2026-03-03 CC Agenda Packet - ITEM E9 - El Segundo Environmental Committee UpdateENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE OVERVIEW
Vision
To create and maintain a sustainable community through collaboration.
Mission
To improve the social, economic, and environmental well-being
by fostering partnerships through education, guidance, and outreach.
Scope of Committee Work
Consider the work of this committee a toolbox for building a greener community,
I aligned with the City's Climate Action Plan Goals adopted in 2017 and evolving initiatives for 2026.
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PAST committee Work Plan Actions
Energy Conservation
• Sustained California Green Business Network (CAGBN) certifications in El Segundo.
• Supported energy efficiency programs and outreach.
Solid Waste Reduction
• Promoted green alternatives at City events (Farme�_ ��__�__� r__ _
• Engaged local businesses in recycling and compost
• Continued CAGBN certifications.
Urban Planning & Development
• Supported Local Travel Network (LTN) initiatives.
- • Provided input on city projects to encourage susta
Hazardous Waste
• Maintained CAGBN certifications.
• Continued resident education on safe disposal anc
PAST Committee Work Plan Actions
Transportation
• Promoted LTN implementation and community awareness.
Air Quality
• Maintained accountability at Hyperion (odor complaints, tracking violations).
• Promoted "No Idle Zones" in city facilities and schools.
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2024-2025 Achievements & Highlights
Community & Education
• Supported Blue Butterfly Conservancy: establishment as 5016, launch of internships and public educational events
• Organized Earth Week Farmers Market "grassroots" conversations & activities
• Launched pilot program of sustainable event practices with Kiwanis Chilipalooza
• Hosted "Drought Tolerant Garden" class with WRD
■ City Operations
"� • Encouraged native plantings
• Promoted compost giveaways
• Advocated for restart of CAGBN certifications
• Hosted waste -free meetings
• Participated in Non -Exclusive Commercial Hauler Franchise interview process
• Reviewed Los Angeles County Extreme Heat Initiative
• Participated in Land Use Element Update TAC
• Reviewed SBCCOG El Segundo GHG Emissions Inventory
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2024-2025 Achievements & Highli;
Neighboring Impacts
• Hyperion: toured facility; reviewed concepts for LADWP and LASAN proposed recycled efflue
complaints tracked; violations reported and monitored; met with Heal the Bay communicatic
• Scattergood: reviewed Hydrogen Generation Renewable Energy Storage Proposal
• Chevron: toured facility, met new staff
Partnerships & Programs
• SBCCOG
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• WRD
• SoCaIREN
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• ESUSD
Environmental Governance
• Reviewed Los Angeles County Extreme Heat Initiative
• Reviewed SBCCOG El Segundo GHG Emissions Inventory
• Reviewed AB 1572 (prohibits using potable water to irrigate non-functional turf )
• Continued to lobby to include Environmental Considerations on Staff Reports
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Sectors of Work & 2026 Focus
1. Energy Conservation — Educating and seeking improvement in reducing energy use; promoting
renewable solutions.
2. Solid Waste Reduction — Educating and seeking improvement in recycling, composting, and sustainable
e event practices.
3. Urban Planning & Development — Encouraging sustainable construction, land use & design.
4. Hazardous Waste — Educating on managing safe disposal and pollution prevention.
5. Transportation — Promoting Low -Impact Travel Network LTN EVs biking, and walking.
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6. Air Quality — Supporting clean air initiatives and monitoring neighboring impacts.
7. Water Conservation — Promoting native plantings and smart water practices.
8. Governance & Community Engagement — Advocating for eco-minded policies, reporting of
environmental impacts, reviewing legislation, and building community partnerships.
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WHY DO THIS ENVIRONMENTAL WORK?
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To create community interactions and incentives that can affect
positive personal, business and municipal eco-centric change.
To shift culture and practices to better affect our environment,
which better protects our future.
GRATITUDE & FORWARD MOVEMENT
WITH GRATITUDE FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED IN THIS TERM:
Kevin Butler • Leslie Edwards • Dennis Falk • Sudip Giri • Tracey Miller-Zarneke
Chia -Ming Ro • Shannon O'Toole • Cheryl Smith • Heather Sutherland r
Here to welcome your input on present focus
,:, and to receive future direction!