1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 7, 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 4:02 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: Dale Harden, et al. v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: 24CV066015
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation:
a. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(2),(e)(2) City as Potential Defendant concerning construction of Empire Interchange Improvements.
b. Number of potential case(s): 1 (Property Damage and Loss Profits)
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank Fire Fighters – Chief Officers’ Unit and Burbank Police Officers Association
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority 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: 02 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
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.
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2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Memorial Adjournment
Council Members Anthony (left 10:12 p.m.) , 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 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 periods will only be taken in person.
Mayor Schultz announced that tonight City Council will adjourn in memory of City of Burbank Employee Marcos Gonzalez and introduced Assistan t Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development, Simone McFarland, who made remarks. Mayor Schultz invited Griselda Gonzalez, Noah Gonzalez, Sarah Gonzalez, and Verah Gonzalez to the podium and presented a Key to the City in honor of Marcos Gonzalez’s service to the Burbank community.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) City Parks Master Plan ; (2) Police & Fire Day ; (3) Starlight Bowl Ticket Sales ; (4) Walking Tour of Downtown Transit Oriented Development; (5) Sustainable Burbank Commission Vacancy ; (6) Hollywood Burbank Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee Applications ; and (7) Board, Commission, and Committee Vacancies.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented the Burbank Police Foundation Matthew Pavelka Scholarships and introduced Michael Hastings, President and Co-Founder of the Burbank Police Foundation, to recognize the scholarship recipients.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring May 1- 31, 2024, as “Older Americans Month” in the City of Burbank and presented Certificates of Recognition to Carole Collins and Linda Barnes for being named as the “Peter McGrath Older American Volunteer Service Award” r ecipients and introduced Ara Boyadjian, Burbank Senior Citizen Board, and Kim Freed, Recreation Supervisor, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring May 1- 31, 2024, as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Christine Ramos, Laurie Bleick, and Taylor Foxhall, representatives of the Family Services Agency of Burbank, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring May 5- 11, 2024, as “Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Stephen Turner, Burbank Police Sergeant, who provided a brief report on the Drug Take-Back event.
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3 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Approve the
Downtown Burbank
Property Based
Business Improvement
District FY 2024
Annual Report
Adopt Resolution
Approving Letter of
Agreement regarding
a 3-12 Schedule
Special Compensation
Correction
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item s and City Council took no reportable action.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ima Fehater, Ron Bax, Isabel Omero, Karen Volpei, Trena Pitchford, Eric Rowley, Cynthia Pease, Stefanie Girard, Monica PA Moye, Christie Lesinski, Jo Pimienta, Eric Conner, and Liz Bax.
Calling in to comment were: Leah Harrison , George Gerro, and John Gerro.
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 Regular Meeting of April 23, 2024, and the Dark Meeting of April 30, 2024.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 9, 2024.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 9, 2024.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 9, 2024.
5. Approval of the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
Approve the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business
Improvement District’s Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report pursuant to Section 36650 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Letter of Agreement Between the City of Burbank and the Burbank City Employees’ Association Regarding a 3-12 Schedule Special Compensation Correction
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,512
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
5/7/2024
4 Review the Proposed
FY 24-25 Budget
Staff Report
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
7. Review the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director ; Danny Alvarez, Fire Chief; Christine Alles, Fire Administrator; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation & Community Services Director ; Mike Albanese, Police Chief; Kevin Gray, Chief Information Officer; Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director; Kimberley Clark, City Clerk; Joe McDougall, City Attorney; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 10:08 p.m. and reconvened at 10:15 p.m.
Council Member Anthony left the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
Joseph Lillio, Interim BWP General Manager , and Stella Kalomian, Acting Chief Financial Officer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Stephen Walker, Assistant Public Works Director – Wastewater Systems, and John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Streets and Waste Management, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by City Council c onsensus to review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule and continue the discussion to May 21, 2024.
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 Mullins requested a memo on the status of new housing bills and the City’s position on each bill.
Council Member Takahashi requested (1) a memo including a spreadsheet of federal grant funds received from the Ferguson Group and (2) a first step report on the creation of a task force for a replacement Olive Bridge 5/7/2024
5 Adjournment
and transportation hub connecting the downtown Burbank rail and bus station.
Mayor Schultz requested a first step report of opportunities for partnership with the Burbank Chamber of Commerce on a digital restaurant association program.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:22 p.m. in memory of City Employee Marcos Gonzalez to Tuesday, May 21, 2024, for a Joint 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: May 21, 2024