1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JANAURY 30, 2024
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 6:05 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 six (6) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in General Public Comment and the Public Hearing Public Comment periods 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 PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Golden State Walking/Bus Tour; (2) Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo (BASE) ; (3) Earthquake Brace and Bolt ; (4) Burbank Water and Power Wood Pole Inspections; (5) Register to Vote and Information for No Party Preference Voters; and (6) OurBurbank 311.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring January 27, 2024 as “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in the City of Burbank and welcomed David Meyerhof , Holocaust Speaker Coordinator for the Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles Unified School Districts, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition Celebrating the Five- Year Anniversary of the Burbank Young Professionals , and welcomed Ryan Chatterton, Burbank Young Professionals Chair, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz invited Recycling Specialist Amy Hammes to the podium to assist with the presentation of Certificates of Recognition for the Graduates of the City of Burbank Waste Warriors Program: Abbygail Ang, Silvia Bottini, Charlie Castell, Juliane Crump, Mike Diggs, Lea Ford, Matteo Ghidoni, Elina Gitig, Janae Green, Anna Varnon-Grier, Selina Herman, William Jardell, Catherine Lefebvre, Helen Lott, Jessica Martin, Melissa Thompson, Paula Trubisky, Amie Serio, Diana Strzalka, Amy Tremmel, Martha Walter, Lindsay Wilkes-Edrington, and Anely Williams.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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2 General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Approval of a Sixth
Amendment to a PSA
with Elizabeth Moule &
Stefanos Polyzoides
for the Downtown
Burbank Transit
Oriented Development
Specific Plan; and
Amending FY 2023-24
Budget
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
Contract Documents,
Plans & Specifications,
and Authorizing
Execution of a
Contract for Bid
Schedule No. 1525 –
McCambridge Park
Pool Repair to Condor,
Inc.; and Approval of a
Budget Amendment
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Patricia Rivera, Jesus Rojas, Jo Pimienta, John Gerro, Harry Timuryan, and Juliane Crump.
Calling in to comment were: David Holtzman, Karen Ross, Scott Myers , and Cynthia Net.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff 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.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 9 and January 23, 2024, and the Dark Meeting of January 16, 2024.
2. Approval of a Sixth Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Elizabeth Moule & Stefanos Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists, for the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan; and Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
1. Approve a Sixth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Elizabeth Moule & Stefanos Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists for the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented
Development Specific Plan.
2. Amend Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget by appropriating $314,000.
3. Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Burbank Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1525 – McCambridge Park Pool Repair to Co ndor, Inc.; and Approval of a Budget Amendment
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,498
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1525 - MCCAMBRIDGE
PARK POOL REPAIR TO CONDOR, INC.; AND APPROVAL OF
A BUDGET AMENDMENT.
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Adopted Budget to appropriate $526,584 from revenue account No.
534.ND000.30011.000000.00000 (Municipal Infrastructure Fund, Non-Departmental, Assigned Fund Balance) to the Municipal Infrastructure Fund Account
No. 534.PW33A.71000.0000.24201.00000.
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3 Approval of the City of
Burbank Code of
Conduct for Members
of City Council
Introduction of an
Ordinance Approving a
Second Amendment to
the Development
Agreement Related to
Planned Development
No. 96-1
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Mobility Planning in the
Golden State Specific
Plan Area
Staff Report
4. Approval of the City of Burbank Code of Conduct for Members of City Council
Approve the City of Burbank Code of Conduct for Members of City Council.
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. Introduction of an Ordinance Approving a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement Related to Planned Development No. 96-1
Mayor Schultz recused himself from Item No. 5 , citing a conflict of interest due to his residence being within 500 feet of the project site.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:09 p.m. by Vice-Mayor Perez.
Council Member Mullins disclosed that an email from Jeff Worthe was received and that she reached out to him to clarify some information on the Staff Report. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents; and that 1 written correspondence was received.
Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director ; Greg Mirza - Avakyan, Senior Planner ; and Applicant Jeff Worthe presented a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 4-0 (Schultz recused) by roll call vote, to
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 96-1. (PROJECT NO. 23-0001343).
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
6. Discussion on Mobility Planning in the Golden State Specific Plan Area
Karen Chavez, Associate Planner ; Marcos Fuentes , Senior Transportation Planner ; David Kriske, Assistant C ommunity Development Director of Transportation and Planning; Daniel Villa , Principal Planner; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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4 Public Comment
Motion
Ordinance Adding
Article 4 to Chapter 2
of Title 4 to the BMC,
Regarding Waste
Reduction Regulations
Staff Report
Public Comment
First Motion
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Andre Dionysian, and Jo Pimienta.
Council Action:
Council provided direction on the mobility goals and policies to be included in the Golden State Specific Plan.
7. Introduction of an Ordinance Adding Article 4 to Chapter 2 of Title 4 to the Burbank Municipal Code, Regarding Waste Reduction Regulations
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, and Amber Duran, Recycling Coordinator, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment w ere: Vicki Kirschenbaum, Jamie Keyser, Andre Dionysian, Kevin McCarney, and Beatriz Porto.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to
1. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADDING ARTICLE 4 (WASTE REDUCTION
REGULATIONS) TO CHAPTER 2 (SOLID WASTE, WEEDS AND
LITTER) OF TITLE 4 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WASTE
REDUCTION AS AMENDED:
• Compliance date for the single use accessories remains one month from adoption.
• Regulations on expanded and rigid polystyrene are effective July 1, 2024.
• Regulations concerning purchase of disposable water bottles for City events and facilities are effective July 1, 2024.
• Regulation of all other non- recyclable foodware, non- compostable foodware is effective January 1, 2026.
• The prohibition on single use foodware for dine- in at all restaurants is effective January 1, 2026.
• The addition of a third condition for a waiver due to no other available or suitable product.
• The addition of language regarding waiver appeal processing in accordance with Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1- 1501 et seq.
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5 Second Motion
Recessed/Reconvened
Motion to move Item
No. 9 to a future
Meeting
Introduction of an
Ordinance for the
Prevention of Human
Trafficking
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Update on Landlord
and Tenant Ad Hoc
Roundtable Meeting
Council Comments
2. Find that the adoption of the ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under 14 California Code of Regulations sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and 15308.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony , seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote that a report be brought back to Council in a year with an update on compliance and with a discussion item on possible tiered levels of restaurants and food services.
The Mayor called for a recess at 11:43 p.m. and reconvened at 11:49 p.m. with all Members present.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 3-1-1 by roll call vote (Schultz, dissent; Takahashi, abstain), to move Item No. 9 to the February 13, 2024, City Council Meeting and place it as the first Report to Council.
8. Introduction of an Ordinance for the Prevention of Human Trafficking
Ray Johal, Senior Assistant City Attorney, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Gloria Salas.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony , seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to
1. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 17. PREVENTION OF
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN CHAPTER 3 MORALS AND
CONDUCT, TITLE 5 POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE.
2. Provide direction on Ordinance implementation, including approaches for outreach and enforcement.
9. Update on the Landlord and Tenant Ad Hoc Roundtable Meeting and Direction Regarding the Proposed Solutions
This Item was moved to the February 13, 2024, City Council Meeting and it will be the first Report to Council.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
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6 Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Anthony requested a first step report on retail cannabis sales, with an emphasis on illicit markets and their effect on legal sales, to be reported out concurrently with the subcommittee report.
Council Member Takahashi requested a memo on the City’s management of sidewalk vending.
Mayor Schultz requested a memo on the City’s process with regard to illegal political sign placement.
Vice-Mayor Perez requested an announcement and other public outreach regarding the proper placement of election signage.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:28 a.m. to Tuesday, February 13, 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: February 27, 2024.