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North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting - July 1, 2026

City Council and Commissions — Wednesday, July 1, 2026
BodyNorth Las Vegas, Nevada
SessionCity Council and Commissions
DateWednesday, July 1, 2026
StatusFILED
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All right, well, good afternoon, everyone.

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Thank you all for being here.

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We are going to go ahead and get started.

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Oh, the official gavel.

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

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There are four public forum set aside for public comments.

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One at the beginning and the end of the redevelopment agency meeting.

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One at the beginning and the end of the city council meeting.

0:28

If you wish to speak, please complete one of the blue cards, which are located on the table outside the main entrance.

0:34

And at the podium rail, please give your card to the city clerk when called upon to speak.

0:39

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

0:44

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

0:47

Yes, Mayor, we are.

0:49

Thank you.

0:49

Today we have the opportunity to have the invitation given by Mayor Pro Tim Scott Black.

0:55

Following that, we will have the City of North Las Vegas Honor Guard, followed by the National Anthem by Rolanda Green, and the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Kate Johnson and Brynn Blue Booth.

1:07

Would everyone please rise.

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Grateful for the leadership of the city for our mayor and our city council and pray that we may be guided by inspiration that we can make decisions that will be to the benefit of those that we're called to serve.

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We pray for blessings upon our school children and the families in our community and for those that put themselves in harm's way, both in the armed forces as well as our first responders here in our community that they can be watched over and protected as they do their important work.

2:25

And I pray for these blessings in the name of Jesus Christ.

2:27

Amen.

4:28

And brides stars through the pen of spite or the run we watched was so gonely streaming.

4:48

And the roll gets around the bums bum sting through through the night.

5:21

Or the land of a free and the whole of that.

6:11

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

6:17

And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

7:34

When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them.

7:50

A decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

7:58

We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights.

8:07

That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, devouring their powers just from the consent of the govern.

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That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of people to alter or to abolish it.

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And to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to affect their safety and happiness.

8:40

Prudence indeed will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for the light and transient causes.

8:47

And accordingly, all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed.

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But when a long train of abuses and usurpations pursuing invariably the same object events as a design to reduce them under absolute despotism.

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So we're gonna go ahead and move into council items.

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And Councilman Barr.

10:06

Let's start with you first, please.

10:09

Thank you, Mayor.

10:12

Yeah, um so um I wanted to uh since our our first council meeting since we had our pool party, our Paradise Pool Party at Petitty Pool.

10:23

Uh say that three or four times kind of fast, right?

10:26

Definitely want to thank our park staff, um, especially uh the the pool guy who had that water uh crystal clear, but of course, uh our staff here at the at the C North Vegas uh who also uh helped out with that.

10:40

Uh we also had, of course, you know, uh some uh items of food items donated.

10:45

Tacos of uh they provided the the tacos, our good friend, um uh Mr.

10:51

Uh Coons there from Anderson Dairy.

10:54

And uh, of course, the our community partners for uh they were also there for a successful pool party uh last June 20th.

11:02

Um on the same day, I I did a quick little detour over to uh the neighborhood recreation center.

11:09

Uh just enough time to uh for the raffle for uh donut forget dad, you know, for donuts uh for uh of course uh Father's Day.

11:17

And um I want to thank them, of course, for putting on a uh successful event uh and not forgetting dad, you know.

11:23

Don't want to take anything away from mom, you know.

11:26

Um Sunday, if I um if I work really hard with my son for him to become a baseball pitcher and I'm out there every day, and you know, I take him to all of his games, you know, and I sweat it out, and I spend thousands of dollars to take them all around the country.

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And if he makes it to the major leagues, you know, um the very first thing that'll happen is there'll there'll be a pan to his face, right?

11:49

And they'll look at the camera, and what will he do?

11:51

He'll do this.

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But I'm happy that for one day we're not forgotten.

11:57

So thank you very much, right.

11:59

Um speaking of doing things that are kind of cool, uh, again, uh NRC.

12:05

Um I hope you got the frozen hot dogs.

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I hope you got the message.

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Uh freeze or you have to cut the hot dogs first and freeze them because we're gonna go over to Lorenzi Park, or maybe a different one.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Parks and Recreation█████████████████████████25%
Procedural████████████████████20%
Economic Development███████████████████19%
Affordable Housing████████████12%
Community Engagement███████7%
Public Safety█████5%
Youth Programs████4%
Transportation Safety████4%
Disability Rights██2%
Summary of Proceedings

North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting - July 1, 2026

The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency held a joint meeting on July 1, 2026, at City Hall. The meeting included the invocation, presentation of colors, national anthem, and pledge of allegiance. Council members provided updates on community events, recognized local businesses and organizations, approved several agenda items, and heard public comments. Key actions included approval of the first Residential Curb Appeal Program grant, a professional services agreement for economic development consulting, and multiple ordinances.

Consent Calendar

  • Redevelopment Agency: Approved the consent agenda (items 2-3) as published, including routine approvals.
  • City Council: Approved the consent agenda (items 6-17) as published, including a resolution authorizing the sale of properties subject to delinquent assessment liens.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • First Public Forum (Redevelopment Agency): No speakers.
  • First Public Forum (City Council): No speakers.
  • Second Public Forum (City Council): Two speakers:
    • Terry Maria (North Las Vegas resident): Thanked the city for work on bus services (CCSV) and expressed concern about Republic Services trucks parking for extended periods in no-parking zones. He also urged residents to be mindful of pets and veterans during Fourth of July fireworks.
    • Michael Miyadovich (address given): Raised concerns about 5G towers and data centers, citing potential public health and privacy threats, including patented technology for scanning bodies and minds. He argued that these facilities are not approved by the public and use excessive water. He urged the council to take action.

Discussion Items

  • Council Member Reports:
    • Councilman Barr reported on the Paradise Pool Party (June 20), the Father's Day donut event at the Neighborhood Recreation Center, and upcoming events: Stars, Stripes, and Sizzle (July 3, 5-7 p.m.) and a fishing event at Lorenzi Park (date TBD).
    • Councilman Churchill reported on the Dad's Backyard Bash at Skyview Multi-Generational Center (June 20), the McDonald's ribbon cutting (June 26, 2785 West Cheyenne Avenue), the Sun City Aliante Veterans Club anniversary celebration, and the KB Home Sandstone groundbreaking (June 30, North Fifth and 215). He noted the Sandstone development will include 1,500 single-family homes.
    • Councilwoman Garcia Anderson reported on the Youth Court graduation (June 18, 7 graduates), the Juneteenth Jubilee pool party at Walker Pool (June 19), the ribbon cutting for Eli at Craig (June 25, 4475 North Scott Robinson Boulevard), and a Stars and Stripes craft party at Alexander Library (July 2, 3-4 p.m.). She also reminded residents of the Residential Curb Appeal Program for homes in the redevelopment area.
    • Councilwoman [unidentified, likely Ward 4] reported on the Sparkler Splash pool party at Silver Mesa Rec Center (July 4, noon-3 p.m.), the NRC Bike Club ride at Craig Ranch Park (July 25, 9 a.m.), and the eighth annual Back to School party (August 1, noon-3 p.m.) with County Commissioner Merrill Kirkpatrick.
    • Mayor Pro Tem reported on the Community Engagement Division event at Alexander Library (animal protection presentation) and thanked the police department and animal protection services.
  • Presentations:
    • Business of the Month – July 2026: Ember and Frost, a woman-owned, veteran-owned, and family-owned boutique fitness and wellness studio at 6520 Low C Road, Suite 11. Opened October 10, 2025, by Stephanie Steegen. Offers Legree Fitness, yoga, infrared sauna, cold plunge therapy, and wellness services. Has 20 employees. Councilwoman Garcia Anderson presented the certificate.
    • Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation: The council proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month. The city operates 34 parks, 3 recreation centers, and 4 pools. Craig Ranch Regional Park welcomed over 2 million visitors last year, with event revenue growing nearly 75% after amphitheater renovations. The city is expanding with 5 miles of new paved trail along the northern beltway and improvements through Project Sparkle.
    • Exchange Club of Las Vegas Recognition: A certificate of recognition was presented for the organization's Field of Flags display, which commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States. The club reported that over 6,000 children attended and received small flags. The club has 41 nonprofit, business, and community partners.
  • Redevelopment Agency Item 4 – Residential Curb Appeal Program Grant: The first applicant, Precious Petaway, requested a $25,000 grant (reimbursable, up to 50% of costs) for $50,000 in external improvements to her property at 8 Gross Circle, including ADA accessibility upgrades. Councilman Islag Barron emphasized the program as an anti-gentrification measure. The application was approved unanimously.
  • City Council Item 19 – Professional Services Agreement with Sandhill Consultant Group: The council approved a six-month agreement (monthly amount of $11,000 plus pre-authorized expenses up to $10,000, with two six-month renewal options) for economic development and government affairs consulting, focusing on BLM land initiatives within the city's disposal boundary. Jared Luke, principal, noted his prior work with the city and the importance of unlocking federal land for housing and industrial expansion. Councilman Barr highlighted the long-term strategic value.
  • City Council Item 20 – Ordinance 3282 (School Zone Safety): Amended sections of the municipal code relating to civil infractions, no-passing zones, U-turns, and speed limits in school zones to comply with AB6 (2025 special session). Adopted unanimously.
  • City Council Item 21 – Ordinance 3283 (Hazardous Spill Cost Recovery): Added Chapter 8.05 to the municipal code to allow cost recovery for hazardous spills or accidents. Adopted unanimously.
  • City Council Items 22-24 – Ordinances for Introduction Only:
    • Ordinance 3278: Rezoning 16.81 acres at Low C and Tropical from PUD to PUD for a 121-lot single-family subdivision.
    • Ordinance 3279: Rezoning 16.26 acres at Civic Center Drive and North Back Daniel Street from RAPSP to PUD for commercial and multifamily uses (Old City Hall Redevelopment).
    • Ordinance 3281: Amending certification requirements for lateral or modified entry marshal candidates.
  • City Manager's Report:
    • Five new firefighters graduated from Academy Class 261, including two Air Force veterans and two legacy firefighters.
    • Leadership Cohort 5 graduated from the Supervisor Academy, strengthening skills in communication, delegation, and conflict resolution.
    • Ricky Olson (Plans Examiner, Land Development and Community Services) named July 2026 Team Member of the Month.
    • Grants update: $3.7 million invested in affordable housing grants in first half of 2026; 490 new affordable housing units expected by end of 2027; application period open through December 17, 2026.
    • Groundbreaking for Sandstone at Thule Springs: KB Home to build 1,500 single-family homes, with an on-site park and trails. The project is the largest development for KB in the country and marks a turnaround from the site's bankruptcy history.

Key Outcomes

  • Redevelopment Agency: Approved consent agenda and the Residential Curb Appeal Program grant (Item 4) for Precious Petaway (unanimous).
  • City Council: Approved consent agenda (Items 6-17) as published (unanimous).
  • City Council Item 19: Approved the professional services agreement with Sandhill Consultant Group LLC (unanimous, with two votes of approval noted).
  • City Council Item 20: Adopted Ordinance 3282 (school zone safety) (unanimous).
  • City Council Item 21: Adopted Ordinance 3283 (hazardous spill cost recovery) (unanimous).
  • City Council Items 22-24: Introduced for first reading; no action taken.
  • Public Comments: The two speakers in the second public forum were heard; no deliberative action was taken, but the city manager may refer issues to staff.

Meeting Transcript

All right, well, good afternoon, everyone. Thank you all for being here. We are going to go ahead and get started. Oh, the official gavel. The North Las Vegas City Council and Redevelopment Agency welcomes you to their meetings. There are four public forum set aside for public comments. One at the beginning and the end of the redevelopment agency meeting. 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, Mayor, we are. Thank you. Today we have the opportunity to have the invitation given by Mayor Pro Tim Scott Black. Following that, we will have the City of North Las Vegas Honor Guard, followed by the National Anthem by Rolanda Green, and the Pledge of Allegiance as led by Kate Johnson and Brynn Blue Booth. Would everyone please rise. Grateful for the leadership of the city for our mayor and our city council and pray that we may be guided by inspiration that we can make decisions that will be to the benefit of those that we're called to serve. We pray for blessings upon our school children and the families in our community and for those that put themselves in harm's way, both in the armed forces as well as our first responders here in our community that they can be watched over and protected as they do their important work. And I pray for these blessings in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. And brides stars through the pen of spite or the run we watched was so gonely streaming. And the roll gets around the bums bum sting through through the night. Or the land of a free and the whole of that. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature's God entitle them. A decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. That among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, devouring their powers just from the consent of the govern. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of people to alter or to abolish it. And to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to affect their safety and happiness. Prudence indeed will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for the light and transient causes. And accordingly, all experience hath shown that mankind are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations pursuing invariably the same object events as a design to reduce them under absolute despotism. So we're gonna go ahead and move into council items. And Councilman Barr. Let's start with you first, please. Thank you, Mayor. Yeah, um so um I wanted to uh since our our first council meeting since we had our pool party, our Paradise Pool Party at Petitty Pool. Uh say that three or four times kind of fast, right? Definitely want to thank our park staff, um, especially uh the the pool guy who had that water uh crystal clear, but of course, uh our staff here at the at the C North Vegas uh who also uh helped out with that. Uh we also had, of course, you know, uh some uh items of food items donated. Tacos of uh they provided the the tacos, our good friend, um uh Mr. Uh Coons there from Anderson Dairy. And uh, of course, the our community partners for uh they were also there for a successful pool party uh last June 20th. Um on the same day, I I did a quick little detour over to uh the neighborhood recreation center. Uh just enough time to uh for the raffle for uh donut forget dad, you know, for donuts uh for uh of course uh Father's Day. And um I want to thank them, of course, for putting on a uh successful event uh and not forgetting dad, you know. Don't want to take anything away from mom, you know.

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