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Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-11152 15.A.1. ProclamationProclamation for the week of April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11270 15.A.2. ProclamationProclamation for the week of April 12 - 18, 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11154 15.A.3. ProclamationProclamation for the week of April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Library Week. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11177 25.A.4. ProclamationProclamation for the week of April 13 - 20, 2026 as Nevada Dark Skies Week. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10892 26.A.1. AppearanceAbbey Pike, Extension County Coordinator, to present the FY25 Annual Impact Report for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension in Washoe County. Extension programs include 4-H Youth Development, Living With Fire, Master Gardeners, and other educational resources that address critical community needs in Washoe County. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10889 16.A.2. AppearancePresentation by Brenda Scolari, Director of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, on America250 Nevada and statewide efforts to educate, engage, and celebrate Nevada’s contributions to the nation’s semiquincentennial. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY.   Not available Not available
TMP-11112 17.A.1. DonationAccept a donation of 47 Narcan Kits to treat and prevent possible opioid overdoses by community members served by the Washoe County Department of Juvenile Services [estimated value $2,115] donated by Quest Counseling and Consulting Inc. Juvenile Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11232 17.B.1. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$12,983]; and (2) accept monetary donations to Washoe County Human Services Agency Child Protective Services Fund to support welfare activities in the amount of [$15,127.36], from multiple donors as described in this staff report, retroactive for the period of October 1, 2025 through December 30, 2025; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. The item donors are: (1) Love InDeed (Walmart gift cards), (2) Model Dairy (boxes of milk), (3) Dougboy Donuts (donuts), (4) Tim and Karen R. (toys), (5) Five Hearts Preschool (clothes, shoes and books), (6) Renee S. (Visa gift card, gingerbread kits), (7) Stacy A. (Christmas gifts), (8) Sierra Italia Inc. (time for photo shoots), (9) Miranda K. (books and toys), (10) Jennifer A. (clothing), (11) V. Defazio (children’s clothing and shoes), (12) Ellen L. (clothes and toys), (13) Melissa R. (clothes, shoes and books), (14) Rayetta B. (clothes and shoes), (15) Chris W. (TV), (16) Alma L. (clothes and toys), (17) Peggy K. (candy), (18) Paul   Not available Not available
TMP-11241 17.B.2. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$2,336.99] from multiple donors as described in this staff report, and (2) accept monetary donations in the amount of [$500.00] from Second Baptist Church, to support Cares Campus, Our Place, CrossRoads and other homeless services retroactive for the period of October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. The item donors are: (1) Jennifer P. (men’s clothing and shoes), (2) Eileen R. (adult men’s clothes and shoes), (3) Amanda R. (clothing), (4) unknown donor (RTC bus passes), (5) Craig C. (clothes, books and household items), (6) Chelsea - Sigma Kappa (toothbrushes and toothpaste), (7) Sigma Kappa (toothbrushes), (8) Ally - Sigma Kappa (toothbrushes and toothpaste), (9) Maddie - Sigma Kappa (disposable razors), (10) Unknown donor (women’s jogger pants), (11) Bella - Sigma Kappa (men’s sweatpants), (12) Madison - Sigma Kappa (disposable razors), (13) Michael V. (toothbrushes and tampons), (14) Regan C. (tampons), (15) Unknown donor (men’s    Not available Not available
TMP-11242 17.B.3. DonationRecommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an estimated market value of [$2,380.00]; and (2) accept monetary donations in the amount of [$1,140.00] to the Human Services Agency Senior Services Fund used to support seniors in our community from multiple donors as described in this staff report, retroactive for the period October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. The item donors are: (1) City of Reno (gift cards), and (2) Patagonia (winter hats, gloves and scarves). The monetary donors are: (1) Meals on Wheels ($1,115), and Ann Kent ($25). Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11011 18.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meetings of February 10, 2026, and February 17, 2026. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11026 18.B.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve, on the recommendation of the Chair, the reappointments of Kelly Mullin and Chadwick L. Giesinger to serve as hearing examiners pursuant to Washoe County Code Section 110.912.15: Kelly Mullin to fill a term beginning on August 23, 2026, and ending on August 22, 2030; and Chadwick L. Giesinger to fill a term retroactively beginning on April 12, 2026, and ending on April 11, 2030. Hearing examiners are empowered by State Law and County Code to conduct public hearings and make decisions on certain variance, special use permit, and administrative permit applications. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11078 18.B.2. ResolutionRecommendation to approve Resolution R26-20 calling a public hearing (to be set for May 12, 2026) on the amendment of the Service Area and Contaminant Boundaries (Program Boundaries) of District No. 24 (Remediation Program/Central Truckee Meadows Remediation District) in Washoe County, Nevada; providing for notice of hearing and for other matters properly related thereto. The Remediation Program monitor and remediate existing tetrachloroethene (PCE) contamination in groundwater in the central Truckee Meadows area, which requires updating the Program Boundaries annually. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11204 18.B.3. ContractRecommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to provide a non-binding recommendation to the Nevada State Engineer as identified in Nevada Revised Statute 533.363, for the State of Nevada’s possible approval of Application numbers 92313, 92314, 93730, 93731, 94213, 94270, and 94300 for Permission to Change Points of Diversion and Places of Use of the Public Waters of the State of Nevada. Applications 92313 and 92314, submitted by Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Application 94270, submitted by Washoe County, and Application 94300, submitted by Robert and Elizabeth Coombs, propose to change the points of diversion and places of use of 159.14 acre-feet of water rights in the Truckee Canyon Hydrographic Basin (via the Truckee River) to a point of diversion and places of use within Washoe County and Storey County for municipal use. The water right was previously diverted from the Truckee Canyon Hydrographic Basin and placed to use within Washoe County. Community Services. Applications 93730 and 93731, submitted by Truckee Meadows Water Authority, propose to change the points of d   Not available Not available
TMP-11231 18.B.4. ContractRecommendation to: 1) accept the State of Nevada, Division of State Parks, Recreational Trails Program RTP 2026-07 “Sierra Front Trail Bridge Design” grant [in the amount of $68,000.00 with a Washoe County cash/in-kind match in the amount of $17,000.00, equaling 20% of the $85,000.00 project total]; and 2) approve the Project Agreement with a grant period from execution through September 30, 2029; and 3) authorize the Director of the Community Services Department [Eric Crump] to sign the Project Agreement and any subsequent documents related to the grant on behalf of the County; and 4) direct the Department of Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. This planning grant supports the design of four trail bridges that will be included in the final section of the Sierra Front Trail connecting from Hunter Lake Road to the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11259 18.B.5. ContractRecommendation to approve the Cooperative Local Public Agency Agreement PR074-26-063 between Washoe County and the State of Nevada, acting through the Nevada Department of Transportation, for the purchase of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon systems using Federal Transportation Alternatives Program funds [for an estimated total project cost of $35,790.00 with a Washoe County cash match of $1,790.00 (5%)]. Community Services. (Commission District 1, 2, 3 & 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11100 18.C.1. Action ItemRequest by the Washoe County Chief Human Resources Officer, through the Washoe County Clerk, and pursuant to Washoe County Code (“WCC”) 2.030, to initiate an amendment to WCC Chapter 5 (Administration and Personnel), to update the dollar amounts that county departments may spend for service rewards and retirement awards for county employees. County departments may currently spend up to $25 for a service award and $50 for a retirement award. The proposed amendment would increase the allowance to $50 for a service award and $75 for a retirement award. If approved, it is recommended that the Board direct the County Clerk to submit the request to the District Attorney’s Office for preparation of a proposed ordinance in accordance with WCC 2.040. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11198 18.C.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve providing the Public Defender and Alternate Public Defender the same benefits afforded to confidential attorneys who follow the Washoe County Public Attorneys’ Association (WCPAA) agreements, specifically including longevity pay, cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), health insurance, retiree health insurance, and perquisite pay. [Total estimated fiscal impact for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028 is $114,230]. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11244 18.C.3. Action ItemRecommendation to approve revisions to the Washoe County Tuition Reimbursement Policy. The policy establishes the requirements and procedures for full-time County employees and officers seeking reimbursement for job or degree-related courses. The proposed revisions include shifting reimbursement approval authority from the Human Resources Department to individual Department Head’s or their designee, adding clarifying language regarding possible budgetary constraints that may inhibit department approval, and additional edits for form and clarity. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11258 18.C.4. Action ItemRecommendation to approve an amendment to the Washoe County PPO and HDHP group health plans to remove mandatory mail order for maintenance medications, effective April 14, 2026. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11205 18.D.1. GrantRecommendation to accept the third amendment to the subaward of the Child Welfare Collaborative Agreement with Casey Family Programs in the amount of [$30,000.00; no county match] retroactive from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, to facilitate family reunification and permanency for children and reduce foster care reentries; retroactively authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to execute agreement documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11250 18.E.1. GrantRecommendation to approve a FFY 2023 Department of Homeland Security grant passed through the State Homeland Security Program from the State of Nevada, Office of Emergency Management (NVOEM) awarding [$14,090.59, no County match required], for installation of cabling from the REOC’s IT room to the coordination room. Grant term is retroactive to March 2, 2026, through August 31, 2026. If approved, authorize the County Manager or her designee, to sign the grant award documents and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11299 18.E.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the Washoe County Dogs in the Workplace Policy which establishes comprehensive guidelines and standards for allowing qualifying dogs in County workplaces where practicable, extending the known benefits of dogs to employees while maintaining high service levels, safety standards, and professional work environments. The policy applies to employees who own certified therapy dogs or qualified public service dogs from recognized organizations, emphasizing responsible pet ownership, safety protocols, and the privilege-based nature of participation in this program. Human Resources/Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11121 18.F.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$227,826.09; no county match] in both revenue and expense to the FY26 PFAS Sampling Grant, retroactive to February 1, 2026 through October 31, 2028, for the Environmental Health Services Division (EHS) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Residential Wells programs, and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11246 18.G.1. GrantRecommendation to accept additional Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department funding [increase of $79,277.00, no County match required, for a total of $237,333.00] as administered from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, for reimbursement of expenses associated with Internet Crimes Against Children investigations and law enforcement related county and non-county personnel training and travel for the retroactive grant period of October 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11247 18.G.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2024 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant award [amount not to exceed $164,070.00, no County match required] as administered from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Federal FY 2024 project number 15PBJA-24-RR-05826-SCAA, for Detention Bureau activities and projects for the grant period of July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11248 18.G.3. ContractRecommendation to retroactively approve a Security Agreement between the Peppermill Resort Hotel and Casino and the County of Washoe on behalf of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide uniformed Deputy Sheriffs for security [No fiscal impact to County. Security costs, salaries, benefits and overtime will be reimbursed per event] during special events occurring for the period of December 1, 2025, through the last day of December 2026. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11249 18.G.4. GrantRecommendation to accept a calendar year 2026 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Services Training Officers Prosecutors (STOP) grant award [amount not to exceed $24,491.00, $8,188.37 County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Office of the Attorney General, federal project number 15JOVW-25-GG-00048-STOP, to develop and strengthen effective victim services, law enforcement, and prosecution strategies to combat the crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking for the retroactive grant period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; authorize the Sheriff and the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners to execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11251 18.G.5. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2026 U.S. Forest Service grant award [amount not to exceed $10,000.00, no County match required] as administered from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, federal project number 26-LE-11041700-017, for patrol of U.S. Forest Service designated roads, campgrounds, developed sites, or dispersed areas for the retroactive grant period of February 13, 2026 through January 31, 2031; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11252 18.G.6. GrantRecommendation to accept transfer from the Washoe County Department of Alternative Sentencing to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office of a fiscal year 2026 Office of Traffic Safety grant award [initial award amount not to exceed $31,500.00, $10,500.00 County match required; transfer to Sheriff’s Office remaining award amount not to exceed $23,625.00, $7,875.00 County match required] as administered from the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, Federal FY 2026 project number 69A37523300001640NVA, to support the lease of two (2) Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) kiosks, for the initial grant period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; transfer to the Sheriff’s Office effective January 1, 2026; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute the award document; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11300 19. Informational ReportRecommendation that the Board of County Commissioners acknowledge receipt of the Registrar of Voters’ selection of Early Voting and Election Day polling locations and schedule for the 2026 Primary Election, pursuant to NRS 293.3561(2)(b). Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11079 110. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment #2 to the Lease Agreement between Roter Investments of Nevada Limited Partnership and Washoe County for a 60-month term, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031 [0.0% increase for FY27, $974,327.40 for the five year term], for the continued occupancy of the Sierra View Library Branch located at the Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11201 111. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) within Article 302, Allowed Uses and Article 406, Building Placement Standards, and creating Article 403, Residential Uses in Commercial Regulatory Zones, to allow multi-family residential use types in commercial regulatory zones with the application of multi-family development standards, to establish standards for mixed-use including a minimum percentage for commercial use-type square footage, a maximum square foot percentage for civic use-types, site development standards for parking, landscaping and other similar standards, a height restriction, and a requirement for municipal water and waste-water services; 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 May 12, 2026. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11256 112. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Collaborative Design Studio and Washoe County to provide final architectural design, permitting, and construction administration services in support of the Washoe County Registrar of Voters Leased Space Tenant Improvements Phase 2 Project [in the amount of $193,682.00 for a total contract amount of $339,882.00]. This request for amendment allows for the required additional design, permitting and engineering support during construction. The Washoe County Registrar of Voters is located at 6550 Longley Lane, Reno, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11185 213. Action ItemInformation and acknowledgement of receipt by the Board of County Commissioners of contracts and purchases that have exceeded or are expected to exceed [$300,000] that may include services and supplies for all County departments. Pursuant to Washoe County Code 15.490, the purchasing and contracts manager is authorized, subject to the provisions of Washoe County Code and the applicable provision of state law, to approve purchases and contracts up to [$300,000]. As a matter of best practices, the purchasing and contracts manager will keep the Board of County Commissioners informed of all contracts and purchases for all county departments that have been previously approved that have exceeded or are expected to exceed the threshold amount. For this report, there are no vendor purchases in the aggregate amount of known expenditures that will exceed the $300,000 reporting threshold that have not previously been acknowledged by the Board. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11208 114. ContractRecommendation to approve Intrastate Interlocal Contract between Public Agencies, the County of Washoe, Second Judicial District Court and the State of Nevada, Department of Human Services and Division of Social Services, in the total amount of [$1,654,818 estimated at $401,978 for FY27, $409,490 for FY28, $417,559 for FY29 and $425,791 for FY30], reimbursed through federal Title IV-D funds (no match required), for the purpose of enforcing child support obligations, locating non-custodial parents, establishing paternity, obtaining child support and adjusting support orders, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11268 115. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the use of General Fund Contingency in the total amount of [$1,117,605] for Fiscal Year 2026 in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 354.598005 to increase expenditure authority due to unbudgeted impacts of the 2025 Nevada Legislature (83rd Legislature) to support 1.) All Elected Officials’ department budgets in the amount of [$1,017,605] due to Elected Officials’ salary adjustments per Senate Bill 116 (SB116) and; 2.) Manager’s Office - Government Affairs budget in the amount of [$100,000] for one-time non-personnel expenditures associated with Assembly Bill 333 (AB333) which transferred the control of the Reno Livestock Event Center to the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA); and direct Finance to make the appropriate cross-functional budget appropriation transfers. [Total fiscal year 2026 impact $1,117,605; net fiscal impact $-0-]. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11243 116. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge status report and possible direction to staff on the County Manager’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Budget (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) with estimated appropriations of approximately [$1,133,146,149] which incorporates Board priorities of funding for existing contractual obligations, supplies, utilities, personnel costs, capital improvements and operations, and maintaining the County’s assets and infrastructure needs, and direct the County Manager to return to the Board of County Commission with the certified Tentative and Final Budget for adoption at a public hearing to be scheduled on May 19, 2026. Manager's office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11215 117. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and Washoe County for expenses related to and in support of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Response System and portable event recording devices as recommended by the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee on January 15, 2026, and March 19, 2026, in an amount not to exceed [$1,965,143.73] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund's operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-11117 118. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three-Regulation of Uses and Division Nine-General Provisions. These amendments include adding various sections within Article 336 Housing Incentives to establish an expedited review process for attainable housing projects and to establish an expedited process for projects which qualify as Tier 1-5 Affordable Housing. These amendments also include amending Section 110.902.15 to add and delete various definitions; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. This ordinance is part of a group of amendments the Board has identified as a top priority for implementation of the master plan. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available