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North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 1, 2025

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, October 1, 2025
BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
SessionCity Council and Commissions
DateWednesday, October 1, 2025
StatusFILED
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The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to its meetings.

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There are four public forums set aside for public comments, one at the beginning and the end of the redevelopment agency meeting, one at the beginning and the end of the city council meeting.

0:17

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.

0:25

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

0:28

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

0:32

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

0:35

Yes, ma'am, we are.

0:37

Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Pastor Dean Sanner of Discovery Church.

0:43

Following that will be the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Mayor Pro Tim Scott Black.

0:47

Would you please rise?

0:49

Welcome, Pastor.

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Yet in this city, Lord, we we look back, many with heavy hearts that have been impacted by that.

1:06

But Lord, we thank you for the way our community has rebounded and for the way our community leaders have brought us through that.

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And Lord, we're grateful for our city here in North Las Vegas.

1:18

And we're grateful for all those today that are going to be honored and recognized for their wonderful work.

1:24

Lord, we pray that their good work would inspire others to do things that are going to impact our community in a positive way.

1:31

Lord, we pray for all of our first responders, our educators, those that are on the forefront of things that happen in this community.

1:38

Lord, for all of our city workers, we pray their morale would increase.

1:42

They would have camaraderie and it wouldn't just be going to work, but it would be living out a dream.

1:47

Lord, we pray also for our council, council members and the uh authority that they have.

1:52

And Lord, it's easy for people to want to tempt them and get into their ears.

1:57

Lord, we pray you'd give them uh the ability to stand firm and have the integrity that this city demands.

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Lord, we thank you for the direction and the guidance that they have given this city and for the results that have taken place as a result of it.

2:11

We pray you would continue us on the trajectory that you have us and that we would all be able to be a blessing to others, and we ask this all in Jesus' name.

2:19

Amen.

2:21

Thank you, Pastor.

2:27

Thank you for the public.

2:29

One nation under God.

2:45

Okay.

2:46

Pastor, thank you for your prayer.

2:48

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

2:50

All right, so we are gonna have four presentations today.

2:54

We have the certificate of recognition for the business of the month.

2:57

We have a proclamation for fire prevention week, a certificate of recognition for create, and a significant a certificate of recognition for principal Amanda Lush from Quantum McCall Elementary School.

3:11

Council, let's go down front.

3:55

Okay.

3:56

Mathnesia.

4:10

I like the business that embodies community spirit, service and innovation.

4:16

This month, I'm honored to recognize Mathnesium of North Las Vegas as our October 2025 business of the month.

4:25

Located at 680 East Dare Springsway Mathnesium is a math-only learning center serving students.

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Grades K through 12.

4:35

Using the Math Nasium method, every student receives a personalized learning plan tailored to their needs.

4:42

Whether it's filling in gaps, reinforcing skills, or advancing beyond grade level.

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What makes this center so impactful is its role as a true community partner.

4:55

Family owned by a lifelong Las Vegas local.

5:09

That means they're not just preparing students for success in the classroom.

5:14

They're investing in the future of our entire city.

5:17

With more than 17 dedicated team members, Math Nasium is building confidence in students across our community, helping them foresee that math is not something to fear, but something they could master.

5:31

Skills taught here will open doors to higher education, stronger career path, and lifelong opportunities.

5:39

To Alan Brown and his outstanding team at Math Museum.

5:44

Thank you for your leadership, your passion for education, and your commitment to the young people of Ward 4 and North Las Vegas.

5:54

On behalf of the city of North Las Vegas, congratulations on being named our October 2025 Business of the Month.

6:09

Okay, let's try that again.

6:10

Now, Mathnesium.

6:18

Alan, your lovely wife, Destin.

6:23

You know, I wish I'd gone to school, so I know some math myself.

6:26

So we all have an opportunity at time to kind of showcase the business in our community.

6:36

And this is my month, October.

6:39

And uh what I try to look for, as we all do, is a business that is really part of the community, uh, impactful, and is uh service-oriented.

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Um there was no problem in my mind when I when I saw Mathnesium, as far as the work that you do over here with those young children.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Community Engagement████████████████16%
Procedural███████████████15%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████████14%
Economic Development█████████9%
Public Safety█████████9%
Parks and Recreation████████8%
Public Health██████6%
Public Engagement███3%
Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting - October 1, 2025

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a joint meeting on October 1, 2025, starting with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and four presentations. The council then proceeded through the redevelopment agency agenda, city council consent agenda, public hearings on three easement vacation requests, introduction of three ordinances, and a city manager's report. No public comments were made during any of the public forum periods.

Presentations & Recognitions

  • Business of the Month (October 2025): Mathnasium of North Las Vegas, a math-only learning center serving K-12 students, was recognized for its community partnership and personalized learning plans. Owner Alan Brown (born and raised in North Las Vegas) and center director Dustin accepted the award.
  • Fire Prevention Week Proclamation: The council proclaimed October 5–11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week, emphasizing home fire safety, smoke alarms, and escape plans. Fire Prevention Supervisor Jason McMillan thanked community partners for raising awareness about lithium-ion battery fire risks.
  • Certificate of Recognition for Create: Recognized for National Manufacturing Month. Create recently established its third manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas, occupying 572,000 square feet across two buildings at Sun Point Commercial Center. The expansion is projected to create significant full-time jobs and generate over $90 million in new sales from the Home Depot partnership. Dave Felman and Sidale Sandana accepted.
  • Certificate of Recognition for Principal Amanda Lush, Quantum McCall Elementary School: Honored for leading the school from a two-star to a four-star rating in the NSPS star rating system for the 2024-2025 school year. Principal Lush thanked the council for support. The mayor also highlighted other area schools that improved star ratings.

Consent Calendar

  • Redevelopment Agency: Approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda (one item) as published, both unanimously.
  • City Council: Approved the regular meeting agenda (Item 3) and the consent agenda (Items 4–12) as published, both unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public comments were submitted during the first or second public forums of either the redevelopment agency or the city council.

Discussion Items

  • Council Member Reports: Each council member provided updates on community events, including the police department's Coffee with a Cop, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, the annual Armed Forces Military Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Day (October 4), the "Paws in the Park" Halloween-themed event, Parks and Rec family golf day, an open house at Fire Station 55, the ACES of Nevada luncheon, Bike Toberfest rides, the Silver State Education Foundation gala, a tour of Behavioral Health Group and Gas Station Studios, and a homeless services pop-up event that assisted 657 people. Councilwoman also noted the city's largest homeless services event to date, with 657 individuals assisted by 66 providers.
  • City Manager's Report: Announced the launch of "City Connect," a program where city staff (economic development, police, community services) meet one-on-one with local business owners to address concerns. Recognized Parking Enforcement Officer Juan Estrada for evacuating people and pets during a fire, and Battalion Chief John Wright for receiving the 2025 SOAR award from the Las Vegas Rotary Club.
  • Ordinances Introduced (First Reading):
    • Ordinance 3254: Amending Title 15 regarding collection of mortgage E fees for property registrations.
    • Ordinance 3256: Authorizing the building official to approve exceptions to the most current technical codes for certain single-family home subdivisions requiring automatic residential fire sprinkler systems for permits issued on or after January 5, 2026.
    • Ordinance 3258: Amending Chapter 8.28 regarding permissible construction hours.

Key Outcomes

  • Approved Vacations (Public Hearings):
    • VAC 032025 (DHI Communities): Approved unanimously to vacate a small portion of a public drainage easement at Thule Springs Parkway and Evelyn Brooke Street.
    • VAC 042025 (DHL Supply Chain): Approved unanimously to vacate an existing blanket drainage easement on a parcel near Wesley D. Adams Avenue and John J. Lee Avenue.
    • VAC 052025 (Pegasus Apartments LP): Approved unanimously to vacate public utility and roadway easements at the southwest corner of North Pecos Road and Rome Boulevard.
  • Set Future Public Hearing Dates: Approved as part of the consent agenda.
  • Meeting Adjourned: The meeting concluded at approximately 5:30 PM (local time) after the second public forum.

Meeting Transcript

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to its meetings. There are four public forums set aside for public comments, one at the beginning and the end of the redevelopment agency meeting, one at the beginning and the end of the city council 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. Madam City Clerk, are we in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting Law? Yes, ma'am, we are. Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Pastor Dean Sanner of Discovery Church. Following that will be the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Mayor Pro Tim Scott Black. Would you please rise? Welcome, Pastor. Yet in this city, Lord, we we look back, many with heavy hearts that have been impacted by that. But Lord, we thank you for the way our community has rebounded and for the way our community leaders have brought us through that. And Lord, we're grateful for our city here in North Las Vegas. And we're grateful for all those today that are going to be honored and recognized for their wonderful work. Lord, we pray that their good work would inspire others to do things that are going to impact our community in a positive way. Lord, we pray for all of our first responders, our educators, those that are on the forefront of things that happen in this community. Lord, for all of our city workers, we pray their morale would increase. They would have camaraderie and it wouldn't just be going to work, but it would be living out a dream. Lord, we pray also for our council, council members and the uh authority that they have. And Lord, it's easy for people to want to tempt them and get into their ears. Lord, we pray you'd give them uh the ability to stand firm and have the integrity that this city demands. Lord, we thank you for the direction and the guidance that they have given this city and for the results that have taken place as a result of it. We pray you would continue us on the trajectory that you have us and that we would all be able to be a blessing to others, and we ask this all in Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you, Pastor. Thank you for the public. One nation under God. Okay. Pastor, thank you for your prayer. Thank you, thank you, thank you. All right, so we are gonna have four presentations today. We have the certificate of recognition for the business of the month. We have a proclamation for fire prevention week, a certificate of recognition for create, and a significant a certificate of recognition for principal Amanda Lush from Quantum McCall Elementary School. Council, let's go down front. Okay. Mathnesia. I like the business that embodies community spirit, service and innovation. This month, I'm honored to recognize Mathnesium of North Las Vegas as our October 2025 business of the month. Located at 680 East Dare Springsway Mathnesium is a math-only learning center serving students. Grades K through 12. Using the Math Nasium method, every student receives a personalized learning plan tailored to their needs. Whether it's filling in gaps, reinforcing skills, or advancing beyond grade level. What makes this center so impactful is its role as a true community partner. Family owned by a lifelong Las Vegas local. That means they're not just preparing students for success in the classroom. They're investing in the future of our entire city. With more than 17 dedicated team members, Math Nasium is building confidence in students across our community, helping them foresee that math is not something to fear, but something they could master. Skills taught here will open doors to higher education, stronger career path, and lifelong opportunities. To Alan Brown and his outstanding team at Math Museum.

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