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Extracted from Consolidated Report

This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.

Score: +4 (4/0/0)

El Dorado County Grand Jury • 2002-2003

Planning and Environment Committee South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rentals Citizen Complaint #c14 - 02/03

Published: September 02, 2002 2 pages

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Findings 4 findings

Neither SLT nor the TRPA are enforcing the prohibition of transit lodging in Tahoe Keys (area 102).

SLT is collecting Transit Occupancy Tax on the vacation rental homes in the Tahoe Keys (area 102).

SLT has passed further ordinances to regulate, but not ban the use of homes that are used as vacation rentals. These ordinances include the Tahoe Keys (area 102).

In apparent contradiction to TRPA and SLT ordinances houses continue to be rented and taxes continue to be collected.

Recommendations 4

R1

SLT should negotiate with TRPA either to change the prohibition against transit lodging in the Tahoe Keys or enforce the existing law.
R2

The SLT ordinance should be rewritten to be consistent with TRPA regarding transit lodging in the Tahoe Keys (area 102). Responses Required for Findings
R3

The CAO should be aware of his or her responsibility among other things. Recognize that El Dorado County is in a state of transition. While we cling to our history, we are also confronted with the reality of change.
R4

The Board of Supervisors shall not authorize payment of money or other compensation for performance of any service or function by a private entity except pursuant to a written contract meeting all applicable requirements of law pertaining to contracts of the County. (a) The Board of Supervisors should not authorize expenditure of County funds for membership dues or assessments in any private organization, unless the Board of Supervisors makes findings of specific public benefits anticipated to accrue to the County as a result of acquiring or renewing the membership. The text of these proposed findings shall be published in the agenda for any meeting at which such an expenditure will be considered.

Agency Responses 1

Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.

City of South Lake Tahoe

September 10, 2008 • 8 pages • 4 responses • Score: +4 (+4, 0, 0) View Details ▾

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4 responses to findings and recommendations

Neither SLT nor the TRPA are enforcing the prohibition of transit lodging in Tahoe Keys (area 102).

Response: Agree Score: +1

"The Grand Jury interviewed several citizens of South Lake Tahoe who reported an altercation that occurred in September 2006. While having breakfast in a South Lake Tahoe restaurant, one citizen stated that he was approached by the Chief of Police who began to verbally accost and loudly berate him in front of two acquaintances. The citizen did not know what provoked the verbal tirade and felt the Chief of Police must have confused him with someone else. The citizen stated the loud disturbance in the restaurant was witnessed by patrons and staff alike, caused citizens to be fearful for their sa...

SLT is collecting Transit Occupancy Tax on the vacation rental homes in the Tahoe Keys (area 102).

Response: Agree Score: +1

"The Chief of Police, by losing his temper in public and verbally berating a citizen of South Lake Tahoe in a public restaurant, acted in an inappropriate manner and displayed conduct unbecoming an officer. All citizens of South Lake Tahoe should have an expectation of being treated fairly in a professional and dignified manner by ALL members of the SLTPD." Response: I agree that "All citizens of South Lake Tahoe should have an expectation of being treated fairly in a professional and dignified manner by ALL members of the SLTPD." I do not agree that there is sufficient information provided by...

SLT has passed further ordinances to regulate, but not ban the use of homes that are used as vacation rentals. These ordinances include the Tahoe Keys (area 102).

Response: Agree Score: +1

"In the course of this investigation, the Grand Jury also learned of serious concerns among employees of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department on the state of the morale and cynicism that exists in the Department." Response: I agree that there has been a morale problem and degree of cynicism on the part of some members of the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. The genesis of the situation has evolved over time and was exacerbated in my view by protracted labor relations in late 2007 that were outgrowths of wages, hours and working conditions and low staffing levels within the Police Departme...

In apparent contradiction to TRPA and SLT ordinances houses continue to be rented and taxes continue to be collected.

Response: Agree Score: +1

"Although the Police Department is managed through a Participative Management Team (PMT) which was initiated in 1991-1992, the program has deteriorated over time and is currently ineffective. PMT is designed to allow all employees to participate in the decision making process of the Department. The Police Department leadership hired a consultant with the purpose of assisting in the PMT process." Response I do not fully agree with the finding with an explanation. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is managed by a Chief of Police and management personnel who are responsible and held accounta...