Public Meetings - Clark County, Nevada

The Clark County Board of Commissioners, acting jointly as the Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees and Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board, held a regular meeting on June 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The meeting included ceremonial recognitions, public comment periods, a consent agenda, multiple public hearings, and a lengthy public comment segment focused on hangar lease issues at North Las Vegas Airport. The board approved a range of routine items, new air quality regulations, bond authorizations, and several administrative appointments. Consent Calendar - Items 6 through 33 were approved in one motion, with Items 10 and 16 pulled for separate discussion. - Item 10: Ratified an amendment to the contract with Hopelink of Southern Nevada for emergency shelter services, increasing the contract value from approximately $892,000 (initial) to $4.49 million over four years. Commissioner Kirkpatrick emphasized that the county's general fund supports these services, countering perceptions that the county is not doing its fair share. - Item 16: Approved submission of a $1.4 million grant application to HUD for the Southern Nevada Continuum of Care Planning Project, requiring a 25% match ($350,000 cash plus staff costs) from the county. Commissioner Kirkpatrick noted the county's role as the collaborative applicant for 11 years, a burden providers would otherwise have to bear. Public Comments & Testimony - First public comment period (on agenda items): Eric King, a long-time resident, advocated for tree planting and urban heat island mitigation in public works projects and beautification efforts. - Second public comment period (general): Multiple speakers addressed the board on a variety of topics. - A member of the public requested an escort to access personal medical records at St. Rose de Lima Hospital, alleging mistreatment at the jail. The chair declined, stating the board cannot obtain medical records. - Shoshanna spoke for the absolute separation of church and state, objecting to invocations in the chambers and criticizing Commissioner Becker's previous walkout during a Satanic Temple prayer. - Tim Ross (AOPA representative), Wilhem Percival, Todd Graves, Kevin King (active duty Air Force), William Rhodey, David Barber (veteran), and Larry Johnson (president of the hangar owner group) all spoke against delays in issuing hangar land leases at North Las Vegas Airport. They argued the delays cause economic harm to veterans and hangar owners, and objected to the hiring of a consultant. Jeffrey Lustic, attorney for the hangar owners group, confirmed three draft leases had been submitted with no response, and urged the commission to cancel the consultant contract. - Kimmy spoke in favor of retaining invocations, but asked for stricter adherence to guidelines to prevent use by out-of-state political activists. - Eric King again spoke about veteran and senior quality of life and urban heat island effects. Discussion Items - Item 43: Introduction of an ordinance to amend Clark County Code Title 3, Chapter 3.68 to modify the make-up of the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC). A public hearing was set for June 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM. - Item 44 (Emerging Issues): Commissioner Kirkpatrick requested a presentation on all county matching funds (Medicaid, housing, etc.) for the July budget presentation. Commissioner Jones reported that the Southern Nevada Council of Governments (COG) has adopted group homes as its first issue and will also serve as the repository for the lands committee recommendations. Commissioner Gibson reported on the lands working group’s exhaustive effort to identify developable land, including fragmented parcels and infill opportunities, while continuing to advocate for expansion of the BLM disposal boundary. - Item 45: Ratified appointment of Dodie Nance as Director of Human Resources. Nance expressed enthusiasm for serving the county and its employees. - Item 46: Ratified appointment of Stacie Dastrup-Roberson as Director of Family Services. She thanked the board and expressed commitment to positive changes. - Item 47: Appointed Rebecca Krol to the Upper and Lower Kyle Canyon Citizen Advisory Council for a term ending January 6, 2027. - Item 48: Appointed Jillian Bleck and Nicholas Cote to the Boulder City Library District Board of Trustees for four-year terms ending June 2, 2030. - Item 49: Appointed Jennifer Ammerman, Acting Director of Clark County Comprehensive Planning, to the Airport Hazard Areas Board of Adjustment for a three-year term ending June 2, 2029. - Item 50: Approved allocation of $64,785,477 from the County Capital Projects Fund, $18,310,892 from the Capital Acquisition & Modernization Fund, $57,757,639 from the IT Capital Projects Fund, $9,105,328 from the Eighth Judicial District Court Capital Fund, and $126,367,487 from the Opioid Settlement Fund to fully fund the Opioid Treatment Center (RP.B0123067). Commissioner Kirkpatrick noted the county’s opioid settlement dollars are directed to a long-term treatment facility. - Item 51: Authorized creation of 15 General Fund and 35 Non-General Fund positions for Fiscal Year 2027. - Items 52, 53: Approved resolutions authorizing issuance of up to $101,190,000 each in general obligation (limited tax) transportation improvement bonds for the Strip Resort Corridor and Beltway, respectively. - Item 54: Approved resolution authorizing issuance of up to $196,525,000 in Water Reclamation Refunding Bonds, projected to generate approximately $7.5 million in present value savings. Key Outcomes - All consent items (6-33) approved with items 10 and 16 separately discussed and approved. - All four special improvement district assessments (Items 34-37) adopted unanimously, with the ordinances to be published twice by title. - New Air Quality Regulation Section 108 (VOC emissions from coating operations) and Section 122 (RACT for major sources) adopted, replacing Section 121. Public outreach on Section 108 yielded no comments; Section 122 received extensive comments that staff reconciled. - Airport rates and charges (Item 40) approved for FY2027, with cost per enplaned passenger at $9.13, up 5% from the prior year. Rates were unanimously approved by 11 signatory airlines. - Bond authorizations for Academy of Mathematics & Science (Item 41, up to $34 million) and Roseman University of Health Sciences (Item 42, up to $137 million) approved. - The board entered closed session (Item 55) to receive information on potential litigation and labor negotiations. - No action was taken on the hangar lease issue; the board heard extensive public testimony. Commissioner McCurdy is scheduled to attend a hangar owner group meeting on June 24, 2026.

Overview The Clark County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. The meeting was chaired by Edward Frasier III and included Vice-Chair Leslie Mujica (via teleconference), Commissioners Tyler Brady, Steve Kirk, Vivian Kilarski, Michael Roitman, and Nelson Stone. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Key actions included approval of a cat cafe use permit, a hold on a banquet facility application, approval of a vehicle repair use permit, approval of waivers for accessory structures, and approval of a plan amendment and related items for the Diamond Quail project. Consent Calendar - Items 4–12 were approved as a single motion (with items 9 and 11 handled separately). Items 4–8, 10, and 12 were approved with staff conditions. - Item 4: Extension of time for a congregate care facility (approved). - Item 5: Tentative map for one industrial lot (approved). - Item 6: Tentative map for two commercial lots (approved). - Item 7: Use permit and design review for outdoor storage (approved). - Item 8: Use permit for a place of worship (approved). - Item 10: Vacate and abandon portion of right-of-way (approved). - Item 12: Resolution amending the Master Plan to add a heat mitigation plan per AB96 (adopted and forwarded to the June 17, 2026 BCC meeting). - Item 11 (design review for office/warehouse) was deleted from the Planning Commission agenda to be heard at the June 3, 2026 Board of County Commissioners meeting. - Item 9 (cat cafe use permit) was removed from consent and heard separately. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made during the general public comment period at the beginning or end of the meeting. - During the hearing for Item 9 (Cat & Koi Lounge), Rachel Park, property manager of Koreatown Plaza (6850 Spring Mountain Road), spoke in opposition. She cited a petition with over 120 signatures opposing the permit, concerns about sanitation, ventilation, animal welfare, and the applicant’s experience. She noted that a previous pet store (Puppy Town) had caused issues for neighboring restaurants. She also questioned the need for 18 cats versus the code maximum of 10. Discussion Items Item 9: UC-26-0229 – Use Permit for Household Pets (Cat Cafe) The applicant, Mark Salvador, proposed a cat cafe (Cat & Koi Lounge) in a 1,200 sq ft space in a CG zone. The facility would keep up to 18 cats for structured interaction sessions. Key points: - No sales, breeding, or adoptions; cats would be resident animals. - A five-layer sanitation system including self-cleaning litter boxes, HEPA air purifiers, and dedicated exhaust. - Applicant argued 18 cats are needed for a welfare rotation model (6-8 resting, 10-12 active), citing a 2025 study. - Benefits: family-oriented attraction, cat therapy (lower cortisol, increased oxytocin), adoption partnership with local rescues, and economic traffic for the corridor. - Commissioner questions focused on ventilation, animal welfare oversight (by Animal Control and Health District), and the appropriateness of the business model. Commissioner Klarski expressed confusion about the use, while Commissioner Mujica raised concerns about food establishments nearby and potential sales issues. - A motion to deny failed (2 ayes: Mujica and Kilarski; 5 nays: Frasier, Brady, Kirk, Roitman, Stone). A subsequent motion to approve passed (5-2), with an added condition of a two-year review from issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. Item 13: UC-26-0142 – Holdover Use Permit for Banquet Facility The applicant, Rebecca Mahana, sought a permit for an event space/banquet hall. The item had been continued previously. Commissioner Roitman noted the applicant had missed three town board meetings. He motioned to hold the item for 30 days to allow the applicant to present to the town board, warning that further delays could result in denial with prejudice. The motion passed unanimously. The item will be heard at the July 7, 2026 Planning Commission meeting. Item 14: UC-26-0232 – Use Permit for Vehicle Maintenance/Repair Applicant Jonathan Fode requested a permit for vehicle maintenance in conjunction with an existing exotic car dealership. The site is 15 feet from a residential property line, requiring mitigation. Conditions added: hours of operation 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., doors kept closed to mitigate noise, a one-year review period. The motion to approve passed unanimously. Item 15: WS-26-0202 – Waivers for Setbacks and Building Separations Applicant Carol Parada (on behalf of owner Alma Amaya) requested waivers for existing accessory structures (sheds, pergolas) on a 0.15-acre RS5.2 lot. Concerns were raised about fire hazard due to wooden structures close to property lines and the primary residence. Commissioner Brady and Vice-Chair Mujica opposed due to fire risk. Commissioner Kilarski moved to approve with conditions: removal of Shed 2, completion of building permits and inspection within 18 months, and a review period 18 months from the date of approval. The motion passed 6-1 (Brady dissenting). Item 16: WS-26-0206 – Waiver to Increase Fence Height Applicant Jessica Lane (Proficient Patios) requested a 5-foot lattice wall added on top of an existing 5-foot 2-inch CMU wall (total height 10-11 feet) for privacy. The neighbor’s position was unknown. Commissioners expressed discomfort with an 11-foot wall without neighbor approval. Commissioner Roitman motioned to hold for 30 days to allow the applicant to obtain neighbor input and possibly reduce the height to 8 feet. Motion passed unanimously. Item returns July 7, 2026. Items 17–20: Diamond Quail, LLC (Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Vacation, Waivers/Design Review) These four items (PA-26-700018, ZC-26-0214, VS-26-0216, WS-26-0215) were heard together. The applicant, Jennifer Lazovich, proposed a plan amendment from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) to Business Employment (BE) and a zone change from RS20 to IP (Industrial Park) on 1.24 acres near Quail Avenue. The site is adjacent to an electrical substation, a two-story office, a community residence, and approved church site. - The applicant withdrew Waiver 1B (reduce landscaping on east side) and emphasized low-intensity office/warehouse use. - Commissioner Kirk expressed concern about creating a spot zone that could open the area to industrial uses. Commissioners Brady and Kilarski echoed this. Commissioner Roitman argued the parcel is infill, and that future commissions could judge individual applications. Commissioner Frasier and Mujica supported the plan. - The plan amendment (Item 17) was approved 6-1 (Kilarski dissenting). Items 18, 19, and 20 were then approved 5-2 (Brady and Kilarski dissenting) in a single motion, with the removal of Waiver 1B. These items are forwarded to the July 8, 2026 BCC meeting. Item 21: ORD-26-900317 – Ordinance to Amend Title 30 Regulations Martin Gies, Planning Manager, presented an ordinance to amend Title 30 regarding legal nonconforming lots, RM18 standards, cannabis, special events, light manufacturing, and a correction to accessible space requirements. The item was reviewed by the Commission and scheduled for the June 3, 2026 BCC meeting. No formal action was required. Key Outcomes - Item 9 (Cat Cafe): Approved 5-2 with a two-year review from Certificate of Occupancy. - Item 13 (Banquet Facility): Held to July 7, 2026. - Item 14 (Vehicle Repair): Approved unanimously with conditions (hours 9-5, doors closed, 1-year review). - Item 15 (Shed Waivers): Approved 6-1 with conditions: remove Shed 2, complete permits/inspection within 18 months, 18-month review. - Item 16 (Fence Height): Held 30 days to July 7, 2026. - Items 17-20 (Diamond Quail): Plan amendment approved 6-1; zone change, vacation, and waivers/design review approved 5-2. Forwarded to BCC July 8, 2026. - Item 21 (Ordinance): Reviewed; forwarded to BCC June 3, 2026. - Consent Items (4-12): Approved, with Item 11 deleted to BCC and Item 9 handled separately. - Appeals: Any appeals must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026, to be heard by the BCC on July 8, 2026.

The Clark County Planning Commission held a briefing on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers. Chair Edward Frasier III called the meeting to order with all commissioners present (Vice-Chair Leslie Mujica attended via teleconference). Staff presented an overview of the evening's agenda, including routine consent items and non-routine discussion items. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m. Consent Calendar - Items 4–12 (Routine): Staff presented a series of routine items, including use permits, tentative maps, and a master plan amendment for heat mitigation. Notable items: - Item 4 (ET26400034): Extension of time for a use permit; staff recommended approval; Enterprise Town Board recommended approval; three protest cards and one letter received. - Item 5 (TM2650063): Tentative map for one industrial lot; staff and Enterprise Town Board recommended approval; no protests. - Item 6 (TM2650065): Tentative map for two commercial lots; Paradise Town Board recommended approval; no protests. - Item 7 (UC260210): Use permit for outdoor storage and design review; staff and Paradise Town Board recommended approval; three cards in support, one in protest. - Item 8 (UC260228): Use permit for a place of worship in an office complex; staff and Paradise Town Board recommended approval; one letter in support, two cards in protest. - Item 9 (UC260229): Use permit for a cat lounge; staff and Spring Valley Town Board recommended approval; five protest cards and three protest letters received; a property manager indicated they would pull the item to consent for separate hearing. - Items 10 & 11 (Companion): Item 10 (vacation and design review) to be heard; Item 11 was deleted due to an oversight (needed BCC approval). - Item 12: Amendment to the Clark County Master Plan for heat mitigation policies; presented by Martin Gies and Mark Donohue. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comments during the public comment period. Discussion Items - Item 13 (UC260142 – Holdover Banquet Facility): Staff reported that the applicant had failed to appear at previous meetings, leading to multiple holds. The Spring Valley Town Board denied the item after the applicant arrived late at their May 26 meeting. Commissioners expressed frustration and noted that if held again, the applicant would face renotification fees and a month-long delay to July 7, 2026. The item remained on the non-routine agenda for potential action. - Item 14 (UC260232 – Vehicle Repair near Residential): Use permit for vehicle maintenance and repair in an existing office warehouse complex, located 15 feet from residential use (200 feet required). Staff recommended denial due to proximity; Spring Valley Town Board recommended approval; one card in support, no protests. - Item 15 (WS260202 – Waiver for Accessory Structures): Waiver for reduced setbacks and building separation for existing carports, sheds, and gazebos on a single-family lot with an active code violation. Staff recommended denial; Town Board recommended approval; one card in support. - Item 16 (WS260206 – Waiver for Fence Height): Request to construct an 11-foot privacy screen wall in a rear yard. Staff recommended denial; Enterprise Town Board recommended denial; no public comments. - Items 17–20 (Companion Items): - Item 17 (Plan Amendment): Change from neighborhood commercial to business employment; staff recommended denial due to incompatibility with undeveloped state neighborhoods; Spring Valley Town Board recommended approval; two protest cards. - Item 18 (Zone Change): Reclassify RS20 to IP (industrial park); staff recommended denial; Spring Valley Town Board recommended denial; two protest cards. - Item 19 (Vacation – VS260216): Vacate a portion of right-of-way for Quail Avenue; staff and Town Board recommended approval; two protest cards. - Item 20 (Waiver – WS260215): Waiver to reduce buffering and increase parking for a proposed office warehouse; staff and Town Board recommended denial; two protest cards. - Item 21 (Ordinance Amendment): Martin Gies presented amendments to Title 30 to comply with Nevada Revised Statutes, including: - Legal non-conforming lots: Clarify that lots recorded before January 1, 2024, in the former R3 district (now RM18) may still develop single-family residences under RS2 standards. - Cannabis provisions: Delete references to medical dispensaries and align with state law (AB 277) which now only issues adult-use retail licenses; no changes to where cannabis may be sold. - Special events: Allow waivers of residential adjacency separation requirements via use permit, moving the prohibition from layout and design standards. - Light manufacturing: Allow location and operation waivers in IP district with condition that manufacturing occurs in an enclosed building (cannot be waived); IL and IH districts remain unchanged. - Accessible parking: Correct diagram to comply with ADA requirements for van-accessible spaces, reducing excess dimensions. Key Outcomes - No final votes or decisions were taken during the briefing; all items were scheduled for the regular Planning Commission meeting immediately following the briefing. - Item 11 was deleted from the agenda due to an administrative error (needed BCC approval). - Item 13 (banquet facility) was flagged for potential hold or denial due to repeated non-appearances; staff noted that if held again, renotification and fees would apply. - The ordinance (Item 21) was presented for discussion and will be considered for adoption at a future meeting.

On June 1, 2026, Clark County held a public fact-finding review regarding the death of Daniel Ortega, who was fatally shot by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers on May 16, 2025. The review was convened because the Clark County District Attorney's Office made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers involved was appropriate, as required by Clark County Ordinance 2.12. Presiding Officer William Jansen led the proceeding, and Gwen Gurling served as ombudsman representing the public and the Ortega family. Detective Mark Cologne of the LVMPD Force Investigation Team presented evidence and testimony. Discussion Items - Incident Overview: On May 16, 2025, at approximately 1:33 PM, Daniel Ortega (34) entered a Las Vegas Athletic Club at 1700 block of North Rainbow Boulevard carrying an Olympic Arms .223 rifle. Over the next approximately eight minutes, he fired at least 24 rounds inside the gym, killing club manager EQ (31) and injuring four others: AP (graze wound to chin), JR (fragments to leg), JT (gunshot wound to back), and JC and AM (assault with deadly weapon). - Ortega's Actions: Surveillance video showed Ortega entering calmly, pointing his rifle at employees, and eventually shooting EQ. He then fired multiple rounds toward the lobby and gym area. His rifle suffered a double-feed malfunction, causing him to manipulate it in the juice bar and lobby areas. He exited the front door at 1:41 PM holding the rifle. - Officer Response: Three officers from Bolden Area Command Patrol responded: Officer Kate Urban (29, hired 2020), Officer Aaron Javier (37, hired 2016), and Officer Skeeter Black (44, hired 2015). All deployed rifles due to the active shooter call. Body-worn cameras were activated. Officers provided walkthrough statements through attorney Charles Goodwin but declined formal statements to FIT. - Shooting by Officers: Officer Javier fired one round through the glass window while Ortega was in the interior lobby; it missed. Officer Urban fired four rounds and Officer Black fired one round as Ortega ran out the front door with his rifle. Total officer rounds: six. Distances: Urban 13.9 feet, Black 32.9 feet, Javier 28.2 feet. - Evidence: Crime scene analysts recovered Ortega's rifle with a double feed malfunction. Magazines were found in the lobby (60 rounds), juice bar (40 rounds), and Ortega's pocket (20 rounds); the rifle magazine held 30 rounds. No drugs or alcohol were detected in Ortega's toxicology. Family reported recent behavioral changes but no threats of violence. - Ombudsman Questions: Gwen Gurling asked whether officers gave any verbal commands (Detective Cologne confirmed none were given), whether officers heard radio transmissions (normal earpieces allow communication, but it was unclear if the specific officers heard Officer Javier's

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority board met on May 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall Board Room. Chair Hill called the meeting to order, and roll call confirmed a quorum with all members present except Secretary Jones Blackhurst, Member Vyez, and Member Weekly. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, then proceeded through eight action and informational items, including budget approvals, a capital project for the Raiders, and updates on the baseball stadium construction and community benefits. Public Comments - John Cowano, a Spring Valley resident and former hospitality worker, spoke in support of agenda item 5 (UNLV compensation) and raised concerns about Formula One events negatively impacting local workers' gratuities. He suggested further consideration of compensation for those who lose income during such events. Consent Calendar - The board approved the agenda and minutes from the prior meeting by unanimous vote. Discussion Items - Item 1 – Budget Augmentation: Staff proposed a budget amendment to repay the football stadium fund for monies advanced to cover baseball formative costs before baseball revenues existed. The augmentation uses $50,000 of unbudgeted but earned revenue from the baseball stadium fund and reduces a transfer to the baseball debt service reserve by $1,032,958, repaying the football fund. The board approved the motion. - Item 2 – FY2027 Tentative Budget: Staff presented the fiscal year 2027 budget, covering both football and baseball operations. The football budget includes a conservative room tax estimate, debt service payments, UNLV compensation, and $10 million for potential capital improvements around the stadium (e.g., pedestrian undercrossing, gantry signs, lighting). The baseball budget anticipates bond issuance late in the fiscal year. The board held a public hearing (no comments) and approved the budget. Member Newcomb abstained, disclosing his employment with UNLV. - Item 3 – Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY2027-2031): The board approved the state-required capital plan, which ties the first year to the budget and provides advisory projections for subsequent years. The plan is a prerequisite for bond issuance. - Item 4 – Raiders Capital Budget Amendment: The Raiders requested a $304,000 project to add restrooms at the Braider Image Retail store, improving guest and staff experience. The board approved the project, with a condition that Grand Canyon Development review the design details before reimbursement. - Item 5 – UNLV Compensation Payment: The board approved a $2,048,152.90 payment to UNLV for the fall 2025 season, compensating the university for lost net income from the closure of Sam Boyd Stadium. This is the fourth of ten annual payments. Member Newcomb abstained due to his UNLV employment. - Item 6 – Room Tax Revenue Report: Staff reported March room taxes increased 14.4% year-over-year, driven by Con Econ Expo. Year-to-date, revenues are 4.5% below the prior year and 1.8% under budget. Informational only. - Item 7 – Allegiant Stadium Activity Report Q1 2026: The stadium has hosted over 800 public and private events and 7.5 million guests. Highlights include the NRL returning for a fourth year and a Luke Combs concert with over 66,000 attendees, the highest in stadium history. Informational. - Item 8 – SEID Revenue Report: The baseball stadium district has collected approximately $2.5 million in incremental taxes and fees to date, but the amount is expected to exceed $10 million by year-end once reporting issues are resolved. Informational. - Items 9 & 10 – Baseball Stadium Community Oversight Committee and Construction Update: The committee reported workforce diversity achievements: 78% of hours performed by target workers (women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities), exceeding the 51% requirement. Small local business (SLB) participation is currently below the 15% threshold but projected to exceed it as construction progresses. The construction manager confirmed the project is on schedule and on budget, with 530–550 craft workers on site daily. The first truss erection is expected in June. The A's also discussed off-site improvements: the southeast garage will be phased to 1,500 stalls initially (with room for 1,000 more), and the central utility plant will be phased as well. The northwest plaza design is underway, but financing is still being assembled; an interim plaza may be needed if the full plaza is not ready by opening day. The board expressed concern about the interim plaza and directed staff to return with a definitive plan by the August meeting. Key Outcomes - Approved the budget augmentation for football fund repayment (motion passed). - Approved the FY2027 budget (motion passed; Newcomb abstained). - Approved the five-year capital plan (motion passed). - Approved the Raiders' restroom project with condition (motion passed). - Approved the UNLV compensation payment (motion passed; Newcomb abstained). - Directed staff to present a definitive plan for the plaza development by the August 2026 meeting. - Recognized Allegiant Stadium for receiving the Paralyzed Veterans of America Barrier-Free Award, the Billboard Award for highest grossing stadium revenue, and the Polestar Award for Stadium of the Year. - Noted that the baseball stadium construction is on schedule, with roof trusses to begin in June 2026, and that the A's have sold out their first suite product and achieved 80% sell-through on a premium club behind home plate.

The Civil Service Board of the Metropolitan Police Department convened on May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting included roll call, approval of corrected minutes, approval of a consent agenda containing nine eligibility lists, and approval of updates to three classification specifications to transition them from appointed to civil service positions. No public comments were made. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from the April 23, 2026 regular meeting, with a correction on page one regarding the member who called the meeting to order (Ms. Bible noted she was not present). Motion by Ms. Bible, second by Mr. Smith. Motion carried. - Approval of the consent agenda, which included nine eligibility lists: five open competitive (police recruit for April, corrections recruit for April, 911 professional for April, Fusion Watch Specialist 1, and Helicopter Mechanic) and four promotional (administrative assistant, less supervisor for DSD Records Bureau, senior less for DSD Records Bureau, and senior less admin Las Vegas). A correction was noted: for corrections recruit, the number of local applicants should be 151. Motion by Mr. Smith, second by Mr. Leftowitz. Motion carried. Discussion Items - Update to Digital Content Specialist, Evidence Vault Supervisor, and IT Technical Supervisor Classification Specifications: Mr. Markwell presented an analysis that identified three positions previously classified as appointed that should be covered under civil service rules and the PPA collective bargaining agreement. The proposed changes are housekeeping items to update language from "appointed" to "civil service," making minimum qualifications mandatory rather than recommended, removing the phrase "serves at the pleasure of the sheriff," and other minor revisions. The board approved the updates. Motion by Mr. Leftowitz, second by Ms. Bybal. Motion carried. Key Outcomes - Minutes of April 23, 2026 approved with correction. - Consent agenda approved with corrected local applicant count for corrections recruit. - Three classification specifications approved for transition from appointed to civil service status. - Meeting adjourned after no further public comment.

This public hearing was held because the Clark County District Attorney's Office made a preliminary determination that no criminal prosecution of the officers involved in the death of Jeremiah Bouchard is appropriate, as required by Clark County Ordinance Chapter 2.12. The purpose was to present essential facts to the public. Ombudsman Michael Torriano represented the public and the Bouchard family. The hearing featured testimony from Detective Ubbins of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Force Investigation Team, who presented the investigation findings. Discussion Items - Detective Ubbins' Testimony: The incident occurred on January 24, 2025, in Boulder City, Nevada. Off-duty LVMPD Officer Aberra and his wife, retired LVMPD officer HM, each fired two rounds from nine-millimeter handguns, killing Jeremiah Bouchard (age 45). Bouchard had attacked victim ME (his former acquaintance) in her backyard, strangling and beating her. Officer Aberra, hearing screams, intervened, identified himself as a police officer, and helped ME to his front yard. Despite multiple verbal warnings from both Aberra and HM to stop and stay back, Bouchard advanced toward them. Both Aberra and HM fired, striking Bouchard multiple times. The autopsy listed cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds, manner homicide, and toxicology found THC (marijuana) in Bouchard's system. Civilian witnesses CL, EE, and CE corroborated the sequence of events, including Bouchard's continued advance. Video and audio evidence were presented, including a cell phone recording showing the confrontation. - Ombudsman Questions: Mr. Torriano clarified that the investigation was handled by LVMPD due to a memorandum of understanding with Boulder City Police. Officer Aberra gave a voluntary statement with his attorney present 48 hours after the incident; HM also gave a statement. Neither Aberra nor HM were drug tested after the shooting. The detective explained that HM initially reported firing one shot but actually fired two, a common memory discrepancy under stress. - Public Written Questions: The presiding officer read submitted questions from the public. Key answers included: Officer Aberra announced his identity when he entered the backyard; neither Aberra nor HM identified as the first shooter; HM's misremembering of shots fired is typical in high-stress incidents; Bouchard removed his own sweatshirt; 911 was called by Aberra (who handed the phone to his wife) and also by a neighbor (CE); there was no evidence of enticement; multiple witnesses observed Bouchard take a step forward before being shot. Key Outcomes - The Clark County District Attorney's Office had previously determined that no criminal prosecution of the officers was appropriate, and this hearing served as the required public review. - No formal determination regarding cause or manner of death was rendered at the conclusion of the hearing. - The full video of the proceeding is available on the Clark County website. - The investigation file is considered public record.

The Clark County Redevelopment Agency Board of County Commissioners convened on May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM for a regular meeting. Key actions included approval of the purchase of nine land parcels for $2.405 million, authorization to begin a public purpose analysis for a $19.9 million parking lot improvement project at Commercial Center (contingent on deed restriction negotiations), and deferral of a decision on rehabilitating or demolishing the 900 Liberace Ave (New Orleans Square) building pending further feasibility and tenant studies. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (Item 2): Unanimously approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 regular meeting. - Approval of Agenda (Item 3): Unanimously approved the agenda with no deletions or emergency items. Public Comments & Testimony - Monica Gresser (Brazen Architecture, tenant in New Orleans Square) asked the board to vote to rehabilitate rather than demolish the building, citing prior community events and potential to restore activity. - Sean Grooms (resident and tavern owner) supported rehabilitation, warning that demolition would leave a dirt lot for years and harm the LGBT community and businesses at Commercial Center. - Paula Sadler (president of Commercial Center Business Association and Lambda Lauto 12 Step Recovery Clubhouse) expressed concern that redevelopment focus must include people, not just buildings. She requested adequate notice, relocation assistance, and protections for long-standing nonprofits and vulnerable community members if displacement occurs. She noted that since 2023, public funds have gone to security and events benefiting only parts of Commercial Center. - Tracy Simon (co-owner of Get Our Haircut Barber Shop in New Orleans Square) spoke emotionally about the family sacrifice invested in the business, and pleaded with the board to protect tenants. She shared that her husband nearly died in the business on April 29, 2026, underscoring its importance to them. - During the second public comment period, a speaker suggested exploring a commercial subdivision of New Orleans Square as an alternative to county redevelopment, to allow private investment. Discussion Items - Item 4 – Fund Balance & FY27 Revenue Review: Staff reported a current fund balance of $52 million, with $6.1 million in obligations, yielding $46 million in available cash. Expected FY27 revenue is approximately $22.7 million, including interest. The board took no action beyond receiving the report. - Items 5 & 6 – 900 Liberace Ave Rehabilitation/Demolition and Parking Lot Improvements (taken as companion items): - Item 6 (Parking Lot): Staff presented a $19.9 million estimate for four improvements (sidewalk extension, passenger drop-off zone, lighting upgrade, restriping) requested by Insomniac. The board discussed the need to release restrictive covenants on the parking lot before spending funds. Commissioner Kirkpatrick moved to approve starting the public purpose/impact analysis (as required by NRS 279.486) and to direct the District Attorney to negotiate with all property owners to release the covenants, with a 90-day timeline to report back. The motion passed. - Item 5 (New Orleans Square): Commissioners debated rehabilitation vs. demolition. The building is 73,000 sq ft, occupied by 10 tenants (10,000 sq ft leased). Staff estimated rehabilitation at $15–20 million; demolition would also require rebuilding a shared fire exit stairwell and elevator access for an adjacent property. Asbestos presence is unknown. Consensus emerged to defer a decision. The board directed staff to: (1) conduct a full feasibility study (including asbestos and mechanical systems testing), (2) prepare two relocation packages (one for rehabilitation, one for demolition), and (3) bring back findings and a recommendation within 90 days (with a full study expected to take up to six months). Commissioner Cunningham noted the importance of understanding post-renovation market lease rates to ensure affordability for current tenant types. - Item 7 – Land Purchase: The board approved the purchase of nine adjacent/semi-contiguous vacant parcels (APNs 161-27-212-005/008, 161-27-203-011/014, and 161-27-311-001) totaling ±2.76 acres for $2,405,000 plus $10,000 closing costs. Commissioner Segerblom explained the parcels are needed to potentially reconfigure the intersection of Stephanie Street and Missouri Avenue, a long-standing traffic issue. The appraisal by Matthews Appraisal, Inc. was ratified. Key Outcomes - Item 6 Approved: Authorized staff to prepare a public purpose/impact analysis report for the Commercial Center parking lot improvements, and directed the District Attorney to negotiate with property owners to release restrictive covenants, with a status update expected within 90 days. - Item 5 Deferred: No vote on rehabilitation or demolition. Board directed staff to complete a feasibility study and two relocation assistance packages; staff is to report back in 90 days with progress, with a fuller analysis within six months. - Item 7 Approved: Unanimously approved the purchase of nine parcels for $2.415 million total. - Item 8 (Closed Session): Noted on the agenda but not conducted in open session; the meeting adjourned after the second public comment period without entering closed session as per the transcript.

The Clark County Board of County Commissioners held a zoning meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers. The agenda included routine action items (4-18), non-routine public hearings (19-59), and an ordinance introduction. The meeting featured significant discussion on a proposed standalone children's hospital, various commercial and residential developments, and a controversial Elks Lodge project that was ultimately denied. The meeting concluded with public comments and adjournment. Consent Calendar - Items 4 through 18 were approved collectively in one motion, subject to staff recommendations and additional conditions added for items 5 and 7. Agenda modifications included holding item 23 to June 3, 2026; items 46-49 to August 5, 2026; and item 17 to September 16, 2026; item 58 was deleted from the agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - Items 19-20 (Children's Hospital): Multiple speakers, including UNLV Research Foundation representatives, expressed strong support for the hospital and heliport. The public comments overall favored the project, with no opposition voiced. - Item 22 (Outdoor Storage): A speaker (L. Rojas) expressed support for the project, noting its potential to address homelessness in the area. - Items 27-28 (Affordable Housing): A speaker (L. Rojas) voiced support and suggested security measures for homelessness issues. - Items 31-35 (Restaurant/Tavern): A neighbor inquired about the tenant and hours, expressing concern about a potential 24-hour drinking facility. - Items 41-45 (Residential Subdivision): Multiple neighbors spoke in opposition, arguing the higher density would harm the rural preservation character and horse properties. Several protest cards were submitted. - Items 50-51 (Elks Lodge): Numerous residents from Sections 10 and 11 spoke in strong opposition, citing concerns about traffic safety, noise, compatibility with RNP area, and the potential for the use to become a commercial RV park and event hall. They noted 93 signatures on a petition and referenced crime statistics from the Elks' prior location. Elks members spoke in favor, emphasizing the organization's elderly membership and peaceful RV use. - Final Public Comments: A speaker (Al Ross) submitted a petition regarding illegal parking and vehicle washing on Bradle Bend Drive near a Home Depot. Yvette Williams thanked Commissioner Jones for his service and presented a plaque. Discussion Items - Items 19-20 (UNLV Research Foundation – Children's Hospital & Heliport): The applicant presented a transformative project: a standalone children's hospital with a heliport on 32.19 acres in an IP zone. The site is in the UNLV research and technology park. Waivers sought included increased building height, reduced loading spaces, and modified driveway geometrics. Staff and town board recommended approval. The project team expressed gratitude for county support. Commissioner Jones made comments about the historic nature of the project. - Item 21 (Extension of Time – Commercial Complex): Robert Cunningham requested a second extension of time for a commercial complex on 1.05 acres, noting recent progress including traffic study approval and submissions to utilities. No public comment, and the motion for approval passed. - Item 22 (Holdover Use Permit – Outdoor Storage): William Stoddard presented modifications, including moving the entry gate back 18 feet, making sidewalk ADA-compliant, and installing an iron fence along the freeway side. Waivers were retained for landscaping and fence height on other sides. Commissioner Sagerbloom required trees or in-lieu fees along the east side. With those conditions, the item was approved. - Item 24 (Use Permit – Outdoor Dining): Karen Richardson addressed a sidewalk waiver (reduction from 5 ft to 4.5 ft) for a building already under construction. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Commissioner Gibson moved approval, and it passed. - Items 25-26 (Vacation & Vehicle Wash): Samantha Ryan presented a holdover use permit for a vehicle wash. Many waivers were withdrawn after site plan changes. Remaining waivers included buffering (CMU wall to be filled), residential adjacency (51-ft separation), and a 1-ft throat depth reduction. Public works noted future development may require driveway reconstruction. Motion for approval passed with additional conditions. - Items 27-28 (Affordable Housing – 162 Units): Rebecca Miltenberger presented a multifamily development on 6.12 acres near Russell Road and Boulder Highway, with 162 units (1-4 bedrooms), amenities, and 42% more trees than required. Waivers sought for parking lot landscaping, retaining wall height (5 ft), and reduced throat depth (80 ft). Commissioner Gibson imposed a condition for 60-day perimeter fencing due to homelessness concerns. Approved. - Item 29 (Aircraft Hangars – Reed Airport): Lucy Stewart presented a project to replace 14 small hangars with three larger ones to accommodate larger jets. Waivers for driveway geometrics were needed; fire department approval was obtained. Commissioner Gibson moved approval, noting airport demand. Passed. - Item 30 (Waiver of Off-Site Improvements – Moapa): The applicant sought to subdivide 15.06 acres without full off-site improvements. Commissioner Kirkpatrick noted the area is already paved and waived the landscaping and partial paving requirements. Drainage study was deferred, but public works emphasized future easement needs. Motion passed with clarification. - Items 31-35 (Commercial at Pyle/Arville): Robert Cunningham presented a plan amendment and zone change to allow a restaurant/tavern on 1.25 acres. The project had previously failed a residential proposal; neighbors preferred commercial. The town board and planning commission recommended approval. Commissioner Jones proposed changing the zone from CG to CN to limit uses, which the applicant accepted. Approved. - Items 36-40 (Industrial Development – Paradise): Dustin Schwai presented a plan for four 10,000 sq ft industrial buildings with outdoor storage on 2.91 acres. Waivers were to facilitate outdoor storage. He obtained a letter of support from the main neighbor. Planning commission conditions were incorporated. Approved. - Items 41-45 (Residential Subdivision – Enterprise): Robert Cunningham proposed a 12-lot single-family subdivision on 2.43 acres, transitioning from RS20 to RS5.2. Significant opposition from neighbors concerned about density, traffic, and impact on horse properties. Planning commission and town board had denied. Commissioner Jones moved to hold the item for 30 days to allow the applicant to revise; passed. - Items 50-51 (Elks Lodge – Zone Change & Use Permits): The applicant sought to rezone from CP to CG to allow a banquet facility and accessory RV parking for Elks members on 2.82 acres. Neighbor opposition was substantial, citing traffic, safety, and compatibility. Commissioner Jones denied, stating that CG zoning would allow incompatible future uses and that the project was not appropriate for the RNP area. Motion to deny without prejudice passed unanimously. - Items 52-54 (Truck Parking/Outdoor Storage – South County): Jennifer Lazovich presented a truck parking and outdoor storage facility on 9.03 acres. Waivers included non-decorative fencing (modified to prohibit chain link) and attached sidewalk. Commissioner Jones noted the need to maintain access for adjacent landlocked parcels; public works would modify the cul-de-sac. Approved with modifications. - Items 55-57 (Outdoor Storage – South County): Tony Sless presented a similar outdoor storage facility on 2.52 acres. Waivers were modified to provide a 5-ft landscape buffer and attached sidewalk. Commissioner Jones moved approval with modifications, and a condition was withdrawn. Approved. - Item 59 (Ordinance Introduction): An ordinance to amend the official zoning map was introduced, with the public hearing set for June 3, 2026. Key Outcomes - Items 19-20 (Hospital): Approved unanimously, marking a milestone for Nevada's first standalone children's hospital. - Items 22 (Outdoor Storage): Approved with conditions including trees or in-lieu fees along the east side. - Items 24 (Outdoor Dining): Approved subject to staff conditions. - Items 25-26 (Vehicle Wash): Approved with waivers withdrawn as noted and future driveway reconstruction condition. - Items 27-28 (Affordable Housing): Approved with condition requiring perimeter fencing within 60 days. - Item 29 (Aircraft Hangars): Approved subject to town board recommendation. - Item 30 (Off-Site Waiver): Approved with waivers for landscaping and partial paving, drainage study deferred. - Items 31-35 (Restaurant): Approved with zone change modified to CN. - Items 36-40 (Industrial): Approved subject to planning commission conditions. - Items 41-45 (Subdivision): Held for 30 days for applicant to revise. - Items 50-51 (Elks Lodge): Denied without prejudice. - Items 52-54 (Truck Parking): Approved with modifications to fence type and extension of Rourke Avenue. - Items 55-57 (Outdoor Storage): Approved with modified waivers for landscaping and sidewalk. - Item 59 (Ordinance): Introduced, public hearing set for June 3, 2026. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted. Several items had conditions added during the meeting to address specific concerns.