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

Support system wide improvement to data collection measures, collaboration on funding opportunities, and implementation of the County-CoC joint strategic plan

Homeless Plan 2023

Description

With the recent de-merging of the Joint Placer-Nevada Continuum of Care (CoC), the newly recognized CA531 is now an independent CoC representing Nevada County. Opportunities now exist for the CoC to expand funding through state and federal sources that only a CoC can apply for. Nevada County is committed to engaging with the CoC to collaborate on funding and supporting the CoC through data and leadership. 

Progress Update

Q4-22

Q4 updates:

  • Homeless Action Plan was created in collaboration with County and CoC and outlines shared goals and priorities through 2024, wiht updates through 2025. County PIO team released a press release messaging the collaboration between the County and the CoC to develop the Homeless Action Plan. The Plan identifies disparities among subpopulations found through HMIS and the coordinated entry system. Measurable goals were developed to address these disparities. Specific policies to address disparities and and contracted deliverable need to be developed. The plan was accepted by the state.
  • Built for Zero reports are available through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and ClearPoint graphs are available for reporting.
  • The 2023 PIT count is in planning.
  • An executive director for the CoC was hired. The CoC is currently exploring funding options for ongoing funding to support the position.
  • Data quality standards are implemented into all service provider and data provider contracts. Achieved quality By-Name data and can track Built for Zero metrics.
  • The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) subcommittee is actively working to address recommendations outlined in the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) technical assistance for improvements to the coordinated entry system. The CoC is currently implementing a direct referral process, an inactive policy has been adopted, and mandatory data quality standards have been created.
  • The CoC score given by HUD score has been raised from previous years but are still slightly below median. The Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras (HRCS) implemented a method of engaging service providers on the application questionnaire. The score affects the CoC's ability to compete for federal funding.

Next Steps

Q4-22

Collaborators

AM
Angela Masker (HHSA)
BP
Brendan Phillips (HHSA)

Measures

On Target
Point in Time Homeless Count
Homeless Plan Phase 1
Not Defined
Built for Zero and Functional Zero
Homeless Plan 2023

Milestones

On Target
Support the HMIS/CES Subcommittee within the CoC
Homeless Plan 2023 | 9/1/22 - 9/30/22
On Target
Support the Governing Board of the CoC
Homeless Plan 2023 | 9/1/22 - 9/30/22

Objectives

Not Defined
Homelessness
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On Target
Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2023
On Target
Homelessness
Board of Supervisors 2022
On Target
Collaborate, Coordinate, and Communicate
Homeless Plan 2023

Owner

Mike Dent
Mike Dent (Housing and Community Services)