As part of an ongoing effort to maintain transparency and keep the public updated, the Reno City Council has shared significant developments from its recent meeting. Below is a summary of the decisions and discussions that took place, along with links to detailed staff reports.
B.8 – Development of a City-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Reno City Council has approved a contract with SWCA Environmental Consultants to create a city-wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). The plan, funded by FEMA’s Fire Prevention & Safety Grant amounting to $244,054.94, aims to mitigate wildfire hazards and enhance emergency preparedness, thereby ensuring the safety and resilience of Reno’s infrastructure and its growing population.
D.4 – Appointment of Jackie Bryant as City Manager
Jackie Bryant has been appointed as the City Manager by the Reno City Council, with her term set to begin on December 11, 2024. Further details about her appointment and career achievements can be found in the official press release.
D.6 – Future Plans for the Lear Theater/First Church of Christ, Scientist
In light of the Historic Structure Report, the City Council is considering plans for the Lear Theater’s short-term vacancy. The discussion about its future was moved to be part of the broader Property Plan talks. The Lear Theater is bound by preservation covenants until 2060, requiring any changes to be approved by the State Historic Preservation Office and adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.
D.7 & D.8 – Agreements for the City’s Horse Protection Project
To address safety issues posed by Virginia Range horses on roadways, Reno City Council has sanctioned a contract up to $660,000 for wildlife fencing on State Route 341. An agreement with the Nevada Department of Transportation provides for reimbursement of up to $280,000 for these improvements.
E.1 & E.2 – Amendment to RMC Title 8, Chapter 8.12 “Offenses Against Public Peace”
The introduction of a new ordinance seeks to consolidate existing regulations on public peace into a single section, addressing issues of sitting, lying, sleeping, or camping in public areas. This aims to improve public health, safety, and access to communal spaces.
E.4 – Ordinance Amending RMC Title 8, Chapter 8.10 Prohibiting Loitering
A proposed amendment to the Reno Municipal Code seeks to curb loitering activities such as street racing and narcotic sales, providing additional enforcement capabilities to the Reno Police Department to enhance public safety.
Other Notable Decisions
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A $400,000 contract has been awarded for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Projects targeting East University Phase I and California Ave & River Run Parkway.
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The Reno Arts & Culture division has distributed $87,497 in grants to 18 nonprofits focused on under-invested populations.
For those interested in following the decisions and discussions of the Reno City Council, meetings are available to watch live online at Reno.Gov/Meetings and on Charter Spectrum – Channel 194. Archived meetings can be accessed on the City of Reno YouTube channel.
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