1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 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 5:33 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Anthony (arrived 5:37 p.m.), 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 – Anticipated Litigation:
a. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2) City as Potential Defendant
b. Number of potential case(s): 1 (wrongful termination)
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 6:08 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 (left 8:14 p.m.), Vice-Mayor Perez, and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Schultz indicated there would be nine (9) 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Media District Specific Plan Workshop; (2) Virtual Information Meeting – Construction Workforce Programs/Policies and Housing Development; (3) Downtown Burbank Arts Festival ; (4) Burbank Arts 6/4 /2024
2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Beautification Program ; and (5) Townhall Meeting – Chamber of Commerce & Digital Restaurant Association.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for Receiving the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade Mayor’s Trophy Award and introduced Linda Cozakos, President of the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition for the 2024 Leadership Burbank Class and their "A Cause for Paws" Project at the Burbank Animal Shelter , and introduced Stephanie Shaw, Leadership Burbank, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring June 1 -30, 2024 , “Pride Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Eric Carter, President of PFLAG Burbank, and Vice-Mayor Perez, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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: Janet Diel, Kathleen Doheny, Ivan Uziel, Karen Lau, Chris Rizzotti, Glen Dunzweiler, Ron Bax, Hubert Kozak, Joel Schlossman, Mark Scroggs, Nicholas Scroggs, Harry Timuryan, Nivine Grair, Jordan Barger, David Donohue, Polly Stenberg, Martha V. Yurel, Jo Pimienta, Julio C. Jaramillo, Dustin Blankenship, and Andre Dionysian.
Calling in to comment were: Patricia, Cate, Madam Queen Searles, Lilibeth Jimenez, Rajkamal Singh, Caleb Carr, Cherryl Weaver, Gabriela Ambriz, Catlan Brinsley, Susan, Rosalee, Sarah Eggers, Anonymous, and Adam.
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-Mayor Perez, 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 May 21, 2024, and the Dark Meeting of May 28, 2024.
6/4 /2024
3 Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Adoption of a
Resolution Adopting
the Updated Rules and
Regulations Governing
Utility Service
Approval of a Parking
Permit Agreement with
the Boys and Girls
Club of Burbank and
Greater East Valley to
Provide Two Months of
Discounted Staff
Parking at the
Courthouse City Public
Parking Structure
Approval to Accept
$115,000 from the L.A.
County Aging and
Disabilities Department
One-Time-Only
Funding to Contracted
Elderly Nutrition
Program Older
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 21, 2024.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 21, 2024.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 21, 2024.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,521
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING UTILITY SERVICE.
6. Approval of a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to Provide Two Months of Discounted Staff Parking at the Courthouse City Public Parking Structure
1. Approve a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley (B&G Club) to provide a 40% discount from the cost of the City’s regular monthly public parking permit fee to allow B&G Club employees to park at the City-owned Courthouse Public Parking Struc ture for a two -month summer period.
2. Authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute the Parking Permit Agreement on behalf of the City.
3. Find the approval of a Parking Permit Agreement for non-exclusive use of certain spaces within the City -owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 because the approval involves operation of an existing facility involving no expansion of existing or former use.
7. Approval to Accept $115,000 from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department One-Time-Only Funding to Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older American Act Title III C -1 and Title III C -2 Services and Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
Accept an additional $115,000 from the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department, One -Time-Only funding to extend the contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older Americans Act Title III C-1 6/4 /2024
4 American Act Title III
C-1 and Title III C-2
Services and Amend
the Fiscal Year 2023-
2024 Budget
Resolutions Adopting
the Fiscal Year 2024-
25 Annual Budget,
Citywide Fee
Schedule, and
Appropriations Limit
Public Hearing
Opened
Staff Report
and Title III C-2 Services, and to provide breakfast meals alongside the existing lunch program for seniors through June 30, 2024.
Amend the Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2023- 2024 Budget as follows upon receipt of the grant funds in FY 2023-2024:
1. Appropriate $53,975.00 from revenue account
001.PR000.48010.1007.000000 (General Fund, Other
Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fun d, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies). Appropriate Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) $6,025.00 from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1009.000000 (General Fund, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
2. Appropriate $49,874.00 from revenue account
001.PR000.48010.1008.000000 (General Fund, Other
Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C2) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Su pplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies). Appropriate NSIP $5,126.00 from revenue account
001.PR000.48010.1009.000000 (General Fund, Other
Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C2 ) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Annual Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule, and Appropriations Limit
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:1 2 p.m. There were no Conflict- of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; and confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents.
Council Member Takahashi left the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation & Community Services Director; Jonathan Jones, Communications Manager; and Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries.
6/4 /2024
5 Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Adoption of an
Ordinance Amending
Title 10, Chapter 1, of
the BMC to Establish
Regulations and
Development
Standards for Firearm
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment w ere: Frankie Glass, Eddy Polon, Ron Bax, David Kaischchyan, David Donahue, Andre Dionysian, Elizabeth Bax, A.L. Garcia, Shant Norhadian, George Gerro, and John Gerro.
Council Member Anthony left the dais at 8:29 p.m.
Council Member Anthony returned to the dais at 8:38 p.m.
Calling in to comment was: Madam Queen Searles.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:33 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi, absent) by roll call vote, to:
Provide further direction as necessary regarding the budget follow -up requests.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,522
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-
2025 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMOUNTS
BUDGETED.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,523
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025.
RESOLUTION NO. H-24-266
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025.
RESOLUTION NO. P-24-121
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,524
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 CITYWIDE
FEE SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Adoption 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
6/4 /2024
6 and Ammunition Retail
Uses
Staff Report
Motion
Appointment to Fill
One Vacancy on the
Sustainable Burbank
Commission for an
Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Selection of Three
Nominees to the
Hollywood Burbank
Airport Citizen’s
Advisory Committee
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Xjvirr Thomas, Associate Planner , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi, absent) by roll call vote to
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,013
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 5 AND 11,
OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FIREARM
AND AMMUNITION RETAIL USES.
10. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Charles Wilson.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi, absent) by roll call vote , to appoint Charles Wilson to the Sustainable Burbank Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
11. Selection of Three Nominees to the Hollywood Burbank Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved to nominate Laura Ioanou , Kathleen Doheny, and Martin Perlmutter to serve on the Hollywood Burbank Airport Citizen’s Advisory Committee.
6/4 /2024
7 Adoption of
Resolutions Calling the
General Municipal
Election on 11/5/24;
Requesting Election
Consolidation with the
Board of Supervisors
of the County of L.A.;
and Consideration of
Establishing the
Candidate Statement
Cost
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
12. Adoption of Resolutions Related to the Calling of the City of Burbank General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024; Requesting Election Consolidation with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles; and Consideration of Est ablishing the Candidate Statement Cost
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi, absent) by roll call vote to:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,525
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR
THE ELECTION OF TWO (2) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,526
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY;
TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES TO CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND TO REQUEST THAT THE
REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK OF SAID COUN TY BE
PERMITTED TO RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
BURBANK RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF SAID GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS
CODE SECTIONS 10403 AND 10418.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,527
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE COST OF CANDIDATE
STATEMENT FEES FOR THE 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION.
6/4 /2024
8 Adoption of
Resolutions
Authorizing Issuance
of Water Refunding
Bonds, Series of 2024,
and Electric Refunding
Bonds, Series of 2024
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
13. Adoption of Resolutions Authorizing the Issuance of Water Refunding Bonds, Series of 2024, and Electric Refunding Bonds, Series of 2024
Joseph Lillio, Chief Financial Officer ; Mark Young, KNN Public Finance; and Victor Shu, Norton Rose Fulbright, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi, absent) by roll call vote to
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,528
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$60,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS BURBANK WATER AND
POWER ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES OF
2024; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; APPROVING THE
ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND
INDENTURE; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE
DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR USE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF SUCH BONDS; APPR OVING
THE FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,529
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$30,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS BURBANK WATER AND
POWER WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES OF
2024; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE REFUNDING OF
CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS; APPROVING THE
ENGAGEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A FOURTH SUPPLEMENTAL BOND INDENTURE; APPROVING
THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE OF SUCH BONDS; APPROVING THE FORMS OF AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION
6/4 /2024
9 Discussion of the Draft
Media District Specific
Plan Update Draft
Policies and Findings
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Exclusive Right to
Negotiate with HALA;
Sole-Source PSA with
FSY Architects for
Architectural and
Engineering Services
for 2244 N. Buena
Vista to Create a
Homeless Access
Center, Partnering with
HALA
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS
RELATING TO THE FOREGOING.
14. Discussion of the Draft Media District Specific Plan Update Draft Policies and Findings
Vice-Mayor Perez recused herself due to the proximity of the Media District to her home and left the dais at 11:11 p.m.
Amanda Landry, Principal Planner; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning; and Joe McDougall, City Attorney, presented the Powerpoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Janna Boelke.
Council Action:
It was approved 3-0-2 by Council consensus (Takahashi, absent; Perez, abstain) to provide input and/or policy direction on the Media District Specific Plan Update, specifically as it relates to its alignment with and support of the three overarching goals of contextual development, transit -oriented growth, and streamlined housing production.
Vice-Mayor Perez returned to the dais at 11:38 p.m.
15. Approval of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate with Home Again Los Angeles (HALA); Approval of a Sole- Source Professional Services Agreement with FSY Architects in the Amount of $391,000 for Architectural and Engineering Services for 2244 N. Buena Vista to Create a Homeless Access Center, Partnering with HALA
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development, presented the Powerpoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Albert Hernandez.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz , seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 4-0-1 (Takahashi, absent) by roll call vote to
1. Approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Home Again Los Angeles (HALA).
6/4 /2024
10 2. Approve a sole-source Professional Services Agreement with FSY Architects (Attachment 1) in the amount of $391,000 to perform program architectural and engineering services needed to complete entitlements and construction improvements at 2244 N.
Buena Vista, a City -owned property that will be leased to Home Again Los Angeles for use as a Homeless Access Center that will serve families.
3. Authorize acceptance and appropriation of $64,000 from Home Again Los Angeles.
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
Adjournment
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 first -step report of a letter of support for Biden’s ceasefire proposal and (2) a first-step report o f a catalytic converter etching program and catalytic converter protection cage rebate program and discussion of increased penalties for catalytic converter theft to the City’s legislative platform.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:02 a.m. to Tuesday, June 25, 2024 , for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark_____________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez_______________________
Nikki Perez
Vice-Mayor
APPROVED DATE: June 25, 2024