City Of Reno: November 17, 2021 Reno City Council Meeting Highlights

Press release from the City of Reno:

11/17/2021 5:09 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:

B.2 - Fire station alerting system 

Council approved a contract purchase with PURVIS Fire Station Alerting System for software and services related to Public Safety Dispatch and Reno Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $1,240,000, reimbursed by 911 surcharge funds. The City of Reno Public Safety Dispatch and Fire Department requires a new fire station alerting system to replace the legacy system to ensure there is a reliable enhanced communication system between dispatch and the fire stations during fire emergency calls.

B.3 -  Donation to Reno Fire Department’s paramedic scholarship program 

Council accepted a cash donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Paralyzed Veterans of America to the Reno Fire Department for its paramedic scholarship program. Staff will use this donation as part of the City’s paramedic scholarship program supporting our firefighters. 

E.1 - Offenses against property ordinance introduction 

Council approved an ordinance introduction to be heard for a second reading and adoption, amending Title 8, Chapter 8.10, of the Reno MunicipalCode entitled “Offenses Against Property,” creating new Ordinance RMC8.10.110 prohibiting possession of a catalytic converter unless otherwise permitted. 

E.2 - Authority of Park Rangers ordinance introduction 

Council approved an ordinance introduction to be heard for a second reading and adoption amending Reno Municipal Code Title 8.23, “Parks and Recreation,” Chapter 8.23.035 “Authority of park rangers,” to provide for expansion of jurisdiction from only parks and recreation facilities to also include all city trails, open spaces, and public property within 350 feet of the shore of the Truckee River within city limits.

Background: The primary purpose of the Park Ranger is to provide public relations, customer service and increased safety in our park sites and facilities. The Park Ranger has several functions that include educating the public about park usage and services, providing limited enforcement of the city ordinances relating to park usage, cleaning restrooms, and emptying trash cans. The Park Ranger is not a police officer; however, by patrolling the parks, the Ranger acts as a high visibility deterrence to crime and other anti-social acts. Additionally, as a uniformed officials, Rangers can usually resolve minor incidents without requiring police involvement. The Ranger’s ability to address minor park issues frees up police officers from the parks, benefiting everyone in the city. In the past, Rangers have assisted with patrolling sporting events, community cleanups, special events, and have even summoned medical aid for victims of medical emergencies.

E.3 - Ward boundaries and official city map ordinance introduction

Following a presentation, Council approved an ordinance introduction to be heard for a second reading and adoption selecting Map Option D, revising the City's official map and ward boundaries.

Background: Population data from the 2020 Census indicates the populations of the City’s five wards need to be rebalanced to conform with the Reno City Charter.

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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