Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2022 05 18

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LCityof Louisville City Manager's Office Memorandum To: Louisville Sustainability Advisory Board From: Kayla Betzold, Sustainability Coordinator Date: May 18, 2022 Re: Staff Updates Bike, Walk, Wheel Week • Bike, Walk, Wheel Week will be June 19 — 25, 2022 and will be a collaboration with the Town of Superior and City of Lafayette, highlighting active transportation opportunities. Green Business Program • Louisville/Lafayette PACE fellow, Jenn Dingman, began in late April. Jenn will assist both cities in administering and expanding their Green Business Programs in 2022. • Fellow will focus on alignment with Lafayette's program, increasing participation and highlighting the work of existing participants. Building Code Phase 2 • Phase 2 of Louisville's building code update has begun, with consultants Lotus Sustainability and Engineering and Group 14. • Phase 2 will consider the Commercial net zero code and all -electric residential and commercial codes, along with cost, affordable housing and equity impacts. • A community public engagement process will begin mid -June with a community survey and two community meetings, along with a presentation to LSAB at the July meeting. Disposable Bag Tax Implementation — LouisvilleCO.gov/BagTax • As of May 4, 76 bag tax returns have been received (out of 208 licensed bag taxpayers) totaling $40,845.44. • The City's Sales Tax department is leading business compliance efforts. • Remittance that exceeds administrative costs can be allocated for sustainability programs. 1