Reno City Council

AGENDA Regular Meeting Reno City Council Wednesday, December 06, 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://links.reno.gov/3rtfYcS 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) – 06 December 2023 A.5 Approval of the Minutes A.5.1 Reno City Council ­ Special ­ 01 November 2023 10:00 AM (For Possible Action) A.5.2 Reno City Council ­ Regular ­ 08 November 2023 10:00 AM (For Possible Action) A.5.3 Reno City Council ­ Regular ­ 15 November 2023 10:00 AM (For Possible Action) B Consent Agenda (All consent itemsPagemay2 be approved together with a single motion, be taken out of order, and/or be heard and discussed individually.)  A.5.2 Reno City Council ­ Regular ­ 08 November 2023 10:00 AM (For Possible Action) A.5.3 Reno City Council ­ Regular ­ 15 November 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 Privileged Business License – Alcohol Catering (New) – Time 2 Function Party Rentals, Precious Loya, 8798 Red Rock Road, Suite 201. [Ward 4] B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Dining Room Alcohol (Change of Ownership) – Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant, Jorge Romero, 500 Denslowe Drive. [Ward 3] B.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Dining Room Alcohol (New) – Edelweiss Pizza Pub Pastries, Paul Slocum, 13979 South Virginia Street, Suite 505. [Ward 2] B.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Dining Room Alcohol, Cabaret (New) – The Reno Bar & Grill, Shane Mathias, 903 East 4th Street, Suite A. [Ward 3] B.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Package Alcohol (New) – Mi Pueblito Envios, Jon McMillan, 489 East Plumb Lane. [Ward 3] B.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License – Wholesale Alcohol (New) – E4 Selections, Edward Silveira IV, 4090 South McCarran Boulevard, Suite E. [Ward 2] B.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a Nevada State Liquor Importer/Wholesaler License Application for Edward Silveira IV, Michaelle Silveira, E4 Selections LLC dba E4 Selections located at 4090 South McCarran Boulevard, Suite E, Reno, Nevada and if approved, authorize the Mayor to sign the Nevada State Liquor License Application. B.8 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to Artistic Fence Co. for the National Bowling Stadium Fence Project in the amount not to exceed $59,032. (Two­ thirds majority voting requirement)(Capital Projects Room Surcharge Fund) [Ward 5] B.9 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a Landscape Agreement for sidewalk maintenance by the Comstock Cottages homeowners’ association (HOA). [Ward 4] B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to request Equitable Sharing Funds from the US Department Page 3 of Justice and, if approved, purchase one BearCat emergency response vehicle utilizing the national HGACBuy contract in  [Ward 5] B.9 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a Landscape Agreement for sidewalk maintenance by the Comstock Cottages homeowners’ association (HOA). [Ward 4] B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to request Equitable Sharing Funds from the US Department of Justice and, if approved, purchase one BearCat emergency response vehicle utilizing the national HGACBuy contract in accordance with NRS 332.195(1) (Joinder), in an amount not to exceed $400,000. (US Department of Justice, Equitable Sharing Funds) B.11 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Robert Freeland Growth & Development Grant Award from USA Hockey Pacific District to support the ongoing City of Reno sled hockey program in the amount of $2,500. B.12 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – a portion of Coleman Drive. [Ward 5] B.13 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – Silver Dollar Estates Area 3 ­ Phase 2, FNL19­00027, including portions of Wolf Moon Drive. [Ward 4] B.14 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – Silver Dollar Estates Area 3 ­ Phase 3, FNL21­00004, including Stormy Sky Lane, Scenic Sky Drive and Selene Moon Street. [Ward 4] B.15 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – West Meadows Phase I ­ Unit 1, and Phase II, SIT17­00002 / FNL17­00002, including Waterville Drive, Endsley Drive, Chelmsford Drive, Gadsden Court, Cruden Bay Court, and portions of Simsbury Drive, Druids Glen Drive, and Fenhollow Drive. [Ward 5] B.16 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Authorize the City Manager to designate one or more employees to be responsible for developing and biennially updating a language access plan for the City pursuant to Assembly Bill 266 (2023). B.17 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the 10u Miners Pop Warner team in support of their trip to the Pop Warner Superbowl in the amount of $1,000. (General Fund) [Duerr] [Ward 2] B.18 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Awaken in support of their mission to increase awareness and education of commercial sexual exploitation and to provide housing and restoration for its victims in the amount of $300. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] B.19 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Sawabemuhano and Sierra Arts Foundation to support their Native American Heritage Celebration in the amount of $600. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] Page 4 B.20 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary  restoration for its victims in the amount of $300. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] B.19 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Sawabemuhano and Sierra Arts Foundation to support their Native American Heritage Celebration in the amount of $600. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] B.20 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Stewart Indian School Preservation Alliance in support of their mission to preserve the Stewart Indian School history in order for generations to learn from the lived experiences of students and understand the tragic history of the federal Indian boarding era in the amount of $900. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] B.21 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to The Community Food Pantry Mobile Program in order to provide food pantries for people and families in need of food assistance programs in Northern Nevada in the amount of $600. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] B.22 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Tribal Minds Incorporated in support of their mission to serve Indigenous communities in Nevada and work to advance the well­being of Indian Country through community development and Indigenous wellness projects in the amount of $600. (General Fund) [Martinez] [Ward 3] B.23 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Jewish Nevada to support their mission to invest, enrich, and ensure the vibrancy and continuity of Jewish life in Nevada, Israel, and around the world in the amount of $500. (General Fund) [Ebert] [Ward 4] B.24 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the India Association of Northern Nevada (IANN) to support their mission to develop and promote Indian culture in the Northern Nevada region from Councilmember Reese ($500) and Councilmember Ebert ($500) in the total amount of $1,000. (General Fund) [Reese] [Ebert] [Ward At­large] [Ward 4] B.25 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to Community Cats for trap neuter and release programs in the city of Reno in the amount of $2,000. (General Fund) [Reese] [Ward At­large] B.26 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary Funds to the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation to support their mission to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs in the amount of $1,500. (General Fund) [Reese] [Ward At­large] 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.) C.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING Page 5 MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No. ________  mission to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs in the amount of $1,500. (General Fund) [Reese] [Ward At­large] 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.) C.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No. ________ LDC24­00007 (Note­able Music Therapy Services Specific Plan District) – A request has been made for a zoning map amendment from the Public Facilities (PF) zoning district to a Specific Plan District (SPD). The ±3.0 acre site is located on the south side of Orovada Street approximately ±285 feet east of its intersection with Silverada Boulevard (2590 Orovada Street). The subject site has a Master Plan land use designation of Public/Quasi­Public (PQP). [Ward 3] D Department Items Development Services D.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation and potential direction to staff regarding changes to Title 18 of Reno Municipal Code pertaining to housing initiatives. City Manager's Office D.2 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding audit follow­up for the 23­01 Code Enforcement ­ Metrics & Reporting Audit. E Ordinances ­ Introduction (Other Ordinance, Introduction items may be found under the following agenda sections: Public Hearings, and/or Standard Department Items.) F Ordinances ­ Adoption F.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS ­ Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption ­ Bill No. 7250 Case No. ANX24­ 00001 (Pembroke Drive Annexation) Ordinance annexing to and making part of the City of Reno certain specifically described territory of three parcels being ±112.4 acres of property located north of Pembroke Drive, ±796 feet from its intersection with South McCarran Boulevard. The site is adjacent to the City of Reno jurisdictional boundary, located within the Sphere of Influence, and has a Master Plan land use designation of Public/Quasi­Public (PQP). Upon annexation, the site will have the Parks, Page 6 Greenways, and Open Space (PGOS) zoning designation; together with  Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption ­ Bill No. 7250 Case No. ANX24­ 00001 (Pembroke Drive Annexation) Ordinance annexing to and making part of the City of Reno certain specifically described territory of three parcels being ±112.4 acres of property located north of Pembroke Drive, ±796 feet from its intersection with South McCarran Boulevard. The site is adjacent to the City of Reno jurisdictional boundary, located within the Sphere of Influence, and has a Master Plan land use designation of Public/Quasi­Public (PQP). Upon annexation, the site will have the Parks, Greenways, and Open Space (PGOS) zoning designation; together with other matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected therewith. [Ward 3] G City Clerk G.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment and/or appointment of up to two individuals to the Civil Service Commission from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Tray Abney (Reappointment), Adam Grosz, Brad Johnson, Dominique Labonte, and/or Escenthio Marigny Jr. G.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential appointment of up to two individuals to the Financial Advisory Board from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Kelly Bland, James Christman, Charlene Hart, Matthew Kaempfe and/or Julius Lorentzen. G.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Consideration, discussion, and possible approval of changes to the following City Council's Boards and Commissions appointments to the Access Advisory Committee, Animal Services Advisory Board, Building Enterprise Fund Advisory Committee, Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Subcommittee, Civil Service Commission, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subcommittee, Community Homelessness Advisory Board (CHAB), Downtown Reno Business Improvement District (BID), Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Financial Advisory Board, Historical Resources Commission, Human Rights Commission, National League of Cities, Nevada League of Cities, North Valleys Water Management Subcommittee, Oversight Panel for School Facilities, Recreation and Parks Commission, Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board, Regional Transportation Commission, Reno Arts & Culture Commission, Reno City Planning Commission, Reno Housing Authority, Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA), Reno Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA), Reno Tahoe Airport Noise Panel Authority, Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, Special Events Sponsorship Committee, Special Events Subcommittee, Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Joint Coordinating Committee, Truckee River Flood Management, Urban Forestry Commission, Washoe County Debt Management Commission, Washoe County District Board of Health, Washoe County Stadium Authority and/or the Youth City Council from the following pool of candidates, listed in alphabetical order: Jenny Brekhus, Naomi Duerr, Meghan Ebert, Miguel Martinez, Devon Reese, Hillary Schieve, and/or Kathleen Page 7Taylor.  Authority (TMWA), Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Joint Coordinating Committee, Truckee River Flood Management, Urban Forestry Commission, Washoe County Debt Management Commission, Washoe County District Board of Health, Washoe County Stadium Authority and/or the Youth City Council from the following pool of candidates, listed in alphabetical order: Jenny Brekhus, Naomi Duerr, Meghan Ebert, Miguel Martinez, Devon Reese, Hillary Schieve, and/or Kathleen Taylor. 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.) J.1 Public Comment K Adjournment (For Possible Action) Page 8