Las Vegas City Council approves $12.3M Vision Zero road safety project, $9.2M storm drain in unanimous vote
The Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved a $12,294,737 Vision Zero road safety improvements project on July 1, part of a consent agenda that also included a $9,225,265 storm drain construction contract and a $1,500,000 intersection improvements program. All items passed 7-0.
City Council
The council's July 1 meeting covered a broad consent agenda of contracts, licenses, and grants. Beyond the infrastructure projects, the council approved two new cannabis production facility licenses and a restricted gaming license for Terrible's Gaming at Tavern at the Falls, each by 7-0 votes.
The council ratified $450,000 in Centennial funding for the Las Vegas Days Rodeo and approved a $230,376 sewer rehabilitation preliminary design contract. The Jackpot Festival was approved for downtown on December 26–27, 2026. All votes were 7-0.
Recommending Committee
On June 29, the Recommending Committee approved Bill No. 2026-26, which would amend zoning laws to allow rental store uses within Professional Office (P-O) zoning districts through special use permits. The vote was 2-0. The committee also approved its June 15, 2026 meeting minutes, 2-0.
Board of Civil Service Trustees
The Board of Civil Service Trustees met June 24 and certified eligible lists for five city roles: Deputy City Marshal, Plant Operator I, Recreation Leader, Streets & Sanitation Crew Leader, and Wastewater Utilities Supervisor. Each vote was 4-0.
The board also approved classification specifications for Fire Investigator/Fire Investigations Lieutenant (4-0) and voted to abolish the eligible list for Production Technician (4-0). Final minutes from June 10, 2026 were approved 4-0.
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior wall replacement and hardscape at 556 Ellen Way, voting 8-0-1 with the chair abstaining. The commission held its status report on the Huntridge Theatre in abeyance to July 22, 2026, on a 9-0 vote. Minutes from May 27 were approved 9-0.
Senior Citizens Advisory Board
The Senior Citizens Advisory Board met July 2, but minutes have not yet been published. According to the agenda, the board was scheduled to approve April 2, 2026 meeting minutes, elect a new chair, and nominate Camille Franklin for the Senior Citizens Advisory Board Senior Recognition Award. The board was also set to review a senior issues report from the Department of Neighborhood Services. Because only the agenda is available, outcomes for these items are not yet confirmed.
Coming up
Board of Civil Service Trustees — July 8, 2026: The board will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and is scheduled to certify eligible lists for six city positions, including Construction Project Representative, Heavy Mechanic, Municipal Court Marshal, Parks Crew Leader, Sr Plumber, and Workforce Development Specialist. The board will also consider extending eligible lists for nine additional roles and certify classification specifications for Municipal Court Training Specialist.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Las Vegas City Council Approves $12.3M Road Safety Project, Storm Drain Plan
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