Kurt Fritsch, Chair, City of North Las Vegas
John Sullard, Vice Chair, City of Boulder City
Doug Selby, City of Las Vegas
Richard Holmes, Alternate, Clark County
Bonnie Rinaldi, Alternate, City of Henderson
Kurt Fritsch, Chairman, called to order the meeting of the Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition Technical Committee at 4:10 p.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2002, in the Pueblo Conference Room, at the Clark County Government Center, 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155.
The Agenda for the November 14, 2002, meeting was duly posted in compliance with the Open Meeting Law.
A motion was made to approve the agenda for November 14, 2002, agenda. The motion was approved unanimously.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2002, meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
Each member received a copy of the revised SNRPC Growth Summits - Scope of Services (Exhibit A). Mary Kay Peck, City of Henderson, reported that the planning directors have met with the principal representatives from Parametrix and was given recommendations on what should be presented in the Coalition’s presentation. The consultants will create unique recommendations to fit the needs of our community with an emphasis on the end product.
A motion was made to approve the scope of services and contract for professional services with Parametrix and forward to the Coalition Board. The motion was approved unanimously.
Ms. Peck stated that the consultants from Clarion Associates are scheduled to attend the SNRPC Board meeting on November 21, 2002, to give a presentation on the status of the conformity agreements. The Cities of Henderson, Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas have all had their agreements approved by their respective governing boards; therefore, the three agreements will be presented for SNRPC Board to adopt. All other Tier I and Tier II agencies agreement are scheduled to be presented to or approved by their respective governing boards before the end of the year. The consultants have received the preliminary information from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and progress continues on their conformity process.
A motion was made to approve the conformity agreements between the SNRPC member agencies and the SNRPC and to forward to the Board for adoption. The motion was approved unanimously.
Each member received an Infill Development Report (Exhibit B). Jon Wardlaw, Clark County, gave the report. All three components of the grant work program are complete. The three components are 1) Regional Trails Master Plan; 2) the Transportation Modeling Enhancements; and 3) Infill Development Report. The Regional Trails Master Plan has already proven to be a useful tool. In addition to laying the framework for a network of primary trails connecting regional jurisdictions and neighboring federal partners, the plan is being used to show a federal nexus when local jurisdictions apply for funds from BLM’s special account to develop trails and related facilities. The STEP2 Transportation Modeling Enhancements and the Infill Development Report are in final draft status. The Planning Directors have reviewed these products and are forwarding them to the Technical Committee. The Planning Directors will evaluate the products for potential inclusion in next year’s Coalition work program. The Infill Development Report has been submitted to the planning directors for review. It is recommended to move this item forward in an effort to close out the EPA fund.
A motion was made to accept the report and forward to the Coalition Board. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Selby, City of Las Vegas, stated that this issue was raised by City of Las Vegas Councilman Michael McDonald to address access for disabled persons on public ways. Councilman Michael McDonald concern is that there are sidewalks in many areas in Las Vegas where access for disabled persons on public ways is impeded by utility poles, bus shelters and other amenities that are placed within the sidewalk area. Councilman McDonald is interested in creating a regional task force to review the issue throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
After discussion, Mr. Selby stated that he would take the item back to Councilman McDonald to get more detailed information regarding this issue.
Each member received a copy of the draft 2003 SNRPC Meeting Schedule (Exhibit C). Misty Haehn, City of North Las Vegas, stated that for 2003 the Technical Committee is scheduled to meet at the Las Vegas Valley Water District with the exception of their last meeting and the Coalition Board is scheduled to rotate their meetings among the participating jurisdictions beginning with Boulder City. Depending on the outcome of the legislation on this issue, beginning in July 2003, the meetings will be held on a bi-monthly basis. Discussion was held regarding the elections scheduled for January in regards to the Vice-Chairmanship of the Clark County School District. Mr. Fritsch stated that a call would be made to the School District representatives concerning this issue.
A motion was made to accept the report and forward to the Coalition Board. The motion was approved unanimously.
Kami Dempsey, City of Las Vegas, requested that a report on the progress of the Homelessness Task Force (HTF) be placed on the November 21st Board’s agenda. Ms. Dempsey informed the members that the HTF meeting began at 3:30 today. Due to a minimal time to review information regarding the outcome of the HTF meeting, the Technical Committee agreed to place this item on the agendas in January 2003. It was suggested that the information be forwarded to the Technical Committee members no later than December so that sufficient time is allowed for review with staff and respective Commissioners and Council members. The items for the November 21st SNRPC Board meeting include agenda items IV, V, VI, and VIII.
The Technical Committee's meeting date, time and location was confirmed.
There was no public comment.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m.