MINUTES

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

 

March 3, 2021

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

4:10 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

Finance Director Harty

Fire Chief Calhoun

Information Technology Director Moriarity

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan

Library Director Lewis

Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer

Police Chief Ojeda

Public Works Director Daffern

Utilities Director Brady

 

WELCOME

Mayor John J. Lee

 

VERIFICATION

Catherine A. Raynor, MMC

City Clerk

 

 

INVOCATION

Pastor Nathan Elder

North Las Vegas Church of Christ

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

Councilman Cherchio

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

Certificate of Recognition for the Business of the Month.

 

Councilman Black presented the Business of the Month Certificate to Carmel Nicoloff for the Posare Salon at 3030 W. Ann Road. Ms. Nicoloff thanked Mayor and Council for this award.

 

 

Presentation of a Trophy to City Manager Ryann Juden in Recognition of His Being Selected by the Nevada Taxpayers Association as a Finalist for the 23rd Annual Cashman Good Government Award.

 

Nevada Taxpayers Association President Cindy Creighton presented a plaque City Manager Juden for being a finalist for the Cashman Good Government Award. She said he was a finalist because of his quick actions to use existing staff to provide a myriad of services to the community during the COVID-19. During the presentation of the finalist award, Tim Cashman came into the Chamber with a large trophy to tell City Manager Juden that not only was he a finalist, but he had won the 23rd Annual Cashman Award. Mr. Cashman, Mayor Lee, and Council provided examples of why City Manager Juden won this award. City Manager Juden stated that the accomplishments described were team accomplishments and thanked the Taxpayers Association for the award. He attributed his ability to react quickly and provide services to the public during the pandemic to the Council's vision and his staff's ability to provide those services and creativity in finding quick and sound solutions.

 

COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron shared information on the new tier vaccination classifications and on pop-up vaccinations days at Neighborhood Recreation Center. There were no other Council comments.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

There was no participation.

 

 

 

AGENDA

 

1.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of March 3, 2021. (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

 

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2021. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

3.

Award Request for Proposal Number 2020-009 and Approve Agreement with ZOLL Medical Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $473,029.72 Funded by Grants Previously Approved at the October 7, 2020 City Council Meeting for the Purchase of Cardiac Monitors and Related Equipment for the Fire Department. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

CONTINUED TO MARCH 17, 2021

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

4.

Approve Citizens’ Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Program Allocation of $226,800 in FY 2021-2022 Community Development Block Grant Funding; Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required; and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

5.

Approve Citizens’ Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Program Allocation of $148,000 in FY 2021-2022 Emergency Solutions Grant Funding; Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required; and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Approve Professional Services Agreement with Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $51,760 for the 2004 City of North Las Vegas Park and Recreational Facility Master Plan Update, CIP Project No. 10480. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

 

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

7.

Accept Grant Award from the National Endowment of the Arts to Fund the Electrifying Arts Project in the Total Amount of $20,000; Grant Funds in the Amount of $10,000 and a Required Local Match Funds in the Amount of $10,000 from the Neighborhood and Leisure Services FY 2021 Budget. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

ACCEPTED GRANT; APPROVED LOCAL FUNDS MATCH

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

8.

Ratify Emergency Purchase Order with Blue Knight Security, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000, Using Emergency Contract Sections Per NRS 332.112 (1)(b) Local Government Purchasing Act for the Purchase of Extradition Services to Transport Individuals with Outstanding Warrants for the North Las Vegas Police Department. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

RATIFIED

 

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

 

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

9.

Approve Purchase and Services Agreement with Tele/Data Contractors, Inc. dba Teledata Technologies in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,278.76, Using the Competitive Bidding Exception Per NRS 332.115(1)(d) and (g) Local Government Purchasing Act for the Purchase and Installation of Various Cameras, Camera Mounting and Power Equipment, Video Server, and Other Associated Equipment at the City’s Police Department Northwest Area Command, South Area Command, and Mobile Command Facilities. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

10.

Approve Purchase and Services Agreement with Genesis Resource Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $62,359.45, Using the Competitive Bidding Exception Per NRS 332.115(1)(d) and (j) Local Government Purchasing Act for the Purchase and Installation of Keywatcher Touch Units, and Other Associated Equipment for the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center and North Las Vegas Police Department Facilities. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

11.

Approve Release of Covenants to Sharet Holdings II, LLC Which was Required to Guarantee Construction of Full Half Street Improvements on Valley Drive and Gowan Road on APN 139-07-417-016. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

 

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

12.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement to Use Local Government Contract with Cintas Corporation No. 3, Which Increases the Amount of the Original Four-Year Agreement from $1,448,000 to an Amount Not to Exceed $1,756,000 for the Remaining Terms of the Agreement with an Option to Renew up to a Maximum of Two Two-Year Periods to Provide Cleaning Supplies, Uniforms, Floor Mats and Other Goods and Services for the City. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

13.

Approve Purchase Agreement with Honeywell Building Solutions SES Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $407,400 to Upgrade the Building Automation System Thermostat Controller at the Justice Facility Building, Located at 2332 Las Vegas Boulevard North, CIP Project No. 10486. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

14.

Award Bid Number 1614 and Approve Construction Contract with Las Vegas Paving Corporation in the Amount of $1,798,000 Funded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax for the N 5th Street Signalization at Centennial Parkway, CIP Project No. 10388E. (Ward 4- Cherchio) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

AWARDED AND APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

15.

Award Bid Number 1621 and Approve Construction Contract with Olympus and Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $6,623,684.34 Funded by the Utilities Enterprise Fund for the Central Reservoir Rehabilitation Project, CIP Project No. W0001. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

AWARDED AND APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

16.

Approve Revised Service Agreement with Eaton Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $65,590 Funded by the Utilities Enterprise Fund for the Replacement of the Blower Motor Starter at the Water Reclamation Facility. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

SET FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATES

 

 

17.

Set Date on Any Appeals Filed or Required Public Hearings from the City Planning Commission Meetings.

 

 

BUSINESS

 

18.

Update on Acceptance of Grant Award from Clark County in the Amount of $23,790,984 for Coronavirus Relief Funds and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Continue to Enter into Appropriate Agreements. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Manager Juden stated that the City has done a good job of supporting businesses during the pandemic. He provided background on how the City received CARES Act dollars through the County. He noted that the funds should have come directly to the City from the State and that the City has not received its full allocation based on Federal provisions. City Manager Juden described the programs the City has provided and gave an update on those to be provided in 2021. He stated the City has around $8M left to be used for businesses. He stressed that the City has been very prudent in investing these funds back into the community, unlike counterparts in the State and across the nation. He said there is still dramatic need in the community and that the City Council's vision is to address that need. In response to Mayor Lee and Councilman Cherchio questions, City Manager Juden noted that the way CARES Act dollars were shared with the City was not ideal, not how the Federal government intended, and that the City hopes to receives its full entitlement and in that in the next relief process hopes funds come directly to the City. He stressed that more could have been done more quickly in 2020 had the funds for the City been directly and promptly given to the City. 

 

ACTION:

AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

19.

Approve Amendments to the FY 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan for the Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds in the Amount of $800,000 for the Development of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Center; Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required; and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations or Contract Amendments as Needed. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Damian provided a presentation on City entitlement grands, including this year's CDBG and ESG funding allocations, and the need to reallocate funds for the STEM Center using funds originally allocated for the library. He stated the building that would have housed the new library was burned and thanks to the City's ability to submit a substantial amendment, the City is able to allocate those funds for a STEM center. Manager Damian described the benefits of a STEM center, noted that it should be in operation in the fall, and fills a need to provide training and placement centers for residents who would otherwise not be able to afford them. In response to Councilwoman Goynes-Brown's question, Mr. Damian shared how the intake process would work, noting that staff and Nevada Partners are still finalizing the intake processes and curriculum.

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

20.

Approve Professional Services Agreement with Growing Gears, Inc. in the Amount of $525,000 Funded by FY 2020-2021 Community Development Block Grant Funds for the Installation of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Center; Authorize an Advance of Up to $350,000 in General Funds for the Initial Startup Costs of the STEM Education Center to be Reimbursed by the Community Development Block Grant Funds; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Execute the Grant Award Documents and Enter into Agreements for Local Administration of Funding. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

Mayor Lee noted that the presentation on Item No. 19 was for both Item Nos. 19 and 20.

 

See comments on Item No. 19.

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION ONLY

 

21.

Introduce Ordinance No. 3062, an Ordinance Related to Zoning; Amending an Existing PUD Planned Unit Development District (ZN-22-17, Sedona Ranch), by Allowing a 257-Lot Single-Family Subdivision on 24.59 Acres and a 2.6 Acres Commercial Development Containing a Convenience Food Store with Gas Pumps Located on the East and West Side of North 5th Street Between Ann Road and El Campo Grande Avenue and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (Set Final Action for March 17, 2021)

 

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read the title of Ordinance No. 3062 into the record as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

FINAL ACTION SET FOR MARCH 17, 2021

 

 

 

 

22.

Introduce Ordinance No. 3063, an Ordinance Related to Zoning; Reclassifying Approximately 28.6± Acres in the Zoning Map of North Las Vegas from a C-2 General Commercial District to a PUD Planned Unit Development District (ZN-27-2020, Orchard Canyon) Consisting of Approximately 19 Acres for a 98-Lot Single-Family Subdivision and Approximately 9.6 Acres for a Commercial Development Containing a Convenience Food Store with Gas Pumps for Property Located at the Northwest Corner of Tropical Parkway and Lamb Boulevard and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 1-Barron) (Set Final Action for March 17, 2021)

 

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read the title of Ordinance No. 3063 into the record as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

FINAL ACTION SET FOR MARCH 17, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.

Introduce Ordinance No. 3064, an Ordinance Related to Zoning; Reclassifying Approximately 27.04± Acres in the Zoning Map of North Las Vegas from an R-CL Single-Family Compact Lot Residential District to a PUD Planned Unit Development District (ZN-29-2020, Binion 50 East) for a 170-Lot Single-Family Subdivision for Property Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of Losee Road and Deer Springs Way and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (Set Final Action for March 17, 2021)

 

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read the title of Ordinance No. 3064 into the record as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

FINAL ACTION SET FOR MARCH 17, 2021

 

 

 

24.

Introduce Ordinance No. 3065, an Ordinance Related to Zoning; Reclassifying Approximately 11.62± Acres in the Zoning Map of North Las Vegas from a PUD Planned Unit Development District to an R-CL Single-Family Compact Lot Residential District (ZN-30-2020, Lone Mountain & Simmons NEC) for Property Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of Lone Mountain Road and Simmons Street and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 3-Black) (Set Final Action for March 17, 2021)

 

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read the title of Ordinance No. 3065 into the record as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

FINAL ACTION SET FOR MARCH 17, 2021

 

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

25.

Appoint an At Large Citizen Member to the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Advisory Board to Fill an Unexpired Term Ending November 30, 2024. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED THOMAS LISIEWSKI

 

MOTION:

Mayor Lee

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

26.

Appointment by Mayor Pro Tempore Barron of a Citizen Member to the Utility Advisory Board to Fill an Unexpired Term Ending November 30, 2022. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED JOCELYN TORRES

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

27.

Appointment by Councilwoman Goynes-Brown of a Citizen Member to the Utility Advisory Board to Fill an Unexpired Term Ending November 30, 2024. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED BARBARA ARBUCKLE

 

MOTION:

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

28.

Appointment by Councilman Cherchio of a Citizen Member to the Utility Advisory Board to Fill an Unexpired Term Ending November 30, 2024. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED KATHY LATTIMORE

 

MOTION:

Councilman Cherchio

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

29.

Appointment of a Resident Commissioner to the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a Four-Year Term Ending February 28, 2025. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED LUCHANA TURNER

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

 

City Manager Juden thanked his team and described how one focus for staff is team building, such that department directors have a firm understanding of functions in all departments. He provided an example of how staff would be hearing a presentation from Land Development and Community Services on how permitting works in that department. City Manager Juden stressed that he and his staff are using the lessons learned from the pandemic to make the City more agile and would continue to change the way the City provides services. He shared that staff have received a survey to report lessons learned from the pandemic and things that staff had hoped to implement but had not implemented and why. He said that once the results are collated that they would be brought to Council for review.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

John Jenkins, 1812 Coolidge Street, North Las Vegas, sent in written comments to Council and also attended the meeting. He reported that his home was vandalized when he was away for several days. He stated he was concerned because his neighbors had called the police multiple times, but that no police were dispatched to his home to investigate the damage and to make the homeless people who caused the damage to move along. Mayor Pro Tempore Barron stated Mr. Jenkins' home was in Ward 1 and the he and Police Captain Harris would speak with Mr. Jenkins after the Council meeting about his concerns.

Jeff Alpert, 3828 Fuselier Drive, North Las Vegas, called into the meeting. He described an issue he had in getting into the meeting to be heard under the first public forum. Mr. Alpert congratulated City Manager Juden on winning the Cashman award. Mr. Alpert is a member of the City's Citizens' Advisory Committee and said the Committee worked hard to provide the CDBG and ESG recommendations approved by the City Council tonight as Items Nos. 4 and 5. In regards to Items No. 19 and 20, Mr. Alpert asked that if residents from other cities could attend the new STEM Center if other cities would be funding the Center. Mr. Alpert is the City's appointee to the Clark County Community Development Advisory Committee and shard that this Committee recently approved funding for three City of North Las Vegas programs. Mr. Alpert reported problems he had in getting a COVID-19 vaccination.

Having no more requests to speak, Mayor Lee closed the public forum.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 5:32 PM.

 

 

APPROVED: March 17, 2021

 

/s/ John J. Lee

Mayor John J. Lee

 

 

ATTEST:

 

/s/ Catherine A. Raynor

Catherine A. Raynor, MMC

City Clerk