1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Public Financing Authority, a nd Youth Endowment Services Fund Board of the City of Burbank was held in the 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, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Schultz.
None.
Assistant City Manager Padgett, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Schultz indicated there would be five (5) periods of Public Comment - one period of General Public Comment, 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) Potential Rent Cap Study Outreach; (2) November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election; (3) Rock-A-Hula; (4) Native American Day Celebration; (5) Solar Billing; (6) Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors and Art in Public Places Committee Vacancies; and (7) Election Signage Guidelines – Placement.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition to Fire Fighter Adam Boyd, City of Burbank’s 2024 Firefighter of the Year, and introduced Danny Alvarez, Fire Chief, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition to Police Lieutenant Brent Fekety, City of Burbank’s 2024 Police Officer of the Year , and introduced Mike Albanese, Police Chief, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Certificate of Recognition to Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager, City of Burbank’s 2024 Employee of the Year, and introduced Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director , who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz and Department Executives presented Certificates of Recognition to City of Burbank Employees with 20 or More Years of Service and introduced Richard Wilson, Assistant General Manager of Water Systems ; Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Danny 9/ 24/2024
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Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Alvarez, Fire Chief; Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Frank Messineo, Acting Assistant General Manager of Power Supply; and Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager of Electric Services, who made remarks.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation declaring September 21– 27, 2024, as "United Against Hate Week" in the City of Burbank and introduced Suzanne Weerts, Burbank Human Relations Council, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
Assistant City Manager Padgett introduced Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, who provided a brief report on the City’s use of LinkedIn to enhance the City’s recruitment efforts.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item s and City Council took no reportable action.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were : Ivan Uziel, Ron Bax, David Donahue, Matthew Mucha, Elizabeth Bax, and Celina Trigueros.
Calling in to comment were: Catlan Brinsley, Mark Scroggs, 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 Council Member Takahashi, 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 September 10, 2024 and the Dark Meeting of September 17, 2024.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 4, 2024.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 27, 2024.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 27, 2024.
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Authority Minutes
Youth Endowment
Services Fund Board
Minutes
Adoption of an
Ordinance Amending
Title 10, Chapter 1,
Article 19, of the BMC
to Require an
Indemnification
Agreement on All
Planning Applications
and Associated
Environmental
Determinations
Adoption of a
Resolution Amending
the City of Burbank
Conflict of Interest
Code
Adoption of
Resolutions Approving
the Establishment of
the Salaries and
Conflict of Interest
Code Designations for
the Classifications of
Water Quality Manager
and Library Operations
Supervisor; Revision to
the Specification for
the Classifications of
Fire Fighter Recruit
and Police Cadet;
Establishment of the
Salaries for the
Classifications of
Household Hazardous
Waste Technician and
Household Hazardous
Waste Leadworker;
and Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes
Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 9, 2024.
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 9, 2024.
7. Adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,015
Adopt 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).
8. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the City of Burbank Conflict of Interest Code
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,552
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST
CODE.
9. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salaries and Conflict of Interest Code Designations for the Classifications of Water Quality Manager and Library Operations Supervisor; Revision to the Specification for the Classifications of Fire Fighter Recruit and Police Cadet; Establishment of the Salaries for the Classifications of Household Hazardous Waste Technician and Household Hazardous Waste Leadworker; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,553
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 WATER QUALITY MANAGER.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,554
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 LIBRARY OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR.
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Ordinance Establishing
a Prohibition on
Carrying or
Possessing Specified
Items While Attending
or Participating in Any
Public Demonstration,
Rally, Protest, Picket
Line or Public
Assembly
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,555
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE SPECIFICATION
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE FIGHTER RECRUIT.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,556
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE SPECIFICATION
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE CADET.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,557
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE TECHNICIAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,558
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE LEADWORKER.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,559
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
10. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 5 (Police and Public Safety) Chapter 3, Article 3 of the Burbank Municipal Code Establishing a Prohibition on Carrying or Possessing Specified Items While Attending or Participating in Any Public Demonstration, Rally, Protest, Picket Line or Public Assembly
Adam Cornils, Police Captain; Joe McDougall, City Attorney; and Mike Albanese, Police Chief, 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 Mullins, seconded by Mayor Schultz, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 5 (POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY)
CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A PROHIBITION ON CARRYING OR POSSESSING
SPECIFIED ITEMS WHILE ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN
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Motion
Review of Investment
Portfolio Report
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
Discussion and
Overview on Short-
Term Rental
Regulations
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
ANY PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, RALLY, PROTEST, PICKET LINE
OR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY.
Council Member Anthony offered a substitute motion to bring the item before the Police Commission. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Mayor Schultz, and carried 4-1 (Anthony, dissent) by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 5 (POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY)
CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 3 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING A PROHIBITION ON CARRYING OR POSSESSING
SPECIFIED ITEMS WHILE ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN
ANY PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, RALLY, PROTEST, PICKET LINE
OR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY.
11. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for June 30, 2024
Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to note and file.
12. Discussion and Overview on Short-Term Rental Regulations
Vanessa Quiroz, Senior Planner; Daniel Villa, Principal Planner; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; and Joe McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to co mment were: Juan Munoz, Noah Suarez -Sikes, and Maura O’Neill.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi, seconded by Vice Mayor Perez, and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to d irect staff to provide a second step report on short-term rental regulations.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
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Yearly Selection of
Mayor and Vice Mayor
Staff Report
Public Comment
Initial Motion
Friendly Amendment
Acceptance of Friendly
Amendment
Final Motion
13. Review of City Council’s Yearly Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor
Cathryn LaBrado, Assistant to the City Manager, and Joe McDougall, City Attorney, responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to include the customary mayoral rotation process in the City Council Handbook.
Council Member Anthony suggested a friendly amendment that Council select an individual who has not served as Mayor in their current term and shall use the vote totals as a tie breaker.
Council Member Takahashi accepted the friendly amendment.
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to add the customary mayoral rotation process to the City Council Handbook:
• The Vice Mayor will rotate into the position of Mayor • The individual with highest seniority who has not served as Mayor in their current term would become Vice Mayor
• Vote totals will be used as a tiebreaker
• The Council may choose to forego the customary process for any reason and select any Member as Vice Mayor and Mayor.
Council Comments
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Takahashi requested (1) an agenda item to allocate additional Council funds for travel to the League of California Cities Conference and (2) a first step report on the feasibility of adding Hate Has No Home magnets on City vehicles.
Vice Mayor Perez requested a first step report on motorized bike or scooter usage.
Mayor Schultz requested a memo regarding nominating a new representative to the American Public Power Association.
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7 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 p.m. to Tuesday, October 1, 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: October 15, 2024