1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Emergency
Management
Training
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 Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Mullins , Perez, Takahashi, Vice -Mayor Schultz, and Mayor Anthony.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no responses to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session and Study 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: 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 Organizat ions Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association
The meeting reconvened at 5:07 p.m. with all Members present.
STUDY SESSION
1. Emergency Management Training Regarding the State’s Standardized Emergency Management System
Eric Baumgardner, Emergency Management Administrator, Fire Department, presented a report.
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 6:09 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Moment of
Reflection
Mayor Anthony held a Moment of Reflection.
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2 Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
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 Clerk Clark.
Mayor Anthony indicated there would be six (6) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment, one period of Public Hearing Public Comment, and one period during each Report s 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) SoCal Gas Assistance Fund, 2) Go Green Burbank Workshop, 3) Airport Authority Vacancy, 4) Planning Division’s Community Meeting, and 5) Community Forums for Districting Process.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony introduced Michael Hastings, President a nd Co-Founder of the Burbank Police Foundation, who recognized the Recipients of the Burbank Police Foundation Annual Matthew Pavelka Scholarship Award.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation declaring April 30-May 6, 2023 “Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of Burbank and invited Burbank City Clerk Kimberley Clark, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony present ed a Proclamation declaring April 23 -29, 2023 “National Library Week” in the City of Burbank and invited Carmenita Helligar, Vice Chair of the Board of Library Trustees, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation declaring April 1-30, 2023 “Arab American Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank and invited Julie Grair a Burbank Resident, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Jonathan Jones , Communications Manager, who provided an update on the community outreach related to the Districting Process.
PRESENTATION:
Mandip Samra, Burbank Water a nd Power Assistant General Manager , Power Supply , provided an u pdate on the 2024 Integrated Resources Plan.
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.
4/ 25/2023
3 General Public
Comment
Motion
Motion
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
Resolution Approving
the Issuance of
Obligations by the
Burbank-Glendale-
Pasadena Airport
Authority
Public Hearing
Opened
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, J.P., John Fisher, Barbara Beckley, Erik Hokanson, Albert Hairapetian, Jodi Reneaud, Sandra Olvera, Juan O Pina Lopez, Clint Allisone, Jorge Rivera, Liz Radley, Emmanuel Perez, David Donahue, Stephanie Clendinen, Iris Colman, Richard Cathc art, Linda Granero, Martha Yurel, Alissandra Valdez, Jared Cavagnuolo, Kayla Griffin, Brian Veskosky, April Fangio, Giselle Martinez , and Richard Baliotti.
Calling in to comment were: Aaron Jorgensen Briggs, Mary, Viki Petrou, Alex Arciniega, Christopher Toth, Sherrie Fields, Deborah Juarez , Dee, and George.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM:
It was moved by Mayor Anthony, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried unanimously 5-0 by roll call vote, to open discussion on an Emergency Eviction Moratorium.
Justin Hess City Manager ; Joseph McDougall City Attorney; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council roll call vote 5-0 to:
1. Agendize this item for the Landlord-Tenant Commission Meeting of Monday, May 1, 2023, to discuss the properties identified at this City Council Meeting.
2. Direct staff 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.
3. Add Rent Stabilization Strategies to the AB1482 Study Session.
4. Bring back information on the findings for an Eviction Moratorium.
5. Provide a Memo of the results of the Landlord Tenant Commission Meeting of May 1, 2023.
Mayor Anthony called for a brief recess at 9:12 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:20 p.m. with all Members present.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Anthony moved this item to be heard prior to the Consent Calendar.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Obligations by the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
The Public Hearing was opened at 9:21 p.m. 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 no written correspondences were received.
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4 Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Motion
City Council Minutes
Ordinance Amending
Burbank Municipal
Code Section 2-1-416
Youth Board
Resolution Authorizing
Acceptance of the
2022 Urban Area
Security Initiative
Grant, and Any Future
Amendments,
Accepting $332,356 in
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Frank Miller, Executive Director of the Hollywood Burbank Airport; and John Hatanaka, Senior Deputy Executive Director of the Airport, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Herbert Hardy.
Calling in to comment were: Kimberly T. and Laurie Rittenberg.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:34 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,421
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS BY THE
BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Vice-Mayor Schultz had a comment and question on Item No. 2.
Mayor Anthony had a question on Item No. 4.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 28, 2023, and the Joint Meeting of April 4, 2023.
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1-416 Youth Board
Introduced AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2 -
1-416 YOUTH BOARD.
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
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5 Grant Funds, and
Amending the Fiscal
Year 2022-23 Budget
by Appropriating
Funds
Resolution in Support
of the Inclusion of an
Armenian Checkbox in
the 2030 Census
Golden State Specific
Plan and Potential
Neighborhood
Protection Plan
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Burbank Water and
Power’s Electric
Distribution Master
Plan
Staff Report
Public Comment
RESOLUTION NO.23-29,419
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.
4. Adoption of a Resolution in Support of the Inclusion of an Armenian Checkbox in the 2030 Census
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,420
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF AN ARMENIAN
CHECKBOX IN THE 2030 CENSUS.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
6. Update on the Golden State Specific Plan and Potential Neighborhood Protection Plan
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Daniel Villa, Senior Planner; and Marcos Fuentes, Senior Transportation Planner, Community Development Department , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment w as: Carmenita Heligar . Andre Dionysian opined on the item but did not speak.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to direct staff to:
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.
3. D evelop a Neighborhood Protection Plan.
7. Update on Burbank Water and Power’s Electric Distribution Master Plan
Bobola Akerson, Senior Electrical Engineer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
4/ 25/2023
6 Motion
Motion to continue
past 11:00 p.m.
Burbank Water and
Power 2023 Financial
Reserves Policy
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Discussion of City of
Burbank’s Flag Policy
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Action:
It was approved by Council Consensus to Note and file.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice- Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Mullins and carried 5- 0 by a show of hands to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
8. Approval of Burbank Water and Power’s 2023 Financial Reserves Policy
Evilia Waleojo, Financial Planning and Risk Manager, Burbank Water and Power, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to 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.
9. Discussion of the City of Burbank’s Flag Policy
Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Viviana Garzon, Administrative Analyst II, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to direct staff to:
1. R eturn with a draft amendment to the existing City of Burbank Administrative Procedure I-26 – Flag Display and a Light Display Courtesy.
2. Bring back i nformation on the infrastructure of City buildings regarding placement of additional flag poles.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
Council Members reported out on Council Committee Assignments.
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7 Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Mullins requested a Joint Meeting with Burbank Unified School District to discuss School Resource Officers and campus security.
Mayor Anthony requested a report to consider sending a letter to the Association of Motion Picture and Television Producers encouraging them to negotiate in good faith for a fair contract with the Writers Guild.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:04 a.m. to Tuesday, May 9, 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: May 23, 2023