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South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Angela Swanson Cleared of Wrongdoing by DA's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/22/2014 - 1:31pm
The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office cleared South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Angela Swanson of any criminal wrongdoing in a letter sent to the City Council.
No public announcement was made to the media and the DA's office hasn't responded to a request by SouthTahoeNow.com to see a copy of the letter.
City of South Lake Tahoe Seeks Community Input on Airport Master Plan
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 7:33pm
Event Date:
February 13, 2014 - 5:30pm
What’s the future of the Lake Tahoe Airport? South Lake Tahoe residents, businesses and interested citizens are invited to hear about the possibilities and weigh-in at an Airport Master Plan meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Airport.
C&S Companies, with more than 30 years of experience preparing airport master plans, is developing and creating a new airport master plan to address the airport’s needs and promote value to community prosperity while also incorporating sustainable practices into its long-term development.
Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect In South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 4:42pm
A ban on single use plastic bags goes into effect in the city limits of South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
Local grocery stores have been preparing for the new ordinance which was voted on by the City Council on October 15, 2013.
Teamwork Between the City of South Lake Tahoe, City Employees and Community Applauded
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2014 - 11:16am
"Its not often you can come to City Council and look back to see how we got where we are today with such incredibly great news in such a short time," said South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Kerry highlighted the path the city has been on over the last 12 years, from the years leading to the recession, what happened during the recession, and where the city is headed now that there is a net positive cash flow of over $1,000,000.
It takes a Community to Make a Difference and What a Difference a Year Makes
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 5:21pm
As 2013 draws to a close, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of many this year. It was just a few short years ago, in the midst of the Great Recession, both public agencies and private companies throughout the basin were in the middle of layoffs, service reductions and unemployment hovering above 17%. Concerns regarding economic recovery were significant. Rather than buckling under, we buckled down, got things done and prepared for recovery.
TRPA Approves the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 2:31pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe's vision to recreate a community that encourages revitalizing commercial and residential areas got one step closer today with the TRPA's adoption of the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan. The area involved is the Highway 50 corridor from Fairway Ave at Bijou, up and down Ski Run Boulevard, and up to the Stateline.
Outdated development and pollution in the core of South Lake Tahoe could be on their way out with the adoption today of the City of South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core Area Plan by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board.
Revitalized Chateau Project Bringing in Change to the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/11/2013 - 10:35pm
There has finally been a lot of construction action at the site of The Chateau Project in South Lake Tahoe over the last couple of months. Many locals have called this area "The Hole" since construction stalled in 2008 but they are now seeing life being put into one of the cornerstones of the South Lake Tahoe Tourist Core.
November Skibum
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/07/2013 - 12:48am
The State of the City address by the Mayor was upbeat, informative and a real pat myself on the back (if any of them actually could) and see all the positive things we have done to improve the city while sugarcoating on how we actually got to a balanced budget.
Angela Swanson Announces Run for El Dorado County Board of Supervisors
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 5:31pm
South Lake Tahoe Councilwoman Angela Swanson has declared her candidacy for El Dorado County Supervisor District 5. "There is no better time to jump in," said Swanson of her announcement. "I am in the final year of my council term and will leave office having accomplished many of my goals and with an in-depth knowledge of the key issues affecting the district." Swanson cites economic redevelopment, smart growth and community investment as her top priorities along with building cohesiveness within the newly expanded district.
Sixteen Graduate From South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 5:06pm
Another group of locals successfully completed the South Lake Tahoe Citizen's Academy. The graduates were presented with certificates at Tuesday's city council meeting. The 16 graduates are Anita Boel, Brandi Bannister, Brooke Martone-Ballachey, Gia Richards, Greg Carlson, Jennifer Story, Jonathan Moore, Julie Stewart, Karen Kuentz, Mike Allen, Mike Peron, Peter Gochis, Peter Spellman, Rachel Roberts, Scott Fair, and Scott Weavil. Most are pictured here with Mayor Tom Davis.
South Lake Tahoe Successes Highlighted in Today's State of the City Address
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/05/2013 - 2:38pm
Mayor Tom Davis touched on more than a couple of dozen points during his State of the City Address which was presented to an overflowing full house at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
Among the Davis's highlighted city successes for the year:
Linear Park - Over $600,000 was spent on a paved bike path, landscaping and an additional 22 lights on a stretch from Wildwood Avenue to just before Pioneer Trail.
Parking Meters and State of the City Address Highlight November 5 South Lake Tahoe City Council Meeting
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2013 - 5:19pm
A full agenda awaits the South Lake Tahoe city council on Tuesday, November 5 and contains key topics from a presentation on the parking meter situation to Mayor Tom Davis's State of the City Address.
Here are a few of the key agenda items:
State of the City Address
Public comment on items NOT on the agenda (3 minute maximum)
Presentation and update on the City's parking meter program
Citizen's Academy Graduates acknowledged
Authorize purchase of 1740 D Street for Public Works Street Division use
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis to Deliver State of City Address
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/01/2013 - 2:13pm
Event Date:
November 5, 2013 - 9:00am
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Tom Davis will present his 2013 State of the City Address on Tuesday, November 5 at the City Council Chambers. The public is invited to the 9 am presentation. A light breakfast reception will follow,
Santee, California becomes 9th city to declare Oct 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 3:09pm
City of Santee in California has become the ninth city in USA to declare October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day” after religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism and lives in Reno.
Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California), Sanger (California), Exeter (California) and Tulare (California) have already declared October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”. City of Reno has also proclaimed a day in Zed’s recognition twice in the past.
Ordinance Passed in City Council to Ban Single Plastic Bag Use
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/15/2013 - 10:06am
Today the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to approve the ban on single use plastic grocery bags in the city limits, duplicating their 3-2 vote from the first reading of the ordinance on October 1, 2013.
Council members Hal Cole, Angela Swanson and Brooke Laine all voted in favor of the ban. Tom Davis and JoAnn Conner against.
Harrison Avenue Project and Final Adoption of Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance on Tuesday's City Council Agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 6:54pm
Creating street improvements in the Harrison Avenue area sits atop the list of the City of South Lake Tahoe's Capital Improvement Project priorities. Better stormwater treatment, a bike path, lighting, safer pedestrian walkways and ADA improvements are coming to Harrison Avenue in 2014 and the city will vote Tuesday to ratify agreements between TRPA, the state and the city to move the project forward. The project is funded through several federal and local transportation fund sources.
City Council Makes MoveTowards Increasing Recreation Area in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/14/2013 - 3:17pm
You may have noticed all of the blue snow plows at their home next to the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center, Ice Arena and Campground on Rufus Allen Boulevard. During the last city council meeting there was a unanimous vote to move the current Public Works Streets Division yard (that houses the snow plows) to a new home on the corner of D Street and Shop Street. The council voted to spend just under $400,000 on the purchase, thus paving the way to further expand the work on the 56 acre project.
Joint City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Douglas County Meeting Comes to the Lake
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 8:50pm
Event Date:
October 7, 2013 - 1:30pm
Once a year the City Council of South Lake Tahoe has a joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors from both El Dorado and Douglas Counties. This year's meeting will be held on Monday, October 7 at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel (formerly Embassy Suites) beginning at 1:30 pm.
The agenda for the afternoon includes discussion of the Regional and Area Plans, the South Shore Recreation Plan, transportation and housing issues on the South Shore and will wrap up with discussion on shared resource opportunities in the area.
Council Votes to Ban Single Use Plastic Bags in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 4:13pm
With a vote of 3 to 2 in favor, the City Council today voted to ban single use carry out plastic bags in the South Lake Tahoe city limits. This issue was passionately debated by council members and the 8 citizens that offered their comment during today's City Council meeting. The city council is expected to finalize the ordinance later this month. The ban will take effect in grocery stores and farmers markets three months after adoption and will apply to all retail establishments after one year. Pharmacies,restaurants, and non-profits are exempted.
News from The Ski Bum
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/29/2013 - 10:58amMiss me? I have been working for the last year on The Children’s Memorial Tree and I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You to the community of South Lake Tahoe for their support in rebuilding the memorial. I wanted to keep the Skibum as well as my alter ego out of the publicity due to the fact that there would be resistance to the idea from those that do not always agree with my views and I wanted no distractions. We had to play good cop / bad cop with the city in order to push the memorial through and guess which role I played.
City of South Lake Tahoe Soliciting Applications for Commissioners
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 2:56pmThe City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe is soliciting for applications for appointment to the following city commissions/boards:
The City Council will be appointing two (2) American with Disability (ADA) members to the Building/ADA Board of Appeals. California Health and Safety Code requires that the two (2) ADA members shall be physically handicapped persons. Applicants must reside and be domiciled within the Tahoe Basin portion of El Dorado County. The Building / ADA Board of Appeals Commission meets on an as needed basis.
South Lake Tahoe accepting applications for Citizens Academy
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 2:37pmEvent Date:
September 6, 2013 - 5:00pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe is now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Citizens Academy. The Citizens Academy will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm-8pm from September 25th – October 30th. The application deadline is Friday, September 6th at 5pm.
The Citizens Academy is open to all community members and provides an exciting opportunity for residents to increase their knowledge about the workings of local government and have a desire to become more involved in the shaping and development of their community.
Participants will:
Public Comment Period Closing for the Tourist Core Area Plan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/22/2013 - 12:26pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe has prepared a joint environmental document consisting of an Initial Study/Negative Declaration and Initial Environmental Checklist/Finding of No Significant Effect (IS/ND and IEC/FONSE) for the Tourist Core Area Plan. The draft environmental document is being circulated for public review and comment for 30 calendar days. Public agencies and interested members of the public are invited to review and comment on the document. All comments should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday August 28, 2013.
Gold Star Peak dedication ceremony to be held Sept. 6 in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/20/2013 - 11:30am
Event Date:
September 6, 2013 - 11:00am
With the assistance of the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and a determined committee, an unnamed peak on the North Shore of the Lake Tahoe Basin has been renamed “Gold Star Peak” in honor of soldiers from the area that paid the ultimate price in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the War on Terrorism. A ceremony to dedicate Gold Star Peak will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013, at Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe.
Building permit gets OK for Chateau project in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 08/18/2013 - 1:21amAfter years of limbo and uncertainty, the Chateau project at the corner of Highway 50 and Stateline in South Lake Tahoe will once again see the light of day.
The city of South Lake Tahoe issued a building permit Friday for the $400 million project, referred to as "the hole" by many locals, which has been stalled since 2008 after financing dried up.
“Thank you to City Council and staff for working extensive hours on getting this project started again and reinvigorating the local economy,” said Mayor Tom Davis.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Department Receives Technology Innovation Award
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 10:47pm
The South Lake Tahoe Fire Department received a Technology Innovation Award by iPCR, the Electronic Patient Care Reporting System for Fire and Ambulance Services, at Tuesday's City Council meeting.
This award has only been given to five agencies in 20 years. It is for the “2013 Technology Innovation Award” and was given to SLTFD to recognize the exemplary work in implementing a technologically advanced patient care system that is fully electronic.
South Lake Tahoe appoints public works, administrative service directors
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/14/2013 - 12:06am
South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry announced Friday the appointment of Raymond Jarvis as director of Public Works and Mary Morris as Administrative Services director both of whom will begin their service with the City on August 12.
South Lake Tahoe addresses new changes to Americans with Disabilities Act law
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 3:26pmEvent Date:
July 11, 2013 - 7:30pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Building Official, Dave Walker, City of Patterson’s Chief Building Official, Jim Swanson and local architect Brian Shinault will host a presentation about new changes with Americans With Disability Act laws and how it applies to businesses.
All three presenters are Certified Access Specialists by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) board and this will be extremely informative to local business owners.
Join us on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 1901 Airport Road, South Lake Tahoe.
Partial Chateau project at South Lake Tahoe approved
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 9:25amWork could resume as soon as next month on the much-maligned “hole in the ground” at the state line following approvals Tuesday by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
Go here for the full story.
Amid protests, Regan Beach parking remains free
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:43pmParking at and around Regan Beach will remain free, but additional paid parking is expected near El Dorado Beach following a Tuesday decision by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
Go here for the full story.
South Lake Tahoe graduates second session Citizens Academy
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 12:35pm
The second session of the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Citizens Academy graduated today during today’s city council meeting.
The Spring 2013 academy was held from April 10-May 15, 2013 and consisted of 13 attendees including: Andrew Hawthorne, Cricket McCormick, Edita Sirusaite, Frank Papandrea, Geoff Smith, Jeanne Benin, Jennifer Anderson-Sweatt, Karen Kleiner, Kris Keesling, Paul Delvecchio, Peggy Bourland-Madison, Robert Sweatt, and Ryan Smith.
Tahoe Grizzlies Receive Certificate of Recognition from Mayor
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 4:43pm
The South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Associations Tahoe Grizzlies Bantam Ice Hockey Team received a Certificate of Recognition for winning the State Hockey Championship from the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Mayor Tom Davis at Tuesday's city council meeting.
The Tahoe Grizzlies bantam hockey team is comprised of youth ages 13-15 from the South Tahoe Amateur Hockey Association were the underdogs in the state tournament. They managed to win the California State title April 14 at Sharks Ice in San Jose. It is the first state title ever won by a team from Lake Tahoe.
South Lake Tahoe wants proposals for signature summer events
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 1:03pmThe City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking proposals from qualified professionals interested in developing, managing, and producing signature summer events held weekly at the City's Lakeview Commons facility.
Tahoe SnowGlobe Music Festival could get multi-year deal
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 10:56amThe SnowGlobe Music Festival could become a staple of South Shore’s New Year’s celebrations. On Tuesday the South Lake Tahoe City Council directed city staff to negotiate a multi-year contract with promoters of the three-day music festival, despite concerns over impacts to the playfield next to Lake Tahoe Community College.
Go here to read the full story.
Lakeview Commons, SnowGlobe rules back to council
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/18/2013 - 2:05pmProposed regulations surrounding special events in South Lake Tahoe, including concerts at Lakeview Commons and the SnowGlobe Music Festival, will be back in front of the City Council next week.
The city has made several revisions to the proposals following a February meeting where event promoters expressed concerns about the regulations.
Go here for the full story.
South Lake Tahoe council wants environmental study of loop road
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 2:35am
Will a loop road beyond what exists today ever be built is a question to be answered on another day. What the South Lake Tahoe City Council on Tuesday night decided is that the environmental process needs to move forward.
City Council to get Loop Road update
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 5:17pmThe options that will be considered for a proposed Loop Road project that would route traffic from U.S. Highway 50 around the casino corridor could be chosen as soon as April.The South Lake Tahoe C...
South Lake Tahoe offers 12 months of emergency preparation tips
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 10:17amThe City of South Lake Tahoe is offering Emergency Preparation Guides for community members. As part of the City's initiative to increase communications, we will be offering a 12 part monthly series during 2013 highlighting emergency preparedness. These useful tools will assist citizens in preparing for emergencies.
The first emergency guide in the series focuses on “Action Plans” and provides suggestions for creating a family emergency disaster plan. The guide also provides contact numbers for agencies located within City limits and throughout El Dorado County.
March 5 council meeting canceled
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 12:46pmThe next regularly scheduled meeting of the South Lake Tahoe City Council has been canceled, according to an announcement by the city this week.The council's March 5 meeting was canceled because th...
South Lake Tahoe City Council appoints parks and recreation, other agency commissioners
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 3:18pmThe 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 - 6:22pmEvents 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'...
Letter to the editor: Why isn't anyone listening to voters?
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 5:00amA couple of thoughts: I know it isn't standard practice, but to be completely fair to the voters, when a City Council person steps down, shouldn't that person be replaced by offering the position t...
Council continues decision on ice arena beer sales
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 6:54pmThe City Council held off making a decision about beer sales at the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena Tuesday.The council pushed back a decision on alcohol sales at the arena to allow the city to do furth...
Brooke Laine sworn in to City Council
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 6:52pmFormer South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Brooke Laine was sworn into the council Tuesday. Last week, the council selected Laine to fill the council seat vacated by former councilwoman Claire Forti...
Council to talk ice arena beer sales Tuesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 4:02pmThe 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 ...
Editorial: Plastic-bag ban makes sense for our city
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 5:00amIt has been said that Tahoe is an environmentally conscious community, but the City Council failed to live up to that reputation when it declined to vote on a plastic-bag ban at its Jan. 22 meeting...
Reno agrees to $30 million deal to refinance Aces ballpark project
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 5:58pm
In a 5-2 decision the Reno City Council on Wednesday approved restructuring the financial agreements amounting to about $30 million related to the Reno Aces baseball stadium project. Council Members Jenny Brekhus and Hillary Schieve opposed the plan.
Brooke Laine appointed to South Lake Tahoe City Council
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 4:00amBrooke 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
Brooke Laine to fill City Council vacancy
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 5:33pmFormer South Lake Tahoe City Councilwoman Brooke Laine will take over the City Council seat vacated by Claire Fortier in December.On Tuesday, the City Council appointed Laine to serve the remain...
Nine apply for South Lake Tahoe City Council seat appointment
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 5:54pmThe 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.
