Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 05 19

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Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda April 21 Page 2 of 2 Deb Fahey (couldn't get unmuted in public comments, so this was provided during staff comments) - says we didn't approve REC's, but diverted funds to public works for efficiency updates. Wants to get Louisville up to Gold/Plat from bronze for a green rating. 6. LSAB Member Updates and Reports: Mark provided an update on how OSAB was given the power to weigh in on planning process, vs. LSAB which doesn't have this responsibility. Additional history was provided, such as LSAB starting as a recycling advisory group in 1988. Josh providing background on parks/rec board and their advisory duties. Tiffany provided an update that per a meeting with the mayor, citizens are asking for more under passes. Deb Fahey said the city wants to do 5 underpasses. Dan provided an update that he attended a planning commission meeting to plant the seed that LSAB would like to work together. Todd shared a concept about a community blog/website-like resource where residents would write reviews about their experiences with sustainable topics and products. For example, a Louisville resident might write a review of their battery powered lawn mower, so that others who are considering a change from their gas lawn mower could have a local source of information, maybe even try the product. 7. City Staff Updates 8. Climate Action Discussion Laura provided an update that her and Tiffany researched Denver's sustainability tax, which explored electricity taxes, but that never made it to ballot. Then looked at carbon tax via Xcel, but Xcel threatened to sue. Ended up with a climate sales tax. Mark/Seth provided an update that they want to do a survey to Louisville businesses. Todd suggested they contact Megan pierce for business email addresses. Todd & Dan updated that they want to do a citizen survey to gauge levels of awareness and interest around various climate action topics. 2