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Fernley City Council, Jan. 6, 2021

Fernley City Council, Jan. 6, 2021



FC
C Meeting: January 06, 2021
5:00 PM


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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. 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. If you wish to comment you can use the Raise your Hand feature in Zoom, type your question into Q&A or *9 if using a smart phone. 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 comments 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 [email protected]. 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.

(Possible Action) Approval Of Voucher Report


Documents:

  1. VOUCHERS FOR FCC MEETING 01062021.PDF


2.2.

(Possible Action) Approval of Minutes from December 16, 2020


Documents:

  1. 2020.12.16 FCC MINUTES FINAL-1.PDF


2.3.

(Possible Action) Approval of Business Licenses


Documents:

  1. NEW DEC 2020_2.PDF


2.4.

Possible Action to award a contract for the City of Fernley Surface Water Treatability Study to CDM Smith in the not to exceed amount of $112,500.


Category Consent

Documents:

  1. 2021.01.06 CDM SMITH SOURCE WATER TESTING AR.PDF

  2. 1- CDM SMITH THE CITY OF FERNLEY WATER TREATMENT PLANNING REPORT- DATED JUNE 19-2020.PDF

  3. 2- STANDARD CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.PDF

  4. 3- CDM SMITH PROPOSAL FOR THE CITY OF FERNLEY SURFACE WATER TREATABILITY STUDY.PDF


2.5.

Possible Action to award a contract for an update to the City of Fernley Water Conservation Plans to Resource Concepts Inc. (RCI) in the not to exceed amount of $22,165.


Category Consent

Documents:

  1. 2021.01.06 RCI WATER CONSERVATION PLAN UPDATES AR.PDF

  2. 1- 2021.01.06 RCI CONTRACT- STANDARD CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.PDF

  3. 2- 2020-12-04 CITY OF FERNLEY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN PROPOSAL -FINAL.PDF

  4. 3- 2020 RCI FEE SCHED WATER RIGHTS- CITY OF FERNLEY WATER RIGHTS.PDF


2.6.

Possible Action to award a 2-year Land Lease agreement to the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno Fernley 4-H Gardening Club (Lyon County Extension office) for approximately 0.870 acres of open space property at the northwest corner of Rainbow Lane and Farm District Road.


Category Consent

Documents:

  1. 2021.01.06 4-H UNR OPEN SPACE LAND LEASE AR.PDF

  2. CITY OF FERNLEY STANDARD LAND LEASE AGREEMENT.PDF

  3. APPENDIX A FOR FERNLEY AGREEMENT PARCEL MAP.PDF

  4. APPENDIX A FOR FERNLEY AGREEMENT SITE MAP.PDF

  5. APPENDIX B FOR FERNLEY AGREEMENT SELF INSURED LETTER.PDF


2.7.

Possible action to approve the revised job description for General Services Field Superintendent.


Category Consent

Documents:

  1. 2021.01.06 GSFS REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION.PDF

  2. REVISED GENERAL SERVICES FIELD SUPERINDENDENT 2020.11.PDF


2.8.

Possible Action to Approve the Donner Trails Estates Phase 12A Final Subdivision Map creating a 44-lot single family residential subdivision.


Category Consent

Documents:

  1. FSM20002 - CC STAFF REPORT.PDF

  2. FINAL MAP.PDF


3.

OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY APPOINTED PLANNING COMMISSIONERS


4.

PROCLAMATIONS BY THE MAYOR


5.

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


5.1.

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


5.2.

State of Nevada Legislative Update


6.

STAFF REPORTS


6.1.

(For possible action) Approval of City of Fernley's Title VI Implementation Plan.


Category Staff Report

Documents:

  1. 2021.01.06 TITLE VI PLAN.PDF

  2. CITY OF FERNLEY 2020 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.PDF


6.2.

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


7.

ADDRESS REQUEST(S) FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.


8.

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. If you wish to comment you can use the Raise your Hand feature in Zoom, type your question into Q&A or *9 if using a smart phone 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 [email protected]. 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.

Next meeting: January 20, 2021 @ 5pm


ADJOURNMENT
This notice and agenda is being posted before 9:00 a.m., 12/31/2020 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

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Comment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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