City Council

Carolyn G. Goodman, Mayor (At-Large) City Manager Jorge Cervantes Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 1) City Attorney Bryan K. Scott Victoria Seaman (Ward 2) City Clerk LuAnn D. Holmes Olivia Díaz (Ward 3) Francis Allen-Palenske (Ward 4) Cedric Crear (Ward 5) Nancy E. Brune (Ward 6) City Council Agenda Council Chambers ꞏ 495 South Main Street ꞏ Phone 702-229-6011 City of Las Vegas Internet Address: www.lasvegasnevada.gov Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for convenience of persons with disabilities. For meetings held in the Council Chambers, sound equipment is available for persons with hearing impairments. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate persons with disabilities or impairments. If you need an accommodation to attend and participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s office at 702-229-6311 and advise of your need at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Dial 7-1-1 for Relay Nevada. January 4, 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. These proceedings are being video recorded as well as presented live on KCLV, Cable Channel 2. You can also watch this meeting live on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV on the Go-Vegas app. The City Council Meeting, as well as all other KCLV programming, can be viewed on the internet at www.kclv.tv/live. The proceedings will be rebroadcast on KCLV Channel 2 and the web the Wednesday of the meeting at 8:00 PM, and also on Friday at 4:00 AM, Saturday at 7:00 PM, Sunday at 7:00 AM and the following Monday at 5:00 PM. 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 City Council January 4, 2023 - Page 1 3. Invocation - Pastor Jason Adams, Good Samaritan Lutheran Church at the Lakes 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Recognition of the Citizen of the Month 6. Recognition of Reporter Jeff German and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Section BUSINESS ITEMS - 9:30 A.M. SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT 7. 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 8. 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. 9. For possible action to approve the Final Minutes by reference of the December 7, 2022 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 10. For possible action to approve a business impact statement regarding a proposed ordinance to amend various provisions of LVMC Chapter 6.95 and Title 19.12 to include cannabis consumption lounges, and to repeal LVMC Chapter 6.96 in its entirety. (This item is related to Bill No. 2023-3, which appears later on this agenda under New Bills.) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - CONSENT 11. For possible action to approve a Temporary Cannabis Distributor License (Medical/Recreational) for VEGAS VALLEY GROWERS NORTH LLC dba VEGAS VALLEY GROWERS NORTH LLC at 3939 Belmont Street - North Las Vegas, Nevada ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - CONSENT 12. For possible action to approve the Third Amendment to Parking Lease Agreement between the City of Las Vegas and 208 Las Vegas Blvd, LLC regarding a parking lot located at 208 Las Vegas Boulevard to extend the term for a three (3) year period expiring on January 31, 2026 and to allow for a ninety (90) day right to terminate (APN 139-34- 511-004) - Ward 5 (Crear) 13. For possible action to approve a Parking Lease Agreement between T G P Desert Manor, LP (Landlord), and the City of Las Vegas (City) where the City will manage and operate a parking lot located at 618, 622 and 624 South 1st Street with the terms of the lease payments described in the agreement (APN’s 139-34-311-011 to -013) - Ward 3 (Diaz) FINANCE - PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS - CONSENT 14. For possible action to approve award of Modification No. 2 to Contract No. 21.MWA128-DD, Harris Marion Park, located at 4755 Harris Avenue - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: NDL GROUP, INC. ($500,000 - Parks and Leisure Activity Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz) City Council January 4, 2023 - Page 2 15. For possible action to approve award of Bid No. 23.69111.03-JH, Lorenzi Park Replacement Well 162A, located at 3333 West Washington Avenue, and the construction conflicts and contingency reserve, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: STONEHOUSE DRILLING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC ($1,411,202 - Parks and Leisure Activity Fund) - Ward 5 (Crear) NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES - CONSENT 16. For possible action to approve the acceptance of a Federal Fiscal Year 2023 Lead Hazards and Healthy Homes Grant award in the amount of $3,372,883 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, for the purpose of completing lead based paint abatement activities in Las Vegas, Nevada - All Wards PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS - CONSENT 17. For possible action to approve the Jr. NBA League Operator Agreement between RCX Sports, LLC and the City of Las Vegas for the purpose of forming partnership to support the management and equipment needs of the City of Las Vegas Recreational Youth Basketball Leagues in Winter 2022-2023 and Summer 2023 - All Wards PUBLIC WORKS - CONSENT 18. For possible action to approve a Declaration of Utilization for road, drainage, and sewer for current and future development proposed by KB Homes, on the north side of Kyle Canyon Road just west of US-95, APNs 126-01- 501-010 and -011 - Ward 6 (Brune) and Clark County DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS ADMINISTRATIVE - DISCUSSION 19. Discussion for possible action regarding animal shelter service options ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION 20. Discussion for possible action regarding an Agreement of Purchase and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions between the City of Las Vegas (City) and FBGM Investments, LLC (Seller), for the property located at 201 East Imperial Avenue (APN 162-03-210-048) (Not-to-Exceed $2,023,637 - Parking Enterprise Fund) - Ward 3 (Diaz) RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT - DISCUSSION BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS MEETING 21. Bill No. 2022-26 - 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, to require background checks, and to establish additional operational requirements for the holders of certain permits. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Victoria Seaman 22. Bill No. 2022-28 - For possible action - Amends various provisions of LVMC Title 7 to increase from four to six the number of dogs or cats that can be kept at a particular place or residence without a specific permit to do so, and makes corresponding adjustments to the number of dogs and cats to which dog fancier, cat fancier and pet fancier permits apply. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Victoria Seaman 23. Bill No. Z-2022-1 - For possible action - Amends the City’s Official Zoning Map by changing the zoning designations of certain parcels of land to reflect and formalize rezoning applications previously approved by the City Council. Proposed by: Seth T. Floyd, Director of Community Development 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. 24. Bill No. 2022-29 - Amends LVMC Title 19 to add a new chapter governing bonuses and incentives for the development of affordable housing in replacement of existing provisions on the subject, and establishes an affordable housing trust fund. Sponsored by: Councilman Brian Knudsen City Council January 4, 2023 - Page 3 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. 25. Bill No. 2023-1 - Amends various chapters of LVMC Title 11 to update regulations pertaining to vehicle parking enforcement, parking programs, and the use and regulation of parking spaces, parking facilities and taxicab stands. Sponsored by: Councilman Brian Knudsen 26. Bill No. 2023-2 - Authorizes the issuance by the City of Las Vegas of its General Obligation (Limited Tax) Civic Center Bonds (Additionally Secured by Pledged Revenues), Series 2023A, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $70,000,000 for the purpose of financing building projects, including a civic center facility. Proposed by Susan Heltsley, Director of Finance 27. Bill No. 2023-3 - Amends various provisions of LVMC Chapter 6.95 and Title 19.12 to include cannabis consumption lounges, and repeals LVMC Chapter 6.96 in its entirety. Proposed by: Seth T. Floyd, Esq., Director of Community Development 28. Bill No. 2023-4 - Authorizes the issuance by the City of Las Vegas of its General Obligation (Limited Tax) Medium- Term Parking Garage Bonds, Series 2023B, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 for the purpose of financing the cost of a building project, including off-street parking facilities. Proposed by Susan Heltsley, Director of Finance 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. 29. 22-0648 - APPLICANT/OWNER: MARLON L JOHNSON - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.92 acres at southwest corner of Mountain Trail and Sunset Drive (APNs 139-19- 812-038 and 039), Ward 5 (Crear). Staff recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project. 29a. 22-0648-EOT1 - EXTENSION OF TIME - VARIANCE - FOR AN APPROVED VARIANCE (20-0142- VAR1) TO ALLOW AN EIGHT-FOOT FRONT YARD WALL WHERE FIVE FEET IS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED 29b. 22-0648-EOT2 - EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FOR AN APPROVED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (20-0142-SDR1) FOR A PROPOSED HEAVY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE DEVELOPMENT WITH WAIVERS OF PERIMETER LANDSCAPING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 30. 22-0652-EOT1 - EXTENSION OF TIME - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - APPLICANT: TBC - THE BORING COMPANY - OWNER: THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS, ET AL - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request for an Extension of Time for a previously approved Special Use Permit (20-0204-SUP1) FOR A PROPOSED MONORAIL (TUNNEL) USE generally located beneath the rights-of-way of Las Vegas Boulevard from Sahara Avenue to Ogden Avenue, Ogden Avenue from Las Vegas Boulevard to Main Street, and Main Street from Ogden Avenue to Las Vegas Boulevard (APNs Multiple), Ward 3 (Diaz) and Ward 5 (Crear). Staff recommends APPROVAL. City Council January 4, 2023 - Page 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - ONE MOTION/ONE VOTE The following are items that may be considered in one motion/one vote. They are considered to be routine non-public and public hearing items with a Planning Commission and/or Staff recommendation of approval. All public hearings and non- public hearings items will be opened at one time. Any person representing an application or a member of the public or a member of the City Council not in agreement with the conditions and all standard conditions for the application recommended by staff, should request to have that item removed from this part of the agenda. 31. 22-0653-RQR1 - REQUIRED REVIEW - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT: PLAZA HOTEL AND CASINO - OWNER: T-UPR II, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request for a Required Review of an approved Special Use Permit (SUP-76219) FOR A HORSE CORRAL OR STABLE (COMMERCIAL) USE at 222, 310, 324 and 432 South Main Street (APNs 139-34-201-003, 007 and 016; and 139-34-101-009), C-M (Commercial/Industrial) and M (Industrial) Zones, Ward 5 (Crear). Staff recommends APPROVAL. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION 32. 22-0391 - ABEYANCE ITEM - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT/OWNER: AMBLESIDE PROPERTIES, LLLP - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 13.87 acres located on the north side of Alpine Place approximately 250 feet west of Decatur Boulevard (APN 138-36-811-000), Ward 1 (Knudsen). Staff recommends APPROVAL on 22-0391-ZON1. Staff recommends DENIAL on 22-0391-VAR1, 22-0391-VAC1 and 22- 0391-TMP1. The Planning Commission (7-0 vote) recommends APPROVAL on the entire Land Use Entitlement project. 32a. 22-0391-ZON1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - REZONING - FROM: C-1 (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) TO R-TH (SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED) 32b. 22-0391-VAR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A PRIVATE STREET WITHOUT A GATE THAT DOES NOT MEET COMPLETE STREET STANDARDS 32c. 22-0391-VAC1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - VACATION - PETITION TO VACATE 30 FEET OF PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY KNOWN AS APPIAN WAY 32d. 22-0391-TMP1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - TENTATIVE MAP - ALPINE & APPIAN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL - FOR A 32 LOT SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 33. Report by Randy Robison, Director of the Office of Government and Community Affairs, regarding an update on the Office of Government and Community Affairs department projects and initiatives - All Wards 34. Report by Jason Potts, Director, Department of Public Safety (DPS), regarding the first 100 days of DPS under the new leadership team and their vision for the future - All Wards SET DATE 35. 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 36. 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. 37. Discussion regarding potential items for future City Council agendas - All Wards City Council January 4, 2023 - Page 5 COUNCIL MEMBER RECOGNITION 38. 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. *********************** THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN NRS 241.020: The City of Las Vegas website – www.lasvegasnevada.gov The Nevada Public Notice website – notice.nv.gov City Hall, 495 South Main Street, 1st Floor City Council January 4, 2023 - Page 6