Clark County - File #: 21-014

• File #: 21-014
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 12/24/2020
• In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 1/19/2021
• Title: Identify emerging issues to be addressed by staff or by the Board at future meetings; receive updates on the activities of the various regional boards and commissions; and direct staff accordingly.

Date	Action By	Action	Result
1/19/2021	Clark County Board of Commissioners	No Action Taken by the Board; Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, Commissioner Naft advised of joining the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Board with Commissioner Gibson who was elected Secretary by the Board; and provided an update on the construction of the Silverado Ranch Community Center. Commissioner Jones advised that the Board’s priorities were determined during a strategic planning session in 2018, and the priorities should be reevaluated following the impact of COVID-19; the Biden administration identified infrastructure as a priority, a task force should be formed to have discussions with the congressional delegations and apply for infrastructure grant opportunities; the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition will be discontinued; and further discussed the need for a regional planning body to identify and meet regional needs not otherwise met by an existing task force. Staff was directed to create a report containing Public Works projects in need of funding. Commissioner Segerblom expressed appreciation for Liz Becker and the staff at Wetlands Park, and advised that park usage doubled during 2020. Commissioner Gibson discussed franchises regarding topics including business licenses and potential expansion; regional issues with shared responsibilities; advised of serving, with Commissioner Naft, on the Metro Fiscal Affairs Committee, and advised of speaking with Captain James LaRochelle from the Metropolitan Police Department regarding preparations for the inauguration of the President of the United States, including officer placement and communications; and provided an update on the Sunset Park pickleball court construction. Commissioner Kirkpatrick advised that the Martin Luther King, Junior parade was virtual; and Clothes for Comfort was a community clothing drive which provided new and gently used clothes for children and young adults free of charge; provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Jack Martin, Director of the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services, spoke regarding the needs of the community including food, clothes, and technology as students return to school.

CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

Petitioner:

Yolanda T. King, County Manager

Recommendation: 

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Identify emerging issues to be addressed by staff or by the Board at future meetings; receive updates on the activities of the various regional boards and commissions; and direct staff accordingly.

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FISCAL IMPACT:

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BACKGROUND: 

This item is intended to allow individual Commissioners to report on emerging issues that may affect the operation of the County, including activities of other local entities and their governing boards and introduce items any Commissioner would like to bring before the Board for consideration and action pursuant to Article VI, Section E(2) of the Board's Rules of Procedure.