| 5/4/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
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Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Commissioner McCurdy who attended the Nevada System of Higher Education Men’s Leadership Summit; joined CJ Watson and the Quiet Storm Foundation at the 11th Annual Black History Student Essay Contest and Luncheon to recognize the six winners of the Student Oratorical Luncheon; partnered with Esta En Tus Manos Nevada and Walmart to speak of the importance of receiving a vaccine; the Rafael Rivera Community Center will distribute COVID-19 vaccinations; vaccinations will be available on May 5, 2021 at the Walnut and the East Las Vegas Community Centers; and advised of joining Commissioners Kirkpatrick and Segerblom for an early Cinco de Mayo celebration at Bob Price Park.
Commissioner Naft advised of partnering with Commissioner McCurdy to hold GetVaxxedNV, a livestream event, being held at The Space with special guests from the Raiders and UNLV Soccer; the West Flamingo Senior Center will be hosting Bingo on May 6, 2021; Get Outdoors Nevada will be at Paul Meyer Park on May 8, 2021; and will partner with Commissioner Jones at Helen Meyer Community Center on May 8, 2021 for medication disposal, recycling, and secure shredding.
Commissioner Jones, Captain Fred Haas from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and Fire Captain Kevin Bialas from Clark County Fire Department recorded a public service announcement as a reminder to not leave children or pets in hot vehicles; celebrated National Bike Month last weekend with Clark County School District Police at Desert Breeze Skate Park; cleaned up Desert Breeze Park for Earth Day 2021; vaccination events will be held at Nevada Hand’s Flamingo Pines facility on May 5, 2021 and at The Crossings Church on May 7, 2021 with Commissioner Naft.
Commissioner Segerblom expressed appreciation to participants in the Know Your Rights Town Hall held last week at the Government Center; Get Outdoors Nevada will be at the Pecos McLeod Trailhead on May 7, 2021; and advised that 88% of Wynn’s employees were vaccinated so the casino will be opening to 100%.
Commissioner Gibson celebrated Earth Day with Get Outdoors Nevada at Sunset Park last weekend; Courtney Middle School hosted a movie; the newly renovated Horseman’s Park Arena held a reopening celebration on Saturday; pop-up vaccination clinics, in partnership with the Southern Nevada Health District, will be held at Church Las Vegas on May 4, 2021 and at the Whitney Recreation Center on May 6, 2021; the pickleball grand opening tournament will be held May 8, 2021 at Sunset Park; the Cosmopolitan hotel will be opening to 100%; and the Henderson District Library Board of Trustees is accepting applications through May 19, 2021.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick advised over 875,000 vaccines have been given out; May is Mental Health Awareness Month; attended a virtual Town Hall Meeting at the community college to discuss mitigation efforts; over 82% of seniors have been vaccinated across Clark County; attended a National Association of Counties (NACo) meeting in Carson City and discussed topics including broadband; a Cinco de Mayo celebration was held at Bob Price Park; and drive-thru vaccines were available at Texas Station and the convention center.
Kevin Schiller, Assistant County Manager, provided an update regarding the eviction moratorium regarding topics including: the portal for applicants and a prioritized evictions process coordinated with court mediation, Legal Aid, and an internal social service team; also coordinated with Justice Court; and expected many applicants when the moratorium lifts.
Discussion followed regarding all applications were processed through December 1, 2021; staffing; rapid rehousing; the eviction process and prioritization; and the landlord program available through the portal. | |
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