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City Council Meeting Minutes July 3, 2018 Page 9 of 11 Councilmember Stolzmann stated she agreed with Councilmember Leh on the language interpretation that if there were not unanimous consent, an item would be pulled. Councilmember Leh stated their policy agenda says unanimous agreement. Public Comments Doug Grinbergs, 530 West. Sycamore Circle, stated he cares deeply about sustainability efforts and climate change mitigation. The Federal and State governments are not taking care of this and it is now left up to local municipalities to do something. We need as many tools as possible in our toolbox to address this. He gave some suggestions on other ways to address climate change: turn off day burner street lights, solar for the Library, white and green roofs, greener quieter lawn mowers, discourage idling vehicles. Councilmember Loo stated she would prefer the money be spent another way to address issues. Our dollars should be used in places can get a concrete result. Let's spend our $5000 on something real. Mayor Muckle moved the City of Louisville join the CC4CA coalition. Mayor Pro Tem Lipton seconded with a friendly amendment that it be at the base level and to evaluate the benefits of the membership at the end of the 12 month period. Councilmember Stolzmann asked for a friendly amendment to add at the end of the motion it is being made because of human caused global warming. Motioner accepted the friendly amendments, seconder did not accept Councilmember Stolzmann's amendment. Substitute motion: Councilmember Stolzmann made a substitute motion to support the CC4CA because of human caused global warming at the base level and re-evaluate after the first 12 month period. Councilmember Leh seconded. Vote on substitute motion: Motion passed Yes = 4, No = 3; no votes from Councilmember Keany, Councilmember Loo, Mayor Pro Tem Lipton. APPROVAL OF A LOUISVILLE REVITALIZATION COMMISSION CONTRACT WITH DESMAN, INC. FOR PARKING STRUCTURE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN SERVICES — moved from consent agenda Mayor Muckle asked Councilmember Stolzmann to state why she pulled this item off the consent agenda. Councilmember Stolzmann stated she would like to know if the land swap with Voltage is not on track. Secondly, she would like to discuss general priorities for staff and if this is a priority for staff. We have priorities in the Revitalization Area that do not include this project; should those funds be used on projects already in the CIP.