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City Council Seeks Input on District 5 Councilmember Seat Vacancy Special meeting to be held on October 12, 2021 to discuss options – community input encouraged Post Date: 09/30/2021 3:30 PM At their regular meeting of September 28, 2021, the Novato City Council discussed options regarding filling the vacant City Council seat in District 5, formerly held by Amy Peele, which includes Hamilton and parts of southern Novato. At this meeting, Council voted to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6pm to allow time for the community members residing in District 5 to provide feedback on the following options: Appoint an interim City Councilmember to fill the seat until the November 8, 2022 Statewide General Election; or Call for a Special Election to be held on April 12, 2022. 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@.... The City Council will consider all written comments received via email prior to the special meeting scheduled for October 12, 2021. As always, the community is welcome to attend the meeting to provide live public comment. This meeting will be held via Zoom, and the meeting link will be posted 72 hours in advance at novato.org/agendas. The City Council must either appoint an interim councilmember to represent District 5 or call for a Special Election by November 14, 2021. To be considered for the District 5 seat, either by election or appointment, potential candidates must reside in District 5 and be a registered voter age 18 or older. Find out if you reside in District 5 by using our interactive mapping tool at novato.org/elections. To learn more, view the September 28, 2021 City Council meeting and staff report at novato.org/watchmeetings.

Novato Budget in Brief Now Available Online Summary and highlights of city’s annual budget for FY 21/22 Post Date: 09/02/2021 4:05 PM In June of this year, the Novato City Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 City Budget, which began on July 1, 2021 and continues through June 30, 2022. The budget, while a financial document, is also an important policy document, outlining the City Council’s priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and showing how financial resources will be committed toward those goals. The four-page Budget in Brief is meant to provide the Novato community with a snapshot of the annual budget including the process, total budgeted revenues and expenditures, distribution of property tax and other highlights. This year’s Budget in Brief highlights needed upgrades to the Pioneer Park play area, Downtown Grant Avenue amenities, and Novato Boulevard/San Marin-Sutro safety improvements. Review the City of Novato’s Budget in Brief FY 2021/22 For more information on the City’s budget process, please visit novato.org/citybudget.

[espa?ol abajo] MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CITY — APPLY TODAY! The City of Novato welcomes community participation in local government through its Commissions, Committees, and Boards (CCBs). If you have an interest in serving your community, applying for a position on a City Commission, Committee or Board is a great place to start! CCB members are appointed by the City Council and provide important oversight to City operations and the decision-making process. Members of CCBs make recommendations to City Council and have the opportunity to be involved in upcoming projects and initiatives. The application period is currently open and will close on September 17 at 5:00pm. Applicants will be interviewed and appointed by the City Council. Current Openings Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee– three (3) regular seats Economic Development Advisory Commission – four (4) regular seats Housing, Zoning & Building Codes Appeals Board – one (1) regular seat and one (1) alternate seat Novato Citizens Finance Advisory/Oversight Committee – three (3) regular seats Novato Streetscape Committee – four (4) regular seats, one of which is to fill a remaining term Street Improvement / Oversight Advisory Committee - one (1) regular seat Applications are available online at novato.org/ccb. For more information, please contact the City Clerk at (415) 899-8986 or lmcdowall@.... HAGA UNA DIFERENCIA EN SU CIUDAD – ?POSTULE HOY! La Ciudad de Novato recibe de buena manera la participación comunitaria en el gobierno local a través de sus Comisiones, Comités y Consejos (CCBs según sus siglas en inglés). Si le interesa servir a su comunidad, ?postular a un puesto en una Comisión, Comité o Consejo de la Ciudad es un buen lugar para comenzar! Miembros de los CCB son nombrados por el Concejo Municipal y aportan supervisión importante a las operaciones y el proceso de toma de decisiones de la Ciudad. Miembros de los CCB hacen recomendaciones al Concejo Municipal y tienen la oportunidad de involucrarse en proyectos e iniciativas próximos. El período de postulaciones está abierto ahora y cerrará el 17 de septiembre a las 5:00pm. Postulantes serán entrevistados y nombrados por el Concejo Municipal. Puestos Actuales Comité Consultivo de Bicicletas y Peatones – tres (3) puestos regulares Comisión Consultiva de Desarrollo Económico – cuatro (4) puestos regulares Consejo de Apelaciones de Códigos de Vivienda, Zonificación y Construcción – un (1) puesto regular y un (1) puesto de alternado Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana Fiscal de Novato – tres (3) puestos regulares Comité de Paisaje Urbano de Novato – cuatro (4) puestos regulares, uno de los cuales es para completar un período restante Comité Consultivo y de Supervisión para Mejora de las Calles – un (1) puesto regular Postulaciones están disponibles en línea al novato.org/ccb. Para más información, por favor contacte a la secretaria municipal al (415)899-8986 o lmcdowall@....

Novato Parks & Recreation Announces Movies on the Green FREE family-friendly outdoor movie showings on September 11 and October 9 Post Date: 08/25/2021 3:00 PM Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is excited to bring back our FREE outdoor Movies on the Green series this fall! This family-friendly event will be held on the Civic Green at 901 Sherman Avenue —right next to City Hall. “Our Parks and Recreation team has done a great job bringing our in-person family-friendly events back for our community to enjoy over the summer,” said Katie Gauntlett, PRCS Deputy Director. “We’re continuing the Novato Fun with the recent launch of our Fall events and programs for all ages.” Join Us: Toy Story 4 | Saturday, September 11 Movie begins after sunset, approximately 6:45pm Cars | Saturday, October 9 Movie begins after sunset, approximately 6:30pm Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic dinner to enjoy during the show. Popcorn will be available for purchase. For more information, please visit novato.org/events. For a full listing of Fall programs and classes, please visit novatofun.org to view our Fall Activity Guide. Please note: Events and programs are subject to change due to County and State COVID-19 guidelines. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of Novato, CA eNotifications.

Novato Parks & Recreation Fall Programs Fall programs and class registration is now open! Post Date: 08/10/2021 12:00 PM Novato Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce that the Fall 2021 Activity Guide is now available and registration is open for new and returning fall programs! Our fall programs, beginning in late August, feature the return of many community favorites including our youth basketball leagues, expanded gymnastics classes, Novato Chess Club, afterschool baking classes, and youth theater. We are also thrilled to welcome back the return of our Adult Volleyball Leagues this fall! A friendly reminder that the Margaret Todd Senior Center has also recently reopened. The Center is open for in-person programming and drop-in Game Groups. Fall adult classes include sewing and tailoring, Essentrics, ballroom dancing and Jazzercise! “We are excited to welcome back our community to the Margaret Todd Senior Center this fall for programs, activities and events. With the addition of our beautiful Hill Recreation Area, directly adjacent to the Senior Center and Hill Gymnasium, this campus truly has something for everyone,” said Deputy Director Katie Gauntlett. “We continue to expand program offerings while keeping our community’s health and safety a priority. We look forward to seeing our community participate in all the Novato Fun we have planned this fall!” All Parks & Recreation programming will continue to abide by State and County Public Health guidelines, including Marin County’s current Public Health Order requiring all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face covering indoors in public places. Additional health and safety protocols include social distancing, handwashing, frequent surface cleaning and disinfecting, and other precautionary practices. The City will continue to closely monitor public health orders and will keep our community informed of any changes to our programming. To register for programs, please visit novato.org/regforfun. Questions? Please call 415.899.8975 or email novatofun@....

Novato City Council Resumes In-Person Public Meetings In-person and virtual community participation options available Post Date: 07/08/2021 3:30 PM After more than a year of virtual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Novato’s City Council meetings will resume under a hybrid model beginning with their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 6pm at Novato City Hall, 901 Sherman Avenue. Members of the public are welcome to provide public comments in-person or virtually through Zoom during the meeting. Additionally, eComments can be submitted online once the agenda is posted and until 3pm on the day of meeting. “The City’s eComment and virtual live participation options have been a great benefit to keeping our community engaged on City topics that matter most to them,” said City Clerk Laura McDowall. “We’re pleased to be able to offer this hybrid model to continue to provide flexibility for community participation.” The Novato Planning Commission plans to resume in-person meetings under this same hybrid model. All other Commissions, Committees and Boards will resume in-person only meetings. To view upcoming meeting details, please visit novato.org/calendar. Instructions on how to participate and provide public comment at the City’s public meetings are available in the meeting agendas which are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at novato.org/agendas. In alignment with state guidance, unvaccinated individuals attending in-person are required to wear face coverings. The city will continue to closely monitor state directives and reevaluate or adjust in-person meetings if necessary.

Novato Summer Outdoor Concert Series Returns FREE family fun and live music at two outdoor locations this summer! Post Date: 06/24/2021 5:00 PM Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services (PRCS) Department is thrilled to welcome our community back to our Concerts on the Green and Hot Amphitheater Nights outdoor concert series this summer! Gather your friends and family, grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and join us for an evening of live music. “We look forward to seeing our community members enjoy our events in-person again,” said Katie Gauntlett, PRCS Deputy Director. “The return of our much-anticipated summer concert series is just the beginning, and we have even more Novato fun planned for this year!” Save the dates of our upcoming concerts and dance your Saturday nights away with us this summer! All concerts are free to attend. Concerts on the Green Concerts on the Green will be held on the Novato Civic Green at 901 Sherman Avenue from 5-7pm on the following dates: Saturday, July 17 | Buck Ford (country/honkytonk/western swing) Saturday, August 7 | Pacific Standard (americana) Saturday, August 21 | Simon Lunche (pop rock) Hot Amphitheater Nights Hot Amphitheater Nights will be held at the Hamilton Amphitheater at 601 N. Hamilton Parkway from 5-7pm on the following dates: Saturday, July 31 | The Peelers (top 40 mashups and medleys) Saturday, August 28 | Careless Whisper (80's tribute band) Outdoor food and drinks are permitted at each series. Masks required for unvaccinated guests. No dogs permitted. More information is available at novato.org/concerts.