 On this Memorial Day, let us remember all who have died, all who are still missing and all who we mourn.
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South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County - Public Health
1360 Johnson Blvd., #103
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Moderna 1st or 2nd Dose
Mondays 9am - 4pm
Thursday - Friday 9am - 4pm |
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Pfizer 1st or 2nd Dose
Wednesdays 10:30am - 3:30pm |
Walk-ins welcome or make an appointment at: https://myturn.ca.gov/
Industry and Business Plan - Effective June 15 |
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The State has released COVID-19 industry-related plans for June 15th: No limit capacity & no social distancing. Certain vaccination restrictions for "mega-events." Employers subject to CalOSHA regs. Details here: http://ow.ly/kQNN50ESCGX
 Update on COVID19 in El Dorado County for Friday, May 28, 2021 .
- 14 cases (10,296)
1 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz;
6 in EDH;
(-1) Diamond Springs/El Dorado;
4 in North County;
1 in Greater Placerville;
0 in Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue;
1 South County;
4 in Lake Tahoe region;
(-2) awaiting address confirmation (total awaiting address confirmation is 87)
- (-1) aged 0-17,
9 aged 18-49,
2 aged 50-64,
4 aged 65+;
(0) date of birth unknown (total date of birth unknown is 12)
- (345) additional negative test results
- 12 assumed recoveries (9,967)
- 3 hospitalizations/1 ICU
- no additional deaths (113)
With respect to the tier assignment measures:
- Adjusted case rate: 4.3
- Positivity rate: 2.4%
- Health equity quartile positivity rate: 2.1%
Vaccine measures (based on a population of 193,098):
- Cumulative fully vaccinated: 73,876 (38.3%)
- Cumulative with at least one dose: 90,780 (47.0%)
El Dorado County is in the process of updating its Housing Element, which is one of the seven mandatory elements of El Dorado County's General Plan. State law requires that every county in the state of California prepare and adopt an update to their Housing Element and related environmental documents every eight years, with this update covering 2021 to 2029. The County is required to demonstrate that it can accommodate a specific number of housing units for each one of four income categories within the next eight-year time frame – a process known as the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). This process sets a benchmark for each city and county and requires they address their “fair share” of regional housing needs.
The Housing Element update studies the goals, policies, financial resources, and necessary revisions to implement measures that reflect changes in local, state and federal law. It also includes an analysis of the success in meeting past goals and objectives which result in modifications to the current Housing Element to reflect the changing needs of County residents.
What does all this mean for future housing needs in the Tahoe Basin area? The new numbers indicate that within the unincorporated area of El Dorado County’s Tahoe Basin, 359 new housing units are needed to meet the State mandates: 91 “very low-income”; 55 “low-income”; 63 “moderate”; and 150 “above moderate” units. With the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s (TRPA’s) new building allocations set at 30 units per year and maximum density and height requirements that limit the size and scope of new and redevelopment projects, it is easy to see why the state mandates are nearly impossible to meet. Adding to that, home values are skyrocketing in California and have had a huge impact on our local markets, making it even more important to address the obvious lack of affordable housing in our area and search for ways to incentivize affordable housing.
TRPA and El Dorado County are committed to finding solutions to this problem. Currently, TRPA is updating the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations to bring them into alignment with new state law and to develop standards that allow ADUs to be used as affordable options for permanent residents to help meet the housing needs within the basin. As a part of the Housing Element requirements, El Dorado County is developing an action plan to meet the needs of our community. The County currently offers a “First Time Home Buyer” program as well as financial assistance with impact fee offsets for affordable housing projects and continues to develop other incentives.
The Tahoe Basin is in obvious need of affordable housing for our locals. Without it, local businesses stand to lose more of their critical workforce or worse, create an increasing dependance on commuter-based workers. El Dorado County is committed to seeking solutions to this problem and by working alongside our local land-use agencies and neighboring jurisdictions, we strive to develop better housing programs and incentives to help our local communities thrive.
Created as a resource, TahoePublicBeaches.org guides visitors and locals to over 40 public beaches in the Tahoe Basin.
Ahead of Memorial Day weekend and the start of the summer season, the Tahoe Fund and eight agencies that manage Lake Tahoe’s public beaches have updated
tahoepublicbeaches.org. Designed as a resource to guide visitors and locals to over 40 beaches that surround the iconic shores of Lake Tahoe, the site offers details about frequented hotspots to little known hidden gems. Users will find information about how to get to each beach, where to park, hours of operation, and what amenities and services are offered if any.
“Because travel and outdoor recreation have changed over the past year, this type of tool--offering a one-stop-shop for information has become more important than ever,” said Amy Berry, Tahoe Fund CEO. “As people seek refuge in the outdoors and land managers work to meet the challenges of rapidly increasing visitation to the Tahoe Basin, TahoePublicBeaches.org is a great resource to help educate people about the 40+ beaches that surround the lake.”
A collaborative effort, the site was developed by the Tahoe Fund and co-funded by the California Tahoe Conservancy through the Lake Tahoe License Plate Program. Eight public agencies assisted with the project to create one central place for beachgoers to find public beach information. The partners include: California Tahoe Conservancy, California State Parks, City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City Public Utility District, North Tahoe Public Utility District, Nevada Division of State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, and Tahoe Transportation District.
In addition to information about each beach, the facilities available and how to get there, TahoePublicBeaches.org offers information about the Lake Tahoe Water Trail, convenient transportation options, and how people can do their part to help take care of Lake Tahoe. Website visitors can also find information including details such as which are the dog friendly beaches, where to BBQ, rent paddleboards, boats or find shade.
Visitors and Lake Tahoe area residents are encouraged to bookmark the mobile-friendly website and use it to plan their next trip to one of Tahoe’s public beaches. Learn more at tahoepublicbeaches.org
El Dorado County officials announced the launch of a new website to educate the public and solicit input about the process that occurs once every ten years following the Census count to redraw electoral boundaries more evenly.
“Since these district maps determine which areas will be grouped together for the purposes of electing a member of the Board of Supervisors, the input about what those boundaries look like from the people who will be impacted by them is critical,” said Board chair, John Hidahl. “We’ve built a public engagement process that will allow people to participate in a variety of different ways in a short period of time.”
The COVID-19 crisis put the normal timeline to provide public education and solicit responses nearly six months behind. Census information that would normally have been provided to Counties by March 31, 2021 won’t arrive until the end of September at the earliest due to COVID-19 complications. The Board of Supervisors must adopt final maps no later than December 15, 2021. That puts the public, and the Board of Supervisors, in a challenging position of getting significant amounts of work accomplished in just six weeks.
“This website is one way for County staff to engage the public about the importance of redistricting, how to get involved, information about community meetings, and other information to help complete the redistricting requirements and adopt new boundaries on time,” said Hidahl.
Public workshops about redistricting, the process, mapping tools and other information will start next month and continue through the rest of the year.
The first public meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 4, 2021 at 9AM via Zoom. Links to the meeting will be posted on the new website under the Public Meeting tab.
The website, found here, includes a timeline, an FAQ, a list of public meeting dates and locations, a tool for the public to be able to draw their own maps, and ways to get involved.
“This is a great opportunity for the public to be meaningfully involved in a once-in-a-decade effort that will shape the way they’re represented,” said Hidahl. “We urge everyone to participate and have their voice heard.”
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