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Welcome to the City of Novato September Newsletter. Summer is moving quickly! This issue includes information about Parks & Recreation Fall Programs; Novato's Budget in Brief for Fiscal Year 2021/2022; opportunities to join a City Board, Commission or Committee; COVID-19 updates; 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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Commission, Committee & Board Recruitment Now Open |
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The City of Novato welcomes community participation in local government through its Commissions, Committees, and Boards. If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on a City Commission, Committee or Board (CCB) is a great place to start! CCB members make recommendations to City Council and have the opportunity to be involved in upcoming projects and initiatives.
Applications are now being accepted through September 17 at 5pm.
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Novato Budget in Brief Available Online |
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Novato's Fiscal Year 21/22 Budget in Brief is now available to review online!
The four-page document is meant to provide our community with a snapshot of the annual budget, including the:
- annual budget process;
- total budgeted revenues and expenditures;
- distribution of property tax;
- capital improvement plan and more.
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Parks & Recreation Fall Programs: Register Today |
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Our Fall 2021 digital Activity Guide is available online, and we have even more #NovatoFUN to offer you this fall season!
We're offering a wide variety of in-person events, classes and leagues.
The Margaret Todd Senior Center has also recently reopened for in-person programming and drop-in game groups.
All Parks & Recreation programs continue to abide by State and County Public Health guidelines.
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Homeless Outreach in Novato |
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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?
Attend the upcoming virtual City Council meetings on September 14 & 28 to learn more about the City's local efforts to address homelessness. Agendas are posted 72 hours prior to each meeting. Learn more on how to participate at novato.org/councilagendas.
Additional information on homeless outreach in Novato, including biweekly updates on encampment activity is available at novato.org/homelessness.
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Given the success of the 2020 Homekey Program, the State of California is budgeting $1.45 billion for the Homekey Program in Fiscal Year 2021-22, and another 1.3 billion in Fiscal Year 2022-23.
In April 2021, Opening Doors Marin, in partnership with the County of Marin, hosted a series of ten community information sessions about the potential Homekey 2.0 program funded by the State. The goal of these sessions was to provide an overview of Homekey 1.0, describe what Homekey 2.0 might looks like and solicit community feedback about both the process and possible projects.
The County looks forward to engaging with the community in-depth as this process continues.
Additional information along with presentations, and community workshop outcomes, is available at novato.org/homekey. |
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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
The California COVID-19 Hotline is available to answer your questions and help with vaccine access. Please call 833.422.4255, Monday-Friday between 8am-5pm, weekends from 8am-5pm. For California Relay Service dial 711. The hotline supports callers in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, and other languages.
Bay Area Health Officers Reaffirm Support for Full In-Person School: With effective protocols in place — including universal indoor masking, vaccinations of eligible persons, testing, good hand hygiene, staying home when sick and proper ventilation — data shows that these multiple layers of defense can stop the spread of COVID in school settings. Read More
Marin to Require Vaccine Verification for First Responders: The order, effective September 15, applies to law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical (EMS) personnel and related staff who work in or may respond to emergency calls at high-risk settings. Read More
Face Coverings Urged at Schools, Even Outdoors: With the Delta variant circulating in the community, universal masking is an added layer of protection for the entire school community.
Those with Weakened Immunity OK'd for 3rd Doses: A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccination is available for people who have a severely compromised immune system.
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Did you know? Novato has the most unvaccinated eligible residents in Marin County. Protect your loved ones and get the COVID-19 vaccine!
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¿Sabía usted? Novato tiene el número más alto de residents elegibles no vacunados en el Condado de Marin. ¡Proteja a sus seres queridos y póngase la vacuna de COVID-19!
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Share the Path: Wildlife Awareness |
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Novato’s parks & trails offer visitors incredible views and outdoor experiences in beautiful Marin County. It is not uncommon for hikers, bikers, walkers, and runners to encounter wildlife while visiting one of our trails or parks.
Here are some helpful reminders on how to safely share the path with wildlife:
- Do not feed wildlife.
- Please maintain a healthy distance between you and wildlife.
- As always, make sure all dogs are on leash.
- If you have children with you, make sure they stick by your side and keep safe.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community and wildlife safe!
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Election Day is September 14 |
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In this election, voters will be deciding YES or NO on recalling Governor Gavin Newsom, and in addition can choose to vote for a candidate to succeed him as Governor if he is recalled. Voters are not required to vote on both parts — they may vote on one or both parts.
On Election Day, September 14, if you have not mailed your ballot, you can drop it off at the following secure drop-box locations available 24 hours a day:
Civic Center drive-through drop off
Vera Schultz Dr. (North Archway)
3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael
Civic Center walk-up drop off
Peter Behr Dr. (South Archway)
3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael
Election Day 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. drop off
Marin County Elections Department
3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 121, San Rafael
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FireSafe Marin has created a channel, coming soon to Comcast channel 30, to help our community adapt to wildfires in Marin, available to watch September 16, 2021.
Featured stories will take you to the front lines of wildfire defense, behind the scenes of Marin’s alert system, and prepare you for power outages. DIY segments show you home fixes for the most common fire hazards.
Fire Beat offers a fast-paced look at wildfire prevention projects happening around the county, and Voices of Marin taps into the questions and concerns of residents throughout the area.
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Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market |
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Summer keeps rolling along and the produce just gets better & better at our wonderful farmers market! If you haven't been to the market this season, you can find the produce vendors in the shade of the trees. Come see and taste the bounty on Tuesdays from 4-8pm at the Downtown Shopping Center, under the oaks, behind CVS.
Did you know that if you are a CalFresh Healthy Living participant, you can use your benefits to buy fresh fruits & veggies at the market? Get an extra $10 to spend when using your CalFresh EBT at the market!
¡Cuando gastas $10 de su tarjeta de EBT, puedes obtener $10 en fruta y verduras gratis en el mercado!
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Marin County Parks Seeks Your Input |
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Do you enjoy visiting Marin County Parks? Fill out this important community survey about Marin county parks and preserves.
¿Disfruta visitar los parques y espacios abiertos de Marin? Complete esta importante encuesta comunitaria sobre los parques y reservas del condado de Marin.
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Home Sustainability Webinar Series |
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Don’t know where to start with home energy efficiency and sustainability improvements?
The Marin County Sustainability Team is hosting a series of free online public webinars designed to take participants through the whole process. Residents are encouraged to attend for the whole series but are welcome to tune in for the topics that are of most interest.
The webinar series will be held on Saturdays and Wednesdays beginning on September 18 and continues through October.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
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Do you live in Novato and do you need help paying your rent? Whether your name is on the lease or you are renting a room, you may qualify if your household income qualifies according to HUD guidelines.
Contact North Marin Community Services at 1907 Novato Blvd. during drop-in hours on Monday & Thursday from 2 - 5pm or call 415-897-4171 ext. 0 for an appointment. |
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Marin Small Business Development Center
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 the effects of 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!
Heads up small business owners! California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program funding rounds 7-9 are now active. IMPORTANT: if you have already applied and are waitlisted, you do not need to do anything. Lendistry will be contacting you if you are chosen to receive funds.
If you have not applied yet as a small business, you will not be able to submit a new application until September 9, during Round 9. Learn more at careliefgrant.com
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Movies on the Green Returns
Grab your family & friends, low back lawn chairs, blankets, picnic dinner, favorite toys and meet us outside Novato City Hall at 901 Sherman for a free screening of Toy Story 4 on September 11!
The movie will begin 15 minutes after sunset at approximately 6:45 PM
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Nostalgia Days Classic Car Cruise & Show
The Downtown Novato Business Association is bringing back this free event on:
October 8: Cruising from Our Lady of Loretto, 1806 Novato Blvd, at 5:45pm
October 9: Car Show on Grant Avenue, with live music and awards, 10am-4pm
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Coastal Clean Up Day - September 18 |
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Join Novato Baylands Stewards on September 18, 9am - 12pm for Coastal Cleanup to remove trash and microplastics from different sites around the Hamilton Wetlands. All ages welcome, gloves and bags will be provided.
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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.
September 8 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator - cancelled
September 8 at 5:30pm | Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee
September 9 at 7pm| Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Commission
September 13 at 7pm| Planning Commission
September 13 at 7pm| Novato Streetscape Committee
September 14 at 6pm| Novato City Council
September 15 at 7pm | Design Review Commission
September 16 at 7:30am | Novato Citizens Finance Advisory-Oversight Committee
September 22 at 7pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission
September 27 at 7pm| Planning Commission
September 28 at 6pm| Novato City Council
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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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Senior Office Assistant (Deadline 09/03/21)
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Payroll and Accounting Technician (Deadline 09/07/21)
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Dispatcher (Deadline 09/24/21)
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Deputy Director of Finance (continuous)
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Police Officer - Lateral / Academy Graduate (continuous; applications reviewed as they are received).
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Police Intern (Deadline 09/15/21)
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Top Stories from Our Previous Editions
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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 vaccinated.
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CITY OF NOVATO
publicinfo@novato.org
415.899.8900
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