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We hope you enjoy this edition of the Our Town Novato weekly newsletter which includes the news that the Stay Home Order has been lifted, a temporary "rent freeze" for residents most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, recent videos with Marin Health & Human Services, how to sign-up for vaccination eligibility notifications, updated events, and more!
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Stay Home Order Lifted - Marin Now in Purple Tier |
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The surge in COVID-19 across the Bay Area is showing signs of slowing, leading the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to lift the regional stay-home order for the Bay Area and statewide, effective January 25. This means some business are allowed to operate indoors, as well as outdoors, within the health & safety restrictions of the State's Purple Tier (widespread).
“Everyone has been making sacrifices to bring this surge under control, and it’s paying off,” said Dr. Matt Willis, Marin County Public Health Officer. “As we move back into the purple tier, it’s critical to remember the virus is still very active in our community. We could easily backslide if we let our guard down.”
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Novato Passes
"Rent Freeze" Ordinance
At their Tuesday night meeting, the Novato City Council unanimously adopted an urgency ordinance that will temporarily prohibit rent increases for tenants residing in certain residential units and in specific census tracts in Novato.
The rent freeze ordinance is designed to support the long-term recovery of those most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, lower the risk of displacement through eviction, and limit the accumulation of debt related to COVID-19.
The ordinance will take effect on February 1, 2021 and expire on December 31, 2021.
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Novato Aprueba Ordenanza de "Congelación de Alquiler"
En su reunión del martes, el Concejo Municipal de Novato adoptó, por voto unánime, una ordenanza de urgencia que prohibirá temporeramente los aumentos de alquiler para los inquilinos que residen en ciertas unidades residenciales y en específicas zonas censales en Novato.
La ordenanza de congelación de alquileres está diseñada para apoyar la recuperación a largo plazo de las personas más desproporcionalmente afectadas por COVID-19, reducir el riesgo de desplazamiento por desalojo, y limitar la acumulación de deuda relacionada con COVID-19.
La ordenanza entrará en vigor el 1 de febrero de 2021 y vencerá el 31 de diciembre de 2021.
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Marin County COVID-19 Update as of January 28, 2021
Marin County Public Health continues to monitor and report confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide on their dedicated coronavirus website at marinhhs.org/coronavirus. Here you will find accurate, up-to-date information with a focus on how it is impacting our local communities.
Here are some data points, as of January 28, 2021, that may be of interest to you:
Marin Confirmed Cases: 9,919
Active Cases Confirmed in Past 14 Days: 600
Marin Deaths: 144
Tests Conducted Among Marin Residents: 311,596
Marin Hospitalizations (cumulative): 288
Marin Hospitalizations (currently): 28
Current Marin ICU Patient Census: 7
Marin County Health & Human Services (HHS) is available to answer your questions at the HHS COVID-19 Information Line: Please call 415.473.7191, Monday-Friday between 9:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
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Supply Challenges Slow Vaccination Pace
Marin County's network of health care partners is coordinating efforts to streamline COVID-19 vaccine distribution and is committed to moving as quickly as possible to vaccinate the most vulnerable.
Unfortunately, vaccine scarcity has limited Marin's progress to less than 500 doses available per day through February 6.
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When Can I Get My Shot? / ¿Cuándo puedo recibir mi vacuna? |
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Are you a Marin County resident and want to be notified when you can get the COVID-19 vaccine? Answer a few questions to be subscribed to receive email or text notifications when your turn has arrived.
¿Es usted residente del condado de Marin y desea que se le notifique cuando pueda recibir la vacuna COVID-19? Responda algunas preguntas simples para suscribirse y recibir notificaciones por correo electrónico o texto cuando llegue su turno.
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COVID-19 Testing Information |
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Looking for COVID-19 testing in Novato? Residents have access to three local sites offering free, safe and easy testing.
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Novato High School (625 Arthur Street): Tuesdays from 1pm-3pm
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Novato Library (1720 Novato Blvd): Fridays from 10am - 4pm. By appointment only.
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Marin Community Clinics (6100 Redwood Blvd): Saturdays from 9am - noon
These sites, with the exception of the Novato Library location, are first come, first served with no appointment needed.
Drive-thru testing is offered at the Marin County Civic Center "Armory Parking Lot" along Civic Center Drive in San Rafael on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am - 5pm and on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 2pm.
To schedule an appointment at the Novato Library or the County Civic Center drive-thru, please visit the Curative website.
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Marin County COVID-19 Virtual Event Recap |
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COVID-19 Vaccine: What Marin County Residents Need To Know
On January 26, the County of Marin and Marin Health and Human Services presented a dynamic line-up of health leaders to provide an update on COVID-19. Topics included vaccine distribution progress, prioritization, supply, and vaccine safety. Ver en español
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Disability Community
On January 27, the County also presented a community update regarding vaccine information for the disability community including disability advocacy at the state level. Ver en español
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APPLY TODAY! Tenant Improvement Grant Program for Downtown Business Improvement District
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The City of Novato is currently accepting applications for the Downtown Novato Business/Property Improvement Grant Program.
This program offers Downtown Novato property and business owners matching grant reimbursements for permanent improvements to commercial buildings in downtown.
Funds are limited and the program can end at any time; interested parties should submit their applications as soon as possible. Businesses located within the Downtown Novato Business Improvement District Boundary are eligible to apply.
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Marin Small Business Development Center: COVID-19 Resources |
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Check out the Marin Small Business Development Center's website for up-to-date information from the Small Business Administration (SBA), info on new grants and other important news to help you navigate your business through COVID-19. They are also available to help you apply for relief, guide you through available resources, cash flow concerns, supply chain interruptions, workforce capacity, insurance coverage and more — at no cost!
Upcoming Free Webinar:
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February 4 at 10am | PPP & COVID Funding
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Not In Our Town: 4-Session Speaker Series
A More Just Novato for Racial Equity is a four-session, online, speaker series featuring young adults from Novato sharing their experiences with intolerance and hatred.
You can choose to attend one or more of the following webinars, at 6:30pm on the following dates:
- February 11, 2021
- February 25, 2021
- March 11, 2021
- March 25, 2021
Not In Our Town: Una serie de 4 sesiones con panelistas
Un Novato más Justo para la Equidad Racial hará un examen honesto de la inequidad racial con jóvenes de Novato como presentadores de un panel. Ellos compartirán sus propias experiencias con micro agresiones, intolerancia y odio.
Puede elegir asistir a uno o más de los siguientes seminarios web:
- 11 de febrero de 2021, 6:30pm
- 25 de febrero de 2021, 6:30pm
- 11 de marzo de 2021, 6:30pm
- 25 de marzo de 2021, 6:30pm
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Save the Date!
State of the City with City Manager Adam McGill
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The Novato Chamber of Commerce presents the annual State of the City Address with City Manager Adam McGill on March 17, 2021 from 5:30-6:30pm, via Zoom.
Please join us at this FREE virtual event for a discussion on how Novato adapted to the challenges of 2020, and a look forward into 2021.
Join us on Zoom:
Event ID 898 7801 3885
Password 738967
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#NovatoFUNatHome: Virtual Story Time with Copperfield's |
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Join #NovatoFunatHome and Novato's own Copperfield's Books on Saturdays at 9:30am throughout the month of February. Tune in for three short stories read by the delightful Katherine Anderson of Copperfield's Novato.
Join us on February 6, 13, 20 and 27!
This 20-30 minute show is geared for infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, but will leave the whole family smiling!
Guests will be emailed a link to our Virtual Theater 10 minutes before the show begins. The Virtual Theater will open promptly at 9:30am at which time guests will have 3 minutes to enter before the "doors" close and the show begins! Please "arrive" to the Theater on-time to ensure your "seats"!
TO REGISTER: Please either direct message Novato Parks & Recreation on Facebook or Instagram @Novatofun or email Novatofun@novato.org your email address and the number of guests watching from home to be added to our Guest List.
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Free Virtual Gymnastics Throughout February |
Novato Gymnastics is pleased to continue online gymnastics classes February 2 - February 25 for ages 2 -12!
Ages 2-5
Tuesday & Thursday,
10-10:30am
Ages 5-12
Tuesday & Thursday,
3:30-4:15pm
Classes will include age appropriate fitness, movement education and gymnastics instruction. All activity will be "family room friendly."
Virtual classes will be held using the Zoom platform.
Participants will be emailed a link to join the class 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Registration Required.
- your email address
- classes you are interested in
- the number of children you expect to participate
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Continue to Support Local!
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Continuar Apoyando Locales!
Durante la pandemia de COVID-19, ¡los negocios locales necesitan su apoyo más que nunca!
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Do Your Part to Lower the Risk
While it’s still safest not to gather, these tips can help you lower the risk if you do. We apologize if this video makes you hungry.
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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.
February 4 at 3pm | Economic Development Advisory Commission - Cancelled
February 4 at 5:30pm | Police Advisory Review Board
February 9 at 6pm | City Council
February 23 at 6pm | City Council
February 24 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission
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Top Stories from Our Previous Edition
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Stay Healthy Novato
The best way to reduce the risk of becoming infected with 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 your flu shot.
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CITY OF NOVATO
publicinfo@novato.org
novato.org
415.899.8900
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