1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 4:31 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 response 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:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation:
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Sally Catic vs. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 22STCV15154
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death
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 Organization Representing Employee: Burbank Police Officers’ Association
Call to Order A 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 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Memorial Adjournment
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 Cub Scout Pack 204.
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 five (5) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the General Public Comment period may call in at (818) 238 -3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
Mayor Schultz announced that tonight City Council will adjourn in memory of former Burbank Water and Power Board Member Justin Bardin. 9/ 10/2024
2 General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Approval of a
Professional Services
Agreement with The
Ferguson Group for
Federal
Representation and
Advocacy Services
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Potential Rent Cap Study Outreach; (2) Animal Shelter Silent Auction; (3) Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors and the Art in Public Places Committee Vacancies ; (4) National Voter Registration Day and the Clerk’s Cup; (5) Election Sign Removal Reminder; (6) Clean Air Day; and (7) Free Bicycle Rack Program.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring September 17, 2024 "National Voter Registration Day" in the City of Burbank and welcomed Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager, and Jordan Hill, Business Concierge, who provided a brief report on the Business Concierge position in Community Development.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items and City Council took no reportable action.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Joel Schlossman, Ron Bax, Jeff Ferguson, Lawrence Hill, Jane Boylan, Vicki Kirschenbaum, Maya Shavzin, Dyane MacKinnon, Mark Scroggs, Jo Pimienta, Eric Hawk, Nicenia Espinoza, Mary Parcells, David Donahue, and Michael Stanley.
Calling in to comment were: Tracy Tabb and Alissandra Valdez.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi, 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 August 13, 2024; the Joint Meeting of August 27, 2024; and the Dark Meeting of September 3, 2024.
2. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with The Ferguson Group for Federal Representation and Advocacy Services
Approve the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power , as designee of the City Manager, to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with The Ferguson Group for federal representation and advocacy services.
9/ 10/2024
3 Adoption of a
Resolution Modifying
City Council Meeting
Policies and
Procedures and
Repealing Resolution
No. 17-28,970 – Rules
for the Conduct of
Council Meetings
Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending
the BMC to Require an
Indemnification
Agreement on All
Planning Applications
and Associated
Environmental
Determinations
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
3. Adoption of a Resolution Modifying City Council Meeting Policies and Procedures and Repealing Resolution No. 17 -28,970 – Rules for the Conduct of Council Meetings
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,551
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING MODIFIED RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF
COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 17 -
28,970.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 19, of the Burbank Municipal Code to Require an Indemnification Agreement on All Planning Applications and Associated Environmental Determinations
The Public Hearing was opened at 7: 25 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.
Vanessa Quiroz, Senior Planner , and Joe McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 19, OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD DIVISION 13,
ESTABLISHING INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON LAND
USE APPLICATIONS, ENTITLEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS (PROJECT NO. 24 -02242,
ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT).
The City Council Meeting recessed at 7:34 p.m. and reconvened at 7:38 p.m.
9/ 10/2024
4 Appointment to Fill
One Vacancy on the
Park, Recreation and
Community Services
Board for an Unexpired
Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Introduction of an
Ordinance to Establish
Mandatory Earthquake
Hazard Reduction
Standards and
Approval to Amend the
FY 2024-25 Budget
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
5. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Robbie Brody, Terre Hirsch, Ever Huerta, Arno Dionysian, Andre Dionysian, Karen Pavliscak, and Jo Pimienta.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Robbie Brody to the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
6. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Title 9, Chapter 1, of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish Mandatory Earthquake Hazard Reduction Standards in Existing Wood Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak, or Open-Front Wall Lines by Establishing Mandatory Retrofit Regulations and Approval to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Budget
Albert Lopez, Principal Plan Check Engineer; Mario Osuna, Assistant Community Development Director – Building Official; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director ; Sean Hughes, JLee Engineering, Inc.; Joe McDougall, City Attorney ; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Kaishchyan and David Donahue.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Schultz, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, as amended, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 9 (BUILDING REGULATIONS)
CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 16, DIVISION 4 OF THE BURBANK
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING MANDATORY EARTHQUAKE
HAZARD REDUCTION STANDARDS IN EXISTING WOOD FRAME
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN FRONT
WALLS.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Adopted Budget by appropriating $112,000 from revenue account
001.CD000.51030.1000 (General Fund, Community Development, Plan Check Fees) to expenditure account number
001.CD42A.62085.0000 (General Fund, Buil ding Division, Other 9/ 10/2024
5 Discussion on a Ban
on the Use of Gas-
Powered Leaf Blowers
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Professional Services) for consultant costs to support the current Senior Plan Check Engineer and Building Inspector II who will be working on the Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit program.
7. Discussion on a Ban on the Use of Gas -Powered Leaf Blowers in the City of Burbank – Community Development Department
Katie Picha, Administrative Officer ; Juan Carlos Murillo, Senior Code Compliance Inspector; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi, seconded by Vice-Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to return to Council with a second step report on a proposed ordinance to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.
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) discussion of enhanced rebates for electric leaf blowers during the annual BWP rebate program update to Council and (2) a memo on the feasibility of allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in local elections.
Council Member Takahashi requested (1) a memo on how the Bright Horizons program is working for City staff and (2) a first step report on the creation of a Child and Infant Care Task Force.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned in memory of f ormer Burbank Water and Power Board Member Justin Bardin at 11:14 p.m. to Tuesday, September 24, 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: September 24, 2024