1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023
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 4:03 p.m. by Vice-Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Mullins, Perez, and Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Schultz, and Mayor Anthony (arrived 4:08 p.m.).
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no responses to the Vice-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 – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Gary D. Gast v. City of Burbank, a Public Entity c. Case No.: 20STCV49660
d. Brief description and nature of case: Slip and fall
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Giuseppe Loche v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 20STCV27054
d. Brief description and nature of case: Eminent Domain/ Condemnation
3. 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 City Employees’ Association and Burbank Management Association
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 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Invocation
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
The Invocation was given by Rabbi Mark Sobel, Temple Beth Emet of Burbank.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Mullins, Perez, and Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Schultz, and Mayor Anthony.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
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2 Moment of Silence
General Public
Comment
Mayor Anthony indicated there would be six (6) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment, one period of Public H earing Public Comment, and one period during each 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 Pu blic Comment period will only be taken in person.
Mayor Anthony began the meeting with a Moment of Silence for the six victims - 3 children and 3 adults - of yesterday’s school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Anthony displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) Senior Citizen Board Vacancy , 2) Community Forums for Districting Process, and 3) BurbankBus Extended Hours and Frequencies.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring March 31, 2023 , “Cesar Chavez Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Everto Ruiz, Member of the Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Committee, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring April 1- 30, 2023, “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Eric Conner, Chair, Burbank Cultural Arts Commission, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring April 1- 30, 2023 “National Autism Acceptance Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Justin Belisario, Director of Program Operations , and Hayley O’Reilly, Program Director, ACEing Autism, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Anthony introduced Dr. Barry Ryan, President, and Heather Flood, Dean of the School of Architecture, Woodbury University, who provided a Presentation on the Micro-Housing Prototype.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items and City Council took no reportable action.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Linda Bessin, Chris Rizzotti, George Contreras, Don Baldaseroni, Joseph Rangel, Roy Simison , Cathy Morfopoulos, Lynne Hanson, Michael Elric, Briana Elric, Michelle Webster, Rosalie Salvato, Noreen Reardon, Susan Sterr, Ron Bax, John Bresee, Sabrina Silver, Megan Oddsen, Andre Dionysian, Jay Geisenheimer, and Tarrah Barbour.
3/ 28/2023
3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Approval of a Buyer’s
Order Contract with
Creative Bus Sales to
Replace Six
BurbankBus Transit
Vehicles and Amend
Fiscal Year 2022-23
Budget
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
an Allocation Plan to
Receive $1.8 Million in
HOME Investment
Partnership
Staff Report
Public Hearing
Opened
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Calling in to comment were: Alondra Lopez, Aaron Jorgensen-Briggs, Ben Sheffield, Christine Hatch, David Hoch, James Decarli, Kathy Ewing, David Holtzman, Susan O'Carroll, Jean Schanberger, and Lois Westphal.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 14, 2023, and the Dark Meeting of March 21, 2023.
2. Approval of a Buyer’s Order Contract with Creative Bus Sales to Replace Six BurbankBus Transit Vehicles and Amend Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget
Approve a Buyer’s Order Contract between the City and Creative Bus Sales to procure six grant -funded 35 -foot compressed natural gas powered buses for BurbankBus fixed- route operations, authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute and make any minor modifications to the agreement, and amend the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Budget by appropriating funds in the amount of $4,563,890.
PUBLIC HEARING:
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Allocation Plan to Receive $1.8 Million in HOME Investment Partnership
There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that one (1) written correspondence was received.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director - Economic Development and Housing; and Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager, Community Development Department, presented a PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Anthony opened the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: David Donahue.
Andre Dionysian opined on the item but did not wish to speak.
Calling in to comment were: None.
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4 Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Consideration of
Potential Rancho
Specific Plan
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Mayor Anthony closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,415
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING:
1. THE SUBMISSION OF AN ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) - AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN FUNDS (ARP) AND AMENDED FISCAL YEAR
2022-2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD);
2. THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND CERT IFICATIONS FOR
HOME-ARP FUNDS TOTALING $1,896,632; AND
3. THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNATED OFFICIAL TO
EXECUTE HOME- ARP AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
WITH SUBRECIPIENTS; AND
4. AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 BUDGET BY
APPROPRIATING HOME-ARP FUNDS.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Consideration of Potential Rancho Specific Plan
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director ; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director - Transportation and Planning; Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager ; and Shipra Rajesh, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Rene Karopedian and Emily Gabel - Luddy.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice- Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5- 0 as amended by roll call vote, to direct staff to prepare a Rancho Specific Plan and companion General Plan Amendments and bring back a second step report on design, construction, and funding options of a protected equestrian trail in the Rancho which will include analysis of traffic hazards along Main and Riverside including approved and protentional future projects in the Rancho.
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5 Potential Downtown
Burbank Transit
Oriented Development
Specific Plan and
Associated General
Plan Amendment
Staff Report
Public Comment
Council Consensus
Update to City
Council’s July 26, 2022
Firearm Regulation
Direction
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion to continue
past 11:00 p.m.
Motion
Resolution Opposing
the California Business
Roundtable Measure
Staff Report
5. Update on Project and Consideration of the Development Potential for the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan and Associated General Plan Amendment
Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director - Transportation and Planning, Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager, and Leonard Bechet, Principal Planner, Community Development Department, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Andre Dionysian.
Council Action:
It was approved by City Council Consensus to
1. Note and file update on the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan and Associated General Plan Amendment.
2. Provide policy direction and input on the Downtown Burbank TOD Specific Plan Development Potential.
6. Update to City Council’s July 26, 2022 Firearm Regulation Direction
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Michael Albanese, Police Chief; Jill Vander Borght, Senior Assistant City Attorney ; Derek Green, Police Lieutenant; and Xjvirr Thomas, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, presented the Report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Mullins, carried 5-0 by a show of hands to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was approved by City Council Consensus to note and file.
7. Adoption of a Resolution Opposing the California Business Roundtable Measure
Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst II, City Manager’s Office , presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
3/ 28/2023
6 Public Comment
Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,416
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK OPPOSING THE CALIFORNIA BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE MEASURE.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
Council Members reported out on Council Committee Assignments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Perez requested a first step report on making Cesar Chavez Day a City Holiday.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:43 p.m. to Tuesday, April 4, 2023, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark___________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Konstantine Anthony________________
Konstantine Anthony
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: April 25, 2023