COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair, Kitty Jung, District 3

Vice-Chair, Bob Lucey, District 2

Marsha Berkbigler, District 1

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

 

August 9, 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 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 individual action 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 Central Library (301 South Center Street); Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way); www.washoecounty.us/bcc and https://notice.nv.gov.

 

Members of the Board of County Commissioners also serve as the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and as the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Sierra Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Liquor and Gaming Board and during this meeting may convene as any of those boards as indicated on this or a separately posted agenda.

 

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, Assistant to County Manager, and on Washoe County’s website www.washoecounty.us/bcc

 

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 requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

 

                   Consent Items.

 

5.A.      Approval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioner’s regular meeting of June 28, 2016.

 

5.B.      Approve the settlement of the claim Marvis Walton against Washoe County et al, for a total sum of $140,000 for all claims against all defendants.  Comptroller.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.C.      Approve additional pays for non-represented confidential employees in the classification of Assistant Alternative Sentencing Officer (class code 15926) and Assistant Alternative Sentencing Officer Supervisor (class code 17550) at the Alternative Sentencing Department to include standby pay and callback pay and to allow for the Chief Alternative Sentencing Officer or designee to schedule and assign said additional pays to the full-time staff in this classification, as needed.  FY 16/17 fiscal impact is estimated at $24,000.  Alternative Sentencing.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.D.      Approve the Forensic Support Services Agreement between Washoe County on behalf of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Washoe Tribe Police Department for the retroactive term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 with a total income of [$3,000.00].  Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.E.       Recommendation to approve (retroactive to July 1, 2016) Grant Program Contracts FY 2016-2017 for grants in the following amounts: Access to Healthcare Network [$31,500]; Incline Village Community Hospital Foundation [$27,000], authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the contracts, and approve Resolutions necessary for same.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.F.       Approve the Receipt of the Report of Sale- July 14, 2016 Delinquent Special Assessment Sale [Sale Proceeds $0.00].  Treasurer.  (Commission Districts 2 and 5.)

 

              Reno Justice Court

 

5.G.1.  Approve a grant award to support the Domestic Violence Compliance Court program, from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General to the Reno Justice Court [$35,000.00/25% in-kind match required], retroactive from July 1, 2016 to June, 30 2017; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.G.2.  Approve joinder on the Clark County, Nevada contract with Valley Collection Service, LLC to provide third party collection services to all Washoe County Justice Courts and, if approved, authorize County Purchasing to execute Agreement for the same.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

              Senior Services

 

5.H.1.  Approve, retroactively, Amendment #1 to the one-year support grant agreement in the amount of [$84,725] with the nonprofit, Nevada Legal Services, retroactive from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 in support of pro-bono and low-cost consumer related legal services for the elderly and approve necessary resolution for same.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.H.2.  Approve the transfer of the food service body [valued at $23,170] for the nutrition delivery vehicle purchased under the Community Development Block Grant from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development for Rural Senior Ambassador Program to the Equipment Services Division.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

              Manager

 

5.I.1.    Approve and adopt resolutions dissolving the West Truckee Meadows and the Verdi Township Citizen Advisory Boards, and a Resolution creating the West Truckee Meadows/Verdi Township Citizen Advisory Board that will provide feedback to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners on planning, public safety and community issues and through attrition consist of  5 At-Large Members, and 2 At-Large Alternates positions, appointed by the County Commissioner for District 1 and District 5 that together represent a broad area within the district; approve Resolutions necessary for same.  (Commission Districts 1 and 5.)  

 

5.I.2.    Approve and accept a 2017 Nevada State Emergency Response Commission [grant for $28,961.00], no County match required, including $4,000.00 to Washoe County Emergency Management, and if accepted, authorize Chairman to execute a Resolution to subgrant funds to other governments which make up the Local Emergency Planning Committee as follows: $19,900.00 to the Reno Fire Department and $5,061.00 to the Reno Police Department, and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to sign subgrant contracts with the Local Emergency Planning Committee members; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.I.3.    Recommendation to accept a 2017 Nevada State Emergency Response Commission, United We Stand (UWS)[ grant for $24,887.00], no County match required, and if accepted, authorize Chairman to execute a Resolution to subgrant funds to other governments which make up the Local Emergency Planning Committee as follows: $13,057.00 to the Reno Police Department; [$7,885.00] to REMSA; and [$3,945.00] to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, and authorize the County Manager, or his designee, to sign subgrant contracts with the Local Emergency Planning Committee members; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.I.4.    Recommendation to receive and accept the Declaration of a State of Emergency by the Washoe County Manager, ratify the Declaration, and direct staff to publicize the Declaration as required by WCC 65.320.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.I.5.    Ratification of a license agreement with UNR for Livestock Sheltering entered into on July 30, 2016 by the Washoe County Emergency Manager. (All Commission Districts.) 

 

End of Consent Items

 

6.          Presentation, update and possible direction to staff on the Washoe County Economic Development and Conservation Act.  (Washoe County Federal Lands Bill).  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

7.          Recommendation for discussion and possible action to retitle the “Washoe County Fire Hazard Risk Map” to “Washoe County Fire Hazard Map for New Construction” and to amend the fire hazard rating for the Estates at Mount Rose from high to moderate.  Truckee Meadows Fire District.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

8.          Recommendation to acknowledge and approve a retroactive sole source purchase of public safety radios offered by Harris Public Safety Professional Communications through their distributor, Dailey and Wells, in joinder with the National Association of State Purchasing Officers (NASPO) Master Price Agreements for State of Nevada that exceeds [$100,000] but remains within available adopted FY15/16 Budget Authority in the amount of [$340,000].  Sheriff.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

9.          Recommendation and possible removal of Victoria Edmondson [District 5] from the Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board; and the recommendation and appointment of Marsy Kupfersmith [District 2] for the remainder of the term ending September 30, 2017; Sandra Dexter and Barbara Karosa [District 3], Garth Elliott and Ken Romeo [District 5] and Stan Dowdy [At-Large Alternate] to the Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board for the term July 1, 2013 ending September 30, 2017.  Senior Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

10.        Recommendation to approve an amendment to a one-year support grant agreement in the amount of [$488,328] for a total amount of [$1,124,71] with the nonprofit, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, retroactive from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 in support of the senior nutrition program, including congregate and Meals on Wheels services, in order to implement national best practices and leverage the capacity of a non-profit nutrition services agency and approve necessary resolution for same.  Senior Services.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

11.        Recommendation to approve an a one-year support grant agreement in the amount of [$1,438,533] with the nonprofit, Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, retroactive from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 in support of the senior nutrition program, including congregate and Meals on Wheels services, in order to implement national best practices and leverage the capacity of a non-profit nutrition services agency and approve necessary resolution for same.  Senior Services.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

12.        Discussion and possible approval of Addendum to Inter-local Agreement for Administrative & Technical Services between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

13.        Recommendation to approve a Lease Agreement between Song Properties, LLC., and Washoe County for a 35 month term, August 9, 2016 through June 30, 2019 FY 2016/17 - $71,500, FY 2017/18 – [$107,604] and FY 2018/19- [$111,908.16] for the occupancy of  Sober 24 and other Social Service Programs located at 1530 East 6th Street, Reno, Nevada.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

14.        Recommendation to approve the FY 16/17 Health Benefits Program and CY 2017 Health Plans for employees, dependents and retirees at an approximate annual cost of $56.9 million, and authorize the Director of Human Resources/Labor Relations to execute all insurance contracts and service agreements pertinent to the Health Benefits Program.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

15.        Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by adding provisions creating the Animal Services Advisory Board; specifying the board’s purpose and duties; and specifying the composition of the board, appointment of members, terms of service, officers, meetings, compensation and removal, and other matters properly relating thereto; and, if supported, set a public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance on August 23, 2016.  Regional Animal Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

Public Hearing.       (Note:  Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the item in this category can vary.)

 

16.        Hearing and possible action to conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) to clarify when an accessory structure or use may be constructed on a parcel without an existing main structure or an existing principal use. The amendment focuses on circumstances where the subject parcel is adjacent to a parcel with an existing main structure or principal use and when both parcels are under the same ownership. The amendment includes updates to the following sections of the Development Code:  Article 306, Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 110.306.15, Main Structures Required – to identify the circumstances under which an accessory structure or use may be established on a parcel without an existing main structure or an existing principal use; Article 410, Parking and Loading, Section 110.410.20, Location of Required Parking Spaces – to clarify that a dwelling’s required garage may only be located on an adjoining lot if it also meets the requirements of Section 110.306.15; and Article 902, Definitions, Section 110.902.15, General Definitions – to update definitions for “Detached accessory structure,” “Lot” and “Parcel of land” to better reflect the proposed code amendments identified above.  (Bill No. XXXX). Community Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

17.        Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number RZA16-001 --- Public Hearing and possible action:  (1) To adopt, adopt with modifications, or deny an amendment to the Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone Map, changing the regulatory zone of a ±15.5-acre portion of a ±20.5-acre property from Parks and Recreation (no dwelling units allowed) to Medium Density Suburban (up to three units per acre); (2) To affirm, modify, or reject the findings of fact of the Washoe County Planning Commission recommending approval of the requested zoning change; (3)  If adopted, to direct the Director of the Planning and Development Division to sign and certify the amended Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone Map; and (4) If adopted, to authorize the Chair to sign a Resolution adopting the amendment to the Spanish Springs Regulatory Zone Map.  Applicant: Spanish Springs Associates LP.  Property Owner: Spanish Springs Associates LP.  Location: West of Sand Dune Drive, Dromedary Road, and Gator Swamp Park in Spanish Springs (Pyramid Ranch Estates subdivision).  Assessor’s Parcel No: 532-091-09.  Parcel Size: ±20.5 acres.  Current Regulatory Zone: Parks and Recreation (PR).  Proposed Regulatory Zones: Medium Density Suburban (MDS) and Parks and Recreation (PR).  Area Plan: Spanish Springs.  Citizen Advisory Board: Spanish Springs.  Development Code: Article 821, Amendment of Regulatory Zone.  Section/Township/Range: Sec 26, T21N, R20E, MDM.  (Commission District 4.)  

 

18.        Hearing, discussion, and possible action on Case No. AX16-002 (Rejection of Mil Drae Abandonment Application), an appeal of the Board of Adjustment’s decision to deny the appeal of the Director of Planning and Development’s decision to reject the abandonment application to abandon Mil Drae Lane for incompleteness. The Board of County Commissioners may take action to confirm the Board of Adjustment’s denial or reverse the Board of Adjustment’s denial and allow the abandonment application to proceed to the Planning Commission.  The appellants are Peter Ernaut, Ryan Dolan, James and Maureen Nunnally, Roland and Tina Scarselli, Lance Faulstich and Herbert and Susan Nichols. The subject property is Mil Drae Lane (APN: 040-581-20) and located within the Southwest Truckee Meadows Area Plan and South Truckee Meadows/Washoe Valley Citizen Advisory Board boundaries, Section 1, Township 18N, Range 19E, MDM. The Development Code articles applicable to this amendment are Article 806, Vacations and Abandonments of Easements or Streets and Article 912, Establishment of Commissions, Boards and Hearing Examiners.  Community Services.  (Commission District 2.)  

 

19.        Public hearing and possible action to approve the relocation of a medical marijuana dispensary within unincorporated Washoe County pursuant to section 3 of Senate Bill Number 276 as signed into law on June 9, 2015.  The request is from Washoe Dispensary, LLC to move a medical marijuana dispensary location issued a State of Nevada provisional medical marijuana certificate at 290 S. U.S. Highway 395 (APN 050-220-34) to 275 S. U.S. Highway 395 (APN 046-080-04).  If approved, direct staff to notify the State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health in writing of the Board’s approval of the relocation request. Manager.  (Commission District 2.)

 

20.        Update, discussion and possible direction to staff regarding 2016 Nevada Legislative Interim Committees and Studies, legislation or legislative issues proposed by legislators, by Washoe County or by other entities permitted by the Nevada State Legislature to submit bill draft requests, or such legislative issues as may be deemed by the Chair or the Board to be of critical significance to Washoe County.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

Public Hearing.       (Note:  Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the item in this category can vary.  The following item will be heard no earlier than the time noted.)

 

4:00 p.m.     21.        Hearing, discussion, and possible action to determine whether there is just cause to remove Thomas G. Daly from the Washoe County Planning Commission pursuant to NRS 278.040 and Washoe County Development Code section 110.912.05(f) for Mr. Daly’s actions involving Colina Rosa subdivision in April and May of 2016.

 

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 requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (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 Jung

Community Assistance Center Transitional Governing Board

District Board of Health

Internal Audit Committee

Investment Committee

Medical Marijuana Working Group

Nevada Works (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Washoe County Stadium Authority

 

Vice-Chair Lucey

EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada) (alternate)

Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)

Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway (alternate)

Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board (alternate)

Regional Transportation Commission

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board (alternate)

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors (alternate)

Tahoe Transportation Commission (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (alternate)

Washoe County Debt Management Commission

Washoe County Library Board of Trustees

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Commissioner Berkbigler

Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)

Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board

Public Schools Overcrowding and Repair Needs Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

Tahoe Prosperity Center Board of Directors

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors

Tahoe Transportation Commission

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Legislative Liaison

Washoe County Organizational Effectiveness Committee

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD)

 

 

Commissioner Hartung

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Investment Committee

Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison (alternate)

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Commissioner Herman

Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)

Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway

NevadaWorks

State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Vya Conservation District

Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission Liaison

Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Washoe-Storey Conservation District

Western Regional Water Commission