1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022
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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and 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 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 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
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 6:01 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Mayor Talamantes 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:
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Manager Hess.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony (arrived 6:03 p.m.), and Mayor Talamantes.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there one period of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
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2 Public Comment
Motion
Resolution Extending
the Local Emergency
Caused by COVID-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announc ing the following: 1) OurBurbank 311 Mobile App; 2) Volunteer for the 2022 Homeless Count; 2) Art in Public Places Committee Vacancy ; 3) Charter Review Committee Vacancies.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Linda Cozakos, President, Burbank Tournament of Roses who provided an update on the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association.
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation declaring January 17, 2022 as “Martin Luther King Jr. Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Tamala Takahashi, Vice President, Burbank Human Relations Council, who made remarks and introduced Stephani McCoy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant, Burbank Unified School District, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, who provided an update on the City of Burbank Employee Testing and Vaccine Policy.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Carol-Ann Coates, Building Administration Manager, who provided a presentation on the new City of Burbank Online Building Permit Program, “Simple Online Permits.”
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Nicholas DeWolff, Tina Outlaw, Beverly Kenworthy, Ryan Allain, Laura LaRocca, Gayane Meschyan, Andre Dionysian, Jay Geisenheimer, and Penni Katzmann.
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 Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Talamantes requested and Amber Duran, Recycling Coordinator, presented a brief overview on Item No. 5.
1. Adoption of a Resolution Extending the Local Emergency Caused by COVID-19
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,287
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK EXTENDING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY
COVID-19.
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3 Findings to Continue
Virtual Meetings for
City Council and all
Other City Boards,
Commissions and
Committees During the
Pandemic
Proposed City Council
Meeting Schedule for
Calendar Year 2022
Resolution Adopting
the Updated Rules and
Regulations Governing
Utility Service
Resolution Authorizing
Application for the
CalRecycle Edible
Food Recovery Grant
for Fiscal Years 2021-
22 and 2022-23
Ordinance Amending
Section 4-1-901 of the
Burbank Municipal
Code Relating to the
Prohibition of the Sale
of Metallic or Mylar
Balloons
Staff Report
Motion
2. Adoption of Findings to Continue Virtual Meetings for City Council and all Other City Boards, Commissions and Committees Du ring 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.
3. Approval of the Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2022
Approve the Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for March 2022 through February 2023.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,288
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING UTILITY SERVICE.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Application for the CalRecycle Edible Food Recovery Grant for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,289
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND
RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FOR THE CALRECYCLE EDIBLE
FOOD RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM (EFR GRANT), AND IF
AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE EFR
GRANT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
6. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 4 -1-901 of the Burbank Municipal Code Relating to the Prohibition of the Sale of Metallic or Mylar Balloons
Tiffany Titus, Legislative Analyst, Burbank Water and Power, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to adopt the following Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,965
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC),
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4 Comment Letter to the
California High Speed
Rail Authority’s Final
Environmental Impact
Report/Environmental
Impact Statement
Staff Report
Motion
Letter Supporting the
Our Neighborhood
Voices Initiative
Staff Report
Motion
Friendly Amendment
Not Accepted
ARTICLE 9, SECTION 4-1-901 BY ADDING ARTICLE 9, SECTION 4- 1-902 RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF
METALLIC OR MYLAR BALLOONS, MADE OF ELECTRICALLY
CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS FILLED WITH HELIUM OR GAS WHICH
IS LIGHTER THAN AIR WITHIN THE CITY OF BURBANK.
7. Approval of a Comment Letter to the California High Speed Rail Authority’s Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
Council Member Frutos indicated he would recuse himself from the item because he resides within a 1,000 square foot radius from the project.
David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, presented a PowerPoint Prese ntation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-0-1 (Frutos, Recused) by roll call vote, to approve a comment letter to the California High Speed Rail Authority’s Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement and direct staff to submit it prior to the Authority Board of Directors’ meeting on January 19, 2022.
8. Request to Consider Writing a Letter Supporting the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative
Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst, City Manager’s Office, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Talamantes, seconded by Council Member Frutos, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to forgo the customary second step in the additional agenda item process and direct staff to prepare and send a letter signed by all five Council Members supporting the Our Neighborhood Voices Initiative.
Council Member Schultz offered a Friendly Amendment to have the item return as a second step at the next City Council Meeting but the Amendment was not accepted.
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5 Resolution of
Compensation Plan for
City Clerk and City
Treasurer, Appointed
Officials, Department
Managers, and
Unrepresented Mid-
Managers
Staff Report
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
9. Adoption of a Resolution of Compensation Plan for City Clerk and City Treasurer, Appointed Officials, Department Managers, and Unrepresented Mid-Managers
Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer , seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,290
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE CO MPENSATION
PLAN FOR CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER, APPOINTED
OFFICIALS, AND DEPARTMENT MANAGERS.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,291
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR UNREPRESENTED MID MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,292
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Frutos requested a report at the January 25, 2022 City Council Meeting from the Chief of Police regarding the December 31, 2021 traffic vehicle accident which occurred at Buena Vista Street and Burbank Boulevard.
Mayor Talamantes requested consideration of the establishment of a City of Burbank and Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing center in Burbank.
Council Member Springer requested a discussion outlining the process for historic designation of neighborhoods in Burbank.
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6 Adjournment
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m., to Tuesday, January 25, 2022, for a City Council Regular Meeting through an online meeting process.
_s/Zizette Mullins___________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: January 25, 2022