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

 

January 12, 2016

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.        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.        Election of Chair of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.

 

5.        Election of Vice-Chair of the Washoe County Board of Commissioners.

 

6.        Fix the term of office of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board.

 

*7.        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.

 

8. A.         Accept funding for reimbursement [$15,972.87, no County match required] from the Office of Criminal Justice Assistance through the Sparks Police Department for reimbursement of overtime costs associated with the Regional Gang Task Force activities involving the Adam Walsh Compliance project. Grant period is retroactive from 10/15/14 - 9/3/15; and authorize   Comptroller’s  Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.B.          Acknowledge a Specialty Court General Fund Allocation from the Judicial  Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court [$116,815.00 for FY16, no match required], paid in quarterly installments retroactive to November 1, 2015; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.)

 

District Health.

 

8.C.1.       Approve amendments totaling an [increase of $118,085 in both revenue and expense ] to the FY16 the Public Health Preparedness Program, Preparedness, Assurance, Inspections, Statistics (PAIS), IO 11286; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.) 

 

8.C.2.       Approve amendments totaling an [increase of $2,815 in both revenue and expense] to the FY16  CDC ELC Grant Program, IO 10984; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the  appropriate budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.) 

 

8.C.3.       Approve amendments totaling an [increase of $53,140 in both revenue and expense] to the FY 16 CDC Public Health Preparedness – FY16 Carryover, IO 11294; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

8.C.4.       Approve amendments totaling an [increase of $2,273 in both revenue and expense] to the Retail    Program Standards Grant, IO 11293; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.C.5.       Approve  amendments totaling an [increase of $24,005 in both revenue and expense] to the FY 16 ASPR Public Health Preparedness – Carryover Federal Grant Program, IO 11292; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments (All Commission Districts) 

 

8.C.6.       Approve amendments totaling an [increase of $15,000 in both revenue and expense] to the FY16 NACCHO – Accreditation Support Initiative Program, IO 11291; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

 

Community Services.

 

8.D.1.      Approve a Correction Quitclaim Deed to correct the legal description on Quitclaim Deed Document #4430553, recorded on January 29, 2015 (APN 007-111-12, a 1,200 square foot sliver parcel located at 0 Codel Way) and all other matters properly related thereto. (Commission District 3.)

 

8.D.2.      Approve a Big Ditch Use and Maintenance Agreement between Washoe County and Big Ditch Company, retroactive to December 1, 2015 and through June 30, 2021; [approximate annual cost $3,579.60] for operation and maintenance associated with stormwater conveyance into Big Ditch.  (Commission District 2.)

 

8.D.3.      Approve a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County and the Western Regional Water Commission retroactive to July 1, 2015, for the continuation of Septic Nitrate Study and Risk Assessment Phase II through June 30, 2016.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.D.4.      Approve an Employee Residence Agreement between Washoe County and Darren Evans (Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy) effective January 25, 2016, to allow occupancy within the County owned residence located at 330A Sunset Boulevard, Gerlach, Nevada.  (Commission District 5.)

 

8.D.5.      Approve a License Agreement between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for the Western Skies Emergency Management Flood Preparedness Storage Container. (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.D.6.      Approve a Merger and Resubdivision Parcel Map (APNs 008-161-12 through 20, 39, 40 and 008-162-14 through 19, 9, 10), combining parcels owned by Washoe County for the future site of the Washoe County Medical Examiner Facility. (Commission District 3.)

 

8.D.7.      Adopt a Resolution to donate one (1) surplus 40 KW, 277/480 Volt Model DGBC3381155, Serial Number K990017717 emergency generator from Washoe County to the Washoe County School District in accordance with NRS 244.15052(a); and providing other matters properly related thereto.    (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.D.8.      Approve a Resolution to Adopt Financial Policies for the Washoe County Community Services Department Utilities.    (All Commission Districts.)

 

District Court.

 

8.E.1.       Acknowledge receipt of the Washoe County Law Library Annual Report 2015. (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.E.2.       Reappoint one attorney member and reappoint one non-attorney member to the Law Library Board of Trustees.  It is recommended that Clayton Brust serve as an attorney member for a two-year term expiring on January 31, 2018, and Teresa Mentzer serve as a non-attorney member for a two-year term expiring January 31, 2018.  Candidates will satisfy the attorney position and non-attorney position required for the Law Library Board of Trustees. 
(All Commission Districts.)

 

Social Services.

 

8.F.1.     Authorize the Director of Social Services to accept the Sixth Amendment of the Child Welfare Initiative Agreement with Casey Family Programs in the amount of [$45,000 no match required] retroactive to January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.F.2.     Accept a Sub-grant Award from the State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$17,254.00 no County match required] to support, enhance and expand the  mission of the Child Advocacy Center;  retroactive to November 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.  Approve $1,000. for Non-County Employee Travel and authorized the Department to execute the Sub-Grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.F.3.     Accept a Subgrant Award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public & Behavioral Health retroactive to October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 for [$150,000.00 no County match required] supporting the position and activities of a Behavioral Health Program Coordinator.  Authorize the Department to execute the Subgrant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

Human Resources.

 

8.G.1.    Approve a request for reclassification of a Senior Youth Advisor, pay grade L, to a Shift Supervisor, pay grade N (Juvenile Services) as evaluated by the Job Evaluation Committee. [Net annual cost is estimated at $9,666]. (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.G.2.    Approve revision of the Washoe County Self-Funded Group Health Insurance Plans plan document effective retroactive to January 1, 2016 to remove exclusions for therapy as it relates to members diagnosed as transsexual or with gender dysphoria; and authorize Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations to execute same. (All Commission Districts.)

 

Manager.

 

8.H.1.    Approve a policy directing staff to request quarterly reimbursement of the Health Benefits Fund’s full cost of retiree health benefits from the Washoe County, Nevada OPEB Trust Fund.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.H.2.    Confirm appointment of Cathy Hill as County Comptroller effective January 4, 2016 and set starting annual salary at [$118,019.20.] (All Commission Districts.)

 

8.I.          Approve the expenditure to replace the three (3) Harris Daily Wells Symphony   Dispatch Radio Consoles currently in use at the Sparks Police Department Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) dispatch center at a cost not to exceed [$139,103.51. ]Technology Services. - The 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee (All Commission Districts.)

 

End of Consent Items

 

9.          Department Presentation – Public Defender, Alternate Public Defender, and conflict counsel highlighting services and operations.

 

10.       Recommendation to approve the settlement of the claim by Paul Longshore against Washoe County et al., for a total sum of [$200,000] for all claims against all defendants.  Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

11.      Recommendation to accept a Sub-grant Award from the State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the amount of [ $175,500.00 no County match required], retroactive to October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, to assist the Department of Social Services with the Adoption Incentive program.  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)

 

12.      Recommendation to approve amendments totaling an[ increase of $226,903 in both revenue and expense ]to the FY16 CDC PAIS – Ebola Preparedness & Response Federal Grant Program, IO 11257; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Health District. (All  Commission Districts.) 

 

13.      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 January 26, 2016. Animal Services. (All Commission Districts).

 

14.      Discussion and possible action with regard to amendments to the 2015 Washoe County Board of Commissioners Rules and Procedures, and such other action as the Board of Commissioners may desire to take in regard to these administrative matters. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)

 

15.      Discussion and possible action with regard to appointment and/or reappointment of Commissioners to boards and commissions, alteration of terms of service on boards and commissions where legally permissible, and such other action as the Board of Commissioners may desire to take in regard to these administrative matters . Manager (All Commission Districts.)

 

16.      Recommendation to approve an Unsolicited Proposal Policy and Guideline document to be utilized for review of proposals to Washoe County for development and/or use of County owned land and/or infrastructure.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

17.      Adopt the South Valleys Regional Park Master Plan Update. (Commission District 2.)

 

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

 

Public Hearing.  (Note:  Items 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 items in this category can vary.)

 

19.      Second reading and possible action to adopt 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 (Bill No. 1755). Community Services (All Commission Districts.)

 

20.         Hearing, discussion and possible action to approve  the continuation of the existing (1) Environmental Control Permit and monitoring fees and (2) administrative service fee and inspection fees for inspection of storm water quality controls for the Storm Water Discharge Program, as authorized in WCC Article 421 (110.421.60(d) and 110.421.65(e)); and, if approved, authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution (1) adopting the fee schedules of the Cities of Reno and Sparks as the county’s Environmental Control Permit and monitoring fees, (2) deeming the county’s Environmental Control Permit and monitoring fees satisfied by the payment of any such fees to the cities, and (3) further adopting the county’s administrative service fee and inspection fees for the inspection of storm water quality controls in the form of a Master Storm Water Inspection Fee Schedule with an effective date of January 22, 2016, to be included as required in the Development Code Master Fee Schedule. Community Services .(All Commission Districts.)

 

21.          Master Plan Amendment Case No. MPA15-005 and Regulatory Zone Amendment Case No. RZA15-008 Hearing, discussion, and possible action to approve (1) an amendment to Southwest Truckee Meadows Area Master Plan Category on four parcels of land totaling approximately 155 acres from a mix of Rural (R) (139.92 acres) and Suburban Residential (SR) (15.07 acres) to 69.60 acres of Rural (R), 59.20 acres of Rural Residential (RR) and 26.1 acres of Suburban Residential (SR) on the subject parcels (APN: 041-671-01, 041-0650-02, 041-662-12 & 41-650-03); and  (2) an amendment to the Southwest Regulatory Zone Map, changing the Regulatory Zone on four parcels of land totaling approximately 155 acres from a mix of General Rural (GR) (139.92 acres) and Low Density Suburban (LDS) (15.07 acres) to 69.60 acres of General Rural (GR), 59.20 acres of High Density Rural (HDR) and 26.1 acres of Low Density Suburban (LDS) subject to the adoption of Master Plan Amendment Case No. MPA15-005. To reflect changes requested within this application and to maintain currency of general area plan data, administrative changes to the Southwest Truckee Meadows 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 applicant is The Ridges at Hunter Creek, LLC and Ridges Development Inc. and the property is located South of Woodchuck Circle and Hunters Peak Road and West of Hawken Drive; Section 19 & 30, T19N, R19E, MDM. The property is within the Truckee Meadows Service Area and within the West Truckee Meadows Citizen Advisory Board Boundary. The Development Code sections applicable to this amendment are Article 820, Amendment of Master Plan and Article 821, Amendment of Regulatory Zone.  And if approved, authorize the Chair to sign the resolutions to adopt the amendments to the Southwest Truckee Meadows Area Plan and the Southwest Regulatory Zone Map after a determination of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission. Community Services  .(Commission District 1.)

 

End of Scheduled Public Hearing

 

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.       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.)

 

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