COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022
5:00 p.m. - Video Teleconference
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.
The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, at the reference desks at the two public libraries located at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard and 300 N. Buena Vista Street during normal business hours, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The City Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424 with questions or concerns.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held by video conference/teleconference on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda. This online meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by California Governor Gavin Newsom which suspends certain requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
Balancing the health risks associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), while appreciating 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, most-and possibly all-of the City Council will be participating in the City Council Meeting by teleconference. The public will not be able to physically attend the City Council Meeting. The City is providing alternatives to in-person attendance for viewing and participating in City Council Meetings.
In lieu of in-person attendance, members of the public may participate in the meeting telephonically and may submit their written comments regarding City business using the eComment, or by emailing the City Council directly at [email protected] Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision, or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). For more information, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424.
How to View the Meeting:
Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
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Public Comment:
1. To speak during the Public Comment period during the meeting, call (818) 238-3335. a. City staff will be submitting comments in real time to the Mayor during the Meeting.
2. eComment will remain open until 4:00 p.m. the night of the meeting.
3. Email the City Council directly [email protected] Emails received on or before 4:00 p.m. on City Council Meeting day will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence received after this time will be distributed the following business day.
A.
Public Comment: (Three minutes on Closed Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335.
B.
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. 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
C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Flag Salute:
E.
Roll Call:
F.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) G.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) H.
Presentation:
1. Presentation of an Update from Metro on the No-Ho Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project – City Manager Department
2. Presentation of an Update from the Southern California Gas Company – City Manager Department I.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) J.
General Public Comment: (Three minutes on any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335.
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Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment: (Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) L.
Consent Calendar: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)
1. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Tobacco Grant Award from the California Department of Justice in the amount of $448,312 and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE TOBACCO GRANT AWARD FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $448,312; AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2021-2022 BUDGET.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 22-29,299
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund for the McCambridge Aquatic Facility Project – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE MCCAMBRIDGE AQUATIC FACILITY PROJECT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 22-29,300
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Continuation of the Public Hearing from February 8, 2022:
3. Continuation of the Public Hearing for City Council Deliberation Only - Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections of Title 10 of Burbank Municipal Code Pertaining to Definitions, Standards for Single Family Residential Zones, and Nonconforming Structures, Project No. 21-0004984 - Community Development Department Recommendation:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS PERTAINING TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND CONTINUATION OF NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES (Zone Text Amendment; Project No. 21-0004984).
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Correspondences
Council Action: Approved 5-0, to introduce the ordinance, direct staff to conduct a Community Meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, and return with a second reading and adoption and further City Council deliberation at the March 15, 2022 City Council Meeting.
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
4. Review of Board, Commission, and Committee Member COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy Compliance - Management Services Department Recommendation:
Approve the removal of Paul Herman from the Burbank Water and Power Board for non-compliance with the City's COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Council Action: Approved 3-2 (Frutos and Springer, Dissent) to approve the removal of Paul Herman from the Burbank Water and Power Board for non-compliance with the City’s COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy.
5. Request to Consider the Establishment of a Community Foundation to Supplement City Services - Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
The City Council could note and file the report or direct staff to come back with a second step report to consider the establishment of a City of Burbank (City) Community Foundation to finance City related programs and capital projects.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Council Action: Approved 5-0 to note and file the report.
6. Support Proposed State Legislation to Create the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust; a Joint Powers Authority to Generate New Affordable Housing Funding – Community Development Department
1. Support Proposed State Legislation to create the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust, a Joint Powers Authority, and authorize staff to work with the office of State Senator Anthony J. Portantino on the proposed legislation.
2. Support a State budget funding request to provide initial funding for the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
PowerPoint Presentation
Council Action: Approved to Support 5-0
7. Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing Burbank Municipal Code Section 3-3-516 Impersonating Person of the Opposite Sex - City Attorney Department Recommendation:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REPEALING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-3-516 IMPERSONATING PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Council Action: Introduced 5-0
8. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Subsection D and Repealing Subsection E of Burbank Municipal Code Section 3-3-523 Rules and Regulations for Public Dances; Posting - City Attorney Department Recommendation:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SUBSECTION D AND REPEALING SUBSECTION E OF BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-3-523 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC DANCES; POSTING.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Council Action: Introduced 5-0
9. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Art in Public Places Committee for an Unexpired Term - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation:
Appoint One Member to the Art in Public Places Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2022.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Council Action: Unanimously approved to appoint Charla Elizabeth to the Art in Public Places Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2022.
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Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences and regional meetings) P.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) Q.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, March 1, 2022, for a Joint Meeting through an online meeting process.