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

 

December 8, 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 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.  To preserve time and increase efficiency representatives of recognized groups may be given more than 3 minutes as determined by the presiding officer.

 

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 conduct 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) Joanne Watson, Agenda Coordinator, (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.        Presentation--Glenn Duncan Elementary School Choir.

 

*4.        Public Comment.  Comment heard under this item is 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.

 

*5.        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.

 

6.A.      Approve minutes for the Board of County Commissioners’ regular meetings of October 27, 2015 and November 10, 2015.

 

6.B.      Approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered for the 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 $142,903.86].  Assessor.  (Parcels are in various Commission Districts.)

 

6.C.      Acknowledge Receipt of the Interim Financial Report for Washoe County Governmental Funds for the three months Ended September 30, 2015 - Unaudited.  Comptroller.   (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.D.      Approve payments [totaling $13,840.31] to vendors for assistance of 50 victims of sexual assault and authorize Comptroller to process same.  NRS 217.310 requires payment by the County of total initial medical care of victims, regardless of cost, and of follow-up treatment costs of up to

 

 

              $1,000 for victims, victim’s spouses and other eligible persons.  District Attorney.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.E.       Authorize the Director of Social Services to accept [$28,837; $9,612 match required] for the Federal Title IV-B Subpart 2 grant from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services to support caseworker visits retroactive to October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.F.       Acknowledge a Specialty Court General Fund Allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Sparks Justice Court [$45,050 for FY16, no match required], paid in quarterly installments retroactive to November 1, 2015; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Sparks Justice Court.  (Commission Districts 3, 4 & 5.)

 

6.G.      Approve the Travel/Training request for two (2) individuals from each of the three (3) primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) to attend a total of three (3) Public Safety Training Courses in an amount [not to exceed $49,781.60 total for Fiscal Year 2015-2016].  Total expenditures, to be funded within the adopted operating budgets of the E911 Fund.  Technology Services/911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Community Services.

 

6.H.1.  Adopt the following Resolutions Accepting Real Property for Use as a Public Street (a portion of seven Official Plats as listed below totaling 816,694 square feet), for use as public street rights-of-way; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the Resolutions:  (1) A portion of Official Plat of Pebble Creek - Unit 6A, Subdivision Tract Map 5086, Spanish Sand Court, a portion of Spanish Sand Drive, a portion of Topaz Creek Drive, and a portion of Mystic Sands Drive, APN 538-204-07, approximately 103,030 square feet; (2) A portion of Pebble Creek - Unit 6B, Subdivision Tract Map 5114, Mystic Mountain Court, a portion of Mystic Mountain Drive, a portion of Mystic Sands Drive, and a portion of Topaz Creek Drive, APN 538-213-18 and APN 538-203-11, approximately 165,038 square feet; (3)       A portion of Official Plat of Donovan Ranch - Phase 3, Subdivision Tract Map 5122, Valley Crest Drive, Valley Sage Drive, Vista Grande Drive, Vista Park Drive, a portion of Horizon Ridge Road, and a portion of Shady Valley Road, APN 534-624-08 and APN 534-617-15, approximately 233,108 square feet; (4) A portion of Official Plat of Eagle Canyon Ranch - Unit 1, Subdivision Tract Map 5124, a portion of Rudy Way and a portion of Rosy Finch Drive, APN 532-142-11, approximately 28,509 square feet; (5)           A portion of Official Plat of Autumn Trails - Unit 1, Subdivision Tract Map 5127, Buckle Court, Highball Court, Longridge Drive and portion of Hayfield Drive, APN 534-632-04, approximately 78,433 square feet; (6) A portion of Official Plat of Woodland Village Phase 19, Subdivision Tract Map 5120, Giant Panda Court, Kodiak Bear Court, Polar Bear Court, a portion of Polar Bear Drive, and a portion of Desert Lake Drive, APN 556-592-10, approximately 196,191 square feet; and (7)A portion of Official Plat of Woodland Village Phase 18, Subdivision Tract Map 5087, a portion of Desert Lake Drive, APN 556-572-04, approximately 12,386 square feet.  (Commission Districts 4 and 5.)

 

6.H.2.  Approve the Mount Rose Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan and the Washoe Valley Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan.  (Commission Districts 1 & 2.)

 

6.H.3.  Approve Amendment #1 to Agreement Regarding November 2002 State Question 1: Parks and Open Space Bond Issue-Truckee River Rock Park Restroom – Project Funding between Washoe County and the City of Sparks.  (Commission District 3.)

 

6.H.4.  Approve Amendment to Water Rights Deed between Washoe County and Utilities, Inc. of Nevada.  (Commission  District 5.)

 

6.H.5.  Acknowledge receipt of the Washoe County Water and Sanitary Sewer Financial Assistance Program Status Report as of September 30, 2015.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.H.6.  Approve four Deeds of Dedication to accept real property (County Road 34), a portion of APN 071-211-11 (totaling 2.48 acres), a portion of APN 071-211-13 (totaling 6.58 acres), a portion of APN 071-211-14 (totaling 3.41 acres), and a portion of APN 071-211-15 (totaling 3.24 acres) for use as a public street right-of-way; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the Deeds of Dedication.  (Commission District 5.)

 

Human Resources.

 

6.I.1.    Approve a request for reclassification of a vacant Property Program and Fiscal Control Manager, pay grade Q, to an Administrative Secretary, pay grade J (Community Services), as evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee, and elimination of unused or obsolete job classifications as listed in Exhibit 1. [Net annual savings is estimated at $39,877].  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.I.2.    Approve the Trust Agreement between the County of Washoe and Reliance Trust Company as the Trustee for loans in the Deferred Compensation 457 Plan; and if approved, authorize the Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations to execute same. [No fiscal impact.] (All Commission Districts.)

 

Manager.

 

6.J.1.    Acknowledge Receipt of the Workers’ Compensation Audit Report from the Internal Audit Division.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.J.2.    Approve re-appointment of Ms. Elaine Alexander, to the Washoe County Audit Committee for the term commencing January 1, 2016 and expiring on December 31, 2017. (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.J.3.    Approve Resolution to augment the Regional Public Safety Training Center (RPSTC) Fund to increase expenditure authority in the amount of [$92,450] for fiscal year 2015-16; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Sheriff.

 

6.K.1.   Approve Sheriff’s Right of Entry and Hold Harmless Agreement between the Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for use of pier, dinghy, and properties located at 5000 State Route 28 and 1056 Tahoe Boulevard North, Incline Village, NV 89451 by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for Marine 9 and if approved, authorized Risk Management to sign the Agreement.  [No fiscal impact.]  (Commission District 1.)

 

6.K.2.   Approve Sheriff’s Security Agreement between the G&I VII Reno Operating, L.L.C. and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide uniformed Deputy Sheriffs for Security [No fiscal impact to County, estimated reimbursed security costs is no more than $7,800] for the retroactive period of November 21, 2015 through December 26, 2015.  (Commission District 2.)

 

 

6.K.3.   Approve a grant award [$14,000, no match required] from the Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles, FFY 2015, Project number 2015LE001, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office for the purchase of an off-highway vehicle. Grant term is retroactive from June 15, 2015 through June 14, 2016 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.K.4.   Approve funding [$15,000, no match required] provided by the 780 Police Department through their grant award 15-JAG-26 through the Justice Assistance Grant program, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance for overtime costs associated with the Regional Gang Task Force activities for the retroactive grant period of October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; and if approved, authorize Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.K.5.   Approve a grant award [not to exceed $17,200, no match required] from the US Marshal’s Office for reimbursement of overtime costs incurred while participating in the US Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Investigative Strike Teams (FIST) during the retroactive FFY period of October 3, 2015-September 30, 2016; and if approved, authorize Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

 

6.K.6.   Approve a grant award [not to exceed $34,400, no match required] from the US Marshal’s Office for reimbursement of overtime costs incurred while participating in the US Marshal’s Regional Fugitive Investigative Strike Teams (FIST) during the retroactive FFY period of October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016; and if approved, authorize Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

 

Treasurer.

 

6.L.1.   Approve and execute Resolution directing County Treasurer to give notice of the sale of properties subject to the lien of a delinquent special assessment in the following districts: WCAD 23 – Arrowcreek Water, WCAD 32 – Spanish Springs Valley Ranch Rd.  (Commission Districts 2 and 5.)

 

6.L.2.   Approve and Execute Resolution Authorizing the Washoe County Treasurer to Transfer to Other Governmental Entities, Real Property held in Trust due to property tax delinquencies and other matters properly related thereto.  (Commission District 4.)

 

6.M.     Recommendation to approve the submission of the following grants to the State of Nevada Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for funding consideration: Non-emergency Medical Transportation in Unincorporated Washoe County, in the amount of [$267,298]; and Sun Valley Pool Repair and Play Features, in the amount of [$493,500]; priority ranking for the applications recommended as follows: Non-emergency Medical Transportation in Unincorporated Washoe County priority one, and Sun Valley Pool Repair and Play Features priority two; and if approved, authorize the Chair to execute the documents concerning same.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

*7.        Department presentation by Social Services/Senior Services highlighting Human Services and programs.

 

 

8.          Recommendation to appoint Kevin Schiller, Assistant County Manager as Acting Director of the Washoe County Senior Services Department effective December 8, 2015.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

9.          Recommendation to approve agreement between Netsmart Technologies, Inc. and Washoe County for purchase of myAvatar software upgrade, new implementation and support for the Social and Senior Services Departments in the amount of [$418,928.68] effective December 8, 2015.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

10.        Recommendation to approve an agreement between Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada (CCNN) and Washoe County in an amount [not to exceed $672,813 on an annual basis], to provide housing, property management and supportive services at multiple sites for the Crossroads Program retroactive to December 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

11.        Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Contract Between Public Agencies between the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy and Washoe County, authorizing the Department of Social Services to participate in claiming allowable reimbursements covered under Federal Title XIX of the Social Security Act, for activities performed for Medicaid Targeted Case Management (TCM) Services, Direct Services, and Medicaid Administrative Services, retroactive to July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2019 for [approximately $437,000 for SFY 2016, $475,000 for SFY 2017, $525,000 for SFY 2018 and $570,0000 for SFY 2019 with the total reimbursement not exceeding $2,007,000] for administrative services costs only for the term of the contract.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

12.        Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Contract Between Public Agencies between the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing and Policy and Welfare and Supportive Services Divisions and Washoe County to maintain the County Match Program, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act, assistance to individuals in long term care facilities retroactive to July 1, 2015 until June 30, 2017 for a [projected amount of $5,000,000 per fiscal year].  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

13.        Recommendation to approve and execute an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Washoe County, Nevada, Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016A, for the purpose of refinancing certain outstanding obligations; providing the form, terms and conditions of the bonds and other details in connection therewith. [The total principal amount of bonds is estimated to be $13,850,000.]  Manager.  (All Commission Districts)

 

14.        Recommendation to approve and execute an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Washoe County, Nevada, General Obligation (Limited Tax) Public Safety Refunding Bonds (Additionally Secured by Pledged Revenues), Series 2016B for the purpose of refinancing certain outstanding obligations; providing the form, terms and conditions of the bonds and other details in connection therewith. The total principal amount of bonds is estimated to be $10,420,000.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

15.        Recommendation to approve an Agreement to Provide Water Service under the Firm Standby Partial Requirements Rate Schedule for the Golden Valley Artificial Recharge Program between Washoe County and the Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA); and if approved, 1) Authorize the purchase of 21.03 acre feet of water resources from the TMWA Rule 7 water

 

              resource inventory [$158,145.60]; and, 2) Adopt a Resolution to augment the budget of the Golden Valley Artificial Recharge Program within the Washoe County Utilities Enterprise Fund 566 [$85,000]; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate adjustments.  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

16.        Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Sparks Library HVAC Project [staff recommends Mt. Rose Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of $364,400].  Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)

 

17.        Recommendation to approve an Owner-CMAR Construction Agreement between Washoe County and Q&D Construction, Inc. to provide Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) construction services for the Washoe County Medical Examiners Facility Project [$10,770,482.00]; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

18.        Presentation and possible direction to staff on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and related matters in Washoe County; and an update on Medical Marijuana Establishments and direction to staff on related matters within Washoe County.  (Request by Chair Berkbigler.)  

 

19.        Update and Presentation on Single Stream Recycling Proposed Models and other related matters with direction to staff on future changes to the current Garbage Franchise Agreement.  Manager. (All Commission Districts.)  

 

20.        Introduction and first reading of an ordinance repealing the existing storm water discharge Ordinance 1223 (2003) and replacing it by amending the Washoe County Code at Chapter 110 (Development Code) to create Article 421, Storm Water Discharge Program, in order to update, codify and provide best management practices relating to the storm water discharge program and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to Washoe County, and other matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto (DCA 14-014); and, if supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance for January 12, 2016.  Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

21.        Discussion and possible direction to the County Manager to utilize two or more hours of staff time to research and develop a “Business to Business – Buy Local” initiative with members of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee.  (Requested by Commissioner Berkbigler)

 

22.      Performance evaluation for the Washoe County Manager, including but not limited to discussion of goals and results of County Manager; consider and possibly take action regarding current compensation and approve corresponding changes to existing or approve new employee agreement.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

23.        Public Hearing and possible action: 1) To consider an application by NV Energy, doing business as Sierra Pacific Power Company for a 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 NV Energy, doing business as Sierra Pacific Power Company and the County of Washoe, retroactive to April 24, 2015, effective for a period of twenty (20) years from the effective date of the agreement, with upon review by the County an extension of the term of the franchise for five (5) years,  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 Franchise to NV Energy, doing business as Sierra Pacific Power Company 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; and approve an associated franchise fee to be determined by the Board of gross profits up to 5 %.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

24.        Public Hearing and possible action: 1) To consider an application by NV Energy, doing business as Sierra Pacific Power Company for a franchise agreement to provide electric 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 NV Energy, doing business as Sierra Pacific Power Company and the County of Washoe, retroactive to September 7, 2015, effective for a period of twenty (20) years from the effective date of the agreement, with upon review by the County an extension of the term of the franchise for five (5) years,  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 Franchise to NV Energy, doing business as Sierra Pacific Power Company to supply electric service 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; and 5) If the Franchise Agreement is approved, the Board has the option approve an associated franchise fee to be determined by the Board of up to 5% of gross profits.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

6:00 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.)

 

25.        Hearing, discussion, and possible action on Appeal Case No. AX15-004 (William Van Leuven), an appeal of the Board of Adjustment's decision to deny Variance Case No. VA15-009, which requested a reduction of the required side yard setback from 50 feet to 15 feet to facilitate the construction of a garage. The property is located at 25 Aguilar Court, at the southwest corner of Aguilar Court and Valle De Sol Boulevard and within the Spanish Springs Area Plan. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 076-381-28. The property is located within Section 30, Township 21 North, Range 21 East, MDM. The Board of County Commissioners may take action to confirm the Board of Adjustment's denial; reverse the Board of Adjustment's denial and issue the Variance with Conditions of Approval; remand the matter back to the board of adjustment for further proceedings; or modify the Variance's Conditions and issue the Variance.  Community Services.  (Commission District 4.)  

 

26.        Master Plan Amendment Case No. MPA15-006 and Regulatory Zone Amendment Case No. RZA15-007 – Hearing, discussion, and possible action to approve: (1) an amendment to the Spanish Springs Master Plan Map, changing the Master Plan Category from Suburban Residential (SR) to Industrial (I) on one +60 acre parcel (APN: 538-171-09); and (2) an amendment to the Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone Map, changing the Regulatory Zone from Low Density Suburban (LDS) to Industrial (I) on the same +60 acre parcel subject to the adoption of Master Plan

 

              Amendment Case No. MPA15-006, and if approved, authorize the Chair to sign the resolutions to adopt the amendments to the Spanish Springs Area Plan after a determination of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission.  Community Services.  (Commission District 4.)

 

27.        Second reading and adoption 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 (Bill No. 1752)  Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

End of Scheduled Public Hearings

 

28.        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.

 

*29.       Public Comment.  Comment heard under this item is 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.

 

*30.       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.)

 

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

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 Liaison (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