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

 

November 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 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.)

 

5.        Proclamation – Always Lost:  A Meditation on War.

 

Consent Items.

 

6.A.      Approve minutes for the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting of October 13, 2015.

 

6.B.      Approve the creation of an intermittent hourly Bailiff position for the Sparks Justice Court at a [maximum annual cost of $10,068] for FY 2015-16.  Sparks Justice Court.  (Commission Districts 3, 4 & 5.)

 

Animal Services.

 

6.C.1.     Approve the appointment of Trudy Brussard to the Animal Control Board, representing County Commission District 1, a four year term commencing on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019.  (Commission District 1.)

 

6.C.2.     Approve the reappointment of Kathryn Hass to the Animal Control Board, representing County Commission District 2, a four year term commencing on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019.   (District 2.)

 

6.C.3      Approve the reappointment of Paul Davis to the Animal Control Board, representing County Commission District 4, a four year term commencing on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019.  (Commission District 4.)

 

6.C.4.     Approve the appointment of Timothy Stoffel to the Animal Control Board, representing County Commission District 5, a four year term commencing on November 10, 2015 and ending on November 10, 2019.  (Commission District 5.)

 

6.C.5.     Approve indefinitely the free microchip program for the pets of Washoe County residents. Expenditures for the continued program will be covered under Animal Services budget authority. Continuation of this program will assist in the safe return of animals to their owners and to allow Animal Services to redirect funds to newly created community and educational outreach programs.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Comptroller.

 

6.D.1.    Approve the removal of uncollectible accounts receivable [totaling $93,450.54].  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.D.2.    Award Invitation to Bid # 2942-16 for Printing Paper/Card Stock/Envelopes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, JC Paper, 565 E Glendale Sparks NV 89431 on behalf of Reprographics Office of the County Manager, Communications & Engagement Division, and the Washoe County School District; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to issue purchase orders to the specified firm, on a requirements basis, for one (1) year, commencing November 11, 2015 through November 10, 2016, with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods, provided pricing does not increase beyond that allowed in the bid, for the [approximate annual amount for Washoe County of $120,000] and for the approximate annual amount for Washoe County School District of $57,000.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Community Services.

 

6.E.1.     Approve Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services between Washoe County and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. to provide start up and operation manual services for the South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Bio-Solids Facility Project [$115,000].  (Commission District 2.)

 

6.E.2.     Approve a CC-213 Recertification form for the Community Rating System Annual Recertification Submittal to the National Flood Insurance Program for a continued reduction in required flood insurance policy premiums for unincorporated Washoe County residents located within designated special flood hazard areas.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.E.3.     Approve a License Agreement between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for the Thomas Creek Stream Gage Project; and authorize the Community Services Department Director to sign the Agreement and future amendments on behalf of Washoe County. (Commission District 2.)

 

Sheriff.

 

6.F.1.     Approve acceptance of second year funding of a grant award [$50,000, no match required] from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and amendment to the Interlocal Contract between Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Washoe County Board of County Commissioners On Behalf Of The Sheriff’s Office for reimbursement of expenses associated with Internet Crimes Against Children investigations, for the retroactive grant period of October 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.F.2.     Approve acceptance of 2016 State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety project funding [$19,320, 20% in-kind match required, $3,864.00] to be used to purchase 10 Tablet Computers for the WCSO Motor Unit, for the retroactive grant period of October 6, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

*7.          Appearance:  Barb Graff, Chair of the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP)

Commission, EMAP

Aaron Kenneston, Washoe County Emergency Manager

 

Presentation regarding the EMAP Program and acceptance of a plaque in recognition of EMAP Accreditation.

 

8.        Recommendation to acknowledge overview of the current Employee Health Benefits Program and presentation of options for consideration for a sustainable future of the Health Benefits Fund.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

*9.        Department presentation by John Listinsky, Washoe County Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations highlighting Human Resources services and programs.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

10.        Request by the County Manager’s Office through the County Clerk, pursuant to Washoe County Code 2.030, to initiate proceedings to amend Washoe County Code Chapter 45 related to integrating Social Services and Senior Services Departments to create the Washoe County Human Services Agency, and direct the Clerk to submit the request to the District Attorney for preparation of a proposed ordinance pursuant to Washoe County Code 2.040.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

11.        Recommendation to approve a direct grant award from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) FFY2015 DNA Backlog Reduction Program, Project No 2014-DN-BX-0029 for [$350,000, no County match required] for the DNA Backlog Reduction Program for the grant period of January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2017; and if approved authorize  Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget adjustments.  Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

12.        Recommendation to reject all bids for the STMWRF Utility Operations Maintenance Building Project.  Community Services.  (Commission District 2.)

 

13.        Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 9th St. Fire Alarm & Employee Notification System Project [staff recommends PowerComm Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $244,599].  Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)

 

14.        Recommendation to acknowledge status report on agreement with It’s My Community Store for Office Supplies and Office Consumables and provide direction to staff regarding initiation of the first of two optional one year renewals of the agreement from November 17, 2015 to November 16, 2016 [$475,000 estimate].  Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

15.        Recommendation to appoint three individuals as regular members to serve on the Washoe County Board of Equalization with terms to expire June 30, 2019; and appointment of an individual as an alternate member with term to expire June 30, 2016.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

16.        Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by creating provisions regulating commercial animal establishments (through an animal welfare permit); by adding related definitions; and by making changes to the definition of “County” and all other matters properly relating thereto; and, if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance on December 8, 2015.  Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

17.      Public Hearing:  Second reading and adoption of an Ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by  repealing provisions containing metes and bounds descriptions of animal congested areas; by amending provisions related to reporting violations of animal statutes, restraining animals, licensing dogs, rabies vaccinations, “at large” domestic animals, impounded animals and quarantine; and by repealing, adding and revising various definitions. (Bill No. 1751)  Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  To be heard before Agenda Item 18.

 

18.        Recommendation to approve a resolution specifying the complete metes and bounds description of the animal congested areas in Washoe County to include a corresponding map and other matters properly related thereto.  Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)To be heard after Agenda Item #19.

 

3:00 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.)

 

19.        Master Plan Amendment Case Number MPA15-002 (Forest Area Plan) –Hearing and possible action to approve an amendment to the Forest Area Plan, being a part of the Washoe County Master Plan, changing the master plan designation on 13 parcels from open space (OS) to rural (R). To reflect changes requested within this application and to maintain currency of general area plan data, administrative changes to the Forest Area Plan are proposed.  These administrative changes include a revised map series with updated parcel base and updated applicable text, and other matters properly relating thereto without prejudice to the final dispensation of the proposed amendments. The subject property is located along Sky Tavern Road and Old Mt. Rose Highway near the Sky Tavern Ski Area, and is within a portion of Section 17, T17N, R19E, MDM, Washoe County, NV. (APNs:  048-091-01 & 02 and 048-151-05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15). And if approved, authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution to adopt the amendments to the Forest Area Plan after a determination of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission.  (Commission District 1 and 2).  To be heard before Agenda Item #20.

 

20.        Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number RZA15-003 (Forest/Sky Tavern)--- Public hearing and possible action: (1) To adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny an amendment to the Forest Regulatory Zone Map changing the regulatory zone on thirteen parcels from Open Space (OS) to General Rural (GR) (APNs:  048-091-01 & 02 and 048-151-05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15), located along Sky Tavern Road and Old Mt. Rose Highway near the Sky Tavern Ski Area within a portion of Section 17, T17N, R19E, MDM, Washoe County, NV; (2) To affirm, modify, or reject the findings of fact of the Washoe County Planning Commission;  (3) If adopted, to direct the Director of the Planning and Development Division to sign and certify the amended Forest Regulatory Zone Map;  and (4) If adopted, to authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution adopting the amendment to the Forest Regulatory Zone Map after adoption of an associated Master Plan Amendment (Case Number MPA15-002).  Community Services.  (Commission Districts 1 and 2.)  To be heard after Agenda Item #19.

 

21.        Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number RZA15-004 --- Public Hearing and possible action: (1) To adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny an amendment to the Southwest Truckee Meadows Regulatory Zone Map, changing the regulatory zone of 0.317 acres of the subject 1.083 acre parcel from Public Semi Public Facilities (PSP) to Medium Density Suburban (MDS);(2) To affirm, modify, or reject the findings of fact of the Washoe County Planning Commission; (3) If adopted, to direct the Director of the Planning and Development Division to sign and certify the amended Southwest Truckee Meadows Regulatory Zone Map; and (4) If adopted, to authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution adopting the amendment to the Southwest Truckee Meadows Regulatory Zone Map. • Applicant: Washoe County • Property Owner: Karen Thomas • Location: 5300 Canyon Drive Reno, NV 89519 • Assessor’s Parcel No: 009-105-03 • Parcel Size: 1.083 acres • Current Regulatory Zone: Public Semi-Public Facilities (PSP) • Proposed Regulatory Zone: Medium Density Suburban (MDS) • Area Plan: Southwest Truckee Meadows • Citizen Advisory Board: West Truckee Meadows • Development Code: Article 821, Amendment of Regulatory Zone • Section/ Township/Range: Sec 20, T19N, R19E, MDM.  Community Services.  (Commission District 1.)

 

End Of Scheduled Public Hearings

 

22.        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.

 

23.        Emergency Items.

 

*24.       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.

 

*25.       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.)

 

26.        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)

 

Vice-Chair Jung (continued)

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

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