1 STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 12, 2023
TO: Justin Hess, City Manager
FROM: Judie Wilke, Assistant City Manager
By: Viviana Garzon, MPA, Senior Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: Discussion of the Proposed Joint Meeting Agenda with the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the list of topics (Attachment 1) that will be part of the agenda for the next Joint Meeting with the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education. Attachment 1 will be distributed and posted online through the regular agenda process by Monday, December 11, 2023.
BACKGROUND
At the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting, City Attorney Joe McDougall presented a report to Council requesting direction on the process for formulating agendas for future joint meetings with the BUSD Board of Education. Following a thorough discussion, the Council supported the following procedure:
• The City Manager will compile and present a list of proposed agenda items, including staff -initiated items and subjects previously requested by Council Members, to th e BUSD/ City Council Subcommittee ( Subcommittee), which is comprised of the Burbank Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Manager and the BUSD Board President, Vice President, and Superintendent.
• The Subc ommittee will meet and discuss the City’s proposals along with items proposed by BUSD and agree on a tentative agenda for the joint meeting. Per Council’s direction, the City Attorney will attend the Subcommittee meetings. • The tentative agenda will be presented to the City Council for its review and approval at a public meeting.
• The list of agenda items will be posted on the City’s agenda forecast for a minimum of three weeks before the scheduled joint meeting. Additional topics can be requested during the joint meeting as items for future discussion.
CITY MANAGER’S
OFFICE
2 DISCUSSION
The City Manager's Office staff collaborated with staff in the BUSD Superintendent's Office to arrange a meeting with the six members of the Subcommittee and the City Attorney. The Subc ommittee is scheduled to meet via teleconference on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. It is important to note that this meeting will take place after the publication of this report. Attachment 1 will be distributed and posted online through the regular agenda process no later than Monday, December 11, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This activity has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and as such, is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal. Code Regs § 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
CONCLUSION
Past joint meetings have established a foundation for collaboration between BUSD and the City of Burbank. The meetings have proven to be beneficial, fostering more comprehensive and coordinated efforts to meet the needs of the Burbank community.
The City team looks forward to future joint meetings and the continued development of a strong partnership with the BUSD team.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 – List of topics