Reno City Council

Sewer capacity allocation — Councilwoman Breckis questioned whether to approve 100,000 additional gallons requested before connection fees are recalibrated; another councilmember called for a moratorium on allocations until remaining sewer capacity is fully distributed. City staff indicated advanced purified water project is 3 years away. Council requested North Valley Water Issues subcommittee reconvene after recess to evaluate broader sewer and stormwater issues before future adjustments.

Stormwater pond compliance — Inspection found 40% of stormwater retention ponds out of compliance (not built, not fenced, not maintained, or not to design). Breckis requested periodic reports on compliance monitoring. Status pending.

Sewer connection fees — City staff completed report but requires public input before returning to council. Public input process scheduled for late fall with 500+ individuals and companies that paid fees in last three years expected to participate.

Unincorporated county runoff tracking — Councilmember noted city does not track flooding risk or construction controls in unincorporated Washoe County areas that drain into city basin. Status unresolved.

$80,000 — Legal costs related to property dispute — Funding source not specified.

$30,000 — Medical expenses from police incident injury — Funding source not specified.

$15,000 — MRI imaging at St. Mary's — Funding source not specified.

Sewer connection fee increase — City expects to return to council in late fall after public input phase. This affects 500+ property owners and companies.

North Valley Water Issues subcommittee meeting — Council requested subcommittee reconvene after recess to discuss stormwater utility, plant expansion, and agricultural water projects before any new sewer capacity allocations.

Stormwater pond compliance reports — Council requested periodic updates on inspection findings. Current compliance rate is 60%.