Commemorative Beautification Commission
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · December 14, 2021
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Kathryn Park called the Commemorative Beautification Commission
meeting to order at 4:06 p.m. at 105 West Basic Road, Henderson, Nevada
89015, in the Parks and Recreation Conference Room.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Rayna Booker, Administrative Assistant III, confirmed the Commemorative
Beautification Commission meeting had been noticed in compliance with the
Open Meeting Law.
PRESENT: Vice Chair Kathryn Park
Khloe Churko
Debra Jacobson
Breanna Jones
ABSENT: Chair Andrew Coates (excused)
Brian J. Askins (excused)
Danielle Gallant
STAFF: Rayna Booker, Administrative Assistant III
Daniel Croy, Deputy City Clerk
Nancy Savage, Assistant City Attorney III
Chris Vasquez, Parks and Recreation Manager
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA
(Motion)
Ms. Jacobson introduced a motion to accept the agenda, as presented. The
vote favoring approval was unanimous. Vice Chair Park declared the motion
carried.
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V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
PARKS AND RECREATION
Adopt the minutes of the Commemorative Beautification Commission meeting of
November 9, 2021.
(Motion)
Ms. Churko introduced a motion to adopt the Commemorative Beautification
Commission meeting minutes of November 9, 2021, as presented. Vice Chair
Park declared the motion carried.
2 ARBOR DAY 2022 PREPARATIONS
PARKS AND RECREATION
Commission members will discuss possible alternative ways to observe Arbor
Day 2022.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Rayna Booker, Administrative Assistant III, gave a presentation summarizing
the item and said the Parks and Recreation Department and the
Commemorative Beautification Commission will provide a package containing a
t-shirt, water bottle, and branded seed packets to schools interested in
observing Arbor Day in partnership with the City.
Responding to an inquiry from Ms. Jacobson regarding the seeds to be
distributed to students, Ms. Booker said the seeds are for flowers staff believes
will grow in the Southern Nevada climate. Ms. Jacobson suggested tree seeds
or marigold seeds be provided, if possible.
After a brief discussion regarding the content of the packages to be distributed
to the schools, the Commission agreed to remove the water bottles as a cost
savings measure.
Responding to an inquiry from Ms. Churko regarding the quantity of Arbor Day
packages to be purchased, Ms. Booker said 600 packages will be purchased
and any leftover packages will be retained by the City for future use.
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3 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION
Staff representative will provide information on the Commission budget,
Municipal Forestry report, Clean-Up Trailer program, banners, flag,
announcement and respond to questions from Commission members.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Chris Vasquez, Parks and Recreation Manager, gave a presentation
summarizing this item. Responding to an inquiry from Vice Chair Park
regarding the Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Mr. Vasquez said the City will
provide eight Christmas Tree drop-off locations and referred to page four from
the meeting minutes of November 9, 2021, for a comprehensive list.
Mr. Vasquez said mulch cut from trees dropped-off at City collection points is
available for free at Pecos Legacy Park, 150 North Pecos Road, Henderson,
Nevada 89074 and Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego Street, Henderson,
Nevada 89012.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
(Minutes/Discussion)
Responding to an inquiry from Ms. Churko regarding items under the purview of
the Commemorative Beautification Commission, Mr. Vasquez said sustainability
and recycling initiatives at City parks, tree replacement, flags and banners on
City roadways, and Arbor Day are the main initiatives for the Commission.
Responding to an inquiry from Vice-chair Park regarding the cost of park
benches, Mr. Vasquez said the City has sufficient park benches but purchasing
tables could be explored.
Mr. Vasquez said repairs to the flag and flagpole on Boulder Highway are
ongoing.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was set for Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no public comments presented.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There being no further business to come before the Commission, Vice Chair
Park adjourned the meeting at 4:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________
Daniel Croy,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Downtown Recreation Center – PR Conference
4:00 PM Room
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267- 4027 105 W. Basic Road
Henderson, Nevada 89015
NOTICE
DUE TO THE TERMINATION OF THE STATE OF NEVADA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 006 AS OF MAY 31, 2021, IN PERSON
ATTENDANCE WILL BE ALLOWED CONSISTENT WITH CDC GUIDELINES. IN
ACCORDANCE WITH DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY DIRECTIVE 047, INDIVIDUALS
SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WITH A MASK OR FACE
COVERING IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CDC,
AND ANY SUBSEQUENT GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE CDC. PLEASE CHECK
WWW.CDC.GOV FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Notice to persons with special needs: For those requiring special assistance or
accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting, arrangements for a sign language
interpreter or services necessary for effective communication for qualified persons with
disabilities should be made as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the
scheduled event. Please contact Rayna Booker at (702) 267-4027 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 Chairman 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 at 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 Chairman. The Chairman 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, 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 board and/or committee members, 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 Rayna Booker at (702) 267-4027.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
III. 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 Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the 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 board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
COMMEMORATIVE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt
Adopt the minutes of the Commemorative Beautification Commission meeting of
November 9, 2021.
2 ARBOR DAY 2022 PREPARATIONS
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Commission members will discuss possible alternative ways to observe Arbor
Day 2022.
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3 STAFF REPORT
PARKS AND RECREATION
For Information and Discussion Only
Staff representative will provide information on the Commission budget,
Municipal Forestry report, Clean-Up Trailer program, banners, flag,
announcement and respond to questions from Commission members.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members 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.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda 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 Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the 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 board and/or committee
members, 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, 1st Floor Lobbies
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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