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North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting – March 4, 2026

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, March 4, 2026
BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
SessionCity Council and Commissions
DateWednesday, March 4, 2026
StatusFILED
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The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to its meetings.

0:09

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

0:19

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.

0:26

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

0:30

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

0:35

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

0:39

Yes, ma'am.

0:40

Thank you.

0:42

Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Pastor Jacob Perez of Fevrit, a Calvary Chapel.

0:50

And then following that, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance led by Riley Pollock of Shadow Ridge High School.

0:56

Would you please stand?

1:02

Thank you.

1:03

Let's pray.

1:04

Helen Father Lord, thank you so much for being God, our protector and provider, Lord.

1:08

Thank you for providing these uh men and women here to lead the city.

1:12

Lord, uh, we ask that you continue to endow them, Lord, with uh integrity and uprightness and character with wisdom and discernment all they do, Lord.

1:18

We ask that you continue to protect and provide for everything that the city does, Lord, and we ask for protection for those that are in the front lines, like our T firefighters, Lord, and police officers.

1:28

I just pray, Lord, for us as citizens that we continue to do our job to continue to love one another, Lord, and treating us children in kindness.

1:34

And I pray, Lord, that you guide every single person here in what they are to do.

1:38

We love you, God, Lord, and we thank you.

1:39

In Jesus' name we pray.

1:40

Amen.

1:49

Oh, thank you.

1:52

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, individual with liberty and justice for all.

2:07

Thank you.

2:16

Riley, don't go too far.

2:19

If you want to come back up to the podium, ma'am, thank you.

2:25

Thank you, Mayor.

2:26

So this uh wonderful uh young lady that just led us in the pledge is a sophomore at Shadow Ridge High School.

2:33

She's a resident of Ward 3, and um she's uh a youth leader.

2:39

She's compassionate and she's committed to community service and to the overall improvement of our community, and she's not just trying to do that in word only, she reached out to me in my office.

2:52

I connected her with Mayor Goines Brown.

2:54

We sat down together and she gave a very articulate and eloquent argument on why North Las Vegas, the third largest city in the state of Nevada, um, should have a youth advisory council.

3:04

And so um, she planted the seed for that, and she's uh committed herself to be engaged in um pioneering that effort along with our staff.

3:12

And so I just wanted to say how fortunate we are to have young people like Riley in our community.

3:16

Thank you, Riley.

3:26

Riley, would you like to share any additional information?

3:30

Sure.

3:31

I would love to other than walking back and forth.

3:33

Okay.

3:34

No, no, I mean, I'm not at swim team right now, so I could use the exercise.

3:39

Um I'm almost 16, excited to get my driver's license.

3:45

I'm a sophomore at Shadow Ridge High School.

3:48

Um, I love art, but I'm also just really excited to create this like um youth council for the city to help youth voices be recognized and heard, and just like to serve the city.

4:03

Yeah, thank you.

4:04

Thank you, and I appreciate you being here.

4:10

Okay, and today we have the presentation for our business of the month recognition.

4:15

So, council, let's go down for the presentation.

4:54

Thank you.

5:02

Hello, I'm Councilwoman Garcia Anderson, and I'm proud to represent the board to you here in the city of North Las Vegas.

5:09

Each month we shine a light on a local business organization that truly represents the heart of our community.

5:16

This month I'm so happy to write.

5:22

Hello, I'm Councilwoman Bruce Garcia Anderson, and I'm proud to represent a board to here in the city of North Las Vegas.

5:29

Each month we shine a light on a local business organization that truly represents the heart of our community.

5:36

This month I'm so happy to recognize Nevada Prosthetics as our March 2026 Business of the Month.

5:44

Located at 3435 West Cheyenne Avenue, suite 102.

5:50

Nevada Prosthetics has been a cornerstone in providing personalized prosthetic care to our community.

5:56

With more than 90 years of combined experience, their team is dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility and confidence through custom design prosthetic limbs.

6:08

But their commitment goes beyond just providing prosthetics.

6:12

Nevada Prosthetics offers peer support programs, ensuring their patients have a community to lean on throughout their rehabilitation journey.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Economic Development███████████████████19%
Education████████████████16%
Procedural████████████12%
Personnel Matters███████████11%
Community Engagement████████8%
Environmental Protection███████7%
Affordable Housing██████6%
Education Policy██████6%
Public Engagement█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting – March 4, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a joint meeting on March 4, 2026. The session included ceremonial recognitions, approval of new redevelopment incentive programs, updates from the Clark County School District, and council reports. Public comments focused on economic philosophy and education policy.

Consent Calendar

  • Redevelopment Agency consent agenda approved (single item).
  • City Council consent agenda (items 7 through 21) approved.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Silence Do Good (first Redevelopment Agency public forum) advocated for laissez-faire capitalism over mixed economic governance, criticizing altruism and DEI initiatives, and urging a return to constitutional republic principles.
  • Silence Do Good (first City Council public forum) criticized the Clark County School District presentation, arguing against government intervention in education and supporting charter schools and privatization.
  • Silence Do Good (second public forum) condemned government wealth redistribution and warned of socialist influence, emphasizing protection of individual rights.

Discussion Items

  • Residential Curb Appeal Program (RDA Item 3): Scott Carter presented a new reimbursable grant for residential properties in the redevelopment area—up to $25,000 per single address (50% of costs) and up to $90,000 for multiple properties. Council expressed excitement and approved the program.
  • Commercial Facade Improvement Grant (RDA Item 4): Scott Carter and Pete McHugh (representing Poker Palace Investments LLC) presented a $75,000 grant to support a $2.8 million renovation of the Poker Palace casino, to be renamed Club Fortune North Casino. The project is expected to create 75–105 jobs and generate an annual payroll impact of approximately $18.8 million. Grant approved.
  • EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Update (RDA Item 5): Scott Carter reported on the $472,000 EPA grant (with $176,000 expended), available citywide for commercial property environmental assessments. No action required.
  • Clark County School District Region 1 Superintendent Presentation (Item 23): The superintendent reported a 6.6% decrease in chronic absenteeism over two years, 1,956 fewer suspensions, narrowed discipline gaps, and a reduction of 32 discretionary expulsions in North Las Vegas high schools and middle schools. Principal Ramona Fricker shared school highlights (Gilbert Academy, Lincoln Elementary, Simmons Elementary, Tom Williams Elementary, Jim Bridger Middle School, etc.). Council received the presentation as a discussion item.
  • Council Member Reports:
    • Councilman Churchill attended the North Las Vegas Police Department awards dinner and the "I Am Possible" correctional center graduation.
    • Mayor Pro Tem Black recognized Tony Orlando at the Silver State Education Foundation event, co-hosted a workforce child care symposium, and promoted the "Read to Ride" program for Nevada Reading Week.
    • Councilwoman Garcia Anderson attended the Southern Nevada Forum (Vegas Chamber), an inter-institutional roundtable, held a Ward 2 neighborhood cleanup (297 homes, 540 cubic yards of trash, 45 tires, 130 gallons of paint/solvents), attended Youth Court graduation, and the Lunar New Year celebration. She also announced the Hispanic Citizens Academy (March 25 – May 27).
  • Ordinance 3259 – Final Action (Item 24): Amended Chapter 15.84 of the Municipal Code to protect pet door openings with direct access to pools or spas. Adopted.
  • Ordinance 3271 – Introduction (Item 25): Zoning reclassification of 9.13 acres from PUD to M2 General Industrial District at 2903 N. Martin Luther King Boulevard. Introduced for future public hearing.
  • Appointment to Planning Commission (Item 26): Xavion Charles appointed to the Planning Commission for a term ending November 30, 2028. Approved.
  • City Manager's Report: Recognized Andrew Gonzalez as March 2026 Team Member of the Month (utility line locator), highlighted library partnership with Las Vegas Desert Dogs, and provided HR accomplishments: 431 vacancies filled, 151 promotions, 1,636 full-time staff, 153 workshops, 4,000+ courses in new learning management system, and 31 interns.

Key Outcomes

  • Redevelopment Agency consent agenda and City Council consent agenda approved.
  • New Residential Curb Appeal Program approved (reimbursable grant up to $25,000 per residential property, $90,000 for multiple).
  • $75,000 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant awarded to Poker Palace Investments LLC for Club Fortune North Casino renovation.
  • Ordinance 3259 (pool/spa pet door safety) passed and adopted.
  • Ordinance 3271 (zoning for 2903 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.) introduced for future action.
  • Xavion Charles appointed to the Planning Commission.
  • All other items (CCSD presentation, brownfield grant update, council reports) were for discussion only, with no formal votes.

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, and 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 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 Pastor Jacob Perez of Fevrit, a Calvary Chapel. And then following that, we'll have the Pledge of Allegiance led by Riley Pollock of Shadow Ridge High School. Would you please stand? Thank you. Let's pray. Helen Father Lord, thank you so much for being God, our protector and provider, Lord. Thank you for providing these uh men and women here to lead the city. Lord, uh, we ask that you continue to endow them, Lord, with uh integrity and uprightness and character with wisdom and discernment all they do, Lord. We ask that you continue to protect and provide for everything that the city does, Lord, and we ask for protection for those that are in the front lines, like our T firefighters, Lord, and police officers. I just pray, Lord, for us as citizens that we continue to do our job to continue to love one another, Lord, and treating us children in kindness. And I pray, Lord, that you guide every single person here in what they are to do. We love you, God, Lord, and we thank you. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Oh, thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, individual with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Riley, don't go too far. If you want to come back up to the podium, ma'am, thank you. Thank you, Mayor. So this uh wonderful uh young lady that just led us in the pledge is a sophomore at Shadow Ridge High School. She's a resident of Ward 3, and um she's uh a youth leader. She's compassionate and she's committed to community service and to the overall improvement of our community, and she's not just trying to do that in word only, she reached out to me in my office. I connected her with Mayor Goines Brown. We sat down together and she gave a very articulate and eloquent argument on why North Las Vegas, the third largest city in the state of Nevada, um, should have a youth advisory council. And so um, she planted the seed for that, and she's uh committed herself to be engaged in um pioneering that effort along with our staff. And so I just wanted to say how fortunate we are to have young people like Riley in our community. Thank you, Riley. Riley, would you like to share any additional information? Sure. I would love to other than walking back and forth. Okay. No, no, I mean, I'm not at swim team right now, so I could use the exercise. Um I'm almost 16, excited to get my driver's license. I'm a sophomore at Shadow Ridge High School. Um, I love art, but I'm also just really excited to create this like um youth council for the city to help youth voices be recognized and heard, and just like to serve the city. Yeah, thank you. Thank you, and I appreciate you being here. Okay, and today we have the presentation for our business of the month recognition. So, council, let's go down for the presentation. Thank you. Hello, I'm Councilwoman Garcia Anderson, and I'm proud to represent the board to you here in the city of North Las Vegas.

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