1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 12, 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 3:04 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Calling in to comment was: Gail Just.
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 – Administrative Proceeding
c. Brief description and nature of case: Notic e 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: Yimby Law vs. City Council of the City of Burbank, et al.
c. Case No.: 22STCP02341
d. Brief description and nature of case: Petition of Writ of Mandate regarding Pickwick Investment, LLC SB 35 Denial
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Pickwick Investment, LLC v. 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
4. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: 1250 E. Harvard Road, Burbank, California 91501.
This property is also known as The Castaway
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: John Tallichet, President and CEO of Specialty Restaurants Corporation
d. City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director of Business and Economic Development e. Terms Under Negotiation: Price and terms for lease extension
07/12/2022
2 Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the City Council 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 6:16 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by KC Wahe, Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church in Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, 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 and one period during each Report to Council at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in General Public Comment 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 announcing the following: 1) Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series July 4, 2022 to August 13, 2022; 2) One vacancy on the Planning Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is June 27 , 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants; 3) New Organics Re cycling Program; 4) Service requests may now be submitted via OurBurbank 311 Mobile App; 5) Burbank Water and Power Stage 3 Watering Schedule.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes presented a Proclamation declaring July 2022 as “Parks and Recreation Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Barry Gussow, Chair, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Board, who made remarks and displayed a video.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, who introduced Alisa DeHoyos, Purchasing Manager, who made remarks.
City Manager Hess introduced Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, who introduced Mario Osuna, Assistant Community Development Director – Building Official, who made remarks.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Frank Miller, Executive Director, Hollywood Burbank Airport, who provided an Update from the Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport Authority.
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3 Public Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
First Amendment to
the Terms and
Conditions of a
Temporary Services
Agreement with
Sincerus Solutions,
Inc. for Temporary
Personnel
Grant Agreement with
LA84 Foundation of
Los Angeles to Accept
Grant Funds in the
amount of $7,637 for
the 2022 Aquatic
Season and Amending
the Adopted FY 2022-
2023 Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Mayor Talamantes introduced Jonathan Jones, Acting Communications Manager, Public Information Office, who introduced Richard Bernard, Partner, FM3 Research, who provided the 2022 Citywide Community Opinion Survey Results.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Joel Schlossman, Stephanie Clark, Debra Rendon, Cindy Nguyen, Anne Nahabedian, Karen Ross, Lermont Khachikyan, James Rathbun, Maria Pettit, Simon Hammel, Mike Van Gorder, and Kenneth Hilton.
Calling in to comment were: Carmenita Helligar, August Melko, Tamala Takahashi, Hovik (No Last Name), and Dory Foster.
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, as amended.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 21, 2022, and the Dark Meetings of June 28, 2022 and July 5, 2022.
2. Approval to Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Execute the First Amendment to the Terms and Conditions of a Temporary Services Agreement with Sincerus Solutions, Inc. for Temporary Personnel
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as the designe e of the City Manager, to execute the first amendment to the temporary services agreement with Sincerus Solutions, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement from August 24, 2022, to August 24, 2023; to increase the total cost of service from a not to exceed amount of $300,000, to a not to exceed amount of $800,000; and, to amend the hourly billing rates as described in Section 4.0 of the first amendment
3. Approval of a Grant Agreement with LA84 Foundation of Los Angeles to Accept Grant Funds in the amount of $7,637 for the 2022 Aquatic Season and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget by Appropriating Funds
Approve a Grant Agreement from the LA84 Foundation of Los Angeles in the amount of $7,637 and Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022- 2023 Budget by Appropriating Funds.
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4 Maddie’s Fund
Agreement for Animal
Services in the Amount
of $10,000 and
Amending the Adopted
FY 2021-2022 Budget
by Appropriating
Funds
The Regents of the
University of California
Agreement for Animal
Services in the amount
of $5,000 and FY
2021-2022 Budget
Amendment by
Appropriating Funds
Resolution Authorizing
the Execution of a
Subaward Agreement
with the County of Los
Angeles Workforce
Development, Aging
and Community
Services to Accept
Subaward Funds to
Support the City’s
Supplemental Nutrition
Programs and
Supportive Services
and Amending the
Adopted FY 2022-
2023 Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Resolution Approving
Contract Documents
and Awarding a
Construction Contract
to Kalban, Inc. for the
Annual Sidewalk
Repair Project in
Zones 5, 6, 7 and 8 –
Public Works
Department
4. Approval of an Agreement with Maddie’s Fund for Animal Services in the Amount of $10,000 and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 Budget by Appropriating Funds
Approve an Agreement with Maddie’s Fund for Animal Services in the Amount of $10,000 and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget by Appropriating Funds.
5. Approval of an Agreement with The Regents of the University of California for Animal Services in the amount of $5,000 and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget by Appropriating Funds
Approve an Agreement with The Regents of the University of California for Animal Services in the Amount of $5,000 and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget by Appropriating Funds.
6. Adoption of a Resoluti on Authorizing the Execution of a Subaward Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services to Accept Subaward Funds to Support the City of Burbank’s Supplemental Nutrition Programs and Supportive Services and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget by Appropriating Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,330
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBAWARD
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AGING AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES (WDACS) TO ACCEPT SUBAWARD FUNDS TO
SUPPORT THE CITY OF BURBANK’S SUPPLEMENTAL
NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
SUBAWARD AGREEMENT, AND AMENDING THE ADOPTED
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents and Awarding a Construction Contract to Kalban, Inc. for the Annual Sidewalk Repair Project in Zones 5, 6, 7 and 8 – Public Works Department
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,331
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETERMINING
THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER,
ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1503 – ANNUAL SIDEWALK
REPAIR PROJECT (ZONES 5 – 8) TO KALBAN, INC.
07/12/2022
5 Appointments to City
of Burbank Boards,
Commissions, and
Committees
Staff Report
Majority Vote
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
8. Appointment to Fill Vacancies on Various City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Desiree Jimenez, Assistant City Clerk, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Melanie Renfroe, Bryan Snodgrass, Emily Weisberg, and Earle LeMasters.
Council Action:
By City Council Majority, it was approved to make appointments to the following City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
• Shanna Ingalsbee, A nne Nahabedian, and Judith Smith to the Landlord-Tenant Commission for full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Steve Baghoomian, Ernest Dellinger, and Victor Tarac ena to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Linda Barnes, Matthew Doyle, and Iveta Ovsepyan to the Civil Service Board for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Karreno Alexanyan, Alejandra “Alex” Arciniega, Robin Savoian, and Hasmik Vrtanesyan to the Community Development Goals Committee for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Charla Elizabeth, Patricia Hollis, and Lermont Khachikyan to the Art in Public Places Committee for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Lynn Kronzek, Arthur Solis, and Samantha Wick to the Heritage Commission for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Kathryn Bremmer, Michael Johnson, and Richard Rupp to the Senior Citizen Board for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Carmenita Helligar, Melanie Renfroe, Bryan Snodgrass, and Emily Weisberg to the Board of Library Trustees for a full, 4 -Year Term ending July 31, 2026
• Doris Crutcher to the Board of Library Trustees for a partial, 2-Year Term ending July 31, 2024
• Robert Brody, Earle LeMasters, and William “Bill” Luddy to the Burbank Water and Power Board for a full, 4-Year Term ending July 31, 2026
07/12/2022
6 Sustainable Burbank
Commission
Appointment for an
Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Majority Vote
Proceed with Work on
a Proposal to Install
New Electric Vehicle
Chargers at the City-
Owned Parking
Structure (133 E.
Orange Grove
Avenue)
Staff Report
Motion #1
Motion #2
9. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an Unexpired Term
Desiree Jimenez, Assistant City Clerk, presented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jason Bennett and Simon Hammel.
Council Action:
It was moved by City Council Majority, and by roll call vote, to appoint Jason Bennett to the Sustainable Burbank Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
10. Request to Proceed with Work on a Proposal to Install New Electric Vehicle Chargers at the City-Owned Parking Structure (133 E. Orange Grove Avenue)
David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, Jeannine Edwards, Assistant General Manager – Sustainability, Marketing and Strategy; Drew Kidd, Acting Marketing Associate, 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.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer , seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Direct staff to continue conducting due diligence and commence negotiations for a joint project between the City of Burbank and Tesla to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the 133 E. Orange Grove Avenue parking structure. Burbank Water and Power (BWP) would install non -proprietary DC fast charging and level 2 charging stations, and Tesla would gain acces s to the structure to install proprietary Tesla supercharger stations in exchange for Tesla investing in necessary electrical charging infrastructure, site improvements, and contributing to ongoing revenue to support the city’s public parking facilities.
Return to City Council in closed session to discuss the real estate negotiations.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to pursue a 07/12/2022
7 Pre-Planning and
Feasibility Analysis of
Developing a Tiny
Homes Village Project
at Northeast Corner of
N. Lincoln Street and
N. Victory Place,
Commonly Referred to
as “Lincoln Yard”, and
Request for Proposals
for Related Consultant
Services
Staff Report
Council Consensus
Motion
Request for Quotatio n (RFQ) separate and apart from this item that would be an organized way for staff to reach out to vehicle and /or charging station manufacturers to see if there are other partnerships available for similar projects in the future.
11. Authorization for Pre-Planning and Feasibility Analysis of Developing a Tiny Homes Village Project at Northeast Corner of N. Lincoln Street and N. Victory Place, Commonly Referred to as “Lincoln Yard”, and Request for Proposals for Related Consultant Services
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development, Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager, Robert N ewman, Administrative Analyst II, Community Development Department, 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 approved by City Council Consensus to continue 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, as amended to:
Authorize staff to proceed with pre- planning work to investigate the feasibility of developing a Tiny Homes Village Plan or alternative housing format, located at the Northeast Corner of N. Lincoln Street and N. Victory Place, commonly referred to as “Lincoln Yard” and 323 N. Front Street and any other ancillary lots owned by the City of Burbank.
Authorize staff to issue Request for Proposals (RFPs) for consultant services to undertake needs analysis, conceptual design, and future operations and maintenance services along with a homeless services operator associated with the Tiny Homes Village Project.
07/12/2022
8 Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Budget Amendment to
Appropriate Funds for
the Legal Fees and
Costs Related to
Housing Lawsuits and
Enforcement Actions
Staff Report
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
12. Approval of a Budget Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Legal Fees and Costs Related to Housing Lawsuits and Enforcement Actions
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney , and Hazel Turrubiartes, Senior Administrative Analyst, 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.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve a Budget Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Legal Fees and Costs Related to Housing Lawsuits a nd Enforcement Actions Stemming from the Denial of Pickwick Gardens Housing Project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Frutos requested a report re garding making the temporary outdoor patio outside of the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business Improvement District (PBID) permanent.
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested a first step report on a local rent control ordinance for the City of Burbank.
Mayor Talamantes requested a status report on the flavored tobacco inspection procedures.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was a djourned at 11:40 p.m., to Tuesday, July 19, 2022, for a Joint Meeting in the Community Services Building, Room 104 – 150 North Third Street, First Floor.
_s/Zizette Mullins_____________________
Zizette Mullins, MMC
City Clerk
_s/Jess A. Talamantes__________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: July 26, 2022