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
September 22, 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, 2nd Floor, Reno, Nevada) Valerie Wade,
Administrative Secretary, (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 minutes of the regular Washoe County Board of
Commissioners meetings of August 25, 2015, and September 8, 2015.
5.B. Approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS
361.768, for errors discovered for the 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and
2015/2016 secured and unsecured tax rolls and authorize Chairman to execute the
changes described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B and direct the Washoe County
Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount
of decrease $21,662.15]. Assessor. (Parcels are in
various Commission Districts.)
5.C. Accept a Sub-grant Award from the State of Nevada Division of
Child and Family Services in the amount of [$12,000; no County match required]
to support child care to non-school aged children of parents residing at the
Family Shelter from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; authorize the
Department to execute the Sub-Grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office
to make the necessary budget adjustments.
Social Services. (All Commission Districts.)
Animal Services.
5.D.1. Approve renewal of the Veterinary
Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Truckee Meadows Community College and
the County of Washoe on behalf of Regional Animal Services for the placement of
veterinary technician students at the Regional Animal Services veterinary
facility. (All
Commission Districts.)
5.D.2. Approve the low cost
vaccination program and free pet assistance for senior’s program by Washoe
County Regional Animal Services to provide low cost pet vaccination services to
the general public and free pet assistance to seniors. (All Commission Districts.)
Community
Services.
5.E.1. Approve an Interlocal Agreement
between the Washoe County Health District and Washoe County for ambient air
monitoring stations on various Washoe County properties. (All Commission Districts.)
5.E.2. Approve an Easement Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement
Deed between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for permanent
Public Utility Easements totaling 11,400 square feet on APN 019-140-12,
commonly known as Washoe Golf Course, [at the appraised value of $8,217]; and
if approved, authorize Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary
adjustments. (Commission
District 1.)
Human
Resources.
5.F.1. Approve reclassification requests of five Lead Animal Control
Officers, pay grade J, to a new classification of Animal Services Field
Supervisor, pay grade K, two Animal Services Kennel Assistants, pay grade F, to
a new classification of Animal Services Kennel Supervisor, pay grade H, an
Animal Services Supervisor, pay grade L, to Program Coordinator, pay grade L,
an Office Support Specialist, pay grade H, to Office Assistant II, pay grade E
(Regional Animal Services); a Fiscal Compliance Officer, pay grade N, to a new
classification of Fiscal Cost Allocation Officer, pay grade Q (Social
Services); a Technology Systems Administrator Specialist, pay grade O, to
Technology Systems Administrator II, pay grade LM (Technology Services); an
E-Government Information Officer, pay grade N, to a Media and Communications
Specialist, pay grade N (Manager’s Office), as evaluated by the Job Evaluation
Committee; and elimination of unused or obsolete job classifications as listed
in Exhibit 1. [Net Annual cost is estimated at $35,744]. (All Commission Districts.)
5.F.2. Approve additional pays for Assistant Alternative Sentencing
Officers, Assistant Alternative Sentencing Officer Supervisor and Chief
Alternative Sentencing Officer July 1, 2015 to include a $250/quarter uniform
allowance, $125/quarter safety equipment allowance, one time only $525 towards
the purchase of a weapon, and a five percent (5%) Field Training Officer
differential while assigned duties specifically related to a Field Training and
Evaluation Program. [FY 15/16 fiscal
impact is estimated at $23,045]. (All Commission Districts.)
5.F.3. Approve a 3% Cost of
Living Adjustment in base wage effective July 1, 2015, an increase in weekly
compensation for employees on scheduled crime consultation duty from $750/$800
to $1,000/$1,250, and weekly standby pay from $300 to $500 for Team
Chiefs/designees for the Confidential Attorneys commensurate with the recently
negotiated agreement with the Washoe County Public Attorneys Association
(WCPAA). [FY 15/16 fiscal impact is
estimated at $86,877]. (All Commission Districts.)
5.F.4. Approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements with the Washoe
County Nurses’ Association (WCNA) 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; and
modified language to the Duration of Agreement.
[FY 15/16 fiscal impact is estimated at $71,531]. (All
Commission Districts.)
Manager.
5.G.1. Approve Amendment #1 Sub-Grant Agreement between Washoe County
and Northern Nevada Food Bank to extend the term to December 31, 2015. (All Commission Districts.)
5.G.2. Accept a 2015 Nevada State Emergency Response Commission,
Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Training grant [$8,580, no County
match required], retroactive for the period of August 27, 2015 through October
30, 2015 and if accepted, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate
budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)
Sheriff.
5.H1. Approve acceptance of reimbursement
costs [up to $30,000, no match required] for overtime and other expenses
incurred by deputies assigned to work with the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) Regional Gang Unit.
Funds are available retroactively for the period of 09/01/2015 – 09/01/2016. If
approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget
adjustments and authorize the Sheriff to execute the Agreement Between Federal Law Enforcement Agency Participating in the Treasury
Forfeiture Fund and State or Local Law Enforcement Agency for the Reimbursement
of Expenses in Joint Operations. (All Commission Districts).
5.H.2. Approve the Joining Forces 2016 grant from the Nevada Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) to cover overtime costs related to conducting Traffic
Enforcement Checkpoints and events and for limited travel expenses, [$123,100,
no cash match required, 25% in-kind match required] for the grant term of
10/1/15 through 9/30/16 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make
the necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)
5.H.3 Approve Joining Forces 2015 supplemental grant funds from the
Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to cover overtime costs related to
conducting Traffic Enforcement Checkpoints and events, [$12,397.17, no cash
match required, 25% in-kind match required]. Grant term is retroactive to
10/1/14 through 9/30/15 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make
the necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)
5.H.4. Authorize three (3) unfunded Communication Specialist Trainee
positions to be utilized for the training of specialists for attrition
preparation and planning; and if approved, authorize Human Resources to make
the necessary adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)
*7. Appearance: Thor Dyson, Nevada Department of
Transportation (NDOT)
Presentation regarding Debris Removal Program. (All Commission Districts.) Requested by Commissioner
Jung.
*8. Appearance: Sparks City Councilman Ron Smith
Kristopher Dahir
Presentation
regarding the Nevada Veterans Memorial.
(All Commission Districts.) Requested by Commissioner Hartung.
9. Recommendation to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreements
with the Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) 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; updated language regarding job classification, pay grades and out of
class assignments; and modified language to the Terms of Agreement. [FY15/16
fiscal impact is estimated at $3,312,981].
Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.)
10. Recommendation to
approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Washoe County Sheriff’s
Deputies Association (WCSDA) for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30,
2016; ratify same: a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment in base wage effective July
1, 2015; add weekend holiday pay provisions with a flat rate compensation of
$250 for eligible holidays; increase ballistic vest allowance from a not to
exceed amount of $800 to $1,100; other non-monetary language modifications; and
if approved, authorize Chair to execute Collective Bargaining Agreement upon
completion. [ FY 15/16 fiscal impact is estimated at
$1,184,959]. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.)
11. Recommendation to approve a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for
the Confidential Undersheriff, Chief Deputy Sheriffs, and Supervisory Deputies
effective July 1, 2015. [FY 15/16 fiscal year impact is estimated at
$269,418]. Human
Resources. (All
Commission Districts.)
12. Recommendation to award
a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
for the installation of a new roofing system for the 1 S. Sierra Roof
Replacement Project [staff recommends D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
in the amount of $294,750]; and if awarded, approve the purchase of roofing
materials for the 1 S. Sierra Roof Replacement Project from Garland, DBS [in
the amount of $293,434.94] utilizing Cobb County Georgia Bid No. 14-5903
pursuant to the joinder provision of NRS 332.195; and direct Comptroller’s
Office to make the necessary budget adjustments. Community Services. (Commission District 3.)
13. Recommendation to award
a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder
for the North Valleys Regional Park Playground Rehabilitation project [staff
recommends Garden Shop Nursery, Landscape Division in the amount of $209,995];
and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget
adjustments. Community
Services. (Commission
District 5.)
14. Recommendation to
approve an Interlocal Agreement for the Construction
and Management of Stormwater Facilities for the Protection
of the Highland Canal between Washoe County, City of Reno and Truckee Meadows
Water Authority. Community
Services. (All
Commission Districts.)
15. Recommendation to approve an Agreement
Regarding November 2002 State Question 1: Parks and Open Space Bond Issue –
Truckee River- Truckee River Management Plan-One Truckee River Initiative
Phases I, II and III-Project Funding [$175,000-State Question 1 Truckee River
Bond Funds] between Washoe County and Nevada Land Trust; and authorize
Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. Community Services. (Commission Districts 2 and
3.)
16. Recommendation to award
a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder
for the Sun Valley – West Second Avenue Sidewalk Project, [staff recommends
Spanish Springs Construction, Inc. in the amount of $396,444]. Community Services. (Commission District 3.)
17. Discussion and possible
direction on Medical Marijuana Establishment regulations within Washoe County
Chapter 25 to include compliance with the State Law changes resulting from the
2015 Nevada State Legislative Session; and an update on Medical Marijuana
Establishments and related matters within Washoe County. Upon direction from the Board on any
regulation changes, staff will return with a County Code initiation
request. (All Commission Districts)
18. Public Hearing and possible
action to determine whether consolidation of Truckee Meadows Fire Protection
District with Sierra Fire Protection District is feasible and in the best
interests of the County and Districts. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.
19. Introduction and first
reading of an ordinance amending 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, and if supported
direct staff to set a second reading and possible adoption of the
ordinance. Truckee
Meadows Fire Protection District.
(All Commission Districts.)
6:00
p.m. 20. 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 October 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. (All Commission Districts.) Item
continued from August 25, 2015 Commission meeting.
21. 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.
22. Emergency Items.
*23. 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.
*24. 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.)
25. 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