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January 2022
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District G Residents,
It's hard to believe another new year is upon us. As we leave 2021 and look forward to 2022, I wish all of you a prosperous, healthy and safe new year. We have lots of events and activities planned for the coming year and I am hopeful you, your families and friends will be able to attend or participate in some way. In addition to receiving our monthly newsletter, make sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event information.
District G says goodbye and thank you to Captain Dori Koren of Metro's Convention Center Area Command (CCAC) as he moves on to a new role in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Captain Koren led the CCAC, which mainly serves the Las Vegas Strip, through some challenging times. Please take a moment to read below what he and his team have accomplished over the last few years. Also, I am pleased to welcome our new CCAC Captain, Captain Josh Bitsko. My office and I are looking forward to meeting and working with Captain Bitsko to continue our productive partnership with CCAC.
I recently wrote a guest column for Vegas, Inc. addressing the advances that are being made in the Las Vegas transportation infrastructure and how important these advances are for our economy. If you'd like to read my thoughts on this, please click here.
All-In Clark County, the County's sustainability and climate action plan, continues to move forward and we can use your input. The deadline to provide feedback is January 12, so please click the link in the article below to make your voice heard. If you take the survey, you will be entered into a prize raffle.
With the cold weather not going anywhere soon, it's important to keep your pipes and plants protected from the elements. Check out the article in this newsletter for tips to help prevent costly damage to pipes and plants.
The cities of Henderson and Boulder City always provide useful information on what's happening in their jurisdictions. Make sure to read below what they have coming up in January.
I hope you find the information provided in these newsletters interesting and informative. Please email my office if you have any suggestions on what else you might like to see. This newsletter is for you and it's important to me that you are getting access to helpful resources and information.
As always, do not hesitate to email me at ccdistg@clarkcountynv.gov or call my office at (702) 455-3500 with any questions or concerns you may have. You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Happy New Year!
Jim
In case you aren't familiar, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Captains change assignments every few years. Over the past two years, District G has had the privilege of Captain Dori Koren leading the Convention Center Area Command (CCAC) with his exceptional dedication and commitment to serve. The CCAC has primary jurisdiction over the Las Vegas Strip and outlying areas.
The CCAC faced some extraordinary challenges over the past two years to include a global pandemic, a historic shutdown of the Strip, unprecedented riots, and two relentless crime waves. The uniqueness and complexity of each of these issues tested their capacity to effect positive change. And although there is still a lot more work to be done, his team certainly experienced some success in overcoming these issues. The long-term impact of the pandemic was mitigated so the Strip could reopen for business. The protests and riots were effectively addressed to prevent further disruptions. The rapid rise of overall violent crime was reversed and Captain Koren's team has also made progress in reducing aggravated assaults (previously at +111% and now only at +2%). Most importantly, a sense of normalcy on the Strip has been re-established.
Captain Koren has been transferred to the Homicide/Sex Crimes Bureau. His outstanding reputation follows him as he continues to make exceptional strides in his career with Metro. While we will certainly miss him, we sincerely congratulate him on his new role. Stay safe Captain Dori!
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COMPLETE THE ALL-IN CLARK COUNTY SURVEY
Through All-In Clark County, the County’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, we are taking steps to make County operations more sustainable. Broadly, All-In Clark County will reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring equitable and transparent actions to create a more sustainable and resilient community. And it doesn’t stop with County operations.
GO ALL-IN WITH US!
We want you to go All-In with us by completing a brief survey! It only takes about 10 minutes and your input is a critical step in developing the All-In Community Plan. This is your opportunity to let us know what is most important when addressing climate change in Clark County. Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered into a prize raffle.
Climate change is real. We don’t have to look too far to see the impacts in Clark County: Lake Mead’s “bathtub ring,” urban heat island effect, wildfire smoke and increased ozone impacting local air quality. Now is the time to act. Take the survey today.
GO ALL-IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After you’ve taken the survey, learn more about All-In Clark County’s Community Plan and County Operations Plan. For the latest news, information and updates, follow us on social media: @SustainClarkCty on Twitter, @SustainClarkCounty on Instagram and Sustain Clark County on Facebook.
Short-term rentals such as Airbnb and VRBO are currently illegal in unincorporated Clark County. However, the passage of Assembly Bill 363 by the 2021 Nevada Legislature requires the County to enact an ordinance regulating short-term rentals by July 1.
The first step in that transition gets underway with the announcement of a survey, whose results County officials will consider as they develop an ordinance that includes limitations on such rentals. AB363 places some of these limits as part of the mandate, including on minimum distance separation between short-term rentals, proximity to resort hotels, limits on the number of occupants and number of permits a person may hold.
Because of the potential impact of short-term rentals on neighborhood quality of life, officials say the brief survey, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete, is important and urge County residents to take part. The survey is available at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/survey.
The survey asks about respondents’ experience with and perception of short-term rentals in their neighborhood, as well as seeks community input on factors to consider in drafting the mandated ordinance.
The survey will be held open until the end of January. Survey responses will be used to assist staff in drafting an ordinance to be presented to the County Commission. There may be additional ways to provide input in the months ahead. If you are interested in receiving updates about the County’s implementation of AB 363, you may subscribe to updates at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/subscribe.
It’s important to ensure outdoor water use is managed wisely, especially during the cold weather months. Disconnect and drain garden hoses when not in use and insulate or wrap exposed irrigation pipes. To help avoid potential damage from leaks or broken lines, learn how to turn off irrigation backflow devices and water shut-off valves.
Plants also need attention during the cold weather months. If a plant becomes damaged by frost or freeze, it is best to leave it alone until warmer weather arrives and new growth appears. Pruning or transplanting a damaged plant during winter months can hurt or even kill it. Additionally, consider covering plants with porous materials (old sheets, towels, burlap) at night to avoid frost.
To find more ways to protect pipes and plants from cold temperatures, visit snwa.com. And remember, only water one day a week and never on Sundays!
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With temperatures across Southern Nevada dropping to normal seasonal levels, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is reminding residents and businesses to set their landscape irrigation clocks to water only on their assigned watering day to comply with the community’s mandatory winter watering schedule.
Following the seasonal restrictions is crucial this winter since a federal water shortage declaration on the Colorado River will reduce the amount of water Southern Nevada can draw from Lake Mead by 7 billion gallons beginning Jan. 1. If every property owner in Southern Nevada changes their watering clock each season, the community could save more water than is being cut under shortage conditions.
In effect through Feb. 28, the winter watering restrictions limit both turf and drip irrigation to one day per week based on each property’s address; find your assigned watering day at snwa.com. Sunday watering is prohibited year-round.
Adhering to the seasonal restrictions is the law. Watering on days other than your assigned watering day or allowing water to spray or flow off your property is considered water waste and may result in a water-waste fee. Water-waste fees start as high as $80 for the first violation and double with each subsequent violation.
Water lawns with spray irrigation during the mid-morning hours to avoid freezing and prevent ice from forming on lawns and sidewalks. Drip irrigation should operate once every seven to 14 days, as trees and plants need less water than grass.
For more information on how to conserve water, including SNWA conservation programs, seasonal watering restrictions, and preventing and reporting water waste, visit snwa.com.
The SNWA is a regional entity that manages water conservation, water quality and water resource issues for Southern Nevada. Its members include the Big Bend Water District (Laughlin); the cities of Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas; the Clark County Reclamation District; and the Las Vegas Valley Water District.
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We did something a little different this holiday season, partnering with Workforce Connections' One-Stop Career Center and LVMPD Convention Center Area Command to host both a job fair and a toy give-away from Santa himself at Harbor Island Apartments. Parents and children alike were able to celebrate an early Christmas this year and I was so fortunate to be a part of it.
 
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For those of you that may be interested in becoming a vendor, Clark County will be presenting the 1st Annual Spring Festival, a one-day festival at the Desert Breeze Community Center located at 8275 Spring Mountain Road. The event will take place on February 6, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm featuring Asian traditions.
Spring Festival, also known as Lunar New Year, is known as the most important holiday in Chinese culture and is also celebrated in Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Mongolian, and Tibetan cultures. Desert Breeze’s Spring Festival celebration will consist of various cultural performances from professional and amateur performers showcasing their talents, demonstrations, and activities. This event will include hands-on activities facilitated by artists, tabling opportunities for local businesses, arts and crafts, social service, and culture organizations. If you are interesting in applying for space as a vendor, please click here to learn more.
Those interested in participating in the Spring Festival activities can call the Desert Breeze Community Center at (702) 455-8334 or Enma Alfaro-Amaya, the coordinator for this event, at (702) 455-0261.
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Mojave Max is a real live tortoise that lives at Springs Preserve. Every fall when the hot Las Vegas weather cools off, Max goes into his burrow to begin brumation. (This is how Max hibernates.) In the spring, when the weather begins to warm up, Max emerges. The student who guesses as closely as possible to the correct day, hour, and minute, without going over, that Max will emerge from his burrow wins! The Mojave Max Emergence Contest is currently open, and remains open until Mojave Max wakes up. Teachers and students, you can enter your guess as to when you think Mojave Max will emerge from his burrow by filling out the Emergence Contest Form. And teachers, you can enter guesses FOR ALL YOUR STUDENTS on one form! Click here for more information on how to submit your entry.
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Check out the Kwaanza display weekdays from 7:00am - 6:00pm. Thanks to the Laughinghouse family for setting this up.
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 Bring your fresh tree (no artificial or flocked trees) to one of the following locations for recycling.
Acacia Park, 50 Casa del Fuego St.
Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N. Reunion Dr.
Arroyo Grande Sports Complex, 298 Arroyo Grande Blvd.
Capriola Park, 2155 Via Firenze
Discovery Park, 2011 Paseo Verde Pkwy.
Madeira Canyon Park, 2390 Democracy Dr.
Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Dr.
Morrell Park, 500 Harris St.
Pecos Legacy Park, 150 Pecos Rd.
Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Dr.
The recycled tree mulch is placed around City park trees to provide nutrients, limit weed growth and limit mechanical damage to trunks. We encourage you to use mulch under your trees too. Free mulch is available at Pecos Legacy Park and Acacia Demonstration Gardens (Acacia Park). Bring your own shovel and container.
 Our 11th annual weight-loss challenge is for anyone (ages 13+) who lives, learns, works, or plays in Henderson. The 6-week challenge supports efforts to lose weight and get fit and sets a course for a healthy lifestyle. The top three individuals with the highest percentage of body weight lost (pounds lost divided by beginning weight multiplied by 100) will win a fitness room membership. Enrollment Jan. 8-24 includes a choice of fitness room or swim pass membership and three drop-in sessions for our Peloton classes at Silver Springs Recreation Center. Challenge begins Jan. 24, 2022. Learn more
 Help make a difference and keep Henderson one of the safest cities in America. Become a Henderson Hero. Visit JoinHPD.com or JoinHendersonFire.com.
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 Stay Alert, Henderson! is an innovative emergency alert system for residents that delivers real-time, life-saving notifications that help keep our community safe. Participants in this free digital program will receive targeted emergency alerts regarding incidents in Henderson such as weather events, hazmat incidents, COVID-19 updates and other local emergencies based on their home/work/school location. Sign up today at cityofhenderson.com/stayalerthenderson.
 Free Vegas Golden Knights Viewing Party
January 29 at 4 p.m.
Help us cheer on our beloved Vegas Golden Knights as they face the defending NHL Stanley Cup Champions, Tampa Bay Lightning! Enjoy a live DJ, souvenir giveaways, food trucks and more! The Water Street Plaza's spacious outdoor setting and jumbotron allow for a comfortable, yet electric atmosphere to catch all of the exciting action on the ice. More information at https://bit.ly/3ploCoL.
Crafting For A Cause Continues its Annual Tradition
Henderson Libraries coordinates this special project each fall
Henderson, NV – For the sixth year, Henderson Libraries has teamed up with individuals in the community for its Crafting for a Cause initiative. During this special project, registered participants had the opportunity to pick up donated yarn and various patterns at the Gibson Library. These special friends then crocheted or knitted the seasonal cozy items that they brought back to the library to contribute to those less fortunate this holiday season.
“We’re fortunate to have so many talented people in our community,” says Henderson Libraries Executive Director Marcie Smedley. “This project demonstrates the level of caring our community members embody and hopefully makes the holidays a little brighter for many.”
A total of 479 items were made and donated to Henderson Libraries for this year’s program. These items included hats/headbands, scarves, children’s sweaters, baby hats, mittens, blankets, and arm warmers. This week, the Henderson Libraries’ team delivered these special homemade items to The Friends in the Desert Foundation located within St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in downtown Henderson, the City of Henderson’s Downtown Senior Center, and The Lullaby Connection.
The contributions were bagged at Gibson Library and ready to be delivered.
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Gibson Library’s Markita Dawson delivers handcrafted items to City of Henderson Downtown Senior Center employee Dylan Gacovino.
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The Friends in the Desert Foundation’s Theresa (shown with Markita Dawson of Henderson Libraries) will distribute the warm items to their clients.
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Gibson Library Manager Candace Kingsley brings the baby-focused craft projects to Darla Hayden of The Lullaby Connection.
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Paseo Verde Library Offers new Zoom Rooms
Henderson Libraries continues to adapt to needs of community
Henderson, NV – While the new way of doing business via video conferencing is certainly convenient, not everyone has a dedicated space in which to do it. Never fear¾Henderson Libraries is here to help the community once again with the introduction of their Zoom Rooms!
Located at Henderson Libraries Paseo Verde location, the two new Zoom Rooms have been specially designed for patrons participating in virtual interviews and/or phone-video conferences. Whether you are looking for privacy during a telemedicine appointment or a quiet place to call in to an important video meeting or interview, the Zoom Rooms are here for you. However, these rooms are not for individual studying or tutoring sessions and only one person is allowed in the room at a time.
Zoom Rooms can be reserved by an adult (18 years and older) for a maximum of 1.5 hours, once a week, by visiting hendersonlibraries.com/reserve. Each room is equipped with a chair, a table, a computer (enabled for video calling), and a ring light. Both of the Zoom Rooms are located at the northwest side of the building near the Heritage Room.
“As we continue to progress through the effects of the pandemic our team remains adaptive and in tune with the needs of our community,” says Henderson Libraries Executive Director Marcie Smedley. “The Zoom Rooms are a perfect example of how new needs are identified and our team finds solutions to accommodate those needs.”
About Henderson Libraries
Established in 1943 as a single library in Downtown Henderson, Henderson Libraries operates four locations in Henderson, providing free access to materials, programs, and services to meet the diverse and varied needs of the community throughout Southern Nevada. For additional information on Henderson Libraries, visit www.hendersonlibraries.com or call 702-492-7252.
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