1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2025
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 4:36 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and 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: Catic v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 22STCV15154
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 5:04 p.m. with all Members present.
Review of City Park
Master Plan
Staff Report
Meeting recessed/
reconvened
STUDY SESSION:
1. Review of City Park Master Plan
Diego Cevallos, Assistant Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, and Zachary Mueting, RJM Design Group, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:02 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m.
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: 15 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Pere z held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community and a Moment of Silence for those affected by the wildfires across Los Angeles County.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi , and Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
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2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
Motion
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:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Alert Burbank ; (2) 2025 Homeless Count Postponed ; (3) Safer Streets Community Workshop Postponed; (4) City Council Special Goal Setting Meeting; and (5) Wildfire Resistance Announcement.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez announced the Council Presentations /Recognitions have been postponed due to the ongoing wildfires in nearby communities.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Danny Alvarez, Fire Chief; Mandip Samra, Burbank Water and Power General Manager ; and Jonathan Jones, Communications Manager, who provided an update on the Los Angeles County wildfires as they relate to the City of Burbank.
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, Jim Roy, Eliza Diaz, Ashley Ramsey, Mark Scroggs, Dan K, Jo Pimienta, Kevin Morris, Jared Cavagnuolo, David Donahue, Martin Perlmutter, Dustin Blankenship, and Ali.
Calling in to comment were: Elan Ruskin, James Ingram, Mary B., Brittany Curran, Katie Hood, Matthew, and Anonymous.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
It was moved by Council Member Anthony and failed for lack of a second, to request an emergency item to discuss looting, increasing patrols, providing hotel subsidies for City of Burbank and Burbank Unified School District employees affected by the wildfires, and price gouging.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote for Item Nos. 1–2 and 5–6; and for Item No. 3, carried 4 -0-1 (Anthony, abstain) to approve the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Anthony pulled Item No. 4 for separate consideration.
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3 City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
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
Approval of the
Proposed City Council
Meeting Schedule for
March 2025 through
February 2026
Approval of the City
Parks Master Plan
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
an Amended and
Restated Master Loan
Agreement and
Related Documents
with the BHC – Phase I
Staff Report
1. City Council Minutes
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.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 10, 2024.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,582
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PARKING PERMIT TECHNICIAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,583
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,584
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
5. Approval of the Proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for March 2025 through February 2026
Approve the proposed City Council Meeting Schedule for March 2025 through February 2026.
6. Approval of the City Parks Master Plan
Approve the City Parks Master Plan.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Master Loan Agreement and Related Documents with the Burbank Housing Corporation – Phase I
Maribel Leyland, Housing Manager; Dena Fuentes, RSG Consultants; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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Motion
Appointment to Fill
Vacancies on the
Planning Commission
and the IOB
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Sylvia Moreno, Chris Welker, and David Donahue.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. H-25-268
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,585
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 ENVIR ONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT.
8. Appointment to Fill Vacancies on the Planning Commission and the Infrastructure Oversight Board for Unexpired Terms
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk , presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Terry Norton, Mike Van Gorder , and David Donahue.
Jo Pimienta opined in support of Mike Van Gorder’s appointment but did not wish to speak.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus t o a ppoint Apraham Atteukenian to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
It was moved by Mayor Perez, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 4-1 (Anthony, dissent) by roll call vote, to direct the City Clerk to re-advertise the Infrastructure Oversight Board vacancy for an additional 30 days and to bring the item back to a future City Council Meeting.
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Solar Net Billing
Program
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
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
Staff Report
Motion
Appointment to
Committee and Liaison
Roles for the 2025
Calendar Year
Staff Report
9. Approval of Burbank Water and Power’s Solar Net Billing Program
Drew Johnstone, Sustainability Officer ; Drew Kidd, Marketing Associate; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Mandip Samra, BWP General Manager , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: David Donahue.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve BWP’s Solar Net Billing Program, as amended , including the proposed rate structure and determination of the avoided cost of energy (ACOE), and allow the General Manager of BWP to make administrative changes to the ACOE methodology.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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
Michael Wang, Principal Electrical Engineer, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Mullins , and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to a pprove 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.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
10. Appointment of City Council Members to Committee and Liaison Roles for the 2025 Calendar Year
Cathryn LaBrado, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Perez, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi , and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to appoint members of the City Council to Committee and Liaison roles as listed below for the 2025 calendar year.
1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
2. Airport Ad Hoc Committee
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
3. Audit Committee
Council Member Mullins and Mayor Perez
4. Burbank Unified School District/City Council Committee Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
5. Economic Development Subcommittee
Council Member Rizzotti and Council Member Mullins
6. Fiscal & Treasurer’s Review Group
Council Member Anthony and Council Member Mullins
7. Public Information Office Advisory Committee
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
8. Racial Equity and Diversity Subcommittee
Mayor Perez and Council Member Mullins
9. American Public Power Association Policy Makers Council Mayor Perez
10. Arroyo Verdugo Communities Subregion Joint Powers
Authority
Council Member Mullins and Council Member Rizzotti
(Alternate)
11. Burbank Glendale Pasadena Regional Housing Trust Board of Directors
Mayor Perez and Council Member Mullins (Alternate)
12. Disaster Council (BMC Section 5-2-103 designates Mayor) Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
13. Domestic Violence Task Force
Council Member Anthony and Council Member Mullins
14. League of California Cities
(Annual Statewide Voting Delegate)
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi (Alternate). If neither is available, one of the remaining Council Members can serve as alternate.
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Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
16. San Fernando Valley Council of Governments (SFVCOG) Vice Mayor Takahashi and Mayor Perez (Alternate)
17. San Fernando Valley Service Sector Governance Council (Metro)
No Seat Currently Available
18. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) District 42 Representative
Mayor Perez
19. Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual General Assembly Voting Delegate
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi (Alternate)
20. Valley Economic Alliance (Board of Directors)
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
21. Board of Library Trustees
Mayor Perez
22. Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Council Member Takahashi and Council Member Anthony
(Alternate)
23. Infrastructure Oversight Board (IOB)
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
24. Parks and Recreation Board
Council Member Anthony and Council Member Rizzotti
(Alternate)
25. Planning Commission
Council Member Rizzotti
26. Police Commission
Council Member Mullins and Council Member Rizzotti
(Alternate)
27. Senior Citizen Board
Council Member Mullins and Council Member Anthony
(Alternate)
28. Sustainable Burbank Commission
Mayor Perez and Vice Mayor Takahashi
29. Transportation Commission
Council Member Mullins and Council Member Rizzotti
(Alternate)
30. Youth Board
Mayor Perez
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Council Member Mullins and Council Member Rizzotti
(Alternate)
32. Burbank Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Perez
33. Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Working Group Mayor Perez and Council Member Anthony (Alternate)
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 (1) a memo on new laws in 2025 relevant to the Burbank community; (2) a first step report on a community safety workshop; (3) a first step report on the City’s fuel management program; and (4) a budget discussion paper on staffing levels for the Fire Department.
Council Member Anthony requested an email regarding the number of city and Burbank Unified School District employees affected by the wildfires.
Mayor Perez requested a complete analysis of the emergency fire situation, including the number of trees downed, power line outages, cost analysis of any damage, and types of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid being requested.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 1 2:02 a.m. to Thursday, January 23, 2025, for a City Council Special Meeting at 2: 00 p.m. in the Community Services Building, Room 104 – 150 N. Third Street, First Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark___________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez_______________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: January 28, 2025