1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
OF A JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 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 4:06 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.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Calling in were: Gail Just, Alisa Cunningham, and Susan O’Connell.
There being no additional responses 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:
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: California Department of Housing and
Community Development Notice of Violation – Administration Proceeding
c. Brief description and nature of case: Notice of Violation concerning denial of Pickwick Gardens Housing Project
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Tim Simonec, et al. v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: 19STCV18187
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
3. 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 Fire Fighters
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Housing Authority and 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 6:09 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
The Invocation was given by KC Wahe, Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church in Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
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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 six (6) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment , one period for the Public Hearing, 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) 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) One vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025. There is a resident /non-resident requirement for this position. 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; 2) Brace Canyon Park Sports Field Redesign Virtual Workshop scheduled for June 21, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes read a Proclamation declaring June 19, 2022 as “Juneteenth Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Carmenita Helligar, Burbank Resident, Member of the Board of Library Trustees, and Co-Founder of the Destiny Education Project, Destiny Helligar, Lindsay Jenkins, Celia Carey, Maroon Arts & Culture, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes read a Proclamation declaring June 2022 as “Pride Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Juan Avila, President, Roberta Reynolds, Vice President, Burbank Chapter of PFLAG, who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes made a presentation of Recognition to Burbank Water and Power Linemen for Outstanding Representation at the 2022 LA Area Lineman’s Rodeo and introduced Dawn Roth Lindell, General Manager, Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager – Electrical Services, Burbank Water and Power, who made remarks and introduced the following City of Burbank Linemen: Kristof Kardos, Nicholas Erickson, Cole Hazlewood, Andrew Gomez, and Charles Lorenz.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Police Chief Michael Albanese who provided the following updates: 1) Burbank Police Department training and preparation in response to active shooter situations; 2) Traffic management related to the Raising Cane’s Grand Opening.
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3 Joint Public Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Resolution to Approve
a Design-Build
Agreement with ARB,
Inc., Bid Schedule No.
1505, for the Lake One
Power Plant Emissions
Retrofit Project
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:
Appearing to comment were: Laura Tenenbaum, Roberta Reynolds, Dale Gorman, Candace Kregg, Sandra Thompson, Michael Walbrecht, Barbara Howell, Sylvia Moreno, Sally Hallada, Laurie Blick, Aimee Powers, Michelle Webster, Ashley Ramsey, Brian Schmidt, Ashlie Meyer, Alejandra Arciniega, Michelle Barsook, and Steve Pomeroy.
Calling in were: Erica Reiss , Michael Elric, Sinn Krol, Simon Hammel , Albert Hernandez, Melinda Amato, and Tamala Takahashi.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos , seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, 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 24, 2022, and the Dark Meeting of May 31, 2022.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 24, 2022.
3. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Design- Build Agreement with ARB, Inc., Bid Schedule No. 1505, for the Lake One Power Plant Emissions Retrofit Project
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,322
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE G ENERAL MANAGER OF
BURBANK WATER AND POWER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY
MANAGER, TO EXECUTE A DESIGN -BUILD AGREEMENT WITH
ARB, INC. FOR THE LAKE ONE POWER PLANT EMISSIONS
RETROFIT PROJECT, BID NO. 1505, AND AUTHORIZING THE
GENERAL MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO APP ROVE PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE DESIGN -BUILD AGREEMENT TO
RETAIN DESIGN IMMUNITY.
06/07/2022
4 Ordinance Amending
Title 10, Chapter 1,
Article 22 of the
Burbank Municipal
Code to Update
Community Facility
Fees (Project No. 22-
0002020)
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Council Consensus
Motion
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 22 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Update Community Facility Fees (Project No. 22-0002020)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:16 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 correspondences was received.
Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Beverly Ibarra, Senior Administrative Analyst, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Calling in were: Debra Binde, Garen Gozumian, Simon Hammel , and Michael Elric.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:34 p.m.
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to continue with City Business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 22, RELATED TO COMMUNITY FACILITY FEES (Project No. 22- 0002020), as amended.
Amendment regarding the Affordable Housing Exemption
includes to move to a simple tiered system of 67 (%) percent of the maximum allowable for those units that meet the
minimum legal requirement and those in addition to the legal requirement, the second tier, would be 50 (%) of the
maximum allowed under the Nexus study.
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5 Resolution to Approve
the Annual Action Plan
for FY 2022-23 –
Community
Development Block
Grant
Staff Report
Motion
Resolutions Calling of
the City of Burbank
General Municipal
Election to be held on
Tuesday, November 8,
2022; Requesting
Election Consolidation
with the Board of
Supervisors of the
County; and
Consideration of
Candidate Statement
Cost
Staff Report
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
5. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 – Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director - Economic Development and Housing; Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager, 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 moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,323
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING:
1. THE SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN UNDER THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-2025 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), as amended by
staff;
2. THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR
FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS;
AND
3. THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNATED OFFICIAL TO
EXECUTE CDBG AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH
SUBRECIPIENTS.
6. Adoption of Resolutions Related to the Calling of the City of Burbank General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; Requesting Election Consolidation with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles; and Consideration of Establishing the Candidate Statement Cost
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk , presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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6 Motion #1
Motion #2
Public Comment:
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk, and Desiree Jimenez, Assistant City Clerk, conducted a random drawing consisting of the three Council Members eligible to run for the November 2022 election to determine which one Council Member would vote to secure a majority vote for the item .
Council Member Frutos was selected by random draw to vote on the item.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos , seconded by Vice -Mayor Anthony, carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to adopt the following Resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,324
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR
THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
ONE (1) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND ONE (1) OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,325
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY;
TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUNT Y BE
PERMITTED TO RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
BURBANK RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS
CODE SECTIONS 10403 AND 10418.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Frutos, seconded by Vice- Mayor Anthony, carried 3-0 (Springer and Talamantes, Recused) by roll call vote, to adopt Option 2 - a Resolution setting the candidate statement fees at the full estimated amount of printing, handling, mailing, and electronically distributing the candidate statement and determining that the City Council no longer wishes to subsidize any portion of the English language candidate statement fees.
And to adopt the following Resolution:
06/07/2022
7 Annual Update to the
Burbank Water and
Power Wildfire
Mitigation Plan
Staff Report
Motion
Continue and Expand
the Lifting People Up
Program Citywide to
Eligible Households
Staff Report
Motion
Council Comments
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,326
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE COST OF CANDIDATE
STATEMENT FEES FOR THE 2022 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.
7. Review of the Annual Update to the Burbank Water and Power Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Calvin Clark, Senior Electrical Engineer, Burbank Water and Power, presented the PowerPoint presentation, displayed a video, 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 Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Verify that Burbank Water and Power’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
Direct BWP to accept all reasonable and appropriate comments on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan from the public, other local and state agencies, and interested parties that are received prior to July 1, 2022.
8. Consideration to Continue and Expand the Lifting People Up Program Citywide to Eligible Households (Housing Authority)
Odet Ayvazyan, Housing Assistant, presented a 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 moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to approve the updated and expanded Lifting People Up Program in partnership with Home Again Los Angeles, formerly Family Promise of the Verdugos, to eligible homeless households or households at risk of homelessness citywide.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
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8 Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested the following: 1) Discussion on gun stores come sooner than the August 9. 2022 City Council Meeting; 2) first step report on publicly matching funds for City elections and signature gathering requirements for exemption on candidate statement fees.
Council Member Springer requested consideration for a written letter of support and statement against gun viol ence signed by all Council Members to be sent to the National League of Cities.
Mayor Talamantes requested consideration of a moratorium preventing the further issuance of any further permits for gun stores in Burbank.
Council Member Schultz requested consideration of a gun buy back option.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:22 a.m., to Tuesday, June 21, 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 21, 2022