Reno City Council

Flood management scope — Council disagreed on whether proposed committee and ballot measure adequately address all flooding types (river, stream, and ditch flooding). One member argued existing sewer fund structures are better alternatives; another questioned whether multi-purpose recreation projects ($50 million in purchased land) deleted since 2006 should be restored. Staff to present framework May 10.

State Inspector General Office (AB 404) — Council concerned about broad definition of "waste" as subjective and excessive state authority over local government. Unclear if office should be executive or legislative branch. Staff to work with bill sponsor on cleanup changes or recommend opposition as written.

Marijuana licensing and local control — Council wants to retain authority over licensing, zoning, and license revocation; concerned state may preempt local government role. Unclear how 5% local government excise tax revenue will be split between county and cities. Staff to present detailed local government options May 10.

Medical marijuana license fees — Council considering $20,000 annual fee structure for medical establishments; permanent regulations effective January 1, 2018 may affect final framework.

Cemetery improvements and Residential Construction Tax — Councilmember proposed using RCT funds for cemetery capital improvements, but statute 278 limits RCT to new parks only. Staff to coordinate with Assemblywoman Crasner on volunteer maintenance instead.

$50 million — Land purchased for flood management with multi-purpose recreation potential — funding source not specified in meeting data

May 10 marijuana presentation — Council needs to decide what local licensing authority Reno will demand in state permanent regulations and how to ensure local government receives promised excise tax revenue.

AB 379 Park District bill final position — Staff reviewing rewritten bill Wednesday; Reno must decide whether to support or oppose based on authority structure and funding options.

Flood ballot measure — Council must confirm consensus amendments to flood management committee bill before Senate hearing; decision affects whether 2018 ballot measure is viable.