Clark County Board of Commissioners and Water Reclamation District Joint Meeting - January 20, 2026

The Clark County Board of Commissioners and the Clark County Water Reclamation District Board of Trustees held a joint meeting at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Government Center in Las Vegas. The meeting opened with proclamations and recognitions, proceeded through a consent agenda, business items, public hearings, and concluded with general public comments and a closed session.

Recognition & Proclamations

• The Board recognized Troop 407 for having 11 scouts earn the Eagle Scout rank simultaneously — the first such achievement in Nevada and only the second nationally. Each scout received a proclamation and a key to the Strip.
• A proclamation was presented to the Give Joy Community Committee for their 15th annual holiday toy and gift card drive, which involved 176 donors and 326 volunteers, serving nearly 3,100 children in foster care.
• January 31 was proclaimed as Missing in Nevada Day, an annual event led by the Clark County Coroner’s Office to help families of missing persons file reports and connect with investigators.
• Four Clark County employees were recognized as Value Champions: Officer Michael McKesky and Sergeant Grant Ona (life-saving patrol), Wendy Granada (social services coordination), and Jamie (facilities support).

Consent Calendar

• Items 8 through 32 were approved in a single motion. These included contract amendments for the Hospital2Home program, Alternative Living Services, Targeted Case Management, GIS products, LAS Checkpoint Improvements, various public works project agreements, a $1,257,278 State Opioid Grant for the Coroner/Medical Examiner, the FY2025 Law Library Annual Report, and resolutions for property tax refunds and delinquent assessment sales. No items were pulled for separate discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Tanil Pereira (survivor representative) expressed deep gratitude for the county's ongoing support of the One October Memorial and related services, noting that the Vegas Strong Fund is ready to proceed and that the $10 million commitment is monumental to reaching the October 2027 groundbreaking goal.
• Taylor Avery (Vegas Chamber) supported the 911 surcharge but urged a multi-year escalator starting at a lower rate to allow taxpayers to absorb the fee. He noted that at $1, the fee would generate $35 million annually.
• Brandon Bunts (Las Vegas resident) called for a pause on the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers by LVMPD, citing privacy concerns, security vulnerabilities, and the lack of a county-level ordinance governing data use. He asked for a public evidence-based justification before further expansion.
• Michael Hoffman presented a petition regarding a short-term rental issue on his block, asking for resolution.
• Margaret Coleman addressed the board regarding personal legal and financial matters related to her late daughter’s estate and a charity foundation.
• Sue Ann Cornwall (Route 91 survivor) expressed strong support for the Forever One Memorial, describing it as a place of healing and history that will honor the 58 victims and the community’s response. She urged the board to support the funding.
• Kelly McMahill (retired LVMPD deputy chief, treasurer of Vegas Strong Fund) spoke on behalf of first responders. She detailed post-1 October improvements including 92 of 93 after-action recommendations completed, a regional training center, trauma bags at venues, and an employee wellness bureau. She emphasized that the memorial will tell the story of how the victims lived and how the community rose stronger.
• Caressa Royce (gubernatorial appointee to the One October Memorial Committee) thanked the board for supporting the committee’s four-year effort.

Discussion Items

• Emerging Issues & Regional Board Updates: Commissioner Kirkpatrick announced the February 1 start of the “Clothes for Comfort” drive (three tons collected last year) and a upcoming Kids’ Safety Fair. She reported that the Southern Nevada Health District received over 2,000 survey responses (with an initial email glitch) and that regulations are expected to change significantly. She also raised concern about the impact of potential new school start times on county services such as crossing guards, social services, and SafeKey. Commissioner Naft acknowledged Commissioner Gibson’s absence due to his role as co-chair for the 2027 Las Vegas CFP National Championship host committee.
• FY2025 Audit Report: Kathy Lye of Crowe LLP presented the results of the annual comprehensive financial audit. She reported an unmodified (clean) opinion, the highest level of assurance, and noted no material misstatements or accounting concerns. The board accepted the audit by unanimous vote.
• Clark County School District Report: Non-voting board member Lisa Satori reported on several topics: passage of AB6 (stricter traffic penalties), pre-K expansion under SB 460 (grant funds for infrastructure), and details on equipment replacement (large items centrally funded, small items from school budgets). Commissioner Kirkpatrick expressed concern about the quality of headphones provided to students, especially for testing and ESL accommodations, and urged a community drive for better equipment. Commissioner Kirkpatrick also pushed for a discussion on waiving state regulations that hinder pre-K expansion (e.g., separate playgrounds and in-classroom bathrooms). Satori provided updates on the at-risk funding algorithm (proprietary Infinite Campus algorithm), chronic absenteeism (nearly 10% decrease over two years in unincorporated areas), and the Bright Futures Walk (February 2-3 to re-enroll families). New leadership elected: Chair Emily Stevens, Vice Chair Irene Bustamante Adams, Treasurer Dominguez. The board is reviewing facilities master plan recommendations and will release new school start times later that day. Commissioner Jones requested access to preliminary facility plan recommendations due to impacts on county property and parks planning.
• October 1 Memorial Project Funding: County Manager Schiller proposed designating up to $10 million in capital funds for construction of the memorial, with the county not taking ownership of the land nor responsibility for maintenance or staffing. Conditions would include milestones, construction timelines, and full private funding attainment before disbursement. Commissioner Kirkpatrick emphasized that this should be the county’s final contribution and that a detailed grant agreement (like OAG grants) must specify how funds are spent, noting past public scrutiny. Commissioner Segerblom praised the county’s leadership. The board approved the designation (motion carried), with the understanding that a formal donation grant agreement with conditions will come back for future approval.

Public Hearings

• Ordinance – Lower Kyle Canyon Citizens Advisory Council Name and Boundary Change: The board conducted a public hearing (no public speakers) and unanimously approved an ordinance to change the name and amend boundaries to better reflect the service area.
• Ordinance – 9-1-1 Telephone Line Surcharge: The board held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance imposing a surcharge for 911 system enhancements. The adopted motion, as amended by Commissioner Kirkpatrick, sets the rate at:
  • $0.50 per month per mobile telephone number (instead of $1), with an automatic annual increase of $0.10 on April 1 each year until reaching a maximum of $1.
  • $5 per month per trunk line (10 times the access line rate), with corresponding annual increases.
  • $1 per month per landline access line (unchanged).
• The amendment also adds a third Clark County member to the 911 Emergency Response Advisory Committee, one of whom must be from the county’s finance department. The ordinance is effective for collections starting April 1, 2026.
• Prior to the vote, Chief Samuels and staff presented background on the analog system failures in 2024-2025 and the need for Next Gen 911 digital capabilities, which support text, images, and more accurate location data.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Approved as presented.
• FY2025 Audit: Accepted unanimously.
• October 1 Memorial: Up to $10 million in capital funds designated; staff to prepare a donation grant agreement with conditions (construction milestones, full funding, no county land/maintenance) for future board action.
• Lower Kyle Canyon CAC: Ordinance approved to change name and boundaries.
• 9-1-1 Surcharge Ordinance: Adopted with amendments: mobile surcharge starts at $0.50 with annual 10-cent escalator to $1; trunk line surcharge starts at $5 with proportional escalator; added a third county appointee (finance employee) to the advisory committee.
• The board recessed to closed session at approximately 11:00 AM to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations, per NRS 241.015(4)(c) and NRS 288.220.