City Council
Regular MeetingLas Vegas, NV · March 1, 2023
Agenda
Carolyn G. Goodman, Mayor (AtLarge) City Manager Jorge Cervantes
Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 1) City Attorney Bryan K. Scott
Victoria Seaman (Ward 2) City Clerk LuAnn D. Holmes
Olivia Díaz (Ward 3)
Francis AllenPalenske (Ward 4)
Cedric Crear (Ward 5)
Nancy E. Brune (Ward 6)
City Council Agenda
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March 1, 2023
9:00 AM
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1. Call to Order
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2. Announcement Regarding: Compliance with Open Meeting Law
3. Invocation Reverend Carol Simpson, Shekinah Glory Ministries
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Recognition of the Citizen of the Month
6. Recognition of The Garden Foundation
BUSINESS ITEMS 9:30 A.M. SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
7. Public comment during this portion of the Agenda must be limited to matters on the Agenda for action. If
you wish to be heard, come to the podium and give your name for the record. The amount of discussion, as
well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed, may be limited.
BUSINESS ITEMS 9:30 A.M. Session
8. For Possible Action Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the Council, staff and/or the applicant wish
to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn or held in abeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted
upon at this time.
9. For possible action to approve the Final Minutes by reference of the February 1, 2023 Regular City Council
Meeting
CONSENT AGENDA
Matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and have been recommended for
approval by the Submitting Departments. All items on the Consent Agenda may be approved in a single
motion. However, if a Council Member so requests, any consent item may be moved to the discussion
portion of the agenda and other action, including postponement or denial of the item, may take place.
CITY ATTORNEY CONSENT
10. For possible action to approve settlement of Marian Blue for Estate of Stephen Burrell, et al. v. City of Las
Vegas, et al., Case No. 2:21cv00372RFBDJA in the United States District Court ($750,000 Liability
Insurance and Property Damage Fund)
11. For possible action to approve the Subdivision Participation Form (Exhibit K), in accordance with the One
Nevada Agreement on Allocation of Opioid Recoveries, for participation in a settlement with Walmart All
Wards
FINANCE CONSENT
12. For possible action to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD)
Apportionment Plan, which includes shared costs between the City of Las Vegas and Clark County for
the LVMPD's 202324 budget, in accordance with NRS 280.190(c) All Wards
FINANCE PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS CONSENT
13. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 23.MWA949SK, Prime Design Services for DPS
Detention Center Unit 5 & 6 Restroom Addition, located at 3300 Stewart Avenue Department of Public
Works Award recommended to: APTUS, INC. (NottoExceed $106,600 City Facilities Capital Projects
Fund) Ward 3 (Diaz)
14. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 230130DG, Blanket Services for Hydraulics and
Irrigation Design Services Department of Public Works Award recommended to: AQUA
ENGINEERING, INC. (Notto Exceed $75,000 Annually/Total Contract Amount NottoExceed
$375,000 Various Funds) All Wards
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15. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 22.MWA378.C2JH Construction Manager at Risk
Agreement for Downtown Civic Center Buildings and Plaza, located on the City block bounded by
Bonneville Avenue, Main Street, Clark Avenue and 1st Street Department of Public Works Award
recommended to: CORE WEST, INC. ($165,000,000 City Facilities Capital Projects Fund) Ward 3 (Diaz)
OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS CONSENT
16. For possible action to approve the ratification of Brian Hubbell in a Council support position as a Special
Assistant to Council in the Ward 2 office ($62,485.51 + Benefits General Fund) Ward 2 (Seaman)
PUBLIC WORKS CONSENT
17. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Highway Agreement PR71422063
between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to fund
the design of the Historic Westside Complete Streets Project located along H Street between Owens
Avenue and Bonanza Road and Washington Avenue between Martin L. King Jr. Boulevard and Interstate 15
(I15) more specifically shown in the contract's Attachment "A" ($3,157,895 Road and Flood Capital
Project Fund [CPF]) Ward 5 (Crear)
18. For possible action to approve a sewer easement from Jon Eric Mefford, Carolina Rodriguez Mefford, and
The Lindley Family Revocable Living Trust to the City of Las Vegas (CLV) for sewer connection purposes,
located in the vicinity of Tioga Way and La Madre Way, APNs 12534310097 and 098 Clark County
19. For possible action to approve the First Amendment to Communication Site License Agreement between
the City of Las Vegas and TMobile West Tower, LLC regarding a facility located at 101 North Pavilion
Center Drive (APN 13735501004) which will allow TMobile West Tower, LLC to sublease portions of
the space to Starry Group Holdings, Inc. Ward 2 (Seaman)
20. For possible action to approve the Communication Site License Agreement between the City of Las Vegas
(CLV) and TMobile West Tower, LLC in regards to a cell tower located at 101 North Pavilion Center Drive
(APN 13735 501004) which extends the term for five (5) years with four (4) additional fiveyear
renewal options Ward 2 (Seaman)
21. For possible action to approve staff to acquire various real property rights for the future Citywide Pedestrian
Safety Improvements FY18 Project, located in the vicinity of Gilmore Avenue and Campbell Road, APN
13808101037 Ward 4 (AllenPalenske)
22. For possible action to approve Third Supplemental Interlocal Contract LAS29F20 between the City of Las
Vegas (CLV) and the Clark County Regional Flood Control District (CCRFCD) to extend the agreement
expiration date from January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2026 for construction of the Flamingo Boulder
Highway North, Charleston Boulder Highway to Maryland Parkway and Maryland Parkway System
Ward 3 (Diaz)
RESOLUTIONS CONSENT
23. R82023 For possible action to approve a Resolution concerning the City of Las Vegas, Nevada,
Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1485 Alta Drive (Landscape Maintenance FY2024), fixing the time
and place when complaints, protests, and objections to the Final Assessment Roll for the District will be
heard, providing for the manner of giving notice of the hearing on the Final Assessment Roll, prescribing
other details in connection therewith, ratifying all action taken consistent with the provisions hereof, and
providing the effective date, hereof Ward 1 (Knudsen)
24. R92023 For possible action to approve a Resolution concerning the City of Las Vegas, Nevada,
Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1485 Alta Drive (Landscape Maintenance FY2024), determining
the cost to be assessed and authorizing, ordering, and directing the City Engineer to prepare the Final
Assessment Roll and providing the effective date, hereof Ward 1 (Knudsen)
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25. R102023 For possible action to approve a Resolution concerning the City of Las Vegas, Nevada,
Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1516 Fremont Street Maintenance District FY2024 (Las Vegas
Boulevard to 8th Street), fixing the time and place when complaints, protests, and objections to the Final
Assessment Roll for the District will be heard, providing for the manner of giving notice of the hearing on
the Final Assessment Roll, prescribing other details in connection; therewith, ratifying all action taken
consistent with the provisions, hereof, and providing the effective date, hereof Ward 3 (Diaz)
26. R112023 For possible action to approve a Resolution concerning the City of Las Vegas, Nevada,
Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1516 Fremont Street Maintenance District (Las Vegas Boulevard
to 8th Street), determining the cost to be assessed and authorizing, ordering, and directing the City
Engineer to prepare the Final Assessment Roll for FY2024 and providing the effective date, hereof Ward 3
(Diaz)
27. R122023 For possible action to approve a Resolution consenting to the undertakings of the City of Las
Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in connection with the Multifamily Residential Unit Incentive Program
(MFRUIP)Agreement between the RDA and 1st Estate, LLC (Owner), located at 517 North 1st Street (APN
13927810034), to be in compliance with and in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the RDA
Redevelopment Area Ward 5 (Crear) [NOTE: This item is related to RDA Item 5 (RA52023)]
28. R132023 For possible action to approve a Resolution consenting to the undertakings of the City of Las
Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in connection with the Multifamily Residential Visual Incentive
Program (MFRVIP) Agreement between the RDA and 1st Estate, LLC (Owner), located at 517 North 1st
Street (APN 13927810034), to be in compliance with and in furtherance of the goals and objectives of the
RDA Redevelopment Area Ward 5 (Crear) [NOTE: This item is related to RDA Item 6 (RA62023)]
29. R142023 For possible action to approve a Resolution consenting to the undertakings of the City of Las
Vegas Redevelopment Agency (RDA) in connection with the Commercial Visual Improvement Program
(CVIP) Agreement between the RDA and Mahana Asset Management Group, LLC (Owner), and The Odobo
Collective, Inc. (Tenant), located at 1300 C Street (APN 13927111066), to be in compliance with and in
furtherance of the goals and objectives of the RDA Redevelopment Area Ward 5 (Crear) [NOTE: This
item is related to RDA Item 7 (RA7 2023)]
30. R152023 For possible action to approve a Resolution and Notice regarding the granting of a
telecommunications service franchise to Gigapower, LLC, setting the purpose, character, term and
conditions of the proposed franchise and setting a public hearing on the advisability of granting the
proposed franchise All Wards
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DISCUSSION
31. Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Joan De Santis to the Ward 4 seat on the
Arts Commission
RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT DISCUSSION
BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS MEETING
32. Bill No. 20233 ABEYANCE ITEM For possible action Amends various provisions of LVMC Chapter 6.95
and Title 19.12 to include cannabis consumption lounges, and repeals LVMC Chapter 6.96 in its entirety.
Proposed by: Seth T. Floyd, Esq., Director of Community Development
33. Bill No. 20237 For possible action Amends LVMC Chapter 2.52 to generally provide that members
of City boards, commissions and committees serve at the pleasure of the City Council, and makes
parallel changes to provisions in other chapters regarding particular boards and commissions.
Proposed by: Bryan K. Scott, City Attorney
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BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT A LATER MEETING
There is no public comment on these items and no action will be taken by the Council at this meeting,
except those items which may be stricken or tabled. Public testimony takes place at the Recommending
Committee Meeting held for that purpose.
34. Bill No. 20236 Amends LVMC Chapter 7.40, regarding professional animal handler and breeder permits,
to expand the scope of the permit requirement to include animal rescue operations, establish additional
operational requirements for the holders of certain permits, and provide minimum penalties for certain
violations. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Victoria Seaman
35. Bill No. 20238 Amends LVMC Chapter 19.09, relating to FormBased Code, to consolidate use types for
the various transect zones into one table; makes related adjustments to other provisions of LVMC Title 19;
and makes other general technical amendments and corrections to Title 19. Proposed by: Seth T. Floyd,
Director of Community Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The items listed below, where appropriate, have been reviewed by the various City departments relative to the
requirements for storm drainage and flood control, connection to sanitary sewer, traffic circulation, and Building and
Fire regulations. Their comments and/or requirements have been incorporated into the action.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION
36. 220536 ABEYANCE ITEM PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT/OWNER: LIAM PROPERTIES, LLC
SERIES 3 For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.16 acres at
820 South 6th Street (APN 13934410198), C1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, Ward 3 (Diaz). The
Planning Commission (60 vote) recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project.
Staff recommends DENIAL on 220536 WVR1. Staff recommends APPROVAL on 220536SUP1.
36a. 220536WVR1 ABEYANCE ITEM WAIVER TO ALLOW A FIVEFOOT TALL SOLID
PERIMETER WALL WITHIN THE FRONT SETBACK AREA WHERE FIVE FEET WITH A
TWOFOOT SOLID BASE IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED
36b. 220536SUP1 ABEYANCE ITEM SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL,
MOTEL OR HOTEL SUITES USE
37. 220561 ABEYANCE ITEM PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT: AMG AUTO SALES OWNER:
CAPELLA CENTER, LLC For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on
0.45 acres at 3730 Capella Avenue, Suites #1 through #6 (APN 16208410009), M (Industrial) Zone, Ward 1
(Knudsen). The Planning Commission (60) vote recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use
Entitlement project. Staff recommends DENIAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project. [NOTE: The
correct Ward is Ward 3 (Diaz).]
37a. 220561VAR1 ABEYANCE ITEM VARIANCE TO ALLOW ZERO ADDITIONAL PARKING
SPACES WHERE 28 ADDITIONAL SPACES ARE REQUIRED FOR AN EXISTING PARKING
IMPAIRED DEVELOPMENT
37b. 220561VAR2 ABEYANCE ITEM VARIANCE TO ALLOW NO OUTDOOR STORAGE
SCREENING WHERE SUCH IS REQUIRED AND TO ALLOW CHAIN LINK FENCING WHERE
SUCH MATERIAL IS PROHIBITED
37c. 220561SUP1 ABEYANCE ITEM SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PROPOSED AUTO
REPAIR GARAGE, MAJOR USE
38. 220659VAR1 ABEYANCE ITEM VARIANCE PUBLIC HEARING APPLICANT/OWNER: ROBERTO
CAMACHO For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request TO ALLOW AN EXISTING
NINEFOOT BLOCK WALL IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK WHERE TWO FEET OF BLOCK WALL IS
THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED on 0.27 acres at 409 Bruce Street (APN 13935111162), R1 (Single Family
Residential) Zone, Ward 5 (Crear). The Planning Commission (60 vote) recommends APPROVAL. Staff
recommends DENIAL.
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REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
39. Report by Tina Quigley, President and CEO of Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), regarding
business development services being provided to existing businesses located in the City of Las Vegas
(City) and new businesses relocating to the City All Wards
SET DATE
40. Set date on any appeals filed or required public hearings from the City Planning Commission Meetings
and Dangerous Building or Nuisance/Litter Abatements.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
41. Citizens Participation: Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within
the jurisdiction of the City Council. No subject may be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is
on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, come to the podium and give your name
for the record. The amount of discussion on any single subject, as well as the amount of time any single
speaker is allowed, may be limited.
COUNCIL EMERGING ISSUES
Comments made by Council members during this portion of the agenda must refer solely to proposals for
future agenda item topics to be brought before the Council for consideration and action at a later date.
Any discussion must be limited to whether or not such proposed items shall be placed on a future
agenda and no discussion regarding the substance of any such proposed topic shall occur. No action
shall be taken.
42. Discussion regarding potential items for future City Council agendas All Wards
COUNCIL MEMBER RECOGNITION
43. Council Member Recognition: Comments made by individual City Council Members during this portion of
the agenda will not be acted upon by the City Council unless that subject is on the agenda and scheduled
for action.
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City Hall, 495 South Main Street, 1st Floor
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