1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
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
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by Elder Tim Black, First Presbyterian Church of 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 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Talamantes displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) City of Burbank November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election; 2) Landlord -Tenant Commission Vacancy; 3) Senior Citizen Board Vacancy; 4) Parks and Recreation Department Halloween Events; 5) Downtown Burbank PBID Winter Wine Walk.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Talamantes invited Erin Barrows, Recreation Services Manager and Bryce Burton, Recreation Coordinator to assist in present ing Certificates of Recognition to the 2022 Starlight Bowl Sponsors.
Starlight Platinum Sponsors: Burbank Water and Power; Cusumano Real Estate Group; GAIN Federal Credit Union.
Starlight Gold Sponsors: Augusta Financial, UBS Bertain Escobar Wealth Management.
Mayor Talamantes presented a Proclamation Declaring October 2022 as “Filipino American History Month” in the City o f Burbank and introduced Lyn Dellutri , President of St. Robert Bellarmine Filipino Catholic Organization who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Jeannine Edwards, Assistant General Manager Burbank Water and Power, who provided an update on the water restrictions effective November 1, 2022.
10/25/2022
2 Public Comment
Motion
Ordinance to Adopt the
2022 California
Building Standards
Codes and City of
Burbank Local
Amendments
City Council Minutes
Appointment of
Members to the Youth
Board for the 2022-23
School Year
Resolutions Approving
Establishment of the
Salaries and Conflict of
Interest Code
Designations for the
Classifications of
Power Resources
Planning Associate I,
Power Resources
Planning Associate II,
Senior Power
Resources Planner,
and Principal Power
Resources Planner,
and Citywide Salary
Schedule
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Christopher Rizzoti, Mr. Jones, Jay Geisenheimer, Melinda Amato, David Donahue, and Emily Gabel-Luddy.
Calling in to comment was: Susan O’Carroll , Susan, Jim Casey , Scott Bridges, Tamala Takahashi, and Sue Cleereman.
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 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance to Adopt the 2022 California Building Standards Codes and City of Burbank Local Amendments
ORDINANCE NO. 22-3,981
Adopt 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, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND
AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL
CODE.
2. City Council Minutes
Approved the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of October 11, 2022, and the Dark Meeting of October 18, 2022.
3. Appointment of Members to the Youth Board for the 2022- 23 School Year
Appointed students to serve a one-year term on the Youth Board based on school recommendations and submitted applications.
4. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salaries and Conflict of Interest Code Designations for the Classifications of Power Resources Planning Associate I, Power Resources Planning Associate II, Senior Power Resources Planner, and Principal Power Resources Planner, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,365
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 POWER RESOURCES PLANNING
ASSOCIATE I.
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3 Resolution approving
the amended
Multifamily Residential
Project at 921 W.
Riverside Drive and
Approval of the
Ministerial Design
Review for the
Amended Project
Pursuant to Burbank
Municipal Code Title
10 Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,366
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 POWER RESOURCES PLANNING
ASSOCIATE II.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,367
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 POWER RESOURCES PLANNER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,368
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 POWER RESOURCES
PLANNER.
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,369
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Amended Multifamily Residential Project at 921 W. Riverside Drive and Approval of the Ministerial Design Review for the Amended Project Pursuant to Burbank Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 1 (Zoning), Division 12 (Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process) and Senate Bill 35 (CA Government Code Section 65913.4)
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:57 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Mullins affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that a total of fifteen (15) written correspondences were received.
Scott Plambaec k, Planning Manager , Community Development Department, presented the PowerPoint Presentation.
Matt Waken, Managing Member and Project Applicant for Pickwick Investment, LLC made remarks.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Gino S. Mifson, Scott O’Grady, Brad Roth, Kevin Muldoon, Mr. Watson, and Emily Gabel-Luddy.
Calling in to comment was: James Decarli.
10/25/2022
4 Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Appointment to fill one
Vacancy each on the
Planning Board and
on the Transportation
Commission for
Unexpired Terms
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager , Community Development Department, Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Department Director Transportation and Planning and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney responded to City Council inquiries.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Schultz, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 22-29,370
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK CONFIRMING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION THAT THE AMENDED PROJECT
NO. 22 -0000972 LOCATED AT 921 W. RIVERSIDE DRIVE IS
CONSISTENT WITH ALL APPLICABLE OBJECTIVE GENERAL
PLAN, ZONING, SUBDIVISION, AND DESIGN REVIEW
STANDARDS AND APPROVING THE PROJECT’S STREAMLINED
MINISTERIAL DESIGN REVIEW.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
6. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Planning Board and Fill One Vacancy on the Transportation Commission for Unexpired Terms
Zizette Mullins, City Clerk, presented the Report.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment w ere: Eddy Polon, John Brooks Pipher , Samantha Wick, Kevin Muldoon, and Simon Hammel.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to appointment Samantha Wick to the Planning Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
It was unanimously approved by City Council Consensus to appointment Eddy Polon to the Transportation Commission for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Frutos requested a first step report on Council policy for Town Hall meetings.
Council Member Schultz requested a first step report on the design, funding, and implementation of a full equestrian trail.
10/25/2022
5 Adjournment
Vice-Mayor Anthony requested a first step report to reconsider the SB 35 Ordinance, returning the site eligibility determination to the Community Development Director.
Mayor Talamantes requested 1) Update on the tree canopy at the Empire Center parking lot; 2) Update on the City’s speed enforcement efforts; and 3) Update on the tobacco retail store inspections.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m., to Tuesday, November 1, 2022, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Xiomara Gamez_________________
Xiomara Gamez
Administrative Analyst II
_s/Jess A. Talamantes________________
Jess A. Talamantes
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: November 15, 2022