City Council Special
Special MeetingHenderson, NV · December 17, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 17, 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 public comment
for designated public hearing items will be heard when the item is called.
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 (arrived at 2:35 p.m.)
Jim Seebock, Councilman
Dan K. Shaw, Councilman
Dan H. Stewart, Councilman
Staff Present:
Harmony Cole, Deputy City Clerk
Edward Dichter, Director of Community Development
and Services
Maria Gamboa, Director of Finance
Lance Olson, Director of Public Works
Alyssa Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager/Chief
Infrastructure Office
Sindatuk Ulama, Deputy City Clerk
Jose Luis Valdez, City Clerk
Nicholas Vaskov, City Attorney
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
Arnold Garcia, 91780, stated he is proud of Stephanie Garcia-Vause and
applauded the City Council's decision to appoint her as the next City Manager
for the City of Henderson.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Councilman Dan H. Stewart moved to accept the agenda, as presented.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Mayor Michelle
Romero, Councilman Jim Seebock, Councilman Dan K. Shaw, Councilman Dan
H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: Councilwoman Carrie
Cox. Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
VI. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
HENDERSON CITY MANAGER
STEPHANIE GARCIA-VAUSE
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
The City Clerk will administer a Ceremonial Oath of Office to the
newly-appointed Henderson City Manager, Stephanie Garcia-Vause.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Jose Luis Valdez, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to
Stephanie Garcia-Vause.
Ms. Garcia-Vause thanked Mayor and Council, her family, and colleagues for
their support and shared she is excited for this opportunity to serve as City
Manager. Ms. Garcia-Vause also thanked Councilman Dan Shaw for his
contributions and dedication to the City.
VII. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
(Minutes/Discussion)
Mayor Michelle Romero, and Councilmembers Jim Seebock, Carrie Cox,
Dan K. Shaw, and Dan H. Stewart, congratulated Ms. Garcia-Vause on her
appointment and thanked her for her service to the Henderson community.
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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
2:51 p.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2025.
______________________
Michelle Romero
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Jose Luis Valdez
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, December 17, 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.
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 CEREMONIAL OATH OF OFFICE
HENDERSON CITY MANAGER
STEPHANIE GARCIA-VAUSE
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
For Information Only.
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
The City Clerk will administer a Ceremonial Oath of Office to the
newly-appointed Henderson City Manager, Stephanie Garcia-Vause.
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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