ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
May 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means consistent with Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on the City’s CTV Channel 3 and/or online at http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/.

The starting times listed for each agenda item should be considered as a guide only. The Calabasas Environmental Commission reserves the right to alter the order of the agenda to allow for an effective meeting.

Members of the public may submit comments regarding the item on this agenda by emailing Alex Farassati at afarassati@cityofcalabasas.com

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order, the public may participate in the meeting using the following steps:

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OPENING MATTERS

Call to Order/ Roll Call of Commission Members
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes of February 2, 2021 meeting

MISSION STATEMENT

“The mission of the Environmental Commission of the City of Calabasas is to advise the City Council regarding the stewardship of our environment as it affects the character of the Community and quality of life of our residents.  We strive to balance those elements that influence the degree to which our community sustains its social, economic and physical environment while maintaining and enhancing our natural and cultural resources”.

ORAL COMMUNICATION - PUBLIC COMMENT

Members of the public wishing to address the City Council during public comment or during a specific agenda item, please press “Raise Hand” if you are joining via Zoom. Please press *9 if you are joining via phone. Please state your name and the City you live in. You will be allowed three minutes to address the Commission.

Under the provisions of the California Government Code, the Commission is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any unagendaized item unless it can be determined to be of an emergency nature, or the need to take action arose after the posting of the agenda.

AGENDA ITEMS

1. Commissioners’ Comment (10 minutes)

2. Proposed Ban of combustion powered SORE’s (small off-road engines, aka leaf blowers, grass movers, chain saws, hedge trimmers , weed wackers)  for commercial and residential use, Presentation by Maggie Ineno (30 minutes)

Presentation 

3. Recommendation to the City Council Regarding the Proposed Ban (10 Minutes)

4. Recognition of Out-going Student Member (10 minutes)

5. Interview Candidates and Selection of Student Members (30 Minutes)

6. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair (10 minutes)

ADJOURNMENT