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Meeting Name: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/8/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Board Chamber, First Floor Eric Rood Administrative Center 950 Maidu Avenue, Suite 200 Nevada City, California
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SR 23-3866  Public CommentPublic comment received.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4044 1.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 1 to the contract between the County of Nevada and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) pertaining to the Rate Range Intergovernmental Transfer agreement whereby Nevada County retroactively receives federal financial participation Medi-Cal funds to cover unreimbursed costs for previously provided, mandated services, for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amendment; the amendment represents the final invoice information with revised capitation rates from the original estimate as required by DHCS.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3702 2.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 1 to the contract between the County of Nevada and California Psychiatric Transitions, Inc. for Mental Health Rehabilitation Center / Institute for Mental Disease services for mentally disordered persons (Res. 22-248), increasing the maximum contract price from $225,000 to $245,000, for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4077 3.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 2 to the contract between the County of Nevada and CF Merced LLC dba Merced Behavioral Health for skilled nursing services, plus long-term 24-hour treatment program services for chronic mentally ill clients (Res. 22-183), increasing the maximum amount from $156,000 to $169,000 due to an increase in the need for services, amending Exhibit โ€œBโ€ Schedule of Charges and Payments to reflect the increase in the maximum contract price, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4046 4.ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Environmental Alternatives for the provision of specialized mental health residential treatment services for seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, in the maximum amount of $72,000, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3668 5.ResolutionResolution approving a renewal contract between the County of Nevada and Gateway Mountain Center for the provision of specialty mental health services primarily for youth struggling with their mental health, early intervention for youth in crisis, Latinx leadership development, and the expansion of Gatewayโ€™s youth wellness center in Truckee, in the maximum amount of $179,523, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3667 6.ResolutionResolution approving a renewal contract between the County of Nevada and Aegis Treatment Centers, LLC for the provision of a Drug Medi-Cal Outpatient Narcotic Treatment Program for referred clients of the Nevada County Behavioral Health Department, in the maximum amount of $806,000, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3999 7.ResolutionResolution approving an amendment to the revenue agreement between the County of Nevada and Tulare Superintendent of Schools, a political subdivision of the State of California, dba the California Friday Night Live Partnership, pertaining to the Friday Night Live/Club Live Program in Nevada County (Res. 22-499), increasing the maximum contract price from $9,000 to $18,000 and revising Exhibit โ€œBโ€, Schedule of Charges and Payments to reflect the increase in the maximum contract price, extending the term from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4002 8.ResolutionResolution approving Grant Agreement 23-10331 between the County of Nevada and the California Department of Public Health for funding related to the CalFresh Healthy Living Program, in the maximum amount of $584,604, for the period October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4053 9.ResolutionResolution accepting funds from the California Department of Public Health, Future of Public Health Funding Award FoPH-031, in the maximum annual amount of $690,079, for Fiscal Years 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26, and authorizing the Nevada County Public Health Director to execute the Annual Certifications and other necessary documents in connection with the awards.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3768 10.ResolutionResolution approving a renewal agreement between the County of Nevada and The Regents of the University of California, UC Davis Extension pertaining to training and consultation services, and facilitation of the County's Comprehensive Prevention Plan activities, in the maximum amount of $50,735, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3752 11.ResolutionResolution approving a renewal contract between the County of Nevada and Integrated Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. for the provision of psychiatric services and medication management for referred clients of Child Welfare Services, in the maximum amount of $85,000, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4031 12.ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Granite Wellness Centers for a full range of alcohol/drug treatment and drug testing services for referred clients of Child Welfare Services, in the maximum amount of $200,000, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, not to exceed $100,000 each fiscal year, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3703 13.ResolutionResolution approving a renewal contract between the County of Nevada and Nevada-Sierra Connecting Point Public Authority (In-Home Supportive Services) related to In-Home Supportive Services Provider Enrollment and Timesheet Processing, in the maximum amount of $229,273, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3770 14.ResolutionResolution proclaiming August 2023 as โ€œChild Support Awareness Monthโ€ in Nevada County.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3590 15.ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 18-368 authorizing the submittal of an application to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development for funding under the Home Investment Partnerships Program, in the amount of $1,000,000, and if selected, authorizing the Health and Human Services Agency Director or the Director of Child Support Services/Collections and Housing and Community Services to execute a standard agreement, any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary to participate in the Home Investment Partnerships Program. (Housing)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4049 16.ResolutionResolution amending Resolution 23-313 to reflect edits to the Resolution requested by the State for authorizing application to, and participation in, the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program, for a total amount not to exceed $1,999,975. (Housing)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3864 17.ResolutionResolution affirming an amendment to the California Department of Housing and Community Developmentโ€™s Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Program to support housing-related projects as identified in the PLHA local plan (Res. 21-036), increasing the maximum amount from $1,337,254 to $2,266,091, for the period January 25, 2021 through June 30, 2030, and authorizing the Health and Human Services Agency Director to execute the amendment. (Housing)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3767 18.ResolutionResolution accepting the donation of a 2011 Tucker Sno-Cat Model 2000XL from Pacific, Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) valued at $112,785, for use by the Sheriffโ€™s Office search and rescue activities.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3534 19.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Nevada County Sheriff to use monies from the Anti-Drug Abuse/Gang Diversion Fund (No. 1679) in the amount of $15,000 for continued program implementation by Bright Futures for Youth to combat substance abuse amongst high risk elementary and secondary school age students, authorizes the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the Grant Award Recipient Agreement. (Bullock - Recused)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3747 20.ResolutionResolution approving an agreement between the County of Nevada and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for reimbursement of boating safety enforcement costs for Fiscal Year 2023/24, accepting grant funds in the amount of $96,674, authorizing the Nevada County Sheriff to sign the grant agreement and certifications, and rescinding Resolution 23-208.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3593 21.ResolutionResolution approving a renewal contract between the County of Nevada and Runbeck Election Services, Inc. pertaining to the Software License and Maintenance Agreement for Data Information Management Systems (DIMS), in the total amount of $81,375, which is provided for in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Elections Office budget, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, with an option to renew the contract through 2026, for a three-year total amount not to exceed $251,522.05, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4147 22.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Treasurer-Tax Collector to sell tax defaulted properties as shown in Exhibit "A" that is subject to the power to sell, by online auction and/or sealed bid auction, pursuant to the California Revenue and Taxation Code.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4135 23.ResolutionResolution authorizing the capital asset purchase of one (1) SAT Lexan Iridium Satellite Box totaling $12,025, for installation along the South Yuba River at Bridgeport to increase safety and coverage of the area, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget. (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4076 24.ResolutionResolution directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget, in the amount of $85,000, to fully recognize programmatic expenditures that were incurred in Fiscal Year 2022/23. (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3945 25.ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Sierra Business Council (SBC) for Economic Development Program Management services, in the maximum amount of $178,300, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4127 26.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Director of the Nevada County Community Development Agency to submit a grant application to the United States Department of Energy, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $1,164,000, and to take other actions as necessary to obtain the grant funding.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4008 27.ResolutionResolution authorizing Environmental Clearance for the rockslide operations and rock removal at Donner Pass Road, and authorizing the Director of Public Works to file a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) with the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder's office. (Dist. V)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4003 28.ResolutionResolution approving a Subrecipient Agreement between the County of Nevada and the Nevada County Transportation Commission to accept funding in the amount of $17,500 for Regional Transportation Plan activities.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4007 29.ResolutionResolution awarding and approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Traffic Limited for the 2023 Nevada County Annual Striping Project, County Project No. 426641 (Res. 23-081), for a total amount of $148,522.51, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract. (All Dists.)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4006 30.ResolutionResolution awarding and approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for the 2023 Nevada County Thermoplastic and MMA Safety Project, County Project No. 225037 (Res. 23-080), for a total amount of $786,100, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract. (All Dists.)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4004 31.ResolutionResolution awarding and approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Lords Electric, Inc. for the Electric Bus Charging Project Nevada County Operations Center (NCOC) Phase-1, California Air Resources Board (CARB) grant G20-NS-001, County Project No. 889830 (Res. 23-269), for a total amount of $294,250, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract. (All Dists.)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3754 32.ResolutionResolution authorizing the Nevada County Department of Public Works to request Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) fund allocation from Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC) for a General Maintenance Project, for a total Fiscal Year 2023/24 RSTP funding request in the amount of $630,384, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute Funding Agreement RSTPNCO071923.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4005 33.ResolutionResolution approving the Fiscal Year 2022/23 County of Nevada Transit Services (Nevada County Connects) Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan, and authorizing the Director of Nevada County Public Works to execute all required documents of the Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan and any future amendments. (Transit Services)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4043 34.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 1 to the contract between the County of Nevada and KVMR to upgrade their communication devices and systems (Res. 22-175), amending Exhibit A of the grant, extending the contract term through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3944 35.ResolutionResolution rescinding Resolution 23-233 and approving the revised contract between Tetra Tech and Nevada County Office of Emergency Services for the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the HMGP DR-4558-288-088P County of Nevada Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, in the amount of $112,500, for use during the period August 8, 2023 through May 31, 2024, authorizing the Director of Emergency Services to execute the contract, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Office of Emergency Services budget. (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3942 36.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 1 to the contract between the County of Nevada and the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County for the CAL FIRE 5GG20116 grant, South County Shaded Fuel Break (Res. 22-518), amending Exhibit "D" Contractor/Rental Not to Exceed Rates to permit the Hand Crew Module to be billable as individual module components for the positions of Ground Crew Supervisor (NTE $60 per hour) and Ground Crew (NTE $35 per hour), and authorizing the Director of Emergency Services to execute the amendment. (Dist. II)   Not available Not available
SR 23-3943 37.ResolutionResolution retroactively authorizing the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services to submit a grant application to the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for the Prepare California Match: Lower Deer Creek - Penn Valley Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project, in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 with no required match, and authorizing the Director of Office of Emergency Services to execute all additional documents required to fulfill the requirements of the grant on behalf of the County of Nevada. (Dist. IV)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4107 38.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 1 to the contract between the County of Nevada and Auburn Acoustical for the Work Surface Installation Project at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility (Res. 22-587), extending the contract term through June 30, 2024, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4109 39.ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and PC, Inc., for the Nevada County Generator Installations at Wayne Brown Correctional Facility, Crown Point, and Brighton Greens Project, in the amount of $923,460 plus a contingency of $92,346 for a total contract amount of $1,015,806, authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Capital Facilities budget (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4050 40.ResolutionResolution accepting $19,700 in National Endowment for the Arts funds from Arts Midwest to support a Big Read Program during Spring 2024, for use during the period September 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, authorizing the County Librarian to sign all additional grant documents, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Library budget. (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Not available
SR 23-4128 41.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 4 to the contract between the County of Nevada and Meyers Nave for legal services (Res. 21-086), amending the Scope of Services to increase Counsel's hourly rate, and authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute the amendment.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3607 42.ResolutionResolution confirming allocation of Proposition 172 Public Safety Revenues for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4110 43.ResolutionResolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Polco pertaining to conducting one National Citizen Survey and one National Employee Survey, in the total amount of $39,855, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3923 44.Appointment/ResignationAcceptance of the resignation of Ashley Quadros from the Adult and Family Services Commission, effective July 1, 2023.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4065 45.Appointment/ResignationAppointment of Kimberly Grant as Public Sector member to the Adult and Family Services Commission, for an unexpired two-year term ending April 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4030 46.ResolutionResolution appointing Constance Gast for an unexpired term ending July 1, 2025, and Judi Holmer for an unexpired term ending July 1, 2026, to the Truckee Cemetery District.   Not available Not available
SR 23-3868 47.MinutesAcceptance of Board of Supervisors Minutes for June 27, and July 11, 2023.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4011  Closed SessionPursuant to Government Code ยง 54956.9(d)(2), County Counsel is requesting a closed session with the Board of Supervisors to discuss two matters in which there are significant threats of litigation against the County.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4068 48.PresentationInformational presentation from Pioneer Community Energy regarding Community Choice Aggregation (CCA). (Don Eckert, Executive Director, Pioneer Community Energy)   Not available Video Video
SR 23-3771 49.ResolutionResolution approving Amendment 3 to the contract between the County of Nevada and Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. for legal services related to the Idaho Maryland Mine - Rise Grass Valley Project (Res. 20-152), increasing the contract price by $125,000 for a maximum amount of $375,000, amending the Schedule of Services, authorizing the Chair of the Board to execute the amendment, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Planning Department budget. (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Video Video
SR 23-4070 50.ResolutionResolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Nevada, Rough & Ready Fire Protection District, Penn Valley Fire Protection District, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District to support the reorganization of these districts into one consolidated district and provide gap funding in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 to operate Rough & Ready Fire Station No. 59 prior to consolidation (Fiscal Year 2023/24, $400,000; and Fiscal Year 2024/25, $600,000), authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the MOU, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget. (4/5 affirmative vote required)   Not available Video Video
SR 23-4009 51.ResolutionResolution to create and establish the Nevada County Youth Commission with an effective date of August 8, 2023, and ratifying the bylaws of the Nevada County Youth Commission.   Not available Video Video
SR 23-4075 52.PresentationInformational presentation from Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) regarding their wildfire emergency preparedness projects, initiatives, and related activities. (Brandon Sanders, PG&E, Sierra Division Government Affairs)   Not available Video Video
SR 23-4129 53a.ResolutionResolution approving a Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $77,500 for the Pioneer Trailhead Improvement Project, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Video Video
SR 23-4130 53b.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and Bear Yuba Land Trust (BYLT) for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $30,000 for the BYLT Trail Stewardship and Outreach Capacity Project, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4131 53c.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and South Yuba River Citizens League for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $59,000 for the Van Norden Meadow Restoration and Recreation Project: Trailhead Development, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4132 53d.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and Truckee Dirt Union for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $20,000 for the Truckee Community Trails Stewardship Program, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4133 53e.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and Truckee River Watershed Council for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $40,000 for the Euer Valley Sustainable Recreation and Habitat Protection Project, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4134 53f.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and Truckee Trails Foundation for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $74,280 for the Eastern Nevada County Visitor Safety, Recreation Management and Environmental Hazard Prevention Program, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4136 53g.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and South Yuba River Citizens League for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grant funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $16,700 for the South Yuba River Ambassador Program, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4137 53h.ResolutionResolution approving the Grant Award Agreement between the County of Nevada and Sierra Gold Parks Foundation for an "Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund" grand funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget, in the amount of $71,000 for the Yuba River Safety Enhancement Project, and authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the agreement.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4069 53i.ResolutionResolution approving the allocation of up to $20,000 of unexpended fund remaining in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 "Outdoor Visitor Safety" fund for signage, parking, and road surface improvements within the County right-of-way on Hirschdale Road along its approach to the Tahoe Pyramid Trail.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4062 53j.ResolutionResolution approving the allocation of up to $20,000 of unexpended fund remaining in the Fiscal Year 2023/24 "Outdoor Visitor Safety" fund to be utilized for business assistance and outreach in the Donner Summit Region.   Not available Not available
SR 23-4184 54.ResolutionResolution ratifying the contract for the Donner Pass Road Rockslide Project between the County of Nevada and Neil's Controlled Blasting L.P., in the amount of $389,695 plus a 10 percent contingency of $38,969.50, for a total amount of $428,664.50, and authorizing the Director of Information and General Services Agency to execute the contract. (Dist. V)   Not available Video Video