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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 up 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, Clark County Manager’s Office, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 6th Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106. 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: The Board of County Commissioners of Clark County, Nevada met in regular session in full conformity with law and bylaws of said Board, at the regular place of meeting in the Commission Chambers, Government Center, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada on Tuesday, the 16th day of November, 2021 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order at the hour of 9:02 a.m. by Chair Kirkpatrick and, on roll call, the following members were present, constituting all of the members thereof: | |
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| SEC. 2. | COMMISSIONERS' / COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOGNITION | |
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21-1616
| 1. | Present a proclamation to La’rell Wysinger and recognize his accomplishments as a local, young entrepreneur in the community.
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Commissioner McCurdy recognized and presented a proclamation to La’rell Wysinger in recognition of his accomplishments as a fourteen-year-old entrepreneur in the community; as the owner of Chily Barkers, La'rell Wysinger aspires to appear on Shark Tank and open his own restaurant in the future. | Presented as Recommended |
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21-1617
| 2. | Present a proclamation to Doménica and Constanza Castro for their accomplishments as Latina female filmmakers.
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Commissioner McCurdy recognized and presented a proclamation to Domenica and Constanza Castro for accomplishments including graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, producing films for worldwide companies, being the 2021 Nevada Filmmakers of the year, and for being positive Latina influencers in the community. | Presented as Recommended |
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21-1619
| 3. | Present a proclamation to the American Automobile Association (AAA) and recognize November 17 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day.
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Commissioner McCurdy presented a proclamation to the American Automobile Association (AAA) and recognized November 17 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day to end racism and all forms of bullying; encouraging students to promote activism and engage in an annual day of dialogue. | Presented as Recommended |
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| SEC. 3. | PUBLIC FORUM
Agenda note: This is the first of two portions of the meeting devoted to the Public. Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. If you wish to speak during this portion of the agenda, please fill out a Public Comment Interest Card located in front of the Commission Chambers and submit a comment card to staff sitting in the Commission Chambers. After completing and submitting a Public Comment Interest Card, please step up to the speaker’s podium, clearly state your name and address, and spell your last name for the record. | |
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| 4. | 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
Ed Hoffson spoke regarding Item No. 24, expressed support for indexing and sustainable funding, and requested that the Board approve the item.
Mark Shurk, Jennifer Johnston, and Sergio Carrea spoke regarding Item No. 41 regarding concerns including the increased number of flights; were promised large commercial jets would not fly over the neighborhood; increased noise; the environmental impact; low altitudes and flights as early as 5:00 a.m.; and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was not forthcoming regarding the changes to the flight paths.
Stephanie Myers and Fred Voltz spoke regarding Item No. 39 and expressed support for Alexander Knox Harper and John Hiatt.
Daniel Braisted spoke regarding highway construction; burned out lights; and immune system support.
Ed Uehling requested that Item No. 20 be heard separately; and requested additional information regarding the justifications, rent, and appraisals.
Alex Harper advised of being an applicant for the Clark County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife position (Item No. 39).
Mike Wolther spoke regarding areas of concern including that the proposed project for a portion of Wetlands Park was too large for the plot of land; low- and moderate-income rentals; shared bus use; and recommended reclaiming the property.
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21-1534
| 5. | Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting on October 19, 2021. (For possible action) (Available on the County website and in the County Clerk's Office, Commission Division) | Approved |
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| 6. | Approval of Agenda with the Inclusion of Any Emergency Items and Deletion of Any Items. (For possible action) | Approved |
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| SEC. 5. | CONSENT AGENDA: Items No. 7 through No. 34
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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| 7. | Approve the award of Bid No. 605838-21, for Arterial Reconstruction Program: Russell Road and Hacienda Avenue Project to the low responsive and responsible bidder, contingent upon submission of the required bonds and insurance. Staff recommends award to Las Vegas Paving Corporation; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1592
| 8. | Ratify and authorize the Chair to sign Interlocal Agreement No. OAG CI 2022 with City of Mesquite, for CBE No. 606001-21, for Mesquite Senior Center; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1603
| 9. | Approve the Contract with Requordit, Inc., for CBE No. 606017-21, for Detention Services Division Booking Las Vegas Sheriff's Identification Systems, contingent upon submission of the required insurance; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1625
| 10. | Note for the record the following Town Advisory Board (TAB) and/or Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) Minutes: Paradise TAB - October 12, 2021, Spring Valley TAB - October 12, 2021, and Sunrise Manor TAB - October 14, 2021. | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1601
| 11. | Approve the proposed revisions to the Department of Parks and Recreation's Fees and Charges Schedule and authorize the Department Director to implement the changes effective January 1, 2022. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1602
| 12. | Approve changes to the Clark County Shooting Complex's Fees and Charges Schedule and authorize the Department Director to implement the changes effective January 1, 2022. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1627
| 13. | Accept the donation, on loan, of 30 flatbed trailers from Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) to the Clark County Department of Public Works with an estimated value of $6,930; and authorize the Director of Clark County Public Works or his designee to sign an in-kind donation agreement with GES acknowledging the donation and its purpose. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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21-1628
| 14. | Approve and authorize the County Manager or her designee to sign a grant of non-exclusive permanent easement between Clark County and Kern River Gas Transmission Company (Robert Checketts, Vice President of Operations and Engineering) for an existing pipeline generally located within the Northern Clark County 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway, east of Decatur Boulevard (Assessor's Parcel Number 124-19-899-004). (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 15. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a construction agreement for offsite improvements between Clark County and Camino Constructors LLC (Allen R. Walker, Member/Manager) for the Cottonwood Lake Subdivision project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 16. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Cooperative Agreement No. NM564-21-015 between Clark County and Nevada Department of Transportation for the Interstate 15/Tropicana Avenue Interchange project. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 17. | Approve the purchase of ±120 acres of vacant land located in Bunkerville, Nevada, known as Assessor's Parcel Number 039-30-201-013 and 039-30-301-009 for the purchase price of $414,000 for the Desert Conservation Program for the purposes of conservation and riparian habitat rehabilitation; and authorize the Director of Real Property Management or her designee to sign any escrow documents and any other related documents to complete the transaction. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 18. | Approve and authorize the Director of Real Property Management or her designee to sign a Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement to TransWest Express LLC (TransWest) for a ±14.717 acre overhead utility easement and a ±0.582 access road easement encumbering multiple parcels within the area known as the Wetlands Park and sign any other documents as necessary to complete the transaction. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 19. | Approve the purchase of 11860 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89141 located Southeast from the intersection of Dean Martin Drive and Southern Highlands Parkway (APN 191-05-301-016) which is a ±7,325 square foot, one-story office/medical office building on ±0.79 acres of fully developed land for use by UMC; fund the purchase price of $2,150,000, and $10,000 for closing costs; ratify the appraisal dated August 11, 2021 by Southwest Property Consultants, Inc.; and authorize the Director of Real Property Management or her designee to sign escrow documents and any other related documents to complete the transaction. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 20. | Accept the final bid amounts received during the auction of approximately 351.10 acres of Department of Aviation property and the attendant ground leases; approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Resolution of Acceptance and Sale of Real Property for the sale unit; and authorize the Director of Real Property Management or designee to sign any other necessary documents to complete the transaction. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Lisa Kremer, Director of Clark County Real Property Management, who advised that the public information, including the financials and appraisals, was available on the Clark County website for six weeks prior to the auction; and further advised that the property sold for $50 million more than the minimum price.
In response to Commissioner Kirkpatrick, Lisa Kremer advised that the information which supported the auction was available to the public in the Department of Real Property Management following the auction’s conclusion. | Approved |
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| 21. | 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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| 22. | Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes, note for the record that NRS 354.290 financial reports are on file in the County Clerk’s Office, Commission Division. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 23. | Approve the definition of “Rural Program of Resident Officers” as adopted by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Fiscal Affairs Committee. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 24. | Approve the designation of $5,500,000 of the Building Fund (5340) cash balance for future capital outlay and a $10,300,000 fund transfer for the construction of Clark County Fire Station FS 39. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 25. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the correction of the 2020-2021 thru 2021-2022 Secured and the 2020-2021 thru 2021-2022 Unsecured Assessment Roll AR-1116-21-21 and order the corrections to be made. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 26. | Pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes, note for the record that the Official Reports and Documents received from various County offices are on file in the County Clerk's Office, Commission Division. | Approved as Recommended |
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| 27. | Approve and authorize the obligation of $100,000 in Coronavirus State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) to the Southern Nevada Health District for the administration and purchase of gift cards in support of a vaccination incentive program; and authorize the County Manager or her designee to execute the required sub-award agreement. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 28. | Approve and authorize the obligation of $1,500,000 in Coronavirus State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) to the University Medical Center for the Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Program (the Program) to help outpatients avoid hospitalization and alleviate the burden on the health care system; and authorize the County Manager or her designee to execute the required sub-award agreements. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Monoclonal Antibody Program (8 pages), submitted by University Medical Center staff
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Mason Van Houweling, Chief Executive Officer of University Medical Center (UMC), who advised that UMC had partnered with the County at the beginning of the pandemic; approaching two million tests and have administered almost 100 thousand vaccines; established a post recovery clinic to treat patients; opened an Express Care Clinic to test travelers and staff at the airport; and introduced the Monoclonal Antibody Program.
Dr. Shadaba Asad, Medical Director of Infectious Disease at UMC, described monoclonal antibodies as laboratory made proteins that can mimic the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful viruses; advised that patients who receive monoclonal antibody treatment may experience a significant decrease in hospitalizations and progression to severe disease; most effective when given within ten days of diagnosis and the onset of symptoms; defined the specific patient criteria for receiving the treatment; and the monoclonal antibody treatment may be administered to high risk patients to prevent the development of COVID-19 infection after being exposed to someone who has the infection.
Jennifer Wakem, Chief Financial Officer at UMC, advised that UMC accommodated approximately 60 patients per month, treating two to six patients per day, one to two nurses provided the treatment, and the facility was open five days per week for four hours; will use the funding to expand the program’s capacity to approximately 400 patients per month, treating approximately 14 patients per day, additional staff will allow the facility to be open seven days per week for 12 hours per day; will be partnering with the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) to identify suitable patients for the program; and the outpatient clinic will be located across the street from UMC.
Discussion followed regarding topics including that the patient population was targeted with the help of the SNHD; the treatment program was marketed directly to the patients who were tested for COVID-19, specifically those patients 12 years and older who tested positive for COVID-19; the most effective clinical time window to administer the treatment; additional information was located on the UMC website; and the treatment program was the most cost-effective option for the County, patients, and insurance providers. | Approved |
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| 29. | Approve and authorize the obligation of $1,436,029 in Coronavirus State and Local Government Fiscal Recovery Funds (Fiscal Recovery Funds) for general fund revenue replacement to fund government services; approve the allocation of $1,436,029 in Clark County Community Recovery Outside Agency Grant (OAG) Funds; and authorize the County Manager or her designee to execute the required grant resolutions per NRS 244.1505; or take other action deemed appropriate. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 30. | Approve and authorize the creation of one (1) grant funded limited permanent full time position Management Analyst I/II (C28/C29); two (2) grant funded limited permanent full time positions: Social Worker I/II (C27/C28); and one (1) grant funded limited permanent full time position: Graphic Specialist (C24) for the period for which the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge grant funds are available. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 31. | Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a resolution setting compensation at $125 per day, for members of the Board of Equalization who are not elected public officials, for their work in responding to public concerns regarding property assessment disputes. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 32. | Approve the submission and ratify a grant from the State of Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public & Behavioral Health and the Board of Regents, Nevada System of Higher Education for $750,000 for the Law Enforcement Intervention for Mental Health and Addiction (LIMA) pre-booking diversion program. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 33. | Accept the distribution of funds from benefactor, Thomas Francis Marion in the amount of $191,089.74 for the use and benefit of the Department of Family Services and the children and families it serves. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 34. | Approve, adopt, and authorize the Chair to sign a resolution authorizing the notice of sale of properties subject to the lien of a delinquent assessment in the following special improvement districts (SID’s): District #97B-7506-Strip Maintenance; District #114B-7526-South Strip Maintenance (Mandalay Bay Road to Russell Road); District #121-7586-Southern Highlands Area; District #126B-7581-Boulder Strip Maintenance; and provide for other matters properly relating thereto. (For possible action) | Approved as Recommended |
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| 35. | Conduct a public hearing to hear any objections to the proposed conveyance of water rights to the State of Nevada and approve the Interlocal Agreement titled Conveyance Agreement Clark County Water Rights (Agreement) between Clark County and the State of Nevada, acting through the Division of State Lands, and the State Land Registrar for and on behalf of the Department of Wildlife (hereinafter referred to as State of Nevada); approve and authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement and authorize the Director of Environment and Sustainability or Real Property Management or their designees to execute the deed and any related ministerial documents required to complete the conveyance process. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Marci Henson, Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, who advised that the request was for the proposed conveyance of water rights that the County acquired between the mid-1990s and the mid-2000s as a condition of the endangered species permit for the purpose of removing cattle ranching from range lands in Southern Nevada that overlapped with desert tortoise habitat; during the acquisition of the grazing permits the County acquired water rights associated with livestock watering; worked with the State to change the use of the water rights to wildlife habitat and wildlife conservation; many administrative responsibilities were needed to maintain the water rights and comply with State regulations; the Nevada Division of Wildlife already holds water rights and does management for water rights for wildlife conservation; and in order to make operations more efficient, and to consolidate the State and local government’s administration of the water rights, requested to convey the water rights on the public lands for the purpose of wildlife conservation.
In response to Commissioner Gibson, Marci Henson advised that the subject property was approximately 154-acre feet between the surface water rights and the ground water rights.
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 present in the audience wishing to be heard on the matter, Chair Kirkpatrick closed the public hearing. | Approved |
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| 36. | Conduct a public hearing and approve, adopt and authorize the Chair to sign a resolution approving the issuance by the Public Finance Authority (Wisconsin), in one or more series, of taxable bonds and/or tax-exempt 501(c)(3) revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $15,000,000 in order to a) finance the acquisition, construction, renovation and equipping of certain land and charter educational facilities located at 2341 Comstock Dr., North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032 for use by 100 Academy of Excellence, Inc., (b) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds, and (c) pay all or a portion of the costs of issuance of the Bonds. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by the applicant’s representative who advised that the applicant secured a determination letter of 501(c)(3) status from the Treasury Department, which was delayed due to COVID-19; the Clark County School District approved the name change and authorized the applicant to pursue the bond; and requested approval from the Board so the applicant’s rent payment will be controlled, and savings be reinvested in the school.
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 present in the audience wishing to be heard on the matter, Chair Kirkpatrick closed the public hearing. | Approved |
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| 37. | 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 Naft acknowledged the passing of Tom Hawley, a longtime traffic reporter in Las Vegas who communicated traffic-safety issues to the community; advised that November 8, 2021 was the National Day of Pedestrian Safety, drivers were reminded of the heightened danger on the roadways due to the lack of visibility and pedestrians were encouraged to wear reflective clothing while walking at night; drivers were asked, as part of the Dusk 2 Dawn Campaign, to pay attention to pedestrians and vulnerable road users; the Turkey Hunt took place at the West Flamingo Senior Center on November 18, 2021; Coffee and Conversation was held at Scooter’s Coffee on November 20, 2021; and worked with Commissioner Jones and Parks and Recreation to launch Phases 2 and 3 of The James Regional Sports Complex.
Commissioner Jones advised of attending the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s (NPHY) 2021 Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, held at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which provided an opportunity to collaborate with partners across the Valley on youth homelessness; Conversations with the Commissioner was held on November 6, 2021 in Mountains Edge and Desert Breeze to discuss the needs of the community; celebrated Halloween with an event at Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings; the Regional Transportation Commission held a bike safety and maintenance event on November 19, 2021 at the Heritage Park Amphitheater; and partnered with the Just One Project on November 21, 2021 at Desert Breeze Community Center for the Pop Up and Give turkey distribution event.
Commissioner McCurdy expressed appreciation for Veterans and advised of participating in several events honoring Veterans throughout the Valley; attended the Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Emergency Room on Nellis Air Force Base on November 10, 2021 with Commissioner Kirkpatrick; spoke to students at Jobs 4 Nevada Graduates at events held at Desert Pines High School and Chaparral High School; joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto in welcoming the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, Alejandra Castillo, to the Historic West Side in Clark County to discuss ways to diversify the economy in Southern Nevada and build a more resilient community; partnered with the Southern Nevada Health District and community leaders to discuss messaging regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and ways to continue to increase vaccination rates within the community; and Wobble with the Commissioner was held at the Pearson Community Center on November 18, 2021.
Commissioner Segerblom advised of attending the Pokemon GO Lewis Family Park Clean Up on November 6, 2021; attended the Fontainebleau Ceremony to begin construction, creating thousands of jobs and adding revenue to the redevelopment agency; planted native trees during the November 13, 2021 Wetlands Park Stewardship Event; and a drive-up food pantry event was held at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center where each recipient received 40 pounds of food and fresh produce.
Commissioner Gibson advised of attending Whitney Recreation Center’s: A Talented Thanksgiving on November 18, 2021 for a meal and talent show; and partnered with Assemblywoman Venicia Considine and Senator Roberta Lange for Wellness at Whitney: A Family Resource Fair on November 20, 2021 where the entire family had access to resources, refreshments, activities for children, and food distribution.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick partnered with Shoes that Fit and Zappos on November 6, 2021 to provide new athletic shoes and a pancake breakfast to children who have worked hard on their academic achievements and participated in community service; advised that Clark County partnered with Nellis Air Force Base and University Medical Center to be the first in the country to allow the military medical center to treat civilians; visited the Moapa Valley Revitalization Project and Resource Fair on November 13, 2021; advised that Moapa Valley High School and Virgin Valley High School football teams will be competing in the Nevada High School Football Playoffs; Cora Coleman Senior Center will serve Thanksgiving dinner for seniors on November 17, 2021; worked with Carefree Mobile Home Park, children wrote letters indicating what they were thankful for, and while eating dinner the children made thank you cards for the men and women at Nellis Air Force Base who are being deployed; the Southern Nevada Water Authority offered business rebates for eliminating turf; and the Southern Nevada Health District was offering flu vaccines at approximately 175 locations around the Valley. | |
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| 38. | Reappoint one alternate member, Petra Latch, to the Clark County Board of Equalization for a 4-year term ending December 31, 2025. (For possible action) | Approved |
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| 39. | Appoint two qualified individuals to serve as members of the Clark County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife for three-year terms from November 15, 2021 to November 14, 2024, from the following list of qualified individuals: Alexander Knox Harper, Brian Patterson, Jason Wasden, John Hiatt, Steven Junge, Kelsey Anderson, and Molly DiBlasi. (For possible action) | |
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| 40. | Approve and authorize the Chair to appoint 30 members (including 15 Representatives, 14 At-Large members, and 1 appointee from participating cities) to the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) from the list of the following nominees: (Representing 15 Town Advisory Boards and Citizens Advisory Councils) Representatives Laren Abbott, Peter Sarles, Colleen Hicks, Megan Porter, Misty Haji-Sheikh, Roger Haywood, Michele Brown, Alexandria Malone, Kathy Ochs, Brian Morris, Karen Miller, Bob Lyman, Barbara Luke, Tanya Harrah, and Christine Brown and Alternates Thomas LoPresti, Debbie Smith, Katlyn Cunningham, Patricia Mayne, Rodney Bell, Briceida Castro, Deb Cameron, Geraldine Ramirez, and Pamela Walker (Representing 14 At-Large) Jacqueline Ingram, Dontae Scott, Eric Hilbrecht, Christopher Lee, Lois Greene, Christopher Darling, Donna Darden, Anita Wood, Nancy Ramirez Ayala, Brittany Bowling, Monica Gresser, Carrie Cox, Eric Jeng, and Erica Mosca; recognize the appointments of one member to CDAC made by the participating cities, Jeff Alpert (North Las Vegas); and appoint a Chairperson for the committee. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Kristin Cooper, Assistant Director of Clark County Social Services, who recommended that Donna Darden be appointed Chair.
Legal Counsel advised that the names of the appointees did not have to be read if the recommendation was for the exact number of names as listed. | Approved |
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| 41. | Receive a presentation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding NextGen airspace enhancements and efficiencies identified with the implementation of the Las Vegas Metroplex airspace study.
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Las Vegas Metroplex Briefing (11 pages), submitted by the Federal Aviation Administration
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Rosemary Vassiliadis, Director of Clark County Aviation, who introduced Tamara Swann and Jim Arrighi from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) who presented the Las Vegas Metroplex airspace study.
Tamara Swann, Deputy Regional Administrator for the Western Pacific Region at the Federal Aviation Administration, advised that the Las Vegas Metroplex is part of the modernization of the entire United States air transportation system; modernized the flow of air traffic, emphasized safety, increased efficiency, and improved environmental performance; introduced approximately 40 new satellite-based procedures; and delays included the government shut-down and COVID0-19 protocols.
Jim Arrighi, Airspace Modernization Team Manager and the National Metroplex Program Manager at the Federal Aviation Administration, presented an implementation overview; military air space surrounded the constrained air space; implemented standard instrument departure which was accurate and repeatable; fourteen standardization terminal arrival procedures provided an optimized fuel efficient descent and more fuel efficiency, quieter arrival procedures, provided connectivity to the runway, and incorporated five lower altitude runways; implemented the overlay of the Required Navigation Performance Procedure which was the first in the nation and improved arrival efficiency; discussed implementation challenges; airport databases; flight plan filing; assessed and corrected the incorrect implementation of procedures identified by community feedback; reviewed the post-implementation analysis; and evaluated the overall estimates of fuel burn improvement, distance savings, and decrease in time flown; recognition and awards for the Las Vegas Metroplex; and recognized the passing of Charles ‘Charlie’ Hall.
Commissioner Naft expressed concerns regarding the FAA policy of not discussing the details of the matter directly with impacted residents; the traffic overheard exceeds the promises made by the FAA at multiple public meetings and with County staff and stakeholders; the FAA neglected to notify residents and constituents that General Aviation (GA) aircraft included commercial aircraft and airbuses chartered by groups, including sports teams, which produced the same impact on residents and the environment as commercial flights, and which has continued to increase in intensity.
In response to Commissioner Naft, Jim Arrighi advised that the Las Vegas Metroplex Project was closed, and reevaluation opportunities to request changes to procedures may be submitted through the regular FAA procedure development system; and further advised that the FAA meets with broad based community boards.
Discussion between the Board, Tamara Swann, and Jim Arrighi continued regarding the FAA’s policy to not meet with individual neighbors and homeowner associations due to a lack of resources, manpower, and the possibility that additional neighbors or homeowners may be left out of the discussions; public meetings were held to discuss neighbor’s concerns during the Metroplex Project; weather, specifically wind, impacting the use of specific runways and increasing incorrect usage issues; assessment of inappropriate use of the procedure; the FAA corrective action was to follow-up with the airline who requested the departure to confirm the request was operationally necessary or dictated by wind; the Las Vegas Metroplex project was implemented tenth across the nation; the Metroplex Project improved the efficiency of airspace in the Las Vegas area; the benefit of decreasing conflict across the runways, and to the air traffic tower, in comparison to the impact to the neighborhoods; the FAA will only meet with the community as a whole; and the impacted neighbors were involved and raised concerns from the beginning of the Metroplex Project. | |
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| 42. | Receive a report on efforts related to an electric vehicle charging infrastructure ordinance and transportation electrification. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Ordinance Update (26 pages), submitted by the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Marci Henson, Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, who advised that All-In Clark County was enacted to address climate change and create a more sustainable future for all; three parts of the planning process included: assessing regional sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contributing to climate change, confirming climate hazards and the areas and systems most vulnerable and identifying solutions to enhance the community’s overall resilience, and to grow climate literacy in the community and work together to develop a plan of action to ensure a sustainable and resilient future for all; one of the six key areas of focus was connected and equitable mobility, which included transportation, reducing GHG emissions, and improving air quality; on road emissions accounted for 22 percent of all GHGs; the Nevada Climate Initiative adopted goals including reducing GHG emissions; next steps included finishing the GHG Inventory, finishing the Climate Vulnerability Assessment, engaging public involvement to draft an All-In Community Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, and exploring opportunities to work with agencies and stakeholders to reduce GHGs that result in a regional approach; moving forward regionally is most effective for reducing the emissions and seizing funding opportunities; an electric vehicle (EV) ordinance would improve air quality, improve public health, and reduce GHG emissions; needed actions included reduced car dependency, increased mobility options, and electrified transportation; EVs are increasing in market share, major manufacturers were shifting production to EVs, Clean Cars Nevada, and Senate Bill 448 required NVEnergy to make an investment in EV infrastructure; barriers to electrification being removed, proactively position the County for the future, and avoid future building retrofit costs; 80 percent of EV drivers charge their cars at home; options included EV-Capable, EV-Ready, and EV-Installed; EV infrastructure ordinance included the scope of which structures (including single family residences, multi-family residences, and commercial) and the requirements (including which options and the number of parking spots per unit); there is no lead transportation electrification authority; total energy infrastructure costs are not easily calculated or understood; the current NVEnergy grids were almost at capacity during the last two summers due to the impacts of climate change; NVEnergy and developers requested consistency across jurisdictions; next steps included hiring a transportation electrification consultant, establishing an All-In Clark County Transportation Electrification Working Group (TEWG), developing a regional electrification strategy to present to the Board in December 2022, projecting EV and charging demand, recommending regional EV infrastructure and charging development needs, and recommendations on a model EV infrastructure ordinance, costs and strategies for funding, and economic and workforce development opportunities.
Discussion continued regarding grant funding, incentive programs, AB349 which revised provisions governing motor vehicles, industry experts, lithium battery recycling, the workforce component, and diversification of the community. | |
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| 43. | Receive a report from the Fire Department for revised boundaries of the Ambulance Franchise agreement; and direct staff accordingly. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED:
1. Unincorporated Clark County Call Efficiency Analysis (18 pages), submitted by Applied Analysis
SPEAKER(S): Present
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Deputy Fire Chief Wyatt who presented the proposed map which addressed that the southwest part of the Valley experienced an increased call volume, a nationwide staffing shortage, and compliance with the franchise agreement; added a Zone eight; Zones seven and eight proposed to move to Community Ambulance; Zones one and two will remain with American Medical Response (AMR); and Zones five and six will remain with MedicWest; and the zones were divided into equal call volumes as much as possible; and each franchisee within the agreement was given approximately 33 percent.
Commissioner Naft advised that the proposed was fair in response to the data provided by Clark County Fire.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick expressed concern regarding topics including constructing hundreds of homes with the lack of services, insufficient resources, and the workforce shortage.
Discussion continued regarding topics including monthly studies reports; diversion reports; the call volume increased approximately six percent every year; the franchise agreement; check for compliance on a yearly basis and rezoning; hospitals are the patient’s choice; shortage of resources, including staffing; the pilot program and franchisee performance; and meeting the needs of the community.
Deputy Fire Chief Wyatt advised that the fire department was a hazard response entity and responds to all incidents; calls were prioritized into five categories which determined the speed, lights, and sirens needed to respond to the incident site; and used Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to reduce the patient wait time for transportation to the hospital.
Damon Schilling, Government Community Affairs Manager for AMR, advised of participating in the pilot program which resulted in AMR failing to meet the minimum standards, while Community Ambulance did not take part in the pilot program; the stakeholders and administrators never evaluated the data from the pilot program, AMR conveyed the data to Applied Analysis for review; staffing challenges and sick employees added to the challenging situation; dividing the zones based on call volume was fundamentally flawed as other factors needed to be taken into consideration; recommended that the territory should not be divided, the pilot program had unintended consequences, and the data suggests alternatives to improve the system and patient outcomes; and further advised that AMR was working to recruit staff and experienced difficulty obtaining ambulances and other assets.
In response to Commissioner Miller, Damon Schilling advised that the four additional minutes to respond were applied to lower acuity calls; and recommended that the response time not be changed, the resource requirements be changed, and lower acuity calls be directed to Emergency Medical Technician services.
The Board was addressed by Brian Gordon, from Applied Analysis, who advised that the issue was defining priorities, including priority four calls going without lights or sirens; call volumes; time spent on cancelled calls; inefficiency; reallocation of resources; analyzed the amount of time spent on cancellations related to the reclassification of those calls and the additional capacity that would exist in the system; and the excess time beyond compliance specifically for those priority four calls and the time it translated into, which was approximately 122 hours overall, in the amount of inefficiency in the system.
Discussion followed regarding topics including diversification of the map zones; recruiting and retaining employees; cancelled calls; how the pilot program impacted the inability of the companies to meet the criteria; examine dispatched resources and alternatives; priority four calls; and the increased volume of cancelled calls.
Damon Schilling expressed that the division of the response area was not the solution and recommended a reallocation of the resources dispatched to calls as an alternative solution.
Deputy Fire Chief Wyatt advised that there is no way to know the severity of the call or if a patient will want to be transported via ambulance until the unit is on scene; need to respond to all calls regardless of the priority; discussed types of cancelled calls; and recommended proceeding under the franchise agreement with reallocating the zones.
Commissioner Kirkpatrick advised of various factors influencing the calls including growth, social-economic, areas with higher traffic, and ability to pay; and recommended reviewing more frequently.
Staff was directed to provide the Board with updated numbers for the previous month as available. | Approved |
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| 44. | Discuss the possible addition of a Clark County Motor Vehicle Rental Code (Chapter 6) to ensure public safety; add definitions; and clarify the requirements and responsibilities of a motor vehicle rental licensee that provides the rental of exotic vehicles and/or autocycles as a line of service. (For possible action)
Agenda note: DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, Commissioner Naft advised that exotic vehicle rentals were responsible for ten percent of traffic accident fatalities in Clark County.
The Board was addressed by Andrew Bennett, from the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety which was a Division of Nevada State Police, who advised that speed was an issue on Nevada’s roadways; estimated that eight to twelve percent of Clark County fatal crashes involved a rented “luxury or exotic” vehicle; needed a definition of “luxury or exotic;” vehicles over 500 horsepower; speed and/or impairment was a factor in 95 percent of these crashes; and technology was available which may have prevented a majority of these crashes.
In response to Commissioner Jones and Gibson, Andrew Bennett advised that there was a need for more enforcement, education, and engineering to mitigate speed as a factor in fatal crashes.
Discussion followed regarding education, training, discussions were held with Business Licensing, costs associated with the road closures due to the emergency response to the crash, and responsibility for the costs.
Staff was directed to draft an ordinance regarding exotic car rentals; and work with stakeholders on the parameters of the ordinance including speed, horsepower, impairment, technology, and liability. | |
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| 45. | Discuss paid family leave in Clark County. (For possible action) | Deleted from Agenda |
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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)
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| | A period devoted to comments by the general public about matters relevant to the Board's/Trustees' jurisdiction will be held. No vote may be taken on a matter not listed on the posted agenda. Comments will be limited to up 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/Trustees wishes to extend the length of a presentation, this will be done by the Chair, or the Board/Trustees by majority vote. | |
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