Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 01 17

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Top Recommended Actions for 2018-2019 The top recommended actions were identified as projects that can be completed in the next 24 months, are within budget and had the largest impact on the Sustainability Sub -Program. There is not a specific formula for the top recommended actions, but rather the recommendations of LSAB and staff based on the factors identified above, such as timeframe, budget and performance/impact. The City should pursue the following top recommended actions in 2018 and 2019: • Evaluate the adoption of updated building codes to the further advancement of energy efficiency in new buildings. • Explore guidelines favoring energy efficiency in the new Planned Unit Development (PUD) Guidelines as potential "waiver criteria" and adding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) build -out for general or parking waivers. • Consider adopting a policy recognizing a suitable standard incorporating energy and water conservation (i.e. LEED Gold, Green Globe) for new construction of municipal facilities. • Apply for a Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) grant to install an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) at the Recreation Center in 2018. • Language encouraging quality drought resistant landscaping should be included in the new Design Guidelines. • Create a policy for raw water use at the golf course. • Add Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) build -out into a guideline list in the current Planned Unit Development (PUD) project. • Develop a Transportation Master Plan to define and analyze transportation priorities, identify alternative modes of transportation and consider needs for alternative transportation solutions. • Consider requiring all retailers participating in City events to use compostable food service products. • Consider inclusion of "room for recycling and composting" requirement and/or incentives in the new Design Guidelines and new future building codes. • Consider an ordinance to require all Louisville businesses to recycle and compost, using the licensed hauler of their choice; require all haulers collecting recyclables and compost to report weights annually to the City; and require all HOAs to offer recycling and composting along with their trash service, using the hauler of their choice. • LSAB should consider hosting an informative workshop on community gardens to gauge interest in additional gardens. • Complete ongoing projects. Conclusion NNi4„, The top recommended actions in the 2 -Year Work Plan aim to achieve the strategies identified in the Sustainability Action Plan in 2018 and 2019. 5