COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023
4:00 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, April 25, 2023, at 4:00 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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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 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 3:00 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 and Study Session item only) 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.
B.
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: Juana Gladys Cruz Acosta v. City of Burbank, et al. c.
Case No.: 21STCV08556
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Trip and fall
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Hovhannes Artunyan v. City of Burbank, et al. c.
Case No.: 22STCV00941
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury – Traffic Collision with City vehicle
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 C.
Study Session: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
1. Emergency Management Training Regarding the State’s Standardized Emergency Management System – Fire Department PowerPoint Presentation
D.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
E.
Moment of Reflection:
F.
Flag Salute:
G.
Roll Call:
H.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of the Burbank Police Foundation Annual Matthew Pavelka Scholarship Award – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 30-May 6, 2023 “Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 23-29, 2023 “National Library Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1-30, 2023 “Arab American Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council J.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) K.
Presentation:
1. Update on the 2024 Integrated Resources Plan – Burbank Water and Power Department PowerPoint Presentation
L.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) M.
General Public Comment: (Three minutes on any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items except the Public Hearing.) 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.
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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) N.1
EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM:
It was moved by Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to open discussion for an Emergency Eviction Moratorium due to inflationary pressures and the loss of County eviction protections.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council roll call vote 5-0 to:
Agendize this item for the Landlord Tenant Commission Meeting of Monday, May 1, 2023, to discuss the properties identified at this City Council Meeting.
Staff is directed to reach out and invite the landlords of the properties identified and reach out to all the other resources that the City provides to tenants and invite them to the Landlord Tenant Commission Meeting of May 1, 2023.
Add Rent Stabilization Strategies to the AB1482 Study Session.
Bring back information on the findings for an Eviction Moratorium.
Provide a Memo of the results of the Landlord Tenant Commission Meeting of May 1, 2023.
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Public Hearing:
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Obligations by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority - Financial Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS BY THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
2. Conduct a public hearing to receive comments relating to the issuance by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority not to exceed $1,900,000,000, for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, development, improvement, renovation, construction and reconfiguration of certain facilities, including a replacement passenger terminal and associated support components, at the Airport.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Correspondences
Resolution No. 23-29,421
*** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Public Hearing Public Comment: To speak in person, a SALMON Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Adopted 5-0
O.
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 March 28, 2023, and the Joint Meeting of April 4, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
City Council Minutes
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1-416 Youth Board - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-1-416 YOUTH BOARD.
MOTION: Introduced 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
3. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, and Any Future Amendments, Accepting $332,356 in Grant Funds, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Fire Department/Police Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE 2022 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) SUBAWARD AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING $332,356 IN 2022 UASI GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 23-29,419
4. Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the Inclusion of an Armenian Checkbox in the 2030 Census – City Manager’s Office Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF AN ARMENIAN CHECKBOX IN THE 2030 CENSUS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 23-29,420
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
6. Update on the Golden State Specific Plan and Potential Neighborhood Protection Plan – Community Development Department
1. Provide policy direction on the Golden State Specific Plan Development Potential.
2. Provide direction and input on whether staff should return to Council with further research on costs and timeline for preparation of a Golden State Specific Plan Neighborhood Protection Plan.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Attachment 7
Attachment 8
Attachment 9
Attachment 10
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: City Council provided direction 5-0
7. Update on Burbank Water and Power’s Electric Distribution Master Plan - 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. Approval of Burbank Water and Power’s 2023 Financial Reserves Policy - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation:
Approve the 2023 Burbank Water and Power Financial Reserves Policy and approve the minimum financial reserve of 105 days cash on hand (DCOH), a recommended range between 160 and 240 DCOH for the electric fund, and the minimum financial reserve of 120 DCOH and recommended range between 200 and 300 DCOH for the water fund.
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: Approved 5-0
9. Discussion of the City of Burbank’s Flag Policy - City Manager’s Office Recommendation:
The City Council could:
1. Note and file the report; or
2. Direct staff to return with a draft amendment to the existing City of Burbank Administrative Procedure I-26 - Flag Display and Courtesy.
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:
Council directed staff to return with:
A draft amendment to the existing City of Burbank Administrative Procedure I-26 – Flag Display and a Light Display Courtesy.
Information on the Infrastructure of City Buildings with regards to placement of additional Flag poles.
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Council Committee Assignment Report: (Council Members report on Council committee assignments) S.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) T.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) U.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, May 9, 2023, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.