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North Las Vegas City Council Meeting – January 21, 2026

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, January 21, 2026
BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
SessionCity Council and Commissions
DateWednesday, January 21, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
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Good afternoon.

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And welcome to the North Las Vegas City Hall, City Council meeting.

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There are two public forums set aside for public comments at this meeting, one at the beginning and one at the end.

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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 right here at the podium rail.

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Once you complete the card, please give it 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.

0:33

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

0:36

Yes, ma'am, we are.

0:38

Thank you.

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Today we'll have the opportunity to have the invitation given by our own mayor Porteim Scott Black.

0:44

Following that, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Councilman Churchill.

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Please stand.

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Our most gracious Heavenly Father, we pause at the beginning of this city council meeting to express our gratitude and humility for the gift of life for each day that we are afforded to be here in this community.

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We're grateful for the blessing and privilege of freedom and the opportunity to help and serve.

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And I pray for guidance for mayor and my council colleagues that we may make decisions that will benefit the lives of others, that we will be able to lift and serve and help where we can.

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I pray for our law enforcement, our public safety that they may be watched over and protected as they serve and put themselves in harm's way.

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I pray for the families in our community that they can have their needs met, that we can be instruments in service.

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And I pray for these things in the name of Jesus Christ.

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Amen.

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Please remain standing for the pledge.

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I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

1:44

To the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation.

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Thank you.

1:53

Thank you.

1:56

We had quite the exciting afternoon earlier with the demolition starting across the street on the old city hall campus.

2:04

And we've had such great days and great weeks here.

2:07

We didn't have anybody to take our frustrations out, so we just took the sledgehammers and hit the wall and just made big holes in the wall.

2:14

But the funnest part was the excavation part.

2:17

Which I got to tear down part of the building.

2:20

That was so much fun.

2:21

I was so afraid that I was gonna hurt the machine, but they're like, nah, but it was super cool.

2:26

So I think I found my calling when I finish here.

2:31

So thank you for that opportunity.

2:32

It was so fun.

2:33

So let's go ahead and move on to council items.

2:36

Councilman Baron.

2:39

Thank you, Mayor.

2:41

Thank you, Mayor.

2:42

And uh I was I was impressed with your heavy machinery prowess.

2:48

Um I'll tell you what, uh, your election as the state's first black mayor in the history of state.

3:00

That was you are breaking down barriers doing that.

3:04

And today you're breaking down, you know, uh that building very much in line with uh a historical, you know, look back.

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And that moment totally defined you.

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Thank you.

3:19

A little bit of a poet, huh?

3:20

Uh I guess I'm angling in front of the job too.

3:22

Um no, but uh seriously here.

3:25

I was really impressed.

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Uh matter of fact, uh, that's gonna be my first council uh item.

3:29

Number one, I um I want to thank all my um council uh peers here, including you, mayor, uh, our city management, our leadership team, our legal team, all of our uh our economic development team, and of course, I definitely want to uh extend a very warm thanks to our friends here at Agora Realty.

3:52

Um, a really fantastic event that again exemplifies what you can do when you have um good policy, good procedure, hardworking people, and a fantastic uh community uh community partner there that combines uh with I think with the faith that our uh resident has shown in us to um get this uh transformative uh project done.

4:20

The transformative project is of course we're knocking down uh a once very proud building.

4:26

I guess it's still a proud building that at one time when it was uh built back in the 60s.

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It uh was an award-winning uh design, a neoclassical building.

4:36

Um our old city hall had outlived the truthfulness.

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Um, unfortunately, it had a whole bunch of asbestos in it, and there were things we we just couldn't do with it anymore.

4:48

But out of the ashes, out of the dust for uh that will become you know, the pile of dust and rubble that uh that building, that whole complex will become.

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We're gonna have uh a new transformative project that will have um housing, 19 acres of housing, of new city amenities, um employment, a civic building, and it's gonna be the anchor here on the east side of our new downtown, a walkable downtown community extending from the very time you get off the freeway, and you'll be able to it'll have access to public transportation, we access you know to shopping to a fantastic schools.

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We had Nevada State uh university coming in.

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Pending Litigation████████████12%
Community Engagement███████████11%
Public Engagement█████████9%
Procedural████████8%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Economic Development████4%
Education██2%
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Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council Meeting – January 21, 2026

The January 21, 2026 regular meeting of the North Las Vegas City Council included council member reports, approval of the consent agenda, a public hearing on the closure of the Tule Springs Regional Park, and business items. The meeting opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by council members highlighting recent events and community initiatives.

Consent Calendar

  • Agenda Approval: The agenda was amended (Item 12 withdrawn, Item 13 continued to May 20, 2026, and Item 17 continued to February 4, 2026) and approved unanimously.
  • Consent Agenda (Items 2–10): Approved without discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • First Public Forum (Posted Agenda Items): No speakers.
  • Public Hearing on Item 14 (Tule Springs Park): Leonard Scott, newly elected president of the Southwest 3 HOA (Village 3), stated the HOA is willing to honor its contract but argued the park was not constructed properly, that invoices from the master developer were incorrect, and that the master developer shut off water without notice. He claimed the HOA paid $430,000 and will take over maintenance once the park is fully restored.
  • Second Public Forum (Non-Agenda Items):
    • Silence Do Good criticized the city’s mixed-economy approach, calling it a “master plan economy” that is detrimental, and advocated for laissez-faire capitalism.
    • Kimmy Johnson Lindsay thanked the city for supporting law enforcement and raised concerns about an anti-ICE agitation campaign by the Las Vegas DSA that led to student walkouts and a student being hit by a car. She urged the council to address safety and noted the issue would be raised at the school board.

Discussion Items

  • Item 11 – Vacation of Right-of-Way (VAC 112025): Staff recommended approval of Cavison Homes’ application to vacate 10 feet of right-of-way on Lone Mountain Road near Ferrell Street. The project will create six or eight large-lot single-family homes consistent with the surrounding ranch estate rural preservation area. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 14 – Tule Springs Regional Park Closure (Villages of Tule Springs):
    • City Attorney Marissa Rodriguez presented that the master developer (KBSOR Park Highlands TRS LLC) agreed to build the park in lieu of paying a residential construction tax. Phase 1 (10 acres) was completed but closed around October 2024. The city issued multiple demand letters and held meetings, but the park remains closed. Staff requested a finding that the developer is in non-compliance and authorization to seek judicial relief.
    • Alfredo Malessio, Director of Land Development, testified that code enforcement received complaints of garbage, debris, and an encampment; the city spent $3,700 to clean up. The master developer was cited for ongoing maintenance issues.
    • Doug Geild, Parks and Recreation Director, showed a video of the park’s condition: dead turf, sand migration, vandalized basketball backboard, closed restrooms, and city-branded signs causing confusion. The playground and basketball courts were in good condition.
    • Sally Moore, Assistant City Manager, described the city’s efforts: a demand letter on June 11, 2025, a meeting with the developer on July 8 (canceled by developer), a facilitated meeting on October 9, 2025, and a second demand letter on November 18, 2025. The city denied a 60-day extension request on December 3, 2025, and issued a final demand on December 17, 2025.
    • Bob Gronauer, attorney for the master developer, acknowledged the city’s cooperation but explained that the HOA for Village 3 failed to pay for park maintenance, leading to the closure. He reported that the master developer filed a lawsuit against the HOA that day. He proposed reopening the park in phases: immediate cleanup, then resodding (about 30 days), and monthly status reports. He offered to remove city-branded signs.
    • Council members expressed disappointment and noted the park’s poor condition. Councilman Churchill emphasized the city’s non-involvement in the private dispute but supported a resolution. Councilwoman questioned the two-week timeline; Director Geild said two weeks was insufficient to open the park fully. Councilman Barone suggested not suing the developer and instead waiting for the developer’s lawsuit against the HOA to resolve. Councilman MPT (Scott Black) proposed a one-month status check with weekly updates.
    • The council agreed to a one-month status check (second meeting in February 2026) to review progress, with the understanding that the park would not open until it meets city standards. The motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 11 (Vacation of Right-of-Way): Approved unanimously.
  • Item 14 (Tule Springs Park): The council did not immediately find the developer in non-compliance but instead continued the matter for a status check in approximately 30 days (February 2026). The master developer agreed to work with the parks department on a punch list, to remove city-branded signs, and to provide weekly reports. The council reserved the right to pursue legal action if progress is insufficient.
  • Item 15 (Assessment Lien Sale): Resolution 2746 approved.
  • Item 16 (Ambulance Licensing Ordinance): Ordinance 3267 approved.
  • Appointments: Richard Churchill and Scott Black appointed to the Southern Nevada Council of Governments (terms ending 2028 and 2026, respectively).
  • City Manager’s Report: Noted the 80th anniversary, Care Court’s largest graduation (17 graduates), the Hispanic Citizens Academy, and the Fire Department’s 2025 statistics (e.g., 9,047 EMS training hours, 83% reduction in repeat client calls).

Meeting Transcript

Good afternoon. And welcome to the North Las Vegas City Hall, City Council meeting. There are two public forums set aside for public comments at this meeting, one at the beginning and one at the end. If you wish to speak, please complete one of the blue cards, which are located on the table outside the main entrance and right here at the podium rail. Once you complete the card, please give it 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. Thank you. Today we'll have the opportunity to have the invitation given by our own mayor Porteim Scott Black. Following that, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Councilman Churchill. Please stand. Our most gracious Heavenly Father, we pause at the beginning of this city council meeting to express our gratitude and humility for the gift of life for each day that we are afforded to be here in this community. We're grateful for the blessing and privilege of freedom and the opportunity to help and serve. And I pray for guidance for mayor and my council colleagues that we may make decisions that will benefit the lives of others, that we will be able to lift and serve and help where we can. I pray for our law enforcement, our public safety that they may be watched over and protected as they serve and put themselves in harm's way. I pray for the families in our community that they can have their needs met, that we can be instruments in service. And I pray for these things in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Please remain standing for the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. To the Republic for which it stands. One nation. Thank you. Thank you. We had quite the exciting afternoon earlier with the demolition starting across the street on the old city hall campus. And we've had such great days and great weeks here. We didn't have anybody to take our frustrations out, so we just took the sledgehammers and hit the wall and just made big holes in the wall. But the funnest part was the excavation part. Which I got to tear down part of the building. That was so much fun. I was so afraid that I was gonna hurt the machine, but they're like, nah, but it was super cool. So I think I found my calling when I finish here. So thank you for that opportunity. It was so fun. So let's go ahead and move on to council items. Councilman Baron. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Mayor. And uh I was I was impressed with your heavy machinery prowess. Um I'll tell you what, uh, your election as the state's first black mayor in the history of state. That was you are breaking down barriers doing that. And today you're breaking down, you know, uh that building very much in line with uh a historical, you know, look back. And that moment totally defined you. Thank you. A little bit of a poet, huh? Uh I guess I'm angling in front of the job too. Um no, but uh seriously here. I was really impressed. Uh matter of fact, uh, that's gonna be my first council uh item.

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