City council meeting summary: New ordinances, public safety investments and local honors

The North Las Vegas City Council met on February 4, 2026, to address a packed agenda featuring multi-million dollar infrastructure investments, public safety milestones, and contentious zoning amendments. Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown opened the session with an invocation from Deacon Jim Pittman and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black. The council then turned its attention to community achievements, starting with the recognition of Mojave High School Assistant Principal Tim Wells. Councilman Richard Cherchio presented Wells with a Certificate of Recognition for being named Nevada’s Assistant Principal of the Year, praising his role in building school culture and driving student success. Wells credited his staff and students for the achievement, stating his commitment to the North Las Vegas community.

The council also celebrated local entrepreneurship by naming The Human Bean, a drive-through espresso stand on Camino Al Norte, as the February 2026 Business of the Month. Owner John Alam and his family received a Certificate of Appreciation for their commitment to service excellence. Shifting to cultural observances, Mayor Goynes-Brown presented a Black History Month Proclamation to Dr. Tara Raines, a senior director at the Ballmer Institute. Dr. Raines was honored for her national work in anti-racist school psychology. The Mayor officially proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month, noting it is the 100th year of the celebration and highlighting her annual Black Hair Care Drive, which collects specific hair products for local students to boost their confidence at school.

During the council reports, Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black shared updates on his personal effort to qualify for the police academy, noting he has passed the physical and entry-level requirements and is preparing for the written exam. Black also discussed his recent participation in the Point in Time Census to count the local unhoused population and promoted his “Read to Ride” initiative, which challenges elementary students in Ward 3 to read 400 minutes for a chance to win BMX bikes. Councilman Cherchio provided a somber update regarding the dedication of a police station in honor of Officer Jason Roscoe, who was killed in the line of duty exactly one year prior. He urged residents to visit the memorial plaque at the Deer Springs station to honor the fallen officer’s service.

City Manager Micaela Moore provided several operational updates, including the results of a massive neighborhood cleanup in Ward 1. The effort involved 142 homes and removed 636 cubic yards of waste, while code enforcement issued nearly 100 parking citations and towed seven vehicles. Moore also noted the city’s significant digital growth, reporting that social media engagement rose to seven million impressions in 2025. On the personnel side, she recognized 23 graduates from the city’s Leadership Academy and announced Ocean Lee as the Team Member of the Month. Chief Deputy City Attorney Marisa Rodriguez was also commended for her recent appointment to the State Bar of Nevada’s Commission on Judicial Selection.

The meeting transitioned briefly to the Redevelopment Agency session, where public comment was dominated by a resident using the pen name “Silence Do Good.” The speaker criticized government intervention in the economy, citing the Federalist Papers and the works of Ayn Rand to argue that current policies exacerbate the problems they aim to solve. Upon returning to the main council meeting, attorney Pat McKnight raised a legal challenge to Ordinance No. 3270. Representing property owners on Craig Road, McKnight argued that the proposed zoning amendment for mixed-use residential developments fails to include multi-family options required by AB241. He cautioned the council that adopting the ordinance on February 18 would lead to litigation.

The council concluded the meeting by approving a robust consent agenda and introducing new ordinances. The most significant expenditure was the $4.1 million purchase of property at 4150 E. Craig Rd., along with an additional $400,000 for renovations. Other major approvals included a $2.8 million five-year contract for water treatment chemicals, over $1.1 million for police equipment and software, and various facility maintenance projects at the Silver Mesa Recreation Center and Alexander Library. Looking ahead, the council set public hearings for February 18 to finalize industrial and residential zoning reclassifications for the Greystar Craig/Commerce and Hollywood Speedway Commerce Center projects.