Climate Action and Environmental Committee

Tuesday, August 31, 2021 · 12:00 PM PM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Climate Action and Environmental Committee held a teleconference meeting to discuss sustainability initiatives and receive updates from various commissions. The meeting focused on environmental strategies, including battery charging stations, renewable energy, and potential future projects related to climate action.

Key Decisions

  • Sustainable City Commission Presentation Received and Filed
  • Battery Charging and Hydrogen Fueling Stations Presentation Passed
  • State and Federal Sustainability Efforts Presentation Passed
  • Future Presentation on Anaerobic Digestion at SERRF Passed
  • Future Presentation on Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act Approved for Future Discussion
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. ROLL CALL (12:03 PM)
  2. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Sustainable City Commission on work of the commission and their upcoming priorities, and how they can work with the committee.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Zendejas, seconded by Chair Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  3. 6. Recommendation to request a future presentation on potential impacts of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act on the goals of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Zendejas, seconded by Chair Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  4. CLIMATE ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  5. CALL TO ORDER (12:03 PM)
  6. REGULAR AGENDA (12:04 PM)
  7. Also present: Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services; Amy Webber, Deputy City Attorney; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
  8. PUBLIC COMMENT (1:11 PM)
  9. ADJOURNMENT (1:11 PM)
  10. 7. eComments received for the Climate Action & Environmental Committee meeting of Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
    Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This Agenda Item was received and filed.

  11. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
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  13. CALL TO ORDER
  14. ROLL CALL
  15. REGULAR AGENDA
  16. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Climate Action & Environmental Committee meeting held Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Allen, seconded by Member Zendejas, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  17. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Sustainable City Commission on work of the commission and their upcoming priorities, and how they can work with the committee.
    Agenda Item
  18. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on battery charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations throughout Long Beach.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Mungo, seconded by Chair Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Roll Call (3 votes)
    • Councilwoman Zendejas Yes
    • Councilwoman Mungo Yes
    • Councilwoman Allen Yes
  19. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on State and Federal efforts on sustainability and investments towards renewable energy production.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Zendejas, seconded by Chair Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  20. 5. Recommendation to request a future presentation on potential development of anaerobic digestion at SERRF and future plans for the site.
    Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Zendejas, seconded by Chair Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  21. 6. Recommendation to request a future presentation on potential impacts of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act on the goals of the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
    Agenda Item
  22. PUBLIC COMMENT
  23. ADJOURNMENT
  24. I, Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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