HTML Coverpage Q2Board of Supervisors 2023
Financial Stability and Core ServicesEmergency PreparednessEconomic DevelopmentBroadbandHousingHomelessnessRecreationClimate Resilience
Initiative DetailsTrack Deliverables for the Economic Development Service Contract with Sierra Business CouncilImplement Last Mile Broadband Projects (Round 1)Maintain GoNevadaCounty.com to promote sustainable tourismAdopt a policy declaring “Broadband is essential infrastructure” to signal this is a County priority. Complete the Programmatic EIR and expand the permitting “tool kit” to facilitate broadband.Manage the “Last-Mile” Broadband Grant program with Sierra Business Council.Evaluate the feasibility of a pilot “line extension” grant program. Update the County's “Broadband Strategy.”Fund and implement the "Dig-Once" policy.Develop a map of projects in the County to show service areas and gaps. Engage and inform the community about County efforts to expand broadband.Seek grant funding and advocate at state and federal level for broadband.Partner with the Sierra Business Council to support Economic Development countywide.Provide support to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 pandemic.Provide support to small businesses impacted by Covid-19 pandemic.Support development of the Higgins Area PlanDevelop a cannabis business tax programHousing Master Plans ProjectSupport development of the Penn Valley Community CenterIdentify lessons learned and opportunities to enhance permitting processesEconomic Development ProfileSupport potential high growth sector developmentCultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equityEstablish infrastructure, further projects and plans to support economic vitalitySeek funding and advocate for economic development prioritiesSupport business attraction, retention and growthFinalize and approve the Nevada County 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.Community CoordinationMonitor economically sensitive revenues Reduce Hazardous Vegetation on County-Maintained Roads and County Owned PropertyTruckee Lofts ProjectEvaluate the options and feasibility of establishing a Business License process in the County.Ensure healthy fund balances in major operating fundsPrepare and implement long-term financial plansDevelop and manage County budgetClimate Strategic PlanHarden Critical InfrastructureEnhance Carbon Storage and SequestrationFunding and AdvocacyHazard MitigationRecoveryIncrease 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 management
On Target
Cultivate economic diversification, sustainability and equity
Board of Supervisors 2023

Owner

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

Progress Update

Highlights from Q2 (April - June 2023) included:

  • Integrated Communication Strategies (IGS) was hired as consultant for the first Nevada County Economic Development two-year Action Plan.    
  • Community Choice Aggregation actions included:  
    • Pursuant to Board direction, staff completed extensive research on California Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs and their potential benefits to member organizations.
    • Launched a comprehensive community outreach and education plan, including presentations at District Town Halls and content development for newsletters.
    • Built a webpage for public access to program information, FAQ’s, contact information, and process next steps. 
    • Partnered with Pioneer Community Energy to complete an Impact Assessment Study which will identify the overall energy needs of Nevada County constituents and the anticipated fiscal impacts to Pioneer Community Energy to expand service into unincorporated Nevada County.
  • There is continued dialogue with Valley Vision about the Community Economic Resiliency Fund (CERF). They recently hired a communications company and awarded the subregional convener's contract for our region to Tahoe Prosperity and the Nevada County Economic Resource Council.

Next Steps

Plans for Q3 (July - September 2023) include:

  • The Economic Development Action Plan work will launch and includes:
    • Conducting interviews and survey questionnaires.
    • Accessing and supplying data with analysis.
    • Development of communications products in support of the action plan process.  
  • Community Choice Aggregation upcoming work includes:
    • Present staff research to the Board of Supervisors on August 8, 2023, for informational purposes.
    • Continue community outreach and education through presentations at Town Halls, municipal advisory committees, neighborhood associations, and coordinated roundtable events.
    • Results from Impact Assessment Study expected to be released in late August. Pioneer Community Energy will use the results to evaluate its ability to source sufficient energy to meet total customer demand.  
    • Incorporate findings from Impact Assessment Study as well as public feedback and concerns into staff research process to improve analysis of potential CCA benefits and impacts to Nevada County constituents.
  • Staff will continue to engage both regionally and locally in the Community Economic Resiliency Fund (CERF) process. Our partners are advocating that Nevada County have a seat on the governance/ leadership committee which Valley Vision plans to convene in September. 

Objectives

On Target
Economic Development
Board of Supervisors 2023

Start Date

1/1/22

End Date

12/31/22

Milestones

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Monitor and apply for climate adaptation and mitigation funds
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
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Coordinate and seek funding from CERF
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
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Implement Energy Action Plan
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22
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Maintain SBC Contract
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 1/1/22 - 12/31/22

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