Grass Valley public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Nevada County Board of Supervisors December 10, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several behavioral health contracts, public works projects, and law enforcement equipment purchases. Key items include funding for bridge housing in Grass Valley and a new software contract for the Community Development Agency.
- Purchase of body worn cameras and software for the Sheriff's Office for $2,089,157.73
- Subgrantee agreement for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing at 120 Badger Lane, Grass Valley for $491,625
- Software as a Service contract with Accela, Inc. for the Community Development Agency not to exceed $1,238,440
- Application for Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) funding not to exceed $1,000,000
- Program Supplement of $1,304,746 for the Combie Road Multi-Purpose Trail
Nevada County Board of Supervisors November 12, 2024, Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several contracts for behavioral health, housing, and transit services. Key items include funding for bridge housing, warming shelters, and airport engineering. The meeting also covers various state grants for the District Attorney and Public Defender.
- Subgrantee agreement with Hospitality House for 13 bed units of Behavioral Health Bridge Housing at 246 Glenbrook Road for $975,000
- Contract with Sierra Roots for a Grass Valley and Nevada City warming shelter for $75,000
- MOU with City of Grass Valley to transfer $1,500,000 in Rule 20A Credits for La Barr Meadows Road Undergrounding Project
- Purchase of two 300kW Wireless Inground InductEV Charging Systems for $917,600
- Amendment to Brandley Engineering, Inc. contract for Airport Engineering and Design Services up to $560,000
Nevada County Board of Supervisors October 22, 2024 Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the accomplishments and financial report of a $250,000 CDBG grant used to design a resource center at 1105 Sutton Way in Grass Valley. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for behavioral health, public works, and wildfire protection.
- Public hearing on $250,000 CDBG grant for resource center design at 1105 Sutton Way
- Funding of $1,304,746 for the Combie Road Multi-Use Trail Project
- Contract for $559,445 with Catalis Courts and Lands Records, LLC for probation case management software
- Contracts with Dudek for wildfire protection planning and GIS application totaling $174,530
- Increase of contract price to $1,725,506 for Hospitality House homeless outreach and housing services
Nevada County Board of Supervisors October 8, 2024, Meeting - Truckee
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions and contracts covering health service agreements, grant awards, public works projects, a land transfer, and budget amendments. Items include amendments to health agreements, a $355,663.99 behavioral health grant, a $1,505,304 public works contract for the Brunswick Commons Resource Center, and a $150,000 fund transfer to support the new Truckee Regional Library. The board will also hear an appeal by Friends of Prosser Truckee concerning a Planning Commission decision.
- Resolution approving $355,663.99 grant for Enhanced Care Management team (Behavioral Health)
- Contract award up to $1,505,304 for Brunswick Commons Resource Center Project at 1105 Sutton Way
- Transfer of $150,000 from Nevada County Library to Truckee Library Joint Powers Authority
- Declaration of surplus land at 15345 Washington Road for transfer to Washington County Water District
- Public hearing on appeal filed by Friends of Prosser Truckee regarding Planning Commission decision
Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 24, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several service contracts for behavioral health and youth workforce development. The meeting includes a session of the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and a closed session regarding real property negotiations in Truckee and Grass Valley.
- Contract with Nevada Sierra Connecting Point Public Authority for Youth Workforce Program: $758,357
- Contract with Bright Futures for Youth for Workforce Development Program: $524,960
- Agreement with County of Placer for Forensic Pathology Services: up to $225,000
- Notice of completion for 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project (No. 450012): $1,354,120
- Closed session for property negotiations at 12255 Sierra Dr., 12245 Sierra Dr., and 1345 Whispering Pines
Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 10, 2024 Meeting
The Board will act on a consent calendar of resolutions covering health services contracts, a behavioral health amendment, a case‑management software contract, a juvenile‑hall housing agreement, 9‑1‑1 dispatch equipment purchase, and a regional transportation funding agreement. It will also consider a resolution accepting the appeal for the Alpenglow Sawmill Project in Truckee and set a public hearing for October 8, 2024. A separate public hearing will be held to form the Red Dog Road Underground Utilities District.
- Amendment 1 to Crestwood Behavioral Health contract – up to $200,000 for mental health services (July 1 2024‑June 30 2025)
- Contract with Northwoods Consulting Partners for case‑management software – $332,423 for three‑year term
- Purchase of dispatch recorder equipment and software by Cal OES – $55,116.86
- Funding agreement with Nevada County Transportation Commission – $839,476 for FY 2024/25
- Acceptance of appeal for Alpenglow Sawmill Project (mixed‑use development at 10375 Silverado Way, Truckee) and scheduling of public hearing on Oct 8 2024
Nevada County Board of Supervisors July 9, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several renewal and new contracts for behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social services. These items are part of the Consent Calendar and include funding for school-based mental health, employment services, and community support programs.
- Turning Point Community Programs: $6,024,325 for adult community treatment and housing
- Granite Wellness Centers: $4,597,263 for drug treatment and substance abuse prevention
- Common Purpose: $2,268,439 for outpatient rehabilitative and recovery services
- Nevada-Sierra Connecting Point Public Authority: $1,548,197 for CalWORKs employment services
- Nevada County Superintendent of Schools: $1,071,973 for school behavioral and mental health services
Nevada County Board of Supervisors June 25, 2024, Amended Agenda
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several routine contract renewals for behavioral health, public health, and social services. Most items are part of the consent calendar and are expected to be passed without discussion.
- Renewal of Sierra Mental Wellness Group contract for $4,919,533
- Renewal of Stanford Youth Solutions contract for $2,156,617
- Agreement with El Dorado County for psychiatric hospitalization up to $2,400,000
- Contract for Public Health Officer Sherilynn E. Cooke for $330,000
- Funding award from California Volunteers for $1,327,318
Nevada County Board of Supervisors June 11, 2024 Meeting
The Board will review an annual plan update for the Mental Health Services Act. Additionally, several renewal contracts related to behavioral health, psychiatric services, and community outreach are scheduled for consideration.
- Annual Plan Update for the Nevada County Mental Health Services Act
- Auburn Counseling Services, Inc. contract: $4,180,500
- Victor Community Support Services, Inc. contract: $3,578,133
- North Valley Behavioral Health, LLC contract: $2,000,000
- Hospitality House contract: $1,680,737
Nevada County Board of Supervisors, City of Grass Valley City Council, City of Nevada City City Council, and Town of Truckee Town Council May 31, 2024, Joint Jurisdictional Special Meeting
Elected leaders from Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee will meet to discuss emergency preparedness collaboration. The agenda includes panel discussions on current response tools and lessons learned from recent wildfires.
- Discussion on leadership experiences during recent emergencies
- Panel discussion on collaborative tools with local and regional first responders
- Wildfire lessons learned panel featuring officials from Butte County
Nevada County Board of Supervisors May 28, 2024 Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several items on its consent calendar. These include accepting state and federal grants for housing, wildfire mitigation, and COVID-19 recovery. The agenda also includes contract renewals for behavioral health services and public works projects.
- $1,811,500 grant for the Manufactured Housing Opportunity and Revitalization Program
- $988,971.91 FEMA grant for wildfire mitigation and climate resiliency
- $1,678,028.46 in funds for COVID-19 response and recovery reimbursement
- Contract renewal with BHC Heritage Oaks Hospital for up to $300,000
- Purchase of two ADA-accessible buses for $279,999.25
Nevada County Board of Supervisors May 14, 2024 Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several consent calendar items including contract amendments for behavioral health and social services. A scheduled public hearing will address the establishment of a new service area for fire suppression in North San Juan.
- $2,893,867 for the Ranch House permanent supportive housing project
- $1,090,000 maximum contract price for Acute Psychiatric Services
- $295,000 for the Donner Pass Road over Soda Springs Creek Bridge Replacement Project
- Public hearing for North San Juan Fire Suppression System parcel charges
- Designation of Lime Kiln School as a County Historical Landmark
Nevada County Board of Supervisors April 23, 2024, Meeting
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider several contract amendments and housing agreements. This includes reviewing funding for affordable housing and updates to county service providers.
- $1,575,000 loan agreement for the 51-unit Cashin’s Field low-income housing project
- Contract amendment for Granite Wellness Centers to add 22 beds at Bost House
- $90,180 contract for radio installation services for the Sheriff’s Office
- $196,765 contract for demolition of former DOT buildings on Loma Rica Road
- $261,635 grant agreement for the HIV/AIDS Care Program
Nevada County Board of Supervisors April 9, 2024, Meeting
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors is reviewing several infrastructure and grant items. This includes significant funding for the Hirschdale Road and Dog Bar Road bridge projects. The Board will also consider contracts for the Truckee Regional Library Project and wildfire management grants.
- $4,740,000 in funding for the Hirschdale Road Over Truckee River Bridge Project
- $4,500,000 in funding for the Dog Bar Road Bridge Replacement Project
- $1,078,704 total contract for architectural design of the Truckee Regional Library Project
- $135,000 grant for election technology and security improvements
- Public hearing on property annexation into the Merrill Court Permanent Road Division
Nevada County Board of Supervisors March 26, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several contract amendments for behavioral health services and housing program applications. The agenda also includes road rehabilitation bids, airport pavement completion, and various commission appointments.
- Amendment to Nevada County Housing Development Corporation contract increasing price from $1,246,016 to $2,791,167
- Application for Home Investment Partnerships Program funding up to $12,200,000
- Invitation to Bid for the 2024 Road Rehabilitation Project
- Acceptance of $345,631.03 for River Fire response and recovery costs
- Completion of Nevada County Airport Taxiway A and Ramps pavement project for $297,446.87
Nevada County Board of Supervisors March 12, 2024 Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will consider several budget amendments, contract renewals, and land use items. Key discussions include Williamson Act contract amendments for agricultural preserves and various behavioral health service agreements.
- Amendment to Restpadd Health Corp. contract for psychiatric services up to $1,325,000
- Contract with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for county audits up to $568,881
- Contract with Zero Foodprint for compost procurement up to $76,947
- Contract with Cohen Defense Group for indigent legal defense up to $3,028,780
- Williamson Act contract amendments for properties on Personeni Lane and Bitney Springs Road
Nevada County Board of Supervisors February 27, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several consent calendar items including mental health agreements and contract amendments. Discussion includes road rehabilitation projects, sanitation district budgets, and various commission appointments.
- Mental health data archive agreement for $58,704
- Common Purpose substance use disorder treatment contract for $1,551,983
- Bright Futures for Youth Friday Night Live/Club Live Pilot Project funding increase to $199,999.96
- Sheriff Operations Catalyst Force Entry Training Door purchase for $9,778.63
- Donner Pass Road Rockslide Project completion for $475,011
Nevada County Board of Supervisors February 20, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing several consent calendar items including health, social services, and public works agreements. The meeting includes discussions on mental health funding, community service district audits, and emergency management grants.
- Amendment to California Health and Wellness Plan for $724,313 in Medi-Cal funds
- Increase of Mental Health Student Services Act contract from $1,018,827 to $1,190,715
- Contract extension for California Volunteers Youth Workforce Development at $1,736,241
- Renewal of Cop Shop Installations contract for emergency vehicle equipment at $217,617
- Snow removal service amendment for Town of Truckee not to exceed $96,136.33
Nevada County Board of Supervisors February 16, 2024 Special Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding the Rise Grass Valley Project. The proposed project involves reinitiating underground mining and gold processing operations over an eighty-year period.
- Public hearing for the Idaho-Maryland Mine - Rise Grass Valley Project
- Proposed rezoning of Brunswick Industrial Site parcels from Light-Industrial to Mineral Extraction
- Proposed variance for structures up to 165 feet in height
- Resolution to not certify the Final Environmental Impact Report
Nevada County Board of Supervisors February 15, 2024, Special Meeting
The Board of Supervisors is holding a public hearing regarding the Idaho-Maryland Mine - Rise Grass Valley Project. The proposed resolution includes denying a rezone for the Brunswick Industrial Site and a variance for structures up to 165 feet. This follows a unanimous recommendation for denial by the County Planning Commission.
- Public hearing for Idaho-Maryland Mine - Rise Grass Valley Project
- Proposed resolution to deny Rezone RZN19-0002 at Brunswick Industrial Site
- Proposed resolution to deny Variance VAR19-0003 for 165-foot structures
- Proposal for 80-year underground mining and gold processing permit
Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 23, 2024 Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will review several consent calendar items including community care expansion and grant awards. A scheduled public hearing will consider the Truckee Fire Protection District's capital improvement plan and development impact mitigation fees.
- $2,777,562 for Community Care Expansion Program to promote permanent supportive housing via the Ranch House project
- $500,000 agreement with California Department of State Hospitals for mental illness incarceration reduction workgroup
- $250,000 USDA grant for the Nevada County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Project
- $144,820 grant for the Nevada County Victim Witness Assistance Program
- Public hearing regarding Truckee Fire Protection District Development Impact Mitigation Fees
Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 19, 2024, Board Workshop (Day 3)
This meeting is the third day of a special board workshop. The Board will discuss various county objectives, including economic development, broadband, and climate resilience. No formal action will be taken during this session; only direction to staff will be provided.
- Economic Development Objective
- Broadband Objective
- Climate Resilience Objective
- Recreation Objective
- Review and finalize 2024 Board Objectives
Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 18, 2024, Board Workshop (Day 2)
The Board of Supervisors is conducting a second day of a three-day special meeting workshop. No formal action will be taken during this session; the Board will provide direction to staff on various topics.
- Legislative Advocacy discussion
- Behavioral Health System Transformation discussion
- Homelessness Objective discussion
- Housing Objective discussion
- Community Development Tools discussion
Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 17, 2024, Board Workshop (Day 1)
The Board of Supervisors is conducting the first day of a three-day special meeting focused on various county objectives and reports. No formal action will be taken during this session; the Board will only provide direction to staff.
- Supervisors' Reports on the 'State of the Districts'
- Mayors and City and Town Managers Report on the 'State of the Cities' (Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee)
- Fiscal and Core Services Objective
- Organizational Development: Priorities and Strategies
- Capital Facilities Master Plan and Project Updates
Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 9, 2024, Meeting
The Board of Supervisors will select its Chair and Vice Chair for 2024. The meeting includes a consent calendar featuring several resolutions related to public health, social services, and public safety funding.
- Selection of 2024 Chair and Vice Chair
- Amendment to Aegis Treatment Centers contract increasing maximum amount from $806,000 to $826,000
- Revenue agreement for California Home Visiting Program up to $882,135
- Purchase of CAMSO UTV Tracks for Sheriff's Office for $6,178
- Purchase of two ADA accessible 12-passenger cutaway buses for $267,305