1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 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, 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: 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
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Housing Authority 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 6:07 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 Chris Pepes, Burbank High School teacher.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, Takahashi, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark. 10/15/2024
2 Joint General Public
Comment
Mayor Schultz indicated there would be four (4) 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.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Schultz displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Extended Public Counter Hours at the Community Services Building; (2) Last Day to Register to Vote; (3) RISE Program; (4) Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Vacancy ; (5) Vaporized P ublic Service Announcement; (6) Election Signage Placement Guidelines; and (7) Return of Vote by Mail Ballots.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz introduced Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, who invited Armond Aghakhanian, Burbank Unified School District Board of Education, to present Certificates of Recognition to both Burbank High School and John Burroughs High School and to present John Burroughs High School with the trophy as the Winner of the 2024 City of Burbank Clerk’s Cup.
Mayor Schultz presented a Proclamation Declaring October 1– 31, 2024, as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Christine Ramos, Family Service Agency; members of Zonta; and Council Members Anthony and Mullins, Chair and Vice Chair of the Domestic Violence Taskforce, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
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.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: David Kaischyan, Vicki Kirschenbaum, Ron Bax, Robert Olson, Elizabeth Bax, David Donahue, Jo Pimienta, Kari Negri, Mike Donatelli, Jason Lewis, Chris Baer, Martha Yurel, Giselle Yurel, Mark Scroggs, Masis Khodaverdian, Jordan Mello, Mr. Relentless, Lilibeth Jimenez, Diana Pulver, Adam Goldberg, Ashley Ramsey, Eric Hawk, Gavin Cho, Karen Waters, Jef Vander Borght, George Papanikolas, Jane, Eric Deroian, Brian Benbow, Ramella Eraghi, A.L. Garcia, Cate Cundiff, and Nikki Harper.
Calling in to comment were: Matthew Buck , Rajkamal Singh, Steve Rosolio, Faizah Malik, Matthew, Anonymous, and Joe Terranova.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
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3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Approval of the First
Amendment to the
Cyclic Storage
Agreement Between
the Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California and the City
of Burbank
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
Approval of a Sole-
Source Agreement
with Allied Universal
for Citywide Homeless
Outreach, and Security
Ambassador Services
for Libraries, and Parks
and Recreation
Approval of Contract
Amendment No. 1 to
the Homeless Initiative
Agreement Between
the County of Los
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
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.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 24, 2024.
3. Approval of the First Amendment to the Cyclic Storage Agreement Between the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the City of Burbank
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 wate r in the San Fernando groundwater basin. This water will be stored in the basin for future use and extraction by BWP.
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
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.
5. Approval of a Sole- Source Agreement with Allied Universal for Citywide Homeless Outreach, and Security Ambassador Services for Libraries, and Parks and Recreation
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.
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
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4 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
Approval of a 2nd
Amendment to the
PSA with Kadre
Architects to Complete
the Design, and
Provide Construction
Support for 211, 233,
and 333 S. Front St.
and 10 E. Verdugo
Ave. for Use as the
City’s Homeless
Solutions Center
Update on Housing
Enforcement Unit
Appointment to Fill
One Vacancy on the
Burbank Housing
Corporation Board of
Directors
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
Appointment to Fill
One Vacancy on the
Art in Public Places
Committee
Staff Report
Public Comment
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.
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
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.
8. Update on Housing Enforcement Unit
Note and file.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a Full Two-Year Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Chris Welker to the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors to fill a full two-year term ending October 31, 2026.
10. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Art in Public Places Committee for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Monica Caram and Chris Jaszkowiak.
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5 Motion
Review of Community
Outreach Results
Regarding a Potential
Rent Cap
Staff Report
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
Public Comment
Motion
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Monica Caram to the Art in Public Places Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2026.
11. Review of Community Outreach Results Regarding a Potential Rent Cap
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; John Anderson, Pivotal Strategies; Richard Bernard, FM3 Research; Joe McDougall, City Attorney; and Jonathan Jones, Communications Manager , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 8:17 p.m. and reconvened at 8:34 p.m.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Julio C. Jaramillo, David Kaischyan, Ron Bax, Elizabeth Bax, David Donahue, Jo Pimienta, Dan K, Cherryl Weaver, Christina Boyar, Shant Norhadian, John, George, Alissandra, Ramella Eraghi, Harry Timuryan, Kristy Maloof , Philip Bellomy, and Kevin Morris.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
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 to Council with a first step report on a potential rent cap or soft cap program in the City of Burbank, including information regarding a supplemental low-income assistance program, a rental registry, the rent formula used by other cities, a sunset clause, cost feasibility, and a rent cap rollback.
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 Takahashi requested (1) an update on the Olive-Verdugo- Sparks intersection project; (2) an entertainment industry roundtable to be held in 2025; and (3) a memo to the BRT Subcommittee providing an update on correcting the record on Council Member Anthony’s comments to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
Council Member Anthony requested a memo on the feasibility of placing election expenditure limits on independent expenditures.
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6 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:27 a.m. to Tuesday, October 29, 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: October 29, 2024