CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
JOINT MEETING WITH THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
5:00 p.m. - Closed Session
6:00 p.m. - Open Session
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, April 8, 2025, at 5:00 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.
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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 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 4:00 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
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 April 1-30, 2025 as "Arab American Heritage Month" in the City of Burbank - City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 6–12, 2025, as “National Library Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 13-19, 2025, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week" in the City of Burbank - City Council
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1–30, 2025, as “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1–30, 2025, as "National Autism Acceptance Month" in the City of Burbank – City Council
6. Presentation by the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for Receiving the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade Animation Trophy Award – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Presentation:
1. Presentation of the 2025-2029 Cultural Arts Framework – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department PowerPoint Presentation
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 Regular Meeting of March 25, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of April 1, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
City Council Minutes
2. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Housing Authority Minutes
3. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to Increase the Budget of Bid Schedule No. 1513 - Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $350,000 to Include First Street/Ikea Way between Olive Avenue and Verdugo Avenue and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Appropriating Funds - Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE BUDGET OF BID SCHEDULE NO. 1513 - FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 ANNUAL ARTERIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 AND AMEND THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO FY 2022-23 ARTERIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolution No. 25-29,602
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1533A – City Hall Fountain Restoration and Modernization with ARC Construction Inc.; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, and 15331) – Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1533A – CITY HALL FOUNTAIN RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION WITH ARC CONSTRUCTION INC.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,603
5. Acceptance of a Donation to the Library Services Department in the Amount of $30,000 from the Friends of the Burbank Public Library and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget – Library Services Department Recommendation: Accept a donation from Friends of the Burbank Public Library in the amount of $30,000, authorize the Library Services Director or his or her designee to take all actions necessary to receive such funds, and amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget as specified to receive and appropriate these funds.
MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report
O.
Public Hearing:
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Burbank Public Housing Agency Five-Year Plan (Fiscal Years 2025-2030), Annual Plan (Fiscal Year 2025-2026), and Proposed Administrative Plan Updates - Community Development Department (with Housing Authority) Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2030 AND ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026; 2) UPDATES TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. *** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Attachment 5
Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
Housing Authority Resolution No. H-25-271
Joint 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: Adopted 5-0
P.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
7. First Step Report to Review City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members - City Clerk’s Office
1. Note and file; or
2. Provide direction to staff on proposed changes to the City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members document.
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: Provided Direction 5-0
8. First Step Report Regarding Existing Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for City Council Members – Management Services Department
1. Direct staff to discontinue the existing voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for City Council Members; or
2. Direct staff to return with a second step report with proposed changes to the voluntary testing program; or
3. Note and file.
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: Provided Direction and Discontinue 5-0
Q.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) R.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) S.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, April 22, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.