Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss spending for birth control, vaccines, next year’s holiday events and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.

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Among the agenda items:
— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the proposed increase in funding for the purchase of birth control and vaccines for the Fiscal 2020 year. According to the report, the proposed purchase of birth control can increase from $44,808 to a total amount not to exceed $65,000. The proposed purchase of vaccines can increase from $44,900 to a total amount not to exceed $60,000.

Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) purchases long acting birth control and pharmaceuticals through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The purchases are funded by the Health and Human Services State Family Planning Grant, clinical services revenue and the Title X Grant. Due to the COVID-19 response, most of the staff working within the State Family Planning Grant were re-assigned to work on activities related to COVID-19, which the State Family Planning Grant would not cover.

According to the agenda, the grantor has agreed to allow the transfer of funds which allows CCHS to purchase Nexplanons, a long acting birth control from Curascript used for clinical services and family planning patients. Carson City Health and Human Services utilizes the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP) to purchase vaccinations and immunization supplies from Merck for vaccination efforts through clinical services.

According to the report, the contract with MMCAP expires June 30, 2020. The expense is funded from the Health and Human Services Private Vaccine revenue account for the Fiscal 2020 year.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the Annual Technology Fund Report from the Carson City Assessor. According to the report, The Nevada Legislature created a fund during the 2003 Legislative session for the acquisition and improvement of technology in the office of the County Assessor (NRS 250.085).
This fund is similar to the Clerk-Recorder's fund. It may be used to enhance technology within the Assessor's Office or at the Assessor's discretion and may be shared with other departments to help enhance their ability to share information between the departments. There is currently a balance of $98,796.06 in the fund which will be used for future Computer Automated Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system expenditures.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a request to remove the taxes and penalties from the Unsecured Tax Roll from 2013-2020 per NRS 361.5607 in the amount of $1,093.13.
According to the agenda, The Assessor's Office is requesting the Board of Supervisors remove those taxes and penalties that have been deemed uncollectible from the Personal Property Tax Roll. The Assessor's Office has attempted to collect the taxes and penalties using the approved methods under NRS 361.535 and NRS 361.450.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a proposed partial removal of the fiscal year 2018, 2019 and 2020 Real Property Taxes. According to the report, The Assessor's Office is requesting the partial removal and partial refund of the 2018 Fiscal year, 2019 Fiscal year and 2020 Fiscal year Real Property Tax Rolls due to an over assessment of the structures.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the authority to purchase Cationic Flocculant chemical from Solenis utilizing a joinder contract through the city of SanLeandro, CA. It will be an annual amount of $120,000 effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024.

According to the agenda, the Carson City Public Works wastewater treatment plant uses chemicals in the processing of the wastewater. Flocculant is used to aid in the separation of the water from the solids in the dewatering process. It is a required additive to ensure the solids that are taken to the landfill meet the required dryness standard as set forth in the landfill operating permit.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a proposed request for authority to purchase Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) utilizing joinder through National IPA, for an amount that does not exceed $200,000 through January 31, 2021.
According to the report, the Carson City Public Works Department and Parks and RecreationDepartment are looking to utilize a joinder contract through National IPA to purchase Sodium Board of Supervisors on June 18, 2020 Hypochlorite (12.5%) for use at the wastewater treatment plant, quill treatment plant and the aquatic center for pool disinfection.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding proposed amendments to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Carson City Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) and the Carson City Board of Supervisors to clarify the authority of each agency or organization.

According to the agenda, The proposed amendments update the Agreement and clarify the authority of each agency and organization. The Interlocal Agreement defines the respective responsibilities of each agency or organization as it relates to transportation planning, street and highway construction and maintenance, provision of public transportation services, and other tasks.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding proposed insurance agreements. The report states that all insurance programs make up an aggregate total of $1,121,392 for the 2021 Fiscal year.
Below is a breakdown of each insurance premium:

— Public Entity Property Insurance Program (PEPIP) for property insurance which includes automobile physical damage, boiler and machinery, pollution and cyber insurance at a total premium of $744,159.

— Argonaut Insurance Company for excess auto liability, general liability, employment practices, errors and omissions and law enforcement liability coverage at a total premium of $349,211.

— Great American Insurance Group for government crime insurance at a total premium of $13,808.

— Illinois Union Insurance Company for landfill pollution legal liability insurance at a total premium of $14,214,

According to the report, staff members are recommending renewing general liability, auto liability, employment practices, errors & omissions and law enforcement liability with Argonaut, as well as crime insurance with Great American and landfill pollution liability with Illinois Union.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a proposed resolution to augment and amend the Carson City 2019-20 Budget in the amount of $11,451,742. The agenda states that the augmentation and revision are primarily due to annual and sick payouts, overtime, board actions and Internal Finance Committee approvals, federal and local grants and unanticipated sources of revenue.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a resolution for temporary interfund loss from the Regional Transportation Fund to the Carson City Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) Fund for an amount that does not exceed $60,000. An amount not exceeding $300,000 also can be transferred from the General Fund to the Transit Fund.

According to the report, the CAMPO Fund and Transfit Fund may incur temporary cash shortages on June 30, 2020. The interfund loans will help the city cover any economic loss or temporary cash shortages if necessary.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the expenditure of $1,580,427 from the 2021 Fiscal year Redevelopment Revolving Fund to support various events, incentives and capital improvement projects as included in the 2021 Redevelopment Budget and Capital Improvement Program.

According to the agenda, NRS 279.628 must be adopted by a two-third vote and requires any expenditure from the Redevelopment Revolving Fund to be approved by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation by the Redevelopment Authority.

Below is a list of the proposed expenditures for the following events, projects, landscape improvements, lighting improvements and other incentives in the 2021 Fiscal year budget:

— $25,000 for Nevada Day
— $15,00 for the farmer’s market
— $10,000 for the Christmas tree lighting
—$7,500 for July 4 fireworks
— $300,000 for Southgate Mall, Carson Mall and Nissan sales tax reimbursement incentives
— $207,927 for Richard Campagni incentive
— $25,000 for special event street closures
— 50,000 for the Facade Improvement Program
— $20,000 for Utility Extension and Sidewalk Improvement Assistance Program
— $25,000 for the South Carson Street Project
— $875,000 for downtown sidewalk, landscape and lighting improvements
— $20,000 for the new Kit Carson Trail historic tour markers

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding an ordinance changing the zoning from Single Family One Acre (SF1A) to Single Family 6,000 on property located at the northeast corner of Silver Sage Drive and Clearview Drive. According to the report, the applicant is seeking to rezone a vacant 5.266-acre parcel from Single Family One Acre to Single Family 6,000 consistent with the existing Master Plan designation of Medium Density Residential. The Board of Supervisors is authorized to amend the zoning map.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the adoption of Bill No. 108, on second reading, an ordinance approving the fourth addendum to a development agreement between Carson City and Silver Oak Development Company Limited Partnership to modify Article 2.2 Cluster Housing of the Silver Oak Development Agreement, and providing other matters properly related thereto on properties zoned Single Family 12,000 Planned Unit Development (SF-12 P), located on the south side of Silver Oak Drive, east of Siena Drive and Red Leaf Drive, and a parcel located southwest of Eagle Valley Ranch Road.

The agenda states that the conditions and terms of approval of the PUD were incorporated into a development agreement adopted on January 6, 1994 as Ordinance No. 1994-1. The PUD includes four cluster housing blocks, one of which is already developed. The applicant is seeking Board of Supervisors Page 8 June 18, 2020 to reduce the maximum number of units in Block DD, located south of Silver Oak Drive and east of Siena Drive, a maximum of 92 units to 64 units.

For Blocks “CC,” “DD,” and “EE,” the applicant proposes to eliminate references to zero lot line townhomes and limitations on lot coverage, and to modify the required setbacks. The Board of Supervisors may amend the development agreement.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the adoption of Bill No 110, on second reading, an ordinance changing the zoning from Public Regional to Multi-Family Apartment on property located at 3410 Butti Way.

According to the report, The applicant is seeking to rezone 6.45 acres of the 7.81-acre subject property to Multi-Family Apartment. The eastern portion of the lot, with a width of approximately 427 feet, and a depth of 152 feet would remain zoned Public Regional. The subject property has a Master Plan designation of High Density Residential. The Board of Supervisors is authorized to amend the zoning map.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding litigation relating to proposed hemp cultivation on Carson City Open Space property located at 4900 Carson River Road. It gives authorization for the District Attorney to take all legal action necessary to protect the rights and best interest of the city.

The agenda states this situation is for the Board of Supervisors to consider authorizing the District Attorney’s Office to file counterclaims, including but not limited to breach of contract and requests for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as any appeal in the event of an adverse judgment, concerning Carson City Open Space property.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding the work performance of City Manager Nancy Paulson over the past year, including the designation of an overall Board of Supervisors performance rating and the adoption of performance objectives for fiscal year 2021.

The agenda states the City Manager is eligible for merit increases in the same manner as other unclassified employees pursuant to the Unclassified Resolution. Ms. Paulson has volunteered to forgo any merit increase associated with her job performance rating. At this meeting, the Board may also adopt the City Manager’s performance objectives for fiscal year 2021.

— A discussion and possible action will be held regarding directives and recommendations concerning Carson City departmental and staff functions and functions in Carson City as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report states that various staff will present an update on Carson City’s role in protecting the health, safety and welfare of its residents. The Board of Governors will issue certain directives that align with the city’s emergency powers granted by the state and local law enforcement.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors agenda and supporting materials can be read here.