MINUTES

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

August 17, 2022

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

CALL TO ORDER

4:00 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 Barron

Councilman Black

Councilman Cherchio

STAFF PRESENT

City Manager Juden

City Attorney Moore

City Clerk Rodgers

Assistant City Manager Ihmels

Assistant City Manager Melesio

Chief of Staff Gipson

Community Corrections Center Director Baker

Community Services and Engagement Director Calvo

Economic Development Specialist Ragsdale

Education Initiatives Manager Johnson
Government Affairs Director Luke

Government Affairs Manager Benavides

Human Resources Director Edgell

Land Development and Community Services Director Jordan

Business License Manager Aldava

Library Director Lewis

Municipal Court Administrator Tellez

Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer

Police Captain Hyde

Public Works Director Daffern

Utilities Director Brady

Public Information Officer Walker

WELCOME

Mayor John J. Lee

VERIFICATION

Jackie Rodgers,

City Clerk

INVOCATION

Pastor Jacob Perez, Calvary Chapel - Lone Mountain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

COUNCIL ITEMS

Councilman Barron:

• Reported on Back to School Pool Party at Pettiti Pool on August 13, Saturday, 12pm to 3pm.
• Reported on Proclamation given to George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic at Craig Ranch Amphitheater Saturday, August 13 at 5pm
• Hispanic Heritage Month and Grito de Dolores on Sept. 15, 5pm to 9pm, Liberty Park at City Hall.

Councilman Cherchio:

• Reported on Skyview YMCA’s End of Summer Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 6, 4pm to 6pm.
• Reported on Amazon Tour Thursday, August 11 from 9 – 11 am.
• Announced Skyview YMCA Bingo with Councilman Cherchio Thursday, September 22 beginning at 10 am.
• Announced Armed Forces Military Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Day at Craig Ranch Regional Park Saturday, October 22 10:30 am – 4:00 pm. Fun, games, entertainment, vendors, and food trucks!
• Announced Paws in the Park at Aliante Discovery Park Sunday, November 6th from 9 am – 12 pm. There will be giveaways and prizes, affordable pet care options, obedience training, vendors, food trucks, and more.

Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown:

• Reported on Explore Academy Las Vegas Ribbon Cutting on Saturday August 6^th
• Reported on NLVFF Health and Safety Symposium last week, Tuesday, August 9^th at the Martin Luther King Senior Center.
• Reported on Findlay Middle School Open House last Wednesday, August 10^th
• Reported on Small Business Connector: Small Business Mixer. This quarterly event is being held at the first-of-its-kind podcast, TikTok, and recording studio in North Las Vegas - The Gas Station Studios! The Gas Station Studios and owner, Tyler Gaston, were honored as the Business of the Month at the June 1 City Council meeting.
• Reported on Black Fire Innovation, Monday, August 15^th with UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield.

Councilman Black:

• Report on Back-to-School Splash Party at SMRC pool Saturday, Aug. 6^th, at 4pm to 7pm.
• Report on Cocktails and Conversations w/ Las Vegas Chamber last Wednesday, August 10^th at the Aliante Casino Hotel Spa.
• Report on Scott Black & Friends at Silver Mesa Recreation Senior Center yesterday, Tuesday, August 16^th.
• Reported on participation at League of Cities.
• Announced upcoming park clean-up Saturday, October 22^nd.

PUBLIC FORUM

Mayor Lee opened the Public Forum.

SONIA HERNANDEZ, 1521 MARLIN AVE, gave remarks in support of the Delores Huerta Recourse Center, stating that the community needs a space like this, where they can get information on resources in their language without fear.

AUDREY PERAL, 5615 OXBOW ST, LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Recourse Center. She stated that she works on behalf of Make the Road, Nevada, a community organization supporting thousands of working-class immigrant families in Las Vegas. The organization feels that a recourse center is very much needed for this community to act as a hub where community members can get information in a place that is designed specifically for them. It would also serve as a place where community organizers can refer people.

MARCO GAMBOA, 2075 N. LAMB BLVD, LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. As a pastor in the community he sees the need for this recourse center on a daily basis. Many times, we receive requests from members of our congregation for assistance and we don’t have anywhere to send them, this would be very helpful central hub to send those referrals.  He hopes that the vote today will be in favor of these resources.

MARGARITA ROMANO, 1222 FRAGRANT SPRUCE, LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. She stated that the community needs a safe place that can serve multiple purposes.  A place for seniors in the morning and for our kids in the afternoon. While there are centers already, the community needs a center that is geared toward the Latino/Hispanic community, so people can feel like they have a place to go that provides accessibility without intimidation, where they can speak up and feel safe. It takes a village to raise our children and this would be something helpful for our children and generations to come.

MARTHA MORENO, 3911 SHADOW WOOD AVE, LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. She stated her job is to bring all the resources offered by the City to the community, but at the moment there is no place to do that. This center would serve as a place to bring all those resources and find them all at once.

EDDIE RAMOS, 288 DOLOVOSA ST, NORTH LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. He stated that this resource center is vey important and needed in this community. I hope that the vote taken today is in favor of the center. I feel this will be impactful to not only families in North Las Vegas, but also in Las Vegas, many people will benefit from it.

JANET GONZALEZ, 1638 INGRANHAM ST, NORTH LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. She stated that a center like this is very much needed, especially in this part of the community.

JOSE ROSAS, 1633 INGRANHAM ST, NORTH LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. He has been a resident of North Las Vegas for more than 20 years. He stated he has a daughter and son that are hard of hearing and deaf, who have struggled throughout their lives, and it was very hard for them to find help. Unfortunately, the school system wasn’t much help either, and they were very de-motivated. There is a need for resources for those with disabilities.

CUAUHTEMOC SANCHEZ, 1808 MCDONALD AVE, NORTH LAS VEGAS, gave remarks in support of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. He stated that the youth now is need of places to access arts, music, and culture. He stated that his son experienced bullying and it is very important for children to have somewhere to go when they are experiencing those hardships. This Community Center is an urgent need for this community, and he asked that the council realize and recognize the importance of this center for our youth, so that they have opportunities and not be in the street.

Mayor Lee Closed the Public Forum.

AGENDA

1.	City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of August 17, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation - Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED AS AMENDED:  ITEM 31 WITHDRAWN
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

CONSENT AGENDA

2.	City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 1, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

3.	City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – APPROVE)

ACTION:			APPROVED
MOTION:			Councilman Black
AYES:			Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:			None
ABSTAIN:			None
	4.	City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 24, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

5.	Restricted Gaming Business License for Jett Gaming LLC dbat Terrible’s #399, 4349 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89115. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

6.	Beer-Wine-Spirit-Based Products Off-Sale Business License for Terrible Herbst, Inc. dba Terrible’s #399, 4349 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89115. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

7.	Restricted Gaming Business License for United Coin Machine Co. dba Century Gaming Technologies dbat Bob’s Market, 150 East Centennial, Suite 111 and 112, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

8.	Restricted Gaming, Restricted Gaming Liquor and Full Liquor Off-Sale Business Licenses for Nevada Restaurant Services, Inc. dba Dotty’s #192, 5580 North Lamb Boulevard, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89081. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

9.

Grant Application and Acceptance of any Resulting Grant Award from Nevada Office of the Attorney General for the SFY23 Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutors (STOP) Grant Program in the Total Amount of $79,811, Including $22,828 in Local Matching Funds from Fund 00100-120155-431000, to Support Staff Costs for the North Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office Victim Advocacy Program; and Authorization for the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Various Contracts and Purchase Orders Related to any Resulting Award and Approve Future Ministerial Changes Related to Budget, Term, and Scope. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation - Approve and Authorize)

ACTION:	APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

10.	Purchase Agreement with AllStar Fire Equipment Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $169,000 for the Purchase of Firefighter Personnel Protective Equipment for the Fire Department, CIP Project No. 22023. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

11.	Purchase Agreement for a Portable Radio with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Purchase of P25 Compliant Portable and Mobile Radios, Related Parts and Service for the Fire Department for $182,134.37. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve and Authorize)

ACTION:	APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

12.

Grant Application and Acceptance of Any Resulting Grant Award from the Nevada Department of Public Safety Office of Criminal Justice Assistance for the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Grant Program in the Total Amount of $160,374, Including $40,374 in Local Matching Funds, to Continue Supporting the Substance Abuse Treatment Program, I Am Possible, for Offenders Currently Serving Sentences Inside of the Community Correctional Center; and Authorization for the City Manager or His Designee to Execute Various Contracts and Purchase Orders Related to Any Resulting Award and Approve Future Ministerial Changes Related to Budget, Term, and Scope. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve and Authorize)

ACTION:	APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

13.

Augmentation of the FY2022-2023 Capital Budget in the Amount of $86,075 from the Utility Enterprise Fund and Approve a CNLV Barrier Rail System with CG&B Enterprises, Inc., in the Amount of $86,075 from Utility Enterprise Fund for the Water Miscellaneous Capital Repairs Project, CIP No. W0061. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

14.

Construction Change Order No. 1 with MC4 Construction LLC in the Amount of $15,000, to Increase the Construction Contract from $694,519 to $709,519 from Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Highway Improvement Acquisition Fund for the Traffic Signal Improvements, Decatur Boulevard/Grand Teton Drive Project, CIP No. 10509-20. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

15.	Cooperative Agreement with the State of Nevada, Department of Transportation, in the Amount of $7,000,490 in Federal STBG and INFRA Funds for the Design and Construction of the Civic Center Drive/Alexander Road Project, CIP No. 10568. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

16.	Final Acceptance of the North 5th Street Signalization at Centennial Parkway Project, CIP Project No. 10388E, for Maintenance and Authorize Filing the Notice of Completion. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve and Accept)

ACTION:			APPROVED AND ACCEPTED
MOTION:			Councilman Black
AYES:			Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:			None
ABSTAIN:			None
	17.	Interlocal Contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in an Amount Not to Exceed $520,000, Funded by the Highway Improvement Fund, for the ADA Upgrades Program, FY2022 Project, CIP No. 10551-22. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

18.

Interlocal Contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,700,000 Funded by Highway Improvement Funds, for Construction of the Trail Connectivity, Craig Road, Pedestrian Bridge at Upper Las Vegas Wash Project, CIP No. 10513. (Ward 1-Barron) (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

19.	Interlocal Contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,000,000, in Highway Improvement Funds, for the Neighborhood Rehabilitation, FY2022 Project, CIP No. 10280A-22. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

20.

Interlocal Contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in an Amount Not to Exceed $107,000 from Highway Improvement Acquisition Funds for the Safety Upgrades Program at Camino Al Norte Project, CIP No. 10491-23. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

21.

Interlocal Contract with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada in an Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 from Highway Improvement Acquisition Funds for the Intersection Improvement on Deer Springs Way Project, CIP No. 10509-23. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

22.	Interlocal Contract with the Cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Mesquite, Clark County and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the RTC – Traffic Signal Detection Project. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

23.

Supplemental Interlocal Contract No. 1 with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Increase the Contract Amount to $100,000 Funded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for City Non-Project Specific Expenses FY2022–2026. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

24.

Supplemental Interlocal Contract No. 1 with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Increase the Interlocal Contract by $315,000 for a Revised Contract Total of $540,000 from Highway Improvement Acquisition Funds, for Construction of the Intersection Improvement Program: Cheyenne Avenue and Revere Street Project, CIP No. 10509-20. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

	25.	Supplemental Interlocal Contract No. 2 with the City of Las Vegas and the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Funded by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Which Extends the Contract Completion Date to December 31, 2027 for the Lake Mead Boulevard, Simmons Street to Losee Road Project, CIP Project No. 10413. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)
ACTION:			APPROVED
MOTION:			Councilman Black
AYES:			Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:			None
ABSTAIN:			None

26.

Supplemental Interlocal Contract No. 3 with the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to Extend the Project Completion Date to June 30, 2027 for the Intersection Improvement Program: North 5th Street and Centennial Parkway Project, CIP No. 10388E. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

27.

Professional Construction Management Services Agreement with CMWorks, Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,768,570, Funded by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District to Provide Construction Management Services for the Gowan Outfall Alexander Road Project, CIP No. 10497. (Ward 3-Black) (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

28.

Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC, in an Amount Not to Exceed $325,000, Funded by D.R. Horton, Inc. to Provide Assessment Engineering Services for Special Improvement District No. 66 (Villages at Tule Springs Village 1). (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

29.

Professional Engineering Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc., in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,199,570 from Clark County Regional Flood Control District Funding to Provide Professional Design Services for the North Las Vegas Detention Basin Upgrade, CIP Project No. 10498. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Black
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

30.

Professional Engineering Construction Management Services Agreement for the Flow Equalization Basin with CMWorks, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,584,906 from the Utility Enterprise Fund to Supply Construction Management Services for the Water Reclamation Facility’s Flow Equalization Basin Project, CIP No. S0036. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

ACTION:		APPROVED
MOTION:		Councilman Black
AYES:		Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:		None
ABSTAIN:		None
	PUBLIC HEARINGS

31.

Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of T-MAP-07-2022 (Centennial & McCarran) for Applicant Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc.’s Request for a Tentative Map in a C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial District), Proposed Property Reclassification to a PUD/PID (Planned Unit Development/Planned Infill Development) to Allow a 30 Lot, Single-Family Subdivision; Location: Northwest Corner of Centennial Parkway and McCarran Street. (Ward 2 – Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation: Deny)

ACTION: WITHDRAWN

32.

AMP-05-2022 (Fuselier & Craig) for Applicant: Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group Inc. to Request an Amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan to Change the Land Use Designation from Neighborhood Commercial to Single-Family Medium. Location: Approximately 280 Feet South of Craig Road on the West Side of Fuselier Drive. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

JEREMIAH JOHNSON, 6030 S. JONES BLVD., LAS VEGAS, ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT.

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Cherchio
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

33.

ZN-10-2022 and Ordinance No. 3133; An Ordinance Related to Zoning; Reclassifying Approximately 2.29 ± Acres from a C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District to an R-CL, Single-Family Compact Lot Residential District, (ZN-10-2022, Fuselier & Craig), for Property Located Approximately 280 Feet South of Craig Road on the West Side of Fuselier Drive, and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve; Pass and Adopt)

JEREMIAH JOHNSON, 6030 S. JONES BLVD., LAS VEGAS, ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT.

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	APPROVED, ZN-10-2022; PASSED AND ADOPTED, ORDINANCE 3133
MOTION:	Councilman Cherchio
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

34.

AMP-07-2022 (Kavison Homes) for Applicant: Kavison Homes, LLC to Request an Amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan to Change the Land Use Designation from Single-Family Low to Single-Family Medium. Location: Southeast Corner of Simmons Street and San Miguel Avenue.  (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation-Approve)

LEXA GREEN, 1980 FESTIVAL PLAZA DR., LAS VEGAS, ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT.

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Cherchio
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

35.

ZN-15-2022 and Ordinance No. 3135; An Ordinance Related to Zoning; Reclassifying Approximately 4.08 ± Acres from R-E, Ranch Estates District and R-1, Single-Family Low Density District to a PUD / PID, Planned Unit Development / Planned Infill Development District, (ZN-15-2022, Kavison Homes) Consisting of 27 Single-Family Residential Lots, for Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Simmons Street and San Miguel Avenue and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve; Pass and Adopt)

LEXA GREEN, 1980 FESTIVAL PLAZA DR., LAS VEGAS, ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT.

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	APPROVED, ZN-15-2022; PASSED AND ADOPTED, ORDINANCE 3135
MOTION:	Councilman Cherchio
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

36.	VAC-12-2022 (Donna Street Apartments) for Applicant: ACG Design to Vacate a 30 ft. Portion of Existing Right of Way (20061116-01513) on Donna Street and Rome Blvd. at the North Side of APN 124-23-301-015. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

HAILEY SHINTON, 4310 CAMERON ST., #12-A, LAS VEGAS, ON BEHALF OF THE APPLICANT.

There was no public participation.

ACTION:			APPROVED - SUBJECT TO APARTMENT NAME APPROVAL BY STAFF
MOTION:			Councilman Cherchio
AYES:			Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black
NAYS:			None
ABSTAIN:			None
	37.	VAC-13-2022 (Village at Tule Springs Parcel 1.06) for Applicant: D R Horton, Inc. to Vacate an Existing Portion of Public Drainage Easement Adjacent to the 215 and Two Public Utility Easements Both Along Elkhorn Road. (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

TRACY STRATON; 5725 BADURA #108, LAS VEGAS, ON BEHLAF OF THE APPLICANT.

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Cherchio
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

38.

Public Hearing Pursuant to NRS 268.059(1) to Accept Appraised Value of $490,000 as Detailed in Appraisal from Anderson Valuation Group, LLC Dated April 8, 2022 as the Fair Market Value of Approximately 1.02 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-021 and Generally Located North of the Intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. N. and N. Bruce St. in the Downtown Redevelopment Core Subdistrict. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Accept)

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	ACCEPTED
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

39.

Public Hearing Pursuant to NRS 268.059(1) to Accept Appraised Value of $250,000 as Detailed in Appraisal from Anderson Valuation Group, LLC Dated April 8, 2022 as the Fair Market Value of Approximately 0.51 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-020 and Generally Located North of the Intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. N. and N. Bruce St. in the Downtown Redevelopment Core Subdistrict. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Accept)

There was no public participation.

ACTION:	ACCEPTED
MOTION:	Mayor Pro Tempore Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Barron, Council Members Cherchio, Goynes-Brown, Black
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

BUSINESS

40.	Proposals for Bill Draft Requests (BDRs) for the 2023 Nevada State Legislative Session. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

JARED LUKE, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS, spoke to the Bill Draft Requests slated for the 2023 legislative session. He stated that the City is allowed up to two (2) BDR’s. Mr. Luke asked that Mayor and Council approve item number 40 which directs staff to draft the BDR packages for submission.  

ACTION:	APPROVED
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Councilmembers Barron, Black and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

41.	Presentation About the Opening of the Dolores Huerta Resource Center. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; RECOMMENDATION – Receive)

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ENGAGEMENT SERAFIN CALVO AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST MAGGIE MORA FOR THE CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS, spoke as to the proposed development of the Deloris Huerta Community Center. Specialist Mora stated that North Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in Nevada, with 41% of residents being Hispanic. With that growth comes the need to provide a resource center. Currently there are no resource centers where Hispanics can go for assistance at a one stop shop. Some of the barriers the community is facing is being under employed, lack of education, low graduation rate, and lack of civic participation, which highlights the need for this center. Minority people are often not informed when it comes to their rights and resources and many times have mistrust in authority. The objective of the proposal is to educate, and improve the quality of life for residents, identify barriers, and replacing them with opportunities by creating a safe and educational environment. Helping new families to integrate into an established community, and building a positive and constructive relationship with police and local government through open communication and mutual understanding, and providing hospitality to the community in the place they feel welcome and safe. There are six (6) proposed objectives: Law workshops, education and financial literacy, health and wellness, work development, technology, recreation, and arts and culture. By investing in the Dolores Huerta Resource Center, Council would be providing a place of trust for Hispanic families to become a part of the City of North Las Vegas Community. The Center would work to enrich the lives of many of the most vulnerable in North Las Vegas.

Director Calvo stated that as a young kid, he would translate on behalf of his parents, a lot like what one of the speakers had his son do for him today. He stated how frustrating it was seeing how his parents were treated because of their lack of ability to speak the language, and it is something that has stuck with him to this day. He stated further that his team has identified the generational barriers faced by the Hispanic community, which is creating a bigger gap for those who need these resources. The resources identified will improve the quality of life for a generation, which will change the trajectory of where they are going. A lot of the youth is lost to gang violence and drug abuse, and these situations can be preventable. This is not a big ask, but it is a need, and something that will pay off hand over foot in the long run. 

Councilman Barron stated that this is a hallmark moment for us, and thanked Director Calvo for his work on this, as it is a heavy lift. What is being proposed is something that has not been done or attempted. He went on to thank Specialist Mora, who he stated is a real connector. In bringing both Director Calvo and Specialist Mora on board we have seen improvements to the investments made in the community overall. Councilman Barron also thanked the City Manager and his team for having the foresight, the will, the courage, and the vision to bring this to fruition. We are constantly fielding phone calls from members of the community who are looking for services. This is a very proud moment for us to be able to do this.

Responding to Mayor Lee, City Manager Juden stated that in life some people have instructions, from wherever they get them, whether that is from their parents or from a community that they feel comfortable in. However some people are born without instructions. Once of the lessons City Manager Juden took from the COVID pandemic was that COVID did not differentiate between anyone, but it did lay bare that there are haves and have-not’s in our society. It was impossible to not see during COVID, those who were not given instructions in life. People that were trying as best they could to make it, but did not have that assistance or help. When he spoke with the team about the issues, he wanted to come up with a bold plan that is impactful to address them. He further stated that this is not something that is traditional for government to do, but one of the things we pride ourselves on here at the City of North Las Vegas is that we experiment and try different things. This is a project that is fluid, we are working with community partners to determine what we need to provide at the resource center. Right now, we are going to start looking for a space that we can rent out, and start to feel out what type of space would be needed in the long run, what programs work or don’t work, and it will be a very fluid laboratory, where the charge will be to make a difference in people’s life, and see what works. Through that process we will see what it will grow into. With the team and the leadership, we have this is going to be a very exciting project. Responding to Mayor Lee, City Manager Juden stated that he would come back with an update as to how this investment is helping the community in three (3) months.

ACTION:

RECEIVED

42.

Resolution No. 2697, A Resolution of the North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency’s Sale of Approximately 1.02 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-021 and Generally Located North of the Intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. N. and N. Bruce St. in the Downtown Redevelopment Core Subdistrict to KL QOZB II, LLC for $490,000. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Pass and Adopt)

ACTION:	PASSED AND ADOPTED
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members, Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

43.

Resolution No. 2698, A Resolution Approving North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency’s Sale of Approximately 0.51 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-020 and Generally Located North of the Intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. N. and N. Bruce St. in the Downtown Redevelopment Core Subdistrict to 2113 Investors LLC for $250,000. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Pass and Adopt)

ACTION:	PASSED AND ADOPTED
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

44.	Resolution No. 2699, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of North Las Vegas Supporting Passage by the United States Congress of H.R. 7247, APEX Area Technical Corrections Act. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Pass and Adopt)

ACTION:	PASSED AND ADOPTED
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

45.

Resolution No.  2703, A Resolution Providing for the Transfer of the City’s 2022 Private Activity Bond Volume Cap to the Director of the State of Nevada Department of Business and Industry for the Construction of the Foam of Nevada Inc. Manufacturing Facility to be located in the Northwest Portion of Approximately 20 Acres at Miner’s Mesa within Apex Industrial Park (APN 122-06-010-009).  (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Pass and Adopt)

ACTION:		PASSED AND ADOPTED
MOTION:		Councilman Barron
AYES:		Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:		None
ABSTAIN:		None
	APPOINTMENTS

46.	New Committee Member to Fill a Vacancy on the Education Advisory Committee. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Appoint)

ACTION:	APPOINTED
MOTION:	Mayor Lee
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

47.	New Committee Member to Fill a Vacancy on the Education Advisory Committee. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Appoint)

ACTION:	APPOINTED
MOTION:	Mayor Lee
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

48.	New Committee Member to Fill Veterans Community Commission Vacancy with a Term Ending on May 31, 2023. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Appoint)

ACTION:	APPOINTED
MOTION:	Councilman Barron
AYES:	Mayor Lee, Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown, Council Members Barron, Black, and Cherchio
NAYS:	None
ABSTAIN:	None

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

City Manager Juden thanked the Mayor and Council for having faith in staff to execute some of the exciting things going on in the City. It is truly thanks to the City Council for believing in staff and allowing them to take risks. We are trying to take risks in order to better the lives of our residents.

Mayor Lee stated that he is hosting a legacy party for long time North Las Vegas residents who have lived in the City for 50 years or more. He directed those interested to contact Lori Glassford in the Mayor’s office.  

PUBLIC FORUM

Varis Brown, 3328 Craig Crossing, North Las Vegas, Spoke about the website he built called becareful.biz, which is aimed at assisting daters by allowing you to log the name of the person who you were with last. In the event that anything happens to you, the police will know who you were last with, and be able to better assist in their investigation. He stated that he built the site on his own with his own money and time, and he is now looking for resources to help him finish the project out.

Conzello Barnhill III, North Las Vegas, stated that he wanted to show appreciation for the North Las Vegas Police and Las Vegas Police for their work in cleaning up the neighborhood, he stated that they are the reason Donna Street no longer has the bad connotation that it once did. He further stated that he wanted to remind everyone that America is not a Capitalist Economy, we are a mixed economy that leans toward a welfare state. He stated that he noticed that there is a heavy proclivity for government agencies to be fiscally irresponsible and justify it with minute quality of life improvements. We are currently going through inflation, and the remediation to that is being derived from government intervention, and ultimately government intervention is going to regulate they things that are caused by a chaotic market. He stated that many different strategies will be needed to fight inflation, not just one approach.   

ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Lee Adjourned the meeting at 5:54 PM.

APPROVED:

/s/ John Lee

Mayor John J. Lee

ATTEST:

/s/ Justine McDowell

Justine McDowell

Deputy City Clerk II