Reno City Council
Regular MeetingReno, NV · July 19, 2023
Agenda
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Reno City Council
Wednesday, July 19, 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_vIcXeb5zQa61BXR45N0kDA
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.3.1 Public Comment
A.4 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) – 19 July 2023
A.5 Approval of the Minutes
A.5.1 Reno City Council Regular – May 24, 2023 10:00 AM (For
Possible Action)
A.5.2 Reno City Council Regular June 7, 2023 10:00 AM (For
Possible Action)
A.5.3 Reno City Council Regular June 14, 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 June 7, 2023 10:00 AM (For
Possible Action)
A.5.3 Reno City Council Regular June 14, 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
Change of Location Alcohol – Studio74, Monce Perez, 2536 Sutro Street, Suite
10 – OnPremises Wine and Beer, Cabaret [Ward 4]
B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
Change of Ownership Alcohol – Washoe Public House, Brent Ross, 275 Hill
Street Dining Room Alcohol [Ward 1]
B.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business
License Change of Ownership Alcohol – MLF Pizza, Georges Najjar,
3480 Lakeside Drive, Suite B Dining Room Wine and Beer [Ward 1]
B.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
Change of Ownership Alcohol – The Grill @ Quail Corners, Brandi Nason, 6520
South McCarran Boulevard Dining Room Alcohol [Ward 2]
B.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License
Change of Ownership Alcohol – 7Eleven Store #24461D, Gurinder Singh, 1665
North Virginia Street – Package Alcohol [Ward 5]
B.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business
License – New Alcohol – Mt Rose Wine Co, Douglas Flannery, 13987
South Virginia Street, Suite 712B – OnPremises Wine and Beer, Package
Wine and Beer [Ward 2]
B.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License –
New Alcohol – Creaciones Vevis Salon, Eduardo Gomez, 13600 Stead
Boulevard – OnPremises Alcohol, Cabaret [Ward 4]
B.8 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License –
New Alcohol – PKWY Tavern, Jonathan Fine, 219 N Center Street, Suite W12
& W17 – OnPremises Alcohol [Ward 5]
B.9 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License –
New Alcohol – Tahoe Canning Company, Melissa Cook, NIC – Alcohol
Catering
B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License –
New NonRestricted Gaming – PKWY Tavern, Jonathan Fine, 219 N Center
Street, Suite W12 & W17 – 197 Slot Machines [Ward 5]
B.11 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a Nevada State Liquor
Manufacturer’s License Application for Ken Ostempowski, Circus and
Eldorado Joint Venture, LLC
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3 Silver Legacy Resort Casino/Eldorado Hotel
Catering
B.10 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Privileged Business License –
New NonRestricted Gaming – PKWY Tavern, Jonathan Fine, 219 N Center
Street, Suite W12 & W17 – 197 Slot Machines [Ward 5]
B.11 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of a Nevada State Liquor
Manufacturer’s License Application for Ken Ostempowski, Circus and
Eldorado Joint Venture, LLC dbas Silver Legacy Resort Casino/Eldorado Hotel
Casino/Circus Circus Reno located at 345 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada
and if approved, authorize the Mayor to sign the Nevada State Liquor License
Application [Ward 5]
B.12 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Victim of Crime Act
(VOCA) grant funds for Fiscal Year 2324 from the Nevada Department of
Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services (Grant #
1657521036) supporting the Reno Police Department Victim Services Unit
(VSU) in the amount of $95,141.
B.13 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant Award from the Washoe County Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to the Reno Fire Department, for
communication equipment, through the Washoe County LEPC FY24
Operations, Planning, Training, & Equipment (OPTE) Grant in an amount not to
exceed $23,775.81.
B.14 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Maintenance Contract for one
year of continued maintenance services with CentralSquare Technologies for the
Tiburon Public Safety Computer Software Package (CAD and RMS) in an
amount not to exceed $564,000. (General Fund)
B.15 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution directing the Deputy City
Treasurer (Finance Director) to give Notice of the Sale of Properties subject to
the Lien of a Delinquent Assessment; ratifying all actions previously taken;
together with other matters properly relating thereto
B.16 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution authorizing the Director of
Maintenance and Operations to execute purchase orders or required contracts
for the purchase of materials and equipment for street and traffic signal
maintenance and repairs pursuant to Chapter 332 of the Nevada Revised
Statutes for Fiscal Year (FY) 23/24. (Street Fund and General Fund)
B.17 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to purchase nine pieces of
equipment and associated outfitting from various vendors utilizing the State of
Nevada Vehicle Contract, joinder/cooperative purchasing agreements in
accordance with NRS 332.195(1) (Joinder), and/or the City’s Purchasing
Policy, in an amount not to exceed $675,000. (General Fund, Street Fund,
Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Building Permit Fund)
B.18 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the City of Reno Fleet Buy
Program for FY24 to purchase vehicles, equipment, and associated outfitting,
pursuant to Chapter 332 of the Nevada Revised Statutes joinder, competitive
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bidding provisions, and the City Purchasing Policy in an amount not to exceed
Nevada Vehicle Contract, joinder/cooperative purchasing agreements in
accordance with NRS 332.195(1) (Joinder), and/or the City’s Purchasing
Policy, in an amount not to exceed $675,000. (General Fund, Street Fund,
Sewer Enterprise Fund, and Building Permit Fund)
B.18 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the City of Reno Fleet Buy
Program for FY24 to purchase vehicles, equipment, and associated outfitting,
pursuant to Chapter 332 of the Nevada Revised Statutes joinder, competitive
bidding provisions, and the City Purchasing Policy in an amount not to exceed
$6,620,000. (Fleet Management Fund)
B.19 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Award of Contract to Mt. Rose Heating &
Air Conditioning, Inc. for the installation of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning (HVAC) equipment at the California Building in an amount not to
exceed $1,430,000. (American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund and Capital
Maintenance Fund) [Ward 1]
B.20 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Award of Contract to Bruce Purves Construction to repair the
roof at the California Building in an amount not to exceed $308,520.
(Community Development Block Grant Fund (CDBG) and Capital Maintenance
Fund) [Ward 1]
B.21 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report (For
Possible Action): Award of Contract to SNC for the 2023 Maintenance,
Repairs & Oncall Services in an amount not to exceed $1,046,007. (Sewer
Fund)
B.22 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution donating Council Discretionary
Funds to McQueen Knightriders Mountain Bike Team to support their mission
to grow and enhance the youth mountain bike community in Northwest Reno in
the amount of $2,000. (General Fund) [Taylor]
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. _______
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 Multi
Family 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]
D Department Items
Development Services
D.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
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(For Possible Action): Resolution of the Reno City Council to provide for a
Sutro Street. The site has a Master Plan designation of Mixed
Neighborhood (MX). [Ward 3]
D Department Items
Development Services
D.1 SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS Staff Report
(For Possible Action): Resolution of the Reno City Council to provide for a
temporary waiver of outdoor dining fees associated with Outdoor Dining
Permits, Revocable Occupancy Permits and Encroachment Permits during
Fiscal Year 2024; together with matters which pertain to or are necessarily
connected therewith.
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
G City Clerk
G.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to eight individuals to the Ward 1
Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Stanley Dowdy, Matthew
Kaempfe, Margo Piscevich (Reappointment), Judith Rought,, Jerry Wager
(Reappointment), and/or Karla Werninghaus (Reappointment). [Ward 1]
G.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to six individuals to the Ward 2
Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Donna Keats
(Reappointment), Audrey Keller, Dominique Labonte, Julius Lorentzen,
and/or David Titzel. [Ward 2]
G.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to six individuals to the Ward 3
Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Ilya Arbatman
(Reappointment), Shanda Golden, Jaret Singh, and/or Clifton
Young. [Ward 3]
G.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to six individuals to the Ward 4
Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Victoria Luck
(Reappointment). [Ward 4]
G.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to eight individuals to the Ward 5
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Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
G.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to six individuals to the Ward 4
Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Victoria Luck
(Reappointment). [Ward 4]
G.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential
reappointment/appointment of up to eight individuals to the Ward 5
Neighborhood Advisory Board and/or two alternates from the following
pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Massimo Balestra, Carol
Crane (Reappointment), Warren Lyons, Jeremy Pidanick, Scott Rahbeck,
and/or Allen Setterquist. [Ward 5]
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)
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