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South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 6:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Tuesday, June 9, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold their monthly meeting. On the agenda is an update to the US 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project. The Council had asked to be involved in the project to represent the City's interest and ensure public concerns were addressed, and the presentation will include a draft Expanded Economic Impact Analysis.
City's new vision statement: We will reflect the national treasure in which we live
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 9:39pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe now has a new vision statement to guide all of their decisions: "We will reflect the national treasure in which we live."
During a two-day long retreat and strategic planning session, the City Council and staff leaders met to discuss their strategies over the next two years, something they do right after every Council election.
City leaders will now get other agencies on the South Shore to join them in this mission, as well as the community. The vision will be reflected on City materials, a new logo, and be the "guiding principle in decision making."
Opinion: Trial and Error City Government
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 4:25pm
The recent reversal of sign ordinance fees reflects on the poor leadership of South Lake Tahoe’s government. After an eruption of dissent from the business community, the City had to reverse its onerous sign permit fees and acquiesce to the demands of the business community.
What is allowed in the South Lake Tahoe sign ordinance?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 9:02pm
When South Lake Tahoe became a city in 1965 there will freeway sized billboards in the community along Pioneer Trail and Highway 50. Since then, code has been written, and re-written over the years, all meant to improve the visual quality of South Lake Tahoe.
The City Code details all requirements about the type, placement, and scale of signs within different land use categories.
Historic Tahoe Trout Farm faced with off-site sign challenge
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 8:24pm
The year was 1946. The President was Harry S. Truman, "It's a Wonderful Life" was in the theaters and a stamp cost three cents. It was also the year the Tahoe Trout Farm opened in South Lake Tahoe.
This business, located off of Lake Tahoe Blvd on Blue Lake Avenue, was the topic of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission's meeting on August 13.
In an effort to "Clean Up Highway 50," the City's sign ordinance is meant to get rid of the blight and unattractive signage that visitors and locals see each day they travel the main artery through town.
South Lake Tahoe city staff enforcing sign ordinance to "Fix-up 50"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/06/2015 - 7:56pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is enforcing their sign ordinance in an effort to improve appearances along Highway 50.
Staff is going to focus attention on excessive and unpermitted signage.
Most signs in the City require a permit with specific limitations on sign size and design. Businesses with a permitted sign do not need to do anything. Businesses with unpermitted signs should contact the City’s Planning Division to determine if their signs require a permit or not.
"Fix-Up 50" campaign to clean up signage in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 9:44pm
City Announces “Fix-Up 50” Initiative in time for Summer Tourism Season
Help improve our City’s appearance in preparation for summer guests.
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:58pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
South Lake Tahoe's Year in Review - 2014
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/07/2015 - 8:50pm
The following is a summary of accomplishments during 2014 by the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Strategic Priority: Fiscal Sustainability
The most important issue facing cities and local agencies is continued steadfast attention to the budget, both short term and long term fiscal impacts.
· Implemented “budget watch” approach to financial analysis; a year-long effort evaluating state, national and global economic impacts for South Shore economy, and capital investment opportunities
New Development Services Director named for City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 7:34pm
Shawna Brekke-Read has been named the City of South Lake Tahoe's new Development Services Director. She is heading to the Sierra from the Bay Area where she has been the Town of Moraga's Planning Director for the last three years.
City Manager Nancy Kerry made the announcement Thursday. “I am very pleased to announce the selection of Shawna Brekke-Read to join the City’s organization leadership team. We are fortunate to recruit a professional of her caliber, experience and tenacity. I am confident Ms. Brekke-Read will serve the community and City Council well.”
Recommendations Regarding 'Economic Revitalization' for South Shore Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 5:26pm
After attending the State of the South Shore Economy Public Forum held on October 23rd, 2012 I was inspired to draft a response to the questions about economic revitalization that were asked at the meeting. I feel like our group had many salient ideas that were not properly represented. Also, I have noticed that people are quick to offer ideas like “reduce unemployment”, “beautify the city”, and “improve recreation”, but they are typically unable to offer suggestions on how to make those ideas a reality.
Council to expand use of sandwich boards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council is set to allow businesses to increase their use of sandwich boards for advertising following a vote this week.
The council gave initial approval to changes to the city's sign ordinance that will allow a business to display one sandwich board — folding signs that are typically are set in front of a business — on holidays, weekends and the period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
Opinion: South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce: Vote NO on Measure B
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 4:18pmThe South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce opposes the increase in taxes for business owners.
Measure B proposes assessing greater fees based on the number of employees and gross receipts without the perspective of costs. To tax on gross without allowances for costs is not a “fair tax.”
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.
Council approves changes to sign ordinance
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:08amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe may not be bathed in blue and white light after all. The City Council approved changes to South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance Tuesday, but backed off a pro...
South Lake Tahoe passes sign ordinance on 3-2 vote
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 7:21amUnable to compromise, Tom Davis and Bruce Grego voted against the latest version of South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance. Still, it passed with a 3-2 vote. This was the first reading, with the second...
Council to talk pesticides and signs at Tuesday meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:38pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Changes to the city's long-debated sign ordinance, as well as a proposal to allow aquatic pesticide use in the Lake Tahoe Basin will be discussed by the South Lake Tahoe ...
Council moves towards sign ordinance changes
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 5:49pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe businesses could be bathed in blue and white Christmas lights under changes proposed to the city's sign ordinance this week.Businesses would be allowe...
Council to talk signs Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 10:59amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance will be the primary topic of discussion for the city council this week. City staff have proposed a long list of changes to the ordinance...
Inertia plagues South Tahoe council regarding sign rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 7:10pmWhat's another two hours of discussion about South Lake Tahoe's sign ordinance when it's been on the books for the past 15 years? The problem is the issue wasn't resolved at 9:15pm Tue...
Council to give sign ordinance another go
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 5:39pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - City councils change, but some issues never seem to go away.The current incarnation of the South Lake Tahoe City Council intends to take a closer look at a perennial deba...
