Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - January 24, 2021

January 24, 2021

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee met on February 28, 2022, to discuss balloon ordinances, offshore drilling updates, and receive sub-committee reports on ocean health, climate change, wildlife protection, public communications, and waste. - The committee approved minutes from the January 24, 2021 meeting. - Sub-committee updates were provided on multiple sustainability initiatives including ocean health, climate change mitigation, wildlife protection, public communications, and waste reduction efforts. - The committee discussed a balloon NGO item, including potential support letters for balloon ordinance legislation. - Senator Min provided an update on offshore drilling issues affecting the Laguna Beach coastal area. - The next meeting was scheduled for March 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM. - The meeting format included both in-person attendance at the Community Room at Susi Q Center and remote participation via Zoom (Webinar ID: 945 8012 5914). - Public participation options included written comments submitted by email to Staff Liaison dshissler@lagunabeachcity.net by 3 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Key Decisions

- Approved draft committee meeting minutes from January 24, 2021. - Discussed potential support for balloon ordinance legislation through NGO collaboration. - Scheduled the next ESC meeting for March 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM.