1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023
Call to Order
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Housing 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 6:03 p.m. by Vice-Mayor Schultz.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Joint General Public
Comment
Vice-Mayor Schultz 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 (arrived 7:10 p.m.).
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Vice-Mayor Schultz indicated there would be five (5 ) periods of Public Comment - one period of Joint General Public Comment, one period during each Public Hearing Public Comment, and one period during each Report 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 Report to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice-Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: 1) Community Forums for Districting Process; 2) Go Green Burbank “Adapting to High Heat” Event; and 3) LAZ Parking Enforcement.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Vice-Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring May 21-27, 2023 “Public Works Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Tracy Tabb, President, and Ms. Isabel Omero, Sponsorship Chair, of the Burbank Pride Committee, who made remarks.
Vice-Mayor Schultz introduced Linda Cozakos, President of the Burbnak Tournament of Roses Association, who provided a presentation and made remarks on receiving the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade Queen’s Award.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Chris White, Jack Artan, Joel Schlossman, Liz Radley, Ron Bax, Jamie Keyser, Julio Jaramillo, John Fisher, Roger Aldi, Isabel Omero, Annie, Lisa, Arpine, Jonathan Peterson, Jose Pimienta, Lisa Baca, J im Lane, Burton Toepfer, Armin Khachadourian, Shant Norhadian, David Donahue, Terry Davis, Simon Hammel, Jared Cavagnuolo, Karen Ross, Cheryl Williams-Khoury, and Alissandra Valdez.
6/6 /2023
2 Motion
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)
Ordinance to Amend
the City’s Zoning
Regulations to
Establish Objective
Design and
Development
Standards for Mixed-
Use and Residential
Projects in
Nonresidential Zones
City Council Minutes
Resolution to Approve
a Memorandum of
Understanding
between the City of
Burbank and the
Burbank Management
Association from July
1, 2022 – June 30,
Calling in to comment were: Tom Can, Jorge Rivera, John, Adam Goldberg, Maruca Vanway, Mary C., Todd Campbell, A. Kelly, George , Carissa Oldenburg, Alex Arciniega, Debbie, David, Eric Fletcher, and Chris Vrakelos.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar with Mayor Anthony Abstaining on Item No. 6.
1. Adoption 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 (S B 35) and 65912.100 (AB 2011)
ORDINANCE NO. 23-3,995
Adopt 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 REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTIONS 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100 (AB 2011). (Zone Text Amendment No. 23-0001259)
2. Adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 23-3,996
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPT ER 1 (ZONING) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MIXED- USE AND
RESIDENTIAL-ONLY PROJECTS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONES
(ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT, PROJECT NO. 23-0001258).
3. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 23, 2023, and the Dark Meeting of May 30, 2023.
4. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Management Association from July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2025, and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Citywide Salary Schedule
6/6 /2023
3 2025, and Adoption of
a Resolution to
Approve a Citywide
Salary Schedule
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
the City Treasurer to
Establish Housing
Authority Bank
Accounts and Sign for
Checks
Approval of a Parking
Permit Agreement with
the Boys and Girls
Club of Burbank and
Greater East Valley to
Provide Three Months
of Discounted Staff
Parking at the
Courthouse City Public
Parking Structure
Ordinance to Amend
Title 3, Chapter 4 for
Firearms and
Ammunition
Businesses
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,427
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) WITH THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (BMA) FROM JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE
30, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,428
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Adopted Budget to appropriate $486,222 from revenue account 001.ND000.30010.0000.
000000.00000 (General Fund, Non- Departmental, Unassigned Fund Balance) to expenditure account 001.ND01A.60018.0000.
000000.00000 (General Fund, Non-Departmental, Salaries Holding).
5. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Treasurer to Establish Housing Authority Bank Accounts and Sign for Checks ( Housing Authority)
HOUSING RESOLUTION NO. H-23-262
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY TREASURER TO
ESTABLISH HOUSING AUTHORITY BANK ACCOUNTS AND SIGN
FOR CHECKS.
6. Approval of a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to Provide Three Months of Discounted Staff Parking at the Courthouse City Public Parking Structure
1. Find the approval of a Parking Permit Agreement for non-exclusive use of certain spaces within the City -owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the approval involves operation of an existing facility involving no expansion of existing or former use.
2. Approve a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley (B&G Club) to provide a 40% discount from the cost of the City’s regular monthly public parking permit fee to allow B&G Club employees to park at the City -owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure for a three -month summer period.
3. Authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute the Parking Permit Agreement on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Title 3 (Businesses and Licenses), Chapter 4 (Business and Occupations) to Establish Administrative Business License Requirements for Firearms and Ammunition Businesses
6/6 /2023
4 Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Resolution Approving
Increases to City Fees
and Charges for
Water, Refuse, Sewer,
and Electric Services
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:41 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 30 written correspondences were received.
Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney ; Denis Cremins, Police Captain; Mario Osuna, Assistant Community Development Director – Building; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; and Xjvirr Thomas, Associate Planner , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Linda Bessin, M. Korbin, Megan Oddsen, Melody Hasen, Sumun Pendakur , Joel Schlossman , and Jared Cavagnuolo.
Calling in to comment was: Chris Toth.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:48 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Schultz, seconded by Mayor Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Introduce as amended AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 3 (BUSINESSES AND
LICENSES) CHAPTER 4 (BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL COD E AND CREATING NEW
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION RETAIL
BUSINESSES THAT REQUIRE A LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSE.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Increases to City Fees and Charges for Water, Refuse, Sewer, and Electric Services
The Public Hearing was opened at 10:23 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 a total of 34 written/oral correspondences, including 27 protests, 2 support, and 5 who opined on the matter, were received.
Dawn Roth Lindell, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Myles Collins, Energy Services and Utility Rates Manager; John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Street and Sanitation; Richard Wilson, Assistant General Manager – Water; and Drew Johnstone, Acting Assistant General Manager - Sustainability, Marketing, and Strategy; presented the staff report presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
6/6 /2023
5 Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Resolution Amending
Permit Parking Hours
on South Reese Place
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Resolution Adopting
the Updated Rules and
Regulations Governing
Utility Service
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Martin Makaryan and Joel Schlossman.
Calling in was: Ginny Barnett.
The Public Hearing was closed at 11:22 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice -Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,429
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING INCREASES TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR
WATER, REFUSE, SEWER, AND ELECTRIC SERVICES FOR
INCLUSION IN THE 2023- 2024 AND 2024- 2025 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
Council Members voted by a show of hands to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Adoption of a Resolution Amending Permit Parking Hours on South Reese Place
Chris Buonomo, Senior Transportation Planner, 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:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,430
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING PERMIT PARKING HOURS ON SOUTH
REESE PLACE.
10. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service
Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager - Electric Services Division, 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 Perez, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to:
6/6 /2023
6 Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,431
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING UTILITY SERVICE.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORT:
Council Members reported out on Council Committee Assignments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on events and meetings attended.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Vice-Mayor Schultz requested a memo with data on number of applicants who apply for assistance programs, but do not qualify ; and for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Process for Utility Funds to i nclude discussion papers on how the City is looking at continued ways to increase revenues and achieve cost savings to keep rates low.
Council Member Takahashi requested to i nclude suppor t of legislation focused on driver education and the inclusion of safe driving around bicyclists and pedestrians in the 2024 Legislative Platform.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 a.m. to Tuesday, June 13, 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: June 27, 2023