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Grass Valley public meetings in 2025

27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors December 16, 2025 Regular Meeting - Amended Agenda

Board to vote on purchasing Grass Valley property for permanent supportive housing

The Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar including ratification of a $595,000 purchase of 135 East Empire Street in Grass Valley for permanent supportive housing via the Homekey+ program. Other decisions include approval of a $310,000 psychiatric services contract, acceptance of a $190,305 state grant for transitional rent benefits, and multiple public health and behavioral health contracts and amendments. A certificate of recognition for outgoing County Counsel Katharine Elliott is also on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors November 18, 2025 Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $1.8M purchase of three properties for supportive housing

The Board will consider consent calendar items including a resolution to ratify the purchase of three residential properties in unincorporated Grass Valley for permanent supportive housing using $1.8M in Homekey+ funds, and a resolution to create a $1.245M preliminary budget for a psychiatric facility design. Other items include a $196,917 contract for the Soda Springs Outdoor Visitor Center design and acceptance of the completed $20.4M McCourtney Road Transfer Station project.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $20.4M McCourtney Road Transfer Station project

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions covering public safety recognition, community events, housing initiatives, and major infrastructure projects. Notably, they approved a $20,397,442.16 contract to complete the McCourtney Road Transfer Station Improvement Project. Several other resolutions were adopted, including a $1.8 M purchase of three properties for supportive housing and a $750,000 cannabis equity grant application.

Tue Oct 28, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors October 28, 2025, Meeting (Truckee)

Board to consider $2.3M FEMA grant for abatement program

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on various service contracts, grant acceptances, and public works amendments. The agenda includes funding for community resilience centers and the purchase of ADA-accessible buses.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2.3M FEMA hazard mitigation grant for Phase 2

The Board adopted the consent calendar and approved a series of resolutions, including a $2.3 million FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for Phase 2 of the Nevada County Abatement Program. It also approved contracts and funding for mental‑health services, public‑health home‑visiting, manufactured‑housing repairs, emergency‑vehicle equipment, and transit‑bus purchases. Several grant applications and professional‑services contracts were authorized, and the first reading of an ordinance updating county code duties was held.

Tue Oct 14, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors October 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $15.2M in Homekey+ grants for mentally ill and veterans housing

The Board will consider a consent calendar with numerous contracts and resolutions, including two joint applications for state Homekey+ housing grants totaling up to $15.2 million. Other items include a warming shelter contract, a dispatch radio tower, and a grant for co-responder crisis teams. The meeting also includes public comment and a revised pension management policy.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $8 M Homekey+ Veteran’s Housing grant application

The board adopted multiple resolutions, including renewing the health care program for children in foster care ($479,490), increasing Comprehensive Tobacco Control funding to $1.65 M, approving a $75,000 warming‑shelter contract, and authorizing an $8 M Homekey+ Veteran’s Housing grant application. It also approved contracts for sheriff services, a dispatch radio tower, and a $400,000 fuel‑break project, among other items.

Tue Sep 23, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 23, 2025 Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $9.6M increase for jail medical services contract

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar with routine items and department head matters. The most notable item is a $9.6 million amendment to extend the jail medical services contract with California Forensic Medical Group through June 2027, bringing the total to $28 million. Other items include a $522,080 federal grant for the Deer Creek Fuels Project, a $275,434 contract for sheriff vehicle equipment, and a budget amendment releasing $1.2 million.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1.9 M psychiatric services contract for 24‑hour acute care

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions at its September 23, 2025 meeting. Highlights include a $1.9 million contract for 24‑hour locked acute psychiatric services, a $1,013,854 transportation funding agreement, a $1,216,135 budget amendment, a $522,080 federal award for the Deer Creek Fuels Project, and a $145,309 hazardous‑fuels reduction contract. All items were adopted without recorded dissent.

Mon Sep 22, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 22, 2025 Special Meeting

Board to interview candidates for Clerk-Recorder position

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters position. The interview is part of a process to fill the remaining term of the former officeholder.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed Armando Salud‑Ambriz as Clerk‑Recorder/Registrar of Voters

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors appointed Armando Salud‑Ambriz to fill the remaining term of former Clerk‑Recorder/Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona, which ends on January 4, 2027. The appointment resulted from a three‑to‑two ballot vote and the motion to appoint passed unanimously. The start date is set for October 13, 2025, pending residency and voter‑registration requirements.

Tue Sep 9, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 9, 2025 Meeting

Board approves contracts for health, safety, and infrastructure projects

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider approving contracts for medical reimbursement, public safety radio equipment, a new firearms training facility, and courthouse roof repairs. The board will also designate three local sites as historical landmarks and appoint new members to a county commission.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $16.8M regional firearms training facility contract

The Board adopted all items on the consent calendar, including health agreements, public‑safety contracts and other service agreements. It approved a $16,833,500 contract with Modern Building, Inc. to design and build a Regional Firearms Training Facility (Phase I). The Board also designated three sites as Nevada County Historical Landmarks and approved several other contracts, appointments and proclamations.

Tue Aug 26, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors August 26, 2025 Meeting

Board approves contracts for animal shelter and road projects

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider renewing contracts for behavioral health services, road rehabilitation, and animal shelter operations, along with approving a budget amendment for road capital improvements.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors August 12, 2025, Agenda (Truckee) (Fixed Video)

Board to vote on $18M contract for new inpatient psychiatric facility

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a $17.97 million contract to design and build an inpatient psychiatric facility, a $534,650 contract for EV charging stations at up to 15 county sites, and broadband grants. The board will also hold public hearings, approve a revised Quimby in-lieu fee study for Truckee-Donner parks, and go into closed session to discuss litigation and real estate negotiations. Several informational presentations on recreation and wildfire resilience are scheduled.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors August 12, 2025, Agenda (Truckee)

Board considers $17.9 million contract for inpatient psychiatric facility

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will meet to decide on several healthcare and infrastructure contracts. Key items include the design and construction of a psychiatric facility and funding for electric vehicle charging stations. The Board will also discuss recreation and wildfire resilience in Eastern Nevada County.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $17.97M contract to build inpatient psychiatric facility

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution authorizing a $17,970,738 contract with Crestwood Behavioral Health to design and build an inpatient psychiatric facility. It also approved multiple other contracts and grants, including a $150,000 renewal with St. Helena Hospital, a $270,000 contract with Common Purpose for child welfare services, and a $22,569.80 law‑enforcement services contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Additional actions included designating a historic landmark and appointing the county poet laureate.

Mon Aug 4, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors July 22, 2025, Agenda

Board considers rezoning and land‑use changes for the Gabelman Project.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will act on routine consent‑calendar items and approve several contracts, including a $275,000 early‑psychosis treatment agreement and a $168,000 vehicle‑equipment services contract. They will also adopt multiple resolutions to rezone and amend land‑use designations for the Gabelman Rezone Project (APN 060‑150‑063). Additional actions include authorizing grant applications totaling up to $4.9 million for wildfire prevention and resilience programs.

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✓ Decided: Board approved contracts and grant authorizations, including $1.9M wildfire grants

The Board adopted a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for health services, property disposal, and grant management. It also approved authorizations for up to $1.9 million in CAL FIRE wildfire prevention grants and $3 million in Sierra Nevada Conservancy wildfire grants. Additional resolutions proclaimed Child Support Awareness Month and Elder Abuse Awareness Month.

Tue Jul 8, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors July 8, 2025, Agenda

Board to consider vehicle length restrictions on county roads and $5M crisis services contract

The Board of Supervisors will vote on a consent calendar of mostly routine contract renewals for behavioral health, public health, probation, and other services. A notable item is an ordinance to restrict vehicle lengths on certain county roads. Other actions include approving a $5 million contract for crisis intervention services, a $912,643 roof replacement project, and a $700,000 grant for EV charging infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $5.06 M Sierra Mental Wellness Group contract

The Board adopted a consent calendar approving numerous renewal contracts, including a $5,056,877 contract with Sierra Mental Wellness Group for crisis services. It also authorized $15,000 from the Anti‑Drug Abuse/Gang Diversion Fund for a youth substance‑abuse program and approved several capital and infrastructure contracts. Items SR 25‑1756 and SR 25‑1906 were postponed to the July 22 meeting.

Tue Jun 24, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors June 24, 2025, Agenda-Errata

Board approves mental health and public health service contracts

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider renewing multiple contracts for mental health, homeless services, and public health programs. The agenda includes resolutions to approve service agreements with various organizations for the fiscal year 2025/26.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $3.88M wraparound services contract, the largest spend

The Board adopted a series of contract and grant approvals covering mental health, homelessness, opioid prevention, and youth services. The largest approval was a $3,879,851 contract with Victor Community Support Services for wraparound and therapeutic behavior services. Other notable approvals included contracts for specialty mental health services, homeless outreach, landlord liaison, and opioid overdose prevention. All items were adopted without recorded dissent.

Tue Jun 10, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors June 10, 2025, Special Meeting Agenda

Board to consider $415.4 million proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings to discuss and potentially adopt the proposed Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting also includes a separate budget hearing for the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 and a review of county user fees.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted FY 2025‑26 county budget of $415.45 million

The Board unanimously adopted the proposed final budget for fiscal year 2025‑26, totaling about $415,450,064. It also adopted the Nevada County Sanitation District No. 1 budget of $14,303,976. A revised Consolidated User Fee Schedule was adopted, removing the Title 25 fee. Finally, the Board approved a resolution keeping traffic mitigation fees at current levels with no inflationary adjustment.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors June 3, 2025, Agenda

Board to approve $20M+ in behavioral health contracts for FY 2025-26

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will consider a large consent calendar of 29 behavioral health contract renewals, amendments, and a Mental Health Services Act annual plan update. All items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial, approved in one vote unless pulled for discussion. The contracts cover a wide range of services including psychiatric inpatient care, substance use treatment, and youth mental health programs.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $3M amendment to North Valley Behavioral Health contract

The Board approved a series of contract renewals and amendments for mental‑health and related services, including a $3 M increase to the North Valley Behavioral Health inpatient services contract. It also approved amendments increasing contract amounts for Sierra Vista Hospital, Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, and California Psychiatric Transitions. The FY 2025/26 Mental Health Services Act three‑year program and annual progress report were adopted, and a $82,572.50 agreement with UC Davis Extension for county self‑assessment was approved. Additionally, item 37 was moved to the June 24 agenda and item 6 was pulled from the consent calendar.

Tue May 27, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors May 27, 2025, Agenda

Board to hold public hearing on $64,913.07 Reserve Title III spending plans

The Board of Supervisors will consider spending plans for Reserve Title III funds for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25. The meeting also includes several contract approvals for public works, behavioral health, and district attorney services.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors May 13, 2025, Agenda

Board considers $1.28 million for Lone Oak II affordable housing project

The Board of Supervisors will review several behavioral health contract amendments and housing funding applications. The meeting includes awarding construction and vegetation removal contracts and receiving a 2025 fire season outlook presentation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $8 M Homekey+ housing application for 405 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley

The Board adopted the consent calendar and approved a series of resolutions, including amendments to behavioral health contracts and a major housing application. It authorized an $8 million Homekey+ program application for a project at 405 South Auburn Street in Grass Valley, and committed funds for affordable‑housing projects and other services. Additional approvals included a boat purchase for the Sheriff's Office and a vegetation‑removal contract.

Fri May 2, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors May 2, 2025, Special Meeting

Board to discuss capital project financing

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to receive a presentation and engage in discussion regarding capital project financing.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors April 22, 2025, Meeting

Board to consider contracts for electric bus charging and resource center projects

The Board of Supervisors will review several professional services contracts and budget amendments. Key items include infrastructure projects in Grass Valley and behavioral health service expansions.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $801,324.50 contract for electric bus charging project

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors adopted a consent agenda and approved numerous resolutions, including contracts and amendments for behavioral health, housing, public works, and grant authorizations. Notably, the Board approved a contract with REM Construction for the Electric Bus Charging Project at Tinloy Street Transit Center for a total of $881,324.50. The Board also designated the Grass Valley Elks Lodge No. 538 as a Nevada County Historical Landmark.

Tue Apr 8, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors April 8, 2025, Meeting

Board to hold public forum on ICE access under TRUTH Act

The Board of Supervisors will consider routine consent items including a mental health contract extension, a sheriff's vehicle equipment contract increase, a contract for the Tinloy Street Transit Center electric bus charging project, road rehabilitation and striping projects, a nuisance abatement lien, and several appointments. A scheduled public forum at 10:00 AM will address the TRUTH Act, providing information on Immigration and Customs Enforcement access and gathering public comment. The board will also receive presentations on a voter opinion survey and a potential Truckee Library community facilities district, and economic development incentives.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts electric bus charging contract and several major resolutions

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a consent calendar that includes a $152,509 contract for the Tinloy Street Transit Center electric bus charging project, extensions to mental‑health and sheriff contracts, a $34,829 library grant, and a historic‑landmark designation. Additional actions authorized bids for road work, a special assessment for a nuisance abatement, and the disposal of surplus sanitation‑district property. All items were adopted, most unanimously.

Tue Mar 25, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors March 25, 2025 Meeting

Board to approve $7.65M additional funding for Hirschdale Road bridge replacement

The board will consider consent items including contracts for home visiting programs, a loan for Pacific Crest Commons apartments, and a $7.65 million increase for the Hirschdale Road bridge replacement project. The afternoon session includes a discussion on 2025 priority objectives and resource allocation, and a presentation on the Culture Forward arts plan.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $7.65 M federal funding for Hirschdale Road bridge replacement

The Board adopted a series of resolutions and contracts covering public health funding, housing loans, infrastructure projects, and county policies. Notably, it approved $7.65 M of federal aid for the Hirschdale Road at Truckee River Bridge replacement and accepted $653,222.25 in FEMA grant funds for the Lower Deer Creek hazardous fuels reduction project. The Board also adopted revenue agreements for the California Home Visiting Program, a loan for the Pacific Crest Commons apartments, a LexisNexis legal research contract, and the County-wide Conflict of Interest Code. Additionally, it approved a memorandum of understanding for the Miners Foundry Cultural Center and proclaimed Public Health Week.

Tue Feb 25, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors February 25, 2025 Meeting

Board to consider rezoning 60 acres to Timberland Production Zone

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to rezone 60 acres of land from Forest-160 to Timberland Production Zone-160. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and grant applications for behavioral health, public health, and election systems.

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Tue Feb 11, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors February 11, 2025, Meeting

Board approves $13.49 M Dog Bar Road bridge replacement contract

The Board will vote on several resolutions, including a $13,490,000 contract for the Dog Bar Road over Bear River Bridge Replacement Project. Other items include approvals for a $4.42 M Hirschdale Road at UPRR Crossing project, a $397,441 climate‑action plan contract, and adoption of the 2025 Legislative Platform and Vision statements.

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Fri Jan 24, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 24, 2025, Board Workshop Day 3 of 3

Board workshop final day: staff direction on 2025 objectives and pilots

This is the third and final day of a special board workshop. No formal votes will be taken; the board will give staff direction on proposed 2025 objectives and a list of board-directed items including pilot programs and policy initiatives.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 23, 2025, Board Workshop Day 2 of 3

Board workshop on emergency prep, fire consolidation, housing

This is the second day of the Board of Supervisors' three-day special workshop meeting. The board will hear presentations and give direction to staff on a range of objectives including emergency preparedness, roadside vegetation management, fire consolidation, broadband, climate resilience, code compliance, housing, and capital facilities. No formal action will be taken; any action items will be scheduled for a future meeting.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 22, 2025, Board Workshop Day 1 of 3

Nevada County supervisors set 2025 fiscal, recreation, economic, homelessness goals

This is a special workshop meeting of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. No formal action will be taken; the board will discuss and give direction on 2025 objectives including fiscal stability, recreation, economic development, and homelessness, as well as a legislative platform and an update on the Truckee Regional Library Project. Public comment is limited to agenda topics and allowed only on the first day.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025

Nevada County Board of Supervisors January 14, 2025, Meeting

Board considers multiple Homekey+ affordable housing applications totaling up to $7.2 M

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors will vote on several resolutions authorizing applications to the Homekey+ program for affordable housing projects in Truckee and Grass Valley, with requested funding up to $4.8 million for Grass Valley sites and $2.4 million for a Truckee site. Additional items include contract renewals for behavioral health services, amendments to mental health service agreements, and a request for proposals for a new firearms range.

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