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

SPECIAL NOTE

On September 13, 2016 at 9:00 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 State of the County Presentation.

 

 

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

 

WASHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

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

 

September 13, 2016

PLEASE NOTE TIME                                     10:30 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.

 

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) Joanne Watson, Agenda Coordinator (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.

 

10:30 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 requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

 

5.           Proclamation – University of Nevada Reno, Mackay Stadium 50th Anniversary. 

 

                   Consent Items.

 

6.A.     Acknowledge a grant award from the State of Nevada, Administrative Office of the Courts, Nevada Supreme Court to the Second Judicial District Court, [in the amount of $40,000], [$13,332 (33.33%) in-kind match required], to support dependency mediation in the Second Judicial District, effective August 16, 2016 through August 15, 2017, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  District Court.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.B.      Approve the settlement of the claim Jeff Pierce against Washoe County et al, for a [total sum of $53,062.79] for all claims against all defendants. Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.C.      Approve sole source purchase from Nor Cal Battery Company of DC power systems and batteries for power upgrades at the Water tank and Snowflake Washoe County Regional Communication System (WCRCS) radio sites. Expenditures will aggregate [to exceed $100,000] but [not exceed $200,000] and will remain within the available adopted budget during Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for the WCRCS.  Technology Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.D.      Approve the First Modification of Parking License Agreement between Washoe County and the City of Reno Redevelopment Agency, retroactive to August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2019, to provide for the use of up to 100 parking spaces within the Parking Gallery located at 135 North Sierra Street [not to exceed $54,048 annually].  Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)  

 

              Sheriff

 

6.E.1.   Approve the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to purchase and expend operational funds related to hosting the National Sheriff’s Association’s 2017 Conference [estimated costs to be $30,000] within the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office existing FY 16/17 budget authority. (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.E.2.  Approve acceptance of reimbursement costs [up to $11,975.10, no match required] from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) for the purchase equipment to be used to further assist the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit for the retroactive period of 8/11/2016 – 09/30/2016. If approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

6.E.3.  Approve funding [$1,219.21, no match required], provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service (USMS) to reimburse the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for overtime costs associated with the United States Marshals Service Task Force and the Regional Sex Offender Notification Unit for the fifth Sex Offender Compliance Sweep (Operation SOS) for the retroactive grant period of July 12, 2016 – July 14, 2016; and authorize Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.E.4.  Approve acceptance of up to [$35,506.00, no County match required] in overtime reimbursement for deputies assigned full time to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Northern Nevada Child Exploitation Task Force (NNCETF). Washoe County will be reimbursed for overtime and benefit costs directly related to activities in conjunction with the FBI NNCETF for Federal Fiscal Year October 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017. If approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget amendments.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

           Manager

 

6.F.1.  Acknowledge Receipt of the Three-Year Schedule of Audits for Internal Audit Division.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.F.2.  Acknowledge Receipt of Annual Report from the Internal Audit Division for FY 2015-16.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

6.F.3.  Approve the revised Cooperative Agreement for the Creation of Nevadaworks.  (All Commission Districts.)  

6.F.4.  Approve recommendation for Commission District Special Fund disbursement [in the amount of $14,225] for Fiscal Year 2016-2017; District 5 Commissioner Jeanne Herman recommends [$10,000] grant Catholic Charities designated specifically for the Crossroads program, and [$4,225] for additional Peavine Congested Area shooting signage; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget appropriation transfers.  (Commission District 5.)

6.F.5.   Approve to accept a 2016 Nevada State Emergency Response Commission, Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Training grant for $7,995.00, no County match required, retroactive for the period of August 29, 2016 through October 10, 2016 and if accepted, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

*7.        Department presentation by the Health District highlighting services and operations. (10 minutes.)

 

8.          Recommendation to approve a CHAFEE Sub-Grant Award from the State of Nevada - Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the amount of [$250,000 Match of $62,500], retroactive to July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 to support youth in making the transition from foster care to economic self–sufficiency; authorize the Department to execute the Sub-Grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

9.          Recommendation to retroactively approve an Agreement with the Children’s Cabinet [in the amount of $425,983] to administer the Independent Living Program providing case management, independent living training and transitional services to youth ages 15-21 for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

10.        Recommendation to approve Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Washoe County District Attorney’s Investigator Association (WCDAIA) for the Non-Supervisory and Supervisory bargaining units for the three (3) year period beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, and ratify same: including cost of living adjustments in base wages of 3% retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY 16/17 estimated fiscal impact $42,446]; 3.5% beginning July 1, 2017 [FY 17/18 estimated fiscal impact $51,728]; and 2.5% beginning July 1, 2018 [FY 18/19 estimated fiscal impact $38,870]; and updated agreement language regarding sick leave (bereavement) calculations, salaries, property reimbursement, training, and health plans; and approve same for the Chief Investigator (DA) with the exception of additional training pay.  [Total estimated fiscal impact is $133,044.]  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

11.        Recommendation to approve Collective Bargaining Agreements with Washoe County Nurses’ Association (WCNA) for Non-Supervisory and Supervisory bargaining units for the three (3) year period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019; and ratify same; including Cost of Living Adjustments in base wage of 3% effective retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY16/17 estimated fiscal impact $73,673], 3.5% effective July 1, 2017 [FY17/18 estimated fiscal impact $89,290], and 2.5% effective July 1, 2018 [FY18/19 estimated fiscal impact $64,284]; and updated agreement language regarding salaries, sick leave/bereavement calculations, and health plans.  [Total estimated fiscal impact $227,247.]  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

12.        Recommendation to approve Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Washoe County Public Attorneys’ Association (WCPAA) for the two (2) year period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; and ratify same; including Cost of Living Adjustments in base wage of 3% retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY 16/17 estimated fiscal impact $377,600] and 3.5% beginning July 1, 2017 [FY 17/18 estimated fiscal impact $457,926]; and updated language regarding health plans; and approve same for Confidential Attorneys [estimated impact FY 17/18 $86,355, FY 18/19 $104,736].  [Total fiscal impact is estimated at $1,026,617].  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

13.        Recommendation to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Supervisory Deputies Association (WCSSDA) bargaining unit for the three (3) year period beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019, and ratify same: including cost of living adjustments in base wages of 3% retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY 16/17 estimated fiscal impact $491,486]; 3.5% beginning July 1, 2017 [FY 17/18 estimated fiscal impact $585,123]; and 2.5% beginning July 1, 2018 [FY 18/19 estimated fiscal impact $446,785]; and updated agreement language regarding holiday pay, sick leave/personal leave, salaries, longevity, health plans, uniform & safety equipment, assignment differential, and resident assignments.  [Total estimated fiscal impact $1,523,394.]  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

14.        Recommendation to approve Cost of Living Adjustments in base wage of 3% retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY 16/17 estimated fiscal impact $37,728]; 3.5% beginning July 1, 2017 [FY 17/18 estimated fiscal impact $45,027]; and 2.5% beginning July 1, 2018 [FY 18/19 estimated fiscal impact $34,506]; and update   sick leave/personal leave and health plans; increase Level II or Level III Ballistic Vest allowance from $800 to $1,100 per vest; increase Safety Equipment allowance from $125/qtr. to $150/qtr.; add one-time Duty Weapon Replacement Allowance of up to $525 for employees with a duty weapon ten (10) years or older effective September 1, 2017; add an 1.25% of base pay education incentive, effective October 3, 2016, for attaining a Nevada Executive P.O.S.T. certification; and cap longevity pay per classification; for the Confidential Undersheriff and Chief Deputy Sheriffs.  [Total estimated fiscal impact is $117,261.]  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

15.        Recommendation to approve Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) for the Non-Supervisory and Supervisory bargaining units for the two (2) year period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018, and ratify same: including cost of living adjustments in base wages of 3% retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY 16/17 estimated fiscal impact $3,552,969]; and 3.5% beginning July 1, 2017 [FY 17/18 estimated fiscal impact $4,259,364]; and updated agreement language regarding salaries, holiday pay, sick leave/bereavement calculations, uniform allowances and health plans. [Total estimated fiscal impact is $7,812,333.]  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

16.        Recommendation to approve Cost of Living Adjustments in base wage of 3% retroactive to July 1, 2016 [FY 16/17 estimated fiscal impact $1,219,812], 3.5% beginning July 1, 2017 [FY 17/18 estimated impact $1,465,807], and 2.5% beginning July 1, 2018 [FY 18/19 estimated impact $1,083,650]; and updated sick leave/bereavement calculations, holidays and health plans; for Unclassified Management and Non-Represented Confidential employees, District Court employees, Justice Courts employees (excluding Justices of the Peace), Juvenile Services employees, and Truckee River Flood Management Authority’s Executive Director and General Counsel.  [Estimated total fiscal impact $3,769,269.]  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

17.        Request by the Department of Human Resources/Labor Relations through the County Clerk pursuant to Washoe County Code 2.030 to approve a request to amend the Washoe County Code (Chapter 5) to update Attendance and Leaves language and directing the Clerk to submit the request to the District Attorney for preparation of a proposed ordinance pursuant to Washoe County Code 2.040.  This amendment will allow unrepresented employee groups employees to follow suit with a recently negotiated provision with the Washoe County Employee’s Association related to Holidays and Personal Leave.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

18.        Discussion and possible direction to the County Manager to utilize two or more hours of staff time to research the possibility to incorporate dental services into regional health care system emergency rooms.  (Requested by Commissioner Vaughn Hartung.)

 

19.        Request by the Director of Regional Animal Services through the Washoe County Clerk, and pursuant to Washoe County Code (“WCC”) 2.030, to initiate amendments to WCC Chapter 55 (Animals and Fowl) to include: modifying the current kennel/cattery permit process in favor of creating a variance permit for persons who possess over the legal limit of three dogs or seven cats; modifying the current exotic animal permit process; vacating the animal control board; modifying the regulations concerning private possession and ownership of exotic animals within Washoe County; creating an animal exhibitor’s permit; and to incorporate policy direction related to the proposed code amendments provided at the Board of County Commissioners’ March 23 and June 28, 2016 meetings; and to direct the County Clerk to submit the request to the District Attorney’s Office for preparation of proposed ordinances in accordance with WCC 2.040. Regional Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts).

 

20.        Discussion and direction to staff regarding a recommendation to declare certain real property as surplus to the needs of Washoe County and authorize staff to begin disposition of each asset in accordance with the appropriate section of NRS; specifically Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 552-132-01, 552-132-02, 012-150-12, 018-164-07, 080-283-03, and a portion of 038-401-02; and certain Truckee River water rights appropriated under Claim No. 14 (362 acre-feet).  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

21.        Update and possible direction to staff on the Washoe County Economic Development and Conservation Act.  (Washoe County Federal Lands Bill).  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

22.        Possible action to introduce and conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 110 (Development Code) within Article 302, Allowed Uses, at Section 110.302.05.3, Table of Uses (Commercial Use Types) to allow a new use type titled “Winery” in the Medium Density Suburban, Low Density Suburban, High Density Rural, Medium Density Rural, Low Density Rural, General Rural Agricultural, and General Rural regulatory zones; within Article 304 (Use Classification System) at Section 110.304.25 (gg) to create a new use titled “Winery” that would allow wineries to be established in certain residential regulatory zones subject to the approval of either a business license or an Administrative Permit; to allow recurring special events in conjunction with a winery use in certain rural and residential regulatory zones subject to approval of an Administrative Permit; within Article 410 (Parking and Loading) at Section 110.410.10.3 to establish parking standards for the Liquor Manufacturing and Winery commercial use types, and to make other changes necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto.  And, if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance for September 27, 2016.  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

Public Hearing.  (Note:  Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the item in this category can vary.)

 

23.        Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number RZA16-004 --- Public Hearing and possible action:  (1) To affirm, modify, or reject the findings of fact of the Washoe County Planning Commission recommending approval of the requested zoning change; (2) To approve a resolution adopting an amendment to the Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone map. The amendment would change the current regulatory zones on two parcels from:  a.  Public and Semi-Public Facilities (PSP) to Medium Density Suburban (MDS) on a ±8.04-acre portion of a ±22.04-acre parcel (APN 532-020-12); and b.  Medium Density Suburban (MDS) and Public Semi-Public Facilities (PSP) to Parks and Recreation (PR) on ±13.98 acres of the same ±22.04-acre parcel (APN 532-020-12); and c.  Parks and Recreation (PR) and Public Semi-Public Facilities (PSP) to Medium Density Suburban (MDS) on a ±1.969-acre portion of a ±70.34-acre parcel that is part of the Eagle Canyon Ranch Tentative Map Case Number TM13-002 (APN 532-020-19).  If adopted, APN 532-020-12 will consist of 8.04 acres of Medium Density Suburban (up to 3 dwelling units per acre), 13.98 acres of Parks and Recreation (no dwelling units allowed), and 0.02 acres of Open Space (no dwelling units allowed). APN 532-020-19 will consist of 68.66 acres of Medium Density Suburban and 1.65 acres of Open Space.  (3)  If adopted, to direct the Director of the Planning and Development Division to sign and certify the amended Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone Map; and (4) If adopted, to authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution adopting the amendment to the Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone Map. • Applicant: Spanish Springs Associates LP; • Owner: Eagle Canyon Investors, LLC;   Location:  Silent Sparrow Drive and Lanstar Drive.  Community Services.  (Commission District 4.)  

 

24.        Public hearing and possible action to approve the relocation of a medical marijuana dispensary within unincorporated Washoe County pursuant to section 3 of Senate Bill Number 276 as signed into law on June 9, 2015.  The request is from Washoe Dispensary, LLC to move a medical marijuana dispensary location issued a State of Nevada provisional medical marijuana certificate at 290 S. U.S. Highway 395 (APN 050-220-34) to 275 S. U.S. Highway 395 (APN 046-080-04).  If approved, direct staff to notify the State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health in writing of the Board’s approval of the relocation request.  Manager.  (Commission District 2.)  

 

 

 

*25.      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.

 

*26.      Commissioners’/Manager’s announcements, reports/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 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)

 

 

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