Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - September 19, 2022

September 19, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) met on September 19, 2022, to discuss ocean health, wildlife protection, waste management, climate change, and public communications initiatives. - The MPA Collaborative Network and the City of Laguna Beach Marine Safety Department presented on the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Decadal Review. - Approval of minutes from the previous meeting was postponed to the October 2022 regular meeting. - Public communications were accepted during a designated period, with speakers limited to three minutes or less. - The meeting included updates from all five ESC subcommittees: Ocean Health, Wildlife Protection, Waste, Public Communications, and Climate Change. - Council Liaison Weiss and Staff Liaison Shrago provided reports to the committee. - The committee discussed potential agenda items for the next ESC meeting scheduled for October 17, 2022. - The meeting was held via Zoom with options for public participation by phone, computer, or written submission. - The committee adjourned until the next meeting at 6:00 PM on October 17, 2022.

Key Decisions

- Minutes from the previous meeting were postponed for approval until the October 2022 regular meeting. - The committee proceeded with subcommittee updates from all five active subcommittees. - The committee set the next meeting for 6:00 PM on October 17, 2022.