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Supervisor Novasel: Chaiman Veerkamp blatantly disregarded the action of the Board
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 11:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Friday, El Dorado County Supervisor Chair Brian Veerkamp broke board protocol by announcing he is invoking Emergency Powers to require El Dorado County to pay for sending Sheriff John D’Agostini to a political “conference” on October 29th which is being held by a select group of state senators in Red Bluff. This action by the Board of Supervisors Chair, who is leaving office at the end of this year,
Letter: No on Measure M because of VHR and GPS road issues
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 11:03am
NO on Measure M. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has repeatedly told us they are willing to engage us with our GPS and to a lesser degree the VHR's. They told me to my face at the wed meeting that have contacted us and were working with us. Nothing could be further from the truth.
New agreement in the works for 56-acre South Lake Tahoe downtown project
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 8:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The long-discussed 56-acre parcel in the middle of South Lake Tahoe is finally seeing movement again, and both the South Lake Tahoe City Council and El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) supporting further conversation. A formal agreement between the two is expected later in 2020 with another one-two years of public meetings, consultant review, and planning before plans are implemented. The California Tahoe Conservancy is funding the cost of the consultant, just as they did 30 years ago.
FIrst phase of El Dorado County VHR ordinance closer to approval
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 8:03pm
Weather has not be the best friend of those wanting to get a revised vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance for El Dorado County. Snow and unsafe travel conditions for staff driving to South Lake Tahoe from Placerville for the meetings lead to the cancellation of the March 3 and March 24 meetings, and the original February 1 meeting had to be stopped due to overcrowding. The next Board of Supervisors meeting on VHRs will be in South Lake Tahoe on May 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe Middle School multi-purpose room.
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.
Vacation rental urgency ordinance on El Dorado County Supervisor agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 7:03pm
There is an item on Tuesday's El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's agenda that caught many by surprise, especially those supervisors appointed to address the issue. Supervisor Shiva Frentzen is seeking conceptual approval of urgency ordinance to place a moratorium on the issuance of new vacation home rental permits in the unincorporated portions of the County located in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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.
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.
El Dorado County reviewing their vacation rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/04/2017 - 7:44pm
El Dorado County initiated the "Good Neighbor Program" in 2014 after holding a public meeting on October 23 of that year.
Tax Collector Cherie Raffety said during the meeting that the County wanted vacation homes to be a good neighbor instead of creating a situation that causes Sheriff's deputies to be called out for excessive noise. Management companies were to go to neighbors, introduce themselves and leave contact info.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
County Supervisors vote in changes for South Lake Tahoe ambulance service
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 10:19am
South Shore ambulance service has been a hot topic both locally, and across the county with growing concern over the costs and resulting manpower shortage of providing interfacility transfers (IFTs) to facilities outside of El Dorado County.
To understand the recent actions of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS), a look at the past year is warranted.
The City of South Lake Tahoe Wants Out of the Ambulance Business
Don Ashton appointed CAO for El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/24/2016 - 4:00pm
Don Ashton, the El Dorado County Director of Health & Human Services, was appointed Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) during the Board of Supervisor's meeting in Placerville Tuesday.
When Sue Novasel, the South Shore representative on the Board of Supervisors was asked why Ashton was chosen, she said his 23 years of experience in the public sector is extensive, and he'll know how to take the county to the next level.
Vietnam veterans to be honored at next El Dorado County Supervisor meeting
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 6:34pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2016 - 10:00am
All veterans and families are invited to attend the El Dorado County BOS meeting on March 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. for the presentation of a proclamation from the US Department of Veteran Affairs. The proclamation is titled "Vietnam Veterans Day".
Opinion: Why Total Recall is Necessary
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/17/2015 - 1:20pm
The Mountain Democrat Editorial Friday December 11, 2015 titled “Total recall a total waste of time” on page A5 is far below the minimum standards of an honest newspaper. The article uses accusations of gossip, vague personal attacks, and sneering degradation of “some of the people” to dismiss the serious issues plaguing our County government.
Saunders: Can either of these candidates govern?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:36amDo Americans want to make Barack Obama a one-term president so that they can replace him with a one-term governor? My biggest beef with Mitt Romney is that he won his way into the statehouse in Bos...
El Dorado County accepting applications for Federal Coordination Committee
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 1:50pmEl Dorado County is accepting applications for its new Federal Coordination Advisory Committee. Various provisions of federal law mandate that federal agencies coordinate certain activities with local agencies before making decisions which may impact local government, according to a news release sent by Mike Applegarth, principal analyst for the county's chief administrative office.
It is important that county government track and analyze federal decisions in order to timely invoke the right of coordination and participate in the decision-making process.
