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Watch it live: South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/29/2012 - 5:01pmUpdate 6PM: City Council votes 4-1 not hire a firm to do a search for a new city manager. Instead leaders agreed to wait 90 days, until Oct. 1, to decide if interim City Manager Nancy Kerry should get the job. In the meantime, a firm was selected to do a background check on Kerry. Council members repeatedly noted and praised Kerry as being ethical and knows the city and its functions and is therefore trustworthy, is the most qualified for the job and that doing a search for anyone else is too costly and therefore unnecessary. Councilman Tom Davis, who voted no, said for public transparency and ethical reasons, there ought to be a search, even though Kerry is the general favorite among the council.
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The South Lake Tahoe City Council meets tonight at 5 p.m. as part of a public hearing to discuss The US Highway 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project, commonly known as the Loop Road Project. Go here for the agenda, or see below, and go here to connect to the city of South Lake Tahoe live stream of the meeting.
South Lake Tahoe neighborhood meeting
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 4:03amIf you live in Barton, Bonanza, Winnemucca or South Y neighborhoods, please join the City of Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, May 23, 6 p.m. for a neighborhood meeting. The gathering will be at the Lake Tahoe Airport in the City Council Chambers 1901 Airport Road.
Code enforcement beefed up to improve South Lake Tahoe appearance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 9:50am
As a result of a citizen survey in which 74 percent of South Lake Tahoe residents responded that the city's overall appearance is “poor or fair” local leaders have recognized a compelling need to restore and improve the visual quality of the community and will step up code enforcement.
Nancy Kerry appointed interim city manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 7:50pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Tony O'Rourke Tuesday and appointed Nancy Kerry, assistant to the city manager, to fill the pos...
Board Poised to Further Conservation Efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:15pmBill Boosman and Paul Sciuto, both Lake Tahoe residents with backgrounds in conservation issues, were sworn in as Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD) Board members at a public meeting on Tuesday in South Lake Tahoe. They join 3 existing members to complete a five-person Board of Directors.
City manager headed to Washington
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 6:00amAfter a less than two-year tenure as South Lake Tahoe's city manager, Tony O'Rourke is headed for a new position in Washington state.On Tuesday, the Yakima City Council approved a $175,000 contract...
City manager in negotiations for Washington job
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:41amSouth Lake Tahoe City Manager Tony O'Rourke is in negotiations to become the next city manager of Yakima, Wash.The Yakima City Council voted Friday night to enter into negotiations with O'Rourke fo...
South Lake Tahoe Outlaws Bath Salts and Spice
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 2:10pmIf it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then... well, the answer is clear.
That's basically what the South Lake Tahoe City Council decided when it outlawed heretofore legal substances known on the street as "spice" and "bath salts," which are basically synthetic drugs intended to mimic the effects — and some of the side effects — of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.
Edgewood Companies, City of South Lake Tahoe to break ground on Bonanza Park
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 8:59am
Event Date:
April 30, 2012 - 5:30pm
A local South Lake Tahoe neighborhood will soon have something to cheer about because on Monday, April 30 from 5:30pm to 6 pm Edgewood Companies will join City officials, families, neighbors and community members at a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony. The groundbreaking will mark the start of construction on Bonanza Park, located at 1209 Bonanza Street.
With construction equipment ready to go at the Bonanza neighborhood site of the former C&M Lodge,
SnowGlobe influences city event guidelines
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/18/2012 - 6:00amIt's been more than three months since the SnowGlobe Music Festival debuted at the South Shore, but the reverberations are still being felt.On Tuesday, the South Lake Tahoe City Council agreed on a...
Mayor Fortier's April Message: Focus is Fairness in Moving Forward, not Feuding
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/16/2012 - 10:54am
“Destiny,” said William Jennings Bryan, “is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice.”
A year ago, the City of South Lake Tahoe made some choices that resulted in a clear and methodical business plan. We chose to focus on five core missions. That sounds simple enough, but how many times are the words government and focus used in the same sentence?
But it is amazing what a little focus can accomplish. In less than a year, our city is making real progress in pulling ourselves out of the morass that was so scathingly profiled in the 2009/2010 Grand Jury Report.
Washoe offers sacred name 'Tahnu Leweh' for Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/13/2012 - 4:00am
With the Washoe Tribe's offering and support of El Dorado County Supervisor Norma Santiago, a move is underway to rename Lakeview Commons Park at South Lake Tahoe in time for an official June 20 dedication.
Given its 6,000 year history, the Washoe Tribe has presented the name Tahnu Leweh (Pronounced Tah-New Lay-Way) which, in native language, means "all the people's place." It is a name the Tribe would like to gift to El Dorado County and South Lake Tahoe as a symbol of peace, prosperity and goodness, said Darrel Cruz, Culture and Language Director for the Washoe Tribe.
South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission hosts Harrison Avenue Workshop
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 2:01amThe City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will be hosting a Public Workshop on the design plans for the Harrison Avenue Streetscape and Public Improvement Project on April 12 at 4pm in the City Council Chambers.
Come see the progress on project design and give your input! The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 4pm in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road. Please contact Hilary Roverud, Development Services Director with any questions at (530) 542-6024 or hroverud@cityofslt.us
Noise, time frame issues on special event guidelines
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amJust how long and loud special events in South Lake Tahoe should be was the focus of a work session by the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday.Guidelines being developed by the city are expected ...
S. Tahoe tries to make special events less of a problem
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 1:59am
An angry citizenry prompted South Lake Tahoe officials to look closely at how it handles special events.
Guidelines were thoroughly discussed April 3 during a City Council workshop at which six members of the public gave their input, plus one letter was read into the record.
Details remain vague with arrest in nearly 32-year South Lake Tahoe murder of Richard Swanson
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 1:39pm
Authorities have arrested a Carmichael, Calif., man suspected in the 1980 South Lake Tahoe gas station robbery and murder of 16-year-old Richard Swanson.
After nearly 32 years, On March 28, Andrew Sanford, 50, was arrested and booked in the Sacramento County Jail for the alleged murder of Swanson. The robbery and homicide happened on Aug. 14, 1980 in South Lake Tahoe at what was then the Shell Gas Station located at the “Y” on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road. Details of the case have been kept tightly under wraps.
Arrest made in 31-year South Lake Tahoe Richard Swanson murder case; Carmichael, Calif. man faces charges
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 1:46pm
A Carmichael, Calif., man has been arrested in the 31-year-old murder case of Richard Swanson, South Lake Tahoe police report.
On March 28, 2012 Andrew Sanford, 50, of Carmichael, was arrested and booked in the Sacramento County Jail for the murder of Richard Swanson. The robbery/homicide occurred on Aug. 14, 1980 in South Lake Tahoe at what was then the Shell Gas Station located at the “Y” on the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd and Emerald Bay Road, according to a press statement.
Full length South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting (March 20, 2012)
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 4:14amHere's the latest South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting held on March 20. Go here for the agenda.
Bear box battle forces S. Tahoe to bid project for 3rd time
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 1:59am
To avoid another lawsuit when it comes to bids and contracts (like Lakeview Commons), the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted for the safe bet – to start the process all over. When the bids go out again for bear boxes to be installed on public property it will actually be the third time.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting (March 6, 2012)
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 9:35amWatch now the entire March 6, 2012 meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. The complete agenda for this meeting is available here.
March Message from the Mayor: The Choice to Move Forward Rests With Our Community
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 10:44am
One of the critical issues continuously expressed by our citizens has been the condition of our town. Rundown, second rate and blighted are words often used in the same sentence as City of South Lake Tahoe. We love where we live, but we hate how we keep it.
That message was loud and clear in the City’s 2011 Citizen Survey we recently received. More than 70 percent of respondents said the appearance of our town was poor. More than 80 percent considered our roads the same way, poor or worse.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting (Feb. 21, 2012)
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 6:13pmSouth Lake Tahoe City Council meeting for Feb. 21, 2012. Go here for the agenda.
Meyers residents protest, speed limit hike moves forward anyway
Submitted by Li Terrell on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 1:59am
Residents of Meyers met with Caltrans officials Tuesday evening in a public meeting to discuss the proposed raising of the speed limit on Highway 50. More than 50 residents, business owners and families showed up to question the wisdom of the proposal and the survey results themselves. However, the results of the meeting indicate that Caltrans will proceed with the changes and the new speeds posted within two months.
Caltrans presents speed limit hike plans to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Li Terrell on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 6:36pmUPDATE 10:30PM: Plans to raise the speed limit within South Lake Tahoe along Highway 50 were presented to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday.
City, public oppose speed limit increase
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/21/2012 - 5:45pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Numerous businesses and organizations, including the South Lake Tahoe City Council, have stepped up opposition to a Caltrans plan to raise the speed limit on sections ...
South Lake Tahoe leaders to hear about proposed speed limit hike
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/19/2012 - 4:10pmFor reasons that remain unclear among many in town, Caltrans wants to raise the speed limit by 5 mph through portions of South Lake Tahoe and Meyers. On Tuesday, city leaders and the community will hear presentations by Caltrans representatives regarding future plans.
Caltrans considering Meyers speed limit change
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/18/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Representatives from Caltrans will attend next week's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting and will present findings from a speed study of the Meyers section of U.S. High...
Survey: What our local politicians make around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 12:03pm(Editor's note: The following ran in the January issue of the Tahoe Mountain News. The second part of the series that examines public agency salaries for managers is in the February issue, on newsstands now.)
Here are the latest salaries and benefits available for the South Lake Tahoe Public Utilities Commission, the South Lake Tahoe City Council, El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the Douglas County (Nevada) Board of County Commissioners, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board and the board of the Douglas County School District.
Message from the Mayor: A summary of actions by the South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:36pm
The following is from Claire Fortier, the mayor of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Mayor Fortier has launched a regular "Monthly Message from the Mayor" report, which summarizes the accomplishments of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Here is her first report:
Council waits on more paid parking
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 9:21amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council held off approving hundreds of paid parking spaces along several streets Tuesday following concerns from nearby businesses.City staff has proposed designating 300 ...
Lake Tahoe Finance Director comes highly regarded says Douglas County Manager
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 4:46pmAfter three nationwide searches Douglas County Manager Steve Mokrohisky found the person he wanted for the top finance job right in his own back yard. The pick was Christine Vuletich, the City of South Lake Tahoe's director of finance.
Vuletich has resigned to take the position in Douglas County offered to her this week by Mokrohisky, where she will serve as the assistant county manager/chief financial officer.
South Lake Tahoe's Director of Finance Christine Vuletich resigns; hired as Douglas County finance officer
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:56pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe's Director of Finance, Christine Vuletich, has resigned to take a position in Douglas County, where she will serve as the assistant county manager/chief financial officer. Her last day is Feb. 17.
Vuletich, who was hired in October 2004 as the director of finance, has been responsible for the overall operation and oversight of the city's finance department, and has served as primary financial advisor to the city council and city manager.
City Redevelopment Agency to be dissolved in Special Council Meeting
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:17pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2012 - 5:00pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will convene as the city's redevelopment agency, possibly for the last time, on Monday.
Artist wins round 1 against S. Tahoe for taking his possessions
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:01am
By Kathryn Reed
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are an artist’s tools worth?
South Lake Tahoe officials may soon have to answer that question.
Artist Peter Darvas won his appeal before the South Lake Tahoe City Council this week – meaning he won’t have to pay the $3,437.50 abatement fine. But now he wants [...]
City could join Legislators in asking for more time on redevelopment
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council may join California Legislators in asking for more time to figure out how to handle a December State Supreme Court decision that is expe...
Sign and Snow Removal Ordinance presentation
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:34amA sign and snow removal ordinance presentation will be made by city officials on Thursday, Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport in the City Council Chamber. The South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce reminds residents that there are new responsibilities and help available for business owners in regards to these two ordinances. Save yourself hours of time attempting to interpret these requirements; attend this presentation and get the facts you need to know so you can be proactive.
Businesses count SnowGlobe cash; concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 9:32pmWhile the South Lake Tahoe City Council was prepared to get an earful from residents Tuesday about the three-day SnowGlobe Music Festival, only 10 people ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../businesses-count-...
What did you think of SnowGlobe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 1:25amSouth Lake Tahoe officials want to know what people thought of the SnowGlobe ... your opinion are in person at the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Jan. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../what-did-you-...
What did you think of SnowGlobe?
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/03/2012 - 12:12amOther opportunities to voice your opinion are in person at the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Jan. 3 at 9am. Public comments on non-agenda items — which includes SnowGlobe — are taken at the be...
T.J. Maxx to open South Lake Tahoe store
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 2:23pmAfter months of speculation, the City of South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce the owners of the Garfinkle property located 2011 Lake Tahoe Boulevard (northeast corner of the “Y”) have signed a permit application to bring T.J. Maxx into the location as their new tenant. The owners have indicated they expect a spring 2012 grand opening.
“This is exciting news for the City and community, an excellent way to get New Year 2012 off to a great start breathing new life into that corner of the community,” said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Claire Fortier.
No scarcity in visitors to Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/27/2011 - 4:32pmGone are the fences, construction crews and machines needed to complete the multimillion dollar project in South Lake Tahoe. The City Council will tour the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../no-scarcity-in-...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History keeps repeating itself
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:46amThe city of South Lake Tahoe is broke and the City Council and its management claim it is the employees' and retirees' fault. I say the city is broke because of mismanagement.Let's go back in time ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: History keeps repeating itself
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:46amThe city of South Lake Tahoe is broke and the City Council and its management claim it is the employees' and retirees' fault. I say the city is broke because of mismanagement.Let's go back in time ...
Change in leadership in South Lake Tahoe government
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:39amBy Kathryn Reed. In a bit of a power play, Claire Fortier was voted by her colleagues on the South Lake Tahoe City Council to be mayor for the next year, but ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../change-in-lea...
Council OKs funding for vision plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City Council unanimously approved contributing up to $10,000 for an economic impact market study of the South Shore Vision Plan Tuesday.The study is the next step for...
City seeks outside help on vacation rentals
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe staff may seek outside assistance in reigning in privately managed rental properties following direction Tuesday from the City Council.By a 4-0 vote, the...
Council appoints Fortier mayor
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 8:43pmBy Adam Jensen
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City Councilwoman Claire Fortier took the helm as South Lake Tahoe's mayor this week.The City Council selected Fortier for the council's top job during an annual reorg...
GUEST COLUMN: Does South Lake Tahoe really need a city?
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 6:00amOur well intended civic leaders have done it again, another mess that could have been avoided by asking the right questions. On Aug. 11, the city council approved a lease of the ice rink to Tahoe S...
Council to mull vacation rental program changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will consider four ways to pay for its Vacation Home Rental Program during its regular meeting Tuesday.Despite an increase in permit fee...
Financial cracks emerge in S. Tahoe ice rink deal
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 9:01amBy Kathryn Reed
Even though the South Lake City Council in August voted to change the recreation bonds from non-taxable to taxable to allow the private ice rink operators to legally make a profit, the board with the ultimate power to ensure that happens didn’t have its first meeting about the issue until Monday.
