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Ward 3 advisory members press for pedestrian‑safety agenda and clearer future‑agenda process
Summary
At the May 5 meeting, Committee member Anthony Dispenzieri urged the board to agendize pedestrian‑safety measures (paint, stop signs), asked staff to bring back materials, and requested a transparent rolling list of future agenda items; staff said Council liaison Martinez prepared materials available online and that the item can return in June.
During committee reports at the Ward 3 Neighborhood Advisory Board meeting on May 5, 2026, several board members — led by Anthony Dispenzieri — asked staff to place more neighborhood‑focused action items on future agendas and specifically requested that pedestrian‑safety improvements be agendized.
Anthony Dispenzieri asked to return with a proposal emphasizing low‑cost measures such as paint and stop signs to improve walkability. "This is paint and stop signs," he said, urging the board to consider simple, inexpensive changes rather than major infrastructure projects. Dispenzieri said he had shared materials in advance and would re‑present the details at a future meeting.
Staff told the board that Council liaison Martinez had prepared materials that are available online and that Martinez generally approves the board's agenda; staff said the pedestrian‑safety proposal can be scheduled for a later meeting when Martinez is available to present. Sarah Horstman reminded attendees about strong public interest at recent council meetings concerning a proposed data‑center moratorium and urged residents to attend the May 14 council meeting to be heard.
Board members also requested a clearer, rolling list of future agenda items and recommended inviting relevant agencies (RTC, Washoe County, school district representatives) for some topics such as transit infrastructure and bus shelters. The meeting adjourned by motion, which carried on an oral 'aye' vote.
Next steps: staff will add Dispenzieri's materials to the meeting record and work with the council liaison to agendize the pedestrian‑safety proposal at a future meeting.
