Dear Neighbors,

The City Council meets this Monday, November 18th, at 6:00 pm.
Public Forum begins at 6:05 PM

https://burlingtonvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7155/files/agenda/12450

To participate in Public Forum in person, sign up at the meeting.

To participate in Public Forum via ZOOM sign up here:
https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/citycouncil/publicforum
ONLINE closes one hour prior to the beginning of public forum

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://zoom.us/j/95691577858
Or Telephone: +1 309 205 3325 US
Webinar ID: 956 9157 7858

CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA

Here are some key items on our agenda:

• Work Session Regarding – Burlington/ Winooski Bridge Project and Colchester/Barrett/Riverside Base Technical Concepts

• Work Session Regarding: Great Streets Main Street: Project Updates and Mitigation

• BTV Presentation on Noise Compatibility Program Updates at the Airport and Updates on Resolution concerning the F35 and the Congressional Delegation

• A discussion on the City's Top 5 State Legislative Priorities. These include:
1. ADDRESSING VERMONT'S HOUSING EMERGENCY.
2. PROVIDING MORE RESOURCES FOR ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE NEEDS
3. PROPERLY FUNDING THE JUDIDICAL AND PRE-TRIAL MONITORING SYSTEMS
4. APPROPRIATE STATE FUNDING FOR CRITICAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
5. GUN REFORM.

• Resolution: March 4, 2025, Annual City Meeting -- Proposed Charter Change -Regarding Redistricting to be done by the City (rather than the legislature) after voter approval.

• Ordinance Change: Chapter 18 Housing Article V. Regulation of Conversion of Rental Housing to Condominiums or Cooperatives – The intent of this is to remove some of the impediments to creating condominiums and create more homeownership opportunities in Burlington.

• Ordinance Change: ZA-24-03 Emergency Shelters – The intent of this is to reflect changes in state law about where emergency shelters for the homeless can be located in Burlington and clarify some definitions.

• Ordinance Change: Provisions Article I, General, Sec.21-45 - 21-49 Trespass – This is related to provisions to expand who can enforce various trespass orders in Burlington and to add some offences like graffiti and public defacement of property.

• Authorize Expanded Downtown Security Services – This will be during the holiday season and will be supplemented by some private fundraising.

• Charter Change Regarding: Ban On Firearms in Any Establishment with A Liquor License March 4, 2025, Annual City Meeting – As many of you know we voted on this in 2014, but the legislature never acted on it. We are asking them again to support this request.

This is not all! Please visit

https://burlingtonvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7155/files/agenda/12450
for the full agenda.

My Best, Sarah Carpenter
Ward 4 City Councilor

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