On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast

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.

We're taking a look back at the topics and decisions that shaped the City of Reno in 2025 on a special edition of On the Agenda that we're calling "Off the Agenda." From housing and public safety to infrastructure, childcare, utilities, parks, and City finances, we hear highlights from episodes about the issues residents cared about most and the work tackled throughout the year!

In this episode of On the Agenda, Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance joins us to discuss the City’s newly approved Drone as a First Responder program.

The episode begins with highlights from the last Reno City Council meeting of 2025, including investments in park improvements, the next phase of the Storm Drain Master Plan, and acceptance of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Chief Nance then explains how the Drone as a First Responder program will improve response times, enhance officer safety, and provide real-time situational awareness during emergency calls. She also shares details about the one-year pilot phase, drone capabilities, and how the drones can assist with search and rescue, deliver lifesaving tools like Narcan and EpiPens, and, in some cases, even resolve calls remotely.

The conversation also touches on a grant providing security cameras to victims of domestic violence and harassment at no cost to taxpayers, before wrapping up with a preview of what residents can expect at the first City Council meeting of 2026!

In this episode, we take a look at a recent ordinance introduction aimed at improving standards and reducing barriers for childcare providers in Reno. Guest speaker Grace Mackedon, Senior Management Analyst with Development Services, explains why the City brought this ordinance forward, what challenges residents and providers are facing, and how the proposed updates would expand childcare options in our community.

Grace breaks down the key changes, such as reducing permitting burdens, clarifying operational standards, and creating more predictable pathways for new providers, and shares what the City heard during public outreach. She also discusses how the ordinance supports Reno’s strategic priorities around economic opportunity, housing, and family stability.

We close out the episode with a preview of the next Council agenda, including possible action on Hilltop Park field lighting, a new bridge at Teglia’s Paradise Park, a donation of security cameras for domestic-violence victims, and upcoming Arts & Culture grants.

In this episode, we dig into one of the most talked-about topics in Reno lately: noise.

Assistant City Manager Ashley Turney fills in this week to recap highlights from the 11/19 Reno City Council Meeting, including a $100,000 state grant for new Rapid Flashing Beacons, public safety presentations from RPD, and updates on negotiations with the Reno Aces.

Then, Assistant Director of Development Services Angela Fuss walks us through how Reno’s ordinance differs from other cities, like Atlanta, Orlando, Austin, Tampa, and San Francisco, and why there’s no universal “best practice” when it comes to managing sound. We also discuss enforcement challenges, from zoning limitations to multiple overlapping noise sources, and the new tools staff are using to collect more accurate data.

We also peek at what's on the agenda for the 12/3 Reno City Council Meeting, including a potential new TIF!