1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 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 4:03 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
Presentation
There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on the Presentation and Closed Session items only the City Council received the presentation and then recessed to the City Hall First Floor Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
PRESENTATION
Mayor Talamantes introduced Judie Wilke, Assistant City Manager, who introduced Seantae Byers, Senior Executive and Director, Member and Partner Engagement, Shawna Davie, Director, Melissa Jones, Manager, and Darryl Edwards, Senior Specialist of City Engagements, National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership (Real) Team, who made a presentation regarding Proposal from National League of Cities Race, Equity, and Leadership Department
Closed Session 1. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association, Burbank Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Burbank Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778, Burbank Fire Fi ghters – Chief Officers’ Unit, Burbank Police Officers Association, Unrepresented Managers (Z Group), Executives, City Attorney and City Manager
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 6:02 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
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development.
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2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
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 three periods of Public Comment, one General Public Comment and one for each of the two Public Hearings at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
Mayor Talamantes called for a moment of silence for the victims of a mass shooting which occurred on Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Sacramento, California.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announc ing the following: 1) One vacancy on the Planning Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2023. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is Thursday, April 14, 2022 . Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants ; 2) The Draft 2021-2029 Housing and Safety Element Update is available for public review at www.burbank housingelement.com; 3) Virtual Community Meeting regarding Development Impact Fees Program will be held on April 6, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.; 4) Virtual Community Meeting regarding Rancho Providencia Neighborhood Protection Plan will be held on April 7, 2022, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation declaring April 3-9, 2022, as “National Library Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Melanie Renfroe, Chair, Burbank Board of Library Trustees , who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation declaring April 2022 as “Arts, Culture & Creativity Month ” in the City of Burbank and introduced Leah Harrison, Chair, Burbank Cultural Arts Commission, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation declaring April 2022 as “National Autism Acceptance Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Edward Parker, Executive Director, and Stacey Klein, Chair , Bridging Community Resources formerly known as “A Place to Grow,” who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Michael Albanese, Police Chief, who introduced John Pfrommer, Traffic Lieutenant, who provided an update regarding a traffic collision which occurred on Sunday, April 3, 2022 , at South Glenoaks Boulevard and East Verdugo Avenue.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items.
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3 Public Comment
Motion
Ordinance Amending
the Burbank Municipal
Code in its Entirety to
Replace Gender-
Specific Language with
Gender Neutral
Language
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Resolution Approving
a Project List for the
Road Repair and
Accountability Act
(SB1) for Fiscal Year
2022-23
Resolution Approving
a General Services
Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Calling in to comment were: Laura Tenenbaum, Dr. Jeff Wassem, Lermont Khachikyan, Bill Luddy , Susan O’Car roll, Christopher Mallotte, Emily Gabel – Luddy, Tamala Takahashi, Vicki Kirschenbaum, Simon Hammel, Albert Hernandez, and Jean Schanberger.
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 Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the Burbank Municipal Code in its Entirety to Replace Gender -Specific Language with Gender Neutral Language
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,971
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE IN ITS
ENTIRETY TO REPLACE GENDER -SPECIFIC LANGUAGE WITH
GENDER NEUTRAL LANGUAGE.
2. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 15, 2022, and the Dark Meetings of March 22 and 29, 2022.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of March 1, 2022.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Project List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) for Fiscal Year 2022-23
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,305
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A PROJECT LIST FOR THE ROAD REPAIR
AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (SB 1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a General Services Agreement with the County of Los Angeles
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,306
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BURBANK AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO RENEW A
FIVE YEAR GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (GSA).
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4 Resolution for the
Section 8 Program -
Burbank Public
Housing Agency
Annual Plan (FY 2022-
2023), Proposed
Administrative Plan
Updates, and
Certifications as
Required
Staff Report
Public Hearing
Opened
Joint Public Hearing
Public Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Adoption of an
Urgency Ordinance
and Fee Resolution to
Establish Interim
Development Controls
and Fees for Two-Unit
Residential
Developments and
Urban Lot Splits in All
Single-Family
Residential Zones and
to Allow Time to Study
and Consider
Enactment of Zoning
Measures In Response
to Senate Bill 9
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Adoption of a Resolution for the Section 8 Program - Burbank Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (Fiscal Year 2022- 2023), Proposed Administrative Plan Updates, and Certifications as Required (Housing Authority)
There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Mullins affirmed that the Notice of Public Hearing was duly published and that correspondence was received. City Clerk Mullins confirmed that zero (0) correspondences were received.
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development; Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager; and Tricia Smith, Housing Specialist, Community Development Department, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m.
Joint Public Hearing Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Joint Public Hearing Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:58 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 5-0 by roll call vote to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. H-22-258
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING
AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023; 2)
UPDATES TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN; AND 3)
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
7. Consideration and Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance and Fee Resolution in Order to Establish Interim Development Controls and Fees for Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in All Single-Family Residential Zones and to Allow the City Council Time to Study and Consider Enactment of Zoning Measures In Response to Senate Bill 9
There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Mullins affirmed that the Notice of Public Hearing was duly published and that correspondence was received. City Clerk Mullins confirmed that four (4) correspondences were received.
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5 Staff Report
Public Hearing
Opened
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Motion #1
Public Hearing Closed
Motion #2
Motion #3
Scott Plambaeck, Deputy City Planner, Daniel Villa, Senior Planner, Xjvirr Thomas, Assistant Planner and Bobola Akerson, Senior Electrical Engineer , presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Calling in to comment were: Susan O’Carroll, Emily Gabel-Luddy, Ken Ladner, Simon Hammel, and Laura Larocca.
Council Action:
Council Member Frutos moved and withdrew his motion to for the implementation of a housing affordability policy.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:07 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote to adopt the following:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,972
Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT CONTROLS FOR
TWO-UNIT RESIDENITAL DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT
SPLITS IN ALL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, TO ALLOW
THE CITY COUNCIL TIME TO STUDY AND CONSIDER
ENACTMENT OF ZONING MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO SENATE
BILL (SB) 9. (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption)
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice- Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote to adopt the following:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,307
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 1 AND 3, OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021 -2022 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE TO
ESTABLISH FEES TO DEFRAY THE CITY COSTS TO REVIEW AND
PROCESS PROJECT APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED UNDER SB 9 –
CALIFORNIA HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AN D MORE EFFICIENCY
(HOME) ACT (Government Code Section 66452.6, 65852.21, and 66411.7).
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6 Appointment of Three
Burbank Water and
Power Board Members
Staff Report
Motion
Issue a Request for
Proposal Regarding
Possible Future
Tenants for 2244 N.
Buena Vista Street and
Facility Assessment
Staff Report
Motion
Five-Year
Homelessness and
Implementation Plan
Staff Report
Motion
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
8. Appointment to Fill Three Vacancies on the Burbank Water and Power Board for Unexpired Terms
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by a Majority Vote by a show of hands to appoint Christopher Malotte and Laura Tenenbaum to the Burbank Water and Power Board to fill unexpired terms ending July 31, 2024 and to appoint William Luddy to the Burbank Water and Power Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2022.
9. Approval to Issue a Request for Proposal Regarding Possible Future Tenants for 2244 N. Buena Vista Street and Facility Assessment
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development; Sarah Eskandari, Real Estate and Project Manager, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Frutos, carried 5-0 by roll call vote to direct staff to issue a Request for Proposals to lease 2244 N. Buena Vista Street to a non-profit that will provide mutually agreeable City services tha t supports the City’s mission.
10. Approval of a Five-Year Homelessness and Implementation Plan
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development; M arcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager ; Robert Newman, Administrative Analyst, Community Development Department, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Frutos, carried 5-0 by roll call vote to table the item and direct staff to bring back the item at a future City Council Meeting once additional feedback has been incorporated.
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7 Ordinance to Authorize
and Approve an
Amendment to a
Contract between the
City Council of the City
of Burbank and the
CalPERS Board of
Administration to
Include Additional
Employee
Contributions toward
Their Pension for
Burbank City
Employees’
Association
Staff Report
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Motion
11. Adoption of an Ordinance to Authorize and Approve an Amendment to a Contract between the City Council of the City of Burbank and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) to Include Additional Employee Contributions toward Their Pension for Burbank City Employees’ Association (BCEA)
Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, 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 5-0 by roll call vote to adopt the following ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,973
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BOARD OF
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO ADD COST SHARING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE S ECTION 20516 FOR BURBANK CITY
EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested the following: 1) a first step report on the purchasing the horse stables located at 910 S. Mariposa for public recreation use and to reserve trail linkages equestrian culture and heritage; 2) option to push for more HUD funding from our federal representatives.
Council Member Schultz requested to d iscuss roles and duties of the Police Commission prior to the June 7, 2022 City Council/Police Commission Joint Meeting.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by a show of hands to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
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8 Adjournment
Council Member Springer requested the following: 1) a first step report on the merit and possibility of joining the lawsuit against S enate Bill 9; 2) feasibility of a cap on gun stores in Burbank.
Mayor Talamantes requested the following: 1) Advancement straight to a second step consideration of a toy drive for the children in Ukraine; 2) first step report for consideration of establishing Arezzo, Italy as a Sister City to the City of Burbank.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was a djourned at 11:07 p.m., to Tuesday, April, 12, 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: April 26, 2022