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| | This meeting has been properly noticed and posted online at ClarkCountyNV.gov and Nevada Public Notice at https://notice.nv.gov/ and in the following locations: | |
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| | CC Government Center 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV (Principal Office)
Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Ave, 1st Fl. Las Vegas, NV
Third Street Building 309 S. Third St. Las Vegas, NV
Paradise Park Pool & Center 4775 McLeod Dr. Las Vegas, NV
Winchester Park & Center 3130 S. McLeod Dr Las Vegas, NV
Desert Breeze Park & Community Ctr 8275 Spring Mtn. Rd Las Vegas, NV
Available At:
Clark County Reg. Govt. Center 101 Civic Way Laughlin, NV
City of North Las Vegas 2250 N. Las Vegas Blvd North Las Vegas, NV
City of Henderson 240 Water St. Henderson, NV
City of Boulder City 400 California Ave. Boulder City, NV
City of Mesquite 10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Mesquite, NV
City of Las Vegas 495 S. Main St. Las Vegas, NV | |
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| | If you wish to speak on an item marked “For Possible Action” appearing on this agenda, please fill out a Public Comment Interest Card which is located in front of the Commission Chambers and submit the comment card to staff sitting in the Commission Chambers. If you wish to speak to the Board about items within its jurisdiction but not appearing as an “Action” item on this agenda, you must wait until the "Comments by the General Public" period listed at the end of this agenda. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Please step up to the speaker's podium, clearly state your name and address and please spell your last name for the record. If any member of the Board wishes to extend the length of a presentation, this will be done by the Chair, or the Board by majority vote.
• Items on the agenda may be taken out of order.
• The Board of County Commissioners, Board of Trustees, and Licensing Board may combine two or more agenda items for consideration.
• The Board of County Commissioners, Board of Trustees, and Licensing Board may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item at any time.
Contracts, zoning matters, or ordinances that do not comply with the County's disclosure requirement as outlined in Section 10(2) of the County Ethics Policy are subject to being voided.
The main agenda is available on Clark County's website, ClarkCountyNV.gov. For copies of agenda items and supporting backup materials, please contact Cyndi Baroni, Agenda Coordinator, at (702) 455-3530. This meeting will be broadcast live in the Las Vegas area. Clark County Television is available in the Las Vegas area on Channel 4/1004 on Cox cable and on CenturyLink on Channels 4 and 1004 as well as in Laughlin on Channel 14 via Suddenlink. Live streaming of CCTV programming is available at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov and https://www.youtube.com/ClarkCountyNV. CCTV is also available in Boulder City on Channel 4 and in Moapa Valley on Digital Channel 50.3. For more information about the program schedule, please refer to https://clarkcountynv.gov/CCTV4/ or contact CCTV Channel 4 at (702) 455-6890. | |
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| SEC. 1. | OPENING CEREMONIES
Agenda note: Amended Minutes
The Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, Nevada met in joint regular session with the County Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees, in full conformity with law and bylaws of said Boards, at the regular place of meeting in the Commission Chambers, Government Center, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada on Tuesday, the 16th day of February, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order at the hour of 9:01 a.m. by Chair Kirkpatrick and, on roll call, the following members were present, constituting all of the members thereof: | |
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| 1. | Public Comment
Agenda note: At this time, Chair Kirkpatrick asked if there were any persons present in the audience wishing to be heard on any items on the agenda as posted.
SPEAKER(S): Present
Stephen J. Cloobeck, Dan Hamilton, Ikram Khan, Javaid Anwar, Jason Gray, Rozita Lee, Astrid Silva, Frank Hawk, Duy Nguyen, Artie Blanco, Gene Collins, Ida Gaines, Maria-Teresa Liebermann, Paul Selberg, Martin Fitzgerald, Dee Taylor, and Kathleen Rozner spoke in support of Item No. 40 regarding topics including honor, equality, distinguished public servant, respected diversity, championed values and civil rights, supported Veterans, remembered his roots, supported climate change and energy efficiency, and brought attention to Nevada at the national level.
Edward Facey, Fern Adair, Denell Hahn, Ed Uehling, Terry McGowan, Steve Small, Steven Strehlow, Rolando Larraz, Maxie Miller-Hooks, and Daniel Braisted spoke in opposition to Item No. 40 regarding topics including the economic impact, brands derive power, the new airport name should represent Vegas fun, political names cause debate and negative feelings, reputations are subjective and controversial, political favors and politics, name recognition, and the need for additional discussion.
Ed Uehling spoke regarding topics including job loss during the pandemic, government spending, respect for property owners, science, and marijuana dispensary locations.
Andrew Sierra spoke in support of Item No. 38 regarding topics including the need for a climate action plan and sustainability; clean energy; climate crisis; inclusive transparent practices; and advised that Clark County should lead the way building resilient communities.
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| 2. | Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting on January 19, 2021. (For possible action) (Available on the County website and in the County Clerk's Office, Commission Division) | Approved |
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| 3. | Approval of Agenda with the Inclusion of Any Emergency Items and Deletion of Any Items. (For possible action) | Approved |
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| SEC. 2. | CONSENT AGENDA: Items No. 4 through No. 32
Agenda note: NOTE:
• The Board of County Commissioners, Board of Trustees, and Licensing Board may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item at any time.
• Consent Agenda - All matters in this sub-category are considered by the Board of County Commissioners, Board of Trustees, and Licensing Board to be routine and may be acted upon in one motion. Most agenda items are phrased for a positive action. However, the Board/Trustees may take other actions such as hold, table, amend, etc.
• Consent Agenda items are routine and can be taken in one motion unless a Commissioner/Trustee/Licensing member requests that an item be taken separately. The Chair will call for public comment on these items before a vote. For all items left on the Consent Agenda, the action taken will be staff's recommendation as indicated on the item.
• Items taken separately from the Consent Agenda by Commission/Trustees/Licensing members at the meeting will be heard following the Commissioners'/County Manager's Recognition Section. | Approved |
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| 4. | Approve an Amendment to the Contract with Hobbs, Ong & Associates, Inc. and PFM Financial Advisors, LLC, a joint venture, for RFP No. 603571-15, for Financial Advisory Services; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Amendment; or take other action as appropriate. (Also sitting as Clark County Water Reclamation Board of Trustees) (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 5. | Approve the award of Bid No. 605706-20, for Southwest Ridge Park & Trailhead to the low responsive and responsible bidder, contingent upon submission of the required bonds and insurance. Staff recommends award to Baldwin Demolition; and rejection of the Bid received from Wadley Construction, Inc.; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 6. | Note for the record the following Town Advisory Board (TAB) and/or Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) Minutes: Sandy Valley CAC - November 12, 2019; December 10, 2019; February 11, 2020; July 14, 2020 and August 11, 2020. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 7. | Approve an interlocal agreement to provide County FY2021, Federal FY2020 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital and Public Service funds in the amount of $241,318 to the City of Boulder City for its program services and activities. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 8. | Approve and authorize the Director of Clark County Parks and Recreation and the Assistant Director of Clark County Social Service to sign a Memorandum of Understanding which will provide $476,193 in FY 2020-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to Clark County Parks and Recreation Department for design and construction of Parkdale Park and Pool Renovation. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 9. | Approve and authorize the Chair to appoint Representatives Susan Davis from Lower Kyle Canyon CAC and Tanya Harrah from Mountain Springs CAC to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) for a six-month term ending June 30, 2021. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 10. | Approve and authorize the County Manager or her designee to sign Supplemental No. 2 to the professional engineering services contract between Clark County and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Troy H. Sieglitz, Operations Manager) for additional construction support services for the Clark County 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway Widening between Windmill Lane and Pecos Road project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 11. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Supplemental No. 1 to the interlocal contract between Clark County and Regional Flood Control District to increase total funds for the Searchlight West - Highway 164 project, in Searchlight, Nevada. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 12. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Supplemental No. 4 to Interlocal Contract No. 1021d between Clark County and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to increase total funds for the Arterial Reconstruction Program: Clark County Maintenance Fiscal Year 2019 project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 13. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Interlocal Contract No. 1248 among Clark County, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, City of Las Vegas, City of North Las Vegas, and City of Henderson for design of the Nexar CityStream project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 14. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Interlocal Contract No. 1249 between Clark County and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the Intersection Improvements Program: Roundabouts at Various Locations project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 15. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Interlocal Contract No. 1250 between Clark County and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the Fort Apache Road between Huntington Cove Parkway and Warm Springs Road project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 16. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the First Amendment To Maintenance And Dedication Agreement among Clark County and JC Hospitality LLC and HRHH PropCo, LLC (collectively "Successor Owners") (Richard Bosworth, Authorized Signatory) amending the agreement to include additional improvements and modifications planned as "Virgin Pool Encroachments" for dedications of portions of the Tropicana Wash and the Airport Channel and for the maintenance of the drainage facilities in the Tropicana Wash and Airport Channel on Successor Owners property known as Assessor's Parcel Number 162-21-615-003. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 17. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Interlocal Agreement between Clark County (County) and the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) whereby the County shall allocate funds not to exceed $1,000,000 for the purchase and installation of new spectator bleachers at 4350 University Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV commonly known as the UNLV Myron Partridge Stadium/Sheila Tarr Track located on Assessor's Parcel Numbers 162-22-105-001 & 162-22-203-001. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 18. | In accordance with NRS 244.210 and 354.220 through 354.250, approve, adopt, and authorize the Chair to sign a resolution to authorize refunds as shown on Exhibit "A. " (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 19. | Approve the proposed funding apportionment plan for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for Fiscal Year 2022. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 20. | Authorize the Detention Services Division (DSD) to submit a grant application with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) funds as determined by operating statistics generated during the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the grant documents related thereto and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 21. | In accordance with NRS 354.598005, authorize the June 2020 transfer of appropriations between functions within various funds as shown on Exhibit B. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 22. | In accordance with NRS 354.598005, authorize the November 2020 transfer of appropriations between functions within various funds as shown on Exhibit B. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 23. | Pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes, note for the record that the Official Reports and Comments received from various County offices are on file in the County Clerk's office, Commission Division. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 24. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the correction of the 2020-2021 Secured and the 2019-2020 thru 2020-2021 Unsecured Assessment Roll AR-0216-21-4 and order the corrections to be made. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 25. | Approve and authorize the Chair to grant the petition to designate as uncollectible the taxes on personal property on the attached list. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 26. | Approve and Authorize the Chair to sign an Interlocal Contract with the State of Nevada, Department of Health and Human Services for the provision of child support enforcement services and distribution of federal reimbursement and incentive payments. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 27. | Ratify the submission of the FY2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grants application submitted by the Clark County Fire Department to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $1,000,000 to purchase four replacement vehicles for the Rural Division effective one year from the date the grant is awarded; authorize the Fire Chief or his designee to sign award documents as necessary; and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 28. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Mutual Aid Agreement between Clark County and Fort Mojave Mesa Fire District for fire protection services and emergency medical services pursuant to Chapter 277.180 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 29. | Approve and authorize the acceptance of the Assistance Award/Amendment to the deployment grant awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Clark County Fire Department in the estimated amount of $15,400 in support of the Presidential Inauguration by Nevada Task Force 1 (NVTF-1); authorize the Fire Chief, or his designee, to sign the Assistance Award Amendments; and accept any funds awarded. (For possible action.) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 30. | Accept the report of donations by the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services (DJJS), including The Harbor, from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 for the use and benefit of DJJS and the youth and families it serves. (For Possible Action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 31. | Accept the report of donations by the Clark County Department of Juvenile Justice Services (DJJS), including The Harbor, from October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 for the use and benefit of DJJS and the youth and families it serves. (For Possible Action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 32. | Authorize the creation of full-time limited-permanent and part-time positions for the Human Services & Education Sales Tax Fund (2970) including: one (1) Management Analyst I/II (C28/29) and one (1) Senior Management Analyst (C30) and thirty (30) part-time Family Services Specialists . (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 33. | Recognize the Mariachi Joya de Las Vegas High School for their performance at President Biden's virtual inauguration.
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Commissioner Segerblom recognized Mariachi Joya de Las Vegas High School who performed for the Board; and presented a proclamation to Director Stephen Blanco and certificates to members. | Recognized as Recommended |
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| 34. | Recognize some of the District D shining stars that are "Doing the Right Thing."
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, Commissioner McCurdy expressed appreciation to China Hudson and Tamara Walker; Willy J. Fields; Eugene “Gene” Collins; Dontae Scott, Akeem Brantley, William Covington, and Christopher McCraney from Housing Assistance Corporation; Marcus Brown from J B’s Shoes & Clothing II; Jackie Starr from Iced Out Barber Shop; Minister Stretch Sanders; Quinton Carter from Big Jerk Caribbean; Shaundell Newsome from Sumnu Marketing; Robert “Twix” Taylor from Fade’em All Barbershops; former Chief Dave and Senator Marcia Washington; Trina Jiles from Gritz Café; NAACP Las Vegas President Roxann McCoy; William McCurdy Senior; Kyle West; Councilwoman Brenda Williams; and Monica Ford, President and CEO of Nevada Partners. | Recognized as Recommended |
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| 35. | Conduct a Public Hearing to approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to sign an ordinance amending Clark County Code Chapter 14.52 to update and clarify obligations of persons operating a bicycle on county roadways; and providing for other provisions related thereto. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, Chair Kirkpatrick opened the public hearing and asked if there were any persons present in the audience wishing to be heard on the matter.
SPEAKER(S): None
There being no persons in the audience wishing to be heard on the matter, Chair Kirkpatrick closed the public hearing.
In response to Commissioner Kirkpatrick, Commissioner Jones advised that cyclists were not required to ride on the right side of the road under circumstances including the absence of a bike lane or shoulder, when turning left, or when other road hazards are present. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 36. | 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.
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, Commissioner Segerblom recognized Commissioner McCurdy as the first African American State Chair of the Nevada Democratic Party.
Commissioner Gibson advised of serving on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Fiscal Affairs Committee with Commissioner Naft; recruitment efforts increased to six academies per year offered by various squads; and further advised that the pickleball court construction at Sunset Park remained on time and on budget.
Commissioner McCurdy expressed appreciation for the Martin Luther King Junior Senior Center pop-up vaccination site.
Commissioner Jones advised of the “Small Business Talk Webinar” with Congresswoman Susie Lee, Treasurer Zach Conine, and Ken Evans from the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce which will be holding a discussion regarding resources for small business owners; was elected Vice-Chair for the Regional Transportation Commission and Regional Flood Control District where discussion was held regarding the Boring Company and the transit system; and discussed the future of the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick advised of hosting the “Ask-A-Lawyer” event held on February 11, 2021; a Tele-town Hall with Congressman Steven Horsford would be held on February 16, 2021 to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations; and requested that the public make a single second vaccination appointment during the recommended time period as multiple appointments cause confusion. | |
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| 37. | Receive a presentation from the Boring Company regarding the proposed transportation system on Las Vegas Boulevard. (For possible action) | Deleted from Agenda as Recommended |
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| 38. | Receive and approve the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, which outlines actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within County operations to address climate change. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (28 pages) submitted by Kim Lundgren Associates
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Marci Henson, Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Jodi Bechtel, Assistant Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Kim Lundgren, CEO and founder of Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. (KLA), and Kari Hewitt, Director of Sustainability Services for KLA, who introduced “All-in Clark County.”
Kim Lundgren advised of the key components and process outcomes of the County operations plan, and the next steps for the community-wide plan.
Jodi Bechtel advised that “All-in Clark County” aimed to address climate change and create a more sustainable future; addressed climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prepared for the impacts of climate change; discussed achievements, including reduced emissions due to a reduction in County employee commutes to work; the next step will be to develop a community wide sustainability and climate action plan; and discussed engagement of County and community stakeholders.
Marci Henson advised of four guiding principles including greenhouse gas emissions reductions, transparency, equity, and economic, environmental, and social resilience; five key action areas included clean and reliable energy, resilient County operations, smart waste management and reduction, sustainable transportation, and water conservation and protection; further advised of metrics and targets; action prioritization, and data tracking. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 39. | Receive a report on Eviction Prevention Programs. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Eviction Prevention Program Report (5 pages) submitted by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Kevin Schiller, Assistant County Manager, who advised that approximately 12,000 applications remained in the que following the expiration date of the initial Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, more than 8,000 additional applications were received; approximately 40,000 households will be served with stimulus funds; and discussed high needs clients and mediation services.
The Board was then addressed by Barbara Buckley, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, who advised of the pandemic’s impact on businesses and individuals throughout the State; and partnered with the State and County for programs including the Eviction Prevention Program.
Jim Berchtold, Director of Development and Public Relations at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, advised of a Clark County grant used to establish an eviction team focused on three primary areas: an access point hotline, outreach for accurate information, and direct legal assistance.
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| 40. | Discuss and give direction to staff to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a request to rename McCarran International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Letters and e-mails (29 pages) submitted by constituents
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Rosemary Vassiliadis, Director of Aviation, who advised of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) process to change the name of the airport; and further advised that the airport name change will be paid for by private contributions and received by Clark County.
Dr. Michael Green, an associate professor of history at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, advised that the airport was named after the late U.S. Senator Pat McCarran who contributed to the development of aviation and was an anti-Semite and racist.
Commissioner Segerblom advised that all costs will be paid for by private contributions and not the taxpayers; the airport code “LAS” will remain the same; and advised of receiving letters in support of the airport being named for Harry Reid.
Commissioner Naft advised of receiving letters in support of the airport being named for Harry Reid; and expressed support for the name change due to being Jewish, associated with the Anti-Defamation League Nevada, and being that former Senator Harry Reid played a major role in the formation of Nevada.
Commissioner Jones advised that Senator Reid supported the environment and Nevada public lands by actions including co-sponsoring the bill that created the Red Rock National Conservation Area, designated Nevada’s only national park named the Great Basin National Park, and used the Southern Nevada Public Lands Act to return money to communities.
Commissioner Ross Miller advised some constituents expressed support to rename the airport; Senator McCarran was controversial and did not support all citizens; and further advised that Senator Reid represented the American Dream, was Senate Majority Leader, and achieved success through hard work and a dream.
Commissioner Gibson advised of a shared history with Senator Reid and his family; received emails, letters, texts, and phone calls regarding the matter; Senator McCarran held personal views which influenced his actions, and which he attempted to put into laws; and following the Board vote to begin the name change process, the matter will be sent to the FAA for further analysis; and advised that placing a financial burden on impacted businesses would be unfair.
Commissioner McCurdy advised that the time had come to make a change; and expressed support for renaming the airport after Senator Reid. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 41. | Discuss the adoption of an ordinance allowing for liquor delivery by certain liquor licensees. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Commissioner Jones who advised that liquor delivery was approved on an emergency basis by the Board; the City of Las Vegas approved an ordinance regarding liquor delivery last month; and requested that James Headen, Acting Manager in the Department of Business License, assemble a working group.
Discussion followed regarding topics including restrictions affiliated with third-party delivery, businesses invested significantly in equipment, removing the temporary nature, and concerns regarding liability for business to business deliveries.
Staff was directed to provide an update to the Board at the April 6, 2021 meeting. | Discussed as Recommended |
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| 42. | Discuss the adoption of an ordinance requiring distance separation between cannabis dispensaries. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was advised by Commissioner Jones that the City of Las Vegas adopted an ordinance requiring 1,000 feet of distance separation; some alcohol businesses require 1,500 feet of distance separation; and some dispensaries expressed concerns that, after investing millions of dollars into a facility, another venue may open nearby.
Commissioners Gibson, Miller, and Segerblom discussed odor regulation, the possibility of selecting a designated area for dispensaries with cafes and shops, business licensing requirements, and the State legislature cap on licenses.
Staff advised that the original intent for the distance separation between dispensaries was for equal access to medical marijuana.
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| 43. | Discuss school zone safety. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Andrew Bennett, Public Information Officer for the Office of Traffic Safety, regarding topics including school zone safety; flashings lights indicated an active school zone, passing another vehicle and conducting a u-turn were illegal in a school zone; and a public information campaign will begin regarding speed and pedestrian safety.
Commissioner Naft advised of job openings for crossing guards in Clark County. | Discussed |
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| 44. | Receive a report on implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Update on Implementation of the Family First Prevention and Services Act (19 pages) submitted by staff
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Kevin Schiller, Assistant County Manager, who advised that Title IV-E funding for child welfare was prevention and service related; Demonstration Waiver funding expired in 2019, the demonstration project involved the use of a standardized, criteria driven approach; Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was incident driven and provided service related reimbursement; the FFPSA mandated two major changes to the use of Title IV-E including: funding for prevention services intended to prevent entry into foster care and prevent adoptions and kinship guardian placement disruption, and continued the restrictions on congregate care of children; and further advised of the positive news that County had one of the highest relative placement rates in the country.
Tim Burch, Administrator of Human Services, advised that reimbursable services may be offered on a prevention scale if the services prevent the removal of children.
The Board was further advised by Kevin Schiller and Tim Burch of topics including eligibility for prevention services where parents or relatives were caring for children at imminent risk of entering foster care, where placement disruption was a concern; youth who were pregnant or already parents; transitioning out of foster care extended to age 23; eligibility for education and training vouchers extended to age 26; select services covered for 12 months included mental behavioral health, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and parent skill-based programs; reimbursement for kinship navigator programs; and reimbursement for child placed with a parent in a licensed residential family-based treatment facility for substance abuse; the County collaborated with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and worked with Nevada counties to find a system for everyone; key issues included jurisdiction and oversight; one goal of FFPSA was to decrease the over utilization of congregate care (any facility staffed 24/7 with 25 or more beds); some family care-givers get licensed as a foster home and receive funds and support, and many family care-givers choose to not become licensed resulting in a loss of access to support services.
Kevin Schiller advised of the kinship assistance program which helped the foster family obtain support; children with higher needs placed in Child Haven due to relatives not having access to a strong infrastructure of services; described in-patient treatment facilities; and discussed Specialized Foster Care Providers versus Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.
Discussion was held regarding topics including the under funded mental health system; barriers to families being foster parents; family foster homes being redefined; drug and alcohol treatment facilities allowing children to remain with the parent; systems in other Nevada counties; wraparound services; and funding. | |
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| 45. | Discuss increasing funds for the Outside Agency Grants (OAG) Community Initiatives track. (For possible action) | Deleted from Agenda as Recommended |
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| 46. | Go into closed session, pursuant to NRS 241.015(3)(b)(2), to receive information from the District Attorney regarding potential or existing litigation involving a matter over which the Board has supervision, control, jurisdiction or advisory power, and to deliberate toward a decision on the matter, and pursuant to NRS Chapter 288.220, to receive a report on the status of ongoing labor negotiations; and direct staff accordingly. (For possible action) | No Action Taken by the Board |
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