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. 9^th Street, Reno, Nevada

March 10, 2015

10:00 a.m.

NOTE: Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; combined with other items; removed from the agenda; moved to the agenda of another meeting; moved to or from the Consent section; or may be voted on in a block. Items with a specific time designation will not be heard prior to the stated time, but may be heard later. Items listed in the Consent section of the agenda are voted on as a block and will not be read or considered separately unless removed from the Consent section. The Board of County Commissioners may take short breaks approximately every 90 minutes.

Accessibility. The Washoe County Commission Chambers are accessible to the disabled. If you require special arrangements for the meeting, call the Office of the County Manager, (775) 328-2000, 24-hours prior to the meeting.

Public Transportation. Public transportation is available to this meeting site: RTC Routes 2, 2S, 5 and 15 serve this location. For eligible RTC ACCESS reservations call (775) 348-5438.

Time Limits. Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment periods for all matters, whether listed on the agenda or not, and are limited to three minutes per person. Additionally, public comment of three minutes per person will be heard during 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, 2^nd Floor, Reno, Nevada) Joey Orduna Hastings, Assistant 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.)

5. Introduction of new Washoe County Employees.

Proclamations.

6. Proclamation--Nevada Moves Day, March 18, 2015.

Consent Items.

7. A. Approve Amended Professional Services Agreement dated January 2015 between Washoe County and Nevada Humane Society defining operational responsibilities for each, including services provided at the center, animal handling, compensation, periodic facility evaluation and standards of care--Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.)

7. B. Recommendation to adopt a Resolution to direct the construction of the new Washoe County Medical Examiner Facility on County owned land between East 9th Street and Interstate 80, one block ease of Wells Avenue--Community Services. (All Commission Districts.)

7. C. Approve the settlement of the claim Kory Garver against Washoe County et al, for a total sum of [$99,999] for all claims against all defendants--Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)

7. D. Retroactively acknowledge agreement to accept a direct grant award from Nevada Administrative Office of the Courts, Court Improvement Program Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Family Services for “Dependency Mediation” in the amount of [$50,000, 33.33% in-kind match required] effective February 2, 2015 through January 15, 2016 and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments--District Court. (All Commission Districts.)

Manager.

7. E. 1. Confirm appointment of Craig Betts as Chief Information Officer, Technology Services, effective March 3, 2015 and set starting annual salary at $115,000. (All Commission Districts.)

7. E. 2. Acknowledge receipt of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). (All Commission Districts.)

End of Consent Items

8. Recommendation to approve Bid Award #2926-15 DNA CRIME LAB OFFENDER ANALYSIS on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department, Forensic Science Division to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, The Bode Technology Group, Inc., for a cost of $25.54 to $37.54 per sample depending on the type of testing and analysis utilized for approximately 6,000 to 7,000 samples per year. The estimated annual value of this award is between [$200,000 and $300,000]. The Award will be for two (2) years with the County retaining the option for a one (1) year extension--Purchasing. (All Commission Districts.)

9. Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services between Washoe County and Carollo Engineers, Inc., commencing March 10, 2015 through January 30, 2016, to provide planning and engineering services for the South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility 2015 Facility Plan Update Project [$340,438]--Community Services. (Commission District 2.)

10. Recommendation to authorize the purchase of 21.72-acres (currently APN 038-150-18 and APN 038-150-20 located along the Truckee River); approve a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement between Washoe County (buyer) and JoAnne Silvia Grasso and Karen Jennifer Loing, trustees under the Carcione Family Revocable Living Trust (sellers) [not to exceed $440,000 for acquisition, closing costs and property clean-up funded from WC-1 Parks, Trails and Open Space Bond of 2000 and State Question One Truckee River Bond funds]; and further authorize the Community Services Department Director to act on behalf of Washoe County to execute and deliver any and all instruments and funds, including without limitation, contracts, agreements, notices, escrow instructions, deeds and restrictions and railroad access documents, as may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the acquisition; and authorize the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments--Community Services. (Commission District 5.)

11. Introduction and first reading 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.); and, if approved, schedule a public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for March 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.--Community Services. (Commission District 5.)

12. Discussion and possible direction to staff on requests for refund of infrastructure fees held by Washoe County for the Warm Springs Specific Plan Area, and process for amending the Washoe County Master Plan to coincide with possible refunds--Community Services. (Commission District 5.)

13. Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding next steps in Master Plan Amendment Case Number MPA12-001 (Village at the Peak) to include whether or not to file an objection with the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) and ask for a reconsideration; and, whether or not to further appeal to the Regional Planning Governing Board if the RPC affirms its determination of non-conformance upon reconsideration. (Commission District 4.)

14. Discussion and possible action to appoint two County Commissioners to represent Washoe County on the Washoe County School District Oversight Panel for School Facilities--Manager. (All Commission Districts.)

15. 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.)

16. Discussion and possible direction to the County Manager to utilize two or more hours of staff time to address Washoe County’s role and participation in pedestrian crossing and safety in region--Request by Commissioner Lucey.

6:00 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 item in this category can vary.)

17. Public Hearing on Appeal Case No. AX14-003 (Verizon Wireless) - To consider an appeal of the Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny Special Use Permit Case No. SB14-002, which is requesting a wireless communications facility consisting of a 100 foot high faux water tank tower concealing six antennas and an equipment shelter containing telecommunication ground equipment all of which shall be enclosed within a leased 50 foot by 50 foot fenced area on a +36 acre parcel in Old Washoe City. Three new easements on the subject parcel are included in the request, two of which will be 6 feet wide Verizon Wireless utility easements for overhead utility poles and one will be a 15 foot wide Verizon Wireless access and utility easement. As a part of this Appeal, Verizon Wireless is proposing a reduction of the overall height of the proposed communications tower by 40 feet, resulting in a 60 foot high tower. The Board of County Commissioners may take action to confirm the Board of Adjustment’s denial; or, the Board may take action to reverse the denial and issue the Special Use Permit, or the Board may modify the Special Use Permit’s Conditions and issue the Permit--Community Services. (Commission District 2.)

End Of Scheduled Public Hearing

18. 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.

19. Emergency Items.

*20. 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.

21. 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)

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

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)