2016 2:00:00 PM

Monday, March 14, 2016 2:00 PM
Council Chambers, Legislative Building, 745 Fourth Street, Sparks, NV

General Business: 9.6

Title: FIRST READING, of Bill No. 2704 amending the Sparks Municipal Code to address Camping on Public Property in the Truckee River Corridor.

Petitioner/Presenter: Shirle T. Eiting/Shirle T. Eiting

Recommendation: That the City Council instruct the City Clerk to read the FIRST READING of the Bill by title on March 14, 2016 and thereafter publish notice of a SECOND READING and public hearing of the Bill for its adoption and possible approval on March 28, 2016.

Financial Impact: Unknown

Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
A Business Impact Statement is not required. This is a rule but does not impose a direct and significant economic burden on a business, or directly restrict the formation, operation or exemption of a business.

Agenda Item Brief:

Amending the Sparks Municipal Code to allow for the limited regulation of camping within the Truckee River Corridor is reasonably necessary to protect and enhance water quality or water resources of the Truckee River and appropriately balance the public interest and individual rights.

Background:

Unregulated camping in and around the Truckee River area threatens to pollute the area’s primary source of drinking water, creates health and safety hazards for the public, and detracts from the scenic beauty of the river.

Analysis:

The proposed regulations on camping within the Truckee River Corridor are structured to allow for the regulation of camping on public property and provide for individual rights.

Alternatives:

The City Council could direct staff to not take action directed at camping on public property.

Recommended Motion:

No motion required at the first reading.

Attached Files:

Camping in the Truckee River Corridor (1).pdf

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