Meeting

AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Reno City Council
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 ● 10:00 AM

Reno City Council Chamber, One East First Street, Reno, NV 89501

Hillary Schieve, Mayor

Council Members:

Ward 1 - Jenny Brekhus
Ward 2 - Naomi Duerr
Ward 3 - Miguel Martinez

Ward 4 - Meghan Ebert
Ward 5 - Kathleen Taylor
At Large - Devon Reese

Public Notice: This agenda has been physically posted in compliance with NRS 241.020(3) (notice of meetings) at Reno City Hall – One East First Street, Reno, Nevada 89501. In addition, this agenda has been electronically posted in compliance with NRS 241.020(3) at http://www.reno.gov, and NRS 232.2175 at https://notice.nv.gov/. To obtain further documentation regarding posting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (775) 334-2030 or [email protected].

Members of the public may hear, observe and provide public comment virtually by pre-registering using the following link:

https://links.reno.gov/46wFmgJ

Public Comment: Individuals wishing to address City Council at the meeting shall submit a “Request to Speak” form to the City Clerk. Individuals not in attendance may provide public comment by: (1) submitting an online public comment form at Reno.Gov/PublicComment; (2) sending an email to [email protected], (3) leaving a voicemail at (775) 393-4499 or 4) participating via zoom by registering using the link above which will provide the meeting ID and call-in phone number. Voicemails received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the meeting will be transcribed, provided to City Council for review, and entered into the record. Voicemails received thereafter will be provided to City Council for review prior to adjournment, and entered into the record.

Public comment is limited to three (3) minutes per person. Unused time may not be reserved by the speaker, nor allocated to another speaker. No action may be taken on a matter raised under general public comment until the matter is included on a subsequent agenda and denoted as an action item. On specific agenda items, the presiding officer may prohibit comment if the content of the comments is a topic that is not relevant to, or within the authority of, the City Council, or if the content is willfully disruptive of the meeting by being irrelevant, repetitious, slanderous, offensive, inflammatory, irrational or amounting to personal attacks or interfering with the rights of other speakers. Other examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of City Council members, city staff, or meeting participants. Any person making willfully disruptive remarks while addressing City Council may be removed from the room by the presiding officer, and barred from attending the remainder of the meeting. See, Nevada Attorney General Opinion No. 00-047 (April 27, 2001); Nevada Open Meeting Law Manual, § 8.05. NRS 241.030(4)(a); RMC §§ 8.12.024, 8.12.027.

Accommodations: City Council and staff will make reasonable efforts to assist and accommodate individuals with disabilities desiring to attend the meeting. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (775) 334-2030 in advance so that arrangements can be made.

Supporting Material: Staff reports and supporting material for the meeting are available at the City Clerk’s Office, and on the City’s website at http://www.reno.gov/meetings. Pursuant to NRS 241.020(6), supporting material is made available to the general public at the same time it is provided to the City Council.

Order of Business: The presiding officer shall determine the order of the agenda and all questions of parliamentary procedure at the meeting pursuant to the Rules of the Reno City Council (City Council Resolution No. 8771, adopted January 22, 2020). Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. City Council may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; remove items from the agenda; and/or, delay discussion on or continue scheduled agenda items at any time. Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time, but may be heard later.

Council Recess: At the discretion of the presiding officer, City Council may recess at any time during the meeting to confer with legal counsel and/or its management representatives as permitted by law. Additional short breaks may be taken throughout the meeting as needed.

Watch Meetings: Certain Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board meetings are streamed online when Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board is in session in Council Chamber at www.reno.gov/meetings, the City of Reno YouTube channel, and broadcast on Charter Channel 194.

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A	Introductory Items

A.1	Pledge of Allegiance

A.2	Roll Call

A.3

Public Comment

A.3.1

Public Comment

A.4	Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 13 December 2023

A.5	Approval of the Minutes

Consent Agenda (All consent items may be approved together with a single motion, be taken out of order, and/or be heard and discussed individually.)

B.1

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Cabaret (Change of Description) – Pinon Bottle, Radium Sulprizio, 777 South Center Street, Suite 101.

B.2

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Dining Room Alcohol and Cabaret (New) – Mariscos El Barco, Jose Chaidez Rivera, 499 East Plumb Lane.

B.3

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On-Premises Alcohol (New) – Boar’s Nest Saloon, Jonathan Davis, 601 West 2nd Street. [Ward 1]

B.4

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to TNT Industrial Contractors, Inc. for the 2023 Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Steamboat Reuse Meter Vault Addition Project in the amount not to exceed $386,740 with Reno's share being $265,419.66 (Sewer Fund).

B.5

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Donation from Dutch Bros. for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of equipment and furnishings for the fitness center and multipurpose rooms at the Moana Springs Community Aquatics and Fitness Center in the amount of $5,192.39.

B.6

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of an interlocal agreement between the City of Reno and Washoe County authorizing reimbursement in the amount of $100,000 by Washoe County to the City of Reno for expenses incurred by Dig Studio, an architecture and design firm, for a Truckee River Master Plan. [Ward 5, 3]

B.7

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Washoe County for the 2024 Primary and General Municipal Elections.

B.8

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of the SilverSummit Community Investment Program Grant Award to the City of Reno Housing and Neighborhood Development Department to support and expand the Reno Works Program in the amount of $75,000.

B.9

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant Award 23-JAG-08 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance to the City of Reno Police Department for use by the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Team (HEAT) to combat human trafficking in the amount of $74,750.

B.10

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant Award 23-JAG-07 from the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance to the City of Reno Police Department for the Regional Gang Unit in the amount of $129,400.

B.11

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for the FY 2023 Formula Justice Assistance Grant (15PBJA-23-GG-03654-JAGX) to the City of Reno for use by the Reno Police Department, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and Sparks Police Department pursuant to a cooperative Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $236,440.

B.12

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant Award 15JCOPS-23-GG-02002-PPSE from the U.S. Department of Justice (US DOJ), Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), Community Policing Development (CPD) Microgrant to the City of Reno for use by the Reno Police Department (RPD) in the amount of $175,000.

B.13

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of an Amendment for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 319(h) Grant issued by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) for the Chalk Creek Channel Stabilization and Erosion Control Project to extend the Grant through December 31, 2024.

B.14

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution granting 18 Arts & Culture Event Grants for 2023: $6,054 to Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts; $5,925 to Good Luck Macbeth; $5,925 to Latino Arte and Culture; $2,554 to Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival; $5,796 to Nevada Museum of Art; $4,952 to Arts for All Nevada; $5,796 to High Desert Harmony; $5,667 to the Holland Project; $5,603 to Artown; $5,539 to Reno Philharmonic Association; $5,474 to The Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of The University of Nevada, Reno Latino Research Center; $5,474 to Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Reno; $5,410 to Northern Nevada Rural Concert Initiative; $5,217 to Reno Chamber Orchestra; $5,088 to The Reno Bike Project on behalf of KWNK Reno Community Radio; $5,023 to Reno Jazz Orchestra; $4,959 to The Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of The University of Nevada, Reno Lilley Museum of Art; and $4,895 to MidTown District Reno for Dancing in the Streets, Art Walk, all to provide arts and cultural programs, events, and services in Reno in the total amount of $95,351. (General Fund and Room Tax)

B.15

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution granting 18 Arts and Culture Project Grants for 2024: $6,251 to Nevada Humanities; $6,185 to Note-Able Music Therapy Services; $5,919 to The Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno Lilley Museum of Art; $5,852 to Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts; $5,852 to Latino Arte and Culture; $5,786 to The Holland Project; $5,653 to Arts for All Nevada; $5,520 to Reno Little Theater; $5,453 to Nevada Gay Men's Chorus; $5,387 to The Reno Bike Project on behalf of KWNK Reno Community Radio; $5,320 to Reno Jazz Orchestra; $5,254 to Sierra Nevada Ballet; $5,254 to Reno Chamber Orchestra; $5,187 to Black Wall Street Reno; $5,054 to A.V.A. Ballet Reno; $4,988 to The Holland Project on behalf of Laika Press; $4,788 to Nevada Museum of Art; and $4,655 to Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, all to provide Arts & Culture programs, events, and services in Reno in the total amount of $98,358. (Room Tax)

B.16

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Northern Nevada HOPES which is dedicated to building a healthier community by providing coordinated care and support for individual and family wellness by offering healthcare models that are aimed to reduce barriers to care in the amount of $5,000. (General Fund) [Taylor] [Ward 5]

Public Hearings - 10:00 AM (Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time, but may be heard later.)

C.1

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS - Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No. _______ Case No. LDC24-00023 (Greystone Castle Historic Resource Designation) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.02 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled “Zoning,” rezoning a ±0.12 acre site from Single-Family Residential 8 units per acre (SF-8) to ±0.12 acres of SF-8 with the Historic Landmark (HL) overlay zoning district. The subject property is located at 970 Joaquin Miller Drive in the Newlands Historic District. The site has a Master Plan land use designation of Single-Family Neighborhood (SF). [Ward 1]

D	Department Items

Development Services

D.1

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS - Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation and update on the Title 18 - Zoning Code Clean-up (TXT23-00005) public outreach process and public feedback.

Finance

D.2

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS - Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of the Opinion and Findings of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, containing the Single Audit Report, Auditor's Opinion, Auditor's Required Communications Letter, and approval of the Plan of Corrective Action.

D.3

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS - Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Petition for the Formation of a Special Assessment District (SAD) project located within the Mortensen-Garson Overlay District and includes Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 038-200-16, 038-190-48, 038-030-10, 038-190- 37, and 038-120-04.

Ordinances - Introduction (Other Ordinance, Introduction items may be found under the following agenda sections: Public Hearings, and/or Standard Department Items.)

E.1

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS - Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution establishing the Stormwater Enterprise Fund per Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 354.612; and approval of the Fund Policy for the Stormwater Enterprise Fund.

E.2

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of the Stormwater Utility Business Impact Statement (BIS) and finding that the adoption of the Stormwater Utility Ordinance does not impose a direct and significant economic burden upon a business nor directly restrict the formation or expansion of a business.

E.3

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Determination that in compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 354.613, the Reno City Council hereby finds that the fee increase is not prohibited by law, the fee increase is necessary for the continuation or expansion of the purpose for which the Stormwater Utility enterprise fund was created, and that the fees that are deposited in the Stormwater Utility enterprise fund are to be used solely for the purpose for which the fees are collected.

E.4

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Bill No.______ An ordinance amending Reno Municipal Code Title 12 entitled "Public Works and Utilities, adding Chapter 12.17, Stormwater Utility, creating a stormwater utility establishing the amount and basis for the stormwater utility fee, together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected thereto.”

E.5

SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS - Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ________ Ordinance to amend Title 4 of the Reno Municipal Code entitled “Business License Code,” by creating Chapter 4.08 entitled “Sidewalk Vendors,” together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected therewith.

E.6

Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ________ Ordinance to amend Title 5 of the Reno Municipal Code entitled “Privileged Licenses, Permits and Franchises,” by repealing Chapter 5.15 entitled “Sidewalk Vendors,” together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected therewith.

F	Ordinances - Adoption

G	City Clerk

Mayor and Council

H.1	City Council Comments, including announcements regarding City boards and commissions, activities of local charitable organizations and upcoming local community events. (Non-Action Item)

I	Public Hearings - 6:00 PM (Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time, but may be heard later.)

Public Comment (This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment.)

J.1

Public Comment

K	Adjournment (For Possible Action)

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