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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: AMENDED
Meeting date/time: 11/12/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Commission Chambers
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TMP-3503 13. AppearanceAppearance: (Informational Only, Not for Action) Chief Deputy Greg Herrera Washoe County Sheriff's Office Presentation and update on Illegal Dumping. [10 Minutes.]   Not available Not available
TMP-3554 14. AppearanceAppearance: (Informational Only, Not for Action) Heather Korbulic, Executive Director Nevada Health Link Presentation on Silver State Health Insurance Exchange/Nevada Health Link. [10 minutes.]   Not available Not available
TMP-3649 17.A. ProclamationProclaim the week of November 11-17, 2019 as National Apprenticeship Week. FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3610 18.A.1. Informational ReportAcknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3606 18.A.2. MinutesApproval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' special meeting of September 30, 2019. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3641 18.B. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Interim Financial Report for Washoe County Governmental Funds for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 - Unaudited. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3648 18.C.1. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge the Board of County Commissioners quarterly dashboard report. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3644 18.C.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a FFY19 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant passed through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) awarding [$125,000.00 (no County match required)], for a Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government project; authorize food purchases for Planning and Training events; retroactive from September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2021; If approved authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents when received; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3647 18.C.3. Action ItemRecommendation to approve Sub-Grant Agreements between Washoe County and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District [$1,936.00], Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe [$1,680.00], Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority [$6,000.00], City of Reno [$19,728.00], the Reno Sparks Indian Colony [$1,680.00], the City of Sparks [$13,879.86], the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District [$6,507.86], and the University of Nevada, Reno [$3,720.00] to support participation in the Silver Crucible Complex Coordinated Terrorism Attack Exercise (CCTA); approve Resolution necessary for same. The funds provided by the sub-grants are pass through funding from the Supplemental FFY17 Department of Homeland Security grant. Grant terms are retroactive to July 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. If approved authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents when received. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3628 18.D.1. GrantRecommendation to accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $42,035.00, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Federal FY 2019 project number 19-3000, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division Cyber Crimes Unit for the purchase of equipment and forensic software for the retroactive grant term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 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-3629 18.D.2. GrantRecommendation to accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $103,399.00, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Federal FY 2019 project number 19-3000, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Unit for the purchase of equipment for the Consolidated Bomb Team for the retroactive grant term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 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-3630 18.D.3. GrantRecommendation to accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $84,135.00, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Federal FY 2019 project number 19-3000, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) for payment of two intermittent positions as well as equipment and supplies for the retroactive grant term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 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-3631 18.D.4. GrantRecommendation to accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $53,358.55, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Federal FY 2019 project number 19-3000, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Northern Nevada Regional Intelligence Center - FUSION (NNRIC) for the purchase of equipment for the retroactive grant term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 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-3633 18.D.5. ContractRecommendation to approve the Forensic Support Services Agreements between Washoe County on behalf of Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and various Local Law Enforcement Agencies: Carlin Police Department $6,151; Carson City Sheriff’s Office $98,980; Mono County District Attorney’s Office $30,000; Sparks Police Department $539,500; State Gaming Control Board $2,237 for Forensic Laboratory Analysis Service fees for the retroactive term of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 with a total income of [$676,868.00]. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3590 18.D.6. GrantRecommendation to accept an Amended Notice of Subaward for the 2020 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program in the total amount of [$4,988] (25% cash match required) as administered through the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child Family Services, to be utilized 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 July 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019, and if approved direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3611 18.E.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve retroactive authorization to travel and travel reimbursements for three non-County employees (foster youth advocates) in the approximate amount of [$2,645], to attend the California College Pathways (CCP) 2019 Blueprint conference in Los Angeles, CA , October 28-29, 2019 using grant funds provided by the Walter S. Johnson Foundation (WSJF). Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3625 18.E.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Storey County for the purpose of providing a Senior Nutrition Program through the Human Services Agency retroactive October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2021; and if approved authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3637 18.E.3. Action ItemRecommendation to accept a subaward from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child & Family Services in the amount of [$8,590; no County match] retroactively from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 to provide public awareness and education on youth suicide; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the subaward and related 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-3639 18.E.4. Action ItemRecommendation to approve increase in hours from 25 to 40 per week for the vacant part-time, benefited Human Services Caseworker III (0.63 FTE, pay grade II, Position # 70001100) to a full-time benefited Human Services Caseworker III (1.00 FTE) with a net fiscal impact of [$41,916]; and if approved direct Human Resources to make the necessary adjustments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3642 18.E.5. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the Interlocal Contract Between Public Agencies between the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and Washoe County through their CrossRoads Program to provide a sober living environment with supportive services to youths [no cost to County]; effective December 13, 2019 through November 30, 2023; and if approved, authorize Chairman to execute Contract. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3532 18.F.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a Grant of Easement between Washoe County (Grantor) and Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (Grantee) for the construction, maintenance and repair of utility facilities, over, under, across and through a portion of Washoe County property APN 530-931-13, located between the end of Calle de la Plata Road and Sha Neva Road in Sparks, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3622 18.F.2. ContractRecommendation to approve a Grant of Easement between Washoe County (Grantor) and Sierra Pacific Power Company d/b/a NV Energy (Grantee) to construct, operate, add, modify, maintain and remove communication facilities and electric line systems for the distribution and transmission of electricity consisting of poles, cables and other appurtenances (Utility Facilities) and service boxes/meter panels, equipment and fixtures (Additional Utility Facilities) upon, over, under and through Grantor’s property, a portion of APNs 027-011-07 and 035-080-04, more commonly known as the Wildcreek Golf Course in Sparks, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3640 18.F.3. ContractRecommendation to approve a Grant, Bargain and Sale Deed between Washoe County (Grantor) and the City of Reno (Grantee) conveying a 1.5 acre parcel (APN 088-201-47) from Washoe County to the City of Reno [at zero cost] pursuant to NRS 277.053, to allow replacement of the Golden Valley Lift Station serving both City of Reno and Washoe County customers. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3608 19. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the Professional Services Agreement between Washoe County Health District and Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful in the amount of [$180,000] for the period January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 in support of the Recycling and Solid Waste Plan program activities. Health District. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3645 110. Action ItemRecommendation to approve new position and reclassification requests of a vacant Wastewater Collections Systems Supervisor, pay grade K, to a new job classification of Utility Systems Supervisor, pay grade N (Community Services), a vacant Human Services Program Manager, pay grade P, to a new job classification of Human Services Property Manager, pay grade M, two (2) new full-time Mental Health Counselor positions, pay grade P (Human Services Agency), a Library Assistant I, pay grade E, to Library Assistant II, pay grade G (Library), a vacant Account Clerk II, pay grade H, to Office Support Specialist, pay grade H, one (1) new full-time position for a new job classification of Chaplain, pay grade N, one (1) new part-time benefited position (.6 FTE) for a new job classification of Chaplain Assistant, pay grade K, one (1) new part-time benefited position (.6 FTE) for a new job classification of Detention Library Aide, pay grade A, and a new intermittent hourly Office Assistant III position, pay grade G (Sheriff’s Office), and a change in pay grade for Lead Programmer Analyst from YPP to   Not available Not available
TMP-3646 111. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a FFY19 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency Management (NDEM) awarding [$170,877.00 ($170,877.00 County match required)] including funds to be used for travel; retroactive from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020 ; If approved authorize the County Manager or his designee to sign the grant award documents when received; and authorize the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3643 112. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the reimbursement of costs incurred by the City of Reno, the City of Sparks, and departments of Washoe County for expenses related to and in support of the Enhanced 911 Emergency Response System and portable event recording devices, and recommended by the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee, in an amount not to exceed [$719,183] as specified within the adopted Enhanced 911 Fund’s operating budget. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3638 113. Action ItemRecommendation to accept sub-grant awards from the Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division for the following Older Americans Act Title III Programs: Representative Payee [$31,218; County match of $5,510 from ad valorem tax], Case Management [$156,249; County match of $27,577 from ad valorem tax] and Homemaker Services [$72,200; County match of $12,743 from ad valorem tax]; and the following State of Nevada Independent Living Programs: Homemaker Services [$57,400; County match of 8,610 from ad valorem tax] and Adult Day Care [$66,070; County match of $9,911 from ad valorem tax], retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the Sub-grant Awards and related documents; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE MOTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3635 114. Action ItemRecommendation to accept a subaward from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, Child Care Licensing in the amount of [$415,470; no County match] retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 to provide child care licensing and monitoring within Washoe County; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the subaward and related documents; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE MOTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3636 115. Action ItemRecommendation to accept a partial FY20 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) sub-grant award from the State of Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of [$557,904; $139,476 County match] retroactive for the period of July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the sub-grant award and related documents; and approve the final year of the VOCA Victim’s Services Coordinator Professional Services Agreement with Megan Lucey, Esq. retroactive for the period of July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 in the amount of [$95,000]. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE MOTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3614 116. Action ItemRecommendation to approve change order #2 to the Agreement for Construction Services with Southern Folger Detention Equipment Co., LLC. [increasing the contract amount by $41,269.50 for a total contract amount of $334,607.50] for the Washoe County Jail - Slider Door Actuator Replacement Project. Community Services. (Commission Districts 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3616 117. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a change order to the Agreement for Construction Services with RaPiD Construction, Inc., [increasing the contract amount by $136,147.20 for a total contract amount of $426,129.20] for the Lemmon Valley Estates Drainage Channel Improvements Project. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3617 118. ContractRecommendation to award Washoe County Bid No. 3099-19 and approve the Agreement for Janitorial Services for Washoe County Libraries to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, [staff recommends Qual-ECON U.S.A., in the amount of $18,004.20 per month]; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute a three year agreement effective December 1, 2019, with two additional one year renewal options at the discretion of Washoe County [an anuual amount not to exceed $216,050.40, plus call-back services]. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3571 119. ContractRecommendation to approve the Owner-CMAR Construction Agreement between Washoe County and Q&D Construction, LLC, for Guaranteed Maximum Price #3 for Buildings 600/601, 602 and 605 of the Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health System Homeless Housing Project [in the amount of $3,397,658.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3618 120. Action ItemRecommendation to award Bid No. 3109-20 for the purchase of three replacement 66,000 GVWR Truck Cab/Chassis with dump body, sand spreader and snow plow to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, per NRS 332.065, [staff recommends Velocity Truck Centers, 1550 E. Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431 in the total amount of $776,553.00] for the Community Services Department Operations Division. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3619 121. Action ItemRecommendation to award Bid No. 3110-20 for the purchase of one replacement 33,000 GVWR Truck Cab/Chassis with Fuel and Lube Body to the lowest responsive responsible bidder [staff recommends Velocity Truck Centers, 1550 E. Greg Street, Sparks, NV 89431 in the amount of $218,368.00] for the Community Services Department Operations Division. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3621 122. ContractRecommendation to: 1) Approve an Agreement Regarding November 2002 State Question 1: Parks and Open Space Bond Issue - Truckee River - One Truckee River Restroom Project Implementation Funding [$286,937 - State Question 1 Truckee River Bond Funds] between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority; and 2) authorize Interim County Manager, Dave Solaro to execute the agreement and related documents. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3623 123. ContractRecommendation to approve a Right of Entry Agreement retroactive to November 4, 2019, between Washoe County and the Washoe County School District for the relocation and reconstruction of the existing Orr Ditch located on a portion of the Wildcreek Golf Course [Washoe County School District to pay Washoe County $240,000 for restoration of the property]; and, if approved, authorize the Community Services Department Operations Division Director to sign the Right of Entry Agreement. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3626 124. GrantRecommendation to accept receipt of a direct grant award [$204,799.00, no County match required] from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), FY2018, Project number 2019-AP-BX-0804, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Bureau. Beginning date of the grant term is retroactive to October 1, 2019, with no end date. 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-3627 125. GrantRecommendation to accept a Nevada Division of Emergency Management grant award [amount not to exceed $190,160.00, no County match required] as administered through the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, Federal FY 2019 project number 19-3000, to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Unit for the purchase of equipment for the Consolidated Bomb Team for the retroactive grant term of September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021 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-3632 126. ContractRecommendation to award Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 3108-20 for Forensic DNA Casework Analysis on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, Forensic Sciences Division to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, [staff recommends Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc., 10430 Furnace Road Suite 107, Lorton VA 22079 for a cost of $895.00 per kit for approximately 500 to1000 kits, estimated total amount between $447,500.00 up to $1,000,000.00 (funding permitting)], and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute a two year agreement, for the period of November 13, 2019-November 12, 2021 with the option of two one (1) year extension options, at the discretion of the County. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3634 127. GrantRecommendation to accept grant award from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) FY 19 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program, Project No 2019-DN-BX-0100 [amount not to exceed $378,706.00, No County match required], to cover costs related to the DNA backlog reduction, for the grant term of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 and if approved, direct Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3612 128. Action ItemDiscussion and possible action on staff recommendations for the regulation of short-term rentals within unincorporated Washoe County, including either confirming the policy recommendations or providing additional policy direction prior to staff bringing back specific ordinance language. Short-term rentals are a type of temporary lodging of brief duration operated out of private residences such as homes, apartments and condos. They are commonly made available through property management companies and online booking services, and are also referred to as vacation rentals that are generally booked for fewer than 28-days. And, pursuant to Washoe County Code (WCC) Sections 2.030 and 110.818.05, possible action to initiate amendments to Chapter 110 (Development Code), Chapter 25 (Business Licenses, Permits and Regulations) and Chapter 125 (Administrative Enforcement Code) to create the necessary code language to facilitate the Board’s policy direction. This includes, but is not limited to, the establishment of definitions, standards, location limitations, occupancy limits, parking requireme   Not available Not available
TMP-3655 129. Action ItemRecommendation to consider authorizing an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court of the District Court’s granting of a petition for judicial review in Village League to Save Incline Assets, Inc., et.al. vs. State of Nevada, et.al., Case No. CV03-06922, a case involving the State Board of Equalization’s November 30, 2017 equalization decision regarding residential property valuations in the Incline Village/Crystal Bay area of Washoe County; and authorize the Washoe County District Attorney to engage special outside counsel for the appeal. District Attorney. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available