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City Council Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://zoom.us/j/96794682528 Phone one-tap: +13052241968, 96794682528# US Join via audio: +1 305 224 1968 US Webinar ID: 967 9468 2528 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acBHs8leSu **CCTV link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLljLFn4BZd2PwCge7lNoKug676jIf_iUA ** 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**** Do not sign up in person and via Zoom - select one only 1. Agenda Subject 1.1. Motion to amend/adopt agenda Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 2. Executive Session (20 mins.) Subject 2.1. Litigation Update — City Attorney's Office  Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Motion 1: Move that the Council find that premature general public knowledge of legal advice and information concerning the details of “pending and/or potential” litigation to which the City is a party or has a stated interest would clearly place the City at a substantial disadvantage; Motion 2: Based upon that finding, move that the Council go into executive session to receive confidential attorney-client communications in pending and/or potential civil litigation matters, pursuant to 1 VSA §313(a)(1)(E) and (F), and including representatives from the Mayor’s Office, the DFA, DPI, DPW, and the City Attorney’s Office. 3. Public Forum: Time Certain: 6:30 pm **See above for signup instructions** Subject 3.1. Verbal Comments Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 3. 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. Mayor - General City Affairs (10 mins.) Subject 4.1. Verbal reports Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 4. Mayor - General City Affairs (10 mins.) Department Mayor's Office Type Information 5. Committee Reports Subject 5.1. Verbal reports  Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 5. Committee Reports Department Council and Board Type Information 6. Consent Agenda Subject 6.1. Motion to adopt the consent agenda and take the actions indicated Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Subject 6.2. Accountability List - C/T Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Subject 6.3. Security Services for City Hall FY27 Contract Extension — DFA - HR Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and authorize the exercising of the City’s second one-year renewal option under its service agreement with Chocolate Thunder for City Hall security services for a total approved FY 2027 amount not to exceed $206,000, and further authorize the Chief Administrative Officer or designee to execute a contract amendment and all documents necessary or convenient to carrying out the same, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office Subject 6.4. Construction Contract Award for North Avenue Stormwater Improvements — DPW - Water Resources Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 $492,700 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 $50,000 for the construction of the North Avenue Stormwater Improvements Project Subject 6.5. Extension of Letter of Agreement between City of Burlington and University of Vermont Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 to approve the one-year extension to the Letter of Agreement between the City of Burlington and University of Vermont dated June 24, 2019 Subject 6.6. Traffic Workgroup Reorganization — DPW - Parking Services Division Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action City Council: To approve and authorize: 1. The reclassification of the Traffic Maintenance Worker position from a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 14 position to the Traffic Technician I, a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 14 position, and the Traffic Technician II position, a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 16 position and the Traffic Technician III position, a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 17 position. 2. The reclassification of the Working Foreperson position from a Full-time, Non- exempt, AFSCME, Grade 16 position to the Working Foreperson, a Full-time, Non-exempt, AFSCME, Grade 18 position. 3. Approve and Authorize the Director of Public Works to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between AFSCME Local #1343 and the City of Burlington Regarding the Upward Tiering for Department of Public Works Traffic Division, which memorializes incumbent employee classifications during the initial tiering implementation. Subject 6.7. Communication: Mary Cox, Member, re: Resignation from Police Commission Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Mayor's Office Type Action (Consent) Communication Recommended Action waive the reading, accept the communication and place it on file Subject 6.8. Authorization to Accept HUD Continuum of Care New Horizons Permanent Supportive Housing grant (VT0030L1T012415) Fiscal Year 2025, $849,978 - CEDO Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Director of CEDO to take all steps as necessary to enter into the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) New Horizons Permanent Supportive Housing grant (VT0030L1T012415) Fiscal Year 2025, in the amount of $849,978 Subject 6.9. June 15, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes - C/T Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Subject 6.10. June 15, 2026 Local Control Commission Meeting Minutes - C/T Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Subject 6.11. Request to execute a lease with The Jones Payne Group, Inc. - Airport Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 to authorize the Mayor of the City of Burlington to execute a lease of the City building located at 481 White Street for a two-year term with a one year extension at the City’s option, with The Jones Payne Group, Inc., for an annual cost of $9,060 and a 2.5% annual increase on the anniversary of the Effective Date, subject to final review and approval as to form, and to take such further actions and execute such further instruments approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office as may be necessary or convenient to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby Subject 6.12. Request to execute a lease with Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc. - Airport Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 to authorize the Mayor of the City of Burlington to execute an aeronautical facility lease at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport with the Pratt & Whitney Engine Services, Inc, for a 10 year initial term, with two 5 year renewal terms at the City’s option, for an annual rental payment of $281,436.40, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, and to take such further actions and execute such further instruments approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office as may be necessary or convenient to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby Subject 6.13. Request to execute a lease amendment with Hangar Condominium Association Inc. — Airport Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 to authorize the Mayor of the City of Burlington to execute a lease amendment with the Hangar Condominium Association, extending the current lease for certain premises at the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport through August 31, 2028 with an optional ten-year renewal term at the City’s discretion, for an annual rent payment in  the amount of $24,865 such payment to increase according to the Customer Price Index annually, subject to final review and approval as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, and to take such further actions and execute such further instruments approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office as may be necessary or convenient to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby Subject 6.14. Request to execute contracts with Strong Tower Inc. (ST) for the construction improvements to 39 housing units for Bid 1 and Jones Payne Group Inc. (JPG) for the construction oversight services for approximately 58 housing units including Bid 1 and pending Bid 2 of the Airport's Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP), funded by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) - Airport Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Strong Tower Construction, Inc. for up to $4,506,801.00 with a 10% contingency, for a total approved amount up to $4,957,481.00 for the construction improvements for 39 housing units by the OLDCC funded Residential Sound Insulation Program, and any other related documents necessary or convenient to carry out the project subject to review and approval as to form City Attorney’s Office. 2. To authorize the Director of Aviation to execute a contract agreement with Jones Payne Group, Inc. for up to $1,151,233.00 with a 10% contingency, for a total approved amount up to $1,266,356.00 for the construction oversight services for improvements for approximately 58 housing units by the OLDCC funded Residential Sound Insulation Program, and any other related documents necessary or convenient to carry out the project subject to review and approval as to form by City Attorney’s Office. Subject 6.15. Fletcher Free Library Transformational Remodeling Project Dore + Whittier Contract - Second Contract Amendment for Design Development (DD) and Construction Documents (CD) - Library Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Fletcher Free Library Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and authorize the execution of a contract amendment with Dore + Whittier Architects for professional services related to Design Development and Construction Documents for the Fletcher Free Library Transformation Project, in an amount not to exceed $2,792,961 and amend the maximum limiting amount of the overall contract from $213,000 to $3,005,961.00, funded by the Friends of the Fletcher Free Library, and to authorize the Director of the Fletcher Free Library to execute the contract and any related documents upon final review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office Subject 6.16. Authorization to Execute Wholesale Water Sales Agreement with Colchester Fire District 2 - DPW - Water Resources Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the “Water Sales Agreement” between the City of Burlington and Fire District No. 2, subject to the final review and approval of the City Attorney Subject 6.17. 2025 Progress Report on Implementation of the All-Hazards Mitigation Plan - Fire Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Fire Department Type Report Action (Consent) Recommended Action to approve and accept the Calendar Year 2025 Progress on Implementation of the All- Hazards Mitigation Plan Report and place it on file Subject 6.18. FIO Documents Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 Subject 6.19. Resolution: Authorization For $2,033,000 Construction Loan From Vermont Drinking Water State Revolving Fund For Upgrade Of Cherry Street Distribution System (Board of Finance) Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department - Water Resources Type Action (Consent) Resolution Recommended Action to waive the reading and adopt the resolution  Subject 6.20. Resolution: Authorization For Up To $2,604,600 Step III Loan From Vermont Clean Water State Revolving Fund For Upgrade Of Cherry Street Collection System (Board of Finance) Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 6. Consent Agenda Department Public Works Department - Water Resources Type Action (Consent) Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Subject 7.1. 2026 CITY COUNCIL appointment worksheet Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action approve the slate of 2026 City Council board and commission appointments as listed Subject 7.2. Chittenden Solid Waste District Board — Full: Term Expires 05/31/28 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-appoint Joseph "Lee" Perry to the Chittenden Solid Waste District Board as a Full member Subject 7.3. Church Street Marketplace Commission: Term Expires 06/30/28 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-appoint Rebecca "Becky" Holt to the Church Street Marketplace Commission Subject 7.4. Church Street Marketplace Commission: Term Expires 06/30/29 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-appoint Erik Monsen to the Church Street Marketplace Commission Subject 7.5. Church Street Marketplace Commission: Term Expires 06/30/29 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action appoint Marykate Moore to the Church Street Marketplace Commission Subject 7.6. Fence Viewer: Term Expires 06/30/27 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-appoint Charlie Giannoni as a Fence Viewer Subject 7.7. Fence Viewer: Term Expires 06/30/27 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-appoint Shay Totten as a Fence Viewer Subject 7.8. Fence Viewer: Term Expires 06/30/27 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments  Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-apppoint Vikas Mangipudi as a Fence Viewer Subject 7.9. Green Mountain Transit Board - Full: Term Expires 06/30/29 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action re-appoint Andrea Suozzo as a Full member of the Green Mountain Transit Board Subject 7.10. Green Mountain Transit Board - Alternate: Term Expires 06/30/29 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action appoint Larry Lewack as an Alternate member of the Green Mountain Transit Board Subject 7.11. Housing Board of Review: Term Expires 06/30/29 Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 7. 2026 Board and Commission Appointments Department Council and Board Type Action Recommended Action appoint Dylan Shelby to the Housing Board of Review 8. Deliberative Agenda Subject 8.1. 210 College Street - Outdoor Seating Encumbrance Permit Application — Wilder Wines Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 8. Deliberative Agenda Department Public Works Department  Type Action Recommended Action to approve the Encumbrance Application for Wilder Wines LLC at 210 College Street requesting use of the sidewalk 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 Subject 8.2. Ordinance: Gross Receipts BCO Sec. 21-31 (Board of Finance)(15 mins.) Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 8. Deliberative Agenda Department Department of Finance and Administration Type Action Recommended Action waive the reading, suspend the rules and place the ordinance in all stages of passage Subject 8.3. Resolution: Ratification Of Tentative Agreement And Authorization To Execute Collective Bargaining Agreement Between The City Of Burlington And IBEW (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029)(Board of Finance)(15 mins.) Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 2026, 6:00 PM, Contois Auditorium, 149 Church Street, 2nd Floor Category 8. Deliberative Agenda Department Human Resources Type Resolution Recommended Action waive the reading and adopt the resolution 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 June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 10. City Council President - Council Updates (up to 5 mins.) Subject 10.1. Verbal reports Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 11. Adjournment Subject 11.1. Motion to adjourn Meeting June 29, 2026 - City Council Meeting - Monday, June 29, 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 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). 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