south lake tahoe city council
SnowGlobe charges and fire code change voted on at SLT City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 7:51pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Code has changed, much to the appreciation of both homeowners and contractors who had to deal with different codes, depending on the location of the home, City or in the County.
The council voted to remove restrictions on the fire sprinkler code (Chapter 5.20) to be more in line with Lake Valley Fire District. The City's stricter code confused contractors who build houses in the city, and in the county, and it was also found to be cost prohibitive for homeowners wishing to remodel.
New fee schedule and SnowGlobe on City Council agenda Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 3:31pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will look at the new Master Fee schedule during the March 14 meeting, something they do annually. The proposed fees and charges for 2015-16 show no change for users of the recreation center or campground, a $2 to $3 increase in daily golf course fees, a $5 to $15 increase in golf course passes.
Letter to South Lake Tahoe City Council questions Conner's public comments
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 6:32pm
This letter was sent to City of South Lake Tahoe councilmembers Tom Davis and Hal Cole about JoAnn Conner's comments during last week's meeting and shared with South Tahoe Now:
Dear Hal & Tom,
South Lake Tahoe City Council sets parade policy; Votes for City to host future 4th of July parades
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 10:47pm
It was a very short South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda Tuesday, but one that brought out passionate comments on the dais, and what one witness called "bickering."
The lone new business item was for the creation of a City policy where local parades are concerned, an item requested to be placed on the agenda by Councilmember JoAnn Conner.
South Lake Tahoe group wants local voters to determine Loop Road future
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 7:33pm
Three former South Lake Tahoe City council members and a local environmental activist have formed "Let Tahoe Decide," a committee to force the Loop Road/Hwy 50 Revitalization Project to go to the voters.
A "notice of intent to circulate petition" was submitted to the SLT City Clerk Susan Alessi on February 23, 2016.
Vacation home rental ordinance on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 1:14am
There are proposed amendments to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental ordinance, ones that came about because of feedback from VHR permit applicants and those enforcing the ordinance.
The most recent VHR ordinance change took effect on October 1, 2015. Since then, there have been over 300 inspections scheduled, including new homes and renewals.
According to Amanda Nolan, the City's VHR Clerk, many of the properties inspected so far have required owners to make corrections to address inspection requirements.
The October 1, 2015 ordinance called for:
CHP advises winter tourists not utilize side roads to circumvent traffic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 2:42pm
Winter has been welcomed back to the Lake Tahoe basin after a few years of drought and less-than-average snowfall, but a resurgence of winter brings with it not only more visitors to enjoy the snow, but poor traveling conditions for the driver.
City Council to vote on recreation master plan for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 9:40am
Event Date:
February 2, 2016 - 9:00am
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote on a recreation master plan during their February 2, 2016 meeting, as well as adoption of a City Business Plan, and a study session on a Long-Term Financial Planning and Community Investment Program.
South Lake Tahoe City Council wrap-up; Plastic bag ban partially rescinded
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 8:46pm
The agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council was a light one this week.
The plastic bag ban ordinance was amended to only affect grocery stores and not retail outlets. Former Mayor Hal Cole asked for the issue to be brought back before the council in October. "I thought we were only voting to bring the ordinance back for review, not to pass it," Cole said about his vote on October 15, 2013.
Plastic Bag Ban Timeline
September, 2012 - City's Sustainability Committee eyes plastic bag ban
City looking for Bicycle Advisory Committee members
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/11/2016 - 9:19pm
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is seeking applicants to fill the seven open positions on the Bicycle Advisory Committee, as required by Measure R.
Three of the open positions are for two-year terms, and the terms of the other four will expire in January, 2017 at which time four two-year terms will be open.
The Bicycle Advisory Committee expects to continue to have work until the year 2030. If a member of the committee one can expect monthly meetings during their term.
For those wishing to apply there are three way to get an application:
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue expands EMS staffing
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/18/2015 - 11:33pm
In a move that will save the city money as well as increase staffing, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue added 12 new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) specialists to their staff on December 14.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is now the only fire department in the Tahoe basin to have three firefighters on each engine at all times and two EMS specialists in the ambulance.
In 3-2 vote, South Lake Tahoe leaders get rid of retail bag ban
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:44pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to rescind the ban on single use plastic bags in retail outlets during Monday's meeting. Mayor Wendy David and Mayor Pro Tem Austin Sass were the only ones who wanted to continue the ban but were outvoted in the 3-2 vote.
Wendy David now South Lake Tahoe mayor, Austin Sass mayor pro-tem
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 9:25pm
It was a changing of the guard during Monday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting. Wendy David moved from her position of mayor pro tem to mayor, and Austin Sass took over the second-in-command duties.
Councilmember Tom Davis, who has served as both mayor and mayor pro tem, was also interested in a fifth term in the pro tem spot but the nod went to Sass.
Agenda highlights for Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 12:39pm
Tuesday's agenda for the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting appears to be a fairly short one.
Council members will start off with a recognition of the recent graduates of the South Tahoe Action Team (STAT) program.
Big future on horizon for playfields in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 7:35pm
The lack of fields for soccer, baseball, football, softball and other sports has long been a point of contention in South Lake Tahoe.
Recognizing the value of recreation in South Lake Tahoe, along with the need for trails, fields and parks, Measure S passed by voters in 2000. It brought in $6,500,000 to be used to maintain new bike trails, acquire, construct, and equip athletic fields, upgrade of Paradise Park facilities and construction of an ice rink. The measure promised three new fields in South Lake Tahoe, they got one.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor wants to revisit plastic bag ban for retail stores
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 1:28pm
On June 14, 2014, the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to delay the implementation of the second phase of the plastic bag ban in the city. Originally slated to begin on October 15, 2014, the Council, by a vote of 3-2, moved the start date out one year to October 15, 2015.
Now that the second phase of the ban has started, Mayor Hal Cole wants to revisit that portion of the ban.
Cole said he wants to undo the ban on plastic bags for retail stores and asked for the topic to be on an upcoming agenda.
South Lake Tahoe City Council censures JoAnn Conner
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 11:48pm
During a special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Monday, October 19, JoAnn Conner was publicly censured, a first of its kind for the City. An overflowing crowd spent over three hours in Council Chambers as comments were made both supporting Conner, and against what they said was "abusive, bullying and intolerant behavior."
Censure of SLT City Councilmember JoAnn Conner to be discussed at special meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 9:43am
For the first time in South Lake Tahoe City Council history, the censure of one of their own is on a meeting agenda.
Man who said he drank Round-Up at SLT City Council meeting arrested in Reno
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 7:01pm
During the September 15 South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, a man who identified himself as Ross Tisanrich approached the speaker's podium during the public comment period. He said he was a local wildland firefighter and wanted to bring the use of pesticides to a halt. He told the council he would drink the chemical weed killer Round-Up if they wouldn't commit to ending the use of pesticides that get into Lake Tahoe.
How the City of South Lake Tahoe plans to spend $73 million
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 9:43pm
City Manager Nancy Kerry and Mark Carlson, the City's Administrative Services Director presented the 2015-16 Fiscal year budget to the South Lake Tahoe City Council during a workshop Tuesday.
"There is a lot we can be proud of," Kerry said.
The budget process has been ongoing since May, involving staff in making the decision on where to cut back, and where to spend.
Policies on Champions Plaza and funding non-profits created
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 9:49pm
Residents go to the City for a number of requests, and in order to make sure procedures are followed on those requests, new policies were created Tuesday during the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
A Champions Plaza Recognition Policy was created in order to know how to handle the expected requests for names to be placed at the new venue at the corner of Highway 50 and Lakeview Avenue. The sculpture was selected earlier this summer.
Group looking for homeless "Warm Room" in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 7:34pm
For an estimated 20 days a year, homeless people would have access to a "warm room" where they can seek refuge when temperatures drop below freezing and conditions are deemed unsafe.
The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) asked the South Lake Tahoe City Council today for access to the recreation center between the hours of 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on nights when there is a forecast of extreme temperatures. Wanting to keep the homeless population on the South Shore safe, TCH asked for permission to house approximately 20 men and women on a temporary basis.
El Dorado County Supervisors holding annual meeting at the lake
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 9:10pm
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will be holding their annual meeting in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, August 31. A full day is on the agenda, but very little will actually be in a meeting format.
At 9 a.m., Sue Novasel, the Supervisor from District 5, will give the Supervisors a tour of the new Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care at the corner of Al Tahoe Blvd and Pioneer Trail. They then move to the El Dorado Center at 10 a.m. for a tour of county facilities followed by a 11 a.m. tour of the Library.
South Lake Tahoe K9 officers sworn in during ceremony
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 10:50pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting on Tuesday was taken over by the dogs. After Lisa Maloof handed over a check to cover the purchase and care for Ricci, three new canine officers for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) were sworn in.
Ricci, a 22-month-old Belgian Malinois from Holland, was joined by Tara, also a Belgian Malinois from Holland, and Quatro, a German Shepherd from Slovakia, as the newest members of SLTPD's K9 team.
New South Lake Tahoe VHR ordinance goes into effect October 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 10:05pm
A new vacation home rental (VHR) ordinance will take effect in South Lake Tahoe on October 1, 2015.
The new ordinance will require all homeowners who want to rent out their homes to get it inspected by the Zoning Administrator prior to being issued a license. Since the real estate community told City Council that not having a permit prior to escrow may cause homeowners to lose sales, the current homeowner may now get it inspected prior to the sale in order to take as much uncertainty away from sales as possible. This inspection will be valid for one year.
City Council addresses craft shows and outdoor displays
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 10:08pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council narrowly approved a new temporary craft show ordinance and increased fee schedule during their meeting on Tuesday.
"Seems like overkill," said Councilwoman JoAnn Conner in her vote against the ordinance. "Its a tremendous amount of work for anyone who wants to come in and do an event and its a tremendous amount of work for staff."
Conner was speaking of the new ordinance which changes the rules for the eight temporary craft shows held annually in the city each year. She and Tom Davis were the two dissenting votes.
Vacation rentals on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/18/2015 - 10:25pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be discussing changes to the Vacation Home Rental Ordinance on Tuesday that, if passed, will bring about changes to the permit review process, add criteria to be considered when a new permit is issued, and the addition of an annual renewal review.
There have been several packed council and community meetings on the topic of the proposed updated to the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) ordinance, and Tuesday's meeting should be no different.
David Foster chosen to create art sculpture for Champion's Plaza
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 10:51pm
In a quest to create a signature presence for Champion's Plaza, which is on the corner of Lakeview Avenue and Highway 50, the South Lake Tahoe City Council Tuesday awarded a local artist and LTCC professor with the task.
The plaza is meant to honor all athletes from the South Shore who represent the community on the international sports scene, such as the Olympics. It will contain Foster's creation as well as podiums with the lake as a backdrop, the perfect place for photo opportunities.
City Council addresses temporary craft shows in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 10:25pm
The South Lake Tahoe City Council once again addressed temporary craft shows on Tuesday, discussing many issues from displays, appearance, juries, and subjective verbiage including "quality," "nice" and "tidy," all of which were all part of the draft city ordinance they were reviewing.
Dealing with craft shows is nothing new for the council, having voted in 2013 to limit the number of shows in city limits to four per site with a maximum of eight per summer season.
South Lake Tahoe U-Haul planning big improvements
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 9:11pm
U-Haul is making changes at its South Lake Tahoe location and they are challenging their neighbors to help make the entrance to the community a more visually pleasing one.
David Pollock, Development Manager for U-Haul, spoke to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday morning, telling them of plans for their local store.
Vocal crowd at SLT City Council's Vacation Home Rental meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/16/2015 - 11:33pm
Once again, an audience full of mainly Realtors and property managers filled the South Lake Tahoe City Council Chambers as the topic of Vacation Home Rentals (VHR) was on the agenda for discussion.
Renting a vacation home is being increasingly popular in South Lake Tahoe just as in other communities. Many tourists prefer to rent a VHR instead of a traditional motel or hotel room. There are many reasons from enjoying time with family to reunions and wedding parties.
Group ready to fight City on Single Room Occupancy ordinance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/15/2015 - 9:09pmOn June 2, 2015, the South Lake Tahoe City Council approved the first reading of a Single Room Occupancy ordinance to ensure motels and hotels being used as long term housing were kept decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable.
While the ordinance is set to be approved at the June 16 Council meeting, a small group of affected motel owners have made a plan to protest and ask for an extension so their complaints can be heard.
New phase of construction to begin at The Chateau
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 8:19pm
Soon, memories of "The Hole" will be replaced with the vision of new retail, restaurants and condominiums as the next phase of construction begins in South Lake Tahoe.
The Chateau at the Village will continue its growth to the corner of Friday Avenue and Highway 50.
Tahoe Valley Area Plan and single room rental ordinance on City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 9:30am
The South Lake Tahoe City Council has a full agenda for their Tuesday, June 2 meeting at the airport.
After several public forums, meetings and presentations, the council will be deciding to adopt the Tahoe Valley Area Plan, which is the vision for the area around the "Y" in South Lake Tahoe. The City starting working on the plan in January of 2014, after the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) adopted the Regional Plan update at the end of 2012.
Mental Health Awareness: Suicide is second leading killer of 24 to 35-year-olds
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/14/2015 - 9:48pm
Suicide does not discriminate. Suicide does not know income levels, race or neighborhoods. Suicide can happen next door.
Every day in California, Nevada, and every other state, there are friends, family and co-workers who struggle with emotional pain. And, for some, it's too difficult to talk about the pain, thoughts of suicide, and the need for help.
- Nearly 40,000 Americans commit suicide every year.
- In the U.S., suicide rates are highest during the spring.
- Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds and 2nd for 24 to 35-year-olds.
Routes around South Tahoe Middle School may soon be safer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/03/2015 - 6:24pm
If you've ever driven by South Tahoe Middle School just as the kids get to school, or as they depart, you know what an unsafe area it can be for students on bikes and on foot. Because of this, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District secured a $154,000 grant from the TRPA On Our Way program to work with the Lake Tahoe Sustainability Collaborative to conduct outreach and develop a connectivity and mobility plan for the area.
Letters to the Editor: Yet Another Fee
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 10:55pmTo City Manager of South Lake Tahoe, City Council
RE: motel housing
Honorable City Manager and City Council,
I am writing to you out of concern about the possible new ordinance regarding motel housing. In the past six years I have been involved with working for and advising various properties. The seven different properties opened my eyes to a separate part of our community that goes mostly unnoticed.
Crowd expected as South Lake Tahoe City Council looks at vacation home rental ordinance
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 6:55pm
There are many sides to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental (VHR) situation. On one side are the locals whose peaceful lives have been disturbed because they are the neighbors of vacation home rentals that are reportedly out of control with excess noise and trash that come from inconsiderate renters. On another side are the people wanting to enjoy South Lake Tahoe from the comfort of a private home. Yet another side are the second home owners who want to earn money from their vacation home.
Give input on Bijou Bike Park's final design at community meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 8:30pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2015 - 5:30pm
It is getting close to the final design approval on the Bijou Bike Park and the City of South Lake Tahoe and Bijou Bike Park Association would like the public's input before submitting it.
The meeting will be held at the multi-purpose room at Bijou Elementary School located at 3501 Spruce Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Cal-Tahoe JPA working with El Dorado County on funding needs
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 11:03pm
El Dorado County receives about $10 million annually to fund ambulance services on both the west and east slope of the county. This money comes from property taxes, assessments, special taxes and from ambulance billing. Since the area is so spread out, ambulance services are divided into two County Service Areas (CSAs), CSA-3 and CSA-7. CSA-3 covers the county portion of Lake Tahoe as well as the northern portion of Alpine County. Both CSAs work under a contract with El Dorado County.
City closes out 2013/14 with positive cash flow of $910,000
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/05/2015 - 11:35pm
"We have good news for the second year in a row," City Manager Nancy Kerry started with during her presentation Tuesday to the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
The budget for fiscal year 2013-14 closed out with a positive cash flow of $910,000. Kerry reported that a conservative fiscal philosophy and being budget conscious got the City through the recession. They have maintained a 25% reserve in the budget since 2005, a move that has allowed the City to be in the position to now grow the economy.
Bijou Bike Park on Tuesday's City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 12:03am
The Bijou Bike Park will take a step towards reality on Tuesday if the South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to approve the funding and in-kind services staff is recommending.
Members of the Bijou Bike Park Association (BBPA) presented the original project to the City back in September of 2011, and since then they've been working non-stop in their efforts to create the park. South Lake Tahoe BMX and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association have been helping BBPA in their efforts.
City on the search again for reprentative to TRPA Advisory Planing Commission
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 6:01pm
Less than a month ago the South Lake Tahoe City Council chose Tiffany Good from a group of five local community members interested in serving a two year term on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission.
Immediately after the appointment, Good was offered a job with TRPA so she needs to resign from the commission.
City Council will give direction to staff during Tuesday's meeting on how the position should be filled.
Placer County buying South Lake Tahoe motel; Demolition planned
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 9:57pm
South Lake Tahoe may soon be one less aging motel along the main stretch in town. On Tuesday, the Placer County supervisors gave staff the go ahead to purchase the A & A Lake Tahoe Inn for $1.425 million. The county wants to have the motel's 34 tourist accommodation units (TAUs) so they can add hotel rooms at the north end of Lake Tahoe.
The south shore motel rests in a stream sensitive zone. If the purchase goes through, Placer County would give the motel to the California Conservancy for demolition and restoration while keeping the TAUs.
Echo Summit bridge replacement may impact travel to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 7:37pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2015 - 6:00pm
Cal Trans will make a presentation on replacing or rehabilitating an aging Echo Summit bridge during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting.
The planned Echo Summit Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Project has been created because weather, age and use have caused severe deck cracking, extensive rust in the reinforcing steel and concrete cracking and spalling (breaking off into smaller pieces).
The bridge was built in 1939, is 30.76 feet wide and has three spans over Echo Summit.
City Council Agenda for Tuesday's meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/02/2015 - 10:48pm
Event Date:
February 3, 2015 - 9:00am
On Tuesday the South Lake Tahoe City Council will vote on one person to serve on the TRPA Advisory Planning Commission. Gary Bowen, Carmen Delgado, Tiffany Good, Amanda Thomason and Scott Weavil would all like to serve the two year term.
Also on the agenda will be discussion about the Tahoe Valley Area Plan, a presentation about the raising of fees for stormwater treatment inspections to cover the cost of mandated programs, discussion on the CalTahoe JPA (ambulance service on the South Shore) and review the pay of the City Treasurer.
List of new and familiar names seek City commission appointments
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/19/2015 - 11:46pm
In their meeting of 2015, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will make appointments to four commissions.
Residents seeking one of the two available spots on the Airport Land Use Commission are Ted Long and Michael Siracuse. There are seven openings on the Building/ADA Board of Appeals, and six people seeking the spots: David Huber, Keith Cloutier, William "Chip" Henderson, Robert King, Dale Rise and Randy Vogelgesang.
Hal Cole returns as South Lake Tahoe Mayor, Wendy David Mayor Pro Tem
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 1:20pm
The newly elected South Lake Tahoe City Council members, City Clerk and City Treasurer were all sworn in during Tuesday's council meeting.
Susan Alessi was re-elected in November as clerk and David Olivo was retained his seat as treasurer. Both terms are for four years.
Newcomers Wendy David and Austin Sass both won seats on the council and they joined re-elected Tom Davis in the swearing in ceremony.
First meeting today for new South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 8:14am
New South Lake Tahoe City Council members Wendy David and Austin Sass will join Hal Cole, Tom Davis and JoAnn Conner today as they begin their official first day of service after being sworn in this morning.
The 9 a.m. meeting begins with an inaugural ceremony and election on who will be the next Mayor of the city and the Mayor Pro Tem for 2015.
All committee assignments will be laid for for the year as well.
Also on the agenda are BevMo's request for a liquor license and South Tahoe Refuse's request for a rate increase starting January 1.
El Dorado County certifies election, final counts in for all races
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 9:59pm
Twenty-one days after the election, the final results have now been certified by the El Dorado County elections department.
The closest race was for the three open seats for South Lake Tahoe City Council. The top vote getter was long time local Wendy David who had 18.05 % of the vote with 1727 residents feeling confident she'd represent them well. Coming in second was incumbent Tom Davis who received 1461 votes, or 15.52% of the vote. Austin Sass moved ahead of incumbent Angela Swanson and ended up with 1318 votes to Swanson's 1289, just .31% difference.
