1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES WITH
BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present
Public Comment
Emergency Item -
Proclamation
Requiring Face
Coverings at all Public
City Meetings
Motion
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 4:48 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Schultz, Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
Frutos.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Talamantes opened and closed the Closed Session Public Comment period there being no one desiring to speak.
ADDITION OF EMERGENCY ITEM (pursuant to BMC 5-2-106)
1. Adoption of a Proclamation Requiring Face Coverings at all Public City Meetings
Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to ad opt the Proclamation and require face coverings at all public City meetings, effective immediately.
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 the Community Services Building, 150 N. Third Street, Room 101:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank Fire Fighters
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education and the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Community Services Building, 150 N. Third Street, Room 104, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
The Invocation was given by Rabbi Tsafi Lev, Burbank Temple Emanu El.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
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2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Joint General Public
Comment
Council Members Schultz, Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony; and Mayor Talamantes.
Members Aghakhanian and Frintner, Member/Clerk Weisberg, Vice President Ferguson, and President Tabet.
Frutos.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be one (1) period of Joint General Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Joint General Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes presented a Certificate of Recognition to the John Burroughs High School Boys Varsity Baseball Team for Winning the California Interscholastic Federation Championship and introduced Coach Matt Magallon who made remarks and handed out certificates to the Team.
Mayor Talamantes presented a Certificate of Recognition to the John Burroughs High School Girls’ Swim Team for Winning their First California Interscholastic Federation Title and introduced Coach Jake Cook who made remarks and handed out certificates to the Team.
Mayor Talamantes presented a Bench Dedication in memory of Burbank Unified School District and City of Burbank Employee Esmeralda Hernandez and introduced BUSD Vice-President Member Steve Ferguson and BUSD Board Member Armond Aghakhanian who made remarks.
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: Tara Waugh, Linda Bessin, Jamie Keyser, Tamala Takahashi, Joel Schlossman , Carmenita Helligar, and Crystal Perales.
Calling in to comment were: Nadra Ostrom, Melinda Amato, and Chris Castro.
COUNCIL, BUSD BOARD MEMBERS, CITY MANAGER ,
SUPERINTENDENT, AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and BUSD Board Members responded to Public Comment.
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3 Safe Driving Initiatives
in Burbank
City Council/BUSD
Consensus
School Safety
Resources and
Protocols in Burbank
Topics of Mutual
Interest
JOINT MEETING WITH THE BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(BUSD) BOARD OF EDUCATION:
1. Update on Safe Driving Initiatives in Burbank
Police Chief Michael Albanese introduced Derek Green, Police Lieutenant, Outreach and Personnel Bureau, who presented the update and responded to inquiries.
Council/ BUSD Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council and BUSD Board of Education Consensus to receive the report.
2. Update on School Safety Resources and Protocols in Burbank
Matt Hill, Superintendent, BUSD , presented the update regarding mental health resources and BUSD staff training and responded to inquiries.
Adam Cornils, Burbank Police Captain, presented the update regarding school safety and responded to inquiries.
Council/ BUSD Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council and BUSD Board of Education Consensus to receive the report.
3. Other Topics of Mutual Interest Between the Burbank Unified School District and City of Burbank
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice - President Ferguson, carried 9-0 (Frutos; Absent) by roll call vote for both the Burbank City Council and BUSD Board of Education , to approve the following:
1. Form a Committee comprised of the BUSD Board of Education President, Vice- President, and Superintendent and Burbank City Council Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and City Manager
2. The Committee meet on at least a quarterly basis to
supplement but not replace the annual meeting of the two bodies.
3. The Committee engage in discussion of topics of mutual interest including but not limited to school safety and safe driving initiatives.
4. The Committee Representatives report back to the broader group on a periodic basis.
Council Member Springer requested a Committee discussion item to consider the education of students and parents on available public transportation options and include City Staff 07/19/2022
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BUSD Comments
Adjournment
and Transportation Commission Members.
Council Member Schultz and BUSD Board Member
Aghakhanian requested a first step report to each of the bodies and the Library reg arding the creation of a center for entrepreneurship and invocation.
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested the following 1) a Committee discussion item related to the “Got Wheels Program” and student discount bus passes 2) to have the BUSD host the next Joint meeting.
CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD COMMENTS:
Council Members and BUSD Board members provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education and Burbank City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m., to Tuesday, July 26, 2022, for a Regular 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: August 9, 2022