Clark County Redevelopment Agency and Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 22, 2026
Clark County Redevelopment Agency and Board of Commissioners Meeting - July 22, 2026
The Clark County Redevelopment Agency and Board of Commissioners met on July 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Las Vegas. The board approved the Spring Mountain Corridor Improvement Grant applications, authorizing $1.2 million in redevelopment funds to leverage $1.6 million in private investment for 26 projects. Public comments included support for the grants and complaints about individual grievances and mold exposure at a commercial property.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the minutes of the May 20, 2026 regular meeting.
- Approved the agenda as presented.
Public Comments & Testimony
- First Public Comment Period: Ms. Coleman spoke about personal grievances involving the district attorney, homelessness, and restitution, but her comments were not directly related to an agenda item. Michael Lee (Palette Tea Lounge), Kevin Child (6000 Spring Mountain), Trustin (BBR Cafe), and Bob Olson (Plumbers Union) expressed support for Agenda Item No. 4, the Spring Mountain Corridor grants, citing safety, aesthetics, and community benefits.
- Second Public Comment Period: The same speaker (Ms. Coleman) continued her complaints. Tracy Simon of Get a Haircut Barber Shop at New Orleans Square testified that her husband suffered respiratory failure from long-term mold exposure. She stated that a Clark County report found 29 types of mold but claimed no levels of concern, contradicting public health standards. The Chair responded that relocation assistance for affected businesses would be placed on the next RDA agenda.
Discussion Items
- Agenda Item No. 4 – Spring Mountain Corridor Improvement Grants: Shawnee Coleman, RDA Director, presented the program overview. The RDA allocated $1.5 million originally, with grants up to $75,000 per applicant and a 25% minimum match. Through extensive outreach (11 mobile office hours, 338 meetings, 1,900 mailers), 38 complete applications were received. A committee reviewed and recommended 26 for approval, totaling $1.2 million in RDA funds and $1.6 million in private investment (approximately 57% private share). Jason Dagger, Commission District Analyst, detailed each of the 26 recommended projects, including parking lot lighting, security cameras, facade improvements, cultural art, signage, and asphalt repairs. Properties such as Shanghai Plaza (2.7 million annual visitors) and Chinatown Plaza were highlighted. Key requirements: projects must start within 120 days and complete within one year of grant agreement. Commissioner Jones praised the 62% private investment (based on the total leveraged) and requested post-completion tracking of crime and visitor data.
Key Outcomes
- The Board unanimously approved the 26 Spring Mountain Corridor Improvement Grant applications as recommended.
- The Chair confirmed that relocation assistance for businesses affected by mold at New Orleans Square (raised by Tracy Simon) would be addressed on a future RDA agenda.
Meeting Transcript
Good. Good morning. We're gonna have started with the meeting of the Clark County Redevelopment Agency. Uh County Manager Schiller. Good morning, Commissioners. Um, your first item is public comment. This is the first time set aside for public comment, and we should provide public comment with regards to any matters that are on today's posted redevelopment agency agenda. Please identify the matter on which you are speaking, and please limit your comments to three minutes. As I stated, I'm temporarily under the control of the HUD. Um, the reason why I didn't stay is because you're discussing identifying which item this is on the redevelopment agency agenda, otherwise you need to speak in second public comment. I said you'll need to identify the agenda item on which you're speaking on today's redevelopment agency agenda, otherwise, you'll need to hold your comments until the second public comment period. Excuse me. This is concerning what the uh district of attorney uh violation of on me uh whereas thirteen sixteen wizard, he is uh at thirteen twelve wizard controlling my house and living arrangements. This is concerning what the uh district of attorney uh violation of on me uh whereas 1316 wizard, he is uh at 1312 wizard controlling my house and living arrangements, and he's not uh complying with the homeless situation when a person gets raped. I got raped when I'm entitled to restitution. Um payment, and I've been waiting for about at least five months now. This is the report here. I was assaulted at the courtyard. Now he took the liberty of making me homeless and creating this airborne with Brad Shahinski that is also uh associated with the state treasury that is in charge of my case 8204984 after the NIC is not paying me for my work miscompensation and my pension. The state of the Treasury Department controller is supposed to give me my benefit. This is one reason. But the district of attorney have involved itself on violation and putting me into the streets to be raped, and I'm not getting the proper respect right now. Uh I'm under a the medication for the right uh antibiotic to keep me from losing weight, and I haven't gotten that yet. Um I'm trying to explain to you, I would like you to stop all this overthrow by the district of attorney that is in control of the police department. And when I go to my home, he having he's calling them to arrest me and letting squat. Anyone else wishing write public comment? I think we'd add some of the grant applicants who were here. Excuse me. Thank you, Ms. Coleman. Go ahead and step forward the microphone. All right, uh good morning, board. Uh my name is Michael Lee. I'm the owner of Palette Tea Lounge in Chinatown. Um, I'm here to testify in support of uh agenda item number four as an applicant up for approval. Uh our project brings a comprehensive improvement plan to the table. Um, integrating facade enhancement, public art, and central safety for the circulating upgrades. Um we are proudly matching our um sixty-five thousand dollar grants requests with uh private capital to elevate the aesthetic and uh functional standard uh of our dining destinations. Um, this fund ensures that popular culinary hubs remain safe, beautiful, and accessible for everyone visiting the corridor. Um thank you for your time and uh for the approval today. Thank you. Thank you very much. Next speaker. Good morning, Chair Commissioners. Thank you for having me. My name is Kevin Child, representing 6000 Spring Mountain. Um, I'm in support of item number four for the grant. We requested a grant. We got our grant. We're hoping to do amazing things with that, like aesthetically and make it safer with lighting, uh, landscaping.
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