1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022
Call to Order A Goal Setting Special 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 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be one General Public Comment period at this afternoon’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Public Comment
City Council Goals and
Approval of City
Council Documents
The Pledge of Allegiance was led 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.
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.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Maya Shavzin, Leah Harrison, Natasha Middleton, and Jerred Langford.
City Manager Hess noted that the State of California passed legislation banning the sale of gas powered leaf blowers beginning in 2024.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
City Manager Hess indicated that the City of Burbank prides itself on thinking and planning ahead and continues to provide exceptional service to the community despite the continuance of the COVID -19 global pandemic. He thanked the City Council for their leadership , support, and steady direction through this unprecedented time and encouraged the City Council to dream and think of how we can have Burbank be a an even better place in the future.
City Manager Hess indicated that in addition to determining the City Council goals, they are being asked to approve the “How We Work Together as a Team” and “Expectations of Staff” documents.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL SETTING:
1. Discussion and Prioritization of City Council Goals and Review of City Council Documents
City Manager Hess introduced Jim Uhl, Facilitator and Chief Engagement Officer, Breaking the Chain Consulting, who indicated his goal is to assist in building strong, healthy, and cohesive teams. 1/31/2022
2 Motion #1
Goal Setting Exercise
Motion #2
Adjournment
Facilitator Uhl discussed the four basic needs of every follower , effective emotional management strategies, evidence of egocentric thinking, values, reviewed exercise guidelines, and a lso provided guidelines as to how the Goal Setting Exercise would occur.
Each Council Member was asked to share their top five values, say one thing about each Council Member that makes our City better, followed by their aspirations and individual Council goals for the upcoming year.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice- Mayor Anthony, and carri ed 5- 0 by roll call vote, to adopt City Council Documents: “How We Work Together” and “Expectations of Staff”
Goal Setting Exercise:
The City Council discussed and ranked their priorities for their goals for the next 12 months.
Mayor Talamantes called for a brief recess at 4:09 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 4:24 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to adopt the following City Council Goals.
1. Economic Recovery/Responsible Development
2. Housing/Homelessness
3. Sustainability
4. City Services
5. Transportation/Traffic
6. Quality of Life
7. Infrastructure
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m. to Tuesday, February 8, 2022, for a 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: February 8, 2022