Economic Vitality Committee Agenda and Packet 2023 07 31

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had heard any feedback from the public. had not heard any feedback. Economic Vitality Committee Meeting Minutes June 16, 2023 Page 2of5 Manager Kroner confirmed that she She continued with an update on the revised draft dark sky lighting ordinance that will be going to Planning Commission on July 13. Councilmember Most asked if the revised ordinance includes changes to both the residential and commercial code. Director Zuccaro confirmed that the revision includes updates to both residential and commercial requirements. Chair Leh acknowledged staff for their work on the dark sky update. Manager Kroner concluded her updates by announcing that staff will be hosting an open house in August to allow businesses to provide feedback on potential amendments to the energy code. Mayor Pro Tern Fahey asked whether this meeting will include an update on what the City has done through its own internal decarbonization plan. Manager Kroner responded that she was not sure yet as staff is still in the early ages of planning. Director Zuccaro added that the primary goal of the meeting is education on implementation, but the meeting will also include discussion on issues and barriers that could end up being amendments. He agreed that it would make sense to share what the City has been doing to make sure its facilities meet the current code requirements. Answering a previous question from Councilmember Most, Director Zuccaro added that the former Empire Lounge (816 Main Street) has 30 feet of frontage on Main Street. Manager Kroner also added that the property is 5,000 SF. Public comment from Mike Deborski: Mr. Deborski commented that previous processes around the building code and energy code have not properly considered input from the community. Rather than being involved in the process, Mr. Deborski feels that businesses are being told what the City is doing and expected to comply with the changes. He concluded that the process feels backward but hoped that this could change moving forward. Chair Leh responded that the City seems to have a better grasp on these processes, citing the dark sky lighting ordinance, and that there will be amendments and opportunities to clean up the energy code. Director Zuccaro clarified that the residential code was adopted first without much public engagement, but the commercial code included some public outreach. He added that the City will strive for more public engagement in its processes. Public Comment from Rick Kron: Mr. Kron stated that he agreed with Mr. Deborski's comments. He also commented that staff received quite a few comments from the previous iteration of the energy code, and that these comments should still apply. 7. Discussion/Direction- Economic Vitality Committee Work Plan Priorities: Manager Kroner summarized previous discussion regarding the 2023 EVC Agenda Packet P. 4