City Council

Carolyn G. Goodman, Mayor (At-Large) City Manager Mike Janssen Brian Knudsen, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 1) City Attorney Jeff Dorocak 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 · 495 South Main Street · 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. October 2, 2024 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. 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 3. Invocation - Reverend Charlotte Parker, Centers for Spiritual Living Greater Las Vegas 4. Pledge of Allegiance City Council October 2, 2024 - Page 1 5. Recognition of the Citizen of the Month 6. Recognition of Larry Ruvo 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 September 4, 2024 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 revised ordinance, Bill No. 2023-28, in a Second Amendment version, that will amend LVMC Title 6 to add a new chapter pertaining to the licensing and regulation of sidewalk vendors, as authorized and directed by State law (This item is related to Bill No. 2023-28, which appears later on this agenda under Bills Eligible for Adoption at a Later Meeting.) 11. For possible action to approve a business impact statement regarding a proposed ordinance to amend various provisions of LVMC Title 7 to limit to four the number of guinea pigs that may be kept at one location; limit the number of animals that can be sold by a pet shop or breeder to one person or household during a calendar year; establish corresponding documentation and compliance requirements; and establish and update penalty provisions pertaining to the keeping and sale of animals. (This item is related to Bill No. 2024-32, which appears later on this agenda under New Bills.) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - CONSENT 12. For possible action to approve a Restricted Gaming License for ZONI BROTHERS, LLC dba DIAMOND LIQUOR & MARKET at 789 North Nellis Boulevard - Ward 3 (Diaz) FINANCE - PURCHASING AND CONTRACTS - CONSENT 13. For possible action to approve award of Contract No. 250052-JG, Prime Design Services for Floyd Lamb Park Replacement Well 175A located at 9200 Tule Springs Road - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: GCW, INC. (Not-to-Exceed $185,600 - Parks and Leisure Activities Capital Projects Fund) - Ward 6 (Brune) 14. For possible action to approve award of Bid No. 24.MWA270.C1-DD WPCF, Fleet Fueling Station and Standby Power System Project located at the Water Pollution Control Facility, 6005 East Vegas Valley Drive - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: EARTH RESOURCE GROUP ($4,395,985 - Sanitation Construction Enterprise Fund) - Clark County 15. For possible action to approve award of Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 230006-HM, Woodlawn Cemetery Landscape Maintenance - Department of Public Works - Award recommended to: PAR-3 LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE, INC. (Increase Amount Not-to-Exceed $150,000 Annually/Total Increase Amount Not-to- Exceed $450,000 - General Fund) - Ward 5 (Crear) City Council October 2, 2024 - Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS - CONSENT 16. For possible action to approve a Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) Non-Exclusive Easement from the City of Las Vegas (CLV) to service the Rancho Oakey Dog Park located at 1393 South Rancho Drive - Ward 1 (Knudsen) RESOLUTIONS - CONSENT 17. R-58-2024 - For possible action to approve a Resolution approving the form of an agreement between the City and the owner of all assessable property in a proposed Special Improvement District (SID No. 818, Summerlin Village 27) - Ward 2 (Seaman) DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS HEARINGS - DISCUSSION 18. Public Hearing regarding the fair market value of the City of Las Vegas (City) owned office building based on an appraisal also referred to as a Market Rent Analysis dated August 19, 2024 by Southwest Property Consultants in anticipation of the lease of Civic Plaza Office Buildings located at the Southeast corner of Bonneville Avenue and 1st Street with addresses of 70 Bonneville Avenue and 525 South Main Street - Ward 3 (Diaz) [NOTE: This item is related to Council Item 20 and Council Item 21 (R-59-2024)] COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - BUSINESS LICENSING - DISCUSSION 19. Discussion for possible action regarding an Appeal of a Work Card Denial for Benjamin Williams db at HAPPY DAYS SMOKE SHOP at 1401 North Decatur Boulevard, Suite 7 - Ward 5 (Crear) ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION 20. Discussion for possible action regarding the Office Lease between City of Las Vegas and Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce (Tenant) consisting of 14,918 square feet of Civic Plaza Building 2 located at 70 Bonneville Avenue (APN 139-34-201-027) with the initial term of seven (7) years with one (7) seven year option and one (6) six year option to extend - Ward 3 (Diaz) [NOTE: This item is related to Council Item 18 and Council Item 20 (R-59-2024)] RESOLUTIONS - DISCUSSION 21. R-59-2024 - For possible action to approve a Resolution finding that the proposed lease of real property to the Greater Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, (Vegas Chamber) a Nevada non-profit corporation, consisting of 14,918 square feet of second floor office space at 70 Bonneville Avenue (APN 139-34-201-027) is in the best interest of the public - Ward 3 (Diaz) [NOTE: This item is related to Council Items 18 and 20] BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - DISCUSSION 22. Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of David Wadsworth, James Begley, Suzana Rutar and Bobby Tavakoli to the Board of Appeals 23. Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Reverend Kelcey A. West to the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency 24. Discussion for possible action regarding the reappointment of Elizabeth Gebre to a Ward 5 seat of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 25. Discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of the following nominee to the Board of Directors of CLV Strong Start Academy Elementary Schools, Inc.: Tari Smethurst (YDSI Director’s Designee) to a two-year term ending October 2, 2026 RECOMMENDING COMMITTEE REPORT - DISCUSSION BILLS ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS MEETING 26. Bill No. 2024-27 - For possible action - Amends LVMC 10.04.010 to update the boundaries of the “Order Out Corridor,” regarding which a court may impose an order to stay out of the corridor as a condition of a suspended sentence or deferred adjudication of a criminal offense. Sponsored by: Councilman Cedric Crear City Council October 2, 2024 - Page 3 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. 27. Bill No. 2023-28 - Amends LVMC Title 6 to add a new chapter pertaining to the licensing and regulation of sidewalk vendors, as authorized and directed by State law. Proposed by: Seth Floyd, Director of Community Development [NOTE: This bill is now being proposed by Seth T. Floyd, Director of Community Development, as stated at the June 17, 2024 Recommending Committee meeting] 28. Bill No. 2024-29 - Amends LVMC Chapter 10.86, relating to camping, lodging and similar activities in public rights-of-way, to apply the general prohibitions throughout the City and update applicable enforcement and penalty provisions. Sponsored by: Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman 29. Bill No. 2024-30 - Amends LVMC Title 10 to add a provision to prohibit unauthorized entry and other activity in proximity to railroad tracks. Proposed by: Mike Janssen, City Manager 30. Bill No. 2024-31 - Annexation No. 24-0343-ANX1 - Property location: 6345 North Juliano Road; Petitioned by: Becker Equities, LLC; Acreage: 0.62 acres; Zoned: RS20 (County Zoning), R-E (City equivalent). Sponsored by: Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske 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. 31. Bill No. 2024-32 - Amends various provisions of LVMC Title 7 to limit to four the number of guinea pigs that may be kept at one location; limit the number of animals that can be sold by a pet shop or breeder to one person or household during a calendar year; establish corresponding documentation and compliance requirements; and establish and update penalty provisions pertaining to the keeping and sale of animals. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Victoria Seaman 32. Bill No. 2024-33 - Amends LVMC 7.44.040 to increase the penalty for animal abandonment to one thousand dollars. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Victoria Seaman 33. Bill No. 2024-34 - Amends LVMC 2.44.020 to repeal the term limit provisions pertaining to members of the Planning Commission. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Olivia Díaz 34. Bill No. 2024-35 - Ordinance creating the City of Las Vegas, Nevada Special Improvement District No. 818 (Summerlin Village 27); ordering a street project, storm sewer project, sanitary sewer project, drainage project, and water project, within the City of Las Vegas, Nevada and providing other matters related thereto. Proposed by: Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works 35. Bill No. 2024-36 - Ordinance concerning City of Las Vegas, Nevada Special Improvement District No. 818 (Summerlin Village 27); assessing the cost of local improvements against the assessable property benefited by the local improvements; and providing other matters related thereto. Proposed by: Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works 36. Bill No. 2024-37 - Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale by the City of its Special Improvement District No. 818 (Summerlin Village 27) Local Improvement Bonds, Series 2024, approving the form of certain documents with respect to such bonds, ratifying action taken by City officers toward the issuance of such bonds; and providing other matters related thereto. Proposed by: Susan Heltsley, Director of Finance 37. Bill No. 2024-38 - Creates the New Vegas Immersive Tourism Improvement District in the city of Las Vegas, located within the area as further described as parcels adjacent to and generally bounded by Kings Way and Teddy Drive to the north, Rancho Drive to the east, Wyandotte Street and Rigel Avenue to the west, and Sirius Avenue to the South. Sponsored by: Councilwoman Olivia Diaz City Council October 2, 2024 - Page 4 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. 38. 24-0447-EOT1 - FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (22-0265-SDR1) - APPLICANT: CALIDA RESIDENTIAL, LLC - OWNER: RANCHO PROPERTY OWNER SPE, LLC - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request FOR AN APPROVED FOUR-STORY, 334-UNIT MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT on 12.05 acres at 5050 North Rainbow Boulevard (APN 125-35-301- 021), R-4 (High Density Residential) Zone, Ward 6 (Brune). Staff recommends APPROVAL. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - DISCUSSION 39. 24-0064 - ABEYANCE ITEM - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT/OWNER: LORDS PLASE, LLC - For possible action on the following Land Use Entitlement project requests on 0.26 acres at the southwest corner of Sunrise Avenue and 30th Street (APN 139-36-402-003), M (Industrial) Zone, Ward 3 (Diaz). The Planning Commission (6-0 vote) and Staff recommend DENIAL on the Land Use Entitlement project. 39a. 24-0064-VAR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - VARIANCE - TO ALLOW A ZERO-FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK WHERE 10 FEET IS REQUIRED; A PROPOSED NINE-FOOT TALL SOLID FRONT YARD WALL WHERE FIVE FEET WITH A TWO-FOOT SOLID BASE IS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT ALLOWED; AND TO ALLOW A NINE-FOOT TALL PERIMETER WALL WHERE EIGHT FEET IS THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT ALLOWED 39b. 24-0064-SDR1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW - FOR A PROPOSED ONE- STORY, 3,200 SQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENT WITH WAIVERS OF THE PERIMETER LANDSCAPE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS; A WAIVER TO ALLOW PROPOSED SERVICE BAY DOORS TO FACE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WHERE SUCH IS NOT ALLOWED; A WAIVER TO ALLOW THE PROPOSED WAREHOUSE AND DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENT TO NOT BE ORIENTED TO THE CORNER AND STREET FRONTS WHERE SUCH IS REQUIRED; AND A WAIVER TO ALLOW A PROPOSED TRASH ENCLOSURE TO BE LOCATED TOWARDS THE STREET FRONT WHERE SUCH IS NOT ALLOWED 40. 24-0313-SUP1 - ABEYANCE ITEM - SPECIAL USE PERMIT - PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICANT/OWNER: KIMBERLY ANN FARKAS - For possible action on a Land Use Entitlement project request FOR A PROPOSED COMMUNITY RESIDENCE (INCLUDING FAMILY COMMUNITY RESIDENCE AND TRANSITIONAL COMMUNITY RESIDENCE) USE at 4229 Beth Avenue (APN 139-19-215-081), R-1 (Single Family Residential) Zone, Ward 5 (Crear). The Planning Commission (6-0 vote) recommends APPROVAL. Staff recommends DENIAL. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 41. Report by Gayle Lloyd-Leakos, Acting Finance Director, regarding an overview of the operations and accomplishments of the Department of Finance for Fiscal Year 2024 - All Wards 42. Report by Dina Babsky, Acting Economic and Urban Development (EUD) Director, regarding economic development projects and initiatives being undertaken in the City of Las Vegas - All Wards SET DATE 43. Set date on any appeals filed or required public hearings from the City Planning Commission Meetings and Dangerous Building or Nuisance/Litter Abatements. City Council October 2, 2024 - Page 5 CITIZENS PARTICIPATION 44. 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. 45. Discussion regarding potential items for future City Council agendas - All Wards COUNCIL MEMBER RECOGNITION 46. 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 October 2, 2024 - Page 6