Hello Neighbors,

Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlkj3F2Rc2c is the link for the most recent Community Safety Forum held at the Fletcher Free Library this past Thursday evening. It was another full house. Highlights including a frank discussion about issues our youth face, Mayor Mulvaney-Stanak's meeting with Governor Scott, and discussions that introduced other service providers in BPD and our city. Please watch and continue to stay informed.

Tuesday's City Council meeting starts at 6:00 PM. Public Forum is at 6:05 PM. You can sign up
to speak in person at City Hall or join virtually: https://zoom.us/j/91408253963. Or Telephone:
+1 305 224 1968 US (Webinar ID: 914 0825 3963) and sign up to speak here:
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/citycouncil/publicforum. View the full agenda and related materials
here: https://burlingtonvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7202/files/agenda/12380

Burlington Water Resources Capital Planning 
 
A work session will outline proposed bond requests for March 2025. This discussion will shape
future investments in water infrastructure, essential for sustainability and public health.

Mayor's Update on City Affairs  

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak will deliver a 10-minute update covering key citywide matters,
including climate initiatives and public safety developments. To see previous Mayoral updates please go here https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/870/Mayors-Updates-to-City-Council.

Deliberative Agenda Highlights:
Resolution Declaring November as Family Caregiver Month: Sponsored by Councilor Carpenter, this resolution recognizes the vital contributions of family caregivers and advocates for community gratitude and supportive solutions.

Ordinances Addressing Livable Wages:
Led by Councilor Traverse, proposed amendments aim to enhance enforcement mechanisms for the Livable Wage Ordinance. Updates include in- house compliance monitoring and alignment with federal standards for specific projects.

Homelessness Initiatives Update:
Sarah Russell, Special Assistant to End Homelessness, will share updates on city efforts to support unsheltered residents, including portable resource distribution and plans to expand low-barrier shelter capacity.

First Reading of the Vacant Buildings Ordinance:
Spearheaded by Councilor Traverse, this ordinance aims to improve the management of vacant properties, enforce penalties, and establish conditions for fee waivers for properties under active rehabilitation.

Second Reading of the Graffiti Ordinance:
The proposed ordinance seeks to strengthen measures against property defacement and includes a private right of action for individuals targeted by graffiti related to protected classifications.

Yours,
Councilors Melo Grant, Gene Bergman, Joe Kane, Marek Broderick

Event Info

Dec 25, 4:30 PM to 6 PM, Dec 31, 2024

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Dec 30, 2024, 10 AM to 3 PM