On June 25, 2024, the Placer County Board of Supervisors met at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. Here’s what you need to know:
Big News for Kings Beach: Parking Management Plan Approved
- The Board approved a new parking management plan for Kings Beach.
- They agreed to work with Data Ticket, Inc. to handle parking tickets.
- A shared parking agreement was set up for businesses in the area.
- A paid parking trial will start at the Christmas Tree Public Parking Lot.
- They created a new fund to manage the money from parking fees, and all funds will stay in Kings Beach.
- A community advisory group will be formed to ensure locals have a say in how the plan is rolled out.
Other Topics Discussed
- Palisades & Northstar Winter Parking Program Update: The Board shared results from last winter’s parking management efforts with input from ski resorts.
- Short-Term Vacation Rentals: New rules for short-term vacation rentals in District 5 were discussed and introduced:
- Stricter limits on the number of rental permits.
- Increased enforcement of noise and occupancy limits.
- Higher fines for violations.
- Budget for 2024-25: The Board approved the budget for the next year, which includes over $1.47 billion for various county services and projects.
- Transportation Initiatives: Agreements were made with the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association for:
- Marketing TART services.
- Running park-and-ride services in summer and winter.
- Operating the North Lake Tahoe Express.
- Fire Services in Eastern Placer County: A financial analysis of fire services in the Truckee Fire Protection District Zone 7 was presented.
- Health and Human Services Fees: The Board adjusted fees for services provided by the Adult and Children’s System of Care and Animal Services.
- Wildfire Awareness Campaign: The Board declared May to October 2024 as the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness period to help keep the community safe.
- Truckee Regional Library: Plans for a new library near Truckee were shared, and the Board supported this project.
- Commendations: The Board recognized the 75th Anniversary of the Tahoe Forest Hospital District.
- The complete meeting agenda along with links to presentations and the documents shared during the meeting are here.
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