NOTICE AND AGENDA

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING

 

January 26, 2021

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

5:00 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,

 North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

(Virtual Meeting)

 

WELCOME

 

The Library District Board of Trustees welcomes each of you to its virtual 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 meetings of the Library District Board of Trustees.

 

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 Library District Board of Trustees when the specific item is heard.

 

  • Submit comments no later than 2 PM on January 26, 2021 using the online form found at http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/ city_clerk
  • Provide comments to City Clerk no later than 2 PM on January 26, 2021 by emailing cityclerk@cityofnorthlasvegas.com
  • Call agenda item specific phone numbers as posted at the end of each agenda item title during the meeting to speak when your item is heard; callers will be in a queue and recognized when it is their turn to speak

 

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 Forrest Lewis, Library Director at (702) 633-1079.

 

 

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 on YouTube. Meeting video 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).

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - BY INVITATION

 

 

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 Library Board Chair, 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 Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Agenda of January 26, 2021. (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 Trustee.

 

2.

Approve Library District Board of Trustees Special Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6380

 

 

BUSINESS

 

3.

Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Clark County School District in a Form Approved by the City Attorney to Allow Registered Students the Ability to Receive a Public Library Card Upon School Registration for Full Access to the North Las Vegas Library District’s Physical and Digital Library Services. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6303

 

4.

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Workforce Connections to Provide One-Stop Career Services at Library Branches for the Period of July 1, 2020 Through June 30, 2024 with an Automatic Four-Year Renewal Term. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6304

 

5.

Approve Submission of a Grant Application to the Nevada State Library and Archives in the Total Amount of $50,000, with a Required 10% In-Kind Match in the Amount of $5,000 for Fiscal Year 2021 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Competitive Grant, Which Will Be Used to Update the North Las Vegas Library District’s Five-Year Strategic Plan; and Authorize the Board Chair to Sign the Grant Application. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6305

 

 

STAFF ITEMS

 

 

 

BOARD ITEMS

 

 

 

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 Library Board. Upon recognition by the Chair, 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 staff 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