ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
September 6, 2022 @ 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.
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OPENING MATTERS
Call to Order/ Roll Call of Commission Members
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Minutes of May 3, 2022 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. An Overview of Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing, presentation by Clark Stevens, Executive Director of Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains (30 minutes)
Presentation
3. Updates on City’s Environmental Programs, presentation by Alex Farassati (10 minutes)
4. Commission Activities Overview and Subcommittee Reports: (40 minutes)
- Form a Subcommittee to Screen Entries for 2022 Recycling Drawing Contest
- Pumpkin Festival Subcommittee report
- Subcommittee reports
- Recommendations for new subcommittees
- Recommendations for future meeting presentations/presenters
5. Approval of Resolution No. 2022-01 Setting the Regular Meeting Dates and Time for the Commission (10 minutes)
Resolution No. 2022-01
ADJOURNMENT
Next Meetings: November 01, 2022, December 06, 2022, February 07, 2023, May 02, 2023
A VISION FOR CALABASAS
An environmentally healthy, harmonious community that places great value on the enhancement and preservation of the natural environment.
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