MINUTES

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

 

September 1, 2021

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

4:07 p.m., Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,

North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

 

ROLL CALL

 

COUNCIL PRESENT

 

Mayor Lee

Mayor Pro Tempore Cherchio

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

Councilman Barron

Councilman Black

 

STAFF PRESENT

 

City Manager Juden

City Attorney Moore

Acting City Clerk Purcell

Assistant City Manager Melesio

Assistant City Attorney Aguayo

Community Corrections Director Baker

Fire Chief Calhoun

Government Affairs Director Luke

Human Resources Director Ihmels

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan

Library Director Lewis

Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer

Utilities Deputy Director Llamado

Chief of Staff Gipson

Communications Manager Walker

Engineering Services Manager Hudgeons

Chief Deputy City Clerk Rodgers

Deputy City Clerk Tapia-Rojas

Deputy City Clerk Hongthong-Moodie

 

WELCOME

 

Mayor John J. Lee

 

VERIFICATION

 

Marie E. Purcell, CMC

Acting City Clerk

 

INVOCATION

 

Father Miguel Rolland

St. Christopher Catholic Church

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Cherchio

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Certificate of Recognition for the Business of the Month.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Cherchio presented the Business of the Month certificate to Richard Jack, III of Ty’s Place located at 205 West Centennial Parkway in North Las Vegas.  Ty’s Place is a safe place for teens named in honor of the late Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson.

 

COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Mayor Pro Tempore announced the following:

 

 

Councilman Barron announced the following:

 

PUBLIC FORUM

           

There was no participation.

 

 

AGENDA

 

1.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of September 1, 2021. (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

2.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 4, 2021. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

3.

Approve Full Liquor Off-Sale Business License for Platinum Management Group 3 LLC dba Bob’s Market, 150 East Centennial Parkway, Suites 111-112, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

4.

Accept Grant in the Amount of $46,340,548 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury Under the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund; 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)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

5.

Approve Agreement to Use Local Government Contract for Naspo Valuepoint Computer Equipment Contract with Dell Marketing L.P.; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Various Purchase Orders in an Amount Not to Exceed $700,000 for Hardware, Software, Maintenance and Support for the Information Technology Department. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

6.

Approve Augmentation to the Information Technology Department's FY2021-2022 Operational Budget in the Amount of $532,000 from the Yearly Recurring Infrastructure CIP Funds to Purchase Infrastructure and Daily Operations Equipment. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

 

AYES:

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

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

7.

Approve City Wide Solar Camera Rental Agreement with Ahern Rental, Inc. in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $325,900; $162,000 Annually for a Two-Year Period with No Renewal Option, Plus $1,900 One-Time Cost for Delivery/Pickup and Transportation Regulatory Fee for Solar Powered Cameras at Various Locations. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement to Use Local Government Contract for Annual Crack Seal with American Pavement Preservation LLC Which Increases the Agreement Amount from $49,500 to an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000, Funded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the Completion of the Entire El Dorado Communities Phase 1-3 Crack Sealing Projects, CIP Project Nos. 10509-20A and 10509-20B. (Ward 3-Black, Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Approve First Amendment to the Purchase Agreement with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. Which Increases the Amount of the Agreement from $2,244,000 to a Total of $2,963,650 for the Remaining Term of the Agreement with One, Two-Year Extension at the Sole Discretion of the City Manager for the Wastewater Treatment Chemicals for the Water Reclamation Facility and the City’s Swimming Pools. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

SET FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATES

 

10.

Set Date on Any Appeals Filed or Required Public Hearings.

 

·         VAC-09-2021

(Tropical & Christy Industrial Park)

Public Hearing Set for September 15, 2021

·         ZOA-01-2021

(Apex Landscaping Requirements)

Public Hearing Set for September 15, 2021

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

11.

Ratify the North Las Vegas Police Supervisors Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for Supervisors for the Period of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2024. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Manager Ryann provided a brief overview of the fiscal impacts of the agreement and stated that the total expected cost was $2.3 million over a three-year period. He stated that the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.75% in year one and lump sum payment of $2,500 were consistent with the terms of other bargaining agreements that have already been implemented with the City.  He added that other items that were changed in the agreement were Assignment Differential Pay (ADP), uniform allowance, and the wage scale.

 

Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

ACTION:

RATIFIED

 

 

MOTION:

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

 

AYES:

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

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

12.

Ratify the North Las Vegas Police Officers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Corrections Non-Supervisor for the Period of July 1, 2021 Through June 30, 2024. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Manager Juden provided a brief overview of the fiscal impacts of the agreement and stated that the total estimated cost was $1.2 million over a three-year period.  He stated that the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.75% in year one and lump sum payment of $2,500 were consistent with the terms of other bargaining agreements that have already been implemented with the City.

 

Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

Mayor Lee invited Loran McAlister, President of the North Las Vegas Police Officers Association (NLVPOA), to the podium.  Mr. McAlister thanked Mayor Lee and Council and also thanked City Manager Juden and City staff for their hard work in negotiating all of the union contracts for the City.  He stated that it was a huge benefit to have the Community Corrections Center back in the City of North Las Vegas, not only for the officers but also for the citizens.  He added that he looked forward to the bright future for the employees.

 

Mayor Lee and Council each praised Mr. McAlister for his leadership and also thanked the NLVPOA for their hard work, dedication and services.  They requested that he extend their gratitude to the Police Department.

 

ACTION:

RATIFIED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Approve VAC-10-2021 (Valley Vista Parcel 1.3) for Applicant: DHIC Valley Vista LLC to Vacate a Public Drainage Easement in Conjunction with Development of the Property Generally Located at the Northeast Corner of North Decatur Boulevard and Farm Road. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action)

 

Maria Morgan, Triton Engineering, 6757 W Charleston Blvd #B, Las Vegas, represented the applicant and noted that there was one easement to be vacated which was an old storm drain that was slurried in and would be of no use to the development.

 

Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

ACTION:

APPROVED VAC-10-2021 SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

1. THE VACATION SHALL RECORD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE ASSOCIATED MAP THAT COMBINES THE PARCELS.

2. SHOULD THE VACATION NOT RECORD WITHIN TWO YEARS OF THE APPROVAL DATE IT SHALL BE NULL AND VOID.

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION ONLY

 

14.

Introduce Ordinance No. 3090, Amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code, Relating to Zoning (ZOA-01-2021, Apex Landscaping Requirements); by Amending the Requirements Within the Industrial-Apex Overlay District, and Providing for Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Ward 1-Barron) (Set Final Action for September 15, 2021)

 

ACTION:

FINAL ACTION SET FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

15.

Appoint City Council Members to the Southern Nevada Water Authority to Serve as Representative and Alternate for Terms Coterminous with Their City Council Terms. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED COUNCILMAN BLACK AS REPRESENTATIVE AND MAYOR LEE AS ALTERNATE

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

 

There was no report.

 

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

Matthew Jones, Protection Manager with Family Dollar, 9225 West Charleston Boulevard #1172, Las Vegas, concerned with workplace safety for store employees who reported they were sprayed with bug spray on their face and threatened by customers (former employees).  He stated he had reported these incidents to various agencies and no results.  Mayor Lee asked City Manager Juden to meet with Mr. Jones.

 

Rick Rosen, Vegas Vets LLC, 3901 Stewart Street #56, Las Vegas, spoke about the American Rescue Plan Act grant funding availability and supporting businesses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED: October 6, 2021

 

 

/s/ John J. Lee

Mayor John J. Lee

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

/s/ Jackie Rodgers

Jackie Rodgers

Acting City Clerk