Honoring Presidents Day -  As we reflect on this week's holiday honoring our Presidents – may their spirit of leadership and service inspire us to make a positive difference in our communities!  

The following are a few quotes of inspiration from those leaders: 

“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.”
-George Washington  

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” 
-Theodore Roosevelt  

“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.”
-John F. Kennedy  

“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.”
- Ronald Regan 

The Stifel World Cup - This coming weekend the men’s World Cup tour returns to Palisades for Men’s GS and slalom races.  The Know Before You Go guide is helpful for those attending and not attending the events so that you can plan around the many activities over the coming weekend.  The Placer County OES, Sheriff and allied agencies have been preparing for security and emergencies that can occur with a large event in the region.  The members of the Board each received briefings on the extent of preparations that go into hosting a world-wide event.     

Placer County Board of Supervisors – The Board of Supervisors will be holding our quarterly meeting in Tahoe on February 27. As always, I encourage the community to attend and participate.  Topics on the agenda include: Short Term Rental Ordinance Changes; SNOW Museum EIR; Lake Tahoe Destination Stewardship Plan; and Eastern Placer County Fire Services Ad Hoc Committee Report.

TRPA Governing Board Meeting – The TRPA Governing Board will be considering the Placer County Basin Area Plan Amendments on Wednesday February 28.  The amendments were greatly reduced in response to public input.  The Board will be considering the amendments and the public input during the meeting.  To be clear, while a lawsuit has been filed challenging the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the TBAP amendments, nothing in that lawsuit prevents the County from moving forward to the TRPA Governing Board for its consideration of the amendments.  Based on our review, it made logical sense to complete the plan amendment process now instead of waiting 1-2 years for a trial court to render a decision in the litigation.      

Please let us know if you have questions or comments on the upcoming meetings and events.   

In Service, 
Supervisor Cindy Gustafson

Meetings/Events:

• 32 internal meetings
• 53 external meetings
• 7 board meetings
• 5 mac meetings
• 12 events

Casework: 47 constituent cases

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday authorized county staff to prepare and release a request for proposals for the proposed Cabin Creek biomass facility project in North Lake Tahoe.  The board’s approval of the RFP process came after receiving a project update from county staff on the feasibility of the construction and operation of a biomass facility.  The proposed facility site is the Eastern Regional Landfill located in Placer County. “The request for proposals marks a significant step forward in our efforts to address environmental challenges while promoting sustainable solutions in our community,” said Placer County District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson. “I look forward to the continued collaboration with stakeholders as we move towards realizing the potential of this vital initiative for our county.” LEARN MORE

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Placer County Emergency Management, is primed to oversee security operations at this week’s Stifel Palisades World Cup event in Olympic Valley. With an anticipated turnout of over 20,000 spectators throughout the three-day event, law enforcement and emergency management agencies are gearing up to ensure a safe and secure environment for all attendees. “I am thrilled to see our region showcased on the international stage, attracting top athletes and spectators from around the globe,” said District 5 Supervisor Cindy Gustafson. “I extend my warmest welcome to all participants and visitors and look forward to an unforgettable showcase of athleticism and camaraderie in Olympic Valley.” LEARN MORE

A project to safeguard pedestrians and enhance traffic flow within the Tahoe City corridor is set to kick off after a key approval by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The vote authorizes the director of Public Works to approve a contract with GHD Inc. for professional services to begin the Tahoe City Mobility and Grove Street Intersection Improvements Project along state Route 28. The project’s goal is to assess the location and provide a design to improve traffic control at the intersection of Grove Street and state Route 28, also known as North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City. The approved contract is to not exceed $598,119. LEARN MORE

The Placer County Community Development Resource Agency and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have issued a joint notice of preparation for an environmental impact report and environmental impact study for the Boatworks at Tahoe project. The proposed redevelopment project in eastern Placer sits on a 3.8-acre site between state Route 28 and Lake Tahoe in downtown Tahoe City. The public will have an opportunity to review the notice of preparation and provide comments between now and Feb. 29. The county will hold a public environmental scoping meeting at the Tahoe City Public Utilities District Conference Room, at 4 p.m. on Feb. 26. LEARN MORE

Following an earlier agreement with Palisades Tahoe, Placer County announced a contract to expand parking enforcement to a second ski resort in North Lake Tahoe. The agreement, approved at the Board of Supervisors meeting, authorizes the Placer County Department of Public Works to contract with Trimont Land Company, operator of Northstar California Resort, to provide back-up enforcement for the resort’s winter parking reservation program. “This is another message to the community that the county is working with our partners to address challenges on our roadways,” said Placer County Deputy Director of Public Works Rebecca Taber. “We know there’s much more work to do, but we’re looking forward to working with Northstar to help their program be successful in alleviating traffic congestion.”
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To continue meeting state requirements while maintaining as much flexibility as possible, the Placer County Board of Supervisors took action on Tuesday to refine a list of properties for consideration within the county’s Housing Element Sites Rezone program. During a six-hour workshop that included 58 verbal comments from the public, board members emphasized collaboration and innovation to meet the state’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation requirements by a May 15 deadline, while remaining mindful of Placer County’s rural and suburban make-up. LEARN MORE + WATCH VIDEO

The Placer County Fish and Game Commission awarded four local organizations $1,000 in grants each to support their efforts in protecting, improving and preserving local fish and wildlife and outdoor education in the Placer County area. The awards were announced at the Fish and Game Commission’s meeting earlier this month. “Placer County has tremendous wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities that help make living here so fantastic,” said Alexia Retallack, Placer Fish and Game Commission chair and District 5 representative. “These organizations help ensure that our outdoor resources continue to thrive and to be available to everyone, today and in the future.” LEARN MORE

Placer County held a pair of meetings with the community to discuss implementation of the first phase of its North Lake Tahoe Parking Management Program. Each meeting was held virtually and facilitated by the county’s program consultant, Dixon Resources Unlimited, and provided community members with opportunities to share their vision for the future. Both the January 10th and 11th meetings were recorded and have been posted to our Parking Management Program website. Information on future workshops will be shared on this page when available.
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The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the acceptance of $175,000 in grant funding for the development of a Defensible Space Fuels Reduction Program, aimed at assisting low-income senior and disabled residents in eastern Placer County. The program will provide qualifying residents with assistance to improve defensible space around their homes and properties to reduce the risk of loss of life and property in the event of a wildfire. LEARN MORE

The Placer Resource Conservation District is offering a free hour of chipping service for requests made between Feb. 10 - 29. After the first hour, homeowners will be billed at the regular rate of $80 per hour. Restrictions apply. LEARN MORE

The Superior Court of California, County of Placer is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2024-2025 Placer County Grand Jury. The Court encourages applications from all citizens to enable the grand jury to represent a broad cross-section of the Placer County community. The one-year term for successful applicants begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. The grand jury’s primary function is to examine governments within Placer County, inclusive of the county government, city governments, and special districts, to ensure that public agencies are conducting business in an appropriate and efficient manner. The Application Deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024.
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MACs provide a local forum where residents can attend meetings in their own community and talk about issues that are important to them.  These meetings are a great venue where land use, transportation and general county information is shared, discussed and where the MAC members may make recommendations on those topics and more.
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