Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - May 17, 2021

May 17, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) met on June 21, 2021, via Zoom to conduct committee business, select officers, review the 2021 Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory, and receive updates from subcommittees. - The Committee was tasked with selecting a Vice Chair and Secretary as its first order of business. - A comprehensive Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Report was reviewed, including vehicle miles traveled (VMT) inventory and grant opportunities. - Multiple subcommittees provided updates on their work in climate change mitigation, waste reduction, ocean health, wildlife protection, and public education. - The Wildlife Protection subcommittee presented detailed meeting notes and recommendations. - The Public Education subcommittee proposed a lecture series and social media campaigns to increase community engagement. - The meeting included extensive documentation of greenhouse gas inventory analysis and grant funding opportunities for sustainability initiatives. - The Committee scheduled its next meeting for July 19, 2021, at 6:00 PM.

Key Decisions

- The Committee approved the draft meeting minutes from May 17, 2021. - Officer positions (Vice Chair and Secretary) were selected from among committee members. - The Committee reviewed and accepted the Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Report and related documentation. - Subcommittee updates were received and acknowledged across five focus areas.