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

August 25, 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 individually numbered items on the agenda. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment on that item at the Commission meeting. Persons may not allocate unused time to other speakers.

Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business. The Board of County Commissioners conducts the business of Washoe County and its citizens during its meetings. The presiding officer may order the removal of any person whose statement or other conduct disrupts the orderly, efficient or safe conduct of the meeting. Warnings against disruptive comments or behavior may or may not be given prior to removal. The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions may be imposed upon the time, place and manner of speech. Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and personal attacks which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.

Responses to Public Comments. The County Commission can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters listed or not listed on the published agenda. The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commission. However, responses from Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public. On the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commission will consider, Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for County staff action or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. The Commission may do this either during the public comment item or during the following item: “*Commissioners’/Manager’s Announcements, Requests for Information, Topics for Future Agendas and Statements Relating to Items Not on the Agenda”.

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the Agenda for the Commission Meeting has been posted at the following locations: Washoe County Administration Building (1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A), Washoe County Courthouse-Second Judicial District Court (75 Court Street), Washoe County - Reno Downtown Library (301 South Center Street); Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way); www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/ and https://notice.nv.gov.

Support documentation for the items on the agenda, provided to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners is available to members of the public at the County Manager’s Office (1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A, 2^nd Floor, Reno, Nevada) Julie Skow, Assistant to the County Manager, (775) 328-2000 and on Washoe County’s website www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/

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.)

Consent Items.

5.A. Approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered for the 2013/2014 and 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 $1,591.94]. Assessor. (Parcels are in various Commission Districts.)

5.B. Authorize the creation of two (2) Pre-Trial Services Officer I/II positions [Job class #60001160] for the Specialty Court Division of the Second Judicial District Court at an [estimated total annual cost of $151,689.62,] including benefits; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. The funds identified to support these positions will come from repurposed professional service funds from the Administrative Office of the Courts and fees collected from Adult Drug Court in Internal Order 20215. District Court. (All Commission Districts.)

5.C. Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Washoe County District Attorney Investigator’s Association (WCDAIA) for the Non-Supervisory and Supervisory bargaining units for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; ratify same: a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment in base wage effective July 1, 2015; increase from 5% to 10% the differential to base hourly rate of pay in half-day increments for days employees are assigned to conduct training; and approve same for the Chief Investigator (DA). FY 15/16 fiscal impact is estimated at [$43,006.] Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.)

5.D. Approve acceptance of 2015 State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety project funding [$4,977, 20% in-kind match required, $995.40] to be used to purchase 14 Preliminary Breath Test devices (PBTs) for the retroactive grant period of 8/11/2015 through 9/30/15, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)

5.E. Acknowledge Receipt of the Report of Sale- July 23, 2015 Delinquent Special Assessment Sale-Sale Cancelled as All Delinquencies paid. Treasurer. (Commission District 5.)

Community Services.

5.F.1. Approve a Water Rights Deed transferring 26.826 acre-feet of Thomas Creek water rights from Washoe County to South Reno Land Investors, LLC, A Nevada Limited Liability Company. (Commission District 2.)

5.F.2. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Real Property for Use as a Public Street (A portion of 2nd Parcel Map for Spanish Springs Associates Limited Partnership and Mystic Mountain, LLC, Parcel Map No. 5124, Ingenuity Avenue), APN 538-010-06 (totaling 57,062 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 4.)

5.F.3. Approve Change Orders 1, 2 and 3 for the Central Incline Village Phase II Water Quality Improvement Project [$101,570.36], funded by Nevada Tahoe Bond Act and U.S. Forest Service Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, Washoe County. (Commission District 1.)

5.F.4. Approve the SR 28 Corridor Operations and Maintenance Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County, Tahoe Transportation District, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of State Parks, Nevada Division of State Lands, Nevada Department of Public Safety-Highway Patrol, Incline Village General Improvement District, Carson City Parks & Recreation Department, Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, retroactive to August 1, 2015. (Commission District 1.)

5.F.5. Approve the Agreement Regarding Satisfaction of the Obligation of the City of Reno, City of Sparks and Washoe County pursuant to Section 1.E.4 of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) to provide 6,700 acre-feet of water rights, between Washoe County, the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. (All Commission Districts.)

Manager.

5.G.1. Approve (retroactive to July 1, 2015) Grant Program Contract FY 2015-2016 for Silver State Fair Housing Council (SSFHC) in the amount of [$10,000;] approve Resolution necessary for same, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

5.G.2. Acknowledge Receipt of the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office Audit Report from the Internal Audit Division. (All Commission Districts.)

5.G.3. Approve zero budget adjustment in order to accommodate services and supplies expenditures, including food purchases and travel, within the Manager’s Office. Emergency Management program approved budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 [(net $0)]; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

End of Consent Items

*6. Department presentation by Washoe County Sheriff, Chuck Allen. Including the Sheriff’s Office mission, organizational structure, accomplishments and goals. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)

7. Recommendation to approve the purchase of three (3) Williamsen-Godwin dump truck bodies equipped with hydraulics and tarping systems; three (3) Henke HXC-2000 V-Box spreaders; and three (3) Henke reversible snow plows from Enoven Truck Body & Equipment, 2904 Duluth St., West Sacramento, CA [in the amount of $310,452] utilizing State of Nevada Bid No. 8351 pursuant to the joinder provision of NRS 332.195. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.)

8. Recommendation to approve the independent contract agreement for services between Quest Counseling and Consulting and Washoe County through the Second Judicial District Court and the Department of Juvenile Services with a retroactive contract term of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018 and an [estimated total value of $275,000] and, if approved, authorize Purchasing and Contracts Administrator to sign. Juvenile Services. (All Commission Districts.)

9. Discussion and possible direction to staff on powers and duties of general improvement districts in Washoe County possibly including discussion of formation, operation, governance, compliance with laws, merger and dissolution of general improvement districts. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)

10. Recommendation to approve sole source purchase, retrofit and installation of ninety-one (91) 24VDC motor operated electric high security detention door locks from Southern Folger Detention Equipment Company, 4634 S. Presa Street, San Antonio TX, utilizing GSA Schedule 084 pricing per quote #GSA2015-070 in the amount of [$294,124.04.] Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)

11. Recommendation to approve Community Development Block Grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development in the amount of [$152,454 (match $110,041 cash and in-kind)] Rural Senior Ambassador Program, grant period retroactive from July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016 and if accepted, authorize Chairman to execute grant documents; authorize the creation of 1.0 FTE fully benefited Volunteer Coordinator pending affirmation by the Job Evaluation Committee (JEC) at the August 26, 2015 meeting; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. Senior Services. (All Commission Districts.)

12. Discussion and possible approval of a resolution proposing to consolidate Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District with Sierra Fire Protection District and to hold a hearing to determine whether consolidation is feasible and in the best interests of the County and Districts. Truckee Meadows Fire. (All Commission Districts.)

13. Recommendation to approve initiating proceedings to amend the Washoe County Code (Chapter 60 – Fire Code) to adopt a new Section 5601.1.6 within the International Fire Code Chapter 56: Explosives, of Washoe County Code Chapter 60, containing provisions that amend the 2012 Edition of the International Fire Code, effective July 1, 2015; and direct the County Clerk to submit the request to the District Attorney for preparation of a proposed ordinance, pursuant to Washoe County Code Section 2.030 and 2.040. Truckee Meadows Fire. (All Commission Districts.)

14. Public Hearing and possible action 1) To consider an application by Southwest Gas Corporation for a non-exclusive franchise agreement to provide natural and other gas service to portions of Washoe County, including any objections on the matter; 2) If determined to be in the best interests of the residents of Washoe County, to approve a Franchise Agreement between Southwest Gas Corporation and the County of Washoe, retroactive to May 1, 2015, effective through April 30, 2040, fixing the terms and prescribing the conditions pursuant to which the franchise is to be granted, the character or kinds of service to be rendered, the maximum rates to be charged for the service, and such other matters as may be properly connected therewith; 3) If the Franchise Agreement is approved, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing and Approving the Issuance of a Non-Exclusive Franchise to Southwest Gas Corporation to Supply Natural Gas to Portions of Washoe County, Nevada; and 4) If the Franchise Agreement is approved, to approve an associated Agreement to Pay Annually to Washoe County 2% of the franchisee’s Net Profits under the franchise for the Benefit of the County School District Fund of Washoe County, State of Nevada. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.)

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.)

15. Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 110, by changing Article 500 - Signs: Title and Contents; to remove Article 502 - Billboard Regulations and Article 504 - Sign Regulations and to adopt a new Article 505 (Sign Regulations); and if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance on September 8, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.)

End Of Scheduled Public Hearing

16. 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.

17. Emergency Items.

*18. 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.

19. 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.)

20. 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

Public Schools Overcrowding and Repair Needs Committee

Smarter Region Economic Development Vision Subcommittee (alternate)

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors

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

Senior Services Advisory Board Liason (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management 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)

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

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