Reno City Council committees recommend rezoning 386 Holcomb Avenue to mixed-use downtown development, advancing to City Council for final approval.

THIS WEEK IN RENO CITY COUNCIL

Seven city boards and committees met to approve leadership positions and recommend a zoning change for downtown development.

THE BIG DECISIONS

• APPROVED — Zoning map amendment at 386 Holcomb Avenue from Professional Office to Mixed Use Downtown–Riverwalk District — 6-0 — This opens the door for mixed-use development in downtown Reno and goes to City Council for final approval.
• APPROVED — Financial Advisory Board leadership: Charlene Hart as Chair, Ric Rosario as Vice Chair, Kelly Bland as Secretary — Unanimous — Sets board leadership for 2026 budget oversight.
• APPROVED — Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board leadership: Gabriel Maya as Chair, Marie Rodriguez as Vice Chair, Juergen Hoehne as Secretary — Unanimous — Establishes Ward 3 community representation for the year.
• APPROVED — Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board leadership: Paul Klein as Chair, Colin Robertson as Vice Chair — Unanimous — Directs board focus on housing and development projects in 2026.

MONEY MOVES

• No major spending this week.

STILL IN PROGRESS

• Holcomb Avenue Zoning Amendment — Recommendation now moves to City Council for final approval — Decision expected in coming weeks.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Meetings held: 7
• Items voted on: 8
• Total spending approved: $0
• Unanimous votes: 8
• Contested votes: 0

PULSE QUESTION

QUESTION: Should the 386 Holcomb Avenue property be rezoned to allow mixed-use downtown development?

OPTIONS: ["Yes, this supports downtown growth", "No, keep it professional office zoning", "Unsure, need more details"]

TAGS

Zoning, Governance, Housing, Budget, Infrastructure

Meetings This Week