1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 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 4:05 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Council Members Anthony (arrived 4:06 p.m.) , Mullins, and Takahashi, Vice Mayor Perez (arrived 4:06 p.m.), and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session and Study 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: Fuentes v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 21STCV26463
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
The meeting reconvened at 4:36 p.m. with all Members present.
Review of the General
Fund’s Financial
Status as of
September 30, 2024
Staff Report
Motion
Update on the New
Burbank Central
Library and Civic
Center Project
Staff Report
Motion
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
STUDY SESSION:
1. Review of the General Fund’s Financial Status as of September 30, 2024
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to note and file.
2. Update on the New Burbank Central Library and Civic Center Project
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director ; Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to note and file.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:48 p.m. and reconvened at 6:06 p.m.
11/19 /2024
2 Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Parking 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 :06 p.m. by Mayor Schultz.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Joint General Public
Comment
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 Jamal El-Amin.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Takahashi, Vice Mayor Perez, and Mayor Schultz.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Schultz indicated there would be six (6) 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) Trash Can Audit ; (2) Holiday in the Park ; (3) Winter Wine Walk; and (4) Burbank Bus Stop Survey.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Schultz presented a Key to the City to Ryan Friedlinghaus , President and CEO of West Coast Customs.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Melissa Potter, Interim Burbank Library Services Director ; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, who provided a brief update on security ambassadors at City libraries and parks and responded to Council inquiries.
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: Jamie Keyser, Kerry Krull, David Donahue, Ron Bax, Patricia Rivera, Mark Scroggs, Eric Hawk, Randy West, Jo Pimienta, Michael Reisz, and Vicki Kirschenbaum.
Calling in to comment were: Liz Radley, Katy Wanner, Jim Lane, Nathan Adair, Deborah Clark, and Laura Larocca.
Moira Paris opined in support of the New Burbank Central Library and Civic Center Project but did not wish to speak.
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3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending
Burbank Municipal
Code Sections 2-4-601
and 2-4-603 (Transient
Occupancy Tax)
Adoption of a
Resolution Awarding
Contract Documents
and Awarding a
Construction Contract
for Bid Schedule No.
1517, Community
Services Building
Security
Enhancements Project
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
Acceptance of Funds
from the Southern
California Library
Cooperative in the
Amount of $7,535.00
and Amending the
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Adopted Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Authorization to Accept
Grant Funding from
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; 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 Regular Meeting of October 29, 2024, and the Dark Meetings of November 5, 2024, and November 12, 2024.
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Burbank Municipal Code Sections 2-4-601 and 2-4-603 (Transient Occupancy Tax)
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 2-
4-601 AND 2-4- 603 (TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX) that
implements non-substantive text corrections and consider its adoption at a later meeting.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Awarding Contract Documents and Awarding a Construction Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1517, Community Services Building Security Enhancements Project
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,568
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AWARDING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND
AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE
NO. 1517, COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING SECURITY
ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT TO R DEPENDABLE CONST, INC.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funds from the Southern California Library Cooperative in the Amount of $7,535.00 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Adopted Budget by Appropriating Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,569
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY COOPERATIVE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $7,535.00 AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-
25 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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4 California Library
Literacy Services in the
Amount of $36,715
and Approval to
Amend the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Budget
Adoption of
Resolutions Approving
the Establishment of
the Title, Specification,
Salary, and Conflict of
Interest Code
Designation for the
Classification of
Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Manager;
Revision to the
Specification for the
Classification of Sign
Language Interpreter;
Establishment of the
Salary and Conflict of
Interest Code
Designation for the
Classification of Client
Technology
Supervisor; and
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
Approval of a Joint
Purchase Agreement
Between the City of
Burbank and the City
of Glendale with Airbus
Helicopters, Inc. for the
Purchase of a
Helicopter for the
Burbank Glendale
Police Joint Air
Support Unit and
Approval of an
Amendment to the
Fiscal Year 2024-25
Adopted Budget in the
5. Authorization to Accept Grant Funding from California Library Literacy Services in the Amount of $36,715 and Approval to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from California Library Literacy Services in the amount of $36,715 and authorize the Library Services Director or his or her designee to take all actions necessary to receive such funds and amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget as specified to receive and appropriate the grant funds.
6. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager; Revision to the Specification for the Classification of S ign Language Interpreter; Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Client Technology Supervisor; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,570
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TITLE,
SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF DIVERSITY,
EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MANAGER.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,571
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE SPECIFICATION
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,572
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 CLIENT TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,573
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
7. Approval of a Joint Purchase Agreement Between the City of Burbank and the City of Glendale with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for the Purchase of a Helicopter for the Burbank Glendale Police Joint Air Support Unit and Approval of an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Adopted Budget in the Amount of $1,019,089.20
1. Approve the joint purchase agreement between the City of Burbank and the City of Glendale with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for the purchase of an H125 helicopter for the Burbank Glendale Police Joint Air Support Unit.
2. Approve a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the appropriation of $1,019,089.20 from reserve 11/19 /2024
5 Amount of
$1,019,089.20
Approval of a Sole-
Source Professional
Service Agreement
with Key Code Media,
Inc. for the Purchase
and Integration of
Audio-Visual
Equipment and
Equipment Support
Renewals for the City
of Burbank’s
Community Services
Building Room 104
and Amend the Fiscal
Year 2024-25 Adopted
Budget
Adoption of a Second
Extension of an
Urgency Ordinance
Establishing Interim
Development
Standards for Burbank
Rancho Neighborhood,
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
account 532.ND000.30015.1038.000000.00000 (Vehicle
Equipment Replacement Fund, Non- Departmental, Budgetary Reserve, Helicopter Capital) to expenditure account
532.PD08A.15101.0000.00000 (Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund, Air Support Unit, Capital Clearing Account).
8. Approval of a Sole- Source Professional Service Agreement with Key Code Media, Inc. for the Purchase and Integration of Audio- Visual Equipment and Equipment Support Renewals for the City of Burbank’s Community Services Building Room 104 and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget
1. Approve a Sole-Source Professional Services Agreement between the City of Burbank and Key Code Media, Inc. for the purchase, integration, and support renewals of audio- visual, broadcast, and recording equipment in the Community Services Building Room 104.
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget by appropriating $185,450.62 from account no.
001.ND000.30013.1015.000000.00000 (General Fund, Non -
Departmental, Restricted PEG fees) to expenditure account no. 001.CM02A.62300.1016.000000.00000 (General Fund, P ublic Information Office, Special Departmental Supplies, Burbank Channel) for the purchase and installation of audio- visual, broadcast, and recording equipment in the Community Services Building Room 104.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Adoption of a Second Extension of an Urgency Ordinance Establishing Interim Development Standards for Burbank Rancho Neighborhood, an Equestrian District with Certain Other Requirements in Response to Senate Bill 423, Which Added California Government Code Section 65913.4(r)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:5 1 p.m. There were no Conflict - of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents, and that 46 written correspondences were received.
Amanda Landry, Principal Planner; Scott Plambaeck, P lanning Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Roy Simison, Elizabeth Gitto, Veronica Christenson, Darcy Conkle, Steve Starleaf, Karen Pavliscak, Kate Adams, Catherine Rossi, and Alisa Cunningham.
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6 Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Introduction of an
Ordinance to Establish
a Parking Meter Zone
in Downtown Burbank;
Adoption of a
Resolution Amending
FY 24-25 Citywide Fee
Schedule for Parking
Fees and Parking
Violations; Adoption of
Resolutions Approving
a Cooperation
Agreement; Approval
of Related Agreements
and Amendments; and
Approval of a FY 24-25
Budget Amendment
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Calling in to comment were: Sheila Harmer, Lois Westphal, Liz Radley, and Jean Schanberger.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:21 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Takahashi, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
ORDINANCE NO. 24-017
Adopt A SECOND EXTENSION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK EXTENDING
INTERIM DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE BURBANK
RANCHO NEIGHBORHOOD, AN EQUESTRIAN DISTRICT IN
RESPONSE TO SENATE BILL 423 (four -fifths vote required for adoption).
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
10. Introduction of an Ordinance to Add Article 30 of Title VI of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish a Parking Meter Zone in Downtown Burbank; Adoption of a Resolution Amending Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 - 25 Citywide Fee Schedule for Parking Fees and Parking Violations; Adoption of Resolutions Approving a Cooperation Agreement; Approval of Related Agreements and Amendments; and Approval of a FY 2024-25 Budget Amendment
Nick Burant, Acting Senior Administrative Analyst; Angelica Gonzalez, Parking Analyst; Karen Pan, Transportation Services Manager; David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Conrad Midolo, Regional Vice President of LAZ Parking; Rene Mendoza, Operations Manager of LAZ Parking; Lisa Kurihara, Senior Assistant City Attorney ; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Aram Avagyan.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Perez, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, as amended, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADDING ARTICLE 30 TO CHAPTER 1 OF TITLE VI, OF
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7 THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PARKING
METER ZONE IN DOWNTOWN BURBANK.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,574
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 14 AND ARTICLE V,
SECTION 10 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 CITYWIDE FEE
SCHEDULE TO UPDATE AND AMEND THE FEES RELATED TO
PARKING FEES AND PARKING VIOLATIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,575
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE PARKING
AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PAID
PARKING PROGRAM IN THE PARKING METER ZONE IN
DOWNTOWN BURBANK.
RESOLUTION NO. P-24-123
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE PARKING
AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A PAID
PARKING PROGRAM IN THE PARKING METER ZONE IN
DOWNTOWN BURBANK.
Approve a Professional Services Agreement between the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank and LAZ KARP Associates, LLC , dba LAZ Parking California, LLC, for parking operation services, by dispensing with the competitive proposal process and directly awarding the Agreement finding it is in the best interests of the Authority, and authorizing the Executive Director to e xecute the agreement and any related amendments on behalf of the Authority.
Approve an Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Burbank and LAZ KARP Associates, LLC, dba LAZ Parking California, LLC, for parking enforcement representatives.
Approve a Service Agreement between the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank and ParkMobile, LLC for mobile payment services, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute the agreement, and any related amendments, on behalf of the Authority.
Approve a Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Budget Amendment to appropriate General Funds to the Burbank Police Department’s budget and contributions to the Parking Authority Fund.
11/19 /2024
8 Review of Citywide
Outdoor Dining in
Private Parking Lots
and Approval of the
Development of a
Codified Outdoor
Dining Program with
Objective Standards
for Citywide Outdoor
Dining in Private
Parking Lots
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Report Out from City
Council Subcommittee
on Metropolitan
Transportation
Authority North
Hollywood to
Pasadena Corridor
Bus Rapid Transit
Project
Staff Report
Public Comment
11. Review of Citywide Outdoor Dining in Private Parking Lots and Approval of the Development of a Codified Outdoor Dining Program with Objective Standards for Citywide Outdoor Dining in Private Parking Lots
Marisa Cardwell, Senior Administrative Analyst; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Patricia Rivera and Jo Pimienta.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins , seconded by Vice Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Provide approval to continue the temporary suspension of City code parking requirements and other requirements that would otherwise be imposed to serve food and beverages outdoors on private parking lots at restaurants, breweries, and other food - or drink -serving establishments that are currently utilizing their private parking lots for dining.
Provide direction to staff to provide a proposed plan during budget discussions to hire a consultant to initiate a Zone Text Amendment and public outreach process for the development of a permanent, codified Outdoor Dining Program.
12. Report Out from City Council Subcommittee on Metropolitan Transportation Authority North Hollywood to Pasadena Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project
David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney ; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue, Andre Dionysian, Eddy Polon, Cherryl Weaver, and Jo Pimienta.
11/19 /2024
9 Motion
First Step Report on
Potential Taskforce for
Citywide Minimum
Wage and Paid
Parental Leave
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Andrew Wilson and Christina Imbro opined in support of the item but did not wish to speak.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to r eceive an update on the matters discussed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority North Hollywood to Pasadena Corridor Bus Rapid Transit Project City Council Subcommittee.
13. First Step Report on Potential Taskforce for Citywide Minimum Wage and Paid Parental Leave
Marisa Cardwell, Senior Administrative Analyst ; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Jo Pimienta.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to provide a budget discussion paper on a minimum wage taskforce, the economic feasibility of raising the minimum wage, and paid parental leave.
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 Council position letter to request an extension to Senate Bill 423.
Vice Mayor Perez requested (1) discussion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project; (2) a first step report for a sanctuary city ordinance modeled after the City or County of Los Angeles (L.A.); and (3) a forecasted schedule for tenant protections.
Council Member Anthony requeste d (1) an informational memo that includes a list of municipalities that have implemented a local film tax credit and (2) a first step report on writing a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers, the L.A. County Flood Control District, the L.A. Equestrian Committee, the Griffith Park Conservancy, and L.A. Council Member N ithya Raman requesting assistance in raising the fence height along the horse trail.
Council Member Takahashi requested staff produce an educational video on the new Downtown parking permit process.
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10 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:22 a.m. to Tuesday, November 26, 2024, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark_________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez________________________
Nikki Perez
Vice Mayor
APPROVED DATE: December 10, 2024