Public Meetings - Clark County, Nevada

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board convened on August 24, 2026, to discuss and vote on the proposed North Plaza project at Allegiant Stadium. The board unanimously approved authorizing up to $75 million in public funding for the capital enhancement project, which is intended to maintain the stadium's competitiveness amid a wave of new NFL venues. The meeting included a quorum call, unanimous approval of the consent agenda, and a public comment period where two residents spoke. Consent Calendar - The board unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the meeting of August 20, 2026, upon a motion by Tommy White. Discussion Items - Chair's Comments on Competitiveness and Project Justification: The Chair emphasized Allegiant Stadium's role as a critical community asset driving tourism. He noted significant upcoming competition from new stadiums in Nashville, Washington D.C., Kansas City, Denver, and Chicago. He argued the $75 million capital enhancement, drawn from the waterfall residual fund and paired with a majority cost share from the Raiders for a total project cost of $158 million, is necessary to protect the public's initial $750 million investment. He clarified the funding does not impact the $115–120 million bond reserve and dismissed alternative uses like paying down room tax bonds, stating the benefit to tourists would be negligible (roughly $1.50 per night) and that tourists pay 98.5% of the room tax. - Staff Presentation on the North Plaza Project: Ed Finger presented Agenda Item No. 1, which sought approval for the North Plaza project—a $158 million elevated plaza platform over LOT C extending from Hacienda Avenue Bridge. The requested funding of up to $75 million is contingent on the fund balance available in the waterfall residual fund as of June 30, 2027. The item authorized the Chair to execute a project funding agreement with oversight by Grand Canyon Development Partners, and stipulated that any material design changes would require additional board approval. Public Comments & Testimony - Opposition to Public Subsidies: Richard Gripps, a 50-year resident, spoke against the project. He argued that it is inappropriate for taxpayers and tourists to subsidize the billionaire owners of the Las Vegas Raiders, naming Mark Davis, Michael Dell, and Tom Brady. He questioned why the Raiders, benefiting from naming rights revenue and rental fees from UNLV, could not fully fund the improvements themselves. - Requests for Transparency and Alternative Uses: Dave Figler, also a long-time resident, expressed disappointment at the lack of public deliberation. He requested that the board implement live-streaming of meetings and consider forming a committee to explore broader public benefits from waterfall funds, such as workforce housing or transportation improvements. He also called for an open bid process on contracts to ensure transparency. Key Outcomes - Approval of North Plaza Project Funding: The board voted unanimously to approve Agenda Item No. 1, authorizing up to $75 million from the waterfall residual fund for the North Plaza project. The motion was made by Tommy White and passed via roll call. - Authorizations and Next Steps: The Chair was authorized to execute the project funding agreement. Any material design changes to the project will require future board approval. The final funding amount remains tied to the available fund balance on June 30, 2027.

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority Board met on August 24, 2026, to discuss stadium operations, community benefits, proposed capital improvements, and construction progress for Allegiant Stadium and the future A's ballpark. Key agenda items included a presentation on a reimagined North Entry for Allegiant Stadium, approval of infrastructure projects, and updates on community benefits and construction milestones. Consent Calendar - Approval of Agenda and Minutes: The board approved the agenda with a modification to move agenda item 7 (North Entry) to be the second item. The motion passed unanimously. - Interlocal Agreement Amendment (Item 1): The board approved an amendment to the staffing services agreement with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) to update the title and contact information for Ed Finger. Chair Steve Hill abstained due to his employment with LVCVA. The motion passed with Vice Chair Lawrence Epstein and Member Bob Usidus voting yes. - Infrastructure Projects (Item 3): The board approved up to $75 million from the waterfall residual fund for three projects: a gantry directional sign over Polaris north of Russell, a gantry sign over Dean Martin north of Kendo, and widening of the north sidewalk on Hacienda from 5 to 15 feet. The motion passed unanimously. - UNLV Lease and Joint Use Agreement (Item 4): The board approved the schedule of UNLV home football games for 2026-2033, consistent with the lease terms allowing two Saturday non-conference home games per season. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during either of the two public comment periods. Discussion Items - Football Stadium Community Oversight Committee Report (Item 2/7): Dr. Weekly presented the committee's findings, highlighting the Raiders' compliance and exceeding of community benefits plan requirements. Key statistics included a 65% diverse workforce at Allegiant Stadium, 71% diverse workforce in concessions, over $500,000 in corporate giving to 41 nonprofits, $125,000 in-kind donations, and $3 million invested in 70 local nonprofit organizations. Community members and board members expressed strong support for the Raiders' community engagement. - Reimagined North Entry Presentation (Item 2/7): The Raiders, along with architect Andrew Byrne (Grimshaw) and economist Jeremy Aguero, presented a $158 million project to redesign the north entry plaza. The project aims to improve pedestrian flow, reduce congestion, and create a new public plaza and event deck. The funding request of up to $75 million from the waterfall residual fund will be considered for action at the September 2, 2026 board meeting. The Raiders also announced that Allegiant Stadium received the Safety Act designation from the Department of Homeland Security. - Stadium Activity Report (Item 5): Mr. Feldman reported that Q2 2026 was the second highest attended quarter with 29 events and over 644,000 visitors. Calendar year 2025 had 1.7 million guests, the highest ever. Key events included WrestleMania 42, Bruno Mars, Morgan Wallen, and BTS concerts. - StadCo Audit (Item 6): KPMG presented a clean audit opinion for the year ended March 31, 2026, confirming no material misstatements and agreed-upon procedures were carried out without exception. - Room Tax and Baseball District Revenue Reports (Items 8 & 9): Year-to-date stadium district room taxes were down 3.2% but ended 1% behind budget. Baseball district (SEID) revenues totaled $4.4 million through May, mostly from construction material taxes, with projections still meeting modeled expectations. - Baseball Stadium Community Oversight Committee Report (Item 10): Ms. Bateman reported that the A's are exceeding workforce diversity requirements (75.8% targeted worker hours) and small local business participation (16%, exceeding 15% requirement). Community engagement included 114 activities, over 14,000 jerseys donated, and $62,000 in in-kind donations. - A's Ballpark Construction Update (Item 11): Tyler Vanicott (Mortenson McCarthy) reported on schedule progress, including erection of center trusses and 750 workers on site daily. The project remains on schedule. Mark Kottman (A's) noted that Bally's confirmed financing is in final stages for the Northwest Plaza, with construction expected to begin by end of 2026. Bally's representative Nick Tomasino confirmed entitlements received and plans for a first phase including retail, entertainment district, and surface parking, with hotel and casino to follow later. Key Outcomes - Approved: Interlocal agreement amendment (Item 1) – passed with chair abstaining. - Approved: Infrastructure projects (Item 3) – unanimous. - Approved: UNLV home game schedule 2026-2033 (Item 4) – unanimous. - Deferred to September 2, 2026: Action on the North Entry funding request (Item 2). - Noted: All informational items received without action. Note: The meeting date per agenda and transcript is August 20, 2026, but the instruction specifies August 24, 2026; this summary uses the given date.

The Clark County Board of Commissioners held a zoning meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent items, non-routine public hearings, and ordinance introductions. Numerous items were held to future meetings, and the board approved several development projects, including a gas station sign, a cannabis cultivation extension, a resort hotel podium near the A's ballpark, a single-family subdivision, and multiple zone changes and design reviews. Public comments highlighted concerns about a charter school extension, a monorail project, and the handling of a held item. Consent Calendar - Items 4 through 27 were approved together in a single motion, subject to staff conditions. An audience member attempted to speak on item 12 (Pinecrest Academy extension) after the consent agenda had already been approved; the board noted the item was approved and advised her to speak with Commissioner Jones separately. - Staff clarified that assessor parcel 162-21-810-004 is not part of item 15 (monorail use permit). Public Comments & Testimony - Chris Teachman (62 East South Valley View, Suite 116) requested that item 46 be held to the September 16, 2026 meeting; this request was later included in the agenda adjustments. - Steve Small (8565 South Warm Springs Way) commented on the Buffalo Serene/Silver project (items 49-53), noting a letter taped to his door. He contested the requested hold on the item; the board indicated it would decide during agenda approval. The items were ultimately held to October 7, 2026. - Unnamed speaker (222 Cairn Avenue) raised concerns about the monorail (item 15), asking what Clark County is being asked to do regarding a proposed station on their property. Commissioner Segerblum offered to brief them separately, stating the plan is not nefarious. - Janet Kane (2940 Shondarin Circle) spoke passionately against item 12 (Pinecrest Academy extension of time and waiver of buffering), describing negative impacts on her neighborhood, traffic, and the loss of a community facility. She later returned during final public comments to reiterate her opposition and asked the board to reconsider the approval. - Tommy Lepresti (9341 Dean Martin Drive) opposed the 70-foot sign height requested in item 28, arguing 50 feet is sufficient and that a 35-foot monument sign on Dean Martin Drive would be more appropriate. - Al Rojas (Sunrise Manor resident) spoke in favor of items 42-44 (single-family subdivision), praising the provision of open space for children and suggesting gating the community for security. - Kip Barton (8985 Southeastern) spoke for items 62-63, stating the site has been vacant for 20 years and the proposed use as a construction company office with minimal outdoor storage is appropriate. Discussion Items - Item 28 – Sign Design Review (Maverick Gas Station): Applicant Tony Sless requested increasing freestanding sign height from 50 to 70 feet due to the site being below grade near an overpass. Two waivers (1A and 1B) were withdrawn. Commissioner Jones moved for approval at a maximum of 60 feet, citing the request as excessive. The motion carried. - Item 29 – Cannabis Cultivation Extension: Applicant Adam Fulton requested a first extension of time for a cannabis cultivation use permit. The property was vandalized, and all copper was stripped. The board approved the extension after staff confirmed conditions for off-site improvements (curb, gutter, street lights) and a reduced roadway/utility contribution. - Items 32-33 – Vacate and Design Review (Spring Mountain Road): Applicant Jerry Lebeau presented a proposed retail building. Waivers were needed for driveway departure distance and landscape buffer, partly to accommodate a future county road improvement project. Public Works confirmed they would not require the applicant to keep attached sidewalks given the future project. Approved. - Item 41 – Resort Hotel Podium (Bally’s/A’s Ballpark): Attorneys Rory Reed and staff presented a phased approval request. The board approved only the Northwest Podium (2A), surface parking (2B), and theater (2C), while holding the hotel/casino portion until September 16, 2026, pending FAA clearance. Conditions included that surface parking be built before CO for phase 2A, and if the theater is not built, the area must be graded secure. Signage is not part of this application. Approved. - Items 42-44 – Single-Family Subdivision (Independence Extension): Applicant Denise Gordillo presented a 337-lot single-family development with modified standards via a PUD, providing over 500% of required open space. Public Works confirmed approval of inverted crown roads for drainage. The board approved, noting the project provides affordable housing. - Item 47 – Retaining Wall Height (Lennar): Applicant Stephanie Grownower requested a waiver to increase retaining wall height on an already-approved project. Town board had unanimously approved. Approved. - Items 60-61 – Zone Change and Design Review (Office Building): Applicant Joey DeBlanco requested a zone change from RS20 to CG and waivers for buffering and screening. Seven additional conditions from Commissioner Gibson’s office were read into the record, including wall heights, waterproofing, and cost responsibilities. Applicant agreed. Approved. - Items 62-63 – Zone Change and Use Permit (Boulder Highway): Applicant Kip Barton requested reclassification from H2 to CG and a use permit for outdoor storage for a construction company. The site has been vacant for 20 years. The buffer to neighboring residences was addressed. Approved. - Ordinances (Items 64-66): Introduced ordinances for a development agreement with Parvin Senior Land LLC for multi-family, a zoning map amendment, and Title 30 amendments regarding communication towers and massage. Public hearings set for September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Key Outcomes - Item 28: Approved with sign height reduced from 70 to 60 feet (waivers 1A and 1B withdrawn). - Item 29: Approved first extension of time for cannabis cultivation; conditional on reduced off-site improvement contributions. - Items 32-33: Approved; waivers granted consistent with future road improvements. - Item 41: Approved for phases 2A, 2B, and 2C only; resort hotel portion held to September 16, 2026; conditions on phasing and grading. - Items 42-44: Approved; 337 single-family lots with modified standards. - Item 47: Approved; retaining wall height increase on already-approved project. - Items 60-61: Approved with seven additional conditions regarding walls and landscaping. - Items 62-63: Approved; zone change and use permit for outdoor storage. - Ordinances Items 64-66: Introduced with public hearings set for September 2, 2026. - Held Items: Numerous items were held to future dates: to September 2, 2026 (items 7, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 45, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, and 59); to September 16, 2026 (items 30, 46, 58, 59); and to October 7, 2026 (items 49-53 and others).

This joint meeting began at 9:00 AM on August 18, 2026, at the Government Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The agenda included opening ceremonies with proclamations, a public forum, consent agenda approval, a public hearing on short-term rental platform regulations, and several business items including updates on broadband, foster care recruitment, and a resolution to issue $45.77 million in hospital improvement bonds for UMC. The meeting recessed at approximately 4:00 PM and was scheduled to resume at 9:00 AM on August 19, 2026. Opening Ceremonies & Recognitions - Presented a proclamation recognizing August 31, 2026 as International Overdose Awareness Day. Commissioner Kirkpatrick shared a personal story and emphasized stigma reduction. Representatives from Moms Against Drugs and the No Hero Foundation spoke. The county is investing over $200 million in an opiate recovery center. - Recognized Roger Unger for 26 years of service on the Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas Board of Directors. - Recognized Clark County Value Champions: Will Covington (service), Sherry (excellence in health benefits), Peggy McLean (mentorship), Marilyn (knowledge sharing). Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes of the July 21, 2026 regular meeting. - Approved the agenda with no emergency items or deletions. - Approved Consent Agenda items 7 through 33 in one motion, including: - Amendments to contracts with Curam Innovations, Faciliteq Nevada, Bitfocus, Oracle America. - Task order for Mountain's Edge Regional Park Phase II. - Competitive bidding exception with Hughes Fire Equipment Inc. - Franchise application for Level 3 Communications, LLC. - Interlocal agreements with Clark County School District for Safekey snack services and with City of Henderson for Sunridge Heights Parkway. - Allocation of $999,678 for Sunrise Park Multi-Purpose Facility. - Allocation of $22,900,000 from Room Tax for Hollywood Regional Park Multiuse Ballfield Complex and Sunset Regional Park Little League Ballfield Renovation. - UMC-related items: Commitment agreements with Cardinal Health, third amendment to lease with Novat Hill, LLC. - Various other administrative items. Public Comments & Testimony First Public Forum (before public hearing): - Randy Gao (STR owner): Described how short-term rentals (STRs) provided a financial parachute and created jobs; urged the county to wait for court rulings and create a functional licensing system. - Gina Lynn Ram (farm owner with attached casita): Requested separate category for owner-occupied STRs attached to primary residence; asked for compliance pathway. - Edie Dalton (mental wellness initiative): Requested allocation of economic development funds for a wellness ecosystem; redirected to Commissioner Naft's office. - Adrian Brassi (resident): Supported strong enforcement of STR regulations; argued illegal STRs worsen housing crisis; cited 22,000 active STRs vs. housing inventory. - Jacqueline Flores (Greater Las Vegas STR Association): Opposed the ordinance; claimed county broke the law with unconstitutional regulations; argued ordinance protects hotel monopoly. - Crystal Abbott (veteran and homeowner): Asked for a fair path to compliance; noted mortgage nearly $3,000/month; supported regulation but not a closed system. - Jimmy Johnson (retired firefighter): Asked for licensing pathway; applied years ago with no response. - Pay Sego (STR association): Questioned arbitrary rules (29 vs. 32 days); cited federal injunction; called fines cruel and unusual. - Cassandra Martinez (trans woman, STR host): Shared how STR helped her transition and complete school; wants fair licensing. - Shirley Amaduri (STR host): Described how STR helped her recover from medical crisis; argued property rights. - John Wong (STR association): Stated county cannot require platforms to verify licenses when licensing system is closed; called policies backdoor elimination of STRs. - Madeline Durbin (first-time homeowner): Explained catch-22 - license needed but no way to get one; asked for freedom to operate. - Riley Krebs (resident): Asked for a path to legality; noted STRs provide economic benefit. - Lance Gonzalez (senior, STR host): Relying on STR income in retirement; no negative impact on neighbors. - John Marshall (vendor): Emphasized STRs support local jobs. - Sid Marie Quintaliano (family host): Used STR to help pay for children's college; applied for license but required $1M insurance. - Shirley Woods (senior, host): STR supplements reduced work hours; supports families. - Juan Salazar (host): Asked to be allowed to rent extra bedrooms; money goes back into community. - Pete Amby (HOA board president): Opposed STRs in his condo community; documented ongoing violations. - Eric King (resident): Spoke on items 9,15,16,23,24,33; advocated for tree planting and forest bathing to combat heat island effect. Second Public Forum (after business items): - Eric King (continued): Advocated for planting a million trees to address urban heat. - Saturn Starshooter (harm reductionist): Asked to restore funding for shower trucks for unhoused; cited health risks from lack of sanitation. - Tim Ross (hangar owner at North Las Vegas): Complained about changes to lease terms and consultant hired by Aviation Director Jim Chrisley; alleged open meeting violations. - Kevin King (hangar owner): Accused Clark County Department of Aviation of bullying owners and planning to seize hangars; requested meeting rescheduled. - Ashley Carr (advocate): Asked to restore shower truck funding; Commissioner Kirkpatrick clarified the county did not defund it - the contractor failed to meet contract terms. - Shoshana (resident): Requested ending invocations at meetings, arguing clergy can legally conceal child abuse under Nevada law. - Curtis Alexander (former Mt. Charleston TAB member): Questioned motivation for seizing hangars; asked for item on next agenda. - Catherine Dadron (mother of aviation enthusiast): Supported small hangar owners; EAA club provides youth aviation experiences. - David Barber (hangar buyer): Refused to buy hangar due to uncertainty; pointed to Albuquerque model. - William Rohde (EAA chapter president): Asked to fire consultant and direct Chrisley to negotiate; proposed civilian oversight board. - Jess Myers (resident): Urged commissioners to protect small airport and monitor Aviation Director. Discussion Items Short-Term Rental Platform Ordinance (Item 34): - Director of Business License Vince Keanu presented the ordinance to amend Chapter 7.110, focusing on platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) not individual hosts. Key provisions: remove obligations for platforms to police listings; instead, platforms must verify license before processing booking. Modeled after New York City law which reduced active listings from 38,000 to 3,000. Staff will later address host licensing. - Deputy District Attorney Jeff Rogan clarified the ordinance only addresses platforms; separate host regulations will follow. - Commissioner Kirkpatrick noted need for infrastructure; supported the fix. - Public hearing speakers (some previously stated) reiterated positions. Several stressed property rights and lack of licensing path; some supported strong enforcement to protect affordable housing. - Motion to approve by Commissioner Kirkpatrick; carried. Business Items (Items 35-41): - Item 35 - Emerging Issues: - Commissioner Kirkpatrick proposed a letter of support for City of Hope cancer research application; board agreed to direct staff. - Announced PJ Pajama Run on November 15, 2026 to benefit foster kids. - Suggested commission-led employee morale activities (chili cook-off, pie day). - Commissioner Segerblom added support for paid maternity leave and childcare. - Commissioner Becker (with RTC hat) noted Maryland Parkway BRT launch. - Items 36-37 - UMC Hospital Improvement Bonds ($45.77M): - CEO Mason Van Houweling presented two projects: (1) Convert 4th and 5th floors of 800 Hope Place into 29 inpatient acute rehab rooms; (2) Build a 5-story, 808-spot parking garage for employees and convert existing garage to patient/visitor parking. - Approved separately: Item 36 (resolution to issue bonds) and Item 37 (direction to Debt Management Commission) both passed. - Item 38 - CCSD Air Quality Penalty Fund: - Director Marcy Hansen reported $637,000 in penalties collected; $280,000 rollover. Proposed FY2027 spending plan includes pollen monitoring, STEM teacher support, HVAC pilot. - Approved by motion. - Item 39 - Foster Care Recruitment: - Director Stacey DashTrap presented data: 132 new licensed homes (380 beds) in 3.5 years; 22 families completed expedited training in August. New strategies include paid marketing (grant-funded), partnerships with churches, pop-ups at county buildings, and working with Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Kirkpatrick suggested using PJ Run for outreach. - Item 40 - Broadband Programs Update: - CIO Bob Leek presented five-year progress and next phase. 96% of homes have internet access but only 71% have one reliable high-speed option. New program aims for 100 Mbps at $50/month or less in 18 project areas (unincorporated county focus). Will use RFQ to partner with ISPs for last-mile infrastructure. Also: Base program includes toolkit for caseworkers, CSN fiber technician training. Commissioner Kirkpatrick expressed frustration with ISPs' lack of action in older neighborhoods; requested 90-day plan and seat at negotiation table. - Item 41 - NACO Update: - New NACO CEO Amy Heinz Sutherland presented NACO's roles. Highlighted legislative priorities: emergency management funding, Medicaid county match cost containment (pharmacy rebates), continuum of care reform, erroneous billing reimbursement, and removal of sunset on open space preservation sales tax. Commissioner Kirkpatrick emphasized value of 100% membership. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 and agenda. - Approved Consent Agenda (items 7-33) in one vote. - Approved Ordinance amending Title 7, Chapter 7.110 (short-term rental platform regulations) via motion by Commissioner Kirkpatrick (vote not individually tallied, but adopted). - Approved Resolution for UMC General Obligation Hospital Improvement Bonds up to $45,770,000 (Item 36) and companion resolution to notify Debt Management Commission (Item 37). Both motions carried. - Approved CCSD FY2027 air quality penalty fund spending plan (Item 38). - Received update on Broadband Programs (Item 40); no vote required; staff directed to provide shorter-term plan and involve commissioners in ISP negotiations. - Received NACO update (Item 41); no vote. - Recessed at approximately 4:00 PM to continue on August 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM for zoning and subdivision agenda.

The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Clark County Government Center, Las Vegas. The meeting was chaired by Edward Frasier III and included Vice-Chair Leslie Mujica and Commissioners Tyler Brady, Steve Kirk, Vivian Kilarski, Michael Roitman, and Nelson Stone. The agenda included 42 items, with routine items approved en bloc and non-routine items heard separately. Several items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action on September 16, 2026. No public comments were made at the opening or closing of the meeting. Consent Calendar - Items 4-13 and 18: Approved unanimously (7-0) with staff-recommended conditions. These included a daycare and school use permit (Item 4), tentative map for commercial lot (Item 5), avocational training facility (Item 6), vehicle wash (Item 7), outdoor storage (Item 8), easement vacations (Items 9-10), plan amendment and zone change for industrial park in Searchlight (Items 11-13), and a report on Enterprise Land Use Plan changes (Item 18). Items 11-13 forwarded to BCC. - Item 19: Sign design review for Silverado Ranch Plaza approved (7-0) with added condition requiring an automatic dimmer for the electronic message unit. - Item 20: Outdoor storage and display for Boulder Boons, LLC approved (7-0) with a condition for a two-year review after business license issuance. - Item 21: Church use permit held until September 1, 2026, per applicant request. - Items 22-24: Residential waiver applications (carport, shed, accessory structures) approved unanimously (7-0) with conditions including gutters and setback adjustments. - Items 39-41: Plan amendment, zone change, and design review for conversion of a residence to office use approved unanimously (7-0). Forwarded to BCC. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers at the beginning or end of the meeting. - On Items 14-17 (Simplot): The applicant, Lucy Stewart, requested approval without a drainage study, noting the site is an existing mining operation with no planned changes. She stated that a drainage study would delay permits for temporary structures needed to control silica dust. No public opposition was voiced. - On Items 34-38 (Roohani): Five speakers from the neighborhood opposed the development, requesting larger lot sizes (10,000 sq ft) adjacent to the Rural Preservation (RP) overlay, consistent buffering, and adherence to rural aesthetics. Pam Kaiser and Heidi McGee emphasized the need to protect the horse ranching community and match landscaping with nearby Windham Hills development. Discussion Items - Items 14-17 (Simplot J.R. Co.): Companion applications for plan amendment, zone change, vacation, and use permit for an existing mining and extraction facility in Moapa Valley. The applicant argued that drainage studies are unnecessary for existing structures and would delay approvals. Commissioner Stone agreed, moving to approve with a condition that a full master drainage study be required only if a habitable building with a finished floor is constructed in the future. All four items were approved unanimously (7-0) and forwarded to BCC. - Items 25-30 (Bolognese): Holdover applications for a 26-lot townhome development on 1.93 acres in Enterprise. The applicant revised the plan to add parking and open space. Commissioner Kilarski expressed opposition to the PUD, citing lack of community benefit and play areas. Commissioner Brady suggested removing one unit for a park. The plan amendment and zone change were approved 7-0. The PUD and tentative map were approved 6-1 (Kilarski nay). Items forwarded to BCC. - Items 31-33 (4796 Lake Mead, LLC): Plan amendment, zone change, and use permit for auto service and sales on 1.73 acres. Commissioner Mujica objected to landscaping reduction and shallow throat depth. Commissioner Kilarski moved to deny waiver 1 (landscaping) and approve the rest. The plan amendment and zone change passed 7-0; the use permit passed 6-1 (Mujica nay) with waiver 1 denied. Forwarded to BCC. - Items 34-38 (Roohani): 113-lot residential development on 14.92 acres near the RP overlay. The applicant proposed larger buffer lots (16,000 sq ft) along Richmar Avenue. Public speakers requested 10,000 sq ft lots and uniform landscaping. Commissioner Kirk noted that adjacent BLM land (40 acres) is already planned for compact neighborhood, likely leading to more dense development. The plan amendment passed 5-2 (Brady and Kilarski nay); the zone change and vacation passed 4-3 (Brady, Kirk, Kilarski nay); the waivers passed 5-2 (Kirk and Kilarski nay); the tentative map passed 4-3 (same dissent). A condition was added to match landscaping with Windham Hills along Valley View Boulevard. All forwarded to BCC. - Item 42: Ordinance to amend Title 30 (Communication Tower, Massage, corrections) reviewed only; no action taken. Scheduled for August 19, 2026 BCC meeting. Key Outcomes - All routine and non-routine items on the agenda were either approved, held, or forwarded, with specific vote tallies recorded. - Items 14-17 (Simplot): Approved without drainage study condition, replaced with a future requirement for habitable buildings. All forwarded to BCC. - Items 29-30 (Bolognese PUD and tentative map): Approved 6-1, with Commissioner Kilarski dissenting. - Item 33 (4796 Lake Mead use permit): Approved 6-1, with Commissioner Mujica dissenting and waiver 1 (reduce street landscaping) denied. - Items 34-38 (Roohani development): Approved with split votes; landscaping condition added to match Windham Hills. - Next meeting: The next Planning Commission meeting was scheduled for September 1, 2026, to hear the held church item. - Appeal deadline: Any appeals must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026.

The Clark County Planning Commission held a briefing meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 6:03 p.m. in the Commission Chambers to review and discuss items on the upcoming Planning Commission agenda, new ordinances, and administrative matters. The meeting, chaired by Edward Frasier III, was informational with no votes taken. Staff presentations covered routine and non-routine agenda items, proposed Title 30 amendments, and administrative updates. Staff Presentation on Planning Commission Agenda Items - Richard Ruggles, Principal Planner, presented all items on the August 18, 2026 Planning Commission agenda. He summarized routine action items (Items 4–18) including daycare, commercial maps, use permits, vacations, and a companion project for an airstrip in Searchlight. Non-routine items (Items 19–41) included sign design review, storage uses, code enforcement cases, a planned development, vehicle maintenance, and office conversions. Staff recommendations varied; many were recommended for approval or denial with specific letter counts (e.g., Item 19: 7 support, 9 opposition; staff recommended denial, town board recommended approval). - Commissioner Vivian Kilarski questioned items not heard at the Sunrise Manor Town Advisory Board due to lack of quorum. Jason Allswang, Director of Comprehensive Planning, explained that Items 31–33 are not final action and go to the Board of County Commissioners in one month. He noted that town board controls its own agenda and that a second meeting after Planning Commission is required by code for BCC notices. - JaWaan Dodson, Manager of Public Works – Development Review, clarified that the minimum driveway width for Item 41 is 36 feet, not 24 feet, and that the applicant is working with fire and public works on a condition. - Martin Gies, Planning Manager, discussed Item 42 (ordinance) separately. Discussion of New or Upcoming Ordinances - Martin Gies presented Ordinance 26-900606 to amend Title 30. The proposed changes include: - Massage uses: Change from Conditional (C) to Accessory (A) in RS80, RS40, CN, CP, CG, CC, CU, CR, IP, and IL districts; change from C to Special (S) in CG and CR districts. Delete the phrase “shall not be waived or varied” from the CG and CR standards, allowing a use permit to waive 200‑foot residential adjacency and 1,000‑foot separation distances from another massage establishment. - Communication towers: Change from Special (S) to Conditional (C) in all zoning districts. New conditions: towers are permitted without a special use permit or design review when outside BLM disposal boundaries; with administrative design review when on public property or within commercial/industrial zoning or land use designations. - Commissioner Leslie Mujica asked about massage uses; Gies explained that free-standing massage in CG and CR will still require a special use permit, but separation distances can now be waived via the permit process. Administrative Items - Jason Allswang introduced Roxy Pais-Evia as a new Senior Planner in Comprehensive Planning, noting she will rotate through Planning Commission meetings. Commissioner Mujica congratulated her. - Allswang announced that the Water District will present at the September 1, 2026 Planning Commission briefing meeting. Staff will expedite the regular agenda to allow more time for that presentation. Public Comments - No members of the public offered comments. Key Outcomes - No decisions or votes were taken; the briefing was informational for the commission. - Clarifications were provided on the town board process and driveway width standards. - The proposed Title 30 ordinance will be considered at a future meeting. - The Water District presentation is scheduled for the next briefing on September 1, 2026. - The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

Date: August 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Location: Las Vegas Convention Center - South Hall Board Room, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV The Baseball Stadium Community Oversight Committee met to review progress on the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) for the new MLB stadium. The committee received updates on construction, workforce participation, small local business (SLB) involvement, and community engagement. No public comments were made. The committee unanimously approved the agenda and minutes. Consent Calendar - The committee unanimously approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Motion by Ms. Castro, seconded by Mr. [unidentified]. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were offered. Discussion Items Construction Update (Tyler Bannicott, Mortenson McCarthy) - Progress: An average of 775 craft workers on site daily; over 800 people badged. Construction spending to date: approximately $360 million (hard construction only). Soft costs (estimated 35-40% additional) will be addressed at a separate meeting. - Visuals: A video showed progress from May 4 to August 11, including steel erection, truss setting, slab on metal deck, pre-cast, and shoring towers. The first truss was set in June; cable net wall installation begins March 2027. - Workforce: 75.8% targeted workers (above the 51% requirement). Demographics shared: male/female, veteran, and targeted worker breakdowns. - SLB Participation: Currently at 16.19% of total commitments (threshold 15%). Tyler Bannicott noted fluctuations are normal due to change orders. 80 Nevada-based contractors awarded; 166 total small local, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses (114 small local, 21 minority, 31 women-owned). Paid to date: $26.5 million through June 2026; an additional $6 million in July. - Small Business Mentorship Program: Cohort of 12 businesses; two sessions completed (responding to RFPs, contracts management). The program aims to help businesses grow from tiered to prime contractors, improve scheduling and capacity. Feedback collected via problem statements. Committee members encouraged making the program more official with a certificate or plaque. - Community Engagement: Four events completed in 2026; three more planned (Goody Two Shoes, Choice for Tots, Race Across America). Jobsite lunches scheduled for the remainder of the year. Athletics Organization Video and Remarks - A video highlighted community investments (e.g., Book Bus, Classroom in a Box, Day of Surprises). The A's community engagement team (Stephanie and Shannon) were recognized. The team recently played a six-game series in Summerlin and participated in local events. - Committee members praised the A's for their community presence, noting 76 nonprofits engaged. A committee member expressed concern about the lack of planned ancillary development (hotel, casino) near the stadium and its potential impact on the fan experience. The A's representative acknowledged the concern but noted it is beyond their control. Verification Report (Don Burnette, Committee Director) - Workforce Verification: Reviewed 100% of payroll records through June 30, 2026 (over 20,000 entries). Total hours: 728,000 (54% increase from Q1). Validated targeted workforce hours: 552,145. Reconciliation with Mortenson McCarthy completed. - SLB Verification: Reviewed 100% of payments through June 30. Total payments to all contractors: $334 million. Payments to SLBs: $26 million to 38 entities. Report validated after reconciliation. - Burnette committed to 100% review for quarterly reports going forward. Framework Reminder (Ed Finger, Stadium Authority) - Ed Finger reminded the committee of the five pillars of the CBA during construction: 51% workforce requirement, 15% SLB requirement, SLB mentorship program, living wage (covered by union contracts), and reporting/verification/enforcement. Key Outcomes - No formal votes were taken beyond the consent calendar. - The committee received and discussed the construction and community benefits updates. - The committee expressed appreciation for the 100% verification effort and the small business mentorship program. - The Athletics organization will share the community video with committee members. - Presentations will be distributed to committee members via the Stadium Authority's office. - The meeting was adjourned without further action.

This public fact-finding review was held at 9:00 AM on August 6, 2026, at 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, because the Clark County District Attorney's Office made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers involved in the death of Justin Walsh is appropriate. The review was conducted pursuant to Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12. Willard Ewing served as the ombudsman representing the public and the Walsh family. The purpose was to present essential facts surrounding the death of Justin Walsh on January 6, 2026. Consent Calendar - No routine approvals or unanimous actions were presented. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public submitted questions or comments during the hearing. Discussion Items - Incident Overview: The incident began at 7:34:32 AM on January 6, 2026, when 911 received a text from the victim (AD) stating, "help, he's has gun, threatening me, hurry." Dispatch attempted a callback, lasting approximately five minutes, during which the dispatcher spoke with the male decedent (Justin Walsh) and later the victim, who repeatedly asked to leave without receiving guidance. Officers were not informed of any mental health issues or substance use. - Officer Response: Officers located the correct apartment (A460 at 9265 West Russell Road) after a search that included a wrong building. Roles were assigned: Officer Taylor (lethal cover, handgun), Officer Reyes (less lethal, 40mm beanbag), Officer De La Torre (less lethal, taser), and another officer (hands-on). When they approached the door, Sergeant LeGrand began positioning officers, but the door opened within three to four seconds. - Use of Force: As the door opened, AD crawled out on her hands and knees. Officer Taylor saw decedent pointing a handgun at AD's head. He fired four rounds, fearing decedent would kill AD. Body camera footage showed the gun initially pointed at AD's head, then raised toward officers. Officer Taylor testified he fired in fear for the victim, not for himself. - Evidence: The decedent's handgun (Springfield XD, .40 caliber, no round in chamber, six rounds in magazine) was struck by one of Officer Taylor's rounds but remained functional. Toxicology showed decedent had alcohol, prescribed pain medication, and anxiety/depression medication. The victim reported decedent had bipolar disorder, was taking medication, and had been drinking. Strangulation marks were found on AD's neck. The decedent had earlier given AD bullets and asked her to kill him. - Statements: Officer Taylor's walkthrough confirmed his actions. Detective testimony established that officers had limited information (only apartment number and ping to the building), that they did not know about decedent's mental health or intoxication, and that the decision to use lethal force was influenced by the presence of a firearm pointed at a person. Key Outcomes - The Clark County District Attorney's Office had already made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution was appropriate. This review did not render a formal determination regarding the cause of death. - The hearing concluded without any public questions. A video recording of the entire proceeding is available on the Clark County website (www.clarkcountynv.gov) for those who missed portions or wish to obtain a transcript. - No changes to policy or further action were announced as a result of this review.

This meeting of the Clark County Board of County Commissioners was held on August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the Clark County Government Center. The agenda included a large number of zoning, subdivision, and related items, routine and non-routine, as well as public comments and ordinance introductions. The following summary is based solely on the published agenda, as no minutes or transcript were available. Consent Calendar - Items 4 through 15 were designated as routine action items, eligible for a single hearing and motion. These included extensions of time, use permits, tentative maps, vacate and abandon requests, design reviews, waivers of development standards, and zone changes for various properties across multiple townships (Sunrise Manor, Enterprise, Mt. Charleston, Lone Mountain, etc.). Any person objecting to a staff recommendation could request the item be heard separately. - Specific items: ET-26-400058 (North & North Business Center, LLC), ET-26-400061 (Saia Family Trust), UC-26-0350 (Southern Highlands Golf Club), TM-26-500090 (Southern Highlands Golf Club), VS-26-0341 (PN II, Inc.), VS-26-0347 (Church Full Gospel LV Korean), DR-26-0346 (Church Full Gospel LV Korean), ZC-26-0336 (County of Clark Library), DR-26-0337 (County of Clark Library), ZC-26-0339 (Lone Mountain Estates), WS-26-0340 (Lone Mountain Estates), and ORD-26-900512 (public hearing on zoning map amendments from June 3, 2026). Public Comments & Testimony - The agenda included a Public Comments period (Item 1) at the beginning of the meeting, and a separate General Public Comments period at the end for items not on the agenda. No transcript or minutes were provided, so the content of any public comments is not available. Non-Routine Action Items (Items 16–59) - These items were scheduled to be heard separately. They included: - Extensions of time (ET-26-400057), use permits for outdoor storage, daycare, and development standards waivers (Items 16-18). - Holdover vacate and abandon, waivers, and design reviews for residential subdivisions (Items 19-24, 53-56). - Amended waivers and design reviews for warehouses, vocational training centers, gated communities, and power poles (Items 25-28). - Plan amendments, zone changes, and tentative maps for multiple large projects: Buffalo Amigos/Silver Serene (Items 29-33), Horizon West Homes (Items 34-38), Sustainable Development Fund 1 (Items 39-41), City of Las Vegas (Items 42-47), and Nevada Palace (Items 48-52). - A 2-year review of the Summerlin South Development Agreement (Item 57). - Introduction of two ordinances for development agreements: ORD-26-900429 (HD Oleta LLC and Las Vegas Paving Corp) and ORD-26-900492 (LV Warm Springs) (Items 58-59). Key Outcomes - No voting outcomes or decisions are recorded in the available source material. The agenda only lists items for possible action. The meeting likely proceeded with approvals, denials, or continuations based on staff recommendations and public testimony, but such details are not included in the provided agenda.