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El Dorado County vacation rental meeting rescheduled in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 6:33pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2018 (All day)
The location and time are yet unknown, but the date has been set for the next El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's meeting on a vacation rental ordinance.
March 3, 2018 is the rescheduled special board meeting that was postponed after their Feb. 1 meeting had to be shut down due to an overcapacity crowd wanted to participate.
VHR meeting postponed after over capacity crowd attends
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/01/2018 - 9:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting held in South Lake Tahoe had to come to an early end Thursday after a City fire official deemed the over 150 people crammed into the airport council chambers too many over the maximum occupancy of 112 to be safe.
Approximately 300 people filled the airport, all wanting a chance to participate in the County's discussion of amending their vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance. Those not in the council chambers filled the airport lobby.
South Lake Tahoe meeting on vacation rental ordinance for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 1:49pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2018 - 5:30pm
Vacation rentals in El Dorado County in the Tahoe basin outside the South Lake Tahoe city limits will see new regulations in the future, many of which will be conceptually approved during the Board of Supervisors meeting in South Lake Tahoe February 1.
County and City vote to extend temporary bans on sales of cannabis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 12:30am
On Tuesday both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors voted to extend their ban on commercial sales of cannabis as they work out the rules and regulations for their jurisdictions.
The ban on sales in South Lake Tahoe was set to expire on January 25, 2018, and without an extension or ordinance in place, anyone could have applied for a license to sell with the State of California.
EDC looking for committee member to represent low income residents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/21/2018 - 11:27pm
The Community Action Council of El Dorado County is seeking an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of low-income people/families living in El Dorado County, with special attention on housing, nutrition and low-income program needs. The El Dorado County Community Action Council is looking to fill a vacancy on the Council within the Low-Income Sector Membership category. The Council meets monthly in Placerville.
18th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/12/2018 - 2:32pm
Event Date:
February 24, 2018 - 9:00am
Friends of Snowshoe Thompson are holding their annual event to celebrate the life of the legend, who, between 1856 and 1876, delivered mail between Placerville, California and Genoa, Nevada on long skis. From 1868 to 1872, Thompson also served on the Board of Supervisors of Alpine County.
The 18th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration is moving to Lake Tahoe this year and will be held on February 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.
No moratorium on vacation rentals in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 12:23am
Tuesday's El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting was just as all other meetings about vacation home rentals have been: A full house and a large contingent passionately representing both sides of the issue.
Supervisor Shiva Frentzen sought conceptual approval of an urgency ordinance to place a moratorium on the issuance of new vacation home rental (VHR) permits in the unincorporated portions of the County located in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
El Dorado County to hold special meeting for vacation home rentals
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 3:12pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2018 - 6:00pm
There will be a special meeting of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors to discuss vacation home rentals (VHRs) in South Lake Tahoe at 6:00 p.m. on February 1 at the City Council chambers.
Supervisor Sue Novasel said she believes a meeting about the South Shore should be held on the South Shore so more of the citizens could attend and participate.
The hot topic of VHRs has divided many neighbors with opinions on both side of the issue.
Meyers Area Plan topic of three upcoming meetings
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 1:43pm
Meyers, the commercial, public services, and recreation hub of unincorporated El Dorado County at the South Shore may soon have a new area plan and there are three upcoming public meetings on the plan. It could be adopted at the third meeting, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting on February 28.
Garbage rates going up in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/14/2017 - 12:25am
Residents in South Lake Tahoe will soon be paying more for garbage pick-up after the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted 4-1 to approve South Tahoe Refuse's request to raise rates for residential customers by 8.81 percent, the biggest one-time increase ever added to the service.
The rate increase will go into effect January 1, 2018.
The monthly rate for SLT customers will go from $26.55 to #28.89 for unlimited service, and increase of $2.34. Qualified seniors (65 and over and part of Liberty Utilities Care program) will pay an extra $1.95, taking their monthly rate to $24.15.
Squaw Valley creates nonprofit to mange and distribute millions
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/04/2017 - 12:24am
Squaw Valley has created a nonprofit that will manage and distribute millions of dollars generated from the voluntary project transfer fee related to the approved redevelopment of The Village at Squaw Valley.
Named the Squaw Valley Foundation, a seven member board of directors will soon be selected and it's members will be a mix of local residents and business owners, second homeowners and a public service district appointee.
New EDC Traction Control Ordinance ready to be enforced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 1:43am
Vehicles without the proper traction control device on their cars while on El Dorado County roads this winter may be fined and/or towed.
Massive traffic jams on Sundays in Meyers throughout last winter led drivers onto side streets without chains or snow tires on their vehicles, creating a parking lot of disabled cars that were stuck in the snow. Those drivers attempting to circumvent traffic ended up using Manda, North Upper Truckee and other local roads but a new ordinance will try and alleviate those issues.
El Dorado County joins others in state to temporarily ban sales of cannabis
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/19/2017 - 1:44am
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have voted for a temporary ban of commercial licenses for both medical and recreational cannabis in El Dorado County with the exception of medical cannabis dispensaries allowed to operate under ordinance 4999.
At the same time, they voted to create a new ad hoc Cannabis Advisory Committee to study and create ballot measures for different cannabis commercial uses tied to
taxation for a local election.
Supervisor Sue Novasel, who represents the South Shore will join Supervisor Ranalli on the new committee.
Meyers Area Plan could be adopted at upcoming meetings
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 7:09pm
Meyers, the commercial, public services, and recreation hub of unincorporated El Dorado County at the South Shore may soon have a new area plan.
The Meyers Area Plan is the comprehensive long-term plan for the Meyers Community and, if approved, will replace the original Meyers Community Plan (MCP) adopted in 1993. The MCP currently serves as the comprehensive land use and zoning plan for the community of Meyers, consistent with the Lake Tahoe Regional Plan and the El Dorado County General Plan. It was originally meant to last a decade, not the almost 25 years its been in place.
Revised medical marijuana rules being worked out, committee sets next meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
October 23, 2017 (All day)
The last meeting of El Dorado County's Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee was a packed house, with a majority of those in attendance made up of cannabis growers in the area, and more of the same is expected at their next meeting.
One of the organizers, County Supervisor Sue Novasel of the South Shore, said all participants were respectful of each other's opinions. "It was a good meeting," said Novasel. She said many were concerned about a proposed registration procedure.
VHRs on agenda for El Dorado County BOS meeting in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 8:44pm
Every year the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors venture to South Lake Tahoe to hold one of their meetings in the eastern portion of the county. This year's meeting will be Tuesday, October 17 at the Lahontan Water Board Annex at 971 Silver Dollar Avenue.
They usually hold their meeting when the South Lake Tahoe City Council does not have a meeting, but with the Council voting to change their October meeting dates recently, that is not true this year. It was too late for El Dorado County to change the date and they had to find a new venue.
Changes planned in El Dorado County Medical Marijuana Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 11:32pm
Event Date:
October 12, 2017 - 3:00pm
The Medical Marijuana Advisory Committee for El Dorado County will meet again on Thursday, October 12 in Placerville to discuss proposed ordinance changes to both the cannabis cultivation ordinance and code compliance ordinance that will create a civil enforcement process for marijuana cultivation.
Supervisors Sue Novasel and Michael Ranalli were appointed to the ad hoc committee in March 2016 and have been meeting with stakeholders since then as well as looking at what similar counties are doing in their communities. The Medical
El Dorado County $569 million budget released
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 5:12pm
El Dorado County Chief Administrator, Don Ashton, today released the County’s
Final Budget for fiscal year 2017/18. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to review and approve the $569 million operating budget during their meeting on Tuesday, September 19.
Resort Triangle in North Lake Tahoe gets funding for new trails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 12:21am
The Placer County Board of Supervisors have approved two chunks of money to go to their plans to transform North Lake Tahoe into a thriving, local community and, at the same time, provide visitors with a great experience.
Now halfway complete, the "Resort Triangle" will consist of a continuous 62-mile trail that runs from the Town of Truckee to Northstar, then to Kings Beach, to Tahoe City and back to Truckee.
Meyers Area Plan ready for community input
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/07/2017 - 12:43am
The Final Draft of the Meyers Area Plan was released today along with the associated joint environmental document. This draft updates 20-year old policies to streamline permitting for small projects, improves consistency between El Dorado County and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) policies and standards, promotes recreation and bicycle/pedestrian improvements, establishes zoning to better reflect current conditions, conserves land around the Upper Truckee River, formalizes a local citizens advisory council, and integrates design standards and guidelines.
Laine and Novasel appointed to the California Tahoe Conservancy Board
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 9:33pm
Now that elected officials are allowed back on the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC), the South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) both appointed their representatives today.
Governor Brown signed AB1191 on July 24, 2017, defining who could serve on the CTC after the use of elected officials was questioned earlier this year.
16 mile memorial trail to re-create wagon route at Donner
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 8:23pm
After an agreement today, a 16-mile trail to commemorate the original wagon route west over Donner Summit will be created from Kingvale through the Donner State Memorial Park in Truckee. Users will follow the original Overland Emigrant Trail but stay away from its remnants to protect the historical artifacts.
El Dorado County Supervisors respond to judge's ruling on Measure E
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 6:49pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today issued the following statement
about El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Warren Stracener’s decision regarding the constitutionality of Measure E, which was passed by voters in June 2016. It enacted or reinstated certain restrictions and policies concerning roads and traffic congestion, especially traffic issues related to new development:
El Dorado County appoints two new directors for reorganized departments
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/06/2017 - 7:26pm
El Dorado County reorganized what is now Community Development Services to include directors of three primary departments, and they recently announced the hiring of two of those new directors, one for Planning & Building and the other for Environmental Management. Both men were interim directors as the departments were being reorganized and the search for director was underway.
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association gets $1.78M from Placer County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 9:43pm
Over the next six months the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association (NLTRA) will get $1,779,495 from Placer County after the Board of Supervisors approved the contract Tuesday.
Of the contract, $1,728,262 will fund NLTRA marketing and visitor services, with $16,104 earmarked for NLTRA’s participation in regional transportation planning efforts and $33,129 for their support in developing a capital projects partnership to complete goals in the Tourism Master Plan.
Letter: EDC Probation does critical work in criminal justice system
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 2:27pm
By proclamation of the County Board of Supervisors, El Dorado County celebrated Probation Services Week this week, July 17 – July 21, 2017. As the Chief Probation Officer in El Dorado County, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on the critical work probation does in our criminal justice system and say thank you to all the men and women of my department who work tirelessly to protect our communities, reduce recidivism, restore victims, promote healthy families, and live the vision of our department: Safe Communities Through Changed Lives.
Free tree removal for low-income El Dorado County seniors
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 9:24pm
With tree mortality issues so prevalent in the Sierra, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors today launched a Tree Removal Grant Program for low-income seniors.
“The tree mortality issues in our county remain very serious. We’re just happy to have this program available to assist private homeowners, especially our seniors with limited income, who have no other means to remove dead or dying trees from threatening damage to their homes,” said District IV Supervisor, Michael Ranalli.
Roads, mental health and seniors focus of next El Dorado County BOS meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 12:50pm
Event Date:
December 20, 2016 (All day) There will be three presentations at the next El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 20 that pertain to fiscal year 2017-18 budget. They are required to approve it by June 30 each year.
"Every year, the County’s Chief Administrator provides a Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration," said Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton. "It is but one step along the path to having an Adopted Budget approved by the Board in September.”
Presentations are scheduled as follows:
9:00 a.m. – Senior Legal Services
10:00 a.m. – Road Work Plan
Opinion: Difficult choices in El Dorado County budget
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 11:44am
Last Friday, I delivered to the Board of Supervisors and publicly released the County’s Recommended Budget. The 422-page document deserves some context.
El Dorado County's $536M budget eliminates 40 jobs, reduces $13M in costs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 8:46am
With an increase of $4.5 million to CalPers in 2018, changes to some social service programs, the impact of prison realignment, a "challenging" budget for El Dorado County is now available for public review. It is going to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) as well and they will have future meetings on the subject.
Education and participation needed as South Lake Tahoe develops cannabis regulations
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 10:01pm
There was one thing all speakers during Wednesday evening's Town Hall on recreational cannabis agreed on: People need to get involved, educate themselves and share their opinions with their elected leaders at local, county and state levels.
A panel of six people spoke to the crowd of almost 100 people (and another 300 who were viewing online) during the Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) fourth Town Hall meeting in South Lake Tahoe.
Small group gathers to discuss Meyers and South Lake Tahoe traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 9:55pm
Representatives from several agencies met with the public Thursday night at El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel's second community meeting to discuss traffic issues and the "invasion of neighborhoods" by non-local drivers.
McCallum releases resignation letter as community leaders bid her farewell
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 8:42pm
Judi McCallum, the longtime El Dorado County employee who served as the assistant to the District 5 Board of Supervisors for 26 years, has shared her official resignation letter with South Tahoe Now.
On March 20, McCallum reached out with a personal letter to friends and the employees of the County as she began her first day of retirement. Here is her resignation letter:
March 27, 2017
El Dorado County Human Resources and Board of Supervisors
Judi McCallum leaves her El Dorado County post to pursue passions
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 7:10am
For the past 26 years, Judi McCallum has been keeping the El Dorado County Supervisors from Lake Tahoe organized, on schedule, and connected to those they serve.
"I have had such a great run as a Supervisor's Assistant at the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors doing exactly what I love most, helping people," McCallum told South Tahoe Now during her first hour of retirement.
Since 1991 she has worked for four District V Supervisors, with 18 elected Supervisors down the hallway, more than 10 Chief Administrators or Interims, and 1,600 "amazing" county employees.
Northstar Mountain 20-year master plan approved by Placer County Board of Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:06pm
LAKE TAHOE, CALIF., - The Northstar Mountain Master Plan was approved Tuesday by the Placer County Board of Supervisors, providing a roadmap for the next 20 years for the North Lake Tahoe resort.
Nominations being accepted for Senior of the Year Award 2017
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 2:17pm
Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple 60-years or older who have performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award.
The annual “Senior of the Year” award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 16, 2017, at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, hosted by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging.
TRPA approves Tahoe Basin Area Plan, Lodge Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 6:36pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved Placer County’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan and the Tahoe City Lodge Project.
“This is the fourth area plan approved at Lake Tahoe and an important milestone for implementing the 2012 Regional Plan,” said Joanne S. Marchetta, executive director of TRPA. “With this plan, we can take significant steps to improve the environment and strengthen communities on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore.”
City looking for representative to County Commission on Aging
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 8:21pm
Interested in representing your city on the El Dorado County Commission on Aging? They are accepting application from those interested in serving until February 1.
The Commission on Aging (COA) is an advisory Committee to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors that works with the Director of the Area Agency on Aging on
William "Bill" Van Dyke Johnson 1931-2016
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:44pm
Former El Dorado County Supervisor and long time South Lake Tahoe resident William "Bill" Van Dyke Johnson passed away on December 19,2016 in South Lake Tahoe.
Bill was born at the J-Lazy-J Ranch on Mottsville Lane in Gardnerville on March 21, 1931 and was a member of Gardnerville High School class of 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War for two years.
After the war, Bill attended hotel and restaurant management school in San Francisco, Calif. On Aug. 29, 1953, he married Felice Muldoon in South Lake Tahoe and they had three children: Ross, Kent and Curtis.
Tuesday's Board of Supervisor's meeting may be postponed due to weather
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 10:09pm
A cold and unstable air mass heading to the Sierra may lead to widespread snow
showers with the heaviest snow currently expected to be on Tuesday, the day of the next El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting.
On Friday, county officials announced that the meeting may be postponed if the storm proves to be as big as forecasters are predicting. Total snowfall accumulation projections could change, but 1 to 2 feet in the Sierra are possible through Wednesday.
Even though the meeting is held in Placerville, hazardous road conditions are expected and safety is a concern.
Special BOS meeting to vote on $57.1 million loan for new public safety building
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 10:26pm
Should El Dorado County receive a $57.1 million loan from United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) to replace their aging public safety facility/Sheriff's office in Placerville? The Board of Supervisors (BOS) will make a decision on this at a special meeting on Tuesday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Placer County gets $1 million grant to address homelessness
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 10:01pm
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a grant agreement at their meeting this week, paving the way for $1 million from Sutter Health to come into the community to help house the chronically homeless.
The county will use the money to purchase housing units for participants in Placer County’s Whole Person Care Pilot program which coordinates physical health, behavioral health and social services for the homeless and others with poor health outcomes. Those in the program will receive rental subsidies and supportive services through the grant funding.
El Dorado County Commission On Aging seeks new member
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 6:38pm
The El Dorado County Commission on Aging is actively recruiting to fill a vacancy.
The Commission plays a very important advisory role to the Area Agency on Aging, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the Cities of South Lake Tahoe and Placerville on matters of interest to senior residents. All volunteer positions are by appointment.
Tahoe conservationists challenge Martis Valley West project in court
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/10/2016 - 9:41pm
Legal action against the approved Martis Valley West project was taken in court Thursday as three groups, Sierra Watch, Mountain Area Preservation and the League to Save Lake Tahoe, joined forces to stop the controversial development proposal they feel threatens Lake Tahoe's clarity.
El Dorado County BOS appoint interim head of the Community Development Agency
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 8:34pm
A former member of both the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors and California State Assembly has been named the interim director of the El Dorado County Community Development Agency.
At the BOS meeting Tuesday, Roger Niello was appointed to fill the spot vacated when Steve Pedretti left the position for Placer County.
Niello begins his job November 2.
Before he went into public service, Niello managed the Niello Auto Group for
25 years until 1999.
El Dorado County Supervisors oppose Prop 64, Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 9:57pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors have unanimously voted in favor of a resolution opposing the passage of California Proposition 64 which would legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and over in the state.
League to Save Lake Tahoe supports new hotel project in Tahoe City
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 3:33pm
A prime piece of real estate in Tahoe City that was originally built in 1957 for housing during the 1960 Olympics has never lived up to its potential, and is now proposed for destruction to make way for a 118-room hotel.
Sold at the end of 2013, the property known as the Hendrickson Building located at the west end of Tahoe City at 255 North Lake Blvd. is being transformed into the Tahoe City Lodge.
Tahoe Paradise Park District looks to consolidate elections to save money
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 11:34am
In a cost-cutting move, the Tahoe Paradise Resort Improvement District (TPRID) Board of Directors is looking at the possibility of consolidating their elections.
William E. Schultz, the El Dorado County Recorder-Clerk-Registrar of Voters, has presented the board with information on how to accomplish this goal which cost the small park district $5,833 in 2015. With just 605 votes cast in that election, this amount works out to be almost $10 per vote.
El Dorado County gets disaster funds to remove dying trees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 6:54pm
$825,000 is headed to El Dorado County for help in removing trees dying from the extreme drought and related bark beetle infestations.
With an estimated 66 million dead trees in the state of California, Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency almost one year ago.
County Supervisors spend day in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/04/2016 - 10:33pm
To get a look at the properties the County owns, and to get a look at services and programs going on in South Lake Tahoe, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) met on the South Shore last week for tours and discussions.
The County owned properties in SLT were highlighted during a morning tour. Each of the properties, the Senior Center, the Museum, the Art League building and the Visitor's Authority building, are owned by the County and maintained by the City.
