Reno City Council & Redevelopment Agency Board | July 22, 2026

The City of Reno held a joint meeting of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency Board on July 22, 2026. The meeting included extensive public comments on various community issues, with a significant focus on privacy concerns related to the city's contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader (ALPR) surveillance technology. Multiple speakers urged the council to terminate the Flock contract, citing constitutional rights violations, privacy risks, and misuse of surveillance data. The council acknowledged these concerns and indicated plans to place the contract review on a future agenda. Additionally, the council discussed and approved several procurement and development-related items, including a contract for solar photovoltaic installation at Moana Springs Aquatic Center, a $1.5 million grant for the Booth Street Siphon Project, and a master plan amendment and annexation for a 161-acre site in South Reno with zoning changes to support future development. The council also approved amendments to the municipal code regarding alcohol licensing, including package alcohol delivery and noise enforcement provisions. The meeting featured presentations on community health outreach programs and redevelopment projects, with motions passed to remove an item from the agenda to allow for an independent review and to appoint members to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board. Overall, the meeting balanced community engagement on surveillance and privacy with ongoing capital improvement projects and regulatory updates affecting local business and development.