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North Las Vegas City Council Meeting - June 3, 2026

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, June 3, 2026

BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada

SessionCity Council and Commissions

DateWednesday, June 3, 2026

StatusFILED

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The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to their meetings.

0:08

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

0:18

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.

0:24

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

0:28

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

0:33

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

0:37

Yes, sir.

0:37

We are awesome.

0:39

Thank you so much.

0:40

Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Pastor Ethan Colado of Fervent, a Calvary at Calvary Chapel.

0:49

Following that, there will be the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ella Fuentes from Veterans Tribute Academy and Delvin Dennis from Shadow Ridge High School.

0:57

Please rise.

1:08

Dear Heavenly Father, we are just so grateful for who you are.

1:11

We thank you for your mercy and your grace and for your love.

1:15

And we thank you for the very breath that you give in our lungs and for the fact that you have brought us together for this council meeting tonight.

1:22

Lord, we thank you for the peace that your word offers, that you have placed those who sit in the seats in front of us by your wisdom and by your grace.

1:31

And so Lord, I do pray for each of them that as they go about this meeting that you would give wisdom from heaven, that you would just allow them in uh public and private decisions to make decisions that glorify you and honor you.

1:43

And Lord, we do ask that with that that you would just continue to shed your grace upon this city.

1:49

Uh, and we do ask for forgiveness.

1:50

We know that uh there are times when we do fall short of your glory, and so Lord, we pray that you uh would just uh give your grace once more, that you would show your mercy, and Lord, that uh that you would bring revival across the city and across this nation, uh, that we would all tell of who you are, Lord.

2:07

We thank you so much that you have given us uh this chance uh to be here to make our voices heard, and we pray that it would all be for your uh for your will for the advancement of your kingdom, and may you just be glorified in everything that happens in this place.

2:22

In Jesus' name, the name above all names we pray, amen.

2:26

Amen.

2:36

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands on a nation in individual liberty and justice.

2:56

Hi, Ella.

2:56

Hi.

2:57

Um sorry, Dalvin couldn't join me today.

3:00

We're really appreciative that you're here, especially on your summer break.

3:03

I appreciate it.

3:04

Thank you for having me.

3:05

Thank you.

3:05

So tell us uh 30 seconds about Veterans Tribute.

3:08

Um, it was a law enforcement-based school.

3:10

I was there for the forensic science program.

3:12

I just graduated um about two weeks ago.

3:15

Um, I'm certified to, I believe, work uh or I have a forensic certification.

3:20

Um, but it was a three-year-long program.

3:22

It's really interesting, and um, I'd like to pursue maybe a career or some sort of future with that industry.

3:28

Awesome.

3:29

Well, thank you so much for being here, and uh in LVPD is not a too shabby place to work.

3:33

It's absolutely CSI program.

3:35

So thank you so much.

3:36

Thank you for being here.

3:38

Also, uh, Pastor Ethan, if you'd come forward, thank you so much.

3:41

I had a privilege to chat with him real briefly before our meeting.

3:44

Really thankful for your beautiful prayer.

3:46

And if you just tell us a little bit about Fervent.

3:48

Yeah, well, I'm Ethan Collado.

3:50

I'm the youth pastor at Fervent.

3:51

We're looking located on the north side of the city at 4295 North Rancho Drive.

3:56

And we just truly believe in the authority of God's word.

3:59

We believe in the power of prayer, and of course, the community of God's people.

4:03

And so all we desire is that people would know God deeper and by that fall more in love with him.

4:08

And so, if you guys uh are looking for a church home, we would love to have you guys.

4:12

Thank you, Ethan.

4:13

We appreciate you being here with us this evening.

4:15

Awesome.

4:16

All right, now uh we have six presentations uh for our meeting today.

4:20

I'll list those off.

4:21

Certificate recognition of business of the month, certificate of recognition for Walter Lascano, certificate of recognition for Dan K.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Community Engagement███████████████████████████27%

Procedural████████████████16%

Youth Programs████████████████16%

Veteran Affairs█████████9%

Public Engagement█████5%

Public Safety████4%

Economic Development███3%

Arts And Culture███3%

Parks and Recreation███3%

Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council Meeting – June 3, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency met on June 3, 2026, for a regular meeting that began with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and six community recognitions. The council approved consent items, a vacation application, heard a presentation from the Clark County School District, and received public comments on both posted agenda items and non‑agenda topics. The meeting also included reports from council members and the city manager.

Presentations & Recognitions

Business of the Month – Dynamic Dental and Orthodontics (Ward 4): Recognized for patient‑centered care, nearly 700 Google reviews, a 4.9‑star rating, and veteran‑owned family practice.
Walter Lascano, Veteran Service Coordinator: Honored for assisting more than 2,500 individuals since the Veterans and Community Resource Center opened; nominated for the 2026 Military Friendly Veteran of the Year Award.
Dan Camenao, Veterans Claim Agent: Recognized for assisting nearly 1,300 veterans in seven months (October 2025–April 2026), supporting 144 dependents/surviving spouses, and processing 169 appeals, generating an estimated $4.3–5.1 million annually in tax‑free benefits for the local community.
Heart of Service Award from Just Serve: Presented to the City of North Las Vegas for volunteerism and community service, noting collaborations like cleaning Kyle Ranch and operating the Dolores Huerta Resource Center.
Mario Torres, Music Teacher at Johnston STEM Academy: Recognized as a quarterfinalist for the 2027 Grammy Music Educator Award; he and his wife started a mariachi program that now includes 332 students.
The Just One Project: Celebrated one year operating the Dolores Huerta Resource Center, welcoming more than 11,000 visits and delivering nearly 10,000 points of service through partnerships with 25+ community providers.

Council Member Reports

Councilwoman Garcia Henderson: Attended the Latin Chamber and RTC Infrastructure Business Expo; toured Faith Wellness Services (health resources, annual Juneteenth event June 19 at Craig Ranch) and Amber & Frost fitness studio; promoted the Walker Pool community event (June 6, expanded hours).
Councilman Churchill: Announced the reopening of Skyview multi‑generational facility (now city‑run); reported on a May 30 barbecue with 640+ attendees and 480 essential items donated for foster youth; noted attendance at Nellis Air Force Base events, including the retirement of Colonel Harley Thompson; previewed Engagement Day on June 8.
Councilman Barone: Promoted a free pool party at T‑Pool on June 20; highlighted North Las Vegas graduation successes – Northeast Career and Technical Academy (113 of 115 seniors graduated, $800,000+ in scholarships) and Cheyenne High School (412 graduates, many with dual credits/AP/CTE completions).

Consent Calendar

The Redevelopment Agency agenda and consent agenda (items 4–22) were approved by unanimous vote. No discussion or public comments on these items.

Public Comments & Testimony

First Public Forum (posted agenda items):
- Gary Bouchard questioned the cost of certain agenda items (items 7, 14, 15) – spending nearly $100,000 and $300,000 – expressing concern about prioritizing expenditures when parks and restrooms are not kept clean. Staff offered to speak with him after the meeting.
Second Public Forum (non‑agenda topics):
- Jerry Wisemath proposed starting a new NFL franchise for North Las Vegas, suggesting a council discussion on a team name to boost the local economy and create youth opportunities.
- Dominique McCullough (Director, Sin City Rebels Volleyball Club) requested that the city consider a dedicated volleyball facility in future planning, noting local facilities do not meet demand and families currently travel to Summerlin or Henderson.
- Terry Maria thanked the city for installing a speed feedback sign on Tropical Coleman; requested a four‑way stop at Coleman and Sexton to slow traffic.
- Gary Bouchard returned to show photographs of vacant lots with debris near his home, suggesting a beautification project with Star Nursery to clean up lots or require development. He jokingly contrasted the actual conditions with a rose‑colored filter view.

Discussion Items

Vacation Application VAC‑02‑2026 (BTS Village 2 parcels 2.09 and 2.10) by KB Home Las Vegas: The applicant requested vacation of a portion of an existing detention basin per a BLM grant to allow future residential development. Staff recommended approval with the condition that the vacation record concurrently with the final map. Council member Barone noted the area’s history as a shooting spot. The public hearing was held with no speaker opposition. The council approved the motion unanimously.
Clark County School District, Region 1 Presentation: Superintendent Tomlinson and Principal Sarah Payne reported:
- Attendance: Chronic absenteeism decreased 4.4% in North Las Vegas schools; 5,103 home visits completed in Q1‑Q2, 2,084 in Q3, plus 592 home visits for whereabouts‑unknown students and 78 transports for truant students.
- Discipline: Suspension referrals down by 153 compared to last year (42.9% decrease over two years); discretionary expulsion referrals down 14.1%.
- Graduation: Graduation rates increased 13.2% (last school year’s data); advanced diplomas up 1.3%; college and career readiness diplomas rose.
- Workforce Readiness: Dual enrollment increased 30.2%; CTE and AP enrollment decreased slightly due to a shift to two‑year programs and quality focus. Many school‑level celebrations were highlighted (Ruby Duncan Elementary Purple Star designation, Tom Williams fifth graders winning a $9,000 prize, etc.).
Ordinance 327 (Introduction Only): A zoning reclassification of 2.36 acres from Ranch Estates District to Planned Unit Development for property at 4105 Fuselier Drive (ZN‑02‑2026, San Miguel Fusilier). No action taken; introduced for first reading.

Key Outcomes

Unanimous approvals: Redevelopment Agency and City Council consent agendas; VAC‑02‑2026 vacation application.
Next steps: Staff to follow up on public requests (speed sign at Coleman/Sexton, volleyball facility consideration, vacant lot beautification).
Future meetings: Pool parties scheduled June 6–August 1; blood drive June 9. Councilman Barone noted he would leave early to attend a CCSD board meeting.
Presentation for information only: CCSD data and recognitions received without further council action.

Meeting Transcript

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to their meetings. There are four public forums set aside for public comments, one at the beginning and end of the redevelopment agency meeting, and one at the beginning and 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, sir. We are awesome. Thank you so much. Today we have the opportunity to have the invocation given by Pastor Ethan Colado of Fervent, a Calvary at Calvary Chapel. Following that, there will be the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ella Fuentes from Veterans Tribute Academy and Delvin Dennis from Shadow Ridge High School. Please rise. Dear Heavenly Father, we are just so grateful for who you are. We thank you for your mercy and your grace and for your love. And we thank you for the very breath that you give in our lungs and for the fact that you have brought us together for this council meeting tonight. Lord, we thank you for the peace that your word offers, that you have placed those who sit in the seats in front of us by your wisdom and by your grace. And so Lord, I do pray for each of them that as they go about this meeting that you would give wisdom from heaven, that you would just allow them in uh public and private decisions to make decisions that glorify you and honor you. And Lord, we do ask that with that that you would just continue to shed your grace upon this city. Uh, and we do ask for forgiveness. We know that uh there are times when we do fall short of your glory, and so Lord, we pray that you uh would just uh give your grace once more, that you would show your mercy, and Lord, that uh that you would bring revival across the city and across this nation, uh, that we would all tell of who you are, Lord. We thank you so much that you have given us uh this chance uh to be here to make our voices heard, and we pray that it would all be for your uh for your will for the advancement of your kingdom, and may you just be glorified in everything that happens in this place. In Jesus' name, the name above all names we pray, amen. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands on a nation in individual liberty and justice. Hi, Ella. Hi. Um sorry, Dalvin couldn't join me today. We're really appreciative that you're here, especially on your summer break. I appreciate it. Thank you for having me. Thank you. So tell us uh 30 seconds about Veterans Tribute. Um, it was a law enforcement-based school. I was there for the forensic science program. I just graduated um about two weeks ago. Um, I'm certified to, I believe, work uh or I have a forensic certification. Um, but it was a three-year-long program. It's really interesting, and um, I'd like to pursue maybe a career or some sort of future with that industry. Awesome. Well, thank you so much for being here, and uh in LVPD is not a too shabby place to work. It's absolutely CSI program. So thank you so much. Thank you for being here. Also, uh, Pastor Ethan, if you'd come forward, thank you so much. I had a privilege to chat with him real briefly before our meeting. Really thankful for your beautiful prayer. And if you just tell us a little bit about Fervent. Yeah, well, I'm Ethan Collado. I'm the youth pastor at Fervent. We're looking located on the north side of the city at 4295 North Rancho Drive.

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