1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OF A JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 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 4:00 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.
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 – Anticipated Litigation a. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(4) City as Potential Plaintiff
b. Number of potential case(s): 1
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1) b. Name of Case: Pickwick Investment, LLC vs. City Council of the City of Burbank, et al.
c. Case No.: 22STCP01756
d. Brief description and nature of case: Petition for Writ of Mandate regarding Pickwick Investment, LLC SB 35 Denial
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: 01 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by Reverend Julie Davis, Senior Pastor, The Little White Chapel in Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led 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.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be four (4) 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 05/24/2022
2 Joint Public Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
(818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
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 un expired 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) One resident/non- resident required vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2023. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is June 17, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes made the presentation of the “Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth” to Noor Fahs and introduced Sungjoo Yoon, Chair , Youth Board, and Tylan Cook, Austin Cook’s Father, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes presented a video from the Burbank Police Foundation Annual Matthew Pavelka Scholarship Award Ceremony and 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 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 Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 17, 2022.
05/24/2022
3 Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Agreement with the
American Public
Power Association for
the Demonstration of
Energy and Efficiency
Development Program
Grant for Energy
Storage in the Amount
of $125,000
Fourth Amendment to
Professional Services
Agreement with Karen
Warner Associates,
Inc. for Consultant
Services for the 2021-
2029 Housing
Element, Safety
Element, and
Environmental Justice
General Plan Update
Accept $193,000
California Department
of Aging American
Rescue Plan Act III-B
Funding Allocations for
Elderly Nutrition
Program Services and
to Amend the Fiscal
Year 2021-2022
Budget
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 17, 2022.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 17, 2022.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 17, 2022.
5. Approval of an Agreement with the American Public Power Association for the Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Development Program Grant for Energy Storage in the Amount of $125,000
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to execute the agreement with the American Public Power Association for the Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Development program grant, in the amount of $125,000.
6. Approval of a Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Karen Warner Associates, Inc. for Consultant Services for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan Update
Approve the Fourth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Karen Warner Associates, Inc. for the 2021- 2029 Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan Update.
7. Approval to Accept $193,000 California Department of Aging American Rescue Plan Act III-B Funding Allocations for Elderly Nutrition Program Services and to Amend the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
Amend the Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 Adopted Budget to appropriate $186,000 from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1145.000000 (General Fund, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, California Department of Aging (CDA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act III -B funding, Nutri tion State C -1) to expenditure account
001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies), and $7,000 from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1145.000000 (General Fund, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Cali fornia Department of Aging (CDA) American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act IIIB funding, Nutrition State C-2) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies). 05/24/2022
4 Informed Consent and
Waiver of Potential
Conflict in Legal
Representation of The
Burbank Housing
Corporation by
Goldfarb & Lipman,
and Authorization for
City Attorney to
Execute
Resolutions Adopting
the FY 2022-23 Annual
Budget, Citywide Fee
Schedule, and
Appropriations Limit
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
8. Approval of Informed Consent and Waiver of Potential Conflict in Legal Representation of The Burbank Housing Corporation by Goldfarb & Lipman, and Authorization for City Attorney to Execute
Authorize the City Attorney or designee to sign the consent to Goldfarb & Lipman representing the Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC) on work related to restructuring a master loan agreement between the City and BHC and advice on the effects of such a restru cturing on BHC’s transitional housing units.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Annual Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule, and Appropriations Limit (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:31 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 one (1) written correspondence w as received.
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director , 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 6:46 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to adopt the following:
Provide further direction as necessary regarding the budget follow -up requests.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,319
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23,
AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMOUNTS BUDGETED.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,320
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23.
RESOLUTION NO. H-22-259
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-23.
05/24/2022
5 Discussion of Hosting
a Media Industry Job
Fair
Staff Report
Motion
Discussion Regarding
a Resolution to Invite
Arezzo, Italy, to be a
City of Burbank Sister
City
Staff Report
Motion
Council Comments
RESOLUTION NO. P-22-118
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-23.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,321
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE 2022-23 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
10. Consideration of a Discussion of Hosting a Media Industry Job Fair
Elizabeth Goldman , Library Services Director , 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 moved by Council Member Frutos , seconded by Vice -Mayor Anthony, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to bring back for City Council consideration a complete analysis of hosting a media industry job fair including other organizations within the region including the unions, military, our sch ool district STEM and STEAM students.
11. Consideration of a Discussion Regarding a Resolution to Invite Arezzo, Italy, to be a City of Burbank Sister City
Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director, 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 moved by Council Member Frutos , seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to bring back for City Council consideration a resolution inviting Arezzo, Italy, to be a new City of Burbank Sister City.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
05/24/2022
6 Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Schultz requested a first step report discussing the enactment of a local ordinance to codify the existing state requirement that certain commercial establishments post a human trafficking notice and create a local enforcement process.
Council Member Frutos requested that during the City Manager Report at the next City Council Meeting the Police Chief provide an update on the Burbank Police Department’s training and preparation to respond to an active shooter situation at a school and a report on the Police Department’s process to ensure gun stores are in or remain in compliance of local, state, and federal laws.
Council Member Springer requested an update on the Burbank Single-Use Plastic Ban Policy, including an ordinance and consider putting it on a fast track.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m., to Tuesday, June 7, 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: June 7, 2022