Meeting
Shelley Berkley, Mayor (At-Large)
Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 1)
Victoria Seaman (Ward 2)
Olivia Díaz (Ward 3)
Francis Allen-Palenske (Ward 4)
Shondra Summers-Armstrong (Ward 5)
Nancy E. Brune (Ward 6)
City Manager Mike Janssen
City Attorney Jeff Dorocak
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 2, 2025
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.
 
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
1.
Call to Order
 
2.
Announcement Regarding: Compliance with Open Meeting Law
 
3.
Invocation - Reverend Sasoon Zumrookhdian, St. Geragos Armenian Apostolic Church
 
4.
Pledge of Allegiance
 
5.
Recognition of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Skatin' Rebels
 
6.
Recognition of the Citizen of the Month
 
7.
Recognition of KO Knudsen Middle School and Sunrise Elementary School Students
 
BUSINESS ITEMS - 9:30 A.M. SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
8.
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
9.
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Action - Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the Council, staff and/or the applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn or held in abeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted upon at this time.
 
10.
For possible action to approve the Final Minutes by reference of the March 5, 2025 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.
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - CONSENT
11.
For possible action to approve a Cannabis Cultivation Facility License (Medical/Recreational) for SILVER STATE WELLNESS, LLC dba SILVER STATE WELLNESS LLC at 3265 West Post Road - Clark County
 
12.
For possible action to approve a Restricted Gaming license for SRUN SIN dba BIG BUNDLES LAUNDROMAT at 2071 North Jones Boulevard [Srun Sin, Owner] - Ward 5 (Summers-Armstrong)
 
FINANCE - PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS - CONSENT
13.
For possible action to approve award of Bid No. 25.69111.06-JG, Floyd Lamb Replacement Well 175A, located at 9200 Tule Springs Road, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: STONEHOUSE DRILLING & CONSTRUCTION LLC (Not-to-Exceed $1,267,120 - Parks and Leisure Activities Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 6 (Brune)
 
14.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 250190-JG, Blanket Services for Building Commissioning Consulting Services - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: BCC MANAGEMENT, INC. (Not-to-Exceed $100,000 - Various Funds) - All Wards
 
15.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 250192-TF, Blanket Services for Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: HORROCKS, LLC (Not-to-Exceed $200,000 - Various Funds) - All Wards
 
16.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 250138-PH, eCourt Case Management System Project Manager - Las Vegas Municipal Court - Award recommended to: NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS (Not-to-Exceed $179,185 - Computer Services Internal Service Fund and Municipal Court Administrative Assessment Special Revenue Fund) - All Wards
 
17.
For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 220097-PH-O, Professional Services Contract - Public Attorney - Department Six - Las Vegas Municipal Court - Award recommended to: SILVIA D. THULL, PLLC (Not-to-Exceed $102,300 Annually/Total Contract Amount Not-to-Exceed $237,150 - General Fund) - All Wards
 
18.
For possible action to approve award of Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 240082-SK, Las Vegas Arts District Business Improvement District (BID), located in the area bounded by Wyoming Avenue on the south, Las Vegas Boulevard on the east, Gass Avenue on the north, and the Union Pacific Railroad on the west - Department of Economic and Urban Development - Award recommended to: CENTRO, INC. (Increase Amount Not-to-Exceed $37,500 - General Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES - CONSENT
19.
For possible action to approve an allocation of $1,000,000 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant Funds and Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds (AAHTF) to Brinshore Development, LLC and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority for the construction of 138 apartment units located at 1310 West McWilliams Avenue (APN 139-28-702-001) - Ward 5 (Summers-Armstrong)
 
PUBLIC WORKS - CONSENT
20.
For possible action to approve staff to acquire and dedicate various real property rights for the Sidewalk Infill 2A Project bounded by the areas south of Bonanza Road, east of Maryland Parkway, north of Interstate 11, west of Eastern Avenue, and the area within the vicinity of the intersection of Maryland Parkway and Bruce Street, multiple APNs ($30,000 - Road and Flood Capital Project Fund [CPF]) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
21.
For possible action to approve the Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement between Johncyn Irrevocable Business Trust, a Nevada Business Trust, as to an undivided 89.60 percent interest, Lynn E. Behrens, an unmarried woman, as to an undivided four percent interest, and Michelle Wise, trustee of the Michele Wise Living Trust, as to an undivided 6.40 percent interest (collectively, "Seller") and the City of Las Vegas (CLV) for the acquisition of real property located at 224 West Baltimore Avenue (APN 162-04-813-013) (Not-to-Exceed $190,000 - Municipal Parking Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
RESOLUTIONS - CONSENT
22.
R-20-2025 - For possible action to approve a Resolution concerning a proposed Special Improvement District within the Summerlin Area, an Improvements Reimbursement Agreement and other related matters - Ward 2 (Seaman)
 
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
HEARINGS - DISCUSSION
23.
Public hearing on local improvement district for Special Improvement District No. 1485 - Alta Drive (Landscape Maintenance - FY 2026) - Ward 1 (Knudsen)
 
24.
Public hearing on local improvement district for Special Improvement District No. 1516 - Fremont Street Maintenance District FY 2026 (Las Vegas Boulevard to 8th Street) - Ward 3 (Diaz)
 
FINANCE - DISCUSSION
25.
Discussion for possible action regarding the recommended Fiscal Year 2026 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]
 
RESOLUTIONS - DISCUSSION
26.
R-21-2025 - Discussion for possible action regarding a Resolution approving a Cooperative Grant Agreement (Agreement) between the City of Las Vegas (City) and City Parkway V, Inc. (CPV) and providing for other matters related thereto for purposes of the property located at 320 South 9th Street (APN 139-34-701-010) commonly known as the Strong Start Academy Elementary School at the Tony Hsieh Education Center and ratification of related actions by City, its officers, and employees (Not-to-Exceed $6,352,200 - General Capital Project Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz) [NOTE: This item is related to Council Item 27 (R-22-2025)]
 
27.
R-22-2025 - Discussion for possible action regarding a Resolution approving and authorizing execution and delivery of transaction documents for allocation of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) from Las Vegas Community Investment Corporation (LVCIC) to LVCIC Sub-CDE XII, LLC, for the purpose of expanding and operating the property located at 320 South 9th Street (APN 139-34-701-010) commonly known as the Strong Start Academy Elementary School at the Tony Hsieh Educational Center and ratification of related actions by the City of Las Vegas (City), its officers, and employees - Ward 3 (Diaz) [NOTE: This item is related to Council Item 26 (R-21-2025)]
 
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - DISCUSSION
28.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Marilyn Booker to the Audit Oversight Committee
 
29.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Brittany Fiedler to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees
 
30.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Elizabeth Foyt to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees
 
31.
Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Kate Turner Whiteley to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Board of Trustees
 
32.
Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Linda Young to the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board as the Mayor’s appointee
 
RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT - DISCUSSION
BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS MEETING
33.
Bill No. 2025-1 - For possible action - Amends Title 2 of the Las Vegas Municipal Code by adding Chapter 2.70 to establish the Youth Leadership Advisory Council. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Olivia Diaz, Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske, and Councilwoman Nancy E. Brune
 
NEW BILLS
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. 2025-2 - Amends the Title 19 Land Use Tables regarding various uses to correct drafting errors regarding those uses that were made in Ordinance No. 6876, adopted last year. 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 - 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.
 
35.
25-0033 - ABEYANCE ITEM -  APPLICANT/OWNER: BUENOS AIRES AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, INC. - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.61 acres at 5200 Vegas Drive (APN 138-24-801-027), C-1 (Limited Commercial) Zone, Ward 5 (Summers-Armstrong). Staff recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project.
 
35a.
25-0033-EOT1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME - VARIANCE (22-0581-VAR1) - TO ALLOW EXISTING 10-FOOT TALL PERIMETER WALLS WHERE EIGHT FEET IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED
 
35b.
25-0033-EOT2 - ABEYANCE ITEM - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (22-0581-SDR1) - FOR AN APPROVED TWO-STORY, 3,073 SQUARE-FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-STORY, 1,548 SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND SALES DEVELOPMENT AND FOR EXISTING WALLS AND FENCES TO INCLUDE RAZOR WIRE
 
36.
25-0053-EOT1 - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (22-0622-SDR1) - APPLICANT/OWNER: PROVIEW SERIES 34, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request FOR AN APPROVED TWO-STORY, 10,970 SQUARE-FOOT RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A 4,168 SQUARE-FOOT ROOFTOP OUTDOOR PATIO WITH WAIVERS OF APPENDIX F INTERIM DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS on 0.16 acres at the southeast corner of Utah Avenue and Casino Center Boulevard (APN 162-03-210-091), Ward 3 (Diaz). Staff recommends APPROVAL.
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION
37.
24-0603 - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: DESERT PINES MASTER DEVELOPMENT, LLC - OWNER: CITY OF LAS VEGAS - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 97.99 acres at the southeast corner of Mojave Road and Bonanza Road (APN 139-36-502-003), Ward 3 (Diaz). The Planning Commission (7-0 vote) and Staff recommend APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project.
 
37a.
24-0603-GPA1 - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - FROM: PR-OS (PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE) TO: TND (TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT)
 
37b.
24-0603-ZON1 - REZONING - FROM: C-V (CIVIC) TO: T-D (TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
 
37c.
24-0603-DIR1 - DIRECTOR'S BUSINESS - REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE DESERT PINES DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS AND DESERT PINES MASTER DEVELOPMENT, LLC
 
37d.
24-0603-VAC1 - VACATION - PETITION TO VACATE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG MOJAVE ROAD AND BICYCLE PATH EASEMENTS GENERALLY LOCATED ALONG MOJAVE ROAD, BONANZA ROAD AND PECOS ROAD
 
37e.
24-0603-TMP1 - TENTATIVE MAP - DESERT PINES - FOR A PROPOSED 17-LOT SUBDIVISION [PARENT TENTATIVE MAP]
 
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
38.
Report by Kelvin Watson, Executive Director, Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, regarding an update on current and upcoming initiatives as part of National Library Week - All Wards
 
39.
Report by Celese Rayford, Region 2 Superintendent, on the current educational operations in schools within the Clark County School District (CCSD) in the City of Las Vegas - 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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