Reno City Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Note: This summary is based on published meeting minutes.
What Happened
Reno City Council approved five items at its February 25, 2026 meeting, including a regional planning commission appointment that drew debate over seniority and Ward 4 representation.
Key Decisions
• APPROVED — Regional Transportation Commission Fiscal Year 2027 Interlocal Cooperative Agreement — 7-0 — Authorizes RTC's program of projects for Reno in fiscal year 2027.
• APPROVED — Interlocal Agreement with Nevada Department of Transportation for SR 430 North Virginia Street Multimodal Project — 5-0 — Establishes maintenance and operations responsibilities for street improvements in Ward 4.
• APPROVED — Ordinance No. 6735: Repeal of franchise fees for solid waste and recyclable materials collection — 5-0 — Eliminates franchise fees charged to solid waste and recyclable materials collectors and transporters.
• APPROVED — Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission appointments: Tina Gonfiantini (full-term vacancy) and Christina Del Villar (partial-term vacancy) — 5-1 — Fills two vacancies on the regional planning commission.
• APPROVED — Ward 5 Neighborhood Advisory Board appointments: Abbie Laugtug (regular member), James Cooper and Veronica Gerhard (alternates) — 6-0 — Fills neighborhood board positions for Ward 5.
Debated But Not Resolved
• Regional Planning Commission appointments — Council Member Ebert opposed the Mayor's choices, arguing that Manny Becerra deserved the full-term position based on seniority with the Reno Planning Commission. Ebert also wanted more Ward 4 representation on the regional commission. — Resolved: Mayor Schieve's motion for Gonfiantini and Del Villar passed 5-1 with Ebert voting no.
What to Watch
None exceeding $50,000 identified in this meeting.
No items were deferred or continued to future council meetings.
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