CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, MAY 21, 2024
JOINT MEETING WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY
5:00 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
Members of the public have the option to participate in the meeting via in-person and/or telephonically for General Public Comment and Public Hearings. They may also submit their written comments regarding City business using the eComment feature on the City website, or by emailing the City Council directly at [email protected] Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision, or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). For more information, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5051.
Interpretation Requests:
If you would like to participate in Public Comments and require an interpreter, please telephone the City Clerk's Office at (818) 238-5851 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Si desea participar en los comentarios públicos y necesita un intérprete, por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal at (818) 238-5851 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
Եթե ցանկանում եք մասնակցել Հանրային մեկնաբանություններին և պահանջում եք թարգմանիչ, խնդրում ենք զանգահարել Քաղաքի_գործավարության գրասենյակ' (818) 238-5851 հեռախոսահամարով հանդիպումից առնվազն 48 ժամ առաջ:
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Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
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Public Comment Options:
1. To speak during General Public Comment and Public Hearing Public Comment periods during the meeting, members of the public may speak in-person in the Council Chamber or call (818) 238-3335. Calls received will be placed in a queue and forwarded to the Mayor in real time after in-person comments have been received.
2. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods are only accepted in person.
3. eComment will remain open until 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 4:00 p.m. on City Council Meeting day will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence received after this time will be distributed the following business day.
5. The Presiding Officer has the discretion to reduce speaking time for each speaker in order to ensure that City business can be completed at a reasonable hour.
Public Disclosure:
Please be advised that any communication submitted to the City of Burbank, its officials, staff or City consultants, may be considered a public record under the Brown Act and California Public Records Act. This means that any information contained in the communication, including personal information, may be subject to public disclosure. The City reserves the right to disclose such information in accordance with the law.
A.
Public Comment: (Three minutes on Closed Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335, or to speak in person a PINK Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
B.
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. 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 (Wrongful Termination)
2. 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 C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Moment of Reflection:
E.
Flag Salute:
F.
Roll Call:
G.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 19-25, 2024, as “National Public Works Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
2. Presentation of the "Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth" to Sydney Roberts - City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 1-31, 2024, as “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2024, as “Harvey Milk Day” in the City of Burbank – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Joint General Public Comment: (Three minutes on any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items except the Public Hearing.) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335 or to speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
L.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment: (Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) M.
Consent Calendar: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)
1. City Council Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 7, 2024, and the Dark Meeting of May 14, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
City Council Minutes
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 7, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Successor Agency Minutes
3. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 7, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Housing Authority Minutes
4. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 7, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Parking Authority Minutes
5. Approval of an Agreement for Purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates with 3 Degrees Group, Inc. for 10 Years and Finding CEQA Exemption for Existing Facilities that are not Delivering Energy to Burbank - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Interim General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to enter a renewable energy certificate purchase agreement with 3 Degrees Group, Inc., for the purchase of renewable energy credits for 10 years and find CEQA exemption for existing facilities that are not delivering energy to Burbank.
MOTION: Approved and Authorized 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Staff Report
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6. Approval of a Master Customer Agreement with T2 Systems for Parking Citation/Permit Software, Parking Citation Management, and Collection Services – Information Technology Department/Community Development Department/Police Department
1. Approve the Master Customer Agreement with T2 Systems to provide parking citation management, parking citation collection services, and parking permit software.
2. Find the approval of the Master Agreement with T2 Systems to be exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility the agreement will have a significant effect on the environment.
MOTION: Approved and Found 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Staff Report
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7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Projects to be Submitted to the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority for Funding through the Metro Measure M Subregional Funding Plan – Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK UPDATING THE PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PLAN TO INCLUDE THE BURBANKBUS ZERO EMISSION ELECTRIC VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT PHASE 2, AND APPROVING A SAMPLE FUNDING AGREEMENT.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 24-29,513
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revision of the Salary for the Classification of Aquatics Supervisor; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary for the Classification of Community Service Officer; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Information Technology Security Manager; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Senior Litigation Paralegal; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF AQUATICS SUPERVISOR.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER.
3. 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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY MANAGER.
4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TITLE, SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL.
5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 24-29,514
Resolution No. 24-29,515
Resolution No. 24-29,516
Resolution No. 24-29,517
Resolution No. 24-29,518
9. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, and Any Future Amendments, Accepting $261,271 in Grant Funds, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Police Department/Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE 2023 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) SUBAWARD AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING $261,271 IN 2023 UASI GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 3-0-1 (Mullins, Absent, Anthony, Abstain) Staff Report
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Attachment 2
Resolution No. 24-29,519
10. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement for Contract Operation and Maintenance of the City of Burbank Water Reclamation Plant, Industrial Waste Management Program, and Illicit Stormwater Program with Inframark, LLC; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR § 15301)– Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A TEN-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND INFRAMARK, LLC. FOR THE CONTRACT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OF BURBANK WATER RECLAMATION PLANT, INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND ILLICIT STORMWATER PROGRAM.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Staff Report
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Attachment 2
Resolution No. 24-29,520
11. Approval of the Use of Reserve Funds in the Council Member Travel Expense Allotment C (Unassigned) for Travel in Fiscal Year 2023-24 – City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Approve the use of $1,500 from the Council Member Travel Expense Allotment C (Unassigned/Travel Reserve) towards travel by Council Member Takahashi for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
Staff Report
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12. Approval of the Proposed Updates to the Burbank Water and Power Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve the following modifications to the Burbank Water and Power Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate Program:
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
1. Increase equipment and installation rebate amounts for Direct Current (DC) fast chargers from $4,000 to up to $10,000 per port in publicly accessible locations, multi-family residences, and environmentally disadvantaged communities. For all other locations, increase the DC fast charger equipment and installation rebate from $1,800 to $5,000.
2. Increase utility infrastructure upgrade rebate amounts for DC fast chargers from $3,500 to up to $10,000 per port in publicly accessible locations, multi-family residences, and environmentally disadvantaged communities from $1,700 to $5,000 in all other locations.
3. Add a rebate of up to $3,500 per device for smart outlets at multi-family properties, municipal properties, and commercial properties with employee parking.
4. Implement a rebate cap of $200,000 per customer.
Staff Report
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Public Hearing:
13. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 1, of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish Regulations and Development Standards for Firearm and Ammunition Retail Uses - Community Development Department Recommendation: Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLES 5 AND 11, OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION RETAIL USES.
Staff Report
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Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
*** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Public Hearing Public Comment: To comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Introduced and Amended 4-0 (Mullins, Absent) O.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
14. Continuation of Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget - Financial Services Department (Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority) Recommendation: Review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule.
Staff Report
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FY 2024 - 25 Proposed Budget
Additional Documents - Memo
Additional Documents - Department Cost Savings (Information Only) Additional Documents - Leadership Burbank Funding Request Additional Documents - GO PASS Program in Collaboration with BUSD Additional Documents - Public Outreach for a Potential Local Rent Cap Additional Documents - Facilitation of a Youth Fire Camp Additional Documents - Potential Entry-Level Trainee Programs FD Additional Documents - School Resource Officer Program
Additional Documents - Funding for a Two-Year Community Event and Program Grant Pilot Additional Documents - Funding Options for Burbank Pride, Inc. Family Pride in the Park Event Additional Documents - Infrastructure Oversight Board Meeting Minutes Additional Documents - Housing Enforcement Program
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #1
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #2
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #3
Joint Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Reviewed 4-0 (Mullins, Absent)
15. Verify the Annual Update to the Burbank Water and Power Wildfire Mitigation Plan – Burbank Water and Power Department
1. Verify that Burbank Water and Power’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
2. Direct Burbank Water and Power to accept all reasonable and appropriate comments on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan from the public, other local and state agencies, and interested parties that are received prior to June 21, 2024.
Staff Report
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PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Verified and Directed 4-0 (Mullins, Absent) P.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) R.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, June 4, 2024, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.