Eastern Placer Bulletin | Happy New Year!

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 01/17/2025 12:32 PM PST
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EASTERN PLACER BULLETIN |JAN. 17

Happy New Year! 

cindy

As we kick-off a new year and a new term of office, myself and our team are working on setting priorities for initiatives throughout our communities, improving our outreach and service to you, and streamlining processes that often take far too long and are far too complicated.  We welcome your suggestions and look forward to meetings and opportunities to hear your thoughts and priorities for our communities in Eastern Placer County!  

Homewood Mountain Resort 

A critical project coming forward is Homewood Mountain Resort’s Proposed Master Plan Amendments and New Gondola.  Next week, (Wednesday, January 22, 2025) the TRPA Governing Board will be considering this plan and project.   Over the last two years we have received countless emails and communications regarding aspects of the plan, but none more critically important than preserving public access to skiing.    I have been, and continue to be, committed to ensuring that Homewood Mountain Resort remains a vibrant, accessible destination for our local community. It is essential that we find a balance between preserving public access to these cherished recreational opportunities and recognizing the operational needs of Homewood as a business entity.  With the incredible efforts of Keep Homewood Public and the responses from Homewood Mountain Resort, I believe we have come a long way to achieving that balance.   

The “Community Access Plan” reflects the changes that resulted from the December TRPA Advisory Planning Commission deliberations as well as meetings with Keep Homewood Public.  Because of the significant concerns and fears that changes will be made over time to limit public access, TRPA staff has specifically addressed both the intent to keep the mountain open to the public and the strict enforcement (penalties, closure of the mountain, legal action) that could follow if violated.    

The full details of the Master Plan and Proposed New Gondola can be found here.

Please review these important documents and reach out to our office with any questions and thoughts before next Wednesday’s meeting.  

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On a final somber note, the horrific fires in Southern California remind us of all the critical dangers we face living in the forest.  If you are able to provide support to those impacted there are both local and other opportunities available.

Being prepared should be an essential part of our daily lives. Below are some resources to help you prepare yourself, your home, and your community.

• Firewise USA
• Emergency Preparedness
• Placer Alert 

As always, I look forward to hearing your thoughts and continuing to serve you.  Please email our office or attend one of the many public meetings, we want your input!

In service,  
Cindy Gustafson
Placer County Supervisor, District 5 

D5 DECEMBER MEETINGS/EVENTS + CASEWORK SUMMARY

Dec 24

Meetings/Events:

  • 17 Internal Meetings
  • 31 External Meetings
  • 8 Board Meetings
  • 1 MAC Meetings
  • 13 Events

Casework: 58 Constituent Cases

ADDITIONAL NEWS & RESOURCES

SIERRA NEVADA WILDFIRE RELIEF DRIVE FOR LA

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Wildfires leave a lasting impact on communities across California, with their effects often felt far beyond the areas directly affected. To support those impacted by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, the North Tahoe Chamber, TCDA, and NTBA have come together to organize a relief drive. From Tuesday, January 14, through Tuesday, January 21, they will be collecting essential supplies to assist wildfire victims. All donations will be delivered to the LA Dream Center on Wednesday, January 22. This is an opportunity for communities to come together and provide much-needed help during a difficult time. LEARN MORE

FIRST TUESDAY BREAKFAST CLUB TO DISCUSS PHASE 2 TRPA HOUSING AMENDMENTS DISCUSSION

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Join the First Tuesday Breakfast Club on February 4 to hear from TRPA and Placer County representatives about the TRPA Phase 2 Housing Amendments. This discussion will cover how these code changes could impact workforce housing projects in our region. The Breakfast Club provides a great opportunity to stay informed about local news, projects, and updates from businesses and community leaders in North Lake Tahoe. Attend virtually from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. LEARN MORE + REGISTER HERE

NEW SCHEMATIC DESIGN UNVEILED FOR FUTURE TRUCKEE REGIONAL LIBRARY

Truckee Library

The Friends of the Truckee Library, in partnership with Nevada and Placer Counties and the Town of Truckee, are thrilled to reveal the new schematic design for the highly anticipated Truckee Regional Library. This milestone marks a transformative step in addressing the evolving needs of Truckee’s vibrant and growing community. The design process has been shaped by extensive community input, including two rounds of public engagement to prioritize library uses and aesthetics. Additionally, an advisory task force of over 20 local organizations provided invaluable guidance to ensure the new library reflects Truckee’s values and aspirations. VIEW PRESS RELEASE + LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY HIRING SENIOR BUS DRIVERS IN TAHOE AND AUBURN 

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Placer County is actively recruiting for Senior Bus Drivers to join its transit team in the Tahoe and Auburn areas. These roles offer a competitive salary of $26.69–$33.31 per hour and involve coordinating driver training, operating transit buses, and supporting system administration. Qualified candidates must have prior experience as a bus driver, a valid Class A or B driver’s license with passenger endorsements, and the ability to obtain necessary certifications during the probationary period. If you or someone you know is interested, please help us spread the word! LEARN MORE + APPY TODAY

GET EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS ANYWHERE IN THE LAKE TAHOE REGION

Tahoe Alerts

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere - even in Lake Tahoe. TahoeAlerts is your one-stop resource for the various emergency alert systems available in different regions around Lake Tahoe.
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PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN TAHOE 

• Bus Driver - I, II & Senior - Tahoe Area Regional Transit (TART)
• Engineering Technician - I & II
• Equipment Mechanic - I & II
• Equipment Operator
• Planner - Senior
• Staff Services Manager
• Tahoe Projects Analyst - I & II
• Transportation Supervisor 

VIEW ALL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

SHORT TERM RENTAL UPDATE

PERMIT APPLICATIONS AS OF 1/12/25:
Total issued permits: 3,124
Total applications: 187

STR STATS 1/12/24 - 1/12/25
Total number of cases (calls/complaints): 879
Total confirmed violations/cases: 212

Violation Type:

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Complaints By Action 

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ADDITIONAL UPDATES

• 2023 renewal cycle began on April 1. Team has been receiving renewal applications along with new permit applications.
• Team has been enforcing new Short Term Rental ordinance since March 11, 2022
• STR Enforcement hours – 7 days/nights a week including holidays (until 12am, then sheriff responds)
• STR Enforcement goal = patrolling 80% of shift time

SHORT TERM RENTAL PROGRAM WEBSITE
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UPCOMING MEETINGS

January 21
• Meddlers
• Board of Supervisors

January 22
• TRPA Board Meeting

January 23
• Board of Supervisors
• Donner Summit MAC

January 24
• Tahoe Fund

January 27
• Newcastle Ophir MAC

February 3
• Foresthill Forum

February 4
• NTCA Breakfast Club
• Board of Supervisors 

February 5
• Tahoe Transportation District 

February 6
• Olympic Valley MAC

February 13
• North Tahoe RAC

February 18
• Board of Supervisors

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