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
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Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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Councilman Cherchio |
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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.
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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. |
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. |
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1. |
Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of December 16, 2020. (For Possible Action) |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2020. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Council Members Cherchio |
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: |
Council Members Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Council Members Cherchio |
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: |
Council Members Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Council Members Cherchio |
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: |
Council Members Cherchio |
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: |
Council Members Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Council Members Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
AWARDED AND APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Council Members Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Council Members Cherchio |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
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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.
Mayor Lee opened public forum. • Fred Young, 4704 Brushfire Street, North Las Vegas
The following residents called in and supported ˝ lots:
William Work 4850 North
Kenney Way stated he is opposed to any changes on lot sizes and
against 1/3 acre. 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
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
AYES: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
Mayor Lee |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
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
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
AYES: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
Mayor Lee |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
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
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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 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
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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 Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3028 as published on the agenda. |
ACTION: |
PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3028
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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None |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
City Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3038 as published on the agenda. |
ACTION: |
PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3038
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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 Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3039 as published on the agenda. |
ACTION: |
PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3039
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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 Clerk Raynor read Ordinance No. 3050 as published on the agenda. |
ACTION: |
PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3050
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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.
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 |
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ACTION: |
PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3053
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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: |
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ABSTAIN: |
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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
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MOTION: |
Mayor Lee |
AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
NAYS: |
None |
ABSTAIN: |
None |
No report. |
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. |
Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM. |
APPROVED: January 6, 2021
/s/ John J. Lee |
Mayor John J. Lee
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ATTEST:
/s/ Catherine A. Raynor |
Catherine A. Raynor, MMC City Clerk |