1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 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 4:31 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, Takahashi, Vice-Mayor Perez (arrived 4:32 p.m.), and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
Appearing to comment were: Dyane MacKinnon, James MacKinnon, Gina Marie, and Herair Rostamian.
Calling in to comment was: None.
There being no further 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:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the Agency Negotiator: Mayor and Vice-Mayor
c. Position Title of Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney d. Summary of labor issues to be negotiated: Terms of Employment Agreement
2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
a. Govt. Code §54957(b)(1)
b. Title of Employee’s Position: City Manager
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 6:09 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 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.
3/19/2024
2 General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Adopt Ordinance
Establishing Article 16,
Potentially Dangerous
and Vicious Animals in
Chapter 1 Animals,
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schultz welcomed the new Assistant City Clerk, Linda Thai, and displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) OurBurbank 311 Mobile App – Parking Enforcement; (2) BWP Community Survey & Community Meeting #3; (3) Earth Day Celebration; (4) Passport Walk In ; (5) Planning Commission Vacancy; (6) Leadership Burbank – Animal Shelter Project.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented Certificates of Recognition to the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo Sponsors and welcomed City of Burbank Parks and Recreation staff members Diego Cevallos, Jennifer Lev, Noah Altman, and Christina Lara, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess invited Elizabeth Goldman, Library Services Director, who provided a brief report on new library spaces for social services.
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: Joel Schlossman, Ron Bax , Stephanie Shaw, Dyane MacKinnon, James MacKinnon, Jo Pimienta, Mark Scroggs, Emin Gabrimassihi , Lindsay Katai , Eric Haack, Judy Kim, Tiffany Liu, Kristen Gish, Alissandra Valdez, Julie Grair, Christine Grair, Nivine Grair, Niko Marshall, Dania Bitar, and Lilibeth Jimenez.
Calling in to comment were: Laura Ioanou, Matt Fabius, Christopher Matthew Spencer, Sabiki Saunders, and Anonymous.
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 the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 13, 2024, the Regular Meeting of February 27, 2024, the Dark Meetings of February 20, 2024, March 5, 2024, and March 12, 2024, and the Revised Regular Meeting Minutes of January 31, 2023.
2. Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Article 16, Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Animals in Chapter 1 Animals, Title 5 of the Burbank Municipal Code
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,011
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
3/19/2024
3 Title 5 of the Burbank
Municipal Code
Approve Amendment
No. 2 to the Cost
Sharing Agmt by and
Among the LA DWP,
Crescenta Valley
Water District, and
Cities of Glendale,
Burbank, and San
Fernando re Allocation
of Costs of
Watermaster Svcs and
Watermaster’s Legal
Svcs for the Upper Los
Angeles River Area
Groundwater Basins
Introduce Ordinance
Amending BMC to
Transition Parking
Management and
Oversight
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Approve 5-Year
Economic Dev.
Strategic Plan 2024-
2028 Staff Report
BURBANK ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 16, POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS IN CHAPTER 1 ANIMALS,
TITLE 5 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE.
3. Approval for the Interim General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Enter into Amendment No. 2 to the Cost Sharing Agreement by and Among the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Crescenta Valley Water District, and Cities of Glendale, Burbank, and San Fernando Regarding the Allocation of Costs of Watermaster Services and Watermaster’s Legal Services for the Upper Los Angeles River Area Groundwater Basins
Approve and authorize the Interim General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to enter into Amendment No. 2 to the Cost Sharing Agreement by and among the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Crescenta Valley Water District, and Cities of Glendale, Burbank, and San Fernando regarding the allocation of costs o f watermaster services and watermaster’s legal services for the Upper Los Angeles River Area groundwater basins; and execute any ancillary documents necessary to implement the Cost Sharing Agreement.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 2 (Administration) and Title 6 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the Burbank Municipal Code to Transition Parking Management to the Community Development Director and Oversight to the Transportation Commission
Karen Pan, Transpor tation Services Manager; Angelica Gonzalez, Parking Analyst; and Nick Burant, Administrative Analyst II, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Andre Dionysian.
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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) AND TITLE 6
(MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO TRANSITION PARKING MANAGEMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND OVERSIGHT TO
THE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
5. Approval of the Five- Year Economic Development Strategic Plan 2024-2028 – Community Development Department
Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager ; Simone
McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; and John Bwarie, CEO of Stratiscope, 3/19/2024
4 Public Comment
Motion
Approve 2024
Legislative Platform
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Linda Bessin and Andre Dionysian.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Perez, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the City of Burbank Five-Year Economic Development Strategic Plan 2024- 2028 to help future-proof the City of Burbank in the face of an evolving and rapidly changing economic environment, as amended.
6. Approval of the City of Burbank 2024 Legislative Platform – City Manager’s Office
Cathryn LaBrado, Assistant to the City Manager, and David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director, 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 Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the City of Burbank 2024 Legislative Platform, as amended.
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 regarding SB 915 pertaining to autonomous vehicles and (2) a first step report on resolutions in local jurisdictions regarding the conflict in the Middle East.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m., to Tuesday, March 26, 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 26, 2024.