1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022
Call to Order
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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 Frutos, Schultz, and Springer, and Mayor Talamantes.
Vice-Mayor Anthony.
Assistant City Manager Wilke, 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 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
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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
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The Invocation was given by Bob Kramer, Community Assistance Coordinator.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and Springer, and Mayor Talamantes.
Vice-Mayor Anthony.
Assistant City Manager Wilke, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Mullins.
Mayor Talamantes indicated there would be one (1) period of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in General Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) Adjourn tonight’s meeting in memory of Former Los Angeles Dodgers Sportscaster Vincent “Vin” Edward Scully; 2) 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 deadline, 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; 3) One vacancy on the Burbank Water and Power Board for an unexpired term ending July 31 , 2026. The deadline to apply for this 08/09/2022
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Motion
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vacancy is September 7 , 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants; 4) 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; 5) Burbank Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Program covers any deductible or co- payment not covered by insurance.
Whatever portion is paid by insurance will be considered as payment in full. The payment for this program can be paid in full or added to the Burbank Water and Power bill.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Wilke introduced Dawn Roth- Lindell, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, provided an update on upcoming watering restrictions in September as a result of the Metropolitan Water Pipeline repair.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Dr. Jeff Wassem , Board Member, who introduced Mary-Jo Coburn, Director of Community Affairs, Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District , who provided a g eneral update from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
Mayor Talamantes introduced Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager, who introduced Sonya Kay Blake, President and Chief Executive Officer, Valley Economic Alliance, who provided an update from the Valley Economic Alliance Regarding Collaborations with the City of Burbank and Resources for Economic Development.
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, Kevin Muldoon, Andre Dionysian, Gloria Salas, and Simon Hammel.
Calling in to comment was: Vice-Mayor Konstantine Anthony.
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 Council Member Frutos, carried 4-0 (Anthony, Absent) by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of July 19, 2022, the Regular Meeting of July 26, 2022, and the Dark Meeting of August 2, 2022.
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Partnership Public
Infrastructure
Financing Model Being
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Burbank Civic Center
Staff Report
Council Consensus
2022 Charter Review
Committee
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Staff Report
Motion
Planning Board
Appointment
Council Consensus
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
2. Review of the Public -Private Partnership Public Infrastructure Financing Model Being Considered for Potential Use in the Burbank Civic Center
Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director , and Orion Fulton, Associate Principal, Arup Consulting, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus (Anthony and Frutos, Absent) by agreement, to note and file.
3. Review of the 2022 Charter Review Committee Recommendations
Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst, City Manager’s Office , and Chris Rizzotti, Chair, Gloria Salas, Vice -Chair, and Gavin Cho, Kevin Muldoon, Committee Members, Charter Review Committee, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schul tz, seconded by Council Member Frutos, carried 4-0 (Anthony, Absent) by roll call vote, to:
Note and file the Charter Review Committee Recommendation Letter.
Re-appoint the Existing Committee Members to conduct a full review of the City Charter
The Charter Review include the consideration of the following three items in the Committee Recommendation Letter – Term Limits, Social Inequity and Discrimination Clauses, and Municipal Charter Review.
Provide direction to staff on next steps following the Committee’s recommendations.
4. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Planning Board for an Unexpired Term
Mayor Talamantes proposed that the item be continued to a future City Council Meeting when all members of the City Council are present.
Council Member Frutos requested consideration of directing City Clerk to re-advertise the vacancy for an additional 30 days.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus (Anthony; Absent) by head nod to continue the item to the September 13, 2022. 08/09/2022
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Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Frutos requested a first step report regarding the City Council Attendance Policy.
Council Member Schultz requested a first step report on the update to Resolution No. 17- 28,970 – Conduct of Council Meetings, Increasing Public Participation.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was a djourned in memory of Former Los Angeles Dodgers Sportscaster Vincent “Vin” Edward Scully, at 9:50 p.m., to Monday, August 22, 2022, for a Closed Session Special 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: September 13, 2022