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North Las Vegas City Council Meeting - February 18, 2026

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, February 18, 2026
BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
SessionCity Council and Commissions
DateWednesday, February 18, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:05

Well, hello everyone.

0:07

The North Las Vegas City Council welcomes you to its meeting.

0:10

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

0:16

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.

0:24

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

0:28

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

0:34

Madam City Clerk, are we in compliance with the Nevada open meeting law?

0:39

Yes, ma'am.

0:40

Thank you.

0:40

Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Mayor Pro Tim Scott Black.

0:45

Following that will be the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Councilman Churchill.

0:49

Please rise.

0:54

Pray us good.

0:56

Our dear Father in Heaven, we pause at the beginning of this city council meeting to express gratitude for this day for each day that we're blessed with to live and to learn and to grow.

1:06

We pray for a blessing upon us as decision makers and as elected officials that we may make decisions and wisdom guided by the desire to do good and to help the most people we can help.

1:17

I pray for those that are worshiping and celebrating Lent and Ramadan at this time that we have gratitude for the religious freedoms we have to exercise our beliefs and grateful for the community that we live in.

1:28

I pray for a blessing upon our public safety, our police officers, firefighters, and those that put themselves in harm's way.

1:34

I pray for a blessing upon the families that call North Las Vegas home.

1:37

I offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ.

1:39

Amen.

1:40

Please remain standing for the pledge.

1:42

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

1:49

One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

1:54

Thank you.

1:56

Thanks for the prayer.

2:03

All righty, moving on to council items.

2:06

We're gonna start on the other end today.

2:08

So let's start with councilwoman Garcia Anderson.

2:11

Okay, thank you, Mayor.

2:14

Um, let's see.

2:16

I've got a few items.

2:17

Some of them are really exciting.

2:19

All of them are actually.

2:20

So on February 5th, I had the opportunity to tour the Pearson Pine Senior Apartments.

2:27

They're located in Ward 2.

2:30

Um, and this is an affordable housing community.

2:34

They're going to provide quality housing for our residents for our seniors who are in a fixed income.

2:40

Um and I gotta say, I was blown away by how beautiful they are.

2:45

Um they were built by Nevada Hand, and so I want to thank them for their partnership.

2:49

And also I want to thank our team, our neighborhood services team, Rick Damien and his team for all their hard work and um for their commitment to bring, you know, supporting some of these projects that are really great for our community.

3:04

The address is 2530 Morton Avenue.

3:07

So if anyone wants uh full details on how to apply as far as uh income requirements and our current leasing units, uh the number is 702 6474734.

3:21

And then also on February 10th, I was able to uh go into uh Soren Health Center.

3:32

And they are a comprehensive primary care, and they offer personalized integrative care, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and nutrition.

3:44

And I was also blown away by um just the care that they provide.

3:50

Um, I think a lot of the their patients are also seniors.

3:55

And I learned that all of their doctors are MDs and they are bilingual.

4:01

And they're also located in Ward 2.

4:04

They just opened their doors, I believe, last October.

4:06

The address is 3860 West Lake Mead Boulevard in North Las Vegas.

4:12

So we want to welcome them to our uh to our community as well.

4:17

And then on February 12th, I, along with MPT, we went and uh participated at the farmers market at the Dolores Huerta Resource Center, and it was an amazing experience just seeing how many um you know grateful and smiley faces uh were there.

4:37

And um, it was you know, it was great to be a witness uh and then to witness how our city is um answering the call to promote health and uh support the efforts of reducing hunger in our community.

4:51

Um the quality of the food was amazing as well.

4:54

Uh the setup, everything just went so smoothly.

5:00

Um and so I just want to thank our entire team at the Dolores Huerta Research Center for their hard work and for the partnership that we have with the Just One project.

5:07

Um and I believe MP MPT, you learned a lot of Spanish that morning.

5:11

He now knows all his vegetables.

5:13

So I taught him and all the fruits.

5:17

So that was really fun.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation███████████████████████23%
Affordable Housing██████████████14%
Community Engagement█████████████13%
Procedural███████████11%
Zoning████████8%
Transportation Safety██████6%
Pending Litigation█████5%
Engineering And Infrastructure████4%
Public Health███3%
Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council Meeting - February 18, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council met on February 18, 2026, to discuss zoning changes, a legislative mandate compliance ordinance, and a status update on a regional park. The meeting opened with an invocation and pledge, followed by council member reports on community events and initiatives. The consent agenda (items 2–18) was approved unanimously. Public hearings were held on two zoning requests and a zoning ordinance amendment. A business item addressed the Villages of Tule Springs park maintenance progress. The city manager reported economic development wins. The second public forum allowed residents to raise concerns about neighborhood issues.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 2 through 18 were approved by unanimous vote as part of the consent agenda.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Pat McKnight, attorney representing commercial property owners, opposed item 21 (ZOA 02-2025), arguing that the ordinance violates Nevada's AB 241 by only allowing mixed-use development rather than standalone multifamily housing. He cited the Legislative Counsel Bureau's interpretation and a statement from the bill's sponsor, Majority Leader Alargi. The city attorney responded that the ordinance is in compliance and similar to those adopted by Henderson and Clark County.
  • Gregory Sitar, HOA president of Aries and Over Point subdivision, requested that the city not release DR Horton’s bond until repairs (estimated at $175,000) are completed, citing safety issues including dead palm trees, wall waterproofing failures, and water intrusion.
  • Silence DoGood spoke against anti-racist ideology, calling it racist and destructive, but did not raise a specific agenda item.
  • Terry Maria thanked North Las Vegas Police for increased presence but reported ongoing drag racing and stop-sign violations, including by school buses, on Coleman Street.
  • Thomas Garbin, president of Sedona Ranch West, reported a 10-month-old water leak in common areas, inability to obtain correct irrigation plans from the city, and continued fines. He requested assistance.

Discussion Items

  • Item 19 – ZN 13-2025, Graystar Craig Commerce (Ordinance 3265): A request to rezone 5.83 acres from C-2 to PUD for a mixed-use development including 227 multifamily units and a 400-square-foot coffee shop at 4540 North Commerce Street, across from Craig Regional Park. Staff recommended approval with an added condition (replacing condition #7) requiring installation of four mature trees (36-inch box or larger) in the north landscape buffer. The applicant agreed to include lease notifications about park events. Safety concerns about pedestrian crossing were discussed; the applicant will coordinate with public works. A motion to approve as amended passed.
  • Item 20 – ZN 14-2025, Hollywood Speedway Commerce Center (Ordinance 3269): Rezoning 13.08 acres from OL (Open Land) to M-2 (General Industrial) at the southwest corner of East Tropical Parkway and North Hollywood Boulevard. One neighbor attended the community meeting and expressed support. Staff recommended approval. Council approved without opposition.
  • Item 21 – ZOA 02-2025 (Ordinance 3270): An ordinance amending Title 17 to allow mixed-use development with a residential component on commercially zoned property, in compliance with AB 241 (deadline March 1, 2026). Staff noted that the planning commission recommended approval. After public testimony from Pat McKnight opposing the ordinance, the city attorney clarified that the ordinance permits multifamily housing as part of a mixed-use project (commercial on the first floor, residential above), consistent with state law. Council approved the ordinance.
  • Item 22 – Status Check on Villages of Tule Springs Park: A follow-up to the January 21, 2026, meeting. The master developer’s representative (Bob Gronauer) reported weekly meetings with city staff, cleanup progress, and removal of city logos from signage. Before-and-after photos showed debris removal, tree trimming, basketball hoop repair, and ongoing turf remediation. The parks director confirmed progress but noted that restrooms are not yet operational and turf seeding is pending. Council discussed phased opening with roped-off areas and signage. A motion was made to continue the status check in 30 days, which passed.
  • Item 23 – Ordinance for Introduction Only: An amendment to the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code regarding pet door openings with direct access to pools or spas. No action taken.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 19 (ZN 13-2025): Approved as amended (added tree planting condition and lease notification requirement).
  • Item 20 (ZN 14-2025): Approved unanimously.
  • Item 21 (ZOA 02-2025): Approved (4-0 vote, ordinance to comply with AB 241).
  • Item 22: Directed staff and developer to continue work; a 30-day status check was scheduled for the next meeting.
  • City Manager’s Report: Highlighted nine business wins projected to create 521 jobs with an average wage of $26.12/hour, $127 million in capital investment. Upcoming events: Black History Month celebration (Feb 21), Black Hair Care Drive (through March 12), State of the City (March 26).
  • Second Public Forum: Referred resident concerns to appropriate council members and staff for follow-up.

Meeting Transcript

Well, hello everyone. The North Las Vegas City Council welcomes you to its meeting. There are two public forums set aside for 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. Please give your card to the city clerk when called upon to speak. We request that you limit your comments in no more than two minutes and that you avoid repetition. Madam City Clerk, are we in compliance with the Nevada open meeting law? Yes, ma'am. Thank you. Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Mayor Pro Tim Scott Black. Following that will be the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Councilman Churchill. Please rise. Pray us good. Our dear Father in Heaven, we pause at the beginning of this city council meeting to express gratitude for this day for each day that we're blessed with to live and to learn and to grow. We pray for a blessing upon us as decision makers and as elected officials that we may make decisions and wisdom guided by the desire to do good and to help the most people we can help. I pray for those that are worshiping and celebrating Lent and Ramadan at this time that we have gratitude for the religious freedoms we have to exercise our beliefs and grateful for the community that we live in. I pray for a blessing upon our public safety, our police officers, firefighters, and those that put themselves in harm's way. I pray for a blessing upon the families that call North Las Vegas home. I offer this prayer 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 and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Thanks for the prayer. All righty, moving on to council items. We're gonna start on the other end today. So let's start with councilwoman Garcia Anderson. Okay, thank you, Mayor. Um, let's see. I've got a few items. Some of them are really exciting. All of them are actually. So on February 5th, I had the opportunity to tour the Pearson Pine Senior Apartments. They're located in Ward 2. Um, and this is an affordable housing community. They're going to provide quality housing for our residents for our seniors who are in a fixed income. Um and I gotta say, I was blown away by how beautiful they are. Um they were built by Nevada Hand, and so I want to thank them for their partnership. And also I want to thank our team, our neighborhood services team, Rick Damien and his team for all their hard work and um for their commitment to bring, you know, supporting some of these projects that are really great for our community. The address is 2530 Morton Avenue. So if anyone wants uh full details on how to apply as far as uh income requirements and our current leasing units, uh the number is 702 6474734. And then also on February 10th, I was able to uh go into uh Soren Health Center. And they are a comprehensive primary care, and they offer personalized integrative care, focusing on prevention, chronic disease management, and nutrition. And I was also blown away by um just the care that they provide. Um, I think a lot of the their patients are also seniors. And I learned that all of their doctors are MDs and they are bilingual. And they're also located in Ward 2. They just opened their doors, I believe, last October. The address is 3860 West Lake Mead Boulevard in North Las Vegas.

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