Dear Neighbors,

This Monday, the City Council will convene its second of two meetings for the month of November.
Prior to our Council meeting, at 4:30 to 6:30pm, we will have a work session on three proposed changes to the City Charter. These include changes to:
• Permit reform
• the Business Personal Property Tax
• the Downtown Improvement Project

The City Council meeting will begin at 7:30.

On our deliberative agenda are the following items:

• A presentation on Accessory Dwelling Units.
These units are currently permitted on single family properties. They require the owner to live on-site and
have other specifications according to our zoning ordinances. These units often allow a property owner to
continue to live in their home, build a unit for a family member, caregiver, or tenant, for example.

• A presentation and discussion on the Resident Parking Management Plan.
In May, the Council approved a resolution asking DPW for an update on the status of the strategies
recommended in the 2016 Residential Parking Study. The report discusses proposed administrative
adjustments, including the implementation of a $10 fee for parking permits. Here is the link to the report:
https://www.boarddocs.com/vt/burlingtonvt/Board.nsf/files/B6QQKJ637318/$file/City%20Council%[...]pdf

• A resolution on the City Charter language on conflicts of interest.

• A discussion on the Business Personal Property Tax and Permit Reform

Please keep in mind that you are always welcome to come to a Council meeting and speak on any topic you wish during public forum. This begins at a time certain of 7:30pm at every Council meeting. You may access the Council agenda at http://www.boarddocs.com/vt/burlingtonvt/Board.nsf/Public Please note that all Council meetings are televised live on BT Channel 317 and streamed live to your computer or phone. Please go to youtube and type in "Burlington City Council meetings" and the live stream will come up.

As always, I welcome your questions and concerns. I hope you have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving.

My best,
Karen

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