NOTICE AND AGENDA

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

 

December 16, 2020

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

4:00 p.m., Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,

 North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

 

WELCOME

 

The North Las Vegas City Council welcomes each of you to its virtual City Council Meeting. On March 12, 2020 and March 15, 2020 respectively the State and the City declared a State of Emergency related to the outbreak of COVID-19. On March 22, 2020, Governor Sisolak issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 006, suspending the requirement contained in NRS 241.023(1)(b) that there be a physical location designated for meetings of public bodies where the public can attend and participate. Pursuant to Directive 006 (and subsequent extensions of Directive 006, including the most recent extension contained in Directive 029 issued on July 31, 2020), the City of North Las Vegas will not provide a physical space at City Hall or at any other location for the public to attend the meeting of the North Las Vegas City Council.

 

To ensure your safety and the safety of others while supporting the Nevada Open Meeting Law and Governor Sisolak’s Directive 006, anyone interested in speaking in regards to items on this agenda may participate in one of the following ways. Comments provided in written format are shared with the Council when the specific item is heard.

 

 

Items on the agenda may be taken out of order. Two or more agenda items may be combined for consideration or items may be removed from the agenda or have the discussion delayed to another date. For general questions regarding this agenda or for supporting material, please contact Catherine A. Raynor, MMC, City Clerk at (702) 633-1030.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The North Las Vegas City Council Chamber is accessible to all persons. If you need special assistance to attend and participate in this meeting, please call Relay Nevada, a free service provider for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or those having difficulty speaking on the phone, by dialing 7-1-1. Call at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to speak to City offices in order to submit your comments on agenda items.

                                                                             

These proceedings can be viewed live online at the City’s website and YouTube. Council meeting video is recorded for future viewings on KCLV, Cable Channel 2. The video of the meeting is rebroadcast on KCLV Channel 2 the Friday after the meeting at 4:00 P.M., the following Tuesday at 12:00 P.M. and the following Thursday at 6:00 A.M.  Video rebroadcasts can also be viewed on Channels 2 or 1002 by CenturyLink and Cox customers. The video of the meeting is published to the City’s Public Access Portal the day after the meeting. 

 

VERIFICATION

 

Verification that the Agenda and Meeting Notice was properly posted on the bulletin board at City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North, the bulletin board at the Public Safety Building, 2266 Civic Center Drive, the City’s website (including supporting materials) and Nevada Public Notice website in compliance with NRS 241 (the Nevada Open Meeting Lawand in compliance with Emergency Directive 006  (and subsequent extensions of Directive 006, including the most recent extension contained in Directive 029). 

 

RULES OF DECORUM

 

In accordance with City of North Las Vegas Municipal Code (CNLVMC) 2.04.150 Rules of Decorum, the Mayor is empowered to enforce proper conduct at meetings and to prohibit conduct impeding Council meetings. Any person willfully disrupting a meeting shall be warned to refrain from inappropriate conduct and may be removed from the meeting if they do not comply with the request.

 

CNLVMC 2.04.150(C):  Persons Addressing the Council. Any person making personal, impertinent, slanderous, or profane remarks or who willfully utters loud, threatening or abusive language, or engages in any disorderly conduct which would impede, disrupt or disturb the orderly conduct of any meeting, hearing or other proceeding, shall be called to order by the presiding officer and if such conduct continues, may at the discretion of the presiding officer be ordered barred from further audience before the Council during that meeting.

 

CNLVMC 2.04.150(D):  Members of the Audience. No person in the audience shall engage in disorderly conduct such as hand clapping, stamping of feet, whistling, using profane language, yelling, and similar demonstrations, which conduct disturbs the peace and good order of the meeting.

 

 

 

INVOCATION

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

 

PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

Proclamation Honoring Nevada Senator Pat Spearman.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

 

Nevada Department of Transportation Presentation on the I-15 / 215

System to System Interchange.

 

PUBLIC FORUM (702) 215-6380

 

This is the first of two portions of the meeting devoted to the Public. Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. Upon recognition by the Mayor, please state your name and address for the record. In consideration of other citizens, we ask that you please limit your comments to three minutes and that repetition be avoided.

 

AGENDA

 

1.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of December 16, 2020. (For Possible Action)

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

Matters listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and may be approved by a single motion. However, any Consent Item may be moved to the Business portion of the agenda for discussion at the request of any Council member.

 

2.

Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2020. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

3.

Approve Medical Stop Loss Coverage and Aggregate Excess Insurance Based on the Proposal from Voya in the Amount of $733,917.24 for the Period of January 1, 2021 Through December 31, 2021 to Cover Health Insurance Claims that Exceed $250,000 Annually for City Employees and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Bind Coverage. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

4.

Approve Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Ease Plus Administration and Business Associate Agreements with Basic Benefits, LLC in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $133,200; $33,300 Annually for a Three-Year Period with an Option to Renew for a One-Year Period at the City Manager's Discretion for the Absence Management and Third Party Administration of All Leaves of Absences that Fall Under the FMLA. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Approve HOME Application Review Team Recommendation for the Project Allocation of $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funds and State Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

6.

Approve Amendment of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Under the Single-Family Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Guidelines to Convert the Program from a Loan to a Grant, and Shorten Affordability Periods; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations as Needed. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

7.

Approve First Amendment to Agreement to Grant HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Low Income Housing Trust Fund, and Account for Affordable Housing Trust Funds to Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada in the Amount of $500,000 for the Single-Family Occupied Rehabilitation Program; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations or Contract Amendments as Needed. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

8.

Approve Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan Including Allocation of $1,459,052 in Community Development Block Grant - COVID 3 Funds to Three Activities; $857,800 to Mortgage Assistance, $309,442 to Food Services, and $291,810 to Administration; and the Allocation of $3,071,445 in Emergency Solution Grant - COVID 2 to Four Activities; $500,000 to CNLV Street Outreach, $1,000,000 to Rapid Re-Housing, $1,264,300 to Homeless Prevention, and $307,145 to Administration; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Enter into Appropriate Agreements of Approved Programs and Projects as Required and Administratively Approve Any Revised Final Funding Allocations or Contract Amendments as Needed. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

9.

Approve First Amendment to the Water Softener Treatment and Ice Machines Rental, Service and Maintenance Agreement with West Coast Pure Water, LLC, Which Increases the Amount of the Original Three-Year Agreement from $138,762 to an Amount Not to Exceed $396,225 for the Remaining Term of the Agreement with an Option to Renew for Two Additional One-Year Periods at the City Manager's Discretion to Include Additional Water Softener Treatment and Ice Machines Services at Fire, Police, and Parks and Recreation Departments. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

10.

Award Bid Number 1577 and Approve Construction Contract with Fisher Sand & Gravel Corporation in the Amount of $11,489,489 Funded by the Clark County Regional Flood Control District for the Beltway Detention Basin and Channel Project, CIP Project No. 10373. (Ward 1-Barron) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

11.

Approve Agreement to Use the Local Government Contract for Maintenance, Repair, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies, and Related Products and Services, Through OMNIA Partners Cooperative with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,772,000; $252,000 Annually for a Six-Year Term with an Option to Renew for Up to Five Additional One-Year Periods at the City Manager's Discretion. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

Matters listed under Public Hearing are those items that are required to have a public hearing according to Nevada Revised Statues and other applicable codes. Items under this heading may require a notice published in a newspaper of general circulation and/or may require mailed notices. In addition to Public Hearing items, associated Ordinances for Final Action may be included under this heading to facilitate action on items related to the same project.

 

12.

Deny AMP-10-2020 (Lone Mountain/Allen); Applicant: ACAK Irrevocable Trust to Request an Amendment to the Comprehensive Master Plan to Change the Land Use Designation from Ranch Estates to Single-Family Low on Property Generally Located North of Lone Mountain Road Between Willis Street and Kenny Way, APNs 124-31-802-008 Through 011, 124-32-401-005 and 006. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action) (Continued from December 2, 2020) (702) 215-6312

 

 

 

13.

Deny ZN-15-2020 (Lone Mountain/Allen); Applicant: ACAK Irrevocable Trust to Request a Property Reclassification from an R-E Ranch Estates District to a PUD Planned Unit Development District Consisting of 53 Single-Family Lots Generally Located North of Lone Mountain Road Between Willis Street and Kenny Way, APNs 124-31-802-008 Through 011, 124-32-401-005 and 006. (Ward 3-Black) (For Possible Action) (Continued from December 2, 2020) (702) 215-6313

 

 

 

BUSINESS

 

14.

Approve Professional Services Agreement for Educational Support Services with Nevada Action for Choice Access, dba Nevada Action, for School Options in the Amount of $143,800 for the Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy in a Form Approved by the City Attorney and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Execute the Agreement. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

15.

Approve Transfer from the General Fund in an Amount Not to Exceed $14,000,000 to the Financial Stabilization Fund (Fund 267) to Protect the City Against Reduced Services in the Event of an Economic Decline for Fiscal Year 2021. (Citywide) (For Possible  Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES - FINAL ACTION

 

Ordinances listed under Final Action were introduced at a previous Council meeting for action at this meeting.

 

16.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3028, Extending Corporate Limits of the City of North Las Vegas Annexing Parcel of Land Generally Located West of the Las Vegas Boulevard and Nadine Petersen Boulevard Intersection; Petitioner Represents 100 Percent of the Area Proposed for Annexation; and Providing Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Ward 1- Barron) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

17.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3038, Amending Chapter 13.24 of the Municipal Code to Make Various Changes Relative to Definitions and Fees and Provide for Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

18.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3039, Amending Chapter 13.28 of the Municipal Code to Make Various Changes Relative to Fees and Provide for Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

19.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3050, Amending Chapter 13.08 of the Municipal Code to Make Various Updates as Necessary to Limit the Amount of Non-Functional Turf and Providing Other Matters Properly Related Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

20.

Pass and Adopt Ordinance No. 3053, to Repeal and Replace Title 6 of the Municipal Code and to Repeal Ordinance Nos. 2417, 2418, 2522, 2528, 2716, 2717, 2754, 2798, and 2929; to Provide for the Transfer of Impounded Animals Owned or Possessed by Arrested and Detained Persons; to Provide for the Criminalization of Animal Neglect; to Require Adequate Shelter for Animals Kept Outdoors; to Require Shading and Secondary Cooling When the Temperature is Expected to Rise Above a Certain Level; and Providing for Other Matters Properly Relating Thereto. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

21.

Appoint an At Large Citizen Member to the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture Advisory Board to Fill an Unexpired Term Ending November 30, 2022. (Citywide) (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC FORUM (702) 215-6381

 

This is the portion of the meeting devoted to the Public to speak on any subject within the jurisdiction, control, or authority of the City Council. Upon recognition by the Mayor, please state your name and address for the record. No matter raised in Public Forum may be the subject of deliberation or action but may be referred to the City Manager for action at a later date. In consideration of other citizens, we ask that you please limit your comments to three minutes and that repetition be avoided.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

The City Clerk keeps the official record of all proceedings of the City Council. In order to maintain a complete and accurate record of all proceedings, any photograph, map, chart, or other document used in any presentation to the Council should be submitted to the City Clerk. If materials are to be distributed to members of the City Council, please provide thirteen copies for distribution to the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Staff.