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LL 1tyof_ CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />Louisville AGENDA ITEM 2 <br />COLORADO • SINCE 1878 <br />SUBJECT: DISCUSSION/DIRECTION — SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN <br />UPDATE <br />DATE: AUGUST 25, 2020 <br />PRESENTED BY: KATIE BAUM, SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST <br />EMILY HOGAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER FOR <br />COMMUNICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS <br />MEGAN DAVIS, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER <br />SUMMARY: <br />In 2019, staff and the Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board (LSAB) began the <br />process of updating the Sustainability Action Plan (SAP). Since the adoption of the first <br />Sustainability Action Plan in 2016, multiple initiatives and projects have been <br />completed. Additionally, some items are no longer relevant due to completion of <br />strategies, new technologies and advancing partnerships. Throughout 2019 and 2020, <br />LSAB and staff worked to develop an inclusive, priority -driven SAP with incremental <br />changes and future flexibility. <br />This communication outlines additional information on the Sustainability Action Plan <br />update for Council consideration. <br />BACKGROUND: <br />In 2012, LSAB tasked themselves with the creation of a document to outline <br />sustainability goals and strategies for the City and community. The SAP articulates <br />Louisville's vision to create a more sustainable community and provide a roadmap for <br />achieving City and community objectives. Adopted by City Council in 2016, the plan <br />includes guidelines for internal City operations as well as community -wide approaches <br />for residents and businesses. In general, the current plan has a focus on environmental <br />impacts and their potential economic benefits. <br />Due to the nature of the SAP as a guiding and living document, and the availability of <br />new data and practices for addressing climate change and other environmental issues, <br />staff and LSAB has recognized the need to update the SAP. In 2019 LSAB began the <br />process of updating and amending the framework. Over the last year, LSAB discussed <br />necessary changes and updates with staff providing guidance. Staff introduced a first <br />draft to LSAB in February 2020 and a second draft in June 2020. <br />The SAP update takes into account additional planning efforts and incorporates <br />previous input, strategies and recommendations. Staff worked with LSAB, residents, <br />regional partners as well as other Front Range municipalities and the County to gather <br />feedback and input on the development of the SAP update. <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />23 <br />