Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - August 15, 2022

August 15, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee convened on October 17, 2022, via Zoom to discuss a draft balloon ban ordinance and receive updates from various subcommittees. - The meeting focused on reviewing three different versions (Option A, B, or C) of a draft balloon ban ordinance for recommendation to the City Council. - Subcommittee chairs provided updates on their respective areas: Public Communications, Waste, Wildlife Protection, Climate Change, and Ocean Health. - The Committee approved draft minutes from the August 15, 2022, and September 19, 2022, meetings. - Council Liaison Weiss and Staff Liaison Shrago provided updates on city activities and environmental initiatives. - The meeting included a public communications period allowing residents to address the Committee on items not on the agenda. - The Committee discussed potential agenda items for the next meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022. - All remote participation occurred via Zoom with phone-in options for public comment.

Key Decisions

- Approved draft minutes from the August 15, 2022, Committee meeting - Approved draft minutes from the September 19, 2022, Committee meeting - Reviewed draft Balloon Ban Ordinance with three options (A, B, or C) for recommended action to City Council (specific decision on which option not detailed in agenda)