MINUTES

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

 

December 16, 2020

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

4:02 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

Library Director Lewis

Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer

Assistant Police Chief Gravatt

Public Works Director Daffern

Utilities Director Brady

 

 

WELCOME

Mayor John J. Lee

 

VERIFICATION

Catherine A. Raynor, MMC

City Clerk

 

INVOCATION

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

Councilman Cherchio

 

 

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

Proclamation Honoring Nevada Senator Pat Spearman.

 

Government Affairs Director Luke introduced the proclamation, stating that Senator Spearman is a strong and long-time advocate for veteran affairs, active duty military, civil liberties and equal rights. Director Luke explained how Senator Spearman actions led to the adoption of the Nevada State Resolution SCR1 adopted during the 2020 Special Legislative Session in regards to the public health crisis caused by systemic racism. Director Luke stat stated that her impassioned support and leadership on SCR1 inspired the North Las Vegas City Council to adopt Resolution No. 2655 on September 2, 2020 condemning historic discrimination against city residents. Mayor and Council members individually thanked Senator Spearman for her leadership and read aloud the proclamation declaring December 16, 2020 Senator Spearman Day. Senator Spearman provided personal experiences to provide a tangible example of why she is so passionate about this. She stated that Nevada is leading the way in deconstructing racism within the state and the country and want that to be a reality for everyone.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

Nevada Department of Transportation Presentation on the I-15 / 215 System to System Interchange.

 

NDOT Engineer Nathan Enos provided the presentation. He gave an overview of the project that will make traffic faster and safer by providing direct and smooth flowing ramps onto and off of I-15, CC-215, and nearby arterial roads. Engineer Enos stated the project is slated for completion in late 2022, but stressed that a lot of work has already been completed. He noted that the project was funded by the Federal Transportation funds with matching state and county funds. He added that in addition to providing the necessary functions, the project also includes landscape and aesthetic improvements.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

Mayor Lee opened the public forum. Several callers were welcomed into the public forum, but it was determined that they were calling on public hearing items. City Clerk Raynor provided call in numbers for those items. Having no more requests to speak, Mayor Lee closed the public forum.

 

 

AGENDA

 

1.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of December 16, 2020. (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

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 December 2, 2020. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

3.

Approve Medical Stop Loss Coverage and Aggregate Excess Insurance Based on the Proposal from Voya in the Amount of $733,917.24 for the Period of January 1, 2021 Through December 31, 2021 to Cover Health Insurance Claims that Exceed $250,000 Annually for City Employees and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Bind Coverage. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Approve Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Ease Plus Administration and Business Associate Agreements with Basic Benefits, LLC in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $133,200; $33,300 Annually for a Three-Year Period with an Option to Renew for a One-Year Period at the City Manager's Discretion for the Absence Management and Third Party Administration of All Leaves of Absences that Fall Under the FMLA. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Approve HOME Application Review Team Recommendation for the Project Allocation of $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds and State Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds; and 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:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Approve Amendment of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Under the Single-Family Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Guidelines to Convert the Program from a Loan to a Grant, and Shorten Affordability Periods; and 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 as Needed. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

7.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement to Grant HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Low Income Housing Trust Fund, and Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds to Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada in the Amount of $500,000 for the Single-Family Occupied Rehabilitation Program; and 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)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

8.

Approve Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Including Allocation of $1,459,052 in Community Development Block Grant - COVID 3 Funds to Three Activities; $857,800 to Mortgage Assistance, $309,442 to Food Services, and $291,810 to Administration; and the Allocation of $3,071,445 in Emergency Solution Grant - COVID 2 to Four Activities; $500,000 to CNLV Street Outreach, $1,000,000 to Rapid Re-Housing, $1,264,300 to Homeless Prevention, and $307,145 to Administration; and 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)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

9.

Approve First Amendment to the Water Softener Treatment and Ice Machines Rental, Service and Maintenance Agreement with West Coast Pure Water, LLC, Which Increases the Amount of the Original Three-Year Agreement from $138,762 to an Amount Not to Exceed $396,225 for the Remaining Term of the Agreement with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Periods at the City Manager's Discretion to Include Additional Water Softener Treatment and Ice Machines Services at Fire, Police, and Parks and Recreation Departments. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

10.

Award Bid Number 1577 and Approve Construction Contract with Fisher Sand & Gravel Corporation in the Amount of $11,489,489 Funded by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District for the Beltway Detention Basin and Channel Project, CIP Project No. 10373. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

AWARDED AND APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

11.

Approve Agreement to Use the Local Government Contract for Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, and Related Products and Services, Through OMNIA Partners Cooperative with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,772,000; $252,000 Annually for a Six-Year Term with an Option to Renew for Up to Five Additional One-Year Periods at the City Manager's Discretion. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Council Members Cherchio

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

12.

Deny AMP-10-2020 (Lone Mountain/Allen); Applicant: ACAK Irrevocable Trust to Request an Amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan to Change the Land Use Designation from Ranch Estates to Single-Family Low on Property Generally Located North of Lone Mountain Road Between Willis Street and Kenny Way, APNs 124-31-802-008 Through 011, 124-32-401-005 and 006. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action) (Continued from December 2, 2020)

 

 

Stephanie Allen, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, represented the applicant and thanked Councilman Black for his involvement in this project during the last two years, stating he has represented these neighbors and community well. Her presentation is for both Item 12 and 13.

Ms. Allen explained the original plan was for 53 lots and added the Planning Commission denied that plan. She stressed that she is not presenting that plan. Instead, she said that working with the neighbors in the last few days they have developed a plan using 1/3 acre lots on the property, a plan she stated which many of the neighbors support. She provided a list of conditions to be included with the new plan. She stated that the conditions are important and are what is going to make this new development compatible with the neighborhood and within the rural preservation overlay. She listed the following seven conditions for developing 14,500 square foot or larger lots.

1. All single story homes

2. An equestrian trail around the perimeter around the development and up Lone Mountain with a 3-rail white fence so that is matches the rural preservation area

3. An eight-foot block wall specifically along the northern property line and are willing to do in other areas if necessary, but feel this might not be good along Lone Mountain

4. No plants used in landscaping that are poisonous to animals

5. No interior street lights and instead use coach lights

6. Rural trees standards as in the overlay


 

Mayor Lee opened public forum.

The following residents called in and supported 1/3 acre lots:

• Fred Young, 4704 Brushfire Street, North Las Vegas


• Sherrie Snyder 3728 West Verde Way, North Las Vegas


• Luis Lazoya, 4905 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas


• Kathy Ujifusa, 3810 West Verde Way, North Las Vegas

The following residents called in and supported ˝ lots:


• Ivan Caulier, 3405 West Verde Way, North Las Vegas


• Fernando Santoyo, 4890 Willard Street, North Las Vegas

William Work 4850 North Kenney Way stated he is opposed to any changes on lot sizes and against 1/3 acre.

Mayor Lee closed public forum.

Mayor and Council discussed the number of horses that are permitted on ˝ and 1/3 acre lots, with a recommendation to evaluate at some time in the future evaluate if the ratio could be lowered such that more than one horse could be permitted on 1/3 acre lots.

 

ACTION:

OVERTURNED PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION; APPROVED AMP-10-2020

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

Mayor Lee

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

13.

Deny ZN-15-2020 (Lone Mountain/Allen); Applicant: ACAK Irrevocable Trust to Request a Property Reclassification from an R-E Ranch Estates District to a PUD Planned Unit Development District Consisting of 53 Single-Family Lots Generally Located North of Lone Mountain Road Between Willis Street and Kenny Way, APNs 124-31-802-008 Through 011, 124-32-401-005 and 006. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action) (Continued from December 2, 2020)

 

See minutes for Item 12. City Clerk Raynor noted that for items 12 and 13 all written comments provided for the November 18, 2020 and December 2, 2020 meetings are part of the record for these items.

 

ACTION:

OVERTURNED THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION FOR ZN-15-2020; APPROVED ZN-15-2020; DIRECTED THE APPLICANT TO COME BACK WITH A PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN THAT MUST REFLECT MINIMUM LOT SIZES OF 14,500 SQUARE FEET OR LARGER WITH THE ELEMENTS SUCH AS THE EQUESTRIAN TRAIL ALONG THE WESTERN PORTION AND OTHER ASPECTS OF THE EQUESTRIAN TRAIL; AND DIRECTED STAFF TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT CONTAINS THE APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS FOR RANCH ESTATES AREA

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

Mayor Lee

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

BUSINESS

 

14.

Approve Professional Services Agreement for Educational Support Services with Nevada Action for Choice Access, dba Nevada Action, for School Options in the Amount of $143,800 for the Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy (SNUMA) in a Form Approved by the City Attorney and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Execute the Agreement. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Manager Juden provided an update on the academy. He stated that the City created the academy to handle the educational void created by the closure of the school district during the pandemic. He stressed that the school district’s remote learning plan left many City schoolchildren needing an alternative learning platform. He stated the City stepped up and created the academy to fill this void. He stressed this was not a City responsibility to do this, but that the City did this because it was needed and wanted to provide an educational platform for the “lost” city students did not have the resources to log into the school district’s remote learning platform. He stated that those who have attended SNUMA have improved scores and provided highlights of some of the grade levels.

 

He thanked the team and Councilwoman Goynes-Brown for helping students the City knew would be left behind without an academy like SNUMA. He stated SNUMA is an investment in the City’s children, saying this is another example of how the City is wisely using the CARES dollars by directly addressing impacts created by the pandemic.

 

He stated the original contract in the fall was to create educational opportunities for City children. Mr. Juden stated that this contract is to expand SNUMA to reach out to more kids and families, to work with principals to identify more children who are in harm’s way and bring them into a program where they can be successful. He stated that the City is very concerned with the disproportionate number of completed and attempted suicides of school-aged children in the City and need to address that as well.

 

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

 

15.

Approve Transfer from the General Fund in an Amount Not to Exceed $14,000,000 to the Financial Stabilization Fund (Fund 267) to Protect the City Against Reduced Services in the Event of an Economic Decline for Fiscal Year 2021. (Citywide) (For Possible  Action)

 

City Manager Juden stated that the revised estimate projects that the City will be $68M short due to the pandemic. He stated that he believes the CARES dollars received and the programs and moratoriums in place to assist residents and businesses are masking the true economic impact of the pandemic. He stated he believes that the true effect and economic pain is yet to come. He cited unemployment and the potential for another housing crisis mandate that the City prepare to handle the fallout and need a multi-year strategy. He asked Council to approve this transfer as the first step in the City’s multi-year strategy.

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

ORDINANCES - FINAL ACTION

 

16.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3028, Extending Corporate Limits of the City of North Las Vegas Annexing Parcel of Land Generally Located West of the Las Vegas Boulevard and Nadine Petersen Boulevard Intersection; Petitioner Represents 100 Percent of the Area Proposed for Annexation; and Providing Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Ward 1- Barron) (For Possible Action)

 

City Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3028 as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3028

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

None

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

17.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3038, Amending Chapter 13.24 of the Municipal Code to Make Various Changes Relative to Definitions and Fees and Provide for Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3038 as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3038

 

MOTION:

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

18.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3039, Amending Chapter 13.28 of the Municipal Code to Make Various Changes Relative to Fees and Provide for Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3039 as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3039

 

MOTION:

Mayor Pro Tempore Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

19.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3050, Amending Chapter 13.08 of the Municipal Code to Make Various Updates as Necessary to Limit the Amount of Non-Functional Turf and Providing Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3050 as published on the agenda.

 

ACTION:

PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3050

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

Mayor Lee thanked Utilities Director Brady for his work on Items 17, 18, and 19, noting how important they are towards developments in the City.

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3053, to Repeal and Replace Title 6 of the Municipal Code and to Repeal Ordinance Nos. 2417, 2418, 2522, 2528, 2716, 2717, 2754, 2798, and 2929; to Provide for the Transfer of Impounded Animals Owned or Possessed by Arrested and Detained Persons; to Provide for the Criminalization of Animal Neglect; to Require Adequate Shelter for Animals Kept Outdoors; to Require Shading and Secondary Cooling When the Temperature is Expected to Rise Above a Certain Level; and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

City Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3053 as published on the agenda.

Councilman Cherchio stated this has been a long process including staff and local stakeholders. He said meetings were productive and aimed at properly protecting animals in North Las Vegas. He thanked many of those involved.

Animal Control Manager Nichols provided Council with a presentation on the proposed changes to Title 6. He stated two primary goals were to protect the health, safety and welfare of animals in the City and to ensure compliance with Nevada Revised Statutes. He added that his Division’s name would change from Animal Control Division to Animal Protection Services. He listed notable changes to the code that touch on the following and as explained in detail within Ordinance No. 3053:

·         Microchipping of animals

·         Rules on abandonment of animals

·         Transfer of impounded animals

·         Requirements for food, water, veterinary care, adequate shelter, shade, and cooling

·         Nuisances in regards to pigeons

·         Revised definition of animal cruelty

·         Prohibitions on tethering of dogs

·         Impounded animals due to animal cruelty

·         Hearing process

·         Determinations of municipal court hearings

·         Regulate animals kept outdoors

 

ACTION:

PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3053

 

 

MOTION:

Councilman Cherchio

 

AYES:

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

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

21.

Appoint an At Large Citizen Member to the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Advisory Board to Fill an Unexpired Term Ending November 30, 2022. (Citywide) (For Possible Action)

 

ACTION:

APPOINTED PHIL ZAWARUS

 

MOTION:

Mayor Lee

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

 

No report.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

Mrs. Lewis, 1416 Indian Hedge Drive, North Las Vegas, called in regards to short-term rentals. She stated it took quite some time to complete her applications and recommended that the period to apply for a short-term rental permit be increased by 30 days. Having no more requests to speak, Mayor Lee closed public forum.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM.

 

 

APPROVED: January 6, 2021

 

/s/ John J. Lee

Mayor John J. Lee

 

 

ATTEST:

 

/s/ Catherine A. Raynor

Catherine A. Raynor, MMC

City Clerk