1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 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 5:01 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 Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the City Hall, Council Chamber, at 275 East Olive Av enue, 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
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by David Lessley, Parish Associate, First Presbyterian Church in Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steven Edward, Vice-President-Float, Burbank Tournament of Roses.
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 and one period for each of the Public Hearings 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.
Mayor Talamantes requested a moment of silent for Carmen Ramirez who was a special friend and colleague who led her community with passion.
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Motion
Housing Authority
Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) One vacancy on the Burbank Water and Power Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 20 26. The deadline to apply for this vacancy is September 7 , 2022, by 5:00 p.m. Vaccination proof or medical/religious exemption will be required of all applicants; 2) Water restrictions set to occur in September 2022; 3) Burbank Water and Power H2O to Go Prog ram; and 4) Domestic Violence Task Force Community Awareness Workshops.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes read and presented a Proclamation recognizing August 26, 2022, as “Women’s Equality Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Kelli Potts, President, Zonta Club of Burbank, and Council Member Sharon Springer who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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: Arda Tchakian, Jamie Keyser, Susan Howe, Stefan Castle, Linda Cozakos/Robin Hanna, Linda Bessin, Janet Diel, Drew Simmons, Candice Meyers, Tani Bes s, Karen Ross, David Burkhardt, Skot Ramos, David Emma, Aer Stephen, David Donahue, Maria Petti t, James Rathbun, Maria Amador, Ramiro Aguilar, and Ken Hilton.
Calling in to comment were: Jim Martinez, Ryan Chaddick, Armine Sargsyan, Michelle Webster, Kristen Anderson, Tom Talley, Anely Williams, Paulette Emerson, Tim Murphy, and Gloria Salas.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members responded to Public Comment.
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in a Closed Session Special Meeting on August 22, 2022 regarding the agendized Closed Session items and took no reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Springer, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1- 6 and 8 -12 and carried 3- 1 (Anthony; Dissent and Frutos; Absent) to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 7.
Council Member Schultz pulled Item No. 4 and Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, gave a brief presentation.
1. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 21, 2022.
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3 Resolutions Continuing
Appropriations from
Fiscal Year 2021-22 to
Fiscal Year 2022-23
Memorandum of
Understanding
between the School
District and the City for
the Cooperative Use of
Pools
Resolution Designating
Juneteenth National
Independence Day as
a Holiday for City
Employees
Resolution Authorizing
Acceptance of the
2022 California Fire
Foundation Grant for
$14,650 and
Amending the FY
2022-23 Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Resolution to
Authorize BWP to
Submit a Grant
Application to the
California Department
of Water Resources
Integrated Regional
Water Management
Grant Program, to
Execute the Grant
Agreement for the
Program, and Adoption
of the 2017 Updated
2. Adoption of Resolutions Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2021-22 to Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Housing Authority)
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,342
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022.
RESOLUTION NO. H-22-260
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023
BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022.
3. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the City of Burbank for the Cooperative Use of Pools
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Unified School District and the City of Burbank for the cooperative use of pools.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Designating Juneteenth National Independence Day as a Holiday for City Employees
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,343
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ESTABLISHING JUNETEENTH NATIONAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY AS CITY OF BURBANK OBSERVED
HOLIDAY.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the 2022 California Fire Foundation Grant for $14,650 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by Appropriating Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,344
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2022
CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION GRANT FOR $14,650 AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -23 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
6. Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize Burbank Water and Power to Submit a Grant Application to the California Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management Grant Program, to Execute the Grant Agreement for the Program, and Adoption of the 2017 Updated Greater Los Angeles County Region Integrated Water Management Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,345
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER
RESOURCES INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT
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4 Greater Los Angeles
County Region
Integrated Water
Management Plan
Re-Establish Power
Disconnections for
Small Commercial
Customers Effective
September 1, 2022
Resolutions Approving
of the Establishment of
the Salaries and
Conflict of Interest
Code Designations for
Construction Inspector
II and Senior
Construction Inspector,
and Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
City of Burbank
Tournament of Roses
2023 Float Rendering
Contract with Powerex
for the Purchase of
Renewable Energy
GRANT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE BWP GENERAL
MANAGER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE
A GRANT AGREEMENT; AND ADOPTION OF THE 2017 UPDATED
GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGION INTEGRATED
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN.
7. Approval to Re-Establish Power Disconnections for Small Commercial Customers Effective September 1, 2022
Approve Burbank Water and Power to resume power shut-offs and late fees for city utilities for small commercial customers effective September 1, 2022.
8. Adoption of Resolutions Approving of the Establishment of the Salaries and Conflict of Interest Code Designations for the Classifications of Construction Inspector II and Senior Construction Inspector, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. NO. 22-29,346
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 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR II.
RESOLUTION NO. NO. 22-29,347
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 SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR.
RESOLUTION NO. NO. 22-29,348
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
9. Approval of the City of Burbank Tournament of Roses 2023 Float Rendering
Approve the Burbank Tournament of Roses 2023 float rendering submittal.
10. Approval of a Contract with Powerex for the Purchase of Renewable Energy
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to enter a contract with Powerex for the purchase of renewable energy in an amount not to exceed $4 million over ten years and to execute any necessary associated ancillary documents.
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Reimbursement
Agreement with
Krismar Construction
Co. Inc. to Construct
Pedestrian Safety
Improvements at the
Buena Vista St. /
Riverside Dr.
Intersection as Part of
a Transportation
Mitigation Measure for
the Burbank Studios
Master Plan (Warner
Bros. Second Century
Project)
Support Position on a
Resolution Relating to
Amendments to the
Cal Cities Bylaws at
the 2022 Annual
Conference
Public Health Goals
Report for Calendar
Years 2019, 2020, and
2021
Motion
11. Approval of Amendment 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with Krismar Construction Co. Inc. to Construct Pedestrian Safety Improvements at the Buena Vista St. / Riverside Dr. Intersection as Part of a Transportation Mitigation Measure for the Burbank Studios Master Plan (Warner Bros. Second Century Project)
Approve Amendment 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with Krismar Construction Co. Inc. to reimburse the Developer of the Burbank Studios Master Plan for additional costs to construct pedestrian safety improvements at the Buena Vista Street/ Riverside Drive Intersection as part of a transportation mitigation measure required by the project’s Final Environmental Impact Report.
12. Approval of a Support Position on a R esolution Relating to Amendments to the Cal Cities Bylaws at the 2022 Annual Conference
Direct the City of Burbank’s voting delegate or alternate delegate to vote in support of a Resolution Relating to Amendments to the Cal Cities Bylaws during the 2022 Annual Conference.
PUBLIC HEARING:
13. Review of Public Health Goals Report for Calendar Years 2019, 2020, and 2021
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:55 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 zero (0) written correspondences were received.
Richard Wilson, Assistant General Manager – Water Systems; Javier Martinez, Manager of Water Production and Operations, Burbank Water and Power, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Andre Dionysian.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Springer , seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to note and file.
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Adopted Urgency
Ordinance (Project No.
22-0003897) Imposing
a Moratorium on New
or Replacement
Firearms Retailers in
the City of Burbank
Staff Report
Motion
Resolution Authorizing
and Establishing a
Preferential Parking
District on 100-200
Blocks of South Reese
Place and South
Orchard Drive, Speed
Humps on South
Reese Place, and
Temporary Street
Closure on South
Orchard Drive Near
Raising Cane’s; and
Approval of a FY 2022-
2023 Budget
Amendment
Staff Report
14. Extension of an Adopted Urgency Ordinance (Project No. 22-0003897) Imposing a Moratorium on New or Replacement Firearms Retailers in the City of Burbank
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:17 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 twenty-four (24) written correspondences were received.
Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager; Xjvirr Thomas, Assistant Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Piper Overbaugh, Daemion Garro, Eric Adamian, and Eric Fletcher.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:40 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Mayor Talamantes, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to adopt the following extension of an uncodified ordinance, as amended:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,978
Adopt AN EXTENSION OF AN UNCODIFIED ADOPTED URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW
OR REPLACEMENT RETAIL USES SELLING FIREARMS OR
AMMUNITION, TO ALLOW STAFF TIME TO STUDY AND
CONSIDER ENACTMENT OF ZONING MEASURES F OR FUTURE
FIREARMS RETAIL USES. (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption)
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
15. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing and Establishing a Preferential Parking District on 100 -200 Blocks of South Reese Place and South Orchard Drive, Speed Humps on South Reese Place, and Temporary Street Closure on South Orchard Drive Near Raising Cane’s Restaurant; and Approval of a Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 Budget Amendment
Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and 08/23/2022
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Resolution Affirming
the CDD Director’s
Determination that a
Proposed Mixed-Use
Project (SB 35 Notice
of Intent to Submit
Application – Project
No. 22-0004002) at
3201 West Olive
Avenue Meets Site
Eligibility
Requirements for a SB
35 Project, Pursuant to
BMC Section 10-1-
19302(A)(3) of Title 10
Chapter 1, Division 12
Staff Report
Motion
Planning; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; and Chris Buonomo, Assistant Transportation Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,349
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AND ESTABLISHING A PREFERENTIAL
PARKING DISTRICT ON 100 -200 BLOCKS OF SOUTH REESE
PLACE AND SOUTH ORCHARD DRIVE, SPEED HUMPS ON
SOUTH REESE PLACE, AND TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE ON
SOUTH ORCHARD DRIVE AS PART OF THE RANCHO
PROVIDENCIA NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION PLAN.
Report back no later than 60 days from the date of implementation of those measures and on the success and failures of those measures.
Amend the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Budget to implement the temporary street closure.
16. Adoption of a Resolution Affirming the Community Development Director’s Determination that a Proposed Mixed- Use Project (SB 35 Notice of Intent to Submit Application – Project No. 22 -0004002) Located at 3201 West Olive Avenue Meets the Site Eligibility Requirements for a SB 35 Project, Pursuant to Burbank Municipal Code Section 10- 1-19302(A)(3) of Title 10 (Zoning Regulations), Chapter 1 (Zoning), Division 12 (Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process)
Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager; David Kim, Associate Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 4-0 (Frutos, Absent) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. NO. 22-29,350
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AFFIRMING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION THAT A PROPOSED MIXED -USE
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Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
PROJECT (SB 35 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT APPLICATION – PROJECT NO. 22 -0004002) LOCATED AT 3201 WEST OLIVE
AVENUE MEETS THE SITE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR A
SB 35 PROJECT, PURSUANT TO BURBAN K MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 10-1-19302(A)(3).
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Talamantes requested a status update on the hiring of the Community Services Officers.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m., to Tuesday, September 13, 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: September 13, 2022