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COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM |
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 The
City of Calabasas has a new plan to encourage kids to take the bus
to school as part of a city-wide
traffic reduction effort.
For
Calabasas residents, rates have decreased from $325 a semester to
only $99 per semester for daily roundtrip rides, with a one-way rate
of only $65. There is a $49 discounted
price for students that take the early bus. To make riding the bus a considerably
more enjoyable experience, there is now a maximum of two riders per
seat. Ten new buses have been added to Calabasas to facilitate
students’ comfort, as well as many new stops. Occasional chaperones
will ride the bus to monitor student behavior, and there will
be incentives to ride the bus such as free gift cards. With
the revamping of school bus transportation in Calabasas, the City
hopes to make the bus a fun, safe, and affordable way to get
students to school and alleviate morning traffic congestion.
Sign up now while space is still available! View our
School Bus Public Service Announcement and our
Calabasas School Bus and Traffic Safety - A Bold New Plan
half-hour special online now with our new CTV archiving software!
Call the Calabasas Traffic Department immediately for more
information at (818) 878-4225. |
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COUNCILMEMBER WASHBURN SWORN IN AS PRESIDENT OF THE LA COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES |
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 On August 5,
Calabasas Councilmember Dennis Washburn was sworn in as president of
the Los Angeles County Division of the League of Cities. The
ceremony to commemorate the event was held at the Calabasas Inn and
guests included elected officials from cities throughout the
southland. State Assemblymember Fran Pavley (D-41), Los Angeles
City Council President Alex Padilla and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee
Baca were among the speakers at the event. CTV - The Calabasas
Channel covered the event and will be playing a program highlighting
the evening in the weeks to come. |
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NEW CIVIC CENTER PROJECT |
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 The Calabasas Civic Center project officially
kicked-off during the month of June! City Council has made the
project a top priority and appointed a Task Force to move it
forward. Under the charge of the Task Force, consisting of Mayor
Michael Harrison, Council Member Dennis Washburn, and Citizen Scott
Solomon, a project budget, schedule, and site plan were prepared and
approved by the City Council. Fields Devereaux Architects and
Engineers and Vanir Construction Management have been hired to
design and develop the project. The Civic Center will complete the
Park Center Master Plan and is programmed to contain a 23,300 square
foot Public Library, a 3,000 to 5,500 square feet Assembly Hall, and
a 26,000 square foot City Hall. City staff, including City
Manager Anthony Coroalles, Chief Financial Officer Gary Lysik, and
Community Development Director Maureen Tamuri, have been working
tirelessly on the project. Milestones accomplished in June and July
include: numerous design meetings, coordination/informational
meetings with City and County officials, and site plan refinement.
Work will continue through summer and finalization of the site plan
will occur with public presentations before the City Council. The
project is currently targeted for completion in September 2007. For
more information, please refer to the
Civic Center project website. |
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COMMUNITY SERVICE FUNDING AWARD CYCLE OPENS |
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 In order to support existing non-profit
agencies that serve Calabasas citizens, the City has opened
the first round of the 2004-2005 Community Service Funding Awards.
Past awards have supported a wide array of activities such as
wildlife rehabilitation, meals on wheels, women's domestic violence
shelters, and arson prevention. Local community service
organizations are invited to submit an application by 5 p.m. on
Tuesday, Aug. 31. All applicants are encouraged to attend the Sept.
15 City Council meeting at
City Hall, where their applications will
be discussed and awarded. The total amount allocated for this
funding cycle is $30,000. For applications and further information
contact Paul Chung at (818) 878-4225 |
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HOP ABOARD THE BEACH BUS |
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 Take
advantage of the last month of summer, and hop aboard the Calabasas Beach Bus! Summer
is still in full swing, so grab your sunscreen and get ready to head out to the
beautiful Zuma Beach in Malibu. The Beach Bus will operate until Friday, August 27, providing convenient transportation
to the beach every weekday
except for Wednesday. The cost is $2.00 per round
trip. Please bring a photo ID to board the bus. For more information about
pickup locations and schedules
click here
or call (818) 880-6461. |
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TRAFFIC UPDATE |
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Las Virgenes Off-Ramp
Widening
Done!
The City’s Transportation/Intergovernmental Relations Department
just completed the construction on U.S. 101 Northbound off-ramp at
Las Virgenes Road. The widening project now accommodates one
dedicated left-turn lane, one left-turn/through lane, and a
dedicated right turn lane. The off-ramp was previously operating
at a Level-of-Service (LOS) D during peak a.m. traffic hours, but
now it is operating at LOS A. Now that this construction is
finally done, traffic flow should be much improved.
Park Ora/Valmar
Road Traffic Signal
The Transportation/Intergovernmental Relations Department is
currently finalizing the installation of a traffic signal at Park
Ora/Valmar Road. Currently, the traffic signal poles and mast
arms have been installed along with the indicator heads. The
signal will be turned on and fully operational in the weeks ahead. |
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VEGETATION PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS |
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 Summer
means not only hot weather, but also fire danger in Calabasas.
Last fall, Southern
California witnessed some of the worst fires in recent history. In
order to prevent such disasters from occurring in our own neighborhood
this season, please take all steps and necessary precautions to ensure
your family’s safety.
Click here
for fire safety tips from the
Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Everyone needs to do his or her part to increase fire
safety, clearing grasses and shrubs around our residences. The
LA Bureau of Street Services
in abatement of City-Wide Nuisances, Fire
Prevention and Weed Abatement (in
conjunction with the
Los Angeles County Fire Department) mails
notices to property owners regarding clearance requirements, and due
dates for performing proper weed abatement. However, please also
contact the
Planning Department for local permitting
requirements on clearing certain types of vegetation particularly Oak
trees and Scrub Oak (shrubs), which are protected under the City’s
Municipal Code. For more information, call (818) 878-4225 and ask for
Glenn Michitsch. |
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL DISPOSAL |
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 If
you have any hazardous waste materials that you want to get rid of in
a safe way, the Household Hazardous Waste Collection program is here
to help. Bring your items to
Calabasas City Hall,
26135 Mureau Road, on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This month, the Hazardous Waste Collection will take place on
Saturday, Aug. 14. Waste
will also be collected at other local sites throughout the month.
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works will collect used
oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, and latex paint for free. For
more information on recycling locations and reducing hazardous waste
at home
click here. |
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SUMMER LIBRARY READING PROGRAMS |
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 Children
of kindergarten age through fifth grade will love the programs that
the
Calabasas Public Library has in store for
them this summer. Throughout the month of August, the
Library will host weekly programs, bringing in children’s entertainers
and guests ranging from the old favorite, Alligator Al who brings
along his live reptile friends to new guests like a Chumash
Storyteller and a puppet show. These weekly programs will each
highlight this year’s western theme. Free tickets will be available
from the reference desk for these events, and library cards are
required, with a limit of four tickets per family. Don’t wait to get
involved in this wonderful opportunity for your children!
Click here for more information and a
schedule of events or call the Calabasas Library at (818) 225-7616. |
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SECOND ANNUAL RELAY FOR LIFE |
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 Relay
For Life is the American Cancer Society’s National Signature Event,
and our community is honoring cancer patients by hosting this special
fundraiser on Aug. 21-22. Teams of at least 10 people will take turns
walking, running, or strolling around the track at Calabasas High
School for 24 consecutive hours, which symbolizes the difficulty
cancer patients face in a single day. Participants “camp out” with
family and friends, and can enjoy music, entertainment, food, and the
rewarding feeling left by this experience. At 9 p.m. on Aug. 21 there
will be a candle lighting ceremony where those who won the battle
against cancer are honored and those who did not are remembered. Last
year, this event raised over $62,000 for cancer education, advocacy,
research and services. Community service hours are available. Don’t
hesitate to get involved with this important program being held right
here in Calabasas. Contact Karen Rubenstein at (818) 905-7766 and
press 3 for more information or
click here. |
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COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE |
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 It’s never too late to clean out your closet!
The
Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
will be hosting a community garage sale on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 7
a.m.-1 p.m. The event is free and open to the general public. If
you would like to rent a booth to sell your wares, call (818)
880-2993. Booth space is divided equally among participants; they
cost $50 to rent and you can request a table for $5. But space is
limited so reserve your space now. |
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ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH PARTY |
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 Bring
your bathing suit and come prepared for an evening of open
swim at the
Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
"Endless Summer Beach Party" on Saturday,
Aug. 7. The evening swim begins at 6:45 p.m. and the fun
carries on until 8:45 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Tennis and Swim Center
Front Desk. Contact the
Tennis & Swim Center
with questions at
(818) 222-2782. Also, mark your calendars and stay tuned for more
information on upcoming summer events at the
Tennis & Swim Center:
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"Western Night" |
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“Family
Fun Night” |
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Friday, Aug. 20
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7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. |
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Saturday, Sept. 11
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6:45-8:45 p.m. |
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CARPOOL REGISTRATION WEBSITE |
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 Getting your kids to school has just been made
easier with the City’s new carpooling data list website. Now you
can set up a carpool through the school district with paper
applications that will be sent home to students on their first day
of school asking them or their parents to join a carpool list. We
have also created a new web-based application available on the
Transportation Department’s website at
Calabasas Carpool Survey to input the
carpool data list information. A carpool proximity list will be made
shortly after the beginning of school to give parents and students
who drive to school tools to create carpools and reduce
traffic on the roads. |
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FINDING NEMO UNDER THE STARS |
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 Make the most of those warm summer nights by
coming to the “Family Skate Night and Movies Under the Stars.” On
Friday, Aug. 13 the City of Calabasas will show Finding Nemo
at
Juan Bautista de Anza Park. Don’t forget
your skates and a blanket for a night of skating, outdoor
movie-watching, and fun. The skate night begins at 7:30 p.m. and
the movie will begin at 8:30. Admission is FREE, so
mark your calendar for this summer community event! |
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ANIMAL CONTROL CODE ENFORCED |
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Please enjoy the
Bark Park during these leisure summer months, but also remember to
keep your dog on a leash at all times when you’re out and about in
our community and be cautious of rattlesnakes. The
City of Calabasas contracts with the
County of Los Angeles for animal control services. You may
receive a copy of the
Title 10 Animal Control Ordinance of Los Angeles County by
coming to
Calabasas City Hall.
Please be a
considerate pet owner and be sure to follow these two sections of
the ordinance:
1. Dogs shall be
kept on a six foot leash or chain when not enclosed within the
owner’s property.
2. Dogs must be
cleaned up after when not within the owner’s property.
You may report
any sick, injured or animal running loose (domestic or wild) by
calling the
Los Angeles County Department of Animal Control at
(818)991-0071.
Animal noise
complaints may only be filed in writing with the Department of
Animal Control. If you contact the animal control office, the form
will be mailed to you, or you may pick up the form at the City of
Calabasas Public Counter. |
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WARNING FROM THE CONTRACTORS STATE LICENSE BOARD |
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 Homeowners, please be cautious when deciding
to be your own general contractor. As an “owner/builder,” you
(not the person you hire) assume responsibility for the overall
job. If a worker is injured while working on your property, you
could be asked to cover the medical costs. By signing a building
permit application as an owner/builder, you must understand that you
assume full responsibility for all phases of your project and its
integrity. When you hire a licensed, experienced contractor to
confer with knowledgeable tradespersons, the contractor becomes
responsible for all phases of construction. For more information,
please contact the
Contractors State License Board at (800)
321-CSLB. |
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EARLY VOTING AT LIBRARY |
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 Make
your voice heard by voting in the November 2004 Election. The
County of Los Angeles will be providing early voting
from Oct. 20-31 in the multi-purpose room at the Calabasas Library. As a
Los Angeles County registered voter, you will be able to cast your
vote through touch-screen ballot machines. Since ballots
are specific to each voter's residence, voters will be able to
participate in local elections this way, as well. |
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WHAT'S ON CTV? |
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Be sure to tune in to CTV
on cable channel 3 in Calabasas or
online webstreaming
to watch your favorite CTV programs. New programs this month include:
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 Calabasas
School Bus and Traffic Safety - A Bold New Plan -
Be sure to catch this new program about the
City's revamped student transportation program. Prices for bus passes have been
drastically lowered and ten new busses have been added to minimize
crowding and maximize student comfort, in an effort to make riding
the bus the "cool" way to get to school and alleviate
morning traffic congestion. For more information,
tune in to
CTV3 or check the
CTV Guide.
The program can also be
viewed online during the testing phase of CTV's new web
archiving program. Stay tuned for more details.
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 Fourth of July
Spectacular Highlights -
This year, the City of Calabasas put on yet another successful day
of festivities
on the Fourth of July! From the traditional
Lakeside Fun Run, Pet Show, and Summer Splash Party to the evening
of an entertaining pre-show, the day was filled with fun activities
for kids of all ages. After the sun went down, Calabasas was
entertained by the Swag Band, Cirque Acts and of course the
beautiful fireworks display that culminated the evening. Thanks
again to everyone who helped make this day such a success!
Stay tuned to
CTV3 to relive the fun.
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 Preview, An Eye on The
Arts
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The newest show on CTV highlights arts,
culture and creative innovation in our community. This month, host
Laureen Morick talks with two diverse artists.
Naira Barseghian is a clay artist in the
Valley who creates panels, pottery, and
tables out of clay and ceramic substances.
Marnie Boyd is an accomplished musician
who
plays
the harp and has recently released her second CD.
Visit the
CTV
Guide for showtimes or watch the
program online during the testing phase of CTV's new web
archiving program.
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 Your City, Your Issues
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This month,
host John Loesing talks with the mayor of Berlin,
Klaus Wowereit
during his visit to Calabasas. Don’t miss this opportunity to
tune in and hear a special guest discuss interesting topics and
to learn about Berlin, Germany and his trip to Calabasas.
Visit the
CTV
Guide for showtimes or watch the
program online during the testing phase of CTV's new web
archiving program.
(L to R)
Host John Loesing interviews, Thomas Gottschalk, a German talk show
host and Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit.
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Calabasas Teen Forum -
Join Calabasas
High School students as they discuss the issue of
materialism in
their school, social and personal lives with host, Kate Anders.
Visit the
CTV
Guide for showtimes or watch the
program online during the testing phase of CTV's new web
archiving program.
(L to R) Host
Kate Anders,
Tom King, Leah Saltzman, Justin Goldberg, Ilana Rosenberg, Karen
Knoller
and Natacha Hildebrand.
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Visit the
CTV Channel Guide for a complete listing of
programming. All shows are
televised only
on CTV -The Calabasas Channel 3.
Be sure to tune in to CTV
on cable channel 3 in Calabasas or
online webstreaming
to watch your favorite CTV programs.
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