1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY,
PARKING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2021
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
A Closed Session Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconference on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Mayor Frutos.
Council Members Anthony, Schultz, and Springer, Vice- Mayor Talamantes, and Mayor Frutos.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Public Comment There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session matters, the City Council recessed at this time to the City Hall First Floor Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Multi -jurisdictional opioid litigation settlement proposed agreements (Janssen & Distributor Settlement
Agreements)
c. Case No.: MDL No. 2804 Opiate Litigation
d. Brief description and nature of case:
Opioid Litigation/https://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/mdl-2804
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank, California 91501.
This property is also known as The Castaway
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: John Tallichet, President and CEO of Specialty Restaurants Corporation
d. City Negotiator: Sarah Eskandari, Real Estate and Project Manager and Simone McFarland, Assistant Community
Development Director of Business and Economic Development e. Terms Under Negotiation: Price and terms for lease extension.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association, Burbank Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Burbank Police Officers Association, Unrepresented Managers (Z Group) and Executives
Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconference on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 p.m. by Mayor Frutos.
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2 Mayor Frutos indicated that in order to balance the health risks associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the public’s right to conduct the people’s business in a transparent and open manner, during the current state of emergency and in the interest of public health and safety, the City Council will be participating in the City Council Meeting by teleconference.
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Frutos.
Council Members Anthony, Schul tz, and Springer, Vice-Mayor Talamantes, and Mayor Frutos.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Frutos indicated there one period of Public Comment a t this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Frutos announced the following: 1) Adjourn tonight’s City Council Meeting in memory of Larry Lee Stamper, Former Burbank Mayor and Pastor of Burbank First United Methodist Church; 2) OurBurbank Holiday Decorating Contest; 3) Friends of the Library Calendar Sale.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Frutos read and presented Certificates of Recognition to Burbank Students Lena Jabourian, Jenna Jabourian, Hallie Simic, and Spencer Solberg, for being named as Recipients of the 2021 Congressional Award.
Mayor Frutos read and presented a Proclamation declaring December 7, 2021 as “Pearl Harbor Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Paul McKenna, Member, Burbank Veterans Committee, who made remarks.
Mayor Frutos read and presented a Proclamation declaring November 13- 19, 2021 as “Transgender Awareness Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Fernanda Tenorio, Youth Advocate, Burbank YMCA Social Impact Center, who made remarks.
Mayor Frutos Certifi cate of Recognition to the Burbank Bike Angels for their restoration and donation of Bikes to Families in need and introduced Elaine Pease, Mike Drolet, Stan Laflotte, and Terre Hirsch, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Police Chief Michael Albanese who provided an update regarding a December 7, 2021 event which occurred on the 3200 block of Magnolia Boulevard.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items.
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Motion
City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Public Financing
Authority Minutes
Youth Endowment
Services Fund Board
Minutes
Resolution for the
Burbank Public
Housing Agency
Section 8 Program -
Administrative Plan
Update for the
Emergency Housing
Voucher Allocation and
Budget Appropriation
of Funds
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Sylvia Moreno, Chris Welker, Alondra Lopez, Patricia Burns, Isabel Omero, Jay Geisenheimer , Jessica Gomez, Alisa Cunningham, Carol Blandino, Linda Bessin, Rebecca Kalauskas, Paul Herman, William Richardson, Tamala Takahashi, Caff Lyons, Carmenita Helligar, Christopher Anthony, Emily Gabel -Luddy, Jerrica Johnson, and Luis Gomez.
COUNCIL, CITY M ANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Talamantes, seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2021 and the Dark Meetings of November 23 and November 30, 2021.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 8, 2021.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of October 12, 2021.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 24, 2021.
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes
Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 8, 2021.
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 8, 2021.
7. Adoption of a Resolution for the Burbank Public Housing Agency Section 8 Program - Administrative Plan Update for the Emergency Housing Voucher Allocation and Budget Appropriation of Funds (Housing Authority)
RESOLUTION NO. H-21-255
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE UPDATED SECTION 8
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE EMERGENCY
HOUSING VOUCHER ALLOCATION AND AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS.
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Annual Report for
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Bequest from the
Estate of Liu Yin Ying
Wu to the Burbank
Central Library and
Amendment of FY
2021-22 Budget
Burbank Hospitality
Association Fiscal
Year 2021/2022
Annual Report
Ordinance to Establish
Streamlined Ministerial
Review and Public
Oversight Process for
Development Projects
Submitted Under
Senate Bill 35 -
Streamlined Ministerial
Approval Process
Staff Report
Motion
8. Approval of Hou sing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 (Successor Agency and Housing Authority)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2020 -2021 Housing Successor Annual Report.
9. Acceptance of a Bequest in the Amount of $187,988.05 from the Estate of Liu Yin Ying Wu to the Burbank Central Library and Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
Accept the bequest of $187,988.05 from the estate of Liu Yin Ying Wu and amend the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 budget by receiving and appropriating funds.
10. Approval of the Burbank Hospitality Association Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Annual Report
Approve the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Burbank Hospitality Association Annual Report pursuant to Section 36650 of the California Street and Highways Code.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
11. Adoption of an Ordinance to Establish the Streamlined Ministerial Review and Public Oversight Process for Development Projects Submitted Under Senate Bill 35- Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process (Government Code Section 65913.4)
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, and Scott Plambaeck, Deputy City Planner, presented a PowerPoint
Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer, seconded by Mayor Frutos, and carried 3 -2 (Anthony and Schultz, Dissent) to not adopt the following ordinance tonight but to bring back an amended ordinance at a future City Council Meeting to include the following requested language “City Council role in determination of site eligibility within 60 days of the Applicant filing a Notice of Intent to apply for an SB 35 ministerial process.
Adopt AN ORDINANCE O F THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) IN ORDER
TO ESTABLISH THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL REVIEW AND
PUBLIC OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR SENATE BILL (SB) 35
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED UNDER THE STREAMLINED
MINISTERIAL APPROVAL PROCE SS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65913.4. (Zone Text Amendment
No. 21-02; Project No. 21-0006181).
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on Glenoaks
Boulevard and
Adjacent Roadways
Staff Report
Council Consensus
FY 2020-21 Annual
Financial Report and
General Fund’s
Financial Status as of
September 30, 2021
Review
Staff Report
Council Consensus #1
Council Consensus #2
Resolution Approving
Affordable Housing
Agreements for the
Linden/Niagara
Accessory Dwelling
Unit Project (159 W.
Linden Avenue and
2219 N. Niagara
Street)
Staff Report
Motion
12. Analysis of Traffic Safety on Glenoaks Boulevard and Adjacent Roadways
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, Edward Yu, Traffic Engineering Manager, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to receive this report for discussion purposes and direct staff to take actions as the Council desires.
13. Review of the Fiscal Year 2020- 21 Annual Financial Report and the General Fund’s Financial Status as of September 30, 2021 (All Agencies)
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director , Dino Balos, Accounting and Audit Manager , Leana Mkrtchyan, Deputy Financial Services Director, Susan Langford, Revenue Manager , and Heidi Okimoto, Principal Accountant, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to note and file.
14. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Affordable Housing Agreements Among the Burbank Housing Authority, the City of Burbank and the Burbank Housing Corporation for the Linden/Niagara Accessory Dwelling Unit Project (159 W. Linden Avenue and 2219 N. Niagara Street) (Housing Authority)
Patrick Prescott, CDD Director/Assistant Executive Director; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director; Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager , Sylvia Moreno, Executive Director, Burbank Housing Corporation, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to adopt the following Resolutions:
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Commission
Appointment
Staff Report
Unanimous Vote
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
RESOLUTION NO. H-21-256
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENTS AMONG THE CITY OF BURBANK, THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AND THE BURBANK
HOUSING CORPORATION; MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
CATEGORICAL EXEMP TION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND APPROVING A
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE USE OF
THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND ON
THE 159 W. LINDEN AVENUE AND 2219 N. NIAGARA ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,280
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AGREEMENTS AMONG THE CITY OF BURBANK, THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AND THE BURBANK
HOUSING CORPORATION; MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION UNDER THE NATIONAL
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) AND A CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AND APPROVING A FISCAL YEAR 2021 -
2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR
THE USE OF THE HOME FUNDS ON THE 159 W. LINDEN AVENUE
AND 2219 N. NIAGARA ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROJECT.
15. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Transportation Commission for an Unexpired Term
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council and carried 5-0 by a show of hands , to appoint Rebecca Kalauskas to the Transportation Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2023.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Schultz requested the following: 1) First step report on the repeal of Burbank Municipal Code Section Nos. 3-3-516 (Impersonation Person of Opposite Sex), 3-3-523 (Rules and Regulations for Public Dances; Posting), and 3-4-1509 (Physical Therapy on Opposite Sex Prohibited); 2) An early budget memo regarding the cost associated with establishing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.
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Council Member Anthony requested a memo highlighting the differences between the City of Los Angeles , County of Los Angeles , and City of Burbank vaccine mandates and requirements for private businesses.
Council Member Springer requested the following: 1) First step report to consider support for the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative which provides that local land use and zoning laws override conflicting state laws is an initiative for a constitutional amendment 2) Status of our renters in our community and an update regarding residential evictions.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in memory of Former City of Burbank Mayor and Pastor of Burbank First United Methodist Church Larry Lee Stamper, at 11:40 p.m., to Monday, December 13, 2021, for a City Council Reorganization Meeting through an online meeting process.
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Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
__________________________________________________
Bob Frutos
Mayor
APPROVED DATE:
1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021
Call to Order A Special Reorganization Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconference on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 10:04 a.m. by Mayor Frutos.
Mayor Frutos indicated there would be one General Public Comment period at this morning’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Public Comment
Mayor’s Welcome
Remarks
Mayor’s Recognition of
City Electeds and Staff
The Invocation was given by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Former City of Burbank Mayor Michael Hastings.
Council Members Anthony, Schultz, and Springer , Vice-Mayor Talamantes, and Mayor Frutos.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Frutos indicated that in order to balance the health risks associated with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the public’s right to conduct the people’s business in a transparent and open manner, during the current state of emergency and in the interest of public health and safety, the City Council will be participating in the City Council Meeting by teleconference.
Mayor Frutos invited Assemblymember Laura Fri edman (43rd District) to say a few words.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Frutos opened and closed the Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members did not respond because there was no one desiring to speak during the Public Comment period.
MAYOR’S WELCOME REMARKS:
Mayor Frutos delivered welcome remarks.
MAYOR’S RECOGNITION OF CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS,
EXECUTIVE TEAM, AND KEY STAFF MEMBERS:
Mayor Frutos introduced the Executive Team and gave the following presentation.
Mayor Frutos expressed appreciation to the Executive and City Council staff and presented them with gifts in the following order: Elected Officials:
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk; Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer; Department Executives: Michael Albanese, Police Chief; Jenn ifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Eric Garcia, Fire Chief; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director; Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director ; Kevin Gray, Chief 12/13/2021
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City Council Members
Reorganization of the
City Council
Motion for Selection of
Mayor
Motion #1 for Selection
of Vice-Mayor
Substitute Motion
Information Officer; Dawn Roth Lindell, Burbank Water and Power General Manager; Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Judie Wilke, Assistant City Manager; Simone McFarland, Public Information Officer ; City Council’s Appointed Executives: Joseph H. McDougall , City Attorney; and Justin Hess, City Manager; and Other Key Staff: Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst; Sandy George, Executive Assistant; and Chad Thompson, Clerical Worker.
RECOGNITION OF CURRENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Frutos presented the City Council with a framed photo of the City Council and made remarks.
Council Members introduced their friends and families.
Vice-Mayor Talamantes presented Mayor Frutos with the Mayor’s gavel plaque.
City Council Members thanked Mayor Frutos for his hard work throughout the year.
City Manager Hess presented Mayor Frutos with a scrapbook and a video highlighting notable achievements and events that occurred during his Mayoral term.
Arda Tchakian District Representative, Office of Senator Anthony J.
Portantino (25th District), made remarks and thanked Mayor Frutos for his leadership throughout his Mayoral Term.
A personal video message was displayed from Supervisor Kathryn Barger, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors (5th District).
REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Frutos announced that this is the time prescribed by the City Charter for the Reorganization of the City Council. Motions for the selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor are to be made.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer, seconded by Mayor Frutos, and unanimously carried 5-0, to appoint Vice-Mayor Talamantes to serve as Mayor.
Mayor Talamantes took the Mayor’s seat, made remarks, and continued meeting as agendized.
Mayor Talamantes announced that he would like to entertain a motion to select a Vice-Mayor.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, to appoint Council Member Springer as Vice-Mayor.
Council Member Schultz offered a substitute motion, seconded by Council Member Anthony, to appoint Council Member Anthony as Vice-Mayor.
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of Vice-Mayor
Adjournment
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 3-2 (Frutos and Springer, Dissent), to appoint Council Member Anthony as Vice-Mayor.
Vice-Mayor Anthony and Council Members made remarks.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m., to Tuesday, December 14, 2021, for a Joint Meeting through an online meeting process.
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Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
____________________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE:
1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND YOUTH
ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
A Closed Session Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconference on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, Springer, Vice- Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Public Comment There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session matters, the City Council recessed at this time to the City Hall First Floor Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Nick Nichols v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: EC064617
d. Brief description and nature of case: Wrongful Termination/Civil Rights
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation:
a. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(2) City as Potential Defendant
b. Number of potential case(s): 1
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of City Negotiator : Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association, Burbank Management Association, International Brotherhood o f Electrical Workers, Burbank Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778, Burbank Fire Fighters – Chief Officers’ Unit, Burbank Police Officers Association, Unrepresented Managers (Z Group) , Executives, City Attorney and City Manager
4. Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957
b. Title of Employee’s Position: City Manager
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconference on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Flag Salute
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
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2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Public Comment
Motion
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, Springer, Vice- Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be two Public Comment Periods, one for General Public Comment, and one for Public Hearing Public Comment, at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
MOMENT OF SILENCE:
Mayor Talamantes announced a moment of silence for the victims of the Tornado in Kentucky which occurred on December 10, 2021. The State of Kentucky is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes presented a Certificate of Recognition to Burbank Water and Power Electrical Distribution Crew for Mutual Assistance provided to Imperial Irrigation District, and introduced Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager, nine crew members, Tom Wilke, Manager of Electrical Distribution , and Jason Edwards, Utility Line Mechanic , who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess invited Chief of Police Michael Albanese who provided an update on a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Friday, December 10, 2021.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the four agendized Closed Session items, and the only reportable action taken was on the first item, Wrongful Termination case, Nick Nichols v. City of Burbank, EC064617. City Council took unanimous action to authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file an appeal of adverse portions of trial court ruling.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Assembly Member Laura Freidman and Linda Walmsley.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Springer had a question on Item No. 1.
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested a synopsis of Item No. 10
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Ordinance Temporarily
Allowing Restaurants
to Continue Use of
Their Private Parking
Lots for Outdoor
Dining
Successor Agency
Minutes
Memorandum of
Understanding
Between the City of
Burbank and the
Burbank Police
Officers’ Association
from December 14,
2021 through June 30,
2024
Resolution Approving
the Establishment of
the Salary for the
Classification of
Workers’
Compensation and
Risk Management
Representative I and
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
Findings to Continue
Virtual Meetings for
City Council and all
Other City Boards,
Commissions and
Committees During
the Pandemic
1. Consideration and Adoption of an Uncodified Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Allowing Restaurants to Continue Use of Their Private Parking Lots for Outdoor Dining
ORDINANCE NO. 21-3,962
Adopt AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BURBANK TEMPORARILY ALLOWING
RESTAURANTS TO CONTINUE TO USE THEIR PRIVATE PARKING
LOTS FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND WAIVING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS. (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption)
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 25, 2021.
3. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Police Officers’ Association from December 14, 2021 through June 30, 2024
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,281
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) WITH THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK POLICE
OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION (BPOA) FROM DECEMBER 14, 2021 –
JUNE 30, 2024.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,282
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary for the Classification of Workers’ Compensation and Risk Management Representative I and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,283
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND
RISK MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE I.
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,284
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
5. Adoption of Findings to Continue Virtual Meetings for City Council and all Other Ci ty Boards, Commissions and Committees During the Pandemic
Adopt the following finding: As a result of the statewide emergency due to the COVID Pandemic, holding any City Council, Board, Commission or Committee meeting in person would present imminent risk to the health or safety of attendees.
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Charter Review
Committee and
Request for 2022
Charter Review
Committee
Applications with
Council Member’s
Individual Appointment
at a Future Council
Meeting
Resolution to
Undertake Short-Term
Sales and Purchases
of up to Five Years in
Duration for Products
and Services
Necessary for
Operation of the City’s
Electric Utility
Resolution Amending
Resolution 20-29,161
Authorizing the
Extension of Outdoor
Dining Program
Including Continued
Use of Street Parking
for Dining and Permits
in Response to the
COVID-19 Pandemic
Annual Review of
Planned
Developments and
Development
Agreements
Review of
Development Impact
Fee Funds as of June
30, 2021
6. Approval of the Formation of the 2022 Charter Review Committee and Request for Applications to the 2022 Charter Review Committee with Council Member’s Individual Appointment at a Future Council Meeting
Direct the City Clerk to advertise the formation of a Charter Review Committee and solicit applications for the Committee to be forwarded to City Council for each Council Member’s individual appointment at a later scheduled Council meeting.
7. Adoption of a Resolution to Undertake Short -Term Sales and Purchases of up to Five Years in Duration for Products and Services Necessary for Operation of the City’s Electric Utility
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,285
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK, AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF
BURBANK WATER AND POWER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY
MANAGER, TO UNDERTAKE SHORT -TERM SALES AND
PURCHASES OF UP TO FIVE YEARS IN DURATION FOR
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NECESSARY FOR OPERATION OF
THE CITY’S ELECTRIC UTILITY.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Amending Resolution 20-29,161 Authorizing the Extension of Outdoor Dining Program Including Continued Use of Street Parking for Dining and Permits in Response to the COVID -19 Pandemic
RESOLUTION NO. 21-29,286
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 20 -29,161
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION TO DECEMBER 31, 2022 OF
OUTDOOR DINING PROGRAM INCLUDING CONTINUED USE OF
STREET PARKING FOR DINING AND PERMITS IN RESPONSE TO
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
9. Annual Review of Planned Developments and Development Agreements
Receive and file the annual review of each Planned Development and related Development Agreement entered into by the City, in compliance with Burbank Municipal Code Section 10- 1-19114 and Section 10 -1-19129 (incorporating California Government Code Section 65865.1).
10. Review of Development Impact Fee Funds as of June 30, 2021
Note and file.
12/14/2021
5 Introduction of an
Ordinance for a Zone
Map Amendment
Amending the Zoning
for the Property
Located at 228 S.
Naomi Street Project
No. 21-0005452
Public Hearing Open
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
City Treasurer’s
Investment Portfolio
Report for September
30, 2021
Staff Report
Council Consensus
Update on
Development Impact
Fee Nexus Study
Staff Report
Public Hearing:
11. Introduction of an Ordinance for a Zone Map Amendment Amending the Zoning for the Property Located at 228 S. Naomi Street from Media District High Density Residential (MDR- 4) to Media District General Business (MDC-3), Project No. 21-0005452
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:32 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Mullins affirmed that there is a complete file of exhibits, correspondence, emails and other documents. City Clerk Mullins confirmed that zero (0) correspondences were received.
Shipra Rajesh , Ass ociate Planner , Community Development Department presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Public Hearing Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak on the item.
There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:43 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Frutos , and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to Introduce AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 228
S. NAOMI STREET FROM MEDIA DISTRICT HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (MDR-4) TO MEDIA DISTRICT GENERAL BUSINESS
(MDC-3), Project No. 21-0005452.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
12. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for September 30, 2021 (All Agencies)
Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to note and file.
13. Update on Development Impact Fee Nexus Study
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. 12/14/2021
6 Council Consensus
Burbank Water and
Power Renewable
Portfolio Standard
Procurement Plan and
Enforcement Program
Version 3
Staff Report
Motion
Appoint City Council
Members to
Committee and Liaison
Roles for the 2022
Calendar Year
Staff Report
Motion
Council Consensus
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to provide policy direction and input to staff.
14. Adoption of the Burbank Water and Power Renewable Portfolio Standard Procurement Plan and Enforcement Program Version 3
Dawn Lindell, Burbank Water and Power General Manager, Mandip Samra, Power Resources Manager , Burbank Water and Power , presented a PowerPoint P resentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to adopt and ratify the proposed Burbank Water and Power Renewable Portfolio Standard Procurement Plan and Enforcement Program Version 3.
15. Appoint City Council Members to Committee and Liaison Roles for the 2022 Calendar Year
Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst, City Manager’s Office , presented the Staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Mayor
Talamantes, and carried 5-0 by unanimous City Council Consensus to appoint Council Member Sharon Springer as an Alternate to the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group Committee.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to appoint members of the City Council to Committee and Liaison roles as listed below for the 2022 calendar year.
1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Vice-Mayor Anthony and Council Member Springer
2. Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony
3. Audit Committee
Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Frutos
4. Economic Development Subcommittee
Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Springer
5. Fiscal & Treasurer’s Review Group
Council Member Frutos and Council Member Schultz
12/14/2021
7 6. Public Information Office Advisory Committee
Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony
7. Racial Equity and Diversity Subcommittee
Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Springer
8. I-5 Subcommittee
Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Springer
9. Arroyo Verdugo Communities Subregion Joint Powers
Authority
Council Member Springer and Council Member Schultz
(Alternate)
10. Disaster Council (BMC Section 5-2-103 designates Mayor) Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony
11. Domestic Violence Task Force
Vice-Mayor Anthony and Council Member Springer
12. League of California Cities
(Annual Statewide Voting Delegate)
Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony
13. League of California Cities (LA Division)
Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony
14. San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Springer (Alternate)
15. San Fernando Valley Service Sector Governance Council (Metro)
Mayor Talamantes
16. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) District 42 Representative
Currently represented by the City of Glendale (May 2020 - May 2022)
17. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly Voting Delegate
Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony (Alternate)
18. Valley Economic Alliance (Board of Directors)
Vice-Mayor Anthony and Council Member Schultz
19. Board of Library Trustees
Council Member Frutos
20. Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Mayor Talamantes
21. Infrastructure Oversight Board (IOB)
Mayor Talamantes and Vice-Mayor Anthony
12/14/2021
8 Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
22. Parks and Recreation Board
Council Member Springer
23. Police Commission
Council Member Frutos and Council Member Schultz
24. Senior Citizen Board
Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Springer
25. Sustainable Burbank Commission
Council Member Frutos and Council Member Schultz
26. Transportation Commission
Vice-Mayor Anthony and Council Member Springer
27. Burbank Association of Realtors
Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Frutos
28. Burbank Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Talamantes
29. Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group Mayor Talamantes and Council Member Springer (Alternate)
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Anthony requested a first step report for a review of City of Burbank Municipal Code Section 5 -3-801, “License to Sell Firearms at Retail.”
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m., to Tuesday, January 4, 2022, for a Regular Meeting through an online meeting process.
________________________________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
__________________________________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE:
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DARK MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was not held on the above date.
__________________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_______________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE:
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
DARK MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2021
A Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was not held on the above date.
__________________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_______________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: