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Welcome to the City of Novato's monthly newsletter! This issue features "Conversations with Veterans", upcoming Novato Fun activities including a Gingerbread Build, a new ordinance around the construction of new gas stations, 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.

We are excited to welcome you to the Rotary Club of Novato Sunrise's 5th Annual "Conversations with Veterans" event. This event is back in person at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue, and will take place on Saturday, November 5, from 9am to 10:30am.

Honoring Veterans Day, the audience will hear from and be able to converse with Veterans and a Blue Star Mom about their own experiences with Military service and what they believe civilians should understand about their service. Learn More

Don't miss your chance to take photos with Santa December 3 at Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Rd.

The public is invited to attend the Novato Historical Guild’s quarterly General Membership Meeting on Saturday, December 10 from 10am to 12pm. The event will take place at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue.

California archaeologist and retired director of the Museum of the American Indian in Novato, Teresa Saltzman, M.A. will speak on “The Coast Miwok and their Trading Networks in the Novato Area.” The Coast Miwok tribes have been exchanging items along traditional trade routes in the Novato area for thousands of years. Ms. Saltzman will review the Coast Miwok culture and history to the present. Reproductions of trade items such as obsidian projectile points and clam shell disc beads will be available for a hands-on experience and discussion. Teresa also created an exhibit on Coast Miwok trade route at the Petaluma Historical Library and Museum.

For more information, please call 415-382-8614 or visit novatohistory.org.

Let’s Make our Streets Safer for Everyone! From mid-October through the end of November, you’ll see bright and colorful banners and lawn signs popping up all over Marin asking people to keep their “Eyes Up” and be alert. These signs will be asking drivers to slow down, watch when making turns, and look for pedestrians in the crosswalk. They'll also ask bicyclists to yield to pedestrians and to follow the rules of the road. And, of course, those walking should always pay attention when crossing the street.

The Eyes Up, Marin Campaign is part of the Street Smarts Program and Safe Routes to Schools, locally funded programs of the Transportation Authority of Marin.

For more information, visit streetsmartsmarin.org.

¡Hagamos Nuestras Calles Más Seguras para Todos! Desde mediados de octubre hasta finales de noviembre, verá pancartas brillantes y coloridas, así como letreros en los antejardines por todo Marín pidiéndole a la gente que mantenga sus “Ojos Arriba” y esté alerta. Dichos letreros le pedirán a los conductores reducir la velocidad, observar al hacer un giro y buscar gente a pie en el cruce de peatones. Se pide a los ciclistas ceder el paso a los peatones y seguir las reglas de tránsito. A quienes caminan, se les solicita prestar atención al cruzar la calle.

La campaña de Ojos Arriba, Marín es parte del programa “Street Smarts” y Rutas Seguras a las Escuelas, ambos patrocinados por la Autoridad de Transporte de Marín.

Para más información, visite streetsmartsmarin.org.

The Novato City Council held a public hearing on October 25, 2022 to consider adoption of an ordinance prohibiting the construction of new gas stations and the expansion of existing gas stations. Adoption of the ordinance is scheduled for November 15, 2022.

Under the proposed ordinance, the twelve gas stations currently serving Novato would continue to operate as normal, and two complete applications for new gas stations will proceed through the public review process.

The Inflation Reduction Act provides generous tax credits for the purchase of both used and new electric vehicles and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is expected to significantly accelerate the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The City of Novato operates twelve electric vehicle charging stations throughout the City; offering low-cost charging for residents, workers, and visitors.

Get involved in your community and help our City sparkle!

Novato Streetscape Committee Team Up to Clean Up volunteers meet on the first Saturday of each month (weather dependent) at a pre-determined location to pick up and properly dispose of litter. To be added to the Streetscape Committee mailing list and receive notifications of clean up locations email: streetscape@novato.org

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 and Release form signed by a parent or guardian prior to participating. Please email gschubeck@novato.org to be sent a copy of the form.

All volunteers are encouraged to 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.

The City recently participated in a turn-key project funded by PG&E and MCE to replace six gas-powered hot water heaters with high-efficiency electric hot water heat pumps at five City facilities, including two large units at the Hamilton pool.

The project, valued at over $71,000 was fully funded with incentives provided by PGE and MCE. Other than a small amount of staff time, there were no out-of-pocket costs to the City. The new hot water heat pumps will save 7,624 therms of natural gas every year, which is equivalent to driving a passenger car over 100,000 miles a year.

North Marin Water District (NMWD) is offering residential customers a cash incentive for removing automatically irrigated lawn area and replacing the lawn with approved, low water-use planted landscapes.

The NMWD incentive will pay you up to $100 per 100 square feet ($1 per square foot) of lawn area. The incentive is limited to $800 for single family dwellings, $100 for townhouses or condominiums (common area), and $50 for apartments (common area).

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.

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.

November 10 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator

November 10 at 6pm | Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Commission - Cancelled

November 14 at 7pm | Novato Streetscape Committee - Cancelled

November 14 at 7pm | Planning Commission

November 15 at 6pm | City Council

November 16 at 5:30pm | Complete Streets and Pathways Oversight Committee

November 16 at 7pm | Design Review Commission

November 17 at 7:30am | Finance Advisory Commission

November 17 at 5:30pm | Police Advisory and Review Board

November 17 at 6pm | Sustainability Commission

November 23 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission - Cancelled

November 24 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator - Cancelled

November 28 at 7pm | Planning Commission

Visit novatojobs.org for more information and to apply.

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

Marin HHS Dashboards | Frequently Asked Questions

Omicron Boosters Now Available / Refuerzos de Omicron Ya Disponsible

To make an appointment, visit coronavirus.marinhhs.org/vaccinefinder. / Para hacer una cita, visite coronavirus.marinhhs.org/vaccinefinder.

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

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

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