1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 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 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Schultz and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
Frutos.
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 – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Nick Nichols v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: EC064617
d. Brief description and nature of case: Wrongful Termination/Civil Rights
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the Housing Authority and the City Council of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconfe rence on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 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 Kevin Gray, Chief Information Officer.
Council Members Schultz and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
Frutos.
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.
Mayor Talamantes indicated that tonight’s City Council Meeting will be adjourned in memory of Bill Abbey, Burbank Resident and Former Burbank Unified School District Board Member.
Mayor Talamantes asked for a moment of silence regarding the current conflict in Ukraine.
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2 Joint Public Comment
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announc ing the following: 1) Burbank Water and Power Board vacancies for three unexpired terms, the first vacancy ending July 31, 2022 and the second and third vacancies ending July 31, 2024 respectively . Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation declaring March 2022 as “Women’s History Month” in the City of Burbank and indicated the Proclamation would be displayed at the Burbank Central Library in partnership with the Zonta Club of Burbank.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Police Chief Michael Albanese who provided a brief follow up report regarding the conclusion of an internal investigation regarding 2021 domestic violence call for service by the Burbank Police Department. During the investigation, it was determined that the Burbank Police Department mismanaged the incident but did not provide preferential treatment to a former police officer. On Friday, February 28, 2022, the Burbank Police Department participated in an extensive training and Police Chief Albanese is confident that the Burbank Police Department will do much better in the future.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Frank Miller, Executive Director, Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (Airport Authority), who provided an update from the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority and introduced Emily Gabel -Luddy and Bud Ovrom, Commissioners, Airport Authority. Commissioner Gabel-Luddy made remarks.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Richard Bennett, Katie Suhr, Jim Casey, Nori Walla, Cathy Morfopoulos , Gloria Salas, Emily Gabel -Luddy, Sue Cleereman, Simon Hammel, Jeanine Edwards, and Debra Binde.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
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3 Motion
Ordinance Repealing
Burbank Municipal
Code Section 3-3-516
Impersonating Person
of the Opposite Sex
Ordinance Amending
Subsection D and
Repealing Subsection
E of Burbank Municipal
Code Section 3-3-523
Rules and Regulations
for Public Dances;
Posting
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Resolution Extending
the Local Emergency
Caused by COVID-19
Automatic Aid
Agreement for the
Exchange of Fire
Protection,
Specialized, Rescue
and Emergency
Medical Services
between the City of
Los Angeles and the
Cities of Burbank,
Glendale and
Pasadena
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 4 -0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing Burbank Municipal Code Section 3-3-516 Impersonating Person of the Opposite Sex
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,967
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK REPEALING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 3-
3-516 IMPERSONATING PERSON OF THE OPPOSITE SEX.
2. Adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,968
Adopt 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.
3. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meetings of February 8 and 15, 2022 and the Dark Meeting of February 22, 2022.
4. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meetings of December 7 and 14, 2021.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Extending the Local Emergency Caused by COVID-19
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,301
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK EXTENDING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY
COVID-19.
6. Approval of Automatic Aid Agreement for the Exchange of Fire Protection, Specialized, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services between the City of Los Angeles and the Cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena
Approve the Automatic Aid Agreement for the Exchange of Fire Protection, Specialized, Rescue and Emergency Medical Services Between the City of Los Angeles and the Cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena.
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4 Resolution for
Financial Assurance
for Closure and
Corrective Action for
Burbank Landfill Site
No. 3
Findings to Continue
Virtual Meetings for
City Council and all
Other City Boards,
Commissions and
Committees During the
Pandemic
Ordinance Amending
Title 4, Chapter 2,
Article 1 of the
Burbank Municipal
Code, Relating to Solid
Waste and Organics
Recycling (SB1383)
Staff Report
Motion
General Fund
Financial Status as of
December 31, 2021,
and Resolutions
Amending the FY
2021-22 Budget for
Mid-Year Adjustments
Staff Report
7. Adoption of a Resolution for Financial Assurance for Closure and Corrective Action for Burbank Landfill Site No. 3
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,302
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK PROVIDING FOR FINANCIAL ASSURANCE FOR
CLOSURE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR BURBANK LANDFILL
SITE NO. 3.
8. Adoption of Findings to Continue Virtual Meetings for City Council and all Other City Boards, Co mmissions and Committees During 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.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 2, Article 1 of the Burbank Municipal Code, Relating to Solid Waste and Organics Recycling (SB1383)
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, John Molinar, Assistant Public works Director – Streets and Sanitization, and Amber Duran, Recycling Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer , seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK REPEALING AND REPLACING ARTICLE 1 (SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT) OF CHAPTER 2 (SOLID WASTE, WEEDS
AND LITTER) OF TITLE 4 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT.
10. Review the General Fund’s Financial Status as of December 31, 2021, and Adoption of Resolutions A mending the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 Budget for the Purpose of Mid-Year Adjustments (Housing Authority)
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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5 Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Vice -Chair Anthony, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, as amended, to
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,303
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022
FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
RESOLUTION NO. H-22-257
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR
2020-2021 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
Direct staff to return with an assessment of industry best practices for financial reserves for a City of our size as well as options for discussion during the Budget cycle.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Springer requested the following: 1) a report and funding plan on including the Magnolia Bridge and Olive Bridge in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program 2) a first step report accelerating the Chandler Bikeway Access Improvement and Reconfiguration Project.
Council Member Schultz requested a first step report for consideration of a Cool Roofs Ordinance modeled after the County of Los Angeles.
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested a first step report for the consideration of the elimination of fares on the BurbankBus.
Mayor Talamantes requested exploration of a Media Jobs Fair.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was a djourned at 9:07 p.m., in memory of City of Burbank Resident and Former Burbank Unified School District Board Member, Bill Abbey, to Tuesday, March 15, 2022, for a Regular Me eting through an online meeting process.
_s/Zizette Mullins___________________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes_______________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: March 15, 2022