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Record of Proceedings

Las Vegas City Council Meeting - July 15, 2026

Public Meetings — Wednesday, July 15, 2026
BodyLas Vegas, Nevada
SessionPublic Meetings
DateWednesday, July 15, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
1:30

Okay.

1:35

Good morning.

1:37

The July 15th, 2026 meeting of the city council will be called to order.

1:43

This meeting has been properly noticed and posted in compliance with the open meeting law.

1:49

These proceedings are being video recorded and can be viewed live on City of Las Vegas TV on Cox Cable Channel 2.

1:57

You can also watch the meeting live online and access other city content by visiting Las Vegas, Nevada.gov slash connect.

2:06

The proceedings will be rebroadcast on the City of Las Vegas TV, the Wednesday of the meeting at 8 p.m.

2:13

and also on Friday at 4 a.m., Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 7 a.m.

2:19

and the following Monday at 5 p.m.

2:22

This building is protected by a state-of-the-art fire detection and suppression sprinkler system.

2:28

If alarms should activate during today's meeting, please evacuate using the exits at the back of the chambers out to the mezzanine, proceed out the double doors to the terrace and down the back staircase.

2:40

For anyone that has difficulty with stairs, please check with the marshal or fire official for assistance.

2:47

Once outside, assemble on the northeast corner across the street from City Hall at Lewis and First Street.

2:54

Employees wearing safety vests or our city marshals will inform you when it is safe to re-enter the building.

3:01

For public comment related to the items on the agenda, citizen participation and public hearing items, we have available a speaker card that you can complete uh complete and submit to the city clerk.

3:15

Cards are available in the clerk's office or at the rear of the chambers.

3:19

If you do not submit a card, it does not prevent you from speaking under public comments, citizens' participation, or specified public hearing items.

3:37

And please note if you parked in the parking garage across the street, a self-validation machine is located in the foyer between council chambers and the security desk you walk through to enter these chambers.

3:50

You must have your ticket with you to use the machine.

3:53

If you do not have your tickets, see security personnel when exiting for a validation coupon.

4:00

Before we proceed with the meeting, would everyone please rise for the invocation given by Reverend Wonder Floyd?

4:08

And I ask you to remain standing as she leads us in the pledge as well.

4:14

Welcome.

4:16

Let us pray.

4:22

We recognize that this council has been entrusted with a sacred responsibility to serve the people of this great city.

4:29

As they gather today, grant wisdom for every decision, courage for every difficult conversation, and compassion for every person whose life will be touched by the work done here today.

4:39

Help them to remember that behind every agenda item, every policy and every vote are real people with real hopes, real struggles, and real dreams.

5:00

May they use whatever influence they have to lift others up, to seek justice, to protect the vulnerable, and to ensure that every person is treated with dignity and respect.

5:11

May the work accomplished here today help build a Las Vegas where people have the opportunity not only to survive but to flourish.

5:18

We offer this prayer in the name of love and all that is holy and in the name of Jesus Christ.

5:24

Amen.

5:25

Please join me now in a pledge of allegiance.

5:29

I pledge allegiance to the United States of America.

5:43

Thank you so much.

5:44

We will now proceed with the ceremonials.

6:24

Thank you very much.

6:34

Okay.

6:41

We won't start without you, don't worry.

6:44

Good morning, everybody.

6:46

Uh, this is the ceremonial portion of our agenda, our council agenda.

6:51

And for the first item, I want to invite our director of youth development and social initiatives, Dr.

6:57

Tammy Malish to join us.

7:05

Our employees strive to meet our values of being kind, committed, and smart, and they work to build our community to make life better.

7:15

I am proud to announce that the employee of the month is Candace Camarello.

7:20

Uh, Candace, please join us.

7:44

Congratulations.

7:46

All right, now you got over there.

7:50

In addition to being a hugger, Candace.

7:56

Candace is a uh management analyst and has been with the city since 2016.

8:03

She is always willing to provide support and assistance.

8:06

Most recently, Candace helped our safe key committee members create a more efficient, effective, and organized planning process for their annual mid-year training.

8:17

This training supports more than 300 part-time staff members.

8:22

Candace also recently helped a community partner, UNLV, when the school was having challenges with getting their practical practicum students approved to begin providing mental health services at five elementary schools.

8:36

Thanks to Candace's knowledge, understanding, and contacts at the school district, she was able to ensure that all the agencies involved were working together.

8:45

Candace goes out of her way to provide additional help to anyone in need.

8:50

Candace, thank you for everything you do.

8:59

You are an incredible representative of the city.

9:03

And now I'd uh like to invite Tammy up and have a chance to say a few words, then we'll hear from Candace, and then we'll take a couple of photos.

9:12

Dr.

9:13

Malic.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Economic Development█████████████████████21%
Procedural███████████████15%
Public Safety████████8%
Community Engagement███████7%
Affordable Housing██████6%
Environmental Protection██████6%
Youth Programs█████5%
Public Engagement█████5%
Personnel Matters█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Las Vegas City Council Meeting - July 15, 2026

The regular meeting of the Las Vegas City Council on July 15, 2026, included ceremonial recognitions, public comments, presentations, and action on multiple land use and regulatory items. Key outcomes included the approval of a new redevelopment area for East Las Vegas, adoption of a heat mitigation plan, a two-year collective bargaining agreement with the firefighter's union, and denial of two massage establishment licenses after documented violations. The council also heard public testimony on homelessness, code enforcement, and religious invocations.

Ceremonials

  • Employee of the Month: Candace Camarello, management analyst in the Department of Youth Development and Social Initiatives, was recognized for her work with AmeriCorps programs and community partnerships.
  • Proclamation: Mayor Berkeley proclaimed July 15, 2026, as "Judy Perez Siegel Day" in Las Vegas for her philanthropic and community contributions.

Consent Calendar

  • Agenda items 10 through 25, considered routine, were approved unanimously in a single motion. Items included minutes from the June 17 and June 18, 2026, council meetings and various administrative approvals.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Eric Melchizedek Nimrod spoke in favor of items 19, 23, and 25 (fitness equipment, city volunteer program, and general support) and later during citizens' participation urged the city to address heat mitigation, bus cooling stations, and RTC traffic issues.
  • Shoshana urged the council to end prayer invocations at government meetings, citing concerns over the Bible's content.
  • Rihanna Apodaca, a resident staying at the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center, described systemic neglect, retaliation, and lack of ADA accommodations, calling for an independent investigation.
  • Jack Trujillo complained about a neighbor hoarding dogs, improper waste disposal leading to screw worm fly infestation, and lack of city response. He provided his address (3724 Dorrington Drive) for follow-up.

Presentations

  • LVGEA Annual Report and Strategic Plan (Item 46): Danielle Casey, President/CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, reported a 482% return on investment for the city's funding, 11 site selector familiarization tours, and a new three-year strategic plan to diversify the economy. The plan targets higher-wage traded-sector industries with a goal to move the Hackman Index from ~74 to 76-77, requiring about 34,000 additional jobs. Council members expressed support and requested more detailed data on benefits to urban core and low-income areas.
  • Redevelopment Area 3 (Items 26, 41A, 41B): City staff presented a blight study covering 1,350 acres in East Las Vegas, finding 9 of 12 blight conditions, over 80% of buildings built before 1999, and 81 acres of vacant lots. The redevelopment area would capture property tax increment for 30 years. The council approved the land use entitlement project unanimously.
  • Heat Mitigation Plan (Item 40): Rachel Lewison presented a state-mandated amendment to the 2050 Master Plan (AB96) requiring a heat mitigation plan addressing public cooling spaces, drinking water access, cool building practices, and shade. The plan builds on existing goals including planting 60,000 trees by 2050 and a federal grant for tree planting in select zip codes. Council members emphasized making heat mitigation a lens for all city projects.

Discussion Items

  • Collective Bargaining Agreement – Firefighters Local 1285 (Item 27): The council approved a two-year contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028) covering 766 employees. Key terms: Year 1 COLA of 2.7% plus 2% top step increase; Year 2 CPI-based COLA (2%–3.5%) and another 2% top step increase. New premium pay for four protected holidays was added. Fiscal impact not to exceed $16,387,807. The motion passed unanimously.
  • Denial of Massage Establishment Licenses (Items 28 & 29): Two businesses owned by Yu Ming Wang – Golden Tie Spa and Thai Massage Golden Beauty – were denied permanent licenses after multiple violations including prostitution-related arrests, interior locks, and bedding suggesting employees living on site. The council voted to deny both with a three-year cooling off period.
  • Mini Storage Extension (Item 32): A third extension of time for a mini storage facility was approved with an amended condition that the approval expire on May 18, 2027, with no further extensions if no permit activity occurs.
  • Convenience Store with Gas Pumps (Item 38): A conversion of an abandoned auto shop into a convenience store with four fuel pumps and two EV charging stations was approved after the applicant added landscaping and agreed to schedule deliveries to avoid congestion.
  • Rezoning at Santa Paula Drive (Item 39): A proposal to rezone a former office property to high-density residential (R4) was approved, with staff noting that further site development plan review and building permits would be needed.
  • EV Charging Station Parking Facility (Items 44-45): A proposed parking facility with 16 EV charging stations was approved after the applicant agreed to conditions including fixed shade structures, landscaping, signage requesting quiet hours, and an administrative review after one year.
  • Car Wash Extension (Item 42): A third extension of time for a car wash special use permit was approved (against staff denial) following Planning Commission recommendation, with the understanding that if no development occurs by December 4, 2026, the approval will lapse.
  • CSN Cooperative Campus Agreement (Item 43): The council approved an amendment to the 2017 cooperative agreement for CSN's Northwest campus, extending the construction deadline from 8 to 12 years from land conveyance to align with the BLM land patent.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved: Consent agenda items 10-25; LVGEA presentation (report only); Redevelopment Area 3 land use (41A, 41B); Firefighter contract; Bill 2026-26; Heat mitigation plan; Mini storage extension (with condition); Convenience store; Rezoning at Santa Paula; EV charging station (with conditions); Car wash extension; CSN agreement.
  • Denied: Permanent massage establishment licenses for Golden Tie Spa and Thai Massage Golden Beauty; three-year cooling off period imposed.
  • Introduced: New bill 2026-27 (Redevelopment Area 3 ordinance) assigned to August 3 committee.
  • Directed: City clerk to set hearing dates for planning commission appeals and nuisance abatements.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. Good morning. The July 15th, 2026 meeting of the city council will be called to order. This meeting has been properly noticed and posted in compliance with the open meeting law. These proceedings are being video recorded and can be viewed live on City of Las Vegas TV on Cox Cable Channel 2. You can also watch the meeting live online and access other city content by visiting Las Vegas, Nevada.gov slash connect. The proceedings will be rebroadcast on the City of Las Vegas TV, the Wednesday of the meeting at 8 p.m. and also on Friday at 4 a.m., Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 7 a.m. and the following Monday at 5 p.m. This building is protected by a state-of-the-art fire detection and suppression sprinkler system. If alarms should activate during today's meeting, please evacuate using the exits at the back of the chambers out to the mezzanine, proceed out the double doors to the terrace and down the back staircase. For anyone that has difficulty with stairs, please check with the marshal or fire official for assistance. Once outside, assemble on the northeast corner across the street from City Hall at Lewis and First Street. Employees wearing safety vests or our city marshals will inform you when it is safe to re-enter the building. For public comment related to the items on the agenda, citizen participation and public hearing items, we have available a speaker card that you can complete uh complete and submit to the city clerk. Cards are available in the clerk's office or at the rear of the chambers. If you do not submit a card, it does not prevent you from speaking under public comments, citizens' participation, or specified public hearing items. And please note if you parked in the parking garage across the street, a self-validation machine is located in the foyer between council chambers and the security desk you walk through to enter these chambers. You must have your ticket with you to use the machine. If you do not have your tickets, see security personnel when exiting for a validation coupon. Before we proceed with the meeting, would everyone please rise for the invocation given by Reverend Wonder Floyd? And I ask you to remain standing as she leads us in the pledge as well. Welcome. Let us pray. We recognize that this council has been entrusted with a sacred responsibility to serve the people of this great city. As they gather today, grant wisdom for every decision, courage for every difficult conversation, and compassion for every person whose life will be touched by the work done here today. Help them to remember that behind every agenda item, every policy and every vote are real people with real hopes, real struggles, and real dreams. May they use whatever influence they have to lift others up, to seek justice, to protect the vulnerable, and to ensure that every person is treated with dignity and respect. May the work accomplished here today help build a Las Vegas where people have the opportunity not only to survive but to flourish. We offer this prayer in the name of love and all that is holy and in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Please join me now in a pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the United States of America. Thank you so much. We will now proceed with the ceremonials. Thank you very much. Okay. We won't start without you, don't worry. Good morning, everybody. Uh, this is the ceremonial portion of our agenda, our council agenda. And for the first item, I want to invite our director of youth development and social initiatives, Dr. Tammy Malish to join us. Our employees strive to meet our values of being kind, committed, and smart, and they work to build our community to make life better. I am proud to announce that the employee of the month is Candace Camarello. Uh, Candace, please join us. Congratulations. All right, now you got over there. In addition to being a hugger, Candace. Candace is a uh management analyst and has been with the city since 2016. She is always willing to provide support and assistance.

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