El Dorado County Board of Supervisors

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, November 14, starting at 9:00 a.m., in the Board Chambers at 330 Fair Lane, Building A, in Placerville.

The Board meeting room will be open to the public. The meeting will continue to be live-streamed via Zoom and YouTube. Note: This meeting agenda includes a Joint Meeting with the County Planning Commission.

Members of the public may address the Board in-person or via Zoom to make a public comment. The public should call into 530-621-7603 or 530-621-7610. The meeting ID is 831 9793 3357. Please note you will be able to join the live-stream 15 minutes prior to the posted meeting start time.

To observe the Board of Supervisors meeting go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83197933357

If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and wish to make a comment on an item, press the “raise hand” button. If you are joining the meeting by phone, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Speakers will be limited to 3 minutes.  By participating in this meeting, you acknowledge you are being recorded.

If you choose not to observe the Board of Supervisors meeting but wish to make a comment on a specific agenda item, please submit your comment in writing. You are encouraged to submit your comment in writing by 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the meeting to ensure the Board of Supervisors has adequate time to review. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at [email protected]. Your comment will be placed into the record and forwarded to the Board of Supervisors.

Highlighting items of particular interest on this agenda, Board members are scheduled to hear and consider action on the following:

Under Consent Items - General Government,

Item 5. Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board make the following appointment to the Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee (CEDAC). Appoint Laura Brent-Bumb, Member, District IV, Term Expiration January 1, 2027.

Under Consents Items - Law and Justice,

Item 20. Sheriff’s Office recommending the Board:

1. Adopt and authorize the Board Chair to sign Resolution 171-2023 approving the acceptance of grant funds from the California State Parks, Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Division Grant Program in the amount of $100,080 for law enforcement services on the Rubicon Trail and OHV areas within El Dorado County; and
2. Approve and authorize the Sheriff o sign the OHV Grant Project Agreement G23-03-07-L01 in the amount of $100,080 with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the term September 23, 2023, through September 22, 2024.

Under Department Matters,

Item 23. Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board take the following actions:

1. Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign Funding Agreement 7489 with the California Tahoe Emergency Services Operations Authority in the amount of $4,400,000 for the renovation of the County-owned facility located at 3066 Lake Tahoe Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, which is currently leased to CalTahoe, contingent upon approval by County Counsel; and
2. Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a budget amendment increasing the use of Designations for Capital Projects in the amount of $1,900,000 to fund a portion of the Agreement (4/5 vote required).

Item 26. Treasurer-Tax Collector Department recommending the Board approve the introduction (First Reading) of Ordinance 5187, amending certain exemptions in the County Business License Ordinance, Title 5, to: (a) provide eligible Veterans a 100 percent fee waiver of business licensing fees by amending Code Section 5.16.140 Exemptions and; (b) exempt certified massage therapist from the provisions of Chapter 5.34-5.34.030 Exemptions, waive full reading of the Ordinance, read by title only, and continue this matter to December 5, 2023 for Final Passage (Second Reading).

Following the end of Board of Supervisors Open Forum (scheduled for 1:00 p.m.)

Joint Meeting with the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission

Item 29. Planning and Building Department, Planning Division, Long Range Planning Unit, hosting a joint informational workshop for the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission to solicit input and encourage public participation during the process of developing the Safety Element Update.

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board and Regional Plan Implementation Committee (RPIC)

The TRPA Governing Board will meet Wednesday, November 15, commencing no earlier than 9:00 a.m. at the TRPA Offices, 128 Market Street, Stateline, Nevada.

Pursuant to TRPA Rules of Procedure, 2.26 Teleconference/Video Conference Meetings and Participation, Board members may appear in person or on Zoom. Members of the public may observe the meeting and submit comment in person at the meeting location or on Zoom.

To participate in any TRPA Governing Board of Committee meetings go to the Calendar on the https://www.trpa.gov/ homepage and select the link for the current meeting

Highlighting items of particular interest on this agenda, the Board will hear and consider the following items:

Under Consent Calendar,

Item 2. Governing Board revised Committee Charters and Membership Appointments

Under Planning Matters,

Item VI.A. Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Annual Program Update

• Informational Only

Item VI.B. Destination Stewardship Plan: Update on the Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan and Implementation Activities

• Informational Only

TRPA Regional Plan Implementation Committee

This Committee will meet Wednesday, November 15, commencing at the conclusion of the Governing Board meeting, no earlier than 11:30 a.m., at the same location, with the following agenda:

1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Discussion and possible action on the Phase 2 Housing Amendments, including proposed changes to Code of Ordinances Chapter 1, Introduction; Chapter 13, Area Plans; Chapter 36, Design Standards; Chapter 37, Height; Chapter 31, Density; Chapter 30, Land Coverage; Chapter 34 Parking Policies; Chapter 52, Bonus Unit Incentive Program and Chapter 90, Definitions; and changes to Goals and Policies, Land Use and Housing Sections; that would only apply to projects applying for deed-restricted bonus units (action).
4. Upcoming Topics
5. Committee Member Comments
6. Public Interest Comments

Committee Members: Vince Hoenigman, Chair; Jessica Diss, Vice-Chair; Shelly Aldean, Cindy Gustafson, Alexis Hill, and James Settelmeyer.

Douglas County Vacation Home Rental Advisory Board

The VHR Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, November 15, starting at 1:00 p.m., in the Rubicon Room at the Kahle Community Center, 236 Kingsbury Grade, in Stateline, Nevada.

Agenda items may be taken out of order, may be combined for consideration, or may be removed from the agenda at any time. All items designated “For possible action” may include discussion by the VHR Advisory Board and they may take action to approve, modify, deny, take “no action” or continue the item.

To Watch the Meeting

Members of the public may click the following link to watch the livestream of the VHR Advisory Board meeting: https://youtube.com/live/KiffHYqPhOU?feature=share

Written Public Comment

Persons desiring an opportunity to address the VHR Advisory Board and who are unable to attend the meeting in person are requested to send an email to [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the convening of the meeting.

Public Comment during the meeting:

Members of the public may attend the meeting in person to provide public comment.

Highlighting the Administrative Agenda for this meeting, Advisory Board members will hear and consider action on the following:

Item 1. For Possible Action: Discussion on an appeal filed by Sanzio Garcia, Livia Toledo-Garcia, and Alice Jarvis to contest a Notice of Violation and Revocation of VHR Permit DSTR0163, issued by Code Enforcement, for illegal advertising of the VHR at 260 Pleasant Circle, Stateline, Nevada 89449 (APN: 1318-23-611-005) (Ernie Strehlow).

Item 2. For Possible Action: Discussion on appeal filed by Olga Alexander to contest a Notice of Violation and Revocation of VHR Permit DSTR1049, issued by Code Enforcement on September 19, 2023 for operating a VHR in violation of fire and life safety requirements at 395 Sherwood Drive in Stateline, Nevada and for inadequate removal of trash. 

(APN: 1318-23-710-060) (Ernie Strehlow).

Douglas County Commission

The Commission will meet Thursday, November 16, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the meeting room at the Historic County Courthouse, 1616 Eighth Street, in Minden.

Public Participation

In Person: Members of the public may attend this meeting in person and participate in public comment opportunities.

To Watch the Meeting: Members of the public may click on the following link to watch the livestream of this meeting: https://youtu.be/kDrIVzc5Xi8

Public Comment Prior to the Meeting:

To offer public comment prior to the meeting, members of the public may submit written comments online through the County’s public comment form by clicking on the following link: https://www.douglascountynv.gov/government/board_of_county_commissioners/public_comment.

Highlighting items of particular interest this agenda, Commissioners are scheduled to hear and consider action on the following:

Under Consent Calendar,

Item C. For possible action. Discussion on Outdoor Festival Permit application submitted by Caesars Entertainment, dba Harveys Outdoor Concert Series to be held June 14, 2024 through September 22, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the back parking lot at Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino, 18 US Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada (Amy Burgans)

Item M. For possible action. Discussion to approve a $23,500 contract with Lumos and Associates to provide Professional Engineering Services for the Skyline and Lakeridge Tank technical memorandum and authorize the County Manager to sign the contract.

(Rick Robillard)

Under Administrative Agenda,

Item 1. For presentation only. Ceremonial presentation of Proclamation 2023P-109, proclaiming November 25, 2023 as Small Business Saturday in Douglas County 

(Chairman Gardner)

Item 4. For presentation only. Discussion and annual presentation on Douglas County’s investment program and an economic/market update by FHN Financial Main Street Advisors, Douglas County’s investment advisors. 

(Rick Phillips, President of FHN Financial and Amy Burgans)

Item 5. For presentation only. Introduction of Ordinance 2023-1627, an ordinance amending Chapter 20.622 of the Douglas County Code, by prohibiting or limiting Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs) in residential communities north of Cave Rock State Park. First Reading. (Ernie Strehlow)

Item 7. For possible action. Discussion to confirm the appointment of future Chief Financial Officer Kathy Lewis as Comptroller and Audit for Douglas County. The Chief Financial Officer for Douglas County serves as the County Auditor and Comptroller pursuant to Chapter 251 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) (Wendy Lang)

Item 12. For possible action. Discussion to replace three trustees on the Elk Point Sanitation District (District) Board of Trustees due to these trustees not qualifying to serve because they are not qualified electors of the District. Discussion may include a discussion of the qualifications, character or competence of the Board of Trustees: Bradley Oneto, Anne Harry, Chairman Martin Bibb, Timothy Gilbert, and Catherine Oyster. The BOCC discussion may also include taking corrective action pursuant to NRS 318.515; the merger, consolidation or dissolution of the District pursuant to NRS 318.490; or the removal of a District Trustee for cause shown pursuant to NRS 318.080(6). 

(Jenifer Davidson)

South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission

Members of the South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission will meet Thursday, November 16, starting at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way, South Lake Tahoe.

Providing Public Comment

In Person: Every agenda for regular Commission meetings provides an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Commission on any item of public interest which is within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission during Public Communications. For items on the agenda or in connection with any item which the Planning Commission will consider, the public is given the opportunity to comment before or during the Planning Commission’s consideration of the item.

By Phone: If you are joining the meeting via Zoom and would like to make a comment, press the “raise a hand” button. If you are joining the meeting via Channel 21 or live stream and would like to make a comment, please call (530) 542-6500. The meeting ID 899 6990 4693, press *9 to indicate a desire to make a comment. Press *6 to unmute your phone. The Clerk will call you by the last three digits of your phone number when it is your turn to speak.

In Writing: Written comments received by 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will be distributed to Planning Commissioners prior to the meeting. Written public comment regarding any item on this agenda may be sent to [email protected]. When emailing comments, please identify the agenda item number in the subject line to which your comments relate.

Highlighting the items on this agenda, Planning Commissioners will hear and consider the following:

Public Communications

Under New Business,

Item 2. Resolution Recommending Adoption of General Plan and City Code Amendments, and Pre-Zoning 90 Parcels Located Within the City Sphere of Influence in El Dorado County for Subsequent Annexation of Such Properties

Requested Action/Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution recommending the City Council adopt a Resolution amending General Plan LU-1, Land Use Diagram, City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.55, Article II, Section 6.55.120 pre-zoning 90 parcels for subsequent annexation of such properties, finding the pre-zoning of the properties and General Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan, and finding the proposed action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).

CEQA Determination: The proposed amendment to the General Plan to pre-zone the properties in the Upper Truckee Marsh Area is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15319, Annexation of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Facilities. The area to be annexed contains existing public and private structures developed to a density allowed by the current TRPA Plan Area Statements (PAS) and the City proposes to pre-zone properties with the current TRPA zoning designations. Therefore, there is no change or increase in the development potential of the annexation area. Further, the annexation area is already served by existing utility services (e.g., South Tahoe Public Utility District, Liberty Utilities) and no water or sewer service is revised as a result of the annexation. Furthermore, there is no reasonably foreseeable change in the types, and intensity of service within the annexation area as a result of any approval. The majority of the private properties in the annexation area of currently developed and the properties held in public ownership are primarily sensitive parcels that are not developable. A reasonable application of Section 15319 would mean the annexation is categorically exempt. Lastly, there is no evidence that the annexation involves an unusual circumstance that might cause a significant effect on the environment.

Responsible Staff Member: John Hitchcock, Planning Manager

Item 3. South Tahoe Public Utility District Solar Project Major Design Review Permit and Special Use Permit, 12785 Meadow Crest Drive

Requested Action/Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution adopting the South Tahoe Public Utility District Solar Project, File #23-105, Mitigated Negative Declaration, finding the Project, as conditioned, is consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, the City of South Lake Tahoe General Plan, City-Wide Design Standards, and Plan Area Statement (PAS) 101, Bijou Meadows, and approving the Major Design Review Permit and Special Use Permit.

CEQA Determination: Adopt the South Tahoe Public Utility District Solar Project Initial Environmental Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.

Responsible Staff Member: John Hitchcock, Planning Manager