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Meeting date/time: 1/13/2026 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-10748 15.A.1. AppearanceUpdate by Leslie Mix and students to discuss the life changing impact of Job Corps programs for students and the Washoe County community and why it is important to Nevada. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10835 15.A.2. Informational ReportPresentation and update by Kara Steeland with Truckee Meadows Water Authority on TMWA’s 2025 - 2045 Water Resource Plan for the Truckee Meadows. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10784 16.A.1. ProclamationProclamation for the month of January as National Radon Action Month in Nevada. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10779 17.A.1. DonationRecommendation to accept the donation of three (3) ModPod units totaling an estimated market value of [$58,425] from LIT Workshop. These units will be installed at Safe Camp for use by program participants. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10770 18.A.1. ContractRecommendation to approve an Easement Deed between Washoe County (grantor) and Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) (grantee), to support the installation of a 10-inch water main to eliminate the existing dead-end distribution system and create a looped system per NAC 445A.6712 via a permanent Water Facilities Easement totaling ± 1,933 square feet on Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 083-024-06, part of Lazy 5 Regional Park; for no charge pursuant to NRS 277.053. The project will benefit Lazy 5 Regional Park by creating a looped water system for redundancy during maintenance or emergency work. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10771 18.A.2. ContractRecommendation to approve and accept a Grant of Trail Easement from Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), a Joint Powers Entity, to Washoe County for non-motorized public use, limited maintenance, and installation of signage on the existing access road located on approximately 11,994 square feet of Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 038-182-09 at a cost of $0.00; and approve a Consent to Use agreement between Sierra Pacific Power Company, d/b/a NV Energy, TMWA, a Joint Powers Entity, and Washoe County to allow TMWA to grant the trail easement on APN 038-182-09 to Washoe County for public use [Three signs will be installed in the easement area as part of the Canepa Ranch Trailhead construction project for an estimated cost of $1,500.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10790 18.A.3. ContractRecommendation to approve a Lease Agreement between the Gerlach General Improvement District (Lessor) and Washoe County (Lessee), pursuant to Nevada Revised statutes 277.050, for the continued occupancy of 420 Cottonwood Street, Gerlach, NV, consisting of approximately 6,000 square feet of warehouse space, less 299 square feet that creates a back office space used by Gerlach Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. under a separate lease, for a term commencing retroactive to July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2035, in support of fire and EMS services to Gerlach, NV, [at a cost of $10.00 annually to Washoe County]. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10769 18.A.4. GrantRecommendation to: 1) accept the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Truckee River Fund Grant #316 - Mayberry Park Watershed Protection and Public Restroom Project grant [in the amount of $250,000.00 with a Washoe County cash/in-kind match in the amount of $62,500.00]; and 2) approve a new capital project and Project Agreement with a grant period from January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027; and 3) authorize the Assistant County Manager [Dave Solaro] to sign the Project Agreement and any subsequent documents related to the grant on behalf of the County; and 4) direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10746 18.B.1. Informational ReportWashoe County Law Library Annual Report for fiscal year 2025, including the following elements of Law Library operations: funding, collection, and personnel. District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10747 18.B.2. Informational ReportRecommendation to appoint one attorney member and one non-attorney member to the Law Library Board of Trustees. It is recommended that Patricia Halstead serve as an attorney member and be reappointed for a two-year term expiring on January 31, 2028, and Cortney Young serve as a non-attorney member, reappointed for a two-year term expiring January 31, 2028. Candidates will satisfy the attorney position and non-attorney position required for the Law Library Board of Trustees. Patricia Halstead (incumbent) was the only applicant for the attorney position. Applicants for the non-attorney position include Jodi Michelle Bennett, Brian Erbis, Jennifer Salisbury, and Cortney Young (incumbent). District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10787 18.C.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reclassification of an Office Assistant pay grade 10, to a Media and Communications Support Specialist, pay grade 12; the reclassification of the Executive Assistant to the County Manager, pay grade 16 to the new job classification title of Management Services Officer, pay grade TBD pending evaluation by Korn Ferry (Office of the County Manager); reclassification of nineteen Homeless Services Case Manager positions, pay grade 15, to Human Services Case Worker III, pay grade 15; reclassification of two Homeless Services Case Manager positions upon vacancy to Human Services Case Worker III, pay grade 15 (Human Services Agency); reclassification of a Registered Nurse - Juvenile Services, pay grade 14, to Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, pay grade 18 (Juvenile Services); reclassification of a Deputy County Recorder, pay grade 11 to Imaging and Records Technician II, pay grade 11 (Recorder’s Office); reclassification of an Administrative Assistant I, pay grade 13 to Administrative Assistant II, pay grade 14; reclassification of a Media Production Specialis   Not available Not available
TMP-10776 18.D.1. GrantRecommendation to accept an FFY26 Title XX subgrant award from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in the amount of [$165,951.00; no county match], including possible purchase and/or use of prepaid cards/gift cards for participant incentives, retroactive from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 to promote reunification, safety, educational support, and normalcy for children in care; retroactively authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to execute the grant award 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-10777 18.D.2. GrantRecommendation to accept the year 4 subgrant award for the Infant Toddler Court Program from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$50,000.00; no county match], including the possible purchase and/or use of prepaid cards/gift cards for participant incentives, retroactive from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 to support the Safe Babies Court Team program; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the subaward agreement and related documents; and direct Finance to make necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10778 18.D.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a Child Abuse and Neglect (CANS) FY26 sub-grant from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$29,900.00; no county match required], including the possible purchase and/or use of prepaid cards/gift cards for participant incentives, retroactive from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; authorize the Director of Human Services Agency to retroactively 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-10791 28.E.1. GrantRecommendation to (1) accept a grant from the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, in the amount of [$162,766, no match] from January - December 2026 to support the region’s efforts to build out an improved behavioral health Crisis Response System and support other regional behavioral health initiatives, and (2) direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Manager's office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10762 18.E.2. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$5,000.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 5 Commissioner Jeanne Herman recommends a [$5,000.00] grant to Reno Elks Charitable Fund - a nonprofit organization created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support cooking classes for senior citizens focused on preparing meals on a budget; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary disbursement of funds. Manager’s Office. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10768 18.E.3. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$2,500.00] for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; District 3 Commissioner Mariluz Garcia recommends a [$2,500.00] grant to Green Vibe World - a nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational purposes - to support community outreach and clean-ups along the Truckee River corridor; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary disbursement of funds. Manager's Office. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10272 18.E.4. Action ItemDiscussion and possible action by the Board of County Commissioners on approval of a Special Improvement District (SID) policy. A SID is a defined geographical area within Unincorporated Washoe County in which a developer proposes to construct eligible infrastructure that otherwise would not be constructed or installed by Washoe County using tax-exempt bonds. While the bonds are not obligations of the County, the Board must approve their issuance. This proposed policy addresses the terms and conditions under which the Board of County Commissioners will consider a Special Improvement District. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10786 18.E.5. Informational ReportWashoe County Federal Legislative Activity report for the first, second and third quarters of calendar year 2025 created in accordance with Washoe County Federal Legislative Principles and Lobbying Practices for the 119th United States Congress. This item provides a summary of federal legislative activities of county staff, contract lobbyists, and elected officials during the first, second and third quarters of 2025, including but not limited to contacts with the members and staff of Nevada’s congressional delegation on matters such as updates on federal lands bills, impacts from cuts to key federal programs providing services and support to vulnerable populations, impacts from delayed receipt of grant funds, requests for support for legislative measures, tours of Washoe County facilities, and requests for appropriations for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-10795 18.F.1. ContractRecommendation to approve an agreement between Washoe County and Nevada Donor Network for use of the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office facility for postmortem tissue donation for a period of one year, with revenues totaling [$247,464], effective January 1, 2026; and if approved, authorize the Chief Medical Examiner & Coroner of the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to sign and execute the agreement. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10780 18.G.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$48,996.55; $12,500.00 county match] in both revenue and expense to the FY26 Office of Traffic Safety Grant, retroactive to October 8, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for the Population Health Division (PHD) to support the Traffic Safety Education & Outreach Program, and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10781 18.G.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$21,737.00; no county match] in both revenue and expense to the FY26 Preventive Health and Health Services (PHHS) Block Grant, retroactive to October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, for the Population Health Division (PHD) to support Preventive Health and Health Services Program, and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10726 18.G.3. Action ItemRecommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of [$135,267.38; no county match] in both revenue and expenditures to the FY26 HIV Prevention Program, retroactive to June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, for the Population Health Division (PHD) to support the HIV Prevention Program agreement and direct Finance to make the appropriate budget amendments. Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10749 18.H.1. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a fiscal year 2026 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) grant award [amount not to exceed $22,155.25, no County match required] as administered from the FBI, NNSSTF File Number 281D-LV-C37135, for overtime and benefit costs for deputies assigned full-time to the FBI Northern Nevada Safe Streets Task Force (NNSSTF) for the grant period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026; authorize the Sheriff 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-10750 18.H.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a fiscal year 2026 Nell J. Redfield Foundation grant award [amount not to exceed $25,000.00, $10,000.00 County match required] as administered from the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, for costs associated with the Homeless Outreach Proactive Engagement (HOPE) Team’s Clean Path Initiative Program for the retroactive grant period of September 4, 2025 through September 3, 2028; 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-10751 18.H.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a Fiscal Year 2026 United States Marshals Service (USMS) grant award [amount not to exceed $17,000.00, no County match required] as administered from the USMS, Obligation Document Control #M-26-D48-O-000009, for overtime costs for the Joint Law Enforcement Operations (JLEO) Task Force for the retroactive grant period of November 3, 2025 through September 30, 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-10766 18.H.4. GrantRecommendation to accept a Federal Fiscal Year 2026 Northern Nevada Child Exploitation Task Force (NNCETF) grant award [$44,310.50, no County match required] as administered from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), for reimbursement of overtime costs directly related to activities in conjunction with the FBI NNCETF for the retroactive grant period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 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-10767 18.H.5. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund set up per NRS 211.360 to be utilized for the welfare and benefit of the inmates for items such as counseling, chaplaincy services, vocational training, and certifications programs for inmates in the jail, submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10761 18.I.1. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge and approve, effective February 1, 2026, for Sparks Justice Court, a waiver of the six-month cooling off period for Judge Kevin Higgins. [$0 net impact]. Sparks Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10735 18.J.1. Informational ReportRecommendation to Acknowledge Receipt of the Report of Sale- January 21, 2026, Delinquent Special Assessment Sale [Sale Proceeds $0.00] as the parcels paid prior to the sale for the following district: WCAD 32 - Spanish Springs Valley Ranches Rd, parcels: 076-361-08, 076-371-09, 076-391-21, 076-391-23, 076-900-04. (additional description of affected parcel contained in Exhibit “A” of attached Resolution.) Treasurer. (Commission District 4 and 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10817 18.K.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the County of Washoe and the City of Reno for election services provided by Washoe County for the 2026 Primary and General Elections. Reimbursement to the County will be $0.15 for each active registered voter residing in the City of Reno and is estimated to be approximately $50,000. Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10759 19. ResolutionRecommendation for discussion and possible action in regard to the appointment and/or reappointment of Commissioners to boards and commissions, alteration of terms of service on boards and commissions where legally permissible, and such other action as the board of commissioners may desire to take in regard to those administrative matters. Boards and commissions for which possible changes to appointments could be made under this item include all of the boards and commissions listed at the end of this agenda as the “various” boards and commissions that commissioners may be members of or liaisons to. Manager's office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10789 110. ContractRecommendation to approve the Interlocal Research Agreement between Washoe County and the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), obo the University of Nevada, Reno, an institution of higher education of the State of Nevada, for a period of three years (February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029) for research services on several of Washoe County’s water reclamation facilities to address items identified in the agreements scope of work [at a cost of $777,169.00]. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10772 111. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment No. 1 to an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Washoe County and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the South Truckee Meadows Steamboat Lift Station and Force Main Project, to provide engineering services during construction, as described within Exhibit A [in the amount of $295,567.92 for a total contract amount of $1,036,241.92]. Amendment No. 1 is required due to construction delays caused by the Contractor, K.G. Walters Construction Co., Inc. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10812 112. Action ItemDiscussion and direction to staff for the possible use of more than four hours of staff time as requested by Commissioner Mariluz Garcia at the October 14, 2025 Board of County Commission meeting to determine if individual parcels of land, not owned by Washoe County, and not currently being assessed taxes can and or should be reviewed for ownership by Washoe County or adjacent property owners. The current issue is many of these parcels of land have no responsible or responsive owner to manage the properties, leading to illegal dumping, or illegal camping without ability for adequate enforcement. Manager's office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10752 113. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Appeal of the Washoe County Planning Commission’s approval of Special Use Permit Case Number WSUP25-0018 (Iveson Ranch) for a high technology industrial use type for drone research and testing and for a private air strip use type; and appeal of the Washoe County Planning Commission’s recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve a hazardous materials special use permit for a general industrial - heavy use type to include explosives testing and use and storage of certain hazardous materials in the High Desert planning area, as required by NRS 278.147 and Washoe County Code section 110.810.42. The project site is located at 2001 State Route 34, Gerlach, Nevada 89412 (APN 066-030-05), is 320 acres and is surrounded by public land. The hazardous materials that are proposed to be on site have the following CAS numbers: 121-82-4 (RDX), 118-96-7 (TNT), 78-11-5 (PETN), 2691-41-0 (HMX), and 7790-98-9 (AP). The proposed special use permit includes outdoor storage, and also includes modifications to standards relating to landscaping, parking, noise, and paving.    Not available Not available
TMP-10631 114. Public HearingPublic Hearing: To consider a hazardous materials special use permit for general industrial-heavy use type, to include explosives testing and use and storage of certain hazardous materials in the High Desert planning area, as required by NRS 278.147 and Washoe County Code section 110.810.42. The project site is a 320-acre parcel (APN 066-030-05) located at 2001 State Route 34. The applicant is BRDR Properties, LLC. The hazardous materials that are proposed to be on site have the following CAS numbers: 121-82-4 (RDX), 118-96-7 (TNT), 78-11-5 (PETN), 2691-41-0 (HMX), and 7790-98-9 (AP). (WSUP25-0018 Iveson Ranch). Virtual Public Comment Eligible. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10758 115. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Master Plan Amendment Case Number WMPA25-0005 and Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number WRZA25-0006 (Sun Valley 48 LLC). Consideration of: (1) The Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt amendments to the Washoe County Master Plan, Sun Valley Master Plan Land Use Map, (WMPA25-0005) to change the master plan land use designation on a ±17.2 acre parcel (APN: 085-010-52) and a ±1.2 acre parcel (APN: 085-010-53) from Suburban Residential (SR) to Urban Residential (UR) on ±14 acres and Open Space (OS) on ±4.4 acres; and if adopted, authorize the chair to sign a resolution to this effect; and (2) The Planning Commission’s recommendation to adopt an amendment to the Sun Valley Regulatory Zone Map, to change the regulatory zoning on a ±17.2 acre parcel (APN: 085-010-52) and a ±1.2 acre parcel (APN: 085-010-53) from Medium Density Suburban (MDS-3 du/acre single family detached; or 5 du/acre single family attached & middle housing) to Low Density Urban (LDU -10 du/acre single family detached; or 14 du/acre for single family attached, multi-family, middle housing   Not available Not available
TMP-10782 116. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption 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. 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-10757 117. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption 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 defini   Not available Not available
TMP-10807 118. Action ItemElection of Chair of the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners. (All Commissions Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-10808 119. Action ItemElection of Vice-Chair of the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners. (All Commissions Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available