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

 

March 24, 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 individual action 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 Central Library (301 South Center Street); Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way); www.washoecounty.us/bcc and https://notice.nv.gov.

 

Members of the Board of County Commissioners also serve as the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and as the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Sierra Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Liquor and Gaming Board and during this meeting may convene as any of those boards as indicated on this or a separately posted agenda.

 

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

 

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.)

 

              Proclamations.

 

5. A.   Proclamation--April 2015 as National County Government Month.

 

5. B.   Proclamation--March 31, 2015, as César Chávez Day.

 

5. C.   Proclamation--April 12 - April 18, 2015 as National Library Week.

 

5. D.   Proclamation--April 2015 as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

 

5. E.    Proclamation -- April 2015, Fair Housing Month.

 

 

Consent Items.

 

6. A.       Approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.768 and NRS 361.765, for errors discovered for the 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 secured tax roll and authorize Chairman to execute the changes described in Exhibit A and direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease $8,899.47]--Assessor.  (Parcels are in various Commission Districts.)

 

Community Services.

 

6. B. 1.   Approve State of Nevada Importer and Wholesale Dealer of Wine, Beer and Spirits License for Frederick Ost, dba Fishbowl Imports Inc., and if approved, authorize each Commissioner to sign the State of Nevada Application for License for Importer and Wholesale Dealer of Wine, Liquor, and Beer with direction for the County Clerk to attest the license application.  (Commission District 3.)

 

6. B. 2.   Approve Water Rights Deed with Assignment of Beneficial Interest to convey 125.00 acre feet of water rights held by Washoe County to the Reno Technology Water Park Company; and, approve a Water Rights Deed and Termination   Agreement to reconvey the remaining 1000.60 acre feet of water rights held by Washoe County to Stonefield, Inc.  (Commission District 4.)

 

District Attorney.

 

6. C. 1.   Accept renewed funding for a Deputy District Attorney for the provision of continuing prosecutor services related to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force in the amount of [$80,000] from the Office of National Drug Control Policy award to Nevada HIDTA for the period May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016, with remaining $20,000 position cost covered by District Attorney General Fund budget, and direct the Finance Department to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. C. 2.   Approve payments totaling [$5,769] to vendors for assistance of 38 victims of sexual assault and authorize Comptroller to process same.  NRS 217.310 requires payment by the County of total initial medical care of victims, regardless of cost, and of follow-up treatment costs of up to $1,000 for victims, victim’s spouses and other eligible persons.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Health.

 

6. D. 1.  Approve amendments totaling an increase of [$9,324] in both revenue and expense to the FY15 CDC Ebola Virus Direct (EVD) Active Monitoring Federal Grant Program, IO TBA; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. D. 2.  Approve amendments totaling an increase of [$15,352] in both revenue and expense to the FY15 CDC Tobacco Prevention and Control Federal Grant Program, IO 10010; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Human Resources.

 

6. E. 1.   Approve updated Unclassified Management employee group as listed in Exhibit 1.  No fiscal impact.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. E. 2.   Approve changes to established pay grades for minimum pay below the current Nevada State minimum wage of $8.25 per hour and to eliminate the job classification of Seasonal Park Aide Trainee.  There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. E. 3.   Approve reclassification requests of an Engineering Services Technician, pay grade I, to an Environmental Engineer II, pay grade NO (Community Services); eliminate the Engineering Services Technician job classification; and a Licensed Practical Nurse, pay grade J, to a Public Health Nurse II, pay grade NO (Senior Services) as evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee. Net annual cost of these actions is [estimated $55,005].  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Manager.

 

6. F. 1.   Approve a 2013 Supplemental Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management [$16,000] retroactive for the period of March 01, 2015 through August 31, 2015; (requires a match in the amount of $16,000.00 by applying the salary expense of Washoe County Sheriff Search and Rescue positions); and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. F. 2.   Authorize payment of [$34,840] to Tahoe Regional Planning Agency pursuant to the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact (Article VIII, Public Law 96-551, December 1980).  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Sheriff.

 

6. G. 1.  Approve 2014 HIDTA Interdiction Task Force funding [amount not to exceed $50,000, no County match required] to be used for overtime and travel expenses from High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) as administered through Las Vegas Metro Police Department, for the retroactive grant period of 01/01/2014 – 12/31/2015, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. G. 2.  Approve 2014 HIDTA Northern Nevada Drug Task Force funding [$100,000, no County match required] to be used for overtime, investigative, and travel expenses from High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) as administered through Las Vegas Metro Police Department, for the retroactive grant period of 01/01/2014 – 12/31/2015, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6. G. 3 . Approve 2015 HIDTA Northern Nevada Drug Task Force funding [amount not to exceed $109,000, no County match required] to be used for overtime, investigative, and travel expenses from High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) as administered through Las Vegas Metro Police Department, for the retroactive grant period of 01/01/2015 – 12/31/2016, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Donations.

 

6. H. 1.  Accept donation [$117.85] from Henry Schein to the County of Washoe on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to purchase equipment for the K-9 Unit, and authorize Comptroller’s Office to make appropriate budget adjustments--Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

11:00 a.m.  7.          Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and Sierra Fire Protection District – see separate Notice of Joint Meeting and Agenda.

 

The following item only (Agenda Items #8) will be heard by the Washoe County Board of Commissioners who will convene as the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Sierra Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.

 

8.        Supplemental presentation, discussion and possible action on the Blue Ribbon Committee Report on Regional Fire Service, a presentation on the history of the dissolution of the Interlocal Contract for fire, and a summary of TMFPD service levels--Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District/Manager.

 

9.        Appearance:  Heidi Hill Drum, Executive Director of the Tahoe Prosperity Center

 

Presentation of the Tahoe Prosperity Center history, vision and goals for the improving the regional economy of Tahoe Basin and the surrounding region.

 

10.      Appearance:  Thor Dyson, PE, NDOT

Presentation and overview of NDOT policies regarding rights of way policies on maintenance/clean up.

 

11 .     Recommendation to approve the creation of three, 3.0 FTE, fully benefited non-general  Family Support Specialist positions within the District Attorney’s Office, as evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee (JEC), in support of Child Support Enforcement, funded 100% by District Attorney Family Support Division Incentive funding in the [approximate annual amount $228,000], and accept additional Incentive Funds from the State of Nevada, Child Support Enforcement Program (CSEP) in the amount of [$269,743.75] and authorize Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments--District Attorney.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

12.      Recommendation to award Bid No. 2920-15 for Technical Support Services Personnel to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, My Next Career Path, LLC, and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute an agreement with My Next Career Path for a term of one (1) year commencing April 1, 2015 at the contracted rate of $27.75 per hour with the provision for two (2) successive annual renewal options.  The estimated annual contract value is $175,000--Purchasing.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

13.      Recommendation to approve an Agreement Regarding November 2000 Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond-Lake Tahoe Bike Path Project [WC-1 in an amount not to exceed $1 million] for Phase 4 of the Lake Tahoe Bike Path Project between Washoe County and Tahoe Transportation District effective March 24, 2015 through June 30, 2019; authorize the Community Services Department Director to execute the Agreement and all appropriate Tahoe Transportation District related agreements and documents; and, direct Comptroller’s Office to make all necessary budget adjustments--Community Services.  (Commission District 1.)

 

14.      Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Central Incline Village Phase II Water Quality Improvement Project recommended [Burdick Excavating Company, Inc., $1,695,900] funded by Nevada Tahoe Bond Act and U.S. Forest Service Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, Washoe County--Community Services.  (Commission District 1.)

 

15.      Recommendation to approve the Business Impact Statement related to the proposed Ordinance revising the Washoe County requirements for stormwater drainage and flood control service within Washoe County by modifying the service area as well as the amount and basis for calculating stormwater management fees--Community Services.  (Commission Districts 3 and 4.)  To be heard before Agenda Item #16.

 

The following items only (Agenda Items #16 thru 18) are introduction and first reading of an Ordinance.  And, if supported, the public hearing for second reading adn possible adoption of the Ordinance will be scheduled at a later meeting.

 

16.      Introduction and first reading of an Ordinance revising the Washoe County requirements for stormwater drainage and flood control service within Washoe County by modifying the service area as well as the amount and basis for calculating stormwater management fees and other matters properly relating thereto.  This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 1537.  Public Hearing on the matter to be set for April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.--Community Services.  (Commission Districts 3 & 4.)  To be heard after Agenda Item #15.

 

17.      Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 110 (Development Code) at Article 820, Amendment of Master Plan, to clarify Planning Commission procedures for adopting, denying or not taking action on a proposed master plan amendment; to change findings of fact required when the Planning Commission denies a master plan amendment; to establish the procedures, change voting requirements, and clarify possible actions when a decision of the Planning Commission is appealed to the Board of County Commissioners; to clarify procedures and standards for the Board of County Commissioners when adopting, modifying or denying master plan amendments; to provide for conditional resolutions approving master plan amendments pending conformance review by a regional planning commission; and, to change names and titles to reflect the reorganization of the Community Development Department.  Recommendations include other matters properly relating thereto.  And, if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance for April 14, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.--Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

18.      Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 110 (Development Code) at Article 821, Amendment of Regulatory Zone, to add a new Section 110.821.02, Definitions; to amend Section 110.821.05, Requirements for Application, to correct references to the Director and Division and to add a provision for pre-application meetings; Section 110.821.10, Supplemental Guidelines, Standards and Criteria, to correct references to the Director; Section 110.821.15, Review Procedures, to clarify notice for the public hearing and procedures for concurrent application processing, to provide for adoption, denial and no action on the amendment by the Commission, and to remove findings for a denial; Section 110.821.20, Notice, to reference NRS for noticing and to add provisions for notice to GIDs and military installations; Section 110.821.25, Appeal of Denial, and Section 110.821.30, Action by Board of County Commissioners on Appeal, to amend procedures for Board action on amendments to be consistent with other Development Code provisions; Section 110.821.35, Written Record, to provide provisions for Board findings when the Commission makes no findings; Section 110.821.45, Modification of Regulatory Zone Amendment, and Section 110.821.50, Moratorium, for minor grammar changes; and, Section 110.821.60, Minor Amendment of a Regulatory Zone map, to modify procedures for Board Action on minor amendments to be consistent with other Development Code provisions and to define the content of the Board’s adopting resolution.  Recommendations include other matters properly relating thereto.     And, if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance for April 14, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.--Community Services.                           (All Commission Districts.)

 

19.          Update and status report on FY 2015-2016 budget--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

20.          Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding independent contract agreements and establishment of a “cooling off” period--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

21.          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--Management Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

22.          Discussion and possible direction to the County Manager to utilize two or more hours of staff time to report to the Commission a summary of athletic field use at regional parks including financial structure, rental process and fees, capacity verses demand, discussion of possibilities for expansion.  Requested by Commissioner Lucey.

 

3:00 p.m.           Public Hearing.  (Note:  Item listed under this heading only will be heard at or after the noted time.  In no case will it be heard before the stated time.  Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the items in this category can vary.)

 

23 .         Public Hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance approving a “Second Amended and Restated Development Agreement (Ladera Ranch, LLC)” replacing a Development Agreement originally approved in 2009 (Development Agreement Case Number DA09-004 Ordinance Number 1406) regarding the Ladera Ranch Subdivision (approved in 2005 as Tentative Map TM05-011).  This restated agreement (Case No. DA15-001) extends the deadline for filing the next in a series of final subdivision maps to July 5, 2017.  The project includes a total of six parcels.  The subject parcels are contiguous to each other and located to the south of Golden Valley Road/West Seventh Avenue, approximately one mile west of the intersection of West Seventh Avenue and Sun Valley Boulevard and approximately one mile east of the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Spearhead Way.  The parcels total approximately 376 acres and have mixed regulatory zones including High Density Rural (HDR, ±61.33 acres), Low Density Suburban (LDS, ±135.3 acres), Medium Density Suburban (MDS, ±94.15 acres) and Open Space (OS, ±85.3 acres).  The parcels are located within the Sun Valley Area Plan, and are situated in portions of Sections 13 and 24, T20N, R19E, MDM, Washoe County, Nevada. (APNs 082-473-07, 082-473-08, 082-473-09, 082-473-11, 082-473-12, 502-250-05)--Community Services.  (Commission District 5.)

 

End Of Scheduled Public Hearing

 

24.          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.

 

25.          Emergency Items.

 

*26.       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.

 

27.          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

Organizational Effectiveness Committee

Smarter Region Economic Development Vision Subcommittee (alternate)

 

Chair Berkbigler (continued)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors

Tahoe Transportation Commission

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

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

NevadaWorks (alternate)

Regional Jobs Network

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Action Communities for Health, Innovation & EnVironmental changE (no longer active)

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD)

 

Commissioner Hartung

Investment Committee

Nevada Association of Counties

Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway

Nevada Land Transfer Task Force

Regional Planning Governing Board

Regional Transportation Commission

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

Senior Services Advisory Board Liason

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Commissioner Herman

Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (alternate)

Nevada Association of Counties

NevadaWorks

Open Space and Regional Parks Commission

Verdi Water Service Oversight Advisory Board (pursuant to Interlocal Agreement for provision of water service in Verdi, Nevada)

Regional Planning Governing Board

Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison

 

Commissioner Herman (continued)

State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Commissioner Lucey

Debt Management Commission

EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada) (alternate)

Nevada Association of Counties

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 (alternate)

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors (alternate)

Tahoe Transportation Commission

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD)