HTML Coverpage Q3Board of Supervisors 2023Information and General Services
Financial Stability and Core ServicesEmergency PreparednessEconomic DevelopmentBroadbandHousingHomelessnessRecreationClimate Resilience
Initiative DetailsComplete the Programmatic EIR and expand the permitting “tool kit” to facilitate broadband.Manage the “Last-Mile” Broadband Grant program with Sierra Business Council.Update the County's “Broadband Strategy.”Fund and implement the "Dig-Once" policy.Engage and inform the community about County efforts to expand broadband.Seek grant funding and advocate at state and federal level for broadband.Housing Master Plans ProjectSupport 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 PropertyEnsure 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
Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.
Board of Supervisors 2023

Owner

Erika Seward
Erika Seward (Community Development Agency)

Progress Update

Highlights from Q3 (July 2023 – September 2023) include:

  • Received approval by Board of Supervisors of Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund round two grants for 8 projects focused on recreation infrastructure and safety improvements; remaining funds from $850,000 allocation were approved for Hirschdale Road parking access and signage ($20K), and Donner Summit tourism marketing and outreach to support businesses and drive visitation (up to $20K);
  • Convened community partners with Nevada County Consolidated Fire District for Station 82 trailhead development;
  • Distributed weekly coordinated messaging and materials (e.g. graphics, bandanas, rack cards, videos) with South Yuba River Public Cohort ("Cohort") members to amplify reach and ensure accurate information; 
  • Deployed life jackets and safety signage at Yuba River crossings with BLM, State Parks, Tahoe National Forest and Cohort partners; 
  • Presentation by county's Dept. of Public Works on Edwards Crossing Bridge Improvement Project to the Board of Supervisors, highlighting opportunities for improving parking and recreational amenities through supplemental funding; and
  • Submitted application for the California State Association of Counties 2023 Challenge Award, showcasing county-led initiatives for Visitor Safety and Outdoor Recreation Management.

Next Steps

Plans for Q4 (October 2023 - December 2023) include:

  • Begin closing out Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund round 1 projects;
  • Initiate procurement of changeable message signs for 2024 season;
  • Begin analysis of parking citations and enforcement at South Yuba River State Park and Yuba River crossings;
  • Submit grant application to the CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife ("CDFW") Boating Access program to support recreation improvements and visitor safety at river access points; and
  • Provide staff analysis and recommendations for road and safety improvements at Purdon Crossing.

Objectives

On Target
Recreation
Board of Supervisors 2023

Start Date

1/1/22

End Date

12/31/23

Milestones

Not Defined
Electronic Message Board
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 4/1/22 - 12/31/23
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Public Safety Video Development
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 4/1/22 - 12/31/23
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Satellite Phone Call Box Installation
Board of Supervisors 2023 | 4/1/22 - 12/31/23

Gantt Chart

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Board of Supervisors 2023
Promote health and safety at river crossings, lakes, trailheads, and other high-use or high-risk areas.
Electronic Message Board
Public Safety Video Development
Satellite Phone Call Box Installation
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