1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
A Closed Session Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council C hamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date.
The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Mullins , Perez (arrived 4:46 p.m.), and Takahashi, and Mayor Anthony.
Vice-Mayor Schultz.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no responses to the 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 Real Property Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: 2600 Vanowen Street, Burbank, CA 91505. Address not assigned to the subject property. The portion in question is a vacant remnant land parcel located at the southwest corner of Vanowen Street and Frederic Street in the City of Burbank, 91505.
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Maria Molina, owner of 2600 Vanowen Street, Burbank, CA, 91505.
d. City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director, Housing & Economic Development
e. Terms Under Negotiation: The City of Burbank (City) owns a portion of a lot that appears to be a part of the homeowner’s property, but upon doing additional research, it was confirmed that it belongs to t he City. The owner has expressed interest in purchasing the City owned portion of the land. There are no affected departments related to the potential sale of the property.
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
a. Govt. Code §54957
b. Title of Employee’s Position: City Manager
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority 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: 02 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
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, and Takahashi, and Mayor Anthony.
Vice-Mayor Schultz.
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2 Also Present:
Joint General Public
Comment
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Anthony indicated there would be two (2) periods of Public Comment - one period of Joint General Public Comment and one period during the Report to Council at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in Joint General Public Comment may call in at (818) 238-3335.
The Report to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Anthony displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) CDD Bike, Walk, Breathe Event ; 2) Planning Division’s Community Meeting on proposed development standards and requirements for multi -family residential and mixed- use development projects in non- residential zones ; 3) Fire & Police Service Day ; 4) Community Forums for Districting Process ; 5) Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series; 6) July Annual Vacancies on Boards and Commissions ; and 7) Community Development Goals Committee Unexpired Term Vacancy.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring May 7 -13, 2023 , “National Correctional Officers Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Burbank Police Captain JJ Puglisi and Dawna Jurecka, Lead Jailer, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring May 1-31, 2023, “Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Joy Casucci, Administrative Analyst II, Management Services Department, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring May 12, 2023, “Anne Frank Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Margrit Polak and Harvey Shield, Anne Frank LA Founders and Chief Executives , along with Olivia Prince whose activism led to Anne Frank Day, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Emmanuel Perez, David Donahue, J.P., Martha V. Yurel, Linda Granero, and Jose Pimienta.
Calling in to comment was: None.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
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3 Motion
Ordinance Amending
Burbank Municipal
Code Section 2-1-416
Youth Board
City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Establishment of
Release Train
Engineer
Letter to the Alliance of
Motion Picture and
Television Producers
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, carried 4-0 (Schultz, absent) by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1-416 Youth Board
ORDINANCE NO. 23-3,992
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-1-
416 YOUTH BOARD.
2. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 11, 2023, and the Dark Meeting of April 18, 2023.
3. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 28, 2023.
4. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 4, 2023.
5. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 28, 2023.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Release Train Engineer and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,422
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TITLE,
SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF RELEASE TRAIN
ENGINEER.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,423
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
7. Approval of a Letter to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Respectfully Encouraging a Timely and Mutually Acceptable Agreement with the Writers Guild of America
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4 Review the Proposed
FY 2023-24 Budget
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Approve a letter from all five City Council Members to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers respectfully encouraging a timely and mutually acceptable agreement with the Writers Guild of America.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
8. Review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
Justin Hess, City Manager ; Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Michael Albanese, Police Chief; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director, Housing & Economic Development; Eric Garcia, Fire Chief; Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director; Kimberley Clark, City Clerk; Marisa Garcia, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director; Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director , Transportation, and Planning; Courtney Padgett, Police Administrator.
Mayor Anthony called for a brief recess at 9: 45 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:53 p.m. with all Members present.
Dawn Roth -Lindell, Burbank Water and Power ( BWP) General Manager; Philippe Eskandar, BWP Board Chair ; Tim Cherry, BWP Board Member; Earle LeMasters, BWP Board Member; Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager of Electric Services ; Drew Johnstone, Acting Assistant General Manager of Sustainability, Marketing and Strategy; Mandip Samra, Assistant General Manager of Power Supply; Jim Compton, Assistant General Manager/Chief Technology Officer.
Council Members voted by a show of hands to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Richard Wilson, Assistant General Manager of Water Systems and Myles Collins, Energy Services & Utility Rates Manager, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: J.P.
Council Action:
It was approved by City Council Consensus (Schultz, absent) to review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule and to continue the discussion on May 16, 2023.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
Council Members reported out on Council Committee Assignments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
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5 Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Anthony requested a first step report on migrating the Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) from the Police Department to the Fire Department.
Mayor Anthony requested a report on the Police Department’s body camera policy, specifically the after-action statements taken from officers.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:12 a.m. to Tuesday, May 16, 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