Nevada County public meetings in 2022

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Emergency Medical Care Committee will vote on a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, discuss active shooter response, and receive a COVID-19 update. The committee also plans to elect officers for a new term.

• Approve resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Discussion of in-person vs. teleconference meetings
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion
• COVID-19 Update
• Election of officers for new term

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is meeting to discuss old and new business, including potential landmark designations and plaque projects. The agenda includes reviewing minutes, officer reports, and items like the Lodestar Trail and Sarah Kidder project. No final decisions are listed; most items are for discussion.

• Potential landmarks: Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, Lime Kiln School, Chinese Miners/Washington, Mule Spring, Missing Emigrant Trail plaque
• Plaque projects: Kentucky Flat School, Nevada City AME Church
• Sarah Kidder project and plaque
• District 1 vacancy and District 3 positions
• Interactive map project

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the status of various historical plaques and potential landmarks, including the approved Chinese Miners/Washington application. No new ordinances or funding allocations were decided.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership will discuss budget submission format and revisions, review the strategic plan, and consider innovation funds. A presentation from Granite Wellness is also scheduled.

• Granite Wellness Presentation
• Budget submission format and date for revisions
• Strategic Plan Review
• Innovation Funds discussion

The partnership approved the September 15 meeting minutes and discussed budget submission formats for the upcoming fiscal year. Members reviewed funding requests from the District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Sheriff's Office, with final budget approvals scheduled for January. The group also discussed the use of Innovation Funds and strategic plan goals regarding data and outreach.

• Approved September 15 CCP Meeting Minutes

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will hold a regular meeting to consider consent items, including approving a two-year waiver for Tesla Energy Operations and accepting stipulated property values for two Wells Fargo properties. The board will also hold hearings on three assessment appeals where confirmation notices were not returned, deciding whether to proceed and determining the appeals.

• Approve two-year waiver for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. (assessment #811-000-534-000)
• Accept stipulated value of $29,400 for Wells Fargo property at 692 Freeman Lane, Grass Valley
• Accept stipulated value of $20,170 for Wells Fargo property at 17446 Penn Valley Drive, Penn Valley
• Hear appeal for New Halcyon LLC property at 13535 Bowman Lake Road (applicant value $186,000 vs assessor $384,044)
• Hear appeal for BP Properties at 420 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley (applicant value $2,292,000 vs assessor $3,820,200)

The Board approved stipulated property values for two Wells Fargo Bank locations and granted a hearing extension for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. Additionally, the Board accepted the withdrawal of two assessment appeals and postponed one hearing to April 2023.

• Approved two-year waiver to extend hearing for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved stipulated value of $29,400 for Wells Fargo Bank at 692 Freeman Lane (unanimous)
• Approved stipulated value of $20,170 for Wells Fargo Bank at 17446 Penn Valley Drive (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for New Halcyon LLC (Application #21-002) to April 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of appeal #21-003 by New Halcyon LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of appeal #21-032 by BP Properties (unanimous)
• Accepted November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a remote public hearing on two items. The first is a proposal to restore meadow and trail systems along the South Fork of Prosser Creek in Euer Valley, which requires a management plan and a floodplain use permit. The second is a request to amend a parcel map's non-buildable designation for steep slopes on Old Emigrant Trail in Grass Valley. The meeting is conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 precautions.

• Public hearing on management plan (MGT22-0012) and floodplain use permit (CUP22-0004) for wetland restoration at 18919 Euer Valley Road, Truckee
• Proposed mitigated negative declaration under CEQA for the Euer Valley project
• Public hearing on amendment to approved map (AAM22-0003) for 13381 Old Emigrant Trail, Grass Valley
• CEQA exemption sought for the map amendment
• Remote meeting via Zoom; public comment limited to 15 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker

The Zoning Administrator approved a management plan and use permit for habitat restoration in Euer Valley. An amendment to a parcel map in Grass Valley was also approved based on new topographical data.

• Approved Management Plan and Use Permit for development in a floodplain at 18919 Euer Valley Road (as amended)
• Approved Amendment to Approved Map for 13381 Old Emigrant Trail

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a public community forum on the Truth Act regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) access to individuals, and will consider a consent calendar with routine items including contract amendments, budget adjustments, and a $1.6 million purchase of Motorola radios for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes certificates of recognition for county officials and several public hearings.

• Public forum on the Truth Act regarding ICE access (SR 22-1666)
• Purchase of 78 Motorola mobile radios and 96 handheld radios for $1,600,000 (SR 22-1649)
• Contract amendments for psychiatric services: Restpadd Inc. increase to $235,000 (SR 22-1626) and Restpadd Health Corp. increase to $925,000 (SR 22-1618)
• Contract amendment for SOARWorks program with FREED, increase to $393,000 (SR 22-1625)
• Ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Standards (SR 22-1667)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will hold a special meeting to consider the final draft of the Greater Higgins Area Plan and provide a recommendation to the Nevada County Planning Commission and District II Supervisor. The council will also approve minutes from the November 9 meeting and adopt a resolution to continue allowing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act.

• Final recommendation on the Greater Higgins Area Plan, which sets development standards and guides future growth in the Higgins area
• Approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Public comment period open for items not on the agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance. The changes would allow adult-use cultivation, combine permit processes, add new license types, and modify setback and parking requirements. The commission will also consider accepting minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendment PLN22-0160 to revise commercial cannabis rules countywide
• Proposal would allow adult-use cultivation in addition to medical use
• New license types for distribution, non-volatile manufacturing, microbusinesses, and retail sales
• Changes to setback requirements and parking standards for cannabis sites
• Recommended environmental determination: adoption of addendum to EIR18-0001

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt amendments to the Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance and an associated Environmental Impact Report addendum. The proposed changes include allowing adult use cultivation, adding new license types for retail and manufacturing, and modifying setback requirements.

• Approved 2022-05-26 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes
• Approved 2022-08-25 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes
• Approved 2022-10-27 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes
• Recommended adoption of the EIR Addendum to the Board of Supervisors (3-1)
• Recommended adoption of Cannabis Ordinance amendments (ORD22-2) to the Board of Supervisors (4-0)

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Fish and Wildlife Commission will hear agency reports, review the fine fund balance, and consider funding proposals for the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund. The main action item is a possible recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on expanding deer hunting opportunities, presented by Craig Ferrari and Mark Hennelly.

• Possible recommendation to Board of Supervisors on expansion of deer hunting opportunities (discussion/action)
• Presentations/proposals for funding from Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund FY 2022/23 (informational only)
• Fine Fund Balance (informational)
• Approve minutes of October 5th, 2022 meeting
• Agency reports from Department of Fish and Wildlife and Nevada Irrigation District

The Commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members heard funding presentations from 12 organizations and a proposal to advocate for increased deer hunting opportunities in the 2024-2025 season.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar of routine items, including contract amendments for housing support and shelter services, grant applications for wildfire prevention and recovery, and agreements for transit electrification and other county services. The agenda also includes proclamations and appointments, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.

• Increase contract with Hospitality House for low-barrier shelter from $170,000 to $330,000, adding 3 beds (total 65)
• Approve $427,000 Medi-Cal Health Enrollment Navigators grant from state
• Apply for $750,000 and $214,666 Sierra Nevada Conservancy wildfire grants
• Approve PG&E EV Fleet Electrification agreement for transit upgrades at 12350 La Barr Meadows Rd.
• Ratify Truckee Fire Protection District's adoption of 2022 California Fire Code

Mental Health Board

The board reached a consensus to continue meeting via Zoom per the Brown Act. Members reviewed a three-year needs assessment and discussed the implementation of the DSH Diversion Program and Care Court. No action was taken on the November 4 minutes due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission reviewed the status of several landmark plaques and potential site designations. It was decided that QR codes and Air Tags are not feasible for plaque tracking. The Commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Determined QR codes are not feasible
• Determined Air Tag technology is not feasible for plaques

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will discuss Nevada County's Recreation & Resiliency Master Plan and tower permitting for broadband expansion. The council will also hear about recent grant funding for the Western Gateway Recreation and Park District. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings.

• Discussion of Nevada County's Recreation & Resiliency Master Plan
• Discussion of tower permitting in Nevada County for broadband expansion
• Presentation on Western Gateway Recreation and Park District's recent grant funding wins
• Approval of resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Sanitation District Advisory Committee

The Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of past meeting minutes and informational updates on the Sewer System Maintenance Plan, staff changes, zone updates, public outreach, and budget season. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Sewer System Maintenance Plan (SSMP) update
• Staff changes and recruitments
• Zone updates presented by Brad Torres
• Budget season discussion

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing agency reports. New business includes presentations on animal evacuations, the Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan, the Ag Pass Program, and the 2021 Annual Crop and Livestock Report. No formal action is listed for these items.

• Animal Evacuations presentation by Stefanie Geckler, Nevada County Sheriff's Office
• Nevada County Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan by Ericka Seward
• Ag Pass Program by Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs
• 2021 Nevada County Annual Crop and Livestock Report by Chris de Nijs
• Agency reports from NID, RCD, UCCE, NRCS, Sierra Harvest, FSA

The Commission approved the agendas and minutes from previous meetings. Members received agency reports on water storage, farm grants, and the 2021 Annual Crop and Livestock Report. No new policies were enacted during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 20 and September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC)

The Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC) is holding a regular meeting to review and adopt prior meeting minutes, discuss committee vacancies, and receive the Measure A sales tax receipts report. The committee will also review the annual report to the Board of Supervisors and hear the County Librarian's report on staffing, programs, and facilities, including the status of the Truckee Library.

• Review and adoption of minutes from prior meeting
• Discussion of COC vacancies
• Measure A sales tax receipts report
• Annual report to the Board of Supervisors
• County Librarian's report on staffing, programs, and facilities, including Truckee Library status

The committee reviewed FY 21-22 sales tax figures and staffing updates. It was reported that the Bear River construction contract has been awarded with work expected to start within two months.

• Awarded Bear River construction contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a combined application to rezone a parcel at 16782 State Highway 49 from RA-3-PD to RA-1.5 and approve a use permit for a six-unit multifamily development. The commission will also vote on consent items including an extension for Northern Sierra Propane and acceptance of past meeting minutes. No other commission business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezone (RZN21-0004) and conditional use permit (CUP21-0006) for a 6-unit apartment complex at 16782 State Highway 49, Nevada City
• Recommended approval of a mitigated negative declaration (EIS22-0009) for the project
• Two-year extension of time (EXT22-0004) for Northern Sierra Propane project (PLN16-0072)
• Acceptance of minutes from four prior Planning Commission meetings (March 10, March 24, May 26, June 23, 2022)

The Planning Commission recommended a rezone to allow higher density housing at 16782 State Highway 49 but denied the Conditional Use Permit for a 6-unit multifamily development. The commission requested the project design be further developed to address community concerns. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

• Recommended approval of Draft Resolution for Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (2-1)
• Recommended approval of Rezone from RA-3-PD to RA-1.5 (3-0)
• Denied recommendation for Conditional Use Permit for 6-unit development (3-0)
• Approved Northern Sierra Propane two-year extension of time
• Approved meeting minutes from 2022-03-10, 2022-03-24, and 2022-06-23
• Tabled approval of 2022-05-26 meeting minutes to next agenda

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting with four public hearings. Items include a conditional certificate of compliance for an 81.52-acre parcel, a conditional use permit to convert a commercial building to residential, a tentative parcel map to split a 4.98-acre lot, and a conditional use permit for a 100-foot telecommunication tower. All items have recommended approvals and are exempt from CEQA review.

• Conditional Certificate of Compliance for 81.52-acre parcel at 13225 Hatchet Creek Road, with road width exception (10 ft vs 20 ft required)
• Conditional Use Permit to convert Building C at 11832-11838 Tammy Way, Grass Valley, to residential; Building B back to commercial
• Tentative Parcel Map to split 4.98-acre lot at 21367/21319 Armstrong Road into three lots (1.78, 1.50, 1.70 acres) and rescind senior-only covenant
• Conditional Use Permit for 100-foot guy-wire telecommunication tower at 16021 Hobart Mills Road, Truckee

The Zoning Administrator approved a parcel map split, a telecommunication tower, and two building use conversions. These decisions allow for changes in property boundaries, road standards, and residential/commercial usage across several county locations.

• Approved Conditional Certificate of Compliance and Petition for Exception to Road Standards for 13225 Hatchet Creek Road (as amended)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit to convert a commercial building to residential and an unpermitted residential unit to commercial at 11832-11838 Tammy Way
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map to split a 4.98-acre lot into three smaller lots and rescind a senior-only restrictive covenant at 21367 and 21319 Armstrong Road (as amended)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a 100-foot-tall unmanned telecommunication tower at 16021 Hobart Mills Road

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will hold a regular meeting to consider three assessment appeals where applicants dispute the county assessor's property valuations. The board will decide whether to proceed with each hearing and then determine the appeals. The agenda includes only these assessment hearings and standard procedural items.

• RC Gas, LLC appeal for 13451 State Highway 174, Grass Valley: applicant value $1,103,000 vs assessor $1,838,746
• RC Gas, LLC appeal for 13299 Noel Lane, Grass Valley: applicant value $233,000 vs assessor $388,936
• David J. Vanbeek, Trustee appeal for 14621 Pioneer Drive, Truckee: applicant value $818,000 vs assessor $1,362,928
• All three hearings have confirmation notices not returned by agent Protax LLC

The Board reviewed three regular assessment applications and unanimously voted to accept withdrawal requests for each. All three requests were submitted by agents on November 8, 2022.

• Accepted withdrawal request for Application #21-004 (13451 State Highway 174, Grass Valley) (Unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal request for Application #21-005 (13299 Noel Lane, Grass Valley) (Unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal request for Application #21-010 (14621 Pioneer Drive, Truckee) (Unanimous)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will meet to receive a presentation on the final draft of the Greater Higgins Area Plan, including changes to land use, infrastructure, and implementation. The council will also consider approving the October meeting minutes and a resolution to continue allowing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. A staff request to reschedule the December meeting due to holiday conflicts will be discussed.

• Final draft of Greater Higgins Area Plan presentation by Associate Planner Kyle Smith
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Approval of October 12, 2022 meeting minutes
• Staff request to reschedule December 14, 2022 meeting to a special meeting date

The council approved the consent agenda and scheduled a special meeting for December 12, 2022. Associate Planner Kyle Smith presented the Greater Higgins Area Plan Final Draft, though no recommendation was sought during the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Scheduled Special Meeting for December 12, 2022 (All aye)

Mental Health Board

The board approved a resolution to continue holding meetings via Zoom per the Brown Act and approved the minutes from October 7, 2022. The session included reports on children's behavioral health services and contract provider updates.

• Approved resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a combined application to rezone a parcel at 16782 State Highway 49 from RA-3-PD to RA-1.5 and approve a conditional use permit for a six-unit multifamily development. The commission will also vote on consent items including a two-year extension for Northern Sierra Propane and acceptance of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezone (RZN21-0004) and conditional use permit (CUP21-0006) for a 6-unit apartment building at 16782 State Highway 49, Nevada City
• Recommended environmental determination: Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS22-0009)
• Consent item: Two-year extension of time (EXT22-0004) for Northern Sierra Propane project (PLN16-0072)
• Consent items: Acceptance of minutes from four prior Planning Commission meetings (March, May, June 2022)

The Planning Commission was unable to conduct scheduled business because a quorum of members was not present. The public hearing for the Ranch House Rezone and Conditional Use Permit was continued to November 9, 2022.

• Continued Ranch House Rezone and Conditional Use Permit hearing (PLN21-0311) to November 9, 2022

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator will consider a conditional use permit for a new 100-foot telecommunication tower. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding converting commercial buildings to residential use in Grass Valley, though that item was postponed.

• Construction of a 100-foot-tall guy-wire telecommunication tower at 16021 Hobart Mills Road, Truckee
• Conditional Use Permit PLN22-0109 for building conversions at 11832, 11834, 11836, and 11838 Tammy Way, Grass Valley (Postponed)

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing regarding a proposed 100-foot-tall unmanned telecommunication tower at 16021 Hobart Mills Road. No decision was made during this meeting.

• Continued hearing for CUP22-0002 (telecommunication tower) to November 9, 2022

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions to finance the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project, including issuing obligations and applying for state financing. The consent calendar includes multiple contract amendments and new agreements for behavioral health, public health, and other county services.

• Resolution of intention to issue obligations for McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project
• Resolution authorizing application to IBank for financing a capital improvement project
• Contract amendment with Sierra Mental Wellness Group increasing to $3,090,612 for crisis services
• Contract amendment with Turning Point Community Programs increasing to $5,481,108 for mental health services
• Contract with J.W. Bamford, Inc. for Hazard Tree Removal Project at $203,436.73

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is meeting to review and approve September minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes the Lodestar Trail, a District 1 vacancy, Glenbrook Signpost repainting, several plaque projects (including a dedication for St. Paul's on October 30), a new paperback edition of ENC, Hirschman's Pond plaque vandalism, Nisenan Avenue, and potential landmarks such as Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, Rome Power House, Lime Kiln School, Chinese Miners/Washington, Mule Spring, and Nevada County Hospital. New business includes the Sarah Kidder Project and Arrastra. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Review and approval of September minutes
• Discussion of plaque projects including Chinese Rail Workers, Kentucky Flat School, Nevada City AME Church, St. Paul's (dedication Oct 30), Sally Lewis, Taylor Home
• Hirschman's Pond plaque vandalism and camera
• Potential landmarks: Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, Rome Power House, Lime Kiln School, Chinese Miners/Washington, Mule Spring, Nevada County Hospital
• New business: Sarah Kidder Project and Arrastra

The Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors landmark the Chinese Miners/Washington site. Several plaque projects advanced, including the Kentucky Flat School plaque ready for placement and the Nevada City AME Church monument nearing completion. The Hirschman's Pond plaque vandalism was addressed with a newly installed surveillance camera.

• Approved recommendation to BOS to landmark Chinese Miners/Washington site (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Nisenan Avenue topic to future meeting
• Tabled Nevada County Hospital landmark item to next meeting

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will receive informational presentations on Nevada County's new As-Built Permitting Policy, Access and Functional Needs Funding, and Measure V (wildfire prevention and emergency services). The council will also consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution authorizing remote meetings.

• Presentation on Measure V: Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness Measure by Assistant County Executive Officer Caleb Dardick
• Presentation on Nevada County's new As-Built Permitting Policy by Officer Nicholas McBurney
• Presentation on Access and Functional Needs Funding by Fire Safe Council Executive Director Jaime Jones
• Approval of resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (Resolution No. PV-22-5)
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes and October 20, 2022 agenda

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board is meeting to organize with new members and hear property assessment appeals. The board will consider a waiver request for the Truckee Meadows Water Authority case and hold hearings on appeals for properties in Penn Valley and Grass Valley. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Waiver request for Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Donner Lake property, assessed value $25,391,870 vs applicant's $20,343,001
• Hearing on Proposition 19 base year value transfer for 12950 Golden Trout Way, Penn Valley
• Hearing on WGGV LLC (Walgreens) appeal, 880 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, assessed value $11,197,913 vs applicant's $9,500,000
• Introduction of new board members Steven Hurley and Ashley Bierwolf
• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board denied a Proposition 19 property tax transfer appeal for a Penn Valley residence and denied a regular assessment appeal for a Walgreens property in Grass Valley due to the applicant's absence. The board also approved a consent calendar that included accepting corrected minutes and granting a two-year waiver for a Truckee Meadows Water Authority assessment hearing.

• Denied application #S-629 for Catherine Darden's Proposition 19 property tax transfer for 12950 Golden Trout Way, Penn Valley, finding for the Assessor on reassessibility and value.
• Denied application #20-013 for WGGV LLC (Walgreens) at 880 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, for lack of appearance by the applicant.
• Approved consent calendar including acceptance of corrected August 17, 2022 minutes and a two-year waiver for application #20-017 (Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Donner Lake property).
• Introduced new regular member Steven Hurley (alternate Ashley Bierwolf absent).

Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission will vote on a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. They will also hear updates on mattress recycling, delayed recycling and green waste collections, and the McCourtney Road Transfer Station redesign project.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act – action item
• Mattress Recycling Council update – informational item
• Delayed recycling and green waste collections update from Waste Management – informational item
• McCourtney Road Transfer Station redesign project update
• Tire amnesty event scheduled for October 24-28

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map application to divide a 304.35-acre parcel into four parcels, ranging from 40 to 104.34 acres, at 21584 Via Mediterrane in Penn Valley. The project also includes a management plan to allow disturbance in steep slope or high erosion potential areas, and would require improving an existing access road to a Fire Standard Access Road. The recommended action is to approve both the map and management plan, with a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental determination.

• Tentative Parcel Map TPM21-0006: divide 304.35-acre parcel into 4 parcels (40 to 104.34 acres)
• Management Plan MGT22-0029 to allow disturbance in steep slopes or high erosion potential areas
• Access via Via Mediterrane and improved Fire Standard Access Road within 60-foot-wide private road easement
• Recommended environmental determination: Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA
• Public hearing at 1:30 p.m., October 12, 2022, at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City

The Zoning Administrator approved a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM21-0006) to divide a 304.35-acre parcel at 21584 Via Mediterrane in Penn Valley into four parcels ranging from 40 to 104.34 acres. The decision also approved a Management Plan (MGT22-0029) allowing disturbance on steep slopes or high-erosion areas, and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA. Access will be from Via Mediterrane and an existing road that must be upgraded to a Fire Standard Access Road within a 60-foot easement.

• Approved Tentative Parcel Map TPM21-0006 to split 304.35 acres into 4 parcels (40–104.34 acres)
• Approved Management Plan MGT22-0029 for disturbance on steep slopes or high-erosion areas
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan under CEQA
• Required existing access road to be improved to Fire Standard Access Road within 60-foot easement

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will receive a presentation on the draft Greater Higgins Area Plan and provide feedback, including recommendations on guiding principles for its implementation. The council will also consider routine items like approving minutes and a resolution to continue remote meeting options under the Brown Act.

• Draft Greater Higgins Area Plan review and feedback
• Discussion on implementation priorities and guiding principles
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The council reviewed the draft Greater Higgins Area Plan and discussed implementation priorities, including housing types, emergency access, traffic, and broadband. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily for feedback and discussion. A future meeting will consider a letter of recommendation to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved consent agenda including meeting agenda, minutes, and remote meeting resolution (unanimous)
• No formal decisions on Greater Higgins Area Plan; only discussion and public comment received

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine items, including contract amendments, grant acceptance, and proclamations. Scheduled items include a memorandum of understanding for broadband internet service in unincorporated areas and a presentation of RCRC auction proceeds to local nonprofits. The board will also hold closed sessions to discuss existing litigation and potential new litigation.

• Amendment to contract with California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. for mental health services, increasing contract price from $213,900 to $222,700
• Resolution authorizing environmental clearance for tree removal on county roadways as part of Hazard Tree Removal Project funded by CAL FIRE grant
• Memorandum of Understanding with Golden State Connect Authority for broadband internet access service in unincorporated areas
• Presentation of $67,150 in RCRC Basket auction proceeds to KARE Crisis Nursery, Bright Futures for Youth, Gold Country Senior Services, and Nevada County Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention Council
• Closed session to discuss litigation in Young, Amy vs. Diaz, County of Nevada, Case No. CU0000261

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving a resolution for remote meetings, reviewing past meeting minutes, hearing updates on peer support, continuum of care, and harm reduction, and reviewing the year-end budget from the prior fiscal year. The board will also review its goals and a data notebook. Public comment is limited to three minutes for non-agenda items and five minutes for agenda items.

• Approve resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Review year-end budget from prior fiscal year
• Review MHSUAB goals
• Hear update from Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell
• Harm Reduction Coalition presentation by Bethany Wilkins

The board approved the September 2, 2022 minutes and made consensus changes to its goals, including dropping an annual client satisfaction survey review and adding a requirement to present reports from the County Forensic Task Force on Mental Illness and the Truckee community. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports, updates, and goal revisions.

• Approved September 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to revise MHSUAB Goals: drop annual client satisfaction survey review, add Forensic Task Force and Truckee community reports, and update public education language

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Nevada County Fish & Wildlife Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 4, 2022, preceded by a noticed no-host dinner. The main business includes a presentation from a state wildlife biologist on her research and recommendations on procedures for awarding Fish and Wildlife Propagation fund grants. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and agency reports.

• Presentation by California Fish and Wildlife Regional Biologist Sara Holm on her research
• Recommendations on grant procedures for Fish and Wildlife Propagation fund
• Fine Fund Balance informational report
• Approval of August 2, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Commission approved two motions to change grant procedures: first, to request a flat budget from the Board of Supervisors to shorten fund distribution by 3-4 months; second, to set a $10,000 amended budget for the current year. Both motions passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments on the Truckee River pollution and a presentation on wildlife management.

• Approved motion to request flat budget from Board of Supervisors to speed grant fund distribution (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 amended budget for current year grants (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 2, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar with routine contracts and grants, including a $9.48 million paratransit services contract and several fire prevention grants. The board will also hear presentations on hunger action, the county airport, and PG&E's wildfire safety program, and will hold closed sessions on two lawsuits.

• Paratransit Services contract: $9,479,802 for 5-year management of western county paratransit (item 15)
• Fire prevention grants: $901,578 (South County Shaded Fuel Break), $750,000 (Ponderosa West Grass Valley), $2,178,004 (Woodpecker Ravine) (items 30a-c)
• Behavioral health contract expansion: increase to $884,090 for school-based services (item 2)
• Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan: $450,000 contract with Design Workshop (item 26b)
• Closed sessions on lawsuits: Audrey Pruett vs. Gregory Diaz et al., and Gina Will vs. Rob Tribble (items SR 22-1262, SR 22-1243)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next meeting date is not specified in the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• No agenda items listed

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will hold a hearing on a property tax appeal by WGGV LLC (dba Walgreens) for a property at 880 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, where the applicant values it at $9,500,000 versus the assessor's $11,197,913. The board will also consider approving a two-year waiver to extend the hearing for a Truckee Meadows Water Authority application on a Donner Lake property, and will accept prior meeting minutes and introduce new members.

• Hearing on Assessment Application #20-013: WGGV LLC (Walgreens), 880 Sutton Way, Grass Valley; applicant value $9,500,000 vs assessor $11,197,913
• Waiver request for Application #20-017: Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Donner Lake parcel 017-540-001-000; applicant value $20,343,001 vs assessor $25,391,870
• Acceptance of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Introduction of new board members Steven Hurley and Ashley Bierwolf

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission is meeting to receive informational presentations and provide comments on several agricultural and land-use topics. Items include a presentation on the California Agricultural Mediation Program, Measure V on wildfire prevention, proposed cannabis ordinance amendments, potential changes to the hazardous vegetation ordinance, and the 2023 Federal Farm Bill. The commission may provide comments on the cannabis and hazardous vegetation items but will not take formal action on most agenda items.

• Informational presentation on California Agricultural Mediation Program
• Presentation on Measure V: Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness
• Commission may comment on proposed cannabis ordinance amendments
• Discussion on potential changes to Nevada County Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance
• Presentation on 2023 Federal Farm Bill by Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission met on September 21, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no official actions were taken. The meeting consisted of informational presentations and reports from agencies including NID, RCD, UCCE, NRCS, and Sierra Harvest. New business items presented included the California Agriculture Mediation Program, Measure V, proposed cannabis ordinance amendments, and a hazardous vegetation ordinance discussion, but no votes or decisions occurred.

• No actions taken due to lack of quorum
• Agenda item 'Sheriff’s Office' removed by Ag Commissioner de Nijs
• Agenda item 'Farm Bill' tabled for future meeting
• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes: no action taken due to lack of quorum
• California Agriculture Mediation Program: presented, no action taken
• Measure V presentation: informational only, no action taken
• Cannabis ordinance amendments: presented, no action taken
• Hazardous vegetation ordinance discussion: no action taken

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is meeting to review old business, including plaque installations and dedications, and to discuss new business such as a District 1 vacancy and potential new landmarks. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and officer reports, along with specific discussions on vandalism and potential landmark designations.

• Chinese Rail Workers plaque installed, dedication Sept 18
• First Commercial Winery plaque installed, dedication Sept 11
• St. Paul's plaque dedication October 30
• Hirschman's Pond plaque vandalism - camera discussion
• Potential landmarks: Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, Rome Power House, Lime Kiln School, Chinese Miners/Washington, Mule Spring

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the County name the roadway in front of the Rood Center leading to Cement Hill Road as Nisenan Avenue, and the road circling the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility as Nisenan Loop. The Commission also voted unanimously to recommend to the Grass Valley school district that the Kentucky Flat School plaque be placed on a pedestal, with the Commission paying for it. Several other plaque installations and dedications were reported, including the Chinese Rail Workers plaque installed with a dedication planned for September 18th.

• Approved motion to recommend naming the roadway in front of the Rood Center as Nisenan Avenue and the road circling Wayne Brown Correctional Facility as Nisenan Loop (unanimous).
• Approved motion to recommend to the Grass Valley school district that the Kentucky Flat School plaque be placed on a pedestal, with the Commission paying for it (unanimous).
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (vote passed).
• Discussed but no decision on potential landmarks: Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, Lime Kiln School, Chinese Miners/Washington, Mule Spring.
• Discussed but no decision on Nevada City AME Church plaque installation.
• Discussed but no decision on Lodestar Trail issue.
• Discussed but no decision on Taylor Home plaque with DAR involvement.
• Discussed but no decision on landmarking the Nevada County Hospital site.

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will discuss updates to the County of Nevada’s cannabis ordinance and provide comments on proposed zoning amendments for commercial cannabis cultivation. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Comments on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation (County File No. Pln 22-0160, Ord 22-2)
• Review of 2022 updates to County of Nevada’s Cannabis Ordinance
• Action on Notice of Availability for Public Review and Intent to Adopt a Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (Pln 21-0290; Tpm 21-0006; Eis 21-0007)
• 2022 Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to review specific objectives within its strategic plan. The body will also discuss jail programming, Project Heart, and the annual plan submission to the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of Strategic Plan Goal 1 Objective A, Goal 2 Objective C, and Goal 3 Objectives A, C, D, and E
• Discussion of jail programming
• Discussion of Project Heart
• Annual plan submission to the Board of Supervisors

The Community Corrections Partnership approved the June 2022 meeting minutes and discussed updates to its strategic plan, including data-driven decision-making and community engagement. A presentation on Project Heart highlighted peer mentoring and reentry services, supported by a $500K grant. The annual plan was submitted to the Board of Supervisors for review, with no substantive decisions made on new policies or funding.

• Approved June 23, 2022 CCP meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed strategic plan goals; data work pushed to next meeting
• Discussed community engagement strategies; no formal action taken
• Heard Project Heart presentation on peer mentoring and reentry services
• Annual plan submitted to Board of Supervisors for review; no vote taken

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Emergency Medical Care Committee is meeting to review its membership and discuss the balance of in-person versus teleconference meetings. The body will also address 911 ambulance staffing and response. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the Sierra-Sacramento Valley Medical Services Agency.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Annual Report to County of Board of Supervisors
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion
• COVID-19 Update
• 911 Ambulance Staffing and Response

The Emergency Medical Care Committee approved a resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, extending virtual meetings through December 2022. Members discussed ambulance staffing challenges, noting Nevada County is currently adequately staffed but may face future shortages as neighboring counties struggle. The committee also reviewed COVID-19 updates, tactical training plans, and the annual report to the Board of Supervisors.

• Approved resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings through December 14, 2022 (motion by Wilson, second by Cummings, passed)
• Approved June 8, 2022 meeting minutes (motion by Wilson, second by Brown, no opposition)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will meet to review the administrative draft of the Greater Higgins Area Plan, provide feedback on top issues, and discuss implementation priorities. The council will also consider routine consent items, including approving minutes and a resolution to allow remote meetings. Public comment is scheduled.

• Review and feedback on Greater Higgins Area Plan administrative draft
• Discussion of implementation guiding principles (Chapter 7, p. 113)
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Approval of minutes for June 23 and August 24, 2022 meetings
• Next community meeting announced for September 28, 2022

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) held a discussion-only meeting on September 14, 2022. The council approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda and minutes from June 23 and August 24, 2022, and a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. The main item was a presentation and discussion of the Greater Higgins Area Plan draft, covering zoning, traffic, bike paths, housing, and other topics. No decisions were made on the plan; it remains under review.

• Approved meeting agenda for September 14, 2022
• Approved meeting minutes for June 23, 2022
• Approved meeting minutes for August 24, 2022
• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar of routine contracts and resolutions, including a $5 million application for Round 4 of the No Place Like Home Program for housing, and consolidation of local elections with the November 8, 2022 General Election. The board will also hear presentations on a CSAC award and Yuba River Cleanup proclamation, and respond to Civil Grand Jury reports on joint powers authorities and county roads.

• Resolution to apply for up to $5,000,000 in No Place Like Home Program Round 4 funds for housing
• Resolution consolidating Nevada County tax measure, Nevada City, Penn Valley Fire, Grass Valley, Truckee, school and special district elections with Nov 8, 2022 General Election
• Resolution to submit USDA grant application for $1,050,000 to construct fire suppression system in North San Juan
• Resolution approving Amendment 1 to Last Mile Broadband Grant, increasing cost per home to $10,273 and reducing connections to 11
• Resolution approving commercial lease with John Barleycorn Investments for 20,220 sq. ft. office/storage facility at $25,275/month starting Jan 1, 2024

Mental Health Board

The board voted unanimously to continue virtual meetings under the Brown Act, approved minutes from May, June, and July 2022, and elected Shera Banbury as Chair and Anne Rarick as Vice Chair. They received informational updates on Measure V (wildfire preparedness sales tax), Brunswick Commons housing, and behavioral health infrastructure planning. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Approved resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 13, June 3, and July 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Elected Shera Banbury as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Anne Rarick as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Sanitation District Advisory Committee

The Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates, including a review of sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) issues and resulting changes, staff changes, zone updates, and public outreach efforts. The committee will also set meeting dates for fiscal year 2022/23. No formal action items are listed beyond these discussions.

• SSO review and resulting changes
• Staff changes
• Zone updates presented by Brad Torres
• Public outreach tours
• Set dates for 2022/23 meetings

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to a use permit for the installation of 32 lights at the Lake Wildwood Subdivision Tennis Facility. The project includes a request for a variance to allow light poles to reach 20 feet in height.

• Amendment to Approved Use Permit (AAP22-0001) and Variance (VAR22-0004) for tennis court lighting at 12960 Thistle Loop, Penn Valley
• Proposed installation of 32 lights across 24 poles to allow nighttime play until 10:00 P.M.
• Variance request to exceed the 15-foot light pole height limit established by Section L-II 4.2.8 of the Land Use and Development Code
• Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS22-0008) for environmental review

The Planning Commission approved a mitigated negative declaration, a variance, and an amendment to a use permit to allow 32 lights on 24 poles up to 20 feet tall at the Lake Wildwood tennis courts for nighttime play until 10 p.m. The vote was unanimous (4-0). Public comment focused on concerns about the Rise Gold Mine, not the tennis court project.

• Approved mitigated negative declaration (EIS22-0008) 4-0
• Approved variance (VAR22-0004) for 20-foot light poles 4-0
• Approved amendment to use permit (AAP22-0001) for tennis court lights 4-0
• Accepted minutes from Jan 27 and Feb 10, 2022 meetings

Nevada County Sanitation District

The Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates and planning. The agenda includes a review of a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO), resulting changes, and future planning, along with staff changes, zone updates, and public outreach. No formal action items are listed beyond setting meeting dates for the fiscal year.

• SSO review, resulting changes and future planning
• Staff changes
• Zone updates presented by Brad Torres
• Public outreach tours
• Set dates for 2022/23 meetings

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will hold a special meeting to receive an overview of the administrative draft of the Greater Higgins Area Plan, a community planning effort for the area. The council will also consider routine consent items, including approving the June 8, 2022 minutes and adopting a resolution to continue allowing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. Public comment will be taken, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2022.

• Overview of Greater Higgins Area Plan administrative draft by Associate Planner Kyle Smith
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The council approved the consent agenda (motion passed) and received a presentation on the Greater Higgins Area Plan Administrative Draft. Discussion focused on public outreach strategies, including community workshops, flyers, and a possible town hall with Supervisor Scofield. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Approved meeting agenda for August 24, 2022
• Approved meeting minutes for June 8, 2022
• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider purchasing a 1-acre property at 1101-1105 Sutton Way in Grass Valley to operate a Wellness Center for homelessness services. The board will also vote on a consent calendar of routine contracts, including a $1 million mobile crisis unit grant amendment and a $613,772 homeless outreach contract. A presentation on the Truckee River Watershed Council's resiliency partnership is scheduled.

• Purchase of 1101-1105 Sutton Way, Grass Valley (APN 035-400-042-000) for Wellness Center, 4/5 vote required
• Amendment to Crisis Care Mobile Unit grant with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc., max $1,000,000
• Renewal contract with Hospitality House for homeless outreach, max $613,772
• Acceptance of $690,079 from California Department of Public Health for Future of Public Health Funding
• Ordinance amending Grand Jury compensation and mileage

Historical Landmarks Commission

This meeting has no agenda items. The only action is to review the minutes from a prior meeting, indicating this session is purely procedural or cancelled.

• No agenda items listed

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting and discussed several ongoing plaque and landmark projects. Key updates included installation of the Chinese Rail Workers plaque with a dedication ceremony set for September 18, arrival of plaques for Kentucky Flat School and Nevada City AME Church, and progress on Rice's Crossing and Kneebone Ranch as potential landmarks. The commission also discussed public access to the Lodestar Public Trail and a possible Nisenan-named road near the Rood Center.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Chinese Rail Workers plaque installed; dedication ceremony set for September 18, 2022
• Kentucky Flat School plaque arrived; Grass Valley School District deciding mounting location
• Nevada City AME Church plaque arrived; mounting planned for late September with masonry work
• First Winery plaque in possession of Steve Fry, to be mounted soon
• Hirschman's Pond plaque cleaned and retrofitted with plastic cover after vandalism
• Lodestar Public Trail public access issue discussed; limited access pilot project suggested, to revisit next month
• Maidu Avenue name change discussed; proposal to name unnamed road near Rood Center after Nisenan tribe

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting scheduled for August 18, 2022, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Assessment Appeals Board

The Assessment Appeals Board will consider adopting a stipulated value for a property appeal and routine items like meeting minutes and a remote-meeting resolution. The main substantive item is a property tax appeal settlement for a property in Auburn.

• Stipulated value of $504,900 for 2019/20 assessment appeal #19-016, property at 24650 Oro Valley Road, Auburn
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Acceptance of minutes from April 20, 2022, and July 18, 2022 meetings

The Board approved a stipulated property value of $504,900 for parcel 021-420-028 (24650 Oro Valley Road, Auburn), resolving a 2019/20 assessment appeal. A resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings was not adopted after county code updates made it unnecessary. Minutes from prior meetings were accepted unanimously.

• Approved stipulated value of $504,900 for Assessment Application #19-016 (Hershon/Weitz Family Trust) (unanimous)
• Voted not to adopt resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from April 20, 2022, and July 18, 2022 (unanimous)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) regular meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022 has been canceled. No agenda items or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled: August 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m.

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a request from the Auburn Ski Club to amend an existing use permit. The proposal would add 40 light poles (48 lights) along a 2-kilometer lower loop of a cross-country ski trail and allow nighttime skiing on certain evenings from November through March. Because the 40-foot poles exceed the county's 15-foot height limit, a variance is also requested. The recommended action is to approve the variance and permit amendment, and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration.

• PLN22-0092, AAP22-0002, EIS22-0007, VAR22-0003: Amendment to Use Permit U89-039 for 40 light poles and nighttime skiing at Auburn Ski Club Nordic Center
• Variance request (VAR22-0003) to allow 40-foot light poles, exceeding the 15-foot height limit in Section L-II 4.2.8
• Location: 19749 Boreal Ridge Road, Soda Springs, CA (APN 047-450-004)
• Recommended environmental determination: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
• Recommended project action: Approve the variance and amendment to the approved permit

The Zoning Administrator approved a project to install 40 light poles (48 lights) along a 2-kilometer loop of the cross-country ski trail at the Auburn Ski Club Nordic Center, allowing nighttime skiing until 8:00 PM on Wednesday through Saturday nights from November through March. The approval includes a variance to exceed the 15-foot height limit, allowing 40-foot poles due to snow depth, and adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration under CEQA.

• Approved variance VAR22-0003 for 40-foot light poles (exceeding 15-foot limit)
• Approved amendment AAP22-0002 to Use Permit U89-039 for 40 light poles and night skiing
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent calendar item awarding a contract to Maxwell Asphalt Inc. for pavement rehabilitation of Taxiway A and Ramps 1, 2, and 5 at the Nevada County Airport. The contract amount is $297,446.87 and requires a 4/5 affirmative vote. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Resolution awarding contract to Maxwell Asphalt Inc. for Taxiway A and Ramps 1, 2, 5 pavement rehabilitation at Nevada County Airport
• Maximum contract amount of $297,446.87
• Authorizes Chair to execute contract and directs Auditor-Controller to amend FY 2022/23 Airport budget

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to add a half-cent transactions and use tax for wildfire prevention, emergency services, and disaster readiness, with a recommendation to place it on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine contracts and purchases, an audit acceptance, and an informational presentation on a new land use permitting policy.

• Public hearing on proposed half-cent 'Nevada County Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness Transactions and Use Tax' for Nov. 8, 2022 ballot
• Contract with Victor Community Support Services for Rapid Response Team and Family Urgent Response Programs, max $1,620,000
• Contract with Bright Futures for Youth for Youth Workforce Development, max $667,624
• Contract with Nevada-Sierra Connecting Point Public Authority for Youth Workforce Development, max $878,212
• Contract with Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc. for 2022 Annual Striping Project, $272,503.17

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, receiving agency reports, and reviewing the fine fund balance. New business includes an update from USDA Wildlife Services, planning for the October meeting, and discussing grant donation procedures. The meeting is dedicated to the memory of former commissioner Peter Arnold.

• USDA Wildlife Services update by Larry Lane, Wildlife Specialist
• Fine fund balance informational report
• Discussion of grant donation procedures
• Approval of April 5, 2022 meeting minutes
• Dedication of meeting to former commissioner Peter Arnold

The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved the minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting unanimously (5-0). They also agreed to move forward with updating the grant donation procedures, with a recommendation to be prepared for the next agenda for a formal vote. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports from agencies and public comment.

• Approved minutes of December 7, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to update grant donation procedures, with paperwork to be prepared for next agenda for vote

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar with routine contracts and grants, including a $2.37 million WIC program grant, a $360,366 FAA grant for airport taxiway rehabilitation, and an increase in housing funds. The board will also hear community presentations, accept a mid-year report, and hold a recognition ceremony for employees.

• Approve $2,368,284 WIC grant from California Department of Public Health
• Accept $360,366 FAA grant for Taxiway A and Ramps 1, 2, 5 at Nevada County Airport
• Increase PLHA housing award from $520,692 to $1,337,254
• Approve $135,495 agreement with Placer County for Tahoe/Truckee health services
• Approve $98,000 veteran mental health outreach agreement

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for July 21, 2022, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, public comment, and agency reports. The main new business item is a presentation on the Nevada County Building Department's 'As-Built' policy. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation on Nevada County Building Dept 'As-Built' Policy by Nick McBurney, Supervising Building Inspector/Plan Examiner
• Agency reports from NID, RCD, UCCE Farm Advisor, NRCS, Sierra Harvest, and FSA
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

The Agricultural Advisory Commission approved its agenda and April 5, 2022 minutes unanimously (5-0). No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational reports from the Nevada Irrigation District, Resource Conservation District, Sierra Harvest, and the Agricultural Commissioner, plus a presentation on the Building Department's new 'As-Built' policy.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 5, 2022 minutes (5-0)

City Selection Committee

The Nevada County City Selection Committee, comprising mayors from Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee, will meet remotely to ratify two appointments and approve prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Ratify Anna Klovstad (Truckee) as representative to Countywide Oversight Board
• Ratify Gary Petersen (Nevada City) as representative to LAFCo
• Approve minutes from February 18, 2021
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under Brown Act

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine organizational matters. The board will adopt a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings, select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022/23 fiscal year, and approve its meeting calendar for that period. No property assessment appeals are listed on this agenda.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Fiscal Year 2022/23
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2022/23 meeting calendar

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board held a brief regular meeting, approving a consent calendar that included a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. The board unanimously re-elected Gerald Bushore as Chair and James Rees as Vice Chair for FY 2022/23, and approved the meeting calendar with a change moving the December meeting from December 21 to December 14. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after about six minutes.

• Approved consent calendar including teleconference resolution (unanimous)
• Re-elected Gerald Bushore as Chair for FY 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Re-elected James Rees as Vice Chair for FY 2022/23 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022/23 meeting calendar with December meeting moved to Dec 14 (unanimous)

Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC)

The Citizens' Oversight Committee is holding a regular meeting to review and adopt prior meeting minutes, discuss committee vacancies, and receive reports on Measure A sales tax receipts, library staffing, programs, and facilities. The agenda also includes a tentative update on the Truckee Library. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and adoption of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of COC vacancies
• Measure A Sales Tax Receipts Report
• County Librarian's report on staffing, programs, and facilities
• Truckee Library status update (tentative)

The Citizens' Oversight Committee reviewed the Measure A sales tax receipts report, noting April 2022 was 4% under last year and May 2022 was 5% over. The committee requested that accruals and future projections be added to the next meeting and that Elise Strickler attend to discuss sales tax and budgets. The County Librarian reported on staffing, programs, and facilities, including the Bear River library opening scheduled for Summer 2023. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Requested accruals and future projections for sales tax report at next meeting
• Requested Elise Strickler attend next meeting to discuss sales tax and budgets

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is meeting to review and approve June minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss old business including revisions to organic documents, the Chinese Rail Workers project, and several potential new landmarks. New business includes improving recognition of the Nisenan people. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Potential landmarks: Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, Kneebone Ranch and Cemetery, Rome Power House, Lime Kiln School, Chinese Miners/Washington
• Old business: organic documents revision, Chinese Rail Workers, Kentucky Flat School, Glenbrook Signpost, Nevada City AME Church, First Winery, Friends of, new paperback edition of ENC, State Archives visit
• New business: Improving Recognition of Nisenan
• Public comment procedures outlined

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed multiple plaque projects, including the Chinese Rail Workers plaque dedication set for September 18, 2022, and the Kentucky Flat School plaque arriving in August. The commission also agreed to help the Nisenan tribe locate the Nevada City rancheria site and recommended renaming Maidu Lane to Nisenan Lane. No formal votes were recorded on these items; most were reports and discussions.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Chinese Rail Workers plaque dedication set for Sept 18, 2022
• Kentucky Flat School plaque to arrive in August; dedication planned
• Glenbrook signpost renovations completed
• Mule Spring landmark project discontinued
• Commission to assist Nisenan tribe in locating rancheria site
• Recommended renaming Maidu Lane to Nisenan Lane

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving a resolution for remote teleconference meetings, approving prior meeting minutes, hearing a presentation on the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, conducting a Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Needs Assessment focus group, and electing a Chair and Vice Chair. Public comment is invited.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2022 and June 3, 2022
• Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program presentation and focus group
• MHSA Needs Assessment focus group
• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice Chair

The board unanimously approved a resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings for 30 days, as the prior Brown Act suspension expired. No public comment was received. The board lacked a quorum, so it could not approve prior meeting minutes or elect officers, deferring these actions to September.

• Approved resolution to continue virtual meetings (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of May, June, and July minutes to September (no quorum)
• Deferred election of Chair and Vice Chair to September (no quorum)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The regular meeting of the South County Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for July 13, 2022, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided; the agenda is only a cancellation notice.

• Regular meeting canceled

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar of routine contracts and agreements, primarily renewals for behavioral health, social services, and housing programs. Notable items include a $3.08 million contract with Granite Wellness Centers for substance use treatment, a $1.24 million contract with Stanford Youth Solutions for mental health services, and a $892,498 contract with Nevada County Housing Development Corporation for housing programs. The board will also consider an ordinance on parking prohibitions and a $537,869 construction contract for a guardrail safety project.

• Renewal contract with Granite Wellness Centers for substance use treatment, $3,077,825
• Renewal contract with Stanford Youth Solutions for mental health services, $1,241,773
• Contract with Nevada County Housing Development Corporation for housing programs, $892,498
• Ordinance amending parking prohibitions (Section G-IV 3.A.8)
• Construction contract for Guardrail Safety Audit Project 225035, $537,869.20

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar with numerous contracts, mostly renewals, for behavioral health, public health, and social services, totaling over $20 million. Key items include a $3M psychiatric inpatient agreement, a $2.99M crisis stabilization contract, and a $4.6M community treatment program. The board will also consider an ordinance on cannabis cultivation enforcement and use ARPA funds for outdoor visitor safety.

• Contract with North Valley Behavioral Health for acute psychiatric inpatient services, up to $3,000,000 over two years
• Contract with Sierra Mental Wellness Group for crisis stabilization unit, up to $2,990,079
• Contract with Turning Point Community Programs for adult assertive community treatment, up to $4,645,108
• Ordinance amending Land Use and Development Code on administrative enforcement and cannabis cultivation
• Use of $450,000 in ARPA funds for Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund Grant Program

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a development permit for a 3,452-square-foot car wash at the Higgins Marketplace Shopping Center. The meeting also includes a consent item regarding a time extension for Wildwood Self Storage.

• Development Permit (DVP21-1) for a 3,452-square-foot Quick Quack Drive-Through Car Wash at 10150 Woodridge Drive, Auburn
• Environmental Addendum (EIS21-0004) for the Higgins Marketplace project
• Time extension for Wildwood Self Storage (PLN22-0105; EXT22-0003)

The Nevada County Planning Commission unanimously approved a development permit for a 3,452-square-foot Quick Quack drive-through car wash at the Higgins Marketplace Shopping Center, along with an addendum to the certified environmental impact report. The consent item for an extension of time for Wildwood Self Storage was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved addendum to Final Higgins Marketplace EIR (EIS21-0004) (5-0)
• Approved Development Permit DVP21-1 for Quick Quack car wash (5-0)
• Approved Wildwood Self Storage extension of time (consent item)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the Greater Higgins Area Plan and receive a report from its field survey ad hoc committee. The council will participate in a facilitated discussion to provide input on the area plan, and will hear findings from a site tour of key areas. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal action items listed beyond agenda approval.

• Field survey report on Greater Higgins Area Plan sites, including Combie Rd/Wolf Rd & Hwy 49 intersection, old dairy farm on Wolf Rd, and Northridge Restaurant site
• Recommendations for senior housing, parks, and improved connectivity in the plan area
• Facilitated discussion on Greater Higgins Area Plan with Carol Scofield
• Discussion of potential alternate evacuation routes, including fire gates at W. Hacienda

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council met and approved the meeting agenda. They received a report from the Field Survey Ad Hoc Committee on potential uses, development, traffic flow, and fire access, with public comment on Hacienda Roads. A facilitated discussion on the Greater Higgins Area Plan gathered community priorities, with a summary report to be provided to the County. No formal decisions were made beyond agenda approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to discuss and approve a strategic plan. The body will also review the existing EBP program inventory and provide a budget update.

• Approval of February 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of strategic plan
• Update to Existing EBP Program Inventory
• Support for Justice Mental Health Collaborative
• Budget update

The Community Corrections Partnership approved the minutes from February 17, 2022, and adopted the Justice System Partners (JSP) strategic plan as a working document. The board also discussed program inventory updates, data sharing, and budget projections, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted JSP strategic plan as working document (unanimous)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget. The meeting also includes a review of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 budget and updates to various county user fee schedules.

• Proposed Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 totaling approximately $330,738,238
• Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 proposed budget of $10,530,044 for Zones 1-12
• Establishment of updated Consolidated User Fee Schedules for several county departments

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission will review May minutes and hear officer reports. The meeting includes discussions on several potential landmarks, including Mule Spring and Rome Power House.

• Discussion of potential landmarks: Mule Spring, Kneebone Cemetery, Rome Power House, Steephollow Crossing, and Deer Creek Bridge
• Review of organic documents revision/Goyne
• Discussion regarding Nevada City AME Church
• State Archives visit

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved a motion to share the Nevada City AME church plaque language with Nisenan representatives for feedback. Other business included updates on plaque installations and dedications, with no major decisions on landmark designations.

• Approved motion to show AME church plaque language to Nisenan representatives (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (vote)
• Discussed Rice's Crossing as historic site in updated guide, no action
• Decided not to take position on SB9 regarding historic districts

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council will discuss the 'Ready Nevada County' disaster preparedness initiative and recent calls for service at the Penn Valley Shopping Center. The meeting also includes an update from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek.

• Discussion on 'Ready Nevada County: Preparing for the Future' regarding wildfires and extreme weather
• Discussion on recent calls for service at the Penn Valley Shopping Center with Lt. Michael Vingom
• Introduction of new member Patricia Rockwell
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider a consent calendar of routine contracts and resolutions, including several behavioral health service contract amendments and renewals. The most notable item is a resolution to participate in a Public Defender Pilot Project Grant Program, accepting $132,270 in state funding to enhance capacity for client relief services. The board will also vote on a nuisance abatement lien and various solid waste, transit, and county service area items.

• Public Defender Pilot Project Grant: accept $132,270 from Board of State and Community Corrections
• Midvalley Recovery contract increase: $144,825 to $189,825 for residential treatment
• Common Goals contract increase: $686,591 to $841,591 for outpatient rehab
• Nuisance abatement lien of $27,709.78 on 27958 Sweetland Road, North San Juan
• Sammie's Friends animal shelter contract increase to $2,145,000 for FY 2022/23

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Emergency Medical Care Committee is meeting to review its membership and discuss emergency medical care practices. The body will address tactical active shooter responses and provide a COVID-19 update.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Annual Report to County Board of Supervisors
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion
• COVID-19 Update

The Nevada County Emergency Medical Care Committee voted unanimously to continue holding virtual meetings under the Brown Act due to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases. The committee also approved the March 9, 2022 minutes and discussed plans for an annual report, tactical training, and emergency preparedness.

• Approved motion to continue virtual meetings (unanimous)
• Approved March 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on a variance request to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for an existing structure at 13115 Ridge Road. The purpose is to bring a legal non-conforming fire station into compliance so it can be renovated into a single-family home. The recommended action is conditional approval, and the project is proposed to be exempt from CEQA review.

• Variance VAR22-0002 to reduce rear yard setback from 20 to 5 feet at 13115 Ridge Road
• Project to convert existing fire station into single-family home
• APN 008-070-034
• Recommended CEQA exemption under §15305(a)
• Conditional approval recommended by planner Marie Maniscalco

The Zoning Administrator approved a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 5 feet for the existing structure at 13115 Ridge Road. The approval allows the legal non-conforming fire station to be renovated into a single-family home. The project was found exempt from environmental review under CEQA §15305(a).

• Approved variance VAR22-0002 to reduce rear yard setback from 20 feet to 5 feet (conditional)
• Found project exempt from environmental review under CEQA §15305(a)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will hold a hybrid meeting to approve routine consent items, receive an update on South County recreation, and participate in a facilitated discussion on the Greater Higgins Area Plan. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions expected beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of May 23, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adoption of continuing resolution for remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• South County Recreation Update presentation by Jake Jacobson
• Facilitated discussion on Greater Higgins Area Plan with Carol Scofield
• Planning for a walking tour at the July 13, 2022 meeting

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council approved its consent agenda, including meeting minutes and a resolution for remote meetings. Members discussed recreation updates and formed an ad hoc committee to conduct a walking tour for the Greater Higgins Area Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including June 8 agenda, May 23 minutes, and remote meeting resolution
• Created ad hoc committee of four members for walking tour, including William Checkvala

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The June 7th meeting of the Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission has been canceled. The commission will next convene on August 2nd at 6pm for its regular scheduled meeting.

• June 7th meeting canceled
• Next meeting scheduled for August 2nd at 6pm

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board is meeting by Zoom to approve a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, approve prior minutes, and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda also includes updates on peer support, Continuum of Care, COVID-19 data impacts, Truckee programs, and Mental Health Services Act updates.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per Brown Act
• Approval of May 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Truckee program updates: Wellness Center at TTUSD, Gateway Mountain Center, homeless services, mobile crisis
• Mental Health Services Act update
• Nomination and election of Chair and Vice Chair

The board unanimously approved a motion to hold the next meeting by Zoom, renewing remote meeting authorization under the Brown Act. They also approved the May 13, 2022 minutes and elected Shera Banbury as Chair. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and reports.

• Approved motion to hold next meeting by Zoom (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2022 minutes (consensus)
• Elected Shera Banbury as Chair (motion by Suzanne Nobles, seconded by Iden Rogers)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed self-storage facility and potential zoning text amendments for cannabis cultivation. The body will also review several development permit extensions and a subdivision agreement.

• Proposed ordinance (ORD22-1) for cannabis cultivation and administrative enforcement in unincorporated areas
• Rezone from Highway Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial for a self-storage facility with 17 buildings and 7 containers
• Petition for Exceptions from Road Standards for a reduced easement width on Johnson Place
• Extension of time for Event Helper Development Permit (DVP18-2)
• Extension of time for South Woodlands Subdivision

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve the 49er Self Storage project, including a rezone from Highway Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial, a conditional use permit, and a petition for exceptions to road standards, with a mitigated negative declaration. The Commission also voted 4-0 to recommend the Board adopt an ordinance amending cannabis cultivation and administrative enforcement regulations, including removing the 5-day grace period for illicit cannabis enforcement. Both items are recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, not final approvals.

• Recommended approval of 49er Self Storage rezone, CUP, and road exception (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration for 49er Self Storage (4-0)
• Recommended adoption of cannabis ordinance amendments (ORD22-01) (4-0)
• Recommended CEQA exemption for cannabis ordinance (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (4-0)
• Approved consent items: remote meetings, Event Helper time extension, Harmony Ridge DA review, South Woodlands time extension

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is holding a special two-day meeting to develop a strategic plan. The group will work on establishing guiding principles, goals, objectives, and strategies for the partnership.

• Draft Strategic Planning discussion

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar with routine items, including contracts for homeless services, road projects, and fire prevention. They will also consider a $1.7 million state grant for a youth workforce program and several other funding awards and contract amendments.

• Contract amendment with Hospitality House for homeless outreach, increasing funding to $290,130
• Agreement with California Department of Public Health for oral health program, $795,345 over 5 years
• Contract amendment with Nevada County Housing Development Corp for homeless housing, increasing to $1,018,000
• CAL FIRE wildfire prevention grant application authorization up to $1,000,000
• ARPA fund award of $644,000 to Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will hold a special hybrid meeting to receive a summary of the third community workshop for the Greater Higgins Area Plan, discuss plans for a fourth workshop, and consider routine consent items including approval of prior minutes and a resolution to continue remote meeting authority under the Brown Act.

• Receive presentation on Greater Higgins Area Plan Workshop #3 from PlaceWorks, Inc.
• Discuss Community Workshop #4 date, location, and promotion
• Approve April 13, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopt continuing resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Public comment period

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council approved its consent agenda, including the meeting agenda, April minutes, and a continuing resolution for remote meetings under the Brown Act. The council received a presentation on the Greater Higgins Area Plan Workshop #3, covering housing, zoning, infrastructure, and community space discussions. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda; the draft plan is expected in late July or early August.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, April minutes, and remote meeting resolution (unanimous)

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission is meeting to review April minutes and discuss several ongoing items. The agenda includes updates on organic document revisions, budget discussions, and the evaluation of potential new landmarks.

• Review of organic documents revision/Goyne
• Discussion of potential landmarks including Mule Spring, Kneebone Cemetery, Rome Power House, Steephollow Crossing, and Deer Creek Bridge
• Updates on Hirschman's Pond plaque dedication and Kentucky Flat School plaque
• New business regarding a new paperback edition of ENC

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds to the Friends of NCHLC, which has become an official 501(c)(3) entity. The motion passed unanimously. Other business included updates on pending landmark applications and plaque projects, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved resolution authorizing fund transfer to Friends of NCHLC (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (vote not tallied)

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for May 19, 2022, has been canceled.

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission meeting scheduled for May 18, 2022, has been canceled. The Commission is scheduled to reconvene at its next regular meeting on July 20th at 6pm.

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Plan Update and Annual Progress Report for Fiscal Year 2020/2021. The board will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive reports from the Behavioral Health Director, Peer Support, Truckee, and Continuum of Care. A tour of Odyssey House is scheduled after the meeting.

• Public hearing on MHSA FY 2022/2023 Annual Plan Update and FY 2020/2021 Annual Progress Report
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Approval of April 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Behavioral Health Director's report by Phebe Bell
• In-person tour of Odyssey House

The board unanimously approved a resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, which must be reauthorized every 30 days. They also approved the MHSA Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Annual Plan Update and Annual Progress Report, which includes increased contractor funding, additional support for the HOME Team, and funding for the Electronic Health Record. The board approved the April 8, 2022 minutes with a spelling correction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved MHSA FY 2022/2023 Annual Plan Update and Annual Progress Report (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2022 minutes with correction (unanimous)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council's regular meeting scheduled for May 11, 2022, has been canceled. It is being rescheduled as a special meeting for Monday, May 23, 2022. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting canceled
• Rescheduled as special meeting on May 23, 2022

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on two items: a tentative parcel map to divide a 3.01-acre parcel on West Hacienda Drive into two parcels, and a management plan to restore 485 acres of meadow habitat. The body will also consider a consent item authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. Both projects have recommended environmental determinations and conditional approvals.

• Tentative Parcel Map TPM21-0004 to split 3.01-acre parcel (APN 021-730-063) into two parcels of about 1.50 and 1.51 acres
• Management Plan MGT22-0004 to restore 485 acres of meadow and meadow edge habitat (APNs 047-440-021, 047-440-022, 047-440-023)
• Adopt Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS21-0005) for parcel map
• Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS22-0004) for management plan
• Consent item: Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under Ralph M. Brown Act

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator approved two items at the May 11, 2022 meeting. A tentative parcel map to divide a 3.01-acre parcel into two parcels was conditionally approved, along with an addendum to a mitigated negative declaration. A management plan to restore 485 acres of meadow habitat was also conditionally approved, with a mitigated negative declaration adopted. Both approvals were made as amended at the public hearing.

• Approved tentative parcel map TPM21-0004 to divide 3.01-acre parcel into two parcels (as amended)
• Adopted addendum to mitigated negative declaration EIS21-0005 for the parcel map
• Approved management plan MGT22-0004 to restore 485 acres of meadow habitat (as amended)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration EIS22-0004 for the management plan
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar of routine contracts and appointments, plus a $1 million grant to expand the Mobile Crisis Response Team. The board will also hear a presentation on arts activities and a defensible space informational presentation.

• Resolution accepting $1,000,000 from Advocates for Human Potential for Crisis Care Mobile Unit grant
• Amendment to contract with Sierra Mental Wellness Group increasing maximum to $2,770,877 for crisis services
• Amendment to contract with Turning Point Community Programs increasing by $89,628 for permanent supportive housing
• Contract with Lawrence and Associates for McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project up to $750,000
• Resolution approving $999,400 for Guardrail Safety Audit Project

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on four land-use applications: a conditional certificate of compliance with a setback easement, two tentative parcel maps, and an amendment to an approved tentative parcel map. The meeting also includes a consent item to adopt a resolution allowing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. All items are recommended for approval or conditional approval, with environmental determinations ranging from exemptions to mitigated negative declarations.

• Conditional Certificate of Compliance (CCC21-0001) and Setback Easement (SBE21-0001) for 4.73-acre parcel at 18017/18105 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley
• Tentative Parcel Map (TPM21-0003) to divide 74.3-acre AG-10 parcel into four lots (12.7 to 21.1 acres) with management plans
• Amendment to Tentative Parcel Map (AAM22-0002) to relocate building envelope and allow steep slopes grading and driveway exception
• Tentative Parcel Map (TPM21-0002) to divide 77.77-acre parcel into two parcels (61.21 and 16.56 acres) with road exception
• Consent item: Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator approved all four public hearing items, including a conditional certificate of compliance, two tentative parcel maps, and an amendment to a tentative parcel map. A consent item authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act was also adopted. All approvals were made as recommended, with one item approved as amended.

• Approved Conditional Certificate of Compliance and Setback Easement for 4.73-acre parcel at 18017/18105 McCourtney Road
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map dividing 74.3-acre AG-10 parcel into four parcels (13-23 acres) with two management plans
• Approved amendment to Tentative Parcel Map PM79-129 to relocate building envelope and allow steep slopes grading and driveway exception
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map dividing 77.77-acre parcel into two parcels (61.21 and 16.56 acres) with roadway exception, as amended
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors is meeting to decide on a range of routine and significant items, including a public hearing on a development agreement to extend the Deer Creek Park II vesting tentative map for up to 19 years, and an urgency ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy. The consent calendar includes numerous contracts, grants, and budget amendments, such as funding for behavioral health, transit, and road projects. The agenda is largely administrative, with several public hearings and resolutions for approval.

• Development agreement with Terra Alta Development to extend Deer Creek Park II map approval (SR 22-0362)
• Urgency ordinance to adopt Military Equipment Use Policy per AB 481 (SR 22-0408)
• Amendment to CalMHSA agreement for early psychosis treatment, max $1,864,145 (SR 22-0406)
• Contract renewal for Market Match Program at farmers' markets, max $81,811 (SR 22-0352)
• Funding for Dog Bar Road Bridge Replacement, $825,000 (SR 22-0326)

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for April 21, 2022, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will consider accepting stipulated property tax values for nine appeals, mostly involving Safeway Inc. properties in Grass Valley and Truckee, plus an airplane and an apartment complex. The board will also accept prior meeting minutes and adopt a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act.

• Safeway, 105 Neal St, Grass Valley: stipulated value $514,486 (2018/19) and $460,274 (2019/20)
• Safeway, 867 Sutton Way, Grass Valley: stipulated value $2,131,232 (2018/19) and $2,058,433 (2019/20)
• Safeway, 11290 Donner Pass Rd, Truckee: stipulated value $8,934,867 (2018/19) and $1,643,201 (2019/20)
• Airplane #922PB: stipulated value $3,943,347 (2020/21)
• Coburn Crossing Apartments, 10470 E. Jibboom St, Truckee: stipulated value $33,091,164 (2019/20 supplemental)

Sanitation District Advisory Committee

The Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and receive informational updates on capital improvement projects, rates, grants, staff changes, zone updates, and public outreach. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed beyond approving the 2019 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Approve April 11, 2019 meeting minutes
• Update on CIP/RATES/GRANTS
• Staff changes update
• Zone updates by Brad Torres
• Public outreach update

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission is reviewing several landmark applications, including Nevada City AME Church and First Winery. The meeting also includes discussions regarding organic document revisions, budget, and various potential historical sites.

• Nevada City AME Church application
• First Winery application
• Review of potential landmarks: Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, Kneebone Cemetery, Rome Power House, and Steephollow Crossing
• Discussion of organic documents revision/Goyne
• Review of Kentucky Flat School plaque

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved applications for historical landmark designation for the Nevada City AME Church and the First Winery, forwarding both to the Board of Supervisors. The commission also authorized a three-month subscription to publishing software for Audrey Trauntvein to assist with a new edition of Exploring Nevada County. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports or updates.

• Approved Nevada City AME Church landmark application, forwarded to BOS (unanimous)
• Approved First Winery landmark application, forwarded to BOS (unanimous)
• Authorized 3-month InDesign subscription for Audrey Trauntvein (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission will discuss the 2022/23 budgets and receive a presentation on carpet recycling. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Brown Act
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022/23 Solid Waste Division Budgets
• Presentation on Carpet Recycling in California: Challenges & Opportunities
• Update on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Redesign Project
• Updates on SB1383 and Eastern County Fee Study

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission met virtually and unanimously approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, as well as the minutes from the October 14, 2021 meeting and the 2022 meeting schedule. The commission also received informational presentations on carpet recycling, the Solid Waste Division budget, and Waste Management operations, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council approved its consent agenda, including meeting minutes and a resolution for remote meetings. The council heard presentations on the new Bear River Library branch and a proposed age-restricted housing development at Lake of the Pines, but took no formal action on either. No public comment was received.

• Approved consent agenda including April 13 agenda, March 9 minutes, and Brown Act remote meeting resolution (unanimous)
• Heard presentation on Bear River Library project, no action taken
• Heard presentation on Lake of the Pines development proposal, no action taken

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing on two items: a conditional use permit for future residential construction in a floodplain (with a management plan), and a tentative parcel map to divide a 40.39-acre parcel into two parcels. The meeting also includes a consent item to adopt a resolution allowing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP21-0003) for future residential construction in a floodplain, APNs 051-200-004, 051-200-006, 051-200-015, 051-200-016
• Management Plan (MGT21-0037) to mitigate floodplain impacts
• Tentative Parcel Map (TPM21-0001) to divide 40.39-acre AG-20 parcel into 20.20 and 20.19 acres, APN 054-140-005
• Certificate of Compliance (COC22-0001) to legally establish the Downes parcel
• Consent item: Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act

The Zoning Administrator approved a conditional use permit and management plan for future residential construction in a floodplain, along with a mitigated negative declaration. Also approved were a certificate of compliance and tentative parcel map to divide a 40.39-acre parcel into two parcels. A resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings was adopted.

• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (consent)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit CUP21-0003 and Management Plan MGT21-0037 for floodplain residential construction
• Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration EIS21-0006
• Approved Certificate of Compliance COC22-0001 and Tentative Parcel Map TPM21-0001 for 40.39-acre parcel split

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with consent calendar items, department head matters, and individual board member items. Key actions include approving contracts, accepting grants, and considering an ordinance to extend the outdoor burning prohibition in the Yuba River corridor during declared fire season. The agenda also includes routine items like project approvals and appointments.

• Ordinance to extend outdoor burning ban in Yuba River corridor during declared fire season (SR 22-0284)
• Contract amendment with Integrated Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. for mental health services, increasing from $45,000 to $65,000 (SR 22-0263)
• Contract amendment with UC Davis Extension for training and consultation, increasing from $30,000 to $70,000 (SR 22-0265)
• Acceptance of $30,000 Voter's Choice Act Education grant from California Secretary of State (SR 22-0332)
• FAA grant application for $360,366 to rehabilitate Taxiway A and Ramps 1, 2, 5 at Nevada County Airport (SR 22-0310)

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board will consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, and will receive updates on housing and homelessness, the Behavioral Health Director's report, and various program updates. Public comment is invited.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per Brown Act
• Housing and Homelessness presentation by Mike Dent, Brendan Phillips, Phebe Bell
• Behavioral Health Director's Report by Phebe Bell
• Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Update by Priya Kannall
• Approval of March 4, 2022 minutes

The board unanimously approved a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, which must be renewed every 30 days. Members also received detailed updates on housing projects, homeless services restructuring, and the MHSA plan update.

• Approved resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, hearing agency reports, and selecting a chair and vice-chair for 2022. Members will also discuss grant donation procedures and receive an informational update on the fine fund balance. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair for 2022
• Discussion of Grant Donation Procedures
• Fine Fund Balance (informational)
• Introduction of new Commission Member Jim Johnston, District III
• Approve minutes of February 1, 2022 meeting

Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC)

The committee will review the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss current vacancies. The agenda includes a report on Measure A sales tax receipts and an update on staffing, programs, and facilities from the County Librarian.

• Review of Measure A Sales Tax Receipts Report
• Report on library staffing, new programs, and implementation timelines
• Update on Truckee Library status

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept comments on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. The project proposes reinitiating underground mining and gold processing operations over an 80-year period. The proposed work involves surface components at the Brunswick and Centennial Industrial Sites and underground mining within a 2,585-acre boundary.

• Public hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR19-0001) for Idaho-Maryland Mine Project
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings for the Planning Commission
• Proposed 80-year underground mining and gold mineralization processing project

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will decide on funding to buy a Grass Valley property for permanent supportive housing, approve several public works contracts, and handle routine consent items. The meeting includes a scheduled item on the housing purchase and a closed session on existing litigation.

• $799,000 for 0.28-acre property with single-family home in Grass Valley for permanent supportive housing (SR 22-0247)
• $668,900 contract with Hospitality House for non-congregate interim shelter at Sierra Guest House (SR 22-0180)
• Up to $1,584,297 for High Friction Surface Treatment Project (SR 22-0273)
• Up to $187,000 for River Fire Tree Removal Safety Project (SR 22-0274)
• Resolution honoring Tommyknockers Shrine Club and 100th Anniversary of Shriners Children's Hospital (SR 22-0183)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will hold a special meeting to hear 19 property tax assessment appeals filed by Tahoe Club Company LLC for properties in Truckee. Each appeal challenges the Assessor's valuation, with the applicant's opinion of value roughly half the Assessor's value in most cases. The board will make determinations on each appeal.

• 19 appeals by Tahoe Club Company LLC, agent Paramount Property Tax Appeal, for Truckee properties
• Largest appeal: APN 043-010-008-000, applicant value $1,305,600 vs. Assessor's $3,481,003
• Appeals cover APNs 019-370-041, 019-720-005 through 019-760-005, 019-940-001, and 043-010-002 through 043-010-008
• All hearings were postponed from November 17, 2021; additional postponement requests withdrawn March 15, 2022
• Written findings requested but deposit not received for any appeal

The Assessment Appeals Board held a special meeting to hear 19 consolidated property tax appeals filed by Tahoe Club Company LLC for properties in Truckee, with agent Paramount Property Tax Appeal. The Board voted unanimously to open the hearings as a whole, determined the applicant bore the burden of proof, and accepted multiple exhibits from both the applicant and Assessor's staff. After testimony and closing statements, the Board voted unanimously to close the evidentiary hearing and reconvene in closed session to deliberate and reach a final decision on value. No final determinations were made during the public meeting.

• Opened hearings for agenda items 1-19 as a whole (unanimous)
• Found applicant has burden of proof and should present first (unanimous)
• Accepted applicant's Exhibits A, B, C, D, E, F, and G into record
• Accepted Assessor's Exhibits 1 and 2 into evidence
• Closed evidentiary hearing and reconvened in closed session to determine value (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:21 p.m.

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission is reviewing several old business items including budget updates and potential new landmarks. New business discussions include the Nevada City AME Church and rack cards.

• Review of organic documents revision/Goyne
• Discussion of Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation
• Potential landmark considerations for Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, First Winery, Kneebone Cemetery, and Rome Power House
• New business regarding Nevada City AME Church
• Discussion of rack cards

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission will review officer reports and discuss ongoing projects like the Summit Tunnels and Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation. The agenda includes discussions on the budget, potential new landmarks, and the Nevada City AME Church. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of potential landmarks: Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, First Winery, Kneebone Cemetery, and Rome Power House
• Review of the Commission budget
• Discussion of the Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation
• New business item: Nevada City AME Church
• Discussion of the Idaho Maryland EIR

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved a motion to support the incorporation of the Friends of the Historical Landmarks Commission and authorized the chair to communicate that support. The commission also noted that the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution to make the Summit Tunnels a national landmark, despite public opposition. Several other items were discussed, including plaque projects and potential landmarks, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to support Friends of the Historical Landmarks Commission incorporation (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to communicate support to Friends group (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ordering 1,000 rack cards (unanimous)

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council is meeting to take action on two specific land use applications. The council will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings.

• Lasso Loop Conditional Use Permit Application (PLN21-0212; CUP21-0003)
• Via Mediterrane Dr. Proposal to Subdivide (PLN21-0290)
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (Resolution No. PV-22-02)

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Commission will discuss a proposal to divide a 74.3-acre agricultural parcel into four parcels. The meeting also includes agency reports and an update on the equine industry.

• Review of PLN21-0070- Ballou Tentative Parcel Map (division of 74.3-acre Ag zoned parcel)
• Equine Industry Update
• Proposal to cancel May 16, 2022 meeting and reschedule

The Agricultural Advisory Commission met on March 16, 2022, and approved the agenda, the January 19, 2022 minutes (with an amendment), and a request to cancel the May 18 meeting and reschedule to May 25. The commission also reviewed a tentative parcel map proposal (PLN21-0070) for a 74.3-acre agricultural parcel, but took no formal action on it. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with amended agency lineup (6-0)
• Approved January 19, 2022 minutes with amendment (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of May 18 meeting and reschedule to May 25 (7-0)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board will hold hearings on six property tax assessment appeals filed by Safeway, Inc., covering properties in Grass Valley and Truckee. The board will also consider routine consent items, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution to continue remote meetings under the Brown Act. The appeals involve disagreements over property values, with Safeway's opinions of value roughly half the assessor's valuations.

• Hearings on six Safeway assessment appeals (items 3-8) for properties on Neal Street, Combie Road, Sutton Way, and Donner Pass Road
• Appeal #18-008: Neal Street, Grass Valley — applicant value $261,096 vs assessor $522,190
• Appeal #19-038: Neal Street, Grass Valley — applicant value $237,070 vs assessor $474,140
• Appeal #18-016: Combie Road, Grass Valley — applicant value $1,199,598 vs assessor $2,399,195
• Consent: accept minutes from Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, 2021; adopt resolution for remote meetings

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board unanimously approved the consent calendar, accepting prior meeting minutes and adopting a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act. All six Safeway property tax assessment appeals (agenda items 3-8) were continued to the April 20, 2022, meeting at 10:00 a.m. to allow time for a written value stipulation between the Assessor and the applicant's agent. No final determinations were made on the appeals.

• Approved consent calendar including acceptance of minutes from Sept 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, 2021, and remote meeting resolution (unanimous)
• Continued six Safeway assessment appeals to April 20, 2022, 10:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four commercial rafting permit applications and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body will also consider a resolution regarding remote teleconference meetings.

• Commercial Rafting Permit Applications for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company
• 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act

The Nevada County Planning Commission approved four commercial rafting permits for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company for guided tours on the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers. The commission also accepted the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directed staff to submit it to state agencies. Both actions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved four commercial rafting permits (RAF22-0001, -0002, -0003, -0004) for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company (5-0)
• Determined the rafting permits are exempt from CEQA review under Section 15061(b)(3) (5-0)
• Accepted the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directed staff to submit it to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Office of Planning and Research (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four commercial rafting permit applications and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body will determine whether to recommend approval for the river tours and accept the state-required housing report.

• Commercial Rafting Permit Applications (RAF22-0001 through 0004) for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company
• Proposed guided tours on the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers from Boca Dam to Floriston
• Acceptance of the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for unincorporated Nevada County

The Nevada County Planning Commission approved four commercial rafting permits for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company for guided tours on the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers. The commission also accepted the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and approved a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings. All decisions were made by unanimous 5-0 votes.

• Approved four commercial rafting permits (RAF22-0001, -0002, -0003, -0004) for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company (5-0)
• Determined the rafting permits are exempt from CEQA review per Section 15061(b)(3) (5-0)
• Accepted the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and directed staff to submit it to state agencies (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act (5-0)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will meet virtually to discuss the Greater Higgins Area Plan, including a summary of the second community workshop and next steps, and receive an update from the Nevada Irrigation District (NID). The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions expected.

• Greater Higgins Area Plan Workshop #2 summary and next steps
• Nevada Irrigation District update by General Manager Jennifer Hanson
• Continuing resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Approval of meeting agenda and minutes from February 9, 2022

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council approved its consent agenda, including minutes and a resolution for remote meetings. Members received updates on the Greater Higgins Area Plan Community Workshop #2 and a Nevada Irrigation District water supply presentation. No substantive decisions were made beyond the consent agenda approval.

• Approved consent agenda including agenda, February minutes, and remote meeting resolution (unanimous)

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The committee will discuss meeting formats and review the December 8, 2021 minutes. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 and tactical active shooter topics.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings
• Annual Report to County Board of Supervisors
• COVID-19 Update
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion

The committee approved continuing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act with no opposition. Members discussed the 2021 annual report to the Board of Supervisors, including adding COVID, opioid, and winter storm impacts. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (motion by Mitchell, second by Wilson)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent calendar and department head matters. Key items include approving contracts for road rehabilitation, bridge replacement, and emergency services, as well as accepting grant funds for wildfire mitigation and library projects. The board will also hold a closed session on labor negotiations.

• Approve completion of 2021 Road Rehabilitation Project with Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. for $781,498.21
• Approve completion of Soda Springs Road Bridge Replacement with Granite Construction for $1,561,314.35
• Award contract to ABC Liovin Drilling for McCourtney Road Transfer Station water supply test well for $747,422.50
• Approve contract with Fire Safe Council for FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (Abatement Program) for $473,343
• Approve $2.5 million grant application for Truckee Regional Library Preconstruction Project

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board will meet remotely to review the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Behavioral Health Budget, discuss External Organization Quality Review data, and hear reports from the Behavioral Health Director and other updates. The board will also vote on a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Behavioral Health Budget presentation by Allison Dobbins
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• External Organization Quality Review (EQRO) Data presentation by Phebe Bell
• Behavioral Health Director's Report by Phebe Bell
• Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Update by Priya Kannall

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board voted to extend virtual meetings for another month, with Suzanne Nobles opposed. The board also approved the February 4, 2022 minutes with corrections. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting included informational presentations on the FY 2022/2023 budget, EQRO data, and various reports.

• Extended virtual meetings for another month (most in favor, Suzanne Nobles opposed)
• Approved February 4, 2022 minutes with corrections (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Nevada County Zoning Administrator will hold a remote public hearing to consider a variance request to reduce the exterior yard setback from 40 feet to 5 feet from the Twin Pines Place right-of-way for a garage at 13216 La Barr Meadows Road. The purpose is to bring a legal non-conforming garage into compliance for renovation. The recommended action is conditional approval, with the project found exempt from CEQA review. The meeting also includes a consent item to adopt a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act.

• Public hearing on variance VAR21-0002 to reduce setback from 40 ft to 5 ft from Twin Pines Place ROW for garage at 13216 La Barr Meadows Road, Grass Valley
• Recommended environmental determination: Exempt from CEQA per §15305(a)
• Consent item: Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act
• Meeting held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19; Board Chambers closed to public

The Zoning Administrator approved a variance to reduce the exterior yard setback from 40 feet from the centerline of Twin Pines Place to 5 feet from the edge of the right-of-way, allowing renovation of a legal non-conforming garage. The project was found exempt from CEQA review. A resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings was also adopted.

• Approved variance VAR21-0002 for garage setback at 13216 La Barr Meadows Road
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar that includes accepting a $1,221,188 state cannabis grant, amending the FY 2021/22 budget, and approving several contracts, including a $115,489.90 grant management deal. The board will also hear a presentation from the Emergency Medical Care Committee and issue several proclamations and recognitions.

• Accept $1,221,188 California Department of Cannabis Control Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant (SR 22-0163)
• Approve $115,489.90 contract with Sierra Business Council for Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant administration (SR 22-0181)
• Increase Crestwood Behavioral Health contract from $125,000 to $240,000 for IMD services (SR 22-0157)
• Approve $220,000 forensic pathology services agreement with Placer County (SR 22-0165)
• Adopt ordinance amending Solid Waste Article of Nevada County Code (SR 22-0168)

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is meeting to review and approve January minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss old business including the Chinese Rail Workers, budget, Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation, and several plaque projects. They will also consider potential new landmarks such as Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, First Winery, Empire House, Kneebone Cemetery, and Rome Power House, and take up new business including the Summit tunnel national landmark nomination and a District 1 vacancy.

• Review of potential landmarks: Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, First Winery, Empire House, Kneebone Cemetery, Rome Power House
• Discussion of Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation
• Multiple plaque projects: Hirschman's Pond, St. Paul Lutheran, GV AME, Lewis
• Summit tunnel national landmark nomination
• District 1 vacancy on the commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission approved a motion to explore setting up a 501(c) nonprofit corporation, known as 'Friends of the NCHLC'. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other formal votes were recorded; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and updates on various plaque projects and potential landmarks.

• Approved motion to explore setting up a 501(c) nonprofit corporation for 'Friends of the NCHLC'
• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is reviewing the proposed FY 22/23 budget and revenue estimates. The meeting includes a vote on the budget proposal and a review of various department allocations.

• Proposed FY 22/23 total expenditures of $3,181,402
• Proposed Probation Department expenditure of $1,025,379
• Proposed HHSA expenditure of $335,166
• Proposed Sheriff's Department expenditure of $1,635,523
• Proposed Grass Valley PD officer assistance of $20,000

The Community Corrections Partnership approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 22-23. The budget estimates $3.271M in revenue and just under $3.2M in expenses, leaving a contingency fund of $2.906M. The motion was made by Keri, seconded by Shannan, and passed unanimously with no opposition or abstentions.

• Approved the FY 22-23 budget with estimated revenue of $3,271,046 and expenses of $3,181,402.
• Noted a projected $2,906,931 contingency in the realignment fund, plus $500,000 in capital facilities contingency.
• Confirmed a quorum with all executive committee members present.
• Received no public comment.

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will meet to receive an update on the Nevada Irrigation District's plan for water. The body will also receive an update from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek.

• Discussion on Nevada Irrigation District Update and Plan for Water Process
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Update from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for February 16, 2022, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Regular meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The Nevada County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Terra Alta Development to enter into a Development Agreement with the county to extend the Vesting Tentative Final Map approval for Deer Creek Park II, which expired on September 3, 2021. The agreement would extend the map recordation deadline by up to 10 years, with options for three additional 3-year extensions, totaling a possible 19 years. The commission will also adopt a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. No consent items are listed.

• Public hearing on Development Agreement (MIS21-0009) to extend Deer Creek Park II tentative map approval for up to 10 years, plus three 3-year extension options
• Project involves 16 assessor parcels along Red Dog Road, Nevada City
• Staff recommends Board of Supervisors find existing EIR adequate, no further environmental review needed
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Ralph M. Brown Act

The Nevada County Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve a Development Agreement with Terra Alta Development to extend the Vesting Tentative Final Map for Deer Creek Park II for up to 10 years, with an option for three additional 3-year extensions (total 19 years). The Commission also recommended that the Board find the existing Environmental Impact Report and addenda adequate, waiving further environmental review. The project involves 62 residential lots on approximately 527 acres off Red Dog Road in Nevada City.

• Recommended Board of Supervisors find EIR01-001 and Addenda #1 and #2 adequate environmental review (5-0)
• Recommended Board of Supervisors adopt ordinance approving Development Agreement MIS21-0009 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act (5-0)

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will hold a regular virtual meeting to discuss the upcoming Greater Higgins Area Plan Community Workshop #2, scheduled for March 2, 2022, and to hear public comment. The council will also consider routine consent items, including approval of the agenda and minutes, and a continuing resolution for remote meetings under the Brown Act.

• Discussion of Greater Higgins Area Plan Community Workshop #2 (March 2, 2022)
• Approval of meeting agenda and January 12, 2022 minutes
• Continuing resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Marketing & Communication update

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar of routine contracts and appointments, plus scheduled items to adopt the 2022 Board Objectives, Vision/Mission/Values, and the 2022/2023 budget schedule. The board will also hold a public hearing on amending the Solid Waste code to comply with SB1383 and adopt a green procurement policy.

• Public hearing on amending Solid Waste code for SB1383 compliance
• Contract amendment with Robinson Enterprises for winter storm response increased from $50,000 to $500,000
• New contract with Tree Pro Tree Service for winter storm response up to $390,000
• Contract amendment with AMI Housing increased from $580,493 to $780,793 for housing support services
• Acceptance of $144,651 grant for Victim Services Program

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board will discuss mental health topics involving the court system, the District Attorney's office, and crisis system data. The board will also review the January 7, 2022, meeting minutes and receive various departmental updates.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Presentation on Mental Health and the Court by Judge Anderson
• Presentation on offenders with suspected mental illness by Jesse Wilson
• Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) update
• Behavioral Health Director’s Report

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board voted unanimously to extend virtual meetings for another month, as the previous Brown Act suspension had expired. The board also approved the January 7, 2022 minutes without corrections. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting primarily consisted of informational reports from staff and guest speakers.

• Extended virtual meetings for another month (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Nevada County Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet virtually to consider a resolution authorizing remote meetings, review and possibly recommend a budget for fiscal year 2022/2023, and discuss SB 856, a feral pig bill, with a possible recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving agency reports.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings through March 1, 2022
• Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget Recommendation (action item)
• Discussion of SB 856, Feral Pig Bill, with possible recommendation to Board of Supervisors
• Introduction and discussion with Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson (informational)
• Fine Fund Balance (informational)

The Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved $8,600 in funding for various wildlife and conservation programs, including game warden equipment, stream monitoring, and wildlife rehabilitation. The commission also approved a resolution allowing remote teleconference meetings through March 1, 2022, and discussed but took no action on a feral pig bill.

• Approved $8,600 in funding for wildlife programs (4-0)
• Approved remote teleconference meeting resolution (4-0)
• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Discussed SB 856 feral pig bill, no action taken

Planning Commission

The Nevada County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance and design review for Phase 2 of the Lone Oak Senior Apartments, a 31-unit senior housing development with a density bonus on 2.42 acres, including a request to exceed the 35-foot height limit to 38 feet 10 3/8 inches for a fire department roof access stairwell. The commission will also consider recommending an ordinance to the Board of Supervisors that would restrict camping in scenic corridor districts and prohibit camping on county rights-of-way and county-owned properties. Additionally, the commission will nominate and vote for a new chair and vice chair, and adopt a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act.

• Public hearing: Variance and Design Review for 31-unit Lone Oak Senior Apartments, height variance to 38 ft 10 3/8 in
• Public hearing: Ordinance to limit camping in Scenic Corridor districts and prohibit camping on county rights-of-way and county-owned properties
• Nomination and vote for new Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Adopt resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Consent: Approve 3-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map PLN17-0055 to December 24, 2024

The Nevada County Planning Commission approved a variance and design review for Phase 2 of the Lone Oak Senior Apartments, a 31-unit senior housing project in Penn Valley, allowing a height exception for a fire department roof access stairwell. The commission also recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance to limit camping in scenic corridors and on county property, with a 4-1 vote. Additionally, the commission elected new officers and approved consent items including a time extension for a tentative parcel map.

• Approved variance and design review for Lone Oak Senior Apartments Phase 2 (5-0)
• Recommended ordinance to limit camping in scenic corridors and county property (4-1)
• Elected Commissioner Greeno as Chair and Commissioner Mastrodonato as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (5-0)
• Approved 3-year time extension for Tentative Parcel Map PLN17-0055 to December 24, 2024
• Accepted 2021-11-17 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed Truckee Fire Protection District fee increase and a General Plan/Zoning amendment for a parcel at 10460 Harmony Ridge Road. The consent calendar includes multiple contract amendments for mental health and social services, plus grant awards and staffing changes. The meeting is largely routine, with the fire fee and rezoning as the main substantive items.

• Public hearing on Truckee Fire Protection District fee increase: residential $1.20/sq ft, office $1.82/sq ft, effective March 25, 2022
• Rezone 10460 Harmony Ridge Road from RA-5 with PD to AG-20 and General Plan change from RUR-5 to RUR-20
• MHSA Annual Plan budget increased to $7,985,661
• ARPA Community Resiliency Grants: $50,000 to Community Beyond Violence, $92,120 to The Curious Forge
• Staffing increase from 807.20 to 813.20 FTE

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is meeting to review and approve December minutes, hear officer reports, and discuss old business items including the Chinese Rail Workers, budget, Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation, and several plaque projects. New business includes reviewing past landmarks, the Idaho Maryland EIR, and Diego Rivera in Nevada County. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of December minutes
• Discussion of Kentucky Ridge Mine excavation
• Potential landmarks: Mule Spring, Rice's Crossing, first winery, Chinese miners, New Deal landmarks
• New business: Idaho Maryland EIR, Diego Rivera in Nevada County
• Public comment period limited to 15 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission voted unanimously to forward the Chinese Rail Workers landmark application to the Board of Supervisors for approval. The commission also approved sending a response letter on the Idaho-Maryland EIR and a $50 donation to the Black Earth Wisconsin Historical Society. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Forwarded Chinese Rail Workers landmark application to Board of Supervisors (unanimous)
• Approved sending response letter on Idaho-Maryland EIR to county planning (unanimous)
• Approved $50 donation to Black Earth Wisconsin Historical Society (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

This is the third day of a three-day special board workshop. The Board of Supervisors will review board process, discuss recreation objectives and legislative updates, and finalize 2022 board objectives. They will also review American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund allocations. Public comment was only accepted on the first day, January 19.

• Review of Board Process: 2022 Order and Decorum, Vision, Mission and Value Statements
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund Allocations
• Recreation Objective discussion
• Legislative Update
• Review and Finalize 2022 Board Objectives

Auditor-Controller's County Oversight Board

The Countywide Oversight Board will hold a regular meeting to select a chair and vice chair for 2022, accept prior minutes, and approve resolutions allowing remote meetings and the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) for the Grass Valley and Truckee Redevelopment Successor Agencies for July 2022 through June 2023. Public comment is invited.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Resolution approving Grass Valley Redevelopment Successor Agency ROPS for July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023
• Resolution approving Truckee Redevelopment Successor Agency ROPS for July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for January 20, 2022, was canceled.

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

This is the second day of a three-day special Board of Supervisors workshop. No formal action will be taken; the board will only give direction to staff on several objectives, including cannabis, capital facilities, homelessness, broadband, and housing. Public comment was only accepted on the first day, January 19, 2022.

• Cannabis Objective (SR 22-0079)
• Capital Facilities Master Plan and Projects Updates (SR 22-0081)
• Community Choice Aggregation (SR 22-0082)
• Homelessness Objective (SR 22-0083)
• Broadband Objective (SR 22-0084) and Housing Objective (SR 22-0085)

Assessment Appeals Board

The Nevada County Assessment Appeals Board regular meeting scheduled for January 19, 2022, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission is meeting to approve minutes, hear agency reports, and take action on a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings through February 18, 2022. They will also select a chair and vice chair for 2022 and discuss potential topics and goals for the year. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings for Jan 19–Feb 18, 2022 under the Brown Act
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
• Discussion of potential commission topics and goals for 2022
• Agency reports from Sheriff's Office, NID, RCD, UCCE, NRCS, Sierra Harvest, FSA

The Nevada County Agricultural Advisory Commission unanimously re-elected Brad Fowler as Chair and Laura Barhydt as Vice Chair for 2022. A resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings was tabled for a future meeting. The commission discussed potential 2022 topics, including NID/water issues, labor and affordable housing, and Board of Forestry regulations, but took no action. Agency reports covered sheriff's operations, NID water storage, and agricultural programs.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved November 17, 2021 minutes (8-0)
• Tabled resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Elected Brad Fowler as Chair and Laura Barhydt as Vice Chair (8-0)

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

This is day one of a three-day special board workshop. No formal action will be taken; the board will review 2021 objectives, hear district reports, and receive updates on finances, emergency preparedness, and economic development. Public comment is limited to agenda topics and only on this first day.

• 2021 Board of Supervisors Objectives in Review
• Supervisors' Report on the 'State of the District'
• Financial Update
• Emergency Preparedness Objective
• Economic Development Objective

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) will meet virtually to hear an update on the Greater Higgins Area Plan, including stakeholder interviews and promotion of Community Meeting #2. The council will also vote on adopting its 2022 annual meeting calendar and a continuing resolution to allow remote meetings under the Brown Act. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Update on Greater Higgins Area Plan – Community Meeting #2
• Adoption of 2022 Annual Calendar for SCMAC regular meetings
• Continuing Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act
• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Nevada County Board of Supervisors

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar that includes 20 Community Resiliency Grant awards funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), totaling over $1.3 million, to local nonprofits and community groups. The board will also vote on routine contracts, budget amendments, and policy updates, including a broadband infrastructure policy and an ordinance adjusting supervisor compensation.

• 20 ARPA Community Resiliency Grants totaling $1,306,894 to nonprofits (e.g., Neighborhood Center of the Arts $100,000, Sierra Community House $100,000, Interfaith Food Ministry $25,000)
• Contract amendment with Auburn Counseling Services (Communicare) increasing maximum to $1,554,550 for behavioral health services
• Ordinance setting Board of Supervisors compensation in alignment with county elected officials, deleting event allowance and county vehicle for Fifth District Supervisor
• Caltrans loan of $231,000 for new jet fuel refueling truck at Nevada County Airport
• Contract with Local Freshies for 'Go Nevada County Marketing Campaign' at $75,000

Mental Health Board

The Nevada County Mental Health and Substance Use Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Plan Update, and will consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. The board will also hear reports from the Behavioral Health Director, Turning Point, and other updates.

• Public hearing on MHSA Annual Plan Update amendment
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per Brown Act
• Behavioral Health Director's report by Phebe Bell
• Turning Point presentation by Heather Vance
• Approval of December 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The board approved an amendment to the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Annual Plan for FY 2021/2022, allocating one-time funding increases to existing providers, including $40,000 for an LGBTQ+ Support Program, $25,000 for a Community Crisis Response Program, and up to $1 million for Project Based Housing. The board also voted to extend virtual meetings for another month due to high community transmission of COVID-19. The minutes from the December 3, 2021 meeting were approved with corrections.

• Approved MHSA Plan Amendment with one-time funding increases (motion by Wilkins, second by Deardorff; Rarick abstained)
• Approved $40,000 for LGBTQ+ Support Program
• Approved $25,000 for Community Crisis Response Program
• Approved up to $1 million for Project Based Housing
• Extended virtual meetings for another month (all in favor)
• Approved December 3, 2021 minutes with corrections (all in favor)