COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Chair, Kitty Jung, District 3

Vice-Chair, Bob Lucey, District 2

Marsha Berkbigler, District 1

Vaughn Hartung, District 4

Jeanne Herman, District 5

 

COUNTY MANAGER                                         

John Slaughter

 

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Paul Lipparelli

 

COUNTY CLERK

Nancy Parent

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA

 

WASHOE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

COMMISSION CHAMBERS - 1001 E. 9th Street, Reno, Nevada

 

August 23, 2016

10:00 a.m.

 

NOTE:  Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; combined with other items; removed from the agenda; moved to the agenda of another meeting; moved to or from the Consent section; or may be voted on in a block.  Items with a specific time designation will not be heard prior to the stated time, but may be heard later.  Items listed in the Consent section of the agenda are voted on as a block and will not be read or considered separately unless removed from the Consent section.  The Board of County Commissioners may take breaks approximately every 90 minutes.

 

Accessibility.  The Washoe County Commission Chambers are accessible to the disabled.  If you require special arrangements for the meeting, call the Office of the County Manager, (775) 328-2000, 24-hours prior to the meeting. 

 

Public Transportation.  Public transportation is available to this meeting site:  RTC Routes 2, 2S, 5 and 15 serve this location.  For eligible RTC ACCESS reservations call (775) 348-5438.

 

Time Limits.  Public comments are welcomed during the Public Comment periods for all matters, whether listed on the agenda or not, and are limited to three minutes per person.  Additionally, public comment of three minutes per person will be heard during individually numbered items on the agenda.  Persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment on that item at the Commission meeting.  Persons may not allocate unused time to other speakers.  To preserve time and increase efficiency representatives of recognized groups may be given more than 3 minutes as determined by the presiding officer.

 

Forum Restrictions and Orderly Conduct of Business.  The Board of County Commissioners conducts the business of Washoe County and its citizens during its meetings.  The presiding officer may order the removal of any person whose statement or other conduct disrupts the orderly, efficient or safe conduct of the meeting.  Warnings against disruptive conduct may or may not be given prior to removal.  The viewpoint of a speaker will not be restricted, but reasonable restrictions may be imposed upon the time, place and manner of speech.  Irrelevant and unduly repetitious statements and personal attacks which antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.

 

Responses to Public Comments.  The County Commission can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted prior to the meeting.  During the public comment period, speakers may address matters listed or not listed on the published agenda.  The Open Meeting Law does not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commission.  However, responses from Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without notice to the public.  On the advice of legal counsel and to ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commission will consider, Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, ask for County staff action or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda.  The Commission may do this either during the public comment item or during the following item:  “*Commissioners’/Manager’s Announcements, Requests for Information, Topics for Future Agendas and Statements Relating to Items Not on the Agenda”.

Pursuant to NRS 241.020, the Agenda for the Commission Meeting 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); Washoe County - Reno Downtown Library (301 South Center Street); Sparks Justice Court (1675 East Prater Way); www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/ and https://notice.nv.gov.

 

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) Joanne Watson, Agenda Coordinator, (775) 328-2000 and on Washoe County’s website www.washoecounty.us/bcc/board_committees/

 

All items numbered or lettered below are hereby designated for possible action as if the words “for possible action” were written next to each item (NRS 241.020).  An item listed with asterisk (*) next to it is an item for which no action will be taken.

 

10:00 a.m.     *1.        Salute to the flag.

 

*2.      Roll call.

 

*3.      Public Comment.  Comment heard under this item will be limited to three minutes per person and may pertain to matters on and off the both 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.

 

*4.      Commissioners’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

 

              Consent

             

5.A.      Approve to retroactively acknowledge a Specialty Court General Fund Allocation from the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada to the Sparks Justice Court [$45,050 for FY17, no match required], paid in quarterly installments retroactive to July 2016, grant end date June 30, 2017; and direct the Comptroller to make the appropriate budget adjustments. Sparks Justice Court. (Commission Districts 3, 4 & 5.) 

             

5.B.      The 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the expenditure to replace the three (3) Harris Dailey-Wells Symphony Dispatch Radio Consoles currently in use at the Sparks Police Department Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) dispatch center at a cost not to exceed [$127,315.05].  Technology Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.C.      Approve amendments totaling an increase of [$1,196.30] in both revenue and expense to the FY17 Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Program IO 11176; and if approved, direct the Comptroller’s office to make the appropriate budget amendments.  Health.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.D.      Approve the Interlocal Agreement for Maintenance and Operations of the Nevada SR-28 Shared Use Path and Associated Parking Facilities between the State of Nevada, acting by and through its Department of Transportation and Washoe County.  Community Services.  (Commission District 1.)

 

5.E.       Approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered for the 2013/2014, 2014/2015, 2015/2016 secured tax roll and authorize Chair to execute the changes described in Exhibit A and direct the Washoe County Treasurer to correct the error(s). [cumulative amount of decrease to all taxing entities $1,927.95].  Assessor.  (Parcels are in Commission Districts 2 & 3.)

 

5.F.       Approve a 32-day extension of existing Collective Bargaining Agreements beyond the current August 29, 2016 expiration date to September 30, 2016 as it affects NRS 288.  Human Resources.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.G.      Acknowledge and approve assignment of the correct Ordinance Number of 1584 for Bill No. 1768, adopted on August 9, 2016 amending Washoe County Code Chapter 110 (Development Code) to clarify when an accessory structure or use may be constructed on a parcel without an existing main structure or an existing principal use. The amendment focuses on circumstances where the subject parcel is adjacent to a parcel with an existing main structure or principal use and when both parcels are under the same ownership.  Clerk.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.H.      Approve expenditures for the August 25, 2016 Employee Family Picnic in an amount [not to exceed $10,000.00].  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

              District Attorney

 

5.I.1.    Approve to accept a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant to the District Attorney’s Office in the amount of [$50,000, $12,500 required match], from the State Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to provide counseling services at the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center and supplies related to the program; retroactive from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Direct the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendments.  (All commission Districts.) 

 

5.I.2.    Approve to accept a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant to the District Attorney’s Office in the amount of[ $30,000, $10,000 required match], from the Nevada Office of Attorney General (AG) to provide counseling services at the Washoe County Child Advocacy Center; retroactive from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Direct the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendments.  (All commission Districts.) 

 

              Sheriff

 

5.J.1.    Approve to acknowledge Receipt of Status Report of Commissary Fund submitted by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Committee for Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 15/16.  (All Commission Districts.) 

 

5.J.2.    Approve the Interlocal Agreement Extraditions between County of Washoe on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Sparks on behalf of the Sparks Police Department in an amount not to exceed [$30,000] to be paid to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Consolidated Extraditions Unit for the processing of extraditions and transportation of prisoners for the Sparks Police Department, for the period of the date of execution to June 30, 2017.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

              Social Services

 

5.K.1.   Approve a professional services agreement with The Children’s Cabinet, Inc. for remaining grant term, retroactive to July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016. The proposed agreement is paid through a grant from the Federal Administration for Children and Families for the Permanency Innovations Initiative (PII) Program to prevent long-term foster care and to provide case management services.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.K.2.   Accept a Sub-Grant Award from the State of Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Prevention and Treatment (BHPT) in the amount of [$47,020] no match required, to provide Mental Health Support for Seniors upon approval September 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, authorize the Department to execute the Sub-Grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments. (All Commission Districts.)  

 

5.K.3.   Accept a Sub-grant Award from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public & Behavioral Health upon approval by all parties through June 30, 2017 for [$70,000.00], no County match required, to provide substance abuse treatment services to clients referred by the county Social Services Department. Authorize the Department to execute the Sub-grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

              Treasurer

 

5.L.1.   Recommendation to establish one additional, two hundred dollar [$200.00] change fund, bringing the total of funds assigned six hundred dollars [$600.00], to enable Washoe County Alternative Sentencing to accept cash payments for the Sober 24 program drug and alcohol testing at 1530 E. 6th Street, Reno; and if approved, authorize the Chairman to execute Resolution for same.  No fiscal impact.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

5.L.2.   Approve an Interlocal Depository Agreement between Washoe County and the Nevada State Treasurer for the investment of funds in the Local Government Pooled Investment Fund [no fiscal impact]; and if approved, authorize Chairman to execute and Washoe County Treasurer to serve as administrator of Agreement.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

End of Consent Items

 

6.          Appearance:  Carina A. Black, Ph.D.. Executive Director

Northern Nevada International Center

 

Presentation and update on the Northern Nevada International Center’s Refugee program. 

 

7.          Recommendation to approve the Agreement for Consulting Engineering Services between Washoe County and CDM Smith, 111 Academy Way, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92617, for the “Phase 3 Packed Tower Aerators Equipment Analysis Process Optimization and O&M Manuals Update” Project in the amount of[$154,999]. Community Services.  (Commission District 3.)  

 

8.          Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Longley Stressed Membrane Structure Project, [staff recommends Bison Construction, in the amount of $498,900.00].  Community Services.  (Commission District 2.)  

 

9.          Recommendation to award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Utility Operations Maintenance Building Grading, Foundation and Improvements Package Project, [staff recommends Reyman Brothers Construction, in the amount of $409,000].  Community Services.  (Commission District 2.)  

 

10.        Recommendation to approve conditional Water Right Application 86233 to the Nevada State Engineer, proposing to export 7000 acre-feet of ground water from Mud Meadows hydrographic basin in northern Pershing County to Lyon, Storey and Washoe Counties for use at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Park, with the State Engineer approval to be conditioned upon review of more current hydro-geologic analysis of estimated available perennial yield within this basin.  Community Services.  (Commission District 4.)

 

11.        Recommendation to accept a grant in the amount of [$250,000 no County match], from the Fund to Assist Former Foster Youth (FAFFY), the State Independent Living Grant from the State Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to assist youth in making the transition from foster care to economic self-sufficiency, retroactively to July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 as the award was received and processed in June 2016, and if accepted, authorize the Department of Social Services to expend the grant revenue and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the appropriate budget adjustments.  Social Services.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

12.        Recommendation to request the Board of County Commissioners to acknowledge the Professional Services Agreement for behavioral health and case management services for Adult Drug Court between the Second Judicial District Court and Bristlecone Family Resources,[in the amount of $445,732], retroactive from the period August 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.  District Court.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

13.        Recommendation to accept a Sub-grant Award from the State of Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) in the amount of [$206,835.00] (no County match required) from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, to assist the Department of Social Services with the Adoption Incentive program.  Authorize the Department to execute the Sub-Grant Award and direct the Comptroller’s Office to make the necessary budget amendments.  Social Services. 

              (All Commission Districts.) 

 

14.        Recommendation to appoint three of nine individuals to fill three vacancies on the Washoe County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife with terms effective August 23, 2016 through June 30, 2019. Manager. (All Commission Districts.)  

 

15.        Update, discussion and possible direction to staff regarding 2017 Nevada Legislative Interim Committees and Studies, 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.  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)  

 

16.        Update and possible direction to staff on the Washoe County Economic Development and Conservation Act.  (Washoe County Federal Lands Bill).  Manager.  (All Commission Districts.)

 

 

Public Hearings.  (Note:  Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the item in this category can vary.)

 

17.        Hearing, discussion, and possible action on Appeal Case Number AX16-004, appealing the denial by the Washoe County Board of Adjustment of Variance Case Number VA16-003 (Fleming Front Yard Setback Reduction) which sought a variance pursuant to Article 804 of the Washoe County Development Code to allow the reduction in the front yard setback from 15 feet to approximately 10 feet and 13/16 inches, to facilitate the expansion of the existing dwelling. The Board of County Commissioners may take action to confirm the Board of Adjustment's denial; or reverse the Board of Adjustment's denial and issue the Variance with Conditions of Approval.  The Applicant’s representative is Elise Fett and Associates Attn: Julie Rinaldo PO Box 5989 Incline Village, NV 89450.  The property owners are Thomas and Susan Fleming.  The property’s location is 715 Cristina Drive, approximately 750 feet southeast of its intersection with Eagle Drive, in Incline Village NV (APN 126-251-06). Parcel Size is ± .363 acres with a Master Plan Category of Suburban Residential (SR) and a Regulatory Zone of Medium Density Suburban (MDS).  The property is in the Tahoe Area Plan of the Washoe County Master Plan.  Community Services.  (Commission District 1.)

 

18.        Second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending Washoe County Code Chapter 55 by adding provisions creating the Animal Services Advisory Board; specifying the board’s purpose and duties; and specifying the composition of the board, appointment of members, terms of service, officers, meetings, compensation and removal, and other matters properly relating thereto. (Bill No. 1769). Animal Services. (All Commission Districts).

 

Public Hearing.     (Note:  Due to public testimony and discussion, time expended on the item in this category can vary.  The following item will be heard no earlier than the time noted.)

 

4:00 p.m.  19.         Hearing, discussion, and possible action to determine whether there is just cause to remove Thomas G. Daly from the Washoe County Planning Commission pursuant to NRS 278.040 and Washoe County Development Code section 110.912.05(f) for Mr. Daly’s actions involving Colina Rosa subdivision in April and May of 2016.  The determination of just cause will be based on alleged violations of Washoe County Planning Commission Rule 1.04 and Due Process.  If just cause is found, the County Commission may take possible action to remove Thomas G. Daly from the Washoe County Planning Commission.

 

20.        Possible Closed Session for the purpose of discussing labor negotiations with Washoe County and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District per NRS 288.220.

           

*21.     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.

 

*22.     Commissioners’/County Manager’s announcements, reports and updates, requests for information or topics for future agendas.  (No discussion among Commissioners will take place on this item.)

 

Adjournment.

 

Various boards/commissions the Washoe County Commissioners may be a member of or liaison to:

 

Chair Jung

Community Assistance Center Transitional Governing Board

District Board of Health

Internal Audit Committee

Investment Committee

Medical Marijuana Working Group

Nevada Works (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Washoe County Stadium Authority

 

Vice-Chair Lucey

EDAWN (Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada) (alternate)

Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)

Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway (alternate)

Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board (alternate)

Regional Transportation Commission

Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board (alternate)

Tahoe Transportation District Board of Directors (alternate)

Tahoe Transportation Commission (alternate)

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority

Washoe County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (alternate)

Washoe County Debt Management Commission

Washoe County Library Board of Trustees

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Commissioner Berkbigler

Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN)

Nevada Tahoe Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board

Public Schools Overcrowding and Repair Needs Committee

Regional Transportation Commission

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 (alternate)

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Washoe County Legislative Liaison

Washoe County Organizational Effectiveness Committee

Washoe County Stadium Authority

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD)

 

Commissioner Hartung

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 Stadium Authority (alternate)

Western Regional Water Commission

 

Commissioner Herman

Nevada Association of Counties Board of Directors (NACO)

Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway

NevadaWorks

State Land Use Planning Advisory Council (SLUPAC)

Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency Governing Board

Truckee Meadows Water Authority Board

Truckee River Flood Management Authority (alternate)

Vya Conservation District

Washoe County Open Space and Regional Parks Commission Liaison

Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board Liaison

Washoe County School District Oversight Panel

Washoe County Stadium Authority (alternate)

Washoe-Storey Conservation District

Western Regional Water Commission