Tier 1A status application resolution
At a glance
- What: Resolution (by Councilor Traverse) to apply for Tier 1A status, a Vermont designation for concentrated, efficient, and sustainable development with streamlined permitting.
- Status: Amended and passed October 5, 2026.
- Next: Application to Vermont.
Amendment (October 5, 2026)
Motion by Councilors Singh/Carpenter to waive reading and adopt resolution. Amendment proposed by Councilors Litwin/Barlow to add language on streamlining effective permitting and development review, enabling concentrated and sustainable housing, community and commercial development while conserving natural resources and parks.
| Vote | Count | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment Yes | 9 | Barlow, Carpenter, Litwin, McKnight, Neubieser, Sanchez-Parkinson, Schachter, Singh, Traverse |
| Amendment No | 3 | Bergman, Broderick, Grant |
| Final vote (voice) | Unanimous | All members |
Public speakers
- Sarah Morgan: spoke in support
- Kara Alnasrawi: spoke in support
Sources
- City Council meeting minutes, October 5, 2026: https://burlingtonvt.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=21287)
- Agenda: https://burlingtonvt.portal.civicclerk.com/event/10092/files
Work session (September 14, 2026)
Item 7.7, Work Session Regarding Act 181 City Tier 1A Application (Planning, 25 minutes, information and presentation): Charles Dillard and Sarah Morgan spoke; no vote. Sharon Bushor spoke online in the public forum on "Tier 1 and Trespass" (position not recorded).
Log
2026-09-14 - City Council
Planning work session on the Act 181 Tier 1A application; presentation by Charles Dillard and Sarah Morgan; no motion.
2026-10-05 - City Council
Resolution amended 9-3 to strengthen permitting streamlining language; amended resolution passed unanimously.
2026-10-22
Page created from posted agenda.
2026-10-05 - City Council
On the video, the 9-3 amendment added "city parks" to the whereas clause on natural resources and open spaces; Bergman, Broderick and Grant opposed. Speakers raised cost and staff capacity.