Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency Meeting June 17, 2026: Grant Approvals and Jackson Street Redevelopment Update
Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency Meeting – June 17, 2026
The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Las Vegas met on June 17, 2026, at 9:30 AM (following the start time read from the transcript). The meeting included approval of prior meeting minutes, a unanimous vote on a $95,000 Tenant Owner Participation Agreement (TOPA) grant for a new cancer infusion center, and a detailed presentation on the ongoing Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant-funded redevelopment effort for historic Jackson Street.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes (Item 4): Unanimously approved the final minutes of the regular Redevelopment Agency meetings of May 6, 2026, and May 20, 2026.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Unidentified speaker (member of Jackson Street Alliance): Expressed deep appreciation for the work presented, noting that the project is a "passion project" as their mother grew up on Jackson Street. Urged continued revitalization of the historic West Side as a global destination and thanked all consultants and city staff involved.
Discussion Items
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Item 5 – RA-18-2026: TOPA Grant for RMCC Cancer Center LLC: The agency considered a resolution to find a project proposed by a Tenant Owner Participation Agreement (TOPA) between the City and RMCC Cancer Center LLC (Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada) in compliance with redevelopment goals. The grant, not to exceed $95,000 from the RDA Special Revenue Fund Redevelopment Area 1 (Ward 5), supports the conversion of a former 24 Hour Fitness space at 100 North City Parkway, Suite 160 (Mulaski Building) into an infusion center with 43 chairs, new MRI equipment, and other technologies. The private investment is nearly $9 million. Staff and council members expressed strong support, noting alignment with the city's healthcare strategy. The motion passed unanimously.
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Item 6 – Reports on EDA Grant for Historic Jackson Street (Redevelopment Area 1, Ward 5): A comprehensive presentation was delivered by Dina Babski (EUD Director) and a team of consultants, including Melvin Valentine (project manager), Torian Gordon (Seneca Services), Brian Gantt (Wood Rodgers), Derek Fleming and Jayla Hart (HR&A Advisors), and Glenn Nowak and Victory Igbin Obaro (Aero AI). Key elements of the $1.3 million EDA grant (with $1.6 million RDA match) included:
- Community Organization: Formation of the Jackson Street Alliance nonprofit, recognized by the city with "Jackson Street Alliance Day" on April 1, 2026.
- Develop the Developer Program: 36-hour training cohort with 19 graduates; 7 landowner projects presented; a $20 million, 50-unit mixed-use development (with ground-floor medical services) submitted for 9% tax credits.
- Infrastructure Assessment: Wood Rodgers analyzed transportation, sewer, water, power, gas, and broadband. Findings: existing two-lane roadway can handle full build-out; sewer pipe is old but sufficient capacity; water/pressure adequate; 30% capacity available in power substations; gas capacity sufficient (caveat for high-demand uses like casinos/restaurants); broadband is adequate with ongoing vendor submissions.
- Economic Impact Analysis (HR&A): A mixed-use development on the 400 block of Jackson (between E and D Streets) was recommended, comprising up to 149,000 sq ft residential, 37,000 sq ft ground-floor commercial, and an entertainment venue (either 60,000 sq ft for 10,000 people or 5,000 sq ft for 1,000 people). Estimated impacts: 300–540 new jobs, $30–53 million in labor income, $19–34 million in new annual spending, $1.7 million in local sales taxes, and $43–76 million in additional regional gross product over a 30-month implementation timeline.
- Digital Twin (Aero AI): An interactive 3D model incorporating all consultant data, existing conditions, and scenario visualizations was demonstrated. It includes a conversational AI component to answer community questions. The tool is intended to evolve as development progresses.
- No action was required on this item; it was received as a report.
Key Outcomes
- Motion 1 (Item 4): Approved unanimously (no specific vote count recorded).
- Motion 2 (Item 5): Approved unanimously (voice vote; all present voted aye).
- Item 6: Presentation received; no vote taken. The agency thanked the presenters and acknowledged the work.
- The meeting adjourned at an unspecified time, with the City Council meeting to follow at 9:30 AM.
Meeting Transcript
The redevelopment agency meeting of June 17th, 2026 is called to order. This meeting has been properly noticed and posted in compliance with the open meeting law. These proceedings are being video recorded and can be viewed live. I have an echo. Can be viewed live on City of Las Vegas TV on Cox Cable Channel 2. You could also watch the meeting live online and access other city content by visiting Las Vegas Nevada.gov slash connect. The proceedings will be rebroadcast on City of Las Vegas TV, the Wednesday of the meeting at 8 p.m. and also on Friday at 4 a.m. Saturday at 7 p.m. Sunday at 7 a.m. and the following Monday at 5 p.m. This building is protected by a state-of-the-art fire detection and suppression sprinkler system. If alarms should activate during today's meeting, please evacuate using the exits at the back of the chambers, out to the mezzanine, proceed out the double doors to the terrace and down the back staircase. For anyone that has difficulty with stairs, please check with the marshal or fire official for assistance. Once outside, assemble on the northeast corner across the street from City Hall at Lewis and First Street. Employees wearing safety vests or our city marshals will inform you when it is safe to re-enter the building. For public comment related to the items on the agenda, citizen participation and public hearing items, we have available a speaker card which you could complete and submit to the city clerk. Cards are available in the clerk's office or at the rear of the chambers. If you do not submit a card, it does not prevent you from speaking under public comment, citizens' participation, or specified public hearing items. If there is anyone present today in need for hearing impaired equipment, please see the city clerk's office or staff. State your name for the record. Although you are not prohibited for speaking from speaking during both public comment periods, we kindly ask that your comments are not repetitive. We will set the time as I mentioned before to two minutes. Does anybody wish to come forward? Seeing no one, we will now move to item number four. For possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the regular redevelopment agency meetings of May 6th and May 20th, 2026. Mayor Pro Tem, is there a motion to approve the minutes? Yes, Mayor. Move to approve. Shall we vote? Post. I've got no circles. Yay. Do you have circles now? No. Are you a yay? Okay. Thank you. All right. Motion carries. Agenda item number five. RA-18-2026. Discussion for possible action regarding a resolution finding the project proposed by the tenant owner participation agreement between the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency and RMCC Cancer Center LLC, located at 100 North City Parkway, suite 160, to be in compliance with and in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the redevelopment plan and authorizing the execution of a TOPA by the RDA not to exceed $95,000. RDA Special Revenue Fund Redevelopment Area 1, Ward 5, Ms. Summers Armstrong. Note this item is related to Council Item 21, R 44-2026. Ms. Babski. Good morning, Mayor, City Council Members, Dina Babski, Director of EUD, and with me here today is none other than Mr. John Tippins.
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