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14TH ANNUAL MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY
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Mayor James Bozajian will present the
14th Annual Calabasas Mayor's State of the City Address
on Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Founders Hall at the
Calabasas Library. The event will begin at 6:30p.m. and
the
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce will host a mixer
immediately following the speech. Members of the public are invited to
attend. The speech will be videotaped and replayed on
CTV-3 in Calabasas and available on demand via the
Calabasas website.
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. For
more information about the Mayor's State of the City
Address, please call (818) 224-1600.
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DAVID SHAPIRO APPOINTED TO
CALABASAS CITY
COUNCIL |
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 The Calabasas City Council voted to
appoint David Shapiro to the City Council at their
meeting
of January 18, 2012. He was officially sworn in during
the
January 25, 2012 City Council Meeting. Former Council member Jonathon Wolfson
moved out of the city in December 2011, leaving a vacancy on
the Council which was filled by appointment.
State law enables the Council to make an appointment or
conduct an election to fill a vacancy. For cost saving
purposes the City Council decided to fill the vacancy by
appointment rather than hold a costly special election.
At the time of appointment,
David Shapiro was serving on the City’s
Library
Commission and the Joint Powers Authority for the
Agoura
Hills Calabasas Community Center, and has served in the past
on the
Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Shapiro will
serve out the rest of Mr. Wolfson’s term through March 2013.
Following the meeting Mr. Shapiro stated, “I am excited
about my appointment to City Council. I look forward to
doing my best to help improve our City and work for the
betterment of our Community.”
Mayor James Bozajian said of the appointment, “David
Shapiro’s years of active involvement in so many aspects of
our community make him particularly well suited to serve on
the City Council. He is an outstanding choice to fill the
vacancy.”
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CALABASAS RECEIVES AN "A" FROM THE
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION |
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The American Lung Association released
the results of its tenth annual State of Tobacco Control
report on January 18, 2012. During the press conference, the
Lung Association revealed its 2012 report card, which tracks
progress on key tobacco control policies at the federal,
state and local levels, assigning
grades based on whether laws are adequately protecting
citizens from tobacco-caused disease.
The State of Tobacco Control 2012 -
California Local Grades issues grades for all 482 cities and
58 counties in California on policies for smoke-free outdoor
environments, smoke-free housing, and reducing sales of
tobacco products. In the report, the City of Calabasas
received an A Grade in all three categories. "Calabasas is
honored to receive this distinction”, Mayor James Bozajian
responded, “It is the culmination of many years of
pro-active measures, such as our efforts to protect
residents from negative impacts of second-hand smoke, and
vigilant monitoring to prevent tobacco sales to minors."
California, as a state, earned a D in the report for its low
cigarette tax and currently ranks 33rd for its $0.87 per
pack tax, below the national average of $1.46. The state
also earned an F for failing to adequately fund tobacco
prevention and control programs.
The California Cancer Research Act (CCRA) will be on the
June 2012 ballot. The CCRA would increase the state's
tobacco tax by $1.00 per pack with revenues going to fund
treatment, prevention, and cures for lung disease, heart
disease and stroke, cancer, and other tobacco-related
illnesses. The measure would also triple the state's funding
for tobacco prevention and cessation efforts. For more
information visit the Lung Association’s website at
www.lungusa.org.
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FEBRUARY EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY |
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 February
is an exciting month at the Calabasas Library! Come out on
Saturday, February 4th from 1pm-2pm to watch artist
Ricky Alvarez complete the mural in
the Children's Reading Room.
You won't want to miss this exciting opportunity to watch
the artist at work!
Yoga returns during the lunch hour on
Thursdays, February 2nd and February 16th. Wear comfortable
clothing, bring a mat or towel, some water, and join
instructor Deanne Wenger, RYT for a great class! No
experience is necessary and all are welcome.
Do you
love great music? The Library will be hosting two talented
musicians this month. At 4pm on Wednesday, February 15th,
you are invited to take a musical trip
around the world with
Dave Winstone. There will be ample opportunities for
audience participation while you enjoy the sounds of the
guitar, mandolin, ukulele, balalaika, didgeridoo, penny
whistle, harmonica and percussion. Then on Wednesday,
February 22nd at 4pm, come out and listen to the
Blues of Brother Yusef. You will love the grit of
grinding passionate blues!
This month, the
Film Fanatics group will be watching a movie about a
bored princess who escapes her guardians and falls in love
with an American newsman in Rome. They will be meeting
Wednesday, February 15th at 6pm. If you are an adult who
loves all types of movies, this is the group for you!
Explore Calabasas History, the new monthly series led by
the Calabasas Historical Society (CHS), will be exploring
recipes from the 1950-80's in cookbooks from the CHS
collection. The Cookbooks focus on California missions,
hospitality and heritage. Attendance is
free and open to all, so plan on being at the Library
Thursday, February 23rd at 12pm to learn about California
cooking!
You won't want to
miss the magical performance of
Jeffery the Great!
He will be at the
Library on Wednesday, February 29th at
4pm, performing his magic and juggling. Jeffery is a big fan
of public libraries and spent his youth in the 793.8
section, learning all about magic! This free event is for
K-5th graders.
If you are
interested in joining a book club, the Calabasas Library is
the place to be! There are three separate clubs, geared for
different age groups. Adults can participate in the
2nd Thursday Book Club, The
Dog Eared Book Club is specifically for 5th-7th graders,
and children in the 3rd and 4th grades can enjoy the
Book Worm Book Club. For meeting schedules, book
selections and details, please visit the
Library Calendar page.
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CALABASAS
SAVVY SENIORS INVITED TO SILVER STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
LUNCHEON |
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Savvy Seniors are invited to enjoy an
afternoon luncheon listening to the Silver String Chamber
Orchestra, followed by a catered lunch. The Chamber
Orchestra plays a potpourri of musical selections which
includes light classical, show tunes, holiday, and patriotic
songs. They have performed for schools, churches, retirement
homes, art fairs, country clubs, and weddings. This event
will take place on Wednesday, February 15th from 11am-1pm at
the Calabasas Founders Hall. The cost is $20 per person. To
register, contact Kimberly Colp at (818) 880-6461.
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COYOTE EDUCATION NIGHT |
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It is a fact of life in Calabasas that
we co-exist with coyotes. Recognizing that co-existence is
best managed through education, the
City of Calabasas Environmental
Commission
has invited experts in and near the community to share their
knowledge about living with coyotes. Calabasas residents,
employees and business owners are encouraged to attend a
free Coyote Education Night on Monday, February 27, 2012 at
7:00pm. It will take place in the Founders Hall at 200 Civic
Center Drive in Calabasas.
During the
evening program, the following will be discussed:
• Coyote ecology,
• Recommendations for how to behave near coyotes,
• The Do’s and Don’ts when living near coyotes,
• Steps that homeowners can take to protect their
property,
• Actions that can change animal behavior, particularly
hazing,
• Information on the
City of Calabasas Coyote Management
Plan.
If you would like to attend or have
questions about the program, please e-mail
coyotes@cityofcalabasas.com.
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CALABASAS TOBACCO RETAILERS IN COMPLIANCE DURING
STING OPERATION |
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 In
a recent minor decoy tobacco operation conducted by the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Calabasas
retailers were found to be in compliance with the laws of
selling tobacco. Fourteen retail businesses were checked on
Thursday, December 22, 2011 and all fourteen locations
successfully proved to be operating under the law and how it
relates to minors.
In 2009, the Calabasas City Council adopted
Ordinance 2009-259 requiring the registration of tobacco
retailers. The purpose of the ordinance was to give local
officials an effective way to enforce state laws prohibiting
the sale of tobacco to minors. Registration is required
annually and at no cost to the retailer. The Sheriff's
Department monitors compliance by conducting periodic sting
operations at each location. Retailers are prohibited from
selling tobacco products to minors, and are required to
check the identification of any customer who appears to be
under the age of twenty-seven attempting to purchase tobacco
products.
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HAM RADIO LICENSE STUDY SESSIONS |
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 The
City of
Calabasas and the
Lost Hills Disaster Communications Service
invite the public to attend a one-day Amateur
Ham Radio Study and Exam Session for an Entry
Level FCC License. The one-day sessions
will take place April 15, July 15, and October
21. Each session will take place at the
Lost Hills Sheriff's Station from 9:00a.m.
to 4:00p.m. There is a $30.00 class fee
that includes class expenses and a hot lunch.
Please note that registration is required and
walk-ins will not be accepted. There will
be two free follow-up classes from 7:00p.m. to
9:30p.m. on dates after each exam offering
information on which ham radio to buy and how to
program a radio and get it on air.
Participants can now
register for classes online or by
sending a check to Norm Goodkin, 22287
Mulholland Drive #162, Calabasas, CA 91302.
Please include the name of the participant, the
class date, an email address and a phone number
with the registration. For more
information, please contact
Norm Goodkin at (818) 222-7893 or
Debbie Larson at (818) 224-1620.
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SEEKING EXHIBITORS
FOR EARTH DAY CELEBRATION |
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 The
City of Calabasas is hosting its annual
Earth Day Celebration/Green Expo on
Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 2:00 pm to 5:00
pm. The event will be held at the Las Virgenes
Creek Restoration Site on Agoura Road. The goal
is to provide educational booths, informational
speakers, eco-friendly games and activities,
live music and entertainment. A large turnout of
Calabasas residents is expected for this event;
more than 2,200 people attended the 2011 Earth
Day Celebration/Green Expo. This is a great
opportunity to educate the public on benefits of
being “green”, sustainability, energy
conservation, and ways they can help the
environment.
The
City of Calabasas Environmental Services
Division is seeking agencies/companies to
participate in this event. Participants will be
provided with one 6-feet long table to set up
educational and promotional materials, and the
company logo will be included on the Earth
Day/Green Expo flyer. For more information and
to obtain an exhibitor application, please visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/departments/environmental.html
or contact Alex Farassati at
afarassati@cityofcalabasas.com, (818)
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E-WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS |
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 The
City of Calabasas organizes
two free monthly electronic waste collection events.
On the first Saturday of the month (February
4, 2012), an electronic waste collection will take
place at the
Albertson’s parking lot, 26521 Agoura Road (at Las
Virgenes Road)
in Calabasas from 10:00a.m to 3:00p.m. A
second monthly electronic waste event will take
place on the 3rd Saturday of the month (February 18,
2012) in the Vons Shopping Center parking lot at
23381 Mulholland Drive in Woodland Hills from
10:00a.m. to 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.
For more information, please contact the City of
Calabasas Recycling and Solid Waste Coordinator at
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HISTORIC PLACE OF THE MONTH |
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 The
City of Calabasas Planning Division invites
residents to take part in a monthly game to guess the
historic Calabasas landmark depicted as the
Calabasas Historic Place of the Month. Each month, a
new photo will be posted on the Calabasas website
depicting just a small portion of the Historic Place of
the Month.
Using only the image given and their knowledge of the
City, residents are encouraged to submit their guesses
via email. At the end of the month, an answer will be
posted online detailing what is shown in the image and
the historical importance of the location. Each month,
another new image will be posted which highlights the
diverse and largely unknown history of the Calabasas
area.
The
January Historic Place of the Month was the Rouse
Residence (photograph provided by Jerrold Lomax and
photographed by Julius Shulman). Was that your guess?
Visit
www.cityofcalabasas.com/historic-place.html to see
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CALABASAS CALENDARS,
MEETINGS
& HOLIDAYS |
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  Calabasas
City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 20,
2012 in observance of Presidents' 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. All City Council meetings and commission
meetings take place in the Council Chambers at City
Hall, 100 Civic Center Way in Calabasas.
Want
City Agendas delivered to your email? Sign up at
http://www.cityofcalabasas.com/connect.html.
For a complete calendar of events
and meetings at City Hall during February, please visit
our City
Calendar Page. |
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information? We want to hear from you! The City of Calabasas
website now has a page dedicated to your feedback and
requests. You will find links to different departments where
you can leave comments and request information. Check it out
and let us know what you think! 
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Council of Governments is conducting a survey to
determine the level of disaster preparedness in the
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