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BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR MINUTES OF MEETING March 23, 2026 1. Agenda 1. Agenda City Council President Traverse convened the meeting at 5:54 pm. Members present: Councilors Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Neubieser, Schachter, Singh and City Council President Traverse (all in person); Councilor Kane (online) Others present: City Attorney Brown, Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, Interim COS Alnasrawi, Deputy COS Zakaras, CAO Schad and Lori Olberg Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt agenda as amended as follows: add to the consent agenda item 6.26. Communication: Robert Hooper, Chair, Retirement Board, re: resignation (per City Council President Traverse); add to the consent agenda item 6.27. Final Report of the Mayor's Climate Advisory Group (per City Council President Traverse per Interim COS Alnasrawi); add to the consent agenda item 6.28. Communication: Ben Traverse, City Council President to Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 31 (per City Council President Traverse); note agenda item 7.3. Unaccepted Private Streets in Burlington - DPW has been postponed to the April 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting (per City Council President Traverse) 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Motion made by Councilor Schacter, seconded by Councilor McKnight, to adopt the agenda as amended/presented. Motion made by Councilor Broderick, seconded by Councilor Bergman to invite Migrant Justice re: agenda item 4.1. Hand vote taken with the motion failing: Ayes: Councilors Bergman, Broderick and Grant Nays: Councilors Barlow, McKnight, Schachter, Singh and City Council President Traverse 2. Executive Sessions 2. Executive Sessions Subject 2.1. Union Negotiation Update (30 mins.) Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Executive Sessions Department City Attorney Type Action Communication Information Procedural Recommended Action 1. Move to make a specific finding that premature general public knowledge of the status of the City’s labor negotiations would clearly place the City at a substantial disadvantage; and 2. Based upon that finding, move to enter executive session pursuant to 1 VSA 313(a)(1)(B) to discuss the status of bargaining a successor labor relations agreement with AFSCME Local #1343, and to include in attendance the City’s bargaining team consisting of staff from the Human Resources Department, Department of Finance and Administration, and City Attorney’s Office. 2.1. Union Negotiation Update (30 mins.) City Attorney Brown spoke to this agenda item. Motion 1: Motion made by Councilor McKnight, seconded by Councilor Barlow, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Motion 2: Motion made by Councilor McKnight, seconded by Councilor Barlow, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Executive Session start time: 6:04 pm; end time: 6:42 pm. Subject 2.2. Federal Immigration Enforcement (30 mins.) Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Executive Sessions Department Mayor's Office Type Action Information Communication Procedural Recommended Action 1. Move to enter executive session pursuant to 1 VSA 313(a)(10) to discuss police emergency response measures to the recent ICE response incident in South Burlington, the disclosure of which could jeopardize public safety. 2.2. Federal Immigration Enforcement (30 mins.) This agenda item was removed per City Council President Traverse adding it to the other amendments. 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:45 pm **See above for signup instructions** 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:45 pm **See above for signup instructions** City Council President Traverse opened Public Forum at 6:49 pm. City Council President Traverse closed Public Forum at 8:51 pm. Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:45 pm **See above for signup instructions** Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action open Public Forum close Public Forum 3.1. Verbal Comments BTV residents (in person): Olga, Migrant Justice: ICE 3/11 Enrique Balcazar, Migrant Justice: 4.1 Cristian Jcrez, Migrant Justice: ICE 3/11 Abel Luna, Migrant Justice: ICE 3/11 Will Lambek, Migrant Justice: ICE 3/11 Nathaniel Madison: 4.1 Paul Fleckentstein: March 11 Antonio Golan: BPD's Support Of ICE Cora Honigford: ICE 3/11 Kellen Mitchell: March 11th/ICE & Police Brutality Aminah Carrington: ICE & Police & March 11th Ambrose More: 4.1 Willem Cornish: ICE's assault & BPD's complicity Elliott Hungerford: ICE 3/11 Brooke McKeen: ICE March 11th Ashley Smith: 3/11 ICE Dee Graham: BPD/ICE on 3/11 Finn Lester-Niles: ICE Ellie Traxler-Menz: SBPD & Police Violence to Community Members Adam Franz: 4.1, ICE Kristen Fiore: ICE Chrissy Rose: 4.1 Leonore Tjia: 4.1 Forrest Richard: ICE & BPD Lee Morrigan: 4.1./Raid Niall Monahan: ICE/BPD Quinn Alper: 4.1 Kestrel MacNeille: March 11th Local/Federal Action David Maher: ICE Iryna Poberzkniuic: ICE Raid on 3/11 Scott Lowe: 2.2, 4.1 and 6.13 Lucky Gluck: F-35s Bruce Wilson: Arts So Wonderful John Stockwell: ICE Vivan Bose-Pyne: ICE 3/11 David Call: advocate for the homeless Grace Oedel: Dorset Street Sasha Rosen: 4.1 Faried Griffin Dematteo: BPD complicit with ICE Ari Moskowitz BTV residents (online); Julei Macuga: BPD violence against anti-ICE protesters Sylvia Knight: City Council Comments on ICE/police action on Dorset Street Maggie Chadwell: Events of 3/11 Jason Van Driesche: Burlington Police role in Dorset Street ICE raid Non BTV residents (in person): Gwendolyn Heaghney: BPD response to 3/11 ICE presence Asher Demos: ICE Sarah Lincoln: March 11 ICE Cassandra Rico-Molsaic: experienced police violence Rachel Wiley: Federal Immigration Enforcement Maria Aguilar: ICE Brutality Brian Clifford: Dorset Street Drew Shatzer: Community Expectations of Police 4. Work Session 4. Work Session Interim Police Chief Burke spoke to this agenda item. Subject 4.1. The Events of March 11, 2026 and the Local Response to the Federal Actions in South Burlington (60 mins.) Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Work Session Department Mayor's Office Type Information Communication Discussion 4.1. The Events of March 11, 2026 and the Local Response to the Federal Actions in South Burlington (60 mins.) 5. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) 5. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) Subject 5.1. Verbal reports Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) Department Council and Board Type Information 5.1. Verbal reports 6. Consent Agenda 6. Consent Agenda Subject 6.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda (as amended) and take the actions indicated Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda (as amended) and take the actions indicated 6.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda (as amended) and take the actions indicated Motion made by Councilor Singh, seconded by Councilor Neubieser, to adopt the consent agenda as amended and take the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 6.2. Accountability List - DFA Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file 6.2. Accountability List - DFA Subject 6.3. March 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - DFA Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Minutes Information Recommended Action aprpove the minutes 6.3. March 9, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - DFA Subject 6.4. March 9, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - DFA Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Information Minutes Recommended Action aprpove the minutes 6.4. March 9, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - DFA Subject 6.5. Special Event Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application (three days only): Reggae Fest, 112 Lake Street Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the three day only special event outdoor entertainment permit application for Reggae Fest, 112 Lake Street, August 21 - 23, 2026 6.5. Special Event Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application (three days only): Reggae Fest, 112 Lake Street Subject 6.6. 417 Saint Paul Street - Encumbrance Application - DPW Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action DPW respectfully requests that the City Council approve the following motion: To approve the encumbrance application of Roderick R. Boutin to maintain a portion of the existing 417 Saint Paul Street residence encroaching upon the City’s right-of- way and to authorize the Mayor to execute a License Agreement subject to review and approval by the City Attorney for a term of 30 years. 6.6. 417 Saint Paul Street - Encumbrance Application - DPW Subject 6.7. 60 Battery St. - Encumbrance Application - Greenbelt Encumbrance - DPW Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve the Encumbrance Application for Hotel Champlain, for the installation and use of twelve (12) square feet of City greenbelt ROW to mount two (2) separate signs indicating entry and exit of the Hotel Champlain driveway and authorize the Mayor to execute a License Agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney’s Office 6.7. 60 Battery St. - Encumbrance Application - Greenbelt Encumbrance - DPW Subject 6.8. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Renewals as listed 6.8. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Subject 6.9. Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Permit Renewals as listed with all standard conditions 6.9. Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Subject 6.10. Communication: Ryan Nick, re: Trouble in the Elmwood Avenue Emergency Community Shelter Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action waive the reading and place the communication on file 6.10. Communication: Ryan Nick, re: Trouble in the Elmwood Avenue Emergency Community Shelter Subject 6.11. Communication: R. Marcus West, re: various communications Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action waive the reading and place the communication on file 6.11. Communication: R. Marcus West, re: various communications Subject 6.12. Reclassification of the Airport Ambassador Position — Airport Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Airport Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve the proposed reclassification of the Airport Ambassador position from Grade 9 to Grade 11, with corresponding changes to the job description for the position 6.12. Reclassification of the Airport Ambassador Position — Airport Subject 6.13. Request for Creation of Position and Job Description Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. To approve creation of one (1) Recreation Manager, Leddy Arena and Sports, a regular, exempt, full-time, non-union position, grade 20 in the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront. 2. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or designee to make such amendments and transfers of funds to the FY26 Budget as may be necessary or convenient to effect the foregoing position creation, in substantial conformance with the information outlined in the above staff report, for a budget neutral fiscal year impact. 6.13. Request for Creation of Position and Job Description Department of Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Subject 6.14. Acceptance of Pomerleau Foundation Donation, Construction Contract Authorization, and Budget Amendment Authorization for the Lobby Construction Project at the Burlington Police Department - BPRW Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Parks, Recreation, & Waterfront Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and authorize the following in support of the Lobby Remodel Construction project at the Burlington Police Department: the Director of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront, or designee to execute a contract and all other documents necessary or convenient to carrying out the project with Farrington Construction, for a price not to exceed $134,575 plus a contingency amount of $13,000, for a total authorized contract expenditure not to exceed $147, 575; the acceptance of the donation from the Pomerleau Foundation in the amount of $31,275; and the Chief Administrative Officer, or her designee, to effect necessary  budget amendments and transfers of funds associated with the donation amount noted above 6.14. Acceptance of Pomerleau Foundation Donation, Construction Contract Authorization, and Budget Amendment Authorization for the Lobby Construction Project at the Burlington Police Department - BPRW Subject 6.15. ASW Juneteenth Mural - REIB Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Racial Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (REIB) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action move to approve the Director of the Racial Equity Inclusion and Belonging Office and the Chief Administrative Officer to issue a sponsorship grant in the amount of $3,500 Arts So Wonderful to support the creation of three community murals and, in addition, touch ups and conditioning of the 2024 and 2025 Juneteenth murals from the Community Celebrations GL 6.15. ASW Juneteenth Mural - REIB Subject 6.16. Parking Service Agent Tiering - DPW - Parking Services Division Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action To approve and authorize: 1. The reclassification of the Parking Services Agent position from a, Full-time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 11 position to the Parking Services Agent I position, a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 11 position, and the Parking Services Agent II position, a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 12 position. 2. The reclassification of the Parking Services Agent position from a Part-time, Non- exempt, AFSCME, Grade 11 position to the Parking Services Agent I position, a Part-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 11 position, and the Parking Services Agent II position, a Part-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 12 position 6.16. Parking Service Agent Tiering - DPW - Parking Services Division Subject 6.17. Winooski River Bridge Easements - DPW Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. To authorize the Mayor to sign the Deed for the City owned land described as Parcel #4, pending any necessary FERC approvals/conditions and subject to review of the Office of the City Attorney. 2. To authorize the Mayor to sign the Deed for the City owned land described as Parcel #5, subject to review of the Office of the City Attorney. 3. To appropriate funds received to the Burlington Electric Department Fund. 6.17. Winooski River Bridge Easements - DPW Subject 6.18. Lease of 339 Pine Street to ReSOURCE - CEDO Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve the lease of 339 Pine Street to ReSOURCE, subject to final review and approval by the Board of Finance and the City Attorney’s office 6.18. Lease of 339 Pine Street to ReSOURCE - CEDO Subject 6.19. Reclassification Request - Executive Manager, Command Assistant, and Community Support Supervisor to Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Program (CAIP) Manager - Police Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Police Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action To approve and authorize the reclassification and retitling of the Community Support Supervisor position, a Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non-union, Grade 20, position to the Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Program (CAIP) Manager, a Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union, Grade 21 within the Burlington Police Department. To approve and authorize the elimination of the Assistant Director CAIP position, a Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non-union, Grade 24 position within the Burlington Police Department. To approve and authorize the reclassification of the Executive Manager position, a Regular, Fulltime, Exempt, Non-Union, Grade 21 position to a Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non-Union, Grade 22 within the Burlington Police Department. To approve and authorize the reclassification of the Command Assistant position, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Grade 15 position to a Regular, Full- time, Non-Exempt, Non-Union, Grade 16 within the Burlington Police Department. 6.19. Reclassification Request - Executive Manager, Command Assistant, and Community Support Supervisor to Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Program (CAIP) Manager - Police Subject 6.20. Request to authorize the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport to increase rates associated with Transportation Network Companies - Airport Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Airport Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to authorize the City of Burlington staff to enter into an MOU with and raise the Transportation Network Company (TNC) fee to $3.00 for each ride originating and ending at Airport beginning for the period beginning the Effective Date through September 30, 2027. $3.25 per trip for the period of October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2029, and $3.50 per trip for the period beginning October 1, 2029 through September 30, 2031 6.20. Request to authorize the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport to increase rates associated with Transportation Network Companies - Airport Subject 6.21. FY25 City of Brlington TIF District Reports to the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) - CEDO Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Action (Consent) Information Report Recommended Action to accept the staff report 6.21. FY25 City of Brlington TIF District Reports to the Vermont Economic Progress Council (VEPC) - CEDO Subject 6.22. FIO Documents Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Communication Information  Action (Consent) Recommended Action for information only 6.22. FIO Documents Subject 6.23. Ordinance: CDO--TDM Exemptions for Affordable Housing ZA-26-03 (Office of City Planning, Ordinance Committee) Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Planning Type Action (Consent) Ordinance - First Reading Recommended Action First reading. Waive the reading, suspend the rules and affirm Ordinance Committee’s request for Planning Commission to review and comment and for ordinance amendment to be set for public hearing. 6.23. Ordinance: CDO--TDM Exemptions for Affordable Housing ZA-26-03 (Office of City Planning, Ordinance Committee) Subject 6.24. Resolution: Authorization To Accept The Dedication For A Portion Of 99 Intervale Road (TEUC) Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Resolution Recommended Action to waive the reading and adopt the resolution 6.24. Resolution: Authorization To Accept The Dedication For A Portion Of 99 Intervale Road (TEUC) Subject 6.25. Resolution: Release Of Certain Glebe And Perpetual Lease-Land Interests And Revision Of The City Of Burlington Perpetual Lease Land Interests List (Councilor Traverse) Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department City Attorney Type Action (Consent) Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 6.25. Resolution: Release Of Certain Glebe And Perpetual Lease-Land Interests And Revision Of The City Of Burlington Perpetual Lease Land Interests List (Councilor Traverse) Subject 6.26. Communication: Robert Hooper, Chair, Retirement Board, re: Resignation Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication, place it on file, advertise in Seven Days and send a letter of appreciation to Robert Hooper for his time served as the Chair of the Retirement Board 6.26. Communication: Robert Hooper, Chair, Retirement Board, re: Resignation Subject 6.27. Final Report of the Mayor's Climate Advisory Group Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Mayor's Office Type Action (Consent) Information Report Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the report and place it on file 6.27. Final Report of the Mayor's Climate Advisory Group Subject 6.28. Communication: Ben Traverse, City Council President to Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 31 Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action approve petition to the Chief Administrative Officer for a special meeting of the City Council on March 31, 2026 6.28. Communication: Ben Traverse, City Council President to Katherine Schad, Chief Administrative Officer, re: Special Meeting on Tuesday, March 31 7. Deliberative Agenda 7. Deliberative Agenda Subject 7.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): BCA Community Room, 405 Pine Street Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for BCA Community Room, 405 Pine Street, with all standard conditions 7.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): BCA Community Room, 405 Pine Street Motion made by Councilor Broderick, seconded by Councilor Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 7.2. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): La Boca, 1127 North Avenue, Suite 32 Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for La Boca, 1127 North Avenue, Suite 32, with all standard conditions 7.2. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): La Boca, 1127 North Avenue, Suite 32 Motion made by Councilor Broderick, seconded by Councilor Litwin, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 7.3. Unaccepted/Private Streets in Burlington - DPW (30 mins.) **POSTPONED TO 4/13/26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING** Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Information Presentation 7.3. Unaccepted/Private Streets in Burlington - DPW (30 mins.) **POSTPONED TO 4/13/26 CITY COUNCIL MEETING** 8. Committee Reports 8. Committee Reports Subject 8.1. Verbal reports Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 8. Committee Reports Department Council and Board Type Information 8.1. Verbal reports 9. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate and Public Health & Safety Emergency Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) 9. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate and Public Health & Safety Emergency Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) Subject 9.1. Verbal reports Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 9. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate and Public Health & Safety Emergency Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) Department Council and Board Type Information 9.1. Verbal reports 10. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) 10. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) Subject 10.1. Verbal reports Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 10. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) Department Council and Board Type Information 10.1. Verbal reports 11. Adjournment 11. Adjournment Subject 11.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 11. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn 11.1. Motion to adjourn City Council President Traverse adjourned the meeting at 10:59 pm. 12. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements 12. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements Subject 12.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more information on access, call Lori Olberg, Council and Licensing Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will also air on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday after the meeting, starting at 8:00 pm and repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information. Meeting March 23, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, March 23, 2026, 5:45 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 12. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements Department Council and Board Type Information 12.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more information on access, call Lori Olberg, Council and Licensing Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged to contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will also air on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday after the meeting, starting at 8:00 pm and repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.