HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary 27
Environmental Initiatives Committee
Special Meeting Minutes
DATE: Wednesday, February 27, 2013
TIME: 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Parks & Recreation Building,
26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills
1. Roll Call, New Members, New Council Liason
Present: April Anair, Serena Giori, Sheela Veerina, Peter Evans (chair)
Also present: Jay Shideler, Steve Schmidt, Kjell Karlsson
John Radford will be the new council liaison.
2. EIC Annual Report
The committee reviewed its annual report to the town council.
3. Joint Committee Meeting re General Plan Circulation Element
Peter Evans asked whether members can attend a joint committee meeting on either
March 27 or April 5.
4. LAH PV Ordinance Renewal
The committee discussed a potential recommendation on renewal of the PV ordinance
which provides a development area bonus for some PV installs and the present building
permit fee waiver. The committee took no formal action.
5. GHG Inventory Update
6. EIC Initiatives
7. Fast Track Guide
The committee discussed its sustainability recommendations for the fast track guide,
including ordinance changes for required elements, enforceability, reconciliation of
overall point allocations, and a path to zero net energy for new construction. The
committee agreed to ask Debbie Pedro to attend the next meeting.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Environmental Initiatives Committee regarding any
item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerkâs office located at Town
Hall, 26379 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, California during normal business hours.
8. Fast Track Guide for Remodels
The committee discussed a possible recommendation for a fast track guide for remodels
as a way to encourage improvements in energy performance of existing buildings. Some
members noted that remodels in effect extend the life of buildings that are not built to
present energy standards.
9. Outreach
10. Public Comment
11. Adjournment