Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 06 16

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Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda May 19 Page 2 of 2 development proposal. Specifically, she voiced her concern that the current Planned Community Zone Development is not sufficiently robust to ensure that the developer Brue Baukol follow through on its sustainability commitments and goals. Tamar also expressed concern about fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from this proposed development. Tamar asked for clarification on why LSAB cannot comment on proposed developments within the City. Mark responded that LSAB does not have legal standing to comment on developments and that LSAB would have to obtain such standing through an act of City Council. Katie responded that LSAB bylaws do not allow for our providing commentary on proposed developments and that there would be legal issues with LSAB providing recommendations (especially without explicit permission to provide such advice). 6. 6:45PM LSAB Member Updates and Reports Laura reported that the Boulder chapter of the Climate Reality Group is organizing a trip to Jack's Solar Garden in Longmont on Saturday 26 June. Jack's Solar Garden works at the intersection of solar deployment and agricultural land use. Josh broached the issue of obtaining permission from City Council to advise the City on proposed developments. At LSAB's last meeting Mark and Josh had reported on the Open Space and Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Boards' legal standing regarding new developments, and they noted the narrowness of these Advisory Boards' rights. Josh suggested that LSAB could or should ask for broad rights to advise on issues of sustainability, principally drawing on the City's Comprehensive Plan and Sustainability Action Plan. Josh wondered if LSAB wants to investigate this possibility further. Josh also raised Tiffany's idea of a sustainability brainstorming session. Josh asked about how we could make this work within the open government guidelines. Laura volunteered that there are no restrictions on just two LSAB members brainstorming at one time. Todd suggested that we might be able categorize such brainstorming as outside the purview of LSAB. Katie suggested a workshop or study session format; she will inquire with City staff. Laura suggested a special meeting or study session. Katie suggested that this topic would fit nicely with the upcoming presentation on the Sustainable Neighborhoods Network. Mark noted that there would be open government issues with these discussion at a social gathering. Todd suggested connecting with citizen's action organizations. Laura proposed that LSAB skip Katie's staff updates since these updates are recorded in the meeting packet. Katie provided just one brief update: the City and its partners did not receive the state grant to assist in adoption of IECC 2021, but she noted that other communities may still want to collaborate. 2