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The board authorized the county to provide up to $400,000 to the Northstar Community Services District for construction of the Martis Valley Trail segment 3F and approved related agreements and easements. The item was moved by Supervisor Jones and seconded by Supervisor Landon; Gustafson recused from the vote and the measure passed with the remaining members voting aye.

Why it matters: the action funds the final pot needed to complete the trail connection from the Castle Peak parking lot to Northstar Village, advancing the county’s ongoing Resort Triangle Trail effort connecting Truckee, Kings Beach and Tahoe City.

Other formal actions taken by the board included:
- Watt Avenue over Dry Creek Bridge: The board approved Amendment No. 6 to Professional Services Agreement No. 948 with Dewberry Engineers, increasing the contract by $1,395,507.48 to a new total not to exceed $5,261,962.37, and authorizing execution of amendments up to an aggregate $526,196.24. Staff said extended environmental permitting and utility coordination had required additional design work. The motion passed on a roll-call vote after staff corrected the increase amount from an earlier reading.

- Probation Peace Officers MOU: The board adopted a three‑year memorandum of understanding with the newly recognized Placer County Probation Peace Officers Association (PPOA), covering deputy probation officer classifications. The contract includes a one‑time 4% market adjustment and general wage increases of 4% (July 2025), 3% (July 2026) and 3% (July 2027), plus other adjustments (uniform allowance for Tahoe‑assigned officers, canine premiums, educational incentives). The unit ratified the agreement on Jan. 7, 2025.

- Sabre City loan amendment: The board approved an amendment to a $5,000,000 loan the county made to HTP Sabre LLC (a Housing Trust Placer project LLC for the Sabre City development). The amendment authorizes the county executive to reallocate up to 10% of the loan ($500,000) among eligible budget categories (land acquisition, site improvements, preconstruction/construction) without changing the loan’s total value.

- Colson variance (Penryn): Following a continued hearing from December 2024, the board granted a variance allowing an existing 1,860‑square‑foot agricultural accessory structure (horse barn) to remain 13 feet from a side property line where a 30‑foot setback is normally required. Staff recommended approval and completed the CEQA review; the motion passed unanimously.

- Placer Parkway: The board adopted a resolution of necessity and authorized outside counsel to pursue the limited eminent domain process related to right‑of‑way for Placer Parkway phase 1, including a small fee acquisition (approx. 5,027 sq ft) needed for a Highway 65 on‑ramp. County counsel and staff said the action is required because the land is encumbered by a conservation easement and a “friendly” eminent domain action is the state‑law procedure to extinguish the easement over the portion to be acquired. Motions were approved by the required vote thresholds.

- Remainder votes and procedural motions: the board also approved routine consent items and other staff‑recommended approvals read into the record during the meeting.

What the board recorded on votes: Several items required roll‑call votes. For example, the Martis Valley Trail segment 3F funding was a roll‑call motion (Jones moved, Landon second) with Gustafson recusing; the Watt Avenue bridge amendment passed on a roll‑call after staff corrected an earlier misread dollar figure; the PPOA MOU and Sabre City loan amendment passed by voice vote after public comment and staff presentation.

What’s next: staff said work on the Martis trail segment and the Watt Avenue bridge will continue into the design and permitting phases with construction anticipated in future fiscal years. The county will implement the approved MOU pay and policy changes on the schedule specified in the contract. The county executive and relevant department directors will execute the loan amendment and other documents subject to County Counsel and Risk Management review.

Provenance: Board minutes and roll‑call records for the March 4, 2025 meeting contain the presentations and final votes for all items cited herein.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Supervisors Meeting - 03/04/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Placer County’s Board of Supervisors used roll-call votes on March 4 to clear several funding and personnel items, from trail construction grants to a new bargaining agreement for probation officers.","taxTitle","Placer County, California","taxId",3666,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650470,"Board debates Housing Action Plan tiers; asks staff to return in May with detailed work plans",5817,18509000,24326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506952-4ad30c4176a1b5aa0e1948b1403613c6&start=18509&end=24326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506952-4ad30c4176a1b5aa0e1948b1403613c6/thumbnail_18509000.jpg","/articles/6650470/Placer-County/California/Board-debates-Housing-Action-Plan-tiers-asks-staff-to-return-in-May-with-detailed-work-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650470-70dcb9540d362503a30b12469f1d3f36/orig.mp4?Expires=1771087804&Signature=fOQz-wlKWiP9mTuZHHrsBF6qPcRTEiHbOKlqhAI-RqHlFMdxj1Rcw78kV-lsSRXm7zpSp3-q0o9q2QtZegf8DUZi3tioJo-uy9kbPF7eCwAIT2hLdzTlR4y7ZpuB6WA1buHls9R35WtzPfeRs9cSiSrfB1UNQD-rylXgC-vVIXwOB2vl~PW9AkfyYb3pXeoGPP9rRQimQuh2EBEGCM15Bravo-bA1-wSNlEYWF2z1SFZB8Oi1~pQT37P7NlJFkxslfvLFTI-irn-F4D-ER4sgvd-6Wf3aeo7u6rm~t~67VwO2WIKGSPVBNr-qjLMYdemvszUsT4Hb7HI6Th4R3RlZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Placer County staff on March 4 introduced a proposed Housing Action Plan for 2025–2029 that lays out a three‑tier framework for actions the county could pursue to increase—and diversify—the local housing supply.

Lede and nut graf: The plan, presented by Nikki Stregan (CEO’s Office, Economic Development & Housing) and Emily Setzer (CDRA Long‑Range Planning), ties county priorities (including retaining the State’s “pro housing” designation) to practical measures: Tier 1 lists work already underway (housing‑element implementation, Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 amendments, existing loan and home‑buyer programs); Tier 2 adds best practices such as fee‑waiver backfill programs, ministerial approvals for certain deed‑restricted projects and pre‑approved plans for missing‑middle housing; Tier 3 is more aggressive and would add wider streamlining, higher local density bonuses, reduced parking minimums and expanded county land acquisition to fill funding gaps.

Board and public reaction: Supervisors stressed three recurring themes: 1) place‑sensitivity — targeting density and streamlining where services/transit exist rather than blanket, countywide changes; 2) funding — acknowledging that subsidies, land acquisition and fee backfill require new financing tools; and 3) partnerships — working with housing trust organizations, nonprofit developers and regional agencies to implement projects. No final tier was adopted; the board asked staff to return in May with detailed work plans, funding scenarios and staffing needs for the chosen mix of strategies.

Key program details and examples raised at the meeting:
- Pro housing designation: staff noted the county’s current pro housing designation (awarded 2023) and explained that retaining it improves eligibility for certain state funding streams; several speakers linked designation retention to the need for zoning and code updates.
- Tier 1 (foundation): continue housing element implementation, Tahoe Phase 2 amendments, first‑time homebuyer and Workforce Housing Preservation program, enforcement and monitoring of deed‑restricted units.
- Tier 2 (expanded tools): options include creating a fee‑waiver/backfill program to reduce up‑front costs for affordable projects, pre‑approved ADU and small‑multifamily plans, updating objective design standards so qualifying projects could be approved ministerially, and targeted land acquisition for affordable housing sites.
- Tier 3 (accelerated action): sample ideas include guaranteed timelines/ministerial permitting for eligible multifamily projects, increased local density bonuses above state minima for deeper affordability, revising parking minimums for well‑located projects, and more aggressive county land purchases to seed development.

Public input: Builders and industry groups supported flexibility and fee incentives; housing nonprofits stressed the need for funding and recommended pursuing the more ambitious tier to meet low‑income demand; residents and supervisors repeatedly asked that any policy changes be calibrated to community context so that higher density is focused near transit, services and employment rather than across rural neighborhoods.

Next steps: staff will return in May with a proposed Housing Action Plan document that includes detailed tasks, estimated costs, anticipated staff capacity needs and recommended geographic tailoring of policy changes. The board’s direction emphasized seeking place‑specific approaches and partnerships rather than one‑size‑fits‑all mandates.

Provenance: presentation and public comment occurred on the record during the March 4 board meeting; staff requested direction and will return with draft implementation steps in late May.","Placer County staff on March 4 introduced a proposed Housing Action Plan for 2025–2029 with a three‑tier menu of options to increase housing supply and retain the state's pro housing designation.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650474,"Placer County directs staff to pursue purchase of 597‑acre Confluence Preserve at Raccoon Creek",0,7650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506952-4ad30c4176a1b5aa0e1948b1403613c6&start=7650&end=7650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506952-4ad30c4176a1b5aa0e1948b1403613c6/thumbnail_7650000.jpg","/articles/6650474/Placer-County/California/Placer-County-directs-staff-to-pursue-purchase-of-597acre-Confluence-Preserve-at-Raccoon-Creek","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650474-ca83351ea6442a502253dba2b9c5c3d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771087804&Signature=A1sGrfZY2jS6g54tPMIb43a6pfR5~3tSm6OFj4dBJsmGpTPe0xafhQaRExY5KBLoymLKxOGYAMEnbgwlyejPSANsV4WoaRhUEJnvZ1NFhnBKdUQ25UHE8MSUwmyLnj3DQIytMaa-gHveUbhI25qZntnwpPs48XRWkVdZE9mk3YQHJXbPtQPHJ9oejeVVxyogQ6H1UyTTtnHUomXaIRpThFGUJcmhX5jiKIanKcKNcyBNuyE80TnooYoW8Ouuwsy7p70ruNKj1qdJpfQcWCrSDg3AV9AufF6~CeNob7BPHnrfvwvMAoAnyxAxcuIIU1dqtmxkvIXV4~iO1UXRik1Oug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placer County Board of Supervisors on March 4 directed staff to negotiate acquisition of a 597‑acre parcel known as the Confluence Preserve, part of the larger Raccoon Creek Ranch holding formerly associated with a mining entitlement. The board’s direction was unanimous after staff presentations and substantial public comment.

Why it matters: county staff and conservation partners told supervisors the Confluence Preserve contains high‑priority habitats — vernal pool complexes, riverine and wetland areas and reaches of Raccoon Creek and Dody Ravine — that planners say are suitable for restoration and for providing compensatory mitigation capacity for future development impacts in western Placer County.

What the board approved: the board asked staff to negotiate acquisition of the 597‑acre Confluence parcel and return with documentation. Staff said the Placer County Conservation Authority had already authorized placement of a conservation easement over the larger, 4,245‑acre property and the county would consider purchasing fee title to the Confluence parcel to give the county direct control of the restoration program. Staff estimated a purchase price of approximately $2.8 million for the Confluence parcel; the Placer Legacy/Open Space fund balance was cited at about $3.6 million.

Public comment and local concerns: supporters from land trusts, watershed groups and tribal partners emphasized ecological and habitat benefits and urged the board to secure the site. Friends of Auburn Ravine and other advocates noted salmon and anadromous fish potential and floodplain restoration opportunities. Several neighboring ranchers and landowners — including family members with historical ties to the property — supported conservation but asked the county to protect agricultural operations and to ensure water access for farm uses. Speakers also urged inclusive, indigenous‑led restoration and ongoing coordination with agricultural stewards.

County rationale and next steps: speakers from Community Development and the County Executive Office framed the acquisition as consistent with Placer Legacy objectives — conserving natural features, maintaining viable agriculture and protecting wildlife diversity — and with prior watershed assessments that prioritized restoration in this reach. Staff said the county has long‑term interest in securing mitigation lands for the region and that fee ownership would allow the county to implement the large restoration plan rather than relying on a private owner to carry it out. Negotiation authority allows staff to pursue terms and report back; staff identified potential fund sources in the county’s open space set‑aside, as well as partner funding opportunities.

What remains unresolved: supervisors and public speakers flagged implementation questions — most notably how existing agricultural operations would be maintained, how water rights and diversions would be handled during restoration, and how the county would manage agricultural leases or partner operators after acquisition. Staff said management plans and easement terms would be developed and that those details would be included in return reports to the board.

Provenance: staff presentation and public testimony occurred on the record during the March 4 board meeting; staff will return with negotiated terms and recommended documents for final action.","The board authorized staff to negotiate acquisition of a 597‑acre portion of the former Tiger property (the Confluence Preserve) to preserve wetlands, riparian habitat and agricultural lands and to advance restoration as part of broader Placer Legacy and county conservation priorities.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6650466,"Veterans Services reports sharp increase in benefits awarded and in‑person visits; staff ask for continued support",124,10414000,10538000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2506952-4ad30c4176a1b5aa0e1948b1403613c6&start=10414&end=10538","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2506952-4ad30c4176a1b5aa0e1948b1403613c6/thumbnail_10414000.jpg","/articles/6650466/Placer-County/California/Veterans-Services-reports-sharp-increase-in-benefits-awarded-and-inperson-visits-staff-ask-for-continued-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6650466-bf006f2a099fb17a848425cc67a1ec2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771087804&Signature=N5cv2MCxPiWR6lo~8pMcfmae3pYkgYNoCIJ4Fc2~f7XuYHXTV1jSjPEMjpYO03BRqtuVrQA42bpwfhe3zvidYkK8bABXqbhGz-FzZk58NGLFn4ADXFdL5KYerzLVQgr5ToEVY001LmX~MaYQ-6rdEWrd8oD4hko1r3qk-8i5kXf2iEFZQK5-BYaSO~bknRAoyUPvF3XsoQuTy-5IDFJas-aSme9ZYOavt7k1mP8MZSOmtPmR92PxKwzHkzqdekVkDwix5PX~YANQuqbaRenpCay9IKMLvoZ-hf9L38I2WcjXnc0Kv-V1bXWorbh-ol6C6LMo-esefBiib7H2Dgx19w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Placer County’s Veterans Services Officer presented the department’s 2024 annual report on March 4, reporting increased in‑office visits and higher benefit awards for veterans while urging continued staffing and partnership support.

The report: Veterans Services Officer (name provided in the record) told the board the office served roughly 10,000 in‑person customers in the last year, up from about 5,000 previously, and that total awards to veterans increased about 26% compared with prior reporting years, reaching roughly $14.8 million in VA awards. Staff credited process changes, case work practices, improved outreach and two new representatives for the department’s increased productivity.

Programs and outcomes: Veterans Services manages claims for VA compensation and pension benefits, helps veterans access state programs such as California fee waivers for dependents’ education, supports Medi‑Cal cost‑avoidance billing, and performs outreach (including jail and field visits). Staff said they increased Medi‑Cal administrative activity revenue to approximately $48,000 billed for the year and expanded outreach events to about 35. Anecdotal wins highlighted included an appeal that secured individual unemployability compensation and a PACT‑Act–related upgrade for a veteran that increased monthly benefits to the 100% rate with retroactive back pay.

Advisory council and public support: Members of the Placer County Veterans Advisory Council and local post service organizations praised the office’s teamwork and urged continued investment — several speakers asked the county to consider adding an assistant Veterans Service Officer and to explore a regional veterans center where counseling, referrals and walk‑in claims assistance could be co‑located. Council members also described volunteer programs (flag retirement, facility repairs, outreach to homeless veterans) that supplement county services.

Board response and next steps: Supervisors thanked the office and the volunteer organizations. Board members asked staff to pursue longer‑term capacity planning, including potential requests for additional staff lines in future budget cycles and continued collaboration with regional programs such as the Tahoe Housing Hub and local veteran‑service organizations.

Provenance: presentation and advisory council remarks are part of the March 4 meeting record.","Placer County Veterans Services presented an annual report showing a rise in in‑person customers and a 26% increase in total VA awards to local veterans; staff and advisory council members urged continued resourcing and proposed an assistant Veterans Service Officer and veteran center planning.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves trail, bridge, labor contract and land actions in roll-call votes

Board debates Housing Action Plan tiers; asks staff to return in May with detailed work plans

Placer County directs staff to pursue purchase of 597‑acre Confluence Preserve at Raccoon Creek

Veterans Services reports sharp increase in benefits awarded and in‑person visits; staff ask for continued support