MINUTES OF THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING

HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 AT 5: 30 P. M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL

CHAMBERS

MAYOR: Tonita Gurule- Giron

COUNCILORS: David G. Romero

Barbara A. CaseyVincent Howell

David A. Ulibarri, Jr.

ALSO PRESENT: Ann Marie Gallegos, Interim City Manager

Casandra Fresquez, City Clerk

Esther Garduno Montoya, City AttorneyDavid T. Bibb III, Chief of Police

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MOMENT OF SILENCE

Councilor Romero asked for a moment of silence for all the community members

who might be ill and those who need a warm place to stay especially during theholidays.

Interim City Manager introduced Martin David Gallegos as the Deputy Police Chief.

Police Chief David Bibb introduced Deputy Chief Martin David Gallegos and

advised he' s known Mr. Gallegos for thirty years and is a man of character and

integrity.

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Mayor Tonita Gurule- Giron congratulated Deputy Chief Gallegos.

Police Chief Bibb advised there would be a swearing in ceremony on Friday atnoon at the Las Vegas Police Department.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Councilor Casey made a motion to approve the agenda. Councilor Howellseconded the motion. Mayor Gurule- Giron asked for roll call. Roll Call Vote was

taken and reflected the following:

David A. Ulibarri, Jr. Yes Vincent Howell Yes

David G. Romero Yes Barbara Casey Yes

City Clerk Fresquez re- read the motion and advised that the motion carried.

PUBLIC INPUT

There was no public input.

Discussion Items

1. Out of State Travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Police Chief David Bibb advised they are requesting approval for two officers to

travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to receive instruction in being instructors in less than

lethal projectile systems.

Police Chief Bibb advised there are requirements from the New Mexico

Department of Public Safety that they have their officers trained on those systems

and they currently do not have any instructors.

Councilor Casey asked if non lethal included the use of tasers.

Police Chief Bibb advised yes and also bean bag rounds.

Councilor Howell asked once the officers come back certified as trainers will they

train the staff or the emergency response team.

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Police Chief Bibb advised the priority is for the officers of the Las Vegas Police

Department, however if there is a need in the community with any of the other

law enforcement agencies they could train them as well.

The governing body agreed to place the item as a consent agenda item.

2. Resolution # 18-49 Disposition of Obsolete, Worn- Out or Unusable Tangible

Personal Property.

Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallegos advised the item was a continuation

from the last council meeting.

Interim Finance Director Tana Vega advised they were asked to make changes toresolution # 18- 49 and add the language in applicable federal law and regulations.

The governing body agreed to place the item as a consent agenda item.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

There was no need for executive session.

Councilor Romero suggested for the regular meeting they have executive sessionto get an update from Mayor Gurule- Giron and from the City Manager about whatthe plan is for the Interim Directors they have in place.

Mayor Gurule- Giron advised that in fact, they have to talk about that.

ADJOURN

Councilor Casey made a motion to adjourn. Councilor Howell seconded themotion. Mayor Gurule- Giron asked for roll call. Roll Call Vote was taken and

reflected the following:

David A. Ulibarri, Jr. Yes Barbara Casey Yes

Vincent Howell Yes David G. Romero Yes

City Clerk Fresquez re- read the motion and advised that the motion carried.

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