1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OF A JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present
Public Comment
A Closed Session Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date.
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos and Springer, Vice- Mayor Anthony (arrived at 4:07 p.m.), and Mayor Talamantes.
Council Member Schultz.
Assistant City Manager Wilke, Chief Assistant City Attorney Oh, and City Clerk Mullins.
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:
A. Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Mary Helen Cabrera v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 19STCV00635
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
2. 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 Management Association
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank was held in the City Hall, Council Chamber, at 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6: 06 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by Mayor Talamantes.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
Council Member Schultz.
Assistant City Manager Wilke, Assistant Chief City Attorney Oh, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be six (6) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment, one period for each of the Public Hearings, and one period during each Report to Council at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in General Public Comment and the Public Hearing Public Comment only may call in at (818) 05/17/2022
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238-3335. The Report s to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
Mayor Talamantes called for a moment of silence for the victims of the May 14, 2022 shooting at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York and the May 15, 2022 shooting at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, California.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announc ing the following: 1) Approximately thirty (30) vacancies on various City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The deadline to apply for these vacancies is June 1, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants ; 2) One vacancy on the Transportation Commission for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2023.
The deadline to apply for this vacancy is June 3, 2022 , by 5:00 p.m.
Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants; 3) Launch of Community Circles at the Burbank Public Library.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes read a Proclamation declaring May 15 -21, 2022 as “Public Works Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes read a Proclamation declaring May 22, 2022 as “Harvey Milk Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Mike Chapman, Past President and Board Member of the Burbank Human Relations Council, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes read a Proclama tion declaring May 15 -21, 2022 as “Police Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Michael Albanese, Police Chief, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes introduced Doug Grove, President -Elect of the California Park and recreation Society, who made a prese ntation of the California Parks and Recreation Society Best of the Best 2022 Awards Program to the City of Burbank Parks and Recreation Department . Barry Gussow, Chair, Park, Recreation, and Community Services Board, presented the awards to City staff and made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Wilke indicated there were no items to report.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
Chief Assistant City Attorney Oh reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Jenny Deahl and Michael Matsuda.
Calling in were: Cynthia Pease and Leah Harrison.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
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City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
National Museum of
The United States Air
Force Community
Static Display Loan
Program 2022 Loan
Agreement, for
Continued Display of
an F-104D Starfighter
Aircraft at George Izay
Park
Resolution Approving
the Golden State
Substation Rebuild
Design-Build Contract
with Aubrey Silvey
Enterprises, Inc.;
Delegation of Authority
to Approve Plans; and
Amendment of the FY
2021-22 Budget to
Appropriate Funds for
the Construction of the
Golden State
Substation Rebuild
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-0 (Schultz, Absent) by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meetings of April 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022, and the Dark Meeting of May 10, 2022.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meetings of April 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meetings of April 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meetings of April 26, 2022, and May 3, 2022.
5. Approval of National Museum of The United States Air Force Community Static Display Loan Program 2022 Loan Agreement, for Continued Display of an F- 104D Starfighter Aircraft at George Izay Park
Approve the National Museum of The United States Air Force Community Static Display Loan Program 2022 Loan Agreement, for continued Display of an F- 104D Starfighter Aircraft at George Izay Park.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Golden State Substation Rebuild Design- Build Contract with Aubrey Silvey Enterpr ises, Inc.; Delegation of Authority to Approve Plans; and Amendment of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Construction of the Golden State Substation Rebuild
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,314
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF
BURBANK WATER AND POWER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY
MANAGER, TO EXECUTE A DESIGN -BUILD CONTRACT WITH
AUBREY SILVEY ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF GOLDEN STA TE SUBSTATION REBUILD BID NO. 1495,
AUTHORIZING THE BURBANK WATER AND POWER ASSISTANT
GENERAL MANAGER, ELECTRIC SERVICES, OR HIS DESIGNEE,
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4 Donation of
$20,000.00 from the
Estate of Marlene F.
Waggoner for
Expenses Supporting
Operations of the
Animal Shelter and
Amending the FY
2021-22 Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Resolution Approving
the Establishment of
the Salary for the
Classification of Legal
Assistant and Adoption
of a Resolution
Approving the Citywide
Salary Schedule
Extension of an
Adopted Urgency
Ordinance (Project No.
22-0001350) for Two-
Unit Residential
Developments and
Urban Lot Splits in All
Single-Family
Residential Zones in
Response to Senate
Bill 9
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Closed
TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DESIGN -
BUILD CONTRACT, AND AMENDING THE FY 2021-22 BUDGET TO
APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GOLDEN
STATE SUBSTATION REBUILD.
7. Acceptance of a Donation of $20,000.00 from the Estate of Marlene F.
Waggoner for Expenses Supporting Operations of the Animal Shelter and Amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget by Appropriating Funds
Accept a donation of $20,000.00 to the City of Burbank from the estate of Marlene F. Waggoner and amend the Fiscal Year 2021- 22 Budget by appropriating these monies to further fund the operations of the Burbank Animal Shelter.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary for the Classification of Legal Assistant and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,315
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF LEGAL ASSISTANT.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,316
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Approval of an Extension of an Adopted Urgency Ordinance (Project No. 22-0001350) for Two- Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits in All Single-Family Residential Zones in Response to Senate Bill 9
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:59 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Mullins confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that a total of three (3) written correspondences were received.
Xjvirr Thoma s, Assistant Planner, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Public Hearing Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
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Resolution Approving
Increases to City Fees
and Charges for
Water, Refuse, Sewer,
and Electric Services
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Closed
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4 -0 (Schultz, Absent) by roll call vote, to adopt the following ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,975
Adopt AN EXTENSION OF AN ADOPT ED 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, AS
AMENDED. (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption)
10. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Increases to City Fees and Charges for Water, Refuse, Sewer, and Electric Services
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Mullins confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that a total of twenty four (24) wr itten correspondences, including 12 written protests, were received.
Dawn Roth Lindell, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director ; Jeannine Edwards, Assistant General Manager - Sustainability, Marketing, and Strategy ; Daniel Tunnicliff, Assistant General Manager - Customer Service ＆ Marketing; and Myles Collins, Energy Services and Utility Rates Manager, presented the staff report presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Calling in was: Kennia Escobar.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-0 (Schultz, Absent) by roll call vote, to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,317
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING INCREASES TO FEES AND CHARGES
FOR WATER, REFUSE, SEWER, AND ELECTRIC SERVICES FOR
INCLUSION IN THE 2022-2023 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
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Commission
Appointment
Staff Report
Motion
Continuation the
Review of the
Proposed Fiscal Year
2022-23 Budget
Staff Report
Council Consensus
Resolution Approving
Projects to be
Submitted to the
Arroyo Verdugo
Communities Joint
Powers Authority for
Funding through the
Metro Measure M
Subregional Funding
Plan
Staff Report
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
11. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an Unexpired Term
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk, presented the staff report presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved and carried 4-0 (Schultz, Absent) by a show of hands , to a ppoint Jenny Deahl to the Sustainable Burbank Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2023.
12. Continuation the Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Michael Albanese, Police Chief, Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director; and Ken Berkman Public Works Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
Council Action:
It was unanimously by City Council Consensus (Schultz, Absent) to review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022- 23 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule.
13. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Projects to be Submitted to the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority for Funding through the Metro Measure M Subregional Funding Plan
David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
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Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-0 (Schultz, Absent) by roll call vote, to adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,318
adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING TRANSIT CAPITAL AND MODAL
CONNECTIVITY AND COMPLETE STREETS PROJECTS
SUBMITTED TO THE ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITA N TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PLAN.
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 9:24 p.m., to Tuesday, May 24, 2022, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber located at 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Zizette Mullins____________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes_________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: May 24, 2022