COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chair,
Marsha Berkbigler, District 1
Vice-Chair,
Kitty Jung, District 3
Bob
Lucey, District 2
Vaughn
Hartung, District 4
Jeanne
Herman, District 5
COUNTY MANAGER
John
Slaughter
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Paul
Lipparelli
COUNTY CLERK
Nancy
Parent
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
WASHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COMMISSION CHAMBERS - 1001 E. 9th
Street, Reno, Nevada
November 10, 2015
10:00
a.m.
NOTE: Items
on the agenda may be taken out of order; combined with other items; removed
from the agenda; moved to the agenda of another meeting; moved to or from the
Consent section; or may be voted on in a block.
Items with a specific time designation will not be heard prior to the
stated time, but may be heard later.
Items listed in the Consent section of the agenda are voted on as a
block and will not be read or considered separately unless removed from the
Consent section. The Board of County
Commissioners may take short breaks approximately every 90 minutes.
Accessibility. The Washoe
County Commission Chambers are accessible to the disabled. If you require special arrangements for the
meeting, call the Office of the County Manager, (775) 328-2000, 24-hours prior
to the meeting.
Public Transportation. Public
transportation is available to this meeting site: RTC Routes 2, 2S, 5 and 15 serve this
location. For eligible RTC ACCESS
reservations call (775) 348-5438.
Time Limits. Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment periods for all matters,
whether listed on the agenda or not, and are limited to three minutes per
person. Additionally, public comment of
three minutes per person will be heard during individually numbered items on
the agenda. Persons are invited to
submit comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment
on that item at the Commission meeting.
Persons may not allocate unused time to other speakers.
Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business. The Board of
County Commissioners conducts the business of Washoe County and its citizens
during its meetings. The presiding
officer may order the removal of any person whose statement or other conduct
disrupts the orderly, efficient or safe conduct of the meeting. Warnings against disruptive comments or behavior
may or may not be given prior to removal.
The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable
restrictions may be imposed upon the time, place and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements
and personal attacks which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech
that may be reasonably limited.
Responses to Public Comments. The County
Commission can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an
agenda properly posted prior to the meeting.
During the public comment period, speakers may address matters listed or
not listed on the published agenda. The
Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by
the Commission. However, responses from
Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a
matter without notice to the public. On
the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the public has notice of all matters
the Commission will consider, Commissioners may choose not to respond to public
comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for County staff action
or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. The Commission may do this either during the
public comment item or during the following item: “*Commissioners’/Manager’s Announcements,
Requests for Information, Topics for Future Agendas and Statements Relating to
Items Not on the Agenda”.
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the Agenda for the Commission
Meeting has been posted at the following locations: Washoe County Administration Building (1001
E. 9th Street, Bldg. A), Washoe County Courthouse-Second Judicial District
Court (75 Court Street), Washoe County - Reno Downtown Library (301 South
Center Street); Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way); www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/
and https://notice.nv.gov.
Support documentation for the
items on the agenda, provided to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners is
available to members of the public at the County Manager’s Office (1001 E. 9th
Street, Bldg. A, 2nd Floor, Reno, Nevada) Valerie Wade,
Administrative Secretary, (775) 328-2000 and on Washoe County’s website www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/
All items numbered or lettered
below are hereby designated for possible
action as if the words “for possible action” were written next to each item
(NRS 241.020). An item listed with
asterisk (*) next to it is an item for which no action will be taken.
10:00 a.m. *1. Salute
to the flag.
*2. Roll call.
*3. Public Comment. Comment heard under this item will be limited
to three minutes per person and may pertain to matters both on and off the
Commission agenda. The Commission will
also hear public comment during individual action items, with comment limited
to three minutes per person. Comments
are to be made to the Commission as a whole.
*4. Commissioners’/Manager’s announcements,
reports/updates from County Commission members concerning various
boards/commissions they may be a member of or liaison to. Requests
for information, topics for future agendas and any ideas and suggestions for
greater efficiency, cost effectiveness and innovation in County
government. (No discussion among
Commissioners will take place on this item.)
5. Proclamation – Always
Lost: A Meditation on War.
Consent Items.
6.A. Approve minutes for the Board of County Commissioners’ regular
meeting of October 13, 2015.
6.B. Approve the creation of an intermittent hourly Bailiff position
for the Sparks Justice Court at a [maximum annual cost of $10,068] for FY
2015-16. Sparks Justice Court. (Commission Districts 3, 4
& 5.)
Animal
Services.
6.C.1. Approve the appointment of Trudy Brussard
to the Animal Control Board, representing County Commission District 1, a four
year term commencing on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019. (Commission District 1.)
6.C.2. Approve the reappointment
of Kathryn Hass to the Animal Control Board, representing County Commission
District 2, a four year term commencing on November 10, 2015 and ending on
November 10, 2019. (District
2.)
6.C.3 Approve the reappointment of Paul Davis to the Animal Control
Board, representing County Commission District 4, a four year term commencing
on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019. (Commission District 4.)
6.C.4. Approve the appointment of Timothy Stoffel to the Animal Control
Board, representing County Commission District 5, a four year term commencing
on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019. (Commission District 5.)
6.C.5. Approve indefinitely the free microchip program for the pets of
Washoe County residents. Expenditures for the continued program will be covered
under Animal Services budget authority. Continuation of this program will
assist in the safe return of animals to their owners and to allow Animal
Services to redirect funds to newly created community and educational outreach
programs. (All
Commission Districts.)
Comptroller.
6.D.1. Approve the removal of uncollectible accounts receivable
[totaling $93,450.54]. (All Commission Districts.)
6.D.2. Award Invitation to Bid # 2942-16 for Printing Paper/Card
Stock/Envelopes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, JC Paper, 565
E Glendale Sparks NV 89431 on behalf of Reprographics Office of the County
Manager, Communications & Engagement Division, and the Washoe County School
District; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to issue purchase
orders to the specified firm, on a requirements basis, for one (1) year,
commencing November 11, 2015 through November 10, 2016, with an option for two
(2) additional one (1) year renewal periods, provided pricing does not increase
beyond that allowed in the bid, for the [approximate annual amount for Washoe
County of $120,000] and for the approximate annual amount for Washoe County
School District of $57,000. (All Commission Districts.)
Community
Services.
6.E.1. Approve Agreement for
Consulting Engineering Services between Washoe County and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.
to provide start up and operation manual services for the South Truckee Meadows
Water Reclamation Facility Bio-Solids Facility Project [$115,000]. (Commission District 2.)
6.E.2. Approve a CC-213 Recertification form for the Community Rating
System Annual Recertification Submittal to the National Flood Insurance Program
for a continued reduction in required flood insurance policy premiums for
unincorporated Washoe County residents located within designated special flood
hazard areas. (All
Commission Districts.)
6.E.3. Approve a License
Agreement between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for the
Thomas Creek Stream Gage Project; and authorize the Community Services
Department Director to sign the Agreement and future amendments on behalf of
Washoe County. (Commission District 2.)
Sheriff.
6.F.1. Approve acceptance of
second year funding of a grant award [$50,000, no match required] from the Las
Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and amendment to the Interlocal
Contract between Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Washoe County
Board of County Commissioners On Behalf Of The Sheriff’s Office for
reimbursement of expenses associated with Internet Crimes Against Children
investigations, for the retroactive grant period of October 1, 2014 through
June 30, 2016, and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the
necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)
6.F.2. Approve acceptance of 2016 State of Nevada, Department of Public
Safety, Office of Traffic Safety project funding [$19,320, 20% in-kind match
required, $3,864.00] to be used to purchase 10 Tablet Computers for the WCSO
Motor Unit, for the retroactive grant period of October 6, 2015 through
September 30, 2016, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary
budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)
*7. Appearance: Barb Graff, Chair of the Emergency Management
Accreditation Program (EMAP)
Commission, EMAP
Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency
Manager
Presentation regarding the EMAP Program and
acceptance of a plaque in recognition of EMAP Accreditation.
8. Recommendation to
acknowledge overview of the current Employee Health Benefits Program and
presentation of options for consideration for a sustainable future of the
Health Benefits Fund. Human
Resources. (All
Commission Districts.)
*9. Department
presentation by John Listinsky, Washoe County
Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations highlighting Human Resources
services and programs. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.)
10. Request by the County
Manager’s Office through the County Clerk, pursuant to Washoe County Code
2.030, to initiate proceedings to amend Washoe County Code Chapter 45 related
to integrating Social Services and Senior Services Departments to create the
Washoe County Human Services Agency, and direct the Clerk to submit the request
to the District Attorney for preparation of a proposed ordinance pursuant to
Washoe County Code 2.040. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)
11. Recommendation to approve a direct grant award from the National
Institute of Justice (NIJ) FFY2015 DNA Backlog Reduction Program, Project No 2014-DN-BX-0029 for [$350,000,
no County match required] for the DNA
Backlog Reduction Program for the grant period of January 1, 2016 – December
31, 2017; and if approved authorize
Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget adjustments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)
12. Recommendation to
reject all bids for the STMWRF Utility Operations Maintenance Building
Project. Community
Services. (Commission
District 2.)
13. Recommendation to award
a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
for the 9th St. Fire Alarm & Employee Notification System Project [staff
recommends PowerComm Solutions, Inc., in the amount
of $244,599]. Community
Services. (Commission
District 3.)
14. Recommendation to
acknowledge status report on agreement with It’s My Community Store for Office
Supplies and Office Consumables and provide direction to staff regarding
initiation of the first of two optional one year renewals of the agreement from
November 17, 2015 to November 16, 2016 [$475,000 estimate]. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)
15. Recommendation to
appoint three individuals as regular members to serve on the Washoe County
Board of Equalization with terms to expire June 30, 2019; and appointment of an
individual as an alternate member with term to expire June 30, 2016. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)
16. Introduction and first
reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by creating
provisions regulating commercial animal establishments (through an animal
welfare permit); by adding related definitions; and by making changes to the
definition of “County” and all other matters properly relating thereto; and, if
supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of
the ordinance on December 8, 2015. Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.)
17. Public Hearing: Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance
amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by
repealing provisions containing metes and bounds descriptions of animal
congested areas; by amending provisions related to reporting violations of
animal statutes, restraining animals, licensing dogs, rabies vaccinations, “at
large” domestic animals, impounded animals and quarantine; and by repealing,
adding and revising various definitions. (Bill No. 1751) Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.) To be heard before Agenda Item 18.
18. Recommendation to
approve a resolution specifying the complete metes and bounds description of
the animal congested areas in Washoe County to include a corresponding map and
other matters properly related thereto. Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.)To be heard after Agenda Item
#19.
3:00
p.m. Public Hearings. (Note:
Items listed under this heading only will be heard at or after the noted
time. In no case will they be heard
before the stated time. Due to public
testimony and discussion, time expended on the items in this category can
vary.)
19. Master Plan Amendment
Case Number MPA15-002 (Forest Area Plan) –Hearing and possible action to
approve an amendment to the Forest Area Plan, being a part of the Washoe County
Master Plan, changing the master plan designation on 13 parcels from open space
(OS) to rural (R). To reflect changes requested within this application and to
maintain currency of general area plan data, administrative changes to the
Forest Area Plan are proposed. These
administrative changes include a revised map series with updated parcel base
and updated applicable text, and other matters properly relating thereto
without prejudice to the final dispensation of the proposed amendments. The
subject property is located along Sky Tavern Road and Old Mt. Rose Highway near
the Sky Tavern Ski Area, and is within a portion of Section 17, T17N, R19E,
MDM, Washoe County, NV. (APNs: 048-091-01 & 02 and 048-151-05, 06, 07,
08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). And if approved, authorize the Chair to
sign a Resolution to adopt the amendments to the Forest Area Plan after a determination
of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan by the Truckee Meadows
Regional Planning Commission. (Commission District 1 and 2). To be heard before Agenda Item #20.
20. Regulatory Zone Amendment
Case Number RZA15-003 (Forest/Sky Tavern)--- Public hearing and possible
action: (1) To adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny an amendment to the
Forest Regulatory Zone Map changing the regulatory zone on thirteen parcels
from Open Space (OS) to General Rural (GR) (APNs: 048-091-01 & 02 and 048-151-05, 06, 07,
08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15), located along Sky Tavern Road and Old Mt.
Rose Highway near the Sky Tavern Ski Area within a portion of Section 17, T17N,
R19E, MDM, Washoe County, NV; (2) To affirm, modify, or reject the findings of
fact of the Washoe County Planning Commission;
(3) If adopted, to direct the Director of the Planning and Development
Division to sign and certify the amended Forest Regulatory Zone Map; and (4) If adopted, to authorize the Chair to
sign a Resolution adopting the amendment to the Forest Regulatory Zone Map
after adoption of an associated Master Plan Amendment (Case Number
MPA15-002). Community
Services. (Commission
Districts 1 and 2.) To be heard
after Agenda Item #19.
21. Regulatory Zone
Amendment Case Number RZA15-004 --- Public Hearing and possible action: (1) To
adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny an amendment to the Southwest Truckee
Meadows Regulatory Zone Map, changing the regulatory zone of 0.317 acres of the
subject 1.083 acre parcel from Public Semi Public Facilities (PSP) to Medium
Density Suburban (MDS);(2) To affirm, modify, or reject the findings of fact of
the Washoe County Planning Commission; (3) If adopted, to direct the Director
of the Planning and Development Division to sign and certify the amended
Southwest Truckee Meadows Regulatory Zone Map; and (4) If adopted, to authorize
the Chair to sign a Resolution adopting the amendment to the Southwest Truckee
Meadows Regulatory Zone Map. • Applicant: Washoe County • Property Owner: Karen
Thomas • Location: 5300 Canyon Drive Reno, NV 89519 • Assessor’s Parcel No:
009-105-03 • Parcel Size: 1.083 acres • Current Regulatory Zone: Public
Semi-Public Facilities (PSP) • Proposed Regulatory Zone: Medium Density
Suburban (MDS) • Area Plan: Southwest Truckee Meadows • Citizen Advisory Board:
West Truckee Meadows • Development Code: Article 821, Amendment of Regulatory
Zone • Section/ Township/Range: Sec 20, T19N, R19E, MDM. Community Services. (Commission District 1.)
End Of Scheduled Public
Hearings
22. Possible Closed Session for the purpose
of discussing labor negotiations with Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Fire
Protection District and/or Sierra Fire Protection District per NRS 288.220.
23. Emergency Items.
*24. Public Comment. Comment heard under this item will be limited
to three minutes per person and may pertain to matters both on and off the
Commission agenda. The Commission will
also hear public comment during individual action items, with comment limited
to three minutes per person. Comments
are to be made to the Commission as a whole.
*25. Commissioners’/Manager’s announcements,
reports/updates from County Commission members concerning various boards/commissions
they may be a member of or liaison to.
Requests for information, topics for future agendas and any ideas and
suggestions for greater efficiency, cost effectiveness and innovation in County
government. (No discussion among
Commissioners will take place on this item.)
26. Adjournment.
Various boards/commissions the Washoe County Commissioners may be a
member of or liaison to:
Chair Berkbigler
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Internal Audit Committee
Investment Committee
Legislative Liaison
Nevada Association of Counties
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Nevada Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency Board
Organizational
Effectiveness Committee
Public Schools
Overcrowding and Repair Needs Committee
Smarter Region
Economic Development Vision Subcommittee (alternate)
Tahoe Regional
Planning Agency Board
Tahoe
Transportation District Board of Directors
Tahoe
Transportation Commission
Truckee Meadows
Water Authority Board (alternate)
Truckee River
Flood Management Authority (alternate)
Washoe County
Stadium Authority
Vice-Chair
Jung
Community
Assistance Center Transitional Governing Board
District Board
of Health
EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western
Nevada)
Library Board
of Trustees
Medical
Marijuana Working Group
Nevada Association of Counties
(alternate)
NevadaWorks
(alternate)
Regional Jobs Network
Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Board (alternate)
Vice-Chair
Jung (continued)
Truckee River Flood Management
Authority (alternate)
Washoe County Stadium Authority
Western Nevada Development District
(WNDD)
Action Communities for Health,
Innovation & EnVironmental changE
(no longer active)
Commissioner Hartung
Investment Committee
Nevada Association of Counties
(alternate)
Nevada Commission for the
Reconstruction of the V&T Railway
Nevada Land Transfer Task Force
Regional Planning Governing Board
Regional Transportation Commission
Senior Services Advisory Board Liason (alternate)
Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Board
Truckee River Flood Management
Authority
Western Regional
Water Commission
Commissioner Herman
Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (alternate)
Nevada Association of Counties
NevadaWorks
Open Space and Regional Parks Commission
Regional Planning Governing Board
Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison
State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)
Truckee Meadows
Water Authority Board
Truckee River
Flood Management Authority (alternate)
Verdi Water
Service Oversight Advisory Board (pursuant to Interlocal
Agreement for provision of water service in Verdi, Nevada)
Washoe County
School District Oversight Panel
Western
Regional Water Commission
Commissioner
Lucey
Debt Management Commission
EDAWN (Economic Development
Authority of Western Nevada) (alternate)
Nevada Association of Counties
(alternate)
Nevada Commission for the
Reconstruction of the V&T Railway (alternate)
Regional Planning Governing Board
Regional Transportation Commission
Reno-Sparks Convention &
Visitors Authority
Smarter Region Economic Development
Vision Subcommittee
Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency Board (alternate)
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
Board (alternate)
Tahoe Transportation District Board
of Directors (alternate)
Tahoe Transportation Commission
Truckee Meadows Water Authority
Board (alternate)
Truckee River Flood Management
Authority
Washoe County School District
Oversight Panel