North Las Vegas City Council Regular Meeting - May 20, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council held a regular meeting on May 20, 2026, beginning with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance led by Mojave Student Council, and several presentations. The meeting included recognition of local historian Jeffrey Alpert, a proclamation for National Public Works Week, the APWA Project of the Year award for the Apex Elevated Water Tower, and the Mayor's Innovative Teacher Awards for 31 educators. Council members reported on community events and developments. The consent agenda (items 2–21) was approved unanimously. Public hearings were held on the FY 2026-2027 budget, three police union memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and other items. The council received detailed progress reports from the Police and Fire departments. Two ordinances were adopted: one regulating electric bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles, and another repealing the records management committee. The city manager highlighted upcoming events and staff achievements. One citizen spoke during the second public forum.

Consent Calendar

• Items 2 through 21 were approved by a single motion with no discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Second Public Forum: Terry Maria thanked the city for installing no-parking signs on Coleman Street and requested increased enforcement of school bus speed limits and more police patrols for e-bike safety on residential streets.

Discussion Items

• Budget Presentation (Item 22): Chief Financial Officer Will Hardy presented the final FY 2026-2027 budget, noting minor changes from the tentative version: two new building maintenance positions and internal fund transfers for vehicle purchases. The general fund ending balance is projected at just under 40% (4–5 months of expenses). The total appropriations for all funds are $1.05 billion. The budget was adopted after a public hearing with no public comments.
• Police Department Progress Report (Item 29): Chief Jacqueline Gravat reported a 6% decrease in homicides, 15% decrease in robbery, 34% decrease in burglary, 33% decrease in sexual assault, 6% decrease in aggravated assault, and 26% decrease in motor vehicle thefts in 2025. Shoplifting arrests increased 60%. Traffic fatalities dropped 40%, collisions 44%, and DUI enforcement increased 12%. The department expanded its academy, with 60 recruits in the current session. Next-generation 911 systems, a Craig Ranch Park Initiative, and canine division success (top agency in regional trials) were highlighted. The department received a Tech 84 Body Scanner via grant. Community outreach events included Faith in Blue (200 attendees) and Dia del Nino (500+ attendees).
• Fire Department Progress Report (Item 30): Chief Joe Calhoun reported a 20% improvement in priority one EMS response times (85% compliance within 5 minutes 59 seconds) and a 7.6% improvement in priority two responses. Fire response times also improved. Station 58 opened, covering 4,000 calls in 2025. Station 51 is expected to open fall 2026. The department graduated 52 paramedics since 2022, with 15 more this year. The Crisis Response Team (CRT) conducted 547 assessments and 1,215 follow-ups; 40% of crisis patients avoided emergency room transport. The CRT reduced 92 superusers’ call volume. The department added a Starlink system, a training center (phase one due June 2026), and a four-story training tower (approved). Fire investigations gained a new commander. Special operations now include a fully staffed technical rescue team. Logistics centralized in a new warehouse. New equipment includes battery-operated extrication tools and personal thermal imaging cameras for all firefighters. The department’s drone program aided in a major apartment fire response.
• E-Bike Ordinance (Item 33): City Attorney Andy Moore presented Ordinance 3275, which defines electric bicycles (three classes under state law), electric scooters, and electric motorcycles. It prohibits e-bikes and e-scooters on sidewalks unless posted, requires helmets for minors, and establishes civil penalties ($150 first, $300 second, $600 subsequent). Reckless behavior (e.g., wheelies, cell phone use) is prohibited. Electric motorcycles (no pedals, over 28 mph) are banned on city streets and parks. The ordinance was adopted after a public hearing with no public comments.
• Records Management Committee (Item 34): Ordinance 3276 repeals the records management committee from the municipal code, as it is subject to open meeting law and its actions are already approved by council. The committee will continue to meet informally. The ordinance was adopted.

Key Outcomes

• FY 2026-2027 Budget (Item 22): Approved unanimously after public hearing.
• Police Officer MOU (Item 25): Approved, adding a high-deductible health plan option and a 2.5% wage scale adjustment, with a first-year fiscal impact of $1.57 million.
• Corrections Non-Supervisor MOU (Item 26): Approved, with similar health and wage changes, fiscal impact $213,970.
• Corrections Supervisor MOU (Item 27): Approved, with wage scale adjustments, fiscal impact $372,877.
• Resolution 2751 (Item 31): Adopted findings on Clark County Crime Prevention Act revenue.
• Resolution 2752 (Item 32): Adopted findings on Clark County Sales and Use Tax Act revenue.
• Ordinance 3275 (Item 33): Adopted, regulating e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles on city streets and parks.
• Ordinance 3276 (Item 34): Adopted, repealing the records management committee.
• Item 23 (MG Carry Senior Apartments land use amendment) was continued to the August 19, 2026 council meeting.
• Item 24 (drainage easement vacation) was approved despite the applicant’s absence, with a motion noting the lack of courtesy.