City Council
Cody Bass, Mayor
Keith Roberts, Mayor Pro Tem
Scott Robbins, Councilmember
David Jinkens, 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 City Council
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 11:00 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. 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:
Remote Public Participation: If you would like to participate remotely, please join the ZOOM meeting by using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85957107938. If you would like to make a comment, wait for the agenda item to begin, then press the "raise hand" button. Meetings are also live-streamed (for viewing only) on Channel 21, the City website at www.cityofslt.us, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LYne8Ih-kTPLnnuyJW9SQ/live 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 Person: Every agenda for regular meetings provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body (City Council), on any item of public interest which is within the
1. Public Employment Appointment - Government Code section 54957(b) Title: City Manager
2. City Council Protocols Update
3. Local Ethics Policy Update
jurisdiction of the City Council during Public Communications. 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)].
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.
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.
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].
Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Closed Session
Closed Session Report
New Business
Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to the City Clerk on edits (if any) to the City Council Protocols.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Item 2- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report-Protocols 2026.pdf
02-City Council Protocols 2026.pdf
03-League Article on Maintaining Control and Decorum.pdf Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to staff on: (1) What topics, if any, to update in the City's local ethics policy; (2) Who the policy would apply to; and (3) What process is desired to achieve the update.
Responsible Staff Member(s): Heather Stroud, City Attorney Item 3- Executive Summary.pdf
01-Staff Report - Ethics.pdf
02-Resolution 1992-049 Code of Ethics.pdf
03-Resolution 2010-101 Anti-Nepotism Policy.pdf
04-Developing Local Agency Ethics Code Guide.pdf
05-Presentation.pdf
Adjournment
I, Susan Blankenship, City Clerk for the City of South Lake Tahoe, declare that the foregoing agenda for the Tuesday May 26, 2026, City Council Special Meeting was posted and available for review on Friday, May 22, 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 May 22, 2026
\\sb\\ Susan Blankenship, Elected City Clerk