1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 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 5:03 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 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
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 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:
Also Present:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Treasurer Palmer.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, 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
City Council Minutes
Memorandum of
Understanding with
Southern California
Association of
Governments for the
$430,000 Regional
Early Action Plan
Grant to Update the
Media District Specific
Plan
Resolution Revising
the Specification for
the Classification of
Assistant Community
Development Director-
Building Official
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announc ing the following: 1) Adjourn tonight’s City Council Meeting in memory of Retired City of Burbank Fire Captain Ron Bell; 2) Art in Public Places Committee Vacancy for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2022 ; 3) Charter Review Committee Vacancies for a term contingent upon completion of the Charter Review; 4) OurBurbank 311 Mobile App
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Denis Cremins, Police Captain, who provided an update regarding the January 1, 2022 traffic collision which occurred at Burbank Boulevard and Buena Vista Street.
City Manager Hess introduced Eric Baumgardner, Emergency Management Coordinator, who provided an update regarding COVID-19.
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 was: Jamie Keyser.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meetings of January 4 and January 11, 2022 and the Dark Meeting of January 18, 2022.
2. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern California Association of Governments for the $430,000 Regional Early Action Plan Grant to Update the Media District Specific Plan
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Southern California Association of Governments to accept a $430,000 Regional Early Action Planning grant that will support the efforts to update the Media District Specific Plan.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Revising the Specification for the Classification of Assistant Community Development Director -Building Official
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,293
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK REVISING THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR-BUILDING OFFICIAL.
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3 Ordinance to Manage
Parking at Off-Street
City Lots and
Structures and
Adoption of a
Resolution to Update
Parking Violation Fees
In Preparation for
Implementing a
Metrolink Station
Parking Management
Plan
Staff Report
Motion
Renaming the City of
Burbank Verdugo
Recreation Center in
Honor of Former City
Manager Mary Alvord
Staff Report
Motion
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Introduction of an Ordinance to Manage Parking at Off-Street City Lots and Structures and Adoption of a Resolution to Update Parking Violation Fees In Preparation for Implementing a Metrolink Station Parking Management Plan
David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the following:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 16 OF
CHAPTER 1 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF TITLE 6 (MOTOR
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARKING.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,294
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTION 10 OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2021 -2022 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE TO UPDATE AND
AMEND THE FEES RELATED TO PARKING VIOLATIONS.
5. Consideration of Renaming the City of Burbank Verdugo Recreation Center in Honor of Former City Manager Mary Alvord
Grace Coronado -Cervantes, Administrative Officer, Parks and Recreation Department, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer , seconded by Council Member Frutos, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve renaming the Verdugo Recreation Center to the Mary Alvord Recreation Center and make the findings required by Burbank Municipal Code section 2- 1- 1804(A).
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4 Update on The
Burbank Animal
Shelter Transitioning
from The Police
Department to Parks,
Recreation, and
Community Services
Department
Staff Report
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
6. Update on The Burbank Animal Shelter Transitioning from The Police Department to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, Kristen Smith, Deputy Parks and Recreation Director, and Travis Irving, Police Captain, presented a Staff Report Presentation 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 note and file.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Frutos requested to bring back a report on projected City of Burbank workforce needs by 2035 to meet the needs of the ongoing housing development matters.
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested a follow up list regarding previously requested City Council additional agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in memory of City of Burbank Retired Fire Captain Ron Bell, at 7:17 p.m., to Monday, January 31, 2022, for a Goal Setting Special Meeting through an online meeting process.
_s/Zizette Mullins_____________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes______________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: February 8, 2022