NOTICE AND AGENDA

CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS

UTILITY ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING

 

April 27, 2021

 

Website - http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

6:00 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North,

 North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030

 

 

WELCOME

 

The Utility Advisory Board welcomes each of you to its virtual meeting. On March 12, 2020 and March 15, 2020, respectively, the State and the City declared States of Emergency related to COVID-19. On March 22, 2020, Governor Sisolak issued Declaration of Emergency Directive 006 that (1) suspended the requirements contained in NRS 241.020(1) and 241.023(1)(b) that there be a physical location designated for meetings of public bodies where the public can attend and participate, and (2) that suspended the requirements in NRS 241.020(4)(a) that public notice agendas be posted at the principal office of the public body and at not less than three other separate places within the jurisdiction of the public body. Emergency Directive 006 has been extended multiple times and was most recently extended on July 31, 2020 in Emergency Directive 029.

 

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, anyone interested in speaking in regards to items on this agenda may participate in one of the following ways:

 

  • Submit comments no later than 2 PM on April 27, 2021 using the online form found at http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/cityclerk;
  • Provide comments to City Clerk no later than 2 PM on April 27, 2021 by emailing cityclerk@cityofnorthlasvegas.com;
  • Call when a business item is heard using its item specific phone number; call at the beginning of the meeting to speak at the first public forum for items under consent; or call at the end of the meeting for the second public forum using its number. 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. The Utility Advisory Board may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussions relating to an item on the agenda at any time. For general questions regarding this agenda or for supporting materials, please contact the Utilities Department at (702) 633-1275.

 

 

The North Las Vegas City Council Chambers 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 North Las Vegas Public Library, 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 Law) and 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 Utility Advisory Board Chairman, 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.

 

ELECTION OF OFFICERS (702) 215-6301

 

1.

Elect Board Vice Chairman of Utility Advisory Board. (For Possible Action)

 

AGENDA

 

2.

Approve Utility Advisory Board Regular Meeting Agenda of April 27, 2021. (For Possible Action)

 

CONSENT AGENDA (702) 215-6380

 

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 Board Member.

 

3.

Approve Utility Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2020. (For Possible Action)

 

BUSINESS

 

4.

Presentation Regarding the Nevada Open Meeting Law. (Discussion only) (702) 215-6304

 

5.

Discussion and/or Action Regarding Proposed Ordinance Changes to Title 13.04 and 13.24 for Apex Water Connection Fee (Ordinance Nos. 3076 and 3077) and Business Impact Statement. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6305

 

6.

Discussion and/or Action Regarding Residential Sewer Rates. (For Possible Action) (702) 215-6306

 

 

STAFF ITEMS

 

7.

Utilities Financial Manager Report.

 

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COVID-19 Revenues and Recovery Measures

 

8.

Deputy Director’s Report.

 

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Preventative Maintenance Program

 

9.

Director’s Report.

 

  •  

FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan

 

  •  

Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Project Update

 

  •  

Apex Infrastructure Update

 

 

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 Utility Advisory Board. Upon recognition by the Chairman, 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