CARSON CITY CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY
NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
CARSON CITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Day:         Thursday
Date:        January 4, 2007
Time:        Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Location:  Community Center, Sierra Room
                851 East William Street
                Carson City, Nevada

Agenda

Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation - Lary Rothchild, Capital Baptist Church 
Pledge of Allegiance

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 and the Carson City Redevelopment Authority. 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.

1. Action on Approval of Minutes

2. Changes to the Agenda

3. 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.

3-1. Clerk-Recorder

Action to Appoint / Reappoint Members to the Board of Equalization; terms to expire in January 2011.

Staff Summary: NRS 361.340(4) provides for the mayor to nominate members to serve on the county board of equalization who are sufficiently experienced in business generally to be able to bring knowledge and sound judgment to the deliberations of the board. Marilyn Koschella has been recommended for appointment to the board of equalization, and Mary Sanada has been recommended for reappointment. The nominees must be appointed upon a majority vote of the Board of Supervisors.

3-2. Development Services

A) Action to approve a Dedication from Stanton Park Development, Inc. to Carson City for two permanent easements upon, over and across certain real property described as APN 008-307-17, which consists of 10 foot wide public utility and drainage easements in two locations as shown on the dedication documents.

Staff Summary: Staff is requesting that the Board of Supervisors approve of this dedication which will benefit both Carson City Public Works and all other utilities to install, construct and maintain facilities.

B) Action to rescind and cancel Ordinance #1991-40, a Sewerline Reimbursement Agreement between Carson City and Dynamic Diversified Development Enterprises regarding APN 008-801-08, located at 1907 Gregg Street and APN 008-801-07, located at 4379 Ramuna Circle, Carson City, Nevada; which benefitted owners of APNs: 008-801-09 at 1893 Gregg Street, 008-801-10 at 4300 Stampede, 008-802-02 at 1952 Gregg Street, 008-802-03 at 1942 Gregg Street, 008-202-04 at 1900 Gregg Street, 008-802-05 at 1890 Gregg Street, Carson City, Nevada; and authorize the Mayor to sign the Cancellation. 

Staff Summary: Staff is requesting that the Board of Supervisors approve the cancellation of a Sewerline Reimbursement Agreement between Carson City and Dynamic Diversified Development Enterprises.

C) Action to rescind and cancel Ordinance #1989-27, a Sewerline Reimbursement Agreement between Carson City and Stanton Park Development, Inc., regarding former APN 010-061-75, known as Shadow Hills Development II, Carson City, Nevada; which benefitted previous owners of APNs: 010-051-14 on Fairview Drive, 010-051-15 on Fairview Drive,010-051-16 on Fairview Drive, 010-051-17 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-06 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-52 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-53 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-16 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-17 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-59 on Fairview Drive, 010-061-44 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-47 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-60 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-61 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-62 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-15 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-20 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-21 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-22 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-14 on Lompa Lane, 010-061-37 on Lompa Lane, Carson City, Nevada; and authorize the Mayor to sign the Cancellation. 

Staff Summary: Staff is requesting that the Board of Supervisors approve the cancellation of the Sewerline Reimbursement Agreement between Carson City and Stanton Park Development, Inc.

D) Action to rescind and cancel Ordinance #1991-39, a Sewerline Reimbursement Agreement between Carson City and Holmes Enterprises regarding former APN 008-054-10, APN 008-054-11and APN 008-054-12, located on N. Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada; and authorize the Mayor to sign the Cancellation. 

Staff Summary: Staff is requesting that the Board of Supervisors approve the cancellation of a Sewerline Reimbursement Agreement between Carson City and Holmes Enterprises regarding former APN 008-054-10, APN 008-054-11and APN 008-054-12 located on N. Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada.

3-3. Public Works - Contracts

Action to accept Public Works recommendation on the "Ronald D. Wilson Memorial Park-Phase II Project", Contract#-2006-025, and authorize the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department to issue payments to Jeff Codega Planning/Design, Inc., 433 West Plumb Lane, Reno, Nevada, 89509, for an Amendment No. 1 amount of $6,200.00 and a contingency amount of $3,406.00 as provided for in Fiscal Year 2006/2007 from the Residential Tax Construction Ronald D. Wilson.

Staff Summary: During the design process for the Ronald D. Wilson Park, there has been identified a potential project savings of $60,000 to $70,000 by reducing the amount of imported fill material throughout the entire project site. This reduction in imported fill material can be accomplished without significantly affecting the integrity of the recently adopted park's master plan design concepts while still providing adequate drainage across the site. This potential savings to the project's construction budget can be accomplished by revising the Phase 1 rough grading plan which was developed in-conjunction with a previous landscape grading and design theme.

3-4. City Manager

Action to approve an Aviation Trust Fund Grantee's Agreement between Carson City and the Nevada Department of Transportation.

Staff Summary: The State of Nevada has established a Fund for Aviation in order to assist rural airports in achieving the match requirements of Federal Aviation Administration grants. The maximum amount allowed for each applicant is $50,000. This Agreement will provide $50,000 for a match against two FAA Grants recently awarded for the Carson City Airport.

(End of Consent Agenda)

Approximate Time - 8:35 a.m.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Other Items

4. Development Services - Planning and Zoning

Action to adopt Bill No. 131, on second reading, an ordinance amending the Carson City Municipal Code Title 18 Zoning, Chapter 18.12.055 Obtaining a Building Permit, requiring the payment of utility connection fees at either submittal of building plans or at the issuance of building permit, and other matters properly related thereto. (File ZCA-06-207)

Staff Summary: This revision to the Growth Management section of Title 18 would allow payment of utility hookup fees and the growth management fee at either submittal of building plans or issuance of building permit.

5. Public Works

A) Action on a motion finding that the proposed ordinance amending Title 12 Water, Sewerage and Drainage, Chapter 12.01 Water Connection Charges and Use Rates, Section 12.01.020 Schedule of Rates by increasing all rates 14% effective on bills dated on or after February 1, 2007 and 14% effective on bills dated on or after July 1, 2007, and amending Section 12.01.030 Schedule of Water Connection Charges, Lateral and Meter Box Sets, and Meter Set Fees by increasing all charges and fees, except water connection charges remain the same, 14% effective on bills dated on or after February 1, 2007 and 14% effective on bills dated on or after July 1, 2007, and other matters properly related thereto does impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business or directly restrict the formation, operation or expansion of a business, that a business impact statement has been prepared, accepted and is on file with the Board of Supervisors and that the requirements of the act have been met.

Staff Summary: The 2005 rate changes were based on $30 million in capital improvements for the next 5 years and anticipated a 3 to 4% annual increase to cover the costs for Operations and Maintenance (O & M), increased supply, improved quality measures, and capital improvements. The 2007 capital program for the next five years is in the range of $41 million (this includes $27 million in direct capital costs and $14 million of indirect ongoing operational costs) and will require a 28% annual increase in rates implemented in two stages of 14%. That is reflective of an 11% increase in O & M, which includes power costs, chemicals, water sampling, wholesale water purchases and leases; 3% increase for supply improvements; 6% increase for water system improvements; 4% increase to improve water quality; and 4% increase for other capital improvements.

B) Action to introduce on first reading, an ordinance amending Title 12 Water, Sewerage and Drainage, Chapter 12.01 Water Connection Charges and Use Rates, Section 12.01.020 Schedule of Rates by increasing all rates 14% effective on bills dated on or after February 1, 2007 and 14% effective on bills dated on or after July 1, 2007, and amending Section 12.01.030 Schedule of Water Connection Charges, Lateral and Meter Box Sets, and Meter Set Fees by increasing all charges and fees, except water connection charges remain the same, 14% effective on bills dated on or after February 1, 2007 and 14% effective on bills dated on or after July 1, 2007, and other matters properly related thereto.

Staff Summary: The 2005 rate changes were based on $30 million in capital improvements for the next 5 years and anticipated a 3 to 4% annual increase to cover the costs for Operations and Maintenance (O & M), increased supply, improved quality measures, and capital improvements. The 2007 capital program for the next five years is in the range of $41 million (this includes $27 million in direct capital costs and $14 million of indirect ongoing operational costs) and will require a 28% annual increase in rates implemented in two stages of 14%. That is reflective of an 11% increase in O & M, which includes power costs, chemicals, water sampling, wholesale water purchases and leases; 3% increase for supply improvements; 6% increase for water system improvements; 4% increase to improve water quality; and 4% increase for other capital improvements.

6. City Manager

A) Action to adopt on second reading, Bill No. 132, an ordinance repealing Carson City Municipal Code Title 5 Public Utility Franchises and Requirements, Chapter 5.19 Cable Systems which regulates the occupancy and use of public ways by cable systems and provides for the establishment of customer service standards and other matters properly related thereto. 

Staff Summary: Currently, Carson City has a cable systems regulatory ordinance which governs Charter Communications, Inc. and any other cable television provider who enters the Carson City market. Per the Agreement to Extend Cable Franchise dated December 21, 2006, the City has agreed to repeal the ordinance in its entirety.

B) Action to appoint one member to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fulfill a partial term ending January 2008.

Staff Summary: Carson City Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 and NRS 244.3076 provide for a Parks and Recreation Commission to be composed of not more than nine members who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. There is one vacancy due to an existing member's resignation.

7. Board of Supervisors

Non-Action Items:
Internal communications and administrative matters
Correspondence to the Board of Supervisors
Status reports and comments from the members of the Board
Staff comments and status report