COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024
4:30 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.
The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, at the reference desks at the two public libraries located at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard and 300 N. Buena Vista Street during normal business hours, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The City Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424 with questions or concerns.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 4:30 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.
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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 3:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 3:30 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 – Existing Litigation:
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Paul Trembley v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 23BBCV00298
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Trip and Fall
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, and Burbank Police Officers Association 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 Certificates of Participation to the Burbank Student Sister City Delegates Returning from Incheon, Korea – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Presentation:
1. Presentation from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California on its Climate Adaptation Master Plan - Burbank Water and Power Department K.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
General Public Comment: (Three minutes on any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) 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.
M.
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) N.
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 Regular Meeting of June 25, 2024, and the Dark Meetings of July 2 and July 9, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
City Council Minutes
2. Annual Review of Planned Developments and Development Agreements – Community Development Department Recommendation:
Receive and file the annual review of each Planned Development and related Development Agreement entered into by the City, in compliance with Burbank Municipal Code §§ 10-1-19114 and 10-1-19129.
MOTION: Received and Filed 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
3. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Fire Fighters Chief Officers’ Unit from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027; and Adoption of a Resolution to Approve a Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department Recommendation:
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK FIRE FIGHTERS CHIEF OFFICERS’ UNIT (BFF-COU) FROM JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2027.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Resolution No. 24-29,532
Resolution No. 24-29,533
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Principal Engineering Technician; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary for the Classification of Utility Locator; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary for the Classification of Senior Utility Locator; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Utility Project Manager; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department Recommendation:
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
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 PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY LOCATOR.
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR UTILITY LOCATOR.
4. 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 UTILITY PROJECT MANAGER.
5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Memo 7-16-2024
Updated Staff Report 7-16-2024
Updated Attachment 1 7-16-2024
Updated Exhibit A to Attachment 5 7-16-2024
Resolution No. 24-29,534
Resolution No. 24-29,535
Resolution No. 24-29,536
Resolution No. 24-29,537
Resolution No. 24-29,538
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
5. Appointment to Fill Vacancies on Various City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation:
Make appointments to the following City of Burbank Boards and Commissions (in random draw order):
• Burbank Water and Power Board (4 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Art in Public Places Committee (2 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Civil Service Board (2 Vacancies, 4-Year Term)
• Board of Library Trustees (3 Vacancies, 4-Year Term)
• Community Development Goals Committee (5 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Senior Citizen Board (5 Vacancies; 4-Year Term - 4 Vacancies; Unexpired Term ending July 31, 2026 - 1 Vacancy) • Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals (2 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Heritage Commission (2 Vacancies, 4-Year Term)
• Landlord-Tenant Commission (2 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) Staff Report
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Attachment 2
Burbank Water and Power Board
Art in Public Places Committee
Civil Service Board
Board of Library Trustees
Community Development Goals Committee
Senior Citizen Board
Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals
Heritage Commission
Landlord-Tenant Commission
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
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:
Burbank Water and Power Board
(4 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Laura Tenenbaum
July 31, 2028
Brian Smith
July 31, 2028
Philippe Eskandar
July 31, 2028
Christopher Malotte
July 31, 2028
Art in Public Places Committee
(2 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Kat Olson
July 31, 2028
Heather Owens
July 31, 2028
Civil Service Board
(2 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Jacqueline Waltman
July 31, 2028
Malcolm Kelman
July 31, 2028
Board of Library Trustees
(3 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Lili Rossi
July 31, 2028
Darrin Borders
July 31, 2028
Moira Paris
July 31, 2028
Community Development Goals Committee
(5 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Pete Diamond
July 31, 2028
James Pollock
July 31, 2028
Neil Mandelberg
July 31, 2028
Misty Tamburelli
July 31, 2028
Carlos de Varona
July 31, 2028
Senior Citizen Board
(5 Vacancies; 4-Year Term - 4 Vacancies; Unexpired Term ending July 31, 2026 - 1 Vacancy) Member
Term
Ara Boyadjian
July 31, 2028
John Echeto
July 31, 2028
Karin Rainey
July 31, 2028
Marva Murphy
July 31, 2028
Dianna Encarnacion
July 31, 2026
Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals
(2 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Sophia Ngo Conn
July 31, 2028
Carol-Ann Coates
July 31, 2028
Heritage Commission
(2 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Commissioner
Term
Donald Baldaseroni
July 31, 2028
Kyle Hardy
July 31, 2028
Landlord-Tenant Commission
(2 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Commissioner
Term
Rose Johnson
July 31, 2028
Linda Kite
July 31, 2028
6. Introduction of an Ordinance Modifying Residential Tenant Protections within the City of Burbank - Community Development Department Recommendation:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 ("RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS") OF TITLE 5 ("POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY") OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, BY INCREASING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN NO-FAULT EVICTIONS, ADDING A SMALL LANDLORD EXEMPTION FROM THE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PAYMENT OBLIGATION, AND ADDING ANTI-RETALIATION TENANT PROTECTIONS.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
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: Introduced as amended and provided direction to conduct further study 5-0
7. Discussion on a Letter of Support for the President’s Proposal and/or a Ceasefire Resolution Pertaining to the Middle East - City Manager’s Office Recommendation:
Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with Council's request to consider a letter of support for the President's proposal and/or a ceasefire resolution pertaining to the Middle East.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Council Statement of Peace and Unity
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: Approved the Burbank City Council Statement of Peace and Unity 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, July 30, 2024, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.