COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025
4:00 p.m. - Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.
The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, at the reference desks at the two public libraries located at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard and 300 N. Buena Vista Street during normal business hours, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The City Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424 with questions or concerns.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, March 11, 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.
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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.
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 Real Property Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b.
Property: Burbank Town Center – Burbank Center Stage 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502 c.
Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Onni Burbank Town Center LLC, 1031 S. Broadway, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA – Peter Park; The Colony Theatre Company, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA – Heather Provost d.
City Negotiator: Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director e.
Terms Under Negotiation: Terms for 1. Sublease and Master Lease Modification and 2. Operating Agreement
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b.
Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director c.
Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank Management Association, Burbank Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b.
Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director c.
Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association 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 March 1-31, 2025, as "Women’s History Month" in the City of Burbank - City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Presentation:
1. Presentation of the City of Burbank Community Events and Program Grant - City Manager’s Office PowerPoint Presentation
K.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
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 Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of March 4, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Adoption 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:
Adopt 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).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Ordinance No. 25-4,024
3. Review of the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renewal of Ordinance 22-3,974, Approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy – Police Department Recommendation:
MOTION: Approved and renewed 4-0-1 (Anthony, dissent)
1. Approve the 2024 Military Equipment Annual Report.
2. Renew Ordinance 22-3,974, thereby approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
4. 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: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, dissent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,600
5. Acceptance of a Donation to the City of Burbank of a Cast Bronze Bench with an Estimated Value of $88,441 from Ron and Cheryl Howard to be Installed at Johnny Carson Park – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Accept the donation to the City of Burbank of a Cast Bronze Bench with an estimated value of $88,441 from Ron and Cheryl Howard to be installed at Johnny Carson Park.
MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
6. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Residential Tenant Protections within the City of Burbank by Adding an Exemption from the Increased Relocation Assistance Payment Obligation, and Adding Anti-Harassment Tenant Protections – Community Development Department Recommendation:
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (“RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTIONS”) OF TITLE 5 (“POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY”) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING AN EXEMPTION FROM THE INCREASED RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PAYMENT OBLIGATION AND ADDING ANTI-HARASSMENT TENANT PROTECTIONS.
MOTION: Adopted 3-1-1 (Mullins, dissent; Rizzotti, abstain) Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Ordinance No. 25-4,025
O.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
7. Approval of the City of Burbank 2025 Legislative Platform - City Manager’s Office Recommendation:
Approve the City of Burbank 2025 Legislative Platform.
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: Approved as amended 5-0
8. First Step Report Reviewing Motorized Scooter and Personal Mobility Device Usage in the City of Burbank – Police Department Recommendation:
The City Council could:
1. Note and file the report; or
2. Direct staff on how to proceed with regulating personal electric mobility devices within the City of Burbank.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
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: Proved direction 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: In Memory of former City Manager Ron Davis, to Tuesday, March 25, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.