1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 26, 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 5:03 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Schultz and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
Council Member Frutos.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no 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 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 City Employees’ Association, Burbank Managem ent Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Burbank Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778, Burbank Fire Fighters – Chief Officers’ Unit, Burbank Police Officers Association, Unrepresented Managers (Z Gro up), Executives, City Attorney and City Manager
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 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by Pastor Ryan Chaddick, American Lutheran Church in Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Ryan Chaddick, American Lutheran Church in Burbank.
Council Members Schultz and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony; and Mayor Talamantes.
Council Member Frutos.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be three (3) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment, one period during the Public Hearing, and one period during the 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.
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Motion
City Council Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election Nomination Period will be held from July 18, 2022 through August 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. If an incumbent does not file by the deadl ine, the Nomination Period will be extended until Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., for candidates other than an incumbent for that seat only; 2) One vacancy on the Police Commission for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is August 18, 2022, by 5:00 p.m.
Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants; 3) One vacancy on the Planning Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is July 27, 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants; 4) National Night Out will be held on August 2, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Johnny Carson Park; 5) Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series will be held from July 4, 2022 to August 13, 2022; 6) Burbank Water and Power Stage 3 Watering Schedule.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, who provided an update regarding Raising Cane’s.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Edwin Amaya, District Representative, from State Senator Robert Hertzberg’s Office, who provide a Legislative Update for District 18.
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: Linda Bessin, Joel Schlossman, Ryan Chaddick, Brian Smith, Ashley Ramsey, and Andre Dionysian.
Calling in to comment were: Bobby King, Leland Sorrell, Marie Regine, David Donahue, Alissandra Valdez, and Melinda Amato.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Talamantes pulled Item No. 2 and Assistant City Manager Wilke provided a brief presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2022.
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3 Classroom Training
Agreement with
National League of
Cities Race Equity and
Leadership Program to
Support Racial Equity
Work in the City of
Burbank and FY 2022-
23 Budget Amendment
by Appropriating
Funds
Five-Year Agreement
with OSIsoft for
Enterprise
Infrastructure Software
Applications for Data
Warehousing,
Integration and
Visualization
Master Equipment
Purchase Contract and
a Master Services
Purchase Contract
with ESS Tech Inc. for
the Purchase,
Installation,
Maintenance, and
Warranty Services for
the Iron-flow Energy
Storage System
Resolution Approving
the Revision of the
Title and Specification
for the Classification of
Power System
Operator I to Power
System Operator
Trainee, and Adoption
of a Resolution
Approving the Citywide
Salary Schedule
2. Approval of a Classroom Training Agreement with National League of Cities Race Equity and Leadership Program to Support Racial Equity Work in the City of Burbank and Amending the A dopted Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by Appropriating Funds
Approve a Classroom Training Agreement with the National League of Cities to implement the Race Equity and Leadership (REAL) Program and amend the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 budget from the unappropriated fund balance in the amount of $130,000 to fund the REAL Program.
3. Approval of a Five -Year Agreement with OSIsoft for Enterprise Infrastructure Software Applications for Data Warehousing, Integration and Visualization
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to execute a five -year enterprise program agreement (enterprise agreement) for Enterprise Infrastructure Version 2.0 software applications between the City of Burbank and OSISoft through June 30, 2027. The OSIsoft Enterprise agreement will be in place for an initial five -year term with annual renewal terms and, as such, requires City Council approval.
4. Approval of a Master Equipment Purchase Contract and a Master Services Purchase Contract with ESS Tech Inc. for the Purchase, Installation, Maintenance, and Warranty Services for the Iron -flow Energy Storage System
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to execu te a master equipment purchase contract and a master services purchase contract with ESS Tech, Inc. for the purchase, installation, maintenance, and warranty services for a 75-kilowatt iron-flow energy storage system in an amount not to exceed $400,000, an d to execute purchase orders thereunder and any other ancillary documents necessary to effectuate such purchase.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revision of the Title and Specification for the Classification of Power System Operator I to Power Syst em Operator Trainee, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,332
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE TITLE AND
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF POWER SYSTEM
OPERATOR I TO POWER SYSTEM OPERATOR TRAINEE.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,333
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
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the Establishment of
the Salaries and
Conflict of Interest
Code Designations for
the Classifications of
Data Engineer, Lead
Data Engineer,
Principal Data
Engineer, Technology
Product Manager,
Lead Technology
Product Manager, and
Principal Technology
Product Manager, and
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
6. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salaries and Conflict of Interest Code Designations for the Classifications of Data Engineer, Lead Data Engineer, Principal Data Engineer, Technology Product Manager, Lead Technology Product Manager, and Principal Technology Product Ma nager, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,334
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF DATA ENGINEER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,335
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF LEAD DATA ENGINEER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,336
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL DATA ENGINEER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,337
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT MANAGER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,338
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF LEAD TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT MANAGER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,339
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT
MANAGER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,340
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
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Authorize Burbank
Water and Power to
Submit a Grant
Application to the U.S.
Bureau of Reclamation
for the 2023
WaterSmart Water and
Energy Efficiency
Grants Program and to
Execute the Grant
Agreement for the
Program
Urgency Ordinance
Imposing a Moratorium
on New Firearms
Retailers in the City of
Burbank and
Consideration of
Proposed Regulatory
Frameworks
Staff Report
Motion #1
7. Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize Burbank Water and Power to Submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for the 2023 WaterSmart Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Program and to Execute the Grant Agreement for the Program
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,341
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE
INTERIOR, BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, FOR THE 2023
WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE BURBANK WATER AND
POWER GENERAL MANAGER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY
MANAGER, TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Imposing a Moratorium on New Firearms Retailers in the City of Burbank and Consideration of Proposed Regulatory Frameworks
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:45 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Cle rk Mullins affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and 149 correspondences were received.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney ; Michael Albanese, Police Chief ; Fred Ramirez – Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Christine Alles, Senior Adm inistrative Analyst; and Xjvirr Thomas, Assistant Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Daemion Garro, Cali Myers, Matthew K., Michelle Webster, Eric Adamian, Aimee Powers, Joel Schlossman, Andre Aladadyan, and Michael Blosser.
Calling in to comment were: Tamala Takahashi, Diana Simon, Brittany McNamara, Evan McNamara, Jessica McClintock, James Montoya, Tara Trudel, John Barnfather, Monica Caram, Joel Frost -Tift, Alex Arciniega, Derek (No Last Name), Carlos de Varona, Roy Kokoyachuk, Alissandra Valdez, Chris Anderson, Selina Herman, Martin Perlmutter, Steve Wilson, Vache Soghomonian, Chris Castro, Shauna Millman, John Anderson, and Diana Rosero.
There being no further questions, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:16 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, as amended, to
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,977
Adopt AN UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BURBANK IMPOSING A MORATORIU M ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW OR REPLACEMENT RETAIL USES
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Friendly Amendment
Friendly Amendment
Accepted
Public Comment and
Communication
Options for Public City
Meetings
Staff Report
SELLING FIREARMS OR AMMUNITION. (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption)
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice -Mayor Anthony, carried 4 -0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to consider possible regulatory frameworks for firearms retailers in the City of Burbank, as well as short-term and long-term actions, and provide the following direction to staff to bring back a next step report , to include the following, as amended:
• Limiting or reducing the number of firearm retailers in the City by suspending the issuance of new licenses and allowing the number of retailers to decline over time through attrition; • Amending the business license process governed by BMC Section 3 -4-111 to establish additional requirements for firearms retailers, such as successfully passing an audit by a state or federal agency as a condition of license renewal.
Council may further consider implementation of local
inspections regarding in ventory, storage, site security, and transaction procedures; and
• Adopting a Zone Text Amendment to enact buffer zones and prevent the establishment of firearms retailers near sensitive- use locations.
• Education Campaign
• Regarding an ordinance that would prohibit the purchase sale and importation of ghost guns or their component parts for the City of Burbank.
• Regarding a gun buyback program that would offer local incentives for example restaurant , grocery, or retail vouchers, cash incentives.
• A report on the ordinance modeled after the Giffords Law Center and their recommendations.
Mayor Talamantes offered a Friendly Amendment to include consideration of cash incentives.
Council Member Schultz and Vice -Mayor Anthony, who moved and seconded the motion, accepted the Friendly Amendment.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Update on Public Comment and Communication Options for Public City Meetings
Judie Wilke, Assistant City Manager, Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst, City Manager’s Office, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Michelle Webster.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 3-1 (Springer, Dissent, and Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to:
Continue the call-in public comment and communication process for all in-person public City Council, Board, Commission, and Committee meetings.
Remove the in-person public comment after each Report to Council.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Springer requested a first step report on Land Use Designation in the General Plan; specifically, the process to maintain local control over the non-residential land use designations.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:19 p.m., to Tuesday, August 9, 2022, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber – 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