Nevada County public meetings in 2022

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Emergency Medical Care Committee will vote on a resolution to allow remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act, discuss active shooter response, and receive a COVID-19 update. The committee also plans to elect officers for a new term.

• Approve resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Discussion of in-person vs. teleconference meetings
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion
• COVID-19 Update
• Election of officers for new term

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members discussed the status of various historical plaques and potential landmarks, including the approved Chinese Miners/Washington application. No new ordinances or funding allocations were decided.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 15, 2022. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership will discuss budget submission format and revisions, review the strategic plan, and consider innovation funds. A presentation from Granite Wellness is also scheduled.

• Granite Wellness Presentation
• Budget submission format and date for revisions
• Strategic Plan Review
• Innovation Funds discussion

The partnership approved the September 15 meeting minutes and discussed budget submission formats for the upcoming fiscal year. Members reviewed funding requests from the District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation, and Sheriff's Office, with final budget approvals scheduled for January. The group also discussed the use of Innovation Funds and strategic plan goals regarding data and outreach.

• Approved September 15 CCP Meeting Minutes

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board approved stipulated property values for two Wells Fargo Bank locations and granted a hearing extension for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. Additionally, the Board accepted the withdrawal of two assessment appeals and postponed one hearing to April 2023.

• Approved two-year waiver to extend hearing for Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved stipulated value of $29,400 for Wells Fargo Bank at 692 Freeman Lane (unanimous)
• Approved stipulated value of $20,170 for Wells Fargo Bank at 17446 Penn Valley Drive (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for New Halcyon LLC (Application #21-002) to April 19, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of appeal #21-003 by New Halcyon LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of appeal #21-032 by BP Properties (unanimous)
• Accepted November 9, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator approved a management plan and use permit for habitat restoration in Euer Valley. An amendment to a parcel map in Grass Valley was also approved based on new topographical data.

• Approved Management Plan and Use Permit for development in a floodplain at 18919 Euer Valley Road (as amended)
• Approved Amendment to Approved Map for 13381 Old Emigrant Trail

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance. The changes would allow adult-use cultivation, combine permit processes, add new license types, and modify setback and parking requirements. The commission will also consider accepting minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance amendment PLN22-0160 to revise commercial cannabis rules countywide
• Proposal would allow adult-use cultivation in addition to medical use
• New license types for distribution, non-volatile manufacturing, microbusinesses, and retail sales
• Changes to setback requirements and parking standards for cannabis sites
• Recommended environmental determination: adoption of addendum to EIR18-0001

The Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt amendments to the Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance and an associated Environmental Impact Report addendum. The proposed changes include allowing adult use cultivation, adding new license types for retail and manufacturing, and modifying setback requirements.

• Approved 2022-05-26 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes
• Approved 2022-08-25 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes
• Approved 2022-10-27 Planning Commission Hearing Minutes
• Recommended adoption of the EIR Addendum to the Board of Supervisors (3-1)
• Recommended adoption of Cannabis Ordinance amendments (ORD22-2) to the Board of Supervisors (4-0)

The Fish & Wildlife Commission

The Commission approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes. Members heard funding presentations from 12 organizations and a proposal to advocate for increased deer hunting opportunities in the 2024-2025 season.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 5, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Mental Health Board

The board reached a consensus to continue meeting via Zoom per the Brown Act. Members reviewed a three-year needs assessment and discussed the implementation of the DSH Diversion Program and Care Court. No action was taken on the November 4 minutes due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved resolution to continue remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission reviewed the status of several landmark plaques and potential site designations. It was decided that QR codes and Air Tags are not feasible for plaque tracking. The Commission also approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Determined QR codes are not feasible
• Determined Air Tag technology is not feasible for plaques

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will discuss Nevada County's Recreation & Resiliency Master Plan and tower permitting for broadband expansion. The council will also hear about recent grant funding for the Western Gateway Recreation and Park District. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and a resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings.

• Discussion of Nevada County's Recreation & Resiliency Master Plan
• Discussion of tower permitting in Nevada County for broadband expansion
• Presentation on Western Gateway Recreation and Park District's recent grant funding wins
• Approval of resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Commission approved the agendas and minutes from previous meetings. Members received agency reports on water storage, farm grants, and the 2021 Annual Crop and Livestock Report. No new policies were enacted during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 20 and September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Citizens' Oversight Committee (COC)

The committee reviewed FY 21-22 sales tax figures and staffing updates. It was reported that the Bear River construction contract has been awarded with work expected to start within two months.

• Awarded Bear River construction contract

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a combined application to rezone a parcel at 16782 State Highway 49 from RA-3-PD to RA-1.5 and approve a use permit for a six-unit multifamily development. The commission will also vote on consent items including an extension for Northern Sierra Propane and acceptance of past meeting minutes. No other commission business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezone (RZN21-0004) and conditional use permit (CUP21-0006) for a 6-unit apartment complex at 16782 State Highway 49, Nevada City
• Recommended approval of a mitigated negative declaration (EIS22-0009) for the project
• Two-year extension of time (EXT22-0004) for Northern Sierra Propane project (PLN16-0072)
• Acceptance of minutes from four prior Planning Commission meetings (March 10, March 24, May 26, June 23, 2022)

The Planning Commission recommended a rezone to allow higher density housing at 16782 State Highway 49 but denied the Conditional Use Permit for a 6-unit multifamily development. The commission requested the project design be further developed to address community concerns. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

• Recommended approval of Draft Resolution for Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (2-1)
• Recommended approval of Rezone from RA-3-PD to RA-1.5 (3-0)
• Denied recommendation for Conditional Use Permit for 6-unit development (3-0)
• Approved Northern Sierra Propane two-year extension of time
• Approved meeting minutes from 2022-03-10, 2022-03-24, and 2022-06-23
• Tabled approval of 2022-05-26 meeting minutes to next agenda

South County Area Municipal Advisory Council (SCMAC)

The council approved the consent agenda and scheduled a special meeting for December 12, 2022. Associate Planner Kyle Smith presented the Greater Higgins Area Plan Final Draft, though no recommendation was sought during the meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda
• Approved resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Scheduled Special Meeting for December 12, 2022 (All aye)

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator approved a parcel map split, a telecommunication tower, and two building use conversions. These decisions allow for changes in property boundaries, road standards, and residential/commercial usage across several county locations.

• Approved Conditional Certificate of Compliance and Petition for Exception to Road Standards for 13225 Hatchet Creek Road (as amended)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit to convert a commercial building to residential and an unpermitted residential unit to commercial at 11832-11838 Tammy Way
• Approved Tentative Parcel Map to split a 4.98-acre lot into three smaller lots and rescind a senior-only restrictive covenant at 21367 and 21319 Armstrong Road (as amended)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a 100-foot-tall unmanned telecommunication tower at 16021 Hobart Mills Road

Assessment Appeals Board

The Board reviewed three regular assessment applications and unanimously voted to accept withdrawal requests for each. All three requests were submitted by agents on November 8, 2022.

• Accepted withdrawal request for Application #21-004 (13451 State Highway 174, Grass Valley) (Unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal request for Application #21-005 (13299 Noel Lane, Grass Valley) (Unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal request for Application #21-010 (14621 Pioneer Drive, Truckee) (Unanimous)

Mental Health Board

The board approved a resolution to continue holding meetings via Zoom per the Brown Act and approved the minutes from October 7, 2022. The session included reports on children's behavioral health services and contract provider updates.

• Approved resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a combined application to rezone a parcel at 16782 State Highway 49 from RA-3-PD to RA-1.5 and approve a conditional use permit for a six-unit multifamily development. The commission will also vote on consent items including a two-year extension for Northern Sierra Propane and acceptance of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezone (RZN21-0004) and conditional use permit (CUP21-0006) for a 6-unit apartment building at 16782 State Highway 49, Nevada City
• Recommended environmental determination: Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS22-0009)
• Consent item: Two-year extension of time (EXT22-0004) for Northern Sierra Propane project (PLN16-0072)
• Consent items: Acceptance of minutes from four prior Planning Commission meetings (March, May, June 2022)

The Planning Commission was unable to conduct scheduled business because a quorum of members was not present. The public hearing for the Ranch House Rezone and Conditional Use Permit was continued to November 9, 2022.

• Continued Ranch House Rezone and Conditional Use Permit hearing (PLN21-0311) to November 9, 2022

Zoning Administrator

The Zoning Administrator held a public hearing regarding a proposed 100-foot-tall unmanned telecommunication tower at 16021 Hobart Mills Road. No decision was made during this meeting.

• Continued hearing for CUP22-0002 (telecommunication tower) to November 9, 2022

Historical Landmarks Commission

The Commission voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors landmark the Chinese Miners/Washington site. Several plaque projects advanced, including the Kentucky Flat School plaque ready for placement and the Nevada City AME Church monument nearing completion. The Hirschman's Pond plaque vandalism was addressed with a newly installed surveillance camera.

• Approved recommendation to BOS to landmark Chinese Miners/Washington site (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Nisenan Avenue topic to future meeting
• Tabled Nevada County Hospital landmark item to next meeting

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will receive informational presentations on Nevada County's new As-Built Permitting Policy, Access and Functional Needs Funding, and Measure V (wildfire prevention and emergency services). The council will also consider consent items including approval of prior meeting minutes and a resolution authorizing remote meetings.

• Presentation on Measure V: Wildfire Prevention, Emergency Services and Disaster Readiness Measure by Assistant County Executive Officer Caleb Dardick
• Presentation on Nevada County's new As-Built Permitting Policy by Officer Nicholas McBurney
• Presentation on Access and Functional Needs Funding by Fire Safe Council Executive Director Jaime Jones
• Approval of resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (Resolution No. PV-22-5)
• Approval of September 15, 2022 meeting minutes and October 20, 2022 agenda

Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission will vote on a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act. They will also hear updates on mattress recycling, delayed recycling and green waste collections, and the McCourtney Road Transfer Station redesign project.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings under the Brown Act – action item
• Mattress Recycling Council update – informational item
• Delayed recycling and green waste collections update from Waste Management – informational item
• McCourtney Road Transfer Station redesign project update
• Tire amnesty event scheduled for October 24-28

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will discuss updates to the County of Nevada’s cannabis ordinance and provide comments on proposed zoning amendments for commercial cannabis cultivation. The body will also hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair.

• Comments on Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation (County File No. Pln 22-0160, Ord 22-2)
• Review of 2022 updates to County of Nevada’s Cannabis Ordinance
• Action on Notice of Availability for Public Review and Intent to Adopt a Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (Pln 21-0290; Tpm 21-0006; Eis 21-0007)
• 2022 Chair and Vice Chair elections
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to review specific objectives within its strategic plan. The body will also discuss jail programming, Project Heart, and the annual plan submission to the Board of Supervisors.

• Review of Strategic Plan Goal 1 Objective A, Goal 2 Objective C, and Goal 3 Objectives A, C, D, and E
• Discussion of jail programming
• Discussion of Project Heart
• Annual plan submission to the Board of Supervisors

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Emergency Medical Care Committee is meeting to review its membership and discuss the balance of in-person versus teleconference meetings. The body will also address 911 ambulance staffing and response. The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the Sierra-Sacramento Valley Medical Services Agency.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Annual Report to County of Board of Supervisors
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion
• COVID-19 Update
• 911 Ambulance Staffing and Response

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to a use permit for the installation of 32 lights at the Lake Wildwood Subdivision Tennis Facility. The project includes a request for a variance to allow light poles to reach 20 feet in height.

• Amendment to Approved Use Permit (AAP22-0001) and Variance (VAR22-0004) for tennis court lighting at 12960 Thistle Loop, Penn Valley
• Proposed installation of 32 lights across 24 poles to allow nighttime play until 10:00 P.M.
• Variance request to exceed the 15-foot light pole height limit established by Section L-II 4.2.8 of the Land Use and Development Code
• Mitigated Negative Declaration (EIS22-0008) for environmental review

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting scheduled for August 18, 2022, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for July 21, 2022, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is meeting to discuss and approve a strategic plan. The body will also review the existing EBP program inventory and provide a budget update.

• Approval of February 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion and approval of strategic plan
• Update to Existing EBP Program Inventory
• Support for Justice Mental Health Collaborative
• Budget update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a development permit for a 3,452-square-foot car wash at the Higgins Marketplace Shopping Center. The meeting also includes a consent item regarding a time extension for Wildwood Self Storage.

• Development Permit (DVP21-1) for a 3,452-square-foot Quick Quack Drive-Through Car Wash at 10150 Woodridge Drive, Auburn
• Environmental Addendum (EIS21-0004) for the Higgins Marketplace project
• Time extension for Wildwood Self Storage (PLN22-0105; EXT22-0003)

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council will discuss the 'Ready Nevada County' disaster preparedness initiative and recent calls for service at the Penn Valley Shopping Center. The meeting also includes an update from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek.

• Discussion on 'Ready Nevada County: Preparing for the Future' regarding wildfires and extreme weather
• Discussion on recent calls for service at the Penn Valley Shopping Center with Lt. Michael Vingom
• Introduction of new member Patricia Rockwell
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The Emergency Medical Care Committee is meeting to review its membership and discuss emergency medical care practices. The body will address tactical active shooter responses and provide a COVID-19 update.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings per the Brown Act
• Annual Report to County Board of Supervisors
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion
• COVID-19 Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a proposed self-storage facility and potential zoning text amendments for cannabis cultivation. The body will also review several development permit extensions and a subdivision agreement.

• Proposed ordinance (ORD22-1) for cannabis cultivation and administrative enforcement in unincorporated areas
• Rezone from Highway Commercial to Neighborhood Commercial for a self-storage facility with 17 buildings and 7 containers
• Petition for Exceptions from Road Standards for a reduced easement width on Johnson Place
• Extension of time for Event Helper Development Permit (DVP18-2)
• Extension of time for South Woodlands Subdivision

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is holding a special two-day meeting to develop a strategic plan. The group will work on establishing guiding principles, goals, objectives, and strategies for the partnership.

• Draft Strategic Planning discussion

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for May 19, 2022, has been canceled.

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for April 21, 2022, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission will discuss the 2022/23 budgets and receive a presentation on carpet recycling. The body will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings.

• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Brown Act
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022/23 Solid Waste Division Budgets
• Presentation on Carpet Recycling in California: Challenges & Opportunities
• Update on McCourtney Road Transfer Station Redesign Project
• Updates on SB1383 and Eastern County Fee Study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to accept comments on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project. The project proposes reinitiating underground mining and gold processing operations over an 80-year period. The proposed work involves surface components at the Brunswick and Centennial Industrial Sites and underground mining within a 2,585-acre boundary.

• Public hearing on Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR19-0001) for Idaho-Maryland Mine Project
• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings for the Planning Commission
• Proposed 80-year underground mining and gold mineralization processing project

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council is meeting to take action on two specific land use applications. The council will also consider a resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings.

• Lasso Loop Conditional Use Permit Application (PLN21-0212; CUP21-0003)
• Via Mediterrane Dr. Proposal to Subdivide (PLN21-0290)
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings (Resolution No. PV-22-02)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four commercial rafting permit applications and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body will also consider a resolution regarding remote teleconference meetings.

• Commercial Rafting Permit Applications for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company
• 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider four commercial rafting permit applications and the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report. The body will determine whether to recommend approval for the river tours and accept the state-required housing report.

• Commercial Rafting Permit Applications (RAF22-0001 through 0004) for Tahoe Whitewater Tours, Dream Catcher River Tours, Tributary Whitewater Tours, and IRIE Rafting Company
• Proposed guided tours on the Little Truckee and Truckee Rivers from Boca Dam to Floriston
• Acceptance of the 2021 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for unincorporated Nevada County

Emergency Medical Care Committee

The committee will discuss meeting formats and review the December 8, 2021 minutes. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 and tactical active shooter topics.

• Resolution to authorize remote teleconference meetings
• Annual Report to County Board of Supervisors
• COVID-19 Update
• Tactical Active Shooter discussion

Community Corrections Partnership

The Community Corrections Partnership is reviewing the proposed FY 22/23 budget and revenue estimates. The meeting includes a vote on the budget proposal and a review of various department allocations.

• Proposed FY 22/23 total expenditures of $3,181,402
• Proposed Probation Department expenditure of $1,025,379
• Proposed HHSA expenditure of $335,166
• Proposed Sheriff's Department expenditure of $1,635,523
• Proposed Grass Valley PD officer assistance of $20,000

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The Penn Valley Municipal Advisory Council will meet to receive an update on the Nevada Irrigation District's plan for water. The body will also receive an update from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek.

• Discussion on Nevada Irrigation District Update and Plan for Water Process
• Resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings
• Update from District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek

Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council (MAC)

The regular meeting of the Penn Valley Area Municipal Advisory Council scheduled for January 20, 2022, was canceled.