Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 02 21

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Sustainability Advisory Board Minutes January 17, 2024 Page 2 of 8 Public Comments — There were no public comments. Staff Update — Kayla explained the process for and purpose of staff updates at Board meetings. She highlighted the Sustainability Division's upcoming appearances at City Council meetings in March, notably the presentation of the Community Decarbonization Plan the night before the Board's March meeting. Tiffany asked for clarification on the Division's intention not to ask for adoption of the Community Decarbonization Plan but to ask for updates of the City's climate action goals. Kayla explained that updates of these goals would likely be more impactful than adoption by resolution of the Community Decarbonization Plan. John asked for further information on the study of Louisville's commercial buildings that students from CU-Anschutz will conduct this spring. Kayla explained that the idea came from the Community Decarbonization Stakeholder Group. The students will use Boulder County data to explore the ages of buildings and their likely HVAC equipment replacement schedules so that the City can target its outreach, particularly to support the City's collaboration with PACE this year. The students will attempt to research all commercial buildings in Louisville. Kevin inquired about the building energy code amendments that City Council will soon consider. Kayla explained that the codes recently adopted by the City require a few administrative changes, particularly regarding bringing equipment replacement requirements in line with legal standards. Todd clarified how the Board typically approaches the staff updates at its meetings: Board members read the updates beforehand, and discussion at the meeting is limited to Board member's questions.