your turn to speak. 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 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.
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
New Business
Riccomini Family Trust 12 11 2025_Redacted.pdf
Adjournment
I, Susan Blankenship, City Clerk for the City of South Lake Tahoe, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday January 13, 2026, Special Closed Session City Council meeting was posted and available for review on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. The agenda was also available on the City's website at https://www.cityofslt.us.
Signed January 8, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk