1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY,
AND YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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 5:01 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, 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 responses 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. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
a. Govt. Code §54957
b. Title of Employee’s Position: City Attorney
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board of the City of Burbank was held in the City Hall, Council Chamber, at 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:11 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, Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Perez, and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Schultz indicated there would be four (4) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment, one period during the Public Hearing, and one period during each Report to Council 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 PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Earthquake Brace and Bolt; (2) BWP Community Survey & Community Meeting #2; (3) March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election Information; and (4) Election Signage Guidelines.
2/ 13/2024
2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion #1
Motion #2
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring February 1 -29, 2024, as “National Children’s Dental Health Month ” in the City of Burbank and introduced Dale Gorman, Executive Director of the Kids’ Community Dental Clinic, Amber Gomez, Lupe Alcantar, Malena Otero, and Luis Centeno, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring February 1 -29, 2024, as “Black History Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Kevin Gray, Chief Information Officer, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced the Interim Burbank Water and Power General Manager, Joseph Lillio.
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.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Mark Scroggs, Harry Timuryan , Julio Jaramillo, Jo Pimienta , Giselle Gigi Yurel, Lucian Yurel, Matthew Fabius, Michael Bax, Liz Bax, Alex Arciniega, Greg Alexanian , Jesus Rojas, Juan Gorocica, and Heather Alexander.
Calling in to comment were: George Papanikolas , Jamie Keyser , Terri Freedman, Simon Hammel, Victoria Netupsky, Cynthia Sadofski, Michelle Wong, Madame Queen Searles, Scott Meyers, and Jo.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Perez, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve Item Nos. 1 - 5 and 7 - 9 of the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Perez, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 4-0 (Schultz, Recused) by roll call vote, to approve Item No. 6.
1. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 5, 2023.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 5, 2023.
3. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
2/ 13/2024
3 Parking Authority
Minutes
Youth Endowment
Services Fund Board
Minutes
Ordinance Amending
Title 10 of BMC to
Update the Existing
Development
Standards for Art in
Public Places to
Authorize Post-
Security Areas of the
Hollywood Burbank
Airport as Eligible
Places for Public Art
Ordinance Approving a
Second Amendment to
the Development
Agreement Related to
Planned Development
No. 96-1
Ordinance Adding
Article 4 to Chapter 2
of Title 4 to the
Burbank Municipal
Code, Regarding
Waste Reduction
Regulations
Ordinance for the
Prevention of Human
Trafficking
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 12, 2023.
4. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 12, 2023.
5. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 10 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Update the Existing Development Standards for Art in Public Places to Authorize Post -Security Areas of the Hollywood Burbank Airport as Eligible Places for Public Art – Community Development Department
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,006
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE EXISTING
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES TO
AUTHORIZE POST -SECURITY AREAS OF THE HOLLYWOOD
BURBANK AIRPORT AS ELIGIBLE PLACES FOR PUBLIC ART.
6. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement Related to Planned Development No. 96-1 – Community Development Power Department
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,007
Adopt 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).
7. Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Article 4 to Chapter 2 of Title 4 to the Burbank Municipal Code, Regarding Waste Reduction Regulations – Public Works Department
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,008
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (SOLID WASTE, WEEDS AND
LITTER) OF TITLE 4 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD ARTICLE 4 (WASTE
REDUCTION REGULATIONS).
8. Adoption of an Ordinance for the Prevention of Human Trafficking – City Attorney’s Office
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,009
Adopt 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/ 13/2024
4 Review of Fiscal Year
2022-23 Annual
Comprehensive
Financial Report
Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending
Title 10, Chapter 1,
Article 6, Division 1 of
the BMC to Establish
Development
Standards for SB 9 –
Second Single-Family
Dwellings and Urban
Lot Splits in the Single-
Family Residential (R-
1) Zone, to Ensure
Consistency with State
Law
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
9. Review of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – Financial Services Department (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority , and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board)
Note and file.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 6, Division 1 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish Development Standards for SB 9 – Second Single-Family Dwellings and Urban Lot Splits in the Single -Family Residential (R -1) Zone, t o Ensure Consistency with State Law
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:54 p.m. There were no Conflict- of-Interest disclosures. 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 one written correspondence was received.
Xjvirr Thomas, Associate Planner; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney ; Daniel Villa, Principal Planner; Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager; Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager – BWP; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; and Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director of Transportation and Planning, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Simon Hammel.
Calling in to comment were: Jim Casey and Jean Schanberger.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:59 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi , seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 6,
DIVISION 1 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SB 9 – SECOND SINGLE -
FAMILY DWELLINGS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS IN ALL SINGLE -
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R -1) TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY
WITH STATE LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CALIFORNIA 2/ 13/2024
5 Update on the
Landlord & Tenant Ad
Hoc Roundtable
Meeting and Direction
Regarding the
Proposed Solutions
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Discussion on City
Council Resolution
Topics
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66452.6, 65852.21, AND 66411.7 (PROJECT NO. 22-0001350, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT).
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
11. Update on the Landlord and Tenant Ad Hoc Roundtable Meeting and Direction Regarding the Proposed Solutions
Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Cherryl Weaver, Diana Puluer, Kristy Maloof, Jo Pimienta , Dan K., Shant Norhadian, George Gerro, John Gerro, Matthew Buck, Kim Villalobos, Amy Dewy, Cate Cundiff, Max Yelbi, Alissandra Valdez, Dustin Blank enship, Ara Abrahamian, and David Donahue.
Council Action:
Council provided direction on analyzing the supported solutions for the second step staff report to be returned to Council by April 2024.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
12. Discussion on City Council Resolution Topics
Cathryn LaB rado, Assistant to the City Manager, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote to direct staff to return with a second step report on City Council Resolution Topics, which could include a proposed Council Policy.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Anthony requested: (1) A report to consider writing a letter of opposition to California SB 1011 – criminalization of homelessness in sensitive areas; (2) An informational memo regarding the implementation of affordable housing deed restrictions and rental regulations for SB 9 2/ 13/2024
6 Adjournment
projects; and (3) An informational memo on ratio utility billing services (RUBS) for multifamily housing.
Council Member Takahashi requested a first step report on painting the City’s bike lanes green.
Mayor Schultz requested a first step report on the initiative s from Livable Communities Initiative Burbank including staff’s initial response.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:09 a.m. to Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for a Regular 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: March 19, 2024.