Redevelopment Agency
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · August 20, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
I. CALL TO ORDER
(Minutes/Discussion)
Chair Michelle Romero called the Redevelopment Agency Meeting to order at
3:45 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 240 South Water Street,
Henderson, Nevada 89015.
Chair Romero said to make it easier for residents to voice their comments, there
will be two public comment periods. There will be 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.
Chair 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, Secretary, confirmed the Redevelopment Agency 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, Chair
Carrie Cox, Member
Jim Seebock, Member
Dan K. Shaw, Member
Dan H. Stewart, Member
Staff Present:
Harmony Cole, Acting Deputy City Clerk
Lisa Corrado, Community Development and Services
Director
Richard Derrick, Executive Director/CEO
Jim McIntosh, Treasurer
Lance Olson, Director of Public Works
Michelle Reese, Deputy City Clerk
Sindatuk Ulama, Deputy City Clerk
Nicholas Vaskov, General Counsel
Jose Luis Valdez, Secretary
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no public comments presented.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Member Dan K. Shaw moved to accept as presented.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Michelle
Romero, Member Carrie Cox, Member Jim Seebock, Member Dan K. Shaw,
Member Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: (None).
Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
VI. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
JULY 16, 2024
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting minutes of July 16, 2024.
(Motion)
Member Dan K. Shaw moved to approve the City of Henderson Redevelopment
Agency Meeting minutes of July 16, 2024.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Michelle
Romero, Member Carrie Cox, Member Jim Seebock, Member Dan K. Shaw,
Member Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: (None).
Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
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2 EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
FIESTA HENDERSON HOTEL AND CASINO SITE
WOODBURY CORPORATION
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
Selection of Woodbury Corporation for further consideration under Fiesta
Master Plan Request for Qualifications, and approve an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and
Woodbury Corporation regarding the possible disposition and development of
35.3 acres currently consisting of vacant land, a parking garage, a billboard, and
perimeter landscaping, located at 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson,
Nevada 89015, commonly referred to as the “Fiesta Site” and identified by Clark
County Assessor's Parcel Number 178-13-301-017.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Member Dan K. Shaw read the following disclosure: “In January of this year, the
City and the Redevelopment Agency issued a request for qualifications from
development firms interested in participating in the redevelopment of the site of
the former Fiesta casino. This item is for the selection of a qualified developer
for the Fiesta site and approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with
Woodbury Corporation – one of seven firms that submitted responses to the
RFQ. Gardner Group was one of the seven firms that submitted responses to
the RFQ. Gardner Group (and companies related to Gardner Group and its
Chairman, Kem Gardner) own or are invested in companies that I own or am
invested in. This ongoing business relationship is a conflict of interest that could
be perceived by a reasonable person to affect the independence of my
judgment on this matter. Therefore, I will abstain from deliberation and voting on
this item. I want to note for the record that that I was not involved in this
selection process. When I learned of this conflict of interest, I notified the City
Manager and sought advice from the City Attorney, and I have not received or
participated in any briefings or updates from City or Redevelopment Agency
staff on this matter.”
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Member Dan H. Stewart read the following disclosure: “In January of this year,
the City and the Redevelopment Agency issued a request for qualifications from
development firms interested in participating in the redevelopment of the site of
the former Fiesta casino. This item is for the selection of a qualified developer
for the Fiesta site and approval of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with
Woodbury Corporation. In my private capacity I serve as Vice President of
Development for Gardner Group. Gardner Group was one of the seven firms
that submitted a proposal in response to the RFQ. My employment with Gardner
Group is a conflict of interest that could be perceived by a reasonable person to
affect the independence of my judgment on this matter. Therefore, I will abstain
from deliberation and voting on this item. I should note for the record that I was
not involved in this selection process. When I learned that Gardner Group
intended to respond to the RFQ, I notified the City Manager and requested to be
“walled-off” from any interactions with staff related to the RFQ. I also notified
Gardner Group that I was “walled-off” from the RFQ and could not interact with
the City on its behalf in any way. At all times I have been mindful of my ethical
obligations and sought advice from the City Attorney as needed.”
Jared Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, provided a
presentation on the Fiesta Site and spoke about the project history, timeline,
and the request for quote process.
Anthony Molloy, Director of Redevelopment, presented the history and
qualifications of Woodbury Corporation, a proposed site layout, and exclusive
negotiation agreement recommendations.
Chair Michelle Romero thanked the Economic Development and Tourism and
Redevelopment teams.
Responding to a question asked by Chair Romero, Mr. Smith stated the Internal
Working Group was comprised of department head and assistant city
managers.
Member Jim Seebock thanked the Woodbury Corporation for considering the
community response in building the conceptual plan for the Fiesta Site.
(Motion)
Member Jim Seebock moved to approve the selection of Woodbury Corporation
for further consideration under Fiesta Master Plan Request for Qualifications,
and approve an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of
Henderson Redevelopment Agency and Woodbury Corporation regarding the
possible disposition and development of 35.3 acres currently consisting of
vacant land, a parking garage, a billboard, and perimeter landscaping, located
at 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, Nevada 89015, commonly referred
to as the “Fiesta Site” and identified by Clark County Assessor's Parcel Number
178-13-301-017.
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(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Michelle
Romero, Member Carrie Cox, Member Jim Seebock. Those voting nay: (None).
Those absent: (None). Those abstaining: Member Dan K. Shaw, Member Dan
H. Stewart. Result: Pass.
3 FUNDING AGREEMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY OF HENDERSON
FUNDING SOURCE: SET-ASIDE FUNDS
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
A Funding Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency
and the City of Henderson to fund construction costs associated with a new
Early Childhood Education Center, located on Clark County Assessor’s Parcel
Number 179-06-513-004, generally located at the southeast corner of Black
Palace Street and Scarhill Track Avenue, in the Eastside Redevelopment Area,
in an amount not-to-exceed $15,387,528.00.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Anthony Molloy, Director of Redevelopment, provided a brief summary of the
item.
Chair Michelle Romero thanked the Redevelopment team and stated the
location will help residents in the Cadence and Pittman area.
Member Carrie Cox emphasized the importance of early education and thanked
the Redevelopment team.
(Motion)
Member Carrie Cox moved to approve Funding Agreement between the City of
Henderson Redevelopment Agency and the City of Henderson to fund
construction costs associated with a new Early Childhood Education Center in
the Eastside Redevelopment Area, in an amount not-to-exceed $15,387,528.00.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Michelle
Romero, Member Carrie Cox, Member Jim Seebock, Member Dan K. Shaw,
Member Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: (None).
Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
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4 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT – FY25
WATER STREET DISTRICT AND CORNERSTONE
CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FUNDING SOURCE: DOWNTOWN EVENTS MARKETING AND
CORNERSTONE MARKETING
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
Grant Award Agreement - FY25 for the Water Street District in the Downtown
Redevelopment Area and the Cornerstone Redevelopment Area, from the City
of Henderson Redevelopment Agency to the City of Henderson, to help with the
costs of programming and recreational opportunities and marketing events held
at the Water Street Plaza or other Downtown Redevelopment Project Area
locations, as well as Cornerstone Park, in the total amount of $321,200.00.
(Minutes/Discussion)
Anthony Molloy, Director of Redevelopment, provided a brief summary of the
item.
(Motion)
Member Jim Seebock moved to approve Grant Award Agreement - FY25 for the
Water Street District in the Downtown Redevelopment Area and the
Cornerstone Redevelopment Area, from the City of Henderson Redevelopment
Agency to the City of Henderson, to help with the costs of programming and
recreational opportunities and marketing events held at the Water Street Plaza
or other Downtown Redevelopment Project Area locations, as well as
Cornerstone Park, in the total amount of $321,200.00.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Michelle
Romero, Member Carrie Cox, Member Jim Seebock, Member Dan K. Shaw,
Member Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: (None).
Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
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5 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
APPROXIMATELY 0.16 ACRES OF VACANT LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 101 W. ATLANTIC AVENUE
CLARK COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 179-18-710-039
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
A notice of the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency expressing its intent
to sell approximately 0.16 acres of real property identified as Clark County
Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-710-039, generally located at 101 W. Atlantic
Avenue to Dragonhorse Development LLC, a Nevada limited liability company,
for the property’s appraised value of $87,500.00, pursuant to NRS 279.470(4).
(Minutes/Discussion)
Anthony Molloy, Director of Redevelopment, provided a brief summary of the
item.
(Motion)
Member Jim Seebock moved to approve the notice of the City of Henderson
Redevelopment Agency expressing its intent to sell approximately 0.16 acres of
real property identified as Clark County Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-710-
039, generally located at 101 W. Atlantic Avenue to Dragonhorse Development
LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, for the property’s appraised value of
$87,500.00, pursuant to NRS 279.470(4).
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was: Those voting aye: Chair Michelle
Romero, Member Carrie Cox, Member Jim Seebock, Member Dan K. Shaw,
Member Dan H. Stewart. Those voting nay: (None). Those absent: (None).
Those abstaining: (None). Result: Pass.
VII. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS
(Minutes/Discussion)
There were no member comments presented.
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 Redevelopment Agency,
Chair Michelle Romero, in concurrence with the Redevelopment Agency,
adjourned the Redevelopment Agency Meeting at 4:11 p.m.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER.
______________________
Michelle Romero
Chair
ATTEST:
_____________________
Jose Luis Valdez, CMC
Secretary
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Council Chambers
3:45 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 and on
Public Hearing items. 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 Redevelopment Agency 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 Redevelopment
Agency, City staff, or meeting participants.
V. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
VI. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1 MINUTES
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
JULY 16, 2024
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency Meeting minutes of July 16, 2024.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
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2 EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
FIESTA HENDERSON HOTEL AND CASINO SITE
WOODBURY CORPORATION
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Selection of Woodbury Corporation for further consideration under Fiesta
Master Plan Request for Qualifications, and approve an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency and
Woodbury Corporation regarding the possible disposition and development of
35.3 acres currently consisting of vacant land, a parking garage, a billboard, and
perimeter landscaping, located at 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson,
Nevada 89015, commonly referred to as the “Fiesta Site” and identified by Clark
County Assessor's Parcel Number 178-13-301-017.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
3 FUNDING AGREEMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY OF HENDERSON
FUNDING SOURCE: SET-ASIDE FUNDS
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
A Funding Agreement between the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency
and the City of Henderson to fund construction costs associated with a new
Early Childhood Education Center, located on Clark County Assessor’s Parcel
Number 179-06-513-004, generally located at the southeast corner of Black
Palace Street and Scarhill Track Avenue, in the Eastside Redevelopment Area,
in an amount not-to-exceed $15,387,528.00.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
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4 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT – FY25
WATER STREET DISTRICT AND CORNERSTONE
CITY OF HENDERSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FUNDING SOURCE: DOWNTOWN EVENTS MARKETING AND
CORNERSTONE MARKETING
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
Grant Award Agreement - FY25 for the Water Street District in the Downtown
Redevelopment Area and the Cornerstone Redevelopment Area, from the City
of Henderson Redevelopment Agency to the City of Henderson, to help with the
costs of programming and recreational opportunities and marketing events held
at the Water Street Plaza or other Downtown Redevelopment Project Area
locations, as well as Cornerstone Park, in the total amount of $321,200.00.
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
5 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL
APPROXIMATELY 0.16 ACRES OF VACANT LAND
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 101 W. ATLANTIC AVENUE
CLARK COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 179-18-710-039
CMTS NUMBER(S): N/A
REDEVELOPMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
A notice of the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency expressing its intent
to sell approximately 0.16 acres of real property identified as Clark County
Assessor’s Parcel Number 179-18-710-039, generally located at 101 W. Atlantic
Avenue to Dragonhorse Development LLC, a Nevada limited liability company,
for the property’s appraised value of $87,500.00, pursuant to NRS 279.470(4).
Strategic Priority: High-Performing Public Service
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VII. CHAIR\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chair and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. The Chair 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 by the
Redevelopment Agency.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under Public Comment cannot be acted upon at this meeting,
but may be referred by the Agency to the next Regular Meeting for
consideration. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) 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. 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 Redevelopment Agency, 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 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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