MINUTES
CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
September 7, 2022
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 Goynes-Brown
Councilman Cherchio
Councilman Barron
Councilman Black
STAFF PRESENT
Assistant City Manager Ihmels Assistant City Manager Melesio Chief of Staff Gipson Chief Financial Officer Harty City Attorney Moore City Clerk Rodgers Community Correctional Center Director Baker Community Services and Engagement Director Calvo Community Services and Engagement Special Assistant Cowles Community Services and Engagement Homeless Services Coordinator Lilly Community Services and Engagement Veteran Services Coordinator Walker Court Administrator Tellez Deputy Director of Utilities Llamado Deputy City Clerk McDowell Deputy City Clerk Rivera Fire Chief Calhoun Government Affairs and Economic Development Director Luke Human Resources Director Edgell Information Technology Systems Technician I Johnson Information Technology Systems Technician I Van Name Land Development and Community Services Planner Saylor Land Development and Community Services Planner Dotson Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer Public Works Director Daffern Veteran Services Coordinator Walker
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WELCOME
Mayor John J. Lee
VERIFICATION
Jackie Rodgers
City Clerk
Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown
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Certificate of Recognition for the Business or Organization of the Month. |
Councilman Cherchio presented the Business of the Month Certificate to Hearts Alive Village Animal Clinic located at 250 N. Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89130. Hearts Alive Village is the only all-in-one animal rescue in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas with a veterinary clinic, adoption center, fostering services, rehoming, rehabilitation and more. Mr. Cherchio stated that the founder and executive director, Christy Stevens, gave a tour of the facility to him and his wife. Hearts Alive Village Animal Clinic offers lower cost/higher quality veterinary care in a loving and compassionate environment.
Certificate of Appreciation
Mayor Lee presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Homeless Services Coordinator, Jason Lilly. Director Community Services and Engagement, Serafin Calvo was struggling to breathe after a piece of food became lodged inside his trachea. Mr. Lilly jumped into action and performed the Heimlich maneuver on Mr. Calvo. Mayor Lee stated that this is a heroic act of saving the life of his fellow City of North Las Vegas employee.
Councilman Barron
· On September 7, attended the Agora Groundbreaking of a new women’s urgent care center with imaging in North Las Vegas.
· Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration/Official Grito de Dolores on Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Liberty Park, in front of City Hall.
· On September 3, he attended the opening of Cricket Pitch at the Sandstone Ridge Park.
Councilman Cherchio
· Attended an Awards Mixer with Andre Hayes of the Armed Forces Chamber, August 24th.
· Attended a tour at the Nevada Department of Transportation to view the 215 Project on August 31st.
· Attended the North Las Vegas Police Department Police Citizens Academy Opening Night on August 31st.
· Bingo with Councilman Cherchio at Sky View YMCA on Sept. 22 at 10 am.
· Support to the Women's Veteran Transitional Resource Center, as a veteran with a non-profit organization. (Proposed by Pat Spearman and supported by Sgt. Dixie, and Veteran and wounded warrior, Lennore Valles.)
Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown
· Attended the Soulful Summer Nights with MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly at The AMP at Craig Ranch Regional Park on September 3rd.
· On September 10th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, she will be attending a house rehab and park cleanup at the Valley View Park.
· On September 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Martin Luther King Senior Center, the Delta Sigma Sorority will be hosting a meet and greet for the North Las Vegas Police, Jacqueline Gravatt and Assistant Chief of Police, Michael Harris.
Councilman Black
· Will be traveling with Workforce Connections for the Vegas Chamber DC Fly-in on September 19th.
· Will be attending two Park Clean-ups. Wash trail- Simmons & El Campo Grande on October 22nd and Bruner Elementary School on November 5th.
***ADJOURN TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING***
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There was no public participation.
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Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Agenda of September 7, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve) |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio |
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None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: |
RECEIVED
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MOTION: |
Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown |
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AYES: |
Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Agency Member Cherchio |
AYES: |
Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio |
NAYS: |
Agency Members Cherchio |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
There was no public participation.
***ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING***
There was no public participation.
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City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of September 7, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve) |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
ACCEPTED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
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All Bids Received for Bid No. 1663 for the Illuminated Street Name Signs Project, CIP Project No. 10494. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Reject) |
ACTION: |
REJECTED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
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None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None
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Professional Architectural Services Agreement for the New Fire Station 51 with Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects, PC in an Amount not to Exceed $876,800 funded by U.S. Department of the Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CIP Project No. 22065). (Ward 1) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Barron |
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Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, Cherchio |
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ABSTAIN: |
None
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Jared Luke, Director of Government Affairs and Economic Development stated that DeRionne P. Pollard, President of Nevada State College (NSC), was not able to attend the City Council meeting. However, he read her comment into the record and was available for questions.
Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown stated that as a council, they do support the name change.
ACTION: |
PASSED AND ADOPTED
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MOTION: |
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Agency Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
Acting City Manager Ihmels had nothing to report.
Dave Tatlock, 5228 Jose Ernesto Street, North Las Vegas shared information regarding his church and the type of services they offer to the community.
Queen Bmazazhi Karu, North Las Vegas introduced herself and stated she just recently moved to North Las Vegas and would like to help the community.
Aaron Warl, 1805 Len Place, North Las Vegas stated that he is concerned about the transient population in North Las Vegas.
Damone Coleman, 1805 Len Place, North Las Vegas stated that he is also concerned about the transient population and the type of medical care that the local hospitals provide.
Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM.
APPROVED:
/s/* Isaac E. Barron |
Chairman Isaac E. Barron
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/s/* John J. Lee |
Mayor John J. Lee
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ATTEST:
/s/* Daisy Rivera |
Daisy Rivera Deputy City Clerk
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*Hard copy minutes for this City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting when signed are separated into two documents, one for City Council and one for the Redevelopment Agency, to support ease of searching and filing.