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Climate Action and Environmental Committee

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 · 2:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Long Beach Climate Action and Environmental Committee met to discuss various environmental initiatives, including drought impacts, carbon pricing, and a potential Youth Climate Corps program. The committee approved several recommendations related to climate action and adaptation, signaling continued commitment to environmental sustainability.

Key Decisions

  • Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Presentation Received and Filed
  • Youth Climate Corps Program Development Study Session Approved
  • Carbon Pricing Legislation Support Recommended for Federal Legislation Committee
  • Drought Effects Presentation Received and Filed
  • Oil Dependency Presentation Laid Over to April Meeting
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CLIMATE ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2)) JOIN VIA ZOOM, PLEASE DIAL: (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 936 9776 5214 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/93697765214 TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE ZOOM MEETING RAISE YOUR HAND BY CLICKING THE HAND ICON WHILE THE ITEM IS BEING READ BY THE CITY CLERK. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.LONGBEACH.GOV/CITYCLERK/ MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO CITYCLERK@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. REGULAR AGENDA
  5. 1. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Climate Action & Environmental Committee meeting held Tuesday, November 16, 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:

  6. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the drought effect on Long Beach.
    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:

  7. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on potential carbon pricing legislation and how they could interact with the CAAP, and recommend to the Federal Legislation Committee to add support for establishing a price on carbon to the City's Federal Legislative Agenda.
    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:

  8. 4. Recommendation to conduct, receive, and file a Study Session and receive input from the Climate Action and Environmental Committee members and members of the public regarding the development of the Youth Climate Corps program.
    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:

  9. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP).
    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:

  10. 6. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation on oil dependency.
    Agenda Item
    Action: laid over Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Allen, seconded by Member Zendejas, that the item be laid over to the Climate Action and Environmental Committee Meeting in April. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. PUBLIC COMMENT
  12. ADJOURNMENT
  13. 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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  15. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  16. REGULAR AGENDA (2:03 PM)
  17. Also present: Oscar Orci, Director of Development Services; Erin Weesner-McKinley, Deputy City Attorney; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
  18. ROLL CALL (2:02 PM)
  19. CALL TO ORDER (2:02 PM)
  20. CLIMATE ACTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID MEETING PURSUANT TO AB 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
  21. PUBLIC COMMENT (3:53 PM)
  22. ADJOURNMENT (3:55 PM)