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Help reshape Novato's voting districts by drawing and submitting your own proposed district map using the online map-drawing tool or paper map!

To allow ample time for Council consideration, draft maps should be submitted no later than February 7, 2022.

Ayude a reformar los distritos de votación de Novato al dibujar y presentar su propio propuesto de mapa de distrito usando la herramienta en línea para dibujar mapas o mapas de papel.

Para dejar suficiente tiempo para la consideración del Concejo, los mapas borradores se deben entregar a más tardar el 7 de febrero de 2022.

Your Novato City Council meets Tuesday, February 8 at 6pm via Zoom — and they want to hear from you!

The online eComment period is open until 3pm Tuesday for you to weigh in on agenda items before the meeting. Your comments are sent directly to the City Council to review and consider prior to the meeting.

Agenda items include, but are not limited to:

Check out daily updates from Marin County Public Health about confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide, vaccination efforts, & more at coronavirus.marinhhs.org. 

Novato COVID-19 Resources | Novato COVID-19 Business Resources | MarinRecovers: Safely Reopening Marin County | Marin HHS Dashboards | Frequently Asked Questions

At Home Test Kits: With COVID-19 home test kits now available from the federal government, Marin County Public Health is urging residents to log onto COVIDtests.gov and place an order. Every household in the United States is eligible to receive four free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. Read More

Health Insurers Now Cover COVID-19 Tests: If you’re looking to take a COVID-19 test through your healthcare provider, financial assistance is now available. As of January 1, 2022, health insurers in California are required to cover costs related to COVID-19 tests.  Read More

This Black History Month, Novato proudly celebrates and recognizes the achievements of Black Americans and recognizes their central role in American history. We’re proud of our diverse community and encourage you to nominate a Novatan who has made a positive impact in our community at novatoproud.com.

We’re especially #NovatoProud to celebrate Christopher Major, former teacher and strong believer in the power of chess. As founder and president of the Novato Chess Club, he teaches children in our community how to cultivate internal motivation, visualization, and other critical thinking skills through Novato’s Parks & Recreation programs. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more #NovatoProud posts throughout Black History Month!

All month long, special events will be held online to create awareness and appreciation, including through books, films, art, public discussions, and other programming. “Food for the Soul: Celebrate Black History at MCFL” programming was created in conjunction with County of Marin African American Employees Association (COMAEA). Learn all about it at marinlibrary.org.

We want to hear from you! The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Novato Boulevard Improvements project is available online for your review. The comment period has been extended to February 18, 2022 at 3pm.

In 2018, the Novato City Council approved a new 3-lane layout for the Novato Boulevard Improvements Project (CIP #01-004) between Diablo Avenue and Grant Avenue. The conceptual design includes sidewalks and bicycle lanes in both direction, utility undergrounding, new traffic signals at Diablo Avenue, Seventh Street, and Grant Avenue among other improvements.

On January 25, Public Works Director Christopher Blunk presented an update to the City Council on the court-ordered Temporary Camp at Lee Gerner Park. The presentation and meeting video is available to view at novato.org/homelessness.

Did you know the Novato City Council Subcommittee on Homelessness provides an update on how the City is working with local partners to address homelessness at each Council meeting?

Learn more at novato.org/agendas.

Get involved in your community and help our City sparkle!

Novato Streetscape Committee Team Up to Clean Up volunteers meet the first Saturday of every month at a pre-determined location to pick up and properly dispose of litter.

When: Saturday, February 5 at 9am

Where: Meet at the Atherton Avenue Park & Ride

Did you know? Team Up to Clean Up is a great opportunity for Novato high school students to complete community service hours! All students must submit a Volunteer Services Agreement & Release form signed by a parent/guardian in order to participate. Please email gschubeck@novato.org to be sent a copy of the form.

Please bring a water bottle, snack, and wear closed-toed shoes and sun protection. The City of Novato provides vests, grabbers, and trash bags for use by volunteers.

Please drop your letters in the pot of gold mail slot at the Novato Gymnastics Center, 950 7th Street, from February 21 to March 10.

Parents and helpers: A self-addressed and stamped envelope must be enclosed. The return envelope will be postmarked from the end of the rainbow. Any letters collected after March 10 will not receive a response.

Questions? Contact us at novatofun@novato.org

Playing chess provides a host of benefits including improved memory, problem solving skills, and an enhanced ability to think ahead. Sign up your kids, grades 3-8 for one of our classes:

Staff have adapted programming to follow all guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All participants are REQUIRED to wear face coverings and regularly wash/sanitize hands.

To register visit Novato.org/RegForFun 

The Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) reminds us to take the environment into consideration when washing our cars at home.

When you wash your car on the street or driveway, the soap - together with dirt and oil washed from your car - flows into nearby storm drains, which then flow into local creeks, wetlands, the bay or ocean. And this run-off is lethal to fish and other aquatic life, even in small amounts.

Planning a car wash fundraiser? MCSTOPPP offers a Fish-Friendly Car Wash Kit you can borrow!

Our friends at Novato Sanitary District have partnered with Conservation Corps North Bay to offer weekly e-waste pick ups for Novato residents. The Conservation Corps of the North Bay will pick up any amount of E-waste on Thursdays to be recycled by a certified E-waste Recycler right here in California.

Of course all dogs have a license to play, but did you know that all dogs in Novato must also have a license from Marin Humane?

Did you also know that every city in Marin County partners with Marin Humane for domestic animal and wildlife care? And, all Marin cities require dogs to have and wear a dog license.

It's not just the law though, it's a safety net for lost dogs to return home safely to their families. Marin Humane has one of the highest return-to-home rates in the country.

We are fortunate to have a nationally recognized animal services organization here in Marin.

Protect your beloved canine, and support animal services by registering, or renewing, a dog license at marinhumane.org/get-help/dog-licensing/.

Do you live in Novato and need help paying your rent? Whether your name is on the lease or you are renting a room, you may qualify for assistance if your household income qualifies according to HUD guidelines.

To find out how you may be eligible for Rental Assistance contact Ceci Olmedo at 415-897-4147 ext 0 or info@northmarincs.org.

Para saber cómo puede ser eligible para asistencia de alquiler, comuníquese con Ceci Olmedo al numero 415-897-4147 ext 0 o info@northmarincs.org

New! Construyendo Mi Negocio

Feb 8 - March 10 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Gratis

The City of Novato encourages community participation at our upcoming public meetings. Meeting details, including information on how to participate, is included in each meeting agenda packet. Agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to each scheduled meeting. To receive meeting agendas via email and/or text, sign-up at novato.org/connectwithus.

February 8 at 6pm| City Council

February 10 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator (cancelled)

February 14 at 7pm | Novato Streetscape Committee

February 14 at 7pm | Planning Commission

February 15 at 6pm | City Council

February 16 at 7pm | Design Review Commission

February 17 at 7:30am | Novato Citizens Finance Advisory-Oversight Committee

February 23 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission

February 24 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator

February 28 at 7pm | Planning Commission

Visit novatojobs.org for more information and to apply.

Novato Gymnastics Center (Testing offered by Curative)

Visit cur.tv/novato or call 1.888.702.9042 to make an appointment. Slots for appointments appear online at 5:00pm the night before the scheduled testing date.

City of Novato Administrative Offices Parking Lot (Testing offered by COVID Clinic)

Appointment required. Visit covidclinic.org/novato to make an appointment.

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