1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 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 4:32 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and Springer, Vice-Mayor Anthony, and Mayor Talamantes.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and Administrative Analyst Gamez.
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
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: 11 p.m. by Mayor Talamantes.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by Mike Hidvegi, Deacon , First Presbyterian Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Talamantes.
Council Members Frutos, Schultz, and 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 of the Reports 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) General Municipal Election; 2) California High- Speed Rail Authority Draft Environmental Report; 3) Planning Board Vacancy; 10/11/2022
2 Joint Public Comment
Motion
4) Transportation Commission Two (2) Vacancies; 5) Landlord Tenant Commission Vacancy; 6) Media District Specific Plan Update Workshop; and 7) OurBurbank Halloween Decorating Contest
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes presented a Proclamation Declaring October 10, 2022 as “Indigenous People’s Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Dawn Jackson, Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commissioner, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Member, and 25-Year Burbank Resident and who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes presented a Certificate of Recognition Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Burbank Housing Corporation and introduced Sylvia Moreno, Burbank Housing Corporation’s Executive Director and Chris Welker, Burbank Housing Corporation Board President and who made remarks.
Mayor Talamantes presented a Proclamation Declaring October 9- 15, 2022 as “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Eric Garcia, City of Burbank Fire Chief and who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Talamantes introduced Assembly Member Laura Friedman who provided a Legislative Update.
Mayor Talamantes introduced Frank Miller, Executive Director, Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority (Airport Authority), who provided an update from the Airport Authority and introduced Emily Gabel -Luddy, Chair, Airport Authority 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 but did not take any reportable action.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Joel Schlossman, Courtney Abruzzo, Jay Geisenheimer, Mike Hollis, Jean Schanberger, Jamie Keyser , Christie McCarthy and Luis Marin.
Calling in to comment was: Albert Hernandez.
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 Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
10/11/2022
3 Ordinance Amending
Section 6-1-1501 of
the BMC, Relating to
Prima Facie Speed
Limits on Certain
Segments of San
Fernando Boulevard
between the North City
Limits and Lincoln
Street
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
2022 California
Arrearage Payment
Program Through the
State of California to
Provide Assistance to
Active Residential
Ratepayers with
Outstanding Balances
Due to the COVID-19
Pandemic
Vacancy on the BHC
Board of Directors for
a Full Two-Year Term
Staff Report
1. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 6-1-1501 of the Burbank Municipal Code, Relating to Prima Facie Speed Limits on Certain Segments of San Fernando Boulevard between the North City Limits and Lincoln Street
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,980
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING SECTION 6 -1-1501 OF THE BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON
CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF SAN FERNANDO BOULEVARD
BETWEEN THE NORTH CITY LIMITS AND LINCOLN STREET.
2. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 27, 2022 and the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2022.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 23, 2022.
4. Adoption of a Resolution to Apply for the 2022 California Arrearage Payment Program Through the State of California to Provide Assistance to Active Residential Ratepayers with Outstanding Balances Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,362
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION AND
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT’S 2022
CALIFORNIA ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM (2022 CAPP);
AUTHORIZING THE B URBANK WATER AND POWER GENERAL
MANAGER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO EXECUTE
APPLICATIONS FOR AND UPON RECEIPT OF FUNDS APPLY
CREDITS TO DELINQUENT ELECTRIC ACCOUNTS AND ALL
SUBSEQUENT CAPP PROGRAMS.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
5. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a Full Two-Year Term
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk, presented the Report.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
10/11/2022
4 Motion
2022 California Building
Standards Codes
Staff Report
Motion
George Izay Park
Master Plan
Staff Report
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved 5-0 by a show of hands, to appoint Chris Welker to the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors to fill a full two-year term ending October 31, 2024.
6. Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Codes; Adoption of a Resolution Making Express Findings and Determinations that Modifications to the 2022 California Building Standards Code are Reasonably Necessary Due to Local Climatic, Geological, Topographical, or Environmental Conditions; and Approval of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map
Mario Osuna, Assistant Community Development Director – Building, Joseph H. McDougall, City Attorney, Eric Garcia, Fire Chief and David Burke, Fire Battalion Chief presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: none.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND CITY OF BURBANK LOCAL
AMENDMENTS, AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, ADD ITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND
AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL
CODE.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,363
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINIATIONS
THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE
OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, TOPOGRAPHICAL, OR
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Approve the map of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the local responsibility area of the City of Burbank.
7. Approval of the George Izay Park Master Plan
Diego Cevallos , Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation, Zachary Mueting, Principal Landscape Architect, RJM Design Group and Tamara McClory, Associate Landscape Architect, RJM Design Group presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
10/11/2022
5 Motion
City of Arezzo, Italy, to
be a City of Burbank
Sister City
Staff Report
Motion
Human Trafficking
Notice Requirements
for Businesses and
Available Enforcement
Mechanisms
Staff Report
Motion
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Vice-Mayor Anthony, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Approve the George Izay Park Master Plan (Master Plan).
Authorize the City Manager to direct staff to proceed with strategic implementation of the Master Plan, including an aerial topographic and field survey, and phasing feasibility studies for George Izay Park.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Inviting the City of A rezzo, Italy, to be a City of Burbank Sister City
Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Robbie Brody and Eve Kim-Brody
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Talamantes, seconded by Council Member Frutos, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,364
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO AREZZO, ITALY, TO
BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE OF
AREZZO, ITALY, TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SISTER CITY
PROGRAM.
9. Consideration of Human Trafficking Notice Requirements for Businesses and Available Enforcement Mechanisms
Rita Dilorenzo, Deputy City Attorney presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz , seconded by Council Member Springer, carried 4-1 (Anthony, Dissent) by roll call vote, to:
provide direction to staff regarding the development of a Human Trafficking Notice Requirement and a local enforcement process.
10/11/2022
6 Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Schultz requested a First-Step report on AB 2011 and any exemptions that could apply to the City of Burbank.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:19 p.m., to Tuesday, October 25, 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: October 25, 2022