1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 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 4:32 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Anthony (arrived 4:42), 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 Labor Negotiator:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organization Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ 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: 05 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 four (4) 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) 50% Off Adoption Fees at the Burbank Animal Shelter ; (2) Burbank Animal Shelter Spay and Neuter Program; (3) Burbank Animal 8/ 27/2024
2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
a Cooperative
Shelter Silent Auction ; (4) Potential Rent Cap Study Outreach ; (5) Annual Sidewalk Repair Project; (6) Magnolia Park Property Based Business Improvement District Workshops; and (7) BWP’s Solar Net Billing Public Meetings.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring August 26, 2024 “Women’s Equality Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Lynn Lipinski, President of Zonta Club of Burbank, and Gloria Salas, Governor, Zonta District 9, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Michael Albanese, Police Chief, who provided an investigative update, and Drew Johnston, BWP Sustainability Officer, who provided a brief report on the Student Energy Efficiency Program with Burbank Unified School District.
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: Chris Masterson, Ron Bax, Mark Scroggs, Alan DerMarderosian, and Jo Pimienta.
Calling in to comment were: Dick Berg and Jim Barnfather.
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 for Item Nos. 1 –6 and 8– 9; and for Item No. 7, carried 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain), to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Dark Meeting of August 20, 2024.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 4, 2024.
3. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 4, 2024.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for the Brace Canyon Park, Maple Street Park, and McCambridge Park Playground Project
8/ 27/2024
3 Agreement with
Landscape Structures,
Inc. for the Brace
Canyon Park, Maple
Street Park, and
McCambridge Park
Playground Project
Adoption of
Resolutions Continuing
Appropriations from
Fiscal Year 2023-24 to
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
the City Manager to
Execute a Design-
Build Contract with
Musco Sports Lighting,
LLC. and Delegating
Authority to Approve
Plans and
Specifications for
Equipment to Upgrade
the Existing 1500-Watt
Metal-Halide Lighting
at Schafer Ballfield to
Light-Emitting Diode
Technology
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
Acceptance of the
California Office of
Traffic Safety 2025
Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program
Grant for $208,000
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,545
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. FOR THE BRACE CANYON
PARK, MAPLE STREET PARK, AND MCCAMBRIDGE PARK
PLAYGROUND PROJECT.
5. Adoption of Resolutions Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Fiscal Year 2024-25
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,546
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025 BUDGET
FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
RESOLUTION NO. H-24-267
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025
BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
RESOLUTION NO. P-24-122
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 -2025
BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
6. Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Burbank Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. and Delegating Authority to Approve Plans and Specifications for Equipment to Upgrade the Existing 1500- Watt Metal-Halide Lighting at Schafer Ballfield to Light-Emitting Diode Technology
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,547
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 2025
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING
$208,000 IN GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
7. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the California Office of Traffic Safety 2025 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for $208,000 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Appropriating Funds
8/ 27/2024
4 and Amending the
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
an Amendment to
Increase the Cost to
Bid Schedule No.
1508, Providencia
Sewer Improvement
Project Phase 2, in the
Amount of
$3,968,363.72; Amend
the 2024-25 Fiscal
Budget to Appropriate
Funds; and Authorize
the Public Works
Director to Execute the
Contract Amendment
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Application for a
Subrecipient Grant
Agreement and
Signature of a Letter of
Commitment with the
County of Los Angeles
to Apply for the
Federal Digital Equity
Competitive Grant
Program
Appointment to Fill
One Vacancy on the
Planning Commission
for an Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,548
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 2025
SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING
$208,000 IN GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2024-25 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to Increase the Cost to Bid Schedule No. 1508, Providencia Sewer Improvement Project Phase 2, in the Amount of $3,968,363.72; Amend the 2024-25 Fiscal Budget to Appropriate Funds; and Authorize the Public Wor ks Director to Execute the Contract Amendment
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,549
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE
COST TO BID SCHEDULE NO. 1508, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,968,363.72; AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AMENDMENT.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Application for a Subrecipient Grant Agreement and Signature of a Letter of Commitment with the County of Los Angeles to Apply for the Federal Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,550
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A SUBRECIPIENT
GRANT AGREEMENT AND SIGNATURE OF A LETTER OF
COMMITMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO APPLY
FOR THE FEDERAL DIGITAL EQUITY COMPETITIVE GRANT
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE THE LIBRARY SERVICES
DIRECTOR, AS THE CITY MANAGER’S DESIGNEE, TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
10. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Planning Commission for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Duanne Gilmore, Paulina Safarian, Terry Norton, Chris Yoosefi, and Catlan Brinsley.
8/ 27/2024
5 Motion
Appointment of a
Member of City
Council as a Liaison to
the Park, Recreation
and Community
Services Board
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Art in Public Places
Program Update
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved 5-0 to appoint Paulina Safarian to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
11. Appointment of a Member of City Council as a Liaison to the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board
Kylene Aquino, Administrative Analyst I, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to appoint Mayor Schultz as a Liaison to the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board.
12. Art in Public Places Program Update
Megan Wilke, Administrative Analyst II ; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director ; and Grace Coronado, Assistant Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Kat Olson.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Perez, seconded by Mayor Schultz, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to return with a second step report including detailed analysis of the Art in Public Places ordinance and previous changes, comparison of neighboring cities listed in the first step report, and review of Burbank artist mandates.
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
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 regarding the maintenance of City trees related to homeowners insurance requirements.
Vice-Mayor Perez requested that information on the Glendale Rental Rights Program be included in the discussion of efforts regarding a potential rent cap.
Mayor Schultz requested (1) discussion of the creation of a Mayor’s Task Force in the first step report on preparation for the 2028 Olympics; 8/ 27/2024
6 (2) a first step report on a salary ordinance proposed by the Burbank Management Association; and (3) a memo or an email to the Council regarding the number of Public Records Act request s made by the Burbank Republic Party and the number of staff hours dedicated to fulfilling these requests in the 2024 calendar year.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m. to Tuesday, September 10, 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: September 10, 2024