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Clark County Redevelopment Agency and Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting - February 18, 2026

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DateWednesday, February 18, 2026
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1:03

All right, good morning.

1:05

This is the Clark County Commission redevelopment agency meeting for Wednesday February 18th.

1:14

Mr.

1:15

Schiller.

1:17

We're gonna have the first section set aside for public comment.

1:20

This is the first period for public comment.

1:22

Anyone wishing to speak?

1:25

Seeing no one, we'll close the first period for public comment.

1:29

Commissioner's your next items approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 17th, 2025.

1:37

There's a motion to approve cast your vote.

1:45

That motion passes.

1:47

Commissioner's your next items approval of the agenda with the inclusion of any emergency items and deletion of any items.

1:52

Staff is recommending the deletion of items nine and ten.

1:56

Move approval.

2:01

Cast your vote.

2:03

That motion passes.

2:05

Now move to the business section of your agenda.

2:07

Your next item is to designate a chair and vice chair for the Clark County Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors.

2:13

All right.

2:15

Uh thank you.

2:16

I'm move for the appointment of Commissioner Jones for chair and Commissioner Sager Bloom for Vice Chair.

2:22

All right.

2:23

Cast your vote.

2:32

And that commit that vote passes.

2:34

So Commissioner Jones, you're in charge.

2:37

Thank you, uh, Commissioner Sager Bloom for indulging my request for the last uh ten months here on the county commission to chair the redevelopment agency that I care so much about and know you do too.

2:48

And uh thank you to Commissioner Kirkpatrick who committed to come to the redevelopment agency meeting.

2:53

We appreciate it.

2:55

Um turn back over to uh County Manager.

3:00

Commissioners, your next items to review current Clark County Redevelopment Agency fund balance and expected FY26 revenue per district.

3:14

Commissioners, so current oh next slide.

3:20

Current fund balance uh for the agency is forty-seven point seven uh million dollars.

3:27

That's actual cash that we have currently in the bank.

3:32

Uh current allocations that we um have we have uh commercial center planning, there's still uh roughly ninety-seven thousand dollars.

3:43

Uh grease trap.

3:44

We have one last grease trap to cover the uh real property improvement grant for commercial center.

3:52

We have not had any expenditures that is the original allocation, uh, but it was approved.

3:58

Um commercial center um security.

4:00

We roughly have three hundred and ninety-one thousand left.

4:04

Uh Chinatown improvement grant.

4:06

Um that was the original amount that was approved at the last agency board meeting.

4:13

Demolition um commercial center, you guys may have seen the building that we owned at nine twenty-five is coming down, and so we are finalizing that.

4:22

We have some uh funds remaining.

4:25

Um acquisitions, those were these were actually items nine and ten on your agenda.

4:30

Uh we are currently in contract, but we will bring those items back.

4:34

Um the cultural district enhancements are for uh Chinatown Arts mural project that uh was approved by the board, and then miscellaneous vendor payments.

4:47

So with that, there's roughly six point two in actual contracts and obligations that we have, bringing our net cash balance down to about approximately 41.5 million dollars.

5:01

And I'm happy to answer any questions.

5:04

Any questions on the board?

5:07

If none, thank you very much, Director Coleman.

5:09

And I'll turn it back over to Mandar Scheller.

5:11

Commissioners, your next I asked you whatever that was.

5:15

Approve, adopt, and authorize the chair to sign a resolution adopting the inspiring Spring Mountain Redevelopment Plan as the guiding community-driven policy that celebrates the Las Vegas Chinatown, supports small businesses and reimagines the area as a shaded, walkable and sustainable cultural destination for Clark County.

5:34

Very good.

5:34

This is the formal uh adoption from our last meeting.

5:38

Um, a motion.

5:41

All right, there's a motion on the floor.

5:43

All those in favor motion carries.

6:01

Commissioners, the next items to approve and authorize the allocation of 1.5 million to the Chinatown Improvement Grant Program to assist with district enhancements and improvements to real property located within the Chinatown and Korea town districts.

6:13

Authorize the executive director or the designee to take other actions as necessary to implement the program.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Economic Development█████████████████████████████████████████████66%
Procedural███████10%
Public Safety█████7%
Public Engagement███5%
Historic Preservation███5%
Homelessness███4%
Arts And Culture██3%
Summary of Proceedings

Clark County Redevelopment Agency and Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting - February 18, 2026

The joint meeting of the Clark County Redevelopment Agency (RDA) and Board of Commissioners convened at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at the Government Center in Las Vegas. Commissioners discussed redevelopment fund balances, approved key initiatives including the adoption of the Inspiring Spring Mountain Redevelopment Plan and a $1.5 million Chinatown Improvement Grant, and received a presentation on the Commercial Center redevelopment area. Public comments highlighted both support and concerns about the impact on existing small businesses. Items 9 and 10 (property purchases) were deleted from the agenda.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • First Public Comment Period: No speakers.
  • Second Public Comment Period: Several speakers addressed the board, primarily concerning Commercial Center redevelopment (Item 12):
    • Taylor Avery (Vegas Chamber) expressed support for redevelopment efforts, thanked Commissioner Sager Bloom, and looked forward to next steps.
    • Monica Gresser (Brazen Architecture) supported revitalization, noting improvements in safety and community feel over the last few years.
    • Lisa Mayo Doriso read a letter from Christian Killiani (former commissioner, 2000–2007) urging repurposing rather than demolition of buildings at 900 Liberace Ave, keeping historic structures, and considering assisted living or nonprofits; also noted a deed restriction requiring the parking lot to remain free public parking in perpetuity. Lisa Mayo personally advocated for veterans housing and affordable housing.
    • Curtis Joe Walker (Photo Bang Bang, former tenant) criticized the county for strangling small businesses, citing a concert that fenced off businesses and the loss of art galleries; stated his business is now closed.
    • Paula Sadler (owner of A. Harmony Nail Spa, 22-year tenant) recognized security improvements but expressed concern for existing businesses and families hanging in the balance; called for fair, equitable redevelopment that protects current tenants; supported renovation of New Orleans Square.
    • Carol Carter (nearby resident) praised the demolition of the “ugly, scary yellow building” and asked the board to focus on developing the empty lot before displacing more businesses.
    • William Powell (tenant at 900 Liberace Ave, 20 years) noted improved security and environment, desired more clarity and certainty but saw potential for events.
    • Tracy Jones (Get a Haircut Barber Shop) said they would close permanently if forced to move; supported keeping New Orleans Square and revitalizing Commercial Center.
    • Margaret Ann Coleman (personal capacity) raised unrelated personal concerns, requesting the board’s representation.

Discussion Items

  • Designation of Chair and Vice Chair (Item 4): Commissioner Jones was appointed Chair and Commissioner Sager Bloom Vice Chair for the RDA Board of Directors. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Review of Fund Balance and FY26 Revenue (Item 5): RDA Director Coleman reported a current cash balance of $47.7 million, with $6.2 million in contractual obligations, resulting in a net cash balance of approximately $41.5 million. $750,000 previously approved for the Chinatown Improvement Grant has seen high demand (73 applications to date).
  • Adoption of Inspiring Spring Mountain Redevelopment Plan (Item 6): The board voted to adopt the resolution making the plan the guiding community-driven policy for the Las Vegas Chinatown area, focusing on cultural celebration, small business support, and walkable/sustainable design. Motion passed.
  • Chinatown Improvement Grant Allocation (Item 7): An additional $1,500,000 was allocated to the program (on top of the previous $750,000) to fund top proposals from the high volume of applications. The grant includes a matching requirement. Motion passed.
  • Memorandum of Understanding with LVMPD (Item 8): Approved an MOU for reimbursement of costs to purchase and install security cameras, license plate readers, and related hardware/software in RDA Areas 5 and 6. Also required consent from the Board of County Commissioners. Motion passed.
  • Rehabilitation or Demolition of 900 Liberace Ave (Item 11): Approved the full rehabilitation/restoration or demolition of the 72,500 sq ft, four-building retail/office complex on a 1.14-acre parcel. Authorized the Executive Director to execute related agreements. Motion passed.
  • Presentation on Commercial Center Redevelopment (Item 12): Commissioner Sager Bloom provided an update highlighting crime reduction (24-hour security made the area one of the safest in the county), paving of alleyways, installation of PAL lights, removal of the “big yellow building” (asbestos-filled, demolished), new restaurants (Balkan Cafe, Composer Room, Cantina), and ongoing negotiations for the Ice Palace. Discussion included future use of the county-owned parking lot for events. Commissioners received the presentation for discussion only.

Key Outcomes

  • Chair/Vice Chair Election: Commissioner Jones elected Chair, Commissioner Sager Bloom elected Vice Chair.
  • Deleted Agenda Items: Items 9 and 10 (purchase of parcels totaling 2.76 acres and 0.93 acres) were deleted by staff recommendation; they will be brought back at a future meeting.
  • Policy Adoption: Resolution adopting the Inspiring Spring Mountain Redevelopment Plan approved.
  • Grant Approval: $1.5 million additional funding for Chinatown Improvement Grant program approved.
  • Security Partnership: MOU with LVMPD for security cameras approved.
  • Property Action: Authorization given for rehabilitation or demolition of 900 Liberace Ave.
  • Closed Session: The board went into closed session (Item 13) to receive legal information and deliberate on potential litigation and labor negotiations; no action reported publicly.

Meeting Transcript

All right, good morning. This is the Clark County Commission redevelopment agency meeting for Wednesday February 18th. Mr. Schiller. We're gonna have the first section set aside for public comment. This is the first period for public comment. Anyone wishing to speak? Seeing no one, we'll close the first period for public comment. Commissioner's your next items approval of the minutes of the regular meeting on December 17th, 2025. There's a motion to approve cast your vote. That motion passes. Commissioner's your next items approval of the agenda with the inclusion of any emergency items and deletion of any items. Staff is recommending the deletion of items nine and ten. Move approval. Cast your vote. That motion passes. Now move to the business section of your agenda. Your next item is to designate a chair and vice chair for the Clark County Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors. All right. Uh thank you. I'm move for the appointment of Commissioner Jones for chair and Commissioner Sager Bloom for Vice Chair. All right. Cast your vote. And that commit that vote passes. So Commissioner Jones, you're in charge. Thank you, uh, Commissioner Sager Bloom for indulging my request for the last uh ten months here on the county commission to chair the redevelopment agency that I care so much about and know you do too. And uh thank you to Commissioner Kirkpatrick who committed to come to the redevelopment agency meeting. We appreciate it. Um turn back over to uh County Manager. Commissioners, your next items to review current Clark County Redevelopment Agency fund balance and expected FY26 revenue per district. Commissioners, so current oh next slide. Current fund balance uh for the agency is forty-seven point seven uh million dollars. That's actual cash that we have currently in the bank. Uh current allocations that we um have we have uh commercial center planning, there's still uh roughly ninety-seven thousand dollars. Uh grease trap. We have one last grease trap to cover the uh real property improvement grant for commercial center. We have not had any expenditures that is the original allocation, uh, but it was approved. Um commercial center um security. We roughly have three hundred and ninety-one thousand left. Uh Chinatown improvement grant. Um that was the original amount that was approved at the last agency board meeting. Demolition um commercial center, you guys may have seen the building that we owned at nine twenty-five is coming down, and so we are finalizing that. We have some uh funds remaining. Um acquisitions, those were these were actually items nine and ten on your agenda. Uh we are currently in contract, but we will bring those items back. Um the cultural district enhancements are for uh Chinatown Arts mural project that uh was approved by the board, and then miscellaneous vendor payments. So with that, there's roughly six point two in actual contracts and obligations that we have, bringing our net cash balance down to about approximately 41.5 million dollars. And I'm happy to answer any questions. Any questions on the board? If none, thank you very much, Director Coleman.

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