CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023
JOINT MEETING WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY
AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
5:00 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
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, December 5, 2023, at 5:00 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.
How to View the Meeting:
Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
YouTube Live Streaming Channel: Click here.
City Website Live Streaming: Click here.
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 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 4:00 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.
B.
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. 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
A.
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.
C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Moment of Reflection:
E.
Flag Salute:
F.
Roll Call:
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 Certificates of Recognition to the 2023 Starlight Bowl Sponsors – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 25 – December 10, 2023 “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based and International Human Rights Days” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to City of Burbank Assistant City Manager Judie Wilke for 32 Years of Service to the Burbank Community – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Presentation:
1. Presentation of a Legislative Update from Senator Caroline Menjivar – City Manager’s Office 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 except the Public Hearing.) 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.
M.
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 Regular Meeting of November 14, 2023, and the Dark Meetings of November 21 and November 28, 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 Meeting of September 12, 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 Meeting of October 17, 2023.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Housing Authority Minutes
4. Review of Development Impact Fee Funds as of June 30, 2023 – Community Development Department Recommendation: Note and file.
MOTION: Note and filed 5-0
Staff Report
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5. Approval of a Power Purchase Agreement with Tule Hydro, LLC for the Purchase of Renewable Energy for 15 years and Finding CEQA Exemption for Existing Facilities – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to enter a power purchase agreement with Tule Hydro, LLC and to execute other documents as necessary to implement the contract and finding that it is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act for existing facilities.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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6. Approval of Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 - Community Development Department (Successor Agency and Housing Authority) Recommendation: Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Housing Successor Annual Report.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Application for Outdoor Equity Grants Program Grant Funds – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR OUTDOOR EQUITY GRANTS PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 23-29,485
8. Approval of a Design Services Agreement, Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreements, and Amendment to Engineering Services Agreement to Complete Final Engineering and Permitting for the San Fernando Bikeway Project; and Approval of the Landscape Engineering Services Agreement for the San Fernando Bikeway and Metro Railroad Landscaping Project – Community Development Department
1. Approve the following agreements and findings related to final design and permitting for the San Fernando Bikeway Project, and authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute such Agreements and any necessary amendments thereto:
a.
Design Services Agreement with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, b.
Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement with Sprint Communications Company LP, finding that it is in the best interest of the City and necessary for completion of the San Fernando Bikeway Project to allow Sprint Communications Company LP to complete this work on their facilities, c.
Utility Relocation Reimbursement Agreement with Plains All-American Pipeline, finding that it is in the best interest of the City and necessary for completion of the San Fernando Bikeway Project to allow Plains All-American Pipeline to complete this work on their facilities, and d.
Amendment Ten to Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for additional final project design services.
2. Approve the Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for landscape design services for the San Fernando Bikeway and Metro Railroad Landscaping Project, and authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute such Agreement and any necessary amendments thereto, and finding that it is in the best interests of the City to award this Agreement on a sole-source basis.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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9. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Individual Grant Application for Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Funds to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and Delegating Such Authority to the Public Works Director to Apply For, Finalize, and Execute Grant Documents Related to SB 1383 For the Next Five Years - Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATION FOR SENATE BILL 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) AND DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO APPLY FOR, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE SENATE BILL 1383-RELATED GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 23-29,486
10. Approval of the Proposed Update to Burbank Water and Power’s Water Conservation Rebate Program to Increase Bill Credits for Pool Cover Incentives – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve Burbank Water and Power to continue the pool cover incentive with the following modifications to add pool cover reels as an eligible cost and to increase the maximum bill credit amount from $50 to $100 per address.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
11. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Letter of Agreement Between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Police Officers’ Association; Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Citywide Salary Schedule; and Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget by appropriating the total amount of $1,906,126 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
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Resolution No. 23-29,487
Resolution No. 23-29,488
12. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Agreements for the Purchase and Installation of an Agricultural Structure and Concrete Foundation Blocks to Cover Burbank Landfill No. 3’s Organics Transfer Site; and Approving an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget – Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF AN AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURE AND CONCRETE FOUNDATION BLOCKS TO COVER BURBANK LANDFILL NO. 3’S ORGANICS TRANSFER SITE; AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 23-29,489
13. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution of Agreements for $9,949,896 in Grant Funds from the California State Library for the New Burbank Central Library – Library Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,949,896, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT ON THE CITY’S BEHALF.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 23-29,490
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Public Hearing:
14. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, and Amending the Rancho Providencia Neighborhood Protection Plan - Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AMENDING THE RANCHO PROVIDENCIA NEIGHBORHOOD PROTECTION PLAN, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RELATED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS.
Staff Report
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Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
Resolution No. 23-29,491
*** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Public Hearing Public Comment: To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Adopted 5-0
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
15. Update on the Implementation of Changes to R-1 and R-1-H Zone Standards and Identification of Future Considerations - Community Development Department Recommendation: Note and file.
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: Note and filed 4-0 (Anthony, Absent)
16. Update on Zone Text Amendment Establishing Zoning Regulations for Firearm and Ammunition Retail Uses - Community Development Department Recommendation: Provide direction to staff on the draft zone text amendment establishing zoning and use regulations for firearm and ammunition retail activity.
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 to staff 4-0 (Anthony, Absent)
17. Approval of the 2024 Burbank Water and Power Integrated Resource Plan - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve the 2024 Burbank Water and Power Integrated Resource Plan that was prepared in accordance with California Senate Bills (SB) 350, SB 100, and SB 1020.
Staff Report
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: Approved 4-0 (Anthony, Absent)
18. Review of the General Fund’s Financial Status as of September 30, 2023 - Financial Services Department Recommendation: Note and file.
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: Note and file 4-0 (Anthony, Absent)
19. Approval of the City of Burbank Code of Conduct for Members of City Council - City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Approve the City of Burbank Code of Conduct for Members of City Council.
Staff Report
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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 pushed to the December 12, 2023, City Council Meeting Q.
Council Committee Assignment Report: (Council Members report on Council committee assignments) R.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) S.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) T.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, December 12, 2023, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.