1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023
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 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Second Public Hearing
Composition of
Districts for the City’s
Transition to District-
Based City Council
Elections
Mayor Anthony held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Mullins , Perez, Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Schultz , and Mayor Anthony.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and Records Manager Dekermenji.
Mayor Anthony indicated there would be f our (4 ) periods of Public Comment - one period of First Public Hearing Public Comment on the Districting Process, one period of General Public Comment, one period of Public Hearing Public Comment, and one period during 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 Anthony displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) Community Forums for Districting Process ; and 2) Airport Authority Vacancy.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony present ed a Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2023 “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” in the City of Burbank and welcomed Sarkis Simonian, Chairman, Armenian National Committee o f America—Burbank Chapter, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony present ed a Proclamation Declaring April 18, 2023 “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the City of Burbank and welcomed Rabbi Mark Sobel of Temple Beth Emet of Burbank, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
SPECIAL PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Second Public Hearing Regarding the Composition of Districts for the City’s Transition to District-Based City Council Elections
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:18 p.m. There were no Conflict of Interest disclosures. Records Manager Dekermenji affirmed receipt of 4/ 11/2023
2 Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
General Public
Comment
Motion
Review the 2022
Military Equipment
Annual Report and
Renew Ordinance 22-
3,974, Approving the
Military Equipment
Funding, Acquisition,
and Use Policy
Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that written correspondences were received.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, and Douglas Johnson with National Demographics Corporation presented the PowerPoint and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Joel Schlossman, Jared Cavagnul o, Laura Elliott, Gary Bric, David Holtzman, Jamal El -Amin, Garen Yegparian, Gavin Quinton, and David Spell.
Calling in to comment we re: Michael Feinstein, David Gordon, Joan Hardie, Steve Chessin, Steven Hill, and Simon Hammel.
Mayor Anthony closed the Public Hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Council Action:
It was carried 5-0 by Council consensus, to note and file.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Joel Schlossman, Cynthia Leva, Jack Artan, and Ron Bax.
Calling in to comment was: Steve Dunwood.
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 for Item Nos. 2 and 3 and 4-1(Anthony, Dissent for Item No. 1), to approve the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Mullins and Mayor Anthony had a question on Item No.
2. Council Member Takahashi and Vice- Mayor Schultz had a question on Item No. 1.
1. Review the 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renew Ordinance 22 -3,974, Approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy
1. Approve the 2022 Military Equipment Annual Report.
2. Renew Ordinance 22- 3,974, thereby approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
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3 Professional Services
Agreement with LAZ
Parking California LLC
for Parking
Enforcement Services
Third Amendment to
the Professional
Services Agreement
with Leo A. Daly for
Design and
Construction Support
for the Community
Services Building
Security Project
Appointment to Fill
One Vacancy on the
Senior Citizen Board
for an Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Civic Center Project
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
2. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC for Parking Enforcement Services
Approve a Professional Services Agreement betw een the City of Burbank and LAZ Parking California LLC for the provision of parking enforcement services.
3. Approval of a Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Leo A. Daly for Design and Construction Support for the Community Services Building Security Project
Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Leo A. Daly Company, to complete the design and provide construction support for the Community Services Building Security Project.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Senior Citizen Board for an Unexpired Term
Melissa Dekermenji, Records Manager, City Clerk’s Office, presented the Report.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Joel Schlossman.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved 5-0, to appoint Cynthia Leva to the Senior Citizen Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2024.
5. Update on the Burbank Civic Center Project
Elizabeth Goldman , Library Services Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Joel Schlossman.
Council Action:
It was approved by City Council Consensus to note and file.
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:
Vice-Mayor Schultz requested a first step report on a Resolution to include the Armenian population in the next census.
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4 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 p .m. to Tuesday, April 25, 2023, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Melissa Dekermenji________________
Melissa Dekermenji, CMC
Records Manager
_s/Konstantine Anthony_________________
Konstantine Anthony
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: May 9, 2023