| 9/21/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
| Discussed as Recommended
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Commissioner McCurdy recognized the passing of Rashad ‘DJ Certified’ Mullins, a disk jockey who was devoted to his community and family, and Hae Un Lee, founder of Lee’s Discount Liquor, and expressed thoughts and prayers for their families and friends during this difficult time; joined the House of Vegas Pride to celebrate the start of the Summer Pride festival on August 20, 2021; attended the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Rafael Riviera Community Center on August 23, 2021 and expressed appreciation for The Immigrant Home Foundation’s contributions; hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on September 3, 2021 at the Pearson Community Center where health care professionals including Sparkle McCuiston and Shenakwa Hawkins with Care with Purpose Medical Center, answered questions; on September 16, 2021 recognized and celebrated Mexican Independence Day at the Walnut Recreation Center; attended a vaccination clinic at El Dorado High School on September 18 and 19, 2021 where gift cards were offered as an incentive to get vaccinated; and discussed various issues with Dinisha Mingo of Mingo Health Solutions during the Mental Health Mondays podcast.
Commissioner Naft discussed Item No. 50 regarding a donation from Darren Petersen to implement improvements at Silverado Ranch Dog Park to better meet the needs of the community, and rename the park in remembrance of Madison Petersen; advised of traffic safety concerns; and Coffee and Conversation with Commissioner Naft will be held on September 28, 2021 at the Searchlight Senior Center in Searchlight, the Kidwell Community Center in Cal Nev Ari, and at the Spirit Mountain Activity Center in Laughlin.
Staff was directed to work with the Business Licensing Department to conduct an inventory of exotic car rentals and return to the October 20, 2021 meeting with policy recommendations.
Commissioner Segerblom celebrated Mexican Independence Day at the Winchester Community Center with Commissioner McCurdy; inaugurated Paradise Palms with former Commissioner Giunchigliani by unveiling street sign toppers designating the neighborhood as historic; attended the Best of Show Art Awards in the Government Center rotunda; advised that the new Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commissioner was sworn in by Commissioner Jones; and further advised of a successful vaccination clinic which provided a monetary incentive and was held at Eldorado High School September 18 and 19, 2021.
Commissioner Gibson advised of the passing of former Nevada Congressman James Bilbray and expressed appreciation for his service; Movies in the Park featured the Disney movie “Soul” on September 24, 2021 at Silver Bowl Park with refreshments and vaccines; and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Convention Area Command’s annual community event, National Night Out, will be held October 5, 2021.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick advised of “Open Schools, Open Doors” being added for discussion at a future Clark County School District Board Meeting; discussed hospital capacity; mitigation with treatment as an alternative to vaccinations and testing; advised of working with the Southern Nevada Health District and the Clark County School District to provide information on contact tracing; the National Association of Counties (NACo) conference will be held September 28, 2021 through September 30, 2021; and National Night Out was October 5, 2021.
Staff was directed to bring back an item for discussion at the October 5, 2021 Board meeting regarding funding for COVID-19 treatments. | |
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