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Published: Jul 15, 2026
City Council Debates Flock Camera Contract Amidst Public Privacy Concerns
The City Council discussed the ongoing use of Flock cameras, with public commenters expressing strong concerns about privacy, legality, and the potential for misuse. Some commenters urged the council to pause or terminate the contract, citing violations of California law (SB 54) and the Fourth Amendment. Others highlighted incidents of misuse and the potential for these cameras to exacerbate existing community fears and mistrust. The LAPD's decision to suspend its contract and Mountain View's shuttering of cameras were cited as precedents. One commenter detailed a new surveillance technology, Signal Trace, that can track devices and individuals. The chief of police, Alex Gammelgard, addressed evacuation concerns related to traffic flow and designs, stating that the 'green' design (current plan) is more efficient for evacuations than the 'blue' (signalized) option.
City Council Approves Annual Landscaping and Lighting Assessments with 2.7% CPI Increase
The City Council considered the annual process for levying assessments for landscaping and lighting and benefit assessment districts. Ten resolutions were presented for adoption, confirming engineers' reports, approving assessment diagrams and levies, and authorizing the Nevada County Auditor-Controller to place these assessments on the property tax roll. These funds support neighborhood services like landscape maintenance and street lighting. Most assessments will remain unchanged or increase by no more than 2.7%, consistent with the February 2026 CPI for the Pacific Cities West index. The total assessments increased significantly this year due to the inclusion of the Lomar Rica Ranch district and the consolidation of districts. The city engineer confirmed that Weiss Landscaping is the current sole contractor for landscaping maintenance across all districts.
City Council Reverts Downtown Roundabout Design to Signalized Option Amidst Safety and Cost Concerns
The City Council debated the final design for the Grass Valley Downtown Roundabout Project, focusing on two main options: the current 'right-in, right-out' design (Option 5) and a previously considered signalized intersection design (Option 1). The current design, while funded and environmentally cleared, would eliminate the southbound connection on South Auburn Street to the roundabout, requiring drivers to use alternative routes like Tenoy Street. Public commenters and council members raised significant concerns about this change, citing potential impacts on traffic flow, emergency evacuations, truck maneuverability, and business access to Safeway. The signalized design (Option 1), though carrying higher estimated costs ($125k in design, $500k-$700k in construction) and potential schedule risks, was favored by many for maintaining all traffic movements and potentially improving safety and evacuation efficiency. The council ultimately voted to revert to the signalized design (Option 1), directing staff to file a revised environmental review.
City Council Approves Placing Delinquent Sewer and Water Accounts on Property Tax Roll
The City Council held a public hearing to approve the collection of eligible delinquent sewer and water accounts on the Nevada County property tax roll. This process, authorized by state code, is used when discontinuing utility services is not feasible. The county advances approved payments to the city and handles collection. Property owners were notified of the assessments and had opportunities to pay or protest. Currently, 74 accounts totaling $98,226.25 are eligible for placement on the tax roll, a decrease from the previous year's 103 accounts totaling over $175,000. The council adopted a resolution to request the county auditor-controller to place these delinquent charges on the tax roll.
City Council Approves 2.7% CPI Adjustment for Fire and Medical Response Tax (Measure A)
The City Council approved the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment for the special emergency medical and fire response tax, known as Measure A. The adjustment for the current year is 2.7%, which is within the voter-approved maximum of 5% per year. This measure, originally passed in 1997, funds three firefighter positions and includes a cost-of-living increase provision. The council adopted a resolution to include the updated Measure A tax on the 2026-27 property tax roll.
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