Laguna Beach Environmental Sustainability Committee - May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

Executive Summary

- The Environmental Sustainability Committee (ESC) convened on May 15, 2023, to discuss a draft Fleet Electrification and EV Charging Infrastructure Master Plan and review multiple recommendations from subcommittees under Resolution 22.066 pursuant to the 2021-2023 ESC Workplan. - The meeting featured a presentation by Senior Director ICF from ICF and Director Michael Litschi from the City's Transit & Community Services on the Fleet Electrification and EV Charging Infrastructure Master Plan. - The Wildlife Protection Subcommittee recommended two actions: developing a native plant program with demonstration gardens and continually educating the public about threats to wildlife through Resolution 20.035. - The Climate Change Subcommittee presented five major recommendations including creating an ordinance for plant-based and local food promotion, developing a cool pavement pilot program, creating a reach code ordinance for zero carbon construction, developing a solar master plan, and developing an electric vehicle fleet plan. - Multiple subcommittees provided updates including Public Communications, Ocean Health, Waste, Ad-Hoc CAAP Working Group, and Climate Change. - The Committee a

Key Decisions

- Approval of draft minutes from the April 17, 2023, regular meeting. - Consideration of Wildlife Protection Subcommittee recommendation to develop a native plant program with demonstration gardens and/or adopt a resolution supporting a native plant program with demonstration gardens. - Consideration of Wildlife Protection Subcommittee recommendation to continually educate the public about threats to wildlife within Resolution 20.035, including digital promotions, educational events, and signage at parks, beaches, and trails. - Consideration of Climate Change Subcommittee recommendation to cre