CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY,
AND YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
4:00 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
***AMENDED - Report to Council - Item #15 pulled for discussion at a future Council Meeting*** 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 28, 2025, at 4:00 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.
YouTube Live Streaming Channel: Click here.
City Website Live Streaming: Click here.
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 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 3:00 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.
A.
Public Comment: (On Closed Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335, or to speak in person a PINK 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: Nicholas Norgo v. City of Burbank et al.
c.
Case No.: 23BBCV02256
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Slip and fall
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: Personal injury
3. 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
4. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b.
Name of Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director c.
Name of Organization Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association
5. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b.
Property: 725 N. Lake Street (APN 2449-031-011), 724 N. Victory Boulevard (APN 2449-031-015), 732 N. Victory Boulevard (APN 2449-031-007), 736 N. Victory Boulevard (APN 2449-031-006) c.
Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Armando Barragan and Rosalva Barragan, Trustees of the Armando and Rose Barragan Revocable Trust; Barragan Café Inc., a California Corporation d.
City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Director of Community Development e.
Terms Under Negotiation: Price and payment terms for future public utility purposes.
C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Moment of Reflection:
E.
Flag Salute:
F.
Roll Call:
G.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring January 20, 2025, as "Martin Luther King Jr. Day" in the City of Burbank - City Council – City Council
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition Celebrating Graduates of the Burbank Waste Warriors Program – City Council
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Winners of the OurBurbank 2024 Holiday Decorating Contest – City Council
4. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
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.
L.
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) M.
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 Joint Meeting of January 14, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of January 21, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 24, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Successor Agency Minutes
3. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 14, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Housing Authority Minutes
4. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meetings of November 19, 2024, and November 26, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Parking Authority Minutes
5. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 24, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
YES Fund Board Minutes
6. Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize a Design-Build Contract for Request for Proposal No. 1524 Replacement of Playground Equipment at Santa Anita Playlot ? Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND ACCEPTING AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1524, THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR SANTA ANITA PARK PROJECT, TO ZOOM RECREATION, INC. BASED UPON THE HIGHEST RANKED BIDDER AND THE BEST VALUE TO THE CITY.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,586
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Blanket Authority to File Applications for Grant Funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park Open Space District for Measure A Funding for Projects and Programs and Approve the Annual Allocation Grant Agreement to Accept Funding – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS.
2. Approve the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District.
MOTION: Adopted and Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,587
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Replacement Housing Plan for 2321, 2325-2327, 2331-2333, and 2335 N. Fairview Street - Community Development Department (with Housing Authority) Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A REPLACEMENT HOUSING PLAN FOR HOUSING UNITS WHICH WILL BE DEMOLISHED AS A RESULT OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT FOR 2321-2335 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Housing Authority Resolution No. H-25-269
9. Adoption of the County of Los Angeles Johnson v. Grants Pass Supreme Court Ruling Good Neighbor Pledge – Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt and sign the County of Los Angeles Johnson v. Grants Pass Supreme Court Ruling Good Neighbor Pledge.
MOTION: Approved and Signed 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
10. Review of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – Financial Services Department (with Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board) Recommendation: Note and file.
MOTION: Noted and Filed 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
11. Approval to Amend the Transit Operations and Maintenance Agreement with MV Public Transportation, Inc. and Approval of a Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 – Community Development Department
1. Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Transit Operations and Maintenance Agreement with MV Public Transportation, Inc.; and
2. Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by appropriating $202,440 Prop C Transportation funds.
MOTION: Approved and Amended 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
12. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Burbank and Return To Work Partners to Provide Consulting and Case Management Support for Compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act – Management Services Department Recommendation: Approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Burbank and Return To Work Partners to provide consulting and case management support for compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
13. Approval of Legislative Advocacy Letters Signed by All City of Burbank Council Members Supporting Increased Funding for the California Film Tax Credit, Requesting a Permanent Equestrian Exemption in California Government Code Section 65913.4, and Recommending Incentivized Development – City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Forgo the customary second step report and approve letters signed by all Council Members as follows:
MOTION: Forgone and approved as amended 5-0
1. Supporting an Increase in Funding for the California Film Tax Credit
2. Requesting a Permanent Equestrian Exemption in California Government Code Section 65913.4
3. Recommending Incentivized Development
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Additional Documents - Memo
Additional Documents - Updated Staff Report
Additional Documents - Updated Attachment 2
14. Update on the East Olive Avenue Reconfiguration Project - Community Development Department Recommendation: Note and file next steps of the East Olive Avenue Reconfiguration Project, which will include modification of the roadway striping to move the parking edge line away from the curb by approximately two feet and narrow the center turning lane by two feet on both sides of the street.
MOTION: Noted and Filed 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
PowerPoint Presentation
N.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
15. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Section 6-1-1015.B.2 to Establish Electric Vehicle Overstay Fees, Charges, and Penalties - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 6-1-1015.B (PARKING IN SPACE DESIGNATED FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS) TO ESTABLISH ELECTRIC VEHICLE OVERSTAY FEES, CHARGES, AND PENALTIES.
Memo
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: Pulled for discussion at a future Council meeting
16. First Step Report to Consider Declaring the City of Burbank a Sanctuary City – City Manager’s Office 1)
Note and file; or,
2)
Direct staff as appropriate on desired action pertaining to declaring the City of Burbank a sanctuary city.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Attachment 6
Attachment 7
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: Directed staff to bring back a resolution 5-0 O.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) P.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) Q.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, February 4, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.