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- calendar_today October 20, 2026
Agenda Set for October Reno City Council Meeting
The Reno City Council will address significant development, public safety, and infrastructure items at its meeting on October 21, 2026. Key topics include the Talus Valley infrastructure financing plan, a proposal for pedestrian skyways at J Resort, a major contract for police public safety equipment from Axon Enterprise, and various land use and public works plans.
Talus Valley Infrastructure Financing Proposal
Council members will deliberate on the creation of a special assessment district for the 66.66-acre Talus Valley project, located north of South Meadows Parkway and west of Veterans Parkway in south Reno. The district aims to fund sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water improvements for the area. The agenda calls for a resolution to accept a petition to establish the district and to approve development, financing, and ownership agreements. Three ordinances are also scheduled for introduction:
- Creation of the district and initiation of infrastructure projects
- Assessment of improvement costs to benefiting properties
- Authorization for issuing up to $9,515,000 in local improvement bonds
J Resort Skyways Conditional Use Permit
A public hearing is planned to evaluate a permit request by J Resort for two elevated pedestrian walkways. These skyways would connect the resort, located within the Downtown Gaming Overlay, across West Fourth Street and Ralston Street. The 9-acre site covers three parcels at 345 Arlington Ave., 311 Ralston St., and 411 W. Fourth St., all designated as Downtown Mixed-Use in the city’s master plan.
Land Use and Zoning Adjustments Near Sutro Street
The council is expected to review master plan and zoning change requests for the approximately seven-acre Hillside Foursquare Church site, situated at the northern end of Sutro Street. The proposal involves changing the master plan from Single-Family Neighborhood to Suburban Mixed-Use, and rezoning from Single-Family Residential (three units per acre) to Mixed-Use Suburban. The amendment would require conformance review and approval by the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning bodies.
Major Axon Police Contract and Arbitration Update
Council members will consider approving a $21,776,231.26 contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. for police public safety equipment, cameras, software, and related services. This agreement, funded by the general fund, would run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2034. Additionally, the city attorney’s office seeks authorization to file a motion to vacate an arbitration award related to the Reno Police Protective Association, though details of the dispute are not provided.
Consent Agenda: Disaster Recovery, Park, and Art Initiatives
The meeting’s consent agenda includes a range of grants, contracts, and enhancements across the city, such as:
- Up to $2 million in grant assistance from the Nevada Housing Division for disaster recovery following the Hawk, Bug, and Fred fires
- Extension of Sky Tavern's lease for city-owned lands by 49 years, reaching up to a 99-year term expiring in 2118
- Contracts for sewer rehabilitation, park lighting, public art, and electric vehicle charger installations, including:
- $2.2 million to Integrated Concepts LLC for Booth Street siphon rehab
- $1.5 million to F.W. Carson Co. for sewer repairs and maintenance
- $1.2 million to ControlPoint Engineering Inc. for 2027 Lift Station Controls Upgrade
- $517,575 to Titan Electrical Contracting Inc. for Idlewild Park field lighting
- $374,996.62 to Travis Construction Group LLC for the Paradise Park pedestrian bridge replacement, plus up to $165,000 additional for construction
- $253,071 for City Hall parking garage electric vehicle chargers
- $97,000 to Riley Mosaics LLC for public art in Cyan Park
Other Meeting Highlights: Fire Safety, Historic Arch, and Appointments
The Reno Fire Department will discuss battery energy storage systems and responses to battery fires. The council will also consider adopting a Historic Landmark overlay at the site of the original Reno Exposition Arch on Lake Street. Additional agenda items include appointments to city advisory boards and commissions, such as the Urban Forestry Commission, Historical Resources Commission, and Arts and Culture Advisory Board.
How to Participate in the Council Meeting
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Reno City Council Chamber (1 E. First St., Reno). Members of the public can join or watch online via Zoom, the City of Reno’s YouTube channel, Charter Channel 194, or submit written comments through the city’s official website or email.
Source: thisisreno.com.
