City Council

BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR MINUTES OF MEETING April 27, 2026 1. Agenda 1. Agenda Acting City Council President Barlow convened the meeting at 6:08 pm. Members present: Councilors Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Neubeiser (in person until 8:39 pm and then on zoom at 9:05 pm) Sanchez-Parkinson, Schachter, Singh and Traverse (left at 6:15 pm, on zoom, back in person at 7:53 pm) Others present: Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, City Attorney Brown, Interim COS Alnasrawi and Lori Olberg Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 1. Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to amend/adopt agenda 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Motion made by Councilor Singh, seconded by Councilor McKnight, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Work Session Regarding Net Zero Energy Update - BED (25 mins.) 2. Work Session Regarding Net Zero Energy Update - BED (25 mins.) BED General Manager Springer spoke to this agenda item. Subject 2.1. Net Zero Energy Update - BED Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Work Session Regarding Net Zero Energy Update - BED (25 mins.) Department Burlington Electric Department Type Discussion Information Presentation 2.1. Net Zero Energy Update - BED 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:30 pm **See above for signup instructions** 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:30 pm **See above for signup instructions** Acting City Council President Barlow opened Public Forum at 6:31 pm. Acting City Council President Barlow closed Public Forum at 7:14 pm. Councilor Grant recused herself from Public Forum so that she could be a Public Forum speaker. Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:30 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): William "Gil" Livingston: committee assignments Giles Cheney: resolution: CIR, VFNHP, SSU Teagan Cook: resolution for union support Rhys Niedecker: Bargaining Resolution UVMHN Nick Persampieri: Net Zero Energy Update Gina Bannerman & Beth: small business assistance Andrea Viets: senior/older adult services Dave Maher: City Affairs - Homeless Melo Grant: General City Affairs Romeo von Hermann: Council Michael Nedell: drug usage in public Lisa K. Lax: Net Zero Misky Noor: how this affects low income Burlington residents BTV residents (online): Pike Porter: The NZE is not on track-we can reduce our emissions more quickly Sharon Bushor: Salvage Yard Non-BTV residents (in person): Leendert Huisman: Net Zero Energy Update Leslie Swackhamer: McNeil Power Plant Nicole Dritta: reading a statement for Mike Popvitch Non-BTV resident (online): Brian Clifford: comment on Melo Grant's removal as Public Safety Committee Chair 4. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) 4. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) Subject 4.1. Verbal reports Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) Department Council and Board Type Information 4.1. Verbal reports 5. Consent Agenda 5. Consent Agenda Subject 5.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated 5.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Motion made by Councilor Schachter, seconded by Councilor McKnight, to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 5.2. Accountability List - CT Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. 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 5.2. Accountability List - CT Subject 5.3. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. 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 5.3. Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Subject 5.4. Advanced Life Support Intercepts - Fire Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Fire Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and authorize the Burlington Fire Department to bill transporting EMS agencies for Advanced Life Support (ALS) intercept services provided at the approved EMS District 3 contract rate for such services, and to authorize the Chief Engineer to execute reimbursement agreements with agencies requesting such services, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney’s office 5.4. Advanced Life Support Intercepts - Fire Subject 5.5. CY25 Paving Contract Budget Amendment Request - DPW Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designee, to affect all necessary budget amendments and transfers of funds from the above-referenced funding sources as further detailed in the attached CY25 paving contract budget, for the construction costs to the CY25 Paving Contract. 2. To authorize the Director of Public Works, or their designee, to execute a construction contract amendment with S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation for the CY25 Paving contract total up to the amount to be determined, with an additional $50,000 in contingency funds, equaling a total authorized expenditure of $2,039,754.60, subject to the final review and approval by the Office of the City Attorney. 5.5. CY25 Paving Contract Budget Amendment Request - DPW Subject 5.6. Application for Certificate of Approved Location of a Salvage Yard - Queen City Iron & Metal Co. Inc. Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve the application for certificate of approved location of a salvage yard for Queen City Iron & Metal Co. Inc. 5.6. Application for Certificate of Approved Location of a Salvage Yard - Queen City Iron & Metal Co. Inc. Subject 5.7. Communication: Joanna Rankin, re: Public Forum April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Comments Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action waive the reading and place the communication on file 5.7. Communication: Joanna Rankin, re: Public Forum April 13, 2026 City Council Meeting Comments Subject 5.8. Authorization of CY26 Sidewalk Reconstruction and Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project Budget and Construction Contract - DPW Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. To authorize the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designee, to affect all necessary budget amendments and transfers of funds, as described in the attached project budget, to a total of $1,657,399.70 for the projected construction costs to complete the CY26 Sidewalk Reconstruction and Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project. 2. To authorize the Public Works Director to execute a construction contract for the  CY26 Sidewalk Reconstruction and Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project with SD Ireland Brothers Corporation with a maximum limiting amount of $1,506,727.00, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney and within existing project appropriations, and to take such further actions and to execute such further instruments approved as to form by the City Attorney as may be necessary or convenient to implement the transactions contemplated hereby. 5.8. Authorization of CY26 Sidewalk Reconstruction and Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Project Budget and Construction Contract - DPW Subject 5.9. Youth Services Department Reorganization and Reclassification of Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator - Library Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Fletcher Free Library Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action To approve: 1. The reclassification of the Youth Services Clerk, a regular, full-time (40 hours/week), nonexempt, AFSCME, Grade 14, position to Youth Services Clerk, a part-time (20 hours/week), nonexempt, AFSCME, Grade 14 position at the Fletcher Free Library. 2. The reclassification of the Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator, a regular, part- time, nonexempt, AFSCME, Grade 10, position to Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator, a Regular, Parttime, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 13 position in the Fletcher Free Libra 5.9. Youth Services Department Reorganization and Reclassification of Early Literacy Outreach Coordinator - Library Subject 5.10. Contract for Financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System: Oracle Netsuite for Government - IT Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Innovation & Technology Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and the General Manager of Burlington Electric Department to execute contracts with Oracle Netsuite for Government for SaaS licensing and support and implementation services with a total contract value not to exceed $1,280,336.52, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office, and to take such further actions and to execute such further instruments, approved as to form by counsel, as may be necessary or convenient to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby 5.10. Contract for Financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System: Oracle Netsuite for Government - IT Subject 5.11. Public Safety Radio Tower Agreement with the Town of Colchester - Police Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Police Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and authorize the Burlington Police Chief to execute a four-year sublease agreement with the Town of Colchester for space on the Diversity Hill Tower for public safety radio equipment, with payment of a total rent sum for the four-year term of $530; and to further approve and authorize a lump-sum payment to the Town in the amount of $6,280 as rent for pre-sublease agreement occupancy of Tower space 5.11. Public Safety Radio Tower Agreement with the Town of Colchester - Police Subject 5.12. Church Street Marketplace - Authorization to Award Lease Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Church St. Marketplace Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to authorize the Mayor to execute a three-year lease agreement with Sabah’s House, LLC for food and beverage operations in the Church Street Marketplace kiosk, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office 5.12. Church Street Marketplace - Authorization to Award Lease Subject 5.13. Request to Accept a Gift from Burlington Harbor Hotel Group - BCA Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department City Arts Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to accept the donation of the artwork Into the Woods by Andrea Wasserman and Elizabeth Billings to the City of Burlington from Burlington Harbor Hotel Group 5.13. Request to Accept a Gift from Burlington Harbor Hotel Group - BCA Subject 5.14. Update on 2026 Legislative Session Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Mayor's Office Type Action (Consent) Report Information Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the report and place it on file 5.14. Update on 2026 Legislative Session Subject 5.15. Standing Committee Appointments - Ben Traverse, City Council President Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file 5.15. Standing Committee Appointments - Ben Traverse, City Council President Subject 5.16. Conservation Legacy Fund Request for Use of Funds - DPI Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Permitting & Inspections Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve the use of $3,500 from the Conservation Legacy Fund to cover the expenses of an appraisal for 451 Ethan Allen Parkway 5.16. Conservation Legacy Fund Request for Use of Funds - DPI Subject 5.17. Authorization to Execute Cost Share Agreement for UVM Main St Gravel Wetland Construction - DPW - Water Resources Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department - Water Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a Cost Share Agreement for the UVM Main St Gravel Wetland Construction project using MS4 Community Formula Grant funds, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office 5.17. Authorization to Execute Cost Share Agreement for UVM Main St Gravel Wetland Construction - DPW - Water Resources Subject 5.18. Request to Accept and Execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 4, minor amendments to previously approved Agreement Amounts with Jacobs Engineering Group and Engelberth Construction, Inc. for the completion of construction of the North Concourse Replacement Project "Project NEXT" and request authorization of a budget neutral amendment for this new grant - Airport Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. “To authorize the Director of Aviation execute a minor contract amendment with Engelberth Construction Inc., to increase the project cost from $61,537,265.80 up to $64,000,000.00 for the construction of Project NeXT – North Concourse Replacement Project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 2. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a minor contract amendment with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to increase the project cost from $5,204,081.20 to $5,454,914 for engineering services of Project NeXT – North Concourse Replacement Project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 3. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute an additional grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to accept an amount up to $4,032,126.00 for the completion of the North Concourse Replacement Project “Project NEXT” Grant Application 4, subject to review by the City Attorney’s Office.” 4. “To authorize a budget neutral amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 BTV Airport Improvement Project Fund related to this grant to increase revenues and capital expenditures by $4,480,140. 5.18. Request to Accept and Execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Grant 4, minor amendments to previously approved Agreement Amounts with Jacobs Engineering Group and Engelberth Construction, Inc. for the completion of construction of the North Concourse Replacement Project "Project NEXT" and request authorization of a budget neutral amendment for this new grant - Airport Subject 5.19. April 8, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes - CT Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Information Minutes Recommended Action approve the minutes 5.19. April 8, 2026 Special City Council Meeting Minutes - CT Subject 5.20. April 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - CT Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Information Minutes Recommended Action approve the minutes 5.20. April 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - CT Subject 5.21. April 13, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - CT Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Information Minutes Recommended Action approve the minutes 5.21. April 13, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - CT Subject 5.22. April 13, 2026 City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting Minutes - CT Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Information Minutes Recommended Action approve the minutes 5.22. April 13, 2026 City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting Minutes - CT Subject 5.23. Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. 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 5.23. Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Permit Renewals (2026-2027): see attached list Subject 5.24. FIO Documents Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action (Consent) Communication Information Recommended Action for information only 5.24. FIO Documents Subject 5.25. Ordinance: BCO Chapter 26 Industrial Pollution Prevention Program Update (Department of Public Works) Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department - Water Resources Type Action (Consent) Ordinance - First Reading Recommended Action to waive and approve the first reading of the proposed Sewer Use Ordinance and to refer the ordinance to the Ordinance Committee 5.25. Ordinance: BCO Chapter 26 Industrial Pollution Prevention Program Update (Department of Public Works) 6. Deliberative Agenda 6. Deliberative Agenda Subject 6.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): Lucky You, 190 College Street Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Indoor Entertainment Permit Application for Lucky You, 190 College, with all standard conditions 6.1. Indoor Entertainment Permit Application (2026-2027): Lucky You, 190 College Street Motion made by Councilor Broderick, seconded by Councilor Singh, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 6.2. Tobacco License and Tobacco Subsitute Endorsement Applications (2026-2027): Kampus Kitchen, 273 Colchester Avenue Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action approve the 2026-2027 Tobacco License and Tobacco Substitute Endorsement Applications for Kampus Kitchen, 273 Colchester Avenue 6.2. Tobacco License and Tobacco Subsitute Endorsement Applications (2026-2027): Kampus Kitchen, 273 Colchester Avenue Motion made by Councilor Broderick, seconded by Councilor Singh, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 6.3. Resolution: Negotiations Between The Committee Of Interns And Residents, Vermont Federation Of Nurses And Health Professionals,  Support Staff United, And The University Of Vermont Medical Center (Councilors Neubieser and Grant)(15 mins.) Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Deliberative Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 6.3. Resolution: Negotiations Between The Committee Of Interns And Residents, Vermont Federation Of Nurses And Health Professionals, Support Staff United, And The University Of Vermont Medical Center (Councilors Neubieser and Grant)(15 mins.) Councilor Traverse recused himself from this agenda item/vote. Motion made by Councilor Neubieser, seconded by Councilor Broderick, to waive the reading and adopt the resolution. Councilor Schachter made a motion to amend the resolution which were friendly: • Line 3: “the” instead of “he” o Strike Lines 7-8 o Strike end of Line 36 & all of 37, “reach a fair contract with promptly…" • Roll call vote was taken: • Ayes: Councilors Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Neubieser, Sanchez- Parkinson and Schachter • Nays: Acting City Council President Barlow and Councilor Singh • Recusal: Councilor Traverse • Motion passed: 9:2:1. Subject 6.4. Resolution: Resolution To Declare May 4th International Firefighter Appreciation Day In The City Of Burlington (Councilors Litwin, Schachter, Traverse, Carpenter, Singh, Barlow, McKnight)(15 mins.) Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Deliberative Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 6.4. Resolution: Resolution To Declare May 4th International Firefighter Appreciation Day In The City Of Burlington (Councilors Litwin, Schachter, Traverse, Carpenter, Singh, Barlow, McKnight)(15 mins.) Motion made by Councilor Litwin, seconded by Councilor Schachter, to waive the reading and adopt the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 6.5. Fourth Amendment to City Place ARDA 2.0 - Inclusionary Housing Delivery Timeline - CEDO (25 mins.) Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Deliberative Agenda Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Information 6.5. Fourth Amendment to City Place ARDA 2.0 - Inclusionary Housing Delivery Timeline - CEDO (25 mins.) NO vote taken at this meeting. Kara Alnasrawi, Gummi Johnson, Patrick O'Brien and Dave Farrington spoke to this agenda item. Subject 6.6. Ordinance: Minimum Housing Registration Fees - BCO Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-20 (Department of Permitting and Inspections, Board of Finance)(15 mins.) Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Deliberative Agenda Department Permitting & Inspections Type Action Ordinance - Second Reading Recommended Action Second reading. Waive the reading and adopt the ordinance. 6.6. Ordinance: Minimum Housing Registration Fees - BCO Chapter 18, Article II, Section 18-20 (Department of Permitting and Inspections, Board of Finance)(15 mins.) DPI Director Ward spoke to this agenda item. Motion made by Councilor Bergman, seconded by Councilor Carpenter, to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Committee Reports 7. Committee Reports Subject 7.1. Verbal reports Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Committee Reports Department Council and Board Type Information 7.1. Verbal reports 8. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate Emergency Reports & Public Health & Safety Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) 8. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate Emergency Reports & Public Health & Safety Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) Subject 8.1. Verbal reports Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 8. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate Emergency Reports & Public Health & Safety Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) Department Council and Board Type Information 8.1. Verbal reports 9. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) 9. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) Subject 9.1. Verbal reports Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 9. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) Department Council and Board Type Information 9.1. Verbal reports 10. Adjournment 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 10. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Action Procedural Recommended Action Motion to adjourn 10.1. Motion to adjourn Acting City Council President Barlow adjourned the meeting at 10:03 pm. 11. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements 11. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements Subject 11.1. 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 April 27, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 11. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements Department Council and Board Type Information 11.1. 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.