ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
100 CIVIC CENTER WAY
CALABASAS, CA 91302
www.cityofcalabasas.com
OPENING MATTERS
Call to Order/ Roll Call of Commission Members
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Agenda
Approval of Meeting Summary of February 6, 2023 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
Citizens wishing to address the Commission on any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time. Speakers are requested to print their names and address on the form provided. If you wish to be heard on a listed agenda item, please wait until that point on the agenda. Please keep your comments to three (3) minutes. 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. Commissioner Reorganization and Recognition (20 minutes)
2. Vote on New Student Members (40 minutes)
Item 2 - Student Member Applications
3. Invitation by Melina Watts on Las Virgenes Creek Tours at the Pumpkin Festival (5 minutes)
4. Updates on City Activities/Projects (5 minutes)
Item 4 - Staff Report
5. Subcommittee Reports (20 Minutes)
a. Pumpkin Festival
b. Recycling Drawing Calendar
c. Student Commissioner Task Force
d. Annual Environmental Forum
e. Other Updates
Item 5 - Staff Report
6. Commissioners’ Comment (10 minutes)
7. Recommendation for future meeting items, presentations and/or presenters (10 Minutes)
a. Council requests the Environmental Commission to review the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy Item that was presented to Council in November 2022 and provide comment.
b. Council requests the Environmental Commission to establish a program that recognizes sustainable homes and to bring back the Green Business Program.
c. Commission request for outside presentations.
ADJOURNMENT
The Environmental Commission will adjourn to their next regular meeting scheduled on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Future Environmental Commission Meetings and Events
- Walk to School Event: October 6, 2023
- Recycling Calendar Contest Entries Due: October 20, 2023
- Creek Tours at the Pumpkin Festival: October 22, 2023
- Quarterly Commission Meeting: February 6, 2024
- Annual Environmental Forum: February TBD, 2024
- Arbor Day: March 16, 2024
- Earth Day: April TBD, 2024
- Quarterly Commission Meeting: May 7, 2024
A VISION FOR CALABASAS
An environmentally healthy, harmonious community that places great value on the enhancement and preservation of the natural environment.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons who plan to attend the Environmental Commission meeting and need auxiliary aids should contact the City Building Official at (818)224-1600
