1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 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, 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. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Mark Ellensohn v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: BC648515
d. Brief description and nature of case: Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Public Financing Authority, a nd 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: 10 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 eight (8) 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 periods will only be taken in person.
4/9 /2024
2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Residential Soft -Story Seismic Retro -Fit Community Meeting; (2) Parks and Recreation Earth Day Celebration; and (3) Parks Master Plan Community Meeting.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring April 14 -20, 2024, as “National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Stacie Wood Levin, Senior Animal Control Officer; and John McCullough, Winnie Broussard, Donald Capes, and Eric Lozano , Animal Control Officers, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring April 7 -13, 2024, as “National Library Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Carmenita Helligar, Library Board Chair, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring April 10, 2024, as “Dolores Huerta Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Dolores Huerta, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Jesus Espindola, Burbank Police Detective, who provided a brief report on the Police Department’s participation in the Baker to Vegas Run.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Schultz introduced Adam Eliason, Interim Trust Manager, who provided a Status Update on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item and City Council took no reportable action.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Patrick Swain, Marc Greenfield, Ruben Mendoza, Joel Greenfield, Alan Radojcic , Ron Bax, That Guy with the Cardboard Sign (Joel Schlossman), Bryan Bazalar, Jane Kim, Patti Hollis, Mark Scroggs, Liz Bax, Jo Pimienta, David Donahue, Judy Napolitano, and Matt Fabius.
Calling in to comment were: Nathan Adair, Scott Meyers, and Christopher Matthew Spencer.
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 Vice-Mayer Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, for Item Nos. 1 -9; and for Item No. 10, carried 4-0 (Anthony, Abstain), to approve the Consent Calendar.
4/9 /2024
3 Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Public Financing
Authority Minutes
Youth Endowment
Services Fund Board
Minutes
Adopt Ordinance
Amending Title 2 of
BMC to Transition
Parking Management
to the CDD Director
and Oversight to the
Transportation
Commission
Accept Donation of
New Concrete Play
Yard, Fenced Dog
Run, Donor Wall, and
Renovations to the
Existing Turtle Pond
from the Leadership
Burbank Class of 2024
to be Installed at the
Burbank Animal
Shelter
Adopt Resolution
Approving the
Establishment of the
Salary and Conflict of
Interest Code
Designation for the
Classification of
1. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 13, 2024.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 13, 2024.
3. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 13, 2024.
4. Public Financing Authority Minutes
Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 12, 2023.
5. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 13, 2024.
6. Adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,012
Adopt 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 RELATING TO PARKING MANAGEMENT IN BURBANK.
7. Acceptance of a Donation of a New Concrete Play Yard, Fenced Dog Run, Donor Wall, and Renovations to the Existing Turtle Pond Valued at $48,260 from the Leadership Burbank Class of 2024 to be Installed at the Burbank Animal Shelter
Accept the donation of a new concrete play yard, fenced dog run, donor wall, and renovations to the existing turtle pond valued at $48,260 from the Leadership Burbank Class of 2024 to be installed at the Burbank Animal Shelter and authorize the City Manager or designee to take any necessary action to effectuate the donation.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Contracts Administrator and Adoption of a Resolution Approvi ng the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,507
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4 Contracts
Administrator and
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
Approve Updated
Records Retention
Schedule and Adopt
Resolution Amending
the Citywide Records
Retention Schedule
Review the 2023
Military Equipment
Annual Report and
Renew Ord. No. 22-
3,974
Adopt Resolution for
the Section 8 Program
- Burbank Public
Housing Agency
Annual Plan
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
SALARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF CONTRACTS
ADMINISTRATOR.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,508
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
9. Approval of the Updated City of Burbank Records Retention Schedule and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Citywide Records Retention Schedule for City Records
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,509
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE FOR CITY RECORDS AS PROVIDED BY SECTION
34090 ET SEQ. OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE.
10. Review the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renew Ordinance 22 -3,974, Approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy
1. Approve the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report.
2. Renew Ordinance 22- 3,974, thereby approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. Adoption of a Resolution for the Section 8 Program - Burbank Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (Fiscal Year 2024- 2025) and Proposed Administrative Plan Updates
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:56 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 no written correspondence was received.
Odet Ayvazyan, Housing Specialist, and Marysol Corea, Accountant, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: David Whatley.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:18 p.m.
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5 Motion
Approve the 2024
Investment Policy
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
Review of Investment
Portfolio Report
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
Appointment to Fill
Vacancy on the
Planning Commission
Staff Report
Public Comment
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony , seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. H-24-265
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING
AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025; 2)
UPDATES TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN; AND 3)
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
12. Approval of the 2024 City of Burbank Investment Policy
Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint 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 approve the 2024 Investment Policy as proposed.
13. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for December 31, 2023
Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: David Donohue.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved 5-0 to note and file.
14. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Planning Commission for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue, Terry Norton, Catlan Brinsley, and Jason Bennett.
Zac Solomon and Ben Frank submitted cards supporting Terry Norton for Item No. 14.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 9:22 p.m. and reconvened at 9:28 p.m. with all Members present.
4/9 /2024
6 Motion
Approval to Excuse
Absences of Art in
Public Places
Committee Member
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Annual Update on 5-Yr
Homelessness Plan
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Adopt Resolution
Declaring Shelter
Crisis; Approval to
Create a Shelter and
Housing Accessibility
Staff Report
Public Comment
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved 5-0 to a ppoint Jason Bennett to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2027.
15. Approval to Excuse Absences of Art in Public Places Committee Member
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Kat Olson.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to allow Art in Public Places Committee Member Patricia Hollis to continue to serve.
16. Annual Update on the City’s Five- Year (2022- 2027) Homelessness Plan
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director - Business and Economic Development ; Robert Newman ,
Administrative Analyst II ; and Denis Cremins , Police Captain , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved 5-0 to note and file.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
17. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a Shelter Crisis in the City of Burbank; Approval to Create a Shelter and Housing Accessibility Through the Development of a Homeless Solutions Center Located at 323-333 South Front Street and 10 East Verdugo Avenue, Burbank; and Approval of a Request For $3,450,000 from the Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
Simone McFarland, Ass istant Community Development Director - Business a nd Economic Dev elopment; Robert Newman,
Administrative Analyst II; Denis Cremins, Police Captain; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Jo Pimienta.
4/9 /2024
7 Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Perez, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,510
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DECLARING A SHELTER CRISIS APPROVING THE
SUBMISSION OF A DECLARATION OF A SHELTER CRISIS
PURSUANT TO SB 850 (CHAPTER 48, STATUTES OF 2018 AND
GOVERNMENT CODES §8698.1, §8698.2, and §8698.4) TO THE
LOS ANGELES CONTINUUM OF CARE.
2. Review and approve the development of a Homeless Solutions Center located at 323-333 South Front Street and 10 East Verdugo Avenue, Burbank.
3. Approve the request of $3,450,000 from the Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Regional Housing Trust to help develop the project.
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 a take- home paper reviewing the City’s policy for the naming of public buildings.
Council Member Mullins requested to bring back discussion on an ordinance related to boards, commissions, and committee absences.
Mayor Schultz requested a first step report on a B ack from the Brink resolution.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:24 a.m. to Tuesday, April 23 , 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: April 23, 2024