STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: March 24, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor & City Council
From: Amanda Grossman, Sustainability Program Administrator Subject: Proclamation Honoring Earth Month and Earth Day Attachments: None
INTRODUCTION
The City proclaims April as Earth Month and April 22nd as Earth Day. Earth Day serves as an opportunity to promote environmental education and spread awareness to empower individuals to take action in protecting our Earth. The City will celebrate the 56th anniversary of Earth Day on Sunday, April 19th at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market.
DISCUSSION
The City of Beverly Hills demonstrates our commitment to protecting our planet and working towards a more sustainable and resilient Beverly Hills. As stewards of the environment, the City will be hosting the 23rd Annual Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 19th and partnering with various community organizations to provide environmental and educational resources to the public.
The Earth Day celebration at the Farmers’ Market is a free event open to the public.
Below are additional details for some of the event activities:
Free paper shredding for confidential documents in a safe and secure shredder; Free compost distribution of 25-pound bags of nutrient-rich soil; Westside Repair Café to fix broken electrical items and repair textiles; Free e-waste collection; and
Clothing Swap to exchange your gently used clothing items for some different clothing items.
For updated information about the event and the featured exhibitors, please visit the website at www.beverlyhills.org/earthday.
The City remains dedicated to environmental stewardship and prioritizes educating the community on sustainable practices and environmental protection. Events like Earth Day support the goals outlined in the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. By coming
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together, we can inspire meaningful progress and help foster a cleaner, more resilient Beverly Hills.
FISCAL IMPACT
The budget for the Earth Day event is funded by the Public Works Environmental Utilities Enterprise Funds (Water, Wastewater, Storm Water and Solid Waste). Expenses are minimal, and funding will be used for advertising and the purchase of promotional items.
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Shana Epstein,
Director of Public Works
Approved By