Agenda — Burbank City Council, November 7, 2023

COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023
5:15 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.

The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, at the reference desks at the two public libraries located at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard and 300 N. Buena Vista Street during normal business hours, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The City Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424 with questions or concerns.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 5:15 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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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 4:15 p.m. the day of the meeting.

4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].

Emails received on or before 4:15 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.

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.

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, et al. c.

Case No.: 19STCV00635
d.

Brief description and nature of case: Premise Liability (Trip & Fall) (General Jurisdiction) C.

Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.

Moment of Reflection:

Flag Salute:

Roll Call:

F.1
Adjournment in Memory of Cindy Montañez
G.

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 November 7, 2023 “Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day” in the City of Burbank – City Council

2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Winners of the OurBurbank 2023 Halloween Decorating Contest – City Council

3. Presentation of a Donation from the Burbank Association of Realtors Community Service Foundation to the Burbank Police Foundation for the Plaque and Flagpole Memorial Dedicated to Burbank Police Officer Matthew Pavelka – City Council I.

City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.

Presentation:

1. Presentation of a State Legislative Update by Emanuel Jones and Associates – City Manager’s Office PowerPoint Presentation
K.

Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.

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.

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 October 17, 2023, the Special Meeting of October 24, 2023, the Regular Meeting of October 24, 2023, and the Dark Meeting of October 31, 2023.

MOTION: Approved 5-0
City Council Minutes

2. Adoption of Ordinance Amending Title 10 of the Burbank Municipal Code Pertaining to the Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in all Single-Family and Multi-Family Residential Zones, and on any Lots with Proposed or Existing Single-Family or Multi-Family Uses – Community Development Department Recommendation:

Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE EXISTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ALL SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES, AND ON ANY LOTS WITH PROPOSED OR EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY OR MULTIFAMILY USES TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW.

MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Ordinance No. 23-4,002

3. Approval of the Police Department’s Acquisition of New and Additional Military Equipment – Police Department Recommendation:

Approve the acquisition of new and additional military equipment.

MOTION: Approved 4-1 (Anthony, dissent)
Staff Report
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4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funds from the State Citizen’s Option for Public Safety Program in the Amount of $269,080.36 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget by Appropriating Funds - Police Department Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE STATE CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM, ACCEPTING $269,080.36 IN FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.

MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 23-29,477

5. Acceptance of the Donation of a Forensic Science Fuming Chamber and Service Agreement Valued at $21,954 from the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System for Biometric Identification Services – Police Department Recommendation:

Accept the donation of a forensic science fuming chamber and service agreement valued at $21,954 from the Los Angeles County Regional Identification System for biometric identification services.

MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report

6. Approval of an Agreement with Ricardo Cerezo for the McCambridge Recreation Center Mural Public Art Project and Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

1. Approve an Agreement by and between the City of Burbank and Ricardo Cerezo to design and paint a mural at the McCambridge Recreation Center Gym.

2. Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Adopted Budget to appropriate $5,000 from revenue account 001.ND000.30015.1033 (Public Art Fund) to expenditure account 370.PR21A.70003.0000.23433 (McCambridge Recreation Center Gym Mural Project).

MOTION: Approved and Amended the Budget 5-0
Staff Report
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7. Approval of a Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Golden State Specific Plan – Community Development Department Recommendation:

Approve the Seventh Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the completion of the Golden State Specific Plan.

MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Power System Operator Supervisor 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 POWER SYSTEM OPERATOR SUPERVISOR.

2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.

MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 23-29,478
Resolution No. 23-29,479

9. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Revisions of the Titles and Specifications for the Classifications of Assistant Public Works Director/Fleet and Building and Assistant Public Works Director/Street and Sanitation; Revision of the Specification for the Classification of Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Assistant City Engineer; 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 REVISION OF THE TITLE AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - FLEET AND BUILDING TO ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR - FLEET AND BUILDINGS.

2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE TITLE AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – STREET AND SANITATION TO ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR – STREETS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT.

3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF ASSISTANT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER.

4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TITLE, SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER.

5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.

MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Additional Docs - Memo
Additional Docs - Attachment 1 (Staff Report)
Additional Docs - Attachment 7
Additional Docs - Attachment 8 - Exhibit A - Page 3
Resolution No. 23-29,480
Resolution No. 23-29,481
Resolution No. 23-29,482
Resolution No. 23-29,483
Resolution No. 23-29,484

10. Approval of a Budget Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Legal Fees and Costs Related to a Lawsuit under the California Voting Rights Act – City Attorney’s Office Recommendation:

Approve a Budget Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget to Appropriate Funds for the Legal Fees and Costs Related to a Lawsuit under the California Voting Rights Act.

MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report

11. Approval of Informed Consent and Waiver of Potential Conflict in Legal Representation of the Burbank Housing Corporation by Goldfarb & Lipman, and Authorization for City Attorney to Execute – City Attorney’s Office Recommendation:

Authorize the City Attorney, or their designee, to sign the consent to expand Goldfarb & Lipman’s representation of the Burbank Housing Corporation regarding all aspects (other than land use and tenant protection issues) of the development or redevelopment of existing and new affordable housing projects in the City, and to expand representation of the City regarding separate matters.

MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)

12. Update on the Golden State Neighborhood Protection Plan and Approval of an Amendment to Fiscal Year 2023 – 2024 Development Impact Fees Budget to Fund Development of the Golden State Neighborhood Protection Plan – Community Development Department

1. Direct Staff to prepare a Golden State Neighborhood Protection Plan in response to new residential housing developments in the Golden State area.

2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget in the amount of $250,000 to appropriate funds received from the Avion Development Project to fund the plan’s preparation.

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: Provided direction and Amended the Budget 5-0

13. Update on the Media District Specific Plan and Consideration of the Development Potential and Associated General Plan Amendment – Community Development Department

1. Note and file.

2. Provide policy direction and input on the Media District Specific Plan Update Development Potential.

Council Action: Note and file and provide direction 3-0-2 (Perez and Schultz, recused) 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: In Memory of City of San Fernando Council Member Cindy Montañez, to Tuesday, November 14, 2023, for a Joint Meeting in the Community Services Building, Room 104 - 150 North Third Street, First Floor.

Burbank City CouncilNovember 7, 2023

Burbank City Council
November 7, 2023