COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
Chair, Alexis Hill, District 1  
Vice-Chair, Jeanne Herman, District 5  
Michael Clark, District 2  
Mariluz Garcia, District 3  
Clara Andriola, District 4  
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA  
WASHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
- 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada 89512  
COUNTY MANAGER  
Eric P. Brown  
February 11, 2025  
10:00 a.m.  
ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY  
Nathan Edwards  
COUNTY CLERK  
Janis Galassini  
NOTE: Items on this agenda may be taken out of order, combined with other items, removed from the agenda,  
or moved to the agenda of another later meeting. The Consent section is a single agenda item and is  
considered as a block and will not be read aloud. Items on this agenda may also be moved to or from the  
consent section. Items not voted on in the Consent section may also be voted on in a separate block or blocks.  
Items designated for a specified time will not be heard prior to the stated time but may be heard later. There  
will be only one period of public comment on any block vote. Any public comment made during that period  
may pertain to any of the items being voted on in the block, but there will not be separate public comment  
periods for each item within the block.  
Location. This meeting will be held at the physical location designated on this agenda, but one or more of the  
County Commissioners and/or County staff may attend and participate by a remote technology system.  
Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting may do so at the designated physical location or may  
otherwise participate as stated in the Public Comment section. The Chair or their designee will make  
reasonable efforts to ensure that members of the public body and members of the public present at the  
physical location can hear or observe each member attending by remote technology system, and each member  
of the public body in attendance can participate in the meeting.  
Accessibility. Washoe County, in compliance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title II of the Americans  
with Disabilities Act, will make its public meetings digitally, physically, and language accessible to the public. For  
limited English proficient and hearing-impaired individuals, the Wordly application is available to members of the  
public attending the meeting in-person. Persons who require special accommodations or assistance in attending  
this meeting may contact the Office of the County Manager at least two working days before the meeting, if  
possible, by dialing 311 from any phone or (775) 328-2003.  
Public Transportation. Public transportation is available to this meeting site. For eligible RTC ACCESS  
reservations call (775) 348-5438 or visit: https://www.rtcwashoe.com/public-transportation/.  
Public Comment. Public comment is welcomed during public comment periods and is limited to 3 minutes per  
person per public comment period. Unused time may not be allocated to other speakers. A speaker’s  
viewpoint will not be restricted; however, reasonable restrictions may be imposed upon the time, place, and  
manner of speech. Irrelevant statements, unduly repetitious statements, and personal attacks that would  
objectively antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited. All comments  
are to be directed to the Commission as a whole.  
During the general public comment periods at the beginning and end of the meeting, speakers may address  
any matter either on or off the agenda. Items voted on in the Consent section or in a separate block or blocks  
shall have a single public comment period per block, and public comment will only be heard about the specific  
items being considered by the Commission in the block. For the remainder of the agenda, during items  
designated “for possible action” that are considered individually, public comment will only be heard about the  
specific item being considered by the Commission. Members of the public that wish to share documents or  
make a brief presentation within their public comment period must provide ten (10) printed copies of each  
document. Please note that USB drives or any other digital media will not be accepted due to the risk of  
introducing viruses or malicious code, which could potentially compromise the County’s systems.  
Members of the public may also submit comments by mail (1001 E. Ninth St., Reno, NV 89512), by eComment  
at https://washoe-nv.granicusideas.com/#. The County will make reasonable efforts to include all such  
comments received by 4:00 pm one working day prior to the meeting in the record. Mail and eComment will  
not be read by the Clerk.  
Although not required by the Open Meeting Law, in order to accommodate persons residing in populated  
areas substantially outside the vicinity of the commission chambers, additional public comment may be given  
by remote technology system on agenda items concerning Districts 1, 5, or “All Commission Districts” (as  
specified in the subject line of the respective agenda items as “Virtual Public Comment Eligible”) from the  
following locations: Incline Village Library: 845 Alder Ave, Incline Village, NV 89451 and/or Gerlach Community  
Center: 510 Cottonwood St, Gerlach, NV 89412.  
Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business. The Board of County Commissioners carries out the  
business of Washoe County and its residents during its meetings. The presiding officer may order a person be  
removed if the person’s conduct or statements disrupt the order or safety of the meeting. Warnings about  
disruptive conduct or comments may or may not be given prior to removal.  
Responses to Public Comments. The Board of County Commissioners may only deliberate or take action on  
matters that have been properly labeled “for possible action” and listed on a properly noticed Agenda. While  
the Open Meeting law allows discussion of public comments by members of the Commission, responses to  
matters not listed on the agenda could become deliberation without notice to the public. To avoid this  
situation and to ensure the public has proper notice of all matters, members may choose not to respond to  
public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for staff to provide information, or ask that the  
matter be listed on a future agenda for consideration.  
Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the Agenda for the Board of County Commissioners has been posted at the following  
locations: Washoe County Administration Building (1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A), Washoe County  
Courthouse-Second Judicial District Court (75 Court Street), Reno City Hall - Clerk's Office (1 E. 1st Street);  
Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way); www.washoecounty.gov/bcc/board_committees/ and  
https://notice.nv.gov.  
Although no longer required under NRS 241.020, the agenda has been physically posted at the following  
locations: Washoe County Courthouse-Second Judicial District Court (75 Court Street), Reno City Hall - Clerk's  
Office (1 E. 1st Street), Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way).  
Support documentation for the items on the agenda, provided to the Washoe County Board of Commissioners,  
is available to members of the public at the County Manager’s Office (1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A, 2nd Floor,  
Reno, Nevada) Washoe 311 (washoe311@washoecounty.gov), (775) 328-2000 and on Washoe County’s website  
www.washoecounty.gov/bcc/ .  
We begin by acknowledging that we gather today on the ancestral homelands of the Waší·šiw (Washoe), Numu  
(Northern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone), Nuwu (Southern Paiute), and Pipa Aha (Mojave), the original  
caretakers of the land that we now call Nevada. Washoe County, formally named after the Washoe people in  
1861, continues to be a gathering place and home for Indigenous Peoples, and we recognize their rich history  
and deep connections to these lands. May we honor their past, present, and future stewardship by  
remembering that the health of the land and its people are inextricably linked.  
10:00 a.m.  
1.  
2.  
Salute to the flag.  
Roll call.  
Public Comment. Comment heard under this item will be limited to three (3) minutes per  
person and  
3.  
may pertain to matters both on and off the Commission agenda. Unused time may not be  
allocated to other speakers. The Commission will also hear public comment during  
individual action items with comment limited to three minutes per person. Comments are  
to be made to the Commission as a whole. Virtual Public Comment may be taken when  
facilities are available.  
A speaker’s viewpoint will not be restricted; however, reasonable restrictions may be  
imposed upon the time, place, and manner of speech. Irrelevant statements, unduly  
repetitious statements, and personal attacks that would objectively antagonize or incite  
others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.  
The Board of County Commissioners carries out the business of Washoe County and its  
residents during its meetings. The presiding officer may order a person be removed if the  
person’s conduct or statements disrupt the order or safety of the meeting. Warnings about  
disruptive conduct or comments may or may not be given prior to removal.  
Furthermore, certain disruptions of a public meeting are criminal acts as defined under NRS  
203.090 and/or NRS 203.119 which may result in prosecution in appropriate cases.  
(Note: Items listed after Public Comment will be heard on or after 11:00am. In no  
case will they be heard sooner than the stated time.)  
Commissioners’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates to include boards  
and commissions updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas. (No  
discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)  
4.  
5.  
Presentation by George Robison to briefly outline the purpose of  
Truckee River Flood Management Authority, their various functions  
and Capital Improvement Plan. (All Commission Districts.) FOR  
DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
TRFMA CIP Washoe County 2-11-25  
6.  
Presentation by Dr. Chad Kingsley, District Health Officer, to give an  
overview of Northern Nevada Public Health. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
NNPH presentation to Washoe County BCC Feb 2025  
7.  
Presentation and Update on FY 25 Second Quarter Status Report for  
the Washoe County Regional Detention Facility to include security of  
the jail, conditions of confinement, staffing and medical care of  
inmates housed at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and an update  
on the camping ordinance, including but not limited to enforcement,  
outcomes, efforts to defer enforcement, and resource levels. Sheriff.  
(All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-24 - Sheriff -Q2 FY25 Jail Status Report  
Jail Stats Presentation FY24 Captain Venn  
Jail Status Report FY 24-25 2 nd Quarter Stats only  
HOPE Team BCC presentation 2025  
8.  
Donations. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  
8.A.1.  
Recommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an  
estimated market value of [$7,243.00]; and (2) accept donations from  
various donors to Washoe County Human Services Agency Child Protective  
Services Fund to support welfare activities in the amount of [$24,396.10]  
retroactive for the period July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024; and  
direct Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services  
Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 02-11-25 TMP9502 HSA_Accept CPS Donations  
[$31,639.10]  
8.A.2.  
Recommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an  
estimated market value of [$12,627.00]; and (2) accept donations from  
various donors to the Human Services Agency Senior Services Fund used to  
support seniors in our community in the amount of [$220.55] retroactive  
for the period July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024; and direct Finance  
to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 02-11-25 TMP9503 HSA_Accept Senior Donations  
[$12,847.55]  
8.A.3.  
Recommendation to: (1) accept various items donated totaling an  
estimated market value of [$17,274.00]; and (2) accept donations from  
various donors to Washoe County Human Services Agency Homelessness  
Fund to support welfare activities in the amount of [$1,000.00] retroactive  
for the period of July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024; and direct  
Finance to make the necessary budget amendments. Human Services  
Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 02-11-25 TMP9504 HSA_Accept Homelessness  
Donations [$18,274.00]  
Property Donations Form - Homeless 02.11.25  
8.B.1.  
Recommendation to accept such generously donated funds in an amount  
estimated to be approximately $32,400 from the estate of Jackie D. Diggle,  
to be used for the humane care and treatment of sick and/or injured,  
stray, abandoned, or at-risk animals; if accepted, authorize the Washoe  
County Treasurer’s Office to establish a temporary IRA liquidation account  
with U.S. Bank to receive donated funds; and direct Finance to make the  
necessary budget amendments. Regional Animal Services. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC_02-11-25_US Bank Donation_Final  
Washoe County Liquidation Account Authorization  
9.  
Consent Items. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  
eComment to be provided here. The Consent section is a single agenda item and is  
considered as a block. Individual items in the Consent section will not be eComment  
eligible. When providing eComment, please note the specific item being addressed.  
9.A.1.  
Recommendation to approve a resolution supporting the use of State of  
Nevada affordable housing trust funds for a 142-unit affordable housing  
development identified as the “Afton Senior Housing” project within the  
City of Sparks. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE  
ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report - Afton Resolution  
BCC 2-11-25 - Resolution of Support - Afton  
9.A.2.  
Recommendation to approve an Amendment to Lease Agreement for the  
occupancy of Sober 24, consisting of 8,467 square feet, located at 1530  
East 6th Street, Reno, Nevada, between Song Properties, LLC, and Washoe  
County, exercising an option to renew for a 36-month term commencing  
March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2028 [$115,516.31 annually with a 3%  
annual increases], and adding an additional 36-month option to renew.  
Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report for Sober 24 Amendment to  
Lease Agreement  
BCC 2-11-25 - Lease Agreement - 2020 - 1530 E 6th St -  
Song Properties  
BCC 2-11-25 - Amendent to Lease Agreement - 2025 -  
1530 E 6th St - Song Properties  
9.A.3.  
Authorize the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners to execute a  
Resolution declaring Washoe County’s intent to convey to Truckee  
Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), a joint powers authority entity  
created pursuant to a cooperative agreement among the cities of Reno,  
Nevada, Sparks, Nevada and Washoe County, Nevada, pursuant to NRS  
Chapter 277, approximately 479.774 acres of land commonly known as  
American Flats (APN 079-332-37 and 079-332-36), with a taxable total  
value of $479,780, without consideration as authorized in NRS 244.284. If  
ultimately approved, the conveyance would contribute to the OneWater  
Nevada Advanced Purified Water (APW) Facility, an initiative to diversify  
the region’s water supply. TMWA is required to operate the property for  
civic purposes for the community on terms specified in the Grant, Bargain  
and Sale Deed and if the property ever ceased being so used, it would  
revert automatically to the county. Community Services. (Commission  
District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report American Flat Property  
Transfer  
BCC 2-11-25 RESOLUTION approving conveyance of  
American Flat Property - final  
9.A.4.  
Recommendation to approve an MOU that creates a framework for a  
cooperative effort to support common goals and interests in planning,  
design, and construction of the Lake Tahoe Path System (Bikeway) and  
associated facilities as identified in the 2019 Assembly Bill 84, Section 2.9.  
(AB84) and Chapter 480 of the 2019 Statutes of Nevada. This partnership  
will be known as the Tahoe East Shore Working Group (WG). The WG will  
serve to ensure coordinated planning, specifically directed towards the  
regional, interconnected, recreational shared-use Bikeway and associated  
facilities at Lake Tahoe. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 02-11-25 - Staff Report MOU for Lake Tahoe  
Pathway Conserve Nevada Funding  
East Shore Map  
MOU for Lake Tahoe Pathway Conserve Nevada  
Funding  
9.A.5.  
Recommendation to approve an agreement between Truckee Meadows  
Parks Foundation (TMPF) and Washoe County for the on-going upkeep and  
maintenance of the three disc golf courses within Washoe County Parks at  
Rancho, South Valleys, and Sun Valley Regional Parks in exchange for  
Washoe County waiving fees associated with up to six disc golf events per  
year, for the term of 5 years, commencing March 1, 2025 and expiring  
February 28, 2030, valued up to $1350 annually ($225/per event) and  
authorize the Director of the Community Services Department to sign the  
agreements on behalf of Washoe County. Community Services.  
(Commission Districts 2 and 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report TMPF agreement  
BCC 2-11-25 - TMPF agreement  
BCC 2-11-25 - PC 11-20-24 Exhibit A - Insurance  
BCCPC 11-20-24 Exhibit B - Volunteer Waiver RDGA  
9.B.1.  
Recommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Interim Financial Report  
for Washoe County Governmental Funds for the Six Months Ended  
December 31, 2024 recognizing a total funds balance increase of $31  
million year-to-date and $4 million year over year. This unaudited interim  
financial report is provided quarterly, in addition to the audited annual  
comprehensive financial report, to provide information on Washoe  
County’s primary operating fund and accounts and identify significant  
variances between the years. - Unaudited Comptroller. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Q2-2025 Interim Staff Report  
Q2-2025 Interim Financial Report  
9.C.1.  
Review and approval of revisions to the Washoe County Employee  
Lobbying Policy; State Legislature. The policy provides guidelines and  
requirements for all County officers, employees and contract lobbyists  
while engaged in legislative and lobbying activities with the State of  
Nevada Legislature and its members. The proposed revisions to the policy  
are intended to update the policy to conform with the requirements and  
definitions established in Nevada Revised Statues (NRS) Chapter 218H -  
Lobbying, which has been revised several times since Board adoption of  
the current policy in October 2012. Additional revisions are recommended  
for form, clarity, and to remove gendered language from the policy.  
Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC_02112025_Manager_Employee Lobbying Policy  
State Legislature  
A - Washoe County Employee Lobbying Policy State  
Legislature_Revised Jan 2025_Redline  
B - Washoe County Employee Lobbying Policy State  
Legislature_Revised Jan 2025_Clean  
9.C.2.  
Washoe County Federal Legislative Activity report for the fourth quarter of  
calendar year 2024 created in accordance with Washoe County Federal  
Legislative Principles and Lobbying Practices for the 118th United States  
Congress. This item provides a summary of federal legislative activities of  
county staff, contract lobbyists, and elected officials during the fourth  
quarter of 2024, 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, natural disaster events in Washoe County, the  
availability and affordability of fire insurance for Nevada property owners,  
the November 2024 general election, and possible requests for  
Congressionally Directed Spending for Federal Fiscal Year 2026. Manager.  
(All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
BCC_02.11.2025_OCM_Federal Legislative Activity  
Report 4th Quarter 2024  
Federal Legislative Report_2024Q4  
9.C.3.  
Recommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission  
District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$11,325.00] for Fiscal  
Year 2024-2025; District 3 Commissioner Mariluz Garcia recommends a  
[$10,325.00] grant to Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) - a  
nonprofit organization created for charitable, religious, or educational  
purposes - for the purpose of supporting the organization’s continued  
partnership with HERO Environmental, who provided hazardous  
household waste removal for the Sun Valley Drop-Off in November 2024;  
and a [$1,000.00] grant to Procter Hug High School - a government entity -  
to support the leadership class and their efforts to get the youth involved  
in the community; approve Resolutions necessary for same; and direct the  
Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary disbursements of funds.  
Manager. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
02.11.2025_Staff Report_District 3_KTMB_Hug HS  
02.11.25 Resolution_KTMB  
Resolution Hug HS Leadership Class  
9.C.4.  
Recommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission  
District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$20,000.00] for Fiscal  
Year 2024-2025; District 5 Commissioner Jeanne Herman recommends a  
[$10,000.00] grant to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) -- a  
government entity -- to support the North Valleys Cleanup Program and  
waste removal such as abandoned vehicles; and a [$5,000.00] grant to  
Spanish Springs High School -- a government entity -- to support the  
Spanish Springs High School JROTC program; and a [$5,000.00] grant to  
Truckee Meadow Fire Protection District -- a government entity -- to  
support the cleanup of Quartz Lane and other cleanup projects; approve  
Resolutions necessary for same; and direct Finance to make the necessary  
net zero cross fund, cross function and/or intrafund budget appropriation  
transfers and disbursement of funds. Manager. (Commission District 5.)  
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
02.11.25_Staff_Report_WCSO_TMFPD_Spanish Springs  
HS  
Resolution Washoe County Sheriff Office (Abandon  
Cars)  
Resolution Spanish Springs HS JROTC  
Resolution Truckee Meadows Fire Dept (Quartz Lane  
Clean-up)  
9.D.1.  
Recommendation to accept a Justice Assistance Grant award [amount not  
to exceed $57,284.00, no County match required] as administered through  
the State of Nevada Department of Public Safety Office, Office of Criminal  
Justice Assistance, to cover the cost of ballistic helmets, ballistic plates,  
plate carriers and accessories for the Consolidated Bomb Squad, Special  
Operations Division, for the retroactive grant period of January 1, 2025  
through September 30, 2025; authorize the Sheriff to retroactively execute  
the award document; and if approved, direct Finance to make the  
necessary budget amendments. Sheriff. (All Commission Districts.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Staff Report  
JAG Grant Award Form-Bomb Squad_Signed  
JAG Grant Award_ Conditions  
9.E.1.  
Recommendation to approve the Refund of Surplus Assessment Funds  
pursuant to NRS 271.429 in the net amount of [$189,491.32] for the  
twenty-seven (27) properties in Special Assessment District #29 - Mt. Rose  
Sewer Phase 1. (No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund). Treasurer.  
(Commission District 1 and 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC SAD 29 Mt. Rose Sewer Phase 1.pdf  
Exhibit A.pdf  
End of Consent Items  
10.  
Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the disposition of a  
deteriorating 6-foot tall, 1,151 foot long, precast concrete-panel wall  
(concrete panel wall), located along the interface of the Arrowcreek  
Parkway within Washoe County right-of-way and along the rear-property  
line of 14 residential lots, beginning at 13430 Fieldcreek Lane and ending  
at 13560 Fieldcreek Lane. The concrete-panel wall is located on  
Arrowcreek Parkway within Washoe County right-of-way and was  
constructed by Southwest Pointe Development in 1999 as part of the  
offsite improvements for the Arrowcreek residential development.  
Possible approaches include repair, replacement or removal with  
associated costs estimates ranging between $75,000.00 and $400,000.00  
and considerations for the transfer of ownership from Washoe County to  
the abutting individual residential properties. Community Services.  
(Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report - Arrowcreek Wall - FINAL  
11.  
Recommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the WCSO HU9 HVAC, PWP-WA-  
2024-442 [staff recommends Mt Rose Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., in  
the amount of $1,629,000.00]; and (2) approve a separate project  
contingency fund [in the amount of $81,450] for the total construction cost  
not to exceed $1,710,450. The project is located at 911 Parr Blvd, Reno,  
Nevada, and the scope of the project is the selective demolition of existing  
HVAC equipment, ducts, controls and appurtenances and the installation  
of new HVAC systems equipment, devices and controls including  
modifications and extensions of existing utility services for detention  
center housing unit 9. Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report for bid award - WCSO HU9  
HVAC  
BCC 2-11-25 - Exhibit A -INDEMNIFICATION AND  
INSURANCE SPECIFICATIONS  
BCC 2-11-25 - Construction Agreement - HU9 HVAC  
12.  
Discussion and possible direction to 1) affirm the November 14, 2023  
adoption of Resolution R23-149 that suspended the Golden Valley  
Artificial Recharge Program (Artificial Recharge Program) participant fee  
collection from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2033, continued  
minimal field activities in support of a groundwater injection permit, and  
required all Program participants to bring any past due accounts current  
through the processes identified in Ordinance 1548, or, 2) possible  
direction to staff to develop a plan to terminate the Artificial Recharge  
Program which includes consideration for monetizing and disbursement of  
all Program fund assets to the existing Artificial Recharge Program  
participants, total fund balance including water rights/credits sale  
estimated at $1.2 million, and other related matters as required, or, 3)  
possible other direction to staff. Community Services. (Commission  
District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Golden Valley Recharge Program Review  
13.  
Recommendation to accept the County Manager’s recommendation to  
appoint Andrew McDonald as the Washoe County Registrar of Voters,  
effective February 11, 2025, with an annual salary of $175,240; and, if  
approved, to direct the Washoe County Clerk within 10 days of February  
11, 2025, to certify the new appointment of a Registrar of Voters to the  
Secretary of State’s Office. This appointment is pursuant to NRS 244.164.  
Voters. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
ROV Appointment 2-11-25 BCC Meeting  
14.  
Discussion and direction to staff regarding legislation or legislative issues  
proposed by legislators, by Washoe County, or by other entities permitted  
by the Nevada State Legislature to submit bill draft requests, or such  
legislative issues as may be deemed by the Chair or the Board to be of  
critical significance to Washoe County. Pending legislative bills can be  
located here:  
<<https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bills/List>>.  
Current bills the County is tracking that may be reported on or discussed  
are listed under Government Affairs at  
<https://www.washoecounty.gov/mgrsoff/divisions/government-affairs/in  
dex.php>. Due to time constraints inherent in the legislative process, a list  
of specific bills that staff will seek direction from the Commission on  
during this item will be posted on the web site under Government Affairs  
at  
<https://www.washoecounty.gov/mgrsoff/divisions/government-affairs/in  
dex.php> by 6:00 p.m. the Friday before the meeting. Due to the rapid  
pace of the legislative session, additional bills upon which comment may  
be sought from the Board of County Commissioners will be posted as soon  
as known. Manager. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Public Hearing. (Note: Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the item in this  
category can vary.)  
(Note: Items listed under this heading only will be heard at or after 1:00 pm. In no case  
will it be heard before the stated time. Due to public testimony and discussion, time  
expended on the item in this category can vary.)  
15.  
Public Hearing: Master Plan Amendment Case Number WMPA24-0004 &  
Regulatory Zone Amendment Case Number WRZA24-0006 (Empire).  
Consideration of the Planning Commission’s recommendation to:  
(1) Adopt an amendment to the Washoe County Master Plan, High Desert  
Master Plan Land Use Map, to change the master plan land use  
designation on an ±11.55-acre parcel (APN: 071-120-11) from Suburban  
Residential (SR) to Commercial (C); and if approved, authorize the chair to  
sign a resolution to this effect; and  
(2) Subject to final approval of the associated master plan amendment  
and a finding of conformance with the Truckee Meadows Regional Plan,  
recommend adoption of an amendment to the High Desert Regulatory  
Zone Map to change the regulatory zone for an ±11.55-acre parcel (APN:  
071-120-11) from Low Density Suburban (LDS- 1 unit per acre) to General  
Commercial (GC); and if approved, authorize the chair to sign a resolution  
to this effect.  
The applicant and property owner is Joseph Rutski. The subject parcel is  
located at 70200 State Route 447. The Board of County Commissioners  
may adopt the proposed amendments, may modify the proposed master  
plan amendment and refer the matter back to the Planning Commission  
for its report in accordance with NRS 278.220(4), or may deny the  
proposed amendments after the public hearing. Community Services.  
(Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report -  
WMPA24-0004_WRZA24-0006 Empire  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment A - MPA Resolution  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment B - RZA Resolution  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment C - PC MPA Resolution  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment D - PC RZA Resolution  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment E - PC Staff Report  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment F - Draft PC Minutes  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Presentation  
BCC 2-11-25 - Applicant Presentation  
16.  
Public Hearing: Appeal of the Washoe County Board of Adjustment’s  
denial of special use permit case number WSUP24-0015 (Bryan Canyon  
Grading) for major grading resulting in up to 6-acres of land disturbance,  
14,754 cy of cut & 14,753 cy of fill, to create a dam structure to build a  
pond and rectify past illegal grading.  
The appellant and property owner is SC Advisors, LLC. The subject parcel is  
located at 0 Bryan Canyon Road (APN 055-301-38), has a master plan  
designation of Rural (R) and a regulatory zone designation of General  
Rural (GR).  
The Board of County Commissioners (Board) shall consider the appeal  
based on the record on appeal and any additional evidence submitted at  
the Board’s public hearing. The Board may affirm, modify or reverse the  
Board of Adjustment’s decision. If the Board reverses the Board of  
Adjustment’s decision, the Board may remand the matter back to the  
Board of Adjustment or directly grant the special use permit. Community  
Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
BCC 2-11-25 - Staff Report - Appeal WSUP24-0015  
Bryan Canyon  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment A - BOA signed Action Order  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment B - Appeal Application  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment C - BOA Staff Report with  
Attachments  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment D - Staff PowerPoint  
Presentation to BOA  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment E - Video Recording of BOA  
Hearing  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment F - BOA Meeting Minutes  
BCC 2-11-25 - Attachment G - Public Comment Post  
BOA Agenda Packet  
BCC 2-11-25 - Additional Public Comment  
BCC 2-11-25 - Appellant Presentation  
End Of Scheduled Public Hearings  
Public Comment.Comment heard under this item will be limited to three (3) minutes per  
person and may pertain to matters both on and off the Commission agenda. Unused time  
may not be allocated to other speakers. The Commission will also hear public comment  
during individual action items with comment limited to three minutes per person.  
Comments are to be made to the Commission as a whole. Virtual Public Comment may be  
taken when facilities are available.  
17.  
A speaker's viewpoint will not be restictedL however, reasonable restrictions may be  
imposed upon the time, place, and manner of speech. Irrelevant statements, unduly  
repetitious statements, and personal attacks that would objectively antagonize or incite  
others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.  
The Board of County Commissioners carries out the business of Washoe County and its  
residents during its meetings. The presiding officer may order a person be removed if the  
person's conduct or statements disrupt the order or safety of the meeting. Warnings about  
disruptive conduct or comments may or may not be given prior to removal.  
Furthermore, certain disruptions of a public meeting are criminal acts as defined under NRS  
203.090 and/or NRS 203.119 which may result in prosecution in appropriate cases.  
Commissioners’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates to include boards  
and commissions updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas. (No  
discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)  
18.  
Adjournment  
Various boards/commissions the Washoe County Commissioners may be a member of or liaison to:  
Chair Hill  
Community Homelessness Advisory Board  
Downtown Reno Business Improvement District (alternate)  
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors  
Regional Transportation Commission  
Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority  
Tahoe Prosperity Center Board of Directors  
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board  
Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors  
Tahoe Transportation Commission  
Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board  
Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association Board  
Truckee River Flood Management Authority  
Washoe County Internal Audit Committee (alternate)  
Washoe County Investment Committee  
Washoe County Legislative Liaison  
Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)  
Western Regional Water Commission (WRWC) – TMWA Appointed  
Vice-Chair Herman  
Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)  
Nevadaworks  
Regional Transportation Commission (alternate)  
State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)  
Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board  
Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)  
Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)  
Vya Conservation District (Diane Stobiecki—alternate)  
Washoe County Debt Management Commission  
Washoe County Internal Audit Committee  
Washoe County Legislative Liaison  
Washoe County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee  
Washoe County School District Oversight Panel  
Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)  
Washoe Storey Conservation District  
Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) (alternate)  
Commissioner Clark  
Community Homelessness Advisory Board  
EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada) (alternate)  
Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO) (alternate)  
Regional Transportation Commission (alternate)  
Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board  
Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)  
Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)  
Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee  
Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison  
Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)  
Washoe Storey Conservation District (alternate)  
Western Nevada Development District (WNDD)  
Commissioner Garcia  
Community Homelessness Advisory Board (alternate)  
Downtown Reno Business Improvement District  
EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada)  
Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors (alternate)  
Regional Transportation Commission  
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board (alternate)  
Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors (alternate)  
Tahoe Transportation Commission (alternate)  
Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)  
Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)  
Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission (liaison)  
Washoe County Stadium Authority  
Western Regional Water Commission (WRWC) – TMWA Appointed  
Commissioner Andriola  
District Board of Health  
Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)  
Regional Transportation Commission (alternate)  
Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board  
Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board  
Truckee River Flood Management Authority  
Washoe County Investment Committee  
Washoe County Regional Animal Services  
Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison (alternate)  
Washoe County School District Capital Funding Protection Committee  
Washoe County School District Oversight Panel  
Washoe County Stadium Authority  
Western Regional Water Commission