Meeting
Carolyn G. Goodman, Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 1)
Victoria Seaman (Ward 2)
Olivia Díaz (Ward 3)
Francis Allen-Palenske (Ward 4)
Cedric Crear (Ward 5)
Nancy E. Brune (Ward 6)
City Manager Jorge Cervantes
City Attorney Bryan K. Scott
City Clerk LuAnn D. Holmes
 
City Council Agenda
Council Chambers · 495 South Main Street · Phone 702-229-6011
City of Las Vegas Internet Address: www.lasvegasnevada.gov
 
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March 1, 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 also 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.
 
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order
 
2.
Announcement Regarding: Compliance with Open Meeting Law
 
3.
Invocation - Reverend Carol Simpson, Shekinah Glory Ministries
 
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
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Action - Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the Council, staff and/or the applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn or held in abeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted upon at this time.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. 2:21-cv-00372-RFB-DJA 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 2023-24 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.MWA949-SK, 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. (Not-to-Exceed $106,600 - City Facilities Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
14.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 230130-DG, Blanket Services for Hydraulics and Irrigation Design Services - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: AQUA ENGINEERING, INC. (Not-to-Exceed $75,000 Annually/Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $375,000 - Various Funds) - All Wards
 
15.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 22.MWA378.C2-JH 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 PR714-22-063 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 (I-15) 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 125-34-310-097 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 T-Mobile West Tower, LLC regarding a facility located at 101 North Pavilion Center Drive (APN 137-35-501-004) which will allow T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile West Tower, LLC in regards to a cell tower located at 101 North Pavilion Center Drive (APN 137-35-501-004) which extends the term for five (5) years with four (4) additional five-year 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 138-08-101-037 - Ward 4 (Allen-Palenske)
 
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.
R-8-2023 - 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.
R-9-2023 - 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)
 
25.
R-10-2023 - 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.
R-11-2023 - 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.
R-12-2023 - 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 (MFR-UIP) Agreement between the RDA and 1st Estate, LLC (Owner), located at 517 North 1st Street (APN 139-27-810-034), 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 (RA-5-2023)]
 
28.
R-13-2023- 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 (MFR-VIP) Agreement between the RDA and 1st Estate, LLC (Owner), located at 517 North 1st Street (APN 139-27-810-034), 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 (RA-6-2023)]
 
29.
R-14-2023 - 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 139-27-111-066), 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 (RA-7-2023)]
 
30.
R-15-2023 - 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. 2023-3 - 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. 2023-7 - 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
 
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. 2023-6 - 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. 2023-8 - Amends LVMC Chapter 19.09, relating to Form-Based 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.
22-0536 - 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 139-34-410-198), C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, Ward 3 (Diaz).  The Planning Commission (6-0 vote) recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project. Staff recommends DENIAL on 22-0536-WVR1. Staff recommends APPROVAL on 22-0536-SUP1.
 
36a.
22-0536-WVR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - WAIVER - TO ALLOW A FIVE-FOOT TALL SOLID PERIMETER WALL WITHIN THE FRONT SETBACK AREA WHERE FIVE FEET WITH A TWO-FOOT SOLID BASE IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED
 
36b.
22-0536-SUP1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FOR A PROPOSED HOTEL, MOTEL OR HOTEL SUITES USE
 
37.
22-0561 - 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 162-08-410-009), M (Industrial) Zone, Ward 1 (Knudsen). The Planning Commission (6-0) 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.
22-0561-VAR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW ZERO ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES WHERE 28 ADDITIONAL SPACES ARE REQUIRED FOR AN EXISTING PARKING IMPAIRED DEVELOPMENT
 
37b.
22-0561-VAR2 - 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.
22-0561-SUP1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FOR A PROPOSED AUTO REPAIR GARAGE, MAJOR USE
 
38.
22-0659-VAR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - VARIANCE - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT/OWNER: ROBERTO CAMACHO - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request TO ALLOW AN EXISTING NINE-FOOT 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 139-35-111-162), R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone, Ward 5 (Crear). The Planning Commission (6-0 vote) recommends APPROVAL. Staff recommends DENIAL.
 
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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