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The Novato City Council recently approved a new Sustainability Commission that will focus on matters related to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, sea level rise, and other environmental issues.

"The Sustainability Commission will play a vital role advising the City Council on sustainability, climate action, and adaptation priorities as we address the challenges of our changing climate both now, and into the future," said Sustainability Coordinator and Commission Staff Liaison Gretchen Schubeck.

If you're interested in sustainability and serving your community, apply for a seat on our newest commission today! Application period open through May 1 at 5pm.

The Novato City Council will return to in-person meetings under a hybrid model beginning on Tuesday, April 12 at 6pm. Meetings will be held at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue, and members of the public are welcome to provide public comments during the meeting in person or virtually through Zoom.

As always, eComments can be submitted online at novato.org/ecomment.

Novato Parks & Registration is offering a wide variety of in-person camps, programs, events, classes and leagues for all ages this summer!

Our new registration system makes registering yourself, your camper, or your team easier than ever with a user-friendly platform and easy to navigate functionality.

Sign up for some summertime #NovatoFUN today — programs begin June 13!

On March 15, City Manager Adam McGill presented Novato’s 2022 State of the City Address which included a look back on 2021 and highlights of upcoming projects and programs for the new year.

In case you missed it, the State of the City is available to watch online.

Earlier this week, the City held a Virtual Community Budget Workshop via Zoom which included a presentation on the budget development process, Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program, followed by a community Q&A.

If you were unable to attend, the workshop is now available for you to watch online.

Novato Parks & Recreation and the Novato Police Department invite members of our special needs community, and their families, to join us for a day of fun with friends from a galaxy far, far away on Sunday, April 24 from 9am to noon at Pocket Park, 950 Seventh Street.

Our inaugural Novato Special Needs Safety Event focuses on connecting our special needs community to our police officers, first responders and other valuable resources in our City and County to continue to build strong relationships within our community.

This event will feature out of this world activities geared specifically for participants with adaptive needs provided by local partner agencies who directly support the special needs community. Specifically curated for individuals with physical and cognitive adaptive needs, this event will not include loud music, bright lights or overly stimulating sensory activities.

RSVP required to attend. Please RSVP to this FREE event by emailing novatofun@novato.org.

The Multicultural Advisory Commission invites you to celebrate Diversity Month on Wednesday, April 27, 6pm at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue.

Join us for an in-person panel discussion on what diversity and inclusion mean and why it's crucial in our community.

Interested in learning more about the Multicultural Advisory Commission? Visit novato.org/mac.

Clean out your medicine cabinets twice a year or more to prevent intentional and unintentional drug misuse and injury.

To properly dispose of your prescriptions, either drop off or mail back your unwanted or expired medications. Place pills in either their original packaging (with labels removed for privacy) or put assorted pills in a sealable plastic bag. Liquids in bottles can be place in sealable plastic bags as well.

Visit the RXSafe Marin website to find your nearest disposal kiosk or mail-back site as well as how to request a mail-back envelope to be sent directly to your home.

Thank you for making Marin a safer place!

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

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. 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!

The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible low-income households a credit up to $30 a month toward the cost of Internet service ($75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands). Participants in the program can apply the ACP credit toward the cost of participating plans from a variety of Internet service providers as well as mobile services. Households that choose plans that cost $30/month or less will essentially receive their service for free.

More than 10 million Americans have already signed up for ACP. Learn more about eligibility, how to apply and available plans at fcc.gov/acp.

April is Earth Month! Check out the information below to learn more about a special event this weekend and some environmental tips! Also, be sure you're following the City of Novato - Sustainability Facebook page as we are planning some special Earth Day posts this month!

Attend the Rotary Day of Service: Protecting the Environment on Saturday, April 9 from 9am to 3pm at the Marin Civic Center Children's Island and Lagoon Park area.

There will be activities to raise awareness of environmental challenges and provide solutions to meet those challenges. Come check out one of Novato's cool, new Chevy Bolts and Novato Police's hybrid pursuit vehicle!

Idling means leaving a vehicle’s engine running when it’s parked, waiting, or not in use. Here are top reasons to be idle free:

Take the Idle Free Pledge: idlefreebayarea.org/idle-free-pledge/

El humo del escape de los automóviles libera partículas (Material Particulado) en el aire

y su inhalación puede:

Tome la promesa libre de inactividad en: idlefreebayarea.org/idle-free-pledge/

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.

April 11 at 7pm | Streetscape Committee

April 11 at 7pm | Planning Commission - cancelled

April 12 at 6pm | City Council

April 14 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator - cancelled

April 20 at 7pm | Design Review Commission - cancelled

April 21 at 7:30am | Citizens Finance Advisory / Oversight Committee - Cancelled

April 25 at 7pm | Planning Commission

April 26 at 6pm | City Council

April 27 at 6pm | Multicultural Advisory Committee

April 28 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator

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

Additional Booster Available Soon for 50 & Older and Immunocompromised Groups California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup (WSSSRW) approved a second booster dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for certain groups. The additional booster shot is for people who received their first booster more than four months ago. Read More

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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