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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-12371 13. AppearanceInvocation to be provided by Danny Rost with Voice in the Wilderness Church.   Not available Not available
TMP-12289 24. AppearanceGeneral Update from Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue, Chief Richard J. Edwards.   Not available Not available
TMP-12569 17.A.1. ProclamationProclamation for the month of November as Homeless Youth Awareness Month. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12553 18.A.1. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting of October 13, 2026. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12703 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 Annual Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12669 18.B.1 ResolutionRecommendation to adopt a resolution amending the Washoe County Master Administrative Enforcement Penalty and Fee Schedule to increase code enforcement fines (penalties) to match those used by the cities of Reno and Sparks and to create a new fine tier upon issuance of a tenth penalty notice, as outlined in Attachment B; and, authorize the Chair to sign the resolution on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The Board may choose to adopt the new fines as proposed or impose them at higher or lower levels as part of their final action. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12604 18.C.1. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Interim Financial Report for Washoe County Governmental Funds for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 recognizing a total funds balance decrease of $4 million year-to-date and $13 million year over year. This unaudited interim financial report is provided quarterly, in addition to the audited annual comprehensive financial report, to provide information on Washoe County’s primary operating fund and accounts and identify significant variances between the years. - Unaudited Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12651 18.D.1. GrantRecommendation to accept additional Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) grant award funding [increase of $44,754.00, no County match required, for a total of $89,064.50] as administered from the FBI, Cost Reimbursement Agreement number 305-LV-A3056926-MOU, for overtime and benefit costs for deputies assigned to the FBI Northern Nevada Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force for the retroactive grant period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; 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-12652 18.D.2. Informational ReportRecommendation to approve the creation of (1) Intermittent 0.40 FTE Sheriff’s Office Case Manager position, pay grade 14, as reviewed and approved by the Job Evaluation Committee for the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Division Alternative Sentencing Unit and authorize Human Resources and Finance to make the necessary changes. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12642 18.E.1. Action ItemRecommendation to adopt the Washoe County Regional 911 Master Plan Update, prepared by Mission Critical Partners, LLC., as recommended by the Emergency Response Advisory Committee on October 22, 2026. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12613 19. GrantRecommendation to accept FY27 Title XX subgrant award from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the amount of [$663,807.00; no county match] retroactive for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027 to provide payment to emergency shelters and foster care placements for children in need of protection from abuse and/or neglect by a parent/guardian; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the grant award documents; and direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12592 110. Action ItemRecommendation, pursuant to NRS 244.1505 to approve allocation of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funds in the total amount of [$453,264] from 9/30/2026-9/29/2028 to the listed entities in support of the Washoe County Behavioral Health Early Diversion Project; approve associated resolutions, and authorize the County Manager to execute necessary two-year award documents for the following four awards: 1. Renown Crisis Care Center _Resolution R26-95- in the amount of [$333,264] from 9/30/2026-9/29/2028 to provide crisis stabilization services. 2. Northern Nevada HOPES - Resolution R26-94- in the amount of [$40,000.00] from 9/30/2026-9/29/2028 to provide behavioral health and peer support services. 3. Quest Counseling - Resolution R26-97- in the amount of [$40,000.00] from 9/30/2026-9/29/2028 for crisis counseling and behavioral health services. 4. Vitality Unlimited - Resolution R26-96- in the amount of [$40,000.00] from 9/30/2026-9/29/2028 to provide behavioral health treatment services. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE AC   Not available Not available
TMP-12377 111. Action ItemRecommendation to (1) accept a sponsorship agreement from Google LLC in the amount of [$3,750,000] for a two-year period beginning on the date of acceptance, to (2) approve a new FY27 Capital Improvement Project - Washoe Solar Project approved by the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Committee October 28, 2026 for the installation of solar arrays, battery backup systems, and energy efficiency upgrades at Washoe County facilities; direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments; and if approved, authorize the Division Director of Purchasing to execute the Agreement and related documents. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12650 112. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and Washoe County School District 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 October 22, 2026, and in an amount not to exceed [$708,016.44] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund’s operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12666 113. ResolutionIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) in Division Three - Regulation of Uses. These amendments include revising Article 302.05, Table of Uses, to update the classification and review requirements for Public School Facilities by reclassifying them from allowed use to a use requiring a Board of Adjustment special use permit. These amendments also include associated revisions necessary to ensure consistency in how Public, Private, and Charter School Facilities are classified and reviewed within Article 302 and related sections, so that all school facility types follow parallel use classifications and review procedures; 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 December 8, 2026. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12683 114. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 5 (Administration and Personnel) by revising provisions to authorize department heads to approve payments for food and entertainment expenses rather than solely the County Manager, provided that such expenses serve a legitimate Washoe County governmental or public business purpose; there is sufficient budget appropriation within the applicable department’s budget; and the expenditure complies with county policies. The code amendments also expand the list of eligible food and entertainment expenses; and prohibit payments for personal expenses, for the purchase of alcoholic beverages, and for any expense prohibited by law; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12557 115. ResolutionIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 5 (Administration and Personnel) by reducing the minimum number of regular meetings of the Washoe County Stadium Authority’s Board of Directors from two meetings per year to one meeting per year; by modifying the timing for the Board of Directors’ election of officers; and by revising provisions for consistency with Nevada’s Open Meeting Law; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto; and if supported, set the second reading and public hearing for possible adoption of the ordinance for December 8, 2026. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12649 116. OrdinancePublic hearing: second reading, and adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 (Animals and Fowl) to comply with Nevada Assembly Bill 418 (2025) by adding a section requiring a training course on handling pets, renewed every two years, for owners and operators of kennels, animal rescue organizations that handle pets, and commercial establishments engaged in the business of handling pets; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Regional Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12668 117. ResolutionPublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code (WCC) Chapter 125 (Enforcement; Remedies; Penalties) to: Enhance the enforcement capability of Washoe County Code Enforcement officials by eliminating the 50% discount for payment of fines after the third penalty notice; charge a re-inspection fee for repetitive unfounded complaints after the third such complaint; authorize automatic and continuing fines for failing to obey an Administrative Hearing Office Order after all required due process has been provided; clarify collection procedures; allow notice to be posted on a property in a conspicuous location in addition to the front door of a residence; clarify that discretionary approvals may be withheld on properties with unresolved code violations; and to remove incorrect citations and language inconsistent with state law, and unclear hearing decision language. The amendments also resolve discrepancies arising within existing Washoe County Code chapters as a result of the new code language; and all matters necessarily connected therewith   Not available Not available
TMP-12667 118. ResolutionPublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code (WCC) Chapter 50 (Public Peace, Safety and Morals) to clarify the definition and determination of blight; to add language to the definition of “obstruction” to include reference to public easements; to declare the storage of vehicles or materials as items that may not cause an obstruction; to amend the definition of “public view” to include public access easements and publicly maintained trails; to clarify the term “regularly used location”; and to declare that residing in a recreational vehicle in an unauthorized manner is a public nuisance; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and pertaining thereto. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12608 119. ResolutionPublic hearing: To approve an outdoor festival license, pursuant to Washoe County Code Chapter 25 and related provisions, and associated license conditions for an application submitted by Signify Offroad Adventures LLC for the Spanish Springs SXS, on December 12, 2026, at 45 Isidor Court, Sparks (APN: 530-460-25). Event organizers estimate 2,000 attendees. If approved, authorize the Director of the Planning and Building Division, Community Services Department to issue the license when all pre-event conditions have been met. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-12632 120. ResolutionPublic Hearing: Appeal of the Washoe County Planning Commission’s denial of Master Plan Amendment Case Number WMPA26-0002 and Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number WRZA26-0003 (Fawn Lane), which sought to: (1) Adopt an amendment to the Washoe County Master Plan, Forest Master Plan Land Use Map, to change the master plan land use designation for 1 parcel (APN: 150-080-08) totaling ±40.01 acres from 36.81 acres of Rural Residential (RR) and 3.21 acres of Open Space (OS) to 29.6 acres of Suburban Residential (SR) and 10.4 acres of Open Space (OS) and; (2) Adopt an amendment to the Forest Regulatory Zone Map, to change the regulatory zoning for 1 parcel (APN: 150-080-08) from 36.81 acres of Medium Density Rural (MDR - 1 single family dwelling unit per 5 acres) and 3.21 acres of Open Space (OS) to 29.61 acres of Low Density Suburban (LDS -1 single family dwelling units per 1 acre) and 10.4 acres of Open Space. This application is submitted by Mezger Trust. The subject property is located 0.25 miles southeast of the intersection at Mount Rose Highway and Fawn Lane. The Board    Not available Not available