City Council Agenda and Packet 2018 05 08 SP

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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. • Partner with Xcel Energy to increase the share of alternative energy with our community. • Encourage language for quality drought resistant landscaping in the new Design Guidelines. • 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. • Require permitted special events with over 50 attendees to implement a zero waste plan. • Consider inclusion of "room for composting" requirement and/or incentives in the new Design Guidelines and new future building codes. • Continue providing branch recycling and leaf drop-off services and restart metal recycling service. • 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. • Continue Sustainability Series to educate the public and consider including new topics such as community gardens, composting and the green business program. • Complete ongoing projects.