1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Call to Order
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 4:31 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Council Members Mullins , Perez, Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Schultz and Mayor Anthony.
None.
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 Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation:
a. Significant exposure to litigation p ursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(e)(3) City as potential defendant
b. Number of potential case(s): 1 Nick Gutierrez, CA Voting Rights Act
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 6:03 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 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:
Mayor Anthony displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Community Forums for Districting Process ; (2) Boards and Commissions Vacancies – I nfrastructure Oversight Board, S ustainable Burbank Commission, and the Cultural Arts Commission; and (3) Golden State Specific Plan Open House.
6/ 13/2023
2 Meeting Recessed
Joint General Public
Comment
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony made the presentation of the “Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth” to Gemma Hernandez and introduced Neha Ramesh, Secretary, Youth Board, and Ty Cook, Austin Cook’s Father, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring June 19, 2023 “Juneteenth Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Trina Robinson- Kemie, Owner of Rock Star Dance Fitness Studio, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony made a presentation of Recognition to Burbank Water and Power Linemen for Outstanding Representation at the 2023 L.A. Area Lineman’s Rodeo and introduced Dawn Roth Lindell, General Manager, and Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, who made remarks and introduced the following City of Burbank Linemen:
Nicholas Erickson, Andrew Gomez, Cole Hazlewood, Daniel Hernandez, Kristof Kardos, Charl es Lorenz, Dylan Murray, Chad Nichols, Edison Rosas, Hunter Schmidt, Ryuji Toyama, Andres Gonzalez, Ryan Holcombe, and Aaron Moore.
Mayor Anthony presented a Certificate of Recognition to Burbank Water and Power Electrical Distribution Crew for Mutual Assistance provided to Imperial Irrigation District, and introduced Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager, and Thomas Wilke, Manager of Electrical Distribution, who made remarks and introduced the following City of Burbank Linemen: Hunter Schmidt, Jimmy Karren, Daniel Hernandez, Dylan Murray, Joshua Schreck, William Lodwig, and Ryan Holcombe.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess invited Drew Johnstone, Acting Assistant General Manager of Sustainability, Marketing and Strategy, Burbank Water and Power, who provided an update on the Burbank Water and Power Bill Calculator.
PRESENTATION:
The update from the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority was rescheduled for a later date.
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.
The meeting recessed at 6:36 p.m. and reconvened at 6:38 p.m. with all Council Members Present.
It was unanimously approved by City Council to reduce the Public Comment Period to two (2) minutes due to the volume of public speakers.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Robert Monaco, Joel Schlossman, Ron Bax, David Donahue, Janis Bunch, Olga Rodriguez, Namrata Cooper, Rennie Gabriel, Citizen of Burbank with a H at, Jodi Reneaud, John Fisher, Harry Campbell, Suzanne Weerts, Julian na He nderson, Che rryl Weaver, Kim 6/ 13/2023
3 Motion
Resolution to approve
Burbank Water and
Power Campus
Stormwater
Improvement Project
CEQA Mitigated
Negative Declaration,
Mitigation, Monitoring,
and Reporting
Program, and Notice of
Determination
Resolutions Adopting
the FY 23-24 Annual
Budget, Citywide Fee
Schedule, and
Appropriations Limit
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Villalobos, Laurie Bleick, Barbara Howey, Shanna Warren, Shiral Torres, Talin Amirkhani, Madlin, Jim Pantaleo, Kandace Soderstrom, Antoinette Dohmen, Li nda Granero, Jose Pim ienta, Dia na Rios, Luis Trujillo, Aur a Marroquin, Jared Ca vagnuolo, Shant Norhadian, Kyle Hardy, Joe Seidel, Rhonda Suhrie, Alissandra Valdez, Tonja Stump, Marcy Renteria , Sonya, Mary Anne Been, George Gerro, John Gerro, Alex Arciniega, and Stephen Hager.
Calling in to comment were: Melly, Stephanie, Dr. Jeff Wassem, Cynthia Netupsky, Todd Campbell, Charles Maseredjian, Ara Abrahamian, Chris Rizzotti, Tom Can, and Paul Girgis.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Burbank Water and Power Campus Stormwater Improvement Project California Environm ental Quality Act Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program, and Authorizing the Burbank Water and Power General Manager to Execute the Notice of Determination
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,432
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(SCN NO. 2019129091) FOR THE BURBANK WATER AND POWER
STORMWATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA),
APPROVING MITIGATION MONITORI NG AND REPORTING
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE BURBANK WATER AND
POWER GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NOTICE OF
DETERMINATION.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2. Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Annual Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule, and Appropriations Limit (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:43 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 22 written correspondences were received.
Justin Hess, City Manager; Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director; Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director - Economic Development; Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager and Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager, Community Development Department; and 6/ 13/2023
4 Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Albert Hernandez, Home Again Los Angeles, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to co mment w ere: David Donahue, George Gerro, Joel Schlossman, Albert Hernandez, Jared Cavagnuolo, and Jose Pimienta.
Calling in to comment was: None.
Council Vote No. 1
Creation of an Administrative Analyst I position to enhance Sister City activities with an update in six months after the date of hire.
Approved 5-0 by roll call vote.
Council Vote No. 2
Expansion of Homeless Outreach Services.
Approved 5-0 by roll call vote.
Council Vote No. 3
Council provided direction regarding Rental Relocation for the Interim Program.
Approved 5-0 by roll call vote.
The Public Hearing was closed at 10:52 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Provide further direction as necessary regarding the budget follow -up requests.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,433
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMOUNTS
BUDGETED.
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,434
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
RESOLUTION NO. H-23-263
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024.
RESOLUTION NO. P-23-119
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024.
6/ 13/2023
5 Resolution to Approve
the Annual Action Plan
for FY 23-24 CDBG
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Resolution Affirming
the Property at 801 S
Sixth St Meets the Site
Eligibility for an SB 35
Project
Staff Report
Public Comment
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,435
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024 AND FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
3. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Annual Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development; and Marcos Gonzalez, Housing Development Manager, 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 Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,436
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING:
1. THE SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 -2024 ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN UNDER THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2020-2025 TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD);
2. THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR
FEDERAL FUNDS FOR F ISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMS (H OME);
AND
3. THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNATED OFFICIAL TO EXECUTE
CDBG AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH
SUBRECIPIENTS.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Affirming the Community Development Director’s Determination that the Property Located at 801 South Sixth Street Meets the Site Eligibility Requirements for an SB 35 Project (SB 35 Notice of Intent to Submit Application – Project No. 23 -0001970) Pursuant to Burbank Municipal Code Section 10-1-19302(A)(3)
Xjvirr Thomas, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Shant Norhadian.
6/ 13/2023
6 Motion
Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi , seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,437
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AFFIRMING THAT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 801
SOUTH SIXTH STREET MEETS THE SITE ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SB 35 PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 23 -
0001970 - SB 35 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION) PURSUANT TO BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10 -1-
19302(A)(3) OF TITLE 10 (ZONING REGULAT IONS), CHAPTER 1 (ZONING), DIVISION 12 (STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL APPROVAL PROCESS).
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:
No items were requested.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:53 p.m. to Wednesday, June 14, 2023, for a Special 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: July 18, 2023