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| Roadside Vegetation:
- This quarter (October - December 2022) County Public Works completed 5 miles of brushing and 0 miles of spraying with 5 miles of mowing. These reduced numbers were due to Public Works Staff working on new vegetation removal contracts as well as time spent reviewing work from the last quarter. The quarterly target is 63 miles of vegetation treatment along county roads.
| Roadside Vegetation:
- In the next quarter County roads will continue to seek funding and use existing funding to reduce roadside vegetation to continue making evacuation routes safer during this year’s fire season.
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| Grants in the last quarter (Oct-Dec 2022);
- OES issued a Notice to Proceed to Fire Safe Council of Nevada County to begin implementation work on the South County Shaded Fuel Break project funded by CAL FIRE. OES additionally collaborated on a Community Town Hall for this project.
- OES continued work for two Phase 1 Federal Emergency Management Agency Access and Function Needs (AFN) defensible space grants totaling $1.3 million dollars.
- OES was awarded FEMA funds for the $150,000 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Project.
- OES learned that our $750,000 Fiscal Year 23 Congressionally Directed Spending request for the Ponderosa West Grass Valley Defense Zone Phase 1 Maintenance Project was funded.
- OES learned that our Prepare California Match proposal to Cal OES was funded. This will provide $1,060,209 in match funds to the South Yuba Rim project (overall project budget is $4.2 million an dis pending approval from FEMA).
- OES submitted two full proposals to the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to satisfy the local match requirements for the Ponderosa Phase 1 Maintenance Project (matched against a FY23 earmark request) and the South Yuba Rim Shaded Fuel Break Project (matched against a FEMA HMGP proposal).
- OES submitted a proposal to the Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update.
- OES submitted a proposal to the California Fire Safe Council for Micro-Grants 2.0 for Firewise Communities.
- OES submitted a FY24 Congressionally Directed Spending Request (CDS) for Evacuation Micro-Grants for Firewise Communities.
- OES met with CAL FIRE to identify priority projects for the CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grant Program.
- OES met with Truckee Fire Protection District to collaborate around a multi-jurisdictional CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program proposal (TFPD will be the lead applicant; OES will assist in grant development).
- OES satisfied a FEMA Request for Information for the Roadside Vegetation Abatement Project that included development of a Phase 1 request for funding to digitize County right-of-way on 300 miles of roadway.
- OES drafted RFPs for the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, the Evacuation Study, and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Defensible Space Updates: Q4
- The Nevada County Defensible Space (DSI) Program opened 41 cases. 1 came into compliance on the first visit, 23 came into compliance after the notice to abate was sent, 14 came into compliance after a warning letter was sent, 0 after the first citation, 3 after the second citation and 3 after the third citation. 14 cases were complaint driven and 27 was a proactive case. This quarter the DSI program saw a 38% compliance rate and a 61% education rate*. 0 Cases were referred to the Code Compliance Department. These numbers are down over last quarter as this type of work is unsafe for residents during the peak of fire season.
- *Educational Rate: The percent of complaint based and pro-active cases with hazardous vegetation violations that achieve compliance with the Nevada County Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance prior to being issued an administrative citation. The goal is 80%.
- DSI staff has assisted FSC with qualifying property owners and completed 54 Access and Functional Needs Grant pre- and post-inspections for Phase 1 of the grant.
- The DSI team conducted an online survey and sought stakeholder feedback for potential alterations to the Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance. The information gathered was summarized and culminated in a presentation to the Board of Supervisors where recommendations were made in December.
Roadside Vegetation:
- This quarter County Public Works completed 5 miles of brushing and 0 miles of spraying with 5 miles of mowing. These reduced numbers were due to Public Works Staff working on new vegetation removal contracts as well as time spent reviewing work from the last quarter. The quarterly target is 63 miles of vegetation treatment along county roads.
Green Waste:
- The OES Team met with members of the Camptonville Bio Mass Project to better understand the costs, process and pitfalls of a community bio mass facility.
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- OES plans to submit proposals to the CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grant Program.
- OES will support Truckee Fire Protection District in submitting a multi-jurisdictional CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program proposal.
- OES will contract with consultants to complete the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, the Evacuation Study, and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- OES will identify priority project(s) to submit Notice of Intent for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
- OES will put out a Request for Qualifications (contracting requirement) for a consultant to satisfy environmental compliance for the Ponderosa Phase 2 fuel reduction Project.
Defensible Space Next Quarter:
- As part of Phase 1 deliverables, as resources permit the DSI staff will continue to complete 775 pre-inspections for Phase 2 FEMA qualification.
- The DSI team is continuing to source additional feedback and has a goal of submitting final recommendations to the Board of Supervisors in February of 2023.
Roadside Vegetation:
- In the next quarter County roads will continue to seek funding and use existing funding to reduce roadside vegetation to continue making evacuation routes safer during this year’s fire season.
Green Waste:
- In the upcoming quarter OES plans to work with the Nevada County Resource Conservation District to learn more about their efforts to support local resident prescribed burning as a way to reduce our local fuel load.
- Next quarter the OES team will begin planning for the Spring 2023 Western & Eastern Nevada County Green Waste Events.
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 RecoveryOffice of Emergency Services 2022 | In the last quarter (Oct-Dec 2022);
OES also continued to work with county Environmental Health to support residents in the debris removal process stemming from the Rice’s Fire. This process involved ongoing dialogue with uninsured residents about their obligation to conduct debris removal on their property. OES also advocated to the state on behalf of these residents in search of state support.
OES finalized collection of invoices and accounting for the December 2021 Winter Storm. | In the next quarter;
OES will take the Jones Fire state and federal reimbursement to the County Board of Supervisors for acceptance and will rescind the Local Emergency Proclamation.
OES will request the County Board of Supervisors rescind the Local Emergency Proclamations for the Jones Fire, River Fire, COVID-19 and the Dec 2021 Winter Storm.
The OES team will submit the initial paperwork required for the state reimbursement of costs associated with the December winter storm. |
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| The following progress occurred in the last quarter of 2022: - A long-term cost saving measure, the gonevadacounty.com website's content focused on developing evergreen content (content that will last forever) that will refresh so it can be used in the future.
- Tracking website and social media analytics is important in helping to drive traffic to the site. Analyzing demographics tells us who is using the site. Studying interests helps guide content that is of greatest interest. Early analytics show:
- The social media vision to drive users to the website was successful and increased readership by 80.72% year over year.
- Referrals from other websites increased by 274.62% year over year. This included:
- Grassvalleychamber.com
- VisitCalifornia.com
- theNationalExchangeHotel.com
- Because content needed to be built from scratch, the amount of acquisition via Google was down by 75.99%. However, this was anticipated and as new articles are created, it will slowly ramp up as Google realizes (via bots) the website provides a key source of regional information.
- Weekly content was developed in primary pillars across the eastern and western county regions as a unified position. For example:
- Sustainable tourism/environmental stewardship:
- Empower Yourself and Leave a Positive Footprint in Nevada County.
- Be Part of the Solution and See the Beauty of Nevada County – Consider volunteering
- Economic Promotion:
- Mission: Coffee Shops Truckee and The Foothills of The Sierra.
- Gear Up at these Shops in Truckee, Nevada City, Grass Valley and Beyond.
- Showcasing the lesser known parts of the county:
- Stop & Smell the Pie – Explore Lincoln Highway Donner Pass.
- Events & Culture:
- Monthly articles showcasing annual events that are happening
| In the first quarter of 2023, pending approval at the BOS workshop, staff will: - Expand this initiative's verbiage to include other high growth potential sectors (e.g. tourism, cannabis, agriculture).
- Increase use of the Trumba calendar by listers by 20% in 2023.
- Collaborate with Nevada County Arts Council to utilize information from the upcoming arts and culture economic impact data collection process to help guide decisions for arts and culture tourism in the future.
- Explore viability of a certified cut and wrap meat facility (agriculture).
- Begin the process of a new environmental review document California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for consideration of cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution and/or retail sales in the Commercial and Industrial Zone Districts (cannabis)
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| In the last quarter of 2022 staff: - Engaged with the Community Foundation of Nevada County as they created a board of directors, wrote bylaws, and began the process for filing their 501c3 paperwork.
- Coordinated with Sierra Business Council on the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) which surpassed receipt of 300 surveys and held its first roundtable discussion.
- Began working with Valley Vision after it was anncounced they would be our regional convener for the CERF (Comprehensive Economic Resiliency Fund).
- Increased coordination between the new economic development office and Sierra Business Council (SBC) specific to identifying tactics to enhance cross collaboration for business handoff and technical assistance across the county and economic development agencies that best serves the needs of businesses in the region.
| In the first quarter of 2023, pending recommendations from the BOS workshop, staff will: - Outline an initial process on how to approach the scope of work involved with developing a comprehensive and collaborative Nevada County action plan for economic development.
- Jointly host a meeting with Nevada County's Economic Resource Council to introduce Valley Vision and their next steps as the CERF (Comprehensive Economic Resiliency Fund) convener to the business community.
- Participate with Sierra Business Council on the coordination of in-person and virtual CEDS (Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy) interviews and roundtables.
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| During the last quarter of 2022 staff: Enhanced Permitting Process: - Initiated a community education and outreach process associated with the 2022 CA Building Standards Codes which will be adopted and implemented in January 2023.
- Completed drafts of the affordable housing master plans and reviewed the drafts with collaborating jurisdictions.
- Reviewed additional unpermitted and undocumented improvements (as built) policies associated to plan review and inspection procedures; this work was finalized by the As-Built Policy Group.
Higgins Area Plan: - Conducted four check-In meetings with PlaceWorks regarding Community Workshop #4 and subsequent South County Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) meetings.
- Met with the South County Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC) to discuss revisions in the final draft of the Area Plan that reflected comments received from the MAC and Community Workshop #4.
- Attended three MAC meetings to solicit feedback from the MAC and community members regarding the final draft of the Area Plan.
- Facilitated public review of the project enviromental review document pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
North San Juan Fire Suppression: - Completed the engineering study and fee study.
- Finished the USDA funding application.
- Started the geotechnical study of the prospective tank site.
- Began the pre-work needed to secure easements.
Soda Springs Visitor Management: Staff contined to meet with the Donner Summit Association (DSA) to learn about the Donner Summit Visitor Center concept. DSA is still in the early stages of planning. Once their concept is set, county staff will be engaged in a review and input process.
Penn Valley Community Center: A meeting occurred to get updated on the Penn Valley Community Center. At this time there is no action needed by the County. | In the first quarter of 2023, pending recommendations at the Board of Supervisors workshop: Enhance Permitting Process: - The Building Department will finalize housing master plans incorporating the updated 2022 codes which go into effect in 2023.
- The Building Department will continue to conduct industry and public outreach related to changes in the 2022 CA Building Standards Code.
Higgins Area Plan: - The planning department will coordinate with PlaceWorks to make final revisions pursuant to the South County Municipal Advisory Council (SMAC) and secure unanimous recommendation for approval.
- Staff reports will be developed, and hearings scheduled for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to reviw the project and make recommendations.
- Planning department staff will attend public hearings in front of the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to adopt the Area Plan.
- Staff will submit grant close-out materials to the California Department of Housing and Community Development to complete the Local Early Action Planning grant program.
North San Juan Fire Suppression: - Secure additional project funding, planned through USDA.
- Complete the geotechnical study of the prospective tank site.
Secure easements needed for the project.
- Begin CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) submissions.
- Begin improvement plan preparation.
- Begin assessment district process.
Soda Springs Visitor Management: - Continue to work with the Donner Summit Association (DSA) as they develop their plan for the Donner Summit Visitor Center. Economic development and recreation will coordinate with DSA to look at long-term solutions and help align funding that has been set aside for this project.
- The Donner Summit Recreation plan will be completed by the Donner Summit Association contracted firm, Stantec, and will include proposed trails and recreation infrastructure that supports the "everywhere" visitor center concept.
Penn Valley Community Center:
Continue to engage with the project champions to determine if there are ways to help their group overcome barriers to moving this project forward. Community projects:
Staff will continue to engage and work with contacts on community based projects to identify ways the county can be of assistance.
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| In the last quarter of 2022 staff: - Pushed forward until 2023 the next steps to submit a successful Regional Climate Collaborative grant due the summer 2023.
- Began work to submit the ICARP (Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program) grant in the spring of 2023.
- Engaged with the grants committee to identify key funding priorities for the next year and develop a strategic approach to maximize Nevada County's ability to pursue viable funding opportunities.
- Matched at least five nonprofits, businesses, and agencies with grant opportunities and provided a warm hand-off to that entity.
- Provided a list of potential projects to be considered for federal approriation submission should that process move forward in 2023.
| In the first quarter of 2023, pending Board of Supervisors recommendations: - Identify the team for the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) and complete work on the grant due in March 2023.
- Recommend high potential economic development projects for the 2023 federal appropriation process.
- Ensure that the identified economic development actions in the 2023 Nevada County Legislative Platform are progressing.
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| In the last quarter of 2022: - The Small Business Development Center and Sierra Commons completed the Business Ignitor program with a graduating group of 15 businesses.
- The Small Business Development Center provided business counseling to 124 unique clients for a total of 228.5 one-on-one hours.
- Sierra Business Council supported 38 free, in-person and virtual workshops in collaboration with Sierra Commons.
- Sierra Business Council hosted the 2022 Pitch camp in the eastern county.
- County staff continued to support 34 active grants through the Community Resiliency Grant fund.
- The economic development staff participated in over 70 meetings to connect with business, government, and nonprofit agencies.
| In the first quarter of 2023, pending recommendations at the BOS workshop: - Coordinate with Valley Vision and Sierra Business Council on the High Road Transition teams.
- Assist SBC in conducting in-person and virtual Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) interviews and roundtables.
- Finalize guidelines for the Nevada County Relief Fund and coordinate with the newly formed Community Foundation of Nevada County to ensure readiness in case of wildfire or disaster.
- Begin the process of developing a business section under the economic development page of the mynevadacounty.com website.
- Collaborate with Beale Airforce Base to host a workshop to understand the types of federal contracts available and the process for businesses to apply.
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| In the last quarter of 2022, the administrative final environmental impact report (EIR) was provided to County staff in late December. | In the first quarter of 2023, we anticipate seeking approval for the final programmatic EIR at a board meeting in February. |
| In the last quarter of 2022, we saw this progress among the Last-Mile Grant (LMG) recipients:
- Nevada County Fiber, which is providing underground fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), has now completed its 2020/2021 Last-Mile Grant, connecting 16 homes to internet service. The 2021/2022 grant is 36% complete as of 12/1/2022, with a temporary pause while they work on the California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) grant awarded by the State of California. The state grant will fund 28 FTTH connections based on the Nevada County LMG infrastructure. All connections have experienced zero downtime since February 2022 despite numerous power outages. Nevada County Fiber is in ongoing conversations with the County about micro trenching as a cost-effective way to lay infrastructure and is now registered as an 811 Dig Alert member.
- Oasis Broadband completed their 2020/2021 Last-Mile Grant in October 2022 (Prosser Dam Rd./Pannonia area), connecting 51 customers out of 78 residences suitable for service (65% market penetration). Interested customers may continue to sign up for services. Oasis Broadband came in under budget by $10,486.
- Regarding the 2021/2022 Last-Mile Grant award (Dog Valley Area), after extensive site testing, Oasis determined it cannot service the entire grant area originally proposed due to the necessity of an unplanned 100’ cell tower, which doubles the cost of the project and cannot be cost-effectively installed within the terms of the grant agreement and budget. Therefore, Oasis has declined that grant award and hopes to identify alternative future opportunities to partner with Nevada County.
- Northern Sierra Broadband has completed the cleaning, repair, and preparation of all conduit for their project, which will be 70% underground fiber with 30% aerial fixed wireless on the perimeter.
- Spiral Fiber's project is not proceeding, but portions of the project design may be integrated into the Golden State Connect Authority project.
| In the first quarter of 2023, continue working with the Last-Mile Grant recipients to complete their projects.
We will also prepare the 3rd round of the Last-Mile Grant program, which provides grants to offset costs for internet expansion projects around the county.
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| In the last quarter of 2022, Sierra Business Council prepared the updated Nevada County Broadband Strategy Plan, which will provide a roadmap for how County leaders intend to expand broadband in the county. The Plan highlights County successes, introduces next steps in preparation for future funding opportunities, and incorporates County intent to support digital equity/digital inclusion efforts. The County will continue to focus on future funding opportunities, project readiness, and, incorporating digital equity and inclusion, to align with new state and federal future funding requirements.
This update to the Broadband Strategy has taken longer than anticipated and staff is eager to see it completed in early 2023. | In the first quarter of 2023, the Broadband Work Group will:
- Continue implementing the Broadband Strategy Plan.
- Prepare and issue a Request for Qualifications/Request for Information (RFQ/RFI), a process that will help the County identify interested internet service providers (ISPs), gather information, and support qualified ISPs in applying for state and federal funding opportunities, and future County funded projects.
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| In the last quarter of 2022, the Broadband Work Group: - Reviewed and discussed one application for Dig-Once funds.
- Discussed micro-trenching with local internet service providers to understand whether a policy allowing micro-trenching might be possible within the county.
| In the first quarter of 2023, the Broadband Work Group will:
- Review and reply to any applications for Dig-Once funds.
- (Note that the Dig-Once policy has been created and implemented.)
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| In the last quarter of 2022, the Broadband Work Group promoted the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidizes internet service for low-income households, to county residents, and will continue doing so in early 2023. We also established a communications plan for promoting the Fixed Availability Service Data and Mobile Availability Service Data challenges to county residents. These data sets show where the FCC believes fixed and mobile service is available all across the country. Correcting any mistakes in the data set will help improve our region's eligibility for future federal broadband funding. | In the first quarter of 2023, we will continue promoting the Affordable Connectivity Program and, if appropriate, continued consumer-level challenges to the Fixed Availability and Mobile Availability Service Data. |
| Highlights from the final quarter of 2022:
- Received the $497,000 Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) grant from the California Public Utilities Commission and passed a board resolution accepting the funds. This grant will fund broadband network design and engineering to accelerate fiber to the home and small businesses over the next few years.
- Began reviewing and preparing challenges to the Federal Communications Commission Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric Data, which maps all the homes and small businesses across the nation where the FCC believes broadband *could* be provided. Correcting this data will help the FCC better understand the gap between where service is currently offered and where it could or should be offered.
- SBC and County staff coordinated on tracking grants for broadband.
| Planned in the first quarter of 2023: - Submit
challenges to the FCC's Broadband Serviceable Location Fabric Data.
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| Highlights from the final quarter of 2022: - At their October 11, 2022 meeting, the board of supervisors approved the adoption of
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA)
Joint Powers Authority. GSCA proposes to finance, construct, own, and operate
an open access broadband internet access service network, in the same manner as
a municipal utility. A portion of the proposed network will be located within
the unincorporated area of Nevada County. This MOU will provide GSCA a license
to construct, improve, operate, and maintain fiber-optic lines and other
broadband infrastructure in Nevada County. Specific project details, areas and
funding details will be brought to the board in the future as this project moves forward.
- Later that month, the County was awarded just under $500,000 through the Local Agency Technical Assistance (LATA) grant, which it will use to begin to assess the feasbility of broadband expansion in unincorporated Nevada County. The grant funds were subsequently accepted via board resolution.
- Established a process by which internet service providers (ISPs) may gain access to some of the household-level data obtained in the County's 'Need for Speed' survey. This will help ISPs assess market opportunities for broadband expansion within the county.
| Planned in the first quarter of 2023: - Coordinate with GSCA as needed to advance the work undertaken on behalf of the LATA grant.
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| In the past quarter, staff:
- Collected a total of $36,628.17 for Quarter 1 for the 22-23 fiscal year.
- Quarter 2 tax returns are due by January 31. To date, we have received $5,213.35.
- Continued to see a decrease in revenue due to market conditions, which is reflected in the number of tax returns we receive that report $0.00 in Gross Receipts. To date, we have received 47 tax returns that reported $0 in Gross Receipts for Quarter 1.
- Registered 65 businesses so far for the 22-23 fiscal year.
- Continued to work with CDA to check the tax status of each business to ensure compliance before renewing permits. Many businesses have been routed to us before being issued permit renewals, which has helped us maintain and improve compliance.
- Trued-up invoices for the 21-22 fiscal year went out in November totaling approximately $180,000.00. To date, we have collected a total of $52,781.67 in true-up payments.
| In the next quarter, staff will:
- Continue to work on ordinance changes in collaboration with Planning to ensure any changes made are captured in the tax revenue ordnance changes.
- Send out annual true-up invoices at a 50% reduction to square footage in order to help reduce the number of businesses that will dissolve due to current market conditions.
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| In the prior quarter, staff:
- Collaborated and found success through several efforts to work with illicit cannabis cultivators, even brining one egregious cultivator into compliance and into the regulated market.
- Continued to staff training through the Federal Aviation Administration for the UAS with the goal of all cannabis staff obtaining certification. Staff have completed 150 hours of training.
- Teamed up with California Water Board inlcuding aerial flights to address sites that previously have been found in violation. In addition, staff completed multiple site inspections with the Water Board to address previously verified enviormental impacts.
- Stregthened relationships with NCSO and together conducted myriad site inspections and abatements.
| In the next quarter, staff will:
- Complete staff training through the Federal Aviation Administration for the UAS with the goal of all cannabis staff obtaining certification.
- Follow up with NCSO on previously identified violators to ensure continued progress toward compliance.
- Utilize California Water Board's list of identified parcels in violation and rectify environmental concerns on site.
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| In the past quarter, staff:
- Completed Draft Ordinance, which included multiple license type changes including but not limited to adult use cultivation, distribution, nonvolatile manufacturing, retail sales, and microbusinesses.
- Presented the Draft Ordinance Changes to the Planning Commission. Received recommendation to bring to Board of Supervisors.
- Conducted outreach with cannabis stakeholders regarding proposed changes including state and local advocacy groups, elected officials, and neighborhood associations.
| In the next quarter, staff will:
- Hold public hearing and present Draft Ordiance Changes to the Board of Supervisors for possible adoption.
- Review and make necessary changes to the draft ordinance, if directed by the Board of Supervisors.
- Hold outreach and education opportunities for stakeholders once ordinance is adopted.
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| In the prior quarter, staff:
- Prepared and brought Local Authority Equity Grant to Board of Supervisors for the GoBiz Equity Grant and submitted the application to GoBiz.
- Developed a contract with Sierra Business Coucil to manage and distribute funds for the Department of Cannabis Control Grant.
- Conducted 19 annual site inspections.
- Approved and issued 4 new cannabis projects.
| In the next quarter, staff will:
- Bring awarded Equity Grant to Board of Supervisors, if funding is received.
- Collaborate with Sierra Business Council to finalize contract to administer Department of Cannabis Control and GoBiz Equity funds.
- Improve the Annual Cannabis permit issuance and renewal process within Accela to streamline workflow.
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| Q4 updates:
- Behavioral Health Community Infrastructure Program funds were awarded to purchase a property on Sutton Way to be used as a day center and navigation center. Escrow closed on the property on September 15 and staff are currently working to pull down grant funding and begin renovations.
- Brunswick Commons construction is complete and residents are moved in. The project provides 41 units of affordable housing, with 12 of those units slated for permanent supportive housing.
- Construction on Cashin's Field is complete and residents are schedule to move in during the early part of January.
- Empire Mine Courtyards acquired through Homekey funds is being converted into permanent affordable housing with an estimated completion date in February.
- The Ranch House project received $2,700,000 in additional funding through the Community Care Expansion (CCE) grant for construction. The property is in the process of zoning changes and building permits with Construction beginning Spring of 2023.
- Pacific Crest Commons will provide 10 supportive housing units in Truckee. Round 4 No Place Like Home funding has been awarded and the project has also secured $2M in local soft financing for development costs.
- The Landlord Liaison and Recruitment (LLP) program is currently underway and is being promoted to the public.
- Lone Oak Phase II is in planning for 31 units of low income senior housing.
- The Affordable Workforce and Housing Team meets monthly and is a collaboration between the Community Development Agency and Health and Human Services to advance development of affordable and workforce housing through coordination on projects and policies.
- Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) standard agreements for 2021 have been received and allocations have been posted for 2022 with application submittal pending. The County expects to receive and administer $918,834 for Nevada County, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for the 2022 allocation.
- Requests for Proposal (RFP) will be released through the Western Nevada County Regional Housing Trust Fund for 60% AMI or below affordable rental housing in early January. RFP for owner occupied construction will be released by March.
| - Continue Affordable and Workforce Housing Team monthly meetings.
- Develop implementation plan for Community Care Expansion funding for board and care facilities.
- Develop Request for Proposal for owner occupied construction to be released by March.
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| Q4 updates:
- The Landlord Liaison Program is under contract with AMI. The program successfully used marketing and messaging to get landlords to rent to veterans. Currently two housing navigators work with the Housing Resource Team (HRT) to coordinate acquiring subsidies and connecting subsidies to landlords. The program needs work on mediation and the rapid response process for landlords.
- All 30 Housing Choice Vouchers have been utilized. Many went to Empire Mine Courtyard and prevented homelessness. Another 15 vouchers will be available in December.
- AMI and our CalWORKs Team have utilized vouchers whenever possible.
- Partnering with Regional Housing Authority (RHA) and the Continuum of Care (CoC) to preserve vouchers within the community has been highly successful. Nevada County maintains high performance across the region and in the state for preserving vouchers in the community.
| - Devleop a mediation and rapid response process for landlords participting in the Landlord Liaison Program.
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| Q4 Updates:
- Continued to work on affordable housing master plans and review these drafts in coordination with collaborating jurisdictions.
| - Finalize drafts of affordable housing master plans and review these drafts in coordination with collaborating jurisdictions, including revisions for the 2022 CA Building Standards Codes.
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| Q4 updates:
- The Landlord Liaison Program is under contract with AMI. The program successfully used marketing and messaging to get landlords to rent to veterans. Currently two housing navigators work with the Housing Resource Team (HRT) to coordinate acquiring subsidies and connecting subsidies to landlords. The program needs work on mediation and the rapid response process for landlords.
- All 30 Housing Choice Vouchers have been utilized. Many went to Empire Mine Courtyard and prevented homelessness. Another 15 vouchers will be available in December.
- AMI and our CalWORKs Team have utilized vouchers whenever possible.
- Partnering with Regional Housing Authority (RHA) and the Continuum of Care (CoC) to preserve vouchers within the community has been highly successful. Nevada County maintains high performance across the region and in the state for preserving vouchers in the community.
| - Devleop a mediation and rapid response process for landlords participting in the Landlord Liaison Program.
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| Q4 updates:
- Behavioral Health Community Infrastructure Program funds were awarded to purchase a property on Sutton Way to be used as a day center and navigation center. Escrow closed on the property on September 15 and staff are currently working to pull down grant funding and begin renovations.
- Brunswick Commons construction is complete and residents are moved in. The project provides 41 units of affordable housing, with 12 of those units slated for permanent supportive housing.
- Construction on Cashin's Field is complete and residents are schedule to move in during the early part of January.
- Empire Mine Courtyards acquired through Homekey funds is being converted into permanent affordable housing with an estimated completion date in February.
- The Ranch House project received $2,700,000 in additional funding through the Community Care Expansion (CCE) grant for construction. The property is in the process of zoning changes and building permits with Construction beginning Spring of 2023.
- Pacific Crest Commons will provide 10 supportive housing units in Truckee. Round 4 No Place Like Home funding has been awarded and the project has also secured $2M in local soft financing for development costs.
- The Landlord Liaison and Recruitment (LLP) program is currently underway and is being promoted to the public.
- Lone Oak Phase II is in planning for 31 units of low income senior housing.
- The Affordable Workforce and Housing Team meets monthly and is a collaboration between the Community Development Agency and Health and Human Services to advance development of affordable and workforce housing through coordination on projects and policies.
- Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) standard agreements for 2021 have been received and allocations have been posted for 2022 with application submittal pending. The County expects to receive and administer $918,834 for Nevada County, Grass Valley, and Nevada City for the 2022 allocation.
- Requests for Proposal (RFP) will be released through the Western Nevada County Regional Housing Trust Fund for 60% AMI or below affordable rental housing in early January. RFP for owner occupied construction will be released by March.
| - Continue Affordable and Workforce Housing Team monthly meetings.
- Develop implementation plan for Community Care Expansion funding for board and care facilities.
- Develop Request for Proposal for owner occupied construction to be released by March.
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