The Carson City Board of Supervisors will discuss a variety of topics on their June 4, 2026 meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. including updates to the city charter, neighborhood improvement district assessments, hazard mitigation, zoning changes, and local public health updates.
The meeting will take place in the Robert “Bob” Crowell Board Room at the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
City Charter Update Recommendations
The Carson City Board of Supervisors will weigh a series of proposed amendments to the city’s charter including changes to meeting frequencies, animal shelter operations, and election record retention.
The board will consider whether to accept the recommendations of the Charter Review Committee and direct staff to prepare a bill draft request for submission to the Nevada Legislature.
According to the staff report prepared by City Manager Glen Martel, the Charter Review Committee convened on Feb. 12 and March 16, 2026, to deliberate on the proposed changes. The report notes that while public input was solicited ahead of the February meeting, the city received only one submission, which was not directly related to the charter amendments. Two of the recommendations advanced by the committee this year—regarding animal control and election record retention—were previously proposed during the 2024 Charter Review Committee process.
A primary recommendation is an amendment to Article 2, Section 2.050, which would reduce the minimum required Board of Supervisors meetings from two to one per month. The staff report details that this change is intended to align the city charter with state law (NRS 244.085) governing county commissions, providing greater flexibility and efficiency, while preserving the board’s discretion to schedule additional meetings as needed. The amendment would also allow the board to reschedule regular meetings that fall on holidays or nonjudicial days.
The committee is also recommending a modernization of the city’s animal services under Article 2, Section 2.180. The proposed changes would officially allow the board to establish an animal shelter, appoint an Animal Services Manager, and impose license fees on animals. It would simultaneously remove outdated provisions from the charter that currently mandate the establishment of a “pound,” the appointment of a “pound keeper,” and the capture and disposal of unregistered dogs.
Additionally, the board will review a proposed change to Article 5, Section 5.100 that would require the Carson City Clerk-Recorder to keep election returns for no less than 22 months, a significant increase from the current six-month retention requirement.
Finally, the committee recommended an amendment to modernize the form and style of proposed ordinances. The change to Article 2, Section 2.100 would eliminate outdated formatting mandates, such as bracketing and underscoring, and allow for different effective dates for individual sections of an ordinance. Under the new rules, new and amended language would simply need to be clear, conspicuous, and uniform, which the staff report states will facilitate the use of automated drafting tools, reduce typographical errors, and align the city’s practices with those of the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau.
Lawn Maintenance Contract for South Carson StreetÂ
The Board of Supervisors will consider awarding a contract not to exceed $214,400 to Lawn Pro as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for landscape maintenance in the South Carson Street Neighborhood Improvement District (SCNID).
The contract covers ongoing maintenance along South Carson Street between West Appion Way and East 5th Street for a 24-month period, including general cleaning, lawn mowing, weed control, irrigation maintenance, trash cleanup, and snow removal. The contract also builds in a $27,000 contingency to cover unanticipated work like vehicle accident clean-up and repairs, extra snow removal, and tree replacement.
Zoning Map Amendment on North Lompa Lane for new St. Teresa’s School Site
Supervisors will hear the second reading of Bill No. 105, an ordinance to change the zoning of a 13.91-acre parcel located at 3000 North Lompa Lane. The proposed change would transition the property from Limited Industrial (LI) to Public (P) zoning. This site will serve as the location of the proposed St. Teresa of Avila Child Development Center and K-8 Catholic School. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the change on March 25, 2026, and the Board introduced the bill on its first reading during its May 7 meeting.
Downtown Neighborhood Improvement District AssessmentÂ
The Board will review the fiscal year 2027 amended assessment roll for the Downtown Neighborhood Improvement District (DNID) to fund the ongoing maintenance of the Downtown Streetscape Enhancement Project improvements.
The annual maintenance costs are estimated at $101,865. The City plans to contribute $37,510 from Redevelopment funds, leaving a proposed $56,265 assessment to be distributed among commercial property owners within the district. As part of this process, the Board will review any hardship applications and objections to the assessment roll before moving to adopt the resolution later in June.
South Carson Street Neighborhood Improvement District AssessmentÂ
In a related item, the Board will consider the fiscal year 2027 amended assessment roll for the SCNID, which funds ongoing maintenance of the South Carson Street Complete Streets Project.
Proposed annual maintenance costs for the district total $137,689. The City will contribute $23,249, and $44,163 from right-of-way license fees will be used to draw down the cost, leaving the remaining proposed assessment for property owners at $80,952. The Board will hear complaints, protests, and hardship requests regarding the assessments.
Implementation of New State LegislationÂ
City staff will present a report on policy and procedure changes required to comply with new legislation from the 83rd (2025) Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature, which takes effect July 1, 2026. This includes Assembly Bill 93, regarding public employees, and Senate Bill 170, relating to industrial insurance. The estimated fiscal impact for the next fiscal year is approximately $39,288, subject to change based on actual employee exam frequencies.
2026 Hazard Mitigation PlanÂ
The Board will consider a resolution adopting the Carson City 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, which establishes public safety goals and strategies to protect property and residents from identified hazards and potential disasters. The plan has been deemed eligible for final approval by FEMA pending the Board’s adoption, which is a federal requirement for the City to maintain eligibility for pre- and post-disaster funding.
Health Officer Quarterly ReportÂ
Convening as the Board of Health, officials will review a report from Health Officer Dr. Colleen Lyons detailing her activities from January 1 through March 31, 2026. Her report covers meetings attended, actions taken on behalf of the health department, trainings, and information from the Nevada Hospital Association and the Nevada State Health Officer.
Health and Human Services Director’s ReportÂ
Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Director Jeanne Freeman will present a report concerning her department’s activities during the first quarter of 2026. The report includes program highlights, a communicable disease summary for 2025, and environmental health updates, including mosquito control efforts.
Vitality Unlimited Biannual ReportÂ
The Board of Health will review the first biannual report for 2026 from Vitality Unlimited. The report tracks statistics required by their 2017 services agreement with Carson City, including civil protective custody admissions, residential and detox treatment data for both men and women, and the number of Carson City residents treated at the local and Elko facilities.
Members of the public can watch the livestream of the meeting at www.carsoncity.gov/granicus or by tuning in to cable channel 191. Public comment can be provided in advance via email to publiccomment@carsoncity.gov by 3:00 p.m. the day before the meeting, or in person during the meeting, limited to three minutes per speaker.
