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  
November 19, 2024  
10:00 a.m.  
CHIEF DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY  
Mary Kandaras  
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 the Americans with Disabilities Act, wishes to make all of its  
public meetings accessible to the public. 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  
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  
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.  
3.  
Salute to the flag.  
Roll call.  
Invocation. - Nanette Oleson  
Public Comment. Comment heard under this item will be limited to three minutes per  
person and may pertain to matters both on and off the Commission agenda. 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 Eligible when facilities are available.  
4.  
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.)  
5.  
6.  
Proclamations. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  
6.A.1.  
Proclaim the month of November as National Homeless Youth Awareness  
Month. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
7.  
Presentations. (FOR DISCUSSION ONLY)  
7.A.1.  
7.A.2.  
7.A.3.  
Presentation by Brandon Sobiech from Dig Studio on The Final Truckee  
River Vision Plan. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
Presentation by Julia Ratti, Washoe County Behavioral Health  
Administrator, on the Behavioral Health Strategic Priority. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
Presentation by Steve Shell, Vice President of Behavioral Health, on the  
Renown Crisis Care Center. (All Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION  
ONLY  
Attachments:  
8.  
Donations. (FOR POSSIBLE ACTION)  
8.A.1.  
Recommendation to accept cash donations totaling $18,809.87:  
[$12,163.61 Lazy 5 Summer Music Series, Discovery Room, Galena Creek  
Iron Rangers]; [$56.26 from the donation drop box at the May Museum];  
[$6,590.00 to the Arboretum for bricks, general maintenance and support]  
for Regional Parks and Open Space programs and facilities; and direct the  
Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget amendments.  
Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
8.B.1.  
Recommendation to acknowledge a donation of [$2,500.00] from Reno  
Elks Lodge #597 to fund ongoing operational expenses for District Court’s  
Veterans Treatment Court and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the  
necessary budget amendments. District Court. (All Commission Districts.)  
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
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 not the specific item being addressed.  
9.A.1.  
Approval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular  
meetings of October 8, 2024, and October 22, 2024. Clerk. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.A.2.  
Acknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on  
behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, including the following  
categories: Monthly Statements/Reports, Quarterly Statements/Reports,  
and Annual Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.B.1.  
Recommendation to 1) approve roll change requests for the 2024/2025  
secured tax roll, pursuant to NRS 361.768(3), for property damaged and/or  
destroyed by the Davis Creek Fire that occurred on September 7, 2024 2)  
authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibit A and 3) direct  
the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s) on the tax roll.  
[cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $60,591.72].  
Assessor. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.B.2.  
Recommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS  
361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2021/2022,  
2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 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 $165,676.04]. Assessor. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.C.1.  
Recommendation to approve an Easement Deed between Washoe County  
(grantor) and NV Energy (grantee), granting an easement totaling ±1,863  
square feet to NV Energy on Assessor Parcel Number 162-010-20, in the  
Southwest Truckee Meadows Planning Area, for the realignment of an  
existing overhead power line and power pole on Whites Creek Open  
Space. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.C.2.  
Recommendation to approve a Public Trail Easement Deed and  
Maintenance Agreement between Washoe County and Hunter Creek -  
Reno Owner, LLC to allow Washoe County to construct and maintain a  
portion of the Sierra Front Trail and allow public use of the trail through  
Parcel 2-A of the Ridges at Hunter Creek Phase 2 - Unit 1 Subdivision Tract  
Map No. 5495, Assessor’s Parcel Number 041-671-04. The easement area  
consists of 13,134 square feet and is relocatable to the as-built location of  
the trail after construction is complete. Approximately 0.17-miles of trail  
will be constructed in the easement area [for an estimated cost of  
$8,000.00]. Community Services. (Commission District 1.) FOR POSSIBLE  
ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.C.3.  
Recommendation to award Washoe County Bid No. 3259-24 and approve  
the Agreement for Services to provide custodial services to library  
buildings to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, [staff recommends  
Qual-Econ, LLC doing business as Qual-Econ USA, in the amount of  
$26,515.00 per month]; and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts  
Manager to execute a three year agreement effective December 1, 2024  
through November 30, 2027, with two additional one year renewal options  
on behalf of Washoe County [estimated annual value $318,180.00 plus  
cost for call-back services]. Community Services. (All Commission Districts.)  
FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.C.4.  
Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to approve an  
Easement Exchange Agreement with Sunny Hills Ranchos over Hidden  
Valley Regional Park Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 051-330-01; to  
provide potential access to Sunny Hills Ranchos property APNs 016-840-11  
and 016-840-12, in exchange for a Facilities Easement to Washoe County  
that supports the construction of a water tank and associated  
infrastructure at Hidden Valley Regional Park for the storage and  
distribution of recycled water from the South Truckee Meadows Water  
Reclamation Facility and; direct staff to apply for an NV State Park Land  
and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) land conversion and Bureau of Land  
Management Reversionary Interest application for the proposed access  
easement. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE  
ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.D.1.  
9.E.1.  
9.F.1.  
Recommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Interim Financial Report  
for Washoe County Governmental Funds for the Three Months Ended  
September 30, 2024 recognizing a total funds balance increase of $57  
million year-to-date and $29 million year over year. This unaudited  
interim financial report is provided quarterly, in addition to the audited  
comprehensive annual 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:  
Acknowledge the grant award from the Office of Traffic Safety to the  
Second Judicial District Court to support Felony DUI court participant drug  
and alcohol testing and travel expenses in covering a portion of the salary  
of one of the Specialty Court Officers assigned to Felony DUI Court, in the  
amount of $104,500 ($26,125 in-kind match required), for one year  
beginning at the effective date of authorization to September 30, 2025 and  
direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  
District Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Recommendation to approve language clarifying the eligibility start date  
and that benefit contributions are employer contributions to Article 23 -  
Insurance Plans, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Washoe  
County and the Washoe County Public Attorneys’ Association for the four  
(4) year period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028; and to approve the  
same revisions for the unrepresented confidential attorneys. [No fiscal  
impact]. Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE  
ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.F.2.  
Recommendation to approve the reclassification of a Librarian II, pay  
grade 16, to Librarian I, pay grade 14; reclassification of an Office  
Supervisor, pay grade 13, to Administrative Assistant I, pay grade 13  
(Library); reclassification of a Senior Licensed Engineer, pay grade 18, to  
the new classification of Utility Systems Manager, pay grade 18;  
reclassification of a Business Technologist Coordinator, pay grade 17, to  
the new classification of Business Intelligence Program Manager, pay  
grade 17 (Community Services Department) as reviewed and evaluated by  
the Job Evaluation Committee; a change in the job classification title from  
Homeless Services Coordinator to Human Services Coordinator; a change in  
the job classification title from Homeless Services Case Manager Supervisor  
to Human Services Supervisor; a change in the job classification title from  
Homeless Services Analyst to Management Analyst; a change in the job  
classification title from Homeless Services Program Assistant to Program  
Assistant (Human Services Agency); delimit the job classification titles of  
Homeless Services Coordinator, Homeless Services Case Manager  
Supervisor, Homeless Services Analyst, and Homeless Services Program  
Assistant (Human Services Agency); a change in the job classification title  
from NNCTC Intelligence Analyst to Intelligence Analyst (Sheriff’s Office); a  
change in the job classification title from Parks Operations Superintendent  
to Operations Superintendent - CSD/Parks; a change in the job  
classification title from Grounds Equipment Mechanic to Parks Medium  
Equipment Mechanic (Community Services Department); a change in the  
job classification title from Librarian I to Librarian (Library); delimit the job  
classification title of Librarian II and authorize Human Resources to make  
the necessary changes (Library). [Total fiscal impact is a savings of  
$25,263.] Human Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE  
ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.F.3.  
Recommendation to approve revisions to Article 27, Section E, Retiree  
Health Insurance, of the Collective Bargaining Agreements between  
Washoe County and the Washoe County District Attorney’s Investigator  
Association for the Non-Supervisory and Supervisory bargaining units for  
the four (4) year period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028; revisions  
include establishing tiers, adding language that specifies that any overages  
will go into the retiree’s Health Reimbursement Arrangement, establishing  
a tier that outlines the County Retiree Health Insurance Program  
enrollment criteria for employees hired between July 1, 2010, and June 30,  
2040, and adding language to specify that if any member of the bargaining  
unit is killed in the line of duty, his/her surviving spouse and/or child(ren)  
remain eligible to receive the County’s health insurance coverage; and to  
approve the same retiree health insurance provisions for the  
non-represented Chief Investigator of the Washoe County District  
Attorney’s Office [FY 24/25 estimated fiscal impact of $50,400.00; FY 25/26  
estimated fiscal impact of $51,660.00; FY 26/27 estimated fiscal impact of  
$52,955.00; FY 27/28 estimated fiscal impact of $54,278.00]. [Total  
estimated fiscal impact for the four-year period is $209,293.00]. Human  
Resources. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.G.1.  
Recommendation to accept a Continuum of Care - Permanent Supportive  
Housing Program Grant from the United States Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD), in the amount of [$291,408.00; $72,852.00  
county match] to provide housing and supportive services for homeless  
families retroactive for the period September 1, 2024 through August 31,  
2025; authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to retroactively  
execute the agreement; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the  
necessary budget amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.G.2.  
Recommendation to accept a FFY23 Continuum of Care Planning grant  
award from the United States Department of Housing and Urban  
Development in the amount of [$138,288.00, $34,572.00 county match]  
retroactive for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 to support  
the Continuum of Care initiative with planning, coordinated entry  
matchmaker activities and implementation of specific policies and  
procedures to address domestic violence survivors’ needs in accessing  
services; authorize the Director of the Human Services 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  
Attachments:  
9.G.3.  
Recommendation to accept the FY25 subaward for senior nutrition  
program through the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human  
Services, Aging and Disability Services Division in the amount of  
[$34,423.75; no county match] retroactive to July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025  
to support the purchase of one (1) nutrition delivery truck and various  
equipment to support meal service; authorize the Agency Director of the  
Human Services Agency to retroactively execute the grant award; and  
direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget amendments.  
Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.G.4.  
Recommendation to accept subaward amendment #2 for Years 2 and 3 of  
the subgrant award for the Infant Toddler Court Program from the State of  
Nevada, Division of Child and Family Services in the amount of  
[$183,607.00; no county match] retroactive from April 1, 2023 through  
September 29, 2025 to support the Safe Babies Court Team program and  
authorize the carryforward of Year 1 funding budget authority for  
[$37,378.31; no county match]; authorize the Director of Human Services  
Agency to execute the subaward agreement and related documents; and  
direct the Comptroller to make necessary budget amendments. Human  
Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.G.5.  
Recommendation to accept an FY25 Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth  
(FAFFY program) subgrant award from the State of Nevada, Division of  
Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the amount of [$160,000.00; no county  
match] retroactive from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to provide case  
management and related services for youth who aged out of foster care;  
authorize the Director of the Human Services Agency to execute the grant  
award; and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget  
amendments. Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.G.6.  
Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Walker River  
Paiute Tribe (WRPT) for the purpose of providing a Nutrition program  
through the Human Services Agency retroactive October 1, 2024 to  
September 30, 2025; and if approved authorize the Purchasing and  
Contracts Manager to sign the agreement. Walker River Paiute Tribe will  
reimburse HSA Senior Services an estimated amount of $10,000.00 for  
meals served under the terms outlined in the Interlocal Agreement.  
Human Services Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.H.1.  
Recommendation to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the  
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC) and the County of Washoe (Department  
of Juvenile Services) for the temporary housing of RSIC Juveniles; with a  
contract term of 01/01/25 through 12/31/2025, if approved, authorize the  
Chair to execute the Agreement. Juvenile Services. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.H.2.  
Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Confidentiality and Data  
Sharing Agreement for Data Containing Individual Identifiers between the  
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Washoe  
County through its Department of Juvenile Services for the period upon  
ratification by the governing parties; if approved, authorize the Chair to  
execute the Agreement. Juvenile Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.I.1.  
Recommendation to approve, pursuant to NRS 244.1505, Commission  
District Special Fund disbursement in the amount of [$1,500.00] for Fiscal  
Year 2024-2025; District 3 Commissioner Mariluz Garcia recommends a  
[$1,500.00] grant to Northern Nevada Public Health -- a government entity  
-- to support gift cards to encourage participation in the Aca Entre Nos  
(AEN) initiative, a series of conversations; approve Resolution necessary  
for same; and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary net  
zero cross fund and/or cross function budget appropriation transfer.  
Manager. (Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.I.2.  
Recommendation to approve a FFY 2022 Department of Homeland Security  
(DHS) grant passed through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant  
Program (SLCGP) from the State of Nevada, Division of Emergency  
Management (NDEM) awarding [$77,000.00, no County match required], to  
enhance the critical judicial network and database systems through audit  
remediation and network build up. Grant term is retroactive from  
September 26, 2024, through November 30, 2025. 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. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE  
ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.I.3.  
Washoe County Federal Legislative Activity report for the third 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 third  
quarter of 2024, including but not limited to participation of members of  
Nevada’s congressional delegation at Washoe County events, contacts  
with the members and staff of Nevada’s congressional delegation on  
matters such as updates on natural disaster events in Washoe County, the  
availability and affordability of fire insurance for Nevada property owners,  
Washoe County’s behavioral health priorities, requests for funding of  
various county projects, and the termination of United States Postal  
Service’s plan to move operations from Reno to Sacramento. Manager. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
9.I.4.  
Recommendation to approve transfer of collected 12% indirect costs on  
salary from eligible approved projects from July 1, 2024, through  
September 30, 2024, totaling $28,716.08, from ARPA-SLFRF Awards to the  
General Fund. These include Public Defender Personnel $15,032.10;  
SJDC-Peace Center $6,218.15; Second Judicial District Court $1,410.94;  
Juvenile Services Mental Health $2,024.39; Community  
Reinvestment_RevRec $4,030.50.  
And, if approved, direct the Comptroller’s Office to make necessary  
net-zero cross-fund and/or cross-functional budget appropriation  
transfers, journal entry and unbudgeted transfer. Manager. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.J.1.  
Recommendation to approve and accept grant funding from the State of  
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of  
$63,872.00 [no County match] for personnel and operating expenses  
relating to the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) program,  
for a retroactive term of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025; and  
if approved, authorize the Chief Medical Examiner & Coroner of the  
Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to sign the grant  
award documents necessary to receive the grant; and if approved  
authorize the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary amendments to  
the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget to reflect  
the receipt and use of the grant funds. Regional Medical Examiner. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.K.1.  
Recommendation to approve budget amendments totaling an increase of  
[$2,265.71; no county match] in both revenue and expenditures to the  
FY25 HIV Surveillance Program, retroactive to August 1, 2024, through May  
31, 2025,and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate  
budget amendments. The purpose of this grant is to support HIV  
surveillance services in Washoe County. Northern Nevada Public Health.  
(All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.L.1.  
Recommendation to retroactively approve the Funding Agreement  
between the Andelin Family Farm and Washoe County, on behalf of the  
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to provide reimbursement for extra  
staffing/patrol services [up to $5,376.00 estimated total reimbursement]  
needed in the Sparks, Nevada area during the annual Andelin Family Farm  
Fall Festival (2024) from September 28, 2024 through November 2, 2024.  
Sheriff. (Commission District 4.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
9.M.1.  
Recommendation to acknowledge and approve, effective December 9,  
2024, for Wadsworth Justice Court, two (2) reclassifications/position  
updates [-$2,144]. Reclassify 40-hour/week Court Clerk position  
(70000357), pay grade J140, to a 36-hour/week Deputy Clerk III position,  
pay grade J130 and reclassify 32-hour/week Deputy Clerk II position  
(70008473), pay grade J120, to a 36-hour/week Deputy Clerk III, pay grade  
J130 and direct Human Resources to make the necessary changes. [-$2,144  
net impact]. Wadsworth Justice Court. (All Commission Districts.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
End of Consent Items  
10.  
Recommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Rancho San Rafael Regional  
Park Inclusive Playground Project, PWP-WA-2024-480 [staff recommends  
Garden Shop Nursery Landscaping Division, Inc., in the amount of  
$582,844.60 (base bid in the amount of $497,578.60 plus bid alternates 1,  
2, and 3 in the amount of $85,266.00)]; (2) approve the Washoe County  
purchase of playground equipment, benches and surface materials from  
Landscape Structures, Inc. [in the amount of $355,862.99] utilizing Delano,  
Minnesota Sourcewell Contract RFP #010521 pursuant to the joinder  
provision of Nevada Revised Statute 332.195; and (3) approve a project  
contingency fund in the amount of $75,000.00, for a total Playground  
Project cost of $1,013,707.59. The Project is located at 1595 North Sierra  
Street, Reno, Nevada, and the scope of work is to replace existing  
playground equipment to meet current safety and American with  
Disabilities Act compliance requirements. Community Services.  
(Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
11.  
Recommendation to acknowledge receipt of an updated report to an  
emergency procurement contract awarded pursuant to Nevada Revised  
Statute 338.011 to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc., [in the amount of  
$965,000.00] in response to a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of  
the public, caused by the Hidden Valley debris laden flash flood event on  
July 21, 2024. Community Services. (Commission District 4.) FOR  
DISCUSSION ONLY  
Attachments:  
12.  
Recommendation to approve the purchase of a new 2026 Western Star  
47X Truck with dump body, sander spreader and plow from Velocity Truck  
Centers, 1550 South McCarran Boulevard, Sparks, Nevada 89431 [in the  
amount of $359,393.25], utilizing Sourcewell (a public agency created by  
the Minnesota legislature) contract #060220-NAF, pursuant to the joinder  
provision of NRS 332.195. Purchases will replace units that have reached  
the end of useful life and will be used to continue day-to-day road  
operations and maintenance. Community Services. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
13.  
Recommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Washoe County Parks -  
Water Storage Tank Reconditioning, PWP # WA-2024-183 [staff  
recommends Farr Construction Corporation dba Resource Development  
Company, in the amount of $404,212.00]; and (2) approve a project  
contingency fund in the amount of $30,000.00, for a total project cost of  
$434,212.00. This capital project will recondition two water storage tanks  
located at Bowers Mansion Regional Park and Davis Creek Regional Park.  
Reconditioning work includes installing temporary bypass pressure tank  
systems, interior and exterior tank recoating, replacing tank level indicator  
systems, replacing tank valves, and spot welding as required. Community  
Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
14.  
Recommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the South Reno Manhole  
Rehabilitation Project, PWP-WA-2024-016, [staff recommends Farr  
Construction Corporation doing business as Resource Development  
Company, in the amount of $536,900.00]; and (2) approve a separate  
project contingency fund in the amount of $62,000.00 for a total project  
cost not to exceed $598,900.00. The scope of the project is to perform  
injection grouting of 65 existing sanitary sewer manholes at various  
location in the South Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility service  
area. Community Services. (Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
15.  
Recommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Senior Services Phase 2  
Remodel Project - PWP WA 2024-144, located at 1155 East 9th Street,  
Reno, Nevada [staff recommends Facilities Management, Incorporated,  
which includes the base bid plus bid alternate #1 in the total bid amount  
of $711,000]; and (2) approve a project contingency fund in the amount of  
$35,550.00, for a total project cost of $746,550.00. The Senior Services  
Phase 2 Remodel Project consists of site improvements supporting food  
service operation and production to allow for an increased level of services  
for Washoe County seniors who utilize the facility. Community Services.  
(Commission District 3.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
16.  
Recommendation to authorize Plenium Builders, Inc., the project  
Construction-Manager-At-Risk, and approve Guaranteed Maximum Price  
#1 Agreement for the Northern Nevada Public Health Tuberculosis Clinic  
Project, [in the amount not to exceed $8,278,961.00]. Pursuant to NRS  
338.1685 to NRS 338.16995, the selection and award for contracts involving  
Construction Managers at Risk are exempt from the competitive bidding  
process. The new Northern Nevada Public Health Tuberculosis Clinic  
Project includes construction of a new 7,800 square foot single story  
structure at 1240 E. 9th Street in Reno, Nevada which will provide new  
exam rooms, offices and other necessary infrastructure improvements to  
support these functions for Northern Nevada Public Health. Budget for  
the Guaranteed Maximum Price Agreement #1 construction agreement has  
been previously approved. Work is anticipated to commence on or about  
December 9, 2024. Community Services. (Commission District 3.) FOR  
POSSIBLE ACTION.  
Attachments:  
17.  
Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Sun Valley Bike Park Project,  
PWP-WA-2024-462, including the Base Bid, Bid Alternate 1 (Upper Jump  
Zone), and Bid Alternate 3 (Beginner Pump Track), [staff recommends  
Sierra Sports Marketing LLC dba Sierra Trail Works in the amount of  
$462,937.00]; and approve a separate project contingency fund [in the  
amount of $25,000.00], for a total project cost of $487,937.00. The Project  
is located at 5905 Sidehill Drive, Sun Valley, Nevada, and the scope of work  
is to construct a variety of beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks and  
trails, emergency access road and control gate, kiosk and storage facility.  
Community Services. (Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
18.  
Recommendation to approve an Agreement for Services between Washoe  
County and Arrington Watkins Architects, LLC for the Washoe County  
Detention Center Infirmary Task -2 Project [in the amount of  
$2,299,067.00]. The services included in Task 2 are architectural and  
engineering design to develop 40% construction documents package for a  
new medical infirmary to be located at the Washoe County Regional  
Detention Facility, 911 Parr Boulevard, Reno. Community Services.  
(Commission District 5.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
19.  
Recommendation to: (1) accept the William N. Pennington Foundation  
grant [in the amount of $3,500,000.00] and approve a new capital project  
for South Valleys Regional Park expansion, Phase 2a; and (2) approve the  
Grant Agreement with grant period of one year from notice to proceed;  
and (3) authorize the Community Services Department Director to sign the  
Grant Agreement, reports, and any subsequent documents related to the  
grant on behalf of the County; and (4) direct the Comptroller’s Office to  
make the necessary budget amendments. Community Services.  
(Commission District 2.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
20.  
Recommendation to accept a FY25 Temporary Assistance for Needy  
Families (TANF) Emergency Assistance Program Subaward from the State of  
Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Welfare  
and Supportive Services in the amount of [$1,587,817.00; no county match]  
for Washoe County Child Welfare Services retroactive for the period of July  
1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; authorize the Director of the Human  
Services Agency to retroactively execute the subgrant award documents;  
and direct the Comptroller’s office to make the necessary budget  
amendments. Funds will be utilized to implement Emergency Assistance  
Program services through investigation activities for children and families  
in crisis. This includes responding to incoming calls, completing  
investigation reports, providing crisis intervention and making referrals for  
supportive programs and services. Human Services Agency. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
21.  
Recommendation to appoint Patricia Gallimore from the Washoe County  
Senior Advisory Board Alternate position she currently holds into a  
position representing District 1, with the term effective immediately and  
expiring on November 30, 2028. Human Services Agency. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
22.  
Recommendation to accept a Federal Title IV-E Subgrant award from the  
State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of  
Child and Family Services in the amount of [$19,329,378.00; $9,048,580  
county match] for Washoe County Child Welfare Services retroactive from  
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; authorize the Director of the Human  
Services Agency to retroactively execute the sub-grant award and related  
documents; authorize a Subgrant Agreement between Washoe County and  
the Washoe County School District to pass through Title IV-E federal funds  
to reimburse for actual expenses incurred to provide out-of-zone  
transportation for children in foster care allowed under Title IV-E of the  
Social Security Act which is estimated to be an annual cost of [$450,000.00]  
retroactive from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; direct the  
Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments; and  
authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Manager to sign the agreement  
between Washoe County and the Washoe County School District and  
approve the Resolution (R24-98) necessary for same. Human Services  
Agency. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
23.  
Recommendation to approve the First Amendment to the Master Services  
and Purchasing Agreement dated January 20, 2022 between Axon  
Enterprise, Inc and Washoe County Sheriff’s Office effective upon approval,  
to consolidate and amend the Axon contract for the Washoe County  
Sheriff’s Office, Public Defender, Alternate Public Defender and District  
Attorney and extend the contract for a 10-year or 120 month term at a  
cost not to exceed [year one $2,219,127.44, year two $3,248,289, year  
three $3,344,453 year four $3,299,253, year five $3,290,609, year six  
$3,652,025, year seven $3,275,675, year eight $3,282,102, year nine  
$3,336,489, year ten $3,295,345] annually, or [$32,243,367.44] for the full  
120 months; to support body worn cameras and fleet in-car cameras with  
live streaming capabilities, virtual reality training, less lethal (TASERs),  
unlimited storage, Justice Premier, and other software support services  
offered by Axon Enterprise, Inc.; approve the use of General Fund  
Contingency on an as needed basis, not to exceed a total amount of  
[$2,073,641] for fiscal year 2025 in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute  
(NRS) 354.598005 to increase expenditure authority in Sheriff’s office for  
Axon Contract expenditures; direct Finance to make the appropriate  
cross-functional budget appropriation transfer as needed [Total fiscal year  
2025 impact $2,073,641; net fiscal impact $-0-], and authorize the  
Purchasing and Contracts Manager to execute the agreement. Sheriff. (All  
Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
24.  
Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Washoe County  
Code Chapter 110 (Development Code), Article 310 Temporary Uses and  
Structures, to modify the administrative permit application requirements  
to occupy a travel trailer or recreational vehicle when necessary to  
temporarily care for the infirm, specifically by allowing nurse practitioners  
and physician’s assistants, in addition to physicians, to sign the required  
affidavit identifying both the initial and subsequent annual need for  
on-premise care; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and  
pertaining thereto. And if supported, set a public hearing for the second  
reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for December 10, 2024.  
Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
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 the noted time. 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.)  
25.  
Public Hearing: Appeal of the Washoe County Planning Commission’s  
recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (“Board”) to  
approve Development Code Amendment Case Number WDCA24-0004  
(Housing Affordability Package 2.5a) which is proposing to amend Washoe  
County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) by modifying various  
sections in Division Three-Regulation of Uses, Division Four-Development  
Standards, and Division Nine-General Provisions, in order to add middle  
housing use types, multifamily minor, guest quarters and employee  
housing to the development code and regulate those use types; and to  
update regulations related to allowed residential uses, accessory uses and  
structures, lot coverage, regulatory zone development standards, common  
open space developments, parking minimums, alleyway standards,  
landscaping exemptions, residential common open space standards, and  
various definitions.  
The appellants appear to be various unnamed individuals that have  
labeled themselves “Citizens of Spanish Springs”. The applicant for the  
development code amendment is Washoe County. The proposed  
development code amendments apply county-wide; and if approved, will  
apply to all planning areas except for Tahoe.  
The Board shall consider the appeal based on the record on appeal and  
information and materials submitted at the Board’s public hearing. The  
Board’s analysis may include a finding on the issue of standing to bring the  
appeal in the first place. The Board may affirm or reverse the Planning  
Commission’s recommendation. Community Services. (All Commission  
Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
End Of Scheduled Public Hearings  
26.  
Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending the Washoe  
County Code at Chapter 110 (Development Code) by adding and amending  
various sections in Division Three-Regulation of Uses, Division  
Four-Development Standards, and Division Nine-General Provisions. These  
updates include adding various sections to: establish minimum standards  
for guest quarters, cottage court developments, and employee housing;  
relocate lot coverage standards from article 306 to article 406; establish  
required findings for the approval of a common open space development;  
and establish minimum standards for alleyways. these updates also  
include amending various sections to: update the residential table of uses  
to include middle housing types, minor accessory dwelling units, guest  
quarters, multifamily minor, and employee housing; modify allowances in  
the table for duplexes and multifamily housing within regulatory zones in  
which those use types are already allowed; and reorganize the uses in that  
table; update the residential use type list to add and define multifamily  
minor, the middle housing use types of triplex, quadplex, and cottage  
court, guest quarters, and employee housing, and reorganize the list;  
update detached accessory structure regulations to reference lot coverage  
standards rather than enumerate them and to modify deed restriction  
requirements for connection to water and wastewater facilities; modify  
attached and detached accessory dwelling unit standards to regulate their  
use on parcels with middle housing types and specify their mutual  
exclusivity with guest quarters; modify Table 110.406.05.1 governing  
regulatory zone development standards to consolidate the separate tables  
into one table and to make modifications to minimum lot sizes, setbacks,  
and minimum lot widths for certain regulatory zones; modify common  
open space development standards to clarify that detention ponds and  
drainage facilities cannot be included in common open space; modify  
off-street parking requirements to add standards for the new housing  
types and modify the requirements for duplexes; modify landscaping  
exemptions to include middle housing types as an exemption; modify  
common open space standards to add dog parks and pocket parks as  
permissible types of open space and require common open space for all  
multifamily developments with five or more units; and add or amend  
various definitions; and all matters necessarily connected therewith and  
pertaining thereto. And if supported, set a public hearing for the second  
reading and possible adoption of the ordinance for December 10, 2024.  
Community Services. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  
Attachments:  
Public Comment. Comment heard under this item will be limited to three minutes per  
person and may pertain to matters both on and off the Commission agenda. 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.  
27.  
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.  
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.)  
28.  
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  
Washoe County Animal Services Advisory Board  
Community Homelessness Advisory Board (alternate)  
District Board of Health  
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  
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 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