Public hearing on excavation prohibition for street rehabilitation in Novato.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROHIBITION OF EXCAVATION IN THE TRAVELED WAY OF THE REFERENCED STREET REHABILITATION LIST PURSUANT TO NOVATO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER XV, SECTION 15-2.54 WHERE: 901 SHERMAN AVENUE, NOVATO, CA 94945 WHEN: MAY 12, 2026, AT 6:00 PM Notice is hereby given that the City of Novato is considering pavement rehabilitation in the traveled way of Redwood Blvd. between Rowland Ave. and Rush Creek Place and Olive Ave between Railroad Ave. and Redwood Blvd. In order to control the unwarranted excavation of newly paved streets, the City Council of the City of Novato will entertain the adoption of a resolution on that night to consider such a prohibition for a period of five (5) years following the completion of placement of the proposed paving. The proposed prohibition of excavation will affect public utility and utility companies, districts, abutting property owners, etc., and will necessitate completion of all anticipated street excavation prior to placement of proposed paving. Such improvements, include, but not limited to, sewer lateral repairs, water line upgrades, new electrical/fiber connectionsthat require trenching into the street. The earliest proposed commencement date for paving is August 2026. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the City Council to receive and consider objections from property owners and others having a valid interest in the proposed prohibition of excavation. All protests must be submitted in writing to Ali Iqbal via the contact options noted below and received prior to the date of the hearing. Further information regarding this notice may be obtained at novato.org/streetpaving or by contacting Ali Iqbal, Senior Civil Engineer with the City of Novato, Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, at City of Novato Administrative Offices, 922 Machin Avenue, Novato, CA 94945, in person, by correspondence, by email aiqbal@novato.org or by telephone (415) 899-8997. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at lmcdowall@novato.org or (415) 899-8986 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, so that the City can make reasonable accommodations to help ensure accessibility to this meeting. The agenda will be posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting at novato.org/agendas.