City Of Reno: January 26, 2022 Reno City Council Meeting Highlights

Press release from the City of Reno:

01/26/2022 10:00 PM

In our ongoing commitment to keep citizens and media informed, we’ve summarized the outcomes of a few key agenda items from today’s Regular Meeting of the Reno City Council. Staff Reports with more information are linked to below:

D.3 - Moana Springs Community Aquatic & Fitness Center

Council approved the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) agreement for the future construction of the Moana Springs Community Aquatic & Fitness Center to CORE West, Inc. dba CORE Construction. This includes approval of the Pre-Construction Services Agreement with CORE in the amount of $70,000 from the General Capital Projects Fund.

This is the City’s first CMAR project, which will result in a cost-effective and efficient approach by including the contractor to collaborate with the design team, compared to the traditional bid process used by the City. This is also the City’s first major public pool project in more than three decades. If the project timeline continues as planned, construction of the Moana Springs Community Aquatic & Fitness Center would begin in 2023, and the facility would open in spring 2024.

CORE was the highest-ranking applicant and chosen largely due to its vast Public Sector Pool Experience, key personnel, and unique project implementation plan. For more information on the CMAR proposal and selection process, view the Staff Report. 

D.6 - American Rescue Plan Act

Council heard a presentation regarding the allocation of the remaining $24,499,998.50 of State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds from the first round of funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Council approved staff’s recommendation to:

• Use relief funds to cover the City’s portion of funding to continue COVID-19 wastewater monitoring through December 31, 2022, in the amount of $489,080.48.
• Use up to $200,000 to purchase remote work equipment.
• Approve the general allocation plan (see below) and direct staff to identify projects that address the established priorities for funding.

After reviewing feedback obtained from the public engagement process, staff have identified the following funding priorities:

• 53% Affordable Housing
• 12% Parks & Recreation
• 12% Access to Healthcare
• 12% Public Safety
• 4% Senior Support
• 4% Community Programs
• 3% Pandemic Response

Council feedback included aligning the spending plan with Council’s existing Strategic Priorities and Goals. Staff will present specific allocation plans related to each priority at future Council meetings.

D.1 - Stan Lucas v. City of Reno

Council declined to appeal the Second Judicial District Court's Order Granting Supplemental Petition for Judicial Review in Stan Lucas v. City of Reno, Case No. CV20-00253. In summary, the order directs Council to issue a tentative map for a 632-lot single family residential subdivision and other special use permits for the proposed development project.

Sewer Improvements (B.2 & B.3)

Council approved an Award of Contract for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Effluent Reuse Pump Station Improvements Project to K G Walters Co. Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,887,000, with the City of Reno's share being $3,353,948.10 from the Sewer Fund. The project will create a new pump station building on the TMWRF property, and will result in increased reliability, improved operation, and electrical improvements. Of 31 recommended projects of this kind, this ranked No. 2 in terms of priority. Repairing and improving this aging and inaccessible facility will continue to provide quality effluent to Reno and Sparks customers.

Council also approved an Agreement for Construction Management Services with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs) for the Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Effluent Reuse Pump Station Improvements Project in the amount of $675,899, with Reno's share being $463,869.48 from the Sewer Fund.

B.5 - 2022 Permanent Patch Program

Council approved an Award of Contract to Sierra Nevada Construction, Inc. for the 2022 Permanent Patch Program in an amount not to exceed $1,509,007 from Encroachment/Excavation Permit Funds. This annual program has been used over the past several decades to ensure consistency in work and pricing for pavement patching on various city streets. Paving excavated areas is an example of a pavement patching project.

I.1 - Rancho IV

In the case of Rancho IV, Council heard an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to deny a request for: 1) a tentative map to establish a 142-lot townhome subdivision; and 2) a conditional use permit for a) a subdivision with over 100 units, b) hillside development, c) cuts and fills, and d) disturbance of a major drainageway. The 28-acre site is located at the terminus of Vista Rafael Parkway and Stoltz Road.

Council agreed to reverse the Planning Commission’s decision. Council affirmed the applicants' appeal, reversed the denial of the tentative map and conditional use permits by the Planning Commission, and directly approved the tentative map and conditional use permits subject to modified conditions set by Council in the public hearing. 

Staff will assist the City Clerk with an approval letter outlining the modified conditions to prepare and file an order.

Reno City Council meetings are streamed live at Reno.Gov/Meetings and televised live on Charter Spectrum - Channel 194. Past public meetings can be viewed on YouTube.

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