Supervisor Sue Novasel District V Newsletter - December 8, 2021

December 8, 2021                                                                              Edition #105

Supervisor Novasel

El Dorado County

District V Supervisor, Sue Novasel Updates and Input Newsletter

Property Tax Deadline Approaching

The first installment of the secured property tax is due December 10th.

According to K. E. Coleman, El Dorado County Tax Collector, the first installment of the secured property tax will be delinquent if not paid on or before December 10, 2021.

To pay online or to find answers to the most frequently asked property tax questions, access the website at http://www.edcgov.us/taxcollector. Taxpayers can also view or print copies of their tax bills from this website.

Payments may be made online, through the mail, at payment bins located outside both building entrances and in person at 360 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA. The bins are open for payments only during office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note, the third-party credit card processing vendor charges an administrative processing fee for online payments.

If paying through your bank’s online bill payment system, we recommend making payments no less than 10 days before the delinquent date. The law requires us to apply late penalties to all payments received after December 10, 2021.

If there are questions concerning the assessed value of property, taxpayers are encouraged to call the Assessor’s Office at (530) 621-5719. Questions regarding the computation of the tax should be directed to the Auditor/Controller’s Office at (530) 621-5470. Questions regarding Direct Charges should be directed to the District’s phone number listed on the tax bill.

Questions regarding the total amount to pay should be directed to the Tax Collector’s Office at (530) 621-5800. The Tax Collector’s staff is always happy to be of service.

Emergency Winter Shelter

Tahoe Coalition

In anticipation of the winter storm expected later this week, Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless (TCH) plans to activate a modified winter shelter for several days. 

STORM WARNING
The National Weather Service indicates that severe weather is expected in the South Lake Tahoe area beginning on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 and continuing for at least several days. A heavier storm system is expected early next week.

MODIFIED SHELTER
Due to very limited capacity, TCH will utilize a different approach from previous Warm Room seasons, in the following key ways:

  • Eligibility will be based on client vulnerability, not first-come, first-served.
  • Each participant must have a VI-SPDAT intake completed by our team.
  • All participants must be a certified resident of the South Lake Tahoe area.
  • The shelter space will be accessible from 4:30 pm - 8:30 am each night.
  • Sleeping mats, bedding, showers, restrooms, and meals will be provided.
  • Our capacity is eight (8) participants who are prescreened as eligible.
  • We will have trained staff working on site throughout each shelter night.
  • We will monitor weather conditions daily to assess the need for shelter.

COVID-19 SAFETY
Due to the current COVID-19 guidance for emergency shelters, our team will adhere to the following health and safety guidelines:

  • A contactless thermometer will be used by staff to take client temperatures.
  • All participants will be screened for symptoms, per FEMA regulation.
  • All participants must wear a face mask at all times, except sleeping.
  • All participants must utilize hand sanitizer for high-touch surfaces.
  • Each sleeping mat will be placed at least six (6) feet apart on the floor.
  • All shared spaces and high-touch surfaces will be frequently sanitized by staff.
Backcountry safety awareness

Take Care Tahoe to bring experts together to offer free virtual and in-person educational content for aspiring and experienced backcountry enthusiasts

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, Take Care Tahoe has convened partners from around the Tahoe Basin and beyond to lead free virtual and in-person educational sessions focused on backcountry safety December 13-18, 2021. With themed events scheduled over the course of six days, participants will learn about everything from why training matters and how to prepare, to how to use safety equipment, backcountry etiquette, and much more. Superstar professional athletes Michelle Parker, Jeremy Jones, Elyse Saugstad, and Claire Hewitt-Demeyer will be featured in the week’s events. 

“More and more people are venturing into the backcountry every year in Tahoe.  Unfortunately some do so without proper education, putting themselves and others at risk,” said Lauren Levi, Take Care Tahoe program manager. “When you head into the backcountry, you’re traveling into unpatrolled, uncontrolled areas. To do this safely, every detail matters. Education is key. That’s why we've brought together these partners to participate in Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week. Whether you’re new to the backcountry or someone who has extensive experience, you’re sure to learn something new. Some of this information could save your life.”

Each day’s content is centered around a theme for participants to become a more knowledgeable backcountry traveler, beginning with “Welcome to the New Backcountry” on December 13. Participants will learn about the current state of the backcountry, the associated risks, and how to get started. Throughout the week, other themes will include “Preparing for the Backcountry,” “Be a Friend in the Backcountry,” “Motors in the Backcountry,” a “Backcountry Safety Summit,” and “Give Back and Get Together.” Content will be provided by the Sierra Avalanche CenterBlackbird Mountain GuidesGolden State GuidingAlpenglow Expeditions, the Tahoe Backcountry AllianceLake Tahoe Snowmobilers, public agencies and other nonprofits.

Days five and six feature in-person events where participants can connect with other backcountry users. Alpenglow Expeditions will host a Backcountry Safety Summit at Palisades Tahoe from 6pm - 9pm on Friday, December 17th that will feature a discussion hosted by Dave Nettle with professional skiers and riders Michelle Parker, Jeremy Jones, and Elyse Saugstad, along with members of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue. Beer and wine will be poured by Sierra Nevada and Revelshine with proceeds benefiting Sierra Avalanche Center. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take advantage of discounts for Alpenglow Expeditions’ backcountry courses.

On Saturday, December 18, the Town of Truckee will host a Trail Trash Cleanup at Glacier Way in Truckee and afterwards a Beacon Hunt will be offered by Tahoe Mountain Sports at the Alder Creek Adventure Center in Tahoe Donner. Lake Tahoe Snowmobilers will also be hosting a Beacon Park at Mount Rose. 

Throughout the week there will be opportunities to win free spots in AIARE Avalanche courses from Alpenglow Expeditions and Golden State Guiding, and free gear from Mountain Hardware. Blackbird Mountain Guides is also hosting a BIPOC Avalanche Scholarship to help make backcountry riding more accessible to underrepresented communities.  

Learn more and register at takecaretahoe.org.

Lake Tahoe Fun Facts

fun facts

The Clean Up The Lake SCUBA dive team sponsored by Tahoe Blue Vodka and Tahoe Fund donors is now well past the halfway point of circumnavigating the 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s shoreline. Divers have covered 43.5 miles since the effort began on May 14 and have recovered 21,091 pieces of trash, bringing the total weight removed to 18,215 pounds. Learn more here.

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IN THIS ISSUE

~Property Tax Deadline

~Emergency Winter Shelter

~Backcountry Safety Week

~Lake Tahoe Fun Facts

 

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