CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025
JOINT MEETING WITH SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND
YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
4:00 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, February 25, 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:
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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 3:00 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.
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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 Gutierrez v. City of Burbank, and Does 1 through 100 c.
Case No.: 23STCV25587
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Complaint for California Voting Rights Act violation
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Ada Beatriz Lainez v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 24BBCV00466
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: Evangelina Vazquez v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 22BBCV00736
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury
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 C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection:
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Flag Salute:
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Roll Call:
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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 February 1-28, 2025, as "Black History Month" in the City of Burbank - 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.
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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 Regular Meetings of February 4, and February 11, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of February 18, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 3-0
Minutes
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 28, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 3-0
Successor Agency Minutes
3. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 28, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 3-0
Housing Authority Minutes
4. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 28, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 3-0
Parking Authority Minutes
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 24, 2024.
MOTION: Approved 3-0
Public Financing Authority Minutes
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of January 28, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 3-0
Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
7. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of the 2024 Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Justice for Law Enforcement Training and Equipment, Acceptance of Grant Funds in the Amount of $15,284, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE 2024 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT, AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTANCE OF $15,284 IN GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Pulled for discussion at the next City Council Meeting Staff Report
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8. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classifications of Utility Business Systems Analyst, Senior Utility Business Systems Analyst, Principal Utility Business Systems Analyst, Client Technology Specialist, Lead Client Technology Specialist, and Principal Client Technology Specialist; 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 AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST.
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 SENIOR UTILITY BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST.
3. 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 PRINCIPAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS ANALYST.
4. 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 CLIENT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST.
5. 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 LEAD CLIENT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST.
6. 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 PRINCIPAL CLIENT TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST.
7. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 3-0
Staff Report
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Attachment 7
Resolution No. 25-29,592
Resolution No. 25-29,593
Resolution No. 25-29,594
Resolution No. 25-29,595
Resolution No. 25-29,596
Resolution No. 25-29,597
Resolution No. 25-29,598
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Public Hearing:
9. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Burbank Municipal Code to Implement Burbank 2021-2029 Housing Element Program No. 22 Related to the Update of Project Appeal Procedures - Community Development Department Recommendation: Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION) AND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT BURBANK 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM NO. 22 RELATED TO THE UPDATE OF PROJECT APPEAL PROCEDURES, AND MAKING OTHER RELATED AMENDMENTS (PROJECT NUMBER 24-0001518, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT AND CODE TEXT AMENDMENT).
Staff Report
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Attachment 6
Correspondences
Additional Documents - Memorandum
Additional Documents - Updated Attachment 1
PowerPoint Presentation
*** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Public Hearing Public Comment: To comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Introduced 3-0
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
10. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Infrastructure Oversight Board for an Unexpired Term - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Appoint one member to the Infrastructure Oversight Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2025.
Staff Report
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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 Duanne Gilmore 3-0
11. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for December 31, 2024 - City Treasurer’s Office (With All Agencies) Recommendation: Note and file.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
PowerPoint Presentation
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: Noted and Filed 3-0
12. Review of the General Fund’s Financial Status as of December 31, 2024, and Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget for the Purpose of Mid-Year Adjustments – Financial Services Department (with Housing Authority)
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
Staff Report
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Attachment 5
Resolution No. 25-29,599
Housing Authority Resolution No. H-25-270
PowerPoint Presentation
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 3-0
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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, March 11, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.