1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 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 5:33 p.m. by Vice Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony (arrived 5: 35 p.m.), Mullins, and Takahashi, and Vice Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall , and Assistant City Clerk Thai.
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT
There being no response to the Vice 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: Taylor Rene Panasiti v. Darren Owen Arjoon, et al.
c. Case No.: 23BBCV00187
d. Brief description and nature of case: Traffic Accident
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 6:08 p.m. by Vice Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Vice Mayor Perez 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 Vice Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Takahashi , and Vice Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and Assistant City Clerk Thai.
Vice Mayor Perez 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 and the Public Hearing Public Comment periods may call in at (818) 238- 3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Spark of Love Toy Drive; (2) Infrastructure Oversight Board and Planning Commission Vacancies; (3) Burbank Bus Stop Survey; and (4) 2025 Homeless Count.
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2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
Contract Documents,
Plans and
Specifications, and
Authorizing Execution
of a Contract for Bid
Schedule 1513 –
2022-23 Annual
Arterial Pavement
Rehabilitation Project
to Hardy & Harper Inc.;
Finding of CEQA
Exemption (14 CCR
§15301)
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Eric P. Lashley, new Library Services Director, who made remarks and introduced Michael Albanese, Police Chief, who provided an update on the Gun Buy Back event.
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: Ron Bax, Mark Scroggs , Romik Hacobian, Harry Timuryan, Araceli V. King, Mary Entoma, Erika Enriquez, Laurie Freilich, Jo Pimienta, Moiz Tayabji, and David Donahue.
Calling in to comment were : Kate, Deborah, Jim Barnfather, and J ay Geisenheimer.
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 4 -0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meetings of November 19, 2024, and November 26, 2024, and the Dark Meeting of December 3, 2024.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of November 26, 2024.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule 1513 – 2022-23 Annual Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project on Alameda Ave. (from Lima St. to California St .), and Victory Blvd. (from Verdugo Ave. to the City Limit at Linden Ave.), to Hardy & Harper Inc.; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR §15301)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,578
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1513 – 2022-23 ANNUAL
ARTERIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT TO HARDY &
HARPER, INC.
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3 Approval of the
Burbank Hospitality
Association Fiscal
Year 2024-25 Annual
Report
Approval of Housing
Successor Annual
Report for Fiscal Year
2023-2024
Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending
the Zoning Map and
the BMC to Create a
New 2021-29 Housing
Element Opportunity
Sites Overlay Zone
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
4. Approval of the Burbank Hospitality Association Fiscal Year 2024 -25 Annual Report
Approve the Fiscal Year 2024– 25 Burbank Hospitality Association Annual Report Pursuant to Section 36650 of the California Street and Highways Code.
5. Approval of Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024
Approve the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Housing Successor Annual Report.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map and the Burbank Municipal Code to Create a New 2021-2029 Housing Element Opportunity Sites Overlay Zone to Implement Required 2021- 2029 Housing Element Programs Pursuant to State Law
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:26 p.m. There were no Conflict- of-Interest disclosures. Assistant City Clerk Thai affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents, and that no written correspondences were received.
Amanda Landry, Principal Planner ; Joe McDougall, City Attorney ; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director ; and Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Liz Bax.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 4-0 by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING THE ZONING MAP AND TITLE 10: ZONING
REGULATIONS OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE
A NEW 2021 -2029 HOUSING ELEMENT OPPORTUNITY SITES
OVERLAY ZONE TO IMPLEMENT REQUIRED 2021-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT PROGRAM ACTIONS PURSUANT TO STATE LAW (Zone
Map Amendment, Zone Text Amendment; Project No. 24-0004926).
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4 Adoption of an
Urgency Ordinance
and Introduction of a
Regular Ordinance to
Amend the
Streamlined Ministerial
Review Process for
Development Projects
Subject to Streamlined
Ministerial Review
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Adoption of an
Ordinance to Amend
Title 9, Chapter 1, of
the BMC 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
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
7. Adoption of an Urgency Ordinance and Introduction of a Regular Ordinance to Amend the Streamlined Ministerial Review Process for Development Projects Subject to Streamlined Ministerial Review when Required by State Law, Including Government Code Sections 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100 et seq. (AB 2011)
Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, and Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 4-0 by roll call vote, to:
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,020
Adopt AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK TO AMEND THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL
REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS SUBJECT TO STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL REVIEW
WHEN REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65913.4 (SB 35) and 65912.100
ET SEQ. (AB 2011) (Zone Text Amendment No. 24 -0006014) (Unanimous 4- 0 vote of current Cit y Council Members required for adoption).
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK TO AMEND THE STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL REVIEW
AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
SUBJECT TO STREAMLINED MINISTERIAL REVIEW WHEN
REQUIRED BY STATE LAW, INCLUDING CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65913.4 (SB 35) AND 65912.100
ET SEQ. (AB 2011) (Zone Text Amendment No.24-0006015).
8. Adoption 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
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5 Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion #1
Initial Motion #2
Friendly Amendment
Acceptance of Friendly
Amendment
Final Motion #2
Adoption of a
Resolution Declaring
and Certifying the
Results of the City of
Burbank Consolidated
General Municipal
Election Held on
Tuesday, November 5,
2024
Staff Report
Albert Lopez, Principal Plan Check Engineer; Mario Osuna, Assistant Community Development Director – Building Official; 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, David Donahue, and Kristy M. Maloof.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Perez, and carried 4-0 by roll call vote, as amended, to:
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,021
Adopt 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.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Perez, and carried 4-0 by roll call vote, to d irect staff to bring back a white paper during the budget discussion on the allocation of $500,000 for a rebate program for seismic retrofit.
Vice Mayor Perez suggested a friendly amendment to include an update on non-city sponsored grants and loan programs.
Council Member Mullins accepted the friendly amendment.
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Perez, and carried 4- 0 by roll call vote, to d irect staff to bring back a white paper during the budget discussion on the allocation of $500,000 for a rebate program and an update on non-city sponsored grants and loan programs for seismic retrofit.
9. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring and Certifying the Results of the City of Burbank Consolidated General Municipal Election Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Linda Thai, Assistant City Clerk, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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6 Public Comment
Motion
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Takahashi, and carried 4-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,579
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION
HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024,
DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER
MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
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 a First Step Report updating Council on the parking permit process.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. to Monday, December 16, 2024, for a City Council Reorganization Meeting at 10 :00 a.m. in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Linda Thai______________________
Linda Thai
Assistant City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez_______________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: December 17, 2024