1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
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 4:30 p.m. 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.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
There being no response 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 – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Bernard v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 22STCV08882
d. Brief description and nature of case: Other Employment Complaint Case
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Argueta v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 23STCV06809
d. Brief description and nature of case: Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Jesse Vasquez v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: 23STCV09389
d. Brief description and nature of case: Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)
4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: City of Burbank v. 3M Company, et al.
c. Case No.: 2:22-cv-02823-RMG (MDL 2873)
d. Brief description and nature of case: Water Quality (PFA Manufacturers)
Call to Order A 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 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Anthony.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
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.
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2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
General Public
Comment
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 two (2 ) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in General Public Comment may call in at (818) 238- 3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice-Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony; (2) Breakfast with Santa; (3) Media District Specific Plan Update; (4) Fall Festival; (5) Holiday in the Park; (6) Water Schedule Returns to 1 Day; (7) I nfrastructure Oversight Board and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Advisory Committee Applications; and (8) Community Arts Grant Program.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Anthony introduced Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, who invited Armond Aghakhanian, Board Clerk, Burbank Unified School District Board of Education, to present Certificates of Recognition to both Burbank High School and John Burroughs High School and to announce John Burroughs High School as the Winner of the 2023 City of Burbank Clerk’s Cup.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring November 13- 19, 2023, “Transgender Awareness Week” in the City of Burbank and invited Eric Carter, President of the Burbank Chapter of P FLAG, who made remarks.
Mayor Anthony presented a Proclamation Declaring November 1 -30, 2023, “Burbank Temporary Aid Center Month” in the City of Burbank and invited Barbara Howell, Chief Executive Officer of Burbank Temporary Aid Center, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Vicki Kirschenbaum, Mark Scroggs, Stacy Reed Payton, and Khary Payton.
Calling in to comment were: None.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and City Manager responded to Public Comment.
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3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Grant from California
Library Literacy
Services in the Amount
of $31,447 and
Amendment of the
Fiscal Year 2023-24
Budget
Electrical Services
Agreement with Ranch
Lot Studios Owner,
LLC for the Ranch Lot
Studios Project
Agenda for the Future
Joint Meeting with the
Burbank Unified
School District Board
of Education
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Takahashi had a question on Item No. 2. Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director respond to Council inquiry.
Council Member Takahashi had a question on Item No. 3 . Calvin Clark, Principal Electrical Engineer, Burbank Water and Power, responded to Council inquiry.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 2023.
2. Acceptance of a Grant from California Library Literacy Services in the Amount of $31,447 and Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Recommendation: Accept a grant from California Library Literacy Services in the amount of $31,447 and authorize the L ibrary 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.
3. Approval of an Electrical Services Agreement with Ranch Lot Studios Owner, LLC, for the Ranch Lot Studios Project
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Execute the Electrical Services Agreement with Ranch Lot Studios Owner, LLC, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office and execute any other supporting documents to implement the agreement.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Agenda for the Future Joint Meeting with the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the report and, with Justin Hess, City Manager, responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Council Action:
The City Council and BUSD School Board joint meeting agenda shall be established according to the following procedure:
1. The City Manager will compile and present a list of proposed agenda items, including staff -initiated items and subjects previously requested by City Council Members, to the Burbank Unified School District/City Council Committee, which is comprised 11 /14/2023
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Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
of the BUSD Board President, Vice President, and Superintendent and Burbank Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Manager.
2. The Burbank Unified School District/City Council Committee will discuss the City’s proposals along with items proposed by BUSD and agree on a tentative agenda for the joint meeting.
3. The tentative agenda will be presented to the City Council for its review and approval.
4. There shall be a three -week deadline for either body to add additional items prior to the Joint Meeting.
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:
Council Member Perez requested to consider drafting a letter encouraging a fair and timely resolution between Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and Service Employees International Union- United Healthcare Workers West.
Mayor Anthony requested a joint resolution promoting LGBTQ inclusion citywide at the next joint meeting with the Burbank Unified School District.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to Tuesday, December 5, 2023, for a Regular 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: December 5, 2023