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Following the resignation on September 15 of former City Councilmember Amy Peele, the Novato City Council is considering options regarding filling the vacant City Council seat in District 5, which includes Hamilton and parts of southern Novato.

Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6pm to to discuss the following options:

District 5 residents are encouraged to weigh-in now — the Novato City Council wants to hear from you! To share your input on how you would like the Council to fill your District 5 vacancy, email novatocouncil@novato.org or submit an eComment at novato.org/ecomment.

The City’s new Short-Term Rental Registration Program, managed by Host Compliance, allows permanent residents to rent out all or part of their home as a short-term rental by registering with the City. It also allows neighbors of these rentals a place to report concerns.

This new service makes it easier for visitors to experience Novato's unique charm while enforcing regulations that preserve community character.

Check out daily updates from Marin County Public Health about confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide, vaccination efforts, & more at coronavirus.marinhhs.org. 

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Special Booster Shot Clinic at Northgate Open: Marin Health and Human Services has partnered with Safeway to provide boosters to higher-risk members of our community. This site will be offering booster shots of Pfizer to those who qualify, as well as flu shots. Read More

As decisions to vaccinate and wear face coverings indoors drive down COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations, health officers for the nine Bay Area jurisdictions that require face coverings in most indoor public spaces reached consensus on criteria to lift those health orders and allow jurisdictions to set those requirements independently. Read More

Eviction Moratorium Winds Down, but Rental Assistance Won’t: The County of Marin continues to assist individuals and families with rental assistance during the pandemic. The statewide eviction moratorium might be over, but the commitment to help prevent more homelessness has not waned. Read More

Marin County Health and Human Services is offering two free vaccination clinics at the Novato Library at Lee Gerner Park on October 11 and November 1 from 11am-3pm.

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Marin ofrece dos clínicas gratuitas en la Biblioteca Novato en Lee Gerner Park:

LatinX Services Director and Director of the Promotores Program

North Marin Community Services

This year, we're recognizing some tremendous influences in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration serves as a reminder that our communities are strengthened by our diversity and inclusion.

On September 13, the City opened a 30-day public comment period for a proposed addendum to the City's existing Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. Submit your comments now through October 13, 2021.

Thanks to the community volunteers who joined our sheet mulching event on September 25! A small but mighty team got a lot done on the the traffic island on Redwood Boulevard at the corner of De Long Avenue. There's more to do, but it looks pretty impressive so far!

Sheet mulching (laying down cardboard and then a thick layer of mulch) helps save water, build soil health, and suppress weeds.

Future volunteer opportunities will be posted on the City of Novato Sustainability Facebook page — be sure to follow to stay in the know!

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?

Learn more at novato.org/councilagendas.

Additional information on homeless outreach in Novato, including biweekly updates on encampment activity is available at novato.org/homelessness. 

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.

Additional information along with presentations, and community workshop outcomes, is available at novato.org/homekey.

Sign-up for a free home or business property assessment with a Wildfire Mitigation Specialist today!

Learn where and how your property is most vulnerable to wildfires and receive a customized report. Do your part to prevent the spread of wildfire.

Marin County residents now have access to a new web-based evacuation mapping tool to help better prepare for the next evacuation or emergency.

Fall has arrived and there are just a few more weeks to enjoy 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, until October 26, at the Downtown Shopping Center, under the oaks, behind CVS.

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!

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.

Contact North Marin Community Services:

Start fresh with new habits and routines by making more green trips this fall for your chance to win prizes from Marin Commutes! Whether you’re commuting, going to school, running an errand, or traveling for any other reason, think twice before you drive alone — by taking a green trip instead you can stay active, save money, reduce pollution, and win prizes!

We are excited to announce all the NovatoFUN we have planned for you this holiday season!

December 3 & 4 | Annual Holiday Crafts Faire at Margaret Todd Senior Center

December 11 | Breakfast with Santa (Registration Opens November 1)

December 18 | Gingerbread Build (Registration Opens November 1)

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.

October 11 at 7pm| Planning Commission

October 11 at 7pm| Novato Streetscape Committee

October 12 at 6pm | Novato City Council - Special Meeting

October 14 at 2pm | Zoning Administrator - cancelled

October 21 at 7:30am| Novato Citizens Finance Advisory- Oversight Committee

October 25 at 7pm | Planning Commission

October 26 at 6pm| Novato City Council

October 27 at 7pm | Multicultural Advisory Commission

Visit novatojobs.org for more information and to apply.

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