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As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, remind us that we all depend on one another and keep us safe. Unite us despite our differences and help us to see the humanity in all our neighbors. Help us to use our many and varying gifts to make a difference here and give us a spirit of joy in the journey. be present in this time that we would be open to new ideas and fresh solutions and bring progress for our city and our people. Help us to be helpers, peacemakers, champions of the weak and to give generously of our time where it is needed. Hear us as we join our hearts and minds together. Amen. Amen. And we continue with the pledge. 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. Thank you so much, pastor. We will now proceed with our ceremonials. Um uh just an FYI, um our council woman is Summers Armstrong is on the phone today and so uh she is present. Was a nice prayer to start with. You did great. First we will recogni first we will recognize the citizen of the month. This is the ceremonial portion of our council agenda. And for the first item, Councilwoman Diaz will recognize our citizen of the month. Councilwoman, thank you, Madame Mayor, and good morning everyone. Thank you for joining us on this really weird, cloudy July morning um here in the city of Las Vegas. It is with great pleasure that I get to recognize this month's citizen of uh the month for our city. And this is someone who I've had the privilege to watch grow up in our community. Um, she's a proud A Techch graduate, Miss Astrit Silva. She will be recognized as Las Vegas citizen of the month for July. Astrid, can you and Noah please come up? [Applause] While many of us know Astrid for her tireless work these past eight years forming Dream Big Nevada and being the leader of that cause, I've had the privilege of getting to know Astrid as someone who truly cares for her neighbors and her community. She regularly brings to my attention problems that need to be addressed in W 3. Because working out of the ward, she is my extra set of eyes and ears on the street. And so she lets me know when street lights are out that make it unsafe for our residents to walk at night, when racing cars are taking over some streets in our city, and how I need to let law enforcement know about these actions. And also she's been involved in cases involving squatters that have taken up residences in a vacant home which required significant intervention and coordination between city metro and the property owner in order to reclaim that property and bring much peace back to the neighborhood. Astrida is also Noah's proud aunt and I'm sure his favorite Theia too. Yeah. Is she your favorite? Yeah. Okay. Um, recently Astrida approached our East Las Vegas community center to learn more about their youth programming offerings because she is looking out for little Noah and she was informed that registration was still open for a summer camp and had plenty of slots that were still open for youth. Always thinking about others, she planned to sign up Noah. But first, upon learning all of the fabulous programming happening at out of uh for summer camp, she decided to share that information on her social media channels first so that other families could also take advantage of this amazing city offering. Unfortunately for Noah, Diast social media posted so well that when she went to register Noah for summer camp, it was at capacity with a weight lease with a weight list for that week. Thankfully, a few slots opened up for the following week and Noah could finally partake in all the fun summer camp activities. Yay! You liking East Las Vegas? Yeah. Diaz learned a very important lesson and now registers Noah before sharing any programming. Noah is an active member of East Las Vegas Community Center and loves the programming so much that he stays engaged for the entire day. And not only is Noah having fun, but he's also um engaged with the community that is there. And that is thanks to Astrid's help. Um and Mo was going to come and Mo is the director of programming at East Las Vegas Community Center. and he unfortunately couldn't make it to also um offer some awesome words, glowing remarks on our citizen of the month, but the power outages have him kind of with his hair on fire. Uh and he has to figure out how to pivot now to make sure that services are being rendered and provided out of our community center. But Mo, thank you for having accepted to come but now having to deal with the aftermath of the windstorms. Um, but Astri, we just want to say thank you for being such a valuable volunteer leazison because I feel like you are an extension of the office um, and the city. Um, because you're truly looking out for all of our residents and each child that finds happiness at a at a recreation center, in a sports league or a swim class benefits by socializing, learning, and exercising and also being around other citywide peers in a positive environment. And our city's motto is kind, committed, and smart. and you embody those values in your professional and personal life. So, I just wanted to thank you for being such a caring, upstanding, and integral member of our society. And that's why we're honoring you as July citizen of the month. And you have this little certificate on behalf of the city. Your your picture will be taken. It'll be posted on the corner of Maine and what is that? Is it still Goodman way? Okay. Yes. Um, and we have these lovely flowers, but we'll let Noah first talk about his aunt, Astri, and how much fun he's having at East Las Vegas, and then you pass the mic to your aunt. Oo, and he's advertising for our East Las Vegas Community Center. Kindness is contagious. Love it. Okay, Noah. Uh, I just want to say that, uh, she's a really good aunt. She's a really good person, and I love her, and I'm I'm having a fun time at East Las Vegas. Thank you. We love you, too. Thank you. And thank you so much. Uh, Las Vegas has been my home since 1993 when I was 5 years old, just a few years ago. Um, and I wanted, like anything else, to go to Rafael Rivera Community Center and participate in the programming there. Um, unfortunately, it wasn't a possibility back then. Um, and so now I get to work out of the Raphael Rivera Community Center. Um, and that's why East Las Vegas Community Center. are so important to me because I know that every single day Noah's there. Um he's safe. Uh yesterday uh we we got to be there and help out uh during the the power outage. Um because ultimately uh we want to make sure that kids are in a safe space that kids are able to participate. Um all the cool adventure I some I'm not going to lie, sometimes he tells me about the uh the field trips they're going to and I'm like maybe I could take work off and go with them. Um because they have such a fun time. But um not only not only East Las Vegas Community Center, but our entire ward. Um and also I just want to I want to let the council woman know she doesn't know, but I am uh just finalizing moving into the ward. Um so I will not be working in it and living there. Um which is is something that is awesome, but is also some um a reflection of how good the work she's doing there is. Um because ultimately um I think when someone listens to you, when someone actually um calls back, when they um answer about the issues that are happening and um as today we are obviously hoping to be able to help our neighbors that are having some of the issues with the power outage. Um but ultimately for us um not only um having a person that listens like you, well most of you because I bug a lot of you a lot. Um and so and and and um for me it's it's so good to have people that represent us, people that hear us out. Um but also hopefully all of you will come visit um not only the the East Las Vegas Community Center. Um you guys can come watch Noah perform guitar. He has classes there as well. So there's all the classes there. um and all the the fun activities, but also head over to the Rafael Ria Rafael Rietta Community Center uh which is where Immigrant Home Foundation and Dream Big Nevada, my organization are based out of and every single day our community members are there um and seeking services from us. Um and so hopefully you'll take an opportunity to come by and visit us. Thank you. Let's hear for then. I know our mayor has some words as well that she'd like to make. Thank you so much. Hello. First of all, you look beautiful today. That's absolutely beautiful outfit. Um, as you know, I have known you since you were a kid and I have always admired you. Your courage, your knowledge, your fortitude, your commitment. And you are not only a wonderful community activist, you're a wonderful community citizen. and I appreciate everything that you have educated us on. You were the first person and you were very young at the time when I was in Congress that told me about the dreamers. You are the one. And it is my hope and dream for you and your nephew and for everyone that lives in this community that came here through no intention of their own. that this country will do right by you and ensure that you are not only welcomed here, but you're valued here as well. So, thank you very much for everything you've done for us. Okay. Oh, that's fine. Um, we're just going to take our group picture. Well, yes. Um, we're going to go ahead and do it in front and then we'll do one with you and Noah and then we'll invite any other friends that and family that you invited. No, no, you're good. Right there. A couple Marcy. We're safe. They're taking pictures. Just want to give you a hug. Sh. Good to see you. Good to see you. How are you? Well, we don't want to talk. Just ruin my day. We good. Let me let everybody grab their seats for our final ceremonial today. Councilwoman Seaman will recognize a very wonderful local business. Councilwoman, thank you so much. So, good morning everyone. Today, I would like to recognize and thank the dedicated professionals of Protective Force International. come on up for their outstanding work every day in helping to keep the city of Las Vegas safe. Founded by Jonathan Alvarez, a proud military veteran and former law enforcement officer, Protective Force International was built on a strong I'll wait till you all come in. We'll start over. I'll stand on the side. All right. Founded by Jonathan Alvarez, a proud military veteran and former law enforcement officer, Protective Force International was built on a strong foundation of service, integrity, and commitment to the community. What began as his vision has grown into one of the premier private security uh services in our regions and a trusted partner in public safety. Under Mr. Alvarez leadership, Protective Force International has evolved into a comprehensive security provider, offering a range of services that include K9 units, mobile patrols, private investigations, and specialized protective services. Their highly trained professionals work around the clock to protect businesses, neighborhoods, and events throughout the city, often going above and beyond to ensure the safety of both residents and visitors. Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, and we rely on dedicated security professionals like those at Protective Force International to help maintain order and peace. They serve as an essential extension of our broader public safety efforts, filling in gaps, offering rapid response, and often being the first on the scene when something goes wrong. To all the officers, patrol units, investigators, K9 handlers, and support staff, we would like to extend our gratitude to you. Your commitment, professionalism, and courage have not gone unnoticed. You are a vital part of our city's safety net and we sincerely appreciate your service. And to Jonathan Alvarez, thank you for your vision, service, and continued leadership. Your dedication to protecting this community and providing opportunities for fellow veterans and professionals in the field is an inspiration. Las Vegas is a safer, stronger city because of all of you. Thank you. So, I would like now like to present some proclamations to your organization from the mayor and the city council. So, we have two of them. So, to save on time, I'm just going to read the first whereas and the therefore on each one if that's okay with you. Whereas security professionals from private guards and casino security teams to corporate and community-based officers play a crucial role in maintaining public safety, often without recognition despite outnumbering law enforcement 10 to one nationwide and safeguarding some of the most high-profile and densely populated venues in Las Vegas and Clark County. and whereas whereas whereas whereas and therefore we the mayor and members of the Las Vegas City Council hereby proudly proclaim July 2nd, 2025 as security professionals day. [Applause] I have another one and we're going to do the same thing here and I hope everybody will take the time in your offices to read it and see all the great you do in our city. So whereas founded in 2018 by veteran and law enforcement professional Jonathan Alvarez, Protective Force International, PFI was created to provide elite and community focused security services throughout southern and northern Nevada. and whereas whereas whereas therefore we the mayor and the members of the Las Vegas City Council hereby proudly proclaim you'll have to share the day July 2nd 2025 as Protective Force International Day. Now you can pass that around. So I would like to have Jonathan Alvarez say a few words for us. And I just want to personally also thank you for everything that you've done. You've been amazing in this city. Thank you. Thank you, Councilwoman. Uh, thank you, mayor. Thank you to the rest of the council men and women. Um, it's been an honor. Uh, and I I have no words. This recognition and award, um, doesn't go to me. It goes to all the professionals that are out there on the streets day in and day out, 24/7, not only here in Las Vegas, but across the nation. Uh, this is for them. So, thank you for finally recognizing security professionals in our city and nationwide and uh we we appreciate it. Thank you. Okay, we're going to do a picture. So, why doesn't everybody come on up and keep your proclamations there with you? Yeah, we need some on probably one or two right here. in right there. There you go. Two. Yeah. Come on everybody. Congratulations. Oh my gosh. Is that your wife? Bring her up. She should be in the picture. Come on. Here. You want to come right here? Do we need some people on that side? Are we good? Can one person jump over? Right there. Great. Right here. If can you see the camera? Okay. Okay. My turn. Right. [Applause] Wow. You're a really good little girl. Congratulations. Just keep going. You can't leave. And if I were you, I would. Okay. How are you? How are you? Oh my gosh. I'm good. Excited for Friday. We pump for Friday. We're excited. Favorite program. [Applause] Congratulations. I like Oh, it's out. Maybe just All right. Okay. We will resume our city council meeting. Agenda item number seven. Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on the agenda for action. The amount of time any single speaker is allowed may be limited. All comments made will be cross reference to those specific items. If anyone submitted a speaker card or who wishes to speak under this portion of the agenda, please come to the podium, state your name for the record. This is your opportunity to address the council, but the council is not able to respond or engage in dialogue. We will set the time at two minutes. Is there anybody that would like to speak? Please come forward at that at this time. Oh, you're not. Good morning. Good morning. It was uh raining a little while ago. Yes. Hello, mayor. How you doing? I'm good, thank you. All right. And the mighty council. Mighty counsel is good. All right. My name is Eric Melzdc. Christ Nimrod. You can find Nimrod in Genesis the 10th chapter the 6th to the 10th verse. He is Noah's greatgrandson. All right. Now, I'm u referring to agenda. Oh, by the way, Nimrod means valiant strong in the Hebrew language. Um, this is concerning agenda 59, the landlord training programs. I don't know what that's about. I didn't look up the um the the code, but uh I'm hoping that the empathy will be taught to the landlords because most people who rent are on fixed incomes and they keep raising the rent and have to throw them out and then you got to go to the courtyard or Catholic Charities or this campus for hope. And thank you for not approving the high-rise casino in W five. Thank you for not bending to the strong armed tactics of that guy. Thank you. Thank you very much. Is there anybody else that would like to address the council? Seeing no one, we will move to agenda item number eight for possible action. any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the council staff and/or the applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn, or held in obeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward and acted upon at this time. Mayor Prom, Madame Mayor, at this time I don't have any items. City attorney, we don't need to do a motion, do we? Correct. No motion necessary. Mayor, you can just proceed to the next item. Thank you so much. Agenda item number eight for possible action. Oh, wait. Okay. Any items from the 9:30 a.m. session that the council staff and/or applicant wish to be stricken, tabled, withdrawn, or held in obeyance to a future meeting may be brought forward at this time and acted upon. Sounds like what we just did. Uh, Mayor Pro mayor prov no more. We can move on. In that case, we will move on to agenda item number nine for possible action to approve the final minutes by reference of the June 4th, 2025 regular city council meeting. Mayor Prom, may I have a motion to approve the minutes? Madame Mayor, move to approve. Please vote. Yay. Thank you, Miss Armstrong. post. I know. Um, we're not getting it. Okay. Motion passes. Agenda item number 10. Items number 10 through 36 are on the consent agenda, are considered to be routine, are recommended for approval by the departments, and may be enacted in one motion. Are there any items the council wishes to bring forward? Mayor Prom, may I have a motion for the consent agenda for items 10 through 36? Madame Mayor, move to approve items 10 through 36. Thank you. Please vote. Yay. post. Motion passes. [Applause] We will now hear related items 37, 38, 39, and 40 together. Items 37 and 38 are uh public hearings regarding the fair market value of the city of Las Vegas owned retail space based on the market rent analysis of Southwest Property Consultants in anticipation of the lease of 15,536 square ft in Symphony Park building B located at 355 Prominade Place. Um item 39 R-43-2025 discussion for possible action regarding a resolution finding that the proposed office lease between the city of Las Vegas and City Parkway 5 Inc. consisting of 15,536 square ft in Symphony Park. Building 5 located at 355 Prominade Place is in the best interest of the public and authorizing signature of the lease $20 City Parkway 5 Inc. Item 40 R-44-2025 discussion for possible action regarding a resolution finding that the proposed subleasase agreement between City Parkway 5 Inc. and Las Vegas Museum of Art of Real property consisting of 15,536 square feet in Symphony Park. Building B located at 355 Prominade Place is in the best interest of the public and authorizing execution of the subleasase agreement for uh $4,500,000 City Parkway 5 Inc. These items are in ward five. Miss Summers Armstrong, do you care to comment? Thank you, Madame Mayor. I'm excited about the potential of this project. Thank you so much. Items 37 and 38 are public hearings which I now declare open. Miss Babsky. Yes. Good morning, mayor. Good morning, city council members. Dina Babsky, director of EED for the city. And I'd like to welcome our wonderful guest, Miss Heather uh Harmon, and she is the executive director for the Las Vegas Museum of Art. Welcome. We are so excited to bring for consideration today this lease agreement with the museum. As you all know, in the in anticipation of the construction of the Museum of Art, um this is an a very exciting component that is going to give us a little more excitement as we continue to um get closer to the construction of the museum. So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to present some of the highlights on the lease terms and then I won't steal Miss Harmon's uh thunder and I'm going to give her the mic to talk about the actual project. Um, for your consideration, today is the lease for for 15,000 uh square feet at the Prominard garage. It's the vacant retail place that's uh right on the side of Vix. Um, as you all know, we um are you know, we have been waiting for a very exciting tenant to go in there. So the museum is going to be exactly what is going to bring additional programming and um visitation to the area. So the lease term is initial term for 10 years with two options 5 years each. So uh hopefully you all stay for 20 maybe even longer. Um the appraised value for the lease per square foot came in at $1.70. And this is going to be the market rate that uh is going to be applied to the lease terms for the museum. They will start uh once the big museum is built. that's when the actual rent will commence. So, we will set it at the market rate at that time. Um, again, without further ado, I would like to give the word over to Miss Harmon to talk about the project. Thank you, Dina. Welcome. Thank you, Heather Harmon, for the record, executive director of the Las Vegas Museum of Art. Thank you, Mayor Berkeley, and members of council for your continued guidance and support. We are so grateful for the opportunity to bring this tremendous cultural asset to the city of Las Vegas. I'm here today to present the Las Vegas Museum of Arts Media Lab, a proposed dynamic groundf flooror multiuse and public programming space. Designed to activate Symphony Park ahead of the museum's grand opening, the Media Lab will expand the city's public private partnership with LVMA and bring forward this additional community venue. The Media Lab not only establishes the museum's center of operations, but features inclusive exhibitions and public programming, a glimpse into the future Las Vegas Museum of Art, and a retail storefront. We are confident that this endeavor will serve to enhance Symphony Park's role as a vibrant cultural and community destination. And as you can see, the media lab is just a short walk from the future museum. Designed in partnership with the LVMA board and LGA architecture, the media lab maximizes optimal visitor experience while establishing the museum's headquarters. You can see full office amenities, a conference room, and ample space for our growing staff. Generous circulation will house an immersive experience of our Francis Kerry designed museum with floor plans, models, images, and video footage that will give the community an opportunity to engage with the museum as we build it. Visitors will be greeted by our kind and friendly staff, many of whom are here today and are all proudly Las Vegas. The large orange rectangle depicted will be home to our exhibitions and public programs. And we will continue to build our audience through these endeavors in close partnership with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art or LACMA. Perhaps most exciting is the exhibition space. We cannot wait to present programs to our community as soon as 2026, such as Christian Marlay's The Clock, a 24-hour montage of moments in cinema and television depicting the passage of time shown recently at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and in LAMA's collection. This iconic work draws crowds of all ages. LVMA will also launch its educational programming at the onset using the media lab as a pilot for early initiatives, school visits, and activities. We are looking forward to collaborating with our cultural partners, the Smith Center, the Discovery Children's Museum, and the Nevada Ballet Theater, all in Symphony Park, and exploring how we can grow together. a brief capture of our representative office spaces that aim to be as welcoming and inclusive as our mission. And we could not miss the opportunity to introduce the retail component of the museum with a small bookstore and gift space offering distinctive merchandise and celebrating local vendors. We are so fortunate to have such talent in Las Vegas. The city's continued investment will allow LVMA the opportunity to share our story and include the community on our journey by giving a behindthescenes look at the making of the museum. A bit about our timeline with our shared objective of opening to the public next spring. We are so appreciative of your time and want to thank you for your partnership, for your investment, and for your belief. And thank you for your support in realizing Elaine's vision for Las Vegas. We remain committed to her legacy and to the future of our community. Thank you. Thank you so much. We're very excited about the uh prospect of having this extraordinary museum in the middle of downtown Las Vegas. Um uh this is a public hearing. Is there anybody that wishes to come forward and speak on this issue? Seeing nobody, is there any council member that wishes to speak? Yes. Uh Mayor Prom, thank you and I I appreciate everything you're doing. I think it's really awesome. uh just is a totally random thought and so do nothing with it or do something with it. Um but that the VIX sign is so prominent as you're coming into Symphony Park and it's something that becomes somewhat of a landmark for my family as we drive into the children's museum or the Smith Center. Uh will will the art museum have something as far as signage goes as it relates to that Prominade Place? Yes, we will. We'll make sure to have respectful and symbiotic signage and be very thoughtful of our neighbors and dynamic and dynamic. Yes. Make us. No, the the advantage of having all of that storefront space is that we can give you a preview as you're driving by and really enhance the desire to go in and see what the museum is offering. It's awesome. Thank you. Great, Councilwoman Diaz. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Um, it's always a pleasure to have you before us, Miss Harmon. And I remember I was newly elected to this council when we were talking about moving the project forward back then. And then co happened and um we had to deal through those times. But I'm just so excited. Uh I was super pleased with the renderings of the museum, the architectural renderings. It's it's going to be a gem in in addition to everything already happening in Symphony Park. And I just think that uh a museum is such um a place that uh all of us can come together as a community and appreciate different perspectives and different expressions and it just helps us um embrace each other's uniquenesses and differences and I I couldn't think of a better time that that's more needed uh for our community moving forward. So, thank you for being the one tasked with carrying this across the finish line. And um thank you to Miss Babski Babsky for also uh being um there beside you making sure that we're collectively making every single decision that can make this a reality because I've been wanting this for a really long time and I can't wait to also see the partnership between the LA's museum and and kind of bringing exhibitions from there to here and I think the future is only going to be um more culture for our children u moving forward. Thank you so much. Thank you. Any other council person wishing to speak? Okay. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Ditto. Seeing no others, I will now close the public hearing and no action is required on items 37 and 38. Is there a motion on related item 39? Uh, Miss Summers Armstrong. Thank you, Madame Mayor and City Council. I move uh for approval. Thank you so much. Items 39 and 40. Okay. Shall we uh are we can we take them together? One at a time, please. All right. We're going to do 39 first. Councilwoman, uh please um vote. Post. Yes. Uh uh item 39 passes. Okay. Uh motion on item 40, Miss Summers Armstrong. Thank you, Madame Mayor. I move to approve item 40. Please vote. Post. Agenda item 40 passes. Thank you so much. We look forward to many other visits with you. Thank you. I think you have to say confirm. Okay. And in case there's any ambiguities, uh, Miss Summers Armstrong is a yes on both. Okay. Thank you very much. Agenda item 41, boards and commission. Discussion for possible action regarding the reappoint of Councilwoman uh, Victoria Seaman to the audit oversight committee. Councilwoman Seaman was originally appointed to the board in July of 2019 and is eligible for reappointment. I move to approve the reappoint. Shall we vote on this motion? Yes. Please post. Motion carries. Thank you so much and thank you Miss Seaman. Agenda item number 42, discussion for possible action regarding the appointment of nominee Kelly Ortiz Thompson to the citizens advisory committee to the Las Vegas redevelopment agency. The category H seat, which is designated for someone who is a Ward 3 community member who resides in or whose business address is located in Ward 3, is vacant due to the previous member reaching the term limit. Miss Ortiz Thompson is eligible and wishes to be appointed. Is there a motion? Councilwoman Diaz. Yes, Madame Mayor. I move to approve Miss Kelly Ortiz Thompson to the Citizens Advisory Board for the um RDA. Thank you so much. Please vote. Post. Motion passes. [Applause] Agenda item 43, recommending committee bills eligible for adoption at this meeting. Bill number 2025-11. Councilman Kenudson, would you like to have the bill read? Yes, mayor. Bill number 2025-11, an ordinance to read LVMC section 10.2.10, the municipal code provision making state law misdemeanor city misdemeanor if committed within the city. Move to approve. Please vote. Yes. Post. Motion passes. Agenda item 44, recommending committee bills eligible for adoption at a later meeting. Item number 44 through 48, bills 2025-12 through 2025-16 will be heard at a later meeting. Agenda item number 49, new bills. Items 49- 60, bills 2025-17 through 2025-28 will be heard at the recommending committee meeting on Monday, July 14th, 2025. City attorney, will you read the new bills? Yes, ma'am. Bill number 2025-17, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Building Code together with amendments thereto and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-18, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Residential Code together with the amendments there too and provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-9, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 International Existing Building Code together with amendments there too and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-20, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code together with amendments there too and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-21, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, together with amendments there too, and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-22, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, together with amendments there too, and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-23, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and together with amendments there too, and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-24, an ordinance to adopt the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code together with local amendments there too and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-25, an ordinance to adopt as the city's fire code the international fire code 2024 edition together with local modifications thereto repeal LVMC chapter 16.18 relating to emergency radio coverage and provide for other related matters. Build number 2025-26, an ordinance to adopt the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code together with amendments there too and to provide for other related matters. Bill number 2025-27, an in ordinance to amend LVMC section 6.9.10 to update provisions regarding landlord training programs and to provide for other related matters. Finally, bill number 2025-28, an ordinance to amend LVMC Title 11, Chapter 40 by adding various provisions related to the use of electric bicycles and electric scooters, including penalties for violations of certain provisions of title 11 to amend LVMC section 13, chapter 36, section 20, by adding various provisions related to the use of electric bicycles and electric scooters in parks, recreation facilities, and recreational trails, and adding various penalties for violations of certain provisions of title 13 and and to provide further related matters. Thank you so much. New bills 2025-17 through 2025-28 are assigned to the July 14th, 2025 recommending committee members Councilman Kudson and Councilwoman Seaman and Pollinski. If any so designated are unable to attend, the clerk's office will coordinate finding substitutes as necessary at my direction. Thank you so much. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Agenda items 61 and 62 appear on the one motion, one vote agenda and may be considered in one motion, one vote as they are routine items with no condition changes. Any person representing an application or a member of the public or member of the council not in agreement with the conditions of all standard conditions for the applications recommended by staff should request to have that item removed from this portion of the agenda. Item 612-0240-E1 applicant Nevada Restaurant Services Inc. owner Windway LLC on a land use entitlement project request for an extension of time for a legal non-conforming liquor establishment tavern use at 2025 North Rainbow Boulevard C1 Limited Commercial Zone Ward 1. Mr. Kudson 625-0241-EO T1 applicant Nevada Restaurant Services Inc. owner um Dunraven LLC on a land use entitlement project request for an extension of time for a legal non-conforming liquor establishment tavern use at 404 4570 West Sahara Avenue C1 Limited Commercial Zone Ward 1. Mr. Canudson staff recommends approval of these items. These are public hearings and I now declare them open or it open. Is there anyone wishing to be heard on items 61 and 62? Seeing nobody, I'll close the public hearing. Mayor Prom, may I have a motion for the one vote, one uh one one motion, one vote items. Madame Mayor, move to approve. Please vote. Yes. Post. Motion carries. Item 63 25-000032 obeyance item on the following land use entitlement project request on 71 acres at the southwest corner of Owens Avenue and Henry Drive 63A2-000032 um-GPA1 obeyance item from M medium density residential to H high density residential. uh 63B 25-000032- N1 obeyance item from R3 medium density residential to R4 high density residential item 63 C2-0032-V1 obeyance item to allow 32 parking spaces where 72 parking spaces are required and to allow two handicap parking spaces where three handicap parking spaces are required. Item 63D 25-000032-v2 obeyance item to allow a 70 ft residential adjacency setback where 102 ft is required. 63E25-0032- SDR1 obeyance item for a proposed threestory 50 unit multifamily residential development with waiverss of a perimeter landscape buffer requirements. The applicant is Shalom Bora Nim. Okay. Um I hope I did I pronounce that correctly? Uh, madame mayor, it's Shalom Bugenim. Thank you so much. And the owner is ASD Group LLC. The planning commission recommends approval on the entire land use entitlement project. Staff recommends denial on the entire land use project. These are in Ward three. Miss Diaz, and these are public hearings which I now declare open. Is the applicant present? Uh, my name is Nasco Balakchiev. I'm the architect here on on behalf of the applicant and my client ASD Group. Um and my address is 1025 South First Street, Sweet 140. Um so, Madame Mayor, as you as you mentioned, first of all, good good morning to you and the council as well. Um as you mentioned, um we are asking for a general plan amendment from M to H. um a reszone from R3 to R4 and a parking variance, a residential adjacency setback variance, and a couple of of landscape waiverss um relating to the landscape buffer widths. Um so this is uh the new site plan that that we're proposing right now. We we were approved by the planning commission for 50 units and 32 parking spaces. Since that approval date, we've been working with Councilwoman Diaz to try and get a little bit of a closer parking to to unit ratio. So, we've actually increased our parking count by 30%. We're up to 42 parking spaces now. And we've decreased the total number of units down to 44 units from 50. So, we have a a 12% unit reduction. Um, and you know, to show you a couple of renderings, um, we've we've designed a really really cool looking project, um, that kind of recalls some of the mid-century architecture of Las Vegas and we're really really excited about this project and and we hope we can we can earn your support. Thank you so much. May I get a staff report, please? Yes. Good morning, Madame Mayor. Peter Loenstein for the record. Despite the proposed multif family residential developments representing muchneeded multif family housing within the east Las Vegas neighborhood planning area and fulfilling city's 2050 master plan goals for provision of additional housing units staff cannot support the requested variance of the parking and residential adjacency requirements and requests requested waiverss from reduction in perimeter landscape buffers. These requests reinforce the unsuitability of the proposed development to the surrounding area. For these reasons, staff has recommended denial of the proposed development on all associated applications. Thank you. Thank you very much. Is there anyone else wishing to be heard on these items? Seeing nobody, I'll close the public hearings. Uh are there any questions or comments from the council? Miss Diaz. Thank you, Madame Mayor. and I do appreciate you taking some of my input and making some changes. Um, and this one has been a really difficult one. Um, I you I'm definitely always in support of empty lots bringing something bigger and better. Um, but as I think about the years that I've sat in the seat and the projects that I've been able to approve, um, I just think about how it will impact all of the adjacency and and, um, I do kind of I do feel strongly that 71 acres is tiny uh, for 44 units. Um, giving anything away in terms of greenery, I it hurts my heart. I'm usually asking people to do more in terms of landscaping and so that hurts my heart anytime I'm hearing people want less because on that side of town we have major heat island problems. Um and I I am agreeing more with staff that I I think this acreage of 71 is better suited for a medium density development than granting the higher density. And I would love to be able to see something that stays in that vein and in that lane um as well as in the medium density versus high density just because of everything adjacent you. It just isn't there and I don't feel it would be compatible or harmonious. And so for those reasons, I'm going to move to deny agenda item 63A through E. I thank you very much. Does anybody else wish to comment? In that case, shall we vote? And I got out of I'm gonna have to say I Jackie because I got out of my Oh, okay. Please post. Motion is um passed to deny, but I hope you will continue working with the city. We would love to see a project there, perhaps not as dense as this one, and perhaps with a little more landscaping. but we look forward to working with you in the future. Thank you, council. Thank you very much. [Applause] Agenda item 64, set date on any appeals filed or required public hearings. I would instruct the city clerk to set the public hearing dates and appeals from the city planning commission meetings and dangerous building or nuisance uh litter abatements. Will do. Thank you. Thank you so much. Citizen participation agenda item 65. Citizen participation. Public comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters within the jurisdiction of the city council. No subject may be acted upon by the city council unless that subject is on the agenda and is scheduled for action. If you wish to be heard, please come to the podium. Give your name for the record. The amount of discussion on any single subject as well as the amount of time any single speaker is allowed will be limited to two minutes. This is your opportunity to address the council, but the council is not able to respond or engage in dialogue. Are there any members of the public who wish to speak under this portion of the agenda? Welcome. Please state your name for the record. Hello. Hello. Good morning, Miss Berkeley. Good morning. My name is Kenneka Christensen. I'm 47 years old, born and raised in this town. Um, I this is the first time I've been here and first time I've been a party to this this uh I'll say setup that y'all have here of how this how this works and whatever. Um uh I I've recently uh gone through some um life-changing difficulties and it's taught me something because I was singing a side of Vegas I never thought I would see. I got a much closer look at it. There is a horrible homeless situation. All right. That I unfortunately am now a part of. And I'm having a hard as hell time getting out. Especially since now that I've become disabled. I can't get any help because I am disabled. I can't find a job because I am disabled. Um I I'm I'm being denied all kinds of things left and right because I am disabled. I can't even get a a a an attorney to what do you call it? Pro bono cuz I don't have a job uh to even uh sue my employer who has wrongfully um that I'm not even terminated. I'm just not working. I'm still there. And isn't that illegal? You can't just have me not working and still employed. There's something illegal going on here and I'm having a hard time finding some help. And and I'm addressing the council today out of sheer desperation because I don't know where else to go. I figured I talk to the mayor cuz you know I thank uh Mr. City Manager. Uh can we um help this woman? I know that um Sabre isn't here, so I don't know who to refer her to. Yeah, Mayor. Um good morning, Mike Jansen, city manager. Our chief financial officer, Susan and I were just discussing the exact same topic, and we can uh meet with the citizen and uh help her get arrangements through our neighborhood services team, see what's available. So, we'll do that. We'll work with her right now. Okay. When the meeting is over, will you Susan can uh step step aside and meet with her right now, and we'll work on that. All right. And thank you very much for coming. I know it takes a bit of courage to come up here. Thank you, Mayor Berkeley. You're very welcome. And I hope things turn out well for you. Thank you very much ma'am. [Music] [Applause] Excuse me. Is there anybody else that wishes to speak? Yes, Mr. Nimrod. [Laughter] I'm remembering my own name now again. Good morning. Good morning. Long time no see. Yes. Oh, please state your name. My name is Eric Melzdc, Christ Nimrod. You can find Christ in the Bible in the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John being double crossed by by the religious leaders and uh their followers and their followers. Follow the leader. I'm here to speak on Oh, by the way, that's a beautiful dress you have on. You're making Thank you. Uh I'm here to speak about the uh the campus for hope. Now I I I saw a lot of stuff on the TV and I did a lot of uh such on uh research and I just hope that if you do do it, you don't set it and forget it. All I can um related to is the courtyard. When I went to the first time I went in the courtyard, they were crazy. They were insane. the uh personnel, especially the security security, they were like bonkers. And you set it, forget it. Put them there, you leave. It's as if they know what they're doing. They don't know what they're doing. They become uh you know, you fall down to the level of your environment. A lot of people come in thinking one thing, but that the environment takes them over. They don't have enough uh what you call greater is he that's in me than he that's in the world. Greater is he that's in you than he's in the world. But a lot of people don't have anything in them to fight back. Now this camp is for hope. I hope it's not another set it forget it. Uh I know the governor and the sheriff they uh they like it and it it is a unique situation. It's not like the courtyard because uh courtyard you just walk on in here. You're supposed to be able you have to uh uh go through some changes to get into this campus uh campus for hope. But I'm hoping that the people who now the courtyard has improved greatly uh due to God and Christ in me. I'm I'm going to give you another 15 seconds to wrap up. Okay. 15 seconds. 15 seconds. Okay. So therefore, this campus for hope, if you do it, don't set it and forget it. Okay. Thank you so much. Is there anybody else that wishes to speak? Okay. In that case, we will move to agenda item number 66, council emerging issues. Uh we will have a discussion regarding potential items for future city council agendas or awards. Any discussion must be limited to whether or not such proposed items shall be placed on a future agenda and no discussion regarding the substance of any proposed topic shall occur. No action shall be taken. Do any members of the council have any topics that they would like to bring forward under this item. Okay, seeing none, I thank you all and we will now move to agenda item 67. This is council member recognition. Comments made by individual city council members during this portion of the agenda will not be acted upon by the city council unless that subject is on the agenda and scheduled for action. Um, Miss Summers Armstrong, perhaps we will start with you. Thank you, Madame Mayor. Just a few things this month. Uh we'll start with uh our Junth celebration which took place um at the World Market Center on July the 2nd of I'm sorry, June 21st. We had a lovely um event. Uh, thank you to Commissioner William McCertie, uh, North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goens Brown, and of course to you, uh, Mayor Berkeley for appearing and speaking to the public. We also were uh pleased to have Senator Jackie Rosen and Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Adular uh attending in person to support this wonderful cultural event which happened at the World Market Center. Uh we had wonderful attendance and look forward to another wonderful event next year on June 22nd. Uh my special assistant, Julius Lightoot, attended the uh holy convocation at New Jerusalem Worship Center uh on my behalf because I've been sick. Uh and uh this wonderful event honored uh the Northern District Bishop Donald Bronson. And we were happy to again have Commissioner McCertie, um, Mayor Berkeley, and Attorney General Aon Ford attend. And we just want folks to know that we have exciting, um, events happening in Ward 5. And we are seeing uh, folks come into our community to attend special events and to spend their money and to stay. And uh this is the basis of um our economy is to attract people to come for special events and we're excited that these things are happening in ward five. Next we are seeking students for the city of Las Vegas Youth Advisory Council. Um, moms, dads, mentors, uh, advisors, if you would talk to your students about getting involved in civics, uh, we were looking for smart and passionate young folks to participate on the youth advisory council. They can call 7022197153 for more information. Uh finally, uh it is summertime you all and Lorenzy Park is offering free tennis lessons. Um get those kids out of the house from in front of the television. Uh put the gamers down and get them out to get some exercise. Uh Lorenzi Park is a beautiful park in Ward 5. Uh we've got activities for the littles as well as um the older children free to the public. Uh please call 702 6316800 for more information about tennis at Lorenzie Park. And uh for your edification, uh Wimbleton is going on right now. Um, our American plays are dropping like flies, but it is still exciting. Uh, it's a great way to get your kids interested in what tennis looks like before they go to Lorenzi Park to practice. Um, finally, uh, our team is here to assist and support you. Please reach out to us at 702229-5443 or email us at ward5 at loss Vegas nevada.gov. Uh we are here to support the community in any way that we can. And thank you mayor and city council for um all of your support today. We appreciate it. Thank you so much. Councilwoman Finski. Thank you, Madame Mayor. Uh, I was honored to attend the A's Ballpark groundbreaking on June 23rd. A truly historic moment for our city. As a baseball mom, this moment carries even more excitement for me personally. Knowing that our kids will grow up with Major League Baseball in their hometown makes this milestone even more meaningful. From worldclass boxing to the NFL, the NHL, the WNBA, and now Major League Baseball, Las Vegas is truly the sports capital of the world. And a special shout out to Nikki Bowers for beautifully capturing the moment. Next up, please join uh Mayor Berkeley, Councilwoman Brun, and I this Friday for a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration. This event is free to attend and will take place at Buskin Basin Park starting at 8:00 p.m. We'll kick off the event with a live DJ, food trucks, uh with delicious options for purchase and a special performance by the Somerset Sky Point Marching Band. Uh then get ready for a spectacular aerial display, including fireworks as we blast off in the basin. Please bring your family, friends, blankets, plenty of water. We hope to see you there. Next up, do you recognize any of the 10 missing kids featured on this slide? If you have any information that could possibly help, please contact LVMPD missing person detail at 702-8283111. Let's please work together to bring home these children before the new school year begins. And lastly, please stay connected with my staff and myself on social media platforms or contact us directly the oldfashioned way. That's 702229-2524. We are always here to provide any assistance that we can. Thank you. Thank you so much. And Mayor Prom would uh in addition to showing us what you've been doing, would you like to introduce the future council woman who's sitting next to you? I would love to. Thank you, Madame Mayor. And as you all know, this is my favorite portion of the agenda, but I would like to to to get turn it over to the youth to train them on how to do it. So, I'm going to let Ayanna, who's interning with me for the summer, uh, go through my comments that Alex usually makes me read. So, I'm going to turn it over to Ayanna to introduce herself and then take it from there. Um, good day everybody. Thank you, mayor. Today is World UFO Day, a time that invites us to challenge what we think we know. And just for today, maybe it's okay to let our minds wander a little off into space. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious, today is a day all about keeping an open mind and asking one of the biggest questions out there. Are we alone in the universe? On a more serious note, today is also National Wildland Firefighter Day. Every year, every year on July 2nd, we honor the brave men and women who protect our nation's wildlands. These firefighters whis risk their lives to defend not only the people and property but also critical infra infrastructure and irreplaceable natural and cultural resources. Their skill, dedication, and sacrifice deserve our deepest gratitude. Next Wednesday, community connections will be held at the West Charleston Library from noon to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with our residents and share valuable resources from the city. We hope to see you there. Thank you again, Mayor. Thank you so much. Thank you, Mayor Pro Tim. Councilwoman Diaz. Thank you, Madame Mayor. And I just uh want to first and foremost um thank our deputy city manager, Steve Ford, whose retirement is official today. Um it's bittersweet to always part ways with uh the folks who make us make life better for all of our residents. and Steve definitely was one person who definitely contributed over the span of 28 plus years to that mission. Um, so Steve, we wish you well. May you be happy and may our paths cross soon. You said you're not leaving Vegas, so we hope to see you around in the near future. Well done. Congratulations. Um, I just wanted to share with the public that we were super excited to cooperate and collaborate with Raandre Stevenson, uh, who's the number 38 running back from the New England Patriots. Um, he hosted an action-packed youth football camp at Chuck Minker last weekend. Over 150 kids enjoyed a special football clinic with him and went home with lots of great memories and an autographed Raandre poster. He is somewhat homegrown here in Las Vegas. Made it to the big leagues. Um he also established the first annual RLS Youth Football Hall of Fame in honor of his late father, Robert Lewis Stevenson to celebrate excellence, character, and community leadership in youth sports. The award recognizes athletes, coaches, and supporters who embody resilience, mentorship, and a commitment to developing future greatness in Nevada's football landscape. Thank you, Raadre. And I want to say a special thank you to his coach and mentor who kind of helped shape and put this together who will remain anonymous right now because I know he wants the focus on Raadre, but he actually was the one who made the magic happen for kids who really need to be inspired and lifted in these times. Thank you so much for your leadership and for supporting Vegas youth. Let's uh celebrate the 4th of July safely. Um, please do not risk it over the uh don't risk getting caught using illegal fireworks in all of Clark County that faces a minimum of a $500 fine, while fines of up to 10,000 can also be imposed for larger amount of illegal fireworks that are confiscated. So, uh, another reminder, do not call 911 to report illegal fireworks. Please, uh, submit your complaints at, uh, the following website, www.ispy5. ispyfireworks.com. That's the best way to put it on our inspector's radar so that they can go and check out and potentially find those and take them out of the hands of folks that have them. Um, let's go to the next slide. Yankee Doodle at the pool Thursday, July 3rd at Baker Pool. Cool off and kick off your holiday weekend with a splash. And celebrate Yankee Doodle at Baker Pool tomorrow. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission for ages under 3 is free. 4 to 17 is $2. And adults 18 to 49 is three. And seniors 50 plus $2. It's a great way to stay cool in this heat. And uh just kick off your holiday with a special pool splash. Want to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July. If we enjoy some alcoholic beverages, please Uber, Lift, uh use a family member, use public transit, but do not get behind the wheel of the vehicle. We have faced too many fatalities thus far in the course of the year. We do not want to see additional members lost in our community due to not making the right choices. So, if we're going to celebrate, let's do it responsibly because we want you to have a good time, but we want to keep everyone safe on our roadways this um weekend. Thank you so much. Um we're going to have a back- tochool supply and distribution resource fair. Summer break is in full swing, but we know that school will be back in session before we know it. And we parents are counting down, too. We're like, "Oh my goodness." uh school clothes, school supplies, getting everything ready, immunizations if they need to be up to date. Um so we want to help support our families in our community and don't miss my upcoming back to school fair on Saturday, July 26th at East Las Vegas Community Center. So save the day and swing by and lots of folks are contributing to make that an amazing resourcerich um event for our community. Uh we do have uh admission is free and limited to the first 10,00 participants that arrive. Next um slide is about our Las Vegas Fire and Rescue community boot camp. Have you been thinking you have what it takes to be a firefighter? If so, please join Las Vegas Fire and Rescue at an upcoming community boot camp on July 26th to find out if that's a good career uh decision for you and what it will take for you to be part of our awesome fire team. So, I hope you guys can share the information with people you know have talked to you about their desires to potentially become part of the amazing fire men and women that serve our community. Next slide. Um, wanted to bring to your attention to save the date. If you have children's ages 3 to 5, Saturday, August 23rd, the East Las Vegas Library will be hosting the 10th annual kickoff to kindergarten. It's fun and free, and it's an event co-sponsored by the UNR Cooperative Extension in Las Vegas PBS, and will feature hands-on activities, UNLV Dental Clinic, and five and special live performances by Mariachi Pearl Tapatia and comedian Adam London. The first 250 families will receive school supplies, lunch bags, and a social emotional game. That's it for me. Uh, Mayor, uh, as always, people can reach out to our office by subscribing to our newsletter and staying informed of things that are happening, calling directly into our W3 office and emailing us w3 vegas.gov. Thank you so much, uh, Councilwoman Seaman. Thank you. Uh, I enjoyed seeing old friends and making new friends at the Sun City Summerland Conservatives Club as Commissioner April Becker and I updated them on everything happening at Clark County and the city of Las Vegas. The groundbreaking of the A Stadium marked a major milestone in Las Vegas transformation into premier global as a premier global sports destination. It was an excited I was excited for opening day and I can't wait when it officially opens. Uh my team had the privilege of attending the fire and rescue recruit academy showcase where the recruits demonstrated their skills. They've toned over 21 weeks of rigorous training. Their dedication and readiness to serve our community is truly inspiring. My team also had the honor of attending the 2025-1 Fire and Rescue Recruit Academy graduation. I have no doubt these new recruits will serve with courage and excellence and make our city proud. It was a joy to recognize my good friend Jim Jimmerson and the Jimmerson Law Firm for their exceptional contributions to both the legal profession and our community. I joined in celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their stunning new office right in W 2. This exciting milestone represents a new chapter for the firm built on a legacy of excellence, integrity, and dedicated service. We had another successful breakfast buzz and war 2 biz. It's always a pleasure to connect with constituents and address their concerns. Special thanks to city marshal lieutenant Paul Hartz, Marshall Josh Spatino, Marshall Jay Norris, and Captain Fennis of the Summerland Command for answering public safety questions. We have upcoming events. We invite you to join our monthly Wii breakfast buzz. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow residents, discuss community matters, and hear the latest about what's happening in W 2. We also have an upcoming back- tochool fundraiser bash with the NLPA chapters, a special event dedicated to supporting our annual their annual school supply drive and ensuring every student in our community starts the school year prepared and ready to succeed. We hope you we see you at the fundraiser to raise money for the special event. And I want to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. Remember, we increase penalties for fireworks. So, um uh please be safe and also keep your pets safe. They don't like the loud noises and we see more pets end up uh in the streets during the Fourth of July weekend. So, please make sure that they're safe. Um speaking of pets, our adopted pets, meet Gdiva and Captain Kirk. Two wonderful pets looking for their forever homes. Gdiva is a three-month-old black female black three-month-old female black Labrador retriever weighing about 18 pounds and Captain Kirk is a domestic shorthair male weighing about 11.6 lb and is 3 years and 7 months old. Both are full of personality and waiting to bring joy, love, and companionship into a new home. If you're ready to welcome a furry friend into your family, consider adopting one of these amazing animals and giving them the loving home they deserve. You can contact the Nevada SPCA. You can also contact the Animal Foundation. There are hundreds of rescues that are uh bursting at the seams and would love for you to come and adopt one of those pets. Small Business Saturday. Do you want to get the word out about your business? Contact my office 702-229-2420 or email us at war2 vegasnvada.gov. Um if you have any issues or inquiries in war 2, please reach out to my office with the same number 702229-2420 or you can email us at war 2 at los vegasnvada.gov. We are always available to help. Thank you. Thank you so much, Councilwoman Brunie. Good morning, everyone. Ward 6 has a few events to highlight. Team Brun joined the excitement last week when our team members attended the A Stadium ground bake groundbreaking ceremony. We're so thrilled to welcome the A's to their future home in Las Vegas. Our community members had a wonderful time last Saturday coming together to discuss a mystery thriller, The Bitter Past, written by local author Bruce Borges. It was a particularly special evening as Bruce joined us to discuss his book and break bread with our community members. Last Saturday, I had the honor of attending a Native American blessing ceremony at Gilcree Nature Sanctuary, where I had the pleasure of presenting a proclamation to Gilcree Nature Sanctuary and Dansa del Cariso. Dansa del Cariso is a Native Mexican American Matachin dance group based in Las Vegas. On a bittersweet note, our team said farewell to deputy city manager Steve Ford, who has dedicated almost 30 years of his life to the city of Las Vegas team. From the moment I joined the city council, Steve has always been so patient and gracious with many of my questions, and I've benefited tremendously from his good thinking and humor. The good news is I know that we will see each other again. He lives in my neighborhood, so I'm sure we'll run into each other at the grocery store. Moving to future events, Ward 6 is pleased to join with Councilwoman Alan Pinsky and Mayor Berkeley to celebrate the Fourth of July with our annual Blastoff in the Basin celebration. Join us at 8:00 PM for fun, music, food, a marching band performance, an amazing aerial display, and an epics fireworks show. Join us next Thursday, July 10th, for our monthly Bogaditos with Brunie, 9 to 11, at our Centennial Hills YMCA satellite office. As always, we want to hear from you. Please call us at 702229-5463 or email us at wart6los vegasnvada.gov. Thank you. And we also have a small business breakfast on August 13th at our Centennial Hills Y from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Please RSVP to sign up. And again, we want to hear from you. 702229-5463 or email us at w6los vegas.gov. Thank you, mayor. Thank you so much. And I'll echo what our city council members said. We want to wish all of you a very happy but very safe and sane Fourth of July. and um uh encourage everybody to enjoy the fireworks around the community and the various parades that are being held. And I thank you so much and this city council is adjourned. I like your style. We both got a job. [Music] I haven't seen my band in a while. At least nothing seems to last that long. [Music] So hit the road, be gone. [Music]