1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OF A JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present
Public Comment
Closed Session
Call to Order
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 Assistant City Clerk Jimenez.
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: Mark Ellensohn v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: BC648515
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Dr. B.L. Rosenfeld, et al. v. Burbank Mayor Jess Talamantes, et al.
c. Case No.: 2:22-cv-00497-DSF-E
d. Brief description and nature of case: Plaintiff(s) allege violation of their and their son, Scott Rosenfeld’s civil ri ghts, RICO violations, international law claims, negligence, and class allegations related to S. Rosenfeld’s death in-custody
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank was held by video conference/teleconference on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 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 Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and Assistant City Clerk Jimenez.
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2 Joint Public Comment
Motion
Uncodified Ordinance
Approving a Military
Equipment Funding,
Acquisition, and Use
Policy Pursuant to
Assembly Bill 481
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) George Izay Park Master Plan Community Feedback Workshop on April 28, 2022. Members of the Public will have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the initial Conceptual Park Master Plan Illustrative Bubble Diagram ; 2) One vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an unexpired term end ing July 31, 2023. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is May 6, 2022. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation declaring April 28, 2022, as “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Limor Zimskind and Lauren Conner, Co-Presidents of Burbank Temple Emanu El, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamant es read and presented a Proclamation declaring April 2022, as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Denim Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Gloria Salas, Burbank Resident and Director, Zonta Club Area Three, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Joint General Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT :
Council Members did not respond to Public Comment there being no one desiring to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-1 (Anthony, Dissent) on Item No. 1 and 5 -0 on Item Nos. 2-6 by roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Adoption of an Uncodified Ordinance Approving a Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,974
Adopt AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT
FUNDING, ACQUISITION, AND USE POLICY PURSUANT TO
ASSEMBLY BILL 481.
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3 City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Resolution Extending
the Local Emergency
Caused by COVID-19
Review the Proposed
Fiscal Year 2022-23
Budget
Staff Report
2. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 5, 2022, the Regular Meeting of April 12, 2022, the Special Meeting of April 18, 2022, and the Dark Meeting of April 19, 2022.
3. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 7 and 14, 2021.
4. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 5, 2022.
5. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 7 and 14, 2021.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Extending the Local Emergency Caused by COVID-19
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,311
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK EXTENDING THE LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY
COVID-19.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
7. Review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Budget
(Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
Justin Hess, City Manager, Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director, Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Street and Sanitation, Eric Garcia, Fire Chief, Michael Albanese, Police Chief, Courtney Padgett, Police Administrator, Joseph H. McDougall, City Attorney, Judie Wilke, Assistant City Manager, Betsy McClinton, Man agement Services Director, Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager, Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development/Public information Officer, Dawn Roth Lindell, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP), Robert Brody, BWP Board Chair, Philippe Eskandar, BWP Board Member, Riad Sleiman, BWP Assistant General Manager – Electric Services, Sean Aquino, Administrative Officer, Mandip Samra, BWP Assistant General Manager - Power Supply, Daniel Lippert, M anager Telecommunications, Richard Wilson , BWP Assistant General Manager – Water Systems , Myles Collins, Energy Services and Utility Rates Manager, Daniel Tunnicliff, BWP Assistant General Manager - 04/26/2022
4 Motion #1 to continue
past 11:00 p.m.
Motion #2
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Customer Service and Marketing, Bob Liu, BWP Chief Financial Officer, and Stephen Walker, Assistant Public Works Director – Wastewater Systems, presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by a voice vote and show of hands , to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 -23 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Members did not request any additional agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:42 p.m., to Tuesday, May 3, 2022, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Desiree Jimenez___________________
Desiree Jimenez, CMC
Assistant City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes__________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: May 17, 2022