1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 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 4:02 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
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: Guardian of the Pines v. City of Burbank c. Case No.: 23STCP03707
d. Brief description and nature of case: Challenge to City’s tree removal and replacement environmental review
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Whitehead v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 22STCV26333
d. Brief description and nature of case: Street racing accident
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 5:14 p.m. with all Members present.
Discussion of George
Izay Park Master Plan
Phase II
Staff Report
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
STUDY SESSION:
1. Discussion of George Izay Park Master Plan Phase II
Diego Cevallos, Assistant Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director; Tamara McClory, RJM Design Group; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the PowerPoint p resentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:59 p.m. and reconvened at 6:12 p.m.
Call to Order A 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 6:12 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
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 Mayor Perez.
12/ 17/2024
2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
General Public
Comment
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
Motion
City Council Minutes
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Perez indicated there would be two (2) 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 Perez displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Animal Shelter 50% Off Adoptions; (2) Spark of Love Toy Drive; ( 3) Infrastructure Oversight Board and Planning Commission Vacancies; (4) Burbank Bus Stop Survey; and (5) 2025 Homeless Count.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Russell Freesland, Plan Check Manager, who provided a brief presentation on the Burbank Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (BPAP).
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.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Mike Van Gorder, Andrew Seymour, Laura Banuet, Ron Bax, Sandra Santos , Adrian De Leon, Mark Scroggs, David Donahue, Eric Hawk, Daniel, Jo Pimienta, Christina Boyar, Cate Cundiff, Madame Queen, John Densmore, and Robbie Brody.
Calling in to comment were: Jamie Hall, Gary Bric, Caleb, David Whatley, and Anonymous.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 7:12 p.m. and reconvened at 7:24 p.m.
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 Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote for Item Nos. 1–7; and for Item No. 8, carried 4-1 (Anthony, Dissent), to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 10, 2024.
12/ 17/2024
3 Adoption 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
Adoption of an
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)
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
the City Manager to
Execute a Design-
Build Contract with
Landscape Structures,
Inc. and Delegating
Authority to Approve
Plans and
Specifications for
Shade Structures at
George Izay Park
Ballfields
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
Tract Map No. 83627
and Related
Subdivision
Improvement
Agreement (921 West
Riverside Drive)
2. Adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,022
Adopt 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).
3. Adoption of an 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)
ORDINANCE NO. 24-4,023
Adopt 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).
4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. and Delegating Authority to Approve Plans and Specifications for Shade Structures at George Izay Park Ballfields
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,580
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES,
INC. AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SHADE STRUCTURES AT GEORGE IZAY
PARK BALLFIELDS.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Tract Map No. 83627 and Related Subdivision Improvement Agreement (921 West Riverside Drive)
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,581
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 83627
AND THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT RELATED
THERETO BETWEEN PULTE HOME COMPANY, LLC AND THE
CITY OF BURBANK (921 WEST RIVERSIDE DRIVE).
12/ 17/2024
4 Review of
Development Impact
Fee Funds
Approval of Phase II of
the George Izay Park
Master Plan
Approval of the Police
Department’s
Acquisition of
Additional Military
Equipment and
Request to Apply for
Grant Funding to
Replace Existing
Military Equipment
Adoption of a
Resolution Adopting a
MND and a Mitigation
Monitoring Reporting
Program, and Approval
of the Aleppo Pine
Tree Removal Project
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
6. Review of Development Impact Fee Funds as of June 30, 2024
Note and file.
7. Approval of Phase II of the George Izay Park Master Plan
1. Approve the George Izay Park Master Plan Architectural Program Analysis.
2. Authorize the City Manager to direct staff to proceed with Phase III of the Master Plan, including schematic design and design development.
8. Approval of the Police Department’s Acquisition of Additional Military Equipment and Request to Apply for Grant Funding to Replace Existing Military Equipment
Approve the acquisition of additional military equipment and request to apply for grant funding to replace existing military equipment, and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute any required documentation to effectuate the grant application.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program, and Approval of the Aleppo Pine Tree Removal Project
Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director, and Michael Del Campo, Assistant Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Dyane Mackinnon, James Mackinnon, Quanah Campbell, Jason Everly, and Vicki Kirschenbaum.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to table the item for discussion at a future Council meeting.
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 Rizzotti requested (1) a first step report on Burbank on Parade; (2) a letter recommending a bill to incentivize development with possible capital gains reduction to property owners to turn over property; and (3) a report on the status of the City Hall fountain. 12/ 17/2024
5 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m. to Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 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
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: January 14, 2025