City Council

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 Council Chambers · 495 South Main Street · Phone 702­229­6011 City of Las Vegas Internet Address: www.lasvegasnevada.gov Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for convenience of persons with disabilities. For meetings held in the Council Chambers, sound equipment is available for persons with hearing impairments. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with disabilities or impairments. If you need an accommodation to attend and participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 702­229­6311 and advise of your need at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Dial 7­1­1 for Relay Nevada. May 3, 2023 9:00 AM A lunch break may be taken at the discretion of the Mayor. Items listed on the agenda may be taken out of the order presented; two or more agenda items for consideration may be combined; and any item on the agenda may be removed or related discussion may be delayed at any time. Backup material for this agenda may be obtained from LuAnn D. Holmes, City Clerk, at the City Clerk’s Office at 495 South Main Street, 2nd Floor or on the City’s webpage at www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Online comments can be submitted via the City’s website at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/councilcomment prior to the City Council meeting. The schedule for the Comments Period can be found on the above website. The Mayor and City Council welcome your attendance, public comment related to the items on the agenda and citizen participation on items under the jurisdiction of the City Council at this meeting. If you wish to speak, we respectfully ask you to complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk. Cards are available online, in the Clerk’s Office or at the front of the Chambers as you enter. These proceedings are being video recorded as well as presented live on KCLV, Cable Channel 2. You can also watch this meeting live on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Go­Vegas app. The City Council Meeting, as well as all other KCLV programming, can be viewed on the internet at www.kclv.tv/live. The proceedings will be rebroadcast on KCLV Channel 2 and the web the Wednesday of the meeting at 8:00 PM, and also on Friday at 4:00 AM, Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 7:00 AM and the following Monday at 5:00 PM. Note: Cellular phones are to be turned off during the City Council Meeting. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 1. Call to Order City Council May 3, 2023 - Page 1 2. Announcement Regarding: Compliance with Open Meeting Law 3. Invocation ­ Reverend David Dendy, Mountain View Presbyterian Church 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Recognition of the Citizen of the Month 6. Recognition of C. C. Ronnow Elementary School’s Dr. Michelee Cruz­Crawford and Jaret Reyes 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 morning 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 April 5, 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. ADMINISTRATIVE ­ CONSENT 10. For possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), in an amount not­to­exceed $1,000,000 for eligible use expenses associated with the SNHD’s expansion of the Southern Nevada Public Health Laboratory located at 700 South Martin Luther King Boulevard (General Fund) ­ All Wards COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ­ BUSINESS LICENSING ­ CONSENT 11. For possible action to approve a Temporary Medical Cannabis Dispensary license for NATURAL MEDICINE L.L.C. dba GREEN at 101 South Rainbow Boulevard, Suite 1 ­ Ward 1 (Knudsen) 12. For possible action to approve a Temporary Retail Cannabis Dispensary license for NATURAL MEDICINE L.L.C. dba GREEN at 101 South Rainbow Boulevard, Suite 1 ­ Ward 1 (Knudsen) 13. For possible action to approve a Restricted Gaming License for 299662, INC dba 7­ELEVEN STORE #29662C at 2431 East Bonanza Road ­ Ward 3 (Diaz) 14. For possible action to approve a Wholesale General license for BM Distributors LLC dba BM Distributors LLC at 71 North Pecos Road, Suite 113 [Leslie Banuelos, Managing Member] ­ Ward 3 (Diaz) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ­ CONSENT 15. For possible action to approve an Amended and Restated Retail Access Form of Service Agreement for Network Integration Transmission Service between the City of Las Vegas, Colorado River Commission of Nevada and Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy for electrical transmission services for the City’s wastewater treatment facilities, located at 6005 and 6211 East Vegas Valley Drive and 3271 North Durango Drive ­ Clark County 16. For possible action to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada Water Authority for participation in the Water Smart Landscapes Program ­ All Wards City Council May 3, 2023 - Page 2 17. For possible action to approve a NonFunded Partner Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and Green Chips,d/b/a ImpactNV, for the implementation of the Buen Aire Para Todos program to address air quality issues in East Las Vegas neighborhoods ­ Ward 3 (Diaz) FINANCE ­ PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS ­ CONSENT 18. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 220216­JL, Council Chambers Audiovisual Design and Integration Consultant, located at 495 South Main Street ­ Department of Public Works ­ Award recommended to: UTTER ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA ZTRANSFORM (Not­to­Exceed $356,250 ­ IT CIP Projects Internal Service Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz) 19. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 230196­HN, Blanket Services for Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical Services ­ Department of Public Works ­ Award recommended to: KIMLEY­HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (Total Contract Amount Not­to­Exceed $200,000 ­ Various Funds) ­ All Wards 20. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 230208­HN, Blanket Services for Public Outreach Consulting Services ­ Department of Public Works ­ Award recommended to: JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. (Total Contract Amount Not­to­Exceed $200,000 ­ Various Funds) ­ All Wards 21. For possible action to approve award of Modification No. 3 to Contract No. 230024­JL, Down for Anything Ad Consultant ­ Office of Communications ­ Award recommended to: MERICA BURCH & DICKERSON, INC. DBA ROBERTSON & PARTNERS (Not­to­Exceed $200,000 ­ General Fund) ­ All Wards NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ­ CONSENT 22. For possible action to approve the submittal of the City of Las Vegas FY 2023­2024 HUD Annual Action Plan that secures $12,025,652 in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding and $2,304,413 in State of Nevada Home Investment Partnership Funds and Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds (AAHTF) totaling $14,330,065 for housing, homeless, and community development activities ­ All Wards PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ­ CONSENT 23. For possible action to approve the Sponsorship Agreement between Scripps Broadcasting Holdings, LLC, owner and operator of KTNV­TV, and the City of Las Vegas for the purpose of collaboration on the Helldorado Days Parade taking place on May 13, 2023 in downtown Las Vegas ­ All Wards PUBLIC WORKS ­ CONSENT 24. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR420­17­063 ­ Amendment No. 3 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for the Pennwood Avenue Safe Routes to School Project located along Pennwood Avenue from Decatur Boulevard to Valley View Boulevard ­ Ward 3 (Diaz) 25. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR284­17­063 ­ Amendment No. 3 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for the Lone Mountain Trail at Alexander Road Project located at Alexander Road and Pioneer Way ­ Ward 4 (Allen­Palenske) 26. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR421­17­063 ­ Amendment No. 3 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for the Roland Wiley Intersections Improvements Project located at Roland Wiley Road and Westcliff Drive and Roland Wiley Road and Silver Sky Circle intersections ­ Ward 1 (Knudsen) 27. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR136­21­063 ­ Amendment No. 2 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2028, and increase funding in the amount of $4,300,000 for construction of the Grand Teton Drive Overpass at US­95 from Tee Pee Lane to El Capitan Way ($4,300,000 ­ Road and Flood Capital Project Fund [CPF]) ­ Ward 6 (Brune) City Council May 3, 2023 - Page 3 28. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR415­17­063 ­ Amendment No. 2 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to modify the contact information and extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for the MichaelWay Pedestrian Improvements Project located at the intersections of Michael Way and Maxine Place, Seattle Slew Drive, and Smoke Ranch Road ­ Ward 5 (Crear) 29. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR419­17­063 ­ Amendment No. 2 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to modify the contact information and extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for the Citywide Pedestrian Flashers Project located at West Charleston Boulevard at Cashman Drive, Hualapai Way at Peccole Trail, and Grand Teton Drive at Thom Boulevard ­ Wards 1, 2 and 6 (Knudsen, Seaman and Brune) 30. For possible action to approve Cooperative (Local Public Agency) Agreement PR283­17­063 ­ Amendment No. 3 between the City of Las Vegas (CLV) and the State of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to extend the agreement expiration date from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for the 28th Street Safe Routes to School Project located on 28th Street from Bonanza Road to Charleston Boulevard ­ Ward 3 (Diaz) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES ­ CONSENT 31. For possible action to approve a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Award in the amount of $525,000 from the State of Nevada Department of Education to the City of Las Vegas (City) for before and after school programming at seven ReInvent Schools Las Vegas (RSLV) sites ­ Wards 1, 3, 5 (Knudsen, Diaz, Crear) 32. For possible action to approve a grant award from AmeriCorps VISTA to the City of Las Vegas in the amount of $150,020 which will be matched with City funding in the amount of $15,002 to support veteran services, environmental stewardship, education support, social equity, and workforce development (General Fund) ­ All Wards DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ­ DISCUSSION 33. Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Eric Preiss and the appointment of nominee Chad Kaercher to the Audit Oversight Committee 34. Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Sue Ann Cornwell as one of the Mayor’s designees to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT ­ DISCUSSION 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. 35. Bill No. 2023­11 ­ Ordinance concerning the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, Special Improvement District No. 1485 ­ Alta Drive (Landscape Maintenance FY2024); providing for the payment of the costs and expenses of maintaining street beautification improvements; assessing the cost of maintenance against the assessable lots, tracts, and parcels of land benefitted by said maintenance. Proposed by: Mike Janssen, Director of Public Works 36. Bill No. 2023­12 ­ Ordinance concerning the City of Las Vegas, Nevada, Special Improvement District No. 1516 ­ Fremont Street Maintenance District FY2024 (Las Vegas Boulevard to 8th Street); providing for the payment of the costs and expenses of a Neighborhood Improvement Project, assessing the cost of the project against the assessable lots, tracts, and parcels of land benefitted by said improvements. Proposed by: Mike Janssen, Director of Public Works 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. City Council May 3, 2023 - Page 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ­ DISCUSSION 37. 22­0561 ­ ABEYANCE ITEM ­ PUBLIC HEARING ­ APPLICANT: AMG AUTO SALES ­ OWNER: CAPELLACENTER, 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. 23­0145­ROC1 ­ REVIEW OF CONDITION ­ PUBLIC HEARING ­ APPLICANT: TNT PAWN NV, LLC ­ OWNER: 7960 WEST SAHARA, LLC ­ For possible action on a request for a Review of Condition of an approved Special Use Permit (SUP­27206) TO DELETE CONDITION NUMBER 1 WHICH STATES, "THERE SHALL BE NO SALE OF GUNS ON­SITE." at 7960 West Sahara Avenue (APN 163­04­805­007), C­1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, Ward 2 (Seaman). Staff recommends DENIAL. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 39. Report by Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas­Clark County Library District regarding an update on current and upcoming initiatives as part of National Library Week ­ 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. *********************** THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN NRS 241.020: The City of Las Vegas website – www.lasvegasnevada.gov The Nevada Public Notice website – notice.nv.gov City Hall, 495 South Main Street, 1st Floor City Council May 3, 2023 - Page 5