HTML Coverpage Q4Board of Supervisors 2022
Financial Stability and Core ServicesEmergency PreparednessEconomic DevelopmentBroadbandCannabisHousingHomelessnessRecreation
Initiative DetailsCollect Quarterly Cannabis Business TaxesIncrease availability of rental and mortgage assistance funding to prevent individuals and families from slipping into homelessness and implement a CoC-wide diversion strategyExpand services and housing opportunities to transition aged youth and families with children to prevent entry into the adult homeless system and long-term homelessness.Continue to support and strengthen outreach, engagement, and case managementStrengthen housing focused case management and post housing supportive servicesExpand year-round shelter capacityComplete the Programmatic EIR and expand the permitting “tool kit” to facilitate broadband.Expand and strengthen non-congregant, navigation-based, interim housing optionsFacilitate and promote partnerships for the development of affordable and supportive housingManage the “Last-Mile” Broadband Grant program with Sierra Business Council.Implement a centralized Landlord Liaison Program (LLP)Support system wide improvement to data collection measures, collaboration on funding opportunities, and implementation of the County-CoC joint strategic planUpdate the County's “Broadband Strategy”Fund and implement the Dig-Once policyStrengthen the coordinated multi-disciplinary case conferencing team (Homeless Resource Team)Engage and inform the community about County efforts to expand BroadbandSeek grant funding and advocate at state and federal level for broadband.Control Staffing Levels and County Costs by Reviewing All Requests for Staffing Changes and Vacancies for Revenue Availability and Staffing Alternatives.Housing Master Plans ProjectSupport TourismCultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equityImplement Technology, Roads and Facilities Projects as Identified in the County's Financial Management Plans.Establish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitalitySeek Funding and Advocate for Economic Development PrioritiesSupport business attraction, retention and growthDevelop Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan.Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.Enhance recreation access, health and safety, economic development, and resource conservation.Support capacity and sustainability of Western Nevada County organized recreation.Identify funding mechanisms and act on advocacy priorities to sustain recreation.Staff recreation collaborative(s) to promote countywide coordination.Establish partnerships to advance and undertake broadband construction projects.Increase Collection of Delinquent TaxesIncrease Countywide Fiscal Expertise Through Training, Reporting and CollaborationReduce Hazardous Vegetation on County-Maintained Roads and County Owned PropertyEnsure Healthy Performance of County General FundMaintain Collaborative Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Enforcement ProgramResearch New Cannabis License TypesMaintain a Cannabis Permitting ProgramIncrease availability of rental and mortgage assistance funding to prevent individuals and families from slipping into homelessness and implement a CoC-wide diversion strategyExpand services and housing opportunities to transition aged youth and families with children to prevent entry into the adult homeless system and long-term homelessness.Strengthen housing focused case management and post housing supportive servicesExpand year-round shelter capacityImplement a centralized Landlord Liaison Program (LLP)Facilitate and promote partnerships for the development of affordable and supportive housingExpand and strengthen non-congregant, navigation-based, interim housing optionsSupport system wide improvement to data collection measures, collaboration on funding opportunities, and implementation of the County-CoC joint strategic planStrengthen the coordinated multi-disciplinary case conferencing team (Homeless Resource Team)Continue to support and strengthen outreach, engagement, and case managementHazard MitigationRecovery
On Target

Establish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitality

Board of Supervisors 2022

Owner

Kimberly Parker
Kimberly Parker (Community Development Agency, Office of Economic Development)

Progress Update

Q4-22

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. 

Next Steps

Q4-22

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. 

Objectives

On Target
Economic Development
Board of Supervisors 2022

Start Date

1/1/22

End Date

12/31/22

Milestones

Not Defined
Enhance permitting process
Board of Supervisors 2022 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
Not Defined
Further Higgins Area Plan
Board of Supervisors 2022 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
Not Defined
Further North San Juan Fire Suppression
Board of Supervisors 2022 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
Not Defined
Further Penn Valley Community Center
Board of Supervisors 2022 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
Not Defined
Further Soda Springs Visitor Management
Board of Supervisors 2022 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22

Gantt Chart

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Board of Supervisors 2022
Establish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitality
Enhance permitting process
Further Higgins Area Plan
Further North San Juan Fire Suppression
Further Penn Valley Community Center
Further Soda Springs Visitor Management
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