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Meeting date/time: 12/16/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-10524 13.A.1. Informational ReportGeneral Update from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, Chief Richard J. Edwards may be available to provide the Board of County Commissioners a verbal report on fuel management and emergency planning, and any other updates as requested monthly to the board, to update to the community related to fire activities. TMFD. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY.   Not available Not available
TMP-10708 15. ResolutionRecommendation to adopt a resolution re-adopting Washoe County and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District’s current permit and service fee schedule for fire-related matters. The permit and service fee schedule was previously contained in Washoe County Code Chapter 60 in Exhibit B; however, the County and the District no longer wish the fee schedule to be included as part of the Washoe County Code, but rather, adopted by resolution as authorized by WCC 60.100.060; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Truckee Meadows Fire. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10706 16. OrdinanceSecond reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 60 (Fire Prevention and Protection) to update the adopted editions of the International Fire Code (“IFC”) and International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (“IWUIC”) from the 2018 editions to the 2024 editions, with modifications to make them applicable to conditions within Washoe County; and to remove the adopted permit and service fee schedule from the Washoe County Code and provide for its adoption by resolution; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Truckee Meadows Fire. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10661 18.A.1. AppearanceRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Washoe County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), auditor’s report, and report on internal control for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 as presented; approve the re-appropriation of [$117,880,477.50] for the fiscal year 2026 budget, consisting of [$68,481,627.22] for purchase order encumbrances committed in fiscal year 2025 and [$49,398,850.28] for spending of restricted contributions and fees; and, authorize the Comptroller to proceed with distribution of the ACFR for public record, as required by law. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10718 18.B.1. Informational ReportPresentation and Update on FY 26 First Quarter Status Report for the Washoe County Regional Detention Facility to include security of the jail, conditions of confinement, staffing and medical care of inmates housed at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10694 19.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting of November 18, 2025. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10727 19.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 Annual Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10644 19.B.1. AppointmentRecommendation to approve the reappointment of Sean Hill for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2029, for the Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10691 19.B.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve an updated interlocal agreement, as authorized by NRS 277.180, between Washoe County (on behalf of the Planning & Building Division) and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD), regarding the County’s continued collection of fire fees for NLTFPD’s plan review and inspection services for planning permits and building permits in Incline Village and Crystal Bay. The agreement shall become effective 60 days from the date of signing and continue until terminated per contract terms. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10732 19.B.3. ContractRecommendation to (1) approve the purchase of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 086-305-02 located at 310 Pompe Way, Reno, Nevada 89506, utilizing the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security “Lemmon Valley Home Acquisition Phase I” grant award [in the amount of $237,500.00 with a FEMA share of $112,500.00 and a Washoe County match of $37,500.00 plus an additional amount from Washoe County in the amount of $87,500.00] for the purpose of purchasing this property to remove it from the Lemmon Valley Swan Lake Flood Plain, subsequently 2) demolition and then removing all existing structures, buildings, materials, and debris associated with APN 086-305-02, located at 310 Pompe Way and APN 086-303-18 located at 455 Pompe Way, thereby returning the two parcels to vacant open space that are deed restricted to prevent any future development, [in the estimated amount of $279,800.00 with a FEMA share of $209,850 and a Washoe County match of $69,950.00], and, 3) Direct the Comptroller’s Office to make necessary budget adjustments and, 4) designate t   Not available Not available
TMP-10616 19.C.1. GrantRecommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to retroactively acknowledge a supplemental grant of $9,500.00 which increases the original award to $13,173.96 [no County match required], awarded to the Second Judicial District Court from the Supreme Court of Nevada, Administrative Office of the Courts to fund a contractor to supplement the court’s Information Technology (IT) team in the conversion of the case management system. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10648 19.D.1. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the completed audit for the Conflict Counsel program from the Internal Audit Division. The purpose of this audit was to evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of the program, ensuring indigent defendants receive constitutionally required legal representation. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10690 19.E.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a private grant from United Healthcare Health Plan of Nevada Medicaid Community Investment, in the amount of [$48,800.00; no County match; including up to $5,000.00 for participant gift cards] effective from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 to support senior needs. Authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to execute the grant and related documents; and direct the Finance Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10707 19.F.1. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$55,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 3 Commissioner Mariluz Garcia recommends a [$50,000.00] grant to Washoe County Office of the County Manager - a government entity - for the purpose of having an economic study plan conducted for the Sun Valley area; and a [$5,000.00] grant to Great Basin Community Food Co-op - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support the Co-ops Friends of the Foodshed to promote a healthy lifestyle for all living things; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary net zero cross fund and/or cross function budget appropriation transfers and disbursement of funds. Manager’s Office. (Commission District 3). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10731 19.F.2. Informational ReportAcknowledge receipt of report on the 36th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature (2025). Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR INFORMATION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10723 19.F.3. Action ItemRecommendation to approve personnel changes (Alternative Sentencing Officer; Alternative Sentencing Sergeant; Chief Alternative Sentencing Officer, DAS Case Manager, DAS Program Manager, Drug Screen Collector, Grants Coordinator, Investigative Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Lead Drug Screen Collector, Mental Health Counselor II, Supervising DAS Case Manager), including position reassignments, position reclassifications, creation of one new 1.0 FTE Case Manager III (new job classification - J 150), creation of one new 0.40 FTE Case Manager III (J 150), and position abolishments, and equipment services departmental vehicle reassignments, as a result of the Board of County Commissioners’ repeal of Chapter 11 of Washoe County Code, elimination of the Department of Alternative Sentencing, and transition of program functions effective January 1, 2026; and direct Finance to make the necessary cross functional and cross-fund budget appropriation transfers. [Net fiscal impact $-0-] Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10623 19.G.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a Grant Award from Petco Love Foundation in the amount of [$10,000.00; no County match] retroactive to October 16, 2025, through June 30, 2026, to update old clinic equipment and purchase new items to enhance our medical services for pets; retroactively authorize the Director of Regional Animal Services to execute the Grant Agreement; and direct the Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. REGIONAL ANIMAL SERVICES. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10712 110. ContractRecommendation to: 1) approve the Arrowcreek Soundwall Abandonment Agreement for Access, Concrete Panel Replacement and Repair (Abandonment Agreement) to define the responsibilities of Washoe County and 14 residential property owners and their respective lots which abut Arrowcreek Parkway, beginning at 13430 Fieldcreek Lane and ending at 13560 Fieldcreek Lane; and 2) award a bid and approve the construction Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Arrowcreek Parkway Wall Repair Project, PWP-WA-2015-414 [staff recommends Frank Lepori Construction, Inc., in the amount of $387,642.03; and approve a project contingency in the amount of $12,000.00 to be used on a time and materials basis if needed, for a total project cost of $399,642.03]; and 3) upon completion and inspection of the wall replacement and repair project, direct staff to prepare a Boundary Line Adjustment to transfer ownership of the newly repaired wall to the property owners listed within the Abandonment Agreement and record the Abandonment Agreement against the 14 benefitting assessor parcel numbers:   Not available Not available
TMP-10710 111. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the purchase of a new 2027 Western Star 47X Truck with dump body, sander spreader and plow from Velocity Truck Centers, 1550 South McCarran Boulevard, Sparks, Nevada [$361,243.25], utilizing Sourcewell (a public agency created by the Minnesota legislature) contract #060220-NAF, pursuant to the joinder provision of NRS 332.195. This requested purchase will replace an existing vehicle that has been in service for 17 years and has reached the end of its useful life. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10713 112. ContractRecommendation to authorize Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., as the Construction Manager-At-Risk (CMAR) and approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price 1 (GMP 1) Agreement to construct reclaimed water pipelines, gravity sewer pipelines, sewer force main pipelines, and appurtenances, to support the Pleasant Valley Interceptor Reach 3 Project [in the amount of $6,538,873.95]. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10728 113. ContractRecommendation to approve a Lease Agreement between Washoe County, Lessee, and 6550 Longley LLC, Lessor, for the occupancy of 49,500 square feet of warehouse and office space at 6550 Longley Lane, Suite 145, Reno, Nevada 89511 on a 126 month term, commencing January 1, 2026 and terminating on June 30 2036, [$5,574,758.16 Total Base Rent and $1,426,775.28 Total Estimated Common Area Maintenance]. The Registrar of Voters will use the space to establish a centralized operational hub and consolidate existing leased space. Base rent was negotiated to be free for the first 6 months and $39,600.00 per month after, with 3.5% annual increases, and the common area maintenance is currently $9,405.00 per month. [FY26 expense of $56,430.00 FY27 total expense of $588,060.00]. Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 244.275 and NRS 332.400 authorize the County to enter into lease agreements for property necessary for county use and require the inclusion of a funding out clause, which allows for termination of the lease without penalty if funds are not appropriated in future fiscal years. Community Services.    Not available Not available
TMP-10675 114. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three- Regulation of Uses, Division Four- Development Standards, and Division Nine- General Provisions. These amendments include adding various sections to: establish small lot residential development standards and establish infill residential and commercial development standards. These amendments also include amending various sections to: include an example of the multi-family, minor residential use type and allow cottage courts on multiple parcels; modify the maximum size of attached and detached accessory dwelling units from 50% to 80% of the size of the main dwelling; modify the maximum floor area from 1,000 square feet to 1,200 square feet for cottage court developments; specify that only one community accessory structure is allowed for every four (4) cottages in a cottage court development; clarify the calculation of setbacks for cottage court developments; modify lot and yard standards for common open space developments; add various definitions; and all matters   Not available Not available
TMP-10668 115. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Two- Area Plan Regulations to establish standards for permanent employee housing in the High Desert Planning Area; to allow permanent employee housing on parcels zoned General Rural (GR) within the High Desert Planning Area at a density of up to 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres as an allowed use; and to allow permanent employee housing on such parcels at a density of up to 1 dwelling unit per 5 acres with the approval of a special use permit; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. And if supported, set a public hearing for the second reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for January 13, 2026. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10695 116. ResolutionRecommendation that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Chair to execute a settlement and release agreement between Washoe County and Madison AI, Inc., a Delaware corporation, reflecting the previous and ongoing collaboration between Washoe County and OnStrategy, Inc. in the development of intellectual property. Pursuant to the proposed agreement, Washoe County will receive a cash payment of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) and (ii) a ten (10) year non-exclusive, non-transferable, and royalty-free license to utilize the Platform and memorialized in a Software License Agreement to be executed contemporaneously with and contingent upon the execution of this Agreement, in consideration for (i) the ongoing and continuing product development, marketing, and sales services supporting the commercialization of the Platform a knowledge assistant for local governments to research, reference and generate documents based on County’s code, board decisions, agendas, and policies. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10714 117. ResolutionRecommendation, in accordance with NRS 244.1505 and NRS 433.742, to approve allocation of Washoe Opioid Abatement and Recovery Fund (WOARF) non-bankruptcy funds through the One Nevada Agreement, in the total amount of [$1,067,720], to Washoe County Human Services Agency Housing and Homeless Services Division Street Outreach project and authorize the County Manager to sign necessary award documents. And, if approved, direct Finance to make necessary net zero cross-fund and/or cross-functional budget appropriation transfers and budget amendments. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10720 118. ContractRecommendation to approve the award of a contract resulting from Request for Proposal (RFP) 3285-26 for Regional Fire and EMS Feasibility, Efficiency and Service Enhancement Study to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Emergent Global Solutions, Inc. The contract will be awarded for a one-year term period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $380,935.54, with the cost of the contract to be shared equally between Washoe County, the City of Reno, and the City of Sparks [total estimated cost to Washoe County of $126,978.52], and recommendation to approve the use of General Fund Contingency in the amount of [$380,935.54] for Fiscal Year 26 in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 354.598005 to increase expenditure authority in the Office of the County Manager for the Regional Fire and EMS Feasibility, Efficiency and Service Enhancement Study; and if approved, authorize the Washoe County Manager or her designee to proceed with contract negotiations with Emergent Global Solutions, Inc. consistent with the terms of the RFP and Emergent Global S   Not available Not available
TMP-10693 119. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three-Regulation of Uses. These amendments include: modifying the title of Article 336 from “Affordable Housing Incentives” to “Housing Incentives”; adding provisions to describe the purpose of Article 336 Housing Incentives, and create incentives for senior housing; and amending provisions to include “Senior Housing” as a residential use type in Table 110.302.05.1 and define the term; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. In making its determination, the Board shall either affirm, modify or reject the findings of fact included in the Planning Commission’s recommendation. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10671 120. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Appeal of the Washoe County Board of Adjustment’s denial of Special Use Permit Case Number WSUP25-0013 (Sanctuary of God) for the Religious Assembly use type and major grading to allow the construction of a 15,000-square-foot single-story church and site grading in the amount of 18,000 cubic yards. The appellant is Sierra Builders of Nevada. The subject parcel is located at 3485 Rolling Ridge Road (APN 082-512-32), has a master plan designation of Suburban Residential (SR) and a regulatory zone designation of Low Density Suburban (LDS). The Board of County Commissioners (Board) shall consider the appeal based on the record on appeal and any additional evidence submitted at the Board’s public hearing. The Board may affirm, modify or reverse the Board of Adjustment’s decision. If the Board reverses the Board of Adjustment’s decision, the Board may remand the matter back to the Board of Adjustment or directly grant the special use permit. If the Board directly grants the special use permit, staff is recommending the modified conditions included as Exhibit G. Commun   Not available Not available