Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee

Regular Meeting

Burlington, VT · February 3, 2026

Minutes

CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE c/o Community & Economic Development Office City Hall, Room 32 • 149 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401 802-865-7144 VOX • 802-865-7024 FAX • www.burlingtonvt.gov/cedo Councilor Evan Litwin (EL), Chair, Ward 7 Councilor Carter Neubieser (CN), Ward 1 Councilor Allie Schachter (AS), East District CDNR Committee Meeting Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:30 – 11:30 AM Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor – City Hall Committee members: Evan Litwin (EL), Allie Schachter (AS), Carter Neubieser (CN) City Staff: Christine Curtis, CEDO Other Attendees: Andrea Viets, Heineberg Senior Center Draft Minutes Meeting Started at 10:32 AM 1. Approve agenda MOTION by Councilor Schachter, SECOND by Councilor Neubieser, to approve the agenda VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2. Approve Minutes: 12/17/25 MOTION by Councilor Schachter, SECOND by Councilor Neubieser, to approve the minutes VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 3. Public Forum The programs and services of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. For accessibility information, call 865-7144. For questions about the meeting, contact Christine Curtis at ccurtis@burlingtonvt.gov • Andrea Viets had questions about what falls under required vs non- required categories for Regional Programs. She stated that Heineberg Senior Center cannot remain open without these funds from the City. 4. Work session: Regional Programs Budget • Committee members discussed the structure and management of Burlington's regional programs budget, with particular attention to creating a more organized process for distributing funds. The group reviewed a model from Essex Junction that could serve as a framework for Burlington's approach, which would likely need to be adapted to fit Burlington's specific needs. The committee identified three main buckets for regional programs: core responsibilities, regional services, and regional sponsorships, with particular emphasis on how to handle the largest grants over $50,000. The discussion included how to balance transparency with administrative efficiency, and the group agreed to explore inviting organizations receiving significant funding to present their impact data to the committee. 5. Adjournment • ADJOURN at 11:31 a.m. by Councilor Litwin with no objection

Agenda

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Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/98902801676?pwd=aaQTL9bzu0LWeauD79CPQ7ZppN2t56.1 Meeting ID: 989 0280 1676 Passcode: 271216 --- One tap mobile +16469313860,,98902801676#,,,,*271216# US +19292056099,,98902801676#,,,,*271216# US (New York) --- Meeting ID: 989 0280 1676 Passcode: 271216 1. Agenda 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda 2. Adopt Minutes Subject 2.1. Approval of 12/17/25 Minutes Meeting February 3, 2026 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:30 AM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall Category 2. Adopt Minutes Department Type Recommended Action 3. Public Forum Subject 3.1. PUBLIC FORUM - Verbal Comments Meeting February 3, 2026 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:30 AM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall Category 3. Public Forum Department Page 1 of 4 Type 4. Work session: Regional Programs Budget 5. Adjournment Subject 5.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting February 3, 2026 - CDNR Committee Meeting - Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:30 AM, Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall Category 5. Adjournment Department Council and Board Type Recommended Action Page 2 of 4 CITY OF BURLINGTON, VERMONT CITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE c/o Community & Economic Development Office City Hall, Room 32 • 149 Church Street • Burlington, VT 05401 802-865-7144 VOX • 802-865-7024 FAX • www.burlingtonvt.gov/cedo Councilor Evan Litwin (EL), Chair, Ward 7 Councilor Carter Neubieser (CN), Ward 1 Councilor Allie Schachter (AS), East District CDNR Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 6:30 – 8:30 PM Sharon Bushor Conference Room, 1st Floor – City Hall Committee members: Evan Litwin (EL), Allie Schachter (AS), Carter Neubieser (CN) City Staff: Christine Curtis, CEDO Other Attendees: Erin Jacobsen, Mayor’s office; Katherine Schad, CAO Draft Minutes Meeting Started at 6:33 PM 1. Approve agenda MOTION by Councilor Schachter, SECOND by Councilor Neubieser, to approve the agenda VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 2. Approve Minutes: 10/15/25 MOTION by Councilor Schachter, SECOND by Councilor Neubieser, to approve the minutes VOTING: unanimous; motion carries. 3. Public Forum • No one spoke at public forum The programs and services of the City of Burlington are accessible to people with disabilities. For accessibility information, call 865-7144. For questions about the meeting, contact Christine Curtis at ccurtis@burlingtonvt.gov Page 3 of 4 4. Regional Programs • Erin and Katherine both spoke to this item. The group discussed the regional programs budget, focusing on distinguishing between non- discretionary regional services and discretionary community grants. They agreed to start by identifying essential, non-discretionary investments, which account for about $200,000 of the budget. The group proposed creating a streamlined application process for the remaining discretionary funds, similar to the Housing Trust Fund model, with CEDO potentially helping to manage it. They decided to have a preliminary conversation about these categories in January and design a simple application process proportional to the available funds. 5. Presentation from Christine Curtis on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the current call for funding applications • Christine Curtis presented an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, explaining its national regulations and local administration. She detailed the process for allocating approximately $730,000 in CDBG funds, including the review of applications by the CDBG Advisory Board and the subsequent funding decisions. The program aims to address poverty's consequences in Burlington, with public services and development projects receiving different funding allocations. Applications are due January 15th, 2026, and the program will run from July 1st, 2026, to June 30th, 2027. 6. Revisiting Housing Trust Fund Report from Former CEDO Director Brian Pine • The committee discussed the Pine Report, focusing on potential actions to increase funding for the Housing Trust Fund. They agreed to revisit several recommendations, including adopting a local property transfer tax and increasing inclusionary zoning PIL fees. Carter Neubieser expressed interest in exploring short-term rental taxes and enforcement. The group decided to invite the new Housing Program manager and Kara, CEDO Director, to a future meeting to discuss these topics further. They also agreed to change their meeting time to 6 PM starting in January to accommodate city staff schedules. 7. Adjournment • ADJOURN at 8:22 p.m. by Councilor Litwin with no objection Page 4 of 4