FCC Meeting: May 20, 2020
Public Notice: Pursuant to Section 3 of the Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 the requirement contained in NRS 241.023(1)(b) that there be a physical location designated for meetings of public bodies where members of the public are permitted to attend and participate has been suspended until further notice. Also suspended  in Section 3 of Directive 006, are the requirements contained in NRS 241.020(4)(a) that public notice agendas be posted at physical locations within the State of Nevada. To view the entire Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 please visit gov.nv.gov.

The Mayor reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more agenda  items for consideration, or remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. All items are action items unless otherwise noted. 

Time Certain: Time certain designates a definite time for the start time of that item. The time certain item may NOT begin earlier than the designated time certain. It may begin later than the designated time, but not earlier.
5:00 p.m. OPEN MEETING – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor’s statement: “To avoid meeting disruptions, please place cell phones in the silent mode or turn them off during the meeting. All meetings are recorded. When addressing the Council please state your name and speak clearly into the microphone. Thank you for your understanding.”
1.

INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

1.1.

Roll Call

1.2.

Public Forum

This is the first of two portions of the meeting devoted to the Public. The Public may comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. Items not specifically included on this agenda cannot be acted upon other than to place them on a future agenda. After completing and submitting a Public Comment card, the Mayor will call upon you to come forward to the podium. Please state your name and address for the record. In consideration of other citizens, we ask that you please limit your comments to three (3) minutes and that repetition be avoided. The Mayor may, at his discretion, hold the cards until the second Public Forum at the end of the meeting.

Online Public Comments can be submitted by phone prior to 4:00 pm the day of the meeting. Public Comments can also be submitted prior to, and during the meeting at CITYCLERK@CITYOFFERNLEY.ORG. All comments received prior to adjournment will be considered and read into record unless City Council has already taken action on the item. All comments received are public record and will be included as part of the permanent record.

1.3.

(For Possible Action) Approval of the Agenda

2.

CONSENT AGENDA:

(PLEASE NOTE: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine, and may be acted upon by the Council members in one motion, and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the Council may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed, and acted upon separately during this meeting.)2.1.

(For Possible Action) Approval of Voucher Report

Documents:

1. VOUCHERS FOR FCC MEETING 05202020.PDF

2.2.

(Possible Action) Approval of Minutes from May 6, 2020

CategoryConsentDocuments:

1. 2020.05.06 FCC MINUTES FOR APPROVAL.PDF

2.3.

(Possible Action) Approval of Business Licenses

CategoryConsentDocuments:

1. NEW MAY 2020_1.PDF

2.4.

(Possible action) Purchase of a backup pump for the Hwy 50 Lift Station from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for the amount of $65,047 (including shipping).

Documents:

1. 2020.05.20 HWY 50 REPLACEMENT PUMP.PDF
2. 2020.05.20 FERNLEY HWY 50 LS REPLACEMENT NP3301 466HT WITH 120 FOOT CABLE.PDF

3.

REPORTS This item is for various public entity representatives to provide general information to the Council and public. No action will be taken.

3.1.

Reports by City Staff, City Council and the Mayor, including but not limited to monthly statistical reports by city departments.

4.

COMMUNITY RECOGNITION AWARDS

5.

PRESENTATIONS

5.1.

Presentation and update on NV Census 2020 from Garrett Kalt, Regional Coordinator

CategoryPresentation

6.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

a. Discussion with City Council & Staff
b. Public Input
c. Additional Discussion with City Council & Staff
d. Council Action or Direction to Staff

6.1.

(For possible action) Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2020/2021 proposed budget including but not limited to: All funds including the Water Enterprise Fund; Wastewater Enterprise Fund; General Fund; Capital Improvement Program; all City departments; the budget process; timelines, goals, the existing budget; debt, staffing including but not limited to reorganization, reclassification, employee positions and contracts, new positions, etc.

CategoryPublic HearingDocuments:

1. FY 20-21 FINAL BUDGET BOOK.PDF
2. MEMO TO COUNCIL – FINAL BUDGET.PDF
3. BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS DESCRPTIONS.PDF
4. 2021 STATE BUDGET – FINAL.PDF

7.

STAFF REPORTS

7.1.

(For possible action) Approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Fernley and the North Lyon County Fire Protection District

CategoryStaff ReportDocuments:

1. STAFF REPORT – INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT.PDF
2. COF. NLCFPD. INTERLOCAL 2020-2030.FINAL.PDF
3. COF. NLCFPD. INTERLOCAL 2020-2030 – REDLINED.PDF
4. COF. NLCFPD. INTERLOCAL 2020-2030 – CLEAN REDLINED VERSION.PDF

7.2.

(For possible action) Update on City of Fernley COVID-19 response including policies affecting employees, City Hall closure, funding for state and local governments, local business re-opening plans, and local events.

CategoryStaff ReportDocuments:

1. 2020.05.11 COF EMERGENCY PAID SICK LEAVE POLICY .PDF
2. 2020.05.11 COF EMERGENCY FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE POLICY.PDF
3. COF COVID19 RETURN TO WORK PROTOCOLS.PDF

7.3.

(For possible action) Direction to staff regarding the Fernley Convention and Tourism Authority (FCTA) funding distribution for July 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020.

CategoryStaff ReportDocuments:

1. TLT BUSINESS GRANTS.PDF

8.

ITEMS REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

These items will be discussed by Mayor and City Council to possibly be placed on a future agenda.8.1.

Discussion and possible action to request a future agenda item regarding a cemetery workshop. (Councilman Lacy’s request)

9.

ADDRESS REQUEST(S) FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

10.

PUBLIC FORUM

This is the portion of the meeting devoted to the Public. The Public may comment on any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. Items not specifically included on this agenda cannot be acted upon other than to place them on a future agenda. After completing and submitting a Public Comment card, the Mayor will call upon you to come forward to the podium. Please state your name and address for the record. In consideration of other citizens, we ask that you please limit your comments to three (3) minutes and that repetition be avoided.Online Public Comments can be submitted by phone prior to 4:00 pm the day of the meeting.  Public Comments can also be submitted prior to, and during the meeting at CITYCLERK@CITYOFFERNLEY.ORG. All comments received prior to adjournment will be considered and read into record unless City Council has already taken action on the item. All comments received are public record and will be included as part of the permanent record.

ADJOURNMENT
This notice and agenda is being posted before 9:00 a.m., 5/15/2020 in accordance with NRS 241.020 at the following locations: www.cityoffernley.org, https://notice.nv.gov; North Lyon County Fire Protection District, 195 E Main Street; Senior Citizen’s Center, 1170 W. Newlands Drive; Fernley Post Office 315 E Main Street; and Fernley City Hall, 595 Silver Lace Blvd. To obtain supporting material for this agenda please visit the City of Fernley website at www.cityoffernley.org or contact Kim Swanson, City Clerk, inside City Hall at 595 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV 89408, email cityclerk@cityoffernley.org or call (775) 784-9830. Notice to persons with disabilities: Members of the public who are disabled and require special assistance or accommodations at the meeting are requested to notify Fernley City Hall, at least 24 hours in advance at (775) 784-9830 or email cityclerk@cityoffernley.org