1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024
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 5:02 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Takahashi , Vice-Mayor Perez , and Mayor Schultz.
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 – Anticipated Litigation:
a. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(4) City as Potential Plaintiff
b. Number of potential case(s): 1
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation:
a. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(2) City as Potential Defendant
b. Number of potential case(s): 1 (Claim for Contract Damages)
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 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Schultz 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 Schultz.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins , and Takahashi , Vice-Mayor Perez , and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Schultz 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:
Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerP oint Presentation announcing the following: (1) LA County Rent Relief Program ; (2) Sister City Community Meetings; (3) Tree Drop Off Locations ; (4) Volunteer for the 2024 Homeless Count; (5) City Parks Master Plan ; and (6) Call for Artists for Johnny Carson Park Shade Structure.
1/9/2024
2 General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Approval of the
Proposed City Council
Meeting Schedule for
Calendar Year 2024
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented Certificates of Recognition to the Winners of the 2023 OurBurbank Holiday Decorating Contest : Youth (13 and under) – Katie Jones; Business Winner - Penny L. Moore, The Actors Group ; 3rd Place in the Residential Category - Alan Falkner ; 2nd Place in the Residential Category - Tadeh Sayadian; and 1 st Place in the Residential Category - Arnulfo Padilla and Tina Schaefer.
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association and introduced Linda Cozakos, President, Burbank Tournament of Roses, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring January 15, 2024, as “Martin Luther King, Jr., Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Evette Dabney, Burbank Library Monitor, and Jordan Hill, Burbank License and Code Inspector, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Chief Albanese who provided a brief report on the Burbank Police Department’s Mental Health and Evaluation Team Vehicle.
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, Jordan Mandelberg , and Jo Pimienta.
Calling in to comment was: Tom Raider.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and City Manager responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar as amended.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 5, 2023; the Regular Meeting of December 12, 2023; the City Council Reorganization Meeting of December 18, 2023; and the Dark Meetings of December 19, 2023, December 26, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
2. Approval of the Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for Calendar Year 2024
Approve the Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for March 2024 through February 2025.
1/9/2024
3 Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending
City Council
Compensation and
Adoption of a
Resolution to Approve
a Citywide Salary
Schedule
Appoint Council
Members to
Committee and Liaison
Roles for 2024
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion #1
Motion #2
Motion #3
Motion #4
3. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending City Council Compensation and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Citywide Salary Schedule
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2 -
1-202 RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,495
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Appoint City Council Members to Committee and Liaison Roles for the 2024 Calendar Year
Cathryn Labrado, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Andre Dionysian.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to create a Landlord-Tenant Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Mayor Schultz, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to extend the Cannabis Retail Ad Hoc Subcommittee for 60 days and return to Council to present their findings.
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to change the Racial Equity and Diversity Subcommittee to a liaison role rather than a member role, to remove the alternate position, and to appoint two Members of the City Council to serve as liaisons.
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi , seconded by Council Member Anthony , and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to combine the Council Committee Assignment Report and Council Comments sections of City Council Meeting Agendas and to appoint Members of the City Council to Committee and Liaison roles as listed below for the 2024 calendar year:
1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Takahashi
2. Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez
3. Audit Committee
Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Mullins
1/9/2024
4 4. Burbank Unified School District/City Council Committee Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez
5. Economic Development Subcommittee
Mayor Schultz and Council Member Takahashi
6. Fiscal & Treasurer’s Review Group
Council Member Anthony and Council Member Mullins
7. Public Information Office Advisory Committee
Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez
8. American Public Power Association Policy Makers Council Mayor Schultz
9. Arroyo Verdugo Communities Subregion Joint Powers
Authority
Mayor Schultz and Council Member Mullins (Alternate)
10. Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust Board of Directors
Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Mullins
11. Disaster Council (BMC Section 5-2-103 designates Mayor) Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez
12. Domestic Violence Task Force
Council Member Anthony and Council Member Mullins
13. League of California Cities
(Annual Statewide Voting Delegate)
Mayor Schultz and Vice -Mayor Perez (Alternate). If neither is available, one of the remaining Council Members can serve as alternate.
14. League of California Cities (LA Division)
Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez
15. San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) Mayor Schultz and Council Member Takahashi (Alternate)
16. San Fernando Valley Service Sector Governance Council (Metro)
Former Mayor Talamantes through June 30, 2024
17. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) District 42 Representative
Council Member Anthony
18. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly Voting Delegate
Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez (Alternate)
19. Valley Economic Alliance (Board of Directors)
Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Takahashi
1/9/2024
5 20. Board of Library Trustees
Vice-Mayor Perez
21. Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Council Member Takahashi
22. Infrastructure Oversight Board (IOB)
Mayor Schultz and Vice-Mayor Perez
23. Parks and Recreation Board
Council Member Anthony and Council Member Takahashi
(Alternate)
24. Police Commission
Mayor Schultz and Council Member Mullins
25. Racial Equity and Diversity Subcommittee
Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Mullins
26. Senior Citizen Board
Council Member Takahashi and Council Member Mullins
(Alternate)
27. Sustainable Burbank Commission
Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Takahashi
28. Transportation Commission
Council Member Mullins and Council Member Anthony
29. Burbank Association of Realtors
Mayor Schultz and Council Member Mullins
30. Burbank Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Schultz
31. Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group Vice-Mayor Perez and Council Member Anthony (Alternate)
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 Takahashi requested: (1) a first step report regarding the City Council’s yearly selection of Mayor and Vice-Mayor to consider adding to Council policies like those utilized by the City of Glendale, e.g., a rotation based on seniority, number of times being mayor, and number of votes received when elected if there is equal seniority ; and (2) a memo on the effects of and procedures the City will enact regarding SB 567, including how the City will use the powers vested in SB 567 to enforce AB 1482.
Mayor Schultz reminded the City Manager and City Attorney about the requested Human Trafficking Noticing report.
1/9/2024
6 Council Committee
Assignment Report
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Mayor Schultz requested (1) a follow-up on his previously requested review of Resolution 17-28,970 adopting rules for the conduct of Council Meetings (including Public Comment) on the governance of Public Comment now that the new Council has been seated; (2) a memo on the first-time home ownership program launched in the City of Long Beach , and (3) a first step report on a City Council measure related to Supervisor Barger’s motion regarding hostages taken by Azerbaijan.
Council Member Anthony reminded staff of his request for a first step report regarding the Mayor’s Task Force on Minimum Wage.
Vice-Mayor Perez requested an update from Member Marsha Ramos, Burbank’s representative on the Metropolitan Water District Board.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council the meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. to Tuesday, January 23, 2024, for a Regular City Council Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark__________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nick Schultz________________________
Nick Schultz
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: January 30, 2024.