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We hope you enjoy this edition of the Our Town Novato weekly newsletter which includes information from Novato City Council's latest meeting, COVID-19 updates, upcoming virtual Pride events, sustainability news and more! |
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City Council Votes on Ordinances Related to Homeless Encampments |
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At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 25, the City Council held a discussion to consider introducing ordinances on homeless encampments near critical infrastructure, wildfire areas, as well as within stream protection zones. The Council voted unanimously to introduce the ordinances with minor changes.
At their next meeting on June 8, the Council will adopt the ordinances and consider adopting a resolution on critical infrastructure in Novato.
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Additional information on homelessness in Novato, including resources and biweekly updates on encampment activity is available at novato.org/homelessness.
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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. Read More
Marin Public Health continues to offer assistance and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities: For additional information, please call 415.473.4636 or email 473-INFO@marincounty.org.
Marin County COVID-19 Immunization Progress Dashboard measures our immunization progress when ALL of our community members are taken into account, including those not yet eligible to receive the vaccine (e.g., youth below the age of 12). New! The dashboard now includes vaccinations by geography. View Dashboard
A reminder that regular COVID-19 testing remains important to keep our community safe and moving forward. There is now one testing site in Novato at the Novato Library. See updated flyer for info on all Marin locations: English | Español
Drive-Through Vaccination Site at Larkspur Ferry Terminal Parking Lot at
101 E Sir Francis Drake Blvd: Appointments are required and are now available to anyone, in or out of the county, age 12 and up. Schedule an appointment
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Free Rides to Vaccines
Did you know? Golden Gate Transit, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit and Marin Transit offer free rides to vaccination appointments, with proof of same-day appointment.
NEW! Lyft & Uber Offer Free Rides to Vaccine Clinics through July 4. Lyft is offering two roundtrip rides worth up to $15 each trip, with the free rides being three weeks apart. Uber is giving four one-way rides of worth up to $25 as long as the roundtrips are at least three weeks apart. Watch notifications on the mobile apps to participate in the promotion.
Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Workers Impacted by COVID-19: Governor Newsom signed SB 95, creating a statewide policy to ensure employees have access to COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave through September 30, 2021. Learn More
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Pride Theme Virtual Storytime on June 5, 12 & 19 at 9am
Please join Novato Parks & Recreation for three short stories read by Katherine Anderson from Copperfield's Books Novato! Each FREE 20-30 minute show is geared for Infants, toddlers, and school-aged children, but will leave the whole family smiling! 😀
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Pride Month Speaker Event
Join the City of Novato & The SPAHR Center for A Virtual Pride Speaker Event celebrating community allyship and inclusivity on Wednesday, June 16 at 5:30pm.
Pre-registration is required for both of these events: Please either direct message Novato Parks & Recreation on Facebook or Instagram with your email address, the event you are registering for, and the number of guests watching from home to be added to our guest list, or email novatofun@novato.org.
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Submit Your Family-Friendly Photos, Videos for Virtual Novato 4th of July Parade
Want to participate in the 2021 Virtual Novato 4th of July Parade? Visit novatoparade.com for information on creating and uploading your own video for the virtual parade. Deadline to submit is June 1, 2021.
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Downtown Novato Community Farmers Market
Your Downtown Novato Farmers Market regularly features new vendors! Come see and taste the bounty on Tuesdays, 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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Veterans to Hold Memorial Day Ceremony Online
On May 31, the Marin County United Veterans Council will continue the tradition of paying respects to those who served in the armed forces with a brief online ceremony and is inviting Marin residents to watch safely from home.
The coverage begins at 10 a.m. on the council’s Facebook page and will include updates from the military memorials at 10 Avenue of the Flags, adjacent to the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #7816 in Novato.
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Living in a Drought
All trees need water to stay healthy (even mature ones!) and drought-stressed trees are more susceptible to disease. You can help keep your trees alive during the drought by capturing greywater from your washing machine, shower, and sink to water trees in your garden. Every drop counts and your trees won’t mind a little soap. BUT they don't like chlorine, boron, or sodium, so if you're using greywater from your washing machine be sure your soap is free of these three ingredients. Download a PDF with more tips.
Check out North Marin Water District's website for tools and suggestions to help you conserve water, including a free Water Smart Home Survey, as well as rebates on appliances, and more: nmwd.com/save-water
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Take Action on Climate with Resilient Neighborhoods
Experience Resilient Neighborhood’s unique and effective Climate Action Workshop Series with others in Marin who also care about a healthy planet. Have fun calculating your carbon footprint and taking steps to reduce it. Receive support and access to local resources to personalize your climate action plan and make your household resilient to droughts, wildfires, and power outages.
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PG&E Regional Wildfire Safety Webinars
PG&E is hosting a series of regional wildfire safety webinars.
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June 2 from 12 - 1:30pm (Open to all PG&E customers)
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June 30 from 6 - 7:30pm (Open to Marin & Sonoma County residents)
Each event will feature a brief presentation, after which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback to PG&E subject matter experts. During the events, the PG&E team will discuss:
- PG&E’s wildfire prevention efforts
- Resources to help customers and communities before, during and after PSPS events
- Improvements to PG&E’s safety technology and tools
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"Warm Line" in English and Spanish: You Are Not Alone
Marin County’s confidential peer-run Warm Line is a place for you to talk about anything that is on your mind—including anxiety, depression, fear, financial struggles and substance difficulties. We are here for you!
English Warm Line: 415.459.6330
Hours: 9 AM – Midnight
"Warm Line" en inglés y español: No Esta Solo
La Warm Line confidencial administrada por pares del condado de Marin es un lugar para que hable sobre cualquier cosa que tenga en mente, incluida la ansiedad, la depresión, el miedo y la lucha, financiero, uso de sustancias, etc. ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarlo!
Español Warm Line: 415.457.4026
Horas: 1 PM – 6 PM
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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 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!
Funding Available for Food-Related Businesses
Operators of restaurants, bars, food trucks, caterers, and related businesses can apply for funds from the new Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) set up by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
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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.
June 2 at 7pm | Design Review Commission - cancelled
June 3 at 3pm | Economic Development Advisory Commission
June 3 at 5:30pm | Police Advisory and Review Board
June 8 at 6pm | City Council
June 10 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator
June 14 at 7pm | Planning Commission
June 14 at 7pm | Novato Streetscape Committee
June 16 at 7pm | Design Review Commission
June 17 at 7:30am | Novato Citizens Finance Advisory Oversight Committee
June 22 at 6pm | City Council
June 23 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission
June 24 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator
June 28 at 7pm | Planning Commission
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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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Parks & Recreation Part-Time Employee (closing date 6/18)
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Maintenance Worker (closing date June 11)
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Police Officer - Lateral / Academy Graduate (continuous; applications reviewed as they are received)
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Senior Accountant (continuous; applications reviewed as they are received)
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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
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