MINUTES Joint Regular Meeting Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board Wednesday, January 24, 2018 ● 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 – Paul McKenzie Ward 2 – Naomi Duerr Ward 5 – Neoma Jardon Ward 3 – Oscar Delgado At-Large – David Bobzien

A Introductory Items A.1 Pledge of Allegiance A.2 Roll Call

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Hillary Schieve Mayor Present 11:57 AM Jenny Brekhus Councilmember Present 10:04 AM Naomi Duerr Councilmember Present 10:04 AM Oscar Delgado Councilmember Present 10:04 AM Paul McKenzie Councilmember Present 10:04 AM Neoma Jardon Councilmember Present 10:04 AM David Bobzien Councilmember Present 10:04 AM Sabra Newby City Manager Present 10:04 AM

The meeting was called to order at 10:04 AM. A.3 Public Comment Jeromy Manke, 1745 South Wells Avenue, representing Our Center, thanked the Council for their support.

Tammy Holt-Still discussed flooding issues in the North Valleys.

Mark Markel, 48 Park Street, discussed the dangers of drinking and driving.

An anonymous speaker discussed concerns about the retention of child victims' files.

Chip Hobson, 1480 Coronet Drive, representing Sierra Nevada Community Aquatics (SNCA), requested that Item J.1 be moved up on today's agenda.

Kelly Rae, P.O. Box 5333, spoke in support of Item J.6.

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Donna Clontz, 1940 Daylin, representing the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, stated support for Items J.1, J.4, J.6 and K.1.6.

Dennis "Mickey" Lufkin, 1920 West 7th Street, discussed his experience with homeless housing programs.

Vivian Olds, P.O. Box 547, Wadsworth, stated support for open spaces in the area of Olds Ranch.

Erik Holland, 17 South Virginia Street #303, discussed the preservation of Winnemucca Ranch and the need for bus service to Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC).

Naomi DeVore, 17 South Virginia Street, discussed Winnemucca Ranch and urban sprawl issues.

DeSean Horne, 1265 Montello Street, discussed concerns about the Sutro Street project (Item F.3).

Sam Dehne, Reno resident, presented his views on several issues.

Erienne Overli, 44 Sun Circle, representing Reno Area Alliance for the Homeless, discussed the Point In Time (PIT) homeless count.

Wendy Wiglesworth, 1669 North Virginia Street #104, was not present when called to speak.

The following individuals discussed their concerns about a letter they recently received from Kamy Keshmiri regarding a monthly rent increase of more than $500 to $600 for residents of the Hotel Ponderosa on 515 South Virginia Street: 1) M. Brown; 2) Robert Anderson; 3) Velma Shoals; 4) Warren Bryan; 5) Jackie Williams; 6) Olivia Nelson Robinson; 7) Timarea Robinson; 8) Warren Bryan; 9) Gregory A. Atkinson; 10) Jason Robinson; 11) Jamie Cooper was not present when called to speak; 12) Lajuan Hopkins; 13) Christina Boretsky; 14) Keith Allen Zwicker; and 15) Joseph Marra.

Chad Dehne, 3756 Vantage Way, presented his views on several issues.

Morey Khabaz, 195 Gentry Way #105, provided an update on his personal issues.

Lucia Segura-Bedia, 1050 Nevada Street, requested funding to attend the United Nations Youth Assembly.

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Jennifer Cassady, 6550 David James, spoke regarding the Wild Orchid's creative model for subsidizing low income housing (Hotel Ponderosa). A.4 City Manager Announcements (Item for general announcements and informational items only. No action will be taken on this item.) City Manager Newby made several announcements.

VICE MAYOR JARDON ABSENT AT 11:20 A.M. ACTING MAYOR BOBZIEN PRESIDED IN VICE MAYOR JARDON'S ABSENCE.

COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 11:20 A.M.

A.5 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) - January 24, 2018. THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED WITH ITEMS H.5, J.2 AND L.2 WITHDRAWN.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember AYES: Jenny Brekhus, Oscar Delgado, Paul McKenzie, David Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Naomi Duerr, Neoma Jardon

B Consent Agenda COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR PRESENT AT 11:23 A.M.

Vice Mayor Jardon called for public comment.

Sam Dehne, Reno resident, presented his views on the consent agenda.

ITEMS B.1 AND B.2 WERE APPROVED WITH NO ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION. B.1 Approval of Privileged Business Licenses B.1.a New - Alcohol

1. Royal India, Gurjit Atwal, 575 Keystone Avenue - Dining Room Alcohol (For Possible Action) [Ward 5]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon 2. Mill Street Market & Deli, Christopher Parker, 3200 Mill Street, Suite B - Packaged Beer and Wine and Dining Room Wine and Beer (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

3. Bella Bellini, Tiandra Nguyen, 7981 Mariner Cove Drive - Alcohol Caterer (For Possible Action) [Ward 4]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon 4. Los Potrillos Taqueria, Jose E. Fuentes, 3080 Mill Street - Dining Wine and Beer (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

5. Santa Fe, Dennis Banks, 235 Lake Street - Bar (For Possible Action) [Ward 5]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon 6. Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential action to approve a Nevada State Importer/Wholesaler Liquor License application for Cristianna Coleman, Ericson Burnett and Jacob Ward, doing business as, White Fir Distribution, located at 130 Woodland Avenue, Reno, Nevada (APN 212-050-14), and if approved, authorize the Mayor and Council to sign the Nevada State Liquor License Application. [Ward 1]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon 7. White Fir Distribution LLC, Cristianna Coleman, 130 Woodland Avenue - Wholesale Beer/Wine/Liquor (For Possible Action) [Ward 1]

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

B.1.b New - Privileged 1. Hi-cap Firearms, Jewelry & More, Richard Moore, 2295 South Virginia Street, Suite 5 - Secondhand Merchandise (For Possible Action) [Ward 1]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon 2. Dawn 2 Dawn, Dawn Polinelli, 534 Grand Canyon Boulevard - Secondhand Merchandise (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

B.1.c Change of Ownership - Privileged 1. A Recycled Furniture, Natalie Oehlerking, 780 South Virginia Street - Secondhand Merchandise (For Possible Action) [Ward 1]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

B.1.d Supplemental - Alcohol 1. 10 Torr Distilling and Brewing Company, Will Cody Whipple, 490 Mill Street - Alcohol Catering (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon 2. Sushi Maki, Patricia Patino, 3600 Warren Way, Suite 107 - Dining Wine and Beer, Packaged Beer and Wine (For Possible Action) [Ward 2]

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

B.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Agreement with Brown and Caldwell (B&C) for engineering services for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Nitrification Tower #2 Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $445,512 with Reno's share being $305,754.89. (Sewer Fund) 11:23 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the Agreement for Consultant Services with Brown and Caldwell for design and professional engineering services as described in the attached proposal in an amount not to exceed $445,512, with the City of Reno's portion being $305,754.89 (Sewer Fund), and authorize the Mayor to execute the attached Agreement.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve the staff recommendation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Neoma Jardon

C Cash Disbursements

C.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Cash Disbursement Reports for Dec 24, 2017 through Jan 6, 2018. 11:27 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends to accept the attached Cash Disbursements Reports

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO ABSENT AT 11:27 P.M.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember AYES: Jenny Brekhus, Naomi Duerr, Paul McKenzie, David Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Oscar Delgado, Neoma Jardon

D Proclamations

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E Presentations

E.1 Status update on Assembly Bill 375 - Truckee River Flood Control Project Needs Committee - Dave Aiazzi, Mayor Schieve Appointee. 11:27 AM Dave Aiazzi, Mayor Schieve's appointee to the Truckee River Flood Control Project Needs Committee, made the presentation and responded to questions from the Council Members.

COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO PRESENT AT 11:38 A.M.

VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESENT AT 11:42 A.M.

F Public Hearings - 1:00 PM (Items scheduled to be heard at a specific time will be heard no earlier than the stated time, but may be heard later.)

F.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Case No. ABN18-00003 (1250 West Second Street Alley Abandonment) Request for the abandonment of a ±10 foot wide by ±140 foot long (1,400 square foot) public alley right-of-way. The requested abandonment area is located on the east side of Chism Street, ±180 feet south of its intersection with West Second Street within the Arterial Commercial (AC) and Community Commercial (CC) zoning districts. The abandonment area has a Master Plan Land Use designation of Urban Residential/Commercial. [Ward 1] 2:47 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council determination that the public will not be materially injured by the proposed vacation and approve the abandonment, subject to the conditions in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Jardon asked if proper notice was given.

City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and no correspondence was received.

The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Vice Mayor closed the public comment portion of the hearing.

Gordon Garrett, Lewis Roca attorney, representing the applicant, presented a detailed overview of the request for abandonment, plans for developing the property, and making the legal finding that the public will not be materially injured by the abandonment.

Council Member Brekhus stated that she could make the finding and moved to approve

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the abandonment.

The Vice Mayor closed the public hearing.

The Council determined that the public will not be materially injured by the proposed vacation and approved the abandonment, subject to the conditions in the staff report.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

F.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ______Case No. ANX18-00003 (My Storage Solutions) Ordinance annexing to and making part of the City of Reno certain specifically described territory being ±11.9 acres of property located west of the intersection of Red Rock Road and Moya Boulevard (8805 Red Rock Road), Washoe County, Nevada; together with other matters properly relating thereto. [Ward 4] 2:54 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the annexation request.

Proposed Motion: Based on an evaluation of the 10 Annexation Criteria in the Reno Municipal Code, I move to approve the requested annexation by ordinance and I move to refer Bill No. ______for a second reading and adoption.

First Reading: I move to refer Bill No. ____ for a second reading and adoption. Vice Mayor Jardon asked if proper notice was given.

City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and no correspondence was received.

The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.

Savannah Russell and Tom Gallagher, representing the applicant, stated that they were available for questions.

Nathan Gilbert, Community Development Associate Planner, and Council Member Brekhus discussed zoning, residential adjacency, and what would occur should the project implode.

Vice Mayor Jardon closed the public hearing.

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Bill No. 7018 was referred for a second reading and adoption.

RESULT: FIRST READ [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

F.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ______Case No. LDC18-00035 (Sutro Zone Change) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled "Zoning," rezoning a ±1.68 acre site consists of five parcels located on the east side of Sutro Street between Castle Way and Carville Avenue from Multifamily Residential – 14 units per acre (MF14) to Multifamily Residential – 21 units per acre (MF21); together with other matters properly relating thereto. [Ward 3] 2:56 PM Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends Council adopt the requested zoning map amendment by ordinance.

Proposed Motion: I move to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission.

Zoning Map Amendment

First Reading: I move to refer Bill No. ______for a second reading and adoption. Vice Mayor Jardon asked if proper notice was given.

City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and a letter from the applicant requesting that this item be continued to February 14, 2018, was received.

The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Vice Mayor closed the public comment portion of the hearing.

It was moved by Council Member Duerr, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, to continue this item to 1:00 p.m. on February 14, 2018.

Motion carried with Mayor Schieve absent.

THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO 1:00 P.M. ON FEBRUARY 14, 2018.

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RESULT: CONTINUED

G Ordinances - Adoption

H Resolutions

H.1 Resolution No. 8486: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution donating Reno Access Advisory Committee funds to Arts for All Nevada to provide art classes for adults with developmental disabilities in the amount of $2,000. (General Fund) 4:45 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. A RECESS WAS CALLED AT 4:26 P.M. AND UPON RECONVENING AT 4:45 P.M., MAYOR SCHIEVE WAS ABSENT. VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESIDED.

Resolution No. 8486 was adopted.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

H.2 Resolution No. 8487: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution of the Reno City Council creating the Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Committee. 4:46 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. Resolution No. 8487 was adopted.

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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

H.3 Resolution No. 8484: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution of the Reno City Council pursuant to NRS 271.290, 271.380 and 271.385 fixing the date, time and place when objections to the petition and assessment roll for a City of Reno, Nevada Neighborhood Improvement Project, otherwise known as a Downtown Reno Business Improvement District, will be heard; and causing such roll to be filed in the office of the City Clerk. 11:51 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. Bill Thomas, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council Members with regard to how long people have to vote on the petition (up to February 28, 2018), details of the proposed assessment map, comparative data from other cities with Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), the difference between a property tax and a Special Assessment District (SAD), how the BID would affect non- profits, next steps in the process of deciding whether to approve the assessments, and police staffing issues.

MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT VIA REMOTE AT 11:57 A.M.

Council Member McKenzie discussed his concerns about the commitments the City of Reno will have to make to finance and staff the BID.

City Manager Newby and Mr. Thomas addressed those concerns, and Mr. Thomas also discussed the three-year plan for implementing the BID.

Mayor Schieve discussed the importance of the BID, and the importance of the public/private partnership to making it successful.

Mayor Schieve made the following disclosure: "Madam Clerk, in the interest of full transparency I am disclosing the fact that I have a personal relationship with Jessica Sferrazza. On this matter I have sought guidance from the City Attorney's Office. I understand she represents several property owners within the proposed district. I do not have any commitments, financial ties, or obligations to her. The public policy of this state favors the right

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to perform the duties for which the public officer was elected or appointed and to vote on or otherwise act upon a matter provided the public officer has properly disclosed the potential conflict."

The Vice Mayor called for public comment.

City Clerk Turney stated that a letter of concern dated January 22, 2018, was received from Tammi Davis, Washoe County Treasurer.

The following individuals spoke in support of the BID: 1) Britton Griffith, 1203 Marsh Avenue, representing the Regional Alliance for Downtown (RAD); 2) Chris King, 411 West Sixth Street, Vice President of Saint Mary's Health Network; 3) Gregg Carano, 4355 Mountaingate Drive, speaking on behalf of Eldorado Resorts; 4) Rick Murdock, 4565 Lakewood Court, representing Eldorado Resorts; 5) Lee Gibson, 1105 Terminal Way, representing the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC); and 6) Lee Dillard, 219 North Center Street, speaking on behalf of Harrah's Reno.

Par Tolles, 241 Ridge Street, Suite 400, discussed the work that has been and is being done by the BID task force.

Eddie Lorton, 3601 Glen Echo Lane, expressed opposition to the BID.

Connie Silveira, 845 Casazza, expressed her concerns about the cost of the BID to downtown residents.

Jeff Limpert, Acting Revitalization Manager, noted that the BID would lower the cost downtown residents are currently paying for the SAD by 15%.

Online public comment in favor was received from Jonathan Boulware, who did not wish to speak.

Resolution No. 8484 was adopted.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien

H.4 Resolution No. 8485: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution approving Artown sponsorship for the July 2018 Festival and approval of the agreement in the amount of $125,000. (Room Tax Fund) 2:57 PM

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Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______, including approval of the agreement for $125,000 for Artown 2018 Sponsorship and authorize the Mayor to sign.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______, and approve the Agreement for $125,000 for Artown 2018 Sponsorship and authorize the Mayor to sign. COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO ABSENT AT 3:05 P.M.

Council Member Brekhus asked when the funds would be released were this item to be approved.

Alexis Hill, Arts, Culture and Events Manager, said that staff is bringing this item to the Council before their budget hearings because Artown events begin in July 2018. This assists with pre-planning for the events. We provide them with $25,000 after the sponsorship agreement has been approved, and an additional $50,000 will be distributed to them before July 2018. We continue distributing the remaining $75,000 throughout the year.

Council Member Brekhus requested that the agreement include a provision to put on hold the release of any funds beyond $50,000 until Artown presents to the City a plan for the Lear Theater. We could set a deadline of sometime between now and, say, June 1, 2018 for them to do that. If there is no plan, perhaps they should return the property to the City.

Council Member Brekhus suggested that, in return for this large earmark, Artown should also waive their eligibility to apply through the competitive process in which the other special events organizers participate for in-kind services. She asked how much Artown received from the City in in-kind services last year, and Ms. Hill replied that Artown received $7,000 in in-kind services last year.

In response to Council Member Brekhus, Council Member Duerr noted that the Artown board has set up a Lear Theater special committee. The committee held a public workshop and gave tours of the building, which involved physically cleaning up the building, removing the outdoor sculptures, cleaning the exterior of the building, etc. The Artown Lear committee put together a Request for Proposals (RFP), which is currently being reviewed by an attorney that works with Artown. The RFP is scheduled to be released in early February 2018, and it is anticipated that the building may change hands by July 1, 2018. Ms. Duerr provided details of the RFP process and schedule, and noted that the Reno Arts and Culture Commission has in the past sponsored the Artown opening and closing ceremonies.

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Vice Mayor Jardon said that during the next budget cycle the Council needs to decide what to do with regard to special events given the strict restraints on funds and the hits the City will be taking over the next several years because of the AT&T decision. We will be looking to the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) to do more if we are not able to provide the necessary resources. I believe that Artown is our event, the City of Reno's event, but there is some discussion about why Artown is considered separate from the other special events. We are going to have to make some tough decisions regarding special events during the upcoming budget process.

Vice Mayor Jardon and Ms. Hill discussed how room tax funds are allocated to special events, and the separate account for room tax funds that are allocated to Artown and the Pioneer Center.

Beth Macmillan, Executive Director of Artown, provided details of the special committee's work on the Lear Theater (historic register and tax credit issues, consultations with the Lear family, workshops, town hall meetings, etc.). She discussed the architectural value of the building, and its importance to the community.

Resolution No. 8485 was adopted.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Oscar Delgado

H.5 Resolution No. : Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution of the Reno City Council rescinding Resolution No. 8076, establishing the salaries and benefits of the Reno Municipal Court Judges pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.020(3) of the Reno City Charter, reflecting a two and one-half percent cost-of-living salary increase; together with other matters properly relating thereto. Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council approve the amended Resolution increasing the salaries for the Municipal Court Judges.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation.

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RESULT: WITHDRAWN

H.6 Resolution No. 8488: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution of the Reno City Council amending Resolution No. 8232, adopting a cost-of-living salary increase of two and one-half percent, and amending the salary schedule to standardize salary step intervals for unrepresented hourly employees not covered by an employee-management contract or collective bargaining agreement; together with other matters properly relating thereto. 4:47 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council adopt the Resolution amending the salary schedule for Unrepresented Hourly employees to effect a 2.5 percent increase, and standardized salary intervals.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. Mandee Bowler, Director of Human Resources, provided a brief overview of the staff report.

Discussion ensued regarding why the proposed salary increase was not taken to the Financial Advisory Board.

City Manager Newby said that revenue and growth in salary issues will be presented at the council retreat.

Resolution No. 8488 was adopted.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bobzien, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

H.7 Resolution No. 8489: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution of the Reno City Council amending Resolution No. 7856, adopting a cost-of-living salary increase of two and one-half percent and amended salary schedule for mid-management employees not covered by an employee- management contract or collective bargaining agreement; together with other matters properly relating thereto. 4:51 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council approve the amended Resolution adopting a cost-of-living increase and amended Mid-Management Salary Schedule.

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Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. Resolution No. 8489 was adopted.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

I Ordinances - Introduction

I.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ______Ordinance to amend Title 5, Chapter 5.21, of the Reno Municipal Code entitled "Medical Marijuana Establishments", modifying Section 5.21.013 "Council Action on License; Temporary Retail Marijuana Establishment License", to extend the temporary retail marijuana establishment license period pursuant to State law; together with other matters properly relating thereto. 4:52 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council refer Bill No. ______for a second reading and adoption.

Proposed Motion: I move to refer Bill No. ______for a second reading and adoption. Bill No. 7019 was referred for a second reading and adoption.

RESULT: FIRST READ [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

J Standard Department Items

Parks, Recreation & Community Services

J.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and possible direction on options to construct a pool at Moana Springs Park and for possible consideration for the City to fund the operations of the pool. 3:14 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council provide direction on options to construct a pool at Moana Springs Park and for possible consideration for the City to fund the operations of the pool.

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Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO PRESENT AT 3:14 P.M.

Andy Bass, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, presented an overview of the staff report.

Vice Mayor Jardon called for public comment.

The following three individuals spoke in support of the Moana Pool project: 1) Chip Hobson, 1480 Coronet Drive, representing Sierra Nevada Community Aquatics, Inc. (SNCA); 2) Amy Hagen, 4084 Kietzke Lane, representing Adventure Scuba Center; and 3) Erin Fuss, 1810 Idlewild Drive.

Meghan Wolf, 2399 Wide Horizon Drive, presented a public comment form in favor of the pool project, but was not present when called to speak.

City Clerk Turney stated that 68 emails and 49 online public comments in favor of the pool project were received.

MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT VIA REMOTE AT 3:38 P.M.

Mr. Bass responded to questions and comments from the Council Members regarding private funding for the pool project, the potential use of room tax funds to help with operating expenses, working with SNCA on fundraising efforts, site constraints and potential land acquisition, making this a budget priority, the importance of the facility to the community, cost recovery opportunities, partnering with the RSCVA on funding opportunities, public/private partnerships, and the need to engage the Financial Advisory Board in the process.

Council Member Duerr requested a detailed funding formula for the project.

Vice Mayor Jardon, Mr. Bass and Mr. Hobson discussed timeline issues for the funding, design and construction phases of the project. Mr. Hobson said that the donor needs assurances that the Council is willing to accept the gift and take on the operations of the facility.

Mayor Schieve stated the importance of having SNCA approach the RSCVA for support, and she and Mr. Hobson discussed funding issues.

City Manager Newby said that staff can provide the Council with updates via

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memorandum every six months or so should the Council so desire and wish to move forward today.

It was moved by Council Member Duerr, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, that the City initiate sharing in the capital fundraising campaign, evaluate room tax for potential to help subsidize operations, engage the Financial Advisory Board in the process, and return to Council with a proposal as part of the budget process.

Motion carried.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien

J.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding a request from Great Basin Youth Soccer League for the construction of temporary soccer fields at Moana Springs Park. 2:34 PM Recommendation: Staff requests that City Council provide direction on the construction of temporary fields at Moana Springs Park.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve the staff recommendation.

RESULT: WITHDRAWN

Public Works

J.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding amendments to Title 12, Public Works and Utilities, Chapter 12.16, Sewer Service, to amend 12.16.420 (Vacant, Fire Damaged and Demolished Properties) for the purpose of providing updated and consistent terminology and process. 4:53 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the proposed ordinance amendments and to direct staff to present for the first reading the amended ordinance.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. John Flansberg, Director of Public Works, provided a brief overview of the staff report.

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The Council upheld the staff recommendation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

City Manager's Office

J.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding the City of Reno's STAR Communities Rating; and acceptance of STAR Communities Certificate. 4:57 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the STAR Communities Rating, presentation of the plaque, and STAR Report, titled City of Reno's 2017 Sustainability Report.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. City Clerk Turney stated that a letter of support was received from Marco N. Velotta, Department of Planning, Office of Sustainability, on behalf of the City of Las Vegas; and online public comment was received from Donna Clontz, who did not wish to speak.

Lynne Barker, Sustainability Manager, provided an overview of the staff report. She confirmed for Council Member Brekhus that she will identify how much of the work done to receive this rating was work the City Council has direct influence over.

The Council upheld the staff recommendation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bobzien, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

J.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding the creation and scope of work of a Diversity Plan for the City of Reno. 5:11 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council accept the report and provide any recommendations regarding the creation and scope of work of a Diversity Plan for the City of Reno.

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Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. Cynthia Esparza-Trigueros, Community Liaison, presented an overview of the staff report.

Discussion ensued regarding the importance of implementing the plan.

The Council upheld the staff recommendation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

J.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and direction to staff on partnership arrangements, including potential land donation, associated with the development of a Community Land Trust whose primary purpose would be for promoting and stabilizing long term affordable housing objectives. 2:07 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council direct the City Manager to move forward with additional research and create an action plan on how the City would participate in a Community Land Trust (CLT). If so directed, staff will return within the next 60 days providing:

• Civic and public partner identification and partnership discussions • Define the geographic area and beneficiaries served by the CLT • Representative project including the city owned parcel or parcels suggested for donation

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. A RECESS WAS CALLED AT 1:12 P.M. AND UPON RECONVENING AT 2:07 P.M., COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR AND MAYOR SCHIEVE WERE ABSENT.

Bill Thomas, Assistant City Manager, and Jeff Limpert, Acting Revitalization Manager, presented a detailed overview of the staff report.

COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR PRESENT AT 2:26 P.M.

Council Member Delgado made the following disclosure:

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"Fellow City Council Members and City Clerk, before we go any further on this agenda item I would like to disclose the fact that I sit on the Leadership Advisory Board for the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. On this matter I have sought guidance from the City Attorney's Office and have concluded that the independent judgment of a reasonable person in my situation would not be materially affected, and because this is not a clear case of disqualifying conflict I will be voting on this matter."

Vice Mayor Jardon called for public comment.

The following individuals submitted public comment forms in support of this item, but were not present when called to speak: 1) Tony Ramirez, 14115 Riata Circle; and 2) Valerie Leano, 1155 Mill Street.

Discussion ensued regarding affordable housing needs, technical assistance issues, the tiny home initiative, and the benefits of the Community Land Trust (CLT) in disposing of city-owned properties and providing affordable housing.

The Council upheld the staff recommendation.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

J.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and direction to the City Manager to sell a City owned parcel of land located at 1435 N. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, known as Assessor Parcel Number 007- 015-07 to 1457 – 1461 N. Virginia Street LLC, a Nevada limited liability company under an Economic Development Agreement for its fair market value for a student housing project with commercial/retail. 4:05 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council direct the City Manager to complete the following actions and return to Council for final approval:

1. Hold a public hearing to determine the fair market value of a parcel of land located at 1435 North Virginia Street (APN 007-015-07) Reno, Nevada, taking into consideration its appraised value, public testimony, staff comments, and other information that Council deems relevant.

2. Prepare an “Agreement for Economic Development and Purchase/Sale of Real Property” to sell 1435 North Virginia Street (APN

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007-015-07) pursuant to NRS 268.063.

3. Prepare a Resolution of the Reno City Council pursuant to NRS 268.063 declaring that it is in the best interest of the City to sell a residential dwelling located at 1435 North Virginia Street (APN 007-015- 07) to 1457-1461 N. Virginia Street LLC, a Nevada limited liability company under an economic development agreement for its fair market value but without offering it to the public.

Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. Lori Miles, Public Works Property Program Technician, provided an overview of the staff report.

Vice Mayor Jardon called for public comment.

Monica Dupea, online public comment form, representing the Nevada Youth Empowerment Project (NYEP), expressed concerns regarding the young women in their program potentially being displaced if an agreement with the developer is not reached.

Britton Griffith, 1203 Marsh Avenue, NYEP Secretary, stated they have not been able to come to an agreement with the developer and she cannot support this project as it directly endangers a vulnerable population that could become homeless.

VICE MAYOR JARDON ABSENT AT 4:19 P.M. ACTING MAYOR BOBZIEN PRESIDED IN VICE MAYOR JARDON'S ABSENCE.

Dr. Murray Rosenthal, 39 South Point Place, Glenbrook, gave a presentation on the project and discussed the status of an agreement with NYEP. He stated that there is an agreement prepared with NYEP but he felt it would be disingenuous to sign it before receiving the Council’s approval on this item. Mr. Rosenthal said that they are happy to tie the departure and termination of NYEP’s lease to funding that they will put in place prior to anything being activated, but only after the Council has approved the process.

VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESENT AT 4:22 P.M.

Bill Thomas, Assistant City Manager, confirmed for Vice Mayor Jardon that he would be willing to work with NYEP and the developer to ensure that an agreement that will satisfy both parties is reached.

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Discussion ensued regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for this property.

It was moved by Council Member McKenzie, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, to uphold the staff recommendation with the condition that prior to closing there is an agreement between the parties.

Motion carried.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien

K City Clerk K.1 Citizen Appointments to Boards and Commissions

K.1.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment of up to four individuals and two alternates to the Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Samuel Baugh, Joko Cailles, Patrick Fisher (reappointment), Elisabeth Genasci, Lindsy Judd, Steven Schwarzer, Rivka Strom, Corenna Vance and/or Danielle Viquez. 5:29 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council make the necessary reappointment/appointments as noted in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to reappoint/appoint ____, ____, ____, and/or ____ as Members and ____ and/or ____ as Alternates to the Ward 2 NAB. Patrick Fisher was reappointed to the Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board.

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

K.1.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment of one individual to the Reno Housing Authority from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Debra Blacketer, Michelle Buck, Greg Evangelatos, Charles Guffey, Robert McGregor, Debra Ann Nichols, Wayne John Palmer, Richard Scott (reappointment) and/or Rivka Strom. 5:31 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Manager make the necessary recommendation of reappointment/appointment as noted in the staff report, with confirmation by the Council.

Proposed Motion: I move to reappoint/appoint ____ to the Reno Housing Authority. Richard "Dick" Scott was reappointed to the Reno Housing Authority.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

K.1.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment of up to two individuals: 1) an arts educator, 2) an artist, 3) an architect or designer, and/or 4) a representative of business and the community at large to the Reno Arts and Culture Commission from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Massimo Balestra, Megan Bavaro, Mercedes de la Garza, Elisabeth Genasci, Allison Harting, Mia Hanak, Dana Hatjakes (reappointment), Jack Hawkins, Baron Hershberger, Remi Jourdan, Ashley Kane, Colton Morano, Dana Moreland, Margot Murray, Joe Nannini, Melanie Rudnick, Michael Schneider, Sarah Scott, Cheron Taylor, Laura Wilhelm, Jesse Woods and/or Shoshana Zeldner. 5:31 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council make the necessary reappointment/appointments as noted in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to reappoint/appoint _____ and/or _____ to the Reno Arts and Culture Commission.

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Dana Hatjakes was reappointed to the Reno Arts and Culture Commission.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

K.1.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment of one individual to the Financial Advisory Board from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: James Johns. 5:32 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council make the necessary reappointment as noted in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to reappoint ____ to the Financial Advisory Board. James Johns was reappointed to the Financial Advisory Board.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

K.1.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment of up to two individuals to the Access Advisory Committee from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Pulkit Agrawal, Timothy Healion and/or Mark Tadder (reappointment). 5:32 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council make the necessary reappointment/appointments as noted in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to reappoint/appoint ____ and/or ____ to the Access Advisory Committee. Mark Tadder was reappointed and Timothy Helion was appointed to the Access Advisory Committee.

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

K.1.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential reappointment/appointment of up to two individuals to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Vanessa Dixon (reappointment) and/or Lesley Henderson. 5:32 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council make the necessary reappointment/appointments as noted in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to reappoint/appoint ____ and/or ____ to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee. Vanessa Dixon was reappointed and Lesley Henderson was appointed to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

K.1.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential appointment of up to two individuals to the Civil Service Commission from the following pool of applicants, listed in alphabetical order: Nicholas Bajurin, Kenneth Dalton, Ricardo Duarte, Christopher Linton and/or Michael McKinnon. This item was continued from the January 10, 2018 City Council meeting. 5:33 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council make the necessary appointments as noted in the staff report.

Proposed Motion: I move to appoint _____ and/or _____ to the Civil Service Commission.

RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN

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L.1 City Council Comments, including announcements regarding City boards and commissions, activities of local charitable organizations and upcoming local community events. (Non-Action Item) 5:33 PM Council Member Duerr discussed the issue of trees being cut down and the need for clarification and education on the related policy.

Council Member Brekhus noted the Access Advisory Committee is working on a strategic plan. She also stated that she would like to see the City explore a possible sidewalk Special Assessment District (SAD) that could run concurrent with the street SAD.

L.2 Resolution No. : Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to Our Center to establish and maintain a safe, empowering, and supportive center in Northern Nevada that addresses advocacy, education and services for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, and Allied (LGBTQA) community in the total amount of $4,000 (Mayor Schieve - $1,000, Councilmember Duerr - $1,000, Councilmember Jardon - $1,000, Councilmember Bobzien - $1,000). (General Fund) [Schieve, Duerr, Jardon, Bobzien] Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______.

RESULT: WITHDRAWN

L.3 Resolution No. 8490: Subject: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to Our Center to offset the costs associated with its upcoming Homeless Youth Point In Time Youth Count in the amount of $500. (General Fund) [Duerr] 5:38 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No.______and approve the request to allocate a Council Donation to the Our Center in the amount of $500.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. _____ COUNCIL MEMBER BREKHUS ABSENT AT 5:38 P.M.

Resolution No. 8490 was adopted.

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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Jenny Brekhus

L.4 Resolution No. 8491: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution donating Council Donation Funds to the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada to offset the costs associated with their programs and support their mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character in Northern Nevada in the amount of $500. (General Fund) [Duerr] 5:38 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No.______and approve the request to allocate a Council Donation to the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada in the amount of $500.

Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. Resolution No. 8491 was adopted.

RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Jenny Brekhus

M 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.)

M.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): SGN17-03445 (1101 California Avenue) Appeal of the Administrator’s decision to deny a sign permit application within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone. The ±0.35 acre site is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of California Avenue and Booth Street. 6:12 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council review the letter of appeal and administrator action and affirm the denial or reverse the denial. If the denial is reversed, the Council may remand the application back to the administrator for processing of a building permit.

Proposed Motion: Below are proposed motions for affirmation or reversal of the decision of the administrator.

To affirm (denying the appeal): In regards to appeal of SGN17-03445 (1101 California Avenue), based on this

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Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to AFFIRM the decision of the administrator. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order denying the appeal.

To reverse (upholding the appeal and remanding the application): In regards to appeal of SGN17-03445 (1101 California Avenue), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to REVERSE the decision of the administrator and remand the application back to the administrator for processing of a building permit. A RECESS WAS CALLED AT 5:38 P.M. AND UPON RECONVENING AT 6:12 P.M., MAYOR SCHIEVE WAS ABSENT.

ITEMS M.1, M.2 AND M.3 WERE CONSIDERED TOGETHER FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION.

Vice Mayor Jardon asked if proper notice was given.

City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given for items M.1, M.2 and M.3, and one letter in opposition was received from Lori Wray.

The Vice Mayor opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.

Lori Wray, 2802 Outlook Drive, representing Scenic Nevada, spoke in support of denying the sign permit requests.

Berry Hall, 1990 Ives Avenue, representing Scenic Nevada; and Jennifer Vadenais, 5574 Tappen Drive submitted public comment forms in opposition to the signs, but did not wish to speak.

The Vice Mayor closed the public comment portion of the hearing.

It was moved by Council Member McKenzie, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, to determine that the appellant has standing.

Motion carried with Mayor Schieve absent.

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

Motion: Second Motion Steve Yarborough, appellant, stated that he asked the Planning Department to deny his application so he would have this opportunity to speak tonight. He reviewed the history of his business and sign requests. He also stated that he believes there are inception, interpretation, and application flaws in the sign code.

Claudia Hanson, Community Development Planning Manager, provided a brief overview of the three appeals. The first two signs exceed the maximum allowed square footage, which would require a variance for approval, or a reduction in the square footage of the signs. The third one would require a Special Use Permit (SUP) for electronic signs.

Council Member McKenzie and Ms. Hanson discussed whether other signs mentioned during the appellant's presentation were permitted under previous or current ordinances.

Carter Williams, Community Development Planning Technician, presented a detailed overview of the staff report for the appeals.

Council Member McKenzie and Mr. Williams agreed that the appellant had the option of seeking approval through the variance or SUP process.

Council Member McKenzie stated that the administrative decision was made correctly under current code, and the decision cannot be overturned without making code amendments.

Council Member Brekhus discussed the difficulties of getting a variance approved, and she and Ms. Hanson discussed gas station canopy issues.

Council Member Brekhus noted that the appellant does have the avenue of pursuing a SUP for one of the signs, but animated signs are not an allowed use under code. The appellant is asking us to make an exception to the code for retail gas stations, and we cannot go into content.

Council Member Bobzien suggested the possibility of future discussions about canopy projects and related safety issues, and stated that he did not see a reason to overturn the decision of the administrator.

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The Vice Mayor closed the public hearings for agenda items M.1, M.2 and M.3.

It was moved by Council Member Brekhus, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, to deny the appeal in Case No. SGN17-03445.

Motion carried with Mayor Schieve absent.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

M.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): SGN17-03446 (1300 West Seventh Street) Appeal of the Administrator’s decision to deny a sign permit application within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone. The ±0.37 acre site is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of West Seventh Street and Elgin Avenue. Recommendation: Staff recommends Council review the letter of appeal and administrator action and affirm the denial or reverse the denial. If the denial is reversed, the Council may remand the application back to the administrator for processing of a building permit.

Proposed Motion: Below are proposed motions for affirmation or reversal of the decision of the administrator.

To affirm (denying the appeal): In regards to appeal of SGN17-03446 (1300 West Seventh Street), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to AFFIRM the decision of the administrator. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order denying the appeal.

To reverse (upholding the appeal and remanding the application): In regards to appeal of SGN17-03446 (1300 West Seventh Street), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to REVERSE the decision of the administrator and remand the application back to the administrator for processing of a building permit. ITEMS M.1, M.2 AND M.3 WERE CONSIDERED TOGETHER FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION.

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It was moved by Council Member Brekhus, seconded by Council Member McKenzie, to deny the appeal in Case No. SGN17-03446.

Council Member Brekhus noted that both of the signs (SGN17-03445 and SGN17- 03446) are in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zoning district where the policy of the City is less signage and less commercial activity. With having those great interior urban gas station locations also comes a different regulatory environment.

Motion carried with Mayor Schieve absent.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

M.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): SGN17-03444 (190 West Plumb Lane) Appeal of the Administrator’s decision to deny a sign permit application within the Mixed Use/South Virginia Street Transit Corridor (MU/SVTC) zone. The ±0.57 acre site is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of West Plumb Lane and Lakeside Drive. Recommendation: Staff recommends Council review the letter of appeal and administrator action and affirm the denial, modify the denial, or reverse the denial. If the denial is reversed, the Council may remand the application back to the administrator for processing of a building permit.

Proposed Motion: Below are proposed motions for affirmation or reversal of the decision of the administrator.

To affirm (denying the appeal): In regards to appeal of SGN17-03444 (190 W. Plumb Lane), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to AFFIRM the decision of the administrator. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order denying the appeal.

To reverse (upholding the appeal and remanding the application): In regards to appeal of SGN17-03444 (190 W. Plumb Lane), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to REVERSE the decision of the administrator and remand the application back to the administrator for processing of a building permit.

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ITEMS M.1, M.2 AND M.3 WERE CONSIDERED TOGETHER FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION.

It was moved by Council Member Brekhus, seconded by Council Member McKenzie, to deny the appeal in Case No. SGN17-03444.

Motion carried with Mayor Schieve absent.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve

N Public Comment NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM.

O Adjournment (For Possible Action) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 7:00 P.M.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien

P REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD A RECESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS CALLED AT 5:38 P.M. TO OPEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE 6:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS. P.1 Roll Call COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER BREKHUS AND MAYOR/CHAIR SCHIEVE WERE ABSENT. P.2 Public Comment NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM.

P.3 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) - January 24, 2018.

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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bobzien, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Jenny Brekhus

P.4 Approval of Minutes (For Possible Action)

P.4.1 Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board - Joint Regular - Nov 15, 2017 12:00 PM (For Possible Action) 5:39 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Jenny Brekhus

P.4.2 Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board - Joint Regular - Dec 13, 2017 12:00 PM (For Possible Action) 5:39 PM

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Jenny Brekhus

P.5 Redevelopment Agency Board Comments, including announcements regarding City boards and commissions, activities of local charitable organizations and upcoming local community events. (Non-Action Item) 5:39 PM NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. P.6 Public Comment NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. P.7 Adjournment (For Possible Action) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 5:40 P.M.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Jenny Brekhus

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