Reno City Council
Regular MeetingReno, NV · March 8, 2023
Agenda
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Reno City Council
Wednesday, March 08, 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_KtQyVW8FScqnuY8_PMjmQ
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.
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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.4 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 08 March 2023
A.5 Approval of the Minutes
A.5.1 Reno City Council Regular – February 8, 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
Marcolino's Italia, Lynette Brown, 254 West 1st Street New Alcohol Dining
Room Wine and Beer [Ward 5]
B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
BeerNV LLC, Jaimi Ficco,Page15 Foothill
2 Road, Suite 1 Supplemental Alcohol
Cabaret [Ward 2]
be taken out of order, and/or be heard and discussed individually.)
B.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
Marcolino's Italia, Lynette Brown, 254 West 1st Street New Alcohol Dining
Room Wine and Beer [Ward 5]
B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
BeerNV LLC, Jaimi Ficco, 15 Foothill Road, Suite 1 Supplemental Alcohol
Cabaret [Ward 2]
B.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
NV Distributors LLC, Alex McGinley, 405 Western Road, Suite 56
Supplemental Alcohol Wholesale Alcohol [Ward 4]
B.4 Staff Report: Acceptance of Report of Special Assessment District Lien Sale held
on January 18, 2023.
B.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Subdivision Participation Form in
connection with the Walmart Settlement pursuant to The One Nevada Agreement
on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries.
B.6 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant Award under the FY2022 Economic
Development Initiative Community Project Funding Grant for City of Reno Park
Restroom Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Facility Upgrades in the amount
of $1,056,000.
B.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Authorization to join the Lake Tahoe Regional
Fire Chief’s Association Contract #CW2231569 pursuant to NRS 332.195 to
purchase X Series Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators and associated equipment from
Zoll Medical Corporation for the Reno Fire Department, in an amount not to
exceed $200,000. (General Fund)
B.8 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Authorization to award a contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder in accordance with competitive bidding laws set forth in
Chapter 338 of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) for National Bowling Stadium
roof repair project in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Twothirds majority
voting requirement)(Capital Projects Room Surcharge Fund) [Ward 5]
B.9 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Approval to reimburse the RenoSparks Convention and
Visitors Authority for capital expenditures at the National Bowling Stadium in an
amount not to exceed $50,000. (Twothirds majority voting requirement)(Capital
Projects Room Surcharge Fund) [Ward 5]
B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – Silver Dollar
Estates Area 1 Phase 2, FNL2000014, including Cloudburst Drive, Desert
Sunrise Court and a portion of Brown Bear Drive. [Ward 4]
B.11 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – Silver Dollar
Estates Area 1 Phase 1, Page
FNL1900009,
3 including Aurora View Court, Aurora
View Drive, Calm Sky Court, Blue Twilight Drive and portions of Gazing Star
Projects Room Surcharge Fund) [Ward 5]
B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – Silver Dollar
Estates Area 1 Phase 2, FNL2000014, including Cloudburst Drive, Desert
Sunrise Court and a portion of Brown Bear Drive. [Ward 4]
B.11 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution Accepting Streets – Silver Dollar
Estates Area 1 Phase 1, FNL1900009, including Aurora View Court, Aurora
View Drive, Calm Sky Court, Blue Twilight Drive and portions of Gazing Star
Drive and Iris Rainbow Drive. [Ward 4]
B.12 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary
Funds to the Holland Project to support costs associated with the allages
component of the We’re Loud Festival in the amount of $2,000. (General Fund)
[Brekhus]
B.13 Staff Report (For Possible Action) Resolution donating Council Discretionary
Funds to Envirolution in support of their mission to inspire and empower the next
generation of leaders and workers who will drive the growth of a sustainable
economy in the amount of $1,000. (General Fund) [Duerr]
B.14 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary
Funds to Pine Middle School to support the Athletics Department mission to
promote the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional growth of its student
participants in the amount of $500. (General Fund) [Martinez]
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
City Attorney
D.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution of Necessity to acquire
sewer easements from G ARCHIE LLC for construction of a sanitary
sewer trunk as part of the 2022 Parr Sewer Rehabilitation Project and
authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with the
transaction and the Mayor to sign all pertinent documents. [Ward 4]
Public Works
D.2 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to
staff on the demolition of the Reno Police Headquarters located at 455 E.
Second Street and building of a new Reno Fire Department Central Station
facility and approval of Consultant Agreement with Dowl, LLC for the site
civil schematic design and demolition administration for the Reno Fire
Department Central Station project in an amount not to exceed $419,029.
(Capital Projects Fund) [Ward 3]
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D.3 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to
staff on the demolition of the Reno Police Headquarters located at 455 E.
Second Street and building of a new Reno Fire Department Central Station
facility and approval of Consultant Agreement with Dowl, LLC for the site
civil schematic design and demolition administration for the Reno Fire
Department Central Station project in an amount not to exceed $419,029.
(Capital Projects Fund) [Ward 3]
D.3 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Approval of Consultant Agreement with TSK
Architects for the architectural schematic design for the Reno Fire
Department Central Station project located at 455 E. Second Street in an
amount not to exceed $404,300. (Capital Projects Fund) [Ward 3]
City Manager's Office
D.4 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Update, discussion, and potential direction to staff
regarding proposed legislation at the 82nd (2023) Session of the Nevada
Legislature.
D.5 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion, and potential direction to
staff regarding the allocation of the remaining $28,150,044.97 in State and
Local Fiscal Recovery Funds received through the American Rescue Plan
Act on May 19, 2021, including possible allocation to specific projects
identified through the public, Council, and staff engagement process or
general spending categories identified by Council as a priority for fund
allocation by December 31, 2024.
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 of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada,
repealing Ordinance No. 6596 and dissolving “City of Reno, Nevada 2021
Special Assessment District No. 2 (StoneGate I)” created for the purpose
of acquiring and improving a sanitary sewer project and a water project;
and matters which pertain to or are necessarily connected thereto. (Ward
4)
E.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No.
________ Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada,
repealing Ordinance No. 6598 and revoking authority to levy assessments
in connection with “City of Reno, Nevada 2021 Special
Assessment District No. 2 (StoneGate I)”; and matters which pertain to or
are necessarily connected thereto. (Ward 4)
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4)
E.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No.
________ Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada,
repealing Ordinance No. 6598 and revoking authority to levy assessments
in connection with “City of Reno, Nevada 2021 Special
Assessment District No. 2 (StoneGate I)”; and matters which pertain to or
are necessarily connected thereto. (Ward 4)
E.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction – Bill No.
________ Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reno, Nevada,
repealing Ordinance No. 6600 and revoking authority to issue “City of
Reno, Nevada 2021 Special Assessment District No. 2 (StoneGate I)
Local Improvement Bonds, Series 2021” in the aggregate principal amount
of not to exceed $36,860,000; and matters which pertain to or are
necessarily connected thereto. (Ward 4)
F Ordinances Adoption
G City Clerk
G.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential appointment
of one individual to the Financial Advisory Board from the following pool
of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Natalia Cerasoli, Elisa Davis,
Matthew Kaempfe, Julius Lorentzen or Judith Rought.
G.2 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment
of up to three individuals as a Historian with Knowledge of Local History
and two general, atlarge positions to the Historical Resources Commission
from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Bradley
Carlson (Reappointment), Jeri Chadwell, Tina Davis, Paul Ferrari
(Reappointment), Philip Galbraith, Barb Giacomini, Amy Hobbs, Michael
Kattelman, Alyssa McDermott, James Nava, Alfred (AJ) Palomar III,
Gabrielle Ramirez, Marie Rodriguez, Hagen Sandoval and/or Daniel
White.
G.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential appointment
of one individual as a Commissioner to the Reno Housing Authority from
the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Alexis Hill,
Matthew Kaempfe, Jim McNamara or Judith Rought.
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.)
I.1 SUPPLEMENTALPage SUPPORTING
6 MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Case No. LDC2300025 (Riviera Planned Community)
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.)
I.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Case No. LDC2300025 (Riviera Planned Community)
Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a request for a
tentative map to establish a fivelot singlefamily attached (condominium)
subdivision and associated common areas. The ±0.31 acre project site is
located southeast of Riviera Street, ±75 feet from its intersection with
Idlewild Drive. The project site is located within the MultiFamily
Residential – 14 units per acre (MF14) zoning district and has a Master
Plan land use designation of Mixed Neighborhood (MX). An appeal was
filed by Dalen O’Bryan. City Council may affirm, modify, or reverse the
decision of the Planning Commission. [Ward 1]
I.2 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Case No. LDC2300018 (Aspire at North Hills) Appeal
of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a request for a
conditional use permit to allow a 192 unit multifamily development. The
±8.64 acre subject site consists of four parcels with ±308.63 feet of
frontage on North Hills Boulevard and ±179 feet of frontage on East
Golden Valley Road. The subject site is located within the General
Commercial (GC) zoning district and has a Master Plan land use designation
of Suburban MixedUse (SMU). Appeals were filed by Michael D. Burke,
and Garrett Gordon on behalf of Selective Real Estate. City Council may
affirm, modify, or reverse the decision of the Planning Commission. [Ward
4]
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)
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