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Burbank Municipal Code Sections
2-1-424, 2-1-425, and 2-1-426
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Burbank Municipal Code 2-1-424: Sustainable Burbank Commission A. ESTABLISHMENT.
The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the implementation of the City of Burbank Sustainability Action Plan, and help engage the community by participating in various public educat ion, outreach, and promotional activities related to environmental sustainability.
B. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.
1. The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall be composed of the following members:
a. Nine (9) members to be appointed by Council from the following:
i. Six (6) Burbank residents.
ii. Three (3) members may be residents or non -residents representing either the business community at large who is engaged in environmental issues, the real estate or development industry or faith-based or non-profit community. b. Representatives from the following are non-voting liaisons: the Board of the Chamber of Commerce, the Youth Board, the Planning Board, the Burbank Water and Power Board, the Superintendent of the Burbank Unified Sc hool District or their designee, and the Executive Director of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport or their designee.
2. The Commission shall have the constituted offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. i. Chairperson – The Chairperson shall m aintain the general supervision, direction and control of the business and meetings of the Sustainable Burbank Commission. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission, and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees of the Commission and subcommittee Chairpersons as necessary, and shall receive reports of the subcommittee’s activities. ii. Vice Chairperson – The Vice Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chairperson, perform all the duties of the Chairperson, and in so acting, shall have all the powers of the Chairperson.
3. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate two members of the City Council to meet with the Commission, but such member shall not be a member of the Commission.
C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.
1. The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall have the duties to:
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a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in establishing policy on all matters as described in Section A.
b. Engage the participation of the community.
c. Provide community support for advancing policy initiatives and programs. d. Advise the City Council in the maximizing and leveraging efficient use of resources in the community.
e. Advise the City Council in the review of proposals, programs, practices, and goals.
D. MEETINGS.
The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall meet regularly at least every other month, on a day and time and place to be determined and fixed by the Commission and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Additional noticed meetings ma y be scheduled as necessary. All meetings shall be open to the public. Regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Public Works Department. Agendas of the Commission shall be posted as required by the laws of the State of California.
E. QUORUM.
A majority of the nine (9) voting members of the Sustainable Burbank Commission shall constitute a quorum. [Added by Ord. No. 16-3,874, eff. 3/11/16.]
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Burbank Municipal Code 2-1-425: Burbank Cultural Arts Commission A. ESTABLISHMENT.
The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. The Commission shall make policy and funding recommendations on matters related to the implementation of the City’s Cultural Arts Plan, help engage the community b y participating in various public education, outreach, and promotional activities related to cultural arts and other duties as requested by Council.
B. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.
1. The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission shall be composed of the following members:
a. Nine (9) members, six (6) Burbank residents and three (3) Burbank residents or non - residents, appointed by the City Council as follows: from the business community at -large, who is engaged in the arts, or who represents a diversity o f art disciplines such as: arts education; art in public places; dance; live theatre; film, studio and recording industry; media affiliated resources; music; and visual arts.
2. The Commission shall have the constituted offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. a. Chairperson – The Chairperson shall maintain the general supervision, direction and control of the business and meetings of the Commission. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission, and shall have the power to appoi nt subcommittees of the Commission and subcommittee Chairpersons as necessary, and shall receive reports of the subcommittee’s activities.
b. Vice Chairperson – The Vice Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chairperson, perform all the duties of the Chairperson, and in so acting, shall have all the powers of the Chairperson.
3. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate two members of the City Council to meet with the Commission, but such member shall not be a member of the Commission.
C. POWERS AND DUTIES.
1. The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission shall have the duties to:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in establishing policy on all matters as described in Section A.
b. Engage the participation of the community.
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c. Provide community support for advancing policy initiatives and programs. d. Advise the City Council in the maximizing and leveraging efficient use of resources in the community.
e. Advise the City Council in the review of proposals, programs, practices, and goals. f. Other duties as requested by Council.
D. MEETINGS.
The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission shall meet as needed, on a day and time and place to be determined and fixed by the Commission at its August meeting and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Additional noticed meetings may be scheduled as necessa ry by the Commission.
All meetings shall be open to the public. Minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department.
E. QUORUM.
A majority of the nine (9) voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. [Added by Ord. No. 16-3,874, eff. 3/11/16.]
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Burbank Municipal Code 2-1-426: Infrastructure Oversight Board A. Establishment and Purpose: There is hereby created an Infrastructure Oversight Board, who shall oversee and make recommendations to the Council regarding the infrastructure of the City (not part of an enterprise fund). The mission of this new Board, in part, is to ensure the reliability, maintenance and safety of the City’s infrastructure. Some oversight parameters may include:
safety, funding, planning, construction, (i.e. high level review of scope, schedule, cost, and risk of infrastructure project s), operations, maintenance (reviewing the adequacy of existing maintenance programs), and implementation of best practices related to infrastructure. The Board shall also make recommendations on traffic programs.
B. Composition of the Board:
1. The Infrastructure Oversight Board shall be composed of the following members:
a. Seven (7) members to be appointed by Council.
b. When appointing persons to the Board, Council should consider not only diversity, but also the appointee’s interest in and knowledge of City infrastructure projects, methods, and procedures. As such, Council should consider appointment of architects, civil engineers, as well as professionals with expertise in other areas such as project management, urban planning, traffic engineering, structures/buildings, construction management, budget/finance, and/or other related expertise. Toward this end, when recruiting for open positions on this Board, the City Clerk in any advertisements shall encourage civil engineers, as well as professionals with expertise in other areas such as transportation, urban planning, traffic engineering, structures/buildings, construction management, budget/finance, to apply.
2. The Board shall have the constituted offices of Chair and Vice Chair. a. Chair – The Chair shall maintain the general supervision, direction and control of the business and meetings of the Infrastructure Oversight Board. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board.
b. Vice Chair – The Vice Chair shall act in the absence of the Chair, perform all the duties of the Chair, and in so acting, shall have all the powers of the Chair.
3. Liaison with Council: The City Council shall designate two members of the City Council to attend Board meetings, but such members shall not be members of the Board.
C. Powers and Duties of the Board: The Infrastructure Oversight Board shall have the duties to:
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1. Act as advisory body to the Council on matters related to City infrastructure (non - enterprise funded) and traffic programs including parking.
2. Provide annual review and recommendation to Council as recommended by City staff for infrastructure projects and programs, such as:
a. Capital Improvement Projects – Major Projects (i.e. construction or renovation of a municipal facility);
b. Programmatic Capital – routine and regular annual capital renewal (i.e. the City’s pavement management program, HVAC replacements, roof replacement, etc.); c. Maintenance Programs;
3. Annually review staff’s recommended infrast ructure funding prioritization for Council consideration and review the proposed general fund infrastructure expenditures. Review of funding and recommended prioritization of annual budget and ten -year infrastructure plans. Annual review of funding shall include a review of use of prior year funding and what was and was not accomplished versus planned project and program specific goals.
4. Receive quarterly reports on the status of funded projects.
5. Review and recommend infrastructure policies, practices, and programs in accordance with adopted plans (i.e., the General Plan, Specific Plans, Complete Streets Plan, and Bicycle Master Plan, etc).
6. Assist in communicating with the community concerning infrastructure projects and programs and the importance of properly maintaining the City’s assets.
7. To perform such advisory functions as are delegated to it by the provisions of this code or other action of the Council or as prescribed in the Burbank Municipal Code, adopted plans and governing rules, laws and regulations.
D. Meetings: The Infrastructure Oversight Board shall meet regularly at least every month, on a day and time and place to be determined and fixed by the Board and held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Additional notic ed meetings may be scheduled as necessary. Regular action minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Public Works Department. The Board may create subcommittees as necessary to accomplish the goals of the Board.
E. Quorum: A majority of four (4) voting members of the Infrastructure Oversight Board shall constitute a quorum. [Added by Ord. No. 19-3,914, eff. 5/17/19.]