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Meeting Name: Board of County Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/10/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Commission Chambers
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TMP-2832 13. AppearancePresentation: Glenn Duncan Elementary School Choir.   Not available Not available
TMP-3505 14. AppearanceAppearance: (Informational Only, Not for Action) Undersheriff Wayne Yarbrough Washoe County Sheriff's Office Presentation and update on Stratified Model for Policing. [10 Minutes.]   Not available Not available
TMP-3692 17.A. 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-3706 17.B. Action ItemRecommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2017/2018, 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 secured and unsecured tax rolls 2) authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibits A and B and 3) direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $20,303.61]. Assessor. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3709 17.C. Action ItemRecommendation to approve amendments totaling an increase of [$1,893] in both revenue and expense to the FY20 Association of Food and Drug Official (AFDO)-Category 3 Training; Food Retail Program Standards Program -FDA FD207 Plan Review Training Course, IO 11651; and if approved direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget amendments. Health District. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3688 17.D. Action ItemRecommendation to approve an increase in the salary range for the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner job classification (pay grade C0002) and modify pay grade M0003 from a set salary to a salary range for the Chief Medical Examiner/Coroner job classification as reviewed by Korn Ferry (Hay Group) and authorize Human Resources to make the necessary changes. [Net fiscal impact $55,507]. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3714 17.E. GrantRecommendation to acknowledge Specialty Court General Fund Allocations from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Reno Justice Court for DUI Court in the amount of [$20,250 for FY20, no match required], and for Community Court in the amount of [$99,764 for FY20 no match required] paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Reno Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION.   Not available Not available
TMP-3713 17.F. Action ItemRecommendation to acknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for First Quarter for Fiscal Year 19/20. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3703 17.G. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the renewal of the lease agreement “Mt. Rose/Galena Communication Facilities Lease Agreement” between Washoe County and High Sierra Communications, Inc. for one (1) year, [$28,976.40], and to retroactively pay unpaid lease fees for fiscal year 2018-2019, [$27,861.92], to support continued use of the Mt. Rose communication facility by the Washoe County Regional Communication System. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3707 17.H. ResolutionRecommendation to approve the request to combine Social Services and Senior Services petty cash funds and increase the combined fund by $200.00 [from $1,300.00 to $1,500.00] for the Washoe County Human Services Agency; and, if approved, authorize Chair to execute Resolution for same. Treasurer. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3620 17.I.1. ContractRecommendation to approve the Dragon Lights Reno Agreement between Washoe County, Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc., and the May Arboretum Society for a Dragon Lights Reno event from June 27, 2020 through August 2, 2020 (with possible renewals for calendar years 2021, 2022 and 2023) at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden; and authorize Assistant County Manager, Dave Solaro, to execute an Invitation Letter (exhibit C to Agreement) to United States Citizen and Immigration Services requesting P-3 visas for artists. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3678 17.I.2. Action ItemRecommendation to direct staff to permanently retire 2.00 acre-feet of Ground Water Rights from the East Lemmon Valley Hydrographic Basin. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3679 17.I.3. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a Water Rights Deed to re-convey 0.32 acre-feet of water rights from Washoe County to Harry C. Fry. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3680 17.I.4. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a Water Rights Deed to re-convey 99.604 acre-feet of water rights from Washoe County to George W. Gillemot, Trustee of the George W. Gillemot Family Trust dated December 14, 1984. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3682 17.I.5. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a Water Rights Deed to re-convey 0.04 acre-feet of water rights from Washoe County to Wayne Capurro and Dale Capurro, as Co-Trustees of The Atilio and Mariellen Capurro Family Trust (Survivor’s Trust) established U/D/T 3/19/90. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3683 17.I.6. ResolutionRecommendation to Adopt three Resolutions Accepting Real Property for Use as a Public Street, which pertain to portions of three Official Plats as listed below totaling 11.71 acres and 2.11 linear miles; and if approved, direct the Clerk’s Office to record the Resolutions to accept: (1) A portion of the Official Plat of Donovan Ranch - Phase 6, Subdivision Tract Map 5257, recorded on March 6, 2018 as Document Number 4793498, being: Quail Covey Lane, Blooming Sage Way, a portion of Hacienda Ridge Way, a portion of Vista Park Drive, and a portion of Sage Wind Street, APN 534-681-24, approximately 4.97 acres and 0.97 linear miles; and, (2) A portion of the Official Plat of Eagle Canyon Ranch - Unit 2, Subdivision Tract Map 5186, recorded on October 27, 2016 as document number 4647420, being: Treasure City Drive, Spooner Way, a portion of Neighborhood Way, a portion of Silver City Road, and a portion of Thacker Pass Drive, APN 532-214-08; Midas Court, APN 532-201-18, approximately 4.13 acres and 0.69 linear miles; and, (3) A portion of the Official Plat of Eagle Canyon Ranch - Unit 4,    Not available Not available
TMP-3687 17.I.7. ContractRecommendation to award bids and approve agreements to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders for the Liquid Distribution System Retro Project, staff recommends: (1) Gardner Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $38,800.00 for plumbing work; (2) Electrical Solutions, LLC in the amount of $12,850.00 for electrical work; and, (3) approve a contingency fund in the amount of $20,000.00 [for a current total project amount of $71,650.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3694 17.I.8. GrantRecommendation to approve a custom grant agreement from NV Energy in the amount of [$53,268.00 with county match of $5,000] for the purchase and installation of three (3) dual-port electric vehicle charging stations at the Washoe County 9th Street Administrative Complex retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3695 17.I.9. ResolutionRecommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intent to execute an easement agreement and easement deed between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for a water facilities easement totaling ±967 square feet and a temporary construction easement totaling ±2,585 square feet on APNs 152-051-22 and 150-121-25, part of Arrowcreek Open Space [at the negotiated value of $967.00]; and if adopted, set a public hearing on the matter for January 14, 2020. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3696 17.1.10. ResolutionRecommendation to adopt a Resolution of Intent to execute an easement agreement and easement deed between Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Water Authority for a water facilities easement totaling ±3,734 square feet and a temporary construction easement totaling ±8,206 square feet on APN 152-430-18, part of Arrowcreek Open Space [at the negotiated value of $3,734.00]; and if adopted, set a public hearing on the matter for January 14, 2020. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3712 17.I.11. ContractRecommendation to approve a Professional Services Agreement between Knott & Linn Golf Design Group, LLC and Washoe County for Professional Golf Course Design Services for the re-design of the Wildcreek Golf Course [ in the amount of $125,000]. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3715 17.I.12. ContractRecommendation to approve an Amendment to Lease Agreement between Song Properties, LLC, and Washoe County for a four month extension commencing retroactively to November 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 [$9,325.68 per month] for continued occupancy of Sober 24 located at 1530 East 6th Street, Reno, Nevada. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3697 17.I.13. Action ItemRecommendation to take possible action to initiate amendments to Chapter 25 (Business Licenses, Permits and Regulations), Chapter 50 (Public Peace, Safety and Morals), Chapter 110 (Development Code), and Chapter 125 (Administrative Enforcement Code) to create the necessary code language to facilitate the Board’s policy direction regarding short-term rentals as provided during their regular meeting of November 12, 2019. 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. The amendments may include, but are not limited to, the establishment of definitions, standards, location limitations, defining unpermitted short-term rentals as nuisances, occupancy limits, parking requirements, safety/security considerations, signage, noise thresholds, trash/garbage collection rules, insurance requirements, county staff   Not available Not available
TMP-3657 17.J.1. AppointmentRecommendation to reappoint Ms. Eugenia Larmore and appoint Mr. Daren McDonald as regular members to serve on the Washoe County Board of Equalization with a term to expire June 30, 2023, and appoint Mr. Philip Horan as an alternate to serve on the Washoe County Board of Equalization with a term to expire June 30, 2020. Manager's Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3666 17.J.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the re-appointment of Barbara Kinnison to the Washoe County Audit Committee with a two-year term beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021 from the Internal Audit Division. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3699 17.J.3. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a grant award for FY 2019-20 for Silver State Fair Housing Council (SSFHC) in the amount of [$10,000]; approve Resolution necessary for same. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3564 17.K.1. Action ItemRecommendation to approve a resolution (R19-065) setting forth fees [estimated to generate an additional $24,000 in Fiscal Year 2020, and $48,000 in Fiscal Year 2021], effective January 1, 2020, to be charged and collected for services provided by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3702 17.K.2. Action ItemRecommendation to approve agreement between Washoe County and Renown Regional Medical Center for performing autopsies in the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office with estimated annual revenue of [$5,670] for a period of three years, effective January 1, 2020. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3705 18. Informational ReportRecommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Washoe County Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), auditor’s report, and report on internal control for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 as presented; approve the re-appropriation of [$29,690,838] for the fiscal year 2020 budget, consisting of [$11,993,388] for purchase order encumbrances committed in fiscal year 2019 and [$17,697,450] for spending of restricted contributions and fees; and, authorize the Comptroller to proceed with distribution of the CAFR for public record, as required by law. Comptroller. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3710 19. Action ItemRecommendation to approve amendment to the existing 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 three years, with revenues totaling [$569,964], effective December 10, 2019. Regional Medical Examiner. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3704 110. Action ItemRecommendation to approve sole source purchase of a three-year Enterprise Licensing Agreement for VMware software from Dell, Inc. at a total three-year cost of [$645,371.51]; with $335,593.19 due in FY 2019-2020, $154,889.16 due in FY 2020-2021, and $154,889.16 due in FY 2021-2022. Technology Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3698 111. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the sole source purchase of additional WelcomeVoter Kiosk check-in stations (pollbooks) from VOTEC Corporation for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of Assembly Bill (AB) 345, specifically Automatic Voter Registration (Initiative Petition 1 (IP-1) passed by voters in 2018 as State Ballot Question No. 5) and Same Day Registration in the amount of [$445,850.00]. State funds appropriated to Washoe County in AB 345, Section 148.8, in the amount of $740,302.60, will be used for this purchase. Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3675 112. Action ItemRecommendation to accept two Notice of Subgrant Awards from the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division for the following Older Americans Act Title III Programs: (1) Congregate Meals [$416,240; match of $38,663 from ad valorem tax] retroactive from October 01, 2019 through September 30, 2020 for Congregate Meals; and (2) Home Delivered Meals [$1,061,620.75; match of $111,487 from ad valorem tax] retroactive from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 for Home Delivered Meals; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the subgrant awards and related documents; and direct the Comptroller to make necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3693 113. Action ItemRecommendation to accept a Notice of Subgrant Award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for Title XX in the amount of [$663,807; no county match] to promote reunification, safety, educational support and, normalcy for children in care retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the subgrant award 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-3562 114. Action ItemRecommendation to accept two Notice of Subgrant Awards from the State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to support crisis and jail diversion services provided through a Mobile Outreach Safety Team (MOST Team) to individuals with a mental health condition who have come into contact with law enforcement. First, a renewal of the legislatively approved MOST award in the amount of [$1,709,550 ($854,775 per year); no County match] retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021 and second, an additional award funded through State Liquor Taxes to support Governor Sisolak’s initiative for 24/7 operations, in the amount of [$246,002; no County match] retroactive from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020; ratify the authority of the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the subgrant awards 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-3708 115. Action ItemRecommendation to approve the resolution to augment the Capital Improvements Fund in the amount of [$3,133,110.66] and the Parks Capital Projects Fund in the amount of [$744,482.00] to increase expenditure authority for capital projects for fiscal year 2020; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget amendments. Manager’s Office. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3684 116. Action ItemRecommendation to hold discussion with possible approval of the Washoe County Traffic Calming & Traffic Engineering Request Policy to provide Washoe County residents with a process for requesting traffic calming or traffic engineering / operational measures related to speeding, pedestrian and driver safety, and traffic volumes. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3685 117. ContractRecommendation to approve a funding increase for the Agreement for Professional Consulting Services between Washoe County and NCE, Inc., [increasing the contract amount by $70,200.00 for a total contract amount of $170,192.00] to continue the Washoe County 2019 Inspection and Support Services Project. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3686 118. ContractRecommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 911 Parr - Housing Unit (HU) 4 Roof Replacement Project [staff recommends D & D Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., in the amount of $319,790]; and if awarded, (2) approve the purchase of roofing materials from Garland, DBS [in the amount of $185,937.95] utilizing Cobb County Georgia Bid No. 14-5903 pursuant to the joinder provision of NRS 332.195; and (3) approve a separate $20,000 project contingency fund and $7,500 allowance for snow removal [for a total project amount of $553,227.95]. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3719 119. Action ItemDiscussion and possible direction to staff to pursue: 1) the development of the framework for a memorandum of understanding between Washoe County and the City of Reno establishing the rights and responsibilities for the conveyance, treatment and effluent management of waste water flows from new development in all service territories; 2) the development of the framework to exchange existing sanitary sewer customers between Washoe County and the City of Reno based on their location within the respective jurisdictions’ service territory; 3) the development of alternative effluent management strategies in the South Truckee Meadows with a focus on commodity rate modifications in conjunction with long-term commitments through user agreements; and, 4) the coordination of the existing operational baseline with associated recommendations for possible future operational strategies of the Washoe County and City of Reno waste water treatment facilities located in the North Valleys. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION   Not available Not available
TMP-3676 120. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Appeal of the September 5, 2019 denial by Washoe County Board of Adjustment of Administrative Permit Case Number WADMIN19-0014 for De La Montanya Winery. The proposed project seeks to allow for a winery use type on two parcels located at 16435 and 16445 Bordeaux Drive (APNs: 047-162-21; 047-162-19) which is in the Forest Area Plan, located outside of the Montreux neighborhood, adjacent to Mt. Rose Highway. The property is within a Low Density Suburban (LDS) regulatory zone. The winery will consist of a tasting room, and associated vineyards on 2 parcels totaling 2 acres. The permit would generally include (1) the sale and tasting of wine, (2) the production of wine, (3) crop production related to the associated vineyards, and (4) parking for customers and employees. The property owners and appellants are Dennis and Tina De La Montanya. The board may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the Board of Adjustment. In doing so, the Board may remand the matter back to the Board of Adjustment with instructions, or may directly grant all or part of the appeal and ap   Not available Not available
TMP-3677 121. Public HearingPublic Hearing: Master Plan Amendment Case Number WMPA19-0004 (Bennington Court) to adopt an amendment to the Forest Area Plan, a component of the Washoe County Master Plan, to change the master plan category on five (5) parcels (APNs 046-151-05, 046-153-08, 046-153-09, 046-153-10, and 046-161-09) totaling ±8.34 acres, from Open Space (OS) to Suburban Residential (SR) for owners St. James’s Village, Inc. and David Houston. If adopted, the master plan amendment will take effect after a determination of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission. AND Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number WRZA19-0003 (Bennington Court) to adopt, subject to final approval of the associated master plan amendment and a favorable conformance review by the regional planning authorities, an amendment to the Forest Regulatory Zone Map, a component of the Forest Area Plan, to change the regulatory zone on these same five (5) parcels (APNs 046-151-05, 046-153-08, 046-153-09, 046-153-10, and 046-161-09) totaling ±8.34 acres, from OS to Low Density Subu   Not available Not available