Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - July 18, 2022

July 18, 2022

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) met on July 18, 2022, to review subcommittee updates and consider a letter of support for a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan RFP. - The ESC discussed recommending to City Council the addition of youth representatives to the committee to increase diverse perspectives. - Multiple subcommittees provided updates on their ongoing work, including Climate Change, Ocean Health, Wildlife Protection, Waste, and Public Communications initiatives. - The committee reviewed and considered endorsing a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) Scope of Services for an updated Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). - Minutes from the June 27, 2022, ESC meeting were presented for approval. - The meeting included reports from Council Liaison Councilmember Weiss and Staff Liaison Fran Shrago. - The committee planned to discuss potential agenda items for the next meeting scheduled for August 15, 2022. - Public participation options were available through mail or email submissions to Staff Liaison Fran Shrago at fshrago@lagunabeachcity.net by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting. - The meeting emphasized environmental sustainability initiatives across multip

Key Decisions

- Approval of draft minutes from the June 27, 2022, Committee Meeting. - Consideration of an ESC Letter of Support to City Council for the Draft RFP Scope of Services for an updated Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). - Discussion and potential recommendation to City Council to add youth representatives to the ESC.