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2023-04-18 Agenda and Supporting Documentation Town Council Afternoon Meeting Agenda
1.Site Visit (45 min.) 1.1 Vail Village Welcome Center, 241 South Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657 2.The regular Town Council meeting will convene at 1:45pm in the Town Council Chambers. 3.Presentation/Discussion 3.1 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Discussion 30 min. Staff seeks council feedback on the strategies in the draft EV Readiness Plan. Are there strategies council would like to see added, amended, or removed from the plan and is there additional information relative to the specific strategies that council requests of staff? Presenter(s): Cameron Millard, Energy Efficiency Coordinator, Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager, and Chris Southwick, Mobility Innovation Coordinator Background: In a previous council work session, staff introduced the draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan and is associated high-level goals. Strategies in the areas of infrastructure, fleet, policy, community EV readiness, and micro-mobility have also been developed and represent actions for the town to pursue towards achieving the goals of the plan. These strategies are the topic of this presentation. 3.2 Electric Vehicle and Mobility Device Safety Considerations 30 min. Listen to information provided. Presenter(s): Ryan Ocepek, Fire Marshal Background: Town Council has requested information on vehicles and mobility devices that use lithium ion batteries and fire protection approaches to addressing unique fire suppression and fire prevention challenges associated with these devices. VAIL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING Afternoon Session Agenda Town Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom. Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uP7x-cM2SxGBQKY468IGCw 1:00 PM, April 18, 2023 Notes: Times of items are approximate, subject to change, and cannot be relied upon to determine what time Council will consider an item. EV Readiness Memo to Council - Strategies.pdf EV Strategies Presentation to Town Council.pdf Draft_TOV_Electric_Vehicle_Readiness_Plan.pdf 1 3.3 Mountain Healthcare Coalition Update 30 min. Listen to presentation and provide feedback. Presenter(s): Krista Miller, HR Director and Chris Romer, Founder, Mountain Healthcare Coalition Background: Community partners have collaborated over the last few years to strategize ways to assist with affordability of healthcare in our region. Much progress has been made over the last few years including the creation of a non-profit, “Mountain Healthcare Coalition." Today’s presentation will provide the background, current initiatives and the plan ahead in tackling this challenge. 4.DRB / PEC (5 min.) 4.1 DRB/PEC Update 5.Information Update 5.1 March 6, 2023 AIPP Meeting Minutes 5.2 March 28, 2023 VLHA Meeting Minutes 5.3 SB 23-192- The Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act 6.Matters from Mayor, Council and Committee Reports (10 min.) 7.Executive Session (90 min.) Executive Session Pursuant to: 1. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, develop a strategy for negotiations, and instruct negotiators; and C.R.S. §24-6- 402(4)(a) to consider the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property, on the topics of: 1) potential workforce housing development on property referred to as West Middle Creek, Vail, CO; Tract A, Middle Creek Subdivision; and 2) the redevelopment of the Timber Ridge deed restricted housing project 1281 North Frontage Road West, Vail, CO 81657 and 3) Residences at Mail Vail Operating Agreement; and 2. C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(b) to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal advice on specific legal questions on the topic of: Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No. 1 and Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No. 2 v. Town of Vail, case number 2022CV30107; and Town of Vail v. Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No. 1 and Reggie D. Delponte Residence Trust No. 2, case number 2022CA819 8.Recess 5:00pm (estimated) Electric vehicle and mobility device safety considerations.docx LIB PP Town Council(1).pptx Mountain Healthcare Coalition_Overview_02032023[56].pptx PEC Results 4-10-23.pdf DRB Results_4-5-23.pdf March 6, 2023 - Minutes.pdf 2023-03-28 VLHA Minutes.pdf SB 23-192 memo.docx SenateBill23-192.pdf 2 Meeting agendas and materials can be accessed prior to meeting day on the Town of Vail website www.vailgov.com. All town council meetings will be streamed live by High Five Access Media and available for public viewing as the meeting is happening. The meeting videos are also posted to High Five Access Media website the week following meeting day, www.highfivemedia.org. Please call 970-479-2136 for additional information. Sign language interpretation is available upon request with 48 hour notification dial 711. 3 AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.1 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Main Agenda AGENDA SECTION:Site Visit (45 min.) SUBJECT:Vail Village Welcome Center, 241 South Frontage Road, Vail, CO 81657 SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 4 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.1 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 TIME:30 min. SUBMITTED BY:Cameron Millard, Environmental Sustainability ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Discussion SUGGESTED ACTION:Staff seeks council feedback on the strategies in the draft EV Readiness Plan. Are there strategies council would like to see added, amended, or removed from the plan and is there additional information relative to the specific strategies that council requests of staff? PRESENTER(S):Cameron Millard, Energy Efficiency Coordinator, Beth Markham, Environmental Sustainability Manager, and Chris Southwick, Mobility Innovation Coordinator VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: EV Readiness Memo to Council - Strategies.pdf EV Strategies Presentation to Town Council.pdf Draft_TOV_Electric_Vehicle_Readiness_Plan.pdf 5 To: Vail Town Council From: Department of Environmental Sustainability Date: April 18th, 2023 Subject: Town of Vail Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan I. Purpose The purpose of this memorandum is to continue discussion about the draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan (EVRP), which has been forwarded to the Town Council with a recommendation for approval by the Planning and Environmental Commission. The draft plan identifies goals and strategies that support the objectives of the GoEV City Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021, and makes actionable the clean transportation priorities set by Town Council. Strategies included in the plan are the topic of this presentation and staff will elaborate on these in further detail. II. Background In October of 2021, The Vail Town Council adopted the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV) City Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021. The GoEV City Resolution is a commitment to reduce transportation-related emissions through electrification of vehicles and micro- mobility solutions. In response, staff has prepared a draft Electric Vehicle Readiness plan to advance Vail Town Council’s clean transportation objectives. In a previous council work session, staff introduced a draft Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan and its associated high-level goals. Strategies in the areas of infrastructure, fleet, policy, community EV readiness, and micro-mobility have also been developed and represent actions for the Town to pursue towards achieving the goals of the plan. These strategies are the topic of this memorandum and accompanying presentation. III. Discussion Staff seeks feedback from Town Council on, but not limited to, the following key strategies included in the draft EV Readiness Plan. Each of the five goal areas has strategies within them for a total of 31 strategies in the plan and are summarized below. 6 Town of Vail Page 2 Those strategies that are high impact and/or near term will be highlighted by staff in the presentation as critical elements to the plan and Council decision-making in the future: Infrastructure: • Plan and budget for an expansion of public EV charging ports • Develop criteria to prioritize charging infrastructure • Future proof town-owned construction projects • Any new, modified or upgraded EV and mobility device charging station shall go through the permit process and be subject to review in light of the most current safety standards, data and fire response strategies, and tactics available • Leverage public-private partnerships to build out charging infrastructure • Develop criteria for expanded DC fast charging opportunities and use partners for implementation Fleet: • Develop an EV fleet transition schedule • Develop an EV-first procurement policy • Increase charging infrastructure to match fleet electrification • Provide workforce education • Purchase light-duty EVs • Leverage federal and state partnerships and funds • Develop Time-of-Use (TOU) charging plan • New proposed strategy: Develop battery electric procurement policy for fleet lawn care equipment when such equipment is commercially available and practical Policy: • Establish annual Capital and Operations budget for installation and maintenance of public stations • Review and align building development codes • Review and update taxes and fees to reduce barriers • Develop equitable rates for charging policies • Consider tax and registration fees as funding sources • Coordinate and advocate for EV friendly policy • Standardize and streamline EV permitting process • Provide town employees with workplace charging Community: 7 Town of Vail Page 3 • Provide multi-lingual resources and education opportunities • Offer incentives for EV charging infrastructure • Offer incentives for purchasing an EV • Develop electric car share program • Develop an outreach strategy for destination visitors • Collaborate regionally on zero-emissions transportation Micro-mobility: • Expand current e-bike share program • Maintain and expand partnership to grow E-bikes for Essentials • Develop an e-bike rebate program • Develop micro-mobility parking and charging infrastructure and ensure that micro-mobility charging infrastructure meets all applicable safety, electrical and fire code regulations • New proposed strategy: Develop policy, infrastructure, and education to ensure safety on roads, bike paths and in the pedestrian villages for pedestrians and those using micro-mobility devices IV. Action Requested of Council Staff seeks Council feedback on the strategies in the Electric Vehicle Plan. 1. Are there strategies Council would like to see added, amended, or removed from the plan? 2. Is there additional information relative to specific strategies that Council requests of staff? V. Next Steps Staff will incorporate Council feedback and return to Council with the intent for future adoption of the plan by resolution to be incorporated into the town's Comprehensive Plan. VI. Attachments A. Draft TOV Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan 8 Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan Town Council Meeting 04/18/2023 9 Key Strategies •Key strategies in the plan seek to prioritize actions around time, impact, and relevancy to goals •Those strategies that are high impact and/or near term will be highlighted by staff in the presentation as critical elements to the plan and Council decision-making in the future •A total of 31 strategies are currently included in the draft EV Readiness Plan Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 10 Infrastructure Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 Goals •Public Level 2 charging infrastructure will expand tenfold •Public DC Fast Charging will expand fourfold •Public charging infrastructure will help close gaps in access Strategies •Plan and budget for EV charging infrastructure expansion •Develop criteria to prioritize charging infrastructure •Consider safety and fire response •Leverage public/private partnerships •Expand DC Fast charging to serve gaps 11 Fleet Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 Goals •30% electric TOV fleet by 2030 •100% zero-emissions TOV fleet by 2050 •100% electric buses by 2032 Strategies •Develop fleet transition schedule •EV-first procurement policy •Increase fleet charging •Workforce education •Pilot programs •Leverage partnerships and funding •"Time-of-Use" strategy for charging New proposed strategy: Develop battery electric procurement policy for fleet lawn care equipment when such equipment is commercially available and practical 12 Policy Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 Goals •Fund new EV infrastructure •Reduce barriers for EV charging •Increase incentives for EV adoption Strategies •Operations and capital budgeting •Review and align development codes •Review and update fees •Equitable rates for charging •Consider diverse funding mechanisms •Coordinate and advocate (statewide) •Standardize and streamline permitting •Workplace charging 13 Community Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 Goals •30% of vehicles electric by 2030 •100% zero emissions by 2050 •384 community ports by 2030 Strategies •Education opportunities •Incentives for charging •Incentives for EV ownership •Electric car share •Outreach for visitors •Collaboration with partners 14 Micro-Mobility Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 Goals •Expand E-mobility valleywide •Increase equitable access •Increase use and adoption year over year Strategies •Expand current E-bike share program •Maintain and expand E-bikes for Essentials •E-bike rebate •E-bike parking and charging New proposed strategy:Develop policy, infrastructure, and education to ensure safety on roads, bike paths and in the pedestrian villages for pedestrians and those using micro-mobility devices 15 Questions and Discussion Town of Vail |EV Readiness Plan 2023 1.Are there strategies Council would like to see added, amended, or removed from the plan? 2.Is there additional information relative to specific strategies that Council requests of staff? 16 TOWN OF VAIL / 2023ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN 17 2 Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 EV Readiness Vision 5 EV Readiness Climate Goals 6 EV Charging Infrastructure Background, Goals, Strategies 8 Fleet Vehicles Background, Goals, Strategies 10 EV Policy Background, Goals, Strategies 12 Community EV Readiness Background, Goals, Strategies 14 Micro-Mobility Background, Goals, Strategies APPENDICES 16 Appendix A Definitions, Acronyms, Abbreviations 16 Appendix B EV Equity 19 Appendix C EV FAQs 20 Appendix D EV Adoption Rates 22 Appendix E EV Incentives 24 Appendix F Go EV City Resolution TABLE OF CONTENTS TOWN OF VAIL EV Readiness Plan 2023 1 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS TOWN OF VAIL ELECTRIC VEHICLE READINESS PLAN Written by: Cameron Millard Town of Vail Energy Efficiency Coordinator With contributions from: Kristen Bertuglia Town of Vail Environmental Sustainability Director Beth Markham Town of Vail Environmental Sustainability Manager Chris Southwick Town of Vail Mobility Innovation Coordinator Matthew Shmigelsky Arcos Mobility With thanks to: Greg Hall, Town of Vail Public Works Director Jeff Darnall, Town of Vail Fleet Manager Ryan Ocepek, Town of Vail Fire Marshal Charlie Turnbull, Town of Vail Streets Supervisor Kris Widlak, Town of Vail Communications Director Greg Roy, Town of Vail Senior Planner Marc Sacconi, BG Buildingworks, Inc Design by: Elizabeth Litwiller Squeeze Designz 18 GOALS in each area are identified to achieve the desired condition of EV readiness, including the rapid and equitable adoption of electric vehicles and micro-mobility solutions. These goals include: A rapid expansion of public charging infrastructure, resulting in a tenfold increase in Level 2 chargers by 2030 Lead-by-example adoption of electric fleet and transit vehicles at the Town of Vail, resulting in a 30% electric fleet by 2030 Financial and development policies that reduce barriers to adoption and increase benefits of ownership Communitywide EV readiness, including a 10% year-over-year adoption rate of electric vehicles among new registrations, sufficient private charging infrastructure to meet demand, and equitable access to EVs for all Increased use of and access to micro-mobility solutions EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 The International Council on Clean Transportation: https://theicct.org/2022-update-ev-sales-us-eu-ch-aug22/ 2 Electrification Coalition: https://electrificationcoalition.org/work/federal-ev-policy/inflation-reduction-act/ INTRODUCTION The Town of Vail is a premier international mountain resort destination in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. As a year-round resort community, skiing is at the heart of the economy and culture in Vail. Therefore, the town is deeply committed to reducing contributions to global climate change to preserve not only our snow, but the fragile mountain ecosystems, wildlife and watershed that constitute the local environment. To that end Vail has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050. Welcoming 2.5 million guests annually, the Town of Vail is also the first certified Sustainable Destination under the Mountain IDEAL Standard. As such, the town must meet and maintain progress on over 40 sustainability criteria, including significant community-wide reductions in greenhouse gases. In October of 2021, Vail Town Council adopted Resolution No. 48, Series of 2021, to become a designated GoEV City. This signifies the town’s commitment to advancing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). It does so by prioritizing eight goals or actions that help ensure a timely, equitable and cost- effective transition to EVs. The potential to reduce GHG emissions in the transportation sector is a critical and important development for meaningful climate action. Electric vehicles, buses, and fleets can help eliminate transportation-related emissions, improve local air quality, and lower fuel and maintenance costs, all while meeting the mobility and transportation needs of the town and community. Electric vehicles are becoming mainstream. The U.S. market has shown the strongest growth rate in the world in new plug-in electric vehicle registrations during the first six months of 20221. Major automakers have indicated that electric vehicles are the future of their business, and California has banned gas engines from new vehicles beginning in 2035. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will further incentivize and encourage the transition to electric vehicles, including $1 billion for heavy duty vehicles and buses2. The Town of Vail must prepare for large increases in the number of EVs and the demand it will place on charging infrastructure. Fortunately, the town is well positioned as a municipal leader to take significant action to develop the infrastructure, programs, and policies needed to support the transition. INTRODUCTION EV Readiness Plan 2023 32 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY EQUITABLE access to EVs and electric mobility is an important aspiration in the plan. It is crucial to ensure that the benefits of electric vehicles are available and accessible to all, including underserved communities and those most impacted by air pollution and other climate impacts. Equity strategies are highlighted in Appendix B (page 16) and include: Assisting multifamily housing with nearby EV charging infrastructure Offering financial incentives for EV adoption Providing bilingual education and outreach on EVs Encouraging free workplace charging Developing EV car share programs The adoption of the Go Electric Vehicle (GoEV) City Resolution established the Town of Vail’s commitment to a clean mobility future. The town has recognized petroleum-fueled transportation as a major source of emissions and as a threat to the health of its constituents. Electric vehicles and micro-mobility solutions present an opportunity to achieve deep reductions in carbon pollution. The Town of Vail envisions a future in which transportation and mobility cease to create greenhouse gas emissions and local pollution. This plan aims to establish policies and programs that meet this vision and that support Colorado’s statewide goal of nearly one million EVs on its roads by 2030. Topic areas include infrastructure, fleets, policy, community, and micro-mobility. This plan is intended to help the Town of Vail meet its commitments to the GoEV City Resolution and establish Vail as a community in which electric vehicles and micro-mobility solutions are prioritized over petroleum-fueled transportation. The appendixes include additional information about EV technology but many more resources are available; some can be found in the reference section. As EV technology evolves and the pace of adoption increase, the plan will be updated and improved. For now, the plan provides a starting point for understanding the opportunities and challenges afforded by electric transportation, and the goals and strategies to make it a reality. A set of STRATEGIES to meet the goals are listed and have been critically evaluated by Town staff and stakeholders to ensure effectiveness and achievability. When implemented, the strategies will help support the adoption of electric vehicles across the Vail community. These strategies are generally intended to: Provide resources to support public EV charging infrastructure Ensure that municipal procurement of EVs occurs at every reasonable opportunity Reduce barriers to buying EVs and installing home charging community wide Create programs and incentives to encourage more equitable community adoption of EVs Expand micro- mobility programs and infrastructure to support adoption of low-impact modalities of travel 19 CLIMATE GOALS EV Readiness Plan 2023 54 EV Readiness Plan 2023 VISION The Town of Vail envisions a future in which transportation and mobility cease to create greenhouse gas emissions and local pollution. The best and most equitable way to achieve this vision is to encourage community members and visitors to walk, bike, carpool, and use public transit. If a trip requires a personal automobile, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles offer significant environmental benefits compared with those with strictly internal combustion engines. The Town of Vail will be a leader in the adoption and use of electric fleet vehicles and the deployment of public charging infrastructure. The town will also develop policy and programs that support the rapid and equitable adoption of EVs. Community EV readiness means that owning and operating an EV in the Town of Vail is as easy or easier than a conventional vehicle, that community awareness and adoption of EVs is widespread, that barriers to ownership are minimal, and that access to the benefits of EVs are available to all. Micro-mobility is also a key element of Vail’s transportation priorities. Town of Vail’s vision elevates micro-mobility as the preferred solution to meeting climate and transportation goals. Micro-mobility is an accessible and equitable means of transportation and provides climate, and local air quality benefits, not to mention reducing congestion and traffic. The figure below illustrates the Town of Vail’s transportation priorities, with alternative modalities and micro-mobility encouraged over single-occupancy vehicles (SOVs), and electric vehicles being preferred over conventional vehicles. EV READINESS VISION Walk / Skate / Bike Transit Carpool/Car Share SOVVehicle Transportation Priorities for Reduced Emissions In response to the threat of climate change, the Town of Vail has adopted the goals of the 2020 Eagle County Climate Action Plan, which call for countywide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets of 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 (from a 2014 baseline)3. The priority actions identified in the plan were selected through collaborative stakeholder input and derived from science-based targets intended to prevent catastrophic warming of the climate. Cars, trucks and other vehicles are the second highest source of emissions in Eagle County and the Town of Vail. Emissions from transportation must be reduced in order to meet these targets. Electric vehicles offer a viable means to reducing transportation emissions today. To understand the potential environmental benefits of electric vehicles, it is important to consider that transportation is the second highest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the Town of Vail, behind commercial buildings. Pollution from tailpipes harms air quality wherever a conventional fuel vehicle is operated, and oil spills and toxic refineries are also part of the current petroleum-based energy supply. While an electric vehicle does not have tailpipe emissions, the electricity that powers it could create carbon pollution. Electrical generation that is heavily dependent on coal and natural gas is less beneficial than energy supplied with mostly renewable energies, like wind or solar. Fortunately, Vail is served by Holy Cross Energy (HCE), which aims to have a 100% renewable energy supply by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 20354. HCE has been planning for electrification of transportation since 2018 and is confident it can supply the needed power. Electricity provided by HCE comes from nearly 55% renewable energy today and this fact bolsters the environmental benefits of electrifying transportation in our region. The Town of Vail also participates in HCE’s PuRE program, ensuring that 100% of the town’s electricity (including public chargers owned by the town) are powered with renewable energy. The town installed 180 KW in 2022 to contribute renewables to the energy supply and continues to prioritize energy efficiency to reduce climate emissions. Electrifying transportation is instrumental to meeting the town’s climate action goals and will require significant municipal investment to achieve a successful transition. EV READINESS CLIMATE GOALS 3 Climate Action Plan 2020 Update: https://hub.walkingmountains.org/download-the-climate-action-plan-for-the-eagle-county-community 4 Holy Cross Energy 100x30 Strategic Plan: https://www.holycross.com/100x30/strategic-plan-2020/ 20 INFRASTRUCTURE EV Readiness Plan 2023 76 EV Readiness Plan 2023 INFRASTRUCTURE Public charging infrastructure should be rapidly expanded to keep pace with the exponential rate of EV adoption underway in Colorado. EV sales are beginning to rise in the US, and stakeholder groups such as visitors, employees, and thru-travelers on I-70 will likely demand additional charging infrastructure beyond what is currently available. The tenfold increase in charging recommended by the ICCT is equivalent to approximately 10% of public parking spaces in the Town of Vail. An engineering feasibility study of town-owned parking facilities was completed in 2022 and may be used to help understand costs associated with new stations. The need for DC fast charging is less well-understood but is likely contingent on statewide adoption of electric vehicles and gaps in multifamily housing infrastructure. A fourfold increase in DC fast charging by 2030 would help serve East and West Vail communities and expand access in Vail Village. Public input has indicated a need for expanded public fast charging to serve residents and visitors to Vail. The following goals are suggested to support EV readiness through infrastructure investments: EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS Each strategy below is ranked into three groups: EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES 1 2 3 GOAL NUMBERS LOW MED HIGH IMPACT INTENSITY LONG 5+yrs MED 2-5yrs SHORT 1-2yrs IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME Plan and budget for an expansion of public EV charging ports at town-owned parking facilities to meet anticipated EV growth. The number of new charging projects should be increased by 50% every year to match the pace of growth. Specific locations, such as parking structures, should be made EV capable as a single project to avoid redundancy in construction and installation. New charging stations should also be considered as the town acquires electric fleet vehicles. 1 2 Develop criteria to prioritize charging infrastructure. Public surveys, equity concerns, current station usage data, and location characteristics are some of the many criteria that could be used to prioritize the siting of new stations. A heat-map or similar tool may be useful to decision-making. 3 For town-owned construction projects, future-proof for EV charging with conduit and panel capacity whenever possible. This will save cost and effort with future installations.1 Any new, modified or upgraded EV and mobility device charging station shall go through a permit process and be subject to review in light of the most current safety standards, data, and fire response strategies, and tactics available. Safety of building occupants, egress, and tactical response to EV fires, which can be difficult to contain, must be considered in the design and location of stations. Information from the International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Agency, and national fire data and standards organizations will continue to provide direction and should be consulted for life safety direction. 1 2 3 Leverage public-private partnerships to build out charging infrastructure. Revenue-sharing arrangements can eliminate upfront capital costs and ease the burden of station ownership on municipal organizations. Innovative companies offer microgrid capable and renewable energy for resilient charging stations. DC fast charging plazas may be best served through this type of partnership. 1 2 Develop criteria for expanded DC fast charging opportunities and use partners for implementation. Power requirements, proximity to I-70, equitable access, and parking regulations, among other issues, will need to be optimized for successful DC fast charging installations. DC fast chargers can serve gaps in charging infrastructure for multifamily housing. Grant funding is available from the State of Colorado for up to 80% of the cost of DC fast charging, and Holy Cross Energy may also be willing to contribute to such a project. 2 3 5 EvaluateCO dashboard: https://atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/ 6 International Council on Clean Transportation: Colorado Charging Infrastructure Needs to Reach EV Goals Public charging infrastructure will consider gaps in access and be located in places that serve to improve equity and access to electrified transportation. 10% of all public parking spaces in the Town of Vail will have Level 2 EV charging capabilities by 2030 for a total of 260 charging ports. Public DC fast chargers will quadruple from 4 to 16 by 2030 to support residents without charging access, thru-travelers, and day visitors. 3 GOAL 2 GOAL 1 GOAL The Town of Vail has had charging infrastructure in place for many years but could fall behind as regional adoption of electric vehicles starts to accelerate. As of November 2022, estimates from EValuateCO, a public policy tool, show a total of 64 Level II charging ports and 5 DC fast chargers in Vail’s zip code5. This includes public chargers and private stations located at businesses and institutions such as the hospital. Home charging numbers are not available from this source. It is expected that owners of electric vehicles will typically install charging equipment at home. However, for some multifamily and condo buildings, charging equipment may not be available and, in these cases, public charging nearby is required to close the gap in access. To keep pace with the anticipated adoption of electric vehicles in the State of Colorado, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates the need for a more than tenfold increase in Level 2 charging infrastructure by 20306. DC fast chargers will also need to increase, albeit at a slower rate. (DC fast charging can deliver more energy charger per day than Level 2). The chart below shows the expected number of EV charging ports that will be required to meet public demand by 2030. CHARGER TYPE CURRENT NEEDED BY 2030 Public Level 2 Ports 26 260 Public DCFC Ports 4 16 Private Level 2 Ports 38 380 Private DCFC Ports 1 4 Total 71 670 CHARGING PORTS (PLUGS) in the Town of Vail EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE BACKGROUND EV CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE 21 8 EV Readiness Plan 2023 FLEET VEHICLES FLEET VEHICLES The Town of Vail’s public transit fleet consists of 33 buses. Four of these are fully electric and have been successfully operated on local bus routes for over a year. An additional six battery electric buses have been ordered with expected delivery in 2023. Charging occurs primarily at the town’s Bus Barn. The facility received electrical infrastructure upgrades with future-proofed design for additional stations. A transit fleet transition plan has also been developed. The plan outlines the steps to transition to 100% battery electric buses by 2032. In addition to the bus fleet, the Town of Vail owns 162 registered vehicles. This includes one EV: a Nissan Leaf. Fleet procurement policy now includes a focus on electric vehicles and fleet management is studying available options. The Town of Vail is likely to add several new pool electric vehicles to its fleet in the coming year. These vehicles will enable employees and key decision makers to experience electric vehicles and develop use cases for EVs. For a successful transition to a fully electric fleet, procurement of EVs must be carefully matched with charging capacity and management of vehicle duty and charging schedules. Fleet management will take an active role in developing the appropriate strategies to accomplish fleet EV adoption and coordinate infrastructure needs with relevant departments. Light duty vehicles (LDVs) are more easily transitioned, while medium- and heavy- duty vehicles have limited availability but show promising developments. Additional electric technologies besides battery electric (such as hydrogen fuel cell) may need to be considered for some vehicles/ use cases. FLEET VEHICLE BACKGROUND Lead-by-example practices such as transitioning fleet vehicles to electric are some of the best ways for the Town of Vail to encourage the communitywide adoption of EVs and meet the goals of the Go EV City Resolution. The following goals are applicable to the Town of Vail’s fleet, including light- and medium-duty vehicles, buses, and other vehicle types. FLEET VEHICLE GOALS FLEET VEHICLES EV Readiness Plan 2023 9 Each strategy below is ranked into three groups: FLEET VEHICLES STRATEGIES 1 2 3 GOAL NUMBERS LOW MED HIGH IMPACT INTENSITY LONG 5+yrs MED 2-5yrs SHORT 1-2yrs IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME Develop an EV fleet vehicle transition schedule based on vehicle replacement cycles, technology and performance and budgeting for infrastructure and vehicles. Develop an EV-first procurement policy for the Town of Vail that includes light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. The town will include the total cost of vehicle ownership, including fuel and maintenance costs and carbon emissions in its procurement calculations. Increase electrical and charging infrastructure to match the pace of fleet electrification. EV charging infrastructure must be considered in parallel with the acquisition of fleet vehicles. Coordinate between fleets, facilities, and environmental departments. 1 2 3 Provide workforce development and education on EVs as pertinent to operation and maintenance. It is important that staff feel comfortable and safe with new technology. Purchase light-duty EVs and develop a pilot program and policies for employee use at work and home. Work with various departments to encourage appropriate adoption timelines. 1 Leverage federal and state partnerships and funds to facilitate the transition. Potential partners include the Colorado Energy Office, Federal Transit Administration, Colorado Department of Transportation, etc. Develop a time-of-use (TOU) charging plan for applicable charging locations. Implement charging schedules to accommodate and reduce peak electrical demand on the grid. 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 Transition 100% of town- owned transit buses to electric by 2032. Transition 30% of town-owned vehicles to electric by 2030. Transition 100% of town-owned vehicles to electric or zero- emission by 2050. 3 GOAL 2 GOAL 1 GOAL 22 10 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV POLICY EV POLICY Electric vehicle policy within the control of the town may include financial, regulatory, and programmatic decisions that influence the scale and scope of EV infrastructure. EV-friendly policies may also include setting rules for EV parking and charging at town facilities, budget planning and appropriation for fleets transition, charging station upgrades, program development, and so on. Current policies involving EVs include recently adopted building codes which require EV capable circuits in new residential homes, 5% of parking spots with installed EV stations, and 50% EV capable parking spots in commercial and multifamily new construction. The Town of Vail does not currently institute a fee for Level 2 public charging but does require payment for the energy consumed at the public DC fast charging stations as well as a parking overstay fee. Increase incentives for EV adoption among residents and employees. EV POLICY BACKGROUND The intention of EV-friendly policy is to facilitate the rapid transition to EVs communitywide by reducing barriers to adoption and increasing benefits of ownership. This can be accomplished through regulatory updates and financial investments that support the rapid adoption of EVs and EV infrastructure. EV POLICY GOALS Adequately fund new public EV charging infrastructure. Reduce barriers for EV charging infrastructure development. EV POLICY EV Readiness Plan 2023 11 Each strategy below is ranked into three groups: EV POLICY STRATEGIES 1 2 3 GOAL NUMBERS LOW MED HIGH IMPACT INTENSITY LONG 5+yrs MED 2-5yrs SHORT 1-2yrs IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME 3 GOAL 2 GOAL 1 GOAL Establish an annual line-item budget in the Town’s Capital and Operations budgets for the installation and maintenance of public charging infrastructure aligned with projected growth scenarios. Review and align building and development codes to incentivize EV charging infrastructure. Review and update taxes and fees to develop a funding mechanism to reduce barriers to accessing an EV. This could apply to fees associated with EV infrastructure, incentives for EV adoption, or support for charging discounts at pay-for-service charging stations. 1 2 3 Consider tax and registration fees that can be put into place to fund public infrastructure.1 2 3 Coordinate and advocate regionally, statewide, and nationally for EV-friendly policy. Partners include Colorado Communities for Climate Action (CC4CA), CAC, Eagle County, and other climate-focused Non-Governmental Organizations. Leverage Vail’s leadership and brand to achieve a broader climate impact. 1 3 Develop equitable rates for charging policies that allow for a mix of users and needs.2 3 1 2 3 Standardize and streamline the EV permitting process to remove unnecessary barriers to installation. Provide town employees with workplace charging. Conducting a periodic workplace EV survey will help identify locations where additional stations are needed. Continue to make employee charging free to use. 2 2 3 23 12 EV Readiness Plan 2023 COMMUNITY READINESS COMMUNITY EV READINESS Community EV readiness means that owning and operating an EV in the Town of Vail is as easy or easier than a combustion vehicle, community awareness and adoption of EVs is widespread, barriers to ownership are minimal, and access to the benefits of EVs are equitable for all. As a Go EV City, the Town of Vail seeks to ensure that local registrations of electric vehicles reach 30% of total vehicle registrations by 2030. The current percentage of EVs on the road and registered in the Town of Vail is 2.2%. This is about 143 vehicles out of 6,474. To reach 1,942 electric vehicles (which is 30%) by 2030 will require steady uptick of 10% growth in new EV registrations year-to-year (Figure 2). Strong incentives will be needed to spur on such an ambitious growth in adoption. Additional charging infrastructure across the community – in homes, business, hotels, and institutions - will also be needed to meet the charging needs of these new vehicles. COMMUNITY READINESS BACKGROUND YEAR TOTAL EV’S NEW EV’S % OF NEW EV’S ANNUAL VEHICLES TURNING OVER (assuming 8% of 6500-average useful life of about 12 years) % OF TOTAL VEHICLES 2022 143 47 9% 520 2% 2023 190 99 19% 520 3% 2024 289 151 29% 520 4% 2025 440 203 39% 520 7% 2026 643 255 49% 520 10% 2027 898 307 59% 520 14% 2028 1205 359 69% 520 19% 2029 1564 411 79% 520 24% 2030 1975 463 89% 520 30% EV GROWTH NEEDED TO REACH GOALS IN VAIL through 2030 Community-wide charging infrastructure will increase by tenfold to 384 additional ports by 2030. To support EV awareness and adoption, education and outreach will help consumers understand the benefits and practicality of modern electric vehicles. Offering financial incentives, such as rebates, help encourage residents and employees to move forward with an EV purchase. Innovative programs such as electric car share can help improve equity and accessibility. Additional financial incentives may also be needed to alleviate the cost of charging infrastructure, especially in multifamily housing. Collaboration will leverage lessons learned and advance climate goals regionally. The following are the goals for EV and infrastructure adoption communitywide. COMMUNITY READINESS GOALS 30% of all vehicles in the Vail community will be electric by 2030. 100% of all vehicles in Vail are zero emissions by 2050. COMMUNITY READINESS EV Readiness Plan 2023 13 Each strategy below is ranked into three groups: COMMUNITY READINESS STRATEGIES 1 2 3 GOAL NUMBERS LOW MED HIGH IMPACT INTENSITY LONG 5+yrs MED 2-5yrs SHORT 1-2yrs IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME Provide multi-lingual resources and education opportunities, including EV drive events, for residents and businesses. Providing technical assistance on operating EVs, installing infrastructure or using public chargers will also be critical. Partnering with local NGO’s and regional EV players will leverage impact. Offer incentives for EV charging infrastructure for residents, multi-family developments and local businesses. Workforce housing, lower-income neighborhoods, and multifamily housing face higher costs of entry for installing EV charging. Businesses that offer workplace charging will help encourage EV adoption. Offer incentives for local residents, workforce, and the business community for purchasing and owning EVs. The existing Energy Smart program can be utilized for offering this incentive. 1 2 Develop an electric car share program. Town-owned multifamily housing could provide a pilot program. Denver provides an example of a successful E-car share program called Colorado Car Share. Develop an outreach strategy for destination visitors on EV rental programs and charging infrastructure. 1 3 Collaborate with municipal and regional partner entities and organizations to encourage development of a roadmap to electrification and/or zero emissions of all new transit, fleets, ride share and school buses. 123 123 1 1 2 33 GOAL 2 GOAL 1 GOAL 24 14 EV Readiness Plan 2023 MICRO-MOBILITY MICRO-MOBILITY If all Eagle County residents employed smart commuting twice per week, such as biking, telecommuting, carpooling, or using public transit, the Climate Action Collaborative (CAC) calculated that transportation-related GHG emissions would decline 17% annually. Micro- mobility solutions provide innovative and clean mobility opportunities for smart commuting and can help build a culture of alternative transportation. As defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, micro-mobility includes any small, low- speed, human- or electric-powered transportation device, including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small, lightweight, wheeled conveyances. Current micro-mobility programs offered by the Town of Vail include Shift Bike, a regional electric bike share program. Our partnership has grown to include Edwards Metro District and Eagle County Government and will have 155 e-bikes and 33 hub stations in 2023. The system launched in 2022 including 90 e-bikes and 20 hub stations and will continue to expand each year to provide multi-modal transportation options to the local and regional community. E-Bikes for Essentials is an existing program that provides qualified essential workers in Vail with electric bikes. This equity program is a partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and QuietKat, a local e-bike manufacturer. E-Vail Courier is an innovative program for last mile delivery of goods to businesses in Vail’s pedestrian core. The program removes oversized delivery trucks from Vail Village and replaces them with smaller electric delivery carts, returning the center of Vail to its original vision of a pedestrian village while improving safety and the guest experience and reducing emissions and air pollution from idling delivery trucks. To encourage behavior change, the Town of Vail implemented Sole Power, a Green Commuting Challenge. Offered throughout Eagle County since 2010 to encourage human-powered commuting, including e-bikes, this free challenge allows individuals and teams to compete to log the highest number of trips and miles while working towards a county-wide goal. The program has been an effective model for behavior change and will continue. MICRO-MOBILITY BACKGROUND Micro-mobility devices and shared systems offer effective ways to help people meet transportation needs while reducing related greenhouse gas emissions. Electric bikes (e-bikes) provide a great alternative to commuting as they are a quick and efficient alternative to driving a vehicle and reduce the amount of time and exertion required by traditional, non-electric bikes. Shared micro-mobility, including e-bike share programs, create a more diverse, convenient, and accessible transportation network. Owning an e-bike is not accessible to everyone, so micro- mobility solutions like e-bike share programs help remove associated barriers: cost, storage, and other physical limitations. Micro-mobility solutions can provide an efficient alternative mode of transportation for residents to commute, reduce parking congestion issues, provide first- last mile solutions, supplement bus transit, improve quality of life, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, furthering climate and equity related mobility goals. MICRO-MOBILITY GOALS MICRO-MOBILITY EV Readiness Plan 2023 15 Each strategy below is ranked into three groups: MICRO-MOBILITY STRATEGIES 1 2 3 GOAL NUMBERS LOW MED HIGH IMPACT INTENSITY LONG 5+yrs MED 2-5yrs SHORT 1-2yrs IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME Expand the current e-bike share program in partnership with Eagle County communities to create a comprehensive valleywide system. Current partners include EagleVail and Avon. Maintain and expand partnerships to continue growing the E-Bikes for Essentials program. Develop an e-bike rebate program for community members. The program should consider equity and complement Holy Cross Energy e-bike rebates.2 3 Develop e-bike and other micro-mobility parking and charging infrastructure throughout municipal parking areas in the Town of Vail. Ensure that micro-mobility charging infrastructure meets all applicable safety, electrical, and fire code regulations. 123 123 123 Increase use and adoption of micro-mobility year over year. Expand e-bike and micro- mobility infrastructure to contribute to a comprehensive valleywide system. Provide equity programs to ensure micro-mobility is accessible and equitable. 3 GOAL 2 GOAL 1 GOAL 25 APPENDIX A: DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS 16 EV Readiness Plan 2023 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, ABBREVIATIONS + EV EQUITY EV EQUITY EV Readiness Plan 2023 17 7 Colorado EV Equity: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/sites/energyoffice/files/documents/FINAL%202022-CEO-CO%20EV%20Equity%20 Study-2022-08-06.pdf BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) Relies entirely on an electric battery for propulsion. CEO Colorado Energy Office CDOT Colorado Department of Transportation CCS The connector type used by most EVs in North America except Tesla for direct current fast charging. DCFC Direct Current Fast Charging EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) Home charging infrastructure including a specific outlet designed for a vehicle’s charging port. EV Capable A conduit or raceway along with a free circuit that can be upgraded for electric vehicle supply equipment in the future. EV Installed A powered circuit with an electric vehicle charging outlet installed. EV Ready A powered circuit that terminates in an outlet into which an adapter can be plugged. Hybrid Electric Vehicle Has internal combustion and a battery that is recharged by the vehicle. ICE – Internal Combustion Engine Traditional vehicles rely on combustion of fossil fuels to create propulsion. J1772 Connector Most EVs except Tesla use this connector for Level II charging. Level I, II, and III Charging Stations Refers to the relative speed of recharging, with Level III being the fastest and also requiring direct current power. Micro-mobility Travel using small, lightweight vehicles such as bicycles and scooters. PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Has internal combustion and a plug-in electric battery which can be used alone or in combination with the gas engine to increase fuel efficiency. Ports Refers to a connector on a charging station; Level II stations often have two ports to allow two vehicles to charge simultaneously. V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) Electrical switch technology which allows bi-directional charging of a vehicle or use of a vehicle batteries electrical energy to power the grid or building needs. Zero Emission Vehicle A vehicle that does not produce emissions from the tailpipe. Examples include hydrogen and electric battery powered vehicles. EV EQUITY is important to ensure a just transition to clean transportation. EV equity is understood as any policy, strategy, engagement, assistance, or other resource that supports equitable access to electric transportation and its benefits. The first goal of the Go EV City resolution is to ensure that the benefits of electrified transportation are extended to low-income households and communities disproportionately affected by the harmful effects of air pollution. And while electric vehicles themselves are inherently helpful to improving air quality and reducing air pollution, the upfront cost of an EV may put it out of reach for low-to-moderate income households. EV charging is also not available at most multi-family housing complexes. It is important to identify strategies that reduce barriers to adoption. The State of Colorado has created an EV equity study that outlines challenges to EV adoption and recommendations for a number of actions, policies, incentives, and efforts aimed at equity concerns and electric vehicles7. Recommendations from the study are grouped into five categories, including: • Improving access to EV ownership • Consumer education and outreach • Improving access to and affordability of EV charging infrastructure • Shared mobility programs • Reducing air quality impacts (focusing on school bus and transit electrification grants) APPENDIX B: EV EQUITY 1. Listen and respond. Local governments should first listen to the communities they seek to serve. Program design should be as responsive as possible to the needs expressed by community members, and local government staff should be transparent about their resources. Ideally, this would build from preexisting community connections and engagement, and help define program goals. 2. Partner with trusted community organizations. Local governments should work with community organizations to design and deliver programs, and where applicable, help build the capacity of community organizations through the partnership. 3. Recognize structural racism. Programs targeting LMI households will not necessarily serve all disadvantaged populations. Racial analysis and baseline data must be part of an inclusive program design process to understand and address structural barriers that exist beyond income. 4. Efficiency first. Programs should ensure LMI households can access energy efficiency benefits as a key step to reducing energy burdens and increasing household health and comfort. 5. Reduce financial burdens. Programs should not add financial burdens for LMI households and should aim to reduce financial and other burdens. 6. Increase benefits. Programs should seek to deliver services beyond clean energy technologies and capitalize on co-benefits, such as job creation or community resilience for people of color, indigenous communities, and other historically underserved and underrepresented populations 7. Make it easy. Program participation should be as easy as possible for any household with effective, efficient, and culturally competent program design, outreach, and delivery. 8. Integrate with other services. Wherever possible, programs should align with other services for LMI households. 9. Protect consumers and workers. Programs should have carefully considered consumer and workforce protection elements and consumer education to avoid unintended consequences. 10. Beyond carve-outs. Programs should do more than set aside a small portion of benefits for LMI households, and where possible, center the needs of LMI households and other historically underserved communities in program design and delivery. 11. Track progress. Programs should establish and assess against baseline equity data —both quantitative and qualitative —to inform program design, establish metrics, and track progress. 12. Long-term commitment. Programs should provide support for LMI households beyond installing a clean energy technology, and include structures for helping with technology service, upkeep, and repair. The Urban Sustainability Directors Network published A Guidebook on Equitable Clean Energy Program Design for Local Governments and Partners. This guidebook provides principles and checklists to ensure equity is infused through all programs and planning efforts. The 12 principles for equitable design are as follows: EQUITABLE CLEAN ENERGY 26 The following strategies listed in this plan are intended to improve equity and accessibility to electric vehicles and micro-mobility: Identify appropriate locations for expanded DC fast charging opportunities and use partners for implementation. Power requirements, proximity to I-70, equitable access, use-cases and parking regulations, among other issues, will need to be optimized for successful DC fast charging installations. Grant funding is available from the State of Colorado for up to 80% of the cost of DC fast charging, and Holy Cross Energy may also be willing to contribute to such a project. Develop criteria to prioritize charging infrastructure. Public surveys, equity concerns, current station usage data, and location characteristics are some of the many criteria that could be used to prioritize the citing of new stations. A heat-map or similar tool may be useful to decision-making. Provide town employees with workplace charging. Conducting a periodic workplace EV survey will help identify locations where EV-owning employees park and may need a plug for their EV. Continue to make employee charging free to use. Offer incentives for EV charging infrastructure for residents, workforce, multi-family developments and local businesses. Workforce housing, lower-income neighborhoods, and multifamily housing face higher costs of entry for installing EV charging. Businesses that offer workplace charging will help encourage EV adoption. Offer incentives for local residents, workforce, and the business community for purchasing and owning EVs. The existing Energy Smart program can be utilized for offering this incentive. Develop an electric car share program. Town-owned multifamily housing could provide a pilot program. Denver provides an example of a successful electric car share program called Colorado Car Share. Provide multi-lingual resources and education opportunities, including EV drive events, for local residents and businesses. Providing technical assistance on operating EVs, installing infrastructure or using public chargers will also be critical. Partnering with local NGO’s and regional EV players will leverage impact. Maintain and expand partnerships to continue growing the E-Bikes for Essentials program. Current partners include the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and QuietKat, a local e-bike manufacturer. 18 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV EQUITY EV ADOPTION RATES EV Readiness Plan 2023 19 Sales of electric vehicles in Colorado are increasing rapidly thanks to new models, federal and state tax credits, and a growing awareness of the benefits of electric vehicles for the environment and the consumer. The State of Colorado has set a goal of nearly 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030. The figure below shows high and low growth EV scenarios in the state over the coming the decade. APPENDIX C: EV ADOPTION RATES 8 Original EV Registrations: https://atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/ SALES Growth of registrations of electric vehicles are on track to meet high growth predictions. The figure below shows recent EV registrations in the State of Colorado with nearly 7% of all vehicles registered in the state being electric (PHEV and BEV). The chart below shows recent EV registrations broken out by BEVs and PHEVs8. GROWTH 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 70% by 2030 940,000 by 2030 1,400,000 1,200,00 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000 0 EV S t o c k 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% EV S h a r e o f N e w R e g i s t r a t i o n s High Growth Scenario Low Growth Scenario Assumed Colorado new vehicle EV share (green) and total EV stock (blue) from 2020 to 2030 for high (solid line) and low (dashed line) growth scenarios. 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 20K 15K 10K 5K 0K % E V O r i g i n a l R e g i s t r a t i o n s Or i g i n a l R e g i s t r a t i o n s 2012 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Original EV Registrations BEV PHEV EV Share of Original Registrations EV Share of Original Registrations (most recent model years only) TOWN OF VAIL EQUITY STRATEGIES 27 APPENDIX D: EV FAQs There is no denying that the manufacturing of electric vehicles creates carbon emissions, and these emissions may even be greater than the manufacturing impact of a comparable conventional gasoline vehicle. However, according to an analysis by the Union of Concerned Scientists, an electric vehicle produces the global warming potential of driving a gasoline vehicle that has an 88 mpg fuel economy9. The higher efficiency and cleaner fuel supply for electric vehicles ensures that their lifetime emissions are significantly less than conventional fuel vehicles. For example, driving the 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus in California has emissions equal to a 161 mpg gasoline car, or less than a fifth of the global warming emissions of the average new gasoline car and over 60 percent less than even the most efficient gasoline car. Besides taking advantage of cleaner electricity EVs also operate more efficiently. EVs convert 77% of energy into moving the vehicle vs 12-30% for combustion engines10. The figure below shows a comparison of lifecycle GHG emissions between a gas and electric vehicle. Electric vehicles produce fewer emissions thanks to higher efficiency and a cleaner energy supply. Which Type of Vehicles Have Greater Lifecycle Impacts on the Environment? 20 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV FAQS EV FAQS EV Readiness Plan 2023 21 9 Union of Concerned Scientists: https://blog.ucsusa.org/dave-reichmuth/are-electric-vehicles-really-better-for-the-climate-yes-heres-why/ 10 https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/evtch.shtml 11 Redwood Materials Plans Major Expansion in Nevada: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/08/12/redwood-materials-plans-major-expansion-in-nevada/ 12 Clean Technica EV Safety Advantage Report: https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/07/CleanTechnica-EV-Safety-Advantage-Report.pdf 13 AutoinsuranceEZ.com, “Gas vs electric car fires.” https://autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/ 14 Consumer Reports, “Electric Vehicle Ownership Costs”: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/EV-Ownership-Cost- Final-Report-1.pdf Modern EV batteries include rare earth minerals and relatively scarce materials such as lithium and cobalt. Irresponsible mining practices, especially in unregulated economies, can create serous environmental and social harm. However, major car manufacturers including Ford Motor Co. are working to eliminate unregulated sources of minerals and bring transparency to the sources of its materials. Commercial scale lithium-ion battery recycling is scaling currently to meet market demands which further reduce negative environmental impacts of new mining development. Additionally, used EV batteries are also finding new life as grid-scale energy storage. Vehicle manufacturers continue to innovate battery chemistry with the potential of greatly reducing and/or eliminating some of the exotic materials in battery packs. Tesla is already using cobalt-free batteries in many of the vehicles it produces. A large factory near Reno, Nevada is under construction by a company called Redwoods Materials and will build EV battery components using recycled materials11. The company is already recycling batteries from Audi, Ford, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Battery innovation, including recycling, will undoubtedly continue to improve. What Are the Impacts of Electric Vehicle Batteries? Without an engine in the front, the crumple zone of an EV can be optimized to protect the passengers in case of an accident. According to a report by Clean Technica, electric cars such as the Chevy Volt have some of the lowest personal injury claims of small four-door cars and perform exceptionally well in crash tests. The Tesla Model S has the lowest rollover likelihood in a single-vehicle crash, and the Model X has achieved the best safety rating in the world among SUVs. If they catch on fire, lithium-ion batteries can be difficult to put out. Recent fires involving a damaged Tesla and a bus have received a great deal of publicity, but EVs are much less likely to be involved in a fire compared to a conventional car12. Analysis by insurance companies has shown that ICE vehicles are 60 times more susceptible to fire13. There were 25 EV fires for every 100,000 vehicles sold, and more than 1,500 gas powered vehicle fires per 100,000 sold in 2022. If EVs do catch on fire, they require specialized firefighting knowledge to put out. This fact should not deter a consumer from purchasing an EV, especially considering the greatly reduced risk of fire. How Safe Are Electric Vehicles? High MSRP prices have given EVs a reputation for being out-of-reach for many consumers. A 2020 Consumer Reports Study showed that the lifetime ownership costs for electric cars offered savings of between $6,000 and $10,000 compared to gas cars14. Consumer Reports found that with fewer moving parts, EVs have 50 percent lower maintenance costs than gas cars. It also discovered that EV owners will spend 60 percent less on fuel for their vehicle. The higher upfront cost of an EV is mitigated somewhat by federal and state tax credits, although new requirements in Federal law will exclude foreign-made vehicles. Purchasing a used electric car is now supported by a $4,000 federal tax credit. Despite some higher up-front cost for EVs, lower fuel and maintenance costs result in significant savings over time. EV Incentives are changing rapidly. Drive Electric Colorado has compiled EV Incentives such as tax credits and utility rebates and incentives into a handy resource. More information can be found here: https://driveelectriccolorado.org/incentives. How Much Do Electric Vehicles Cost to Own and Operate? Lifecycle GHGs for an Electric Vehicle and a Gasoline Car 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 GH G E m i s s i o n s ( g r a m s / m i l e ) Battery Other Manufacturing + End of Life Feedstock + Fuel Vehicle In-Use Gas Car EV with 300-mile Range 65% 17% 18% 74% 17% 9% 28 REFERENCES EV Readiness Plan 2023 2322 EV Readiness Plan 2023 EV INCENTIVES APPENDIX E: EV INCENTIVES APPENDIX F: REFERENCES SOURCE STATE (Tax Credit) STATE GRANT FUNDING (CDOT/DOLA/CLEER) FEDERAL TAX CREDIT UTILITY PROGRAMS (Holy Cross or Xcel Energy) Commercial Fleets x x Commercial/Ag (Offroad, Construction, Snowcats) x Individuals x x x** Municipal x Non-Profits x* EV VEHICLE PURCHASE/LEASE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES *Nonprofits can access the federal and state tax credits by ‘assigning’ the credit to the financing group **Xcel Energy offers an income-based vehicle rebate CATEGORY 2022 2023–2025 Light-Duty EV $2,500 for purchase; $1,500 for lease $2,000 for purchase; $1,500 for lease Light-Duty Electric Truck $3,500 for purchase; $1,750 for lease $2,800 for purchase; $1,750 for lease Medium-Duty Electric Truck $5,000 for purchase; $2,500 for lease $4,000 for purchase; $2,500 for lease Heavy-Duty Electric Truck $10,000 for purchase; $5,000 for lease $8,000 for purchase; $5,000 for lease COLORADO VEHICLE TAX CREDIT 2017 Climate Action Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cnONgRjr16X4y1zUVyhIvSfVxW16BZGj/view 2021 International Council on Clean Transportation, “Colorado Charging Infrastructure Needs to Reach Electric Vehicle Goals: https://theicct.org/publication/colorado-charging-infrastructure-needs-to-reach-electric-vehicle-goals/ Atlas Policy EV Dashboard: https://atlaspolicy.com/evaluateco/ AutoinsuranceEZ.com, “Gas vs Electric Car Fires”: https://autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/ Canary Media, Used EV Batteries are Storing Solar Power at Grid Scale, and Making Money Doing It: https://www. canarymedia.com/articles/energy-storage/used-ev-batteries-are-storing-solar-power-at-grid-scale-and-making-money-at-it Clean Technica, “EV Safety Advantage Report”: https://cleantechnica.com/files/2018/07/CleanTechnica-EV-Safety- Advantage-Report.pdf Colorado Energy Office, “Colorado EV Plan 2020,” (2020): https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/zero-emissionvehicles/ colorado-ev-plan-2020. Colorado EV Equity: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/sites/energyoffice/files/documents/FINAL%202022-CEO-CO%20 EV%20Equity%20Study-2022-08-06.pdf Colorado EV Plan https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/zero-emission-vehicles/colorado-ev-plan-2020 Consumer Reports, “Electric Vehicle Ownership Costs”: https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/ uploads/2020/10/EV-Ownership-Cost-Final-Report-1.pdf DC Fast-Charging Corridors: https://energyoffice.colorado.gov/zero-emission-vehicles/ev-fast-charging-corridors EarthJustice.Org: “ Electric Vehicles are not just the wave of the future, they are saving lives today.” : https://earthjustice. org/feature/electric-veehicles-explainer Electrek, “Tesla Using Cobalt Free LFP Batteries”: https://electrek.co/2022/04/22/tesla-using-cobalt-free-lfp-batteries-in- half-new-cars-produced/ Electrification Coalition Federal EV Policies: https://electrificationcoalition.org/work/federal-ev-policy/inflation-reduction- act/ EPA Electric Vehicle Myths: https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/electric-vehicle-myths#Myth5 ESC Partner Rebates: https://www.energysmartcolorado.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-Rebates-by- Community.pdf Five Car Sharing Programs with an EV and Equity Twist: https://www.greenbiz.com/article/five-car-sharing-programs-ev- and-equity-twist Fueleconomy.gov, “All Electric Vehicles”: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feeg/evtech.shtml Good2go, “Electric Car Share Program”: https://evgood2go.org/ Holy Cross Energy 100x30 Strategic Plan: https://www.holycross.com/100x30/strategic-plan-2020/ Holy Cross GHG Profile: https://www.holycross.com/greenhouse-gas-emissions/ Inside EVs: “Redwood Materials to Invest $3.5 Billion On Battery Materials Factory”: https://https://insideevs.com/ news/600568/redwood-materials-invest-billions-battery-materials-factory/ The International Council on Clean Transportation: https://theicct.org/2022-update-ev-sales-us-eu-ch-aug22/ Town of Vail Loading and Delivery: https://www.vailgov.com/government/departments/police/loading-and-delivery Union of Concerned Scientists: https://blog.ucsusa.org/dave-reichmuth/are-electric-vehicles-really-better-for-the-climate- yes-heres-why/ Urban Sustainability Network: A Guidebook on Equitable Clean Energy Program Design for Local Governments and Partners: https://cadmusgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Cadmus-USDN-Equitable-Clean-Energy-Guidebook.pdf 29 APPENDIX G: GO EV CITY RESOLUTION GO EV CITY RESOLUTION EV Readiness Plan 2023 2524 EV Readiness Plan 2023 GO EV CITY RESOLUTION 30 31 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.2 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 TIME:30 min. SUBMITTED BY:Mark Novak, Fire Department ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:Electric Vehicle and Mobility Device Safety Considerations SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to information provided. PRESENTER(S):Ryan Ocepek, Fire Marshal VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: Electric vehicle and mobility device safety considerations.docx LIB PP Town Council(1).pptx 32 To:Town Council From: Ryan Ocepek, Fire Marshal Date: April 18, 2023 Subject: Electric vehicle and mobility device safety considerations I.Background The use of electric vehicles (EV) and battery powered mobility devices is rapidly increasing. This increase in use of both EVs and mobility devices has been made possible by the widespread availability and use of lithium-ion batteries (LIB). While LIB are a reliable source of energy, they also have unique hazards when they are damaged or subject to fire. Mitigating LIB hazards will be important as the Town of Vail operationalizes its electric vehicle readiness plan and builds housing for a future in which the majority of vehicles will be EVs and the majority of occupants will use LIB mobility devices on a regular basis. Incorporating best practices and life safety code provisions in our design will ensure a future in which LIB powered devices can be safety used throughout our community. II.Overview This presentation will cover the following: A. LIB fire data B. LIB design and thermal runaway C. Hazards of LIB fires D. LIB fire suppression considerations E. Best practices to mitigate the impacts of LIB fires. III.Staff Recommendation Informational presentation. 33 The Hazards of Lithium-ion Batteries PRESENTATION BY Ryan Ocepek Fire Marshal 34 Presentation Outline VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Statistics •Lithium-ion Batteries and Thermal Runaway •Case Studies •Firefighting Best Practices •Mitigations •Best Practices with Electric Vehicles and Mobility Devices 35 VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Fire Facts on Electric Vehicles Image source EVfiresafe.com Passenger EV Fire Incidents Global, as of 31st of December 2022 36 VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Fire Facts on Electric Mobility Devices According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission from January 1, 2021 – November 28, 2022 39 states have reported: •208 mobility fires or overheating incidents •19 fatalities •5 associated with e-scooters •11 associated with hoverboards •3 associated with e-bikes •22 injuries treated in emergency departments •12 associated with e-scooters •10 associated with e-bikes Note: Figure does not include New York City •354 mobility fires or overheating incidents •10 deaths, 266 injuries 37 VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Recent Eagle County Lithium-ion Fires Known issues in the past two years: •2 micromobility devices (Vail and Gypsum) •5 other devices (Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek) •1 injury treated in emergency department (Avon) Hoverboard Fire, Gypsum Garage Fire involving e-bike electrical charging device, East Vail residence Vacuum Fire, Vail multifamily bldg. 38 Lithium-ion Battery VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Multiple cells are combined to create a module. Modules are combined to a make a battery pack. Modules can have hundreds of batteries in them. A typical electric vehicle will have between 5000 to 9000 cells. A typical electric bike will have 60 to 90 cells. Image source Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability 39 Thermal Runaway VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Thermal runaway occurs when a battery cell short circuits and heats up uncontrollably either due to abuse or manufacturer defect. Excessive heat in a battery causes distortion or melting of the battery separator, resulting in an internal short circuit. Once this happens, thermal runaway occurs, which propagates to other batteries. At this state, the battery pack overheats, catch fire, or in extreme cases, explodes. Image source EV Fire Safe.com 40 Thermal Runaway VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Types of lithium-ion battery abuse that can lead to thermal runaway: Environmental Mechanical Electrical Overcharge 41 Thermal Runaway (continued) VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Types of lithium-ion battery abuse that can lead to thermal runaway: Short Circuit Design and Manufacturer Issues Aging of battery 42 Known Issues of Lithium-ion Batteries VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Rapid ignition or potential explosion •High energy content •Very toxic gases and smoke produced •Highly flammable or explosive gases •Long duration of fire if unable to properly cool •Technology is still new with EV’s and mobility devices Image source I2sfbc.com 43 Common Causes of Lithium-ion Battery Fires VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Charging outside parameters and overcharging •Overloading of electrical circuits •After-market batteries •Manufacturer defects Image source National Transportation Safety Board, New Haven, CT 44 Case study of E-Scooter Fire VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE 45 Actual footage of a Micromobility Lithium-ion Battery Fire VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE 46 Case study of Hoverboard Fire VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE 47 Areas of Particular Concern with Lithium-ion Battery Fires VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Vehicle parking garages or areas •I-70 •The heat release rate may overwhelm sprinkler systems •Hard to access batteries •Ruptured batteries •Propagation of toxic gases throughout buildings •Mobility devices in multi-family dwellings •Current codes do not adequately address lithium-ion batteries Image source Sacramento Fire/Twitter Image source kfox14 48 Firefighting Best Practices VFES. | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Tow vehicle out of parking garage •Large quantities of water •Some studies recommend to let it burn •Submerge in a tank or bury •Isolate from other combustibles for up to 2 weeks (or longer) •No approved extinguishing agent Lithium–ion battery fires are not extinguished they are contained and cooled. Image source Cedar Springs Post, Gary Welch 49 Mitigations VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Continue public outreach programs •OEM equipment, charging/storage locations •Develop and adopt standards to help mitigate impacts •Charging stations in parking structures •Avoid below-grade charging stations •Evaluate new and existing fire sprinkler systems for proper design •Design new buildings with storage/charging areas outside the building The TOV should be proactive in reducing the potential for lithium-ion battery fires: 2399 North Frontage Road West Vail,Colorado 81657 Fire &Emergency Services 970.479.2252 970.479.2176 fax September 1,2022 Dear Vail business owner and employees, There has been much attention given to several fires across the country involving lithium-ion batteries, resulting in property damage and bodily injury. Now there is new information being published about the rise in fires involving e-bikes and electric scooters.Given that our town is a world-class destination resort and many Vail businesses are now renting e-bikes and scooters, Vail Fire and Emergency Services is being proactive by providing some valuable information below that may prevent loss of life and property. Whether it is in the business or at a residence,the list below has some useful facts on how to help prevent e-bike and scooter fires from happening.We have also included facts on what to do in the event you do have a fire involving a e-bike or e-scooter.We ask that you please take the time to review this vital information below with all your staff and neighboring businesses. Together we can be proactive in preventing fires like such and make sure that we do not become another fire statistic in the evolution of battery-operated products. Should you have further questions,please contact Fire Marshal Ryan Ocepek @ 970.477.3536 or email him at rocepek@vailgov.com. E-Bike & Scooter Battery Safety Tips •Do not leave a charging e-bike or scooter battery unattended or on the charger overnight.Always monitor charging batteries. •Do not use or attempt to charge a damaged or malfunctioning e-bike or scooter battery. •Only charge your e-bike or scooter battery with the charger provided by the manufacturer. •Do not use aftermarket, low-cost, counterfeit, or refurbished e-bike batteries. •Do not store or charge e-bikes or scooters in emergency egress paths or exit doorways. •Do not use extension cords,splitters,or power strips to charge batteries. •If possible, store your e-bike battery in a fire-resistant cabinet or container when not in use. •Monitor the batteries and look for signs of wear or damage •Store damaged e-bike and scooter batteries outside and away from combustibles. 50 Best Practices for Electric Vehicles VFES. | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Charging station locations •Number of charging stations •Are sprinkler systems adequate? •Continue to adopt the newest codes . Image source PlugShare.com/Lionshead 51 Best Practices for Electric Mobility Devices VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE •Enhanced inspection process •Dedicated use charging areas and storage locations •Number of charging stations •UL Testing Testing and Certification •Fire protection requirements . Image source UL 2272 52 Conclusion Questions? VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE 53 VFES | VAILGOV.COM/FIRE Thank you 54 AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.3 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 TIME:30 min. SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Presentation/Discussion AGENDA SECTION:Presentation/Discussion SUBJECT:Mountain Healthcare Coalition Update SUGGESTED ACTION:Listen to presentation and provide feedback. 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LFZTUBLFIPMEFST 6OEFSTUBOEDPNNVOJUZIFBMUIOFFET BOBMZ[FNBSLFUEFNPHSBQIJDT EFGJOF QSPHSBNNJOH %FGJOF /FHPUJBUF *EFOUJGZEFTJSFEQSPEVDUGFBUVSFT BOBMZ[FVUJMJ[BUJPOEBUB FOHBHF QSPWJEFSTQBZFSTUPDSFBUFQSPEVDUT "ENJOJTUFS &EVDBUF 1BSUOFSXJUI51"CSPLFSUPFOSPMM DVTUPNFST QSPWJEFIFBMUI QSPHSBNNJOH FOIBODFPGGFSJOHT .)$(PBMT0CKFDUJWFT 5IF7BJM7BMMFZ1BSUOFSTIJQFTUBCMJTIFEUIF.)$UPDSFBUFBDPNNVOJUZTPMVUJPOUPBEESFTTIFBMUIDBSFOFFET 60 © Stakeholder Contribution • Enroll in health plans • Provide lifestyle / healthcare needs feedback • Negotiate reduced rates • Capture community health needs / trends • Affordable premiums • Healthcare options • Catastrophic coverage • Facilitate collaboration • Enhance communication • Thought leadership • Community education Benefits • Cost-effective healthcare products / services • Higher local provider utilization • Small business relief • Improved contribution margin (control leakage) • Increased market share • Community partner • Increased brand equity • Scalability opportunities (other communities) • Increased brand equity • Increased membership • Connection with the community • Small business employee stability Some Trade-Offs • Costs will still be incurred • Potential changes to current healthcare plan • Limited options • Determining optimal rate reduction • Demand / staffing balance • Increased admin load • Cost / benefit balance • Potential increase in risk profile • Maintaining long-term stability • Addressing all stakeholder needs • Phased approach Expectations & Benefits Community Providers Payers MHC Win-win-win Approach Address community needs while understanding all stakeholders will contribute in different waysPurpose Method ResultFoster trust and proactive collaboration through communication and transparency Create a win-win-win result for all stakeholders focusing on a continued multi-year partnership What Winning Looks Like for Stakeholders Each stakeholder realizes benefits through their contribution to the MHC. 61 © Healthy10 Generally healthy with lower rates of chronic disease and desire for health checkups Active Outdoor activity participation leads to higher rate of orthopedic injuries Focused on Mind High focus on evaluating and maintaining mental and behavioral health Family-oriented Mix of single, new family, and established family across the community Prescription Needs Focused on maximizing cost- effective means to satisfy prescription needs Flexible Occasionally require specialty services in other markets (e.g., Denver) • Inpatient care • Mental health and substance use • Outpatient care • Emergency services Desired Healthcare Product Features Healthcare priorities in the Vail Valley are unique creating an opportunity to customize services. Features Mandated By ACA & Colorado • Services for children • Laboratory services • Pregnancy, maternity and newborn care • Prescription drugs • Rehabilitative services Vail Valley residents have a unique health profile with a different mix of healthcare priorities. Tiered Product Model Tier 1 – Direct Provider Tier 2 – Network • Community-based primary care network • Annual health checks • Lower coinsurance for orthopedic procedures • Provider network options outside community • Specialty services • Balanced premium, deductible, coinsurance mix Desired Features Comprehensive Health Coverage Pharmacy Benefits Primary Care Network Behavioral Health Benefits Product Choice (PPO, HSA) Front Range Access 10 Eagle County was voted one of the Healthiest Communities in the US in 2022, with a population health score of 84 and rated #209 in Overall Rankings for healthiest communities (U.S. News) 62 Of the ~55K total population in Eagle Co, we believe that MHC has a serviceable addressable market of 49K lives. Of those, 20K work for small businesses, 10K work for self funded employers and 6K are currently uninsured. Assuming a 10% market share, there are ~3600 lives in the serviceable obtainable market. 3,600 Lives Total Population, excluding El Jebel & Basalt El Jebel & Basalt were excluded due to geography. Focusing on Vail Valley 49,000 Eagle County Total Population 2021 Census Data 55,572 20,000 Small Business Employees 36,000 Eligible Population Self funded, small group and individuals within Eagle Co. Government and large group plans were excluded 10,000 ~3,600 Expect 10% Market Share For reference, Valley Health Alliance had 3,000 lives in year 1. Peak Health Alliance had 6,000 in year 1 Self Funded Employees 6,000 Uninsured Market Goal in Eagle Co Conservative Size of the Prize. Estimates will increase with the inclusion of Summit Co. 63 Now: Plan Next: Launch Next: Learn Future: Scale GTM Statement Collaborative product design, market definition and community-led involvement ensures a successful right-sized, financially sound launch. Target Lives Target Product Segment Small Group Individual Individual Small Group Self Funded Individual Small Group Self Funded Value Proposition Affordability, sustainability, transparency, choice and accessibility to providers Well established and operational product. Affordable, sustainable premiums, and part of a community solution Care management, wellness and population health focus Key Activities • Onboard payer & TPA partner • Establish provider network with negotiated rates • Identify target consumers and employers in Eagle & Summit • Customer personas, marketing and comms • Website design and branding • Complete regulatory requirements • Finalize payer and product design • Execute customer acquisition, marketing and comms plan • Open enrollment launch • Complete regulatory requirements • 5 self funded employers identified • Develop health wellness programming content and communication plan • Expand into individual and self funded markets • Expand into additional geographies (e.g., Garfield, Pitkin, etc.) • Finalize TPA partner • Acquire self funded employers • Implement outreach and education programming • Care management launch • Acquire new customers across markets • Expand wellness programming reinforcing wellness mindset and culture Timing January – July 2023 July – January 2024 2024 2025+ Scale 9 Launch Learn Scale 2,000*4,000 7,500+ Phase *Assumes 10 % market share How to Execute We recommend to launch over a 3+ year timeframe 64 Build the Network Collaborating with Vail Health and Colorado Mountain Medical will provide a robust network in Eagle Co. Focus on additional Summit providers and a front range provider for specialized services. Expand Lives to Pool Risk An emphasis on increasing the lives in MHC helps spread the actuarial risk. Consider Summit Co in year 1 and build a thoughtful customer awareness approach. Engage the Community The Vail Valley community has a vested interest in the success of MHC. Collaborate and involve key members of the community to ensure all parties will “win” and feel proud of their contributions. Prioritize Care Management Community adoption of preventative health, wellness solutions and care management/utilization are essential to establish a culture of overall cost containment of care. Accelerate MHC Success Focusing on growth facilitators will help maximize speed and impact of GTM efforts. 65 .)$&YFDVUJPO •-BVODIQBZFS3'1BOETFMFDUQBSUOFS •*EFOUJGZBOETFMFDUCSPLFSDPOTVMUBOUEJSFDUDPOUSBDUJOHTQFDJBMJTU •#FHJO7BJM)FBMUIDPOUSBDUJOHEJTDVTTJPO •*EFOUJGZBOEDPOUSBDUXJUIBEEJUJPOBM7BJMQSPWJEFST •*EFOUJGZBOEDPOUSBDUXJUI%FOWFSQSPWJEFS •3FGJOFSFHVMBUPSZEBUFTBOEDPNQMFUFGJMJOHSFRVJSFNFOUT •3FGSFTIVUJMJ[BUJPOEBUB •3FTFBSDIBEEJUJPOBMSE QBSUZNBOBHFNFOUTPMVUJPOT %FGJOF.BSLFUJOH1MBO$PNNVOJUZ0VUSFBDI •%FGJOFDVTUPNFSQFSTPOBTBOENBSLFUJOHQMBO •%FTJHOXFCTJUF •#FHJODPNNTBOEPVUSFBDIQMBOOJOH /FYU4UFQT 4QFDJGJDBDUJWJUJFTXJMMIFMQLFFQUIFNPNFOUVNHPJOHGPSXBSE 66 AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.1 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 SUBMITTED BY:Greg Roy, Community Development ITEM TYPE:DRB/PEC Update AGENDA SECTION:DRB / PEC (5 min.) SUBJECT:DRB/PEC Update SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: PEC Results 4-10-23.pdf DRB Results_4-5-23.pdf 67 Planning and Environmental Commission Minutes Monday, April 10, 2023 1:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers Present: Brad Hagedorn Absent: Henry Pratt John Rediker Robyn Smith Reid Phillips Bobby Lipnick Bill Jensen 1. Virtual Link Register to attend the Planning and Environmental Commission meeting. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar. 2. Call to Order 3. Swearing-In New Members 4. Election of Officers (Jensen absent from motion votes) Phillips moves to appoint Rediker as Chairman. Smith seconds. Motion approved, 5-0-0. Lipnick moves to appoint Phillips as vice-chair. Hagedorn seconds. Motion approved, 5-0-0. Smith moves to appoint Phillips to the open lands board of trustees. Lipnick seconds, 5-0-0. 5. Main Agenda 5.1 Review of variances, from Section 14-10-9(E) Fences, Hedges, Walls and Screening, Vail Town Code, to allow a wall in the front setback in excess of three feet and a wall in excess of six feet and Section 14-3-1 Minimum Standards, Vail Town Code, to allow two curb cuts for a single-family residence, in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 -17-1, Variances, Vail Town Code, located at 2558 Arosa Drive/Lot 6, Block C, Vail Das Schone Filing No. 1 and setting forth details in regard thereto, (PEC23-0004) Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Edward H. Moulton PEC23-0004 Staff Memo.pdf Attachment A. PEC23-0004 Vicinity Map.pdf Attachment B. Applicant's Narrative .pdf Attachment C. PEC23-0004 Plans.pdf Planner Roy gives a presentation on the application. He walks through the site plan and the request. Public Works favors the proposal as it would remove parking from the right-of-way and bring the drive into greater conformance. He runs through the criteria for review. Rediker asks if there are any questions for staff before the applicant presents. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 1 68 No questions for staff. Ed Moulton is the owner and is present along with engineer Matt Wadey. Rediker asks when the original walls with the railroad ties were constructed. Moulton walks through the history of the property, some of the walls were original to the property. Rediker ask what material the new wall will be. Moulton says it will be a readi-rock material if approved by DRB. Wadey speaks to the engineering of the walls. They are bringing the driveway up to grade standards. Phillips asks about the zoning of the property. Moulton says it's a non-conforming duplex and walks through the parking requirements. Hagedorn asks if the grade change is driving the height of the wall. He also asks if pedestrian access to the building is by way of the driveway. Wadey confirms both items. Rediker notes the second curb assists in getting cars out of the right of way. Wadey notes this has a steep slope on the lot. Rediker asks for public comment. No comments, public comment closed. Rediker cites pages 4-5 of the staff memo, the criteria are being met. This is a property that has been annexed and has unique conditions where the owner has limited opportunity to improve it; the parking is being moved out of the right of way. Phillips makes motion with findings and conditions on pg. 6 of the staff memo. Lipnick seconds. 6-0-0. 5.2 A request for a recommendation from the PEC to the Vail Town Council, pursuant to Section 12-3-7 of the Vail Municipal Code, to amend Title 12, Zoning Regulations, of the Vail Municipal Code, to create the West Vail Multi-Family Overlay District including standards therein and amend related provisions in Title 12 to ensure consistency with the intent of the proposed amendment. (PEC23-0003) 45 min. Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Town of Vail, represented by Matt Gennett West Vail Staff Memo 4-10-23.pdf Attachment A. Proposed Ordinance O040523.pdf Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 2 69 Attachment B. Public Comment - Mauriello Planning Group 2-20- 22.pdf Attachment C. Public Comment - Gadberry 3-27-23.pdf Attachment D. Deed Restriction Example.pdf Planner Roy gives a summary of the application to date. He talks about the proposed inclusionary zoning requirement. He addresses the applicability of 250 Additions. Rediker asks if staff could briefly describe to the new commission members how the proposal arrived at an overlay district. Roy walks through the evolution of the proposal. Much of West Vail became non-conforming under the existing zoning. The new proposed standards were hard to nail down given the range of properties as well as potential legal challenges to the legislative rezoning. Staff therefore took a step back and tried the revised overlay approach based on feedback from both the PEC and public. Lipnick notes the housing mitigation rate started at 50%, which has since been revised to 35%. Roy states that trying to translate units to percentages was difficult. The goal was to retain housing that's there today without requiring existing units to be deed -restricted which could be problematic. Staff looked at other communities to help determine a percentage that would work to help retain current inventory as well as possibly add. Lipnick asks if the additional 250 sf is only applicable to multi-family dwellings. Roy responds yes, not for single-family or duplexes though. Smith asks if 250 additions would have inclusionary requirements? Roy says it would not, as currently existing under the code. The 250 is for small additions for properties that are not adopting the overlay at that time. Planning Consultant Jonathan Spence says minor clarification language may need to be added, it would not be applicable for new construction in the overlay. It would only be applicable for properties still within P/S and only to dates of construction as stated in the current code for 250 additions. Smith asks again if it would apply to single-family homes. Roy states that it must be multi-family. Jensen walks through a redevelopment scenario of a rebuild. Roy says the EHU requirement would not count towards GRFA. Spence says this only applies to multi-family development, not single- family. Roy says a single- family residence could rebuild under the current zoning without adopting the overlay. Jensen asks why 35% mitigation was proposed? Roy walks through the initial proposal which was based on unit count. That goal informed the proposed percentage, as well as studies of neighboring communities and what exists in the current code. Using a percentage helps in working towards the goal of retaining housing. Jensen says that will be an important factor for redevelopment. Will the 35% mitigation encourage redevelopment? Roy says that is a tough one to answer; it has been a discussion point for the PEC and staff is looking for Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 3 70 their recommendation on the matter. Phillips clarifies that EHUs are outside the density requirements, which should help redevelopment. This is going to provide flexibility to developers but there is still the responsibility to meet workforce housing needs. There is an incentive to redevelop and there are options where it can be done and still be profitable; this approach is providing carrots to redevelopment while still maintaining the objective to protect workforce housing. He credits town staff for pushing a higher percentage as we all keep hearing about the workforce housing issue in our valley. Smith asks about the history of inclusionary zoning in Vail. Does it produce housing within the zone district in which it applies? Does it create a mix-used, diverse community; or is the mitigation bank providing housing elsewhere? Roy states that inclusionary zoning has been implemented since 2008. He says there are requirements for on-site in mitigation depending on the number, otherwise it is a fee-in -lieu. There is a mixture of both. With the higher rate here, the goal is more of the resident housing being located in this area since it must be accomplished on site. Smith walks through some scenarios regarding the inclusionary zoning requirements. You could build a townhouse without requiring an on-site housing unit, would this requirement be avoided? Roy says it's hard to say but there will likely be a large number of projects that will require on site units. Spence adds that the development lot is the basis for the calculation and it would be difficult to avoid the requirement. Smith asks about the fee in lieu cost per square foot. Roy says it is $320 per square foot. Spence says the purpose of that cost is not to replace a unit, that amount is the difference between a for-sale unit and the deed-restricted unit. That is the difference in market price, as it doesn't necessarily relate to construction cost. Smith says we're cannibalizing the older multi-family West Vail homes that we would like to deed-restrict. What happens if an entire block redevelops below the on-site mitigation number of 438 square feet? If it's not deed-restricted it won't be residential. A whole block could redevelop with a huge mitigation bank, but where will that be applied? Will it be in West Vail? Roy says he appreciates that concern, although whatever the mitigation number is set at there may be people that come in below that. The 438 number was kept for consistency with the existing code. Spence says the type and size of EHUs are typically done based on market conditions and not the minimum size requirements. Hagedorn asks for clarification of how the 35% is applied? Roy says you get credit for the existing GRFA on the site, it applies to new GRFA on the site. Hagedorn agrees with that approach, stating that he doesn't want to discourage redevelopment. Smith asks if this will produce no net loss of units . Roy says that is the goal, to preserve those units but do so in a legally defensible way and maintain consistency with existing code. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 4 71 Phillips says the majority of feedback has come from individual owners, not a large developer. The overlay district was simpler and allowed for the coverage that was needed for people to maintain this housing stock. This provides foothold housing for people to start out in the community. The goal is protecting existing rights without penalizing them for redevelopment. This will come back through the PEC upon redevelopment plans, there will be opportunities to look at this again. Jensen is concerned that too high a mitigation number starts to discourage development, he is trying to find the middle ground with that number. Rediker says anecdotally you can look at Timber Ridge, and the interest it is getting for what is expensive employee housing. He hears the concern. Smith runs the numbers of potential mitigation scenarios, trying to put a dollar amount on this. Rediker asks for public comment. Dominic Mauriello speaks on behalf of Jack Bergey and some neighbors. He is encouraged by the recent proposal; it has the balance of giving incentives while working towards EHU goals. But it's not just about housing; it's about redeveloping and improving West Vail. West Vail has been stuck in holding pattern for 50 years, it's important to give it a chance to improve. He agrees with Jensen, and thinks we should look at fine-tuning the 35% rate. At 35% mitigation, you might see a handful of people come in. He doesn't think there is a large developer that will buy out the block and bring townhouses, much of this will be driven by local builders and residents. A mitigation rate between 25-35%, you might see that start to discourage some people. You have to get have a tri- plex before that comes into play, and there is incentive for people to build EHUs as that square footage is not GRFA. As staff noted, the fee in lieu is supposed to subsidize the difference. Additionally, finding units for off -site mitigation can be difficult. There is alignment policy wise with the 30% number, as it related to the 2020 Strategic Plan. His client is excited to move forward under the new proposal and he encourages the PEC to move forward on this. Jack Bergey lives in the neighborhood. He thanks the PEC for their efforts. He was on the West Vail Master Plan committee. He thanks staff and is happy with where the proposal is at today, and would like to see the PEC move forward with it. Galen Aasland is an architect that lives in West Vail. He supports the proposal; however, he doesn't support the public comment memo regarding non-conformities. He thinks the Town shouldn't allow SDDs in these overlay districts. He states that property owners should be allowed to "up-zone" to get additional height rather than propose an SDD. He asks where we're going to get the water for all these projects that are envisioned, the Town plan for how this will be addressed. Dominic Mauriello says the referenced memo was related to the old proposal, dated February of 2023, and is irrelevant to today's proposal due to the changes. Rediker asks if there is any public comment online. Roy responds no. Rediker asks for commissioner comment. Lipnick says the process has mitigated some of the legal issues. We've heard from the public that lives in West Vail and they've been given more options, which is fair. He says the 35% mitigation number is a fair compromise, we're close to where we hoped to be. He likes the proposal today compared to a year ago. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 5 72 Phillips says this is a recommendation to council. Council will probably ultimate set this number. The 30%-35% number he feels is suitable. He would like to see this move forward today so Council can continue with the debate. Rediker encourages comments for the record because Council takes the time to review these. Jensen says if other communities are 10% and the original goal was 50%, maybe 30% is a good compromise. He wants to find the right balance, if it was 50% nothing would ever happen. He wants to see something happen. Hagedorn runs through the numbers on a scenario. 16% of the total project is deed-restricted, which seems a little heavy handed, as that number is often around 10%. He won't withhold a recommendation of 35%, but that seems a little heavy. Every 5% you reduce you are spurring redevelopment which could actually result in more deed-restrictions because more people will be opting in. He says he is in the range of 25-35%. Smith says her questions illustrate her opinion. 35% is on the upper level, given the constraints of inclusionary zoning. This is a vast departure from the original unit approach to deed-restrictions, those things are very different. Inclusionary zoning alone is not the correct tool to produce a residential neighborhood, which is what the West Vail master plan sought. The mitigation fees should go to the neighborhood. The number should be 35% but it's questionable if it will produce the result we're looking for in West Vail. Rediker says the overlay is better than the previous proposal. He summarizes commissioner comments. Phillips moves for approval, with the findings on pg. 12 & 13 of memo, including conditions, Jensen seconds. Conditions: 1. The employee mitigation amount in Section 12-6k-12 be reduced to thirty (30) percent. 2. The proposed changes to Section 12-15-5 be amended to state that 250 additions would not be permitted in the proposed West Vail Multi-family zone district. 5-1-0 (Smith opposed) 6. Approval of Minutes 6.1 PEC Results 3-27-23 PEC_Results_3-27-23.pdf Phillips moves, Jensen second. 3-0-0 (Lipnick, Hagedorn & Smith not present at last meeting) 7. Information Update Rediker thanks Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Hagedorn for volunteering to serve. 8. Adjournment Lipnick, Smith, 6-0-0. Planning and Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2023 6 73 Design Review Board Minutes Wednesday, April 5, 2023 2:00 PM Vail Town Council Chambers Present: Herb Roth Rys Olsen Kit Austin Erin Iba Absent: Kathryn Middleton 1. Virtual Meeting Link Register to attend Design Review Board Meetings. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining this webinar. 2. Call to Order Swearing-In New Members Election of Officers Executive Session Executive Session, pursuant to: 1) C.R.S. §24 -6-402(4)(b) – to hold a conference with the Town Attorney, to receive legal advice on specific legal questions; Regarding: Design Review Board legal training 20 min. 3. Main Agenda 3.1 DRB20-0540.006 - Shoup Residence Final review of a change to approved plans (materials) Address/ Legal Description: 1100 Hornsilver Circle/Lot 7, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 8 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Thomas Shoup & Katherine Clayborne, represented by Berglund Architects DRB20-0540 Plan set.pdf 2023-03-13 Proposed Narrative.pdf V3.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14- 10-2 and 14-10-5; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.2 DRB21-0199.003 - Bergey Residence Final review of a change to approved plans (GRFA/finishes) Address/ Legal Description: 2417 Chamonix Lane 7, 8, 9/Lot 20, Block A, Vail Das Schone Filing 1 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: John Bergey, represented by John G Martin Architect DRB21-0199 Change to Approved Plan Set.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14- 10-2 and 14-10-4; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.3 DRB23-0062 - Grand Hyatt Final review of an exterior alteration (outdoor bar) Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023 1 74 Address/ Legal Description: 1300 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village - Vail Cascade Resort Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Vail Hotel Partners LLC Hotelave, represented by Enlight10 Architecture DRB23-0062 Plan Set.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to table to the next available meeting date; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.4 DRB23-0086 - Gondola Haus Final review of an exterior alteration (repaint) Address/ Legal Description: 298 Hanson Ranch Road/Lot C, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 1 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Gondola Haus, represented by Mauriello Planning Group DRB23-0086 Paint Plan.pdf DRB23-0086 Photos.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14- 10-2 and 14-10-5; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.5 DRB23-0043 - Sitzmark at Vail Final review of an exterior alteration (AC units/screening) Address/ Legal Description: 183 Gore Creek Drive/Lot A, Block 5B, Vail Village Filing 1 Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Sitzmark at Vail, represented by VMDA DRB23-0043-presentation-updated.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14- 10-9 and 14-10-10; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.6 DRB23-0048 - 99 Gildwood Final review of an addition (dormer) Address/ Legal Description: 384 Gore Creek Drive 8/Lot J, Block 5A, Vail Village Filing 5 Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: 99 Gildwood, represented by Pierce Austin Architects DRB23-0048_presentation.pdf Herb Roth made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14-10-2 and 14-10-4; Erin Iba seconded the motion. Passed (3 - 0) (Austin recused). 3.7 DRB23-0058 - Hall/Potato Patch Vail LLC Final review of an exterior alteration (paint/trim/siding/stucco) Address/ Legal Description: 794 Potato Patch Drive A, B/Lot 10, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1 Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Carl & Kathleen Hall and Potato Patch Vail, represented by Kienzle Construction DRB23-0058_Presentation.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to table to the next available meeting date; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.8 DRB23-0028 - Finn Residence Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023 2 75 Final review of an addition (gym/windows/deck) Address/ Legal Description: 781 Potato Patch Drive A/Lot 21, Block 1, Vail Potato Patch Filing 1 Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Benjamin Finn, represented by J+A Architects DRB23-0028 Plans.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to table to the next available meeting date; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed (4 - 0). 3.9 DRB23-0080 - RIME Final review of a sign application Address/ Legal Description: 2211 North Frontage Road West/Lot 1, Highline Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: RIME, represented by Fine Signs, LLC DRB23-0080 Plans.pdf Rys Olsen made a motion to table to the next available meeting date; Herb Roth seconded the motion. Passed (3 - 0). (Austin abstained) 3.10 DRB23-0088 - Gore Creek 256 Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/AC) Address/ Legal Description: 174 Gore Creek Drive 268/Lot 1, Lodge Subdivision Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Gore Creek 256/Lodge Real Estate, represented by Martin Manley Architects DRB23-0088 Plan.pdf Erin Iba made a motion to Approve with the findings the application meets Town Code Section 14- 10-4, 14-10- 5, and 14- 10-9 and the condition that the AC condenser screen is painted brown to match the railing color.; Kit Austin seconded the motion. Passed. (4 - 0). 4. Staff Approvals 4.1 DRB19-0574.003 - LSC 27 LLC Final review of a change to approved plans (landscape) Address/ Legal Description: 696 Forest Road/Lot 8, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 6 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: LSC 27, represented by Suman Architects 4.2 DRB21-0444.003 - Carlson Residence Final review of a change to approved plans (dormer/skylights) Address/ Legal Description: 4948 Meadow Drive/Lot 17, Block 7, Bighorn Subdivision 5th Addition Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Phillip Carlson, represented by TAB Associates 4.3 DRB22-0011.002 - Rawhide Equity Partners Final review of a change to approved plans (landscaping/driveway) Address/ Legal Description: 4250 Spruce Way/Lot 1, Block 7, Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Addition Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Rawhide Equity Partners, represented by Chalet Design Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023 3 76 4.4 DRB22-0049.003 - Goldstein Residence Final review of a change to approved plans (AC Condenser) Address/ Legal Description: 264 Beaver Dam Road A/Lot23, Block7, Vail Village Filing 1 Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Glenn Goldstein, represented by Suman Architects 4.5 DRB22-0106.001 - Hicks Residence Final review of a change to approved plans (doors/windows) Address/ Legal Description: 225 Forest Road/Lot 25, Block 7, Vail Village Filing 1 Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Ed & Gloria Hicks, represented by Alpine Building & Development 4.6 DRB22-0117.001 - Grand Hyatt Final review of a change to approved (screening) Address/ Legal Description: 1300 Westhaven Drive/Cascade Village - Vail Cascade Resort Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Grand Hyatt, represented by Enlight10 Architecture 4.7 DRB22-0240.001 - KC Adventures LLC Final review of a change to approved plans (windows/doors) Address/ Legal Description: 1388 Vail Valley Drive West/Lot 20, Block 3, Vail Valley Filing 1 Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: KC Adventures, represented by Nedbo Construction 4.8 DRB22-0440.002 - Exeter 22536 Wy LLC Final review of a change to approved plans (siding) Address/ Legal Description: 394 Beaver Dam Road/Lot 7, Block 2, Vail Village Filing 3 Planner: Jamie Leaman-Miller Applicant Name: Exeter 22536 Wy, represented by Pierce Austin Architects 4.9 DRB22-0485 - SGS Ventures LLC Final review of an addition Address/ Legal Description: 4284 Columbine Drive A/Parcel A, Bighorn Subdivision Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: SGS Ventures, represented by Darby Architects 4.10 DRB23-0023 - Monson Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (windows) Address/ Legal Description: 4123 Spruce Way 18/Lot 5, Block 9, Bighorn Subdivision 3rd Addition Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Christian Monson, represented by Home Depot 4.11 DRB23-0026 - Ginsburg Residence Final review of new construction (single family home) Address/ Legal Description: 3031 Booth Falls Road/Lot13, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 13 Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023 4 77 Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Noel & Leslie Ginsburg, represented by Krueger Architecture 4.12 DRB23-0034 - Mulvihill Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/door) Address/ Legal Description: 1090 Vail View Drive 9/Lot B1, Block B, Lion's Ridge Subdivision Filing 1 Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Delphine Mulvihill, represented by Renewal by Andersen 4.13 DRB23-0041 - Noleggio Partners LLC Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/AC) Address/ Legal Description: 1234 Westhaven Drive A72/Cascade Village - Liftside Condominiums Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: Noleggio Partners, represented by Nedbo Construction 4.14 DRB23-0050 - Lift House Final review of an exterior alteration (shed removal) Address/ Legal Description: 555 East Lionshead Circle 501/Lot 3, Block 1, Vail Lionshead Filing 1 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Lazier Lionshead and Lift House, represented by OZ Architecture 4.15 DRB23 -0059 - Pinos Del Norte Apartamento I Inc Final review of an exterior alteration (window to door) Address/ Legal Description: 600 Vail Valley Drive I/Tract B, Vail Village Filing 7 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Don Larson, represented by Nedbo Construction 4.16 DRB23-0060 - Four Check LLC Final review of an addition (crawl space to office) Address/ Legal Description: 1320 Westhaven Drive 1A/Cascade Village - Millrace Condominiums Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Four Check, represented by LKSM Design 4.17 DRB23-0064 - Luchinsky Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (egress) Address/ Legal Description: 950 Red Sandstone Road 27/Potato Patch Club Condominiums Planner: Greg Roy Applicant Name: Richard & Karen Luchinsky, represented by Egress 4.18 DRB23-0065 - Zosel Residence Final review of an addition (interior/deck) Address/ Legal Description: 4770 Bighorn Road 4L/Racquet Club Townhomes Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Edward & Amy Zosel, represented by ACDF 4.19 DRB23-0068 - Vail Trails Chalet Final review of an exterior alteration (roof) Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023 5 78 Address/ Legal Description: 413 Gore Creek Drive/Block 4, Vail Village Filing 1 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Vail Trails Chalet, represented by NorthStar Construction 4.20 DRB23-0071 - Armstrong Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (windows/door) Address/ Legal Description: 1150 Sandstone Drive A/Lot 15, Casolar Vail II Planner: Heather Knight Applicant Name: John Armstrong, represented by Renewal by Andersen 4.21 DRB23-0072 - Lautenberg Residence Final review of an exterior alteration (AC Condenser) Address/ Legal Description: 595 Vail Valley Drive A10/Lot A-C, Block 1, Vail Village Filing 7 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Ellen Lautenberg & Lisa Birer, represented by All In Design 4.22 DRB23-0074 - Vail Racquet Club Final review of a tree removal Address/ Legal Description: 4695 Meadow Drive/Vail Racquet Club Condominiums - Clubhouse Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Vail Racquet Club 4.23 DRB23-0075 - LAI LLC Vail Realty Final review of an exterior alteration (fireplace) Address/ Legal Description: 600 Vail Valley Drive D4/Tract B, Vail Village Filing 7 Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Vail Realty, represented by Beth Levine Architect 4.24 DRB23-0084 - Black Bear Lane LLC Final review of an addition (kitchen/dining) Address/ Legal Description: 5111 Black Bear Lane/Lot 1, Block 2, Gore Creek Subdivision Planner: Jonathan Spence Applicant Name: Steven Lipstein, represented by GPSL Architects 5. Staff Denials 6. Adjournment Design Review Board Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2023 6 79 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.1 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 SUBMITTED BY:Stephanie Bibbens, Town Manager ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:March 6, 2023 AIPP Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: March 6, 2023 - Minutes.pdf 80 Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes Monday, March 6, 2023 AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graff Kathy Langenwalter, Lindsea Stowe, Courtney St. John Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator, Gregg Barrie – TOV Landscape Architect 1. Call to order. 2. No citizen input. 3. Approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes. February 6, 2023 _Minutes.pdf 4. Landscape enhancements for art installations (10th Mountain Division Memorial and Male Baseball Player #1) • Gregg Barrie, TOV Landscape Architect. • 10th Mt proposal packet.pdf • Review of proposed site upgrades around the 10th Mountain Division Memorial • Improvements include: replacing flagstone which will be set in concrete, landscape improvements and adding backless benches to optimize views of the creek and memorial. • The Board compliments the site design and motions to approve the improved landscaping efforts. • The Board reviews and discusses siting for the Male Baseball Player #1 sculpture to be placed at the upper playing fields of Ford Park. • Wolberger Base.pdf • They would like to see a base reflective of a trophy base to compliment the sculpture. • It is proposed to have a durable surface like organic lock versus plantings since we anticipate photos being taken with the sculpture. • Height is discussed as well as shape of a polished granite bases. If the base/granite is inverted it may deter any climbing. 5. Summer 2023 public art mural location discussion Mural locations 2023.pdf • Molly reviews photos of potential mural sites within the Vail Village Parking Structure since Lionshead was last summer’s location for murals. • Lindsea presents a few more locations: retaining wall as you enter Post Office, restroom structure by the soccer fields, inside of pedestrian bridge over I70. • Courtney recommends the recycling containers as a possible location, along with exteriors of the municipal complex. • Kathy recommends the existing structure at the artist in residency space. • The Board discusses the work of the artist selected by VVF to create the art/poster for GoPro. • Molly asks the Board to brainstorm on funding mechanisms for the Artist Studio operations including donors, grants, in-kind partnerships, and various types of residencies. 6. Artist in Residency summer 2023 update. • Dates have been discussed with the Amphitheater for display. • Vail Beaver Creek Magazine is including an article on the residency in this summer’s issue. • The Board discusses the artist’s sculptures which will be optimal to display. • Summer activations and partnerships are discussed. 81 • Pilot program discussion of community engagement and a potential work commissioned for the public art collection. 7. Coordinator Updates • PEC meeting is scheduled for March 13 • Ford Park Master Plan review meeting • Community meeting is March 28 8. Review and edit of policies and guidelines. • Board reviews, discusses, and edits many aspects of the Policies and Guidelines draft document. Meeting Adjourned. 82 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.2 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 SUBMITTED BY:Missy Johnson, Housing ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:March 28, 2023 VLHA Meeting Minutes SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: 2023-03-28 VLHA Minutes.pdf 83 Vail Local Housing Authority Minutes Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:00 PM Virtual Meeting Via Zoom PRESENT ABSENT Steve Lindstrom Craig Denton Dan Godec James Wilkins Kristin Williams STAFF Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator 1. Call to Order 1.1 Zoom Meeting 1 (Pre-Executive Session) 1.2 Call to Order - Called to order at 3:03 p.m. 1.3 Zoom Meeting 2 (Post-Executive Session) 2. Citizen Participation 2.1 Citizen Participation - No comments. 3. Approval of Minutes 3.1 VLHA March 14, 2023 Minutes Presenter(s): Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator MOTION: Williams SECOND: Godec PASSED: (4 - 0) 4. Main Agenda (15 Minutes) 4.1 2022 Year-end Financial Housing Update Presenter(s): Carlie Smith, Finance Director Smith presented a look at the year-end Housing Fund. A reminder that the Housing Fund became a real financial statement fund this year with the collection of the .5% Housing Sales Tax. Prior to 2022, it was wrapped up into the Capital Projects Fund. It collected nearly $5M for 2022. Smith explained the Residences at Main Vail Opportunity Fee as a fee that is part of the agreement with Triumph (Development) to build the Residences at Main Vail. This portion will be paid out at the end of the project. While it is appropriate that this comes out of the Housing Fund, Smith will provide more background regarding how this decision came to be. Additional community driven projects come out of the Housing Fund through the purchase of TOV Employee Housing and the sale of a residence. 84 Smith continued to review the Vail Local Housing Authority Income Statement and Balance Sheet. The 2023 Budget and quarterly update will be presented at a future meeting. 4.2 Resolution No. 8, Series of 2023 Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Deed Restriction Interest in Property (Type III Deed Restriction) in the Town of Vail Legally Described as Vail Das Schone Condo Unit A-17, Eagle County, Colorado with a Physical Address of 2111 North Frontage Road West, Unit A17, Vail Colorado; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Presenter(s): Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator Motion to approve as presented. MOTION: Williams SECOND: Godec PASSED: (4 - 0) 4.3 Resolution No. 9, Series of 2023 Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Deed Restriction Interest in Property (Type III Deed Restriction) in the Town of Vail Legally Described as Vail Das Schone Condo Unit A-1, Eagle County, Colorado with a Physical Address of 2111 North Frontage Road West, Unit A1, Vail Colorado; and Setting Forth Details in Regard Thereto. Presenter(s): Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator Motion to approve as presented. MOTION: Williams SECOND: Godec PASSED: (4 - 0) 5. Matters from the Chairman and Authority Members 5.1 Matters from the Chairman and Authority Member Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom, VLHA Chairman Authority discussed recent news articles including the success of Habitat for Humanity and movement in Eagle as well as the article in the Colorado Sun regarding the modular home factory to be built in Grand Junction. 6. Executive Session Kristen Kenny Williams made a motion to Motion to end the regular session to move into Executive Session to Executive Session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) at 3:07 p.m. MOTION: Williams SECOND: Wilkins PASSED: (4 - 0) 6.1 Executive Session per C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(a)(e) - to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real, personal or other property interests and to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations regarding: Vail InDEED applications and deed restrictions. Presenter(s): Missy Johnson, Housing Coordinator 7. Any Action as a Result of Executive Session 7.1 Any Action as a Result of Executive Session Presenter(s): Steve Lindstrom, VLHA Chairman 85 The authority re-entered regular session at 3:34 p.m. and Godec made a motion to authorize staff to move forward under the guidance of the authority as discussed during executive session. MOTION: Godec SECOND: Williams PASSED: (4 - 0) 8. Adjournment 8.1 Adjournment 5:00 PM (Estimate) Motion to adjourn at 3:46 p.m. MOTION: Godec SECOND: Wilkins PASSED: (4 - 0) 9. Future Agenda Items 9.1 Vail Housing 2027 Land Banking Investment Banker Discussion Review Retirement and Remote Worker Policies within Deed Restrictions Vail InDEED and GIS Mapping 10. Next Meeting Date 10.1 Next Meeting Date April 11, 2023 86 AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.3 Item Cover Page DATE:April 18, 2023 SUBMITTED BY:Pete Wadden, Environmental Sustainability ITEM TYPE:Information Update AGENDA SECTION:Information Update SUBJECT:SB 23-192- The Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act SUGGESTED ACTION: VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM REPORT ATTACHMENTS: SB 23-192 memo.docx SenateBill23-192.pdf 87 To:Vail Town Council From: Pete Wadden, Watershed Education Coordinator Date: April 18, 2023 Subject:Senate Bill 23-192- The Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act BACKGROUND The Colorado Pesticide Applicators Act is up for sunset review during the 2023 state legislative session. This decennial review offers a rare opportunity for legislators to introduce changes to the Act. In the past, the Vail Town Council has expressed support for the repeal of the preemption of local control contained within the Act which prohibits local jurisdictions like Town of Vail from passing more stringent regulations on landscaping chemicals than those that exist at the state level. Environmental Staff have been working with a network of partners from other Colorado municipalities and non- profits like the People and Pollinators Network to encourage legislators to strike the preemption language from the bill to renew the Act. By supporting repeal of the local preemption, Vail may succeed in restoring local authority to regulate landscaping chemicals so that the Town Council may one day be empowered to enact ordinances to protect human health and cherished ecosystems, like Gore Creek, should the Council so choose. Text of the bill and proposed changes may be found at: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-192 ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL Encourage community members to express their support for the repeal of the Preemption on Local Control by writing to Senator Dylan Roberts, Chair of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee at dylan.roberts.senate@coleg.gov Town of Vail Page 1 88 First Regular Session Seventy-fourth General Assembly STATE OF COLORADO INTRODUCED LLS NO. 23-0327.01 Jennifer Berman x3286 SENATE BILL 23-192 Senate Committees House Committees Agriculture & Natural Resources A BILL FOR AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONTINUATION OF THE "PESTICIDE APPLICATORS'101 ACT", AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, IMPLEMENTING102 RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2022 SUNSET REPORT103 BY THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AGENCIES REGARDING104 THE ACT.105 Bill Summary (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at http://leg.colorado.gov/.) Sunset Process - Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The bill implements some of the recommendations of the SENATE SPONSORSHIP Priola and Roberts, Marchman, Pelton B., Pelton R., Simpson HOUSE SPONSORSHIP Kipp and McLachlan, Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment. Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law. Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. 89 department of regulatory agencies, as contained in the department's sunset review of the "Pesticide Applicators' Act" (act), as follows: !Sections 1 and 2 of the bill continue the act for 11 years, until September 1, 2034; !Section 3 updates the statutory definition of "use" to align with the federal definition adopted by the federal environmental protection agency; !Section 4 increases the maximum civil penalty for a violation of the act from $1,000 to $2,500 for the first violation, which results in the possibility of a maximum civil penalty of $5,000 for a second violation; !Section 5 requires that money collected for civil penalties imposed under the act be transferred to the general fund; !Section 6 requires the commissioner of agriculture (commissioner) to publish and periodically update information on the department of agriculture's website about pesticide applicators' licensing and registration; !Section 7 requires the commissioner to establish an online complaint process; !Section 8 limits the number of terms that members of the advisory committee may serve to 2 terms, but allows a member representing the Colorado state university agricultural experiment station or extension service (CSU) or the Colorado department of public health and environment (CDPHE) to serve on the advisory committee for unlimited terms during the duration of the member's employment with CSU or CDPHE; and !Sections 9 to 11 place language in statutes governing local governments that mirrors the language in the act requiring a local government that adopts an ordinance or resolution about pesticides to submit information to the commissioner about the ordinance or resolution. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1 SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 24-34-104, repeal2 (24)(a)(I); and add (35)(a)(V) as follows:3 24-34-104. General assembly review of regulatory agencies4 and functions for repeal, continuation, or reestablishment - legislative5 declaration - repeal. (24) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both,6 are scheduled for repeal on September 1, 2023:7 SB23-192-2- 90 (I) The regulation by the commissioner of agriculture of the1 application of pesticides in accordance with article 10 of title 35, C.R.S.;2 (35) (a) The following agencies, functions, or both, are scheduled3 for repeal on September 1, 2034:4 (V) THE REGULATION OF THE APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES BY THE5 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 10 OF6 TITLE 35.7 SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 35-10-128 as8 follows:9 35-10-128. Repeal of article - review of functions. Effective10 September 1, 2023, This article 10 is repealed, Prior to EFFECTIVE11 SEPTEMBER 1, 2034. BEFORE the repeal, THIS ARTICLE 10 IS SCHEDULED12 FOR REVIEW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24-34-104. AS PART OF ITS13 REVIEW, the department of regulatory agencies shall review the regulation14 by the commissioner of the application of pesticides pursuant to this15 article 10 as provided for in section 24-34-104, C.R.S., and shall report16 on the extent of local regulation of pesticides pursuant to section17 31-15-707 (1)(b) C.R.S., or under the police power of any political18 subdivision of the state.19 SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-10-103, amend20 the introductory portion and (18) as follows:21 35-10-103. Definitions. As used in this article ARTICLE 10, unless22 the context otherwise requires:23 (18) "Use" means: all aspects of the handling of pesticides,24 including but not limited to the mixing, loading, application or25 administration, spill control, and disposal of a pesticide or its container.26 (a) PRE-APPLICATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING:27 SB23-192-3- 91 (I) ARRANGING FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE PESTICIDE;1 (II) MIXING AND LOADING THE PESTICIDE; AND2 (III) MAKING NECESSARY PREPARATIONS FOR THE APPLICATION OF3 THE PESTICIDE, INCLUDING:4 (A) RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO WORKER NOTIFICATION;5 (B) TRAINING OF WORKERS OR HANDLERS;6 (C) PROVIDING DECONTAMINATION SUPPLIES;7 (D) PROVIDING PESTICIDE SAFETY INFORMATION AND PESTICIDE8 APPLICATION AND HAZARD INFORMATION;9 (E) USING AND TAKING CARE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE10 EQUIPMENT;11 (F) PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; AND12 (G) MANAGING HEAT STRESS;13 (b) APPLICATION OF THE PESTICIDE;14 (c) POST-APPLICATION ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO REDUCE THE RISKS15 OF ILLNESS AND INJURY RESULTING FROM HANDLERS' AND WORKERS'16 OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES TO PESTICIDE RESIDUES DURING AND AFTER17 THE RESTRICTED-ENTRY INTERVAL, AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN 40 CFR18 170.305, INCLUDING:19 (I) RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO WORKER NOTIFICATION;20 (II) TRAINING OF WORKERS OR EARLY-ENTRY WORKERS;21 (III) PROVIDING DECONTAMINATION SUPPLIES;22 (IV) PROVIDING PESTICIDE SAFETY INFORMATION AND PESTICIDE23 APPLICATION AND HAZARD INFORMATION;24 (V) USING AND TAKING CARE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE25 EQUIPMENT;26 (VI) PROVIDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE; AND27 SB23-192-4- 92 (VII) MANAGING HEAT STRESS; AND1 (d) OTHER PESTICIDE-RELATED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING:2 (I) TRANSPORTING OR STORING PESTICIDES THAT HAVE BEEN3 OPENED;4 (II) CLEANING EQUIPMENT; AND5 (III) DISPOSING OF EXCESS PESTICIDES, SPRAY MIX, EQUIPMENT6 WASH WATERS, PESTICIDE CONTAINERS, AND OTHER7 PESTICIDE-CONTAINING MATERIALS.8 SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-10-122, amend9 (1) as follows:10 35-10-122. Civil penalties. (1) Any person who violates any11 provision of this article or any rule or regulation THIS ARTICLE 10 OR ANY12 RULE adopted pursuant to this article ARTICLE 10 is subject to a civil13 penalty, as determined by the commissioner or a court of competent14 jurisdiction. The maximum penalty shall not exceed one IS TWO thousand15 FIVE HUNDRED dollars per violation; except that such THE penalty may be16 doubled if it is determined, after notice and an opportunity for hearing,17 that the person has violated the provision OR rule or regulation for the18 second time.19 SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, amend 35-10-126 as20 follows:21 35-10-126. Transfer of money to plant health, pest control,22 and environmental protection cash fund - fees. (1) All fees and civil23 fines collected pursuant to this article ARTICLE 10 shall be transmitted to24 the state treasurer, who shall credit the same MONEY to the plant health,25 pest control, and environmental protection cash fund created in section26 35-1-106.3.27 SB23-192-5- 93 (2) ALL CIVIL PENALTIES COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION1 35-10-122 SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE STATE TREASURER, WHO SHALL2 CREDIT THE MONEY TO THE GENERAL FUND.3 SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-10-124, add (3)4 as follows:5 35-10-124. Information - use and handling of pesticides -6 enforcement action - credentialing information - definition.7 (3) (a) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL:8 (I) PUBLISH AND PERIODICALLY UPDATE INFORMATION ON THE9 DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE INFORMING CONSUMERS ABOUT WHICH PESTICIDE10 APPLICATORS ARE CREDENTIALED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ARTICLE 10;11 AND12 (II) PROVIDE THE CREDENTIALING INFORMATION SPECIFIED IN13 SUBSECTION (3)(a)(I) OF THIS SECTION IN A MANNER THAT MEMBERS OF14 THE PUBLIC MAY EASILY ACCESS AND SEARCH ON THE WEBSITE.15 (b) AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION (3), "CREDENTIALED" MEANS16 HAVING A VALID LICENSE OR REGISTRATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO THIS17 ARTICLE 10.18 SECTION 7. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-10-118, add (9.7)19 as follows:20 35-10-118. Powers and duties of the commissioner.21 (9.7) (a) THE COMMISSIONER SHALL:22 (I) DEVELOP AN ONLINE COMPLAINT PROCESS ON THE23 DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE THAT ALLOWS MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO FILL24 OUT AND SUBMIT A COMPLAINT FORM ONLINE; AND25 (II) PROVIDE THE COMPLAINT FORM IN A MANNER THAT IS:26 (A) EASILY ACCESSIBLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE;27 SB23-192-6- 94 (B) USER-FRIENDLY;1 (C) PRINTABLE; AND2 (D) ACCOMPANIED BY EASY-TO-FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.3 (b) THE COMPLAINT FORM OR THE INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING4 THE COMPLAINT FORM MUST INCLUDE THE DEPARTMENT'S MAILING5 ADDRESS SO THAT A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC MAY CHOOSE TO PRINT AND6 SUBMIT THE COMPLAINT FORM BY MAIL INSTEAD OF ELECTRONICALLY.7 SECTION 8. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 35-10-125, amend8 (4) as follows:9 35-10-125. Advisory committee. (4) The appointment of the10 formulator, the commercial applicator engaged in the control of11 agricultural crop pests, and one of the representatives from a registered12 public applicator shall expire on January 1, 1991; and the appointment of13 the commercial applicator engaged in the control of turf or ornamental14 pests, the representative from the general public who is actively engaged15 in agricultural production, the qualified supervisor employed by a16 registered limited commercial applicator, and the representative from the17 department of health shall expire on January 1, 1992. The initial18 appointment of all other members shall be for a term of three years.19 Thereafter, the appointment of Each member to OF the committee shall be20 for SERVES a term of three years AND MAY SERVE A MAXIMUM OF TWO21 CONSECUTIVE TERMS ON THE COMMITTEE; EXCEPT THAT A COMMITTEE22 MEMBER APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (2)(g) OR (2)(h) OF THIS23 SECTION MAY SERVE UNLIMITED TERMS FOR THE DURATION OF THE24 COMMITTEE MEMBER'S EMPLOYMENT BY THE AGENCY THAT THE25 COMMITTEE MEMBER REPRESENTS.26 SECTION 9. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 29-20-110 as27 SB23-192-7- 95 follows:1 29-20-110. Local government regulation of pesticide use -2 definitions. (1) A LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT ADOPTS AN ORDINANCE OR3 RESOLUTION CONCERNING PESTICIDES, INCLUDING AN ORDINANCE OR4 RESOLUTION ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-15-707 (1)(b) THAT5 AFFECTS PESTICIDE USE, SHALL FILE THE FOLLOWING WITH THE6 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION7 35-10-112.5 (4):8 (a) A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION; AND9 (b) A MAP OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA THAT10 THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO REGULATE UNDER THE ORDINANCE11 OR RESOLUTION.12 (2) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE13 REQUIRES:14 (a) "COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE" MEANS THE COMMISSIONER15 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SECTION16 35-1-107 (1) OR THE COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE.17 (b) "PESTICIDE" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION18 35-10-103 (10).19 SECTION 10. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 30-11-131 as20 follows:21 30-11-131. Regulation of pesticide use - definitions. (1) A22 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT ADOPTS AN ORDINANCE OR23 RESOLUTION CONCERNING PESTICIDES SHALL FILE THE FOLLOWING WITH24 THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION25 35-10-112.5 (4):26 (a) A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION; AND27 SB23-192-8- 96 (b) A MAP OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA THAT1 THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INTENDS TO REGULATE UNDER2 THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION.3 (2) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE4 REQUIRES:5 (a) "COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE" MEANS THE COMMISSIONER6 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SECTION7 35-1-107 (1) OR THE COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE.8 (b) "PESTICIDE" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION9 35-10-103 (10).10 SECTION 11. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 31-15-905 as11 follows:12 31-15-905. Regulation of pesticide use - definitions. (1) THE13 GOVERNING BODY OF A MUNICIPALITY THAT ADOPTS AN ORDINANCE OR14 RESOLUTION CONCERNING PESTICIDES, INCLUDING AN ORDINANCE OR15 RESOLUTION ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 31-15-707 (1)(b) THAT16 AFFECTS PESTICIDE USE, SHALL FILE THE FOLLOWING WITH THE17 COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION18 35-10-112.5 (4):19 (a) A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION; AND20 (b) A MAP OR LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA THAT21 THE GOVERNING BODY INTENDS TO REGULATE UNDER THE ORDINANCE OR22 RESOLUTION.23 (2) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE24 REQUIRES:25 (a) "COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE" MEANS THE COMMISSIONER26 OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SECTION27 SB23-192-9- 97 35-1-107 (1) OR THE COMMISSIONER'S DESIGNEE.1 (b) "PESTICIDE" HAS THE MEANING SET FORTH IN SECTION2 35-10-103 (10).3 SECTION 12. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act4 takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the5 ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except6 that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V7 of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this8 act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take9 effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in10 November 2024 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the11 official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.12 SB23-192-10- 98