North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting - February 4, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a joint meeting on February 4, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting included presentations honoring community members, approval of consent agendas, introduction of zoning ordinances, and public comments on a range of topics. The council also received reports on community events, police department activities, and city performance metrics.

Presentations

• Certificate of Recognition: Presented to Tim Wells, Assistant Principal at Mojave High School, for being named the 2025 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Clark County School District. Wells was recognized for his leadership in building school culture and driving student success.
• Business of the Month: The Human Being, a drive-thru espresso and coffee stand located at 5265 Camino Al Norte, was recognized as the February 2026 Business of the Month for its quality service and community engagement.
• Black History Month Proclamation: Dr. Tara Raines, Senior Director for Policy and Advocacy at the Balmore Institute for Children's Behavior Health, accepted a proclamation declaring February 2026 as Black History Month in North Las Vegas. Dr. Raines highlighted the 100th anniversary of the celebration and her work on equity and access for children and families.

Consent Calendar

• Redevelopment Agency: Approved the regular meeting agenda and consent agenda (one item) without discussion, following a motion by Chairwoman Garcia-Anderson. No public comments on posted items during the first public forum.
• City Council: Approved the regular meeting agenda (Item 3) and the consent agenda (Items 4–16) via motion. The consent agenda included routine approvals and was passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

• First Public Forum (City Council): Pat McKnight, an attorney representing owners of 1.5 acres at Coleman and Craig Road, spoke in opposition to Ordinance 3270 (introduced later). He argued that the ordinance omits a multifamily housing option required by Nevada Assembly Bill 241 (AB 241), which mandates that municipalities authorize both multifamily housing and mixed-use development on certain commercial property. McKnight stated that Assembly Majority Leader Sandra Arargi (bill sponsor) opposes the ordinance and warned that adoption would lead to litigation.
• Second Public Forum (Redevelopment Agency): Silas Doogood of North Las Vegas spoke during the redevelopment agency’s second public forum, delivering a prepared statement quoting Federalist Paper 20 and criticizing the council’s reliance on emotional justifications for policy, particularly regarding economic governance and COVID-era policies. He also touched on sovereignty and government intervention.
• Second Public Forum (City Council): Silas Doogood again spoke, expressing opposition to what he described as “improper protesting” and “collectivist” advocacy for violence. He argued that impeding federal immigration enforcement (ICE) is unconstitutional and criticized identity politics, calling for disavowal of anti-American philosophies.

Discussion Items

• Council Reports: Council members shared recent activities:

  • Councilwoman Garcia-Anderson attended the Shepherd’s Breakfast, Nevada Contractors Association luncheon, Latin Chamber 50th anniversary luncheon, and a college fair, where she discussed city initiatives like the Lord is Huerta Resource Center and the upcoming NSU campus.
  • Mayor Pro Tem Black reported that he passed the physical fitness test for the North Las Vegas Police Department (1.5 miles in 14:34, 32 push-ups, 19.5-inch vertical jump) and participated in the Point-in-Time census for unhoused individuals, the fire department promotion ceremony, and a CCSD Bright Futures community walk. He also announced the “Read the Ride” reading challenge for Ward 3 elementary schools.
  • Councilman Chio attended the Lunar New Year celebration at the rec center and the dedication of the North Central Area Command station in honor of Officer Jason Roscoe, who was killed in the line of duty one year ago on February 4, 2025. He also promoted a Valentine’s Day bingo event at Skyview on February 12.
  • Mayor Goines Brown added a success story from the community walk and reminded residents of the Black History Luncheon on February 8 at Silver Mason Rec Center and the annual Black Hair Care Drive, accepting donations at City Hall.

• Ordinances for Final Action: Ordinance 3268 (amending ambulance franchising code) was passed on a motion by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Chio, with no public comment.

• Ordinances for Introduction Only: Three ordinances were introduced:

  • Ordinance 3265: Reclassification of 5.83 acres from C2 General Commercial to PED Planned Unit Development for the Greystar Craig Commerce project (ZN132025).
  • Ordinance 3269: Reclassification of 13.08 acres from OL Open Land to M2 General Industrial for the Hollywood Speedway Commerce Center (ZN142025).
  • Ordinance 3270: Amendment to Title 17 of the municipal code to allow mixed-use with residential component on commercially zoned property (ZOA022025). This ordinance drew opposition from Pat McKnight during the public forum.

• City Manager’s Report: The city manager reported:

  • Ward 1 neighborhood cleanup: 142 homes engaged, 636 cubic yards of waste removed, 15 graffiti tags removed, 18 infrastructure items painted, 14,232 square feet of walls refreshed, 7 vehicles towed, 94 parking citations, 49 warnings.
  • Leadership Academy Cohort 4 graduated 23 new supervisors/managers.
  • February 2026 Team Member of the Month: Ocean Lee (IT Department).
  • Chief Deputy City Attorney Marissa Rodriguez appointed to the State Bar of Nevada’s Commission on Judicial Selection.
  • Social media growth in 2025: 7 million impressions (489% increase), 563,000 video views (145% increase), 109,000 followers (19.4% increase), average engagement rate 6.32% (up 4.3%).

Key Outcomes

• Certificates and Proclamations: Approved and presented to Tim Wells, The Human Being, and Dr. Tara Raines (Black History Month).
• Consent Agenda Approved: Both redevelopment agency and city council consent agendas passed unanimously.
• Ordinance 3268 Passed: Final action to repeal and replace Chapter 8.08 (ambulance franchising) was adopted.
• Ordinances Introduced: 3265, 3269, and 3270 were introduced for future public hearings. Ordinance 3270 faces potential legal challenge per public testimony.
• Council Directives: Mayor encouraged donations for the Black Hair Care Drive; council members noted upcoming events (Black History Luncheon, Valentine’s Day Bingo, Read the Ride challenge).