CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
JOINT MEETING WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND
YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
3:45 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
***AMENDED - Updated Start Time, Cancellation of Closed Session Item No. 2, and Agenda Item No. 14*** 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, September 12, 2023, at 3:00 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.
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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 2:45 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 2:45 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.
Public Disclosure:
Please be advised that any communication submitted to the City of Burbank, its officials, staff or City consultants, may be considered a public record under the Brown Act and California Public Records Act. This means that any information contained in the communication, including personal information, may be subject to public disclosure. The City reserves the right to disclose such information in accordance with the law.
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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: Mid-Century Insurance Company, A California Interinsurance Exchange v. City of Burbank c.
Case No.: 22BBCV00677
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage ***ITEM CANCELED***
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation:
a.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(e)(3) City as Potential Defendant b.
Number of potential case(s): 1 Nick Gutierrez, CA Voting Rights Act C.
Boards, Commissions, and Committees Recognition Reception: 4:30 p.m. at the Community Services Building 150 N. Third Street – Room 104 D.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection:
F.
Flag Salute:
G.
Roll Call:
H.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of Recognition to the Members of the City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 15 – October 15, 2023 “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring September 17-23, 2023 “National Forensic Science Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council J.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) K.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
Joint General Public Comment: (Three minutes on any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) 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) N.
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 Joint Meeting of August 22, 2023, the Special Meeting of August 23, 2023, and the Dark Meetings of August 29, 2023, and September 5, 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 Meetings of May 23, 2023, and June 13, 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 Meetings of May 23, 2023, June 6 and June 13, 2023, and August 22, 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 Meetings of May 23, 2023, June 13, 2023, and August 22, 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 May 23, 2023.
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 May 23, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Records Technician and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF RECORDS TECHNICIAN.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 23-29,462
Resolution No. 23-29,463
8. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burbank and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers from July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027, and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW) FROM JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2027.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Resolution No. 23-29,464
Resolution No. 23-29,465
9. Adoption of a Resolution of Compensation Plan for City Clerk and City Treasurer, Appointed Officials, and Department Managers; Adoption of a Resolution of Compensation Plan for Unrepresented Mid-Managers; Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Citywide Salary Schedule; and Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER, APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND DEPARTMENT MANAGERS.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR UNREPRESENTED MID MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to appropriate $273,399 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).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolution No. 23-29,466
Resolution No. 23-29,467
Resolution No. 23-29,468
10. Acceptance of Donation of a Rotary Clock Tower Valued at $14,178 from The Rotary Club of Burbank to be Installed at Centennial Walkway – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Recommendation: Accept the donation of a Rotary Clock Tower valued at $14,178 from The Rotary Club of Burbank to be installed at Centennial Walkway.
MOTION: Accepted 4-0-1 (Mullins, Abstained)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
11. Acceptance of a Grant from California Library Literacy Services in the Amount of $20,974 and Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget – Library Services Department Recommendation: Accept a grant from California Library Literacy Services in the amount of $20,974 and authorize the Library Services Director or her designee to take all actions necessary to receive such funds and amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget as specified to receive and appropriate these grant funds.
MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report
12. Introduction of Ordinance and Adoption of a Resolution Amending City Council Compensation and Benefits – Management Services Department
1. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SECTION 2-1-202 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING BENEFITS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 20-29,202.
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Introduced and Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolution No. 23-29,469
Resolution No. 23-29,470
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
13. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for June 30, 2023 - City Treasurer’s Office (All Agencies) Recommendation: Note and file.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
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
14. Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt a 5-District Map and Sequencing for Future Council Elections and, Subsequently, Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend the Burbank Municipal Code to Conform with District Elections – City Attorney’s Office
1. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 3 TO TITLE 2 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE CITY’S ELECTORAL SYSTEM FROM AT-LARGE TO BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTING CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, ESTABLISHING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES, SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
2. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AMENDING SECTIONS 2-3-104, 2-3-111, 2-3-122, 2-3-127, 2-3-129, and 2-3-131 OF CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 2 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, KNOWN AS THE CITY ELECTIONS CODE, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Staff Report
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Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Additional Docs - Memo of Item Being Pulled
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: Item removed and will be brought back at a future City Council Meeting
15. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance Imposing Heightened Tenant Protections for Just Cause Evictions for Certain Residential Tenancies in the City of Burbank; Requiring Permits for Demolition/Substantial Remodel and Increasing the Relocation Assistance Payment to Three Months’ Rent - Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 ("RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS") TO TITLE 5 ("POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY") OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES WITHOUT "JUST CAUSE" IN THE CITY OF BURBANK (requires 4/5th vote for adoption).
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Additional Docs - Memo
Additional Docs - Attachment 1
Ordinance No. 23-3,999
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: Adopted as amended 5-0
16. Introduction of an Ordinance Imposing Heightened Tenant Protections for Just Cause Evictions for Certain Residential Tenancies in the City of Burbank; Requiring Permits for Demolition/Substantial Remodel and Increasing the Relocation Assistance Payment to Three Months’ Rent - Community Development Department Recommendation: Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 4 ("RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS") TO TITLE 5 ("POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY") OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING THE TERMINATION OF CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES WITHOUT "JUST CAUSE" IN THE CITY OF BURBANK.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Additional Docs - Memo
Additional Docs - Attachment 1
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: Ordinance Not Introduced Council Provided Direction to Staff P.
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, September 26, 2023, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.