MINUTES Joint Regular Meeting Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board Wednesday, June 6, 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 Absent 10:29 AM Jenny Brekhus Councilmember Present Naomi Duerr Councilmember Present Oscar Delgado Councilmember Absent 10:22 AM Paul McKenzie Councilmember Present Neoma Jardon Councilmember Present David Bobzien Councilmember Present Sabra Newby City Manager Present
The meeting was called to order at 10:09 AM. A.3 Public Comment Dave Cochran, Reno Fire Chief, introduced the City's new firefighters.
Jason Soto, Reno Police Chief, introduced Travis Warren, the Public Relations Officer.
Tammy Holt-Still, online public comment form, discussed flooding and new development in the North Valleys.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 10:21 A.M.
Mark Markel, 48 Park Street, discussed the dangers of drinking and driving.
COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO PRESENT AT 10:22 A.M.
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David Tscheekar, 3100 Mill Street #114, discussed his plans to sketch the Council Members during the meeting.
Frances Tryon, no address provided, spoke on behalf of the proposed Evans Park historic park project.
MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT AT 10:29 A.M.
Cindy Carano, no address provided, provided an update on the Business Improvement District (BID).
Britton Griffith, 1800 Palisade, presented a public comment form in support of the BID, but did not speak.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR PRESENT AT 10:33 A.M.
Art Mallo, 2885 Kietzke Lane, discussed concerns about the homeless, drugs and gangs in Yori Park.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON ABSENT AT 10:37 A.M.
Gary Mifsud, no address provided, discussed the safety of seniors in roadways.
Willow Bill, 40 Darilyn Lane, requested storage space for his Kids of Nevada program.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 10:41 A.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON AND DUERR PRESENT AT 10:42 A.M.
Hannah Hoobyar, 815 U.S. Highway 395 North, Washoe Valley, requested backing from the City for an all-ages venue.
Sharon Honig-Bear, 230 Bluewater Court, representing the Reno Arts and Culture Commission, honored Robert Dressler, who designed the previous flag of Reno.
Sam Dehne, no address provided, presented his views on several issues.
Carissa Bradley, 451 Beverly Street, representing the student body at the University of Nevada Reno (UNR), spoke in support of the relocation of Evans Park.
Mika Alvarez, 1225 Sharon Way, representing UNR, spoke in support of the Gateway District from UNR to downtown Reno and the relocation of Evans Park.
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Zachary Green, 3450 Big Sky Drive, spoke in support of the Gateway District.
Hannah Hudson, 18124 Wedge Parkway #2043, representing the UNR College of Business, spoke in support of the Gateway District.
Kevin Moore, 133 North Virginia Street #512, presented a public comment form, but was not present to speak. 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.
A.5 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) - June 6, 2018.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
A.6 Approval of Minutes (For Possible Action)
A.6.1 Reno City Council - Regular - May 2, 2018 10:00 AM (For Possible Action) 11:08 AM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
B Consent Agenda Sam Dehne, no address provided, presented his views on the consent agenda.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 11:11 A.M.
ITEMS B.1 THROUGH B.8 WERE APPROVED WITH ITEMS B.6 AND B.7 PULLED FOR DISCUSSION. B.1 Approval of Privileged Business Licenses B.1.a New - Alcohol 1. Taptokens LLC, Patrick Duncan, 1073 Roundhouse Lane, Suite A, Carson City - Alcohol Catering (For Possible Action) [Not in City]
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr 2. NV Distributors LLC, Alex McGinley, 3515 Airway Drive, Suite 210 - Wholesale Beer/Wine/Liquor (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr 3. The Pizza Collective LLC, Zachary Condron, 148 West Street - Dining Wine and Beer (For Possible Action) [Ward 5]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
4. Splash, Trelawny Bruce, 340 Kietzke Lane - Night Club (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.1.b New - Gaming 1. Sartini Gaming, LLC db at Sure Stay Plus Hotel Reno Airport Plaza, Stephen A. Arcana, 1981 Terminal Way - 9 Slots (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.1.c Change of Ownership - Alcohol
1. Sak N Save, Michael Teel, 1901 Silverada Boulevard - Packaged Liquor (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr 2. Raley's #124, Michael Teel, 4788 Caughlin Ranch Parkway - Packaged Liquor (For Possible Action) [Ward 1]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr 3. Raley's #121, Michael Teel, 3310 South McCarran Boulevard - Packaged Liquor (For Possible Action) [Ward 3]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr 4. K Bazar, Abdul Quamrul-Alam, 1100 East Fourth Street - Packaged Liquor (For Possible Action) [Ward 5]
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.2 Staff Report (For Possiblc Action): Approval of lease-to-purchase agreement with Acme Auto Leasing, LLC to acquire two Nissan Leaf sedans by joining onto a State of Nevada vehicle leasing contract pursuant to NRS 332.195 in the amount of $46,042. (Fleet Management Fund) 11:08 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the lease-to-purchase agreement with Acme Auto Leasing, LLC to acquire two Nissan Leaf sedans for a total cost of $46,042 by joining onto a State of Nevada vehicle leasing contract pursuant to NRS 332.195 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Proposed motion: I move to approve the staff recommendation.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval to purchase thermoplastic roadway marking materials and roadway marking paint by utilizing the Joinder Provision in State of Nevada Bid #8308 and State of Nevada Bid #8275 as allowed under NRS 332.195 or the City of Reno’s Competitive Bid Process per City Policy 303 and NRS 332 et.seq. in an amount not to exceed $61,000. (Street Fund) 11:08 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approval to purchase thermoplastic roadway marking materials and roadway marking paint utilizing the joinder provision in State of Nevada bid #8308 and State of Nevada bid #8275 as allowed under NRS 332.195 or the City of Reno’s Competitive Bid Process per City Policy 303 and NRS 332 et.seq. in an amount not to exceed $61,000.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Consultant Agreement with Websoft Developers, Inc., for On-call Services and Upgrades to the Infrastructure Management System and Compliance Management Application in an amount not to exceed $137,800. (Sewer Fund) 11:08 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approval of the Consultant Agreement with Websoft Developers Inc. in an amount not to exceed $137,800 for the on-call services for the IMS and CMA and upgrades to the IMS and authorize the Mayor to sign.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.5 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Sub-Grant Agreement with the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to the City of Reno to reimburse 25 percent of the replacement costs for one paint striper truck in an amount not to exceed $105,861. (Reimbursement to Fleet Management Fund) 11:08 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the Sub-Grant Agreement for Reimbursement to the City of Reno.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
B.6 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of donations for the 2018-19 matching fund requirement for the City Energy Project Grant awarded to the City of Reno including $50,000 in donations from: Nevada Governor's Office of Energy - $20,000, Truckee Meadows Water Authority - $20,000, Capital Glass - $5,000, and McDonald Carano LLP - $5,000; and $20,000 in In-Kind contributions from: NV Energy - $10,000, Peppermill Reno - $5,000, and Technical Design - $5,000. 12:01 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that City Council accept donations totaling $50,000 from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Capital Glass, and McDonald Carano LLP, and $20,000 worth of in-kind contributions from NV Energy, Peppermill Reno, and Technical Design.
Proposed Motion: I approve staff recommendation. THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.
Council Member Brekhus requested information on the scope of the new staff position.
MAYOR SCHIEVE ABSENT AT 12:02 P.M. VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESIDED IN MAYOR SCHIEVE'S ABSENCE.
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City Manager Newby explained that the position is a limited term hire funded by a grant.
Lynn Barker, Sustainability Manager, explained for Council Member Brekhus that the grant funding for the position is through June 30, 2019.
COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO ABSENT AT 12:05 P.M.
Council Member Bobzien thanked the sponsors of the grant.
The Council upheld the staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: David Bobzien, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve, Oscar Delgado
B.7 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Grant from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada to purchase Americans with Disabilities (ADA) access doors and water treatment system to aid persons with disabilities for Northwest Pool and Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center Pool in the amount of $41,707.75. 12:05 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the grant from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada in the amount of $41,707.75.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION.
COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO PRESENT AT 12:05 P.M.
Council Member Delgado made the following disclosure: "I sit in an advisory capacity on the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. On this matter I have sought guidance from the City Attorney's office pursuant to NRS 2818.420. The law presumes that the independent judgment of a reasonable person in my position would not be materially affected by my commitment in a private capacity. It is not a clear disqualifying conflict of interest, so I will be able to vote in this matter."
The Council upheld the staff recommendation.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve
B.8 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of renewal of the City's insurance coverage with the Public Entity Property Insurance Program (PEPIP) for Property, Boiler and Machinery, Vehicle Physical Damage, Pollution and Cyber Insurance from July 1, 2018 through July 1, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $463,216. (Risk Management Fund) 11:08 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the renewal of the City's insurance coverage with the Public Entity Property Insurance Program for Property Insurance and Vehicle Physical Damage Insurance in a premium amount not to exceed $463,216 from July 1, 2018 through July 1, 2019, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents related to such renewal.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
C Cash Disbursements
C.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Acceptance of Cash Disbursement Reports for May 6 through May 19, 2018. 11:12 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends to accept the attached Cash Disbursements Reports.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON ABSENT AT 11:12 A.M.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, David Bobzien AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr, Neoma Jardon
D Proclamations
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E Presentations
E.1 University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Gateway District overview and update - Dr. Marc Johnson, President, UNR. 11:27 AM COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR PRESENT AT 11:40 A.M.
THE PRESENTATION WAS MADE.
E.2 Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) economic development update - Mike Kazmierski, President and CEO. 12:07 PM ITEMS E.2 AND J.1 WERE HEARD TOGETHER.
MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT AT 12:07 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN ABSENT AT 12:09 P.M.
THE PRESENTATION WAS MADE.
E.3 2018 Washoe County Homeless Youth Point in Time Count, Results and Findings - Monica DuPea, Executive Director, Nevada Youth Empowerment Project. 12:55 PM THE PRESENTATION WAS MADE.
E.4 2018 Citation Award from the Nevada Recreation and Park Society (NRPS) to Assemblywoman Amber Joiner for her work on AB379 authorizing local governments to create a parks, trails and open space district, a bill the City of Reno actively supported and was passed during the 2017 legislative session - Dennis Troy, President Elect, NRPS. 11:51 AM THE PRESENTATION WAS MADE.
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.)
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F.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ______Case No. LDC18-00036 (Rancharrah PUD Amendment) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled "Zoning", Section 18.08.102(b).1361, to change the text in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Design Standards to: 1) update the master developer; 2) provide clarification to the flexibility provisions; 3) modify the parking requirements for the events center and Equestrian Center Villages; 4) update the traffic analysis to reflect current development that has been approved; 5) clarify the recreational amenities allowed within the Events Center Village; 6) incorporate language from the prior ordinance regarding allowable residential development within the Equestrian Village; 7) allow for cluster development as an allowed use within the Estates Residential Village; 8) modify the names of the commercial land use designations; 9) modify the land use plan to: a) change Village 5 from the cottages land use designation to the single family residential land use designation; b) change Village 6 from the single family residential land use designation to the cottages land use designation; and c) modify the acreage of Villages 1 through 6 and the Equestrian Center, Events Center, Office/Medical, and Estates Residential Villages located on the northwest corner of Kietzke Lane and Del Monte Lane in a PUD zone; together with other matters properly relating thereto. [Ward 2] 2:10 PM Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends Council adopt the requested zoning text amendment by ordinance, subject to compliance with Condition A, which includes the changes to the PUD Design Guidelines.
Proposed Motion: I move to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve the Minute Order attached hereto as Exhibit A; and refer Bill No. ____ for a second reading. A RECESS WAS CALLED AT 1:23 P.M. AND UPON RECONVENING AT 2:10 P.M. ALL WERE PRESENT.
The Mayor asked if proper notice was given.
City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and one letter of support was received from Peter and Jennifer Rosser, 1175 Del Monte Lane.
Mayor Schieve opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Mayor Schieve made the following disclosure: "In the interest of full transparency I am disclosing the fact that I have a personal relationship with Jessica Sferrazza. I understand she has been retained by the
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applicant as a consultant on this project. On this matter, I have sought guidance from our City Attorney. I do not have any commitments, financial ties or obligations to her."
Council Member Duerr disclosed that she met with the applicant.
Jeff Borchardt, Community Development Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
Andy Durling, Wood Rodgers representing the applicant, reviewed background information on this request.
Council Member Brekhus discussed concerns regarding the lack of a sidewalk on Talbot Lane against the perimeter wall.
Mr. Durling explained there is no sidewalk on Talbot Lane adjacent to the north gate so it was an issue of not being able to provide connectivity, and secondly there was only about three feet between the existing back of curb and where the wall was going to be built so it was decided that area would be landscaping.
Council Member Brekhus suggested that new curb be built to allow for a sidewalk. We should not have disjointed sidewalks adjacent to a brand new planned community. She also discussed concerns regarding the procedure for determining whether homes are two or three stories.
Mr. Borchardt explained that the issue related to three story buildings could be addressed by requiring a special use permit (SUP), which does have some compatibility and privacy findings, instead of addressing it through the tentative map process.
Council Member McKenzie asked about the density of the housing in the event center.
Mr. Borchardt explained that the number of units is determined by one dwelling unit per acre but those can be clustered.
Council Member McKenzie discussed the transition between the existing adjacent large lot residential and this Planned Unit Development (PUD). The existing residents were assured that there would be a transition and there would not be dense housing adjacent to their lots.
Mr. Durling demonstrated on a map where there would be one-acre density along the perimeter adjacent to the existing large lots in the county. On the east is where we are talking about this area of transition and there is a one-acre single-family lot there and those owners have expressed their support for the project.
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Mr. Durling answered questions from Council Member Duerr regarding elevators in three story buildings and parking requirements. He also confirmed that the applicant is agreeable to a 100-foot setback to the nearest unit to allow for drainage.
Council Member Brekhus suggesting an amendment requiring an SUP or a site plan review for architecture of three story buildings. We should also require that the Talbot Lane section be rebuilt with a compliant sidewalk.
Council Member Duerr asked about the requirements for sidewalk.
Mr. Borchardt explained that the PUD Handbook does not have any requirements for a sidewalk on that side along Talbot Lane.
Council Member Brekhus stated that someone in the review process should have included that as an improvement the applicant is required to make.
Council Member McKenzie agreed with Council Member Brekhus regarding the need for sidewalk.
Council Member Duerr expressed concerned about the lack of sidewalk as well, and asked if staff would talk with the applicant to see what can be done.
THIS ITEM WAS LEFT OPEN TO ALLOW TIME FOR STAFF TO DISCUSS OPTIONS WITH THE APPLICANT.
Mr. Durling stated that in looking at the right-of-way maps it appears there is appropriate right-of-way on the east side of Talbot just to the north of Village 7. That would connect into existing sidewalk so the plan would be to extend sidewalk from the corner of Sierra Rose and Talbot down the east side of Talbot into Rancharrah connecting in ultimately with the multi-use path. It appears that right-of-way is available and we would ask that staff and the City work with us to ensure that right-of-way is available to make that connection into the existing sidewalk system.
Council Member Brekhus stated that should be required anyway and that she is talking about the west side where the large perimeter wall was built.
Council Member Duerr expressed appreciation for Council Member Brekhus bringing this up, as it seems that it slipped through the cracks. She also discussed the need for crosswalks.
City staff confirmed that there is now a crosswalk in place at Sierra Rose and Talbot, and
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explained that crosswalks are not typically put into driveway locations.
Mr. Borchardt confirmed for Council Member Brekhus that staff would be comfortable with the SUP process for three story buildings.
Mr. Durling agreed the easiest path forward would be to change the Tentative Map process to an SUP.
Council Member Duerr recommend a motion to introduce this ordinance to amend the PUD with two changes. One is to substitute an SUP process for a Tentative Map process for three story buildings, and the second to note that the applicant will build a sidewalk from their property along the east side of Talbot Lane to Sierra Rose that complies with City standards in the City right-of-way by the time of the first Certificate of Occupancy.
Mayor Schieve closed the public hearing.
Bill No. 7042 was referred for a second reading and adoption, as amended.
RESULT: FIRST READ [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
F.2 CitiCenter Lease of North and South Buildings
F.2.1 Resolution No. 8541: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution of the Reno City Council declaring that it is in the best interest of the City to lease the North and South CitiCenter Buildings located at 40 East Fourth Street (APN 007-296-22), Reno, Nevada for less than fair market value and without offering the property to the public pursuant to NRS 268.064; together with other matters properly relating thereto; and, Public Hearing on City Council's intent to lease the North and South CitiCenter Buildings located at 40 East Fourth Street (APN 007-296-22), Reno, NV for less than fair market value and without offering it the public pursuant to NRS 268.064. 2:48 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. ITEMS F.2.1 AND F.2.2 WERE HEARD TOGETHER.
The Mayor asked if proper notice was given.
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City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and no correspondence was received.
Mayor Schieve opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Council Member Jardon made the following disclosure for items F.2.1 and F.2.2: "Madam Mayor, fellow City Council Members and Madam Clerk, in the interest of full transparency, I am disclosing that I serve on the Board of Directors of the Downtown Reno Business Improvement District (BID), a non-profit organization designated by the City Council to implement a "clean and safe" program of safety ambassadors and maintenance patrols throughout downtown Reno. I have consulted with the City Attorney’s Office, and NRS 281A.400(3) prohibits me from participating as an agent of government in the negotiation or execution of a contract between the City of Reno and any person with whom I have a commitment in a private capacity. I understand this to include the BID. Accordingly, I must abstain from voting on this matter in order to avoid any appearance of impropriety. Madam Clerk, please accept this disclosure and lodge it on the record for this meeting and subsequent meetings pertaining to this agenda item.”
City Manager Newby disclosed that her husband is a partner at the law firm representing the BID and she will also step down during this item.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON ABSENT AT 2:51 P.M.
Jeff Limpert, Management Analyst, presented the staff report and answered questions from Council.
It was moved by Council Member McKenzie, seconded by Council Member Duerr, to adopt Resolution No. 8541.
Motion carried with Council Member Jardon absent and abstaining.
Resolution No. 8541 was adopted.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien RECUSED: Neoma Jardon
F.2.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of Lease Agreement for the CitiCenter South Building located at 40 East Fourth Street, Reno, NV with the Downtown Reno Business Improvement District for less than fair market value and without offering it the public pursuant to NRS 268.064 for an annual rent in the amount of $14,400; and direction on any potential lease arrangement for the CitiCenter North Building. 2:58 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the lease of the subject property identified as the CitiCenter South Building located at 40 East Fourth Street, Reno, NV with the Downtown Reno Business Improvement District for less than fair market value and without offering it the public pursuant to NRS 268.064 and authorize the Mayor to sign the lease for this property.
Staff also seeks direction on any potential lease arrangement for the CitiCenter North Building.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation and provide direction on the lease of the North Building. ITEMS F.2.1 AND F.2.2 WERE HEARD TOGETHER.
The Mayor asked if proper notice was given.
City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and no correspondence was received.
Mayor Schieve opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the meeting.
Mayor Schieve closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member McKenzie, seconded by Council Member Duerr to uphold the staff recommendation and approve the lease agreement for the CitiCenter South Building with the Downtown Reno Business Improvement District (BID).
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Motion carried with Council Member Jardon absent and abstaining.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON PRESENT AT 3:00 P.M.
Will Durham, Reno resident, discussed his neon sign collection and his restoration efforts.
RESULT: APPROVED [6 TO 0] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Bobzien RECUSED: Neoma Jardon
F.3 Echo Avenue Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
F.3.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Case No. LDC18-00046 (4855 Echo Avenue Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments) Request for: 1) a Master Plan amendment from Public Facility to Industrial; and 2) a zoning map amendment from Public Facility (PF) to Industrial Commercial (IC). The ±13.84 acre site is located on the east side of Mount Vida Street, between Cocoa Avenue to the north and Echo Avenue to the south. [Ward 4] 3:13 PM Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends Council adopt the requested Master Plan amendment by resolution and zoning map amendment by ordinance.
Proposed Motion: I move to uphold the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Master Plan Amendment
I move to adopt Resolution No. ______.
Zoning Map Amendment
First Reading: I move to refer Bill No. ______for a second reading and adoption. The Mayor asked if proper notice was given.
City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and no correspondence was received.
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Mayor Schieve opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Mayor closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Sienna Reid, Community Development Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions from Council Member Brekhus.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
The Council upheld the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
F.3.2 Resolution No. 8542: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Case No. LDC18-00046 (4855 Echo Avenue Master Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment) Resolution to adopt an amendment to the Land Use Plan of the City of Reno Master Plan (Resolution 5673) in Case No. LDC18-00046 by changing the land use designation on property generally located on the east side of Mount Vida Street, between Cocoa Avenue to the north and Echo Avenue to the south from Public Facility to Industrial Commercial. [Ward 4] 3:25 PM Resolution No. 8542 was adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
F.3.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Introduction - Bill No. ______Case No. LDC18-00046 (4855 Echo Avenue Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendments) Ordinance to amend Title 18, Chapter 18.08 of the Reno Municipal Code, entitled "Zoning", rezoning a ±13.84 acre site located on the east side of Mount Vida Street, between Cocoa Avenue to the north and Echo Avenue to the south from Public Facility (PF) to Industrial Commercial (IC); together with other matters properly relating thereto. [Ward 4] 3:27 PM Bill No. 7043 was referred for a second reading and adoption.
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RESULT: FIRST READ [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
G Ordinances - Adoption
G.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption - Bill No. 7039 Ordinance designated as the "2018A&B Sales Tax Revenue Bond Ordinance"; Authorizing the issuance of the "City of Reno, Nevada, First Lien Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (ReTRAC-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project) Series 2018A" and the "City of Reno, Nevada, Second Lien Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (ReTRAC-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project) Series 2018B" for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the City; providing the form, terms and conditions of the 2018A Bonds and the 2018B Bonds, the method of their payment and the security therefore, and the other details in connection therewith; and providing for adoption and the effective date. 3:27 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adoption of Ordinance No. ______.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. ______. COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN ABSENT AT 3:28 P.M.
Bill No. 7038, Ordinance No. 6465 was passed and adopted, as amended.
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RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon ABSENT: David Bobzien
G.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption - Bill No. 7040 Ordinance designated as the "2018C&D Sales Tax Revenue Bond Ordinance"; Authorizing the issuance of the "City of Reno, Nevada, Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Capital Appreciation Bonds (ReTRAC-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project) Series 2018C" and the "City of Reno, Nevada, Second Subordinate Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Capital Appreciation Bonds (ReTRAC-Reno Transportation Rail Access Corridor Project) Series 2018D" for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding bonds of the City; providing the form, terms and conditions of the 2018C Bonds and the 2018D Bonds, the method of their payment and the security therefore, and the other details in connection therewith; and providing for adoption and the effective date. 3:29 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adoption of Ordinance No. ______.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. ______. COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO ABSENT AT 3:30 P.M.
Bill No. 7040, Ordinance No. 6466 was passed and adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, McKenzie, Jardon ABSENT: Oscar Delgado, David Bobzien
G.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption - Bill No. 7041 Ordinance to amend the Reno Municipal Code, Title 5, entitled “Privileged Licenses, Permits and Franchises,” by amending Chapter 5.05 entitled “Licenses Generally,” Chapter 5.21 entitled “Medical Marijuana Establishments," and adding a new Chapter 5.22, entitled “Marijuana Establishments," to provide for the licensing and requirements to operate medical marijuana and marijuana establishments, including but not limited to retail marijuana stores, marijuana cultivation facilities, marijuana product manufacturing facilities, marijuana distributor, and marijuana testing facilities, which are registered and permitted by the State of Nevada under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapters 453A and 453D; together with other matters properly relating thereto. 3:30 PM
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Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adoption of Ordinance No. ______.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. ______. COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN PRESENT AT 3:31 P.M.
Bill No. 7041, Ordinance No. 6467 was passed and adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Oscar Delgado
G.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Ordinance Adoption - Bill No. 7036 Case No. TXT18-00003 (Recreational Marijuana) Ordinance amending the Reno Municipal Code Title 18, “Annexation and Land Development,” Chapter 18.08.201 “Permitted Uses by Base Zone District,” Chapter 18.08.202 “Additional Regulations for Principal Uses,” and Chapter 18.24.203 “Definition of Words, Terms, and Phrases” to create standards regulating facilities that grow, produce, test, distribute, and sell marijuana for adult recreational use; together with other matters properly relating thereto. This item was continued from the May 23, 2018 City Council meeting. 3:36 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adoption of Ordinance No. _____.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. ______. COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO PRESENT AT 3:37 P.M.
Scott Gilles, Legislative Relations Program Manager, presented the staff report.
The Mayor called for public comment.
Will Adler, no address provided, spoke in favor of passing an ordinance today.
Mikel Alvarez, 8750 Coldwater Canyon Court, Las Vegas, spoke in favor of passing the ordinance.
Christine Gamez, 4050 Gardella Avenue #535, representing Blum, spoke in favor of approving the hours into September or beyond.
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Erika Lynn Sandstrom, 726 Forest Street, presented a public comment form in favor of the ordinance, but did not speak.
Richelle Snodgrass, 12205 Stoney Brook Drive, presented a public comment form in favor of the ordinance, but did not speak.
Jeff Borchardt, Community Development Associate Planner, reviewed for Council Member Bobzien the history of discussions and outreach regarding hours of operation that have taken place since last fall.
COUNCIL MEMBER MCKENZIE ABSENT AT 4:01 P.M.
After some discussion regarding how to address the hours of operation issue, Mr. Gilles clarified staff’s recommendation which would allow two months to address the hours of operation cap.
COUNCIL MEMBER MCKENZIE PRESENT AT 4:06 P.M.
Council Member Brekhus suggested a motion that would approve staff’s recommendation to adopt the ordinance with the hours of operation cap in effect until September 1, 2018, to allow time for further discussion regarding hours of operation.
Bill No. 7036, Ordinance No. 6468, was passed and adopted, as amended per staff's recommendation.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
H Resolutions
H.1 Resolution No. 8538: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution to support initiatives and opportunities to engage in world health organization age-friendly cities and communities network. 11:13 AM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR PRESENT AT 11:14 A.M.
ITEMS H.1, H.2 AND H.3 WERE CONSIDERED TOGETHER FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION.
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The following individuals spoke in support of the Age-Friendly Cities and Communities program: 1) Donna Clontz, P.O. Box 33244, representing the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee and Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Board; 2) Barbara Deavers, 2825 Edgewood Drive; 3) Larry Weiss, 11 Fillmore Way, representing the Center for Healthy Aging and Washoe County Senior Services Advisory Committee; and 4) Sam Dehne, no address provided.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 11:23 A.M.
Resolution No. 8538 was adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
H.2 Resolution No. 8539: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution donating Senior Citizen Advisory Committee funds to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to defray expenses associated with the Senior Food Box meal program in the amount of $4,000. (General Fund) Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. ITEMS H.1, H.2 AND H.3 WERE CONSIDERED TOGETHER FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION.
Resolution No. 8539 was adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
H.3 Resolution No. 8540: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution donating Senior Citizen Advisory Committee funds to the Center for Healthy Aging to defray expenses for the Elder Gap Service program which provides seniors the ability to maintain their health and continue to live independently in the amount of $2,500. (General Fund)
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Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______donating Senior Citizen Advisory Committee funds to the Center for Healthy Aging to defray expenses for the Elder Gap Service program, which provides seniors the ability to maintain their health and continue to live independently in the amount of $2,500 (General Fund).
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______. ITEMS H.1, H.2 AND H.3 WERE CONSIDERED TOGETHER FOR PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION.
Resolution No. 8540 was adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
H.4 Resolution No. 8543: Staff Report (For Possible Action): Resolution No. ______Resolution granting 26 Arts and Culture Project Grants for Fiscal Year (FY) 18/19: $4,500 to A.V.A. Ballet Theater; $1,750 to Artech; $6,500 to Arts For All Nevada (formerly VSA Arts); $6,000 to Bruka Theatre; $4,000 to Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company; $6,000 to Holland Project; $3,500 to KNPB Channel 5 Broadcasting; $1,750 to KWNK Community Radio; $4,000 to Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival; $1,310.58 to Laughing Owl Productions; $4,000 to Nevada Humanities; $3,500 to Nevada Museum of Art; $875 to Nevada Public Radio; $4,500 to Note-Able Music Therapy Services; $6,000 to Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts; $6,000 to Reno Chamber Orchestra; $6,000 to Reno Jazz Orchestra; $6,500 to Reno Little Theater; $6,500 to Reno Philharmonic Association; $2,250 to Reno Pops Orchestra; $3,500 to the Reno Rodeo Foundation; $4,500 to Sierra Arts Foundation; $4,000 to Sierra Nevada Ballet; $875 to TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada; $6,000 to The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of University of Nevada, Reno Galleries; and $2,000 to The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno Performing Arts Series; all to provide Arts and Cultural programs, events and services in Reno in the amount of $106,310.58. (Room Tax Fund) 4:08 PM - Corrected Item Recommendation: Staff recommends Council adopt Resolution No. ______, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements.
Proposed Motion: I move to adopt Resolution No. ______and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements.
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City Manager Newby disclosed that she is on the Community Advisory Board for Nevada Public Radio.
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN ABSENT AT 4:09 P.M.
Resolution No. 8543 was adopted.
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Naomi Duerr, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon ABSENT: David Bobzien
I Ordinances - Introduction
J Standard Department Items
City Manager's Office
J.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Discussion and potential annual renewal of the Membership Contract with the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) for an investor membership and annual membership for the Regional Air Service Corporation with 2017/18 dues in the amount of $110,000. (General Fund) 12:32 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approval to renew the Membership Contract with the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) for an investor membership and annual membership for the Regional Air Service Corporation with dues in the amount of $110,000 for Fiscal Year 2017/18.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve the staff recommendation. ITEMS E.2 AND J.1 WERE HEARD TOGETHER.
Mayor Schieve made the following disclosure: "In the interest of full transparency I am disclosing the fact that I have retained the Abbi Agency on campaign promotion in the past. I am not aware if she (Abbi Whitaker) is still working with EDAWN, but at this time on this matter I have sought guidance from our City Attorney. I do not have any commitments, financial ties, or obligations to the Abbi Agency."
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN PRESENT AT 12:34 P.M.
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Stephen Ascuaga, Chair/President of the Regional Air Service Corporation (RASC), explained for Council Member Delgado the purpose of RASC and how past funding from the City of Reno was used. He also discussed for Council Member Brekhus the makeup of their membership.
Council Member McKenzie stated his preference to continue this item and bring it back with an amended contract addressing concerns with the current contract rather than approving an extension at this time.
Council Member Delgado suggested approving the invoice for this fiscal year and then having a subcommittee work to prepare amendments to the contract for fiscal year 2018-2019.
Council Member Brekhus suggested having verbatim changes drafted for review and possible approval at next week’s meeting.
Michael Kazmierski, President of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN), confirmed for Council Member Delgado that he agrees the contract needs to be amended to incorporate some of the concerns the Council has. It may take more than a week. We are on your schedule and are available whenever you need us.
It was moved by Council Member Delgado, seconded by Council Member McKenzie, to approve the invoice for fiscal year 2017-2018 and have a subcommittee work to prepare an amended contract for fiscal year 2018- 2019.
Motion carried.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
J.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding the 2018 Reno City Charter Committee. 4:12 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council provide feedback on Charter topics it would like to see the Charter Committee review and discuss.
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Proposed Motion: I move to accept the staff report and direct staff to report Council's feedback to the Charter Committee. CITY MANAGER NEWBY PRESENT AT 4:12 P.M.
Scott Gilles, Legislative Relations Program Manager, presented the staff report and requested feedback from the Council on behalf of the Charter Committee regarding interest in a change to the Mayor's roles and duties. The change would primarily involve removing the Mayor from the legislative body.
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN PRESENT AT 4:19 P.M.
Mayor Schieve discussed the possibility of an advisory question on the ballot to let the people decide.
Mr. Gilles said he will take that suggestion back to the Charter Committee.
Council Member Brekhus provided feedback on the ward boundary topic, stating that it needs to be married up to ability to have information on population. With regard to the question regarding the Mayor’s duties she stated that she would like to mull it over for another two years.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
J.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Presentation, discussion and potential direction to staff regarding Assembly Bill 379 from the 79th (2017) Legislative Session - Parks, Trails, and Open Space Districts. 4:26 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council provide direction to staff on how it would like to proceed with exploring the Parks District legislation.
Proposed Motion: I move to direct staff to take further steps exploring the benefits and/or challenges regarding the Parks District legislation. Scott Gilles, Legislative Relations Program Manager, presented the staff report.
MAYOR SCHIEVE AND COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 4:28 P.M. VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESIDED IN MAYOR SCHIEVE'S ABSENCE.
COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR PRESENT AT 4:35 P.M.
MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT AT 4:38 P.M.
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Council Member Bobzien discussed concerns regarding the declining status of the Truckee River and suggested bringing together some sort of regional working group to talk about how this tool could work for the possible benefit of the Truckee River.
Mr. Gilles responded to Council Member McKenzie’s questions and said he will look further into the legislation regarding whether or not the language excludes swimming pool districts.
Mayor Schieve called for public comment.
Nathan Daniel, 513 Thoma Street, Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, expressed support for Council Member Bobzien’s suggestion for a working group.
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN
K City Clerk
L Mayor and Council
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) 5:32 PM A RECESS WAS CALLED AT 5:00 P.M. AND UPON RECONVENING AT 5:31 P.M., MAYOR SCHIEVE WAS ABSENT. VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESIDED IN MAYOR SCHIEVE'S ABSENCE.
Council Member Brekhus expressed concern that the Regional Transportation Commission's (RTC) budget did not have any Reno support.
Council Member Jardon responded to Council Member Brekhus stating that we can get an update on that.
Council Member Delgado reported on senior pedestrian safety issues addressed at a senior meeting.
Council Member Duerr reported on the Western Nevada Development District meeting and discussion regarding the possibility of housing developments moving forward in Storey County. She also stated that the Army Corp of Engineers is working with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) to do a study on Swan Lake to look at the flooding
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issues.
L.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Travel and Training Funds ($1,500) and Council Donation Funds ($2,000) to the City of Reno Community Development Housing and Neighborhood Development department budget to support Reno Works, a local program that helps individuals residing in local shelters by providing life skills and education, full-time employment assistance, and intensive case management support in the total amount of $3,500. (General Fund) [Jardon] 5:37 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the reallocation of Council Travel and Training Funds ($1,500) and Council Donation Funds ($2,000) to City of Reno Community Development Housing and Neighborhood Development department budget to support Reno Works, a local program that helps individuals residing in local shelters by providing life skills and education, full-time employment assistance, and intensive case management support in the total amount of $3,500.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. The Council upheld the staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve
L.3 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Donation Funds to the City of Reno Arts, Culture, and Special Events department budget to support a Public Art project to help restore the serpent statue at Valley Wood Park in the amount of $2,500. (General Fund) [Jardon] 5:37 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the reallocation of Council Donation Funds to the City of Reno Arts, Culture, and Special Events department budget to support a Public Art project to help restore the serpent statue at Valley Wood Park in Ward 5 in the amount of $2,500.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. The Council upheld the staff recommendation.
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Hillary Schieve
L.4 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Approval of the reallocation of Council Travel and Training Funds to the City's share of the Business Improvement District (BID) costs to support its mission to create a more vibrant downtown by improving safety, addressing homelessness, enhancing cleanliness, and activating public spaces in the amount of $3,500. (General Fund) [Jardon] 5:37 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the reallocation of Council Travel and Training Funds to the City's share of the Business Improvement District (BID) costs to support its mission to create a more vibrant downtown by improving safety, addressing homelessness, enhancing cleanliness, and activating public spaces in the amount of $3,500.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve staff recommendation. MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT AT 5:37 P.M.
The Council upheld the staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
L.5 Update, discussion and potential authorization of the Truckee Meadows Heritage Trust to submit an application to UNR to relocate the eleven historic homes located in the university area to Evans Park, 200 East Ninth Street, or such other City property identified by the City Council. (For Possible Action) 5:37 PM - Addendum Item The following individuals spoke in support of moving the historic homes to Evans Park: 1) Alicia Barber, 2370 Watt Street; 2) Kirk Peterson, 251 Crampton Street; 3) Barrie Lynn, 161 Wonder Street; 4) Bradley Carlson, 4710 Ellicott Way; and 5) Jeffrey Loftin, 1031 Skyline Boulevard.
Mark Mazurowski, 10A East Ninth Street, presented a public comment form in favor of the Evans Park site, but did not wish to speak.
Anne Buckley, 2165 Dant Boulevard, presented a public comment form in opposition to
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the proposal, but was not present when called to speak.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to moving the historic homes to Evans Park: 1) Julee Conway, Reno resident; 2) Karen Mullen, 16919 Mount Rose Highway; and 3) Nathan Daniel, 513 Thoma Street.
City Clerk Turney stated that 16 letters in support were received from: 1) David Pritchett, [email protected]; 2) [email protected]; 3) Marinn Clampit, [email protected]; 4) Charlotte Voitoff, 3310 Sunnyvale Avenue; 5) Rebecca Whistler, [email protected]; 6) Sharon Honig-Bear, [email protected]; 7) Carol Coleman, [email protected]; 8) Eric Swanson, 337 Moran Street; 9) Scott and Rosalie Powell, [email protected]; 10) Kim Bolin, 3700 Lakeside Drive #100; 11) Joann Newbury, [email protected]; 12) Michael Verizon, [email protected]; 13) Cindy Ainsworth, [email protected]; 14) Katherine Kewshaw, [email protected]; 15) Susan Elbe, [email protected]; and 16) John Andrews, [email protected].
One letter in opposition was received from Julee Conway, [email protected].
Online public comment in support was received from Billie Andrews, Cindy Ainsworth, Judy Cornelius and Betty Dodson.
City Manager Newby provided an update on the action items as directed by the Council. The attorney's opinion has been submitted. The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) did not grant an extension of the deadline for submittal of the Request for Proposals (RFP). Other city-owned parcels available were not amenable to the Truckee Meadows Heritage Trust.
Alicia Barber explained for Mayor Schieve the reasons the other properties suggested would not work for this proposal. The main goal for preservation is that the structures are occupied and have a use. The location needs to be desirable for the functions.
There was discussion regarding the history of the Evans Park site and the deed restrictions.
Ms. Barber explained that she did not bring up the 1966 deed as superseding the current deed but that she looks at it as an example of how the Evans family approved another use in the past and was okay with it not being open space. She stated that this proposal is within the definition of a park. She further explained that she feels the City Attorney's decision was based on a misunderstanding of the details of the proposal.
Council Member Duerr discussed the importance of keeping the possibility of a historic
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park alive.
It was moved by Council Member Duerr, seconded by Council Member Jardon, to authorize Truckee Meadows Heritage Trust to respond to UNR's RFP to acquire some or all of the historic homes in the Gateway using Evans Park property as a permissible relocation site and to establish the city's intent to work with the Trust and others in a collaborative fashion to fulfill the requirements of the RFP and to establish a heritage park.
Council Member Jardon stated that it is a possible permissible site, but she is reluctant to say it is the site.
Council Member Bobzien discussed the use of the term authorize in the motion. What we want to do is encourage them and provide support for the concept, not authorize. Even the potential permissibility, as mentioned by Council Member Jardon, is a muddy concept and, based on the permissibility piece, I will be opposing this motion.
Council Member McKenzie discussed Ms. Barber’s statement regarding the City Attorney’s opinion being based on misunderstanding the proposal. Without having that understanding to base the legal opinion on, we don’t know whether we can legally do this or not. He also discussed the need for the motion to include restrictions that meet the deed restrictions.
Council Member Delgado expressed caution with supporting the motion, and discussed issues that have come up with decisions made too quickly regarding developing another park.
Council Member Brekhus noted that the motion seems to greenlight Evans Park and stated she is not convinced that puts us in a good place.
Motion fails with Council Members Bobzien, Brekhus, Delgado and McKenzie voting nay.
Council Member Bobzien stated this is a viable proposal, but the park site is questionable. The City Attorney's opinion rightfully questioned the degree of commercialization that is found in the park. When Ms. Barber rightfully responded to the opinion by saying there are other considerations that have to happen, I saw that as the first step in a productive conversation between two parties in trying to negotiate. These things take time, and unfortunately we have been boxed in by the UNR’s RFP process. Tonight I am not ready to say yes or no regarding the use of Evans Park.
It was moved by Council Member Bobzien, seconded by Council Member
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McKenzie, to provide support for the concept and encouragement in submission of the RFP, and direction to staff to continue the conversation about evaluation of Evans Park.
Council Member Duerr asked if this motion would allow them to submit the proposal.
Ms. Barber stated that she does not think they could go through the regular submittal process with that because they need a specific site that they either own or have contractual approval to use.
Motion carried.
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): Case No. LDC17-00061 (Meridian 120 South Villages 1 & 2) Appeal of the Planning Commission’s denial of a tentative map to develop a 78 lot single family residential subdivision. The ±53.6 acre site is located southeast of the intersection of Boomtown Garson Road and Blue Heron Circle in the Large Lot Residential – 1 Acre (LLR1), Single Family Residential – 9,000 Square Feet (SF9), Open Space (OS), Hotel Casino (HC) zones and the Mortensen-Garson Overlay District. The site has a Master Plan Land Use designation of Special Planning Area/Mortensen-Garson Neighborhood Plan. The appeal was brought by Andrew Durling with Wood Rodgers, and possible action by the Council could be to either affirm, modify, or reverse the denial and if denial is reversed the Council may directly approve the tentative map or remand back to the Planning Commission. This item was continued from the December 6, 2017 and February 28, 2018 City Council meetings. [Ward 5] 7:00 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends that Council review the letter of appeal and Planning Commission action and affirm, modify, or reverse the Planning Commission’s decision. If the denial is reversed, the Council may directly approve the tentative map or remand back to the Planning Commission.
Proposed Motion: Below are proposed motions with the findings for affirmation, modification, or reversal of the Planning Commission decision.
Motion to Affirm Planning Commission Decision (denying the appeal and denying the tentative map)
In regards to appeal of LDC17-00061 (Meridian 120 South Villages 1 & 2), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing for this appeal, I move to AFFIRM the denial of
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the tentative map by the Planning Commission, based on the inability to make findings ______* stated in the staff report. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Motion to Modify Planning Commission Decision (partially upholding the appeal and amending the tentative map)
In regards to appeal of LDC17-00061 (Meridian 120 South Villages 1 & 2), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to MODIFY the decision of the Planning Commission as follows and as modified I move to make all of the required findings* as listed in the staff report and APPROVE the tentative map subject to conditions stated in the Staff Report. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Modifications to the decision by the Planning Commission are: [List modifications]
Motion to Reverse Planning Commission Decision (upholding the appeal and approving the tentative map)
In regards to appeal of LDC17-00061 (Meridian 120 South Villages 1 & 2), 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 denial of the tentative map by the Planning Commission and to directly APPROVE the tentative map, based on the ability to make all of the required findings as listed in the Staff Report. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order. COUNCIL MEMBER BREKHUS ABSENT AT 7:00 P.M.
The Mayor asked if proper notice was given.
City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given.
Letters in opposition to the project were received from: 1) Adrian Argyris, [email protected]; 2) Linda Loushin, [email protected]; 3) Janet Ravey, 340 Sierra Lane, Verdi; 4) Ed Kaufer, 605 Deer Mountain Road, Verdi; 5) Carley Knight, 274 Eucalyptus Court; 6) Carly Borchard, [email protected]; 7) Parry Theriot, 1375 Del Webb Parkway W; 8) Sherry Summers, [email protected]; 9) Cheryl Harrison, [email protected]; 10) Shane Sykes, [email protected]; 11) Linda Bartosik, [email protected]; 12) Judith Kroger, [email protected]; 13) Barbara Fitzgerald, [email protected]; 14) Ken McNeil, 1990 Evergreen Ridge Court; 15)
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Barbara Sorken, 1295 Tarleton Way; 16) John and Julie Williams, 1475 Meridian Ranch Road; 17) Pam McNeil, 1990 Evergreen Ridge Court; 18) Cheryl Rust, 811 Larrimore Trail; 19) Susan Alesevich, 1840 Trail Creek Way; 20) L. Macklin, [email protected]; 21) Kim Noell, [email protected]; 22) Michael and Carol Iman, [email protected]; 23) Gideon P. Caplovitz, P.O. Box 566, Verdi; 24) Erika White, 350 Hirsh Road, Verdi; 25) Holly Hazlett-Stevens, [email protected]; 26) Marian Berryhill, [email protected]; and 27) Ken Hull, [email protected].
A letter in support of the project was received from Stephen C. Mollath, Esq., Prezant & Mollath, 6560 SW McCarran Boulevard, Suite A.
A status update was received from John P. Enloe, P.E., Director, Natural Resources, Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA).
Information on the Verdi Properties Preliminary Water Plan was provided by Cary Chisum, P.E., Wood Rodgers, 1361 Corporate Boulevard.
Council Member Bobzien disclosed that he met with the applicant and opponents.
Mayor Schieve disclosed that she met with the applicant and the residents.
Council Member Delgado disclosed that he met with the applicant.
Council Member Jardon disclosed that she attended meetings with residents and the applicant.
COUNCIL MEMBERS BREKHUS AND DUERR PRESENT AT 7:04 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS DELGADO AND JARDON ABSENT AT 7:04 P.M.
Council Member Duerr disclosed that she attended a meeting in Verdi on this issue.
Mayor Schieve read the following disclosure: "In the interest of full transparency I am disclosing the fact that I have a personal relationship with Jessica Sferrazza. I understand she has been retained by the applicant as a consultant on this project. On this matter I have sought guidance from our City Attorney. I do not have any commitments, financial ties or obligations to her. Please accept this disclosure for the record Madam Clerk."
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN ABSENT AT 7:06 P.M.
Nathan Gilbert, Community Development Associate Planner, presented the staff report.
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COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON PRESENT AT 7:07 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO PRESENT AT 7:08 P.M.
It was moved by Council Member Jardon, seconded by Council Member Duerr, to temporarily suspend Council rules and allow the appellant up to 30 minutes for presentation.
Motion carried with Council Members Brekhus and McKenzie voting nay and Council Member Bobzien absent.
Stephen Mollath, representing the applicant and appellant, presented the appeal of the Planning Commission's decision in the case.
Andy Durling, Wood Rodgers, presented information regarding the technical aspects of the project.
Kerri Chisholm, Wood Rodgers, presented information regarding the engineering aspects of the project.
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN PRESENT AT 7:15 P.M.
Janelle Thomas, Community Development Senior Civil Engineer, answered questions from Council Member Brekhus regarding water system requirements.
Council Member Brekhus expressed concern regarding the addition of water and ditch seepage issues. She does not think suburban densities in uncontrolled channels meets our standards.
Mr. Chisholm explained for Council Member Brekhus that one of the pipe systems is for irrigation flow delivery. Once it reaches the Blue Herron subdivision it enters irrigation ditches to be delivered to downstream users that have rights to it.
Mr. Durling confirmed for Council Member Brekhus that the proposed impact fee is new since the Planning Commission last saw this item. He also explained that they proposed a $2,500 impact fee per residential lot and by their estimations it will be up to about five million dollars in contributions to the public safety fund.
Mayor Schieve opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the project: 1) Gideon P. Caplovitz,
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P.O. Box 566, Verdi; 2) Matt Virden, 400 Deer Mountain Road; 3) Addy Ardres; 4) Alice House, 450 Leventina Canyon Road; 5) Dawne Rice, 285 River Bend Drive; 6) M.L. Belli, 2450 Warrior Lane; 7) Ed Kaufer, 605 Deer Mountain Road; 8) Casey Corbett, 205 Deer Mountain Road; 9) Rich Loverde, 435 Lakeview Drive; 10) Fletcher Gilson, 375 River Bend Drive; 11) Cheryl Sedestrom, 340 River Bend Drive; 12) Carly Borchard, 1000 U.S. Highway 40 W; 13) Shane Sykes, 155 Deer Mountain Road; 14) Chance Reading, 435 South Verdi Road; 15) Dee Ann Radcliffe, 2385 Warrior Lane; 16) Brian White, 350 Hirsh Road; 16) Erika White, 350 Hirsh Road; 17) Hunter Sykes, 155 Deer Mountain Road; 18) Kathleen Smith, 2865 Arentz Court; 19) Catherine Smith, 2255 Blue Heron Circle; 20) Ken McNeil, 1990 Evergeen Ridge Court; 21) Emanuela Heller- MacNeilage, 10295 Mogul Road; 22) Pam McNeil, 1990 Evergeen Ridge Court; 23) D. Greenwell, 2425 Warrior Lane; 24) Kathie Mead, 2155 Warrior Lane; 25) Trever Mead, 3335 Cashill Boulevard; 26) Ana Beazell, 2405 Warrior Lane; and 27) Shane Gardella.
The following individuals presented public comment forms in opposition to the project, but did not wish to speak: 1) Janet Ravey, 340 Sierra Lane; 2) Jean Bechdolt, 535 River Bend Drive; 3) John Neerhout, Jr., 1055 Silver Fox Circle, Verdi; 4) Dennis Cochran, 2305 Blue Heron Circle; 5) Pam Mortara, 2350 Blue Heron Circle; 6) Michele Trombly, 1005 Silver Fox Circle, Verdi; 7) Ron Trombly, 1005 Silver Fox Circle; 8) Thomas Myatt, P.O. Box 833; 9) Cindy Myatt, 1095 Silver Fox Circle; 10) Terry and John Christensen, 1085 Silver Fox Circle; 11) Chris, Allison, Douglas and Colleen Lundgren, 1070 Silver Fox Circle; 12) Almut and Tyler Rasmussen, 525 Sable Circle; 13) Ernest and Valli Camilleri, P.O. Box 907; 14) Jason Price, 1000 U.S. Highway 40, Verdi; 15) Guy Borchard, P.O. Box 778, Verdi; 16) Carley Knight, 274 Eucalyptus Court; 17) Kathy Kluge, 425 South Verdi Road; 18) Theodore Beisler, 5844 Tappan Drive; 19) Roger and Meri Edgerton, 1155 East Kit Carson; 20) Laura De Maranville, 563 South Verdi Road; 21) Sheryl Burkett, 155 Riverdale Circle; Verdi; 22) James Sievers, 100 Waterbuck Way, Verdi; 23) Paul and Daphne Mullen, 10385 Mountain Dew; 24) Roger Klein, 220 Bridge Street; 25) Gracie and Arthur Forman, 305 Riverdale Circle; 26) Edward Matteau, 180 Sageglen; 27) Mike Romine, 6598 Ruby Mountain; 28) Kathy Cooper, 1355 Wakefield Trail; 29) Jared Dumont, 165 Stonecrest; 30) Cheryl Rust, 811 Larrimore Trail; 31) Chelsea Doolittle, 1654 Knoll Drive; 32) Steve Marsh, 560 Crystal Park Road; 33) Robin Davis, 2885 Erminia Road; 34) Rex McBride, 2885 Erminia Road; 35) Kathleen Bodine, 2895 West Moana Lane, Reno; 36) Clint Borchard, P.O. Box 778, Verdi; 37) Mark Boge, 2800 Erminia Road; 38) Mark Lescroart, 6635 Boradridge Court; 39) Art Legg, 2615 Erminia Road; 40) Mae and Michael Gustin, 100 Prickly Pear Road; 41) Shirley Taft and Donald Oar, 2485 Warrior Lane; 42) Neil and Jennifer Adams, 630 Doe Valley Road; 43) Lindsy Judd, 664 Beckwourth Drive; 44) John Stutsman, 180 Sagecrest Drive; 45) Pat Mead, 2155 Warrior Lane; 46) James Dunnavant, 2820 Erminia Road; 47) Paulette Flikkema, P.O. Box 734, Verdi; and 48) Kevin Buggy, 635 Hill Lane, Verdi.
The following individual presented online public comment in opposition to the project:
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Kristie Essa and Spencer Brooks.
COUNCIL MEMBER BREKHUS ABSENT AT 8:13 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER BREKHUS PRESENT AT 8:24 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN ABSENT AT 8:34 P.M.
MAYOR SCHIEVE ABSENT AT 8:38 P.M. VICE MAYOR JARDON PRESIDED IN MAYOR SCHIEVE'S ABSENCE.
MAYOR SCHIEVE PRESENT AT 8:52 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER BOBZIEN PRESENT AT 9:03 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER BREKHUS ABSENT AT 9:17 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER DELGADO ABSENT AT 9:19 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON ABSENT AT 9:25 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON PRESENT AT 9:29 P.M.
COUNCIL MEMBERS DELGADO AND BREKHUS PRESENT AT 9:31 P.M.
Mr. Mollath responded to public comments. With regard to TMWA, there is a process in place. The water service is in place. That has been taken care of by TMWA, the private water companies, and the State Engineer. With regard to Steamboat Ditch, they have worked with City staff and the developer to address these issues and City staff has proposed a number of conditions to the tentative map to ensure appropriate storm water mitigation measures are provided to the satisfaction of the Steamboat Engineer and the City Engineer prior to final map.
Mr. Gilbert confirmed for Council Member Jardon that there have been further discussions between the applicant and Steamboat Ditch. He also explained that the deal is not done but is conditioned.
Ms. Thomas explained for Council Member Jardon that staff has reviewed the preliminary drainage strategies being proposed and are in agreement that those do present opportunities to mitigate future drainage that would be generated by this site.
Mr. Chisholm confirmed for Council Member Jardon that the $2,500 per lot fee estimate
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includes lots that have not yet been approved.
Council Member McKenzie stated that he understands TMWA’s letter to say they are still a long way from an agreement. He also discussed the need for more information regarding split access. He expressed concerns regarding traffic issues and the need for improvements. He suggested having the applicant come to Council with a plan and how they will resolve all the issues at one time and not piece meal it. He stated that he cannot make the findings on this as we do not have water, traffic, and school issues addressed, and we cannot provide services.
Council Member Duerr expressed concern that the TMWA letter says they are not far along in the agreement process. She asked staff to address testimony heard tonight regarding the State Engineer's role.
Ms. Thomas explained the City's interpretation of the code and the Capital Engineering report that is referenced in our code for this region is that in the long term that surface water would be that primary source. That was our understanding from that report that was written by Capital Engineering. You were also provided with a letter from the author of that report which provides his interpretation of what the intent of his report was. Staff concurs with that interpretation and we would fall back on the water purveyor ultimately as to whether those water rights are in place at the time of final map and that sufficient water rights would have to be proven to that water purveyor. In the earlier phases there is an opportunity to utilize the groundwater rights that are in place and as time goes on and that connection to TMWA service does materialize in the future, that would result in more surface water right resource for the overall development.
Council Member Duerr expressed concern that the Council is expected to make findings as if all of the issues that will be addressed at the final map stage have already been addressed. She was hoping that today they would have more certainty and a better understand of the issues related to flooding concerns, and that they would have worked with the County and a plan would be in place to address more regional issues.
Council Member Brekhus discussed issues of concern related to traffic improvements and police response that keep her from making the findings.
Council Member Jardon discussed concerns regarding a number of issues including police and fire response. There are plans to address these issues but nothing has been solidified. She was hopeful there would be much more detail tonight to show some solid progress in addressing the issues. She also discussed the need to be able to look at this project with all the phases together, including the TMWA and Fire Service agreements with details of the funding mechanisms.
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It was moved by Council Member Jardon, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, to affirm the Planning Commission’s decision and remand it back to the Planning Commission with the following guidance: to bring all of the remaining phases back together with details related to the water purchase agreement between TMWA, West Reno Water Company and Reno Land completed, including the required due diligence period for TMWA to be complete as well; for the Fire Service Agreement to be specified with interim improvements and/or funding for a permanent station and what those funding sources would be; and Steamboat Ditch.
Council Member McKenzie discussed the need to include direction that the traffic impacts are addressed for all approved development in the area.
Council Member Jardon stated that they can ask when it is sent back to the Planning Commission that future phases be included in the traffic study as well.
Council Member Duerr discussed the need for the report to acknowledge and discuss the flooding issues.
Council Member McKenzie stated that the Council needs to deny the appeal and if the applicant wants to bring it back as a project in its entirety then they need to do that.
Council Member Jardon explained that she is not making a motion for denial because there are two more phases in the pipeline right now that could come forward even if this appeal is denied.
Council Member Delgado stated his support for the motion and reassured the community that security and safety are always part of the conversations, and plans to address those concerns need to be solidified.
Council Member Brekhus stated there is enough of a record and information to support that the tentative map findings cannot be made and to deny the appeal.
Motion carried with Council Members Brekhus and McKenzie voting nay.
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RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 2] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Duerr, Delgado, Jardon, Bobzien NAYS: Jenny Brekhus, Paul McKenzie
M.2 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Case No. LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill) Appeal of Planning Commission's decision to: 1) approve a tentative map; and 2) deny special use permits for: a) development of a non-residential use adjacent to residentially zoned property; b) grading that results in fills greater than 10 feet in height; c) single family residential townhomes to develop 14 live/work units. The ±0.71 acre site is located on the south side of Cashill Boulevard, ±300 feet west of its intersection with Skyline Boulevard within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone. The site has a Master Plan land use designation of Mixed Residential. The appeals were brought by Terry Gerard, Barbara McKay, and Alice F. Thiele Gerard for the tentative map and Brian Gipe of BRG Homes, LLC for the special use permits, and possible action by the Council could be to either affirm, modify, or reverse decision the Planning Commission. [Ward 1] 6:52 PM Proposed Motion:
Appeal of the Tentative Map:
Motion to Affirm Planning Commission Decision (denying the appeal and approving the Tentative Map)
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing for this appeal, I can make all the required findings as stated in the staff report and move to AFFIRM the approval of the Tentative Map by the Planning Commission, subject to the conditions stated in the approval letter. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Motion to Modify Planning Commission Decision (partially upholding the appeal and amending the Tentative Map)
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to MODIFY the decision of the Planning Commission as follows _____* and, as modified, I can make all of the required findings as listed in the staff report and I move to APPROVE the Tentative Map subject to conditions stated in the Staff Report. The City Clerk is instructed to
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prepare and file an order.
Modifications to the decision by the Planning Commission are: [List modifications]
Motion to Reverse Planning Commission Decision (upholding the appeal and denying the Tentative Map)
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), 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 approval of the Tentative Map by the Planning Commission and to directly DENY the Tentative Map, based on the inability to make findings ______* as listed in the Staff Report. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Motion to Remand the Decision Back to Planning Commission for Reconsideration
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, information presented at the public hearing, and the new materials received resulting in a change to the project, I move to REMAND the decision back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Appeal of the Special Use Permit:
Motion to Affirm Planning Commission Decision (denying the appeal and denying the Special Use Permit)
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing for this appeal, I cannot make findings ______* as stated in the staff report and move to AFFIRM the denial of the Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission, subject to the conditions stated in the approval letter. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Motion to Modify Planning Commission Decision (partially upholding the appeal and amending the Special Use Permit)
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, and information presented at the public hearing, I move to MODIFY the decision of the Planning
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Commission as follows _____* and, as modified, I can make all of the required findings as listed in the staff report and I move to APPROVE the Special Use Permit subject to conditions stated in the Staff Report. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Modifications to the decision by the Planning Commission are: [List modifications]
Motion to Reverse Planning Commission Decision (upholding the appeal and denying the Special Use Permit)
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), 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 denial of the Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission and to approve the Special Use Permit, based upon compliance with the applicable findings. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order.
Motion to Remand the Decision Back to Planning Commission for Reconsideration
In regards to appeal of LDC18-00058 (Fourteen on Cashill), based on this Council’s review of the staff report, the record on appeal, information presented at the public hearing, and the new materials received resulting in a change to the project, I move to REMAND the decision back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration. The City Clerk is instructed to prepare and file an order. COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON ABSENT AT 6:52 P.M.
The Mayor asked if proper notice was given.
City Clerk Turney stated that proper notice was given and one letter in opposition was received from Kristin L. Erickson, 3030 Villa Marbella Circle.
Council Member Brekhus disclosed that she met with some of the appellants who are not the applicants over procedural concerns they had. The Planning Commission brought us a muddled decision and it is inconsistent operationally with how things are done. It may be subject to a remand for reconsideration particularly because the applicant wants to redesign their project to address concerns.
COUNCIL MEMBER JARDON PRESENT AT 6:55 P.M.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DUERR ABSENT AT 6:55 P.M.
It was moved by Council Member Brekhus, seconded by Council Member Bobzien, to determine that the appellants have standing.
Motion carried with Council Member Duerr absent.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
Motion: Second Motion Derek Kirkland, Wood Rodgers, representing the applicant, requested a remand to the Planning Commission based on the fact that they want to address the neighbor's concerns and come back with a new design.
Terry Gerard, 3100 Villa Marabella Circle, appellant, confirmed that he is open to discussion and would like to meet to come up with a good plan and see if we are all on the same page.
It was moved by Council Member Brekhus, seconded by Council Member Delgado, to remand these appeals to the Planning Commission.
Motion carried with Council Member Duerr absent.
Six public comment forms were submitted in opposition of the project by: 1) Michele Merkel, 3041 Cashill Boulevard; 2) Kathleen Bodine, 3161 Cashill Boulevard; 3) John Koviak, 3160 Villa Marabella Circle; 4) Fred J. Wedow; 5) Barbara McKay, 3090 Villa Marbella Circle; and 6) Alice Fay Gerard, 3100 Villa Marbella Circle. They did not wish to speak.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jenny Brekhus, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien ABSENT: Naomi Duerr
N Public Comment Adrian Argyris discussed water code records.
Fletcher Gilson, 375 River Bend Drive, discussed Steamboat Ditch and water issues.
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Gideon Caplovitz, P.O. Box 566, Verdi, discussed school overcrowding issues.
Alice House, 450 Leventina Canyon Road, discussed the process for public input at the Planning Commission.
O Adjournment (For Possible Action) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:25 P.M.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
P REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD P.1 Roll Call THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 10:25 P.M. ALL WERE PRESENT. P.2 Public Comment NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM.
P.3 Approval of the Agenda (For Possible Action) - June 6, 2018.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
P.4 Approval of Minutes (For Possible Action)
P.4.1 Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board - Workshop - May 11, 2018 11:00 AM (For Possible Action) 10:25 PM
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Oscar Delgado, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
P.5 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.)
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P.5.1 Staff Report (For Possible Action): Public Hearing to approve a Disposition and Development Agreement to convey at least four acres of vacant Agency owned land located at 250 Sage Street (a portion of APN 008-381-33) Reno, NV, without compensation to Community Housing Land Trust, LLC (CHLT), a Nevada Limited Liability Company for a permanent affordable housing project to be rented to persons at or below 60 percent Area Median Income; together with other matters properly relating thereto. 10:27 PM Recommendation: Staff recommends Agency approve the Disposition and Development Agreement to convey at least four acres of vacant Agency land located at 250 Sage Street, Reno, NV, to the Community Housing Land Trust, LLC without compensation for a permanent affordable housing project and authorize the Executive Director to complete negotiations and execute the DDA and all documents necessary to transfer the property and authorize the Mayor is sign the deed.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve the staff recommendation. The Mayor/Chair asked if proper notice was given.
City Clerk/Secretary Turney stated that proper notice was given and no correspondence was received.
Mayor/Chair Schieve opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak. No one spoke and the Mayor/Chair closed the public comment portion of the hearing.
Bill Thomas, Assistant City Manager, presented the staff report and answered questions from the Council.
Council/Board Member Delgado made the following disclosure: "Fellow Agency Board Members and Madam Secretary, 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 by my commitment in a private capacity, and because this is not a clear case of disqualifying conflict I will be voting on this matter."
The Mayor/Chair closed the public hearing.
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The Council/Agency Board upheld the staff recommendation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember SECONDER: David Bobzien, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
P.6 Redevelopment Agency Board Comments, including announcements regarding City boards and commissions, activities of local charitable organizations and upcoming local community events. (Non-Action Item) 10:31 PM NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. P.7 Public Comment NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THIS ITEM. P.8 Adjournment (For Possible Action) THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:31 P.M.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Paul McKenzie, Councilmember SECONDER: Neoma Jardon, Councilmember AYES: Schieve, Brekhus, Duerr, Delgado, McKenzie, Jardon, Bobzien
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