The City Council addressed several key agenda items, including the award of a construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA hardware and software upgrade. The Council considered the adoption of ordinances related to water-efficient landscape and irrigation requirements and amendments to the Cannabis Business Tax code. Other topics included a sponsorship and fee waiver request for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, the approval of a regional public safety dispatch services agreement, and a resolution supporting a grant application for dam safety and climate resilience. The meeting also featured a presentation on transit operations and a discussion regarding potential adjustments to meeting start times and public operating hours for City Hall.
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The City Council meeting included a recognition for a local police officer and the approval of an updated Conflict of Interest Code. Key business items involved accepting grant funds from the Nevada County Park & Recreation Capital Improvement Program, approving special event applications for 2027, and authorizing a purchase order for wastewater treatment plant mixer circuits. The Council also established a Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plan Program and discussed potential improvements regarding string lights on Spring Street.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting
Nevada City Council Regular Meeting
The council held a closed session regarding the city manager's performance evaluation. The meeting included a formal Nissan tribal recognition, the adoption of the agenda, and a presentation proclaiming a specific day to celebrate the twinning relationship with Penzance, Cornwall. Discussions were held regarding the preservation of Cornish heritage and cultural identity within the community. The Mayor also provided a tribute to the late Dolly Parton, and members of the public addressed the council regarding various city matters including parking.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Nevada City City Council Regular Meeting
The Council agenda included a closed session regarding a public employee performance evaluation and a presentation for Penzance Twinning Day. Key items included approval of a request for the Law Day event, allocation of Local Transportation Funds for transit and paratransit services, and ratification of grant funding from the National Forest Foundation for defensible space assessments. The council also addressed multiple construction contracts for paving repairs, street striping, and sound system installation, alongside amendments to municipal codes relating to cannabis business taxes and dispensaries. Business matters involved filling a vacancy on the Fire Safety Advisory Committee and a resolution declaring personal conduct involving entheogenic plants as a low law enforcement priority.
