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Welcome to the City of Novato's monthly newsletter! This issue features the City Council nomination period - closing August 12, updates to the City's Master Fee Schedule, Parks & Recreation fall programs and class registration now open and more!
You can stay up-to-date on City news and events throughout the month by visiting novato.org/connectwithus and signing up for specific topics that are most important to you.
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Interested in running for
City Council?
The nomination period to run for City Council Districts 2, 4 and 5 closes on August 12.
City Council candidates must:
- Reside and be a registered voter in the district in which they seek election at the time nomination papers are issued.
- Gather signatures of individuals on a nomination petition who are registered voters in the district for which they are running.
- File all other paperwork and complete all other steps, as required, prior to the close of the nomination period.
For more information or to make an appointment to run for the City Council, please contact City Clerk Laura McDowall at (415) 899-8986 or lmcdowall@novato.org. |
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¿Le interesa postularse para el Concejo Municipal de Novato?
El período de nominación para los Distritos 2, 4 y 5 del Concejo Municipal está abierto ahora y cierra el 12 de Agosto.
Un candidato a Concejal Municipal debe:
- Vivir en y ser votante registrado en el distrito para el cual se postula en el momento de postularse a la vacante.
- Juntar firmas en una petición de nominación de individuos que son votantes registrados en el distrito al cual se postula.
- Completar todo el demás papeleo y los otros pasos, según sea requerido, antes del cierre del período de nominaciones.
Para más información o para hacer una cita para postularse al Concejo Municipal de Novato, por favor contacte a la Secretaria Municipal Laura McDowall al (415) 899-8986 o lmcdowall@novato.org. |
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Novato Updates User and Regulatory Fees
We've revised our user and regulatory fees for fee-related City services to recover the cost of services provided. The City’s user fees have not been comprehensively updated since 2006.
The City charges fees for a variety of specific services including, but not limited to:
- Building fees, e.g. – permitting of new construction or modifications to existing structures
- Encroachment Permitting fees, e.g. – for work or activities conducted in the city right-of-way
- Land Development Engineering fees, e.g. – review and inspection of requests for subdivision and grading
- Parks and Recreation fees, e.g. – parks and facilities rentals
- Planning fees, e.g. – entitlement review and review for compliance with the zoning code
- Police Department fees, e.g. – accident report and false alarm response fees
Novato’s Revised Master Fee Schedule will be effective on September 1, 2022.
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Actualización de tarifas regulatorias y de usuario
La ciudad de Novato está actualizando sus tarifas reglamentarias y de usuario para los servicios municipales relacionados con tarifas de recuperación del costo de los servicios que la ciudad de Novato ofrece. Las tarifas de usuario de la ciudad no han sido actualizadas de manera integral desde 2006.
La Ciudad cobra tarifas por una variedad de servicios específicos que incluyen, entre otros:
- Tarifas de Construcción: Por ejemplo, permisos de nueva construcción o modificaciones a estructuras existentes
- Tarifas de Permisos de Invasión: Por ejemplo, trabajos o actividades realizadas en el derecho de paso de la ciudad
- Tarifas de Ingeniería de Desarrollo de Terrenos: Por ejemplo, revisión e inspección de solicitudes de subdivisión y nivelación.
- Tarifas de Parques y Recreación: Por ejemplo, el alquiler de parques e instalaciones
- Tarifas de Planificación: Por ejemplo, la revisión de derechos y revisión del cumplimiento del código de zonificación.
- Tarifas del Departamento de Policía: Por ejemplo, reporte de accidente y de respuesta a llamadas por falsas alarmas.
El Programa Maestro de Tarifas actualizado de la Ciudad de Novato entrará en vigencia el 1º de Septiembre de 2022.
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Novato Parks & Recreation Fall Activity Guide: Registration Now Open!
Register today for Novato Parks and Recreation’s fall camps and programs! Fall programs include activities for youth such as our youth basketball leagues, toddler music, baking classes, performing arts, gymnastics, dance and taekwondo.
We're also offering a variety of programs for adults and seniors as well as special events for our community this fall.
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Novato Gymnastics Center and Dog Bone Meadow Dog Park Voted Best of Marin
Thank you for voting the Novato Gymnastics Center the Best Children’s Indoor Sports Center in Marin County and Dogbone Meadow the Best Dog Park in Marin County!
We are so grateful for all the love from our community!
You can learn more about our award-winning facilities at novatofun.org.
#NovatoProud
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Novato's Outdoor Concert Series
Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services invites you to join us for our last two concerts of the season. All concerts are free to attend!
Concerts on the Green
Friday, August 19 from 6pm – 8pm at the Novato Civic Green, 901 Sherman Ave featuring The SoulShake (Jason Mraz meets Sublime, mixing positive vibes from reggae & rock)
Hot Amphitheater Nights
Saturday, August 27 from 5pm – 7pm at Hamilton Amphitheater, 601 N. Hamilton Parkway featuring the Bluebyrds (tribute to the 60's & '70s)
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August is Back to School Safety Month: Slow Down and Look for Children in School Zones
As students head back to the classroom, the Novato Police Department reminds parents and residents to follow the speed limit and be extra careful driving through school zones.
The Novato Police Department offers the following tips to stay safe around schools:
- Slow down and follow the speed limit.
- Adhere to school policies and procedures for dropping off and picking up students.
- Stop for school buses. Watch for children rushing to catch the bus or exiting.
- Whenever possible, avoid blocking the crosswalk while waiting to make a right-hand turn.
- For parents with children walking or biking to school, teach them safe walking and riding behaviors, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, using sidewalks when available, and crossing at marked crosswalks with stop signs or signals.
Agosto es el Mes de la Seguridad en el Regreso a la Escuela: Reduzca la velocidad y busque a los niños en las zonas escolares
Mientras los estudiantes regresan al salón de clases, el Departamento de Policía de Novato les recuerda a los padres y residentes que sigan el límite de velocidad y tengan mucho cuidado al conducir por las zonas escolares.
El Departamento de Policía de Novato ofrece los siguientes consejos para mantenerse seguro en las escuelas:
- Reduzca la velocidad y siga el límite de velocidad.
- Adherirse a las políticas y procedimientos de la escuela para dejar y recoger a los estudiantes.
- Parada para autobuses escolares. Esté atento a los niños que se apresuran a tomar el autobús oa salir.
- Siempre que sea posible, evite bloquear el paso de peatones mientras espera para girar a la derecha.
- Para los padres con niños que caminan o van en bicicleta a la escuela, enséñeles comportamientos seguros para caminar y andar en bicicleta, como mirar a ambos lados antes de cruzar la calle, usar las aceras cuando estén disponibles y cruzar en los cruces peatonales marcados con señales o señales de alto.
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Novato's Downtown Community Farmers Market
The Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market is being held every Tuesday from 4PM - 8PM through September and then 4PM - 7PM in October. The market is located at the Downtown Novato Center at 7th Street behind CVS, again this year.
Enjoy fresh, nutritious produce from local farms, packaged and prepared foods, local artisans, community groups, and live music. We hope you enjoy everything the Downtown Novato Farmers Market has to offer this year!
La feria comunitaria de agricultores al centro de Novato
La feria comunitaria de agricultores del centro de Novato está siendo retenido cada martes empezando el 3 de mayo hasta el 25 de octubre de 4-8 PM entre mayo y septiembre y de 4-7 PM en octubre. La feria tomará lugar en el Centro del centro de Novato en la Calle Séptima (7th Street) detrás de CVS, nuevamente.
Disfrute de productos agrícolas frescos y nutritivos de granjas locales, además de comida preparada y empaquetada, artesanos locales, grupos comunitarios y música en vivo. ¡Esperamos que disfrute de todo lo que ofrece la feria comunitaria de agricultores en el centro de Novato este año!
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Novato Historical Guild: Speaker Series
Bob Minkin, famed music photographer and author of “The Music Never Stopped”, “Just Jerry” and “Just Bobby” will be the featured speaker at the Novato Historical Guild’s monthly “Speaker Series” event at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Ave on Wednesday, August 10, 7pm.
The talk will focus on Marin County’s music scene from the 1980’s to the present day, and will feature photographs of live performances, intimate backstage scenes, and at home shots of artists such as Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir and Phil Lesh. Minkin will reminisce about Marin venues such as the original Sweetwater, Bob Weir’s TRI Studios, Phil Lesh’s Terrapin Crossroads, and Sweetwater Music Hall.
The Novato History Museum is located in the 1850 Postmaster’s House at 815 DeLong Avenue. For more information, please call 415-897-4320. The Hamilton Field History Museum is located in the 1935 Hamilton Firehouse, 555 Hangar Avenue. For more information, please call 415-382-8614. Both museums are open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 12pm-4pm. More info: novatohistory.org. |
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North Marin Community Services Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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. |
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Upcoming City Meetings
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.
August 11 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator
August 16 at 7pm | Downtown BID Advisory Board Quarterly Meeting
August 17 at 7pm | Design Review Commission
August 18 at 7:30am | Novato Citizens Finance Advisory/Oversight Committee - Cancelled
August 22 at 7pm | Planning Commission
August 23 at 6pm | City Council
August 24 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission
August 25 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator
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We're Hiring — Join Our Team!
Interested in a career in local government? Check out some of our current openings:
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Management Analyst II / Senior Management Analyst (Offices of the Assistant City Manager, Human Resources & Communications) - Application deadline August 17, 2022
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Principal / Senior Management Analyst (City Manager's Office) - Application deadline August 14, 2022
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Parks and Recreation Facility Attendant (Part Time) - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Parks and Recreation Gymnastics Instructor (Part Time) - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Parks and Recreation Umpire / Referee (Part Time) - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Police Officer - Lateral / Academy Graduate - continuous; applications reviewed as they are received
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Top Stories from Our Previous Edition
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Check out daily updates from Marin County Public Health about confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide, vaccination efforts, & more at coronavirus.marinhhs.org.
COVID-19 QUICK LINKS
COVID-19 8/2/2022 Status Update
Save Your High-Quality Masks for Wildfire Season; Building Partnerships and Preparing for Future Disasters; Vaccination Opportunities in Marin; State Declares State of Emergency to Support Monkeypox Response and more.
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Novato Gymnastics Center (Testing offered by Curative)
- 950 7th St, Novato
- Monday - Friday, 10:30am – 6pm
- Saturday & Sunday, 8:30am - 4pm
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. |
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City of Novato Administrative Offices Parking Lot
(Testing offered by COVID Clinic)
- 922 Machin Ave, Novato
- Daily, 7am-8pm
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Stay Healthy Novato
The best way to reduce the risk of becoming infected with a respiratory virus, whether the flu or coronavirus, is to practice good hygiene:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Wear a face covering when out in public spaces.
- Maintain 6 feet distance from those outside of your own household.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or crook of your elbow (not your hands). If you use a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands afterwards.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Get vaccinated.
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CITY OF NOVATO
publicinfo@novato.org
415.899.8900
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