IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Robert Ferraro, Chair, City of Boulder City
Commissioner Myrna Williams, Vice Chair, Clark County
Commissioner Mark James, Clark County
Mayor Oscar Goodman, City of Las Vegas
Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald, City of Las Vegas
Councilman Steve Kirk, City of Henderson
Councilwoman Amanda Cyphers, City of Henderson
Councilwoman Stephanie Smith, City of North Las Vegas
Councilman Shari Buck, City of North Las Vegas
Trustee Mary Beth Scow, Clark County School District
Mayor Robert Ferraro called the meeting of the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition to order at 3:09 p.m., Thursday, March 27, 2003, at the City of Henderson’s Convention Center, 200 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
The agenda for the March 27, 2003, meeting was duly posted in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes. The motion was approved unanimously.
John Sullard, Boulder City, informed the members that all items from the Technical Committee meeting was forwarded to the Board's agenda, with the exception of a presentation on the development of a system dynamics model for sustainable integrated resource planning. The Technical Committee authorized a letter of support for the project in concept only to be submitted with an application for an Applied Research Institute Grant from UNLV.
Mary Kay Peck, City of Henderson, reporting on the recent planning consultant activities, suggested that it would be more appropriate for the elected officials who attended the Growth Summit Workshop #1, held on March 24, 2003, to give an overview of the workshop. Mayor Goodman stated that the workshop went exceptionally well. Representatives attended from each jurisdiction, to include elected officials, all of the city managers, and staff. The City of Las Vegas was well represented by several of its City Council. It was a "hands on" beginning with a video presentation. The elected officials were grouped at 3 separate tables with a very large map of the Valley and were "armed" with stickers representing different growth elements. Each table worked together to consider how the Valley should grow and at the end of the exercise each table presented their maps. Surprisingly, although there were some differences, for the most part there was a consensus and the same type of ideas for growth. Commissioner Williams made comments regarding presenting this type of exercise to all of the SNRPC's elected colleges. Ms. Peck continued the report, stating that the next two workshops will consist of half-day meetings on April 28th and 29th, 2003. On April 28th the topic will be open space and on the 29th the topic will be different strategies for implementation. Regarding the definition of open space, Commissioner Williams suggested that the consultants talk to more than the Department of Parks and Recreation. Ms. Peck concluded her report informing the members that upon request, the Legislative Update Team will travel to Reno on March 17 to give a presentation to key elected officials on the activities of the SNRPC.
A motion was made to receive the report on recent planning consultant activities. The motion was approved unanimously.
Each member received a copy of the Conformity Agreement for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Exhibit A). Ms. Peck stated that after becoming better informed of the purpose of the mandatory process the DCNR are now enthusiastic about the conformity process, and would like to explore and consider additional ways to work with the SNRPC, specifically concerning ways to stop illegal dumping. The conformity agreement for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has been approved by their executive directors, and is now ready for the SNRPC adoption. The motion was approved unanimously.
Each member received a copy of the West Henderson and Section 34 Land Use Transportation Plan (Exhibit B). Frank Fiori, City of Henderson, stated that as per SNRPC policy, plans are required to be presented to the SNRPC to afford the participating members the opportunity to make comments. The West Henderson/South Enterprise Land Use Plan was developed as a result of the 1999 Interlocal Agreement between the City of Henderson and Clark County. Since the endorsement of the Plan by City Council on May 7, 2000, the City of Henderson has annexed approximately 5,200 acres within the planning area and formally adopted the West Henderson and Section 34 Land Use and Transportation Plan. The Plan includes approximately 6,720 acres located south of St. Rose Parkway and east of Las Vegas Boulevard. The Plan also includes approximately 115 acres in Section 34, located north of St. Rose Parkway. Additionally, approximately 700 acres of land located south of the current city limits, which resulted from the 2002 Clark County Lands Bill, are included in this Plan. The Plan includes land use designations and a traffic circulation plan for the area. A public facilities Plan, which includes locations for parks and recreational facilities, emergency service facilities, library sites, state offices, flood control facilities, and school sites is provided. The Plan also establishes an appropriate land use mix but allows flexibility for a master-plan developer to modify the locations of these land uses. Goals and policies, which ensure quality development standards, are also included in the Plan. Mr. Fiori stated that staff’s recommendation is for acceptance. In answering a question regarding annexed land, Mr. Fiori stated that approximately 700 acres of land located south of the current city limits. The Plan includes a total of approximately 6720 acres. The members were informed that the Technical Committee approved this item.
A motion was made to accept the proposed West Henderson and Section 34 Land Use and Transportation Plan. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion was made to accept agenda item VI. The motion was approved unanimously.
The next date, time and location were approved as above.
There were no public comments.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.