County Commission approves Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1770 (Reducing Meeting Frequency), 3–2

Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 1770 (Reducing Meeting Frequency)

3 yes, 2 no

Jeanne Herman (no), Alexis Hill (yes), Clara Andriola (yes), Mariluz Garcia (yes), Michael Clark (no)

Donations Acceptance for Human Services

4 yes, 0 no

Consent Agenda Approval

4 yes, 0 no

Open Space and Regional Parks Commission Appointment

4 yes, 0 no

Initiation of Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment Program

4 yes, 0 no

Block Vote on Tax Rolls, Bids, and Agreements (Items 10-17)

4 yes, 0 no

Referral of Agritourism Ordinance Amendments Back to Planning Commission

4 yes, 0 no

Introduction of Animal Handling Training Ordinance (AB 418)

4 yes, 0 no

Approval of minutes for the Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting of September 15, 2026. Clerk. (All Commission Districts.) FOR POSSIBLE ACTION

4 yes, 0 no

Acknowledge the communications and reports received by the Clerk on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, including the following categories: Communications, Monthly Statements/Reports, and Quarterly Statements/Reports. Clerk. (All…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to 1) approve roll change requests for the 2026/2027 secured tax roll, pursuant to NRS 361.768(3), for property damaged and/or destroyed by the Hawk Fire that occurred on August 22, 2026 2) authorize Chair to execute the…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to provide a non-binding recommendation to the Nevada State Engineer as identified in Nevada Revised Statute 533.363, for the State of Nevada’s possible approval of the following…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation for the Board to assign its rights and obligations under a development agreement between Washoe County and Rilite, Inc. to the City of Reno because all properties that are the subject of the development agreement have been…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve the reclassification of the Payroll Technician II, pay grade 13, to Payroll Technician II - Comptroller, pay grade 14; the reclassification of the Payroll Technician I, pay grade 12 to Payroll Technician I -…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve an agreement with the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) for the Provision of Non-urbanized Paratransit Services for Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities of the Washoe County Senior Services Gerlach…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to accept a supplemental subgrant award amendment from the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division for the Older Americans Act Title III Program Home Delivered Meals in the amount of [$27,600.40; $4,140.00…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to accept a private grant from Reno Aces Foundation in the amount of [$5,000; no County match] retroactive for the period of September 9, 2026, through September 8, 2027, to support the annual community awareness event Be…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to adopt Resolution R26-87 to donate one surplus 2022 Cargo Mate E Series Trailer, VIN# 5NHUELZ27NN115419, to Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District in accordance with NRS 244.15052(a); and provide other matters properly…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve the Washoe County Policy on Naming County Buildings, Spaces, and Donor Naming Rights, establishing a uniform, countywide framework for naming or renaming county-owned buildings, portions of buildings, rooms,…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to accept two FY27 subgrant awards from the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) to support the position and activities of the Regional Behavioral Health…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve registration and other costs associated for Reno Justice Court’s non-county personnel, contracted clinician and contracted behavior analyst’s attendance at the Nevada 2026 Specialty Court Conference. Total…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to 1) approve roll change requests, pursuant to NRS 361.765 and/or NRS 361.768, for errors discovered on the 2022/2023, 2023/2024, 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 secured and unsecured tax rolls 2) authorize Chair to…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to acknowledge receipt of the Change Log shown in Exhibit A, submitted in accordance with NRS 361.310(4), for the 2026/2027 Assessment Roll that results in a net increase of $488,690,640 in assessed value. Assessor. (All…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to award a competitive bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 911 Parr Elevator Modernization Project, PWP-WA-2026-347 [staff recommends Kone Elevator for the base bid in the…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to: (1) award a bid and approve the Agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the Sierra Front Trail Construction Project, PWP-WA-2026-346 [staff recommends Dirt & Diesel Excavation LLC, in the base bid only…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation and possible action to approve the settlement between Albertsons Companies, Inc. and the State of Nevada in the opioid litigation, and execution by Washoe County of the "Albertsons Subdivision Participation and Release Form"…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement between Washoe County and the Gerlach General Improvement District (GGID) for the development of the Washoe Artrail Gerlach Trailhead park, with an estimated total project cost of…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve the Enterprise Agreement between Washoe County and Microsoft Corporation, through reseller SHI International Corp, for software and services related to the County’s use of the Microsoft Office 365 Cloud platform…

4 yes, 0 no

Recommendation to approve an ‘Addendum to Investment Services Agreement - Assignment and Consent’ between Washoe County and Buckhead Capital Management, LLC to BCM Fixed Income, LLC for investment management services, effective December…

4 yes, 0 no

NLTFPD Worm Project Fuels Reduction

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is presenting its 176.5-acre Worm Project, aimed at reducing hazardous vegetation and wildfire risk in partnership with IVGID. This project directly impacts neighborhood safety and evacuation preparedness in the Incline Village area.

What it means: Incline Village and Crystal Bay residents benefit from enhanced wildfire protection and reduced hazardous vegetation near neighborhoods.

2027 Topic Planning and Meeting Scheduling

The board is reviewing past meeting topics and inviting community input to shape the agenda and schedule for the 2027 meeting series.

What it means: Local residents benefit from having a structured advisory forum tailored to community concerns and informational needs.

Washoe County Flood Risk and Debris Flow Assessment Program

Washoe County is launching a program to identify flash flood hazards, develop mitigation strategies, and investigate funding sources following repeat flooding events in areas like Hidden Valley.

What it means: Initial staff time estimated at 20 to 30 hours, with potential full program costs and consultant needs to be evaluated for the FY 28 budget.

Microsoft Office 365 Cloud Enterprise Agreement

The county is considering a three-year software agreement with Microsoft for cloud services to keep county operations running smoothly. The deal involves using General Fund contingency money to cover the first year's costs.

What it means: Annual costs are not to exceed $2,141,232.03, with an additional general fund contingency usage of up to $514,000 for FY 2027.

Agritourism and Farm Stands Development Code Amendments

Proposed code amendments would establish definitions and permitting standards for agritourism and farm stands to help farmers diversify income, though questions around overnight camping remain under review.

What it means: Local farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs seeking to diversify income through agritourism.