CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025
JOINT MEETING WITH THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY,
AND PARKING AUTHORITY
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session
5:00 p.m. - Study 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 20, 2025 at 4:30 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 3:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 3:30 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 and Study Session items only) 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.
B.
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. 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 C.
Study Session: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Council Chamber:
1. Discussion and Review of the 2025 State-Designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones Within the City of Burbank – Fire Department Memo
PowerPoint Presentation
D.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
E.
Moment of Reflection:
F.
Flag Salute:
G.
Roll Call:
H.
Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as "National Water Safety Month" in the City of Burbank - City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 18–24, 2025, as “National Public Works Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2025, as “Harvey Milk Day” in the City of Burbank – City Council J.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) L.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Presentation:
1. Presentation of an Update from the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority – City Manager’s Office PowerPoint Presentation
M.
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.
N.
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) O.
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 May 6, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of May 13, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Minutes
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 6, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Successor Agency Minutes
3. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 6, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Housing Authority Minutes
4. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 6, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Parking Authority Minutes
5. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend and Restate Title 9, Chapter 1, Article 9, Section 304.1.2.1, of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish Very High, High, and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area of the City of Burbank - Fire Department Recommendation: Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 304.1.2.1 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH VERY HIGH, HIGH, AND MODERATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA OF THE CITY OF BURBANK.
MOTION: Introduced 3-0-1-1 (Mullins, absent; Rizzotti, abstain) Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Chief Assistant General Manager – BWP; 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 TITLE, SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER – BWP.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,606
Resolution No. 25-29,607
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Burbank and the Burbank City Employees’ Association from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK CITY EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (BCEA) FROM JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE 30, 2026.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
Resolution No. 25-29,608
Resolution No. 25-29,609
8. Approval of a First Amendment to a Supplemental Agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. to Increase the Cost For Tree Maintenance – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation: Approve a First Amendment to a Supplemental Agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. to increase the cost of services for tree maintenance in an amount of $786,000.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
9. Authorization for the General Manager to Execute the Third Amendments to the Residential and the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Water Conservation Funding Agreements with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California - Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to execute the third amendments to the Residential and the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Water Conservation Funding Agreements with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and to execute any addendums to the agreements.
MOTION: Authorized 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
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Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
10. Annual Review of Planned Developments and Development Agreements – Community Development Department Recommendation: Receive and file annual review of each active Planned Development and related Development Agreement, as required by Burbank Municipal Code §§ 10-1-19114 and 10-1-19129.
MOTION: Received and Filed 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
11. Approval to Accept $564,400 from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, Net County Cost and One-Time-Only Funding to Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older American Act Title III C-1 and Title III C-2 Services and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department
1. Accept $564,400 from the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department, Net County Cost (NCC) and One-Time-Only (OTO) Funding to extend the Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older Americans Act Title III C-1 and Title III C-2 Services.
2. Amend the Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Budget as follows upon receipt of the grant funds in FY 2024-25 by appropriating $464,400 (NCC funding $200,700 and OTO funding $263,700) from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1007.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies) and appropriating $100,000 (NCC funding $68,300 and OTO funding $31,700) from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1008.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C2) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
MOTION: Accepted and Amended 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
12. Approval of a Contract Between the City of Burbank and Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health for the County to Serve as the City’s Health Officer and Environmental Health Department – Community Development Department Recommendation: Approve a contract between the City of Burbank and Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health for the County to serve as the City’s Health Officer and Environmental Health Department, and designate the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract and any necessary amendments to effectuate the agreement.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
13. Approval to Appropriate $410,457 from Redevelopment Agency Loan Repayment Funds and $280,073 from Measure H Homeless Solutions Grant Funds to the 211, 233, & 333 S. Front Street, 10 E. Verdugo Avenue (Homeless Solutions Center) Project – Community Development Department
1. Appropriate $410,457 from Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Loan Repayment Reserve to the Homeless Solutions Center Capital Improvement Account No. 370.CD25A.70019.24970.
2. Appropriate $280,073 from Measure H Homeless Solutions Grant Fund to the Homeless Solutions Center Capital Improvement Account No. 370.CD25A.70019.24970.
MOTION: Appropriated 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
14. Approval of Addendum to Informed Consent and Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest in Legal Representation by Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, and Authorization for City Attorney to Execute – City Attorney’s Office Recommendation: Authorize the City Attorney, or their designee, to sign the Addendum to previously approved Conflicts of Interest Letter waiving any potential conflict with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP concurrently representing the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) in defense of tort litigation brought against Metro as well as property acquisition work in various Metro projects not located in the City of Burbank (City) while representing the City on a variety of unrelated matters.
MOTION: Authorized 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
Staff Report
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Attachment 2
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Public Hearing:
15. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Increases to City Fees and Charges for Water, Refuse, Sewer, and Electric Services - Burbank Water and Power Department/Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING INCREASES TO FEES AND CHARGES FOR WATER, REFUSE, SEWER, AND ELECTRIC SERVICES FOR INCLUSION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
Resolution No. 25-29,610
*** 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: Adopted 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
16. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Landlord-Tenant Commission for an Unexpired Term - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Appoint one member to the Landlord-Tenant Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2026.
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: Tabled to June 3, 2025 meeting
17. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Civil Service Board for an Unexpired Term - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Appoint one member to the Civil Service Board (Board) to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028.
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: Appointed Brady Griffin
18. Approval of Funding Allocations for the 2025 Community Events and Program Grant - City Manager’s Office Recommendation: Consider the funding recommendations from the Review Committee, approve the allocation of funding for the 2025 Community Events and Program Grant awards totaling $45,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, provide direction, if any, on the allocation of funds for the remaining $5,000, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documentation to effectuate the grant funding.
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 allocation, carried over the remaining $5,000, and authorized 3-1-1 (Rizzotti, dissent; Mullins, absent)
19. Continuation of 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
Additional Documents - Memo
Additional Documents - Green Business Certification Program Additional Documents - Federal Grants
Additional Documents - Job Connect Plus Program
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #1
PowerPoint Presentation - Presentation #2
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 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent)
R.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) S.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) T.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, June 3, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.