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Welcome to the City of Novato's monthly newsletter! This issue features a statement from the City regarding an unsolicited offer to purchase Marin Valley Mobile Country Club, Parks & Recreation events and updates, Novato Fire District and MWPA's greater Novato Shaded Fuel Break project, NPD'S Police Explorer Program, 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.

In June, the Novato City Council received an unsolicited offer to purchase City-owned Marin Valley Mobile Country Club (MVMCC), a 315-unit mobile home park located on 63-acres at 100 Marin Valley Drive. MVMCC is a 55+ community of more than 400 residents.

The City Council has not yet decided whether to sell or continue ownership of MVMCC. The City is completing its due diligence and considering what is in the best interest of the majority of residents while serving the greater good of all of Novato’s constituents.

August 4

Discover a future in policing with NPD's Police Explorer Program! The Novato Police Explorer Program is a hands-on program that offers young adults and teens a personal awareness of the criminal justice system through training, practical experiences, competition, and other activities.

Requirements:

Explorers attend regularly scheduled meetings, twice a month, at the Novato police station. Classes begin on August 8 from 5pm – 7pm. 

If you are interested in joining or would like more information about the Explorer Program, email the Explorer Advisor team at NPDExplorers@novato.org or call 415.897.4361. 

The Novato Fire District is collaborating with the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) to implement the Greater Novato Shaded Fuel Break project which began on August 1. This large vegetation management project is designed to improve the capability of firefighters defending neighborhoods in the event of a wildfire and improve the environmental health of our woodlands.

Questions regarding the project? Contact the Novato Fire District at VegMgmt@novatofire.org.

The Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market is held every Tuesday from May through October from 4pm – 8pm. Head over to the Downtown Novato Center, 7th Street behind CVS, to 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!

More information is available at ilovefarmersmarkets.org.

La feria comunitaria de agricultores del Centro de Novato toma lugar cada martes de mayo hasta octubre de 4pm-8pm. Vaya al Downtown Novato Center, por la 7th Street detrás de CVS, para disfrutar frutas y verduras nutritivas y frescas de granjas locales, comidas preparadas y empaquetadas, grupos comunitarios y música en vivo.

¡Esperamos que disfruten de todo lo que ofrece la feria comunitaria de agricultores de Novato este año!

Hay más información disponible en ilovefarmersmarkets.org.

Come downtown for First Fridays On Grant this Friday, August 4 from 5pm-10pm on Grant Avenue between Machin and Reichert Avenues.

Enjoy artisan vendors, live music, Princess Story Time and more.

SMART has teamed up with Marin Transit, Sonoma County Transit, Santa Rosa CityBus, and Petaluma Transit to offer K-12 youth free rides until August 31.

Present a K-12 school or government-issued ID, and you're all set to hop on board and embark on your journey free of charge. Explore exciting destinations and plan adventures with friends.

On June 30, four families from our Hispanic community participated in a tour of the Novato History Museum, organized by San Ramon Elementary School parents Grissel Magana and Sara Torres. Nearly 20 adults and children attended the tour which was translated to Spanish by Grissel. This effort was made possible thanks to the Guild's Hispanic Outreach Committee, comprising of Grissel, Sara, Maria Aguila, Sandra Lua, Novato History Museum Manager Susan Magnone and Guild Vice President Barry Smail.

Last spring, members of the Hispanic Outreach Committee gave a series of presentations to the English Learners Advisory Committees of all but two NUSD schools. Parents were invited to chronicle their Novato family histories and submit their stories and family artifacts to the Museum.

The Novato Historical Guild operates two museums, and both museums are open Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 12-4pm. For more information, please call 415.382.8614 or go to novatohistory.org.

The City of Novato is updating our Climate Action Plan and we want your input! Please join the City’s Sustainability Commission for a series of workshops to discuss policies, programs and projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our community.

Workshops will be held on August 17, September 21, October 19 and November 16 at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue at 6pm.

Each workshop will focus on specific topics including transportation, energy, waste, water, adaptation, and sequestration.

Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned within Novato city limits. Responsibility for ensuring that gas-powered leaf blowers are not used rests with the property owner who either uses, or permits the use of a leaf blower on their property.

Volunteers from ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ will be hitting the streets this Saturday, August 5 to pick up litter along Redwood Blvd between Lamont Ave and Landing Rd.

Meet at 9am in the parking lot opposite Able Tire & Brake on Lamont Ave. Keep an eye out for the ‘Team Up to Clean Up’ sign!

Bags, gloves, safety vests, and grabbers will be provided. Reminder - bring a water bottle and wear covered shoes, sunblock and a hat.

The Chipper Day Program offers free curbside pickup and disposal of excess vegetation from residential properties in Marin. The purpose of the program is to provide assistance with the process of removal and disposal of hazardous vegetation to residents. Activities include the chipping and transportation of vegetation from properties within MWPA’s jurisdiction as well as assisting MWPA member agencies in vegetation management projects that are in-line with the core mission of the program.

Learn more at firesafemarin.org/chipper.

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, are 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 10 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator

August 14 at 7pm | Planning Commission

August 16 at 7pm | Design Review Commission

August 17 at 7:30am | Finance Advisory Commission

August 17 at 6pm | Sustainability Commission

August 22 at 6pm | City Council

August 23 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission

August 24 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator

August 28 at 7pm | Planning Commission

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