City of South Lake Tahoe Government News Digest

The South Lake Tahoe City Council heard multiple presentations, including an update on roadwork and an annual report from the department of public works.

The city of South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism Commission on awarded a total of $15,000 to four applicants for the inaugural Microgrant Program.

The city of South Lake Tahoe has begun phase one of converting pedestrian lights along the U.S. Highway 50 corridor to fixtures that minimize light pollution in the night sky.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council spent several hours discussing potential revenue streams to fund affordable housing, including a transient occupancy tax rate increase and a vacancy tax.

John Stark has been appointed the director of parks and recreation, effective May 15.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will discuss raising the transient occupancy tax and a possible vacancy tax to help fund housing initiatives.

The city is seeking participants for the annual Fourth of July Parade. This year's theme: “Celebrating the Red, White, & Big Blue!”

The South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission passed a resolution recommending that the City Council establish procedures and expedite permitting for electric vehicle charging systems.

With a surge in inquiries and permit applications for whole house generators, the city of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will discuss whether noise policies should be revisited by the city council.

South Lake Tahoe's City Council recently approved funding for the 2023 Community Benefit Grant Program in the amount of $400,000 from Cannabis Community Benefit Fees.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council delayed making a decision on an ordinance regarding public works contracts until staff could look into allowed local hiring requirements.

The South Lake Tahoe council passed an ordinance combining special events and temporary uses and voted to enter a lease for new snow removal equipment..

The South Lake Tahoe City Council will discuss, among other things, approving funds to renovate Fire Station No. 3 and will receive the annual police report.

South Lake Tahoe is making a $3.5 million investment into new snow removal equipment.

Along with several other counties, El Dorado governments, some nonprofits and houses of worship can apply for funding from FEMA’s public assistance program due to impacts from severe winter storms.

Cuppa Tahoe’s Sandra Santané stood before the South Lake Tahoe City Council to raise issues she has encountered over the last few months with power outages. She wasn’t the only concerned business owner.

The city of South Lake Tahoe has launched the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Microgrants Program, which will fund free local artistic projects and cultural events.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously resolved to hire a CivicSpark Fellow, prepare the greenhouse gas inventory, and support a lease agreement with Tesla for vehicle charging stations.

In addition to renewing the current agreement with the South Shore Transportation Management Association, the South Lake Tahoe City Council committed $662,500 toward the expansion of the service.

A Sacramento judge is asking for additional information to make a final decision on the appeal of Measure T, which would restrict vacation home rentals in South Lake Tahoe.

Snow-covered sidewalks near some business properties along U.S. Highway 50 have created unsafe conditions for pedestrians and the city has sent warnings.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted to sign a five-year lease for city offices, discussed housing initiatives, and voted for a program focused on first responders.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council was presented with the status of the recreation center project and also a new plan for garbage and waste collection.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Chief Jim Drennan has selected Captain Justin Keys as battalion chief and Cpt. Kim George as fire marshal, effective Dec. 10 and Jan. 9 respectively.

South Lake Tahoe City Manager Joe Irvin has appointed Lindsey Baker as the assistant city manager, effective Jan. 3. Baker will assume full oversight of the communications division, parks and recreation department and human resources.

A lawsuit attempting to overturn the vacation home rental restricting Measure T that was passed by voters in 2018 may soon reach a conclusion.

The South Lake Tahoe City Council selected Cristi Creegan as new mayor and Cody Bass as mayor pro tem during the final meeting of the year.

At the final city council meeting of 2022, election results will be certified and then Mayor Devin Middlebrook will be recognized for his service.

City Manager Joe Irvin said, “The enactment of Measure G allows the city to continue collecting a comparable tax to the existing cannabis fee, without increasing the amount cannabis businesses currently pay.”

The Lake Tahoe Airport will raise its landing fees for visitors, following approval from the South Lake Tahoe City Council during its Nov. 15 meeting.