Council Meeting
Amendments to VHR fines on horizon
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/16/2018 - 3:57pm
South Lake Tahoe may not be known as the home of the $2,000 parking ticket after action taken by the City Council Tuesday.
National media attention spotlighted the fines ($1,000 to the renter and $1,000 to the homeowner) associated with violations of the vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance approved at the end of 2017 by the South Lake Tahoe City Council. This negative publicity has prompted some cancellations of tourist visits, or other changes to vacation plans, according to those in the industry.
Food trucks, VHRs, new interim city manager all part of SLT City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 8:18pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will take a look at vacation home rental (VHR) fines at their meeting on Tuesday, May 15. In a story that has had national attention, the $1,000 fines for violations of parking, noise and other ordinances for each the renter and homeowner have become the spotlight.
Council will look at the fines and rules for parking and bear boxes, and the fact that both renter and homeowners are fined for each instance.
South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/30/2018 - 11:21pm
Monday night's special session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council was scheduled for not only Brown Act and AB 1234 (ethics) training, but it was also time to interview candidates for the interim position of city manager. Tuesday's Council meeting has a closed session scheduled to name the person to fill the position.
On Tuesday, the Council has a full agenda:
Special City Council meeting for Brown Act/AB 1234 training and city manager interviews
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 4:57pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2018 - 3:00pm
Words many hear when dealing with public agencies are the words "Brown Act." These words have also been used many times recently in complaints about the South Lake Tahoe City Council. But how many understand their meaning and how they came about?
On Monday, April 30, the City Council will hold a special meeting to take care of a few items prior to their May 1 meeting, and a training on the Brown Act and AB 1234 are part of that.
Search on for new city attorney and city manager for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 11:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Prothman Executive Recruitment has been hired by the City of South Lake Tahoe to conduct searches for the next city attorney and city manager, but the process to find an interim city manager will be conducted in house, for now.
During Tuesday's City Council meeting, Brad Robbins of Prothman Executive Recruitment was the only representative of the three companies who submitted proposals to show up.
EDC District Attorney's office looking into allegations made in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 1:16pm
South Lake Tahoe Police Chief Brian Uhler has asked the El Dorado County District Attorney's Office to look into allegations made by Councilwoman Brooke Laine in her opinion piece published on South Tahoe Now on April 15.
Uhler was asked by acting city manager, Fire Chief Jeff Meston to look into the content of Laine's disclosures. "I asked for that [the investigation] to occur to ensure transparency under my authority as City Manager," said Meston.
Full agenda for South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/15/2018 - 7:53pm
Tuesday, April 17 will be the next South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the council chambers at the airport.
A cannabis ordinance will once again be discussed during the meeting. Micro-businesses, on-site consumption, permit costs, taxes, and number of licensees will be a few of the points they will discuss as an ordinance is developed.
The Council will also be voting on steps to replace the City Attorney and City Manager.
SLT Planning Commission has two openings due to resignations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 10:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City is soliciting applications for two appointments to the Planning Commission to fill vacancies due to the resignations of Jamie Orr and Jessie Dwyer.
Orr is moving out of the City Limits and Dwyer is being relocated out of the area for work. Since all commissioners must reside in the South Lake Tahoe city limits, they can no longer serve.
The terms for the two new appointments will last eight months, until January, 2019.
Collaboration key to keeping all sides happy with SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 11:02pm
"This is what our community is all about, true collaboration," said Mayor Pro Tem Tom Davis during Tuesday's Council meeting. "I want to thank all of you for working with us and finding solutions."
Chad Donnelly, the CEO of SnowGlobe Music Festival, the City of South Lake Tahoe and members of the No Globe Alliance spent the month of march working together to address concerns about the three-day music festival held annually in South Lake Tahoe.
LimeBike to expand to use of scooters in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 9:14pm
South Lake Tahoe was the first city in California to carry the dockless bicycle sharing system, LimeBike, and now the community may soon be seeing the next generation, Lime-S.
At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Sam Dreiman, Manager of Strategic Development for LimeBike, and Jesse Patterson, Deputy Director of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, made a presentation to Council on numbers from 2017 and plans for 2018.
SLTFR Captain Leslie Asbury honored
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/03/2018 - 9:43am
Captain Leslie Asbury of South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was honored during Tuesday's City Council meeting after graduating from the United States Fire Administration National Fire Academy Managing Officer Program. It was a two-year commitment for Asbury.
"We are very fortunate to have a committed and dedicated fire officer within our organization," said SLTFR Chief Jeff Meston. "We are honored to work with her."
Another step towards South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 1:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be an ordinance regulating the retail sale of cannabis in South Lake Tahoe, that is certain, but when it will be in place is uncertain.
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday afternoon and evening, several areas were discussed from zoning to processes, and many were narrowed down enough so the acting City Attorney, Sergio Rudin, can bring a draft back at the April 17 council meeting. If there are no major changes that document can be voted on as a "first reading" with an ordinance 30 days later.
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative given "breath of life"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 11:15pm
Tahoe Wellness Cooperative (TWC), the only medicinal marijuana collective in South Lake Tahoe, was given the boost they needed Tuesday during a special SLT City Council meeting.
Cody Bass, the nonprofit's executive director, has been unable to purchase many products for this business since retail sales of marijuana have been allowed in the state of California. Those businesses are now only allowed to sell to others with a license.
Potential VHR ban could stall new recreation complex in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 6:40pm
South Lake Tahoe voters went to the polls on November 8, 2016 and approved Measure P, a Tourist Accommodation Tax (TOT) increase of two percent to fund a new $25 million recreation complex in the city.
Now that new center is at jeopardy.
Special City Council meeting for cannabis ordinance discussion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 8:23pm
During Tuesday's City Council meeting, the upcoming commercial marijuana ordinance was slatted to be discussed, but Council voted to hold off since the normal agenda materials were not provided prior to the meeting to the public nor the Council.
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., the community is invited to participate in a special SLT Council meeting as the final touches are put on an cannabis ordinance that will control where sales can take place, what types of licenses can be issued, how products will be packaged and distributed among other points.
City to add new sound monitoring for 2018 SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/11/2018 - 9:48pm
Sound levels from SnowGlobe have been a concern of many residents in South Lake Tahoe, and after a presentation at Tuesday's City Council meeting, new sound monitoring protocols will start this year.
After Recreation Superintendent Lauren Thomaselli gave the SnowGlobe Special Event Agreement Annual review, staff decided to perform the sound measurement for the 2018 festival in both A-Weighting and C-Weighting.
SLT Mayor community conversation focus to be on housing
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/10/2018 - 5:41pm
Event Date:
March 21, 2018 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The first two "Let's Have a Conversation" being held by Mayor Wendy David were very popular, with many citizens stopping by to voice concerns, listen and discuss solutions. All future meetings will have a focus so the mayor can bring the right departments with her to the table.
The next conversation is set for Wednesday, March 21 and will be focused on housing issues, including permitting processes and the Single Room Occupancy (SRO) Ordinance.
Special guests from the Development Services Department, Director Kevin Fabino
SnowGlobe to stay with modifications to address concerns
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 1:25am
SnowGlobe will be returning to South Lake Tahoe in December, 2018, but it will be with some modifications to mitigate sound issues residents have as well as playfield concerns.
A majority of those speaking at Tuesday's City Council meeting said they are for SnowGlobe continuing, but 38 percent of those who spoke us gave a list of concerns they have from the popular three-day festival.
South Tahoe Action Team graduates honored at meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 5:01pm
A new group of local volunteers graduated from the South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) program during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
There were 16 citizens participate in this session of the STAT training.
SnowGlobe on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/04/2018 - 1:42am
The March 6 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting will include discussion on the annual music festival, SnowGlobe.
Council members will hear from the concert promoters, city staff and the public and decide one of three options: Continue with existing agreement but add additional conditions, continue as is, or consider terminating the agreement for the Dec. 29-31 event.
They will also hear from the Tahoe Prosperity Center on their funding request of $20,000, a vote on the final subdivision map for Gondola Vista estates
Chad Donnelly, SnowGlobe, updates community on plans
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 6:09pm
To the South Lake Tahoe Community:
Per the February 6, 2018 City council meeting, the settlement agreement of $250,000 from SnowGlobe was approved for the rehabilitation of the Community Play fields. With the opportunities provided by the cooperative weather and with the ultimate goal of having the field play ready in time for soccer season, city engineers have developed a timeline for the field restoration to start as early as 4/16/18.
SLT Parks & Recreation Commission opposes events on local fields
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/24/2018 - 8:00am
With the March 6 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting set to address the annual music festival SnowGlobe, the Parks & Recreation Commission held a special meeting to decide what their stance would be on the festival being held on the Community Playfields.
The new playfields have never had a soccer or football game played on them, but they are in need of a lot of repair after SnowGlobe unpacked and left after their Dec. 29-31 event.
South Lake Tahoe community engaging during monthly conversations
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:48pm
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David held her second "Community Conversation" on Wednesday, opening the avenues of conversation between government and the public. This time Councilmember Brooke Laine joined her.
During the first such meeting in January the crowd got too big for the chosen area, Peet's Coffee, so this month they moved to the SLT Senior Center. Everyone attending agreed the center was much more conducive to good conversation.
"I thought it went really well," said Wendy. "I really appreciate the respect everyone shows for each other and opinions can be shared freely."
Special Parks & Rec Commission meeting on Thursday to discuss SnowGlobe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 8:24pm
With the March 6 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting slated to have SnowGlobe on the agenda, the Parks and Recreation Commission has called a special meeting in order to prepare a coordinated statement/recommendation to give Council.
The commissioners normally meet the third Thursday of the month but with the annual winter concert on the Council agenda before their next official meeting they wanted to meet to provide their opinion.
They meet at the SLT Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. Start time for the special meeting is 3:00 p.m.
South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle and Sierra-at-Tahoe chosen as Lakeview Commons concessionaires
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/20/2018 - 10:47pm
A passionate, supportive and large crowd backing South Tahoe StandUp Paddle (STSUP) showed up at Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting as the Lakeview Commons concessionaires were decided.
By an unanimous vote, the five members of Council voted to approve STSUP for the non-motorized concession going against what the input of staff appointed to review the proposals. Sierra-at-Tahoe was approved for the food and beverage concession by a vote of four-to-one.
Vote for Lakeview Commons concessionaires on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/16/2018 - 5:48pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - There may be new vendors at Lakeview Commons this summer. At the 9:00 a.m. South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 20, City staff will present the results of the bidding process for concessionaires at both the food and beverage concession and non-motorized watercraft rental service.
Staff's recommended concessionaires are Sierra-at-Tahoe for the food and beverage services at Lakeview Commons, and Tahoe City Kayak and Paddleboard for the watercraft rentals. The Council will take their consideration into their vote.
City of South Lake Tahoe to host cannabis workshop
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:18am
Event Date:
February 20, 2018 - 5:00pm
After Tuesday's normally scheduled 9:00 a.m. meeting, they will move to the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge for an evening Cannabis Workshop to discuss upcoming regulations concerning the sales of adult-use cannabis in South Lake Tahoe. They moved to the larger venue due to expected participation.
On February 20, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., members of the public can give their input on what an ordinance concerning the sales of cannabis in city limits should look like. Besides council members there will also be representative of the Planning Commission and Cannabis Subcommittee.
"No reportable action" in Monday's special SLT City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 2:50pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council held a special closed session meeting on Monday to discuss matters surrounding City Manager Nancy Kerry.
The over two-hour meeting concluded with no reportable action, according to City Council.
"We will be providing no further comment," they said.
Special City Council meeting to decide Kerry's fate; Meston outlines plans
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 10:09pm
News spread through South Lake Tahoe this week that surprised and shocked many, the City Council's decision to put City Manager Nancy Kerry on indefinite leave. The council will be meeting in closed session on Monday, February 12, 2018 to discuss the situation. Their agenda item, "PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)" starts at 9:00 a.m.
That section of code allows special and closed session meetings to consider the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee.
Mayor Wendy David: Community Conversations
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 9:24pm
First, a confession of weirdness. I love being a part of groups. I like the synergy of groups, how they work collaboratively, how the room sounds… some listening, others talking.
I like the process of group decision-making, the back and forth, the quiet and noisy, the 'aha' moments of clarity, that groups have goals and purpose. It may be quirky, but instead of being drained from being with and working in a group, I find it energizing.
SLT City Manager on "indefinite leave." Fire chief steps in as acting manager
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 2:17pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council announced today that City Manager Nancy Kerry is on indefinite leave. South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Meston has been appointed as the acting City Manager.
Kerry has been with the City since 2008, working in various departments and moving into the City Manager position August 21, 2012
"City Council will not be making any additional comments to respect Ms. Kerry’s privacy," according to a press release issued Wednesday.
Possible South Lake Tahoe ban on Styrofoam
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/03/2018 - 11:15pm
The list of New York City; Takoma Park, Maryland; Seattle, Washington; Washington DC; Miami Beach, Florida; Freeport and Portland, Maine; Nantucket, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California could soon have South Lake Tahoe added as the 113th California city or county to ban polystyrene. Berkeley has had a ban in place since 1988, the first California city to do so.
Community action team, STAT, starts new session in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/02/2018 - 8:53pm
A new team of South Lake Tahoe residents is being recruited to take part in the next South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) training session. This program is designed to incorporate trained citizens in the field with the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) and other first responders during times of crisis.
The next four-week session starts on Monday, February 5, 2018 and there are still spots available in the free program. They meet on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the SLTFR Training Center next to the Boys & Girls Club at 1100 Lyons Avenue.
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.
Mayor starts monthly community outreach "Lets have a conversation"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 6:24pm
Event Date:
January 24, 2018 - 9:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Starting January 24, 2018, South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David will be holding an informal monthly chat with anyone from the community who wants to stop by, say "hi," find out information or discuss whatever City topic they want.
Tools in place as new VHR rules go into effect in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 12:42am
The City of South Lake Tahoe put the finishing touches to the new Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance Tuesday, paving the way for what community members have asked for: More enforcement, better monitoring and rules to bring reasonable calm to their neighborhoods.
"This is a code with real teeth," said SLT Police Chief Brian Uhler. "It's a clear and simple message that we're not fooling around. There are strong laws for staff to carry out."
Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless one step closer to opening Warm Room
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 10:47am
After meeting with the City, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, police, neighbors and other interested parties, the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) is one step closer to opening a warm room for the winter in South Lake Tahoe and could be open by January 1, 2018.
New graduating class of South Tahoe Action Team members
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 3:34pm
The South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) is now stronger by ten members as the most recent class of graduates was announced at Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
Nearly 100 residents have been trained in the program offered by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR).
“The STAT program is designed to have neighbors helping neighbors,” said South Tahoe Fire Department Chief Jeff Meston.
Public invited to annual South LakeTahoe Mayor's Address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 11:33am
Event Date:
November 21, 2017 - 9:00am
The community is invited to join the City of Lake Tahoe for Mayor Austin Sass’s 2017 Mayor’s Address on Tuesday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at the airport. He will be giving the address at the beginning of the scheduled City Council meeting.
The complete agenda will be posted on the City's website on Friday, November 17 and will be available here: http://www.cityofslt.us/index.aspx?NID=84.
If unable to attend the meeting is available to watch online at the same website as the agendas.
South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to cap VHRs at 1,400
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/07/2017 - 9:45pm
"We need the community to get together and collaborate," said SLT Councilman Jason Collin during Tuesday's Council meeting. "Its polarized the community."
Collin was discussing the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental Ordinance after another full day of a City Council meeting focused on the subject of vacation homes in the community.
South Tahoe Now: Why Measure C is needed now
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 9:51am
Many of South Lake Tahoe's roads are decades past their prime, and Measure C is in front of voters November 7 to increase taxes by one-half percent to pay for their maintenance and repair.
I support Measure C and let me tell you why, but it will have to start with a look back to see how we got here.
Special City Council meeting to vote on urgency VHR ordinance
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/18/2017 - 12:53am
If anyone thought they knew how the South Lake Tahoe City Council was going to vote on the proposed Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Ordinance on Tuesday they were most likely surprised with the turn of events after hours of public comment and Council discussion.
City staff had two weeks to create a new Vacation Home Rental Ordinance based on input and bring it to the Council to vote on a first reading October 17.
The City Council has sought to create an ordinance that both recognizes and protects the City's vibrant VHR industry while also improving the quality of life of the citizens.
Two appointed to SLT Roads Management Authority, more applications sought
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 6:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two local residents were appointed to the new Roads Management Authority Commission, but there are still three to five more members needed. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, MaryAnne Brand and Brent Goligoski were appointed to serve on the commission.
Only five applications were received and Brand and Goligoski were the only two of those to appear at the meeting.
"I am ready to vote on several of the applicants today,doesn’t preclude other applicants from staying in the applicant pool," said SLT Mayor Austin Sass.
South Lake Tahoe closer to new Vacation Rental Ordinance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 7:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Eight hours, and testimony from 29 people later, the City Council has crafted a new ordinance that attempts to strike a balance between locals and vacation home rentals (VHRs).
"While tourism is the lifeblood in our town, the residents are the heart and soul," said SLT City Councilman Jason Collin.
Passionate testimony from all sides was presented at Tuesday's meeting as has been the case for the 20+ meetings on the subject of VHRs.
The direction from the City Council to staff is to create an ordinance that will contain the following:
Special City Council meeting addresses Vacation Home Rentals
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 11:27pm
Vacation home rentals (VHRs) in South Lake Tahoe are again the subject of a City Council meeting. In an effort to come to an ordinance that satisfies all sides, the October 3 council meeting will look at several topics that were discussed at the September 5 VHR workshop.
Group asks City Council to consider allowing food trucks in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 9:04pm
A planned food truck event in South Lake Tahoe had to be cancelled this summer due to the prohibitive costs and processes involved in putting on such an event.
"We are so hungry to get a food truck culture going in Lake Tahoe,” said Rob Giustina of On Course Events, the company who had planned the "Tahoe Truck Stop" food truck weekend event.
Sass Talk: Vacation rentals, cannabis and Martin Hollay
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/09/2017 - 8:25am
More than a few people have asked me if I was frustrated by this last city council meeting and the 6.5 hour discussion regarding the revised VHR (Vacation Home Rental) ordinance. I thought the City Manager's introduction on why we were looking at a revised ordinance and the staff presentation on the revisions were excellent and on point. At first I was a little confused about some of the council questions of staff but reminded myself that the VHR sub-committee made up of Mayor Pro Tem David and myself have been living, sleeping and eating the VHR issue for over two years.
Vacation rentals again on South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/31/2017 - 3:14pm
Renting a home while on vacation is the trend in many tourist destinations, not only in Lake Tahoe, but across the globe. This new way of vacationing has not come without issues so many towns are creating ordinances or, like in Anaheim and other cities, banning them.
City working with promoter to keep SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:26am
Is SnowGlobe an event that should stay in South Lake Tahoe?
The answer is "yes" according to the City Council, but exactly how the future working and financial relationships between the City and SnowGlobe will look still needs to be worked out.
Chad Donnelly, founder of SnowGlobe, made a presentation at the SLT City Council meeting Tuesday, outlining a plan to keep the annual December 29-31 music festival in the community.
SnowGlobe wants 10 year extension, say they contribute $14M to local economy annually
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:42am
SnowGlobe, the annual outdoor music festival in South Lake Tahoe, has come to town over the New Year's Eve holiday since 2011, and now they want to add ten years to their contract that expires this year.
During Tuesday, August 15th's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, promoters will make a presentation to the City outlining their plans, showing how they think they can become the largest funding source of South Lake Tahoe projects and non-profits.
