Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2019 09 18

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Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting Minutes August 21, 2019 Page 2 of 4 their upcoming waste -collection service here, there have been hardly any residents showing up for them. Jay also noted that Republic Services will allow residents to place branches into their compost bins unbundled, so long as they are cut short enough to allow the bins' lids to be closed. This is a change from Republic's prior policy of requiring all tree branches to be bundled separately and left curbside outside of the bins. Republic will hold collected yard waste and branches in roll-on/roll-off containers at the wastewater treatment site until October (when Emerald -Ash Borers don't fly), then ship those materials to A-1 Organics in Keenesburg. And they'll establish some kind of local grinding operation for branches in the future. Republic's compost/recycling/trash bins will be delivered to residents by the last week in August, and Western Disposal's bins will be collected by them by the end of the month as they run their last collection routes. 7. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda: Resident Doug Grinbergs stated he still wants to see public drinking fountains operating full-time, noting the one at John Breaux plaza has not functioned for a long time. He also commented on night-time light pollution, noting our recent LED streetlights create glare. He suggested Louisville adopt a 'dark skies' ordinance. He also said store/business entrances should be located near public sidewalks, rather than further away (such as across a parking lot) from pedestrian walkways. He also noted those responsible for sprinkler systems should make sure they're watering landscaping and not sidewalks. And he noted Cleo Mudrock Park has errant sprinklers. He also suggested the City not place rocks as a landscaping feature between streets and adjacent walkways. He suggested we adopt a 'vision -zero' model to reduce accidents; that we drive electric vehicles; and that RTD busses install 3-plus bike racks, so that more than 2 bikes can be carried at any one time. Resident Debbie Fahey reported on a planned upcoming presentation in Louisville of the movie "Biggest little Farm", a story about the 8-yr quest of a couple to trade their city life for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. See http://uni.pictures/BLF for more info. Katie B said she's working on a date in Spring 2020 for its showing here, and to have a Q-&-A session afterwards. Tiffany Boyd reported on a global climate strike set for Friday, Sept-20th. Young people around the world have been striking throughout the year and are now calling upon adults to walk out of work and support their efforts to draw more attention to the climate crisis. Louisville GCGC elementary and middle school clubs will be inviting parents to take their students to the Denver rally on that date. For more detailed info about that event, see the 350 Colorado press release at https://350colorado.org/press-release-colorado-youth-call- for-massive-climate-strike-in-september/ . 8. LSAB Member Updates and Reports: No separate member reports. 9. Presentation/Discussion, Transportation Master Plan: City Planning Director Rob Zuccaro gave us a presentation of the City's proposed Transportation Master Plan. It's been developed over the past year by staff and consultant firm TEI, with input from LSAB and other city boards and community public forums, such as the upcoming Aug- 22nd open -house and soliciting public comments via www.EngageLouisvilleCo.org. See the draft plan online at https://www.louisvilleco.gov/home/showdocument?id=24052 . 2