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North Las Vegas City Council Meeting - September 3, 2025

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, September 3, 2025

BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada

SessionCity Council and Commissions

DateWednesday, September 3, 2025

StatusFILED

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Okay.

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Thank you.

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You guys are so great out there.

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Appreciate it.

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The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to their meetings.

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There are four public forums set aside for public comment.

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One at the beginning and end of the city council meeting, and one at the beginning and the end of the redevelopment agency meeting.

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If you wish to speak, please complete one of the blue cards, which are located on the table outside the main entrance and at the podium rail.

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Please give your card to the city clerk when called upon to speak.

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We request that you limit your comments to no more than two minutes and that you avoid repetition.

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Madam City Clerk, are we in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law?

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Yes, we are.

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Thank you.

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Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Deacon Jim Pittman of St.

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John Newman Catholic Church.

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Welcome.

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Following that, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Mayor Pro Tim Black.

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Please rise.

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Let our actions in this meeting be valuable to our aim, which is to build up our city and strengthen our faith and your love for all your people.

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Amen.

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And to the Republic for which it stands.

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Thank you, Deacon, for being here and always answering the call when we call.

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Today we're gonna have two presentations the certificate of recognition for business of the month and the proclamation recognizing library card sign-up month.

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So council, let's go down front.

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We're gonna go sit in the chairs out of any of our friends.

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Each month we highlight a business that embodies culture, service, and innovation.

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This month is a very special month because today is the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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And I'm wearing one of my favorite Wayabetas in Liberation Purple.

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It's my distinct pleasure to recognize La Galana Tapatia, our September 2025 business of the month.

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Located at 1820 East Lake Mead Boulevard, La Galana Tapatia brings the richness of Mexican Heritage to our community.

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They offer a wide range of authentic and natural products brought directly from Mexico, along with a central services like money transfers and shipping to all parts of Mexico.

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What makes them stand out is more than just what they sell.

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It's the welcome the atmosphere they've created.

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Step inside.

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And believe me, the reviews don't lie.

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People love this place.

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La Galana Tapatia preserves as cultural Mexican traditions and the daily needs of our residents, making it a vital part of Ward One.

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To the owner and staff of La Galana Tapatilla, thank you for a dedication and for making North Las Vegas proud to have you.

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Congratulations on being our September 2025.

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That is the month.

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And remember, a tapatillo is from Guadalajara, Mexico, Viva La Jala, Viva Mexico, Viva Hispanic Heritage Month here in North Las Vegas.

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Hello.

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And Mayor, with your permission.

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We actually have the uh the owners of uh La Galanta Teapatia.

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Um please come up.

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Actually, um it's interesting.

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Uh actually um probably the best thing was to let you maybe uh there's a couple reasons why uh why they were picked.

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Um actually when I first met him is because he was just a concerned resident because he actually lived right here in the downtown area.

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Um I picked him for two reasons.

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No, number one, um we're talking about people who they took a uh they've taken a chance with their entire livelihood because he's a businessman and he has interest in Las Vegas, but he's located and he's heavily invested right here in downtown North of Vegas.

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He actually has two stores.

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One which uh was a place that he's making a go out of it, you know, uh uh selling washing machines and things like that, and La Galana Tapatilla.

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But he's also he he and he could have bought anywhere in uh in uh the valley.

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He could have bought in Summerlin or Henderson.

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I like Northern Las Vegas.

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You know what?

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I'm gonna let him tell you about that.

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Well, uh, first of all, thank you very much.

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Uh we didn't expect this.

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Uh we are really happy.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Education██████████████████████22%

Downtown Redevelopment███████████████15%

Public Safety█████████████13%

Procedural██████████10%

Public Engagement█████████9%

Judicial Appointments██████6%

Personnel Matters█████5%

Community Engagement████4%

Youth Programs████4%

Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting Summary

Date: September 3, 2025

The City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a joint meeting covering a range of topics, including recognition of a local business and library card sign-up month, ratification of firefighter labor agreements, a presentation from the Clark County School District on student progress, and approvals for demolition of the former City Hall campus to pave the way for redevelopment. The meeting also included updates from council members on community events and public safety initiatives, and featured public comments regarding immigration enforcement and a constituent concern about a prolonged vendor dispute.

Presentations & Proclamations

Business of the Month: La Galana Tapatia was recognized as the September 2025 Business of the Month for its authentic Mexican products, services, and positive community presence at 1820 East Lake Mead Boulevard. The owner stated he chose North Las Vegas over other valley locations because he "believe[s] in Northern Las Vegas."
Library Card Sign-Up Month: A proclamation was issued declaring September 2025 as Library Card Sign-Up Month. The library director shared a personal story about overcoming educational barriers, and representatives from the Las Vegas Raiders announced a new co-branded library card design and a month-long prize drawing to encourage new sign-ups and library usage.
Clark County School District (CCSD) Presentation: Region One Superintendent Lindsay Tomlinson and staff provided a detailed update. Key data points included: chronic absenteeism dropped from 41.8% three years ago to 34.3% currently; student safety perceptions in high schools rose from 69.7% to 78% over the same period; and North Las Vegas schools had 69 teacher vacancies as of August 25, 2025. The district highlighted Bright Future walks, which engaged families to boost enrollment, and noted that schools like McCall Elementary reduced chronic absenteeism to 14% and achieved the highest English language arts growth in Region One (27.4 percentage points). The council praised the district's improved collaboration compared to the previous year.

Consent Calendar

The consent agenda (items 2 through 13) was approved unanimously with no discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

Public Comment on ICE Concerns: Two speakers, Jasmine Cañada and Dutch Harbor, expressed fear about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the community, particularly in light of the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month events. They urged the council to outline protections for residents and performers. Speaker Cañada stated she is a U.S. citizen but feels compelled to carry two forms of identification due to her appearance. The council acknowledged their comments, noting the matter could not be deliberated during the meeting.
Public Comment on Vendor Dispute: Bob Moscow of Sun City Aliante requested help resolving a two-and-a-half-year dispute with a city vendor at a golf course, stating he had received no decision. The mayor offered to speak with him after the meeting.

Discussion Items

Firefighter Collective Bargaining Agreements: The council ratified two labor agreements with the International Association of Firefighters Local 1607. The non-supervisory contract has an incremental cost of $2.5 million in year one and $3.4 million in year two (FY 2025-2027). The supervisory contract costs $371,000 in year one and $218,000 in year two. Union president Josiah Jensen highlighted improved pay for newer firefighters to address valley-wide competition, and new safety provisions for battalion chiefs (including dedicated drivers). Council members praised the collaborative negotiation process.
Former City Hall Campus Demolition: The council and redevelopment agency approved two items to allocate $11 million from the Downtown Redevelopment Agency fund for demolition and environmental abatement of the 19-acre former City Hall campus at 2300 Civic Center Drive. An interlocal agreement between the city and redevelopment agency was authorized. Staff noted the building is outdated and non-compliant with current codes, making demolition more cost-effective than renovation. Councilman Barone recalled the building was a designated fallout shelter and had won a design award. The funding does not come from the general fund.
Municipal Court Annual Report: Court Administrator Erin Tayas presented the court's accomplishments. Key statistics: criminal filings are up 20% year-over-year; the court held nearly 30,000 hearings with two judges; clearance rates were 89% for criminal, 94% for traffic, and 78% for civil; less than 6% of cases are over a year old. Specialty courts include the CARE program (175 graduates since 2021) and a new Youth Court pilot for ages 18-24, which uses a six-month cohort model with job training and drug testing. A new case management system (JWorks) is set to go live in October 2025. Council members commended the court's efficiency and collaborative spirit.

Key Outcomes

Ratified IAFF Non-Supervisor CBA: Approved unanimously.
Ratified IAFF Supervisor CBA: Approved unanimously.
Approved $11 Million Expenditure for Demolition: Approved unanimously.
Approved Interlocal Agreement for Demolition: Approved unanimously.
Approved Redevelopment Agency Agenda and Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously.
Referred Constituent Concern: Mayor offered to meet with a resident after the meeting regarding a vendor dispute.

Meeting Transcript

Okay. Thank you. You guys are so great out there. Appreciate it. The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to their meetings. There are four public forums set aside for public comment. One at the beginning and end of the city council meeting, and one at the beginning and the end of the redevelopment agency meeting. If you wish to speak, please complete one of the blue cards, which are located on the table outside the main entrance and at the podium rail. Please give your card to the city clerk when called upon to speak. We request that you limit your comments to no more than two minutes and that you avoid repetition. Madam City Clerk, are we in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law? Yes, we are. Thank you. Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Deacon Jim Pittman of St. John Newman Catholic Church. Welcome. Following that, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Mayor Pro Tim Black. Please rise. Let our actions in this meeting be valuable to our aim, which is to build up our city and strengthen our faith and your love for all your people. Amen. And to the Republic for which it stands. Thank you, Deacon, for being here and always answering the call when we call. Today we're gonna have two presentations the certificate of recognition for business of the month and the proclamation recognizing library card sign-up month. So council, let's go down front. We're gonna go sit in the chairs out of any of our friends. Each month we highlight a business that embodies culture, service, and innovation. This month is a very special month because today is the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. And I'm wearing one of my favorite Wayabetas in Liberation Purple. It's my distinct pleasure to recognize La Galana Tapatia, our September 2025 business of the month. Located at 1820 East Lake Mead Boulevard, La Galana Tapatia brings the richness of Mexican Heritage to our community. They offer a wide range of authentic and natural products brought directly from Mexico, along with a central services like money transfers and shipping to all parts of Mexico. What makes them stand out is more than just what they sell. It's the welcome the atmosphere they've created. Step inside. And believe me, the reviews don't lie. People love this place. La Galana Tapatia preserves as cultural Mexican traditions and the daily needs of our residents, making it a vital part of Ward One. To the owner and staff of La Galana Tapatilla, thank you for a dedication and for making North Las Vegas proud to have you. Congratulations on being our September 2025. That is the month. And remember, a tapatillo is from Guadalajara, Mexico, Viva La Jala, Viva Mexico, Viva Hispanic Heritage Month here in North Las Vegas. Hello. And Mayor, with your permission. We actually have the uh the owners of uh La Galanta Teapatia. Um please come up. Actually, um it's interesting. Uh actually um probably the best thing was to let you maybe uh there's a couple reasons why uh why they were picked. Um actually when I first met him is because he was just a concerned resident because he actually lived right here in the downtown area. Um I picked him for two reasons. No, number one, um we're talking about people who they took a uh they've taken a chance with their entire livelihood because he's a businessman and he has interest in Las Vegas, but he's located and he's heavily invested right here in downtown North of Vegas.

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