Clark County Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting – April 21, 2026

The Clark County Board of Commissioners convened a joint meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Commission Chambers. The agenda included recognitions, public hearings, consent agenda, business items, and a discussion on resort corridor noise. Key actions included approval of bond issuances for charter schools, collective bargaining agreements, and a special event permit for a motorcycle jump. The board also received presentations from the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and the Clark County School District non-voting trustee.

Consent Calendar

• Items 9-37 (with item 10 deleted): Approved unanimously. Included routine purchasing contracts, interlocal agreements, aviation leases, public works resolutions, real property management, budget reallocations, and various administrative items.
• Item 10 (deleted at staff request): Amendment with Acme Electric for traffic signal maintenance was removed from the agenda.

Public Comments & Testimony

• First Public Forum (agenda items):
  • Shoshana (resident): Cited Nevada Revised Statute 241.021 to assert a right to speak on matters not on the agenda; objected to the invocation as a violation of separation of church and state.
  • Miguel Canales (lead organizer, Culinary Union) and Jacob Ramos (worker, Day One Group): Expressed support for workers at Harry Reid Airport (item 19), stating that after three months of negotiations, the company (DBE) had not offered a fair contract and workers remain the lowest paid at the airport.
  • Melissa Bordenau (worker): Described being misclassified as a kitchen/food server instead of a bartender while paying bartender union dues; requested back pay and accountability from the company before it disappears.
  • Brian Ayala (Day One Group): Reported progress in off-the-record discussions with the union and expressed optimism for a resolution.
• Public Hearing on Item 40 (DAIA Fact-Finding):
  • Adam Levine (attorney for DAIA): Argued that the neutral fact-finder recommended compensation increases because the county’s own study showed entry-level investigator salaries were 29.6% below market, midpoint 21% below, and top-out 16% below. Criticized the county for previously rejecting fact-finding recommendations and spending thousands on outside counsel before ultimately accepting them. Pointed out that the fiscal impact summary mislabeled wage adjustments as COLAs.
• Final Public Comment:
  • Shoshana (resident): Again urged elimination of prayer from meetings, noting the Satanic Temple would give the invocation on May 19, 2026. Cited biblical passages to argue that the source of invocations is problematic.
  • Daniel Stanford (resident): Supported reviewing noise ordinances but cautioned against infringing on political speech or creating loopholes; urged compromise between performers and businesses.

Discussion Items

• Library District Presentation (Item 48): Executive Director Kelvin Watson reported year-over-year gains: 23% more customers, 56% increase in program attendance, and 72% surge in website visits. The new library grand opening drew over 1,000 attendees. Good Springs Library will relocate from a 600 sq. ft. trailer to a 1,372 sq. ft. home. Watson was recognized as 2026 Librarian of the Year by Library Journal. The district served 371,390 meals through Three Square partnership since 2023. A $10,000 grant from Pizza Hut supports Barbershop Books; a $25,000 donation funds activity kits at Enterprise Library. The Star Lab portable planetarium launched in April. Summer Challenge runs May 15–July 15 with early registration May 1.
• Clark County School District Trustee Report (Item 49): Trustee Lisa Satori provided updates on education priorities. Good Springs School may close due to low enrollment; board vote April 23. Pre-K: added 500 seats, plans to add 1,720 more with a $2.2M grant. Early literacy: 39 reading skill centers showed 14–48% higher growth for English learners. Middle school math: Project Millie saw 81% of participating schools increase student achievement. Workforce/college readiness: new career guides, expanded advising. Staffing: support professional surplus dropped from 534 to 408; licensed professionals from 707 to 337, with 103 remaining. Graduation rate 86.6%; 136 schools improved star ratings; 16,000 classrooms staffed. $15.8M in philanthropic gifts secured. Facility master plan: over 40 community forums scheduled. Destination district survey: 48,000 responses, 63% from students.
• Resort Corridor Noise Discussion (Item 50): Commissioner Gibson led discussion on excessive noise from commercial activities on Las Vegas Boulevard. Lieutenant Timothy Mullins and Officer Stephanie Scott (City of Las Vegas) described Fremont Street regulations: performance circles (6-ft radius), decibel limits (107 dB from 1 ft, 85 dB from 25 ft), distance requirements (40 ft between performers, 20 ft from doors/ATMs). Captain Chris Dennis (Metro) noted challenges with battery-powered Bluetooth amplifiers and acoustical instruments; obstruction laws are enforceable but noise complaints from outdoor dining are harder to address. Commissioner Naft raised concerns about trash and the strip cleanup contract. Commissioners directed staff to study the issue and return with process recommendations. Also noted the need for elevator/escalator maintenance on pedestrian bridges.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda Approved: Items 9-37 (minus item 10) passed unanimously.
• Ordinance Introduced (Item 44): Introduced an ordinance to amend UMC governing board selection process; public hearing set for May 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM.
• Reappointments (Item 46): Approved reappointment of Anna Danchik, Joseph Piurkowski, and David Dobrzynski to the OPEB Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2026.
• LLEAC Appointments (Item 47): Approved appointment of three commissioners (Segerblom, McCurdy, Naft) and two Las Vegas City Council members (Allen-Palenske, Diaz) for a one-year term expiring April 15, 2027.
• Public Hearings (Items 38-43):
  • Items 38 & 39: Approved resolutions for bond issuances (up to $35M for Somerset Academy, up to $20M for Quest Preparatory Academy).
  • Item 40: Received the non-binding fact-finding report on the DAIA collective bargaining agreement; no vote required.
  • Item 41: Approved LOAs with SEIU, IAFF, CCLEA effective July 1, 2026, extending same salary/benefit changes to non-union employees.
  • Item 42: Approved ordinance correcting clerical errors in gas quantity ranges and standpipe permit fees.
  • Item 43: Approved special event permit for a motorcycle jump on May 17, 2026, at Caesars Palace (Omnia Day Club grand opening/Caesars 60th anniversary). Sidewalk closure from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM with security, Metro, and AMR.
• Directive on Resort Corridor Noise (Item 50): Staff directed to analyze complaints, review Fremont Street model and other jurisdictions, and return with recommendations for process and potential actions.