CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025
JOINT MEETING WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND PARKING AUTHORITY
4:00 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, May 6, 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: Angela Towne v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 25PDSC00488
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Small claims property damage matter.
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 Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
a.
Govt. Code §54957(b)(1)
b.
Title of Employee’s Position: City Manager
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 the Burbank Police Foundation Annual Matthew Pavelka Scholarship Award – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 20–27, 2025, as “National Days of Remembrance” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 1–31, 2025, as “Older Americans Month” in the City of Burbank and Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Pamela Cooper and Tammie Fagan for Being Named as the “Peter McGrath Older American Volunteer Service Award” Recipients” – City Council
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 4–10, 2025, as “Municipal Clerks Week” 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.
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 Regular Meeting of April 22, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of April 29, 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 February 25, 2025.
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 April 8, 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 Meeting of February 25, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Parking Authority Minutes
5. Approval of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report – Community Development Department
1. Approve the 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Progress Report.
2. Approve the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
6. Approval of the Proposed Joint Meeting Agenda with the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education – City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Approve the list of topics proposed for the agenda for the next joint meeting with the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
7. Acceptance of a Donation of Approximately $35,000 from the Victoria Lea DeWane Living Trust and Appropriation of Funds Towards the Burbank Fire Department’s Paramedic Program – Fire Department Recommendation: Accept a monetary donation from the Victoria Lea DeWane Living Trust in the amount equivalent to two and a half percent (2.5%) of the remaining Trust balance, or approximately $35,000, and appropriate funds towards the Burbank Fire Department’s Paramedic Program; and authorize the City Manager or designee to take any necessary action to effectuate the donation transfer.
MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
8. Approval of the Updates to Burbank Water and Power’s Portfolio of Customer Rebates for Efficiency and Electrification – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Approve the proposed changes to Burbank Water and Power’s rebate portfolio effective July 1, 2025, that will:
MOTION: Updated and Added 5-0
1. Update rebated measures and increase the rebate cap for business rebate programs;
2. Add rebates for renewable energy storage;
3. Update residential rebates for efficiency and electrification; and
4. Update rebates for used electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
9. Approval of City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Approve the updated City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
N.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
10. Appointment to Fill Two Scheduled Vacancies on the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Appoint two members to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to fill terms ending May 31, 2029.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
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 Robert "Bud" Ovrom and Emily Gabel-Luddy 5-0
11. Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget - Financial Services Department (with Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority) Recommendation: Review the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #1
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #2
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #3
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #4
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #5
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: Reviewed 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, May 20, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.