On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast

In this episode, Neighborhood Coordinator Roberto Lara stops by to talk about Love Your Block, a resident-led neighborhood improvement program funded through a national grant partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University. After a successful first year in Ward 3, the program is expanding to Ward 1, where residents can apply for mini-grants to support projects like cleanups, landscaping, public art, and other neighborhood improvements!

In this episode, we recap recent Council highlights, including a Reno Rodeo Association grant to improve accessibility at the Idlewild Park splash pad, an update on the Reno Arch, and the rebrand of the Reno Redevelopment Agency to RE-UP.
Then we are joined by Kerrie Koski, Director of Public Works & Khalil Wilson, Assistant Dir. of Public Works, to hear about the RTC Interlocal Cooperative Agreement. They explain how the agreement allows major transportation projects to move forward in Reno, including pavement rehabilitation on Keystone Avenue and Smithridge Drive, smart traffic signal upgrades, active transportation improvements, and over $90 million in major roadway projects entering design.
The best part? These projects are funded through RTC fuel tax revenues, with no additional cost to Reno taxpayers.
Plus, a preview of what’s coming up at the next Council meeting.

On the latest episode of On the Agenda, we cover wildfire preparedness as Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran and Fire Inspector Talina Sky join the show to discuss the City’s newly accepted 2026 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). They explain how the plan identifies wildfire risks, strengthens coordination across agencies, supports grant funding opportunities, and provides a five-year roadmap for building a more wildfire-resilient community. The episode also covers practical steps residents can take—like maintaining defensible space and staying prepared—to help protect neighborhoods, infrastructure, and natural resources.

In this episode, we take a closer look at the future of baseball in Reno following the City Council’s approval of a new stadium agreement between the City of Reno and the Reno Aces.
Assistant City Manager Norma Santoyo steps in this week to recap highlights from the January 28 Reno City Council meeting, including the approval of a $25,000 grant to the Reno Police Department from Grace Church.
Later in the episode, Assistant City Manager Ashley Turney joins us to talk all things baseball. She breaks down the newly approved agreement and what it means for the future of Reno.
We wrap things up with a preview of what’s coming up on the next Reno City Council agenda.

In this episode, we look into childcare with a discussion on Council’s approval of a reimbursement agreement with The Children’s Cabinet. Joining the show are Parks and Recreation Director Nathan Ullyot and Fund Development Manager Landon Miller, who explain how the Sierra Kids program provides before- and after-school care and summer camps for children ages 5–12, and how this partnership helps serve low-income and underserved families across Reno.
You’ll also hear how external funding, grants, and community partnerships play a critical role in keeping recreation and childcare programs affordable—and how residents and businesses can get involved in supporting these efforts.
We wrap up with a look ahead at what’s coming up on the next Reno City Council agenda.