1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 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 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
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 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
A video was displayed indicating 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 Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst, City Manager’s Office.
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 would be one period of General Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announc ing the following: 1) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority vacancy for an unexpired term ending May 31, 20 23. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants.
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2 Public Comment
Motion
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
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Eric Baumgardner, Emergency Management Coordinator, who provided an update on a new COVID-19 testing site in Burbank at Ralph Foy Park.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, David Mieger, Senior Executive Officer, and Scott Hartwell, Project Manager, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, who provided an update from Metro on the No-Ho Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project.
Mayor Talamantes introduced Marisol Espinosa, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company, who provided an update from the Southern California Gas Company.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items and that the City Council unanimously approved to authorize the City Attorney to defend the named defendants in the civil rights case of Rosenfeld et al. v. Talamantes et al.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Barry Sarna, Janice Cohen- Milch, Jamie Keyser, Jessica Vitanza, Linda Bessin, Paul Herman, Dave Morgan, Queen Searles, Harlan Steele, Kevin Harrop, David Donahue, Robbie Brody, Caroline James, Sue Cleereman, Laura Soroka, Gavin Cho, Simon Hammel, Ara Abrahamian, Vit o Paoletta, Alisa Cunningham, Anita Moradian, Debra Binde, Edward Sanchez, and Sheila Harmer.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Springer, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,299
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.
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3 Resolution Approving
the Application for
Land and Water
Conservation Fund for
the McCambridge
Aquatic Facility Project
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
Motion
Substitute Motion
Motion
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund for the McCambridge Aquatic Facility Project
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,300
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.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING:
3. 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
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, to reopen the Public Hearing and re-calendar the item for 30 days to allow staff to conduct a community outreach with community input from the public.
Council Member Schultz offered a S ubstitute Motion, Mayor Talamantes seconded to:
1. Introduce the ordinance tonight
2. Direct staff to conduct a community outreach within 14 days and a report back to the City Council
3. Entirety of the motion for consideration of the adoption of the ordinance to come back at the March 15, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Community Development Director Prescott indicated that the Community Meeting could occur on Monday, February 28, 2022.
Council Action:
The vote was initially 4-1 (Frutos, Dissent) but at the request of Council Member Frutos, the vote was changed to a 5-0 unanimous vote.
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Mayor Talamantes, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to 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), direct staff to conduct a Community Meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022, and return with consideration of a second reading and adoption and further City Council deliberation at the March 15, 2022 City Council Meeting.
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4 Board, Commission,
and Committee
Member COVID-19
Employee Vaccination
Policy Compliance
Staff Report
Motion
Establishment of a
Community
Foundation to
Supplement City
Services
Staff Report
Motion
Ordinance and a
Resolution to
Authorize Contract
Amendment with the
Board of
Administration of the
California Public
Employees’
Retirement System to
Include Additional
Employee
Contributions toward
Pensions
Staff Report
Motion
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Review of Board, Commission, and Committee Member COVID -19 Employee Vaccination Policy Compliance
Julianne Venturo, Assistant Management Services Director, presented the staff report presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 3-2 (Frutos and Springer, Dissent) by roll call vote, 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
Kristen Hauptli, Administrative Analyst II, Parks and Recreation Department, presented the staff report presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Talamantes , seconded by Vice -Mayor Anthony, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, 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
Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director; Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager, presented the PowerPoint 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 support Proposed State Legislation to create the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust, a Joint Powers Authority, and authorize staff to work 02/15/2022
5 Ordinance Repealing
Burbank Municipal
Code Section 3-3-516
Impersonating Person
of the Opposite Sex
Staff Report
Motion
Ordinance Amending
Subsection D and
Repealing Subsection
E of Burbank Municipal
Code Section 3-3-523
Rules and Regulations
for Public Dances;
Posting
Staff Report
Motion
Art in Public Places
Committee for an
Unexpired Term
Appointment
Staff Report
Motion
with the office of State Senator Anthony J. Portantino on the proposed legislation.
Support a State budget funding request to provide initial funding for the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust.
7. Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing Burbank Municipal Code Section 3-3-516 Impersonating Person of the Opposite Sex
Daniela Dykes, Deputy City Attorney , presented the staff report 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 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.
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
Daniela Dykes, Deputy City Attorney , presented the staff report 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 introduce AN
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBAN K
AMENDING SUBSECTION D AND REPEALING SUBSECTION E OF
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3 -3-523 RULES AND
REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC DANCES; POSTING.
9. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Art in Public Places Committee 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 a show of hands to appoint Charla Elizabeth to the Art in Public Places Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2022.
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6 Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Frutos requested a first step report to consider recognition of outgoing Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Commissioner Don Brown and his 40 years of service to the Burbank community.
Council Member Springer requested a s taff report for consideration to require 100% electric energy for all new construction in the City of Burbank.
Council Member Schultz requested a first step report for consideration of the creation of a safe overnight parking location for the provision of homeless services in the City of Burbank including the Hollywood Burbank Airport.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was a djourned at 10:10 p.m., to Tuesday, March 1, 2022, for a Joint Meeting through an online meeting process.
_s/Zizette Mullins__________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes_________________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: March 1, 2022