Reno City Council

AGENDA Regular Meeting Reno City Council Wednesday, February 23, 2022 ● 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 – Bonnie Weber Ward 2 – Naomi Duerr Ward 5 – Neoma Jardon Ward 3 – Oscar Delgado 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 cityclerk@reno.gov. Members of the public may hear, observe and provide public comment virtually by pre-registering using the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DohKgsc3Sgaq5Rf83kn1sg 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) 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. Social Media: Follow @cityofreno for real-time updates on Twitter. Connect with the City of Reno on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofreno. Page 1 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 A Introductory Items A.1 Pledge of Allegiance A.2 Roll Call A.3 Public Comment (This item is for either public comment on any action item or for any general public comment.) A.4 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) - February 23, 2022. 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 Approval of Privileged Business Licenses B.1.a New - Gaming 1. Shanty Dolan's, Shane Dolan, 211 Keystone Avenue, 8 Slot Machines (For Possible Action) [Ward 1] 2. United Coin Machine Co. dba Century Gaming Technologies dbat Huntsman Brewing, Timothy Cogswell, 124 Wonder Street, 11 Slot Machines (For Possible Action) [Ward 3] B.1.b New - Privileged 1. California Bike Pickers, Annamaria Dugan, 18180 Wedge Parkway, Suite 1, Secondhand Dealer (For Possible Action) [Ward 2] B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): City Council resolution adopting revised City Policies and Procedures related to Purchasing; providing additional guidance related to the objectives of the purchasing policy, types of solicitations, emergency purchases, purchases made with federal dollars, professional services procurement, and sole source procurement; repealing Resolution No. 8940; together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected thereto. B.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Report of Special Assessment District Lien Sale held on January 25, 2022. B.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada, concerning the financing of projects of the City; directing the City's City Clerk to notify the Washoe County Debt Management Commission of the City proposal to issue $60 million dollars in general obligations therefore; providing certain details in connection therewith; and providing the effective date hereof; (two thirds voting majority required). Page 2 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 B.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to increase purchasing authority for firefighter personal protective equipment – turnouts and other related equipment, for the City of Reno, on behalf of the Reno Fire Department from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. pursuant to NRS 332.195 (Joinder Provision) in an additional amount of $400,000 for a total amount not to exceed $850,000 per fiscal year. (General Fund) B.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of an Interlocal Contract between the City of Reno, on behalf of the Reno Fire Department, and the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, for the Reno Fire Department's participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transport (GEMT) Program. B.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to enter direct contract with MaxorPlus, Ltd. for continuation of pharmacy benefit management services. B.8 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Regional Road Impact Fee (RRIF) Offset Agreement #513008 for the widening of 2,720 feet of North Virginia Street to a four lane roadway including curb and gutter, sidewalk, and relocation of utilities in an estimated waiver amount of $462,631. [Ward 4] B.9 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the First Amendment to the Joint Funding Agreement for the administration and costs of the Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) with Reno's share set at ten percent of the State of Nevada share for fiscal years beginning October 1, 2022, October 1, 2023, and October 1, 2024 in an approximate amount not to exceed $70,000 annually. (Sewer Fund) B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the Nevada Department of Transportation to construct railroad at-grade crossing safety improvements on Silver Lake Road within the City Right-of-Way. [Ward 4] B.11 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to purchase two International HX520s snowplows from Henderson Products, Inc. utilizing the national Sourcewell contract in accordance with NRS 332.195(1) (Joinder provision), in an amount not to exceed $570,000. (Street Fund) B.12 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to Granite Construction Company, Inc. for the 2022 Swope Area Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $3,403,103. (Street Fund) [Ward 1] Page 3 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 B.13 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Agreement with the Washoe County School District for reimbursement to the City for construction associated with the 2022 Swope Area Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $98,000. [Ward 1] B.14 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to Granite Construction Company for the 2022 Humboldt Street Neighborhood (Area 1) Sewer and Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $6,075,775. (Street and Sewer Fund) [Ward 1] B.15 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to Sierra Nevada Construction for the 2022 Humboldt Street Neighborhood (Area 2) Sewer and Street Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $6,497,007. (Street and Sewer Fund) [Ward 1] B.16 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to NV NJ Construction Group, Inc for the 2022 CDBG Pedestrian Ramp and Tenth Street ADA Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $129,725. (CDBG and Street Fund) B.17 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Consultant Agreement with Eastern Sierra Engineering for design and construction services for the 2022 Watt Area Street Rehabilitation Project and construction management services for the 2022 Swope Area Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $539,290. (Street Fund) [Ward 1] B.18 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada, to be provided to the Director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, supporting the acquisition and rehabilitation of an affordable housing project, identified as Dakota Crest Apartments (446 Kirman Drive) and Carriage Stone Senior Apartments (695 S. Center Street), totaling 132 units; together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected therewith. [Ward 3] B.19 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada, to be provided to the Director of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, supporting the affordable housing complex identified as the Pinyon Apartments (a new 250 unit affordable housing development located at the intersection of Moana Lane and Neil Road) and providing other details in connection therewith. [Ward 3] Page 4 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 B.20 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Agreement to commission artist Charly Malpass for the City Hall Parking Garage Mural Project in the amount of $70,000. (Room Tax) [Ward 5] B.21 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Donation Funds to Council Travel and Training Funds in the amount of $1,648.83. (General Fund) [Brekhus] B.22 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation 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 $1,000. (General Fund) [Delgado] B.23 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Travel and Training Funds to the Department of Communications budget to offset costs associated with neighborhood cleanups from Councilmember Naomi Duerr ($172) and Councilmember Jenny Brekhus ($150) in the total amount of $322. (General Fund) [Duerr, Brekhus] B.24 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Travel and Training Funds to the City of Reno’s Capital Projects Fund in the Parks and Recreation Department to support the goals of ReLEAF Reno to increase Reno’s quality of life by expanding its urban forest in the amount of $2,228.11. (General Fund) [Duerr] B.25 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Travel and Training Funds to the Sierra Arts Foundation to offset the costs of sponsoring trips for students to Beyond Van Gogh Reno in the amount of $2,250. (General Fund) [Duerr] B.26 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation and Travel and Training Funds to Damonte Ranch High School to help purchase durable picnic tables for an outdoor eating area for students from Councilmember Naomi Duerr's Travel and Training Funds ($1,500) and Vice Mayor Neoma Jardon's Council Donation Funds ($1,500) in the total amount of $3,000. (General Fund) [Jardon, Duerr] B.27 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to the Sons and Daughters of Erin to support their engagement with the community in the amount of $1,000. (General Fund) [Schieve] Page 5 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 B.28 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Travel and Training Funds in the amount of $767 and Council Donation Funds in the amount of $1,733 to Options Veterinary Care, a nonprofit clinic providing affordable services for those unable to afford veterinary care for their pets in the total amount of $2,500. (General Fund) [Schieve] B.29 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to the Katie Grace Foundation to support Katie’s Garden which allows children to grow their own fruit and vegetables in a classroom setting and take home to share with their families for delicious healthy meals in the amount of $1,500. (General Fund) [Schieve] B.30 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to Community Cats, a nonprofit which advocates for the Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program in Washoe County in the amount of $2,000. (General Fund) [Schieve] B.31 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to Reno Cancer Foundation to support its financial assistance programs for cancer patients and their families by providing support in cancer research and education in the amount of $3,000. (General Fund) [Schieve] B.32 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to High Fives Foundation, a nonprofit focusing on education and recovery of life- altering injuries through outdoor action sports in the amount of $2,500. (General Fund) [Schieve] B.33 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Travel and Training Funds to Truckee Meadows Bicycle Alliance, a nonprofit promoting bicycling as an alternative form of transportation that plays a key role in reducing air pollution, reducing traffic congestion, and promoting healthy, active lifestyles in the amount of $3,000. (General Fund) [Schieve] B.34 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Donation Funds to the Office of Innovation and Experience to offset the costs associated with the printing and mailing of the Ward 4 Services Directory in the amount of $9,982.91. (General Fund) [Weber] B.35 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Donation Funds to Council Travel and Training Funds in the amount of $3,518. (General Fund) [Weber] Page 6 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 B.36 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ward specific allocated funds to the Office of Innovation and Experience to offset the costs associated with coordinating Spanish communications, programs, events and services that benefit the Latino community in Ward 4 in the amount of $30,000. (General Fund) [Weber] B.37 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ward specific allocated funds to the City of Reno’s Office of Innovation and Experience to offset the costs associated with coordinating events and programs that benefit the senior community in Ward 4, which has been especially impacted by COVID-19 in the amount of $10,000. (General Fund) [Weber] B.38 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ward specific allocated funds to the General Capital Improvement Fund for the purpose of landscape revitalization of City of Reno properties in the North Valleys, parcel APN:088- 201-46 and 088-201-47 in the amount of $30,000. (General Fund) [Weber] B.39 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund ward specific allocated funds to the Downtown Reno Partnership to offset costs associated with the Clean Ambassador program to maintain areas of downtown Reno in the amount $49,184.67. (General Fund) [Jardon] 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 Parks and Recreation D.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA), for the use of a portion of John Champion Park, located at 975 Kuenzli Street, for the purpose of promoting public health and safety, and improving water quality in the Truckee River by providing a sanitary restroom facility. [Ward 3] Page 7 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 City Manager's Office D.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to finalize and enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Gehl Studio to complete a Virginia Street Urban Placemaking Study in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Regional Transportation Commission reimbursement and Street Fund) [Ward 5] D.3 Clean and Safe Program D.3.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation and discussion on the 2021 Clean and Safe Program. D.3.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a 16-month contract with the Reno Initiative for Shelter Equality for a professional intervention outreach team in the amount of $399,951.95. (General Fund) E Ordinances - Introduction (Other Ordinance, Introduction items may be found under the following agenda sections: Public Hearings, and/or Standard Department Items.) E.1 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 consolidating Chapter 5.21 entitled “Medical Marijuana Establishments,” and Chapter 5.22 entitled “Marijuana Establishments,” into Chapter 5.22 to be entitled “Medical and Adult-use Cannabis Establishments,” with amended provisions allowing for two additional adult-use cannabis retail stores to be licensed; modified language to reflect Nevada Revised Statues and Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations; and the removal of unnecessary language to avoid duplicity with state regulation; together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected therewith. F Ordinances - Adoption F.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption - Bill No. 7200 Case No. LDC22-00027 (North Valley's Commerce Center Zoning Map Amendment) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.02 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled "Zoning," rezoning a ±256.3 acre site comprised of fourteen parcels from Mixed-Use Suburban (MS) to Industrial Commercial (IC). The site is generally located on the north and south sides of North Virginia Street, near its intersection with Doubleback Road, and has the Industrial (I) and Suburban Mixed-Use Master Plan land use designations. [Ward 4] Page 8 Agenda Reno City Council February 23, 2022 F.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption - Bill No. 7201 Case No. LDC21-00070 (Little City Landscape Specific Plan District) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.02 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled "Zoning," rezoning a ±1.51 acre area from MF-30 – Multi-family Residential (MF-30) to Little City Landscape Specific Plan District (SPD) and amending the Little City Landscape Specific Plan District (SPD) Handbook to add enhanced site development standards and modify permitted uses and hours of operation. The ±1.86 acre subject site includes two parcels located on the south side of Linden Street ±450 feet west of Kietzke Lane. The site has Master Plan land use designations of Suburban Mixed-Use (SMU) and Multi-Family Neighborhood (MF). [Ward 1] G City Clerk 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. (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.) 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 9