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- calendar_today November 2, 2026
Reno City Council Meeting to Address Major Projects and Funding
The Reno City Council is set to convene on November 4, 2026, with a full agenda that includes considerations for Talus Valley infrastructure bonds, rezoning matters, vital public safety grants, redevelopment consulting agreements, and several city infrastructure contracts.
Talus Valley Infrastructure Financing and Bonds
One of the central items is a series of three ordinances related to the proposed special assessment district for Talus Valley in south Reno. This district, covering approximately 66.66 acres along South Meadows Parkway's north side and west of Veterans Parkway, would facilitate investments in sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water projects. If adopted, the ordinances would:
- Establish the assessment district and initiate infrastructure improvements.
- Assign improvement costs to properties benefiting from these upgrades.
- Authorize issuing up to $9.515 million in local improvement bonds for financing.
Rezoning and Easement Requests
The council will review a rezoning proposal for approximately 6.78 acres at the northern end of Sutro Street, positioned north of Selmi Drive and south of U.S. Highway 395. Represented by the Hillside Foursquare Church, this measure seeks to rezone two parcels from single-family residential (three units per acre) to mixed-use suburban.
Additionally, a public hearing will consider Martinez Landscaping's request to abandon around 14,534 square feet of public roadway and utility easement at Koenig Road's northern end. This area, about 33 feet wide along the parcel's southern edge, is between Koenig Road and Nola Way.
The council is also expected to receive the proposed fiscal year 2027 property plan for city-owned properties.
Redevelopment Agency Consulting Agreements
The Redevelopment Agency Board will decide on four professional services agreements, each valued up to $450,000 and running through June 30, 2029 (with a $150,000 per fiscal year cap). The agreements are proposed with:
- Applied Analysis (analytical services)
- SB Friedman Development Advisors (underwriting and consulting)
- Hunden Partners (advisory and consulting)
- PFM Financial Advisors (financial advisory)
Funding for these contracts would be sourced from Redevelopment Agency No. 1 and No. 2 funds.
The board will also consider a resolution related to the Pawsitive Improvements Program—a pet relief area enhancement initiative—determining its compliance with state redevelopment law and authorizing its administrative oversight.
An update from the Reno Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board is on the agenda for discussion, though Chair Paul Klein has not attended recent meetings.
Public Safety Grants and Purchases
The consent agenda includes acceptance of a $1.2 million grant for the Reno Police Department from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program. The council will also deliberate nearly $500,000 in ammunition purchases from Salt Lake Wholesale Sports via a state contract.
Other safety-related proposals include:
- A $17,360 grant for self-contained breathing equipment for the Consolidated Law Enforcement All Threats Response Team.
- A $5,900 grant for the acquisition of a ballistic shield.
- Advanced DNA interpretation services valued at $6,900, donated by Season of Justice.
- A $9,943 grant for 48 ballistic helmets for the Reno Fire Department.
City Infrastructure Contracts and Board Appointments
The council will consider a contract with H+K Architects for up to $650,000 to complete the final design of the North Valleys Corporation Yard satellite facility. Another potential agreement with Lumos & Associates would authorize up to $463,480 for the 2027 Inflow & Infiltration Mitigation Project’s design services.
Additional business includes electing a vice mayor and considering appointees for the Financial Advisory Board, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and Ward 4 Neighborhood Advisory Board. Consent agenda items include alcohol license requests for La Cabanita, Carniceria Tres Amigos, The Thirsty Fish, and a secondhand dealer license for Waggish & Co.
The council may also approve amending the city attorney’s salary to match the highest management pay range, with specifics not detailed in the agenda.
A resolution to accept $2,000 in sponsorships for the Reno Rumble Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, held October 30 – November 1, from the Bay Area Outreach Program and Rolling in Paradise is also included.
Meeting Details and Public Participation
The Reno City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board meetings occur Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 10 a.m. in the council chamber at 1 E. First St. Residents can attend in person or participate online via the city’s Zoom link, webinar ID 828 0660 2229, or watch through Reno.gov, the City of Reno YouTube channel, and Charter Channel 194.
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Source: thisisreno.com.
