Reno City Council

AGENDA Regular Meeting Reno City Council Wednesday, August 09, 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 4 ­ Meghan Ebert Ward 2 ­ Naomi Duerr Ward 5 ­ Kathleen Taylor Ward 3 ­ Miguel Martinez 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) 334­2030 or cityclerk@reno.gov. Members of the public may hear, observe and provide public comment virtually by pre­registering using the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H0oIXpcGS6yIjDPlXB84rg 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 Publiccomment@reno.gov, (3) leaving a voicemail at (775) 393­4499 or 4) participating via zoom by registering using the link above which will provide the meeting ID and call­in 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. 00­047 (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) 334­2030 in advance so that arrangements can be made. Page 1 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. 00­047 (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) 334­2030 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. Social Media: Follow @cityofreno for real­time updates on Twitter. Connect with the City of Reno on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofreno 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) – 09 August 2023 A.5 Approval of the Minutes A.5.1 Reno City Council ­ Regular ­ July 19, 2023 10:00 AM (For Possible Action) B 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 a Nevada State Liquor Manufacturer’s License Application for Jennifer Evans, Underworld Distillery LLC dbas Underworld Distillery located at 5301 Longley Lane, Suite F203, Reno, Nevada and if approved, Page 2authorize the Mayor to sign the Nevada State Liquor License Application. B 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 a Nevada State Liquor Manufacturer’s License Application for Jennifer Evans, Underworld Distillery LLC dbas Underworld Distillery located at 5301 Longley Lane, Suite F203, Reno, Nevada and if approved, authorize the Mayor to sign the Nevada State Liquor License Application. B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On­Premises Alcohol, Alcohol Manufacturing, Alcohol Manufacturer’s Package Alcohol – Underworld Distillery, Jennifer Evans, 5301 Longley Lane, Suite F203 [Ward 2] B.3 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On­Premises Alcohol, Cabaret – Eden, Jessica Lupo, 219 West Second Street [Ward 5] B.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On­Premises Alcohol – Hype Tea LLC, Wing Lum Tan, 100 North Arlington Avenue, Suite 102 [Ward 5] B.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – On­Premises Alcohol – Our Bar, Cory Holdridge, 211 West 1st Street, Suite 102 [Ward 5] B.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License ­ Cabaret – Lo­Bar Social, Josh Callen, 445 California Avenue [Ward 1] B.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Cabaret – Bighorn Tavern II, Kimberlee Gardner, 6135 Lakeside Drive, Suite 113 [Ward 2] B.8 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License ­ Cabaret – Poor Devil Saloon, Josh Callen, 820 South Virginia Street [Ward 3] B.9 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Restricted Gaming 15 Slot Machines – South 40, Dennis Banks, 1445 South Meadows Parkway, Suite 208 [Ward 2] B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Restricted Gaming 15 Slot Machines – Red Rock Café and Sports Bar, Dennis Banks, 210 Silver Lake Road, Suite 150 [Ward 4] B.11 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (Reno City Manager) with Douglas Thornley that increases his base annual compensation by two and one­half percent (2.5%) to $357,981.25; and, increases severance compensation from five (5) month's salary ($149,158.85) to twelve (12) month’s salary ($357,981.25) and authorization and direction to pay the City Manager a one­time Pageperformance 3 bonus in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the City Manager’s base annual compensation ($34,925). B.11 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Third Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (Reno City Manager) with Douglas Thornley that increases his base annual compensation by two and one­half percent (2.5%) to $357,981.25; and, increases severance compensation from five (5) month's salary ($149,158.85) to twelve (12) month’s salary ($357,981.25) and authorization and direction to pay the City Manager a one­time performance bonus in the amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the City Manager’s base annual compensation ($34,925). B.12 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of a Community Support Grant from Washoe County to support the planning and design process and public art installation at the North Valleys Regional Park roundabout in the amount of $15,000. [Ward 4] B.13 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of the Reno City Council amending and restating all benefit­related resolutions regarding benefits provided to Hourly Unrepresented employees not covered by an employee­management contract or collective bargaining agreement; together with other matters properly relating thereto. B.14 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of the Reno City Council amending and restating all benefit­related resolutions regarding benefits provided to Mid­Management employees not covered by an employee­management contract or collective bargaining agreement; together with other matters properly relating thereto. B.15 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of the Reno City Council amending and restating all benefit­related resolutions regarding benefits provided to Management employees not covered by an employee­management contract or collective bargaining agreement; together with other matters properly relating thereto. B.16 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Contract with UMR (UnitedHealthcare) for the provision of health and welfare insurance plan administration for a term of three years in the amount of $864,900 per year. (Self­funded Medical Funds) B.17 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Maintenance Contract with Tyler Technologies (parent company of New World Systems, Inc. ­ NWS) for Finance and Payroll/HR system for one fiscal year in an amount not to exceed $298,000. (General Fund) B.18 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Pipeline Crossing Agreement between Union Pacific Railroad Company, UVRP, LLC and City of Reno and Indemnity Agreement between UVRP, LLC and City of Reno for the installation and maintenance of a drainage pipe. The drainage pipeline crossing is located southeast of the intersection of Talus Way and North Virginia Street. [Ward 4] B.19 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to K.G. Walters Construction Co., Inc. for the Dermody and North Dakota Page 4 Lift Stations Replacement Project in the amount of $3,098,200. (Sewer Fund) [Ward 2, 3]  between Union Pacific Railroad Company, UVRP, LLC and City of Reno and Indemnity Agreement between UVRP, LLC and City of Reno for the installation and maintenance of a drainage pipe. The drainage pipeline crossing is located southeast of the intersection of Talus Way and North Virginia Street. [Ward 4] B.19 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to K.G. Walters Construction Co., Inc. for the Dermody and North Dakota Lift Stations Replacement Project in the amount of $3,098,200. (Sewer Fund) [Ward 2, 3] B.20 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Consultant Agreement for Construction Management Services with Lumos and Associates for the Dermody and North Dakota Lift Stations Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $595,802. (Sewer Fund) [Ward 2, 3] B.21 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to Sierra Nevada Construction for the Fire Station #2 Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $636,259. (CDBG and General Fund) [Ward 4] B.22 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Community Cats for two trap neuter and release programs in Ward One in the amount of $5,000. (General Fund) [Brekhus] B.23 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to In Kind in support of the Off Beat 2023 festival in the amount of $1,000. (General Fund) [Brekhus] B.24 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Jewish Nevada in support of the Milk and Honey festival from Councilmember Duerr ($500) and Councilmember Reese ($500) in the total amount of $1,000. (General Fund) [Reese] [Duerr] B.25 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the Be The Change Project in support of the Wedekind Road Art Project from Councilmember Martinez ($1,000) and Councilmember Reese ($500) in the total amount of $1,500. (General Fund) [Reese] [Martinez] B.26 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the Urban Roots Farm to teach the skills necessary to grow food and make environmentally conscious choices from Councilmember Martinez ($1,000) and Councilmember Reese ($5,000) in the total amount of $6,000. (General Fund) [Reese] [Martinez] B.27 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the Albee Aryel Foundation to support underprivileged youth to pursue higher education from Councilmember Martinez ($1,000) and Councilmember Reese ($1,000) in the total amount of $2,000. (General Fund) [Reese] [Martinez] Page 5 B.28 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary  [Reese] [Martinez] B.27 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the Albee Aryel Foundation to support underprivileged youth to pursue higher education from Councilmember Martinez ($1,000) and Councilmember Reese ($1,000) in the total amount of $2,000. (General Fund) [Reese] [Martinez] B.28 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Our Center in support of their mission to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive community for all residents of Northern Nevada in the amount of $2,000. (General Fund) [Reese] C 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.) D Department Items Public Works D.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding options as to the existing South Virginia Street raised center median through Midtown previously constructed as part of the Regional Transportation Commission's Virginia Street Bus RAPID Extension Project. City Manager's Office D.2 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion, and potential direction to staff to draft an ordinance amending Title 2 of the Reno Municipal Code establishing appointive officer and appointive employee positions by amending Section 2.06.035 designating "Appointive Employees;" and amending Section 2.06.050 relating to the Qualifications of Appointive Officers and Appointive Employees. E 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): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No ______ Ordinance to amend Title 1, Chapter 1.02.010, of Reno Municipal Code titled "Ward Boundaries and Official city map," to change the City of Reno ward boundaries and create a sixth ward on the Official City Map as required by Section 1.050 of the Reno City Charter, and providing matters properly relating thereto. Page 6 F Ordinances ­ Adoption  E.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No ______ Ordinance to amend Title 1, Chapter 1.02.010, of Reno Municipal Code titled "Ward Boundaries and Official city map," to change the City of Reno ward boundaries and create a sixth ward on the Official City Map as required by Section 1.050 of the Reno City Charter, and providing matters properly relating thereto. F Ordinances ­ Adoption F.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption – Bill No. 7242 Case No. LDC23­00056 (Carville Park Senior Apartments SPD) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.02 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled “Zoning,” rezoning a ±4.53 acre site from Multi­Family Residential ­ 14 units per acre (MF­14) to Carville Park Senior Apartments Specific Plan District (SPD). The site is located on two parcels on the south side of Carville Drive ±110 feet east of Sutro Street. The site has a Master Plan designation of Mixed Neighborhood (MX). [Ward 3] G City Clerk G.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment of up to five individuals to the Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Mimi Fujii­Strickler (Reappointment), Audrey Keller, Dominique Labonte, Julius Lorentzen and/or David Titzel. [Ward 2] G.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment and/or appointment of up to ten individuals to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Terry Brooks, Barbara Deavers (Reappointment), Stanley Dowdy (Reappointment), Francisco "Paco" Lachoy (Reappointment), Robert Lissner, Marie Rodriguez, and/or Allen Setterquist (Reappointment). H 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. (Non­Action 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.) J Public Comment (This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment.) K Adjournment (For Possible Action) Page 7 J Public Comment (This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment.) K Adjournment (For Possible Action) Page 8