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Sustainable Lexington Committee Minutes of December 21, 2021 The Committee recommends that the PBC: 1. Build on the design that they presented to represent a 100%net zero project. 2. Include approval of the solar structure along with the building by the HDC, so that the site will be solar-ready. 3. Ensure that the planned building and parking area infrastructure (conduit, building systems) accommodate the full solar array—for 100%net zero design. 4. Present an appropriation request to Town Meeting that includes the budget for both the building and solar structure—as an integrated project. 5. Include charging stations as established in the general zoning bylaws (e.g., conduit for 50% of parking spaces, and 4% charging stations). SustainabLY update, including a summary of the Climate Youth Forum held on December 9th. Michele reported that the youth forum with high school students and MAPC staff went well, with common themes around how to engage the community and social media. Tanay added that there was discussion about the possibility of a community event to promote the climate action plan, which might be a shared event with multiple goals. Another meeting is not planned at this point but a mailing list exists. The committee discussed how to open itself to more observation and interaction with interested members of the high school community; students are welcome to attend any time, but a dedicated time on an agenda for student/committee dialogue might be useful. An opportune occasion is coming in January when some of Rick's students will be reporting on their research. Update on Community Choice Aggregation communication plans: articles, mailings, etc. Peregrine has proposed a three-part strategy: an ad in the Colonial Times, a postcard to customers of Eversource's basic service, and social media graphics encouraging enrollment. The Colonial Times has an ad deadline of January 12 and Peregrine staff are out of the picture until January 3. When they return, they will loop in the four members of the committee who offered to review their material (Paul, Rick, Cindy, Charlie). Ricki asked if the article can promote opting up to 100%New England service, since even that is cheaper than the new Eversource basic rate. Update on Article 10 Gas-Powered Leaf Blower(GLB) referendum. In Archana's absence, Charlie updated the committee on the referendum to overturn Town Meeting's approval of Article 10, which the committee endorsed. A ballot question committee has been formed to uphold the Town Meeting vote; Archana will chair, Dan Koretz will serve as vice-chair, and Charlie as treasurer. With the help of Lin Jensen, a website is being developed; the donation page is live and educational material is being developed. On Sunday the campaign held an open meeting advertised to all Town Meeting members who voted for the article, as well as other friends, to begin engaging volunteers in the many tasks ahead. The main challenge of the campaign is education: reaching voters with the message that the health impacts of gas-powered leaf blowers are significant and worthy of a Yes vote. 2.