North Las Vegas City Council Regular Meeting – June 17, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council held its regular meeting on June 17, 2026, addressing a broad agenda that included a heat mitigation plan, land use amendments, a job‑order contracting policy, the annual review of the city manager, and funding for a new nonprofit foundation. The council also heard public comments, recognized community leaders for Juneteenth, and made several routine approvals.

Consent Calendar

• The council unanimously approved the consent agenda (Items 2 through 11), which covered routine approvals and unanimous actions.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Julian Jules Alexander (first public forum) asked how to bring a development idea to the city; staff advised him to stay after the meeting for a discussion.
• Terry Maria (second public forum) thanked the city for installing a speed‑awareness sign in his neighborhood, noting it has helped address speeding issues including school bus concerns.
• Gary Bouchard (second public forum) criticized the city’s spending on labor and retirement benefits, and stated that the city is not doing enough to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. He called the State of the City event a “dog and pony show” and said the 80th anniversary celebration was poorly executed.

Discussion Items

• Heat Mitigation Plan (Item 12) – Doug Guild, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a comprehensive plan to add heat resiliency policies to the city’s master plan. Key facts: five of the hottest summers in Las Vegas history occurred in the past decade, including the record 120°F day on July 7, 2024. The city has planted 1,800 heat‑tolerant trees in three years, aims to plant 5,000 by Earth Day 2032, and maintains 14,760 trees. Four cooling centers operate during extreme heat. The plan was approved by the Planning Commission and council.
• Land Use Amendment & Zoning (Items 13 & 14) – Bob Gronauer of Sequoia Homes requested a master plan amendment and zone change for 2.36 acres at 4105 Fuselier Drive to allow 16 single‑family homes. The council approved both, with Councilman Churchill noting the infill project will enhance the neighborhood.
• Budget Augmentation (Item 15) – Budget Manager Justin O’Brien presented the FY 2025‑26 year‑end budget augmentation (from $990.95 billion to $1.185 billion), covering grants, capital rollovers, and fleet funding. The council approved the augmentation.
• Job Order Contracting Policy (Item 16) – Michael Slusta of Gordian explained a new procurement tool (JOC) for minor construction and repair projects, with a program cap of $25 million per year. The policy, required under NRS 338.1567, includes a 50% subcontracting requirement and anticipates 6 to 10 contractor awards. The council adopted the policy.
• Annual City Manager Review (Item 17) – City Manager McKeila Moore presented a detailed review of her second year, highlighting a structurally balanced budget, 11.5% employee growth, 40,000 fire calls, 81 new police officers, nine economic development wins, and community programs. Council members praised her leadership, dedication, and communication. The council voted unanimously to retain her.
• Thule Springs Regional Park Status (Item 18) – Doug Guil reported that the park has been brought up to standards and the master developer’s conditions are met. The council accepted the park’s condition and turned maintenance over to the HOA.
• North Star Fund Funding (Items 19 & 20) – Assistant City Manager Will Hardy requested up to $1.05 million over three years to seed the North Star Fund, a nonprofit to support community initiatives through public‑private partnerships. The funding includes a threshold: if year‑one fundraising does not exceed $200,000, years two and three funding is forfeited. The council passed the resolution and funding agreement.
• Ordinances Introduced (Items 21 & 22) – Two ordinances were introduced for first reading: one amending school‑zone traffic regulations (civil infractions, no‑passing zones, U‑turns, speed limits), and another adding cost recovery for hazardous spills or accidents.
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tempore (Item 23) – The council reappointed Scott Black as Mayor Pro Tempore for a term ending June 30, 2027.

Key Outcomes

• Approved (all unanimous unless noted): Heat mitigation plan (AMP 01‑2026), land use amendment (AMP 02‑2026), zone change (ZN 02‑2026), budget augmentation (Resolution 2754), job order contracting policy (Item 16), city manager retention, Thule Springs park status acceptance, resolution and funding agreement for North Star Fund (Res. 2755 & Item 20).
• Appointed: Scott Black as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous).
• Introduced: Two ordinances (Items 21 & 22) advancing to a future hearing.
• Public comments were noted; no action taken on concerns raised in the second public forum.