COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair, Bob Lucey, District 2

Vice-Chair, Marsha Berkbigler, District 1

Kitty Jung, District 3

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

 

May 9, 2017

                                                                                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 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) Marilyn Kramer, Assistant to the County Manager, (775) 328-2000 and on Washoe County’s website www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/

 

 

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’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

 

Consent Items (for possible action)

 

5.A.      Acknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners.

 

5.B.      Acknowledge the grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety to the Second Judicial District Court, [in the amount of $20,000 ($20,000 in-kind match required),] retroactively for one year beginning October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  District Court.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.C.      Approve the revised Pro Tem Justice of the Peace panel for the Justice Courts pursuant to NRS 4.032; and, approve same to serve as a list of potential Administrative Enforcement Code hearing officers pursuant to Washoe County Code 125.225.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.D.      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 [$82,368; $31,513 County match] to provide housing and supportive services for homeless families for the period of September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018; authorize the Chair to execute the grant agreement and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments. Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.E.       Approve Fiscal Year 2017-2018 renewal of reimbursement to the City of Reno, for the salaries and benefits of (1.5) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) positions with Emergency 911 funds to support region-wide E911 GIS mapping services to the Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPS) in an amount not to exceed [$164,021].  Technology Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.F.1.   Approve a Lease Agreement between Washoe County and Polygrarian Institute, a Nevada 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, for use of a five-acre parcel at Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Park for a 36 month term, commencing on May 15, 2017, as authorized under NRS 244.284.  Community Services.  (Commission District 1.)

 

5.F.2.   Approve a Location Access Agreement between Washoe County and Gypsy Moth Productions commencing on May 10, 2017 and through June 30, 2017, to access the Regional Emergency Operations Center to record and produce a documentary currently entitled “Broken Propeller;” and, if approved, authorize the Community Services Department Director to execute the Location Access Agreement on behalf of Washoe County.  Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)  

 

5.F.3.   Approve a Quitclaim Deed to convey real property, a portion of APN 038-100-31 (totaling .37 acres) for use as a public right-of-way to the State of Nevada Department of Transportation; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the Quitclaim Deed.  Community Services.  (Commission District 5.)

 

5.G.1Acknowledge Receipt of the Interim Financial Report for Washoe County Governmental Funds for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2017 – Unaudited.  Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.G.2Approve the settlement of the claim of Flying ME Ranch v. Washoe County, et al in which Washoe County stipulates Plaintiff’s Ranch Roads are not public roads and agrees to permanently remove Plaintiff’s Ranch Roads from its Maps, GIS or otherwise and will manufacture and install two signs, designating private property, in locations designated by Plaintiff on Plaintiff’s property for all claims against all defendants.  Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.H.1.  Acknowledge Receipt of the Washoe County 2017 Cash Controls Audit Report from the Internal Audit Division.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.H.2Approve Commission District Special Fund disbursement [in the amount of $17,700] for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; District 1 Commissioner Marsha Berkbigler recommends [$1,000] grant to University of Nevada, Reno for the Griffin/Santini Endowment Fund, [$8,500] grant to Duncan Traner Library for the addition of an Audio Station and Makerspace,  [$2,500] grant to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation for the Senior Walking Program, [$700] grant to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District to sponsor seven children for the Kids Fire Camp, and [$5,000] grant to Friends of Washoe County Library for the Summer Reading Program 2017; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget appropriation transfers and disbursements of funds.  Manager.  (Commission District 1.)  

 

5.H.3Approve Commission District Special Fund disbursement [in the amount of $20,000] for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; District 2 Commissioner Bob Lucey recommends [$2,000] grant to South Valleys Library, [$5,000] grant to Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space for improvements at the South Valleys Park, [$5,000] grant to The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges,  [$2,500] grant to Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation for the Senior Walking Program, and [$5,500] grant to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District to sponsor the Kids Fire Camp; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget appropriation transfers and disbursements of funds.  Manager.  (Commission District 2.)

 

5.H.4Approve a grant award [in the amount of $27,871.50[Match of $9,290.50], from Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool Public Agency Compensation Trust for the Risk Management Grant Program, retroactive from March 21, 2017 through date of delivery, for the purpose of purchasing a Stryker Power-Pro XT Self-Loading Gurney, and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments.  (Commission District 5.).  Manager.  (Commission District 5.)

 

5.H.5Approve Commission District Special Fund disbursement [in the amount of $6,000] for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; District 4 Commissioner Vaughn Hartung recommends [$5,500] grant to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District to sponsor the Kids Fire Camp, and [$500] grant to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District to sponsor five children from District 4 to attend the Kids Fire Camp; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget appropriation transfers and disbursements of funds.  Manager.  (Commission District 4.)

 

5.H.6Approve Commission District Special Fund disbursement [in the amount of $2,500] for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; District 4 Commissioner Vaughn Hartung recommends, in support of  Adylenn Trimble projects, [$300] grant to the Children’s Cabinet, [ $300] grant to the Kids Kottage, [ $500] grant to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada, [$300] grant to the American Cancer Society, [$300] grant to the Renown Health Foundation, [ $300] grant to the Friends of the Washoe County Library, [$500] grant to the Washoe County School District – Spanish Springs Elementary; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget appropriation transfers and disbursements of funds.  Manager.  (Commission District 4.)

 

5.I.1     Acknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for Third Quarter for Fiscal Year 16/17.  Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.I.2.    Approve the attached resolution to augment the Regional Public Safety Training (RPSTC) Fund in the amount of [$36,000, net impact to General Fund is zero] using RPSTC Fund Carryover to cover previously approved unbudgeted expenditures for fiscal year 2016-2017; and if approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

6.          Recommendation to appoint one of Washoe County’s members to the Truckee River Fund Advisory Committee [staff recommends Brian Bonnenfant].  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

7.          For  possible action to approve, on the recommendation of the Chair, the appointment of Michael W. Lawson to the Washoe County Planning Commission representing Commission District 2 (generally includes the Southeast Truckee Meadows area, the Southwest Truckee Meadows area, and Washoe Valley), to fill an unexpired term beginning on June 6, 2017, and ending on June 30, 2019, or until such time as Mr. Lawson no longer serves on the Planning Commission or a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first.  Community Services.  (Commission District 2.)  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

8.          For possible action to approve, on the recommendation of the Chair, the appointment of Ken Krater to the Washoe County Planning Commission when the Commission convenes as the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) to fill a partial term beginning on May 9, 2017 and ending on June 30, 2017, and to fill a full term beginning on July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2021, or until such time as Mr. Krater no longer serves on the Planning Commission as a member of the CIAC or a successor is appointed, whichever occurs first.  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

9.          Discussion and possible action to approve and direct the Washoe County Manager to sign the Nevada Shared Radio System Contract by and between the State of Nevada acting through its Department of Transportation, NV Energy and Washoe County, Nevada, as recommended by the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) of the Washoe County Regional Communications System (WCRCS). Technology Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

10.        Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the North Valleys Phase V Sports Complex Addition Project, [staff recommends Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., in the amount of $2,333,007.00]; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Community Services.  (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

11.        Authorize the creation 1.0 FTE Program Coordinator, pending Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) approval, to provide daily oversight of program and operations of the Family Engagement Center (Visitation Center), funded 100% by the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) sub-grant accepted by the Board on July 26, 2016. Direct the Human Resources Department to make the necessary staffing adjustments and initiate the recruitment process.  Social Services (All Commission Districts) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

12.        Hold the first reading of an ordinance: (1) amending Ordinance No. 1000 in order to change the boundaries of District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation); (2) providing for a notice of a public hearing and other matters relating thereto; and (3) setting the public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption on June 13, 2017; AND Hold the first reading of an ordinance: (1) imposing a fee on the parcels of land in Washoe County, Nevada District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation) to pay the costs of developing and carrying out a plan for remediation; (2) providing for a notice of a public hearing and other matters relating thereto; and (3) setting the public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption on June 13, 2017.  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

13.        Update on North Valleys flood incident operations.  Community Services.  (Commission District 5.)  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

14.        Discussion and direction to staff regarding legislation or legislative issues proposed by legislators, by Washoe County or by other entities permitted by the Nevada State Legislature to submit bill draft requests, or such legislative issues as may be deemed by the Chair or the Board to be of critical significance to Washoe County. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

15.        Discussion and direction to staff regarding legislation or legislative issues proposed by legislators, by Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District or by other entities permitted by the Nevada State Legislature to submit bill draft requests, or such legislative issues as may be deemed by the Chair or the Board of Fire Commissioners to be of critical significance to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.  Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.  (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

16.        Discussion and update pursuant to Commissioners’ previous requests and/or topics for future agendas.  FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

 

17.        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.

 

18.        Commissioners’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

 

Adjournment.

 

Various boards/commissions the Washoe County Commissioners may be a member of or liaison to:

 

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)

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 (alternate)

Washoe County Debt Management Commission

Washoe County Investment Committee

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Vice-Chair Berkbigler

Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)

Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors

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 Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Legislative Liaison

Washoe County Stadium Authority

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commissioner Jung

Community Assistance Center Transitional Governing Board

District Board of Health

Nevada Works (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Washoe County Internal Audit Committee

Washoe County Investment Committee

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

 

Commissioner Hartung

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

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

Nevada Works

State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Vya Conservation District

Washoe County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Nevada Development District

Western Regional Water Commission