Public Health Officer Rescinds Local Stay-at-Home Order

Nevada County Public Health Officer, Dr. Ken Cutler, has rescinded Nevada County's local Stay-at-Home Order which was originally set to expire on May 15, 2020. Nevada County is now under the statewide Order and looking towards meeting the state's "readiness criteria" that will allow counties to move more quickly through Stage 2. Progress into Stage 2 will continue to be a thoughtful and phased approach to reopening.
 
"We thank everyone for following the Stay-at-Home Order closely," said Dr. Ken Cutler. "We are looking forward to working with our local businesses and employers to move safely with the state into Stage 2, but this is not a return to normal yet."

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New COVID-19 Community Testing Sites in Grass Valley and Kings Beach

Following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent announcement to add more than 80 community testing sites across the state, Nevada County has launched a test site in Grass Valley. Another site in neighboring Placer County in Kings Beach is also able to serve nearby Nevada County residents in the Truckee/Tahoe area. Nevada and Placer Counties collaborated on the testing site locations in an effort to ensure that the sites are strategically placed and that people who have had difficulty accessing testing are able to gain that access with the least amount of travel required.
 
“These new testing sites will help Nevada County and our neighboring counties dramatically increase testing capacity for those who have had limited access to COVID-19 tests up until now,” said Dr. Ken Cutler, Nevada County Health Officer. “Additional testing locally and statewide will help us work towards a thoughtful and phased reopening.”

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Board of Supervisors Public Meeting on May 12th 

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada hereby provides notice that it will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors by remote. The Board of Supervisors will attend the meeting and participate to the same extent as if they were present.

First, the Board will present Certificates of Recognition for the Nevada County Community Library Card Design Contest 2020 winners: Claire Farnell, Truckee; Helen Echternacht, Grass Valley; Rebecca Hadley, Grass Valley; Nevada County Arts Council - Fiona Longacre, Grass Valley; Hope Searles, Grass Valley; and Mariah Strong, Nevada City.

The Board will then consider approving a resolution accepting grant funding in the amount of $38,200 from the Rüdiger Foundation to fund a K9 program for the Sheriff’s Office, for a one-year period commencing April 6, 2020, and authorizing the Nevada County Sheriff to execute the agreement.  

Afterward the Board will consider acceptance of the Annual Report Presentation from Nevada County Farm Advisor Cindy Fake sponsored by Supervisor Hoek (district IV).
Then the board will vote on an Urgency Ordinance amending Article 7 of Chapter IV of the Nevada County General Code regarding Hazardous Vegetation Abatement.

The Board will also hold a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution amending the assessments for the Ski Town II Permanent Road Division in compliance with Proposition 218. And then vote on a Resolution amending parcel charges for road maintenance services within the existing Ski Town II Permanent Road Division, authorizing collection of the parcel charge.

Finally the Board will consider acceptance of the Nevada County Public Health Department's 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) informational presentation.

There are many ways the public can participate during this meeting which are described in the Public Meeting Protocol.

Meeting Agenda

Supervisor Scofield Supports AB3012 to Increase Insurance Protections for Homeowners

On Thursday May 7th, Nevada County District II Supervisor Ed Scofield provided testimony in support for Assembly  Bill 3012 (Wood and Daly) to the California Assembly Insurance Committee. AB 3012 will provide consumer protections for post disaster recovery and increases certain requirements to the Insurance Non-Renewal process while also placing certain requirements on the CA FAIR Plan.

Supervisor Scofield noted, “While AB 3012 does not fully address all the challenges that homeowners face, it does provide real protections for homeowners who are faced with one of the most devastating experiences one can have - the loss of their home. It also provides common sense requirements that will help homeowners obtain insurance. We needed these protections back in 2017 in the aftermath of the Wind Complex Fire.”

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Ready Set Pivot: Bringing Nevada County Small Businesses Online

In response to the immediate and essential need for small businesses to establish an online retail presence, Rebound Nevada County is launching the E-commerce Business Igniter Course. This course is primarily geared toward local brick-and-mortar retailers who understand that adding online sales is critical to business operations going forward.

The ambitious goal of the project is to help 50 local businesses launch revenue-generating online stores by June 1.

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Vehicle Limits Lifted at McCourtney Road Transfer Station

There is no longer be a limit to the number of vehicles that can access McCourtney Road Transfer Station, but customers seeking to utilize the facility will be required to wear a face covering and will continue to be limited in the type of materials they can haul to the facility. The easing of a vehicle count restriction began Wednesday, May 6th.

The decision to expand vehicle counts at the transfer station was made as a result of new procedures put in place that provide additional safeguards for Waste Management employees and customers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The most important change is that all customers are required to wear a face mask to access the facility.

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CDA All Digital Permit Process

In response to the closure of the Community Development customer service counter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Building Department has developed an all-digital permit application and issuance option that simplifies and accelerates the permitting process. You can now apply for a permit, submit plans and supporting documents such as engineering and truss calculations, monitor the review process, respond to department comments and pay fees using the online Customer Portal without coming to the office. Once the permit has been issued you can digitally download job site ready reviewed plans, a permit card, and inspection arrow to be posted onsite. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges and CDA is striving to meet your needs during these challenging times. We are striving to establish new options for interacting with our departments and completing the permitting process in an efficient manner. 

Online Customer Portal

Job Openings at Nevada County: Assistant Planner

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

The Planning Department under the Community Development Agency is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Planner. This position, under direction, conducts planning studies and related activities pertaining to the administration, development and enforcement of the general and plans, land use and zoning ordinances; and performs related work as the need arises.

This is the entry-level class in the series, requiring basic knowledge of planning principles. Initially, under close supervision, Incumbents perform the more routine current and advanced planning duties, while learning the more skilled and sophisticated work. Assignments typically involve the preparation of planning reports or elements of the general or community plans, and land use permit application review and processing. If you meet the following minimum qualifications, we encourage you to apply! MQ's: The Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, natural resources, environmental studies or a related field, and one year of experience in a public or private land use environment performing planning related duties comparable to those of a Planning Technician; OR three years of proven experience performing duties comparable to those of a Planning Technician.

Nevada County provides reasonable accommodations and is an equal opportunity employer. Providing excellent customer service to our community members and employees is our top priority. In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer orthodontics coverage, 457 options and flex-scheduling. This position is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the planning field. Don't wait, apply today!

Find out more information about this position online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

New jobs this week:

• Assistant Planner 
• Program Manager - Adult Protective Services
• Building and Grounds Worker I - Temporary

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