MINUTES

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

REGULAR MEETING

 

September 7, 2022

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

4:07 p.m., Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,

North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

 

ROLL CALL

 

COUNCIL PRESENT

 

Mayor Lee

Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown

Councilman Cherchio

Councilman Barron

Councilman Black

 

 

STAFF PRESENT

 

Assistant City Manager Ihmels

Assistant City Manager Melesio

Chief of Staff Gipson

Chief Financial Officer Harty

City Attorney Moore

City Clerk Rodgers

Community Correctional Center Director Baker

Community Services and Engagement Director Calvo

Community Services and Engagement Special Assistant Cowles

Community Services and Engagement

Homeless Services Coordinator Lilly

Community Services and Engagement

Veteran Services Coordinator Walker

Court Administrator Tellez

Deputy Director of Utilities Llamado

Deputy City Clerk McDowell

Deputy City Clerk Rivera

Fire Chief Calhoun

Government Affairs and Economic Development Director Luke

Human Resources Director Edgell

Information Technology Systems Technician I Johnson

Information Technology Systems Technician I Van Name

Land Development and Community Services Planner Saylor

Land Development and Community Services Planner Dotson

Neighborhood and Leisure Services Director Palmer

Public Works Director Daffern

Veteran Services Coordinator Walker

 

 

WELCOME

 

Mayor John J. Lee

 

VERIFICATION

 

Jackie Rodgers

City Clerk

 

 

INVOCATION

 

Pastor Dave Tatlock from The Oasis Church.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown

 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

Certificate of Recognition for the Business or Organization of the Month.

 

Councilman Cherchio presented the Business of the Month Certificate to Hearts Alive Village Animal Clinic located at 250 N. Decatur Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89130. Hearts Alive Village is the only all-in-one animal rescue in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas with a veterinary clinic, adoption center, fostering services, rehoming, rehabilitation and more. Mr. Cherchio stated that the founder and executive director, Christy Stevens, gave a tour of the facility to him and his wife. Hearts Alive Village Animal Clinic offers lower cost/higher quality veterinary care in a loving and compassionate environment.

 

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

Mayor Lee presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Homeless Services Coordinator, Jason Lilly. Director Community Services and Engagement, Serafin Calvo was struggling to breathe after a piece of food became lodged inside his trachea. Mr. Lilly jumped into action and performed the Heimlich maneuver on Mr. Calvo. Mayor Lee stated that this is a heroic act of saving the life of his fellow City of North Las Vegas employee.

 

COUNCIL ITEMS

 

Councilman Barron

 

·         On September 7, attended the Agora Groundbreaking of a new women’s urgent care center with imaging in North Las Vegas.

·         Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration/Official Grito de Dolores on Thursday, Sept. 15, 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at Liberty Park, in front of City Hall.

·         On September 3, he attended the opening of Cricket Pitch at the Sandstone Ridge Park.

Councilman Cherchio

 

·         Attended an Awards Mixer with Andre Hayes of the Armed Forces Chamber, August 24th.

·         Attended a tour at the Nevada Department of Transportation to view the 215 Project on August 31st.  

·         Attended the North Las Vegas Police Department Police Citizens Academy Opening Night on August 31st.

·         Bingo with Councilman Cherchio at Sky View YMCA on Sept. 22 at 10 am.

·         Support to the Women's Veteran Transitional Resource Center, as a veteran with a non-profit organization. (Proposed by Pat Spearman and supported by Sgt. Dixie, and Veteran and wounded warrior, Lennore Valles.)

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown

 

·         Attended the Soulful Summer Nights with MAZE featuring Frankie Beverly at The AMP at Craig Ranch Regional Park on September 3rd.

·         On September 10th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, she will be attending a house rehab and park cleanup at the Valley View Park.

·         On September 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Martin Luther King Senior Center, the Delta Sigma Sorority will be hosting a meet and greet for the North Las Vegas Police, Jacqueline Gravatt and Assistant Chief of Police, Michael Harris.

Councilman Black

 

·         Will be traveling with Workforce Connections for the Vegas Chamber DC Fly-in on September 19th.

·         Will be attending two Park Clean-ups. Wash trail- Simmons & El Campo Grande on October 22nd and Bruner Elementary School on November 5th.

 

 

***ADJOURN TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING***

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

There was no public participation.

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

1.

Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Agenda of September 7, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

2.

Public Hearing for the Sale of Approximately 0.51 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-020, 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 $250,000.00. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

3.

Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency’s Intent to Sell Approximately 1.02 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-021, 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 – Receive)

 

Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

 

ACTION:

RECEIVED

 

 

MOTION:

Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown

 

AYES:

Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

BUSINESS

 

 

4.

Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency and 2113 Investors, LLC for the Sale of Approximately 0.51 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-020, Generally Located North of the Intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. N. and N. Bruce St. in the Downtown Redevelopment Core Subdistrict for $250,000. (Ward 1 – Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Agency Member Cherchio

AYES:

Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio

NAYS:

Agency Members Cherchio

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

5.

Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City of North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency and KL QOZB II, LLC for the Sale of Approximately 1.02 Acres of Real Property Commonly Known as APN 139-23-201-021, Generally Located North of the Intersection of Las Vegas Blvd. N. and N. Bruce St. in the Downtown Redevelopment Core Subdistrict for $490,000. (Ward 1 – Barron) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

Chairman Barron opened the public hearing and having no requests to speak, closed the public hearing.

 

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

Chairman Barron, Vice Chairwoman Goynes-Brown, Agency Members Lee, Black and Cherchio

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

There was no public participation.

 

 

***ADJOURN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING***

 

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

There was no public participation.

 

AGENDA

 

6.

City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of September 7, 2022. (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Black

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

7.

Beer-Wine-Spirit-Based Products Off-Sale Business License for LV Petroleum, LLC dba US Market, 5110 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89031. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

8.

Reallocation of Up to $674,000 in Community Development Block Grant COVID Round 3 Funding to Three Activities: $85,000 to Pop Up Food Pantry Program; $120,000 to Senior Meals Distribution Program; and $469,000 to Small Business Forgivable Loan Program; Authorization of City Manager or his Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements and/or Amendments for Approved Programs and Projects as Required and Administratively Approve any Revised Final Funding Allocation or Contract Amendments as Needed. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve and Authorize)

 

 

 

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

9.

Reports of Certificates of Sale Due to the Non-Payment of a Special Assessment for Properties Located within the Valley Vista Special Improvement District No. 64 in Accordance with the Nevada Revised Statute 271.565.  (Ward 1-Barron) (Ward 3-Black) (Ward 4-Cherchio) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Accept)

 

ACTION:

ACCEPTED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

10.

Software and Services Agreement with Shi International Corp. in the Amount of $322,176 for One Year of G Suite Enterprise and Virtru Pro Email Encryption Subscriptions. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Grant Application and Acceptance of any Resulting Grant Award from the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for the Traffic Safety Grant Program, in the Total Amount of $221,035; Grant Funds in the Amount of $176,828 and a Required Local In-Kind Match in the Amount of $44,207 to Allow for Participation in the Pedestrian Safety Program for the Police Department; 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 Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

12.

Grant Application and Acceptance of any Resulting Grant Award from the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for the Traffic Safety Grant Program, in the Total Amount of $125,000; Grant Funds in the Amount of $100,000 and a Required Local In-Kind Match in the Amount of $25,000 to Allow for Participation in the DUI Grant Program for the Police Department; 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 Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

13.

Grant Application and Acceptance of any Resulting Grant Award from the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for the Traffic Safety Grant Program, in the Total Amount of $203,600; Grant Funds in the Amount of $162,880 and a Required Local In-Kind Match in the Amount of $40,720 to Allow for Participation in the Highway Safety Program for the Police Department; 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 Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

14.

Grant Application and Acceptance of any Resulting Grant Award from the State of Nevada, Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety for the Joining Forces Grant Program, in the Total Amount of $349,747; Grant Funds in the Amount of $279,597 and a Required Local In-Kind Match in the Amount of $70,150 to Allow for Participation in the Joining Forces Program for the Police Department; 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 Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

15.

Purchase Order to Clark County Southern Nevada Area Communications Council in an Amount not to Exceed $286,690.40 for Annual Operating Fees of the Southern Nevada Area Communications Council Radio System, Pursuant to the Southern Nevada Area Communications Council Cooperative Agreement for all Departments Except the Fire Department. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve and Authorize)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED AND AUTHORIZED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

16.

One Year Extension of the Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement No. 003869-002 with Idemia Identity & Security USA, LLC in the Amount of $97,528 for Maintenance and Support of the Police Department’s LiveScan and Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

17.

All Bids Received for Bid No. 1663 for the Illuminated Street Name Signs Project, CIP Project No. 10494. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Reject)

 

ACTION:

REJECTED

 

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

 

AYES:

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

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

18.

Professional Architectural Services Agreement for the New Fire Station 51 with Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects, PC in an Amount not to Exceed $876,800 funded by U.S. Department of the Treasury Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CIP Project No. 22065). (Ward 1) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

19.

Supplemental Interlocal Contract No. 1 with the Cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite, Clark County and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for the RTC – Traffic Signal Program Management Project.  (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

20.

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with GCW, Inc., to Increase Agreement in an Amount not to Exceed $19,800, Increasing the Contract from $296,500 to $316,300, Funded by the Tax Override Street-FB for the Commerce Street Streetlight Project, between Las Vegas Wash Trail and Fairyway Pines Drive, CIP Project No. 10544. (Ward 2-Goynes-Brown) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

21.

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $343,310 for Additional Construction Management Services for a Total amount Not to Exceed $1,736,080 for the Well Rehabilitation Project. CIP Project No. W0069. (Ward 3) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

22.

Third Amendment to the Clarifloc WE-1154 Purchase Agreement with Polydyne Inc. to Increase the Total Amount of the Agreement by $135,200 Annually for the Remaining Two Years of the Term, for the Purchase of Clarifloc WE-1154 for the Water Reclamation Facility. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation –  Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

23.

Purchase of Upgraded Camera System Equipment and Installation Agreement with Tele/Data Contractors, Inc. DBA Teledata Technologies in an Amount not to Exceed $338,490 from the Utility Enterprise Fund for the Water Site Security Camera Capital Improvement Project. CIP No. W0059. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Approve)

 

ACTION:

APPROVED

 

 

MOTION:

Councilman Barron

 

AYES:

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

 

NAYS:

None

 

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

BUSINESS

 

24.

Resolution No. 2705, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of North Las Vegas, Nevada, Supporting Nevada State College in Renaming the Institution’s Name From “College” to “University”. (Citywide) (For Possible Action; Recommendation – Pass and Adopt)

 

Jared Luke, Director of Government Affairs and Economic Development stated that DeRionne P. Pollard, President of Nevada State College (NSC), was not able to attend the City Council meeting. However, he read her comment into the record and was available for questions.

 

Mayor Pro Tempore Goynes-Brown stated that as a council, they do support the name change.

 

ACTION:

PASSED AND ADOPTED

 

MOTION:

Councilwoman Goynes-Brown

AYES:

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

NAYS:

None

ABSTAIN:

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

 

Acting City Manager Ihmels had nothing to report.

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

Dave Tatlock, 5228 Jose Ernesto Street, North Las Vegas shared information regarding his church and the type of services they offer to the community.

 

Queen Bmazazhi Karu, North Las Vegas introduced herself and stated she just recently moved to North Las Vegas and would like to help the community.

 

Aaron Warl, 1805 Len Place, North Las Vegas stated that he is concerned about the transient population in North Las Vegas.

 

Damone Coleman, 1805 Len Place, North Las Vegas stated that he is also concerned about the transient population and the type of medical care that the local hospitals provide.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Mayor Lee adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM.

 

 

APPROVED:

/s/* Isaac E. Barron

Chairman Isaac E. Barron

 

 

 

/s/* John J. Lee

Mayor John J. Lee

 

 

 

 

 

                                                           

ATTEST:

 

 

 

/s/* Daisy Rivera

Daisy Rivera

Deputy City Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Hard copy minutes for this City Council and Redevelopment Agency meeting when signed are separated into two documents, one for City Council and one for the Redevelopment Agency, to support ease of searching and filing.