City Council

BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL CONTOIS AUDITORIUM, 149 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 2026 1. Agenda 1. Agenda City Council President Traverse convened the meeting at 6:07 pm. Members present: Councilors Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Carpenter, Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Sanchez- Parkinson, Schachter, Singh and City Council President Traverse (all in person); Councilor Neubieser (online) Others present: Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak, CAO Schad, Lori Olberg, COS Gerlach, Deputy COS Zakaras, CEDO Director Alnasrawi, Fire Chief Curtin, David White (TIF Consultant); City Attorney Brown and Assistant City Attorney Sturtevant (both online) Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 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 as follows: remove from the agenda item 3. Work Session Regarding OPC Update to Council (per Kara Alnasrawi); remove from the Deliberative Agenda Item 7.5. Resolution: Advancing Indigenous Equity, Recognition, And Community Partnership (Councilors Sanchez-Parkinson, Schachter)(per Councilor Sanchez-Parkinson) 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Motion made by Councilor McKnight, seconded by Councilor Bergman, to adopt the agenda as amended and presented. Motion passed unanimously. 2. Executive Session (20 mins.) 2. Executive Session (20 mins.) City Attorney Brown spoke to this agenda item. Subject 2.1. Union Negotiation Update Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 2. Executive Session (20 mins.) Department City Attorney Type Action 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 and staff from the Mayor’s Office, the Human Resources Department, the Department of Finance and Administration, and the City Attorney’s Office. 2.1. Union Negotiation Update Motion 1: Made by Councilor McKnight, seconded by Councilor Bergman. Motion 2: Made by Councilor McKnight, seconded by Councilor Bergman. Executive Session began at 6:11 pm. Executive Session ended at 6:37 pm. 3. Work Session (30 mins.) **AGENDA ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED** 3. Work Session (30 mins.) **AGENDA ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED** Subject 3.1. OPC Update to Council Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. Work Session (30 mins.) **AGENDA ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED** Department Mayor's Office Type Discussion Information Presentation 3.1. OPC Update to Council 4. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:30 pm **See above for signup instructions** 4. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:30 pm **See above for signup instructions** City Council President Traverse opened Public Forum at 6:37 pm. City Council President Traverse closed Public Forum at 7:43 pm. Councilor Grant recused herself from Public Forum so that she could speak. Subject 4.1. Verbal Comments Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. 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 4.1. Verbal Comments BTV residents (in person): Representative Troy Headrick: Statue Acceptance Brooke Fleischman: oppose statue donation by state recognized tribes Greg Maguire: Statue Acceptance David Massell: statue Anne Tewksbury Frye: JUMP Sky Mandel: Public Art from Abenaki Missisquoi Richard Witting: statue Abby Massell: public art Laura Massell: Public Art Miranda Post: A work of public art from Missisquoi David Cawley: Burlington-Winooski Bridge Project Melo Grant: community safety Morgan Lamphere: Abenaki Statue Tyler Pastorok: Greylock Statue BTV resident (online) Sharon Bushor: FY27 Budget Evan Gould Non-BTV residents (in person): Zachary Bennett: Abenaki Nation Public Art Margaret Kabbeko: 7.4 Denise L. Watso: Statue Acceptance Chawna Cota: Statue Acceptance Richard Menard: Totem Pole Robert Richard: Abenaki Totem Pole Chief Brenda Gagne: Missisquoi Totem Pole Kristian Brevik: statue Jules Lees: statue Brian Wiggins: Greylock Art Installation Jeffrey Benay: Totem Non-BTV residents (online): Donald Nolett: Proposed Chief Greylock 5. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) 5. Mayor - General City Affairs (up to 10 mins.) Subject 5.1. Verbal reports Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 and take the actions indicated Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 and take the actions indicated 6.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Councilor Schachter recused herself from agenda item 6.10 due to a professional conflict of interest. Motion made by Councilor Schachter, seconded by Councilor Bergman, to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 6.2. Accountability List - C/T Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 - C/T Subject 6.3. May 11, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - C/T Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 approve the minutes 6.3. May 11, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - C/T Subject 6.4. May 11, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - C/T Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 approve the minutes 6.4. May 11, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - C/T Subject 6.5. May 11, 2026 City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting Minutes - C/T Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 approve the minutes 6.5. May 11, 2026 City Council With Mayor Presiding Meeting Minutes - C/T Subject 6.6. Authorization of Sale of Surplus SCBA Equipment to the Town of Fair Haven and Appropriation of Proceeds for Burlington Fire Department Filling Station Repairs - Fire Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Fire Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. To approve and authorize the sale of 13 (thirteen) Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units, currently held as capital assets for use by the Burlington  Fire Department, and as more particularly described in Attachment A, to the Town of Fair Haven, Vermont, for a total purchase price of $22,750, and to further authorize the Chief Engineer to execute a bill of sale memorializing the transaction, and any other documents necessary or convenient to effecting such transaction, subject to the review and approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office. 2. To approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or designee to effect all budget amendments and transfers of funds necessary to apportion the proceeds of the sale of the SCBA units as herein described, totaling $22,750, to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the purpose of allocating such proceeds to be available for necessary repairs to the Department’s existing SCBA filling station. 6.6. Authorization of Sale of Surplus SCBA Equipment to the Town of Fair Haven and Appropriation of Proceeds for Burlington Fire Department Filling Station Repairs - Fire Subject 6.7. AEMT Average Final Compensation for Non-Union Command Staff - Fire Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Fire Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action approve and authorize the inclusion of the 4% AEMT incentive for non-union Fire Department employees as pensionable compensation for AFC purposes, such that the percentage of employee wages to be contributed to BERS as set annually by the City Council annual budget appropriation resolution will be understood to be of base wages plus the AEMT incentive for such non-union employees, with required employee and employer retirement contributions 6.7. AEMT Average Final Compensation for Non-Union Command Staff - Fire Subject 6.8. Special Event Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application (two days only): Burlington City Arts, City Hall Park, June 12 & 13, 2026, 6 pm - 11:30 pm, FIFA World Cup games Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 two day only special event outdoor entertainment permit application for Burlington City Arts, City Hall Park, June 12 7 13, 2026, 6 pm - 11:30 pm, FIFA World Cup games 6.8. Special Event Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application (two days only): Burlington City Arts, City Hall Park, June 12 & 13, 2026, 6 pm - 11:30 pm, FIFA World Cup games Subject 6.9. Special Event Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application (one day only): Burlington Odd Fellows, 1416 North Avenue, June 27, 2026, 12 pm - 8 pm, parking lot, driveway and front lawn, outdoor festival Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 one day only special event outdoor entertainment permit application for Burlington Odd Fellows, 1416 North Avenue, June 27, 2026, 12 pm - 8 pm, parking lot, driveway and front lawn, outdoor festival 6.9. Special Event Outdoor Entertainment Permit Application (one day only): Burlington Odd Fellows, 1416 North Avenue, June 27, 2026, 12 pm - 8 pm, parking lot, driveway and front lawn, outdoor festival Subject 6.10. Umbrella Entertainment Permit Application (June 3 - 7, 2026): Flynn Center for Performing Arts, Jazzfest, various locations and times around the City Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 umbrella permit application for Flynn Center for Performing Arts, Jazzfest, June 3 - 7, 2026, various locations and times around the City 6.10. Umbrella Entertainment Permit Application (June 3 - 7, 2026): Flynn Center for Performing Arts, Jazzfest, various locations and times around the City Subject 6.11. 202 Main Street Burlington - Encumbrance Permit Application - Outdoor Seating Area - DPW Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 Bar Renee at 202 Main Street requesting use of the sidewalk area for an outdoor seating area and authorize the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the Applicant for use of the portion of  the right-of-way outlined in the Application, subject to review by the City Attorney’s Office 6.11. 202 Main Street Burlington - Encumbrance Permit Application - Outdoor Seating Area - DPW Subject 6.12. DEW Construction Corp - 25 Cherry Street - License Agreement Amendment Request - DPW Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve the First Amendment to License Agreement between the City and DEW Construction Corp. dated November 18th 2025, in order to extend the term of the agreement through until July 3rd, 2026, granting use of the City right-of-way for construction fencing located at 25 Cherry Street; and, to authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to the License Agreement with the Applicant subject to approval by the City Attorney’s Office 6.12. DEW Construction Corp - 25 Cherry Street - License Agreement Amendment Request - DPW Subject 6.13. 260 North Street Burlington - Encumbrance Permit Application - Outdoor Seating Area - DPW Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 TWF Culinary,LLC, d/b/a The Wise Fool at 260 North Street requesting use of the sidewalk area for an outdoor seating area and authorize the Mayor to enter into a license agreement with the Applicant for use of the portion of the right-of-way outlined in the Application, subject to review by the City Attorney’s Office 6.13. 260 North Street Burlington - Encumbrance Permit Application - Outdoor Seating Area - DPW Subject 6.14. Water Resources Metering Services Personnel Reorganization - DPW - Water Resources Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department - Water Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. To approve the: � Reclassification of the Water Meter Field Technician, a Regular, Full-time, Non- Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 15 position to the tiered Water Meter Field Technician In Training/I/II as follows: o Water Meter Field Technician In Training, a Regular, Full- time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 14, the first of three tiers for this position; and, o Water Meter Field Technician I, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 15, the second of three tiers for this position; and, o Water Meter Field Technician II, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 16, the third of three tiers for this position. � Reclassification and retitling of one Meter to Cash Analyst I/II, a Regular, Full- time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 16/17 position to the tiered Water Meter Field Technician In Training/I/II as follows: o Water Meter Field Technician In Training, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 14, the first of three tiers for this position; and, o Water Meter Field Technician I, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 15, the second of three tiers for this position; and, o Water Meter Field Technician II, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 16, the third of three tiers for this position. � Reclassification and retitling of the Water Meter Working Foreperson, a Regular, Full-time, Non Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 16 position to the Metering Operations Lead, a Regular, Full-time, Non Exempt, AFSCME, Grade 19 position. 6.14. Water Resources Metering Services Personnel Reorganization - DPW - Water Resources Subject 6.15. Construction Contract for 2026 Water Distribution Improvements - DPW - Water Resources Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department - Water Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to authorize the Public Works Director to execute a $1,326,385.00 contract with S.D. Ireland Brothers Corporation, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, with authorization for contingency funding of an additional $265,277.00 for the construction of 2026 Water Distribution Improvements 6.15. Construction Contract for 2026 Water Distribution Improvements - DPW - Water Resources Subject 6.16. Reclassification and Retitling an Assistant City Attorney — Director of General Government & Transactional Services to Assistant City Attorney — City Attorney's Office Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department City Attorney Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve the reclassification and retitling from Assistant City Attorney – Director of General Government & Transactional Services, Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non- Union, Grade 26, to Assistant City Attorney, Regular, Full-time, Exempt, Non- Union, Grade 24 6.16. Reclassification and Retitling an Assistant City Attorney — Director of General Government & Transactional Services to Assistant City Attorney — City Attorney's Office Subject 6.17. Communication: Lisa Gerlach, Member, Housing Board of Review, re: Resignation Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 the vacancy in Seven Days and send a letter of appreciation thanking Lisa Gerlach for her time served as a Member of the Housing Board of Review 6.17. Communication: Lisa Gerlach, Member, Housing Board of Review, re: Resignation Subject 6.18. Authorization for 180 College Street Kiosk Sublease — CEDO Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 authorization of a sublease from Taste of France LLC to Sabah’s House LLC through the end of their lease agreement (July 31, 2026) 6.18. Authorization for 180 College Street Kiosk Sublease — CEDO Subject 6.19. Reclassification Request — Small Business Support Specialist, Grade 15 to Grade 18 — CEDO Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 and authorize the reclassification and retitling of the Small Business Support Specialist, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Union, Grade 15 position to Economic Development Specialist, a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt, Union, Grade 18 position 6.19. Reclassification Request — Small Business Support Specialist, Grade 15 to Grade 18 — CEDO Subject 6.20. Communication: R. Marcus West, re: Political assistance of heroin- rackets and narcotic drug-abuse in Vermont by Burlington City officials Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 6.20. Communication: R. Marcus West, re: Political assistance of heroin-rackets and narcotic drug-abuse in Vermont by Burlington City officials Subject 6.21. Request to Accept and Execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) Phase 6 Grant and a Contract agreement with Jones Payne Group, Inc. (JPG) for the completion of this RSIP Phase 6 project — Airport Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a contract agreement with Jones Payne Group, Inc. for up to $1,344,245.00 with a 15% contingency, as allowed by the grant, for an amount up to 1,545,882.00 for the program management and engineering services for the Residential Sound Insulation Program Phase 6, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 2. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute an additional grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to accept an amount of up to $1,222,871.00 with a 15% contingency, as allowed by the grant, for an amount up to 1,406,302.00 for the program management and engineering services for the Residential Sound Insulation Program Phase 6, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 3. “To authorize the Director of Aviation 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 effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby.” 6.21. Request to Accept and Execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) Phase 6 Grant and a Contract agreement with Jones Payne Group, Inc. (JPG) for the completion of this RSIP Phase 6 project — Airport Subject 6.22. Request to Execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for the Cargo Apron Construction project and execute a Contract with Hoyle Tanner and Associates (HTA) and execute a Contract with S.D. Ireland Concrete Construction Corporation (SDI) - Airport Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action 1. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration to accept an amount of up to $3,925,260 with a 15% contingency, as allowed by the grant, for an amount up to $4,514,049 for the Cargo Apron Construction project, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 2. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a contract agreement with Hoyle Tanner and Associates (HTA) for up to $422,400 with a 15% contingency, as allowed by the grant, for an amount up to $485,760 for the construction administration and resident project representative (RPR) services, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 3. “To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a contract agreement with S.D. Ireland Concrete Construction Corporation (SDI) for up to $3,927,000 with a 15% contingency, as allowed by the grant, for an amount up to $4,516,050 for the construction services, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney’s Office.” 6.22. Request to Execute a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant for the Cargo Apron Construction project and execute a Contract with Hoyle Tanner and Associates (HTA) and execute a Contract with S.D. Ireland Concrete Construction Corporation (SDI) - Airport Subject 6.23. FIO Documents Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 for information only 6.23. FIO Documents Subject 6.24. Resolution: Authorization To Submit 2026 Burlington One-Year Action Plan (Councilor Schachter) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Action (Consent) Resolution Recommended Action to waive the reading and adopt the attached resolution related to the Authorization to submit the 2026 Burlington One Year Action Plan and direct the Mayor or her designee to sign the accompanying documents for submittal to HUD 6.24. Resolution: Authorization To Submit 2026 Burlington One-Year Action Plan (Councilor Schachter) 7. Deliberative Agenda 7. Deliberative Agenda Subject 7.1. Public Hearing Regarding Burlington Waterfront Tax Increment Financing District: Substantial Change Request Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Action Public Hearing Recommended Action open the Public Hearing close the Public Hearing 7.1. Public Hearing Regarding Burlington Waterfront Tax Increment Financing District: Substantial Change Request CEDO Director Alnasrawi and TIF Consultant David White spoke to this agenda item and presented slides. City Council President Traverse opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 pm. Sharon Bushor was online and commented on this agenda item. City Council President Traverse closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 pm. Subject 7.2. Waterfront TIF Substantial Change Request — CEDO (15 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO) Type Action Recommended Action to approve the City’s substantial change request to VEPC for the Waterfront TIF District and authorize City Council President Ben Traverse and Chief Administrative Officer Katherine Schad to execute the attached formal request letter 7.2. Waterfront TIF Substantial Change Request — CEDO (15 mins.) Motion made by Councilor Barlow, seconded by Councilor Bergman, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 7.3. CSWD - FY27 Proposed Budget Presentation (15 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Presentation Recommended Action to approve the Chittenden Solid Waste District's FY2027 budget as presented by District staff 7.3. CSWD - FY27 Proposed Budget Presentation (15 mins.) Sarah Reeves and Lee Perry were online and presented slides for this agenda item. Motion made by Councilor Barlow, seconded by Councilor Schachter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 7.4. Authorization to Accept a Work of Public Art from the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Tribal Council - BCA (25 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department City Arts Type Action Recommended Action Burlington City Arts (BCA) respectfully requests City Council approve the following motion: "To approve and authorize the Director of BCA to accept a public art donation as described in Attachment A, with a total value of $20,000 from the Missisquoi Abenaki Nation; to facilitate site preparation up to a maximum amount of $25,000; and to execute all necessary documents upon final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office." 7.4. Authorization to Accept a Work of Public Art from the Abenaki Nation of Missisquoi Tribal Council - BCA (25 mins.) REIB Director Perkins and BCA Colin Storrs were online for this agenda item. Motion made by Councilor Sanchez-Parkinson, seconded by Councilor Carpenter, to approve the motion as presented. Motion failed 11:1 — roll call vote taken: Aye: Councilor Carpenter Nays: Councilors Barlow, Bergman, Broderick, Grant, Litwin, McKnight, Neubieser, Sanchez-Parkinson, Schachter, Singh and City Council President Traverse Subject 7.5. Resolution: Advancing Indigenous Equity, Recognition, And Community Partnership (Councilors Sanchez-Parkinson, Schachter)(20 mins.) **AGENDA ITEM REMOVED** Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 7.5. Resolution: Advancing Indigenous Equity, Recognition, And Community Partnership (Councilors Sanchez-Parkinson, Schachter)(20 mins.) **AGENDA ITEM REMOVED** Subject 7.6. Resolution: Authorizing The Production And Installation Of The Burlington Safety & Security Guide Signage In Public Spaces (Councilors Singh, Schachter, Carpenter, Barlow, Traverse, Litwin, Brown McKnight)(20 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 7.6. Resolution: Authorizing The Production And Installation Of The Burlington Safety & Security Guide Signage In Public Spaces (Councilors Singh, Schachter, Carpenter, Barlow, Traverse, Litwin, Brown McKnight)(20 mins.) Motion made by Councilor Singh, seconded by Councilor Schachter, to waive the reading and adopt the resolution. Motion passed unanimously. Subject 7.7. Ordinance: Housing - Inspection Required BCO Chapter 18, Art. II, Sec. 16 (Department of Permitting and Inspections and Ordinance Committee)(15 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Permitting & Inspections Type Action Ordinance - Second Reading Recommended Action second reading, waive the reading and adopt the ordinance 7.7. Ordinance: Housing - Inspection Required BCO Chapter 18, Art. II, Sec. 16 (Department of Permitting and Inspections and Ordinance Committee)(15 mins.) Assistant City Attorney Sturtevant and DPI Director were online for this agenda item. Motion made by Councilor Bergman, seconded by Councilor Broderick, to waive the second reading and adopt the ordinance. Motion passed unanimo Subject 7.8. Ordinance: Consumer Protection BCO Chapter 21, Art. I (Ordinance Committee)(15 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Council and Board Type Action Ordinance - Second Reading Recommended Action second reading, waive the reading and adopt the ordinance 7.8. Ordinance: Consumer Protection BCO Chapter 21, Art. I (Ordinance Committee)(15 mins.) Motion made by Co Subject 7.9. FY27 General Fund Budget Overview of the Mayor's Budget to the City Council (25 mins.) Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Information Presentation 7.9. FY27 General Fund Budget Overview of the Mayor's Budget to the City Council (25 mins.) 8. Committee Reports 8. Committee Reports Subject 8.1. Verbal reports Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 Emergency Reports & Public Health & Safety Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) 9. City Council - General City Affairs (to include Climate Emergency Reports & Public Health & Safety Updates: up to 5 mins. per Councilor) Subject 9.1. Verbal reports Meeting May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 9. 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 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 May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 9:55 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 May 18, 2026 - Regular City Council Meeting - Monday, May 18, 2026, 6:00 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.