COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023
5:00 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.
The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, at the reference desks at the two public libraries located at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard and 300 N. Buena Vista Street during normal business hours, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The City Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424 with questions or concerns.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
Members of the public have the option to participate in the meeting via in-person and/or telephonically for General Public Comment and Public Hearings. They may also submit their written comments regarding City business using the eComment feature on the City website, or by emailing the City Council directly at [email protected] Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision, or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). For more information, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5051.
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Public Comment Options:
1. To speak during General Public Comment and Public Hearing Public Comment periods during the meeting, members of the public may speak in-person in the Council Chamber or call (818) 238-3335. Calls received will be placed in a queue and forwarded to the Mayor in real time after in-person comments have been received.
2. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods are only accepted in person.
3. eComment will remain open until 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 4:00 p.m. on City Council Meeting day will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence received after this time will be distributed the following business day.
A.
Public Comment: (Three minutes on Closed Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335 or to speak in person, a PINK Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
B.
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 C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Invocation: The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer as part of City Council meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.
E.
Flag Salute:
F.
Roll Call:
G.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 1-28, 2023 “Black History Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring February 1-28, 2023 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of Recognition to Burbank Water and Power for Receiving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 RAD Program Growth Award – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
General Public Comment: (Three minutes on any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335 or to speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
L.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment: (Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) M.
Consent Calendar: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)
1. City Council Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation:
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 10, 2023, and the Dark Meeting of January 17, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
City Council Minutes
2. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a $225,000 Federal Financial Assistance Award for Purchase of a Wildland Firefighting Water Tender and Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Fire Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ACCEPTING A $225,000 FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF A WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING WATER TENDER AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 23-29,397
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Principal Communications Network Engineer and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. 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 COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK ENGINEER.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 23-29,398
Resolution No. 23-29,399
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
4. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salaries and Conflict of Interest Code Designations for the Classifications of Systems Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, and Principal Systems Engineer, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. 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 SYSTEMS ENGINEER.
2. 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 SYSTEMS ENGINEER.
3. 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 SYSTEMS ENGINEER.
4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Resolution No. 23-29,400
Resolution No. 23-29,401
Resolution No. 23-29,402
Resolution No. 23-29,403
5. Approval to Re-Establish Power Disconnections and Late Fees for Residential Customers– Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation:
Approve Burbank Water and Power to resume power shut offs and late fees for city utilities for residential customers effective April 3, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 4-1 (Anthony, Dissent)
Staff Report
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
6. Overview of the Burbank Water & Power Sustainability Programs - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation:
Note and file.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Note and file 5-0
7. Update on the Burbank Utility Service Subsidy Program - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation:
Note and file.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Note and file 5-0
8. Discussion on a Rent Control Ordinance in the City of Burbank and Current Tenant Protections - Community Development Department Recommendation:
Note and file, or direct staff as appropriate.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Provided direction to staff to schedule a Study Session on AB1482 and return with a 2nd Step Report regarding reasonable objectives for rent stabilization and tenant protection. 4-1 (Anthony, Dissent)
9. Approval of the City of Burbank 2023 Legislative Platform - City Manager’s Office Recommendation:
Approve the City of Burbank 2023 Legislative Platform.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Item moved to February 14, 2023
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Council Committee Assignment Report: (Council Members report on Council committee assignments) P.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) R.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, February 14, 2023, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.