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10TH ANNUAL
CALABASAS STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS |
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 Mayor
James Bozajian will present the 10th Annual City of
Calabasas Mayor's
State of the City Address on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 in the
Council Chambers at Calabasas City Hall. The speech, the last
State of the City address to be delivered at the current City Hall, will be broadcast
live on
CTV.
The State of the City address is an annual presentation by the Mayor
of Calabasas bringing residents, City staff and civic leaders together
to reflect on City accomplishments from the past year and to review
plans for the future. The
Calabasas
Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer at 6:00p.m. and the speech
will begin at 7:00p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend
the mixer and the speech. For more information, please call
(818) 878-4225. |
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LAS
VIRGENES CREEK RESTORATION GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION & AWARD
ANNOUNCED |
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 A
Grand Opening Ceremony
celebrating the completion of the
Las Virgenes Creek Restoration project
is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 11:00a.m.
at the creek restoration project site on
Agoura Road near Las Virgenes Road
(behind Starbucks at
26531 Agoura Rd in Calabasas). The
public is invited to attend.
Underway since July
2007, the Las Virgenes Creek
Restoration Project included the removal of
over 1,500 tons
of concrete and other non-native material from Las Virgenes Creek
between Highway 101 and the Agoura Road Bridge. The creek now has
the chance to once again be an environmentally harmonious water
channel
with native vegetation replacing concrete and litter debris.
The Ventura
County Chapter of
American Public Works Association has selected the Las Virgenes
Creek Restoration Project as one of their 2007 Projects of the
Year. The award was established to” recognize outstanding
individuals, groups, and chapters representing the best in the
public works profession.” The City will receive the award at a
February 14, 2008 American Public Works Association luncheon.
For more information on the Las Virgenes Creek
Restoration Project, please contact Alex Farassati, Environmental
Services Manager, at (818) 878-4225. |
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CITY
SETS 75% RECYCLING GOAL FOR 2012 |
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 The
Calabasas City Council adopted
a resolution on January 16, 2008
setting a new recycling goal of 75% by 2012, making Calabasas only
the second California city (after San Francisco) and the first city
in Southern California to set such an ambitious goal for
recycling.
Based on a study conducted by Calabasas staff, nearly 80% trash
delivered to landfills in Southern California could be
recycled.
Calabasas currently recovers more than 55% of the materials it
discards. The new Council directive means that through the collective
effort of all residents and businesses, the City plans to divert 5%
additional waste away from landfills to recycling facilities each
year to achieve the 75% diversion goal by 2012.
As part of the resolution, the City Council has directed staff to:
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Enter into franchise agreements with haulers that can meet
city’s expectations;
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Prepare an ordinance to require contractors to recycle
construction and demolition debris; and
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Prepare an ordinance to commercial and multi-family property
owners to upgrade their sub-standard trash enclosures that
cannot accommodate a recycling container.
City staff will provide outreach and technical assistance to the
public, businesses and schools, initiate innovative programs to
maximize waste prevention and recycling, and partner with
organizations with compatible goals.
For more information about recycling opportunities in Calabasas,
please contact Alex Farassati at (818) 878-4225, ext. 307. |
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VOTE ON
FEBRUARY 5! |
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 The
California Presidential Primary Election
will take place on Tuesday,
February 5, 2008 and, in addition to picking general
election presidential candidates, there are a number of important propositions on
the ballot for voters to decide on.
Voters can locate their polling place and view a sample ballot
(including details on seven state measures) by visiting
www.lavote.net. Polls will
be open on February 5 from 7:00a.m. to 8:00p.m. Absentee ballots
must be received or personally turned in by the voter at a polling
place by 8:00p.m. on February 5. Please visit
www.lavote.net for more
information and remember to vote on February 5! |
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RESCHEDULED THERAPY DOG READING PROGRAM AT LIBRARY |
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 Bring
a new and emerging reader from grades K-3 to the
Calabasas Library
on Saturday, February 2, 2008 to share in a unique reading program
rescheduled from last November. Each participating child will have
15 minutes to read to a therapy dog. The dogs, each trained through
the non-profit organization
Paws 4
Healing, will sit (or lie!) and listen while your child
experiences the joy of reading aloud. The program is from 11:30a.m.
to 1:30p.m and reservations will start beginning at 11:00a.m. in the
library. For more information call, please call Jill Nevins,
Children’s Library assistant, at (818) 225-7616, ext. 2. |
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CITY
SEEKING INPUT FROM ACTIVE CALABASAS SENIORS |
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 The
Calabasas
Community Services Department, in cooperation with the
non-profit Partners in Care Foundation, is recruiting prospective
older adults to participate as stakeholders in focus groups to help
create meaningful activities and recreational opportunities for
seniors in Calabasas. As part of a project to assess the needs of
active senior citizens in the City, participating seniors will meet
with representatives from
Partners in Care to help the City
determine what current services are being used and to find out what
additional senior services would be of benefit to active seniors in
the community.
Partners in Care will also be distributing an invitation to seniors
in the City to participate in a survey questionnaire. Data
collected from the focus groups and surveys will be analyzed by
Partners in Care and will be included in a recommendation report
presented to the City this summer.
Active seniors interested in participating in
a focus group are encouraged to contact Toni Liebman at (818)
878-4225, ext. 261 or
tliebman@cityofcalabasas.com.
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ADOPT-THE-CREEK CLEAN-UP DAY ON FEBRUARY 16, 2008 |
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 On
Saturday, February 16, 2008,
the
Mountains Restoration Trust and the City of Calabasas are
sponsoring an Adopt-the-Creek clean-up day. Participants are
invited to meet at the Las Virgenes Creek Restoration project on the
Agoura Road Bridge, located behind Starbucks, Albertson shopping at
10:00a.m. to spend the morning clearing trash and debris from a
headwater of the Malibu Lagoon and famous Surfrider Beach.
Volunteers are asked to wear shoes or boots that can get wet during
the event. Organizers will provide all volunteers with garbage bags
and gloves for the clean-up. For more information, please
contact Debbie Bruschaber at (818) 591-1701, x205. |
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SAFETY
HARBOR
KIDS BENEFIT CONCERT IN MALIBU |
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 Safety
Harbor
Kids, a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of
parentless children, will be presenting a
benefit concert and
membership drive on February 17, 2008 at the Malibu Inn, located at
22969 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. The
concert runs from 3:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. and will feature
Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett, guitarists of
Little Feat with special
guest Freebo. Opening bands include Safety Harbor Kids Travelin’
Band, Echoes of Angels, Tom McCary & the Porch Hangers, Blame it on
Jane, Jim Crawford & Friends, City Fritter and Eliza Jane. There
will be door prizes along with food and drink specials. Regular
admission is $40 and $80 for families. Volunteers, donors and
members of Safety Harbor Kids will be admitted for free and their guests
will be charged $20. Please
go to
www.safetyharborkids.org to RSVP and
receive a schedule or call (310) 455-0354 or (310) 623-7812. |
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WATER
DISTRICT OFFERING FREE SPEAKER'S BUREAU FOR MEETINGS |
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 The
Las Virgenes
Municipal Water District (LVMWD) offers a free Speaker’s Bureau
that’s available for homeowner associations, service clubs, scout
troops and social organizations. Representatives from the LVMWD
will attend meetings to speak about any water-related topic
including water supply, conservation methods, protecting the
environment through wastewater treatment and recycling, “California
Friendly” gardening and more. Speakers are available for daytime or
evening meetings. Please call (818) 251-2200 for additional
details. |
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WINTER RECREATION BROCHURE
& CPR CLASSES |
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 The
2008 Winter Recreation brochure is
still available in print and
online. The brochure features detailed
information about adult and youth classes, senior citizen programs,
community news and information, sports activities and much more.
Classes will run until
March 2008 so make sure to register today.
Remember, you can also easily
register for classes online!
Adult CPR and First Aid training classes will be held at the
Community Center on Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 8:00a.m. to
3:00p.m. and at City Hall on Monday, March 3, 2008 from 8:00a.m. to
noon. The classes are open to anyone who wishes to register.
Please RSVP to Debbie Larson at
dlarson@cityofcalabasas.com.
For more information about Calabasas recreation opportunities or for
help with class registration, please call the Community Services
department at (818) 880-6461. |
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E-WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS |
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 The
City is holding a free electronic waste collection on Saturday,
February 2, 2008 at Calabasas City Hall, 26135 Mureau Road in Calabasas from 10:00a.m - 3:00p.m. Acceptable items
include but are not limited to CD players, laptops and personal
computers, microwave ovens, printers, radios, stereos, telephones, and
VCR’s.
Also on Saturday, February 9, 2008 there will be a free water based paint
and used oil collection event at the
Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center
located at 23400 Park Sorrento from 10:00a.m - 2:00p.m. For more
information, please contact the City of Calabasas Recycling and Solid
Waste Coordinator at (818) 878-4225. |
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BIG
SUNDAY VOLUNTEER WEEKEND IN MAY |
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 Big
Sunday is an annual volunteer weekend that takes place
each year in the Los Angeles area.
The 10th
Anniversary
Big Sunday
will take place on Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4, 2008 and include
a series of environmental events labeled as Green Sunday.
Big Sunday volunteers come from, and volunteer in, all neighborhoods
from the greater Los Angeles area. There are volunteer
opportunities for every passion, every talent, and every age.
Projects are scheduled throughout the weekend to work with any
schedule. Projects can last anywhere from one hour to two days.
Everything about Big Sunday is completely non-denominational and
non-political.
Big Sunday has sent thousands of volunteers out to clean beaches and
rivers, clear brush, garden, rake, hoe, reforest, resoil, lay sod,
and, of course, plant countless flowers, shrubs and trees. Over the
years we've happily worked with many great environmental groups,
including Tree People, North East Trees, Heal the Bay, The Surfrider
Foundation, The Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, The Friends of the L.A.
River, Tree Muskeeteers, The California Native Plants Association,
Whittier Narrows Nature Center, Eaton Canyon Nature Center, and
many, many others.
For more information on Big Sunday, including sponsorship
opportunities, please visit
http://www.bigsunday.org/. |
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SPECIAL
WINTER EVENTS AT THE CALABASAS LIBRARY |
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 The
Calabasas Library
is featuring a number of special events for
children from kindergarten through 5th grade on Wednesdays this
February.
February 13 – Gary Francisco as “Johnny Appleseed” will sing
songs of American Folk Music and tell stories of the Appalachian
area.
February 20
– The Wonders of Wildlife will share information about the
environment and bring a variety of animals, including a lynx!
February 27
– Comical magician David Skale will perform at the library.
Each of
the three
events above take place on Wednesdays at 4:00p.m. and are free with
no tickets required.
Additionally,
Wendee’s Musical
Adventures will be at the Calabasas Library on Friday, February 22,
2008 at 11:00a.m. This event is geared for children ages 5 years
and younger. The event is free and no tickets are required. Due
to limited space, no strollers will be allowed in the event. For
more information call the Library at 818-225-7616. |
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FREE
MOVIE AT THE CALABASAS LIBRARY |
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 Come
to the Calabasas
Library on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 2:00p.m. and enjoy a
screening of a popular anime film. Admission is FREE and
refreshments will be served. The movie is unrated so please
note that no one under the age of 8 will be admitted without an
adult.
For further information about the film, please contact Karilyn
Steward, Youth Services Librarian, at (818) 225-7617. |
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CONTROLLING EROSION IN THE CITY |
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The
City of Calabasas takes pride in having scenic hills, majestic oaks, and
plenty of natural beauty. One of the ways the City preserves a high
quality of life is through reducing pollution in storm water. By
evaluating impacts on water quality, the City is working to find a
healthy balance between building communities and maintaining a clean and
safe environment for current residents and future generations.
October 1 through April 15 is considered the rainy season in this
region. During the rainy season, severe erosion can occur when storm
water strikes bare ground.
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Erosion Causes: |
Which Can Result In: |
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Mud Covered Streets |
Hazardous Road Conditions |
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Clogged Storm Drains |
Flooding and Property Damage |
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Water Flowing With Sediment |
Water Pollution In Creeks and the Santa
Monica Bay |
Each homeowner is responsible for erosion control measures on his/her
property. During the rainy season, erosion control measures should be
in place on all property and maintained throughout the rainy season.
Residents in gated communities or members of HOAs are not exempt from
erosion control measure requirements.
Examples of typical erosion control measures include:
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Hydroseed bare slopes by September 1 to establish plants prior to
rains
- Place erosion control blankets, also called “Geotextiles and Mats” on
slopes
- Install sandbags or straw bales to follow the slope contours around
the perimeter of the low side your property
- Apply hydraulic, wood or straw mulch or soil binders on bare slopes
Detailed information on selecting
appropriate erosion control measures and how to implement them can be
found on the California Stormwater Quality Association web page at
www.cabmphandbooks.com
- select the “Construction” handbook and click on any of the BMP Fact
Sheet links provided in the table of contents.
Residents with
questions on installing or maintaining erosion control measures should
contact the City of Calabasas Department of Public Works at (818)
878-4225. |
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CALABASAS
MEETINGS
& HOLIDAYS |
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 Calabasas
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2008 for President's
Day.
City Council Agenda Items
are available online the Thursday prior to a City Council Meeting.
Agendas for all commissions
are available online the Friday prior to the commission meeting.
For a complete
calendar of events and meetings during
February, please visit our
Calendar Page. |
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