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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April 5, 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.
 
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.

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Note: Cellular phones are to be turned off during the City Council Meeting.
 
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order
 
2.
Announcement Regarding: Compliance with Open Meeting Law
 
3.
Invocation - Reverend Gordon Bailey, The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas
 
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
BUSINESS ITEMS - 9:30 A.M. SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
6.
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
7.
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Action - Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the Council, staff and/or the applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn or held in abeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted upon at this time.
 
8.
For possible action to approve the Final Minutes by reference of the March 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
9.
For possible action to approve filing an appeal or other petition for relief in the Nevada Supreme Court relating to Victoria Seaman v. Michele Fiore and City of Las Vegas, Case No. A-22-858925-C in the Eighth Judicial District Court - All Wards
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - CONSENT
10.
For possible action to approve a Non-Restricted Gaming license for NP CENTERLINE HOLDING LLC dba WILDFIRE FREMONT at 2700 East Fremont Street - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
11.
For possible action to approve a Restricted Gaming license for DOS MUNDOS LLC dba CAMINO REAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA at 3520 North Rancho Drive - Ward 5 (Crear)
 
12.
For possible action to approve a Cannabis Cultivation Establishment license (Medical/Recreational) for YMY VENTURES, LLC dba YMY VENTURES, LLC at 2808 Synergy Street - North Las Vegas, Nevada
 
13.
For possible action to approve a Cannabis Production Establishment license (Medical/Recreational) for YMY VENTURES, LLC dba YMY VENTURES, LLC at 2808 Synergy Street - North Las Vegas, Nevada
 
14.
For possible action to approve a Wholesale General license for Real Marias II Imports LLC dba Real Marias II Imports at 231 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 120 [Alma Corona, Managing Member] - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
FINANCE - PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS - CONSENT
15.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 230174-DD, Designated Services for Pretreatment Local Limits Evaluation and Development - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: BROWN AND CALDWELL (Not-to-Exceed $75,000 - Sanitation Operation and Maintenance Enterprise Fund) - All Wards
 
16.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 230189-HN, Material Testing and Special Inspection Services for Downtown Civic Center Plaza - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. (Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $200,000 - City Facilities Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS - CONSENT
17.
For possible action to approve the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act Cooperative Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and the Bureau of Land Management regarding the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $8,839,317 for the development of the Regional Aquatic Complex at Pavilion Pool, 101 South Pavilion Center Drive - Ward 2 (Seaman)
 
18.
For possible action to approve the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act Cooperative Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and the Bureau of Land Management regarding the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $12,009,000 for the development of the Regional Pickleball Complex at Wayne Bunker Park, 7351 West Alexander Road - Ward 4 (Allen-Palenske)
 
PUBLIC WORKS - CONSENT
19.
For possible action to approve a sewer easement from Lone Mountain Ranch Estates Homeowners Association and Desert Trace Homeowners Association to the City of Las Vegas (CLV) for sewer connection purposes, located in the vicinity of Alexander Road and Jensen Street, APNs 138-06-495-002, -004 through -006 - Clark County
 
20.
For possible action to approve a Fourth Amendment to District Office Lease between the City of Las Vegas and Dina Titus, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, to extend the lease term through December 31, 2024, for the administrative office space located at City Hall, 495 South Main Street - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - CONSENT
21.
For possible action to approve removing Larry Schultz from the Ward 6 seat of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission pursuant to LVMC Chapters 2.52 and 2.42
 
22.
For possible action to approve removing Greg Toussaint from the Ward 4 seats of the Traffic and Parking Commission and the Traffic Signal Capital Improvements Advisory Committee pursuant to LVMC Chapters 2.52 and 2.48
 
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
FINANCE - DISCUSSION
23.
Discussion for possible action regarding the recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Tentative Budget for the City of Las Vegas and the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency - All Wards [NOTE: This item will be heard after the Community Development-Discussion section of the Agenda]
 
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - DISCUSSION
24.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Robert Potter, Vincent Tatum and Amanda Moss to the Building and Safety Enterprise Fund Advisory Committee
 
25.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Keith Rogers to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees
 
26.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Vicki Quinn (Mayor’s Designee), Matt Tramp (Ward 1), Peter Whittingham (Ward 2), Aaron Bautista (Ward 3) and Warren Evans (Ward 5) as Neighborhood Representatives, and Staff Designee Tanya Jackson-Renter (Ward 5), and the appointment of nominees: Liz Becker (Ward 4) and Angelo Petrilli (Ward 6) as Neighborhood Representatives, and April LaLone (Ward 1), Brian Hubbell (Ward 2), Arlene Alvarez (Ward 3), Brenda Flank (Ward 4) and Mateo Beers (Ward 6) as Staff Designees to the Neighborhood Partners Fund Board - All Wards
 
27.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Lisa Sherman as one of the Mayor’s designees to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
 
28.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Micaela Keller to a Ward 3 seat of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
 
29.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Debra Burgos to a Ward 6 seat of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
 
30.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Charles Lee to the Ward 5 seat of the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board
 
31.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Caroline Mozdean to the Ward 6 seat of the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board
 
32.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of David Stephen Turner as the Mayor’s designee to the Traffic and Parking Commission
 
33.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee John Lang to the Ward 4 seats of the Traffic and Parking Commission and the Traffic Signal Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
 
RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT - DISCUSSION
BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS MEETING
34.
Bill No. 2023-6 - ABEYANCE ITEM - For possible action - 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 [NOTE: This item will come forward to the City Council as a First Amendment, with a change in the bill’s title and summary. The summary has been changed to read: Amends LVMC Chapter 7.40, regarding professional animal handler and breeder permits, to establish additional operational requirements for the holders of such permits, and provide minimum penalties for certain violations.]
 
35.
Bill No. 2023-9 - For possible action - Grants to Gigapower, LLC a non-exclusive franchise for the purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a telecommunications service within the City, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Franchise Agreement incorporated by reference into this Ordinance. Proposed by: Jorge Cervantes, City Manager
 
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.
 
36.
Bill No. 2023-10 - Repeals LVMC 2.44.050, relating to the minimum number of regular monthly meetings to be held by the Planning Commission. Proposed by: Jorge Cervantes, City Manager
 
HEARINGS - DISCUSSION
37.
Discussion for possible action regarding a public hearing on local improvement district for Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1485 - Alta Drive (Landscape Maintenance - FY 2024) - Ward 1 (Knudsen)
 
38.
Discussion for possible action regarding a public hearing on local improvement district for Special Improvement District (SID) No. 1516 - Fremont Street Maintenance District FY 2024 (Las Vegas Boulevard to 8th Street) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
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 - CONSENT
All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and have been recommended “for approval”.  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.
 
39.
23-0048 - ABEYANCE ITEM - APPLICANT: PETER JAUCH - OWNER: LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests at 9751 W Deer Springs Way (APN 125-19-301-006), Ward 4 (Allen-Palenske).  Staff recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project. [Note: an additional parcel number, APN 125-19-301-014 is included in the project.]
 
39a.
23-0048-EOT1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - EXTENSION OF TIME - VARIANCE - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF AN APPROVED VARIANCE (20-0207-VAR1) FOR DEVIATIONS FROM TITLE 19.10.020 C-V (CIVIC) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
 
39b.
23-0048-EOT2 - ABEYANCE ITEM - EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF AN APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (20-0207-SDR1) FOR A PROPOSED WATER RESERVOIR AND 9,819 SQUARE-FOOT PUMPING STATION AND PRESSURE-REDUCING VALVES DEVELOPMENT
 
40.
23-0051 - APPLICANT: LORETTA COLEMAN - OWNER: FAITH TEMPLE TRUE HOLINESS INTL MIN - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.16 acres at 903 and 907 West Adams Avenue and 906 West Washington Avenue (APNs 139-28-609-005, 006, and 013), T3-N (T3 Neighborhood) Zone, Ward 5 (Crear).  Staff recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project.
 
40a.
23-0051-EOT1 - EXTENSION OF TIME - VARIANCE - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF AN APPROVED VARIANCE (20-0336-VAR1) TO ALLOW A FOUR-FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK WHERE FIVE FEET IS REQUIRED, A 16-FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK WHERE 20 FEET IS REQUIRED, AND A FOUR-FOOT RESIDENTIAL ADJACENCY SETBACK WHERE 50 FEET IS REQUIRED
 
40b.
23-0051-EOT2 - EXTENSION OF TIME - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF AN APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT (20-0336-SUP1) FOR A PROPOSED 2,670 SQUARE-FOOT CHURCH/HOUSE OF WORSHIP USE
 
40c.
23-0051-EOT3 - EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME OF AN APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (20-0336-SDR1) FOR A PROPOSED 1,377 SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 1,293 SQUARE-FOOT CHURCH/HOUSE OF WORSHIP WITH WAIVERS OF THE PERIMETER LANDSCAPE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION
41.
22-0592 - ABEYANCE ITEM - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: INVESTAR USA - OWNER: EL WALKER, LLC, ET AL - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.64 acres at the southeast corner of Bonneville Avenue and 8th Street (APNs 139-34-801-016 and 139-34-810-122), C-1 (Limited Commercial) and R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zones, Ward 3 (Diaz).  The Planning Commission (5-0-1 vote) recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project. Staff recommends APPROVAL on 22-0592-WVR1 and 22-0592-ZON1.  Staff recommends DENIAL on 22-0592-SUP1 and 22-0592-SDR1.
 
41a.
22-0592-WVR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - WAIVER - TO ALLOW A 50-FOOT WIDE LOT WHERE 100 FEET IS REQUIRED IN THE C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) ZONE ON 0.16 ACRES AT 613 SOUTH 8TH STREET [APN 139-34-810-122]
 
41b.
22-0592-ZON1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - REZONING - FROM: R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO: C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) ON 0.16 ACRES AT 613 SOUTH 8TH STREET [APN 139-34-810-122]
 
41c.
22-0592-SUP1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - FOR A PROPOSED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE
 
41d.
22-0592-SDR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FOR A PROPOSED SIX-STORY, 113-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH WAIVERS OF APPENDIX F INTERIM DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR AREA 2
 
SET DATE
42.
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
43.
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.
 
44.
Discussion regarding potential items for future City Council agendas - All Wards
 
COUNCIL MEMBER RECOGNITION
45.
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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