Reno City Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Note: This summary is based on published meeting minutes.
What Happened
City Council met for roughly two hours and approved seven items, including a waste management fee increase, two legal service contracts, and two zoning changes.
Key Decisions
APPROVED — Waste Management franchise fee increase from 8% to 14% for commercial and residential services, with automatic cost-of-living adjustments — Vote: 4-3 — Waste fees will rise immediately and continue adjusting annually based on inflation. This affects every household and business using trash or recycling services.
APPROVED — Labor negotiations services contract with Simons Hall Johnston PC, $100,000 maximum from General Fund, effective April 1, 2026 — Vote: 4-1 — Council reduced the original request from a higher amount to $100,000 and can request additional funding if needed.
APPROVED — Legal services contract with Simons Hall Johnston PC for labor relations, $100,000 maximum from General Fund, one year — Vote: 5-0 — This is a separate contract from the negotiations services above, reduced from the proposed $200,000.
APPROVED — Ordinance No. 6734 rezoning 386 Holcomb Avenue from Professional Office to Mixed Use Downtown-Riverwalk District — Vote: 6-0 — The 0.17-acre parcel at Holcomb and Stewart Street can now be developed for mixed-use purposes aligned with the city's Master Plan.
APPROVED — Ordinance No. 6733 requiring deed restriction for hotel certificate of occupancy — Vote: 5-2 — Hotels must now have a deed restriction in place before occupancy is approved. If the hotel is not substantially completed within seven years, the underlying zoning reverts to open space.
APPROVED — File amicus brief supporting the State of Nevada in State v. District Court (Benson), Case No. 91994 — Vote: 6-0 — City will submit a legal brief to support the state's position in this case.
REFERRED — Ordinance Introduction Bill No. 7327 amending franchise fee structure — Vote: 6-0 — Advanced to second reading for final adoption at a future meeting.
Debated But Not Resolved
Golf Club Drive easement safety concerns — Council Member Duerr stated safety concerns about the easement have not been addressed since the last meeting. Staff confirmed shared maintenance cost obligations but did not resolve the safety issues. No next step documented.
What to Watch
$100,000 — Labor negotiations services — General Fund
$100,000 — Legal services for labor relations — General Fund
Franchise fee ordinance second reading — Bill No. 7327 returns for final approval. The 8% to 14% fee increase will take effect once the ordinance is adopted.
Deed restriction condition — Council Member Taylor expressed concerns about the deed restriction requirement. If she pursues removing it, the item would need another first reading.
Golf Club Drive safety resolution — Council Member Duerr's unresolved safety concerns may come back for discussion or action at a future meeting.
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