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Katie Owens, who said she is undergoing treatment for triple‑negative breast cancer, used her allotted time to urge residents to perform regular self‑exams and keep up with medical appointments during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

At the senior center, Cindy Leslie said a Better Business Bureau representative had discussed scams targeted at older residents and encouraged reporting to both the BBB and county authorities. She also said AARP volunteers will present on financial crimes affecting seniors and how to engage with the legislature.

Several residents described longstanding neighborhood cleanup problems. Charlie Stock said he had reported multiple dumpsites near Fort’s Lane, Quartz and Stellar streets and called for code enforcement responses. Michael Reiter and other neighbors said homeless encampments have grown along drainage areas and private property near Stella and Quartz; Reiter said residents are pursuing property‑owner remedies because county action on private property is limited.

Theresa Antonstell, a parent of three children in the Washoe County School District, urged community volunteers to help Desert Skies Middle School restore an eighth‑grade promotion ceremony for all students, describing the absence of a general celebration as discouraging to students who are not recognized by honor ceremonies.

Administrative business: the board approved minutes from its Feb. 1 meeting after corrections were read into the record. A motion was made and seconded; the chair put the question and the motion passed. Later, by motion and unanimous voice vote, the board moved agenda Items 9 and 10 (reports/requested services and neighborhood development hub) to the next month’s meeting to allow additional time for discussion.

Why it matters: residents cited quality‑of‑life impacts — public health awareness, scams, visible dumping and expanding encampments — and sought county and community remedies. The board’s procedural actions set follow‑up timing for outstanding items.

Ending: Board members encouraged residents to document concerns (for example, photographing dump sites) and to call appropriate county services such as code enforcement or 311 for issues in public rights‑of‑way.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/1/2025 Sun Valley CAB Video","oneSentenceSummary","Residents raised neighborhood cleanup, growing homeless encampments near Quartz and Stella, scams targeting seniors and middle‑school promotion ceremonies at the March 3 Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board meeting. The board approved February minutes with corrections and moved two agenda items to next month.","taxTitle","Events, Nevada","taxId",79634,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291969,"Regional Transportation Commission details transit ridership, Sun Valley Boulevard plan and funding options",1382,5669000,7051000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528578-510e5f932ab57451a7c6ebc4b25de286&start=5669&end=7051","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528578-510e5f932ab57451a7c6ebc4b25de286/thumbnail_5669000.jpg","/articles/6291969/Nevada/Regional-Transportation-Commission-details-transit-ridership-Sun-Valley-Boulevard-plan-and-funding-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291969-93a07e84ed11bb2df3ff156cc8e80e16/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643360&Signature=A5vkHhZ1LhW7HpGHOkaqEkkKSr1bxN-5weBnUXBH-SN-zadl5GBB5MwIa0K00rOvExJnlZqHghPK6f02ifJ865pBFsUGwdPeApBjuNWHOqnavQwC1OVsZQqxM7J8JoNoaO2hvrlJp7lczG-kZlr0cDbbMw-FCsN7r9I8q4emelGe57xmLtQZrvSj~Is1XMkSoBU4DjaHjypH-fvUhBRCr-3QB9XxgsJQYHwjnVS9soasUUmrKPW5p38tcCZKtE7aNSqAjp9PiyvgSMgckJTgz7LJqaAwWAPmQ52d8E7W4~XGPSHI4f8kpUBxY2C2EwZ6ZNbuXW5z9Mc~~jGTRZec7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Regional Transportation Commission staff briefed the Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board on March 3 about public‑transportation usage in the valley, forthcoming roadway projects and an effort to fund a multi‑million dollar overhaul of Sun Valley Boulevard.

Paul Nelson, government affairs officer for RTC, said Route 5 — which serves Sun Valley — is among the transit system’s busiest non‑bus‑rapid‑transit routes, recording more than 31,000 trips in January and about 362,000 trips in the last 12 months. “Sixty percent of those are work trips,” he said, noting that sustained ridership growth improves the efficiency of public transit.

Nelson said RTC’s fleet is transitioning: about one‑third of buses are all electric, two‑thirds are diesel‑electric hybrid, and two hydrogen fuel‑cell buses are in the fleet with six more on order. RTC is also installing tap‑to‑pay readers and exploring software upgrades to let paratransit (AccessRide) and on‑demand FlexRide services interoperate to improve service efficiency.

On local infrastructure, Nelson described the Sun Valley Boulevard Improvement Project (phase 2), a proposal to rebuild Sun Valley Boulevard from Scottsdale Road north to Seventh Avenue with bike and sidewalk improvements, drainage work and transit upgrades. RTC staff said they had applied for a $40 million PROTECT grant; Nelson said that application process was temporarily paused by federal review 2 weeks before submission but that RTC plans to pursue federal and state grant funding and rely on developer contributions for interim improvements. \"We're still moving forward with this project,\" he said.

Amanda Callegary, RTC engineering manager, added that the Five Bridges (referred to in the meeting as “5 Ridges”) developer will be required to make interim operational improvements at the Pyramid Highway intersection this spring when widening work proceeds.

Nelson and staff also described other regional projects that affect the corridor, including NDOT’s Pyramid Highway phase work, planned widening near 5 Ridges and conceptual studies for commuter rail and toll options to relieve regional congestion. He said the agency will pursue federal discretionary funds where possible and seek collaboration with NDOT and local jurisdictions to secure funding.

Why it matters: the Sun Valley Boulevard project, if funded, would add pedestrian, bicycle and drainage improvements to a corridor used heavily by transit riders and school traffic; interim intersection upgrades are expected as nearby development advances.

Ending: RTC officials said they will return with project updates and asked Sun Valley residents to continue engagement as planning and funding proceed.","RTC officials told the Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board that Route 5 is one of the region’s busiest non-BRT lines, described electric and hydrogen bus deployment, and outlined Sun Valley Boulevard improvement plans that rely on federal/state grants and developer contributions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291974,"County emergency manager outlines preparedness tools, announces donor-funded evacuation study and wider use of Perimeter Map and Smart911",1306,3638000,4944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528578-510e5f932ab57451a7c6ebc4b25de286&start=3638&end=4944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528578-510e5f932ab57451a7c6ebc4b25de286/thumbnail_3638000.jpg","/articles/6291974/Nevada/County-emergency-manager-outlines-preparedness-tools-announces-donor-funded-evacuation-study-and-wider-use-of-Perimeter-Map-and-Smart911","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291974-1709a0757dab46c9b257abec6a7cdfe7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643360&Signature=A-S1q68MNKcKyCWM9-ecaeTwVkK~tUVQ42Sjua4xLtzqkz78n9gEtL3mqY3Xfj46qy9vqoCPTWXQyLoBQAphAWD90aXzKsgXFv3-yfAFM2fjWAz-uOd6e3d0EvqAONFa6XH1q~crMoti4Iaowh1vjbeIBlsGnVZOo1Q1YhFNjkXj89RR~szCZ1vKyPLuDvKCMxgEvptwXcwVCB0pPmox42oVzBVwdbWB248SuT73-lVldAgdTXybh9Mf36SWe-n~kAYg8wS5aSTx3l~cmUhDOP~HBk8KnCxhcqRZN48pU052C93wE7-6hn2gdrQdVwOTAgzqEDmK~Lv-APTVtwY~cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Washoe County’s emergency manager told the Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board on March 3 that county emergency planners are expanding digital mapping and alerting tools and have secured private funding for a countywide evacuation study.

Kelly Escheria, Washoe County’s emergency manager, described the county’s use of perimeter mapping to draw incident perimeters and publish evacuation areas, and promoted Smart911 (Smart911/RAID Smart 911) for household registration so emergency managers can identify residents who need extra evacuation time. “If you have something … I could put all your household detail in there,” Escheria said, explaining that Smart911 enables emergency managers to target alerts to people who need additional time or assistance.

Escheria described perimeter map (perimetermap.com) as a web tool first responders use to draw evacuation perimeters and publish them for public viewing and said the county is integrating live incident perimeters, road‑closure and shelter information into a regional “dashboard.” She said the tool worked well during the Davis Fire and the balloon race operations, allowing real‑time updates from field responders.

The emergency manager announced that a private donor recently funded an evacuation study the county will carry out with participation from Reno and Sparks. Escheria said the study will combine evacuation and fire‑modeling software with analysis of cellphone and movement data to identify bottlenecks and recommend mitigation actions. She said the study will include a public input phase this year and that the county accepted the donor’s offer at its board meeting.

Escheria outlined broader preparedness work including the county’s accredited emergency‑management program, a regional hazard‑mitigation plan that is updated every five years, and the county’s fuel‑reduction and green‑waste programs. She noted libraries have been designated as temporary evacuation points and described ongoing efforts to make mitigation resources more equitable, including assistance for residents who cannot haul vegetation to disposal sites.

The county described an events working group that co‑locates public safety, dispatch and event organizers during large events to coordinate resources and published examples where that expedited resource allocation, such as a medical triage determination at the balloon races. Escheria said the county is focused on operational coordination, communications, mass care and community resilience.

Why it matters: improved alerting, mapping and a countywide evacuation study aim to make evacuation decisions clearer for residents and to identify bottlenecks that can be addressed before wildfire season.

Ending: Escheria said the evacuation study will include a public outreach phase and urged residents to sign up for Smart911 and to consult perimetermap.com during incidents.","Washoe County emergency management described alerting tools, perimeter mapping and a donor-funded countywide evacuation study during a March 3 Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board meeting, and urged residents to sign up for Smart911.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6291978,"Washoe County, Sun Valley GID explain hydrant ownership, urge residents to report outages to 311",1176,1189000,2365000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2528578-510e5f932ab57451a7c6ebc4b25de286&start=1189&end=2365","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2528578-510e5f932ab57451a7c6ebc4b25de286/thumbnail_1189000.jpg","/articles/6291978/Nevada/Washoe-County-Sun-Valley-GID-explain-hydrant-ownership-urge-residents-to-report-outages-to-311","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6291978-3e245c98cdbac02221f21e90bbca805d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770643360&Signature=jpbex6mbYfGdcoNp8IJVgSe9mfASk6WUSlWJZJ2cHWrTxay37IyohTVkuO6jjsNIeo2gUouGZKRJg9Q1E1rcpFCgkZUmtEeWHH06EhwJYiMQ3tQPyypX2tUxhcXYlsQqdrv08Aox8PPv2gqTBzKXb11BKgE4yAwe-2reoR30X0lSFFGU8z4H2PGkNN2nZGmB4EUd~oI-sXTqE843QjBjTIYSnrvGx8vUlsTAGfym4Op6ciJ7N3PA2NfmVdR~X8s~ThiZZRVpXGxh-Ow1n4HsojxfPwhBEspQTaR7yqwYsN8aOgfFV72UsHrmlbw5o4DY715f4VM7a~1VNoUYZI6~4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Washoe County engineering officials told the Sun Valley Citizens Advisory Board on March 3 that the county owns fire hydrants located in county rights-of-way and is responsible for both routine upkeep and major repairs, while private hydrants and those on private streets remain the property owner's responsibility.

The county’s director of engineering, Dwayne Smith, said Washoe County “owns all the fire items that are located within Washoe County right away,” and that the agency tracks the assets in a GIS-based asset-management system. Smith said Washoe County maintains about 4,000 fire items in unincorporated areas and that Sun Valley contains roughly 400 of those assets.

Smith described two maintenance tiers: minor maintenance such as bonnet lubrication, barrel draining and accessibility checks, and major maintenance including excavation and pipe replacement when hydrants are struck or the lateral fails. “Sometimes we actually have to get in to cut up the streets and replace that pipe,” he said.

Chris Dalton, general manager of the Sun Valley General Improvement District, explained the water supply that feeds hydrants in the valley. “We purchase all of our water wholesale through, from Truckee Meadows, Water Authority,” Dalton said, and he described two wholesale connections into the district and on‑site pump storage and tanks. He added the district has about 4,500 gallons per minute of supply available and “over 9,000,000 gallons of fire storage throughout the valley with 9 tanks.”

James Celero of the local fire protection agency gave a February operations summary before the hydrant discussion, reporting that the district responded to 51 medical calls and three fires that month.

Residents asked how long a tagged or out‑of‑service hydrant might remain unserviced. Smith replied that response time depends on the type of damage, available crews and parts: “I can't give you a specific. I can't I would never say that we're gonna be out there in 24 hours or or or 72 hours. I can't make that kind of commitment.” He said the county prioritizes hydrants that are inoperable and marked them in the field when necessary.

Smith repeatedly asked residents to report hydrant leaks, suspected hits or other problems through Washoe County’s 311 service. “Call 311,” he said. “There’s a group of people … and then they make sure that the right person gets that call and is able to, provide that answer.”

County staff also described common local practices and clarifications that came up in questions: colored paint on a hydrant barrel helps corrosion and visibility maintenance but does not change the hydrant’s ownership; a white bonnet generally indicates a private hydrant; and the International Fire Code requires about a three‑foot clearance around a hydrant so crews can operate fittings.

Officials said most hydrants are installed as part of new development and inspected during construction. They noted coordination among Washoe County, Sun Valley GID, Truckee Meadows Water Authority and the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District is essential to maintain flow, pressure and access.

Residents raised related concerns during the meeting — including visibility and clearing of hydrants in winter and the importance of not parking in front of hydrants — and county and GID staff said they would follow up on individual reports.

Why it matters: operable hydrants, sufficient flow and clear access are central to local firefighting capability. The county emphasized asset tracking, prioritization of inoperable hydrants and the public’s role in reporting visible problems.

The county encouraged residents with leaks, visible flow, or suspected hydrant hits to call 311 so the concern is logged and routed.

Ending: Washoe County and Sun Valley GID staff said they will continue to coordinate asset management and maintenance and asked residents to report problems through 311 so crews can prioritize repairs.","Washoe County officials and the Sun Valley General Improvement District outlined which agencies own and maintain fire hydrants, described routine and major repairs, and urged residents to report problems via 311 after a community briefing in Sun Valley March 3.","actionData","errors"]

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