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Placer County District 5 Bulletin | June 16

July 16, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Bulletin

WELCOMING SUMMER!

As we look forward to a beautiful and busy summer, I want to encourage everyone to recreate respectfully, responsibly, and do your part to keep Placer County safe. We ask that as you gather with friends and family over the Fourth of July and other activities and events, please remember that we are in fire season – and that fireworks are always illegal in unincorporated Placer County. Please be careful and vigilant! Let’s make this holiday – and the rest of the summer – memorable by counting our blessings, truly appreciating our freedom, and celebrating our democracy!

In service,
Supervisor Cindy Gustafson

LARRY SEVISON DOLLAR CREEK TRAIL DEDICATION CEREMONY

Please join us in honoring Larry Sevison for his 50 year legacy of public service in Placer County and Lake Tahoe at the Dollar Creek Dedication Ceremony on Monday, June 27 at 4pm at the Dollar Creek Trailhead. The Dollar Creek Trail is just one of many projects that Larry championed for the benefit of Placer County residents and visitors. His leadership, dedication and support for this trail was decades-long and certainly would not have been constructed without his tenacity and vision. The legacy Larry Sevison leaves throughout Placer County and in his community of Lake Tahoe is unmatched, and it is with the utmost gratitude and appreciation that we honor Larry for his lifelong dedication to his community. LEARN MORE

CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY IN NORTH LAKE TAHOE

North Lake Tahoe will launch drones instead of fireworks to celebrate Independence Day!
The shift aligns with the region’s commitment to sustainability and stewardship, and addresses community concerns related to fire risk and environmental impacts. READ PRESS RELEASE

A light show you won’t want to miss!
Orchestrated to music, over 100 drones will take to the air directly over Lake Tahoe, brightening up the sky and delivering a new kind of wonder. Click the events below for more information!

BALLOT COUNT CONTINUES IN PLACER COUNTY

As of June 14, a total of 47,093 ballots were counted from last week’s Statewide Direct Primary Election. Key Placer County races included sheriff/coroner-marshal, assessor, clerk-recorder-registrar of voters, district attorney, and for Eastern Placer voters it included transient occupancy tax Measure A. SEE RESULTS

FIRE SEASON IS UPON US – STAY PREPARED AND INFORMED!

We live in a beautiful, but fire danger critical area – it is ALL our responsibility to ensure we are fire-prepared. Please be vigilant with your actions and evacuation plans. SIGN UP FOR PLACER ALERT – it is the single best way to stay informed in an emergency.

IMPORTANT WILDFIRE RESOURCES:

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING IN TAHOE ON JUNE 28

We will be holding our next Board of Supervisors Meeting in Tahoe on Tuesday, June 28. With the change of seasons, there will be a lot to report on in Eastern Placer County including important housing and transit updates. Please look for a follow-up email next week which will include details as well as the full agenda. LEARN MORE

WATCH THE BOATWORKS REDEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION

On June 9 the North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council received an informational overview of the proposed mixed-use redevelopment project located on a 3.8 acre developed site located at 790 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City. The project area is comprised of three contiguous parcels and seeks to redevelop the site with an 80 to 85-unit hotel facing Lake Tahoe, with conference facilities and associated amenities, 31 residential condominium units, and 8,000 square feet of commercial retail space fronting North Lake Boulevard. The applicant has elected to process a joint Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Impact Statement with Placer County and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency respectively. WATCH PRESENTATION

PLACER SUPERVISORS DISMISS COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER

On June 3, 2022, the Board designated Assistant County Executive Officer Jane Christenson to serve as our Acting CEO. While change can be challenging, the Board’s decision was in the best interests of County taxpayers and staff, and our Supervisors remain focused on public service delivery and committed to advancing our many future-focused initiatives. We thank our hard-working and dedicated County employees for their support during this transition and we look forward to working together in continued service to our Placer community. The Board of Supervisors has issued a statement regarding the decision to terminate CEO Todd Leopold. READ STATEMENT

PLACER SUPERVISORS COMMIT TO HELPING RAISE $20 MILLION FOR TRANSPORTATION IN TAHOE

A regional effort to raise transportation dollars for Lake Tahoe is being supported by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. During its Tuesday meeting, the board adopted a resolution approving a commitment to a regional partnership dedicated to raising a minimum of $20 million per year for transportation improvements. The funding would be earmarked to support the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s Regional Transportation Plan, which focuses on environmental sustainability and alternative forms of transportation such as transit services, bike and pedestrian trails and other community enhancements. LEARN MORE

PLACER SUPERVISORS APPROVE FIRST-EVER PARKS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN

the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the first-ever countywide Placer County Parks and Trails Master Plan, which could double the amount of recreation acreage by 2040 and triple the amount of trail miles. The plan provides a 20-year-and-beyond vision for the development and operation of parks, recreation, open space and trail networks in the county. It also includes future improvements and maintenance for existing parks and trails. LEARN MORE

PLACER WELCOMES DAVID KWONG AS NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE AGENCY DIRECTOR

Please join us in welcoming David Kwong as the new director of our Community Development Resource Agency. David brings over 30 years in government service, including his most recent job serving as community development director for San Joaquin County, and 15 years with the City of Sacramento. LEARN MORE

OPENING ON PLACER COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 5

Placer County is accepting applications to fill a seat on the county Assessment Appeals Board to represent District 5. Assessment Appeals Board members must have a minimum of five years of professional experience in the state of California as a certified public accountant, licensed real estate broker, an attorney, or certified and accredited property appraiser. LEARN MORE + APPLY HERE

NORTH TAHOE SENIOR LUNCHES | TUESDAYS + THURSDAYS

Sierra Senior Services, the local Meals on Wheels Provider, and the NTPUD are sponsoring a new lunch program for seniors in North Tahoe. Senior lunches are now available on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:30am-1pm. Reservations are required by 4pm the day before – please call 530.550.7600 to reserve your seat. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Check out Placer County’s employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings.
APPLY FOR A JOB | SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS!

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | July 7

July 7, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Newsletter

WHY WE LOVE PLACER… THE PEOPLE, THE COMMUNITIES!

The last two weeks have reminded me of what makes any place great – it’s both the place and the people!

Last week we gathered to honor a legacy of volunteer public service that started in 1971! Past and present leaders from the Placer County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, California Tahoe Conservancy, North Tahoe Public Utility District, Tahoe City Public Utility District, and Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, gathered with Larry and Patsy Sevison and their family, to recognize Larry’s 50+ years of service to Placer County and the Lake Tahoe region. Many of those people shared stories of Larry’s service through the decades. Each story had a common theme – that Larry’s humble, kind, and thoughtful leadership set an example for all of us to learn from and to strive for throughout our lives. WATCH DEDICATION VIDEO

Placer County – ranked as one of the Nation’s (40th) and California’s (3rd) healthiest communities!

We all know that wherever we reside in Placer County, we have chosen a very special place to live. Our residents benefit from the incredible beauty of our open space, our agricultural lands, our foothill communities, and our recreational opportunities in the High Sierra. We recently learned that Placer County was one of only three California counties that ranked in the top 50 of 3,000 counties nationwide, in the U.S. News’ 2022 Healthiest Communities rankings.

The fifth annual Healthiest Communities project from U.S. News assessed dozens of metrics that fall into 10 health and health-related categories, such as public safety, economy, housing and the environment. Individual metrics include community crime rates, obesity prevalence, high school graduation rate and walkability, and communities are scored on a 100-point scale tied to how they perform relative to one another. Placer County ranked third, just behind Santa Clara and San Mateo County, and just ahead of Marin County, Orange County, and Napa County. While we will always have more to improve, this survey is a good reminder of how fortunate we truly are as residents of Placer County.

As we enjoy our busy summer activities, let’s remember to keep working to make Placer County an even better place to live, work and play!

In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

SUPERVISORS APPROVE A $1.22 BILLION BUDGET WITH A STRONG RAINY DAY FUND

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a balanced budget totaling $1,221,251,032 for fiscal year 2022-23, representing a 19.2% increase over FY 2021-22. The increase is attributed to inflationary costs and the addition of staffing to deliver services in key strategic areas of county operations. These cost increases are primarily offset with additional property and sales tax revenues related to the growing local economy. State and federal grant revenues have also increased to offset the growing cost of health and human services and public safety programs. Also included in the budget is an increase of $99.1 million in capital projects, which are funded by bond financing, capital reserves and state grants. LEARN MORE

I am proud that our county is in a strong financial position and can adequately serve its residents by providing comprehensive county services. Our state partners are pessimistic about the economy in the coming fiscal year and it’s imperative that we be prepared to backfill our services with reserve funds should the state decrease its budget allocations to counties.

UPDATE TO PLACER COUNTY HOUSING POLICY TARGETS INFILL AREAS FOR MORE HOUSING

Increasing the variety and affordability of housing in Placer County’s developed unincorporated areas is the goal of a series of policy changes approved Tuesday by the County Board of Supervisors. The proposed updates would align county code with sweeping changes to state law in recent years intended to address the growing housing affordability crisis in California. They would also allow innovative housing types like moveable tiny homes and co-housing or “cottage home” developments. While Placer County has for years been working to reduce barriers to housing construction, the Board of Supervisors and community members alike sought an extensive public engagement process to ensure a balance between meeting state requirements and preserving the character of existing communities through this broad update to Placer’s housing policy. LEARN MORE

AFTER POINT-IN-TIME COUNT RELEASE, PLACER COUNTY EYES CONTINUED PROGRESS

point-in-time release
The estimated number of unhoused community members in Placer County remains relatively steady compared to 2020, according to results of the 2022 Point-in-Time homeless census released today by the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras. Placer County will use data from the count to inform its ongoing efforts to address homelessness, including a regional planning effort that is now entering its second phase. Results showed that the overall estimate of homeless individuals increased by less than 1% from 2020 to 2022, from 744 to 750, although the rate of homelessness per 10,000 people declined slightly during that time period. LEARN MORE

FREE ELECTION CANDIDATE WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

DATE: JULY 23 @ 10AM
LOCATION: The Assessor’s Confluence Room

There will be over 180 positions available on various local city councils, school boards, parks, fire, water and utility districts in Placer County this November. Citizens who are interested in serving their community and are registered voters are qualified to run for local office but may not know how to go about it. The Placer County Elections Office is holding a candidate workshop July 23 to take the mystery out of running for office. Prospective candidates and their supporters are encouraged to attend. Members of the media and the general public are also invited. The workshop will explain many of the details involved in running for public office including campaign financial disclosure filing, campaign techniques and working with the media. Guest speakers will include a successful candidate, a campaign consultant, member of the media, Placer County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters Ryan Ronco, and knowledgeable elections staff. Candidate filing for the November 2022 general election will open July 18 and close at 5pm on August 12. LEARN MORE

Wildfire Updates and Resources

HOT TEMPERATURES AND DROUGHT CONDITIONS WILL IMPACT FIRE SEASON FORECAST

Residents are urged to remain vigilant as we head into peak fire season. CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Chief Brian Estes shares his fire season outlook and the increased resources that are dedicated to our region. WATCH VIDEO

[CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO]

PLACER COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CHIPPER PROGRAM

The Board of Supervisors recently approved $700,000 over two years to continue the expanded pilot Residential Chipper Program with the Placer County Resource Conservation District.

The Chipper Program is a good use of public funds because it provides a low-cost residential chipper service for Placer residents, incentivizes fuels reduction on residential properties, and promotes defensible space. LEARN MORE

FIRE SEASON IS UPON US – STAY PREPARED AND INFORMED!

IMPORTANT WILDFIRE RESOURCES:

KEEP YOUR COOL DURING THE SUMMER HEAT

With hot temps in the forecast, make your next visit to Hidden Falls Regional Park an enjoyable one. Bring plenty of water and snacks, dress for weather conditions and know your limits. We hope to see you soon! LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

Deputy District Director Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | June 29

June 29, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Newsletter

CELEBRATE OUR COUNTRY’S INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Let’s make this Fourth of July memorable by counting our blessings, truly appreciating our freedom, and celebrating our democracy! On this holiday weekend let’s remember the leadership, courage, and sacrifices that so many made throughout our nation’s history – to first establish and then defend our democracy. The Fourth of July commemorates the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation when 56 members of the Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, which gifted our nation independence, self-determination, and the right to dream big. This historic document is still a wonderful read and a way to remember our founding fathers words as they established a new country.

Also, please stay cautious through fire season. As you gather with friends and family, remember that we are in extreme fire danger and we need to remain vigilant for potential ignition points. Let’s keep each other and our communities safe as we enter another dangerous fire season.

Have a Happy 4th of July!

In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

NO FIREWORKS PERMITTED IN UNINCORPORATED PLACER COUNTY!

[Click Here to Watch Video]

“Fireworks in Placer County and across our region are a real concern to the fire services and our fire department – not only for the threat of starting new wildland fires – but also because of public safety.” | Chief Estes

‘NO FIREWORKS’ SIGNS AVAILABLE!

We encourage you to pick up these FREE signs and post them at your business or residence – where they’re highly visible – to warn and remind both our residents and visitors that fireworks are illegal. [VIEW PICKUP LOCATIONS]

FIRE SEASON IS UPON US – STAY PREPARED AND INFORMED!

IMPORTANT WILDFIRE RESOURCES:

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

Deputy District Director Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | June 2

June 2, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Newsletter

PLEASE VOTE ON JUNE 7

Many have fought and given their lives to protect our democratic form of government. Placer County voters have a history of strong voter turnout, ranking among the best in California. Now, more than ever, it is critically important for voters to participate in this primary election There are several key races on this ballot. Please vote – our democracy depends on you choosing the best leaders to help guide the County and serve you.

In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

JUNE 7 | STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION

The ballot includes several state and federal seat primaries as well as Placer County races including assessor, clerk-recorder-registrar of voters, district attorney, sheriff/coroner-marshal, and for Eastern Placer voters, it also includes Measure A.
LEARN MORE + VISIT THE PLACER COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE WEBSITE

Additional News & Resources

WATCH THE WESTERN DISTRICT 5 WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS TOWN HALL FROM MAY 24

On Tuesday, May 24 we hosted a Western District 5 Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall, offering both in-person and virtual attendance. We received a great turnout and want to thank everyone who joined us. If you we’re unable to attend – or you simply want to revisit a topic – we encourage to watch the recording provided below.

Included presentations from Cal Fire, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, and Placer County Office of Emergency Services:

• Home Hardening & Defensible Space
• Red Flag and Elevated Fire Weather
• Placer Alert & Evacuations
• General Emergency Preparedness
• Ways to Help My Community

[WATCH RECORDING] | [VIEW FULL AGENDA]

CONGRESSMAN LAMALFA ANNOUNCES PLACER COUNTY SHERIFF BODY-WORN CAMERA GRANT

On Monday, May 23, Congressman Doug LaMalfa announced that he secured a $580,000 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant through the Department of Justice for Placer County. The funds will be awarded for a Body-Worn Camera Program. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office will assign Body-Worn Cameras to deputies in field operations and to correctional staff for use in both correctional facilities. Congressman LaMalfa was joined by Placer County Sheriff Devon Bell, Placer County Supervisor Cindy Gustafson, and Placer County Undersheriff Wayne Woo. LEARN MORE

PLACER SUPERVISORS APPROVE FIRST-EVER PARKS AND TRAILS MASTER PLAN

Last week, the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the first-ever countywide Placer County Parks and Trails Master Plan, which could double the amount of recreation acreage by 2040 and triple the amount of trail miles. The plan provides a 20-year-and-beyond vision for the development and operation of parks, recreation, open space and trail networks in the county. It also includes future improvements and maintenance for existing parks and trails. LEARN MORE

PLACER SUPERVISORS AUTHORIZE $56 MILLION FOR NEW SHERIFF’S OFFICE FACILITIES

The Placer County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions Tuesday to authorize the award of two design-build contracts totaling $56 million for the construction of the Mental Health Facility and the Vocational Training Facility at the Bill Santucci Justice Center in Roseville. Based on a best-value criterion, the contracts were both awarded to Clark & Sullivan Construction and Broward Builder, who have entered a joint venture. When complete, the two Placer County Sheriff’s Office facilities will add a total of 165 beds to the South Placer Jail. LEARN MORE

PLACER SUPERVISORS SUPPORT FUNDING FOR MARRIOTT MEADOWS PARK IN NORTH AUBURN

North Auburn will welcome a new park thanks to a large grant from the state of California and actions by the Placer County Board of Supervisors last week. The planned Marriott Meadows Park will be located west of Regional Park on Richardson Drive in North Auburn. Features will include walking trails through conserved woodlands, a dog park, open turf area, a central plaza, splash pads, bocce ball courts, picnic tables and restrooms. LEARN MORE

OPENING ON PLACER COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 5

PLACER ACCEPTING ‘ROUND-2’ MICROBIZ GRANT APPLICATIONS THROUGH JUNE 10

“KNOW WHERE ALZHEIMER’S HIDES” CAMPAIGN

Placer County’s Healthy Brain Initiative program is continuing its work to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and related resources through a new multimedia awareness campaign. LEARN MORE

PLACER’S EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Check out Placer County’s employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings.

APPLY FOR A JOB | SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS!

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

Deputy District Director Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | May 19

May 19, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Bulletin

REMEMBER AND HONOR THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to pause, remember and honor all who have served and given their lives defending our freedom and our democracy. It seems even more important today as we witness global challenges to democratic principles that we not take for granted our rights to choose our own leaders. While we can never repay the loss to our fallen heroes and their loved ones, each of us can honor their sacrifice by participating in our upcoming Primary Election on June 7. Please find more information on the upcoming election below. I also encourage you to attend the Flag Retirement Ceremony hosted by the Tahoe City Boy Scout Troop 266 on Monday, May 30, at 5pm at the Trails End Cemetery in Tahoe City.

In addition, Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional beginning of summer activities at Lake Tahoe. It’s during this time of year that I am reminded how lucky we are to be able to live, work, and recreate in such an amazing place – not only offering so many outdoor activities but also a community filled with a variety of incredible local businesses. So with all of this beautiful weather in the forecast, I remind you to please recreate safely, respectfully, and responsibly now…and throughout the summer ahead!

In service,
Supervisor Cindy Gustafson

Placer County is Gearing Up for June 7 Primary Election

In preparation for the June 7 Statewide Direct Primary Election, the Placer County Elections Office ballots were mailed out to all active registered Placer County voters starting on May 9. The ballot includes several state and federal seat primaries as well as Placer County races including assessor, clerk-recorder-registrar of voters, district attorney, sheriff/ coroner-marshal, and for Eastern Placer County voters, it also includes Measure A (info below). LEARN MORE

MEASURE A ON THE BALLOT FOR EASTERN PLACER VOTERS

Measure A asks voters if they would like to reauthorize the additional 2% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) that is charged to lodging guests in the North Lake Tahoe area. This additional 2% was initially approved by voters in 1996 and reauthorized by voters again in both 2002 and 2012. The 2% is added to the 8% that is collected county-wide for a total of 10% TOT collected on lodging properties in North Tahoe- both in short-term rentals and hotels. LEARN MORE

POLL WORKERS NEEDED IN PLACER COUNTY

With just weeks remaining until the June 7 statewide direct primary election, the Placer County Elections Office is facing a shortage of volunteers to serve in precincts throughout the county.
LEARN MORE & APPLY

WATCH THE EASTERN PLACER TOWN HALL FROM MAY 9!

On Monday, May 9 we hosted an Eastern Placer County Town Hall, offering both in-person and virtual attendance. We received a great turnout and want to thank everyone who joined us. If you were unable to attend – or you simply want to revisit a topic – we encourage to watch the recording provided below.

WATCH RECORDING | VIEW AGENDA

NORTH LAKE TAHOE SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR

WHEN: Wednesday, May 25 | 10am-2pm
WHERE: North Tahoe Event Center

Join Placer PROTECT & partners to learn about:
• Criminal prosecutions & investigation
• Signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• Senior scams
• Elder abuse & prevention
• Emergency preparedness
• Senior health & wellness

PLUS! Have coffee with District Attorney Gire, lunch included as supplies last, free medication disposal, and free legal clinic!

LEARN MORE + RSVP HERE

EXPANDING EAST PLACER WORKFORCE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

Placer County is bringing forward some updates to East Placer housing programs in May and June to increase housing opportunities for the local workforce. Changes include expanding and removing income requirements for certain local worker programs and projects, incentivizing long-term rentals, and allowing moveable tiny houses.

READ EMAIL | LEARN MORE

MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH – INVEST IN PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF COMING WILDFIRE SEASON

Communities are coming together throughout Placer County in May to reduce their risk of wildfire with a series of events for National Wildfire Awareness Month. Planned activities include defensible space work, hazardous vegetation removal and town hall discussions of emergency and evacuation preparedness with Placer’s public safety agencies and community leaders. LEARN MORE

From the Department of Insurance | CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara hosted the Safer from Wildfires Forum. WEBINAR RECORDING

EVACUATION PREPAREDNESS DISCUSSION

WHEN: Thursday, June 9 | 5:30-7pm
WHERE: Via Zoom

Join the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation and regional partners for a discussion on how to prepare for wildfire evacuation. Learn where to get timely information and what to do when an evacuation is ordered. Each agency will give a short presentation on their role and responsibilities with evacuation situations followed by ample time for questions from the audience. If you register but cannot attend during the scheduled time, you will receive an email with the recording following the event. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Speakers:
• Bob Womack, Emergency Services Coordinator, Town of Truckee
• Paul Cummings, Nevada County OES Program Manager
• Sean Scales, Lieutenant, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
• Paul Long, Tahoe Station Lieutenant, Placer County Sheriff’s Office

LEARN MORE + REGISTER HERE

OPENING ON PLACER COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 5

LEARN MORE + APPLY HERE

SPRING TART CONNECT | FREE ON-DEMAND NIGHT SERVICE

TART Connect offers a FREE, easy way to leave the car behind. TART Connect offers curb-to-curb service via their on-demand shuttles. Reserve your trip via the app or by phone and you will be picked up in an 20 minutes or less. Service within the three zones daily between 6-10pm, with Zone 3 operating until midnight on Friday and Saturday. LEARN MORE

FASTER ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PERMITS

https://www.placer.ca.gov/8009/Electric-vehicle-charging-stations
The Placer County Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a motion to streamline the permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. LEARN MORE

PLACER ACCEPTING ‘ROUND-TWO’ MICRO BIZ GRANT APPLICATIONS

PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | May 5

May 5, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Newsletter

HAPPY MAY!

As I begin my third year as your Placer County District 5 Supervisor, I can’t help but reflect on the vast diversity of issues that my office is working on to serve you. These last few weeks were a perfect example – from forest health, to workforce housing, to broadband funding, to legislative advocacy and everything in between – there certainly hasn’t been a lack of issues and needs!

On April 22, I was honored to attend the dedication ceremony for the Yo’ Dok’IM Pakan – Gerjuoy North Fork Preserve on Moody Ridge near Alta. The Placer Land Trust returned 40 acres of ancestral homelands to the Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe. Members of the Tribe and Placer Land Trust Board and staff were present for the very touching ceremony.
LEARN MORE + WATCH VIDEO

Last week I joined two of my fellow Placer Supervisors, CEO, and County staff on the annual Placer County Legislative Advocacy trip to Washington D.C. In our meetings with Senator Feinstein, and Congressmen McClintock and LaMalfa – Placer County made four earmark requests for projects in need of funding:

Placer Parkway – $5M
Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion – $4M
Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization – $4M
North Lake Tahoe Shared Use Trail – $3M

In addition to the above funding requests, we also met with members of the administration to discuss the crucial needs for funding and support to address the forests located on Federal Lands within Placer County. We are hopeful that our face-to-face meetings with these agency and elected officials demonstrated to them how vitally important these issues are to our residents and communities.

Finally, I want to thank the more than 300 Placer residents who took the time to share their thoughts with the California Public Utilities Commission ahead of their broadband funding decision. Although we are very disappointed that Placer County remains classified as an urban county rather than rural, (resulting in less funding) we are looking forward to working collaboratively with the CPUC to ensure the $30 million allocated for broadband projects in Placer County makes the greatest impact possible for our residents.
MORE INFORMATION + VIEW FULL/FINAL DECISION

In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

MAY IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS MONTH – INVEST IN PREPAREDNESS AHEAD OF COMING WILDFIRE SEASON

From the Department of Insurance | Tuesday, CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara hosted the Safer from Wildfires Forum. WEBINAR RECORDING

WESTERN DISTRICT 5 WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, MAY 24 @ 5:30PM | VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

Please review the informative agenda we have planned:

Joint Presentation from Cal Fire, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, and Placer County Office of Emergency Services:

Home Hardening & Defensible Space
Red Flag and Elevated Fire Weather
Placer Alert & Evacuations
General Emergency Preparedness
Ways to Help My Community

[VIEW FULL AGENDA] | [ZOOM LINK]

PLACER AWARDED $23.5 MILLION TO CONVERT ROSEVILLE HOTEL INTO PERMANENT HOUSING FOR HOMELESS

The California Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded Placer County $23,516,978 in highly competitive funding as part of the Homekey 2.0 program, the agency announced, for the intended purchase of a Roseville hotel to be converted as permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. Homekey is the state’s competitive grant program that followed Project Roomkey, which urgently sheltered vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in trailers, motels and hotels to prevent the spread of COVID-19. LEARN MORE

MERCY NORTH AUBURN AT ROCK CREEK DEDICATION EVENT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 @ 11AM | 2960 1ST STREET IN AUBURN

Mercy North Auburn at Rock Creek is a 79-unit affordable apartment and townhome development for families, located within the Placer County Government Center campus. Featuring three 3-story apartment buildings and seven 2-story attached townhomes, this new community is a collaborative effort between Mercy Housing California and Placer County, which contributed 3 acres of property, housing vouchers, and funding from two state grants. RSVP HERE

HOUSING RESOURCES IN PLACER COUNTY THE FOCUS OF FREE WEBINAR SERIES

May is Affordable Housing Month and Placer County is offering free webinars throughout the month to highlight everything residents need to know about housing assistance resources in our region. As housing challenges have increased in recent years, Placer has adopted new policies to encourage the development of more housing affordable to those in all income ranges and implemented new programs to increase access to housing in unincorporated Placer County. LEARN MORE

West Placer Virtual Housing Showcase – May 7 at 10am | REGISTER
East Placer Virtual Housing Showcase – May 14 at 10am | REGISTER
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BRIDGET POWERS JOINS PLACER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION SERVING AREAS EAST OF THE SIERRA CREST

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Bridget Powers to the Placer County Planning Commission, serving in the at-large seat representing areas east of the Sierra Crest. The talented trio of candidates brought unique and differing skill sets, but Bridget’s specific experience in both Eastern and Western Placer County as well as her previous service in both elected office and appointments on other planning and land use commissions, provided the final edge. She has worked on complex land issues, was a longtime company representative in Eastern Placer County, and is a second homeowner in Olympic Valley. Bridget will bring exceptional experience and insight, and her collaborative approach balances community interests. At the same meeting the board also approved the appointment of Robyn Dahlgren to the Planning Commission representing District 1. LEARN MORE

PLACER WELCOMES NEW PARKS AND OPEN SPACE DIRECTOR

This month Placer County welcomed Steve Gayfield as the first director of its new Department of Parks and Open Space. Gayfield comes to the county with more than 30 years of experience working in parks and recreation; previously serving as Executive Director at Sulphur Parks and Recreation District in Louisiana and superintendent of parks and recreation for the City of Lancaster in Ohio. LEARN MORE

OPENING ON PLACER COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD REPRESENTING DISTRICT 5

PLACER COUNTY ACCEPTING ‘ROUND-TWO’ MICROBUSINESS GRANT APPLICATIONS

Placer County is launching the second round of grant funding for microbusiness owners who may have missed their opportunity for a $2,500 grant in the first round. New applications for the Placer Micro Biz Program will be accepted starting April 25 through June 10. The state provided Placer with a total sum of $412,500 in relief funds to award microbusinesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Placer launched the first round in February and in April awarded a total of $137,500 to 55 recipients. The remaining sum of $275,000 may be awarded during the second round. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY AIR DISTRICT RAISES FLAG FOR AIR QUALITY

The Placer County Air Pollution Control District is celebrating Air Quality Awareness Week from May 2-6. The U.S. EPA will recognize the District on May 2 for its work with wildfire and smoke preparedness and public outreach. This year’s theme is Be Air Aware & Prepared, with each day featuring a new topic on how to prepare for and stay safe during periods of poor air quality. LEARN MORE

PLACER CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC PCCP

On April 22, 1970, the very first Earth Day celebration sparked a global environmental movement, so it’s quite appropriate that the Placer County Conservation Program began implementation on Earth Day last year, after 20 years in the making. LEARN MORE

PLACER’S EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Check out Placer County’s employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings.

APPLY FOR A JOB | SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS!

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

Deputy District Director Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | April 21

April 21, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Newsletter

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH SNOW!

What an “Amazing April” it has already been, especially with the recent storm bringing over a foot of snow to our region. While it’s rare to see this much snowfall in April, it is extremely welcomed in helping with our significant snowpack deficit and all this moisture will provide additional relief from our historic drought conditions. Join me in celebrating “Earth Day 2022 – Invest in our Planet” on April 22 by enjoying all the amazing outdoor places and activities Placer County has to offer.

Looking ahead, there are many important public projects and programs coming to our Eastern Placer County region this summer, as well as a number of private projects in various stages of review and development. We want our residents to be engaged and informed, and that’s why I’m hoping you’ll join myself and county staff on Monday, May 9 at 5:30pm for an in-person Eastern Placer Town Hall Meeting, details below. The meeting will have some brief presentations, but also have stations so that you can focus on the projects of most interest to you. We will provide a hybrid format for the presentation portion of the meeting but more detailed information will be presented at the stations around the room.

MONDAY, MAY 9 AT 5:30PM | NORTH TAHOE EVENT CENTER

Please review the robust agenda we have planned:

County Update – Supervisor Cindy Gustafson

Informational Items:

a. Department of Public Works
• Eastern Placer Project Updates
• Parking Enforcement
• Summer Tourism Services

b. County Executive Office
• Educational Presentation on Measure A:
proposal to reauthorize 2% TOT

c. Placer County Sheriff’s Office
• Evacuation Plans & 4th of July

d. Community Development Resource Agency
• Project Review and Entitlement Process
• Eastern Placer Project Update

[VIEW FULL AGENDA] | [LEARN MORE]

We’re also excited to announce that for those attending in-person, the following County Departments and Agencies will have informational booths on-site with additional information on the services they provide:

• Community Development Resource Agency
• Department of Public Works
• Placer County Sheriff’s Office
• Environmental Health – Animal Control
• North Lake Tahoe Resort Association

I look forward to seeing many of you on May 9th!

In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

Additional News & Resources

BRIDGET POWERS JOINS PLACER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION SERVING AREAS EAST OF THE SIERRA CREST

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY – JOIN THE NEW NORTH LAKE TAHOE RESORT ASSOCIATION TOT COMMITTEE

The NLTRA recently transitioned from being funded by Transient Occupancy Tax dollars (TOT), to being funded by a self-assessed Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). The TOT funds that previously funded the NLTRA have been freed up to be redistributed back into the community through housing and transportation-oriented projects recommended by the TOT committee. The TOT committee will focus on identifying affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure programs and projects in eastern Placer County. This committee will include representation, and seek appointments from, transportation and workforce housing organizations, as well as representatives with expertise in transportation and workforce housing, and those who are advocates for transportation and workforce housing. Submit your interest by April 26 at 5pm. APPLY HERE

PLACER COUNTY ACCEPTING ‘ROUND-TWO’ MICROBUSINESS GRANT APPLICATIONS

PLACER APPROVES NEW NORTH LAKE TAHOE ROUNDABOUT

A plan for a new roundabout and other road improvements at the intersection of state routes 28 and 267 in Kings Beach moved forward this week. This project is intended to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety. LEARN MORE

THIS SPRING TART CONNECT RETURNS FOR FREE ON-DEMAND NIGHT SERVICE

TART Connect offers a FREE, easy way to leave the car behind. TART Connect offers curb-to-curb service via their on-demand shuttles. Reserve your trip via the app or by phone and you will be picked up in an hour or less. Service within the three zones daily between 6-10pm, with Zone 3 operating until midnight on Friday and Saturday. LEARN MORE

CALIFORNIA LEADS THE NATION WITH 500 FIREWISE COMMUNITIES

California is now the first state in the nation to boast 500 recognized Firewise communities. Did you know that Placer County is one of the top counties for these community wildfire preparedness groups? LEARN MORE

CAL FIRE: RESIDENTIAL BURN PERMITS NOW REQUIRED

As of effective 8am on April 18, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit require burn permits for residential burning within Placer County. LEARN MORE

Click here to sign up for emergency notifications

FREE MEDICATION TAKE-BACK ACROSS PLACER COUNTY APRIL 30

A free medication take-back event will take place at locations across Placer County on Saturday, April 30 from 10am-2pm. They will accept prescription and over-the-counter drugs, controlled substances and veterinary medications. LEARN MORE

PLACER’S EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Check out Placer County’s employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings.

APPLY FOR A JOB | SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS!

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

Deputy District Director Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | April 14

April 14, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Bulletin

UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DECISION ABOUT PLACER BROADBAND FUNDING

Hello all,

First, thank you to all of you who responded quickly to our request last week to share your comments with the California Public Utilities Commission about their broadband infrastructure funding allocation for Placer County. The CPUC received nearly 200 comments from Placer County, which may have influenced their decision to postpone their planned April 7 vote to April 21.

Though they didn’t give a reason for the continuance, we are hopeful this means changes in the proposed decision are coming. So if you have not yet provided comments, or if you would like to provide further comments, now is a critical time to do so, as soon as you can.

As a reminder, the CPUC is set to approve a plan to allocate $2 billion for broadband infrastructure in California. Each county will receive a portion of this funding. Under the current proposal, Placer County would receive about $30 million— less than half as much as we would receive were we grouped with other rural counties with comparable infrastructure challenges.

It is the position of Placer County that the CPUC’s funding methodology is flawed because it groups Placer County with “urban” counties like San Francisco and Los Angeles, rather than “rural” counties like Nevada and El Dorado. In addition, the CPUC relied on inaccurate data related to existing internet access. Placer County staff filed comments with the CPUC requesting additional funding for these reasons, and the Board of Supervisors approved those comments April 5.

Providing input for the April 21 hearing will work just as it did for the April 7 hearing. 

1. Submit comments online:

Go to the CPUC Docket Card
Search for Proceeding Number 2009001
Click the blue hyperlinked Proceeding Number
Click the “Public Comments” Tab at the top
Click the “Add Public Comment” button

2. Speak at the CPUC Meeting:

California Public Utilities Commission
Thursday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m.
Participate by phone: 1-800-857-1917, passcode: 9899501#
MORE INFO HERE

*Please be advised that there may be a long (2+ hour) wait time for public comment. If you are not prepared to wait that long, we encourage you to submit a written comment for the official record.

Thank you very much!

Please join me in honoring the achievements of ALL women,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Newsletter | April 7

April 7, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Newsletter

PREPARING FOR SUMMER

As we prepare for summer, the record-breaking drought should be driving each of us to focus on protecting our homes, our properties, and our communities from wildfire. Placer County is working to expand the Chipper Program, provide support for the One Big Bin program, and are proposing to expand the Firewise Community Program by hiring a full-time Community Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator. I strongly encourage you to visit the ReadyPlacer Wildfire webpage for information on how you and your neighbors can prepare your homes and communities for wildfire. In addition, please feel free to reach out to me and my staff if you need more information.

The Board of Supervisors and County staff are working on the development of the 2022-23 budget that guides all operations of the County. A day-long workshop with the full Board of Supervisors was conducted earlier this week with each department presenting their historic and proposed budgets, key accomplishments from this past year, and emerging issues and department priorities. The draft budget of $1,089,926,060 will continue to be developed and adjusted with the final budget being presented in June for adoption.

In service,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

RECOGNIZING PLACER COUNTY’S WINTER STORM HEROES

Placer County is made special because of the incredible people who choose to live here, especially those in our smaller communities. This was truly evidenced by the countless volunteers who stepped in to assist their neighborhoods and communities during the record-breaking storm last winter. They checked in on neighbors, cleared driveways, prepared and distributed food, called in outside resources, opened-up their homes, and donated time and resources to others. I have been told many stories of the heroes that stepped in to help.

Please join me in recognizing and applauding some of the amazing individuals who provided such incredible volunteer service.

• Mayor Trinity Burruss
• Councilmember Joe Fatula
• Councilmember Marnie Mendoza
• Councilmember David Ackerman
• Councilmember Sean Lomen
• City Manager Wes Heathcock
• Caroline McCully
• Christy M. Carlisles
• Dominic DiMaggio
• Donna Sehabiague
• Dylan LaMadrid
• Hank Silva
• Jeremy Rogers
• Jillian Whitcomb
• Jodi Henry
• Jordyn DiMaggio
• Justin Rocky Farwell
• Ken Little
• Kyle Tatum
• Lee Harrison
• Nick Dion
• Rick Tetrault
• Wesley Willis

We have prepared ‘Certificates of Recognition’ for each person, and they will be delivered soon.

I also want to acknowledge the brave and hard work of the Placer County Sheriff’s, CalFire, Placer County Fire Department, Foresthill Fire, Placer Hills Fire, Office of Emergency Services, and Placer County Roads Department each of these performed round the clock work throughout the region to ensure our safety during a record-smashing event. WATCH VIDEO

COUNTY NOTIFIES RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT CHANGE

Placer County is reaching out to residents whose homes were redrawn into a different supervisorial district during last year’s redistricting process. The new boundaries, which went into effect in January, relocated approximately 25,000 households. The county wants to make sure affected residents know their supervisor has changed along with their district designation. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY LIBRARY BENCH DEDICATION

Thanks to everyone who attended the Placer County Library Bench Dedication in celebration of the life of Kathrine S. Berger at the beautiful Foresthill Library – a place she held close to her heart. We gathered with people from the Foresthill community, Friends of the Library, Placer County Sheriff’s Office, Placer County Search and Rescue, and some of Kathrine’s family members. It goes without saying that Kathrine was a staple in this community and her memory and dedication to those she loved will always live on. WATCH VIDEO

APRIL 2022 ROADMAP TO RECOVERY VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

United Policyholders is offering the following free workshops in April for people affected by the 2020 and 2021 California wildfires. LEARN MORE

WATCH THE WESTERN DISTRICT 5 VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

Tune into the Western District 5 Virtual Town Hall that was held on Thursday, March 24. Agenda items included: Community Reports, Public Safety Reports, Beekeeping Zoning Text Amendment, 2022 Zoning Text Amendments, and County Updates.

VIEW FULL AGENDA | WATCH VIDEO

PLACER’S EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Check out Placer County’s employment website for a list of open positions, including internships. Job seekers can apply for positions and sign up for job alerts to be notified of openings.

APPLY FOR A JOB | SIGN UP FOR JOB ALERTS!

APRIL IS “CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH”

Our Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed this coming April as “Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month” in Placer County. We are excited to share information and resources throughout the month along with our partners including KidsFirst, Lighthouse Counseling & Family Resource Center Placer County MDIC and Children’s Advocacy Center and more. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY INTRODUCES NEW CAMPING ORDINANCE

The Board of Supervisors approved the introduction of a new camping ordinance to regulate camping and storage on county property. LEARN MORE

NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES STRATEGIES FOR HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE

A new report is now available to the public for review that details a range of potential strategies for a regional response to homelessness in Placer County. LEARN MORE

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

Deputy District Director Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

Placer County District 5 Bulletin | March 7

March 7, 2022 by Cindy Gustafson in Bulletin

HAPPY MARCH!

While it wasn’t much, last week’s small storm helps with our significant snowpack deficit. “Miracle March’s” have occurred – let’s hope that we gain some additional relief this month from our historic drought conditions.

At this Tuesday’s Board (March 8th) meeting we will be considering setting the new fees for the short-term rental program. Staff has responded to the Board and community with a program that will double the amount of enforcement for nuisances and double the staffing to ensure compliance with permitting required by the new ordinance. The new ordinance also requires health and safety inspections for all STR’s this year or they won’t be renewed. The County is coordinating with the local fire districts to conduct these inspections. The fees proposed are significantly higher to fully fund the program and ensure that general taxpayers are not subsidizing these activities.

The Board will also be considering authorizing a study on the Eastern Regional Landfill Biomass Plant. Staff have responded quickly to our request to re-consider this project. At the current and projected level of forestry/defensible space work within our public and private lands, we need to increase the efforts to find means of disposal. The facility is only part of what is needed within the region, but because of the County’s work in 2013 we believe this can be moved forward quickly

CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY | TUESDAY, MARCH 8

Tuesday, March 8th is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. Throughout our County and our Eastern Placer Truckee region we have many women leaders in industry, non-profits, and government leadership. Some of the following are even historic firsts for women holding the top position or being in the majority on their board or council. I am so fortunate to work closely with many of them in service to all of you! These are challenging times for all in leadership, so please reach out and thank these women for the examples they are setting, their leadership and many contributions to our region.

We can’t possibly list all the women working to improve our Eastern Placer communities, but here is a start:

PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, AND GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVES:

• Amy Berry – CEO, Tahoe Fund
• Carmen Ghysels – Superintendent, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
• Claudia Andersen – CEO, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
• Deirdra Walsh – Vice-President and General Manager, Northstar CA
• Dee Byrne – President and COO, Palisades Tahoe
• Emily Vitas – Executive Director, Truckee Tahoe Workforce Housing Agy
• Heidi Hill Drum – CEO, Tahoe Prosperity Center
• Jen Callaway, Town Manager, Town of Truckee
• Joanne Marchetta, Executive Director, Tahoe Regional Planning Agy
• Katherine Hill, Publisher/Owner, Tahoe Weekly
• Lisa Wallace, Executive Director, Truckee River Watershed Council
• Mayumi Elegado, Publisher/Owner, Moonshine Ink
• Sharon Romack, Executive Director, Sierra Senior Services
• Stacy Caldwell, CEO, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation
• Alyssa Reilly, Executive Director, North Tahoe Business Association
• Katie Biggers, Executive Director, Tahoe City Downtown Association

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

Placer County Board of Supervisors
• Bonnie Gore
• Cindy Gustafson
• Suzanne Jones

Truckee Town Council
• Anna Klovstad
• Courtney Henderson
• Lindsay Romack

Tahoe City Public Utility District
• Ellie Beals
• Gail Scoville
• Judy Friedman

North Tahoe Public Utility District
• Danielle Hughes
• Sarah Coolidge
• Sue Daniels

North Tahoe Fire Protection District
• Heidi Doyle

Alpine Springs County Water District
• Christine York
• Jan Ganong
• Janet Grant

Olympic Valley Public Utility District
• Katy Hover-Smoot
• Victoria Mercer

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District
• Cris Hennessey
• Dianna Driller
• Kim Szczurek
• Kirsten Livak

Truckee Tahoe Airport District
• Kathryn Rohlf
• Mary Hetherington
• Teresa O’Dette

Tahoe Forest Hospital District
• Alyce Wong
• Mary Brown

I apologize for all the amazing women I have missed mentioning.

Please join me in honoring the achievements of ALL women,
Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

Board of Supervisors Meeting

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 AT 9AM
Location: The Domes
175 Fulweiler Avenue | Auburn, CA 95603

AGENDA ITEMS:

Approve and Present a Proclamation establishing March 2022 as American Red Cross Month in Placer County
Chance and Dean Rezone
Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Placer County Code Chapter 12, Article 12.26, Entitled “Camping and Personal Property Storage on County Property and Public Areas”
Short Term Rental Permit Fee Schedule Adjustment

These and other items will be presented at the meeting.

[VIEW FULL AGENDA] | [ZOOM LINK]

Eastern Placer Virtual Town Hall

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 AT 6PM

AGENDA ITEMS:

Public Safety Reports

Placer County Sheriff’s Office
Cal Fire
California Highway Patrol
North Tahoe Fire Protection District

Community Reports

North Tahoe Public Utility District
Olympic Valley Public Service District
Tahoe City Public Utility District
Northstar Community Services District
North Lake Tahoe Resort Association

Information Items

2022 Zoning Text Amendments
Short Term Rental Ordinance Update

County Update – Supervisor Gustafson

[VIEW FULL AGENDA] | [ZOOM LINK]

STR Program Update Webinar

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 AT 6PM

Placer Tahoe staff will provide education on new ordinance standards, requirements, and fines/penalties as well as a live permit application demonstration of the new on-line software which will be utilized for permit intake starting April 1, 2022. The webinar is targets to current STR operators looking to renew or those seeking a new STR permit during the 2022 permit cycle. A new permit system will be available for applications starting April 1st, 2022.

[ZOOM LINK]

Additional News & Resources

HELP IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND HEALTH

The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee (CCTT) requests resident participation in a confidential survey to measure local quality of life, community engagement, and behavioral health needs. The survey is open now until April 3, 2022 and the results will help local organizations develop programs to better address the health needs of our community members. As a follow up to the 2020 Community Engagement & Behavioral Health Survey, the information collected in this survey will be valuable data used to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, identify any community health trends and support the recently released Behavioral Health Roadmap. TAKE THE SURVEY

TART WINTER SERVICES + TART CONNECT

Help our environment and our congestion! As we head into another busy holiday weekend, I encourage residents and visitors to take advantage the FREE winter transit options. The winter Park + Ride lots in Truckee and Tahoe City offer service to Olympic Valley and Northstar California Resort. In addition, TART Connect offers free on-demand shuttle service in North Lake Tahoe with curb-to-curb service and connections, via the app or phone, and you will be picked up in as little as 15 minutes. Please note: Starting January 15, TART will be running a modified and reduced service schedule. LEARN MORE

COFFEE ANYONE?

As hard as we try, we can’t possibly meet with each of our constituents individually. Heading into spring, our office will be setting up coffees and visits throughout the District. Please let us know if you would like to organize one with your neighbors, friends, or service organizations. EMAIL US!

PLACER COUNTY INTRODUCES A NEW MICRO BIZ GRANT!

Microbusinesses in Placer County that were financially impacted by the pandemic can apply for relief grants of up to $2,500. The program includes a total of $412,500 in funding from the California Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program. To qualify, businesses must have five or fewer employees and less than $50,000 in revenue as of 2019 in addition to several additional eligibility requirements. The official deadline to submit your application is March 31, 2022. LEARN MORE

PLACER SUPERVISORS OPPOSE BILL ASSERTING SCHOOL COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE

Introduced in January, SB 871 would add the COVID-19 vaccine to the other vaccinations required for in-person school attendance and eliminate the personal belief exemption for COVID-19 vaccination as well as any future disease immunizations as determined by the California Department of Public Health. Under California law, students are allowed to skip vaccines required for in-person attendance at K-12 schools after a doctor says it’s medically necessary to do so. However, since current law only applies to previously approved immunizations, the state must offer broader personal belief exemptions for all newly mandated vaccines unless lawmakers and the governor override that requirement.

I do believe there are medical benefits to vaccines, but I believe it’s a personal choice. As long as we can take protective measures ourselves against those who have chosen not to vaccinate, then I’m OK with opposing any state or federal mandate on this. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY REMOVES THE NAME SQUAW FROM ALL COUNTY-MAINTAINED ROADS

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted to rename the three county-maintained roads that contained the word “Squaw” to alternative names. Squaw Valley Road was renamed Olympic Valley Road, Squaw Peak Road was renamed Shirley Canyon Road, and Squaw Peak Way was renamed Marmot Way. LEARN MORE

PLACER RANKS AMONG TOP FIVE IN CA FOR INCOMING INVESTMENTS

Placer County ranked fourth among all counties in California with the most incoming investments, according to a recent study by SmartAsset, a financial technology company. LEARN MORE

PLACER INTRODUCES NEW ORDINANCE TO COMPLY WITH SB 1383

A new county ordinance was introduced this week that, if approved by our Board of Supervisors at its March 8 meeting, would require residents and businesses to comply with state law SB 1383. The state law requires the reduction of organic waste materials sent to landfills, such as food scraps, green waste, paper and cardboard. LEARN MORE

PLACER COUNTY EMPLOYMENT WEBSITE IS UPDATED REGULARLY

Contact information:

175 Fulweiler Ave., Auburn, CA 95603

Supervisor Cindy Gustafson: cindygustafson@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Sophie Fox: sfox@placer.ca.gov

District Aide Katelynn Hopkins: khopkins@placer.ca.gov

Assistant District Aide Lindsay Thayer: lthayer@placer.ca.gov

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