Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - May 19, 2025

May 19, 2025

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) convened on June 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM to discuss plastic bag reduction at the Farmer's Market, a glue trap ban, and the 2025-2026 workplan. - The committee reviewed a glue trap ban letter from the March 18, 2024, ESC meeting, continuing a previous environmental protection initiative. - Subcommittee drafts for the 2025-2026 ESC Workplan were reviewed as the committee planned its priorities for the upcoming year. - Standing project updates were received on Fleet Electrification, OCGoesSolar, Native Plants, SoCalREN, Aliso Berm Ordinance, and Integrated Pest Management Implementation, all pending City Council consideration. - The committee discussed methods to reduce plastic bag distribution at the Laguna Beach Farmer's Market, addressing single-use plastic waste reduction. - Public participation was limited to in-person attendance, with written comments accepted via email to Staff Liaison efabian@lagunabeachcity.net by 3:00 PM the day before the meeting. - The next ESC meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

Key Decisions

- Approved draft minutes from the May 19, 2025, regular meeting. - Received and filed updates on standing projects pending City Council consideration: Fleet Electrification, OCGoesSolar, Native Plants, SoCalREN, Aliso Berm Ordinance, and Integrated Pest Management Implementation.