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North Las Vegas City Council Regular Meeting - March 18, 2026

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, March 18, 2026
BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
SessionCity Council and Commissions
DateWednesday, March 18, 2026
StatusFILED
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Go ahead and start to pull up.

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Okay.

0:06

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

0:10

There are two public comment sections for the public to set aside at this meeting.

0:16

One at the beginning and one at the end.

0:18

If you wish to speak, please complete one of the blue cards, which are located at the table outside the main entrance and right here at the podium rail.

0:26

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

0:30

We request 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?

0:38

Yes, ma'am.

0:39

Okay, today we have the opportunity to have the indication given by Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black.

0:44

Following that, the Pledge of Allegiance is led by Jayla and Mila Ramos.

0:49

Please rise.

0:56

Our kind and gracious Father in Heaven, we pause at the beginning of this city council meeting to express gratitude for the many blessings which we receive as individuals, as families and as a community.

1:07

At this time I pray for peace to prevail and good decisions to be made, especially as tumultuous challenges are facing our world that we live in.

1:16

Pray as a community leader that we may use wisdom and discernment in our decision making that we will find ways to serve and lift those that are in need in our community and meet the needs of those that we serve.

1:28

I pray for our law enforcement or police and fire fighters and those that put themselves in harm what harm's way to protect us that they may be watched over and protected.

1:37

We're grateful for the families that live in our city and pray for the families and the children that they may have their needs met.

1:43

I pray for this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

1:46

Amen.

1:52

Before we start, I just want to thank you for allowing us to do the pledge.

1:57

I pledge allegiance to the United States of America.

2:15

And before I continue, I would like to say thank you for accepting our invitation.

2:20

Just so you are aware, we have asked if city staff have their children or other family members that would love to join us to be to leave the pledge of allegiance or other community members.

2:31

Please contact the city clerk's office, and we'll be happy to have you come and help us with our city council meeting.

2:37

So thank you for having them here, Wilson, and thank you girls for being here.

2:41

All right, moving on to council items.

2:43

We'll start with Councilman Churchill.

2:46

I know.

2:47

We'll go with you first.

2:50

Thank you, Mayor.

2:54

Clark County's women of the month celebration was on March 3rd.

2:58

The Board of Commissioners did honor our mayor, Pamela Gordon Brown, uh, for her service to the city and for years of service to Nevada and the school district.

3:09

I want to say that uh it was a real it was an honor to be there.

3:15

Mayor, Mayor Gordon Brown does uh a very good job here.

3:19

Uh she's kind of brought everything together for us, and uh you know I personally appreciate that as being a fellow council member here.

3:26

Uh but I also want to uh take a moment just to uh acknowledge uh there were so many very qualified ladies that they um that the county commission is uh recognized, but one in particular for me, besides our mayor was uh Trish Williamson, who uh uh works out of Sun City Aliante.

3:49

She's uh she's a vital part of uh my writing an article for the breeze every month.

3:55

Um she's very dedicated to the community, and besides just doing that, she's uh she's an all-around, very qualified, very nice lady.

4:04

So I I wanted to I wanted to make sure that I uh I mentioned that for her uh at this uh count this uh council meeting here.

4:12

Um the other thing we have, Mayor, is uh of course our state of the city address coming up next week on the 26th at uh I think it's the Scottsdale room at the Aliante Casino.

4:24

Um it'll be live streamed on the City of North Las Vegas YouTube page, and the program starts at 1245.

4:32

So uh I encourage uh and I really do mean this, I encourage everybody who won't be able to attend uh the state of the city personally to watch this and uh share with uh some of your your neighbors because this will show everybody as to what the city has become over the years, and the other part of that is where the city is going in the coming years.

4:57

So we appreciate all of you uh uh attending today.

5:01

And if you have any questions later on, uh you know, we'll be more than happy.

5:04

I would more than happy to entertain.

5:06

Thank you.

5:08

Thank you, Councilman Baron.

5:12

Thank you, Mayor.

5:13

And uh I uh apologize for coming in slightly, but I guess I'm here right for this.

5:17

Um to begin with, uh, I I haven't had a chance to be here in a while, but uh I know uh uh a couple of my colleagues here, especially uh um uh Mayor Pratem Scott.

5:29

He was out reading what I was out there reading too, but I uh I I I crisscross from one side of the valley to the other and throughout World One.

5:37

Um I wound up reading at six schools, CP Squires, uh Civica, McCall Elementary.

5:42

Uh I missed coins, but I did hit Rogers and Hickey Elementary School.

5:47

It was a fantastic uh it was a fantastic experience like I always had in the past, and I came back uh learning also some things from the students that are read too, whereas most teachers wind up uh getting taught by their students as well.

5:59

Um speaking of uh learning and uh seeing really cool things.

6:04

I attended something called the third annual sphere, EXO student design challenge.

6:08

Of course, at that magnificent sphere uh sphere, it's the the new the newest icon here, I think, for the valley.

6:14

And we have a North Latha's connection.

6:17

It turns out that one of the winners there at the college level uh was the dot is the daughter of one of our detectives here for our police department.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Engineering And Infrastructure████████████12%
Community Engagement████████8%
Public Engagement████████8%
Education██████6%
Animal Welfare█████5%
Public Safety███3%
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Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council Regular Meeting - March 18, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council convened on March 18, 2026, for a regular meeting that included a consent agenda, a public hearing on a zoning change, a status update on the Villages at Tule Springs Regional Park, and a second public forum for non-agenda items. The meeting began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jayla and Mila Ramos, followed by council member reports.

Council Member Reports

  • Councilman Churchill announced that Clark County honored Mayor Pamela Gordon Brown as a Woman of the Month on March 3, and also recognized Trish Williamson of Sun City Aliante. He promoted the upcoming State of the City address on March 26 at the Aliante Casino, live-streamed on the city's YouTube page starting at 12:45 p.m.
  • Councilman Baron reported participating in Reading Week at six schools (CP Squires, Civica, McCall, Rogers, Hickey Elementary), attending the third annual Sphere EXO Student Design Challenge (where a winner was the daughter of NLVPD detective Anthony Wen), judging science projects at Jim Bridger Middle School, and touring Safe Nest, a domestic violence shelter. He announced a free Easter egg hunt at the Neighborhood Recreation Center on March 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black read at all seven Ward 3 schools plus three additional schools (Ruby Duncan, Watson, Civica Academy). He toured Cinder Light, a local cinder block manufacturer celebrating 80 years, attended Watson Elementary’s Leadership Day, spoke at Joe Mackey K-8, and visited the Bunny Bash at Silver Mesa Rec Center. He promoted a Ward 3 neighborhood cleanup on April 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Councilman Churchill also mentioned the annual El Adondo Day event honoring Officer El Adondo, who lost his life in service.

Consent Calendar

  • The council approved the consent agenda (items 2 through 15) without discussion via a motion that passed unanimously.

Public Hearings

  • Item 16 – ZN 15 2025 (Ordinance 3271): A request to rezone 9.13 acres at 2903 North Martin Luther King Boulevard from PUD (Planned Unit Development) to M-2 (General Industrial) for a 155,000-square-foot concrete tilt-up industrial office warehouse. Jason Bossner (applicant) presented the project. The public hearing was opened and closed with no comments. The council voted to approve the zoning change.

Discussion Items

  • Item 17 – Set Future Public Hearing Dates: The city clerk was directed to set hearing dates as necessary.
  • Item 18 – Status Check on Villages at Tule Springs Regional Park: Bob Gronauer, representing the master developer, provided an update on park repairs. He reported that Jersey barriers have been removed, restrooms are operational (with plans for daily opening/closing), a splash pad test scheduled for March 20, missing swings on order, and resodding completed about two weeks prior with a 30-day grow-in period. A punch list is expected to be completed in 2–3 weeks. Doug Guile, Director of Parks and Recreation, confirmed progress but noted concerns: trash cans were full the day before the inspection, heavy top dressing may hinder grass germination, and remaining items include dead tree replacement, missing stone on columns, and a damaged gate. He emphasized the need for consistent daily maintenance. Three public speakers supported the progress: Leonard Scott (homeowner), Art Cowles, and Sherry Howard (counsel for Southwest Village). Council discussion focused on the need for ongoing maintenance and accountability. A motion to continue the item to the April 15 meeting passed unanimously.

Ordinances for Introduction

  • Item 19 – Ordinance 3272: Amending Chapter 13.02 of the Municipal Code regarding the Utility Advisory Board (officer elections, board composition, meeting times, excessive absences).
  • Item 20 – Ordinance 3274: Amending Section 13.04.020 regarding delinquent utility charges and the process for sending accounts to the Clark County Treasurer.

City Manager’s Report

  • The city manager highlighted working with a storm water compliance inspector to locate buried utilities, recognition of police and fire commendation ceremonies, the first St. Patrick’s Day 5K/10K at Craig Ranch Regional Park on March 14, and the graduation of 34 police officers (the largest class in department history).

Second Public Forum (Non-Agenda Items)

  • Elizabeth Luce spoke about the “Archaic Mandate” and municipal feline community protocols, citing 32 million dollars allocated to legacy protocols with 100% neonatal mortality.
  • Terry Maria complained about receiving a parking citation for an RV parked on non-conforming material (asphalt/gravel/rock not allowed) while others are not cited, feeling targeted.
  • Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holeness commended women in city government, recognizing Mayor Pamela Gordon Brown as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
  • Silas DoGood offered a philosophical critique of government regulation, arguing for minimal government intervention.
  • Delta Sarajlik requested infrastructure investment (streets, sidewalks) for undeveloped parcels at Revered Wilson and Revere Street, noting homes in the area are valued $180,000–$250,000 and that lack of access stalls development.
  • Shanetta Bryant proposed a 12-month program for homeless individuals, veterans, and the elderly, with six months of trauma focus and six months of certification in fashion, maintenance, IT, hospitality, or food service. She requested a land grant or $1 lease for community benefit. Staff was directed to follow up after the meeting.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved (items 2–15) unanimously.
  • Item 16 (Zoning change) approved unanimously.
  • Item 18 (Tule Springs Park) continued to the April 15, 2026 meeting for a progress report.
  • Items 19 and 20 introduced as ordinances for future action.
  • Several second public forum items were referred to city staff for follow-up.

Meeting Transcript

Go ahead and start to pull up. Okay. The North Las Vegas City Council welcomes you to its meeting. There are two public comment sections for the public to set aside 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 at the table outside the main entrance and right here at the podium rail. Please give the card to the city clerk when called upon to speak. We request 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. Okay, today we have the opportunity to have the indication given by Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black. Following that, the Pledge of Allegiance is led by Jayla and Mila Ramos. Please rise. Our kind and gracious Father in Heaven, we pause at the beginning of this city council meeting to express gratitude for the many blessings which we receive as individuals, as families and as a community. At this time I pray for peace to prevail and good decisions to be made, especially as tumultuous challenges are facing our world that we live in. Pray as a community leader that we may use wisdom and discernment in our decision making that we will find ways to serve and lift those that are in need in our community and meet the needs of those that we serve. I pray for our law enforcement or police and fire fighters and those that put themselves in harm what harm's way to protect us that they may be watched over and protected. We're grateful for the families that live in our city and pray for the families and the children that they may have their needs met. I pray for this in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. Amen. Before we start, I just want to thank you for allowing us to do the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the United States of America. And before I continue, I would like to say thank you for accepting our invitation. Just so you are aware, we have asked if city staff have their children or other family members that would love to join us to be to leave the pledge of allegiance or other community members. Please contact the city clerk's office, and we'll be happy to have you come and help us with our city council meeting. So thank you for having them here, Wilson, and thank you girls for being here. All right, moving on to council items. We'll start with Councilman Churchill. I know. We'll go with you first. Thank you, Mayor. Clark County's women of the month celebration was on March 3rd. The Board of Commissioners did honor our mayor, Pamela Gordon Brown, uh, for her service to the city and for years of service to Nevada and the school district. I want to say that uh it was a real it was an honor to be there. Mayor, Mayor Gordon Brown does uh a very good job here. Uh she's kind of brought everything together for us, and uh you know I personally appreciate that as being a fellow council member here. Uh but I also want to uh take a moment just to uh acknowledge uh there were so many very qualified ladies that they um that the county commission is uh recognized, but one in particular for me, besides our mayor was uh Trish Williamson, who uh uh works out of Sun City Aliante. She's uh she's a vital part of uh my writing an article for the breeze every month. Um she's very dedicated to the community, and besides just doing that, she's uh she's an all-around, very qualified, very nice lady. So I I wanted to I wanted to make sure that I uh I mentioned that for her uh at this uh count this uh council meeting here. Um the other thing we have, Mayor, is uh of course our state of the city address coming up next week on the 26th at uh I think it's the Scottsdale room at the Aliante Casino. Um it'll be live streamed on the City of North Las Vegas YouTube page, and the program starts at 1245. So uh I encourage uh and I really do mean this, I encourage everybody who won't be able to attend uh the state of the city personally to watch this and uh share with uh some of your your neighbors because this will show everybody as to what the city has become over the years, and the other part of that is where the city is going in the coming years. So we appreciate all of you uh uh attending today. And if you have any questions later on, uh you know, we'll be more than happy. I would more than happy to entertain. Thank you. Thank you, Councilman Baron. Thank you, Mayor. And uh I uh apologize for coming in slightly, but I guess I'm here right for this.

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