County of Placer Government News Digest

Supervisors formally opposed the March 5 statewide ballot measure that seeks voter approval of state-issued general obligation bonds to provide more housing for the homeless and increase behavioral health treatment facilities.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors took action to appoint George Alves to the Placer County Planning Commission, representing District 2.

Placer County Animal Services debuted two umbrella structures to provide shade and security for dogs, staff and volunteers. Funding was supported by two local dog-lovers.

Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo released a report on the July escape of murder suspect Eric James Abril from a Roseville hospital, detailing staffing shortages and policy failures that may have contributed to the incident.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors discussed several items during their quarterly Lake Tahoe meeting. Staff presented the Board with possibilities for the future of the former Tahoe City Fire Station.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to a five-year agreement with the North Tahoe Community Alliance that gives the organization oversight and administrative support over the Capital Projects Advisory Committee.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors gave the nod to Hidden Falls Regional Park to begin construction on a multimillion-dollar effort to expand park facilities in Auburn. The first phase the Trails Expansion Project is a new trailhead and parking lot.

The Placer County Water Agency Board of Directors awarded four grants totaling $173,400 to four public water purveyors in Placer County.

Placer County property owners now have an opportunity to bypass lengthy review processes to build a one-, two- or three-bedroom accessory dwelling unit to house a family member or generate rental income.

North Lake Tahoe residents, homeowners, and visitors are encouraged to share their thoughts to help shape a new parking management program under development by Placer County's Department of Public Works.

In coordination with Placer County and the Northstar Community Services District, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened a new parking lot at Martis Creek Dam and Lake.

The Placer County Superior Court has ruled in favor of Placer County in a lawsuit filed by the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, affirming the county Board of Supervisors’ constitutional authority to negotiate compensation for all county employees.

Mike Murray of Rocklin won the Placer County Republican Party’s endorsement for a seat on the Placer County Board of Supervisors, which could give him an edge over rivals Dave Butler, a former Rocklin city councilman, and Anthony DeMattei, a member of the county’s planning commission.

As a continued commitment to fighting the fentanyl epidemic in Placer County, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May 9, 2023, as Fentanyl Awareness Day.

The Auburn Library is a step closer to being upgraded with $9.8 million in improvements including: new heating and air conditioning units, public restroom renovations and the installation of an elevator.

With the Placer County Planning Commission’s approval, the Project 8 Winery and its entitlements will continue on to the Board of Supervisors for consideration.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved $2,250 in revenue-sharing monies to the Auburn Parlor #59 Native Sons of the Golden West to place a plaque on the 442nd Japanese Battalion Memorial in Roseville during its consent agenda.

Although the Placer County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the Project 8 Winery and its entitlements on April 27, residents took the opportunity to begin sharing input during the public comment period of the April 13 meeting.

The Placer County Planning Commission received an overview of the proposed update for the county’s General Plan during its April 13 meeting. Planning Director Chris Pahule noted that the plan has not been “comprehensively updated in nearly 30 years.”

The Placer County Board of Supervisors received an update on Regional Homeless Response planning from Dr. Rob Oldham, director of Health & Human Services, who shared principles of leveraging existing behavioral health support and taking a decentralized approach to supportive services.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved plans for the Twilight Ride Access and Parking/Trailhead Project, part of the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails and Open Space Expansion Project in North Auburn.

North Lake Tahoe residents will soon be able to conceptualize parking, traffic and pedestrian improvements taking shape in downtown Tahoe City.

Placer County will order four electric buses to add to the Tahoe Truckee Area Transit system as part of the county's larger effort to convert to a zero emissions fleet.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study on the former Lincoln Titan 1 missile site, scheduled for public release in spring/summer 2023, will not be released until 2024. And the agency’s “recommended course of action” won’t be known until the end of 2025.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a funding agreement for a $28 million backbone sewer line connection to the Placer One development project that will include the Sacramento State Placer Center.

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 20 members for the 2023-24 term. Applications are due April 30.

The annual Point-in-Time survey of people experiencing homelessness in Placer and Nevada County was conducted Jan. 25=Feb. 3 by 150 volunteers, nonprofit, and city and county staff.

Placer County Superior Court is seeking volunteers to serve on the 2023-24 Grand Jury. The court encourages applications from all citizens to enable the Grand Jury to represent a broad cross-section of the community.

Work on new mental health facility and job training center for Placer County inmates has begun. The mental health space will cover 16,272 square feet and will have 45 beds for inmates who are deemed incompetent to stand trial.

The Horseshoe Bar/Penryn Municipal Advisory Council on Tuesday voted to recommend approval of the Project 8 Winery in Penryn to the Placer County Planning Commission. The proposed project is slated for a 17.96-acre portion of a 44.14-acre site at 7615 Callison Road.