May 1, 2020

Governor Sisolak announced a roadmap to reopen the state yesterday at 5 p.m. Social distancing and staying at home remain the best practice, and we must continue what we have been doing to help “flatten the curve.”

He has indicated that the following will take place:

• Directives on general health guidelines (social distancing) extended through May 15.
• Relaxation efforts starting May 1
  • Nonessential retail permitted to do curbside pickup, including liquor stores.
    • Employees have to abide by OSHA requirements for distance and sanitation.
  • Cannabis can do curbside pickup.
  • Outdoor activities permitted (basketball, golf, etc.)
    • Social-distancing guidelines to be tailored to sports that use larger groups.
    • Gyms, day spas not reopening.
  • Drive-in religious gatherings permitted.
  • No full inside religious services
• Gaming remains closed until Gaming Control Board acts.
• Extensions from the Department of Motor Vehicles for expiration of licenses, registrations
• The next order—in approximately two weeks—will cover things like theaters and businesses not covered with this week’s order.

Following the governor’s latest directive, the city is already taking steps to reopen functions that fall under Business Licensing and Parks and Recreation.  We announced, beginning today, the city will issue free permits for the city’s package liquor and marijuana dispensary licensees that will allow these businesses to offer curbside operations.  City staff will reach out to these businesses to let them know of the changes and be on hand throughout the weekend to help businesses with any questions they have on the curbside operating requirements. 

Outdoor tennis and pickleball at city courts is scheduled to resume early today at the following locations until parks close at 11 p.m.:

The city also owns several golf courses and tennis facilities that are operated by a third party, including the Amanda and Stacy Darling Tennis Center, No Quit Tennis Academy located at Lorenzi Park, and All American Tennis Club at All American Park.  The city also has several municipal golf courses: Angel Park Golf Club, Desert Pines Golf Course, Durango Hills Golf Club and Las Vegas Golf Club.  For information on those facilities, residents can contact them directly.

I encourage you to continue frequent hand washing and to wear a mask and gloves in public when traveling to essential businesses. Information is below to direct you to the state’s website to read the full report.

I will continue to update you as information and changes occur. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as leadership is working to reopen our great city and state.

Yours in service,

Visit the State website for more information.

State of Nevada

City of Las Vegas COVID-19 Information 

Census form

CCSD Food Distribution Site

As warmer weather is on the forecast, the Clark County School District food distribution sites have adjusted to earlier serving times. This will help ensure that the food is maintained at a proper temperature, and also to keep our valued team members out of the heat as much as possible.

There are also changes to some Three Square Food Bank sites located at CCSD schools. To locate a site near you, visit

ccsd.nutrislice.com

Las Vegas Philharmonic to Host Livestream Preview of 2020-21 Season today at 1 p.m.

Music Director Donato Cabrera and guests will highlight each program in the upcoming season with discussion and multi-media elements. Visit https://www.lvphil.org/ for more information.

Public Feedback Sought for Statewide Transportation Project Process

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the process of planning transportation projects and improvements outlined in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a fiscally constrained, four-year planning document listing federal and state-funded transportation projects, as well as regionally significant transportation improvements funded through local and/or state funds in accordance with the Federal Aid Highway Act and the Federal Transit Act.

These projects improve Nevada’s transportation system, including adding lanes, constructing new roads and intersection improvements along with certain road maintenance projects. It also includes transit, rail, pedestrian walkway and bicycle facility projects.

Visit here for more information.

Good News!

Dr. John Crear

In recognition of Minority Health Month, Nevada Partners and the West Las Vegas Promise Neighborhood’s Health Pillar celebrates Dr. John Crear, the second black family practitioner in Nevada and father of city of Las Vegas Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear.

Humble Beginnings

In March 1966, John and Barbara Crear moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles by way of Houston, Texas. Although 10 years apart, both John and Barbara attended Phyllis Wheatley High School and Prairie View A&M College in Texas. John’s studies were interrupted his junior year to proudly serve his country as a medic in the South Pacific during World War II. Not until they both relocated to Los Angeles would their paths cross.

At the time John graduated from Prairie View, most colleges were not accepting blacks into medical school, so he went to work as a laboratory technician at Meharry Medical College before being accepted to the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. While at Irvine, one of John’s professors told him that he would not make it past the first year and should consider dropping out. John did not give up, however, and instead went on to become one of the most honored and respected physicians in Nevada. Read the full story here.

Kudos to Businesses Making a Difference!

A huge thank you to Chefs 4 Vegas for distributing over 300 bags of groceries at the Doolittle Senior Center April 29!

Utility Companies

AT&T

NV Energy

Las Vegas Water District

Southwest Gas

Republic Services

Cox Communications

www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ward5