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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/28/2018 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Commission Chambers
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TMP-2484 13. AppearanceAppearance: Mark Amodei, Congressmann State of Nevada Presentation and update from Congressman Mark Amodei on federal issues. [10 minutes.]   Not available Not available
TMP-2476 25. AppearanceAppearance: Bobbi Thompson Reno Air Race Association Presentation and update on Reno Air Race Association. [10 minutes.]   Not available Not available
TMP-2472 19.A. Action ItemAccept monetary donations to Washoe County Regional Animal Services [$9,267.17] received from April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018 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 appropriate budget amendments. Animal Services. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2480 19.B.1. Action ItemAccept a donation [overall estimated value of $7,000, no charge to the county] of 113 new and used controlled energy weapon (CEW) batteries from the Sparks Police Department to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2481 19.B.2. Action ItemAccept donation of a HH-1H Huey Helicopter [estimated value of $922,704.00, no charge to the County], to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to be utilized to support RAVEN, WCSO Search and Rescue, and Wildland Fire Suppression Operations performed by WCSO. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2482 19.B.3. Action ItemAccept various military surplus equipment [overall estimated value $471,129.28, no charge to the County] donated to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to be utilized to support Detention Response Team (DRT), K9 Units, RAVEN, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit and Search and Rescue of WCSO. Sheriff (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2487 110.A.1. MinutesAcknowledge and approve correction to the Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes of June 19, 2018 to include the mention of an email received from Ms. Annemarie Grant as public comment on Agenda Item 10B. Clerk. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2525 110.A.2. MinutesApproval of minutes for the regular Board of County Commission meeting for July 10, 2018. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2535 110.A.3. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commission regular meeting on July 24, 2018 and Concurrent meeting on July 30, 2018. Clerk. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2526 110.A.4. Informational ReportAcknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Clerk. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2497 110.B. Action ItemApprove roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2014/2015, 2015/2016, 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 secured tax roll and authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibit A and direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $29,870.73]. Assessor. (Commission Districts 1, 2 & 3.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2496 110.C. Action ItemApprove amendments totaling an increase of [$63,636] in both revenue and expense to the FY19 Advancing Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards Grant Program, IO 11088; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget amendments. Health District. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2502 110.D. GrantApprove the Continuum of Care - Permanent Supportive Housing Program Grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of [$81,324; $20,592 county match] to provide housing and supportive services for homeless families for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019; authorize the Department to execute the grant agreement and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2507 110.E. Action ItemApprove staff recommendation to accept the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office designee to the Washoe County Emergency 911 Advisory Committee of Mike Bassi to replace Bill Ames, current term ending June 30, 2021. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2505 110.F.1. ResolutionApprove a resolution to sponsor an amendment to the Reno-Stead Corridor Joint Plan (RSCJP) pursuant to NRS 278.02786, at the request of the Redmond Company, for a Master Plan amendment within the Special Planning Area/Reno Stead Corridor Joint Plan to re-designate ±2.57 acres of Low Density Suburban/Rural Residential (2.5 - 1 acre lots) and ±1.02 acres of Open Space to ±2.73 acres of General Commercial and ±0.86 acres of Open Space (APN 086-380-20 & -21), and if approved, authorize the Chair to sign a resolution to this effect. The RSCJP is a master plan that is under the joint jurisdiction of Washoe County and the City of Reno and requires approval by both entities, as well as the regional planning authorities, for any changes. (City of Reno Case Number LDC18-00026) Community Services (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2506 110.F.2. ResolutionApprove a resolution to sponsor an amendment to the Reno-Stead Corridor Joint Plan (RSJCP) pursuant to NRS 278.02786, at the request of Peavine Investors, LLC, to remove two parcels identified as APN 081-031-39 and 081-024-08 (559.3 acres) from the Reno-Stead Corridor Joint Plan and re-designate the parcels as part of the City of Reno Master Plan and, if approved, authorize the Chair to sign. The RSCJP is a master plan that is under the joint jurisdiction of Washoe County and the City of Reno and requires approval by both entities, as well as the regional planning authorities, for any changes. (City of Reno Case Number LDC17-00043) Approval of the Master Plan Amendment will change the current Washoe County Master Plan Designations of Rural and Rural Residential to the comparable City of Reno Master Plan Designation Unincorporated Transition (416.3 acres) and Large Lot Neighborhood (143 acres). Community Services (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2519 110.F.3. ContractApprove a Water Rights Deed to re-convey 6.06 acre-feet of water rights from Washoe County to Scott Real Estate, LLC. Community Services. (Commission District 2.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2520 110.F.4. ContractApprove the Cancellation Agreement and associated Water Rights Deed to terminate Water Sale Agreements between Washoe County and DL Lakeshore, LLC, and re-convey 0.61 acre-feet of water rights from Washoe County to DL Lakeshore, LLC. Community Services. (Commission District 2.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2521 110.F.5. ContractApprove an Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Washoe County and Electro Scan Inc., commencing August 28, 2018 through August 27, 2019, to provide condition assessment of approximately 14,000 feet of sanitary sewer interceptors within the South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility service area [$124,500.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 2.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2527 110.G.1. Action ItemApprove the settlement of the Industrial Insurance Claim of John Nemeth v. Washoe County for a total sum of [$55,000] for all claims against all defendants. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2483 110.G.2. AppearanceAcknowledge Washoe County Purchasing Division receipt of its 23rd annual Achievement in Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Purchasing Institute for the year ended June 30, 2018. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2509 110.H.1. GrantApprove to accept a Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to the District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $116,946 ($29,237 required match), from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Children and Family Service (DCFS) to provide counseling services, victim services, and a part-time Victim Advocate; retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. Direct the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendments. District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2513 110.H.2. Action ItemApprove payments totaling [$10,819.26] to vendors for assistance of 65 victims of sexual assault and authorize Comptroller to process same. NRS 217.310 requires payment by the County of total initial medical care of victims, regardless of cost, and of follow-up treatment costs of up to $1,000 for victims and other eligible persons. District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2477 110.I.1. Informational ReportAcknowledge a grant award of [$20,000.00, no County match required], awarded to the Second Judicial District Court from the Lee F. Del Grande Foundation, retroactive May 11, 2018 through October 1, 2018 for the Family Peace Center, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. District Court. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2485 110.I.2. GrantAcknowledge the grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety to the Second Judicial District Court, in the amount of $30,000 ($30,000 in-kind match required), to support the Specialty Court programs, effective retroactively October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and direct the Comptroller's Office to make the necessary budget amendments. District Court. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2491 110.J.1. Action ItemAccept grant funding [$62,856.00 with no county match] from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for labor and travel expenses relating to the National Violent Death Reporting System, from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019, and authorize the Chief Medical Examiner & Coroner of the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to sign the award and approve amendments, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2492 110.J.2. Action ItemAccept grant funding [$79,914.00 with no county match] from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services for labor and travel expenses relating to the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System, from September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019, and authorize the Chief Medical Examiner & Coroner of the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to sign the award and approve amendments, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2508 110.K.1. Action ItemApprove eliminating three (3) part-time Library Assistant II positions, pay grade G, and creating one (1) new full-time Library Assistant II position, pay grade G (Library), as reported to the Job Evaluation Committee, and authorize Human Resources to make the necessary changes. [Net fiscal impact is estimated at $5,286.] Library. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2511 110.K.2. Action ItemApprove elimination of one (1) benefitted part-time 21-hour Library Assistant II (position #70002032), pay grade G, and create two (2) new part-time non-benefitted 15-hour Library Assistant II positions, pay grade G (Library), as reported to the Job Evaluation Committee, and authorize Human Resources to make the necessary changes. [Net fiscal impact is estimated at ($5,694).] Library. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2459 110.L.1. Informational ReportAcknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for Fourth Quarter for Fiscal Year 17/18. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2463 110.L.2. GrantApprove acceptance of 2017 HIDTA Northern Nevada Drug Task Force funding [amount not to exceed $55,000.00, no County match required] to be used for overtime, investigative, and travel expenses from High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) as administered through Las Vegas Metro Police Department, for the retroactive grant period of 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2018, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2464 110.L.3. GrantApprove acceptance of 2017 HIDTA Northern Nevada Interdiction Task Force funding [amount not to exceed $75,000.00, no County match required] to be used for overtime, investigative, and travel expenses from High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) as administered through Las Vegas Metro Police Department, for the retroactive grant period of 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2018, and direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2479 110.L.4. Action ItemApprove the NLTFPD Interlocal Agreement - RAVEN Fire Training, Monitoring and Suppression Personnel and Equipment between the County of Washoe on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District in the amount of [$10,000], for the retroactive period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, for the provision, when requested of a helicopter or other aircraft and personnel and approve reimbursement for services rendered throughout the year by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to be paid in accordance with the Interlocal Agreement to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Regional Aviation Unit (RAVEN). Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2486 110.L.5. GrantApprove funding of [$4,620.00, 25% in-kind and cash match required, $1,155.00] from the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services, Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) to be used to pay travel and training costs for the WCSO Victim Advocate, and to provide emergency housing and emergency services such as food and shelter for victims of domestic violence, for the retroactive grant period of 7/1/18 through 6/30/19, and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2488 110.L.6. GrantApprove funding of [$17,500.00, no match required] from the United States Department of Justice, United States Attorney, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) for reimbursement of overtime costs incurred while involved in the investigation of OCDETF Initiative number PA-NV-0296 for the retroactive period of 4/1/2017 - 09/30/2018. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2490 110.L.7. GrantApprove receipt of Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds, sub granted through Reno Police Department in the amount of [$52,468.00, no County match required] for purchase of Law Enforcement equipment, Law Enforcement related training and travel, and overtime for the retroactive grant period of 10/1/17 through 9/30/20. If approved, authorize Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2514 110.L.8. ContractApprove Sheriff’s Security Agreement between the Barracuda Open Foundation and the County of Washoe on behalf of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide uniformed Deputy Sheriffs for security [estimated security costs will be $64,000] during the 2018 Barracuda Open Golf Tournament for the retroactive period of July 30, through August 5, 2018. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2515 110.L.9. ContractApprove the Law Enforcement Funding Agreement between Black Rock City LLC and Washoe County, on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide reimbursement for extra staffing [$118,351.00 estimated total reimbursement] needed in the Gerlach/Empire area during the annual Burning Man Festival for 2018. Sheriff. (Commission District 5.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2449 110.M.1. GrantAccept to acknowledge a Specialty Court General Fund Allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Sparks Justice Court [$35,050 for FY19, no match required], paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 1, 2018, grant end date June 30, 2019; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments.[$35,050]. Sparks Justice Court. (All Commission Districts).   Not available Not available
TMP-2470 110.M.2. Action ItemApprove, effective August 28, 2018, four (4) reclassifications for the Sparks Justice Court and create one (1) intermittent Justice Court Records Clerk position. Reclassify Accounting Supervisor position (70007202), pay grade J178, to Supervising Clerk III, pay grade J178; Supervising Clerk II, position (70010179), pay grade J175, to Account Clerk II, pay grade J120; Court Clerk I, two (2) positions (70008851 and 70000347), pay grade J130, to Court Clerk II, pay grade J157. Create one (1) intermittent Justice Court Records Clerk position and authorize Human Resources and the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary changes [$0 net impact]. Sparks Justice Court. (All Commission Districts)   Not available Not available
TMP-2478 111. ContractRecommendation to approve Amendment #1 to the original Interlocal Agreement dated June 28, 2016 between Washoe County (Health District) and Washoe County (Department of Juvenile Services) concerning the clinical infrastructure of the Jan Evans clinic to provide appropriate adolescent health services for detained youth. Contract term retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021. Juvenile Services (All Commission Districts). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-2489 112. ContractRecommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Southern Comfort Lift Station Rehabilitation Project [staff recommends Gerhardt & Berry Construction, Inc., in the amount of $235,731.25]. Community Services. (Commission District 2). FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2522 113. ContractRecommendation to approve an Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services between Washoe County and Carollo Engineers Inc., commencing August 28, 2018 through January 31, 2020, to provide final engineering design and bidding services for the Pleasant Valley Reach 3 Sanitary Sewer Interceptor project within the South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility service territory [$838,797]. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2498 114. GrantRecommendation to approve Human Services Block Grant: Title XX Subgrant award from the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Partnerships and Grants in the amount of [$663,807] to promote reunification, safety, educational support and normalcy for children in care retroactive July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; authorize the Agency to execute the Sub-Grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2499 115. GrantRecommendation to approve grant awards from the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division for the following Older Americans Act Title III Programs: Representative Payee [$31,218 match of $5,510 from ad valorem tax], Case Management [$175,663 match of $31,003 from ad valorem tax] and Homemaker Services [$108,000 match of $20,012 from ad valorem tax]; and the following State of Nevada Independent Living Programs: Homemaker Services [$21,600, no match required] and Adult Day Care [$66,070 match of $9,911 from ad valorem tax], retroactive from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019; and authorize the Agency to execute grant award documents; and direct the Comptroller's Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency (All Commission Districts) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2500 116. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the FY18/19 Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Operation of the Community Assistance Center and Other Homeless Services Among the City of Reno, Washoe County and City of Sparks retroactive for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed [$2,531,637] for the operation of the Community Assistance Center. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2528 117. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a 2017 Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management in the amount of [$225,000.00 (requires 25% County match of $75,000.00)]; Grant Term: Retroactive from August 14, 2017 - March 22, 2021; If approved authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents; and authorize the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2471 118. OrdinanceIntroduce and conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) within Article 302, Allowed Uses, Table 110.302.05.2, Table of Uses (Civic Use Types), specifying that Private School Facilities will be allowed with a board of adjustment special use permit in all regulatory zones except industrial and open space and that Public School Facilities will be allowed in all regulatory zones except industrial and open space with no special use permit required; within Article 304, Use Classification System, Section 110.304.20, Civic Use Types, to add to the definition of Education the sub-definitions of Private School Facilities and Public School Facilities. If supported, set the public hearing for second reading and possible adoption of the Ordinance for September 11, 2018. Community Services (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2533 119. Action ItemDiscussion and possible direction to staff as permitted by the Nevada State Legislature regarding bill draft requests submitted by Washoe County, or such legislative issues as may be deemed by the Chair or the Board to be of critical significance to Washoe County for the 2019 Nevada Legislative Session. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2536 120. Action ItemDiscussion and possible direction to the County Manager to utilize two or more hours of staff time to establish a County Level Affordable Housing Trust Fund. - Requested by Commissioner Jung. (Strategic Goal - Vulnerable Populations.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-2518 121. Action ItemApprove an Amendment to the 2017 Rules of Procedures - Washoe County Board of Commissioners to amend Section 5.6 to allow commissioners prioritized requests for use of staff time. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available
TMP-2441 122. Public HearingPublic Hearing continued from August 28, 2018: Appeal of the Washoe County Board of Adjustment’s denial of Special Use Permit Case Number WSUP18-0006 (Arrowcreek Middle School Grading). The project includes major grading of an area of approximately ±28.4 acres with ±247,980 cubic yards of cuts and ±251,748 cubic yards of fill and to allow slopes greater than 10 feet in height to facilitate the construction of a new Middle School. The Board of County Commissioners (Board) may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the Board of Adjustment. The applicant is Washoe County School District and property owner is United States of America. The site is on the north side of Arrowcreek Parkway, west of the intersection with Thomas Creek Road and east of Crossbow Court. The Assessor’s Parcel Number is 049-010-29. The Master Plan Category is Suburban Residential (SR) and the Regulatory Zone is Low Density Suburban (LDS). The project is located within the Southwest Area Plan and within the South Truckee Meadows/Washoe Valley Citizen Advisory Board boundary. The request is authorized by WCC Cha   Not available Not available
TMP-2524 123. OrdinancePublic Hearing: Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 2 by adopting Supplement Number 14 to the Washoe County Code and all clerical and technical corrections made therein. District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.)   Not available Not available