south lake tahoe city council
South Lake Tahoe City Council appoints parks and recreation, other agency commissioners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 4:18pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council made appointments to the Parks and Recreation, Clean Tahoe, City Lay Member Appointee to the TRPA Advisory Planning, and El Dorado Commission on Aging at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Council to discuss Lakeview Commons rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:22pmEvents at Lakeview Commons could fall under a new set of guidelines under a proposal that will be in front of the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday.The guidelines are modeled after the city'...
Council to talk ice arena beer sales Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 5:02pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council will consider modifying its agreement with Tahoe Sports Entertainment for operation of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena Tuesday to allow the company to sell beer at ...
Brooke Laine appointed to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 5:00amBrooke Laine was appointed to the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by former Mayor Claire Fortier.
The appointment was made during a special session of the South Lake Tahoe City Council. Laine will be sworn in Feb. 5 and will serve through December 2014. Nine had applied for the job.
The City Clerk’s Office accepted applications for an appointment to the City Council to fill the unexpired term
Nine apply for South Lake Tahoe City Council seat appointment
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 6:54pmThe deadline for submittal of applications for one appointed seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council closed Friday at 5 p.m. and nine applications have been received, City Clerk Susan Alessi reports.
Applicants will be interviewed in the following order at the Special City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 9 a.m. The first interviewee is Howard Bittner, followed by Kathay Lovell, Joan Walthall, Brooke Laine, Bruce Grego, Austin Sass, Billy Crawford, Scott Valentine, and Kay Ogden.
Two more join council contenders
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 5:45pmJoan Walthall and Kay Ogden have joined the hunt for a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council.On Friday, Walthall and Ogden joined Kathay Lovell, Austin Sass, Bill Crawford, Scott Valentine, How...
South Lake Tahoe taking applications for commissioner appointments
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 11:07amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council is soliciting applications for the following Commissions: Parks and Recreation, Clean Tahoe, City Lay Member Appointee to the TRPA Advisory Planning, and El Dorado Commission on Aging.
Applications may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office located at 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe, California, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and are also available on the City of South Lake Tahoe’s website at www.cityofslt.us – City Clerk-Boards and Commissions.
Master plan to present course for Lake Tahoe Airport
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 2:35am
The South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday made two decisions regarding operations at the Lake Tahoe Airport: the potential outsourcing of airport management and the selection of an outside consultant to prepare an airport master plan.
Seven candidates apply for open City Council seat
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 5:42pmThe four members of the South Lake Tahoe City Council will have plenty of people to choose from when possibly selecting someone to fill the seat of former Mayor Claire Fortier next week.Kathay Love...
South Lake Tahoe City Council selects commissioner assignments for 2013
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 6:06pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council made its 2013 appointments to the Airport Land Use, Building/ADA Board of Appeals and Planning Commissions at Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Tom Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Hal Cole and Councilmember JoAnn Conner all voted with Councilmember Angela Swanson absent from today’s meeting.
Council to interview possible appointees
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 5:43pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council will interview and possibly appoint someone to fill former Mayor Claire Fortier's seat Jan. 29, rather than Feb. 5 as initially expected.The appointment schedule w...
South Lake Tahoe City Council Makes Board Assignments for 2013
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/09/2013 - 7:01amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council made appointments to various Boards and Commissions for 2013 at Tuesday's meeting. Mayor Tom Davis will serve on the following boards: California Tahoe Conservancy, City Selection Committee, TahoeChamber.org, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, and South Tahoe Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Pro Tem Hal Cole will serve on El Dorado County LAFCO, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement JPA, and South Tahoe Redevelopment Successor Agency boards.
Letter to the editor: Sass should fill the vacant council seat
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 6:00amI'm pleased to hear that the South Lake Tahoe City Council has arrived at the decision to appoint someone to fill the two years left on Claire Fortier's council seat as opposed to holding a special...
South Lake Tahoe accepting applications for City Council appointment
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 12/28/2012 - 1:42pmAt Thursday's special meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council, leaders unanimously agreed to accept applications for an appointment to the council to fill an unexpired term ending in December 2014.
Applications are available at the City’s Administrative Offices, 1901 Airport Road and online at:
South Lake Tahoe City Council to appoint fifth member; Lovell-Sass-Grego want the seat
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 7:10pmCouncil moves to appoint council member by Feb. 12
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 12:26pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council voted unanimously Thursday to appoint a fifth council member to replace Claire Fortier through an application and interview process.
South Lake Tahoe City Council to discuss filling Fortier vacancy
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 7:34amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold a special meeting Dec. 27 to discuss options available for filling the vacancy of Claire Fortier who resigned effective Dec. 14. Fortier's much-anticipated resignation was because her spouse has relocated to Redmond, Wash.
The 9 a.m. meeting will be at the City Council Chambers, 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe. Councilwoman JoAnn Conner will be out of the area and will participate via teleconference.
Details of the meeting are below.
South Lake Tahoe updates its juvenile curfew ordinance
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 3:09pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has updated it’s Curfew Ordinance (18-1-3.7). Because of the recent changes and the desire by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to enforce the ordinance from 1/1/2013 forward, we would like to update the community on the recent passage of the “Day Time Curfew.”
South Lake Tahoe City Council agrees to raise garbage rates, install parking meters
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 10:00pmSouth Lake Tahoe City Council approves paid parking areas
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 6:46pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council approved several additional paid parking areas Tuesday, but the controversial issue is expected to be back in front of the council next month.
The council designated the Regan Beach parking lot, Venice Drive east of Tahoe Keys Boulevard and Lakeshore Boulevard Tuesday as areas where the city could install pay and park kiosks in the future.
Davis appointed mayor, Conner sworn in
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 6:41pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council appointed City Councilman Tom Davis to serve as mayor for the next year after swearing in two council members Tuesday.City Clerk Susan Alessi swore in new Counc...
South Lake Tahoe City Council members JoAnn Conner and Hal Cole sworn in
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/11/2012 - 3:15pm
The City South Lake Tahoe is pleased to announce that two councilmembers were sworn in and a new Mayor was voted in during today’s City Council meeting.
Hal Cole retained his City Council seat during the November 6th election and joining him is newly elected councilmember, JoAnn Conner. Both Cole and Conner will hold their seats in City Council through November 2016.
The newly seated Council voted by unanimous decision to elect Councilmembers Tom Davis as Mayor and Hal Cole as Mayor Pro Tem to serve a one year term in 2013.
Conner, Cole to be sworn into City Council Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 6:08pmNewly-elected South Lake Tahoe City Council member JoAnn Conner and re-elected councilman Hal Cole will take their seats on a reconstituted council Tuesday.Cole and Conner will be sworn in and the ...
More parking meters approved, permit parking dropped
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 6:09pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council gave initial approval to designating more paid parking areas in town Tuesday, but dropped part of a proposal that could have seen parking permits required in several neighborhoods.
Paid parking proposal returns
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 6:14pmIt might be time to feed the meter. After dropping discussions surrounding additional paid parking this spring, the South Lake Tahoe City Council will hear another proposal next week that could lead to more parking meters in the city.
Skibum: A whole lot left with 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:28am
Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid.
Conner and Cole pull away in council election
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 5:44pmSouth Lake Tahoe City Council candidates Hal Cole and JoAnn Conner maintained their leads in the race for two council seats in the most up-to-date election results from El Dorado County released ea...
Peak proposal gets council nod
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 4:47pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the designation of an unnamed peak at Lake Tahoe's North Shore as "Gold Star Peak." The proposal, initiated by Congres...
Cole, Conner lead council race
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe City Council incumbent Hal Cole and challenger JoAnn are poised to take two seats on the council following early returns from Tuesday's election.Conner led all of the five candidat...
Letter to the editor: Sass gets my vote for City Council
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/31/2012 - 6:00amAustin Sass is the most well-rounded candidate that we have to choose from for a seat on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in this election. Not only does he have the business acumen needed to acco...
Candidates oppose fire agency merger
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/12/2012 - 6:00amMerging South Lake Tahoe Fire Department with Lake Valley Fire Protection District got an icy reception from candidates for two South Lake Tahoe City Council seats Wednesday night.
\Discussion of consolidating South Lake Tahoe Fire Department and Lake Valley Fire Protection agency re-emerged in March as a possible cost-saving mechanism for the city and El Dorado County.
Skibum: The nuts and bolts of 'The Hole'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 9:47pm
Follow the money trail on the “Hole” fiasco and you will find a mess. When the hole first stopped all of the reasons that were given by Randy Lane were false, wrong and an outright lie to the people of South Lake Tahoe. The real reason work was stopped was due to the two liens filed by two Nevada companies that did work and never got paid. In California when there is a lien on a job all work stops until the contractors are paid, no money no work.
S. Tahoe council candidates outline stances to voters
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 1:59am
Budget and fire department staffing were two issues the South Lake Tahoe City Council candidates tackled before each answered three random individual questions.
This second forum of the political season was hosted by Soroptimist International South Lake Tahoe at Harrah’s Tahoe. Two positions are open, with five people vying for them. Clinton Schue did not attend the Oct. 10 event.
City releases initial campaign finance forms
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 5:02pmSouth Lake Tahoe City Council candidate Austin Sass has taken an earlier lead in the five-person race for the council, at least as far as campaign contributions go.Contributions to Sass' campaign a...
South Lake Tahoe City Council Recognizes Graduates of First Citizens Academy
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/02/2012 - 9:54pmThe South Lake Tahoe Citizens Academy was launched in July 2012 to provide citizens an opportunity to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community. Nineteen residents participated in six sessions conducted over a 12 week period.
City approves budget, layoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 7:01pmThe South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved a budget for the 2012-2013 fiscal year Tuesday evening. The council voted in favor of proposed measures to fill a $1.6 million gap in the city's $84 million budget.
South Lake Tahoe City Council Candidates forum set for Oct. 10
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 4:26pmEvent Date:
October 10, 2012 - 6:00pm
On Oct. 10, from 6-8pm at the TADA Building at South Tahoe High School, TahoeChamber is jointly presenting a Candidates Forum to provide the community a chance to get up-close and personal with all the candidates.
As a citizen and a business owner, it is important to educate yourself on local politics. There are five candidates on the November ballot vying for the two open seats. Hear from the candidates running for office what they believe they would bring to the position if elected.
Council responds to grand jury report
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council responded Tuesday to a June El Dorado County Grand Jury report critical of how the city handled financing issues at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.
Watch it Live: South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/04/2012 - 9:01amA meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council begins at 9 a.m. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live. Click "in progress."
South Lake Tahoe city councilwoman said to be public official involved in alleged pot shop bribe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/03/2012 - 3:25pmUPDATE 5:44PM: The City of South Lake Tahoe released this statement from City Councilwoman Angela Swanson on Sunday night: She is being investigated in an alleged bribery case involving former City of Angels II owner Gino DiMatteo.
Councilmember Angela Swanson issued the following statement today to the City Manager’s Office and asked that it be released to the public:
Wilderness area proposal would harm Lake Tahoe economy says public Pro-Access group
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 08/27/2012 - 2:58pm
With the comment period ending Thursday, August 30, the newly formed Sierra Pro-Access Group is asking outdoor enthusiasts to write against a U.S. Forest Service alternative plan that proposes creating new wilderness areas that would shut down some of the locals' most beloved recreation areas on public land around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The economic effects on the Lake Tahoe Basin could be devastating, the group says, shutting out what clearly has been public access for not only snowmobiles, but mountain bikes, dirt bikes, and 4-wheel ATVs.
South Lake Tahoe appoints Nancy Kerry as permanent City Manager
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/22/2012 - 4:24pm
At the conclusion of Tuesday’s South Lake Tahoe City Council closed session, the council unanimously voted and offered the full time permanent City Manager position to Nancy Kerry. The terms of the two-and-a-half year contract are still being negotiated.
SnowGlobe at South Lake Tahoe is a go
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 5:21pmAfter about two hours of debate, the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday to move forward with the second annual SnowGlobe Music Festival, a three-day music series set to take place over New Year's Eve weekend at Lake Tahoe Community College.
Among last year's headliners were Thievery Corporation and Bassnector.
SnowGlobe's a go
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 5:21pmAfter about two hours of debate, the South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved a motion on Tuesday to move forward with the second annual SnowGlobe Music Festival, a three-day music ser...
Two incumbents face field of challengers in City Council race
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 11:05pmAnd they're off. Two incumbents — Hal Cole and Bruce Grego — will face three and possibly four challengers in the race for two seats on the South Lake Tahoe City Council in November.
The filing period ended at 5 p.m. Friday. If one of the incumbents had not filed, the filing period would have been extended by five days.
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.
Council to hold weekend meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council will hold a special meeting on Saturday to discuss its upcoming budget process and strategic priorities, according to South Lake Tahoe City Clerk Susan Alessi. The...
Council to mull park smoking ban
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 6:00amThe South Lake Tahoe City Council is expected to consider a ban on smoking in city parks following concerns about the prevalence of marijuana smoking at Thursday concerts at Lakeview Commons.City C...
Six pull papers to run for two council seats
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 6:00amSouth Lake Tahoe City Council incumbents Bruce Grego and Hal Cole are among six people who have requested documents to file for two City Council seats in November, according to City Clerk Susan Ale...
Sherer loses job 1 week after sparring with South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 8:45pm