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

Special note:

On April 14th at 10 a.m. Washoe County Manager Slaughter will present the State of the County.

(A quorum of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners may be present,
but no deliberation or action will be taken during the County address.)

County Clerk

Nancy Parent

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

WASHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSION CHAMBERS - 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada

April 14, 2015

PLEASE NOTE TIME                              11:00 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.

 

11:00 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.)

 

Consent Items.

 

5. A.       Approve minutes for the special Board of County Commissioners meeting of January 23, 2015 and the regular Board of County Commissioners meetings of January 27th and February 10, 2015.

 

5. B.       Approve roll change requests for errors discovered for the 2014/15, 2013/14, 2012/13, and 2011/12 unsecured tax rolls and authorize Chairman to execute the changes described in Exhibit A and further direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s).  [Cumulative amount of reduction $12,647.34]--Assessor.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

District Court.

 

5. C. 1.   Acknowledge retroactively the acceptance of a grant award from the Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society’s to the Second Judicial District Court, Kid’s Court/Ask an Inmate Program in the amount of [$4,000; no match required] effective fiscal year 2014-15, March 3, 2015 through June 30, 2015, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5. C. 2.   Approve grant award [ $7,057.50, no County Match Required] effective April 15, 2015 - June 30, 2015 from the Washoe County Bar Association to the Second Judicial District Court for the Law Library and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Community Services.

 

5. D. 1.  Approve grant funding [$4,732.07 with no County match] from the USDA Forest Service, received under the 1908 Act which mandates 25 percent payments to the states from receipt from national forests in each state, for the benefit of public roads within Washoe County from the USDA Forest Service and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5. D. 2.  Approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Sun Valley General Improvement District and Washoe County for an initial fourteen month term, commencing May 1, 2015, with automatic annual renewals commencing July 1, 2016, for the continued use and occupancy of the Sun Valley Community Center for the Washoe County Senior Services Department [approximately $23,160 annually].  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5. D. 3.  Approve an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing between Washoe County and the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), through June 30, 2015, with annual automatic renewals, for the purchase of one (1) new Model EZ 1000 Crafco Cracksealer using the H-GAC program [$62,374.45].  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5. D. 4.  Adopt a Resolution Accepting Streets for a portion of Whistler Ridge Drive, APN 142-432-04 (totaling 7,253 square feet), for use as a public street right-of-way; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the Resolution.  (Commission District 2.)

 

5. D. 5.  Approve a Resolution calling a hearing (to be set for May 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.) on the amendment of the boundaries of District No. 24 (Groundwater Remediation/Central Truckee Meadows Remediation District) in Washoe County, Nevada; providing for a notice of hearing, and providing other matters properly related thereto.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Comptroller.

 

5. E. 1.   Acknowledge receipt of the 33rd annual Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the County’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5. E. 2.   Approve the removal of uncollectible accounts receivables totaling [$22,450.51.]  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Manager.

 

5. F. 1.   Approve a transfer from General Fund (Community Support-Special Purpose Awards) in the amount of [$1,856] to the Capital Improvement Fund for the construction of the volunteer fire station expansion; and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (Commission District 5.)

 

5. F. 2.   Accept a 2013 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Exercise grant passed through the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management for [$19,970, no County match required,] retroactive for the period of March 20, 2015 through June 30, 2015 to fund expenses for the Incline Village full-scale (Mill Creek) Evacuation exercise; and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5. F. 3.   Acknowledge notification of a budget adjustment made in order to accommodate travel expenditures in excess of the original budget, but within Registrar of Voters’ approved budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 [No fiscal impact].  (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

6.        Recommendation to approve Interlocal Agreement between the Washoe County Health District, also known as the Rabies Control Authority, and Washoe County Regional Animal Services to outline the responsibilities between the parties, for the control of rabies in Washoe County--Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

7.        Recommendation to approve quarterly transfers from the Washoe County, Nevada OPEB Trust Fund to the Washoe County Health Benefits Fund for the purpose of reimbursing the County for the cost of retiree health insurance premiums--Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.        Recommendation to accept a 2015 Nevada State Emergency Response Commission, Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Training grant [$18,047, no County match required], retroactive for the period of March 2, 2015 through September 30, 2015 and if accepted, authorize Chairman to execute a Resolution to subgrant funds to other governments which make up the Local Emergency Planning Committee as follows: $18,047 to the City of Sparks on behalf of the Sparks Fire Department/TRIAD, and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to sign a subgrant contract with the Local Emergency Planning Committee member; and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

9.        Recommendation to acknowledge Publication of Notice of Intent to Augment Budgets and approve the attached resolution to augment the General Fund in the amount of [$3,398,217] and approve the use of General Fund Carryover to cover previously approved unbudgeted expenditures for fiscal year 2014-15; and, direct Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments [net impact to County Budget is zero}--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

10.      Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Building A – West End Remodel and Mechanical Upgrades Project recommended [Sullivan Structures, LLC, $384,810]--Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)

 

11.      Recommendation to approve an Agreement between Mercey Springs 152 Partners, LLC and Washoe County for a thirty six (36) month term, commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018, for the continued occupancy of the North Valleys Library Branch located at 1075 North Hills Boulevard, Reno [$172,992 with a 2.5% annual increase]--Community Services.  (Commission District 5.)

 

12.      Recommendation to approve a Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement between Washoe County and the Nevada Department of Transportation; and accept a Federal Highway Administration Transportation Alternatives Program subgrant award [in the amount of $200,000; with match of $10,526} for the period of April 14, 2015 through December 31, 2016, funded through a Community Development Block Grant for the Sun Valley Second Avenue Sidewalk project; and if approved direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments--Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)

 

13.      Request for policy direction from the Washoe County Commissioners as to whether Washoe County Code Chapter 25 (Business License Ordinance) should be amended to waive business license fees for not-for-profit businesses and organizations--Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

The following items only (Agenda Items #14 thru 15) are introduction and first reading of an Ordinance.  And, if supported, the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance will be scheduled at a later meeting.

 

14.      Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 110 (Development Code) to delete Section 110.806.25, Hearing of Appeal by Board, and Section 110.806.30, Notice of Board Hearing, of Division Eight, Procedures; to add a new Section at 110.912.20 of Division Nine, General Provisions, regarding appeals to the Board of County Commissioners of decisions by the Board of Adjustment, the Planning Commission, and Hearing Examiners; to amend various sections throughout the Development Code to adopt the new appeal provisions, including Section 110.606.55, Appeals of Parcel Map Decisions, and Section 110.608.15, Appeals of Decisions Regarding Subdivision Maps, of Division Six, Subdivision Regulations; and, Section 110.804.40, Appeals of Decisions Regarding Variances, Section 110.806.15, Review Procedures of Planning Commission Regarding Vacations and Abandonments of Easements or Streets, Section 110.806.35, Action by Board Regarding Vacations and Abandonments of Easements or Streets, Section 110.808.45, Appeals of Decisions Regarding Administrative Permits, Section 110.810.50, Appeals of Decisions Regarding Special Use Permits, Section 110.818.25, Appeals of a Denial Regarding Development Code Amendments, and Section 110.818.30, Action by Board Regarding Development Code Amendments, of Division Eight, Procedures; and, Section 110.912.10, Washoe County Board of Adjustment, to add a new subsection (j) to provide general rules regarding appeals of administrative decisions to the Board of Adjustment and other matters relating to the new appeal provisions and Board membership that is no longer applicable; Section 110.914.05, Washoe County Department of Community Development, at subsection (f) to provide for appeals of a decision of the Director; and, Section 110.914.00, Purpose, and Section 110.914.05, Washoe County Department of Community Development, to correct the terminology of the Planning and Development Division with the establishment of the Community Services Department of Division Nine, General Provisions.  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 28, 2015, at 3:00 p.m.-- Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

15.      Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by adding provisions related to the managed care of feral cats and related definitions; and making changes to the definitions of “nuisance” and “owner”--Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

16.      Update on Single Stream Recycling Proposed Models and direction to staff on future changes to the current Garbage Franchise Agreement--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

17.      Recommendation to review and approve the FY2016-18 Washoe County Strategic Plan, including mission, vision and a values, strategic objectives and FY16 goals--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

18.      Update, discussion and direction to staff on Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) program--Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

19.      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.)

 

20.      Discussion and possible direction to the County Manager to utilize two or more hours of staff time to provide overview of Monte Cristo access waiver.  Requested by Commissioner Herman.

 

6:00 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.)

 

21.          Public Hearing for the second reading and possible adoption 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.  (Bill No. 1733)  This ordinance repeals Ordinance No. 1537.  (Commission Districts 3 & 4.)

 

22.          Second reading and possible adoption 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. (Bill No. 1734)  (All Commission Districts.)

 

23.          Public Hearing for second reading Second reading and possible adoption 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.  (Bill No. 1735)  (All Commission Districts.)

 

End Of Scheduled Public Hearings

 

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

Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board

Organizational Effectiveness Committee

Smarter Region Economic Development Vision Subcommittee (alternate)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors

 

Chair Berkbigler (Continued)

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)

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 (alternate)

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

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

Senior Services Advisory Board Liason (alternate)

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

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)

 

 

Commissioner Herman (Continued)

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

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 (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

Washoe County Stadium Authority