City Council Special
Special MeetingHenderson, NV · July 16, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
(Minutes/Discussion)
Mayor Michelle Romero called the Special Meeting to order at 2:30 p.m., in the
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada
89015.
Mayor Romero said to make it easier for residents to voice their comments,
there will be two public comment periods, one at the beginning of the meeting,
designated for comments related to items on the agenda, and one at the end of
the meeting, for general public comment.
Mayor Romero stated the meeting is being video recorded and streamed live to
the Internet and on YouTube.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING
(Minutes/Discussion)
Jose Luis Valdez, City Clerk, confirmed the Special Meeting had been noticed in
compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law.
III. ROLL CALL
Present and responding to roll call were the following:
Michelle Romero, Mayor
Carrie Cox, Councilwoman
Jim Seebock, Councilman
Dan K. Shaw, Councilman
Dan H. Stewart, Councilman (via teleconference)
Staff Present:
Harmony Cole, Acting Deputy City Clerk
Lisa Corrado, Community Development and Services Director
Richard Derrick, City Manager/CEO
Jim McIntosh, Assistant City Manager/CFO
Michael Oh, Assistant City Attorney
Lance Olson, Director of Public Works
Sindatuk Ulama, Deputy City Clerk
Jose Luis Valdez, City Clerk
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no public comments presented.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Councilman Dan K. Shaw moved to accept the agenda, as presented.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Mayor Michelle
Romero, Councilwoman Carrie Cox, Councilman Jim Seebock, Councilman
Dan K. Shaw, Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those
absent: (None). Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
VI. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1 RATIFICATION OF CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER/ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Ratification of the City Manager's appointment of Alyssa Rodriguez as the Chief
Infrastructure Officer/Assistant City Manager.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Richard Derrick, City Manager/CEO, provided background information on
Alyssa Rodriguez and her qualifications.
Councilman Jim Seebock congratulated Ms. Rodriguez on her accomplishments
and wished her well in her new role.
(Motion)
Councilwoman Carrie Cox moved to ratify the City Manager's appointment of
Alyssa Rodriguez as the Chief Infrastructure Officer/Assistant City Manager.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Mayor Michelle
Romero, Councilwoman Carrie Cox, Councilman Jim Seebock, Councilman
Dan K. Shaw, Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those
absent: (None). Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
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2 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ALYSSA RODRIGUEZ
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Waiver of the residency requirement for Chief Infrastructure Officer/Assistant
City Manager, Alyssa Rodriguez, pursuant to Section 3.110 - Executive Officers:
Residence of Article III - Executive Department of the Henderson City Charter.
(Motion)
Councilman Jim Seebock moved to approve the waiver of Executive Officer
residency requirement for the Chief Infrastructure Officer/Assistant City
Manager, Alyssa Rodriguez, as found under Section 3.110 - Executive Officers:
Residence of Article III - Executive Department of the Henderson City Charter.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Mayor Michelle
Romero, Councilwoman Carrie Cox, Councilman Jim Seebock, Councilman
Dan K. Shaw, Councilman Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those
absent: (None). Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
3 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ALYSSA RODRIGUEZ
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
Ceremonial Oath of Office for Alyssa Rodriguez, Chief Infrastructure
Officer/Assistant City Manager.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Jose Luis Valdez, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to Alyssa
Rodriguez.
Alyssa Rodriguez, CIO/ACM, made some brief remarks and thanked her family
for their support.
VII. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no public comments presented.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Michelle
Romero, in concurrence with the Council, adjourned the Special Meeting at
2:42 p.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF AUGUST 2024.
______________________
Michelle Romero
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Jose Luis Valdez, CMC
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Council Chambers
2:30 PM 240 South Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1400 Henderson, Nevada 89015
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to participate in this meeting,
arrangements for a sign language interpreter should be made as soon as possible, but no
later than 72 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please contact the City Clerk's office at
(702) 267-1400 or TTY: 7-1-1, at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Mayor/Chair reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken during the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will
be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10)
minutes at the discretion of the Mayor/Chair.
The Mayor/Chair reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory, or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb, or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, intimidation, threats, or any other comments intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the Henderson City Council, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Jose Luis Valdez at (702) 267-1400.
Agenda Information Line - (702) 267-1440 (No. 3).
NOTICE
Parking for public meetings is located in the side parking lot of City Hall adjacent to
Basic Road or in the parking garages located on Water Street or at
Basic Road and Lead Street.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING
III. ROLL CALL
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the
Mayor/Chair. The Mayor/Chair reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive,
inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede
the orderly conduct of the Council meeting. In addition, any person willfully
disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding officer.
See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without
limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling,
use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of
physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the
meeting or infringe on the rights of the Henderson City Council, City staff, or
meeting participants.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
VI. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1 RATIFICATION OF CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER/ASSISTANT CITY
MANAGER
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Ratify
Ratification of the City Manager's appointment of Alyssa Rodriguez as the Chief
Infrastructure Officer/Assistant City Manager.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
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2 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ALYSSA RODRIGUEZ
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Waiver of the residency requirement for Chief Infrastructure Officer/Assistant
City Manager, Alyssa Rodriguez, pursuant to Section 3.110 - Executive Officers:
Residence of Article III - Executive Department of the Henderson City Charter.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
3 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
CHIEF INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICER/ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
ALYSSA RODRIGUEZ
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
For Information Only.
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
Ceremonial Oath of Office for Alyssa Rodriguez, Chief Infrastructure
Officer/Assistant City Manager.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
VII. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
The Mayor and Councilmembers may speak on any subject under this section
of the agenda. Mayor and Councilmembers may comment on matters
including, without limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and
meeting procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at
this meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration by the City
Council.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred by Council to the next available meeting for
consideration. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and
spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of
the Mayor/Chair. The Mayor/Chair reserves the right to curtail abusive,
offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise
impede the orderly conduct of the Council meeting. In addition, any person
willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the room by the presiding
officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without
limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling,
use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of
physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the
meeting or infringe on the rights of the Henderson City Council, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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