CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
CARSON CITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND CARSON CITY LIQUOR AND ENTERTAINMENT BOARD
AND CARSON CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Day:         Thursday
Date:        October 15, 2009
Time:       Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Community Center, Sierra Room
                851 East William Street
                Carson City, Nevada

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation - Ken Haskins, First Christian Church
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Action on Approval of Minutes
6. Adoption of Agenda
7. Public Comments and Discussion:

The public is invited at this time to comment on and discuss any item not on the agenda that is relevant to, or within the authority of, the Carson City Board of Supervisors, the Carson City Liquor and Entertainment Board, the Carson City Redevelopment Authority and the Carson City Board of Health. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this item of the agenda until the matter itself has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action will be taken. Public comment during individual agenda items will be taken on the item at the time the item is called for hearing.

8. Special Presentations

A) Presentation of a proclamation to Senator Mark Amodei for his dedicated service as state legislative representative for Capital Senatorial District and Carson City.

B) Presentation of a proclamation to Senator Randolph Townsend for his dedicated service as state legislative representative for Senate District Washoe 4 and Carson City.

C) Presentation of a proclamation to Assemblyman Tom Grady for his dedicated service as state legislative representative for Assembly District 38 and Carson City.

D) Presentation of Community Covenant "Supporting Those Who Serve."

E) Presentation of a proclamation for "National Friends of Libraries Week," October 18 - 24, 2009.

F) Presentation of a proclamation for "Community Planning Month," October 2009. (Lee Plemel)

Staff Summary: The celebration of National Community Planning Month gives us the opportunity to publicly recognize the participation and dedication of the members of planning commissions, planners, and citizens who have contributed their time and expertise to the improvement of Carson City.

9. Recess as Board of Supervisors

Redevelopment Authority

10. Call to Order & Roll Call - Redevelopment Authority

11. Action on Approval of Minutes

12. Consent Agenda

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and may be acted upon by the Redevelopment Authority with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Authority or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed and acted upon separately during this meeting. The Chair, or the Vice-Chair, retains discretion in deciding whether or not an item will be pulled off the consent agenda.

12-1. Office of Business Development

A) Action to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors their consent to a $40,000.00 incentive request by Paradise Cove Cafe to redevelop the property at Carson Mall with the Redevelopment Authority finding that this project meets the incentive program criteria and the necessary findings set forth in NRS 279.486, specifically that the project benefits the current redevelopment plan area, that the project has no other reasonable means of financing available, that the incentive will be paid on a reimbursement basis for money expended by the applicant on the project, that other financing is available to pay for the remaining costs of the project and that the incentive is subject to the applicant fulfilling City requirements.  (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: On October 5, 2009, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee (RACC) recommended approval of incentive funding for the complete remodeling of the building located at Carson Mall. This project benefits the redevelopment area as it relates to the incentive program=s criteria: aesthetics, curing of blight, job creation, business retention, addition of tax revenues and enhancement of the community's vision.

B) Action to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors their consent to a $26,144.00 incentive request by The Blue Bull to redevelop the property at 107 E. Telegraph Street with the Redevelopment Authority finding that this project meets the incentive program criteria and the necessary findings set forth in NRS 279.486, specifically that the project benefits the current redevelopment plan area, that the project has no other reasonable means of financing available, that the incentive will be paid on a reimbursement basis for money expended by the applicant on the project, that other financing is available to pay for the remaining costs of the project and that the incentive is subject to the applicant fulfilling City requirements.  (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: On October 5, 2009, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee (RACC) recommended approval of incentive funding for the complete remodeling of the building located at 107 E. Telegraph Street. This redevelopment project rehabilitates an abandoned eyesore situated in the center of our downtown. RACC reviewed the application and supporting material provided to measure the project's benefit to the redevelopment area as it relates to the incentive program's criteria: aesthetics, curing of blight, job creation, business retention, addition of tax revenues and enhancement of the community's vision. RACC also determined that no other reasonable means of financing certain improvements associated with the project was available.

C) Action to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors the approval of the expenditure of $12,000 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency to support the Ghost Walk, as an expense incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan which has been adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors and based upon the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: This is a request to expend $12,000 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency to support the Ghost Walk, a unique special event occurring in this fiscal year. NRS 279.628 permits the expenditure of money from the redevelopment revolving fund for the purpose of any expenses necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors. Prior to approving the expenditure, the Board of Supervisors must make the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. The action requested of the Redevelopment Authority is to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the approval of this expenditure.

D) Action to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors the approval of the expenditure of $4,500 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency to support the Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting, as an expense incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan which has been adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors and based upon the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: This is a request to expend $4,500 from the Revolving Fund from the Redevelopment Agency to support the Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting, a unique special event occurring in this fiscal year. NRS 279.628 permits the expenditure of money from the redevelopment revolving fund for the purpose of any expenses necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors. Prior to approving the expenditure, the Board of Supervisors must make the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. The action requested of the Redevelopment Authority is to recommend to the Board of Supervisors the approval of this expenditure.

(End of Redevelopment Authority Consent Agenda)

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Items

13. Any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda will be heard at this time.

14. Office of Business Development

Action to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors for their consent a $438,589.00 incentive payment to Carson City Nugget, Inc. and Carson Nugget, Inc. for the costs of the Nugget Development Project as set forth in the Second Amendment to the Settlement Agreement between Carson City Nugget, Inc., Carson Nugget, Inc. and Carson City and authorizing the expenditure of money from the Revolving Fund of the Redevelopment Agency for the payment of the incentive. (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: On October 5, 2009, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee (RACC) recommended approval of incentive funding for the payment to Carson City Nugget, Inc. and Carson Nugget, Inc. This action would approve the incentive request and recommend authorization of expenditure of $438,589.00 from the Revolving Fund.

15. Action to Adjourn as the Redevelopment Authority

16. Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors

17. Consent Agenda

All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and may be acted upon by the Board of Supervisors with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Board or any citizen may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed and acted upon separately during this meeting. The Mayor, or the Mayor Pro-Tem, retains discretion in deciding whether or not an item will be pulled off the consent agenda.

17-1. Assessor

Action to approve the removal of a portion of the taxes from parcel number 007-031-29 (portion of Sec. 32 15/19 1320') from the 2009/10 Real Property Tax Roll per NRS 361.050 in the amount of $1,928.12. (Kimberly Adams)

Staff Summary: Assessor's parcel number 007-031-29 which is located within Sec. 32 Township 15 N. Range 19 E. was purchased by the United States of America on September 25, 2009. This property is now exempt per NRS 361.050. The Assessor's office is asking that the taxes be prorated from July 1, 2009 through September 25, 2009 and that the remaining amount be removed from the 2009/10 Real Property Tax Roll. In addition to the removal of taxes, the Assessor's office asks that the previous owner, Duane Steidley, receive a refund in the amount of $32.12 for the first installment that was paid.

17-2. Sheriff

Action to approve the acceptance of the Office of Traffic Safety Joining Forces grant in the amount of $26,000. (Ken Furlong)

Staff Summary: The Office of Traffic Safety Joining Forces grants have been shared by Nevada law enforcement agencies for many years. This grant provides funding for participation in statewide, multi-jurisdictional traffic enforcement events that are focused on reducing fatalities and serious injury crashes, enhanced enforcement of safety belt and child safety seat laws, speed enforcement laws, pedestrian safety and the reduction of impaired driving through Selective Traffic Enforcement programs, Saturation Patrols and checkpoints.

17-3. Purchasing and Contracts

A) Action to determine that certain City property is no longer required for public use and deem its sale by public auction desirable and in the best interest of Carson City. (Sandy Scott)

Staff Summary: Staff has requested vehicles and/or equipment to be declared surplus and authorize their disposal by public auction to be conducted by TNT Auctions on October 17, 2009.

B) Action to approve Contract No. 0910-096 a request for professional services to be provided by Ice Rink Events through February 2, 2010, for a not to exceed amount of $119,900.00 to be funded from the Redevelopment Professional Services Fund as provided in FY 2009/2010. (Sandy Scott)

Staff Summary: At the September 17, 2009 meeting of the Board of Supervisors approval was given for another year of operation for the ice skating venue at Arlington Square in downtown Carson City. This year the Parks and Recreation Department is charged with the operation of the rink, including securing the rental ice rink and equipment to be provided by the same vendor as last year's operation. The Agreement includes rental, set-up, and removal of ice rink equipment for the period beginning November 17, 2009, and terminating no later than February 2, 2010. As a condition of the agreement 50% of the total fee ($59,950.00) needs to be paid to the vendor by Carson City no later than October 15, 2009. The funding for this agreement will come from the Parks and Recreation division general fund and any subsidy that is needed for a net loss will come from the Redevelopment Revolving Fund.

C) Action to determine that Humbolt Drilling and Pump Company, Inc. is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder pursuant to NRS Chapter 338 and to award Contract No. 0809-085 Well 50 Drilling to Humbolt Drilling and Pump Company, Inc., for a bid amount of $186,964.00 plus a contingency amount not to exceed $18,700.00 to be funded from the Water Capital Project Production Wells Fund as provided in FY 2009/2010. (Sandy Scott)

Staff Summary: Carson City received sealed bids for the Well 50 Drilling Project. Project consists of drilling, construction and development of a production well (Well 50) for the Carson City Public Works Department. The drilling site is located approximately 2,000 feet south-southwest of the main entrance to the State of Nevada Prison located off of Snyder Avenue and approximately 500 feet east of Bigelow Drive.

17-4. Office of Business Development

A) Action to adopt a resolution consenting to the payment of a $40,000.00 incentive to Paradise Cove Cafe to assist in paying for the costs of the new restaurant and retail project at Carson Mall, and authorizing the expenditure of $40,000.00 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of paying this incentive with the Board of Supervisors determining that this project meets the incentive program criteria and the necessary findings set forth in NRS 279.486. (Joe McCarthy)

Pursuant to NRS 279.628, this Resolution must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors.

Staff Summary: On October 5, 2009, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee (RACC) recommended approval of incentive funding for the complete remodeling of the building located at Carson Mall. This project benefits the redevelopment area as it relates to the incentive program's criteria: aesthetics, curing of blight, job creation, business retention, addition of tax revenues and enhancement of the community's vision.

B) Action to adopt a resolution consenting to the payment of a $26,144.00 incentive to The Blue Bull to assist in paying for the costs of the remodeling construction of the building located at 107 E. Telegraph Street, and authorizing the expenditure of $26,144.00 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of paying this incentive with the Board of Supervisors determining that this project meets the incentive program criteria and the necessary findings set forth in NRS 279.486. (Joe McCarthy)

Pursuant to NRS 279.628, this Resolution must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors.

Staff Summary: On October 5, 2009, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee (RACC) recommended approval of incentive funding for the complete remodeling of the building located at 107 E. Telegraph Street. This redevelopment project rehabilitates an abandoned eyesore situated in the center of our downtown. RACC reviewed the application and supporting material provided to measure the project's benefit to the redevelopment area as it relates to the incentive program's criteria: aesthetics, curing of blight, job creation, business retention, addition of tax revenues and enhancement of the community's vision. RACC also determined that no other reasonable means of financing certain improvements associated with the project was available.

C) Action to adopt a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $12,000 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency to support the Ghost Walk, as an expense incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan which has been adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors and based upon the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. (Joe McCarthy)

Pursuant to NRS 279.628, this Resolution must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors.

Staff Summary: This is a request to expend $12,000 from the Revolving Fund from the Redevelopment Agency to support the Ghost Walk, a unique special event occurring in this fiscal year. NRS 279.628 permits the expenditure of money from the redevelopment revolving fund for the purpose of any expenses necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors. Prior to approving the expenditure, the Board of Supervisors must make the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. The action requested of the Board of Supervisors is to adopt a resolution, as required pursuant to NRS 279.628, authorizing the expenditure of money from the Revolving Fund for this project.

D) Action to adopt a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $4,500 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency to support the Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting, as an expense incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan which has been adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors and based upon the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan.

Pursuant to NRS 279.628, this Resolution must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Supervisors.

Staff Summary: This is a request to expend $4,500 from the Revolving Fund for the Redevelopment Agency to support the Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting, a unique special event occurring in this fiscal year. NRS 279.628 permits the expenditure of money from the redevelopment revolving fund for the purpose of any expenses necessary or incidental to the carrying out of the redevelopment plan adopted by the Carson City Board of Supervisors. Prior to approving the expenditure, the Board of Supervisors must make the findings that there is a causal connection between this redevelopment effort and the need for the expenses, the expenses are needed to ensure the success of the redevelopment plan and that the amount of the expenses to be given are minor in comparison to the money required for the overall redevelopment plan. The action requested of the Board of Supervisors is to adopt a resolution, as required pursuant to NRS 279.628, authorizing the expenditure of money from the Revolving Fund for this project.

(End of Consent Agenda)

18. Recess as Board of Supervisors

Liquor and Entertainment Board

19. Call to Order & Roll Call - Liquor and Entertainment Board

20. Action on Approval of Minutes

21. Public Works - Business License

Action to approve Balwinder Thind as the liquor manager for Royal Food Mart packaged liquor license (Liquor License #10-26850) located at 1718 N. Carson St., Carson City. (Jennifer Pruitt)

Staff Summary: Per CCMC 4.13 all liquor license requests are to be reviewed by the Liquor Board.

22. Action to Adjourn as the Liquor and Entertainment Board

23. Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Items

24. Any item(s) pulled from the Consent Agenda will be heard at this time.

25. City Manager

Presentation and update regarding Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) by Jeff Fontaine, Executive Director.

Staff Summary: Jeff Fontaine along with Bonnie Weber, NACO President will provide an update.

26. Health & Human Services - Animal Services

Action to adopt Bill No. 126, on second reading, an ordinance amending the Carson City Municipal Code, Title 7, Animals, by adding Chapter 7.01, Bear Proof Collection Bins, Containers, and Structures, and adding Section 7.01.010 Definitions, Section 7.01.020 Statement of Intent, Section 7.01.030 Applicability, Section 7.01.040 Collection Bin, Container and Structure Maintenance, Section 7.01.050 Authority to Issue Citations, Section 7.01.060 Violation and Penalty, Section 7.01.070 Severability and other matters properly related thereto. (Pat Wiggins)

Staff Summary: One of the major reasons bears are drawn into the community is that they are searching for food and unattended garbage cans are a prime source. The other problem is that some people intentionally leave food for the bears. The concern with this is that it does draw the bears into more contact with humans and at some point there could be a devastating encounter. This proposed ordinance will put some controls on feeding bears and consequences of leaving cans out in such a manner that bears are attracted.

27. Health & Human Services

Action to enter into an agreement between the National Association of County and City Health Officials and Carson City, a Consolidated Municipality and political subdivision of the State of Nevada on behalf of the Carson City Health and Human Services Department to provide support for participation in the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) Beta Test Site Program and other matters properly related thereto. (Marena Works)

Staff Summary: Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS) is 1 of 30 health departments chosen nationally to participate in beta testing the public health accreditation process. This action will allow CCHHS to participate as an Accreditation Beta Test Site for the Public Health Accreditation Board.

28. Sheriff

Action to approve the acceptance of the Regional Gang Initiative grant in the amount of $350,000.00. This project was awarded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Office of Criminal Justice Assistance. (Ken Furlong)

Staff Summary: The Regional Gang Initiative will create the foundation for a collaborative response to gang activity within the adjoining tri-county area of Carson City, Lyon County and Douglas County. Carson City Sheriff's Office will act as the fiscal agent. The project will be coordinated by a Regional Core Team comprised of the three sheriffs and three district attorneys. This approach was chosen after Sheriff Furlong, Sheriff Pierini and Sheriff Veil held several strategizing sessions to create a collective response to the gang problem plaguing their tri-county region. This grant will fund one deputy sheriff in each county, as well as one data entry staff person for the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

29. Public Works - Business License

Action to introduce on first reading, an ordinance amending the Carson City Municipal Code Title 4, Licenses and Business regulations, Chapter 13, Liquor Board and Liquor Licensing and Sales, by adding Section 4.13.115 Death of or change to person listed on license, to require notification of the death of a person or change to a person listed on a license and Section 4.13.125 Issuance or denial of a license, to set forth grounds for the issuance or denial of a license and amending Section 4.13.010 Definitions, by amending various definitions, Section 4.13.060 Application for license, Section 4.13.070 Investigation - Fees and Section 4.13.190 Unlawful to serve minors, by making technical changes, Section 4.13.100 License--Board procedure, to allow the authorized representative of an applicant to appear before the board, Section 4.13.105 New License, to make technical clarifications regarding fees for applications for a license, Section 4.13.110 License-fees, to provide that failure to pay a license fee shall result in the expiration of the license, Section 4.13.120 License--transferability and use, to authorize the temporary transfer of a license in certain circumstances, Section 4.13.135 Reactivation of prior existing license, to clarify when a new application fee is not required, Section 4.13.140 Grounds for disciplinary action, to provide that the failure to pay a fine is a ground for disciplinary action, Section 4.13.150 Disciplinary action procedure and penalties, to revise the procedures regarding disciplinary action, Section 4.13.170 Qualifications of employees, to make various changes relating to the training of employees, Section 4.13.240 Application for short-term permit, to allow for the waiver of the deadline for filing an application for the permit and Section 4.13.260 Denial--remedy, to revise the procedures for the approval of a short term permit and other matters properly related thereto. (Jennifer Pruitt)

Staff Summary: The proposed changes to the current provisions of the Carson City Municipal Code governing the issuance and regulation of liquor licenses include the following section additions: 4.13.115 Change in Corporate Officers and Directors and 4.13.125 Issuance or denial of license. Other changes include the addition of a hearings officer in the disciplinary action process, expiration of license for failure to pay annual liquor license fees within 30 days of due date, and the requirement of a liquor license holder to maintain an alcohol training program.

30. Office of Business Development

A) Action to adopt a resolution consenting to the payment to Carson City Nugget, Inc. and Carson Nugget, Inc. a redevelopment incentive for the costs of the Nugget Development Project as set forth in the Second Amendment to the Settlement Agreement between Carson City Nugget, Inc., Carson Nugget, Inc. and Carson City and authorizing the expenditure of money from the Revolving Fund of the Redevelopment Agency with the Board of Supervisors determining that this project meets the incentive program criteria and the necessary findings set forth in NRS 279.486 for the payment of the incentive and other matters properly related thereto. (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: This action would approve the expenditure of $438,589.00 from the Revolving Fund of the Redevelopment Authority.

B) Action to approve Amendment Two to the Settlement Agreement between Carson City Nugget, Inc., Carson Nugget, Inc. and Carson City regarding abandonment of streets. (Joe McCarthy)

Staff Summary: Amendment Two to the Settlement Agreement allows the City to make available to the Nugget settlement funds in the amount of $438,589.00 to explore a master development on and about the Nugget's downtown Carson City properties.

31. City Manager

A) Review of the Carson City Operations Scorecard and reporting of measures and information affecting the 2009/2010 Business Plan. (Larry Werner)

Staff Summary: This item represents the monthly business review related to the City-wide performance scorecard. Staff has prepared a Briefing Book that highlights some of the interesting measures and developments that have taken place since the last report.

B) Action to approve a standard quarterly summary for all active pending grants made to Carson City. (Larry Werner)

Staff Summary: During the second Board of Supervisors meeting in the month following the end of the fiscal quarter, a summary of all active and pending grants made to Carson City will be given to the Board of Supervisors. Any changes to the form requested by the Board will be made to the next quarterly summary (January 2010).