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Case background: The property’s STR permit was increased to an eight-person occupancy in 2023 based on an assumption that two parking spaces were available. County enforcement later confirmed only one assigned parking space for the unit, and staff reduced the permitted occupancy to four people in line with Article 3.19 of the Washoe County development code, which calculates permitted occupancy based on designated parking (one assigned space per four occupants) and bedroom capacity, using the more restrictive measure.

Appeal points and evidence: The appellant, Matthew and Bernadette Castagnola, said they hold two parking permits for the development and can arrange for use of adjacent owners’ assigned spots; they also described a 21-year history of legal rentals and said they have never had STR complaints. The homeowners association’s board supplied a written letter saying parking passes do not equate to designated spaces and that overflow spaces are used on a first-come, first-served basis. County planning staff said the code does not permit increasing occupancy based on informal agreements with neighboring owners or general availability of overflow spaces.

Why it matters: Short-term-rental occupancy limits are enforced to reduce spillover parking and neighborhood impacts. Commissioners emphasized the county’s reliance on HOA-provided documentation of assigned parking and the development code’s clear standard tying occupancy to designated parking when spaces are not assigned to individual units.

Board action and follow-up: The commission denied the appeal and affirmed the board of adjustment and director’s determination that one designated space supports a maximum occupancy of four people. The board asked planning and legal staff to meet with the property owners to explore whether an ADA accommodation or a modification of standards could address the owner’s accessibility needs and legitimate personal-use concerns; staff said a modification of standards route may be available and will pursue a private discussion with the appellants and their counsel.

Ending: For now, the STR occupancy remains capped at four occupants. Planning staff will follow up with the appellants to assess whether an accommodation consistent with federal disability protections and county code can be applied in this or similar cases.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of County Commissioners | April 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board denied an appeal from Incline Village owners seeking to restore an 8-person short-term rental occupancy limit, affirming a 4-person cap tied to designated parking; staff will explore possible ADA-related accommodations for property owners.","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},6085706,"Commission approves $675,000 contract step for CARES campus property despite deed-restriction concerns",587,10111000,10698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3&start=10111&end=10698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3/thumbnail_10111000.jpg","/articles/6085706/Washoe-County/Nevada/Commission-approves-675000-contract-step-for-CARES-campus-property-despite-deed-restriction-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085706-b335b741f83a5c52bb411ad0200d6931/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107228&Signature=CmMGd2YRBj-eEd7y6bofmT5X1I7X2Xs2qkAEtH8f0seU9HJNJ-WsPF4thUSrh4ro-gDSENxadivlqMbjEK8w-XAh0TBwOyKYBqwxWpA5BbC5wm2eu11IHR0c34SHLSX2hqSqCaJ-2rY37~qHkgnOH-XZfmAwp3WafofrYNVGKgvyyKa0Akhqfky5sAVYyc9rTVwM-gPjcsHLa~N~a6KzRPopnHD6qkY0~7q4g5HVYoK9ihfg7ts7YMQXS~iMfH26mQTgWRML1jQs6DEpy4mEX63rMexrWLM5wZx~Q82zD1LvHcS5ZaOQjpNnon~vVpyk1jfHjv9pMsBepxAef9NZ0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of County Commissioners voted 3–1 on April 8 to approve the next contract step tied to hardening and renovating a county-owned property intended to expand behavioral-health and supportive-housing capacity, despite concerns from one commissioner about deed restrictions on the site.

Background and debate: The county purchased a former hospital building for the CARES campus and has been seeking to use ARPA funds and partner funding to convert the site for subacute behavioral-health and related services. Staff presented a contract for architectural and engineering services of about $675,000 to begin necessary design and permitting work so the county does not lose state ARPA funding opportunities. Commissioner Mike Clark objected, saying deed restrictions on the property include multiple prohibitions — including inpatient psychiatric and some residential treatment uses — and urging staff to resolve restrictions before obligating more funds.

Staff response: County Manager Eric Brown and Assistant staff said the contract step is intended to obligate funds required by the state while the county finalizes the site’s permitted uses. Assistant county staff noted the county identified carve-outs in the deed terms that would allow the specific subacute inpatient and pediatric behavioral-health uses the county proposes. The county also said it is working with the District Attorney’s office and potential health-system partners to clarify allowable uses and licensing paths.

Why it matters: The property is central to the county’s plan to expand local capacity for behavioral-health treatment and avoid long out-of-area placements. Commissioner Clark pressed staff to confirm legal and licensing compliance before additional spending; others argued that obligating design funds preserves eligibility for state and federal dollars and allows necessary design work to proceed.

Vote and next steps: The motion to proceed with the contract for architectural/engineering work passed 3–1 (Commissioner Clark opposed). Staff said any further expenditures would stop if legal review or partner negotiations change the plan; staff will continue to work with the county DA and potential providers and report back to the commission.

Ending: The board’s action keeps the county on a schedule to use external funding for facility improvements while staff work to resolve deed-restriction language and licensing questions. Commissioners directed staff to return with clarifications on legal constraints and a timeline for design and implementation.","Commissioners voted 3–1 to move forward with architectural and engineering work related to the county's CARES campus property while staff continue to review deed restrictions and use options for behavioral-health services.",{"_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},6085709,"Washoe Checkbook launches to show county spending; state controller praises transparency",517,8053000,8570000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3&start=8053&end=8570","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3/thumbnail_8053000.jpg","/articles/6085709/Washoe-County/Nevada/Washoe-Checkbook-launches-to-show-county-spending-state-controller-praises-transparency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085709-786f1da5ee23aad8c4a5aa8f787e7f5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107228&Signature=F2~xX9120i6EsSZNPVOq~EIITr9KPBiZybMamGZJUMMlRhuvK8Lm1tVEmUUdKosAvKyONY31qt2EFP5ttpdlFPZCFb9AKS6KtcgGrxTypeAawIt9~wMLVbvAZcJNviFD-tNiJQ1hwjS3qMZhyheikdiuyr~8jW1botrGBD3yFgpHCiE~rzeF4FrCh~9Qq9pbzp8rmx8bEPJbrWDDn8B-~1Pxl9vquPfYpiCa9HivZCdLkI4ELdfBPmDudU7WVNmXiM6cNEMA6v0vGewIwi1u9qAxF-iS1YyhMkDq8uRyZeDRibf1xo1tHSue7IwOLO~-nxgO0K71OtuyaSFj4Wvhvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Washoe County on April 8 publicly launched the Washoe Checkbook, an interactive website that displays the county’s budget-to-actual data, departmental expenditures and vendor payments, the county comptroller told the Board of County Commissioners.

State Controller Andy Matthews, who led a similar state-level effort, attended and praised Washoe County’s version as a model for other local governments. Comptroller Cathy Hill led a live demonstration showing users can filter by fund, department and vendor, drill down to invoices and download supporting information; the site includes three fiscal years of data and a nightly refresh.

Why it matters: The checkbook is intended to improve transparency and save staff time by making commonly requested financial information readily available. Comptroller Hill and the state controller said publicly available, searchable spending data has reduced public-records requests in other jurisdictions and can help residents better understand budget choices.

Features and staff guidance: Hill walked the commission through the site’s four main panels—budgeted revenues and expenditures, current spending by fund and a vendor-level ledger—demonstrating how users can hover for percentage-of-budget figures or click to view invoices behind a line item. The county emphasized that the site provides a point-in-time view that updates nightly and that legal advertising requirements remain in place, but staff said some required printed notices could be shortened by pointing readers to the online report.

Commissioner reaction and next steps: Commissioners lauded the launch. Commissioner Claire Andreola, who led the county’s effort, said the site will be useful to residents on mobile devices and that the county plans a public “Budget 101” walk-through so users can learn how to interpret the data. Commissioners asked staff to track public use and suggested the tool be featured in outreach as the county begins budget work.

Ending: The Washoe Checkbook joins the state’s online checkbook and is intended to make county spending more accessible ahead of the upcoming budget cycle; county staff said they will monitor usage and return with additional public education materials.","Washoe County launched an interactive 'Washoe Checkbook' website that displays department budgets, expenditures and vendor payments; state controller Andy Matthews and county comptroller Cathy Hill described features and staff said the tool should reduce public-records requests.",{"_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},6085711,"BLM and Washoe County outline spike in illegal dumping; cameras and community cleanups highlighted",161,6385000,6546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3&start=6385&end=6546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3/thumbnail_6385000.jpg","/articles/6085711/Washoe-County/Nevada/BLM-and-Washoe-County-outline-spike-in-illegal-dumping-cameras-and-community-cleanups-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085711-55e2a02890e145c3cc99ce81bf72a530/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107228&Signature=l0-6QkiHdKHizlB6yefeeOCE-4jeF1uSb07rz~WUQ~mYDuapN-10EinKbKXG7mwBtk1ZlUXCUqmBCWoR6xKexcUNLAjZvCEIYJ2MV6Ujr6~BCeYH4AovM86KCjqnxL6r0y~xCd9XgAdp~oykOMGzQ3Jl6RSyO61M5tUdg4fW-G8A-Dpm-7MnRSGOYomFIxSkIHGnDxTRjxtVOaTnNRoxAOlE6yjO3cjA1vO5faZvx3E60N5kC1RuAdfUhtXfOAes4LKtVkodJM-s86yKiBJn-LhlCGy5hdNNmmrSB80OdpigOY2b-DeDCoSw6ynPCO~9140Z-44oIpLqkRpYnAry9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Federal land managers and county officials told the Washoe County commission on April 8 that illegal dumping, target-shooting debris and abandoned vehicles have increased on BLM land near Reno and in the Truckee Meadows, and they urged stronger local partnerships and faster cleanup responses.

Kim Dowell, manager for the Bureau of Land Management’s Carson City District, said the district has three law-enforcement officers covering roughly 4.8 million acres and that most of the urban workload—illegal dumping, homeless encampments and target-shooting debris—falls into the greater Reno area. Supervisory law-enforcement officer Michael Yost described how investigators search trash for identifying documents, use game cameras (cellular and non-cellular) to gather evidence and partner with local nonprofits to remove large volumes of waste.

Why it matters: Illegal dumping affects public safety, habitat and recreation access on public land and shifts cleanup costs onto partners. BLM staff told the commission that quick removal of debris discourages repeat dumping and that community partners such as Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) are essential because the agency lacks dedicated cleanup funding beyond limited hazmat resources.

Key details from the presentation: Officer Yost said dumping falls into three main categories — negligent target practice (cans, spent shells), large-item dumping used as targets (TVs, furniture) and commercial dumping. He described two camera types: cellular cameras that send near-real-time images but cost $100–$150 per month each, and non-cellular cameras that are cheaper but require physical card retrieval. He said investigators sometimes locate license plates or receipts in trash that lead to accountable parties.

Partnerships and responses: Yost credited local volunteers and nonprofit partners for most cleanups and cited a recent Chimney Area cleanup where volunteers removed a tractor-load of debris. He also urged greater public reporting and said that when dumpsters or temporary receptacles were provided at a site the amount of dumping dropped substantially. Commissioners and members of the public discussed options including more free-dump days, targeted dumpsters in problem areas, stronger neighborhood reporting and targeted enforcement in repeat-offender locations.

Commissioner reaction and next steps: Commissioners asked staff to keep coordinating with KTMB, Waste Management and local public works agencies and asked for options to reduce disposal cost barriers that contribute to dumping behavior. Commissioner Marlouse Garcia said the county should expand public education and consider targeted funding for cleanup in the most-impacted neighborhoods. BLM offered to present annually or biannually and said it would work with Washoe County on notification and camera feeds for priority sites.

Ending: BLM officials said surveillance and prompt cleanups have reduced new dumping in targeted areas; the agency urged stronger, quicker local responses and additional community reporting to help locate offenders and reduce long-term impacts.","BLM staff and county commissioners discussed illegal dumping on public lands, describing patterns of vehicle and household-item dumping, enforcement challenges and partnerships with local cleanup groups.",{"_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},6085712,"Residents urge full funding for Washoe County libraries; board proclaims National Library Week",5243,509000,5752000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3&start=509&end=5752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2902356-4f66137b4f82d3f1f0a661dfa36e19c3/thumbnail_509000.jpg","/articles/6085712/Washoe-County/Nevada/Residents-urge-full-funding-for-Washoe-County-libraries-board-proclaims-National-Library-Week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6085712-8910eb748c434ef60b8d43ae19aad17e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771107228&Signature=PD--5Y2BaYErxuGGCY6xXy42YNr0lK1eXqNv9kRzA5q2YwgEpbDUYL44BRDJmkhOY1m0KQige6r7XXi-qBEDNf3IgSmjTBMhiaFa1GzjKlbAunI7viJeOKtgVgbw~Ze5d67EBsRQRQVzioh7K7q9cAClmAuZNURfD7tLOmVfNhefO30UdNjgK4PAKtN8Qthp87oOEDOHfYDM2mzN3nDq2~jCk49IKn8gEyE14y8hytTV1bnfw3bcV~viCT4pz26krVJt-2-3B9U86mQyoEKtylAg-QlUnMFc-7OowlbSjV2D9zebpM49xGtSf7C5OFJQtttARMqd26mKDocFm9cMtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of Washoe County residents urged the Board of County Commissioners on April 8 to fully fund the county library system, arguing cuts would harm families, seniors and job seekers. The board also unanimously approved a proclamation designating the week of April 12, 2025, as National Library Week.

Many speakers described personal and community uses for libraries and urged the commission to preserve branch hours and staff. “Please fully fund the libraries. We're an investment in the community in countless ways,” said Collin Biggs, a library supporter who listed services librarians provide from story time to technology help. Author and resident Nasim Jamnia cited system-wide usage statistics and budget context, saying the library budget in fiscal 2023–24 was about $12 million, roughly 1.3% of the county’s $1 billion budget.

Why it matters: Library services surfaced repeatedly during the meeting’s public-comment period, where speakers tied the system to literacy, digital access and public safety roles such as wildfire evacuation hubs. The discussion comes as county leaders prepare budget choices after WC1, a library funding ballot question, failed in November 2024 and advocates said voters were confused by misinformation during the campaign.

Supporters described concrete losses if staffing and hours are reduced. Alex Hoft, an avid volunteer, said, “WC1 was never a vote to defund the Washoe County Library System. Please continue supporting it.” Others described how summer reading programs and digital databases support children, jobseekers and older adults. Several speakers noted federal funding shifts for library programs and urged the county to compensate for those losses.

Commissioner comments and next steps: Commissioners thanked speakers and recorded the proclamation vote. Commissioner Marlouse Garcia presented the National Library Week proclamation, noting libraries’ role as a community hub; the board voted to approve the proclamation unanimously. Several commissioners asked staff and the library board for more detailed budget briefings during the coming budget cycle and for audit or efficiency reviews to explore savings without cutting core services.

Community context and pressure points: Speakers and public filings described ongoing public debate after WC1’s defeat, with advocates saying misinformation led many voters to reject the measure. Commenters asked the commission to avoid staff layoffs and hour reductions, and to consider alternatives to a dedicated revenue stream if the board chooses to fund libraries within the general budget. Several speakers provided usage data and petitions, and multiple library trustees and district representatives attended the proclamation presentation.

Ending: The proclamation gives the board symbolic recognition of libraries and starts a public engagement window ahead of budget deliberations. Residents who testified asked commissioners to translate the public support shown at the meeting into budget decisions that keep branches open and staff funded. The finance and library staffs were directed to provide more detailed briefings to the commission during upcoming budget sessions.","Dozens of residents urged commissioners to fully fund Washoe County Library System as the board proclaimed National Library Week and prepared for budget discussions after the failure of ballot measure WC1.","actionData","errors"]

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