CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
January 20, 2021
Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com
CALL TO ORDER
4:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
ROLL CALL
COUNCIL PRESENT
Mayor Lee
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron
Councilman Black
Councilman Cherchio
STAFF PRESENT
City Manager Juden City Attorney Moore City Clerk Raynor Assistant City Manager Melesio Assistant City Manager Goldberg Chief Innovation Officer Gavan Finance Director Harty Fire Chief Calhoun Information Technology Director Moriarity Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer Police Captain Miller Public Works Director Daffern Utilities Director Brady |
WELCOME
Mayor John J. Lee
VERIFICATION
Catherine A. Raynor, MMC
City Clerk
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Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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Councilman Cherchio |
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Recognize Gay and Steve Shoaff for Their Community Involvement in the City of North Las Vegas. |
Councilman Cherchio presented the proclamation to Gay and Steve Shoaff, thanking them for their years of service to the City and proclaiming January 20, 2021 Gay and Steve Shoaff day. |
Mayor Lee opened public forum.
Having no requests to speak, Mayor Lee closed the public forum. |
1. |
Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of January 20, 2021. (For Possible Action) |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AS AMENDED; ITEM NO. 23 MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR ACTION AND ITEM NO. 27 CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
2. |
Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 6, 2021. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AS AMENDED: ADDED ITEM NO. 23
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
AWARDED AND APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
RATIFIED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
RATIFIED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read VAC-09-2020 into the record.
Mayor Lee noted that Items 14 and 15 were related and
asked that the applicant provide one presentation for both items, but that
separate votes would be required. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. THE VACATION SHALL RECORD CONCURRENTLY WITH OR PRIOR TO THE ASSOCIATED FINAL MAP. |
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MOTION: |
Councilman Cherchio |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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15. |
Approve ZN-17-2020 and Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3051, an Ordinance Related to Zoning; Reclassifying Approximately 5.22± Acres in the Zoning Map of North Las Vegas from an R-E Ranch Estates District to an R-1 Single-Family Low Density District (ZN-17-2020, Commerce/Washburn) for Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Washburn Road and Commerce Street and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action) |
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Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZN-17-2020 and Ordinance No. 3051 into the record as published on the agenda.
Presentation provided on Item No. 14. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED ZN-17-2020; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3051
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MOTION: |
Councilman Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read AMP-13-2020 into the record.
Mayor Lee noted that Items 16, 17 and 18 were related and asked that the applicant provide one presentation for both items, but that separate votes would be required.
Bob Gronauer, Kaempfer Crowell, 1980 Festival Plaza
Drive, Las Vegas stated he represented Van Trust and agreed with
staff recommendations for Item Nos. 16, 17 and 18 |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AMP-13-2020
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZN-19-2020 and Ordinance No. 3054 into the record as published on the agenda.\
Presentation provided on Item No. 16. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED ZN-19-2020; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3054
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
18. |
Approve VAC-10-2020 (Tropical 4) for Applicant: Van Trust Real Estate to Vacate Reiss Lane Between Castleberry Lane and Nicco Way. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action) |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read VAC-10-2020 into the record.
Presentation provided on Item No. 16. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITION: 1. SHOULD THE ORDER OF VACATION NOT RECORD WITHIN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF APPROVAL, THE VACATION SHALL BE DEEMED NULL AND VOID.
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan
read WAV-03-2020 into the record. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED WAV-03-2020 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED THROUGH A VARIANCE, WAIVER OR ANOTHER APPROVED METHOD, THIS DEVELOPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES. 2. APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE SIXTY-SIX (66) BICYCLE RACKS AS STATED IN THE WAIVER REQUEST.
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read WAV-03-2020 into the record.
Bob Feibleman, Nevada Hand, 295 E. Warm Springs Rd,
Suite 101, Las Vegas stated he represented the applicant and agreed
with staff recommendations. In regards to parking spaces, he stated that they
had surveyed their other locations for the number of used parking spaces and
was confident the number was sufficient for a senior housing development. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED WAV-04-2020 WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED THROUGH A VARIANCE, WAIVER OR ANOTHER APPROVED METHOD, THIS DEVELOPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES. 2. OCCUPANCY OF THE DWELLING UNITS SHALL BE RESTRICTED TO SENIOR CITIZENS AS DEFINED IN THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND AMENDMENTS. |
MOTION: |
Councilman Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZN-18-2020 and Ordinance No. 3052 into the record as published on the agenda.
Jennifer Lazovich, Kaemfer Crowell, 1980 Festival
Plaza Drive, Las Vegas stated she represented Richmond American
Homes, agreed with recommendations, and was available for questions. |
ACTION: |
APPROVED ZN-18-2020; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3052
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MOTION: |
Councilman Cherchio |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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22. |
Approve ZOA-03-2020 and Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3048, Amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code Relating to Zoning (ZOA-03-2020) by Amending Various Provisions Including but Not Limited to Procedures, Permitted Uses, Parking, and Definitions, and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED ZOA-03-2020; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3048
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZOA-03-2020 and Ordinance No. 3048 into the record as published on the agenda.
Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak closed the public hearing. |
ACTION: |
MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA; AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
City Manager Juden provided an update on the funds received from Clark County. He stated that the deadline to use these funds changed from December 31, 2020 to December 31, 2021. He said that the City took these funds and put them into the budget using the language required by the Treasury Department as was permissible. Mr. Juden stressed that staff continues to use these fund to provide relief to residents and businesses by instituting a variety of programs. Mr. Juden said that staff would bring back to Council in future meetings information on how the remaining funds are utilized. He said he felt the only way to get the state back open and people back to work is through vaccinations. He thanked staff and Council for their hard work and leadership. Mr. Juden thanked the County for its partnership and granting the funds to the City. Assistant City Manager Melesio provided Council with background on how City staff recently implemented a vaccine website and call center to allow residents to sign up for vaccinations. Fire Chief Calhoun stated that around 14,000 residents have been pre-registered for shots and that 1,475 were give vaccinations today. He described ramped up plans for the near future using volunteers, the National Guard, school nurses and firefighters. Chief Calhoun shared some of the positive feedback he received from those who were vaccinated. Mayor and Council thanked Fire Chief Calhoun and all staff for their efforts, stressing it was a huge undertaking and is quite successful. |
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ACTION: |
RECEIVED UPDATE; AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
City Manager Juden explained that this is a new grant from Treasury available to entities like the City with over 200,000 resident. He stated the City could directly for it to maximize dollars coming into Southern Nevada. He added that so far the City of Henderson and City of North Las Vegas have applied for this grant. He noted that Clark County has contracted with a third party agency to administer the program. Mr. Juden stated that it became clear that using a third party would be more efficient and more cost effective. Mr. Juden recommended the City do the same thing, stressing that the most prudent way to use these funds is to have it done by 3d party and to join with Clark County. In response to Mayor Lee and Mayor Pro Tempore Barron questions, Mr. Juden stated this new grant has more requirements that must be met to receive the funds. |
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ACTION: |
ACCEPTED; AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
City Manager Juden provided an update on the diversion court. He said that the next few steps would be to give the court structure or “bones” and that once a judge was appointed that the judge along with stakeholders would put the “meat” onto the bones of the diversion court. Mr. Juden provided general information on the required qualifications of a diversion court judge, noting that the candidate pool could be quite small. He stated that based on Council direction the appointing authority would be the City Council and that soon staff would bring back a name for consideration. Council discussed the needs of veterans to have that included as one of the areas of concentration for the diversion court. Mayor, Council and staff discussed when the court would be implemented and based on the current court calendar it was stated that mid-April may be the appropriate time. Mr. Juden stated that Item No. 27 on tonight’s agenda for introduction was continued to February 3rd to allow for minor changes to the ordinance regarding the diversion court. |
ACTION: |
DISCUSSED
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MOTION: |
None |
AYES: |
None |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
City Manager Juden read into the record Ordinance No. 3060 as published on the agenda. |
ACTION: |
CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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City Manager Juden read into the record Ordinance No. 3061 as published on the agenda. |
ACTION: |
FINAL ACTION SET FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2021
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City Manager Juden stated he had no report. He thanked Fire Chief Calhoun for his and his team's efforts toward vaccinations. He said this is where the City starts to turn the corner and is necessary for everything to get back to normal and for recovery. |
Mayor Lee opened the public forum and having no written comments or callers on the phone, closed the public forum. |
Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 5:41 PM. |
APPROVED: February 3, 2021
/s/ John J. Lee |
Mayor John J. Lee
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ATTEST:
/s/ Catherine A. Raynor |
Catherine A. Raynor, MMC City Clerk |