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Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda November 17 Page 2 of 2 pay for) to reduce emissions would be very useful. Todd asked how we can make Katie's presentation more accessible to City Council along these lines. 9. 7:20 PM Discussion Item: 2022 LSAB Planning and Implementation Todd gave a presentation to introduce his ideas about our work plan for 2022. Todd recommended that we focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the City as that is the principal scientific recommendation, which would entail focusing on the climate, energy, and transportation aspects of the Sustainability Action Plan. Todd's central idea is to electrify everything and then to source renewably -produced electricity (a la Bill Gates). Since the electrical grid is gradually transitioning to renewable energy, we should concentrate on the City's fossil fuel usage. Todd then presented estimates of fossil fuel usage at his own home. Tiffany pointed out we should ensure good communication to the community around greenhouse gas emission reductions. Katie expressed two concerns about focusing on electrification: equity in light of an upcoming Xcel Energy rate increase and efficiency as an important route to pursue. Todd then presented his work plan priorities as follows. 1. Reduce fossil fuel usage at residential properties. 2. Reduce fossil fuel usage at commercial and industrial properties. 3. Advance electric vehicle usage and reduce ICE vehicle usage. 4. Draft an LSAB budget. 5. Work with Superior and Lafayette on sustainability. 6. Raise community awareness of sustainability and our efforts. 7. Elevate sustainability with the City and City Council. Katie noted that there are already efforts towards a community electric vehicle road map and that there will likely be a budget amendment to fund free residential energy advising. Tiffany added that we should expand sustainability messaging in our schools. Dan noted his support for working with our neighboring communities. Todd continued that he would like to create subcommittees to work on the first three priorities. In particular, these subcommittees would build and execute works plans for 2022, hold meetings possibly open to the public, report back to LSAB monthly, and create plans and a budget for 2023. Katie raised concerns about the necessity of properly noticing subcommittee meetings if more than two LSAB members attend. Mark noted the benefits of having more than two LSAB members in attendance while Dan noted the efficiency of working one-on-one. Katie suggested that the subcommittees might only want to hold public meetings occasionally. Subcommittee assignments corresponding to the work plan priorities. 1. Todd and Josh 2. Mark and Seth (and new LSAB member) 3. Dan and Tiffany