83rd Legislative Recap (Reno City Council Meeting 6.11.25)
There were over 1,200 bills introduced at the State Legislature this session, with 500 of them directly affecting Reno. Nic Ciccone, Government Affairs Manager, joins us to discuss some of these bills, including one that secured $5.25 million in rental assistance, ADUs, and cocktails to go! We also take a look at what happened at last week's council meeting, including sponsorship of 35 events, a presentation on nonprofit organization registration, and more! Take a look at the agenda: https://reno.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=7227
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Overtime (Reno City Council Meeting 6.4.25)
While it may seem counterintuitive, utilizing overtime can actually be cost-effective! During the Reno City Council Meeting on June 4th, a presentation was given on the usage of overtime in public safety. It was explained that in the long run, overtime can actually cost less than hiring a new full-time employee and that these expenses are often reimbursed through grants or special events.With recent budget challenges, it’s more important than ever to understand how we’re managing resources, especially when it comes to essential services like police and fire. In this episode, we speak with Reno Police Chief Kathryn Nance and Reno Fire Chief David Cochran to understand how overtime is utilized within these departments!
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Community Engagement (Reno City Council Meeting 5.21.25)
In the latest episode, we delve into the recent Reno City Council Meeting, where an important topic was discussed: Community Engagement. The City is embarking on an initiative to assess and propose methods to improve engagement locally with our community. Cynthia Esparza, the Director of Community Engagement and Services, joins us to shed light on this endeavor. Tune in as we explore current ways to engage, including newsletters, social media, Reno Direct, and more! We also review items “On the Agenda” for the June 4th Reno City Council Meeting, including the City Manager’s annual performance evaluation, a presentation providing an overview of the Reno Fire Department and Reno Police Department's overtime use, a presentation and potential direction to staff on a short-term rental regulation, and more!
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Tax Increment Financing (Reno City Council Meeting (5.7.25)
You've probably heard of Tax Increment Financing (or TIF), but what exactly is it, and how does it work? On the latest episode of "On The Agenda," Reno City Manager Jackie Bryant talks with Bryan McArdle, Revitalization Manager at the City of Reno, about a Tax Increment Financing Plan approved at the recent Reno City Council | Redevelopment Agency Board meeting and what that means for the Biggest Little City. We also review a few approved agenda items, including a Maintenance and Operations Corp Yard in the North Valleys for quicker response times, a sewer capacity project, a grant acceptance from the Nevada Office of the Attorney General to provide services to victims of domestic violence, and other items. Read highlights at Reno.Gov/News We also look at what's on the agenda for the May 21 Reno City Council Meeting, including an update on community engagement efforts, a master plan amendment for the StoneGate Heinz Ranch, a final budget presentation for adoption, and other items!
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Parks Funding (Reno City Council Meeting 4.23.25)
In Episode 4, we dive into the topic of Parks funding with Nathan Ullyot, the Director of Parks and Recreation! We will discuss the actions taken during the April 23 Council Meeting, including next steps for ADUs, adjustments to agendas to reduce confusion for the public and media, as well as several grants for Parks and Recreation programs, which include adaptive mountain biking, the River Ranger initiative, and CPR training units. Nathan also covers the planned improvements for the Mira Loma Park Tennis Court Replacement project!
“On the Agenda” is a new podcast produced by the City of Reno and hosted by City Manager Jackie Bryant. In each episode, we’ll highlight important topics, provide context on council actions, and share how these decisions impact the Biggest Little City and its residents. Whether you are a longtime resident or new to our community, On the Agenda keeps you informed and engaged with what’s happening in your local government.
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