COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chair,
Kitty Jung, District 3
Vice-Chair,
Bob Lucey, District 2
Marsha
Berkbigler, District 1
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
HEALTH DISTRICT BOARD ROOM, BUILDING B -
1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada
November 29, 2016
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. The
Consent is a single agenda item and is considered as a block and will not be
read aloud. The Board of County
Commissioners may take breaks approximately every 90 minutes.
Accessibility. The Washoe
County Health District Board Room is 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) Marilyn Kramer, Assistant
to the County Manager, (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. Declaration of Canvass
of Vote (Recount of Assembly District 31) and execute Order of the
Recount. Registrar of
Voters. (All
Commission Districts.)
Consent Items
6.A. Approve minutes of the regular Washoe County Board of
Commissioners concurrent meeting of October 25, 2016.
6.B. Approve adding two (2) education incentives pays for the
non-represented Chief Investigator (DA) classification to include the 1.25%
Management P.O.S.T. pay, effective October 3, 2016, for attaining a Nevada
Management P.O.S.T. certification, and the 1.25% Supervisor P.O.S.T. pay,
effective July 1, 2016, for attaining Nevada Supervisor P.O.S.T. certification.
FY 16/17 [fiscal impact is estimated at $4,322.] District Attorney. (All Commission Districts).
6.C. Approve to acknowledge a
grant award to support the Sober24 program, from the Nevada Office of Traffic
Safety to the Reno Justice Court [$45,000.00, 20% in-kind match required],
retroactive to October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017; and direct the
Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.)
6.D. Approve to Acknowledge receipt of the Washoe
County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), auditor’s report, and
report on internal control for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 as
presented; approve the [re-appropriation of $28,738,390 for the fiscal year
2017 budget, consisting of $13,102,196 for purchase order encumbrances
committed in fiscal year 2016 and $15,636,194 for spending of restricted
contributions and fees;] and, authorize the Comptroller to proceed with
distribution of the CAFR for public record, as required by law. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)
6.E. Approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS
361.768, for errors discovered for the 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 and
2016/2017 secured tax roll and authorize Chair to execute the changes described
in Exhibit A and direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities
$105,988.27]. Assessor. (Parcels are in Commission Districts 1, 2
& 5.)
6.F. Approve State Collection Development funds from the State of
Nevada in the amount of [$7,013., no local match required] for a retroactive
term of October 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 for the augmentation of Library
Collections, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget
amendments and authorize the Director to sign the grant award document. (All Commission Districts.)
6.G. Approve the Continuum of
Care – Permanent Supportive Housing Program Grant from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of [$84,619;
$23,607 County match] to provide housing and supportive services for homeless
families; retroactively for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31,
2017; authorize the Department to
execute the grant agreement and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the
appropriate budget amendments. Social Services. (All Commission Districts.)
Manager
6.H.1. Approve the attached resolution authorizing the waiver of Washoe
County’s unused portion of available volume cap for the issuance of Qualified
Energy Conservation Bonds and affirming the transfer of this waived volume cap
to the State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry [no fiscal
impact]. (All
Commission Districts.)
6.H.2. Approve a 2014 Supplemental Emergency Management Performance
Grant (EMPG) from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management for
[$20,000.00 retroactive] for the period of October 26, 2016 through December
31, 2016; [requires a match in the amount of $20,000.00 by applying the salary
expense of Washoe County Sheriff Search and Rescue positions]; and if accepted,
and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget
amendments. (All
Commission Districts.)
6.H.3. Approve recommendation for Commission District Special Fund
disbursement [in the amount of $4,775] for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; District 5
Commissioner Jeanne Herman recommends [$4,000] designated specifically towards
the purchase a Self-Loading Gurney for the Gerlach
Fire Department, and [$775 grant] to Friends of Washoe County Library for the
North Valleys Library remodel; approve Resolution necessary for same; and
direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget appropriation
transfers. (Commission
District 5.)
6.H.4. Approve to Acknowledge the status
report on collection of AB 104 gaming taxes through the first quarter of Fiscal
Year 2016-17 [no fiscal impact]. (All Commission Districts.)
6.H.5. Confirm appointment of two County Commissioners, Commissioner
Herman and Commissioner Lucey, to the Washoe County School District Capital
Funding Protection Committee. (All Commission Districts.)
6.H.6 Approve a General Fund Contingency transfer of [$150,000] to the
Capital Improvement Fund to provide FY 2016/17 appropriation authority for
capital improvements to the Board of County Commissioners Chambers project and
direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget appropriation
transfers. (All
Commission Districts.)
Health
6.I.1. Approve amendments totaling an increase of [$34,793.00] in both
revenue and expense to the FY17 Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and
Response (ASPR) BP5 Carryover Grant Program, IO 11343; and if approved direct
the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)
6.I.2. Approve amendments totaling an increase of [$30,843.00] in both
revenue and expense to the FY17 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) BP5 Carryover Grant Program, IO 11344; and if approved direct the
Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)
Sheriff
6.J.1. Approve the Joining Forces 2017 grant from the Nevada Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) to cover overtime costs related to conducting Traffic
Enforcement Checkpoints and events and for limited travel expenses,
[$120,000.00, No cash match required; 25% in-kind match required] for the
retroactive grant term of 10/1/16 through 9/30/17 and if approved, direct
Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)
6.J.2. Approve acceptance of reimbursement costs [up to $30,000.00, no
match required] for overtime and other expenses incurred by deputies assigned
to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security
Investigations (ICE-HSI) Regional Gang Unit. Funds are available retroactively
for the period of 09/01/2016 – 09/01/2017. If approved, direct the
Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments and authorize the
Sheriff to execute the Agreement between Federal Law Enforcement Agency
Participating in the Treasury Forfeiture Fund and State or Local Law
Enforcement Agency for the Reimbursement of Expenses in Joint Operations. Sheriff. (All Commission
Districts.)
6.J.3 Acknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund
submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for First
Quarter for Fiscal Year 16/17. (All Commission Districts.)
6.J.4 Approve acceptance of
third year funding of a grant award [$57,000.00, no match required] from the Las
Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Amendment #2 to the Interlocal Contract between the Las Vegas Metropolitan
Police Department and the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners On Behalf
Of The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for reimbursement of expenses associated
with Internet Crimes Against Children investigations, for the retroactive grant
period of 10/1/14 through 6/30/17, and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office
to make the necessary budget amendments.
(All Commission Districts.)
6.J.5 Approve acceptance of [up
to $17,548.00, no County match required] in overtime reimbursement for deputies
assigned full time to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets
Task Force (SSTF). Washoe County will be reimbursed for overtime and benefit
costs directly related to activities in conjunction with the FBI SSTF. Funds
are available retroactively from Federal Fiscal Year 10/1/16-9/30/17. If
approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)
6.J.6 Approve the Law Enforcement industry practice of selling older
trained canines that have met their useful life, or upon retirement of the
handler, to their handler for [$1.00]. (All Commission Districts.)
*7. Department
presentation by the Health District highlighting services and operations. [10 minutes.]
8. Approve the removal of
uncollectible accounts receivable [totaling $3,202,367.73.] Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)
9. Award Request for Proposal (RFP) #2991-17 for
the Differential Response program for child abuse and neglect cases, to the
lowest responsible, responsive proposer, meeting specification, The Children's
Cabinet, 1090 S. Rock Blvd., Reno, NV 89502, in the estimated amount up to
$300,000.00 for the first year, on behalf of Washoe County Department of Social
Services; and further to recommend that the Purchasing and Contracts Manager be
authorized to enter into this Agreement for one (1) year, commencing December,
1, 2016 through November 30, 2017, with the provision for up to two (2) - one
(1) year extensions at Washoe County's option at an [approximate annual amount
between $250,000 and $300,000.] Social Services. (All Commission Districts.)
10. Adopt a Resolution
declaring Washoe County’s intent to sell Truckee River Water Rights (362
acre-feet) Claim DTR-014 to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; and set a public
hearing for December 13, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to NRS 277.050 to hear any
objections. Community
Services. (Commission
District 4.)
11. Request by the County
Manager through the County Clerk pursuant to Washoe County Code 2.03 to approve
a request to amend the Washoe County Code (Chapter 20) to enact the increase to
the County’s sales and use tax rate as approved by voters in Washoe County on
November 8, 2016, and direct the Clerk to submit the request to the District
Attorney for preparation of a proposed ordinance pursuant to Washoe County Code
2.04. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)
12. Request by the County
Manager through the Washoe County Clerk pursuant to WCC 2.030 for the Board of
County Commissioners to initiate proceedings to amend Washoe County Code
Chapter 110 (Development Code) at Article 304, Use Classification System, to
expand the current definition of Outdoor Entertainment (Commercial Recreation,
Commercial Use Type) to include other types of outdoor entertainment venues
such as amphitheaters, race tracks, golf courses, ski resorts, and/or other
appropriate venues; and to incorporate a wider range of typical uses such as
sporting events, concerts, outdoor plays, outdoor music festivals with live or
recorded music, and/or other appropriate uses.
Additionally, initiate amendments to Washoe County Code Chapter 110 at
Article 302, Allowed Uses, to potentially expand the regulatory zones within
which the outdoor entertainment use type is allowed or allowed with the
approval of an appropriate discretionary permit. Further, to direct the County Clerk to
submit the request to the District Attorney for preparation of a proposed
ordinance, pursuant to Washoe County Code Sections 2.030 and 2.040. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)
13. Possible action to find
that the 800 MHz System and any future similar system of radio communication
which is owned or operated by Washoe County is a matter of local concern for
the effective operation of local government, and motion to introduce and
conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending chapter 5 of the Washoe County
Code, Section 5.456, to authorize the Chief Information Officer to negotiate
and execute agreements with other public and private entities as are required
to assure the continued present and future operation of Washoe County’s
emergency radio system(s) and to present such agreements to the Washoe County
Board of Commissioners for final approval when required by law or policy;
describing that such agreements may include, without limitation, provisions for
sharing the use, governance, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of any Washoe
County radio system with other public or private entities, unless otherwise prohibited
by law; changing the title of Chief Information Management Officer to Chief
Information Officer; and providing for other matters properly relating thereto,
And, if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible
adoption of the Ordinance for December 13, 2016. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.)
14. Discussion and possible
action on suspension of Rules and Procedures of the Board of County
Commissioners pursuant to Rule 3 to allow reconsideration of denial of an
application from GTI Nevada, LLC dba Rise Incline Village to move a medical
marijuana dispensary establishment from the location issued a State of Nevada
provisional medical marijuana certificate at 745 Mays Blvd, #12 in Incline
Village, Nevada (APN 132-201-07) to 15 Eagle Canyon Drive, Spanish Springs,
Nevada (APN532-132-01). Manager. (Commission District 4.)
15. Discussion and possible reconsideration of
denial of an application from GTI Nevada, LLC dba Rise Incline Village to move
a medical marijuana dispensary establishment from the location issued a State
of Nevada provisional medical marijuana certificate at 745 Mays Blvd, #12 in
Incline Village, Nevada (APN 132-201-07) to 15 Eagle Canyon Drive, Spanish Springs,
Nevada (APN532-132-01). Manager. (Commission District 4.)
16. Discussion and possible action to approve a
new franchise agreement under NRS 244.187-188 for the collection and disposal
of garbage and other waste with Reno Disposal Co., a Nevada corporation doing
business as Independent Sanitation Company and Waste Management, including but
not limited to possible changes to the franchise fee, possible changes to the
length of time during which the franchise will be in effect, and the possible
addition of certain recyclables to the scope of the franchise. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)
17. Possible Closed Session for the purpose of
discussing labor negotiations with Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Fire
Protection District per NRS 288.220.
*18. 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.
*19. 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.)
Various
boards/commissions the Washoe County Commissioners may be a member of or
liaison to:
Chair
Jung
Community
Assistance Center Transitional Governing Board
District
Board of Health
Internal
Audit Committee
Investment
Committee
Medical
Marijuana Working Group
Nevada
Works (alternate)
Truckee
Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)
Truckee
River Flood Management Authority (alternate)
Washoe
County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
Washoe
County Stadium Authority
Vice-Chair
Lucey
EDAWN
(Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada) (alternate)
Nevada
Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)
Nevada
Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway (alternate)
Nevada Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency Board (alternate)
Regional
Transportation Commission
Reno-Sparks
Convention & Visitors Authority
Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency Governing Board (alternate)
Tahoe
Transportation District Board of Directors (alternate)
Tahoe Transportation
Commission (alternate)
Truckee
Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)
Truckee
River Flood Management Authority
Washoe
County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (alternate)
Washoe
County Debt Management Commission
Washoe County
Library Board of Trustees
Washoe
County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee
Washoe
County School District Oversight Panel
Washoe
County Stadium Authority (alternate)
Western Regional Water Commission
Commissioner
Berkbigler
Economic
Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)
Nevada
Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Nevada
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board
Public
Schools Overcrowding and Repair Needs Committee
Regional
Transportation Commission
Tahoe
Prosperity Center Board of Directors
Tahoe
Regional Planning Agency Governing Board
Tahoe
Transportation District Board of Directors
Tahoe
Transportation Commission
Truckee
Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)
Truckee
River Flood Management Authority (alternate)
Washoe
County Legislative Liaison
Washoe
County Organizational Effectiveness Committee
Washoe
County Stadium Authority
Western Nevada Development District (WNDD)y
Commissioner
Hartung
Truckee
Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board
Truckee
Meadows Water Authority Board
Truckee
River Flood Management Authority
Washoe
County Investment Committee
Washoe
County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison (alternate)
Washoe
County Stadium Authority (alternate)
Western Regional Water Commission
Commissioner
Herman
Nevada
Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)
Nevada
Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway
NevadaWorks
State Land
Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)
Truckee
Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board
Truckee
Meadows Water Authority Board
Truckee
River Flood Management Authority (alternate)
Vya Conservation District
Washoe
County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission Liaison
Washoe
County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison
Washoe
County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee
Washoe
County School District Oversight Panel
Washoe
County Stadium Authority (alternate)
Washoe-Storey Conservation District
Western Regional Water Commission