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A member moved to approve the minutes; another member seconded the motion. The chair called for the question and the voice vote showed approval; the chair declared the motion passed. The meeting then continued to the public‑safety update.

No roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes presented at the CAB meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/6/25 STMWV CAB Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The South Valleys Citizens Advisory Board approved the minutes from its December meeting by voice vote; the motion was seconded and the chair declared the motion passed.","taxTitle","taxId",2669,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6345526,"Residents raise homelessness, election and library record concerns during public comment",3869,115000,3984000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435&start=115&end=3984","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435/thumbnail_115000.jpg","/articles/6345526/Washoe-County/Nevada/Residents-raise-homelessness-election-and-library-record-concerns-during-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345526-4b1b0304079f97300c4128618dae6b59/orig.mp4?Expires=1770558038&Signature=irvaOVU2AxSYVY0dyMiYWS2-Gvesq1SSUYaswBX9d2L5C8hGnAyM4mVXe~9bXUPQJgFVZjZDKIu3XRFKAp8kJLK1KzdbkDUKe96meLqu9gAkz4Y0h-eJOsRZbC-CBp1~~RdA9AlPPiivsLCczggwxBkpHgvBT5d-IN1Nfwc16Jyq8f0gcCz3l2dtswtqzLiT7KrzTCXeUxYdc-PYi1FN4~zgIH5PXqoU5tuX44iEIljGz8bGz80GcKtPM25qNMzrsxSNlmxn1bRBspvecPUN5-XcocLKaXfAPZX0Ap4uhIrly4hnJAPyNlP28f~Z2MsA7zYps91OfyCK7PDMSb~IVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the general public‑comment period, several residents and community members told the CAB they have concerns about homelessness services, shelter operations and transparency in county government, and one speaker raised election and public‑record concerns.

Why it matters: public commenters allege operational failures, potential misuse of grant funds and errors in election materials, issues that could affect public confidence in county programs and require formal follow up.

Penny Brock said the South Valleys park study relies on ARPA/COVID funding that may be subject to change and asked whether a Pennington Foundation donation for softball facilities at the park would limit public access. Brock: \"Some say yes, others say they don't know,\" on ARPA clawbacks.

Paul White (Education Crusade) sharply criticized shelter operations and oversight, alleging problems at the CARES campus and claiming the campus has not been transparent to the public. White said the CARES campus \"cannot produce 1 effective\" and described alleged safety and management concerns; those claims were his opinion and were not substantiated at the meeting by county staff.

Drew Rebar, a recent primary candidate for Assembly District 40, said his name and others were left off sample ballots. \"My name was left off with the sample ballots,\" Rebar said, calling the omission a legal and constitutional problem for campaign fairness. Rebar also said he had public records — an email exchange involving library director Jeff Scott — that, in his view, showed public comments being altered on the public record. He said, \"this email with director Scott of the library has proved that he's changing our words around.\"

County Manager Eric Brown responded publicly to the sample‑ballot concern, saying he was \"very sorry that the sample ballot got, had an error that affected your campaign,\" and described steps to strengthen registrar staffing and review processes. Brown also denied that the county pays media organizations for content when asked during the meeting.

Other speakers pressed the county on homelessness counting methodology. Brown and county staff explained the difference between the HUD point‑in‑time count and ongoing case‑management data in HMIS (the Homeless Management Information System); they said the continuum of care chose to reduce reliance on point‑in‑time counts and that HMIS provides a more consistent, intake‑based record of shelter use.

Comments at the meeting included strong accusations and disputed claims about facilities and staff; county staff repeatedly invited members of the public to follow up with the county manager’s office or appropriate departments and noted that some matters — such as personnel issues — cannot be discussed publicly.

The CAB did not take action on any of the allegations during the meeting; county staff said follow‑up would occur through public‑records requests and existing oversight channels.","Multiple public commenters urged greater transparency on homelessness programs and shelters, criticized operations at the CARES campus and SafeCamp, reported sample‑ballot errors and alleged edits to public comment records at the Washoe County Library.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6345531,"RTC previews projects: ridership growth, BRT, flex service and hydrogen buses",2464,5101000,7565000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435&start=5101&end=7565","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435/thumbnail_5101000.jpg","/articles/6345531/Washoe-County/Nevada/RTC-previews-projects-ridership-growth-BRT-flex-service-and-hydrogen-buses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345531-af279707abc9dc67882535d72c95d022/orig.mp4?Expires=1770558038&Signature=HUtwUUJkkfTah8BbeoPimkgsfNuqPFLM6e6hFwu-kTshY1UqLwLbzh8oS6BxY4VtV4M3tHth~enE6xm-zDjSMTaugek9yg3YeJrUYH7NCO-PUDogG4ujj0EHmBUkh-XS9597onqDfMSwVk~3Zkfa59n22-kbf~5paOX6A6AigQyvJmpGvbgJl2RBCAU7Rwim3bgt0akywJEWWQkpeyy6VnXNR1CXLCGbWr~cm4r6aCDVPeUu8ivri38NksQEftaaV3~Bq5q~OKcw73CVSXaH5exkIjZlJVMA~jshIK8qOQBhLbcLGj4oxgqg9Hb2~w2y6G5C69WLvHbfCqwAb6-hWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paul Nelson, government affairs officer for the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), briefed the South Valleys CAB on transit and roadway plans, reporting ridership growth and outlining capital work through the mid‑2020s.

Why it matters: RTC projects and service changes affect commute reliability, transit access for seniors and people with disabilities, and local traffic patterns during construction.

Nelson said RTC provided about 5.5 million rides in the prior 12 months, with 60 percent of trips for work. He highlighted the bus rapid transit (BRT) Virginia Line, which carried close to a million riders last year, and the Lincoln Line, which carried roughly 450,000.

RTC officials described microtransit FlexRide pilots in four service bubbles — curb‑to‑curb, on‑demand service intended for lower‑density areas — and senior taxi credits ($60 per month) and a large vanpool program (about 340 vans) that RTC says saved roughly 20 million vehicle miles in 2024.

Nelson reviewed capital work: RTC invested more than $81 million in construction in 2024 and plans several projects in the South and central Truckee Meadows in coming years, including Meadowood Mall Circle rehabilitation, Veterans Parkway modifications and a Pembroke Drive capacity project targeted for 2026. He said the Tahoe‑Reno Industrial Center access study and potential alternate commuter routes remain under study.

On vehicles and fuels, Nelson said RTC has a mix of diesel‑electric hybrids, battery electric buses and two hydrogen fuel‑cell buses in service with six more hydrogen vehicles expected; he and staff estimated a heavy‑duty transit bus costs roughly $1 million, subject to supply and tariff pressures. Nelson said RTC is pursuing a permanent hydrogen fueling facility and moving to cashless fare payment and software upgrades for FlexRide and paratransit compatibility.

Nelson said the region’s 2050 Regional Transportation Plan is scheduled for RTC board adoption on Feb. 21 and emphasized coordination with local jurisdictions and the Washoe County School District on safe routes for pedestrians and bicyclists. He described RTC’s funding mix (local fuel tax, sales tax, federal grants and passenger fares) and said many projects rely on competitive and discretionary federal grants.

CAB members asked about Hidden Valley transit access, hydrogen fueling costs, and how RTC coordinates with schools; RTC staff said microtransit and access programs are evolving and offered to provide follow‑up information about eligibility and timelines.","RTC officials told the CAB about rising transit ridership, ongoing bus rapid transit service, microtransit pilots, planned roadway projects and a strategy to expand alternative routes to the Tahoe‑Reno Industrial Center; officials said hydrogen fuel‑cell buses have been added and more are on order.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6345535,"Truckee Meadows Fire reports 3,072 calls in South Valleys in 2024, warns of winter hazards",654,820000,1474000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435&start=820&end=1474","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435/thumbnail_820000.jpg","/articles/6345535/Washoe-County/Nevada/Truckee-Meadows-Fire-reports-3072-calls-in-South-Valleys-in-2024-warns-of-winter-hazards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345535-26c30709a50d78a838c43f27bdb05f23/orig.mp4?Expires=1770558038&Signature=ZidOiZD6sTdMVB-YijNCm7cwMCOMENypAILpOO0lqz1pyOI8KtVXGU4wiL96VdC0OjmqWooYbaZKpXW46GZ9UBYnmCDZ4-Na7Y5VwCXM3zKotbggnwVV7jjq7kvHs6YbcM6Wx8Eepca27B3hTtWmGgTzqN5fkPudVoeXoSpo~ezjsbud5x9VQJV5vLyN5uoowL0gYItv8f6G612DmtHP9wDTX5O4R3ehE4n9ZbZPX52q~oamGhnZUvUR3tdlVFyX76XsRByppSArmskCZRtoh8ppv5kEiEsO~68RC5JZrBJY9JmVxOncACxKmcNr8Il9r7vExTsNcoFlDdlYKf~LnA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue Division Chief Joe Shum told the South Valleys Citizens Advisory Board that crews in the South Valleys responded to 3,072 calls in 2024 — an average of about 256 calls per month — and that crews remain fully staffed after a recent academy graduation.

Why it matters: the call volume reflects steady demand for fire and medical services in the area and informs staffing, station and equipment planning.

Shum said Jan. 31 graduates from the Carson City Regional Academy joined Truckee Meadows training to drive the department’s larger water‑tender trucks and that five recruits completed the local academy. He said the department staffed all positions approved in the budget and is training to cover planned retirements.

On incident mix, Shum gave a breakdown for the South Valleys area in 2024: three fires that were not large or substantial, about 145 medical calls and motor‑vehicle accidents, one minor hazardous‑materials gas‑leak incident, roughly 64 good‑intent calls and about 30 assists or false alarms. He urged drivers not to drive through flooded intersections and described increased mudslide risk in areas below recent burn scars such as the Davis and Callahan scars.

Shum said the Truckee Meadows Water Authority tests and paints hydrants on a regular schedule and that, by late 2024, TMWSA had tested roughly two‑thirds of hydrants in the authority’s service area, though he could not provide a public web link for test records on the spot and invited residents to email the department for contact information.

Shum also noted ongoing replacement of retired leadership — including a national search for a new fire chief following Chief Moore’s retirement — and anticipated additional retirements this year. He closed by saying the Hidden Valley station build is on track and could be occupied by October if permitting and other steps proceed as planned.

The division chief took questions from CAB members about traffic hot spots (Mount Rose Highway and I‑580/US‑395 were cited) and interagency differences in drug testing policies; Shum said Truckee Meadows follows a zero‑tolerance drug policy for personnel testing.","Division Chief Joe Shum told the CAB that Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue handled 3,072 calls in the South Valleys service area in 2024, described staffing and training updates and urged caution for flooded roads and burn‑scar runoff.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6345540,"County manager outlines homelessness, behavioral health and budget priorities",1931,1469000,3400000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435&start=1469&end=3400","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249066-56580e64352b82e9e6975489f54fe435/thumbnail_1469000.jpg","/articles/6345540/Washoe-County/Nevada/County-manager-outlines-homelessness-behavioral-health-and-budget-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345540-ab0e0583853c222850761c6395b9ea1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770558038&Signature=fIoyfItJSoOuH4BjUMDoKwZ6idiEak9tgDXbBBsGrGGye3PlbdYFqIPRoSlpfAtt1IridvsIHNZrL3Ch1kpai8np391P9sN-~BDaDTJoGGy1fKwzw3sKiL03AIgL0qy4~6g9GH6BakDJ4YOjQaR1MiX5yE1E47VM2w~fz~nxqzSJQSrYwmZmJFCfvXYqAB-2369bfhnWMpwhCe6a~3w0KdG1dA2CoPLED7D-zK1I766mJFr1oF9TRf8lSV~r-yOU3q3w5gyp-xG-hVDZbKVnviu2JpquH-AUSbnS6zQpii6-wyjmXjNadYblRyH2AiHn4TLIKcMoNtgAFLemL7gaiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County Manager Eric Brown on Thursday gave the South Valleys Citizens Advisory Board an annual update on Washoe County’s accomplishments and priorities, saying staff will focus this year on finishing multi‑year projects rather than adding new programs.

The review outlined steps the county has taken on homelessness, behavioral health and fiscal management after a strategic plan workshop in late January. Brown said the county “has a structurally balanced budget today” and noted a recent upgrade to the county’s sales‑tax bond rating.

Why it matters: Commissioners directed staff to prioritize senior services, mental health and infrastructure; the county faces projected revenue headwinds in years three through five of its five‑year forecast and is preparing contingencies.

Brown described shelter and housing work as a multi‑year effort. The county completed construction on the CARES campus and renewed contracts with shelter providers for the CARES campus, SafeCamp and Our Place. Brown said the county secured $20,000,000 in state ARPA funds for an affordable housing project on the CARES campus that will add 50 units of permanent supportive housing and is scheduled to come on line in April.

On behavioral health, Brown said the county hired Julia Ratti as behavioral health administrator and received $14,500,000 from the state interim finance committee to rehabilitate the vacant West Hills facility for youth and subacute adult behavioral health services. He described a newly opened sequential‑intercept program in the jail — a wing dedicated to treatment and reentry — and said early results are “outstanding.”

Brown also described other items of county business: distribution of roughly $4.5 million in opioid abatement funds in 2024 and the appointment of an opioid coordinator; ongoing work to publish county spending data (a Washoe “Checkbook” tool, akin to the state treasurer’s Open Checkbook); and steps to replace and modernize election systems, including new voting equipment and a new registrar of voters candidate to the Board of County Commissioners agenda.

Brown said staff will not propose broad new hiring this budget season; instead, departments were asked to complete and optimize existing initiatives and preserve employee positions as the county plans for possible reductions in consolidated tax revenues.

He described regional public‑safety technology projects that remain priorities, including the regional computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) system planned for completion this fall and lawyer/attorney work to update CAB ordinances and boundaries. Brown said emergency evacuation plans will be updated in 2025 and noted ongoing public‑private discussions about using county land for affordable housing and courthouse redevelopment.

Brown took questions from attendees about homelessness counts, ARPA oversight and the CARES campus; he said federal and state grant rules require oversight and annual reporting on outcomes. He also addressed concerns about sample ballots and elections administration raised later in the meeting, apologizing for an error on a sample ballot that affected a local candidate and describing steps to strengthen registrar staffing and review processes.

The county manager closed by inviting further questions and said staff will return with updates as projects proceed.","County Manager Eric Brown reviewed 2024 accomplishments and 2025 priorities for Washoe County, highlighting shelter openings, a 50-unit permanent supportive housing project funded by state ARPA dollars, behavioral health facility conversion plans and fiscal caution tied to projected revenue headwinds.","actionData","errors"]

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