Reno meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Reno boards review water tanks, clerk severance, and development proposals

Over the past two weeks, Reno's city boards and commissions met to review development projects, contracts, and personnel matters. Minutes have not yet been published for any of the meetings, so no decisions are confirmed. Agendas included a proposed separation agreement for City Clerk Mikki Huntsman, a $2.9 million contract for a water facility, and multiple land-use requests.

City Council

The Reno City Council met Aug. 12 with an agenda that included a proposed separation agreement with City Clerk Mikki Huntsman, including a one-time payment of $117,422.76 (six months' salary) and possible removal without cause. The council also considered a professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for the OneWater Nevada Advanced Purified Water Facility, valued at $2,897,822. Other items included rezoning 14.92 acres at One Mica Place from General Commercial to Multi-Family Residential (MF-21), adoption of ordinances for the Ladera Annexation (116.43 acres) and the Ladera Properties Master Plan Amendment & Zoning Map Amendment (161.2 acres), and a lease amendment for 2000 East Fourth Street to Pacific Gypsum Supply, Inc. with a 25% rent increase to $6,921.57 per month.

Planning and development

The Planning Commission met Aug. 5 to consider a conditional-use permit for auto service and repair at 55 S. Wells Avenue, a side-setback deviation for a shed at 935 Manzanita Lane, and a rezoning request from Mixed-Use Suburban to Mixed Employment for 16.78 acres east of North Virginia Street and Wellington Way. A separate conditional-use permit and setback deviation for an outdoor storage facility in the same area was also on the agenda.

Neighborhood advisory boards reviewed several large projects. The Ward 6 board looked at the annexation of a 249.32-acre Rilite Aggregate Pit area east of Western Skies Drive, plus a Master Plan Amendment and rezoning of a 253-acre site, and conditional-use permits for a 345kV electrical power line and heavy machinery rental. The Ward 5 board reviewed a major site plan for two 400,000-gallon water tanks on a 4.23-acre site within the Mortenson-Garson Overlay District, serving the Santerra-Quilici Ranch subdivision. The Ward 1 board discussed a fence height deviation at 805 Ryland Street and a conditional-use permit for two skyways connecting the J Resort across West Fourth and Ralston Streets. The Ward 3 board reviewed a zoning change at 5840 Codexa Way and a 3.63-mile overhead 345kV power line.

Other boards

The Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board considered recommending a professional services agreement with Architectural Resources Group for an economic feasibility study for the Lear Theater/First Church of Christ Scientist, not to exceed $249,518. The Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Committee reviewed a $25,060 reimbursement to RSCVA for a 15kW UPS replacement at the National Bowling Stadium and a $63,150 presentation on elevator and escalator modernization consulting. The Access Advisory Board heard presentations on the Reno Pro Soccer Stadium, sidewalk accessibility, and Bird scooter safety. The Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Joint Coordinating Committee discussed compliance with discharge limits and a possible 2027 capital improvement reallocation. The Washoe County HOME Consortium Technical Review Committee discussed a shared definition for Permanent Supportive Housing and elected a chair and vice chair. The Financial Advisory Board reviewed the FY2027 budget update, debt position, and ERP selection. The Civil Service Commission handled routine personnel matters, including waiving probationary periods for two employees. The Historical Resources Commission received a presentation on the Certified Local Government program and considered appointing a commissioner. The Public Art Task Force reviewed finalists for the Cyan Park Outdoor Sculptures Project.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Arts & Culture Advisory Board: select an artist for the Wilkinson Park Mural (up to $5,000) and approve calls for artists.
• **Aug. 18** – Public Art Task Force: select chair and secretary, and review a call for artists for the West Fourth Street Roundabout sculpture (up to $200,000).
• **Aug. 18** – Ward 2 Neighborhood Advisory Board: review a setback deviation at 3005 Natalie Street.
• **Aug. 18** – Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: review FY26 closing financials and Whitewater Park update.
• **Aug. 19** – Planning Commission: public hearings on a 394-lot subdivision, two 400,000-gallon water tanks, and a zoning map amendment at Talbot Lane.
• **Aug. 19** – Urban Forestry Commission: consider recommending updates to Reno Municipal Code Title 8 (Trees and Shrubs) to the City Council.
• **Aug. 20** – Ward 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board: review a right-of-way abandonment on Newport Lane and Collins Circle and hear an Advanced Purified Water Facility update.

Reno roundup: $16M sewer contract, property sale on council agenda; decisions pending

Reno's city boards and commissions held a busy two weeks of meetings, but none of the decisions have been published yet — minutes from all recent meetings are still pending. The most consequential items under consideration include a $16 million sewer facility contract and a $1.35 million property sale to the Regional Transportation Commission.

City Council

The Reno City Council's July 29 agenda included several high-value items. It considered an agreement with PCL Construction Inc. for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Dewatering Building project, not to exceed $16,085,996. The council also weighed selling city-owned property between Lake Street, East Plaza Street, and Evans Avenue to the RTC for $1,350,000, and accepting a $3,000,000 EPA grant for TMWRF electrical improvements with a $750,000 city match. Other items included an interlocal agreement with the City of Sparks for a shared Fire Chief model and contract amendments with Volunteers of America for Rapid Rehousing totaling $650,000.

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency Board met July 29 to consider authorizing four programs: the Small Walls Program for murals, the ReStore Facade and Tenant Improvement Program, the ReSecure safety-focused property improvement program, and the Dancing in the Streets Sponsorship Program. The board also discussed conditional redemption of a Tax Increment Refunding Bond Series 2017.

The Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met Aug. 3 and considered recommending a professional services agreement with Architectural Resources Group for an economic feasibility study for the Lear Theater/First Church of Christ Scientist, not to exceed $249,518. It also discussed the 2024 Truckee River Vision Plan and reviewed the FY 2026 Q4 quarterly report.

Planning and Land Use

The Planning Commission held a public hearing Aug. 5 on three land-use applications: a conditional-use permit for auto service at 55 S. Wells Avenue, a side-setback deviation for a shed at 935 Manzanita Lane, and a rezoning request for about 16.78 acres east of North Virginia Street and Wellington Way from Mixed-Use Suburban to Mixed Employment. A related conditional-use permit for an outdoor storage facility at the same location was also on the agenda.

Ward neighborhood advisory boards reviewed development projects without taking action. The Ward 6 board on Aug. 3 reviewed the annexation of about 249.32 acres for the Rilite Aggregate Pit east of Western Skies Drive, plus a master plan amendment and rezoning of about 253 acres for the same site. The Ward 3 board on Aug. 4 reviewed a zoning change for a 5.0-acre site at 5840 Codexa Way and a conditional-use permit for a 3.63-mile overhead 345kV power line from the Mira Loma substation.

Water and Infrastructure

The Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Joint Coordinating Committee met Aug. 5 to review budget-to-actuals, compliance with discharge limits, and a possible 1-year capital improvement reallocation for FY2027. No formal decisions were scheduled.

The Building Enterprise Fund Advisory Committee met July 28 to review the FY27 Council Approved Budget and receive updates from Northern Nevada Public Health, NV Energy, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Reno Fire Department, and Development Services.

Other Boards

The Other Post-Employment Benefits Board met July 30 to discuss future OPEB trust funding plans and liabilities. The Access Advisory Board met Aug. 4 to consider its 2026 annual report and hear presentations on the Reno Pro Soccer Stadium, sidewalk accessibility, parks and recreation, and Bird scooter safety measures.

Coming up

• **Reno City Council** (Aug. 12): Will consider a separation agreement with City Clerk Mikki Huntsman including a $117,422.76 payment, a $2,897,822 professional services agreement with HDR Engineering for the OneWater Nevada Advanced Purified Water Facility, and rezoning of 14.92 acres at One Mica Place.
• **Ward 1 Neighborhood Advisory Board** (Aug. 10): Reviews a fence height deviation at 805 Ryland Street and skyway permits for the J Resort.
• **Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board** (Aug. 11): Reviews two 400,000-gallon water tanks for the Santerra-Quilici subdivision.
• **Capital Projects Surcharge Advisory Committee** (Aug. 11): Votes on a $25,060 UPS replacement and $63,150 consulting services for the National Bowling Stadium.
• **Redevelopment Agency Board** (Aug. 12): Agenda is procedural only, with no substantive decisions listed.

Reno boards weighed $27M in contracts; minutes pending across July meetings

Reno's City Council was scheduled to consider more than $27 million in contracts and purchases across two July meetings, though minutes have not yet been published to confirm final action. The largest items were a $16,085,996 sewer facility agreement and an $11,318,304 fleet purchase program.

City Council

On July 22, the Council agenda included approval of a FY27 City Fleet Buy Program not to exceed $11,318,304, a $1,598,322 energy performance contract with Ameresco to install a 457 kW solar PV system at the Moana Springs Community Aquatics Center, and contract awards of up to $403,854.88 to Integrated Concepts LLC for the Crooked Mile Pathway Rehabilitation and up to $597,075 to Titan Electrical Contracting Inc. for the 2026 Traffic Signal On-Call program. Privileged business licenses for new dining-room wine/beer and alcohol establishments, including Finbomb Sushi and Los Chilaquiles Con Mucho Amor, were also listed.

On July 29, the Council was set to consider an agreement with PCL Construction Inc. for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility Dewatering Building project not to exceed $16,085,996, a $3,000,000 EPA grant award for TMWRF electrical improvements with a $750,000 city match, and the sale of city-owned property between Lake Street, East Plaza Street, and Evans Avenue to the RTC for $1,350,000. An interlocal agreement with the City of Sparks for a shared Fire Chief model and contract amendments with Volunteers of America for Rapid Rehousing totaling $650,000 were also on the agenda.

Redevelopment Agency

The Redevelopment Agency Board met July 22 to approve minutes and receive an advisory board update. On July 29, the board was scheduled to consider authorizing four community improvement programs — Small Walls (murals), ReStore Facade and Tenant Improvement, ReSecure safety-focused property improvement, and Dancing in the Streets Sponsorship — as well as conditional redemption and defeasance of Tax Increment Refunding Bond Series 2017.

Advisory Boards and Committees

• **Arts & Culture Advisory Board (July 20):** Agenda included accepting artists for four public art projects totaling $70,000 — Kassandra Andicoechea Schmaling ($3,000 Lake Street graphic), Jessica Levine ($37,000 Railing Art Addition), Stanislav Shminke ($20,000 Functional Art), and Ryan Bahlman and Chelsi Rossi ($10,000 Bridge Underpasses) — and selecting up to three board members for a West 4th Street Roundabout Public Art Task Force.
• **Ward 2 NAB (July 21):** Set to review zoning map amendment request LDC26-00108 for LightHouse Sierra, a ±3.03-acre parcel on the west side of Talbot Lane, ~575 ft south of South McCarran Blvd, from LLR-1 to SPD. The board does not take action on development projects.
• **Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (July 23, special):** Considered an RFP for a Rosewood Lakes Nature Study concessionaire, a recommendation to Council to acknowledge the annual Parks, Recreation, and Open Space memo, and possible approval of the board's 2026 Annual Report.
• **Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee (July 23):** Reviewed invoices totaling $38,344.68 — $20,987.50 for watershed assessments, $17,357.18 for stormwater monitoring, and $275.76 for web hosting — and discussed the FY26 fourth-quarter budget.
• **Youth City Council (July 23):** Discussed volunteer dates for Spread the Word Nevada and possible approval of the 2026 Youth City Council Annual Report.
• **Building Enterprise Fund Advisory Committee (July 28):** Reviewed the FY27 Council Approved Budget and received updates from Northern Nevada Public Health, NV Energy, Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Reno Fire Department, and Development Services.
• **Other Post-Employment Benefits Board (July 30):** Discussed future OPEB Trust funding plans and current liabilities.

All recent meetings are listed as agenda only; minutes have not been published.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Ward 6 NAB:** Reviews annexation and rezoning of the ±249.32-acre Rilite Aggregate Pit area east of Western Skies Drive.
• **Aug. 3 — Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board:** May recommend a $249,518 professional services agreement with Architectural Resources Group for an economic feasibility study for the Lear Theater/First Church of Christ Scientist.
• **Aug. 4 — Access Advisory Board:** Hears updates on the Reno Pro Soccer Stadium, sidewalk accessibility, and Bird scooter safety measures.
• **Aug. 4 — Ward 3 NAB:** Reviews zoning case LDC27-00005 for a ±5.0-acre site at 5840 Codexa Way and a conditional use permit for a ±3.63-mile overhead 345kV electrical power line.
• **Aug. 5 — Planning Commission:** Holds public hearings on auto service at 55 S. Wells Avenue, a shed setback at 935 Manzanita Lane, and rezoning ±16.78 acres east of North Virginia Street and Wellington Way.
• **Aug. 14 — Public Art Task Force:** May recommend three finalists for the Cyan Park Outdoor Sculptures Project.

Reno City Council to consider $11.3 million fleet purchase; recent meeting minutes pending

Reno's City Council is set to consider a fleet purchase program of up to $11,318,304 for FY27 at its July 22 meeting — the largest dollar item on any current agenda. Recent meetings across nine city boards and commissions remain agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, so outcomes from those sessions are not yet part of the public record.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no minutes yet

Between July 9 and July 16, nine Reno bodies met or were scheduled to meet. Because minutes have not been published for any of them, this roundup reports only what was on each agenda — not what was decided.

Civil Service Commission (July 9): Agenda included a re-employment request for Harley Bristol as Police Records Specialist I, minimum qualification standards for Fire Captain - Suppression, Project Coordinator, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Victim Witness Advocate Supervisor, and a proposed title change from Forensic Evidence Supervisor to Supervising Criminalist of Forensic & Evidence.

Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (July 13): Agenda listed five programs for possible recommendation to the Redevelopment Agency Board: the Activation Program, Dancing in the Streets Sponsorship Program, ReSecure Program, Small Walls Program, and ReStore Facade and Tenant Improvement Program.

Ward 1 NAB (July 13): Agenda included approval of June 8 minutes and review of four development items: an auto service and repair conditional use permit at 55 S. Wells (LDC26-00101), the One Mica Place subdivision and conditional use permit at Moraine Way (LDC26-00084), a One Mica Place zoning map amendment to MF-21 (LDC26-00082), and a CWallA outdoor storage conditional use permit at 2401 East Fifth Street (LDC26-00077). The board does not take action on physical development projects; it sends recommendations to the Planning Commission.

Senior Resident Advisory Board (July 14): A discussion-only meeting covering the consolidated tax (C-Tax) structure, RecConnect membership usage, the River Park Defensible Space Program, and news literacy for older adults. No votes were scheduled.

Planning Commission (July 15): Agenda included a setback reduction and site plan revision for the Mae Anne 1 Booster Pump Station generator, a two-year extension request for an 18-unit townhouse development near Claim Jumper Way, the One Mica Place zoning map amendment from General Commercial to Multifamily Residential at 21 units per acre, a tentative map for 74 parcels at Mica Place, a conditional use permit for a new elementary school with over 400 students at 4800 Neil Road, and the Moose Ridge zoning map amendment and site plan revision.

Urban Forestry Commission (July 15): Discussion-only items on proposed amendments to Reno Municipal Code Title 8.32 (Trees and Shrubs), the Idlewild arboretum status, and urban forest implementation planning.

City Council and Charter Committee (July 16): Both the Special Reno City Council Meeting and the Special Reno City Charter Committee Meeting were scheduled to discuss the Reno City Charter Committee 2026 Final Report and Recommendations.

Ward 4 NAB (July 16): Agenda included a zoning amendment for ±16.78 acres at 0 North Virginia Street from Mixed-Use Suburban to Mixed-Employment (LDC26-00090), a conditional use permit for a landscape construction facility and outdoor storage at the same address (LDC26-00091), a tentative map for a 408-lot single-family attached subdivision on a ±30.5-acre site near Ferrari McLeod Boulevard (LDC26-00085), and a master plan and zoning map amendment for ±329.23 acres near Peavine Peak Road to create a Specific Plan District (LDC25-00057).

Coming up

• **July 20 — Arts & Culture Advisory Board:** Will consider accepting artists and budgets for four Truckee River public art projects: $3,000 for Kassandra Andicoechea Schmaling (Lake Street graphic project), $37,000 for Jessica Levine (Railing Art Addition), $20,000 for Stanislav Shminke (Functional Art), and $10,000 for Ryan Bahlman and Chelsi Rossi (Bridge Underpasses). Also selecting up to three members for the West 4th Street Roundabout Public Art Task Force.
• **July 21 — Ward 2 NAB:** Will review a zoning map amendment request (LDC26-00108) for the LightHouse Sierra project, a ±3.03-acre parcel on the west side of Talbot Lane, approximately 575 ft south of South McCarran Blvd, from LLR-1 to a Specific Plan District. Also electing a 2026 vice chair.
• **July 21 — Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (special):** Will discuss and possibly recommend an RFP for a Rosewood Lakes Nature Study concessionaire, consider acknowledging the annual Parks, Recreation, and Open Space memo, and possibly approve its 2026 Annual Report.
• **July 22 — Reno City Council:** Consent agenda includes the FY27 fleet purchase program (up to $11,318,304), a $1,598,322 energy performance contract with Ameresco for a 457 kW solar PV system at Moana Springs Aquatics Center, a $403,854.88 contract with Integrated Concepts LLC for Crooked Mile Pathway Rehabilitation, a $597,075 contract with Titan Electrical Contracting Inc. for the 2026 Traffic Signal On-Call program, and new privileged business licenses including Finbomb Sushi and Los Chilaquiles Con Mucho Amor.
• **July 22 — Redevelopment Agency Board:** Will approve minutes from May 20, June 3, and June 10, and receive an advisory board update.
• **July 23 — Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee:** Will consider approving invoices totaling $38,344.68 ($20,987.50 for watershed assessments, $17,357.18 for stormwater monitoring, $275.76 for web hosting), discuss the FY26 fourth-quarter budget, and consider a purchase of storm-drain stenciling supplies up to $75.
• **July 23 — Youth City Council:** Will discuss volunteer dates for Spread the Word Nevada and possibly approve the 2026 Youth City Council Annual Report.

Reno-area boards weigh zoning, charter changes, and stormwater contracts in late June meetings

Several Reno-area government bodies met in late June to take up land use, charter reform, stormwater contracts, and youth programs. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes — including votes and final decisions — are not yet confirmed in the public record. What follows is based on the published agendas.

Planning Commission: 161.2-acre master plan amendment on the table

The Reno Planning Commission met July 1 to consider several property requests. The largest item was a master plan and zoning map amendment for Ladera Properties covering 161.2 acres near South Virginia Street. The commission was also scheduled to hear a fence height deviation request at 931 Gordon Avenue, a front setback reduction request for the Starfield ONE project, and a rear setback modification for a parcel map at 942 Ralston Street. An election for commission president and vice president was also on the agenda.

Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee: Invoices and leadership

The committee met June 25 to review multiple stormwater-related invoices. The agenda listed NDEP Invoice ID 8747 at $2,000.00 for annual review fees, two Balance Hydrologics invoices totaling $28,915.28 for stormwater monitoring ($6,946.78 under invoice #213136-0426 and $21,968.50 under invoice #213136-0526), and NCE Invoice #167392501 at $10,437.50 for watershed assessments. Members were also scheduled to elect a new chair for the fiscal year beginning July 2026.

Reno City Charter Committee: Final report and proposed amendments

The Charter Committee met June 25 to discuss its 2026 final report and rank recommended changes to the Reno City Charter. Proposed amendments included changes to Charter Committee appointments and terms under Section 1.140, new city manager residency requirements under Section 3.020, gender-neutral language updates throughout the charter, designation of the assistant fire chief as an appointive position under Section 1.090, and revised timing for vice mayor appointments and the council presentation process.

Youth City Council: Volunteer partner and teen survey

The Youth City Council met June 25 with plans to select a volunteer partnership with Spread the Word Nevada, approve its 2026 annual report, and review teen survey results with potential next steps. Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes was also on the agenda.

Coming up

Civil Service Commission — July 9: The commission will review employee confirmations and eligible lists, vote on minimum qualification standards for Fire Captain - Suppression, Project Coordinator, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Victim Witness Advocate Supervisor, consider a re-employment request for Harley Bristol as Police Records Specialist I, and review a proposed title change from Forensic Evidence Supervisor to Supervising Criminalist of Forensic & Evidence.

Senior Resident Advisory Board — July 14: A discussion-only meeting with no binding votes scheduled. Presentations will cover the consolidated tax (C-Tax) structure and distribution, RecConnect membership usage from Parks and Recreation, the River Park Defensible Space Program by Emergency Management, a Washoe County Human Services Senior Division update, and a news literacy discussion for older adults.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above had agendas published but minutes not yet available as of July 6, 2026. Final outcomes, vote tallies, and any amendments made during the meetings are not reflected here. Readers should consult the official meeting minutes once published for confirmed results.*

Reno boards review stormwater invoices, charter changes, and a 161-acre land-use proposal

Several city advisory bodies met in late June and early July to discuss spending, governance changes, and a large-scale land-use amendment, though final votes remain pending on all major items. Here is a summary of recent agenda highlights and a look at what’s coming up.

Stormwater committee weighs four invoices totaling more than $41,000

The Truckee Meadows Stormwater Permit Coordinating Committee met June 25 to review invoices from three vendors and elect a chair for the new fiscal year beginning July 2026. Agenda materials listed four payments under consideration: a $2,000 NDEP annual review fee, two Balance Hydrologics invoices for stormwater monitoring ($6,946.78 and $21,968.50), and a $10,437.50 NCE invoice for watershed assessments. The committee also planned to choose new leadership for the upcoming year. No minutes were immediately available.

Reno City Charter Committee sorts amendment priorities

The Reno City Charter Committee held a session June 25 to assemble its 2026 final report and rank proposed charter amendments. Items on the table included new city manager residency requirements, appointment and term changes for the committee itself, gender-neutral language updates, and a revision designating the assistant fire chief as an appointive position. The panel also debated how to present its ranked recommendations to the City Council. Agenda documents show the discussion but no final actions are recorded.

Youth City Council eyes volunteer partnership and teen survey results

Meeting on June 25, the Youth City Council planned to approve its 2026 annual report and May minutes, and to select a volunteer partnership with Spread the Word Nevada. Members also reviewed results of a recent teen survey and discussed possible next steps. No votes were published as of this report.

Planning Commission opens hearing on 161.2-acre master-plan amendment

The Planning Commission met July 1 with a packed agenda that included several residential setback and fence-height deviation requests. The largest item was a proposal from Ladera Properties to amend the master plan and zoning map for 161.2 acres near South Virginia Street. Commissioners also expected to elect a president and vice president. The agenda alone was publicized; outcomes are not yet known.

Coming up

Two public bodies have meetings in the next 14 days. The Civil Service Commission convenes July 9 to review employee confirmations, update eligible lists, and vote on minimum qualifications for roles including Fire Captain – Suppression, Project Coordinator, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, and Victim Witness Advocate Supervisor. A re-employment request for a Police Records Specialist I is also on the docket.

On July 14, the Senior Resident Advisory Board holds a discussion-only meeting. Presentations will cover the city’s consolidated tax structure, park membership usage data, wildfire defensible-space efforts at River Park, and a news literacy talk for older adults. No binding votes are scheduled.