Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2023 03 15

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Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes February 15, 2023 Page 2 of 7 Louisville. He said that if we continue to incentivize the supply of fossil fuels, it incentivizes more fracking and air pollutants. Staff Update — Dan asked about the timeline and priority for the Dark Sky Ordinance. Kayla explained there is already a draft ordinance and it is slated for the first half of the year. She will keep everyone updated on progress and there is a Dark Skies Open House on Monday, April 10 at the Louisville Public Library. Todd asked if Kayla is the Sustainability Division referred to in the staff update and Kayla confirmed that she is indeed the Division. Dan mentioned that it's great to see so many residents rebuilding to the IECC 2021+ codes. Tiffany asked if the e-bike pilot program flyers will be translated into Spanish. Kayla responded that they will be translated when they are printed. Todd asked if there will be more of a discussion about the e-bike rebate pilot program and Kayla responded that yes, there will be a discussion at the March meeting. Tiffany asked the board to celebrate the number of residents choosing the incentives, rebates and choices for the IECC 2021+ codes for rebuilding. Discussion Item — Open Space Tax Task Force — LSAB Appointment Kayla started by explaining that City Council is putting together an Open Space Tax Task Force with members from OSAB, PPLAB and LSAB to discuss the Open Space sales tax. The tax is expiring and language about extending the tax needs to be included on the November ballot. Public Comment None LSAB Discussion Todd mentioned that this is a great chance to get sustainability built into an ongoing funding source. He asked if LSAB could have a representative and an alternate. Kayla responded that the task force will discuss this in their first meeting. Todd said he is willing to be the LSAB representative on the task force. Lev asked how Todd sees this as an opportunity to raise funding for