Kara Kelley
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- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 3:19
- Avg per meeting
- 0:33
- Segments
- 43
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Major Development Projects and Land Resources
None directly to the city budget at this stage, with land acquisition and infrastructure handled by the master developer.
Huntridge Theatre Public-Private Partnership and Non-Profit Transition
No public money is being requested this year, but any future city role could affect the general fund starting in FY 2027-28.
Special Improvement District No. 820 (Summerlin Village 28A) Infrastructure and Bonds
Involves public improvement financing and bond issuance for Summerlin Village 28A development.
Charleston and Westwood Medical Office Development
Represents a major private investment in the city's medical district.
Redevelopment Area 3 Establishment
Sets baseline tax records that will direct tax increment financing revenues toward future redevelopment projects.
Arts District adaptive reuse project at 814 South Third Street
Up to $4.2 million in RDA Special Revenue Fund dollars, only released if Third Street raises the rest of its $7M+ project budget.
Marble Manor Redevelopment and Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
$900,000 total from the Capital Projects Fund.
Commercial Visual Improvement Grant for South Decatur Boulevard
Not-to-exceed $29,500 from the RDA Special Revenue Fund.
Las Vegas Museum of Art Agreement Amendment
Reallocates $1.25 million within existing project funds, reducing the remaining allocation for the large museum building to a little over $8 million.
Older Adults Home Modification Program Outreach and Implementation
Programs offer grants up to $24,999 for home rehabilitation and specialized financial assistance funded by federal HUD grants and local utility partnerships.
Johnny Tocco's Ringside Boxing Gym National Register Nomination
Funded by a $12,200 state grant with $5,000 in previously approved city match; listing could make the property eligible for preservation grants.
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Near Shadow Ridge High School
Funded through the city's holistic neighborhood traffic calming program budget.
Medical District Land Acquisition for Higher Education and Healthcare
None for the ENA phase.
Downtown assemblage redevelopment
The disposition and redevelopment of 11 acres of publicly assembled downtown land is one of the largest pending development opportunities in the city core.
Historic Fifth Street School Rooftop Safety Guards Funding
$95,856.45 allocated from Centennial Commission funds.
Northwest valley subdivisions on abeyance
Would add hundreds of homes in the northwest valley if approved.
Affordable mixed-use housing at McWilliams and H
Adds housing units and commercial space in Ward 5; construction and public subsidy details not specified.
Downtown affordable housing project delay
The rebid could materially change project costs and the public subsidy needed to deliver the affordable housing units.
developer litigation
Local taxpayers could be on the hook for billions of dollars if the city loses these massive developer lawsuits.
Affordable Housing at 930 Morgan Avenue
Up to $1.75 million in grant and housing funds.
Decisions during term (199)
Recorded while Kelley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Community development consent (item 46)
For possible action to approve the acceptance of a donation award from the State of Nevada in the amount of $3,000,000 to support the development of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial at the Thunderbird Family Sports Complex located at…
26-0386-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: SC (SERVICE COMMERCIAL)
26-0386-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL)
26-0388-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
26-0388-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (UNDEVELOPED) [PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: R-TH (SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED)
26-0420-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), O (OFFICE), R-E (RESIDENCE ESTATES) AND PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO: C-V (CIVIC)
26-0318 - COUNCIL REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: SNELL & WILMER, L.L.P. - OWNER: NEVADA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES III, LP ET AL - For possible action on a Council Review of the Approval of 26-0318 [SUP1 AND SUP2] by the Planning…
26-0378-VAR2 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW PROPOSED INTERIOR AND PERIMETER WALLS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HEIGHT
26-0379-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PCD (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) TO: ML (MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
26-0379-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: U (PCD) [UNDEVELOPED (PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION] TO: R-SL (RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT)
26-0379-VAR2 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW PERIMETER AND RETAINING WALLS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR HEIGHT
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 260144-DG-2, Security Services - Parking, located at various City-owned parking lots and garages in the downtown area - Department of Economic and Urban Development - Award recommended…
26-0346-SDR1 - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: GARRETT B. LOGAN - OWNER: EL WALKER, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request for a Site Development Plan Review FOR A PROPOSED PARKING…
26-0300-SDR1 - APPEAL ITEM - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: LAS VEGAS BILLBOARDS - OWNER: 1837 CHARLESTON, LLC - For possible action on an appeal of a DENIAL by the Planning Commission of a Land Use Entitlement…
26-0013-SDR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - APPEAL ITEM - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FOR A PROPOSED ONE-STORY, 2,921 SQUARE-FOOT AUTO REPAIR GARAGE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT RECONFIGURATION WITH A WAIVER OF TITLE 19.08 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO…
26-0243-VAR1 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 1]
26-0243-VAR2 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 2]
26-0243-VAR3 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 3]
26-0243-VAR4 - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL LOT THAT DOES NOT CONFORM TO TITLE 19.06 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LOT SIZE AND SETBACKS [LOT 4]
Voting record (13)(Development)
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