MINUTES
CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
April 21, 2021
Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com
CALL TO ORDER
4:09 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
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City Manager Juden City Attorney Moore City Clerk Raynor Assistant City Manager Melesio Assistant City Manager Goldberg Finance Director Harty Deputy Fire Chief Stover Information Technology Director Moriarity Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan Library Director Lewis Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer Police Captain Hyde Public Works Director Daffern Utilities Director Brady |
WELCOME
Mayor John J. Lee
VERIFICATION
Catherine A. Raynor, MMC, City Clerk
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Councilman Cherchio |
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CARE Court 60-Day Presentation to City Council by North Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Lee |
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Judge Lee introduced the video. He described the
activities of the first 30 days and said that this video covers the first 60
days. Communications Manager Walker stated that the video documents all the
great things happening in the CARE Court. Assistant Court Administrator
Tellez thanked City staff for help received in regards to a grant and shared
with Council information on the recent bench warrant quashing event. She
stated that they are continuing to meet with stakeholders and that they have
seen their first three veteran treatment cases. Ms. Tellez thanked the Police
Department for developing a program that can identify offenders who could use
the services of the CARE Court. She thanked Public Works and Land Development
for reinstituting a program where participants can perform their community
services. Community Services Specialist Williams shared with Council the
challenges participants face to attain success and how she and other staff
assist them in facing and overcoming those challenges. |
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Mayor Lee opened the public forum and, having no requests to speak, closed the public forum. |
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1. |
Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of April 21, 2021. (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED AS AMENDED; ITEM 22 CONTINUED TO MAY 5, 2021
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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2. |
Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2021. (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
AUTHORIZED; APPROVED ACCEPTANCE
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED ACCEPTANCE
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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5. |
Approve Service Agreement with Prime Government Solutions, Inc., in the Amount of $187,818 for the Replacement of the City’s Agenda and Board Management Solution. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None
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Authorize City Manager to Execute Purchase Orders in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000 Using the Competitive Bidding Exception Per NRS 332 Local Government Purchasing Act for the Purchase of Vehicles and Equipment to Include Vehicle Upfits and Related Items for Various Departments Through the Facilitation of Fleet Services, CIP Project No. 25001. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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14. |
Approve Interlocal Contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in an Amount Not to Exceed $850,000 Funded by Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Funds for the Construction and Construction Management of the Tropical Parkway, Walnut Road Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project, CIP Project No. 10280B-20. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
None |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Approve Annual Construction Contract Extension with Nevada Barricade & Sign Company, Inc., in the Total Amount of $595,926.50; $200,000 from Street Maintenance Funds and $395,926.50 from Tax Override Streets Funds for the Major Corridor Pavement Markings Replacement FY20 Project, CIP Project No. 10547-20. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
RATIFIED AND AUTHORIZED
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZN-34-2020 and Ordinance No. 3067 into the record as published on the agenda. Jennifer Lazovich, Kaempfer Crowell, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas, stated she represented the applicant. She showed a site plan, stated the rezone request was to build a 3-story, 35-foot multi-family 55+ apartment complex. She noted that the complex would include a bocce ball court, a dog park, a pool and other common area amenities. She stressed that currently the property is zoned commercial and that if commercial would be developed on this infill site, that it would most likely be built closer to residents than what is proposed for this residential project. She stated that she does not recommend the installation of an 8-foot cinderblock wall as recommended by the Planning Commission. She said that such a wall would reduce landscaping and is opposed to that. She stated this project would provide a distance and separation buffer between the existing single-family homes and the commercial uses to the north. Mayor Lee opened the public
hearing. He noted that the City received written opposition to this project
from Renee Wolfman at 4222 Valley Spruce Way and City Clerk Raynor
noted the City received two returned public hearing cards in opposition to
the project from Stacy Tippetts at 4374 Valley Sage Drive and Dennis
Perkins at 4239 Valley Pine Court. The following neighbors spoke in opposition to the project voicing concerns with the height of the building, lights shining into their yards at night, noise from common areas late at night, diminished mountain views, noise from the gate, noise from ambulances, traffic noise, lack of privacy, concerns the complex could later be changed from 55+ age residents, the addition of an 8-foot concrete wall, noise from visitors that are under 55, and the need for a senior apartment complex when one exists about a mile from this site. Carla Ortega, 4326
Valley Sage Drive Ms. Lazovich said that there is a shortage of senior house across the valley with long wait lists. She stressed that a senior complex has a lot less traffic noise than is common for commercial, which could be built on this site if the rezoning is not approved. She shared that based on traffic counts senior complexes tend to have less vehicles than regular apartments and therefore less traffic in and out of the complex. She added four conditions she proposed in mitigation of the neighbors’ concerns. Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan stated that he recommends a modification of condition number four instead of Ms. Lazovich’s first proposed conditions. He said he agreed with the Ms. Lazovich’s other proposed conditions.
Councilman Black stated that the proposed project is in his ward. He stated that when he heard of this project he did some homework. He said that he found a similar senior complex that was built just a few years ago. He stressed that he learned that that project has had very few, if any, of the problems voiced tonight and that the Police Department has had very little contact with the complex. He stated he supported the project because it would be a good project for the location and that the concerns voiced by the neighbors have been addressed with additional conditions. |
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APPROVED ZN-34-2020; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3067 AS AMENDED WITH CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS: 1. UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED THROUGH A VARIANCE, WAIVER OR ANOTHER APPROVED METHOD, THIS DEVELOPMENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES.
2. THE RESIDENCES SHALL BE LIMITED TO PERSONS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.
3. HOURS OF OPERATION FOR ALL OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE LIMITED TO THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM TO 10:00 PM.
4. THE TREES USED FOR SCREENING ALONG THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE AN EVERGREEN VARIETY.
5. TREES SHALL BE SPACED AT 15 FEET ON CENTER ALONG THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN BOUNDARIES. IN ADDITION, TREES SHALL ALSO BE PLANTED WITHIN EACH OF THE PARKING LOT DIAMONDS ALONG THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY.
6. LIGHTS POLES USED AROUND THE RECREATION AREAS SHALL BE LIMITED TO 12 FEET IN HEIGHT.
7. EXTERIOR LIGHTING SHALL BE SHIELDED AND DIRECTED DOWNWARD.
8. THE USE OF NOISE SUPPRESSION SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE GATE.
9. ALL KNOWN GEOLOGIC HAZARDS SHALL BE SHOWN ON ANY PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLANS AND CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY. SUBSEQUENT IDENTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL HAZARDS MAY SUBSTANTIALLY ALTER DEVELOPMENT PLANS.
10. APPROVAL OF A DRAINAGE STUDY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
11. THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF ACCESS POINTS AND THEIR LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS TRAFFIC ENGINEER AND MUST MEET THE STANDARDS SET FORTH IN NORTH LAS VEGAS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.24.040. CONFORMANCE MAY REQUIRE MODIFICATIONS TO THE SITE.
12. ALL DRIVEWAY GEOMETRICS SHALL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNIFORM STANDARD DRAWINGS FOR PUBLIC WORKS’ CONSTRUCTION OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS DRAWING NUMBER 222.1.
13. APPROVAL OF A TRAFFIC STUDY IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL OF THE CIVIL IMPROVEMENT PLANS. PLEASE CONTACT TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AT 633-2676 TO REQUEST A SCOPE. A QUEUING ANALYSIS MAY BE REQUIRED. |
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MOTION: |
Councilman Black |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZN-01-2021 and Ordinance No. 3068 into the record as published on the agenda. Robert Cunningham, Taney Engineering, 6030 South Jones Boulevard, Las Vegas, represented the applicant, asking to rezone the site. He said he agreed to all staff recommendations and conditions. Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and having not request to speak closed the public hearing. Mayor Lee and Mayor Pro Tempore Barron noted that this project is actually in Ward 1. |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED ZN-01-2021; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3068
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan read ZN-02-2021 and Ordinance No. 3069 into the record as published on the agenda. Bill Lambert, BLK Engineers, 3933 South Kelley Avenue, Portland, Oregon, represented the application via telephone. He stated they are requesting the property be rezone similar to the zoning of surrounding developments. Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and, having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. |
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ACTION: |
APPROVED ZN-02-2021; PASSED AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 3069
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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NAYS: |
None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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ACTION: |
CONTINUED TO MAY 5, 2021
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MOTION: |
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron |
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AYES: |
Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black |
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None |
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ABSTAIN: |
None |
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Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan noted that the City has not received any comments from the public on the draft plan. Mayor Lee opened the public hearing and, having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing. |
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ACTION: |
CONDUCTED THE PUBLIC HEARING |
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Update on the Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy and the City's Education Equality Initiatives. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) |
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Assistant City Manager Goldberg introduced the item. She played a video that explains the genesis of the Southern Nevada Micro Academy (SNUMA) and how the public-private partnership works. She shared many of the successes of SNUMA and announced that SNUMA would continue in the 2021/2022 school year. Mayor and Council asked questions about the program and thanked Councilwoman Goynes-Brown for her leadership. Councilwoman Goynes-Brown said that the creation of SNUMA along with other things that staff has done during the pandemic helps take the stress off of parents, caregivers, and even the students as well. She said there is so much uncertainty and that causes stress and SNUMA relieves some of that. Councilman Black noted that nothing as far as City code required the City to create SNUMA, but that it was created because there was a great need, one that the City wanted to fill. |
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ACTION: |
ACCEPTED UPDATE
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COVID-19 Lessons and Innovations Presentation (Discussion Only) |
City Manager Juden stated Council asked for this report and he stressed that the City would not be going back to business as usual after the pandemic is over. He said that the City is interested in doing things better. Mr. Juden stressed that as evidenced by a few presentations today the City does things not because it has to, but because the City wants to when it sees a need. He stressed they were not an obligation, but the efforts the City took during COVID-19 are unparalleled. He provided the why. He said the City knew it needed to get the economy back open and thus the City needed to do these things in order to get that turned around quickly. He stressed that staff knew residents and the local economy would be impacted longer if the City did not act quickly. He said that Mayor and Council have made it clear that if there is a problem that happens within the corporate boundaries of the City, then the City needs to respond. He stated Chief of Staff Gipson has prepared a list of things that staff have done to save dollars, be more efficient, and therefore provide more services to residents and provide them more quickly.
Chief of Staff Gipson said that what staff has done during the pandemic has been amazing and that so many lessons have been learned and innovations created. She stated staff have been able to quickly pivot and work remotely while still providing services to our residents. She said that at the beginning of COVID-19 City Manager Juden said staff should not let a good crisis go to waste. She stressed that staff has not missed this opportunity. Instead, she emphasized staff has used this time to become more efficient and productive and would continue in this vain long after the pandemic is over. She highlighted things that individual departments have done to save the city money, to make things work faster and more efficiently. She closed thanking Council for their vision and directors for their tremendous work ethic.
Mayor Pro Tempore Barron said he is proud to be a part of the Council, that the Council composition reflects the community, that the City does more with less, and the City has left the City's bad reputation behind.
Councilman Cherchio concurred with Mayor Pro Tempore Barron's comments. He said this meeting was a good snapshot of how things work here. He said that there was one item that had the potential to be contentious, but the City and Council do their homework and work for the residents. He stressed that Council are public servants in the true sense of the words.
Councilman Black stated that as Ms. Gipson's presentation shows, the City harnessed many opportunities during the pandemic and did not let them go to waste. He spoke in favor of celebrating these wins and asked staff to keep up the good work.
Councilwoman Goynes-Brown stated that these services as well take stress off of residents and ensures that their needs are met. She applauded the innovative thinking and said there is no reason to go back to the old way of doing things.
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Mayor Lee opened the public forum. Stanley Washington, 3432 N. Bruce Street, North Las Vegas, shared with Council his idea on how to bring all-star soccer sporting events to the valley. Mayor Lee closed the public forum. |
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Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM. |
APPROVED: May 5, 2021
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/s/ John J. Lee |
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Mayor John J. Lee
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ATTEST:
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/s/ Catherine A. Raynor |
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Catherine A. Raynor, MMC City Clerk |