On the Agenda: A City of Reno Podcast

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.

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!

In this episode, we recap a few items from the latest Reno City Council meeting, including a new historic preservation grant, two ordinance introductions, and the appointment of Ward 3 Councilmember Miguel Martinez as Reno’s new Vice Mayor.

Then we’re joined by Reno Fire Chief Dave Cochran for a closer look at the Reno Fire Department’s regional partnerships, including a Cooperative Agreement with the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, mutual and automatic aid systems, airport fire service, and why cross-jurisdiction collaboration is essential for fast, efficient emergency response.

Listen in to learn how regional teamwork is shaping public safety across the Biggest Little City!

In this episode, we recap recent City Council actions, including new safety bollards at the Reno Event Center, tree-planting grants, and updates on housing and downtown operations.

We also sit down with April Wolfe, our Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, to talk about more than $40,000 in new grants supporting adaptive recreation programs for veterans. April shares how programs like Fit But Not Forgotten, Military to the Mountains, and the Military Sports Camp help veterans stay active, build confidence, and connect through adaptive sports such as sled hockey, cycling, and wheelchair football.

We discuss how community partnerships make these programs possible and hear inspiring stories of veterans who’ve gone on to compete at national and international events.