Nevada County, CA

Community Corrections Partnership

The Nevada County Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a budget framework. The agenda includes public comment periods and is open to the public, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda text.

• Approval of July 23 meeting minutes
• Budget framework discussion

Emergency Medical Care Committee

Planning Commission

The Nevada County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal for a wood grinding facility and vehicle storage yard at three properties on Brunswick Road in Grass Valley. The commission will consider recommending that the Board of Supervisors approve a zoning map amendment to remove the Site Performance Combining District overlay, leaving Light Industrial (M1) zoning, and approve a development permit for the facility. The commission will also recommend the Board adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under CEQA. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment, announcements, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Public hearing on PLN25-0129, DVP25-1, RZN26-0002, EIS25-0008 for wood grinding facility and vehicle storage yard at 12503, 12625, and 12791 Brunswick Road, Grass Valley
• Recommendation to Board of Supervisors to approve Zoning Map Amendment (RZN26-0002) removing Site Performance Combining District (-SP) overlay, resulting in Light Industrial (M1) zoning
• Recommendation to approve Development Permit (DVP25-1) for wood grinding and vehicle storage facility
• Recommended Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (EIS25-0008) under CEQA

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Governing Board

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 22, 2026, receive updates from member agencies, and discuss development of annual metrics and the agenda for the September 29, 2026 community meeting. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; all substantive items are for discussion or information.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting
• Staff updates from Nevada Irrigation District, cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Resource Conservation District, and Nevada County
• Discussion on developing TRP annual metrics
• Agenda review for TRP Community Meeting on September 29, 2026
• Board member comments and future agenda items

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings. The first is a request for a use permit to allow development within a floodplain for Phase 2 of the Euer Valley Habitat Restoration project in Truckee. The second is a request for a variance to reduce a front yard setback for an accessory structure on Spanish Lane in Nevada City. Both items have recommended approvals and environmental exemptions.

• Use permit for floodplain development, Euer Valley Habitat Restoration Phase 2, at 18806 Euer Valley Road, 18692 Euer Valley Road, and 17251 Alder Creek Road, Truckee (APNs 016-060-021, 016-060-023, 016-060-028)
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 20 to 15 feet for a 20x28-foot steel workshop at 12942 Spanish Lane, Nevada City (APN 038-080-011)
• Recommended CEQA exemption for floodplain project under Section 15333
• Recommended CEQA exemption for variance under Section 15305(a)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a contract to purchase the Stagecoach Motel in Grass Valley for $934,000 to convert it into permanent supportive housing for veterans, funded by the state's Homekey+ program. The board will also vote on several other items, including a $7 million design-build contract to renovate the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building, a $500,000 grant to the Penn Valley Community Foundation, and multiple recreation project awards. The agenda includes a consent calendar with routine items such as contracts for home visiting programs, tax refund processing, and election consolidation.

• Purchase of Stagecoach Motel, 405 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, for $934,000 for veteran housing (4/5 vote required)
• Design-build contract with Deacon Construction for Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building renovations, up to $7,500,000 (4/5 vote required)
• $500,000 grant agreement with Penn Valley Community Foundation (4/5 vote required)
• Contract with Victor Community Support Services for $167,655 and renewal with Child Advocates of Nevada County for $850,000 for home visiting programs
• Award agreements for recreation projects: North Pine Pocket Park ($90,986), Hoof Trail ($55,000), Centreville Bike Park ($75,898), Timber Framers Guild ($40,000)

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission will hold its regular meeting to review minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss old business including updates on various plaques and applications. In new business, the commission will consider four potential landmarks: Cornish Mens Choir, Camp Gold Hollow, Reeder Ranch, and 522 E. Broad St. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Review and approval of July minutes
• Updates on Grass Valley, Mule Spring, Graves Cabin, Donner Cross, Heidelmann Lodge, and Truckee Roundhouse plaques
• Consideration of potential landmarks: Cornish Mens Choir, Camp Gold Hollow, Reeder Ranch, 522 E. Broad St.
• ADA compliance update
• District 5 vacancy discussion

Assessment Appeals Board

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Governing Board

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from partner agencies, and discuss developing annual performance metrics and the agenda for the September 29, 2026 community meeting. The meeting is primarily informational and planning-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2026 meeting
• Staff updates from Nevada Irrigation District, cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Resource Conservation District, and Nevada County
• Discussion on developing TRP annual metrics
• Agenda review for TRP Community Meeting on September 29, 2026

The Resilience Project Governing Board approved the minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting. Members discussed feedback from a June 30 community meeting and outlined the agenda for a September 29 community meeting focused on solid waste. Development of annual metrics was postponed to the next meeting on August 24, 2026.

• Approved minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed development of TRP annual metrics to August 24, 2026

Planning Commission

The Nevada County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposed 10-year extension of the Harmony Ridge Vesting Tentative Final Map's expiration date, and a countywide zoning ordinance amendment regarding enforcement and abatement of inoperable/abandoned vehicles. The commission will make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on both items. The agenda also includes consent items (approval of prior meeting minutes) and informational updates.

• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m. on PLN26-0065/DVP26-1: extend Harmony Ridge Development Agreement expiration to December 8, 2039 (currently December 8, 2029), located west/southwest of SR 20/Harmony Ridge Road intersection, APNs 036-800-001 through 036-800-008, 036-790-002, 036-790-004 through 036-790-007
• Public hearing at 1:40 p.m. on PLN26-0095/ORD26-2: zoning ordinance amendment to Title 12, Chapter 5, Sections 12.05.200, 12.05.210, 12.05.220, moving enforcement sections to Title 1, clarifying Code and Cannabis Compliance Director oversight, and adding authority to remove abandoned vehicles on highways/rights-of-way
• Consent items: acceptance of draft minutes from April 6, 2026 and June 25, 2026 Planning Commission meetings
• Both hearings include recommended CEQA exemptions (Section 15061(b)(3) and 15308) and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal of a conditional use permit for a 150-foot-tall faux pine tree (monopine) wireless communication facility at 22044 Purdon Road, Nevada City. The board will also act on a consent calendar that includes contracts for behavioral health, child abuse prevention, and the purchase of the Stagecoach Motel for veteran housing. An informational presentation on Flock Safety and a closed session on potential litigation are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on appeal of CUP25-0009 for 150-foot monopine wireless facility at 22044 Purdon Road, Nevada City (APN 062-180-081)
• Contract with Pacific Clinics for crisis services, max $6,715,745, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027
• Purchase of Stagecoach Motel, 405 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, for $934,000 for veteran housing (Homekey+)
• Contract with Sierra Community House for child abuse prevention, $86,102, and Nevada-Sierra Connecting Point, $100,000
• Renewal of governmentjobs.com (NEOGOV) software contract, max $389,800.23, three-year term

Mental Health Board

The board will discuss the Director's report, a data notebook, and the review of bylaws and resolutions. The meeting also includes the acceptance of a member's resignation.

• Acceptance of resignation by Anne Rarick
• Review of Bylaws/Resolution with Regulations
• Director's Report and upcoming issues presented by Cari Yardley
• Review of Data Notebook presented by Cari Yardley

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet to review and edit a grant letter and application. The body will also discuss a future meeting in Truckee and receive agency reports.

• Review and edit of grant letter and application
• Discussion of October meeting in Truckee
• Informational report on Fine Fund Balance
• Agency reports from Department of Fish and Wildlife and Nevada Irrigation District (NID)

Nevada County Youth Commission

The Nevada County Youth Commission will meet to discuss leadership roles and potential focus areas. Members will also draft emails to their respective supervisorial district Supervisors. Final selections for roles and focus areas are scheduled for the September meeting.

• Discussion of leadership roles: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and Media Relations
• Discussion of Committee Chairs
• Review of Nevada County Youth Awards
• Drafting of emails to supervisorial district Supervisors

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet on July 28, 2026, to consider a consent calendar of 22 routine items, including behavioral health contracts, grant acceptances, and property declarations. A public comment period is also scheduled. No separate discussion or public hearings are listed beyond the consent and public comment.

• Proposition 36 grant award of $334,342.14 from Sierra Health Foundation for behavioral health services (requires 4/5 vote)
• Homekey+ permanent supportive housing agreement with AMI Housing for $269,260 (requires 4/5 vote)
• Renewal contract with Granite Wellness Centers for substance abuse treatment services up to $1,166,312
• Amendment No. 5 with Aramark Correctional Services extending jail commissary contract through June 30, 2029
• California Fire Safe Council wildfire coordinator grant augmentation of $151,500

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership will meet to review data and follow up on the Innovation Fund. The body is scheduled to discuss the budget framework.

• Innovation Fund follow up
• Data update
• Budget framework discussion

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Governing Board

The Governing Board will approve minutes from the June 24, 2026 meeting and receive staff updates from several agencies. It will discuss feedback from the community meeting held on June 30, 2026. The board will develop the agenda for a TRP community meeting scheduled for September 29, 2026, and work on the TRP annual metrics.

• Approve minutes from June 24, 2026 meeting
• Staff reports: Nevada Irrigation District, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Resource Conservation District, Nevada County
• Discuss feedback from community meeting held on 6-30-2026
• Develop agenda for TRP community meeting on September 29, 2026
• Develop TRP annual metrics

The Governing Board of The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County held a regular meeting with only four members present. No formal decisions were made; the board received informational updates from member agencies and discussed future meeting processes and the agenda for an upcoming community meeting. The meeting was adjourned after about an hour.

• No formal decisions were made at the meeting
• Received updates from Nevada Irrigation District, City of Nevada City, Resource Conservation District, and Nevada County
• Discussed facilitation and meeting processes for future Governing Board meetings
• Discussed development of the agenda for the upcoming Community Meeting

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will meet to select leadership for the upcoming fiscal year and approve its meeting calendar. The agenda includes accepting previous meeting minutes and setting up the board's organization for the 2026/27 tax year.

• Acceptance of Assessment Appeals Board minutes for April 15, 2026
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2026/27
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2026/27 meeting calendar
• Organization of Assessment Appeals Board for 2026/27 tax year
• Hearing Decisions and Public Comment

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board held a brief regular meeting with no substantive decisions on appeals. The board unanimously adopted the consent calendar, which included accepting the April 15, 2026 minutes. Under new business, the board unanimously selected Jim Rees as Chair and Steve Hurley as Vice Chair for fiscal year 2026/27, and approved the 2026/27 meeting calendar.

• Adopted consent calendar, accepting April 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Jim Rees as Chair for FY 2026/27 (unanimous)
• Selected Steve Hurley as Vice Chair for FY 2026/27 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026/27 meeting calendar (unanimous)

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission will meet to receive updates on several plaque projects and historical tributes. The body will also discuss potential landmarks, including specific sites and organizations.

• Updates on Mule Spring, Graves Cabin, Donner Cross, Luckenbill, and Truckee Roundhouse plaques
• Status of the Heidelmann Lodge application
• Discussion of potential landmarks: Cornish Mens Choir, Camp Gold Hollow, Reeder Ranch, and 522 E. Broad St.
• Updates on Nevada County History On Parade and Comstock Tribute

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for July 16, 2026, has been canceled.

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: September 16, 2026
• Public comment encouraged on agriculture issues
• Written comments accepted for the record

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will consider several renewal contracts for behavioral health, public health, and social services. The meeting includes votes on funding for mental health treatment, youth development, and emergency vehicle equipment.

• Renewal contract with Turning Point Community Programs, Inc. for $6,277,012
• Renewal contract with County of Placer for Telephone Triage Services for $1,868,150
• Renewal contract with Nevada County Housing Development Corporation for $2,220,858
• Professional services contract with Be Change LLC for emergency vehicle equipment up to $118,000
• Declaration of results for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election

Adult & Family Services Commission Regular Meeting

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission will consider several routine items, including approving the June 2026 meeting minutes and voting on an application submitted by Kelly Molloy. The agenda also includes brief reports from the Agency on Aging Area 4, a presentation on CIF and CSBG outcomes, and general county updates. The meeting concludes with a short public comment period.

• Approve June 2026 meeting minutes
• Vote on Kelly Molloy’s application
• Agency on Aging Area 4 report (Rebecca Hensley)
• CIF and CSBG outcomes presentation (Angela Masker)
• General county updates (Angela Masker)

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator meeting will review three public hearing items. The first is a Tentative Parcel Map to split a 27.75‑acre parcel at 13552 Empress Road into two parcels. The second is a Boundary Line Adjustment and four Conditional Certificates of Compliance for parcels in Truckee. The third is a Minor Use Permit to keep an existing 6‑foot fence at 11792 Hidden Valley Road. No consent items are on the agenda.

• PLN25-0034 – Tentative Parcel Map to divide a 27.75‑acre parcel at 13552 Empress Road, Nevada City; recommendation: adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the map.
• PLN26-0023 – Boundary Line Adjustment for parcels in Truckee (APNs 049‑020‑003, 049‑020‑004, 049‑020‑010, 049‑020‑014, 048‑240‑016) and four Conditional Certificates of Compliance; recommendation: approve.
• PLN25-0033 – Minor Use Permit to retain a 6‑foot solid wood fence at 11792 Hidden Valley Road, Grass Valley; recommendation: conditional approval.

Planning Commission

The Nevada County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two major items: a proposed ordinance amendment to increase the maximum number of detached accessory dwelling units per multi-family lot from 2 to 8, and a conditional use permit for a 10,000-square-foot community event facility in Penn Valley. Consent items include acceptance of draft minutes and annual review of a subdivision development agreement.

• Public hearing to recommend amending county code to allow 8 detached ADUs per multi-family lot (ORD26-1)
• Public hearing for conditional use permit for a 10,000 sq ft community event facility at 10592 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley
• Annual review of Terra Alta Subdivision Development Agreement for Deer Creek Park II Final Map
• Proposed community facility includes visitor center, workforce hub, commercial kitchen, banquet hall, theater, and two pavilions
• Project includes Oak Resources Management Plan for a Landmark Oak Tree and Landmark Grove

The Nevada County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and related approvals for a 10,000-square-foot community event facility at 10592 Spenceville Road in Penn Valley, including a mitigated negative declaration and an oak resources management plan. The commission also recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance amendment to allow up to eight detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) per lot with a multi-family dwelling, aligning county code with state law. Both items passed unanimously on 5-0 votes.

• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration for Penn Valley Community Center (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP25-0004 for community event facility (5-0)
• Approved Oak Resources Management Plan MGT26-0001 (5-0)
• Recommended CEQA exemption for ADU ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Recommended adoption of ADU ordinance amendment allowing 8 detached ADUs per multi-family lot (5-0)

The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Governing Board

The Nevada County Governing Board will receive informational updates from the Nevada Irrigation District, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, Resource Conservation District, and the County itself. The board will then discuss the Resilience Project's governance and program administration, followed by its communications and upcoming activities. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Nevada Irrigation District update (standing item)
• City of Grass Valley update (standing item)
• Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital update (standing item)
• TRP Governance and Program Administration (new item)
• TRP Communications and Upcoming Activities (new item)

The Governing Board met to receive informational updates from the Nevada Irrigation District, City of Nevada City, Resource Conservation District, and Nevada County. Members discussed future meeting facilitation and the agenda for an upcoming community meeting. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Nevada County Emergency Medical Care Committee will hold a regular meeting with officer voting, approval of past minutes, and a discussion on tactical active shooter / mass casualty incident response. The committee will also receive updates from Public Health, the Office of Emergency Services, and the Sierra Sacramento Valley EMS Agency. New business and scheduling of the next meeting are on the agenda.

• Officer voting for committee chairman
• Approval of September 2025 and March 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Tactical Active Shooter / MCI
• Public Health and OES updates
• Sierra Sacramento Valley EMS Agency updates

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission will review and discuss updates on several plaque and application statuses, including the Mule Spring Plaque, Graves Cabin, and Donner Cross. Under new business, they will consider four potential landmarks: Cornish Mens Choir, Camp Gold Hollow, Reeder Ranch, and 522 E. Broad St., followed by an election of officers. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Discussion of potential landmarks: Cornish Mens Choir, Camp Gold Hollow, Reeder Ranch, 522 E. Broad St.
• Election of officers for the commission
• Updates on Mule Spring Plaque, Graves Cabin Plaque, and Donner Cross Plaque statuses
• Review of Heidelmann Lodge and Luckenbill application statuses
• County's 175th Anniversary and ADA compliance updates

The Commission unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes and voted to keep all current officers in their positions for the 2026-2027 term. Members provided updates on various plaque projects and potential new landmarks.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved all officers to remain in current positions for 2026-2027 term (Unanimous)
• Determined Luckinbill application does not meet guidelines as home is already a registered landmark

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider renewing over 20 contracts for behavioral health and public health services, contingent on the adoption of the fiscal year 2026/27 budget. The agenda also includes the appointment of a new Public Defender and a resolution to transfer realignment funds.

• Renewal of contract with North Valley Behavioral Health for psychiatric inpatient services (up to $3,000,000)
• Renewal of contract with Stanford Youth Solutions for specialty mental health services ($2,341,369)
• Renewal of contract with Auburn Counseling Services for phone triage services ($1,931,780)
• Resolution appointing Jennifer Mouzis as Public Defender
• Resolution to transfer 2011 Realignment Funds from Behavioral Health to Protective Services

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed final budget for fiscal year 2026/27, totaling approximately $466,532,095, and will consider a motion to adopt it. The meeting also includes several contract renewal approvals for behavioral health, probation, and public works services. Additional items include a public hearing on a revised Consolidated User Fee Schedule and the adoption of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 budget.

• SR 26-0391: Public hearing on FY 2026/27 county budget (~$466,532,095) and motion SR 26-0392 to adopt it.
• SR 26-0279: Renewal contract with Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC for $1,339,000 (July 1 2026‑June 30 2027).
• SR 26-0329: Renewal contract with California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project (CHIRP) for $92,700 (July 1 2026‑June 30 2027).
• SR 26-0307: Renewal contract with SCRAM of California, Inc. for continuous alcohol monitoring, $60,000 (July 1 2026‑June 30 2027).
• SR 26-0418: Standard Public Works Contract for Deer Creek Behavioral Health Center Utility Improvement Project, total $157,344.

Adult & Family Services Commission Regular Meeting

The Nevada County Adult & Family Services Commission will vote on Raichel Stewart's application for a commission seat. The board will also hear reports from community partners including Community Beyond Violence, Sierra Family Health Center, and the Yuba Harm Reduction Collective. No major policy decisions or financial contracts are on the agenda.

• Vote on Raichel Stewart's commission application
• Approve May 2026 meeting minutes
• Agency on Aging Area 4 report from Rebecca Hensley
• Presentation from Community Beyond Violence on safe house resources
• Report from Yuba Harm Reduction Collective

Mental Health Board

The Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board is meeting at the Navigation Center in Truckee. The board will discuss the creation of the Navigation Center, housing resources, and specific local projects.

• Creation of the Navigation Center
• Fundraising for Fellowship of Compassion and Truckee Collaborative Project
• Site tour of the Navigation Center at 12315 Deerfield Drive
• Housing Resource Team discussion
• Pacific Crest Commons discussion