Special Meeting

FCC Meeting: July 29, 2021 

5:00 PM  

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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 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 included on this agenda cannot be acted upon other than to place them on a future agenda. If you wish to comment you can do so in person at the meeting or use the Raise your Hand feature in Zoom (*9 if you are participating via phone). Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes, please avoid repetition. The Mayor may, at his discretion, hold comments until the second Public Forum at the end of the meeting. Public Comments submitted prior to 4:00 pm the day of the meeting will be provided to City Council and added to the record but will not be read during the live meeting. Any public input received after 4 pm the day of the meeting will be included in the record but may not reach council members before action is taken.

1.3.

(For Possible Action) Approval of the Agenda

2.

STAFF REPORTS

2.1.

Presentation and discussion on water rights/water resources relating to current water issues facing the City of Fernley including, but not limited to the following topics:

**This is a workshop presentation/discussion and no action will be taken by the City Council at this meeting related to any of the items presented or discussed.

1. Types of water rights in Nevada
2. The City of Fernley’s current water resources and demands
3. General overview of Nevada water law affecting the City of Fernley
4. Current practices for managing groundwater aquifers
5. The City of Fernley’s water dedication process and ordinances
6. Issues related to surface water dedications and use
7. Past successes, current issues, and future challenges related to Fernley’s municipal water system
8. Status update on current water litigation

3.

ADDRESS REQUEST(S) FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

4.

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 included on this agenda cannot be acted upon other than to place them on a future agenda. If you wish to comment you can do so in person at the meeting or use the Raise your Hand feature in Zoom (*9 if you are participating via phone). Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes, please avoid repetition. The Mayor may, at his discretion, hold comments until the second Public Forum at the end of the meeting. Public Comments submitted prior to 4:00 pm the day of the meeting will be provided to City Council and added to the record but will not be read during the live meeting. Any public input received after 4 pm the day of the meeting will be included in the record but may not reach council members before action is taken.

Next meeting: August 4th @ 5pm

ADJOURNMENT
This notice and agenda is being posted before 9:00 a.m., 7/16/2021 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; Lyon County Human Services, 105 Lois Lane; Fernley Swimming Pool 300 Cottonwood Lane; 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