CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023
JOINT MEETING WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND
YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
4:00 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, May 23, 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.
How to View the Meeting:
Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
YouTube Live Streaming Channel: Click here.
City Website Live Streaming: Click here.
Public Comment Options:
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.
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Public Comment: (Three minutes on Closed Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335 or to speak in person, a PINK Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
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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: Mary Helen Cabrera v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 19STCV00635
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Aram Keledjian v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 21STCV28391
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Premise Liability
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation:
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Los Angeles Waterkeeper v. California State Water Resources, Respondent, City of Burbank, Real Party in Interest c.
Case No.: BS171009 (Lead Case)
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Writ – Administrative Mandamus (General Jurisdiction)
4. 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: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection:
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Flag Salute:
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Roll Call:
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Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 21-27, 2023 “Public Works Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring June 2, 2023 “National Gun Violence Awareness Day” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 1-31, 2023 “Older Americans Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
4. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Douglas Chadwick and Donald Baldaseroni for Being Named as the "Peter McGrath Older American Volunteer Service Award" Recipients – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Joint 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) M.
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 April 25, 2023, the Dark Meeting of May 2, 2023, and the Joint Meeting of May 9 and May 16, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
City Council Minutes
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 9 and May 16, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Successor Agency Minutes
3. Housing Authority Minutes - City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 9 and May 16, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Housing Authority Minutes
4. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 9 and May 16, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Parking Authority Minutes
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 13, 2022.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Public Financing Authority Minutes
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 28, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
7. Update on the Procurement Plan for BurbankBus Fixed-Route Transit Services – Community Development Department Recommendation: Note and file.
MOTION: Note and file 5-0
Staff Report
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Filing of an Application for Grant Funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure a Funding for the Santa Anita Playlot Playground Project, and Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Administer Grant Funds for the Santa Anita Playlot Playground Project– Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR THE SANTA ANITA PLAYLOT PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND ADMINISTER GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SANTA ANITA PLAYLOT PLAYGROUND PROJECT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 23-29,424
9. Approval of Multi-Year Reimbursement Agreements with Family Service Agency for the School Based Counseling Program and with Boys and Girls Club for the Drop-In Middle School Program – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Recommendation: Approve multi-year reimbursement agreements with the Family Service Agency of Burbank for School-Based Counseling Services and Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley for the Drop-In Middle School Programs, to be paid for by annual expenditures up to $270,000 for a period of three years from the youth services holding account.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Anthony, Abstained)
Staff Report
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10. Adoption of a Resolution to Submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Opportunity, to Authorize the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Projects – Burbank Water and Power Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
2. Finding that this activity is exempt from CEQA (14 CCR §§ 15301 and 15303).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 23-29,425
11. Acceptance of a Donation of a Memorial Flagpole from the Burbank Police Foundation to Honor the Memory of Officer Matthew Pavelka and be Installed at Johnny Carson Park – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation: Accept the donation of a memorial flagpole valued at $19,035 from the Burbank Police Foundation to honor the memory of Officer Matthew Pavelka and be installed at Johnny Carson Park.
MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report
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12. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the California State Library in the Amount of $5,400 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Library Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,400 AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET BY RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 23-29,426
13. Approval of a Legal Services Agreement and Budget Amendment for Assembly Bill 1482 and Tenant Protections Study Session – City Attorney’s Office
1. Approve a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Adopted Budget appropriating $50,000 to retain special legal counsel to hold a study session on Assembly Bill 1482 and tenant protection strategies.
2. Authorize the City Attorney, or their designee, to enter into a Legal Services Agreement with counsel specializing in state and municipal tenant protection mechanisms as recommended by staff, and to execute any ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the implementation thereof.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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14. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance to Amend the Streamlined Ministerial Review and Public Oversight Process for Development Projects Submitted Under the Streamlined Ministerial Approval Process When Required by State Law, Including Government Code Sections 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100 (AB 2011) – Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY BURBANK OF TO AMEND THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL REVIEW AND PUBLIC OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS SUBMITTED UNDER THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL APPROVAL PROCESS WHEN REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65913.4 (SB 35) AND 65912.100 (AB 2011). (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Ordinance No. 23-3,993
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Public Hearing:
15. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the City’s Zoning Regulations to Establish Objective Design and Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Residential Projects in Nonresidential Zones - Community Development Department Recommendation: Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND RESIDENTIAL-ONLY PROJECTS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES.
Staff Report
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Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
*** 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: Introduced 5-0
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
16. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance to Amend the City’s Zoning Regulations to Establish Objective Design and Development Standards for Mixed-Use and Residential Projects in Nonresidential Zones - Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED-USE AND RESIDENTIAL-ONLY PROJECTS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES. (Requires 4/5th vote for adoption).
Staff Report
Attachment 1
PowerPoint Presentation
Ordinance No. 23-3,994
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: Adopted 5-0
17. Approval of the 2023 City of Burbank Investment Policy - City Treasurer’s Office (All Agencies) Recommendation: Approve the 2023 Investment Policy as proposed.
Staff Report
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Attachment 2
PowerPoint Presentation
Joint 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
18. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for March 31, 2023 - City Treasurer’s Office (All Agencies) Recommendation: Note and file.
Staff Report
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PowerPoint Presentation
Joint 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
19. Verify Independent Evaluator Report and Annual Update to the Burbank Water and Power Wildfire Mitigation Plan – Burbank Water and Power Department
1. Verify that Burbank Water and Power’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
2. Direct Burbank Water and Power to accept all reasonable and appropriate comments on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan from the public, other local and state agencies, and interested parties that are received prior to July 1, 2023.
Staff Report
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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: Verified and Accepted 4-0 (Perez, Absent)
20. Discussion of a Safe Parking Program for Vehicle Dwellers - Community Development Department Recommendation: Note and file.
Staff Report
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: 4-1 (Mullins, Dissent) Directed staff to return with a second step report including potential locations for the Safe Parking Program for Vehicle Dwellers.
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Council Committee Assignment Report: (Council Members report on Council committee assignments) Q.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) R.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) S.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, June 6, 2023, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.