COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair, Bob Lucey, District 2

Vice-Chair, Marsha Berkbigler, District 1

Kitty Jung, District 3

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. 9^th Street, Reno, Nevada

March 28, 2017

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. The Consent is a single agenda item and is considered as a block and will not be read aloud. 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.

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, 2^nd Floor, Reno, Nevada) Marilyn Kramer, Assistant to the County Manager, (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’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas. (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

Consent Items (for possible action)

5.A. Approve budget authority [in the amount of $37,329.39] to reflect the balance of the District Attorney Victim Fund bank account retroactive to July 1, 2016. District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.)

5.B. Approve a request for sponsorship of the 2017 Hot August Nights Vintage Trailer Rally which will be held at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park August 8-13, 2017; waive park facility rental and use fees [$16,040] in consideration of Washoe County being recognized as a Sponsor; and authorize the County Manager to sign the 2017 Agreement. Community Services. (Commission District 3.)

5.C. Approve the renewal of the Agreement for appointed Counsel Administrator Services between the County of Washoe and Robert Bell, Esq., for professional legal services as the Appointed Counsel Administrator for the period April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017 [not to exceed $38,625.00] and if approved, authorize the County Manager to execute the contract. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)

5.D. Approve the Search and Rescue Medical Support Services Agreement Between REMSA (Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority) and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide medical support in Search & Rescue operations with a retroactive start date of February 19, 2017. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)

District Court

5.E.1. Acknowledge the grant award from the Washoe County Bar Association to the Washoe County Law Library, in the amount of $2,074.15 (no match required), and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget adjustments. (All Commission Districts.)

5.E.2. Acknowledge, retroactively, a grant award from Community Foundation of Western Nevada to the Second Judicial District Court in the amount of $2,000.00 to further education regarding supported decision-making agreements and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)

Comptroller

5.F.1. Approve the settlement of the claims brought by Tracy C. Griffith and Kevellin Montello against Washoe County et al, for a [total sum of $50,000] for all claims against all defendants. (All Commission Districts.)

5.F.2. Approve the settlement of the claim brought by Jamie Kirkpatrick against Washoe County et al, for a [total sum of $85,000] for all claims against all defendants. (All Commission Districts.)

5.F.3. Creating agency fund “Washoe County School District Sales Tax Fund” to track the imposed additional sales and use taxes as required by the passage of Washoe County Ordinance 1590, Bill No. 1774. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)

End of Consent Items

6. Appearance: Sean Gephart, Plan Industry Division

Nevada Department of Agriculture

Presentation and update on NRS requirements for noxious weed control. [10 minutes]

7. Appearance: Jessica Sferrazza

Saint Mary’s Health Network

Presentation and update on partnership with the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts program. [10 minutes]

8. Recommendation to approve receipt of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative 2016 funds (SAKI 2016), sub-granted through the Nevada Office of the Attorney General in the amount of [$402,917.00, no County match required] for the DNA testing of un-submitted sexual assault kits from law enforcement agencies throughout northern Nevada for the retroactive grant period of 10/1/16 through 9/30/19. If approved, authorize Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

9. Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for the Gator Swamp and Eagle Canyon Park Playground Rehabilitation project [staff recommends Truckee Meadows Construction in the amount of $734,466.00]; and if approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

10. Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the East Incline Village Phase I Water Quality Improvement Project [staff recommends Burdick Excavating Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,899,950.00] funded by Nevada Tahoe Bond Act, U.S. Forest Service Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Water Quality Mitigation Funds. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

11. Recommendation to approve the removal of uncollectible accounts receivable [totaling $445,171.86]. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

12. Discussion and possible action to approve and direct the Washoe County Manager to sign the Nevada Shared Radio System Contract by and between the State of Nevada acting through its Department of Transportation, NV Energy and Washoe County, Nevada, as recommended by the Joint Operating Committee (JOC) of the Washoe County Regional Communications System (WCRCS). Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

13. Accept presentation on the 2016 Washoe County Citizen Survey. [No impact]. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

14. Discussion and possible adoption of the 2017 Rules of Procedures – Washoe County Board of Commissioners. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

15. Discussion and direction to staff regarding 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.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

16. Discussion and direction to staff regarding legislation or legislative issues proposed by legislators, by Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District 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 of Fire Commissioners to be of critical significance to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

17. Update on emergency operations related to the 2-23-2017 declaration of state of emergency, and possible approval of emergency actions approved by the County Manager implemented pursuant to emergency powers related to the current state of emergency. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

*18. 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.

*19. Commissioners’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and 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 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)

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 Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Debt Management Commission

Washoe County Investment Committee

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Regional Water Commission

Vice-Chair Berkbigler

Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)

Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors

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 Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Legislative Liaison

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Commissioner Jung

Community Assistance Center Transitional Governing Board

District Board of Health

Nevada Works (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Washoe County Internal Audit Committee

Washoe County Investment Committee

Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission Liaison

Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison

Washoe County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Commissioner Hartung

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

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

Nevada Works

State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Vya Conservation District

Washoe County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Nevada Development District

Western Regional Water Commission