CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024
JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
4:30 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, October 15, 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 Closed Session, General Public Comment, Public Hearings, and Study Sessions. 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.
Եթե ցանկանում եք մասնակցել Հանրային մեկնաբանություններին և պահանջում եք թարգմանիչ, խնդրում ենք զանգահարել Քաղաքի_գործավարության գրասենյակ' (818) 238-5851 հեռախոսահամարով հանդիպումից առնվազն 48 ժամ առաջ:
How to View the Meeting:
Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
YouTube Live Streaming Channel: Click here.
City Website Live Streaming: Click here.
Public Comment Options:
1. To speak during Closed Session Public Comment, General Public Comment, Public Hearing Public Comment, and Study Session Public Comment periods during the meeting, members of the public may speak in-person in the Council Chamber or call (818) 238-3335. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer, depending on how many public comment cards are received and how many callers are in the queue at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below). Additional public comment cards and calls will not be accepted once the public comment period commences. • 1 - 20 Total Speakers - 3 minutes each
• 21 - 39 Total Speakers - 2 minutes each
• 40+ Total Speakers - 1 minute each
2. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods are only accepted in person - public comment cards must be submitted before the public comment period begins for each report to Council. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer depending on how many public comment cards have been received at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below). Additional public comment cards will not be accepted once the public comment period commences. • 1 - 20 Total Speakers - 3 minutes each
• 21 - 39 Total Speakers - 2 minutes each
• 40+ Total Speakers - 1 minute each
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, depending on the number of speakers, 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: (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: Helen Segovia v. City of Burbank, et al.
c.
Case No. 22STCV32342
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Slip and fall
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation a.
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(e)(2) City as Potential Plaintiff b.
Number of potential case(s): 1
c.
Brief description and nature of case: Insurance Claim Regarding Golden State Substation Fire
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b.
Name of City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director c.
Name of Organization Representing Employee: Burbank Management 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 a Certificate of Recognition to the Winners of the City of Burbank Clerk’s Cup – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 1–31, 2024, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Burbank – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Joint General Public Comment: (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.
L.
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) M.
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 Special Meeting of September 24, 2024, the Joint Meetings of September 24, 2024, and October 1, 2024, the Special Meeting of October 2, 2024, and the Dark Meeting of October 8, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 24, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Housing Authority Minutes
3. Approval of the First Amendment to the Cyclic Storage Agreement Between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the City of Burbank – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power (BWP) to execute the First Amendment to the Cyclic Storage agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and subsequent amendments to this agreement for storage of imported water in the San Fernando groundwater basin. This water will be stored in the basin for future use and extraction by BWP.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
4. Approval of the Verdugo Fire Communications Service Agreement Between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and the City of San Gabriel for Dispatching of Emergency Fire and Medical Response - Fire Department Recommendation: Approve the Verdugo Fire Communications Service Agreement Between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and the City of San Gabriel and Authorize the City Manager, or His Designee, to Execute the Agreement and any Amendments.
MOTION: Approved and Authorized 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
5. Approval of a Sole-Source Agreement with Allied Universal for Citywide Homeless Outreach, and Security Ambassador Services for Libraries, and Parks and Recreation – Community Development Department/Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department/Library Services Department Recommendation: Approve a sole-source Professional Services Agreement with Universal Protection Service, LP, DBA Allied Universal Security Services in the amount of $466,767.16 to perform citywide homeless outreach services and security ambassador services at City parks and libraries.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Additional Documents - Memo
Additional Documents - Updated Attachment 1
6. Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Homeless Initiative Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Burbank, Local Solutions Fund No. HI-23-001 Awarding the City of Burbank $325,237.00 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 – Community Development Department Recommendation: Approve contract amendment No. 1 to the Homeless Initiative Agreement, Local Solutions Fund, awarding the City of Burbank $325,237 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the amendment and any future amendments under contract No. HI-23-001 and take any necessary action to effectuate the receipt and appropriation of said funds in future award years.
MOTION: Approved and Authorized 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
7. Approval of a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kadre Architects to Complete the Design, and Provide Construction Support for 211, 233, and 333 South Front Street and 10 East Verdugo Avenue for Use as the City’s Homeless Solutions Center – Community Development Department Recommendation: Approve a second contract amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kadre Architects in the amount of $690,438 to perform architectural and engineering services needed to complete entitlements and construction architectural and engineering improvements at 211, 233, and 333 S. Front Street and 10 E. Verdugo Avenue for use as the City’s Homeless Solutions Center.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
8. Update on Housing Enforcement Unit – City Attorney’s Office Recommendation: Note and file.
MOTION: Noted and Filed 5-0
Staff Report
N.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
9. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a Full Two-Year Term - City Clerk’s Office (with Housing Authority) Recommendation: Appoint one member to the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors to fill a full two-year term ending October 31, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Joint 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: Appointed Chris Welker 5-0
10. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Art in Public Places Committee for an Unexpired Term - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Appoint one member to the Art in Public Places Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2026.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
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: Appointed Monica Caram 5-0
11. Review of Community Outreach Results Regarding a Potential Rent Cap - Community Development Department Recommendation: Provide direction, if any, to staff on possible future action or additional efforts regarding a potential rent cap in the City of Burbank.
Staff Report
Atachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #1
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #2
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: Provided Direction 5-0
O.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) P.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) Q.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, October 29, 2024, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.