New City Of Las Vegas YouTube Channel
We recently launched the brand new city of Las Vegas YouTube channel!
This channel will be dedicated to telling stories about Las Vegas that address some of the most searched-for questions about Las Vegas on Google and You Tube. There will be one or two longer stories of three to 10 minutes each week, as well as two or three short, vertical videos of less than 60 seconds each week. The videos also will appear on the city’s other communications platforms, like KCLV TV and our social media sites.
Please take a moment to check out the new You Tube channel. You may see some of your coworkers!
Employee Picnic Registration Deadline Feb. 16
Get your RSVP in by Feb. 16! The city of Las Vegas employee appreciation picnic is back and happening Saturday, March 4, at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs. You, your immediate family members and even your pets are invited. There will be plenty of great activities, and park entry fees will be waived for us that day. Those looking for some western-themed competition should form a team for the department challenge. Be sure to email Kristina Hayes by Feb. 16 with your team name and four employee members. Departments may form more than one team. Details are below. See you March 4!
Nevada Reading Week
If your work schedule allows and your supervisor approves, register by Feb. 17 to read to elementary school children during Nevada Reading Week. See the flier for details.
2022 Award Nominations Are Open Through Feb. 28, 2023
Take a minute to nominate the extraordinary among us for the 2022 Mayor's Award of Community Excellence here and for the 2022 City Manager's Award of Organizational Excellence here. View the criteria at and make your nominations at
https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/mayor_award_form and at
https://cityoflasvegas.formstack.com/forms/city_manager_award_form. Nominations are open through Feb. 28, 2023. Awards will be announced April 25 at the Employee Values Conference.
Clark Avenue Parking Lot To Close March 1 For Demolition
Work has already begun in the city block across Clark Avenue from City Hall to prepare the site for building the new downtown Civic Center buildings and plaza, but the entire parking lot will no longer be able to be used for parking as of March 1, 2023. The city will be turning it over to the contractor so that demolition may begin.
Soon after, the west side of First Street also will be closed for safety reasons, although access to the Municipal Court underground parking will continue to be available for those assigned parking there.
Upcoming Events
Food Truck Thursday Feb. 16
In the mood for good food? Food Truck Thursday offers delicious options located across Clark Avenue from City Hall. Food trucks rotate every other Thursday to add variety for lunch options for sale between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This week's Food Truck Thursday event will feature Flat Top Burgers & Shakes, Pancho’s Kitchen, and Hapahaoles Hawaiian Street Tacos.
HPN Representative At City Hall Feb. 15
The Health Plan of Nevada representative will be available for walk-in confidential individual consultations Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 10 to 11 a.m. at City Hall in the Human Resources large conference room on the second floor. The representative can assist with finding a doctor, prior authorizations, referrals to specialists and for imaging, individual medical and pharmacy claim questions, and more. Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Feb. 16 After Work CLV Social
Join the next After Work CLV Social Thursday, Feb. 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Taverna Costera (1031 S. Main St.). Please share this information with your teams. This event is meant to be an inclusive networking opportunity for all city of Las Vegas team members.
Information also is available via the Teams page and an email distribution list. If anyone would like to be added to the distribution list, please contact Jackie Bruno at jbruno@lasvegasnevada.gov or 702-229-1813.
Team Vegas for Corporate Challenge 2023
Corporate Challenge starts March 2 with our first event, and we will be competing through May 13, 2023. We are looking for people to be part of the whole experience -- athletes, players, cheerleaders and volunteers. Become part of this fantastic team and help boost Team Vegas to first place! If you are interested in participating in any event, please contact the team captain or Jennifer Winder at 702.229.5177. See the updated captains list here. Make sure to check out the current schedule and handbook on the Corporate Challenge web page for the most updated information. You may participate in more than one event!
COVID Cases Remain Low
For the week ending Feb. 13, 2023, we have just five new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the employee population. This compares to six new cases last week. This time, three departments had at least one employee test positive over the last seven days. Since the pandemic started, the total number of positive cases reported among the city workforce is now 1,697.
In other COVID-related news, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the vaccination strategy, recommending annual vaccinations similar to the flu shot. Aside from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) websites, information can also be found on www.covid.gov for resources/information.
With COVID not completely gone from the workplace, we want to make sure everyone knows when to get tested and what to do if you test positive. It remains vital that if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, you stay home and consult your health care provider. Should you test positive for the coronavirus, please notify your supervisor right away. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources.
In addition, updated COVID-19 vaccines boosters are now available at Southern Nevada Health District clinic locations. At this time, if someone is seeking a booster dose, the individual should visit the clinic as a walk-in rather than making an appointment. The CDC still recommends wearing masks and increasing space and distance as needed.
To view testing and vaccination locations, visit https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org.
COVID Testing
Every home in the United States is eligible to order one set of four free COVID-19 home tests. Order your tests now at https://special.usps.com/testkits so you have them when you need them.
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