CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
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, January 14, 2025, 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.
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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.
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Public Comment: (On Closed Session and Study Session items only) 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.
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: Catic v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 22STCV15154
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
C.
Study Session: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Council Chamber:
1. Review of the City Parks Master Plan – Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department Memo
PowerPoint Presentation
D.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
E.
Moment of Reflection:
F.
Flag Salute:
G.
Roll Call:
H.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association – City Council
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Winners of the OurBurbank 2024 Holiday Decorating Contest – City Council
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition Celebrating Graduates of the Burbank Waste Warriors Program - City Council J.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) K.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
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.
M.
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) N.
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 City Council Reorganization Meeting of December 16, 2024, the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024, the Dark Meetings of December 24 and December 31, 2024, and January 7, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 10, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Housing Authority Minutes
3. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salary for the Classification of Parking Permit Technician; Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Parking Services Manager; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PARKING PERMIT TECHNICIAN.
2. 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 PARKING SERVICES MANAGER.
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolution No. 25-29,582
Resolution No. 25-29,583
Resolution No. 25-29,584
4. Approval to Authorize the General Manager to Negotiate, Approve, and Execute a System Long-Term Services Agreement with Tesla, Inc. for Multi-year Preventative Maintenance Services in Support of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center Battery Energy Storage System Project - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve the authorization of the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to negotiate, approve, and execute a system long-term services agreement with Tesla, Inc. for multi-year preventative maintenance services in support of the Regional Intermodal Transportation Center Battery Energy Storage System Project, subject to approval as to legal form by the City Attorney's Office.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
5. Approval of the Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for March 2025 through February 2026 – City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Approve the proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for March 2025 through February 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
6. Approval of the City Parks Master Plan – Park, Recreation, and Community Services Department Recommendation: Approve the City Parks Master Plan.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement and Related Documents with the Burbank Housing Corporation – Phase I – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT (PHASE I) AND RELATED AGREEMENTS AMONG THE CITY OF BURBANK, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AND THE BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MASTER LOAN AGREEMENT (PHASE I) AND RELATED AGREEMENTS AMONG THE CITY OF BURBANK, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AND THE BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT TO BE EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Attachment 7
Attachment 8
Attachment 9
PowerPoint Presentation
Housing Authority Resolution No. H-25-268
Resolution No. 25-29,585
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: Adopted 5-0
8. Appointment to Fill Vacancies on the Planning Commission and the Infrastructure Oversight Board for Unexpired Terms - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Appoint one member to the Planning Commission and one member to the Infrastructure Oversight Board to fill unexpired terms ending July 31, 2025.
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 Apraham Atteukenian to the Planning Commission 5-0 Extended vacancy for the Infrastructure Oversight Board for an additional 30 days 4-1 (Anthony, dissent)
9. Approval of Burbank Water and Power’s Solar Net Billing Program - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve Burbank Water and Power's Solar Net Billing program, including the proposed rate structure and determination of the avoided cost of energy (ACOE), and allow the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to make administrative changes to the ACOE methodology.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
PowerPoint Presentation
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: Approved as amended 5-0
10. Appointment of City Council Members to Committee and Liaison Roles for the 2025 Calendar Year - City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Appoint members of the City Council to Committee and Liaison roles for the 2025 calendar year.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
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 Members 5-0
P.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) R.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, January 28, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.