1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023
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:
Also Present:
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, Vice-Mayor Schultz, and Mayor Anthony.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Anthony indicated there would be four (4) periods of Public Comment - one period of Joint General Public Comment, one period of Public Hearing Public Comment, and one period during each Reports 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) OurBurbank 311 App; 2) CDD Bike, Walk, Breathe Event ; 3) Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series ; 4) Community Forums for Districting Process; 5) July Annual Vacancies on Boards and Commissions; and 6 ) Community Development Goals Committee Unexpired Term Vacancy.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2023 “Harvey Milk Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Mike Chapman, 40-year Burbank resident, Burbank Police Commissioner and Burbank Human Relations Council Member, and C hris Weber, 9- year Burbank resident, Sustainable Burbank Commissioner, and active member of the YMCA Social Impact Program, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring May 15 -21, 2023 “National Police Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Burbank Police Chief Michael Albanese, Captain Adam Cornils, Officer George Cuillard, and Courtney Padgett, Police Administrator, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring May 2023 “National Water Safety Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Burbank Parks and Recreation Aquatics Coordinator Michael Singhanate, Senior Recreation Leader Samantha Villanueva, and Senior Lifeguards Jonathon Elliot, Henry Margaryan, and Cameron Sauve, who made remarks. 5/16/2023
2 Joint General Public
Comment
Ordinance to Amend the
Streamlined Ministerial
Review and Public
Oversight Process for
Development Projects
Submitted Under the
Streamlined Ministerial
Approval Process
Pursuant to State Law
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, John Fisher, Jodi Reneaud, Jim Lane, J.P., Clint Allisone, Kyle Hardy , David Donahue, Jared Cavagnuolo, Jose Pimenta, and Alissandra Valdez.
Calling in to comment were: Janet Diel and Linda Granero.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Streamlined Ministerial Review and Public Oversight Process for Development Projects Submitted Under the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process Pursuant to State Law, including Government Code Sections 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100 (AB 2011)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:33 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.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager; and Shipra Rajesh, Senior Planner, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) IN ORDER
TO AMEND THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL REVIEW AND
PUBLIC OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
UNDER THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL APPROVAL PROCESS
WHEN REQUI RED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100 (AB 2011). (Zone Text Amendment No. 23-0001259).
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3 Burbank-Glendale-
Pasadena Airport
Authority Appointment
for a Four-Year Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Continuation of Review
the Proposed FY
2023-24 Budget
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
2. Appointment to Fill One Scheduled Vacancy on the Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, pre sented the staff report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Paul Dyson, David Donahue, and Jess Talamantes.
Council Action:
It was approved and carried 5- 0 to a ppoint Jess Talamantes to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority for a four -year term ending May 31, 2027.
3. Continuation of Revi ew of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Budget (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Stephen Walker, Assistant Public Works Director – Wastewater Systems; John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Street and Sanitation; Leana Mkrtchyan, Deputy Financial Services Director; Ken Berkman, Public Works; Kevin Gray, Chief Information Officer ; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Housing & Economic Development; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Justin Hess, City Manager; Marisa Garcia, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director; Courtney Padgett, Police Administrator; Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager.
Council Members voted by a show of hands to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Eric Garcia, Fire Chief; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; and Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by City Council Consensus to review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule to continue the discussion to the Budget Public Hearing.
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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4 Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Perez requested a first step report on a Budget Amendment for Assembly Bill 1482 and Tenant Protections Study Session.
Council Member Takahashi requested an Urgency Ordinance to Amend the Streamlined Ministerial Review and Public Oversight Process for Development Projects Submitted Under the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process Pursuant to Government Code Sections 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100 (AB 2011) and a firs t step report on consideration of a special meeting for urgent fast-acting rent eviction protections.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52 p.m. to Tuesday, May 23, 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