Weekly Update
Aug. 12, 2026
Employee Participation Opportunity Wednesday, Aug. 12
Employees on their break or lunch period 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. are invited to participate in a "Plant It Forward" event Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Las Vegas Civic Center's second-floor Then Cafe and outdoor patio. To promote our upcoming Parks-for-Pollinators: BioBlitz event, organizers are hosting a planting party with the help of Pop-Up Recreation staff.
Seeds that are planted will be watered and cared for by the BioBlitz Committee until Sept. 12, where they will then be handed out at the city's “BioBlitz Plant Swap” at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs.
Food Truck Thursday Aug. 13
Try something new for lunch Thursday, Aug. 13, from food trucks parked on Goodman Way between City Hall and the Las Vegas Civic Center. Food trucks will sell refreshments there between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Food trucks expected are:
As always, food trucks are subject to change without notice. Food Truck Thursday is scheduled every Thursday in August and September.
Pictured from left: Jonathan Meza, Claudia Mokuahi, Gerald Grolemund, Kira Smith, Jami Foster, Jasmine Torres, Anthony Lambert, Kelly Swanson, Raghav Venkat, Jana Essary, Christopher Sproule, Troy Williams, Waleed Alsabagh, Karla Lopez, Rocio Martinez Saucedo, Michelle Thackston, Gidgette Abellera. Not pictured: Troy Flood, Michael Ukauka and Paul Mata.
Congratulations To Our Latest SEAL Program Graduates!
Congratulations to our latest Sponsored Employee Advanced Leadership (SEAL) program graduates! Some of the benefits of attending SEAL classes to participants are:
- Better equipped to contribute to the city of Las Vegas organization and the community we serve.
- More informed as to the challenges and responsibilities of executive leaders.
- Increased self-awareness, improved communication skills and relationship building.
- Increased awareness of the importance of effective, empathetic and empowering leadership skills.
- Building an internal professional network, through the relationships they built through the program.
- After completing the SEAL program, these leaders have a greater depth of knowledge, perspective and confidence. Additional tools and insights have been added to the strengths they already possessed, allowing them to make an even greater impact on the organization and the community they serve. Their continued commitment and expanded leadership capabilities will help move the city of Las Vegas confidently into the future.
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Volunteer employees pictured:
Lisa Rankin, Christine Wittwer, Rebecca Shaffer, Jennifer Kleven, Noraen Saldivar, William Wittwer, Jared Meza, Tamara Wilson, Zack Beasley, Dan Petcoff, Brian Cantrell, Kimberly Alvarez-Vazquez, David Balberdi and guest.
CLV Volunteers Support Project 150 For Back-to-School Season
City of Las Vegas volunteers helped local students prepare for the new school year by packing food items, organizing clothing donations, preparing backpacks and restocking Betty’s Boutique this past Friday!
To join an upcoming volunteer event, please visit CLV Volunteers Registration; friends and family are always welcome to join in.
All social activities and excursions offered to city employees as outlined above are strictly volunteer-based opportunities and are not considered to be events sponsored or hosted by the city of Las Vegas.
Are You Applying For Supervisor School?
The city is offering Supervisor School this fall and now is accepting applications for the final 2026 cohort. If you are a new supervisor, manager or lead and want to improve your leadership skills (or perhaps just thinking about the possibility of becoming a supervisor and want to learn more about how to succeed in the role), click the button below for all the details on how to participate. Applications are due no later than end of day Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Installed!
The city of Las Vegas has upgraded the electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the Promenade Parking Garage, located at 355 Promenade Place. A few of them had issues connecting, but Parking Services hopes to have all issues resolved by Aug. 14.
The policies concerning the use of EV charging stations have been revised. These changes are being made to increase the availability of charging stations and to support the EV charging infrastructure.
EV charging stalls will no longer be provided free of charge in the Promenade Place Parking Garage. Additionally, all vehicles must be removed from an EV parking stall once the vehicle has become fully charged. A 30-minute grace period for moving the vehicle, after the vehicle has reached maximum charge status, will be provided.
The new, upgraded EV chargers have the capability of allowing the user to access many charging functions via an app. As an example, users will be able to monitor the charging status of their vehicle, provide the user with an alert when the vehicle is fully charged, will alert the user of any charging issues during the charging process and will monitor and track energy use.
Information on the downloading and use of the charging app is available through the iPhone and Android app stores, or visit charge.swtchenergy.com to charge app-free.
EV charging fee schedule:
$1.25 per hour – Initial charging session
$6 per hour – Overstay past the grace period
At this time, charging will remain free for vehicles parked in an EV charging parking stall located in the 350 City Parkway Garage. However, these chargers are in high demand and in use daily. If you use this location, please relocate your vehicle upon completion of charging so that others may charge their vehicles as well. Parking Services will repurpose the working EV Chargers recently removed from the Promenade Garage, replacing those EV chargers in the City Parkway Garage that no longer function. We appreciate your patience as we complete the process. If you have any questions, please contact Parking Services at ext. 4700.
Upcoming Events
ATM Leaving City Hall Permanently Aug. 27
The Bank of America ATM on the second floor of City Hall will be removed Aug. 27. Bank of America requires a minimum of 4,500 transactions per month to continue operating an ATM at this location. Usage has averaged about 115 transactions per month over the past two years -- significantly below the required threshold. As a result, the ATM will be permanently removed. The closest Bank of America ATM to City Hall is located in The Plaza Hotel & Casino.
YNAPP Grant Applications Open Aug. 17
The city's Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) offers grants of up to $2,000 for youth to create and implement neighborhood-based service learning projects of their own design. Youth are project leaders and work to make positive changes in their neighborhoods in the city of Las Vegas. Youth participants ages 8 to 18 (from neighborhood associations, social organizations, religious groups, educational institutions, etc.) can apply for YNAPP funding. Applications open Aug. 17 and will be accepted through Oct. 29, 2026. Free workshops are offered in September to assist applicants with their applications. Sample projects include, but are not limited to, developing care packages, youth art/mural projects, reading projects, services for the homeless, building Little Free Libraries and community cleanups. Questions? Contact Tara Manor at ext. 5424 or by email at tmanor@LasVegasNevada.gov.
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Psychological Safety: Everyone’s Responsibility
High performing teams aren’t built on talent or experience alone — they grow in workplaces where people feel safe to speak up, share ideas, ask for help and learn from mistakes. While leaders help set the tone, psychological safety is something all of us shape through everyday actions. Tim Clark describes psychological safety as feeling included, safe to learn, safe to contribute and safe
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to challenge ideas without fear of embarrassment or punishment.
Creating this environment requires more than good intentions — it takes respect, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to how we treat one another.
Here are five key elements of psychological safety:
1. Psychological safety is strengthened by listening to understand, asking questions rather than assuming and encouraging different perspectives. When people trust their ideas will be considered, collaboration deepens and decisions improve.
2. Psychological safety explores how we respond to making mistakes. Choosing curiosity over blame turns errors into opportunities to improve processes, build trust, and address challenges early. Teams that feel safe admitting missteps learn faster and grow stronger together.
3. Psychological safety is supported by healthy debate. High performing teams don’t avoid conflict — they engage in respectful, thoughtful discussion focused on ideas, not individuals. This kind of honest dialogue leads to better solutions and stronger relationships.
4. Psychological safety doesn’t reduce accountability — it enhances it. When people feel safe to contribute and ask questions, they’re more willing to take ownership, accept feedback and bring their best work forward.
5. Psychological safety is a shared responsibility. Every conversation, meeting and moment offers a chance to strengthen it. By choosing respect, curiosity, inclusion and accountability, we create a culture where everyone can learn, contribute and thrive.
If you’d like to build these skills and help foster a more supportive team environment, we invite you to join our upcoming Psychological Safety class — a practical, engaging opportunity to bring these principles to life in your daily work.
- Thursday, Aug. 13, 1-5 p.m. in City Hall Training Room 1
- Tuesday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m.-Noon in City Hall Training Room 1
- Monday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m.-Noon in City Hall Training Room 1
Sign up in Oracle with your supervisor’s approval. Questions? Email OrgDevelopment@LasVegasNevada.gov.
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