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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/19/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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Attachments: Item #8A1 - Corrected 11-14-2023 Minutes, Item 9 BCC 12-19-23 - STR Code Amendment Staff Presentation, STR Code Amendment Staff Presentation - Amended
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TMP-8218 16. AppearancePresentation by Adrienne Santiago, Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Literacy Council to discuss the outcome of the Washoe County Community Reinvestment Grant Program: NNLC’s Washoe County Literacy Project addressing literacy needs of adult learners in Washoe County ages 16 and older. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-8156 17.A.1. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$7,930.00]; and (2) accept donation from Second Baptist Church - Community Outreach Ministry, to Washoe County Human Services Agency Homelessness Fund to support welfare activities in the amount of [$500.00] retroactive for the period August 1, 2023 through November 15, 2023; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8157 17.A.2. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$1,660.00]; and (2) accept donations from various donors to the Human Services Agency - Senior Services Fund used to support seniors in our community in the amount of [$1,505.00] retroactive for the period August 1, 2023 through November 15, 2023; and direct the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8160 17.A.3. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$9,006.95]; and (2) accept donations from various donors to Washoe County Human Services Agency Child Protective Services Fund to support welfare activities in the amount of [$4,127.89] retroactive for the period August 1, 2023 through November 15, 2023; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8231 18.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meetings of November 14, 2023 and November 28, 2023. Clerk. (All Commission Districts) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8233 18.A.2. Informational ReportAcknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, including the following categories: Communications, Monthly Statements/Reports, and Quarterly Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8155 18.B.1. Action ItemRecommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 secured and unsecured tax rolls 2) authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibits A and B and 3) direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $161,647.07]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8199 18.C.1. ContractRecommendation to approve an Easement Deed between Washoe County (grantor) and NV Energy (grantee), granting an easement totaling ±1,856 square feet to NV Energy on Assessor Parcel Number 162-010-20, in the Southwest Truckee Meadows Planning Area, for the realignment of an existing overhead power line and power pole on Whites Creek Open Space. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8165 18.D.1. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the completed audit for the Washoe County Clerk’s Office - Board Records and Minutes Division from the Internal Audit Division. The purpose of this audit was to provide assurance that the risk and all areas of improvement are identified; provide assurance there are effective and efficient internal controls; and provide recommendations to improve the control environment. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8166 18.D.2. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the completed audit for the Washoe County Library Event Expenditures and Title Procurement Process Audit from the Internal Audit Division. The purpose of this audit was to provide assurance that the risk and areas of improvement are identified; provide assurance there are effective and efficient internal controls; and provide recommendations to improve the control environment. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8211 18.E.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve and adopt the custom Washoe County 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan document to include a new provision allowing in-plan ROTH rollovers and approve and adopt the custom Washoe County 401(a) Plan Document; both Plan Documents shall be effective date of January 1, 2024. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8212 18.F.1. GrantRecommendation to approve State Public Library Collection Development Project Grant-In-Aid Award funds from the State of Nevada in the amount of [$25,559.00, no local match required] for a term retroactive from October 7, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for the augmentation of the digital library collection to expand the quantity of in-demand downloadable library materials, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments; and the Director to sign the grant award documents. Library. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8148 18.G.1. Action ItemRecommendation in accordance with NRS 244.1505, to retroactively approve a FY24 Community Support grant award to the Sun Valley General Improvement District (SVGID), a quasi-governmental entity, in the amount of [$90,000] to support operational support of the SVGID Parks and Recreation fund; approve Resolution R23-165 for the same; and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget appropriation disbursements. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8209 18.G.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a FFY 2023 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management (NDEM) awarding [$96,097.58, $96,097.58 County match required] for FFY 2023 including funds to be used for travel. The EMPG provides funding to assist local governments to sustain and enhance all hazards emergency management activities. Grant term is retroactive from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024. If approved authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents when received; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary, budget amendments. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8213 18.G.3. GrantRecommendation to approve a FFY 2023 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant passed through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management (NDEM) awarding [$197,888.36, no County match required], for a Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government project; including funds to be used for travel for Planning and Training events. Grant term is retroactive from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2025. If approved, authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents when received; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8131 18.H.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$24,092.00] in both revenues and expenditures to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) / Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Resources (ASPR) BP3 Carryforward Funds Grant retroactive to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments. The purpose of this grant agreement is to help demonstrate achievements in the Hospital Preparedness Program capabilities according to the HPP Cooperative Agreement. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8204 18.I.1. GrantRecommendation to accept the FY 2024 Office of Traffic Safety award from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety [amount not to exceed $18,000, 25% In-Kind county match required] as administered through the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, to cover overtime costs related to conducting speed enforcement, for the grant term which will begin upon receipt of the Authorization to Proceed notification through September 30, 2024 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments and authorize Sheriff Balaam to execute grant award documents. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-8184 18.I.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $233,058.54, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Office of the Military, Division of Emergency Management, Federal FY 2023 project number 97067.23, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division (SOD) for the purchase of a SOD armored response truck for the retroactive grant term of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025 and if approved, authorize Sheriff Balaam to execute grant award documentation, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8208 18.J.1. GrantRecommendation to accept the FY24 subaward for senior nutrition program capacity building through the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services Division in the amount of [$170,000.00; no county match] retroactive to October 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 to support the purchase of two (2) nutrition delivery trucks and equipment to support meal service; authorize the Agency Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the grant award retroactively; and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8150 18.K.1. ResolutionRecommendation to approve equipment to be used for the 2024 elections, specifically the purchase of 80 large mail ballot drop boxes in the amount of $1,158 each for a total of $92,640 and $3,256 for shipping and handling from Securr Sales and vinyl wraps on the drop boxes from Sindex in the estimated amount of $17,120, including a 10% buffer in the amount of $11,300 which is authorized and will be reimbursed by the Nevada Secretary of State in the amount not to exceed [$124,316; no County match] from funds allocated to the Secretary of State through AB321 (2021 Legislative Session); and authorize the Registrar of Voters to execute the purchase. Registrar of Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8151 18.K.2. ResolutionRecommendation that the Washoe County Board of Commissioners acknowledge receipt of the Registrar of Voters selection of the Early Voting locations and schedule for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election, as required by NRS 293.3561(2)(b). Registrar of Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8152 18.K.3. ResolutionRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the County of Washoe and the City of Sparks for election services provided by Washoe County for the 2024 election cycle for the Primary and General Elections (reimbursement received by the County will vary according to number of registered voters, candidate races and questions placed on the ballot by City of Sparks, but is estimated to be approximately $20,045. Registrar of Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8153 18.K.4. ResolutionRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the County of Washoe and the City of Reno for election services provided by Washoe County for the 2024 election cycle for the Primary and General Elections (reimbursement received by the County will vary according to number of registered voters, candidate races and questions placed on the ballot by City of Reno, but is estimated to be approximately $49,460. Registrar of Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8203 19. Action ItemRecommendation to provide direction to staff on amendments to Washoe County Code Chapters 110 (Development Code) and 125 (Administrative Enforcement Code) specific to changes to the regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) in unincorporated Washoe County. The Board is asked to provide direction to staff regarding specific STR regulations for the purpose of streamlining STR permitting and enforcement processes in accordance with the Board’s initiation of code amendments at the August 22, 2023, meeting. The amendments may include, but are not limited to: limiting STRs to one per parcel in the Tahoe planning area; prohibiting new STRs in accessory dwellings in the Tahoe planning area; clarifying when an STR permit must be relinquished; allowing for an updated STR permit renewal date via payment of a pro-rated renewal fee; removing the requirement for a signed notary for STR renewal applications; clarifying that a new STR permit is required with each change of parcel ownership; granting a 60 day grace period for renewals; clarifying violation and revocation regulations; reducing the ap   Not available Not available
TMP-7903 110. GrantRecommendation to accept a subaward from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Child Care Licensing in the amount of [$382,999.00; no county match] retroactive to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 to provide childcare licensing and monitoring within Washoe County; and authorize the Agency Director of Human Services Agency to execute the subaward and related documents. Funds will be utilized to fund positions that license, monitor, and inspect all licensed and non-licensed providers in Washoe County who participate in the Child Care and Development Program under the provisions granted in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 432A. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8202 111. Action ItemRecommendation 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, 2023 to June 30, 2027 in total amount not to exceed [$23,706,750.47 ($6,096,871.64 for FY24; $5,869,959.61 for FY25; $5,869,959.61 for FY26; $5,869,959.61 for FY27)]; and if approved authorize the Chair to execute the Contract. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8159 112. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$432,630.00] in both revenues and expenditures to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) BP1 Carryforward Grant retroactive to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments. The purpose of this grant agreement is to support identifying risks and needs and assisting to plan for health care evacuation and location to help in responding to a medical surge. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8161 113. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$378,432.00] in both revenues and expenditures to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Workforce Development Grant retroactive to December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024, and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments. The purpose of this grant agreement is to maintain the Health District workforce capacity to reduce health disparities and improve health equity in Washoe County. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8162 114. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$451,333.00] in both revenues and expenditures to the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) COVID2 Supplemental Grant retroactive to July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments. The purpose of this grant agreement is to support the urgent preparedness and response needs of hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers on the frontline. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8164 115. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a sole source purchase not to exceed [$344,895.00] in FY24 from Nihon Kohden to purchase 22 NKV-330 Ventilator Systems, in support community respiratory surge events. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8206 116. ContractRecommendation to approve the contract between Washoe County and The Act 1 Group, Inc, a California Corporation, dba ATIMS for software and implementation services for the ATIMS jail management system at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) for day-to day operations of the WCSO Detention Center with a term of one-hundred and twenty months (120) months from the effective date for a cost not to exceed [$4,236,850]; [$779,350] for implementation and software, and [$461,000] annually for license subscription, maintenance, and support; and direct the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the contract. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8097 117. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Master Plan Amendment Case Number WMPA23-0004 & Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number WRZA23-0005 (Diablo Drive & Main Street). Consideration of Planning Commission’s recommendation to: (1) Adopt an amendment to the High Desert Area Plan, which is a component of the Washoe County Master Plan, to change the master plan land use designation on a ±17.99 acre parcel from Suburban Residential (SR) to ±4.0 acres (22%) Commercial (C), ±2.0 acres (11%) Industrial (I), and ±11.99 acres (67%) SR on APN: 071-240-16; and (2) Subject to final approval of the associated Master Plan Amendment and a finding of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan by regional planning authorities, adopt an amendment to the High Desert Regulatory Zone Map, to change the regulatory zone on the same ±17.99 acre parcel from Medium Density Suburban (MDS) (3 dwelling units per 1 acre) to ±4.0 acres (22%) Neighborhood Commercial (NC), ±2.0 acres (11%) Industrial (I), and ±11.99 acres High Density Suburban (HDS) (7 dwelling units per 1 acre) on APN: 071-240-16; and (3) If approved, authorize    Not available Not available