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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/12/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
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TMP-8128 15. Informational ReportPresentation and discussion by Brian Beffort, Sustainability Manager regarding progress and plans for the County's greenhouse gas reduction and other sustainability work affecting both County operations and community-wide activities in Fiscal Year 2024. FOR DISCUSSION ONLY   Not available Not available
TMP-8147 16.A.1. DonationRecommendation to accept donations in the amount of [$4,147.00] and a $100.00 pizza gift card to Washoe County Regional Animal Services retroactive for the period July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023, from numerous donors (see attached list), to be used for the humane care and treatment of sick and/or injured, stray, abandoned, or at-risk animals received; express appreciation for these thoughtful contributions; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Regional Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8172 16.A.2. DonationRecommendation to accept a one-time equipment donation of [128] Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to be placed in all patrol vehicles and used as life saving devices. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8173 16.A.3. DonationRecommendation to accept a one-time cash payment of [$18,000.00] from the Department of Homeland Security, Special Response Team, by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to be used for training costs associated with a week-long training iteration in Vehicle Based Tactics (VBT) taught and attended by both Agencies. Training will be conducted from February 26th to March 2nd at the Regional Training center. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8189 17.A.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the Protest to Water Rights Application No. 93079, filed in the Office of the State Engineer, pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 534.270.3(g)(1), requesting a change in the approved place of use of temporary surface (flood) waters of White Lake in the Cold Springs Hydrographic Basin, to preserve Washoe County’s ability to protect and manage the water resources of Washoe County as prescribed under Washoe County Code Article 422. [Fiscal impact of $30 for Protest filing fees]. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8154 17.B.1. Informational ReportRecommendation to approve the use of General Fund Contingency in the total amount of [$95,000] for fiscal year 2024 in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 354.598005 to increase expenditure authority for the 2024 Joy Lake Road Pipe Failure; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget appropriation transfers. [Total fiscal year 2024 impact $95,000; net fiscal impact $-0-]. Finance. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8123 17.C.1. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$4,700.00] for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; District 1 Commissioner Alexis Hill recommends a [$4,700.00] grant to the Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program - a non-profit organization, created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the future efforts of assisting working families through its food pantry and apprentice assistance programs; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary disbursement of funds. Manager's Office. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8127 17.C.2. ResolutionRecommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$7,500.00] for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; District 2 Commissioner Mike Clark recommends a [$2,500.00] grant to the Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program - a non-profit organization, created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the future efforts of assisting working families through its food pantry and apprentice assistance programs; [$5,000.00] grant to The Healing Center and Spa Steamboat Hot Springs - a non-profit organization, created for religious, charitable or educational purposes - to support the efforts for roof repairs for the historical building; approve Resolution necessary for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary disbursements of funds. Manager's Office. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8195 17.C.3. ResolutionRecommendation to appoint Ryan Gustafson as Director of Human Services Agency effective December 12, 2023, with an annual salary of $203,819.20. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8121 17.C.4. Action ItemDiscussion and approval of Washoe County’s Federal Legislative Principles and Lobbying Practices, including an update and direction to staff regarding the 118th Congress. The principles and practices are meant to serve as guidance to staff, lobbyists, and elected officials in representing the County before the United States Congress and Federal Agencies and to provide a means to advance and protect the County’s interests on issues at the federal level, including health and human services, land use and management, capital projects, emergency preparedness, and election administration. Among other things, they address legislative, regulatory, administrative, and fiscal impact issues that may arise during the remainder of the 118th Congress and the County’s practices as it conducts lobbying activities to advance the County’s interests. Approval of these principles and practices may include but is not necessarily limited to the following overarching categories: fiscal sustainability, economic impacts, vulnerable populations, and innovative services. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Dist   Not available Not available
TMP-8174 17.D.1. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $280,000.00, 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 Bomb Unit for the purchase of a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive detection robot for the Consolidated Bomb Squad for the 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-8180 17.D.2. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $149,460.00, 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 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for payment of three intermittent positions as well as equipment and supplies for the 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-8182 17.D.3. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a grant award [$258,981.00, no County match required] from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), FY 2022, Award Number 15PBJA-22-RR-05075-SCAA, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Bureau beginning August 30, 2023 through September 30, 2024. If approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8185 17.D.4. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $110,422.00, 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 Northern Nevada Regional Intelligence Center (NNRIC) for the purchase of software enhancements for the grant term of October 1st, 2023 through September 30th, 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-8187 17.D.5. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $193,621.70, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Office of the Military, Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Federal FY 2023 project number 97067.23, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division Cyber Crimes Unit for the purchase of forensic software and licenses, and travel/training for county/non-county employees for the 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-8188 17.D.6. GrantRecommendation to retroactively accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $166,759.00, 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 Bomb Unit for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and travel and training for county/non-county employees for the Consolidated Bomb Squad for the 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-8190 17.D.7. ContractRecommendation to accept an agreement for the annual reimbursement limit of [$41,415, no match required] in overtime reimbursement for two deputies assigned full time to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Northern Nevada Child Exploitation Task Force (NNCETF). Washoe County will be reimbursed for overtime costs directly related to activities in conjunction with the FBI NNCETF. Funds are available for Federal FY 2024 for the retroactive period of October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024. If approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8167 17.E.1. ResolutionRecommendation to accept Treasurer’s status report for the period ending November 30, 2023, of payment of refunds and interest since last update in the amount of $70,910.62 on certain property tax overpayments for residential properties at Incline Village/Crystal Bay, in compliance with the October 21, 2019 Order issued by the District Court in Village League to Save Incline Assets, Inc., et.al. vs. State of Nevada, et.al., Case No. CV03-06922, as modified and clarified by the settlement agreement regarding the processing of refunds. Treasurer. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-7363 18. Action ItemRecommendation to conduct a performance evaluation of Washoe County Manager Eric Brown, including a discussion of the results of the 2023 Performance Feedback Survey; to adopt priorities and expectations for the County Manager; and discussion and possible action to approve a single lump sum merit bonus for the County Manager (current base salary is $331,115.20) in an amount to be determined by the Board, to amend Section 2.A of the County Manager’s Employment Agreement to extend the term of the Agreement for one (1) additional year to November 21, 2025, and to amend Section 2.C of the County Manager’s Employment Agreement to increase severance pay from six (6) months of the Manager’s annual base salary to twelve (12) months of his annual base salary, and if approved, to authorize the Chair to sign the amendments, and to authorize the Comptroller’s Office and Human Resources to make all necessary adjustments. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-8158 19. OrdinanceIntroduction and first reading of an ordinance pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 278.0201 through 278.0207 approving a development agreement between Washoe County and St. James’s Village, Inc. for St. James’s Village, a residential subdivision (Tentative Subdivision Map Case No. TM5-2-92). The purpose of the development agreement is to extend the deadline for recording the next final map from October 16, 2023, to October 16, 2025, and to adopt amended conditions of approval (WAC23-0013). The project is located along the central portion (on both sides) of Joy Lake Road, west of the I-580 freeway. The project encompasses a total of approximately 1,626 acres, and the total number of residential lots allowed by the approved tentative map is 530. The parcels are located within the Forest Planning Area and Washoe County Commission District No. 2. (APNs 046-080-40; 046-060-45 & 47; 046-131-24; 046-132-06; 046-133-15 & 17; 046-180-12, 14 & 15; 154-011-07; 156-040-09, 10, 14 &15; 156-111-23; 156-141-04. And, if approved, schedule a public hearing, second reading and possible adoptio   Not available Not available
TMP-8186 110. ResolutionRecommendation to adopt seven resolutions accepting real property for use as public streets, which pertain to portions of six official plats and one irrevocable offer of dedication as listed below totaling 23.19 acres and 3.59 linear miles; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the resolutions to accept: 1) R23-166 for a portion of the Official Plat of Eagle Canyon Ranch Unit 9, Tract Map 5389, recorded on September 28, 2020, as document number 5083344, being: Pine Forest Drive, Sand Springs Drive, and a portion of Neighborhood Way and Whitney Pockets Drive, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 532-344-02; approximately 2.416 acres and 0.44 linear miles; 2) R23-167 for a portion of the Official Plat of Eagle Canyon Ranch Unit 9B, Subdivision Tract Map 5444, recorded on September 13, 2021, as document number 5225283, being Carico Valley Place, Ione Valley Drive, Kumiva Drive, and Mojave Desert Drive and a portion of Neighborhood Way and Whitney Pockets Drive; APN’s 532-393-34 and 532-402-03; approximately 4.45 acres and 0.57 linear miles; 3) R23-168 for a portion of the   Not available Not available
TMP-8143 111. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and possible adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) by adding various sections and maps to multiple articles within Divisions Two, Three, Four and Eight, in order to transfer existing regulatory language found in the 2010 Washoe County Master Plan to the Development Code as part of a comprehensive update to the Master Plan (Envision Washoe 2040). The following articles have been amended by adding new sections thereto: Article 204 Forest Area to add sections related to Matera Ridge Community Modifiers, Mt. Rose Scenic Highway Commercial Modifiers, Mt. Rose Resort Services Area, and specific plans; Article 206 High Desert Area to add sections related to temporary residential development, Squaw Valley Reservoir Community Modifiers, Downtown Gerlach Community Modifiers, and specific plans; Article 208 North Valleys Area to add sections related to avigation easements, Golden Valley Community Modifiers, Lemmon Valley Community Modifiers, and specific plans; Article 210 South Valleys Area to add sections related to   Not available Not available
TMP-8181 112. Public HearingPublic Hearing on Resolution R23-163 to allow for objections with possible action to approve a Sign Location Lease for an outdoor advertising structure between Washoe County (Lessor) and the Lamar Companies (Lessee), retroactive to June 1, 2023 for a 36-month term, with option to renew for 24 additional months, for the continued use of a portion of land (approximately 250 square feet) identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 008-211-51 (formerly APN # 008-211-46) to allow a billboard sign with rental fee to Washoe County [in the amount of $1,750.00 monthly] pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute 244.2833. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available