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1 ORDINANCE NO.________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK A MENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 2,
CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 4 (BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND
COMMITTEES) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND
COMMITTEES
City Attorney’s Synopsis
This Ordinance amends and restates certain provisions of the Burbank Municipal Code to make various changes relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committee s including establishing a consistent member composition; modifying the attendance policy; providing additional reasons for member removal; removing the registered elector requirement; implementing a member term limit, requiring completion of unexpired terms before applying to another Board, Commission, or Committee; requiring that all members reside in Burbank; eliminating non-voting liaison positions from the Sustainable Burbank Commission, and modifying member requirements for the Art in Public Places Committee.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDS:
A. At the February 4, 2025, City Council meeting, Council considered proposed changes to the City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees (BCCs).
B. During the discussion, Council provided direction to staff to enact changes to the composition, policies, and member requirements of the City’s BCCs.
C. This proposed amended and restated ordinance and administrative changes to the City’s BCCs address es a reduction in overlapping roles and duties amongst BCC members, increases the efficient use of City staff and resources, ensure s qualified and trained BCC members, and increases public participation in meetings.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
1. Section 2-1-401 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-401: TERM OF OFFICE;, CONTINUITY, AND TERM LIMITS:
A. Boards and Commissions: Except as may be otherwise provided, the term of office of all board and commission members shall be four (4) years and such terms shall commence on August 1. The terms shall be staggered by appointment or by lot, when feasible.so that as near as possible one -half (1/2) shall expire every two (2) years.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to achieve this staggering of terms members as of June 2015 of Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals, Board of Library Trustees, Burbank Water and Power Board, Landlord Tenant Board , and Civil Service Board shall each serve an additional year for a total of five (5) years . Members shall serve at the ATTACHMENT 2
2 discretion of the City Council. Board and commission members whose terms of office have expired shall continue to serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
A committee, if any, that has a four (4) year membership term shall be governed by this section.
B. Committees: Except as may be otherwise provided in this Article, the term of office of all Council appointed committee members shall be two (2) years and all such terms shall commence on August 1. The terms shall be staggered by appointment or by lot so that as near as possible one-half (1/2) shall expire each year. Members shall serve at the discretion of the City Council. Committee members whose term s of office have expired shall continue to serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
C. Term Limits: No person may serve more than three (3) consecutive full terms on a single board, commission, or committee. This limitation on the number of terms of office shall not apply to any unexpired term to which a person is appointed by the City Council.
2. Section 2-1-403 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-403: ABSENCES, AND VACANCIES, AND ADDITIONAL REASONS FOR REMOVAL:
A. Defined Terms:
1. Member: For the purposes of this section, “Member” shall mean any appointed or elected member to a Board, Commission, or Committee who has voting authority for that Board, Commission, or Committee.
2. Absence: For the purpose s of this section, “absence” shall mean the failure of a member of a board, commission, or committee to be present during at least two - thirds (2/3) of the entire meeting.
3. 12-Month Period: For the purposes of this section, “12 -month period” shall mean the period from August 1 to July 31.
B. Two (2) Absences: City staff assigned to assist any board, commission, or committee shall notify any member who fails to attend two (2) regular ly scheduled meetings. A copy of such notice shall be provided to the chair and the City Clerk.
C. Three (3) Absences: In the event a member of a board, commission , or committee is absent for three (3) regularly scheduled meetings of the board, commission , or committee to which they have been appointed during the 12 -month period, the attendance record of such member shall be reviewed by the board, commission, or committee to which the member was appointed.
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3 1. The board, commission, or committee shall consider the reasons for the absences, review them with the member , and make a determination whether the absences should be excused or unexcused by the City Council. The report and recommendation shall be transmitted to the City Clerk who shall agendize the matter for City Council consideration. The City Council shall take appropriate action including, but not limited to, excusing the absences, removing the member, or such other action as the Council deems appropriate.
2. Should the Council excuse the member’s three absences, and the member misses a fourth meeting, the City Clerk may proceed with the member’s automatic removal by City staff.
iv. Absences: In the event a member of a board, commission or committee is absent for three (3) consecutive regularly scheduled meetings of the board, commission or committee to which they have been appointed, or who fails to attend at least seventy five percent (75%) of the regularly scheduled meetings during a twelve (12) month period, which commences on the date of the appointment of the individual member to office, the attendance record of such member shall be reviewed by the board, commission, or committee to which the member was appointed. The board, commission, or committee shall consider the reasons for the absences with the member and make a determination whether the absences should be excused or unexcused by the City Council.
The report and recommendation shall be transmitted to the City Clerk who shall agendize the matter for City Council consideration. The City Council sh all take appropriate action including, but not limited to, excusing the absences, removing the member, or such other action as the Council deems appropriate.
F. Absence Defined: For the purpose of this section, “absence” shall mean the failure of a member of a board, commission, or committee to be present during at least two-thirds (2/3) of the entire meeting.
H. Staff to Report to Chair: City staff assigned to assist any board, commission, or committee shall notify the chair of any member who fails to attend two (2) consecutive regular scheduled meetings or who has failed to attend fifty percent (50%) of the regul arly scheduled meetings in the last quarter. If the chair is the member in question, the notification shall be made to the vice chair. The chair or vice chair shall counsel the member in writing regarding their attendance, a copy of which shall be provided to the City Clerk.
D. Additional Reasons for Removal: A member of a board, commission, or committee may be removed due to violation of the policies outlined in the “ City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members” document or failure to attend training sessions mandated by the City.
I.E. Vacancies: Vacancies on boards, commissions, or committees occurring during the term of office shall be filled within ninety (90) days from the date the vacancy occurs.
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4 Any person appointed to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term.
J.F. Vacancies Due Tto Military Leave: The Council shall have the discretion to appoint a replacement board, committee, or commission member for that period of time during which a vacancy on a board, commission or committee shall occur due to a leave of absence caused by the military service of a member. The replacement appointee shall serve only until such time as the absent board member returns from military leave and only for the remaining term of the absent board member at the time of appointment.
The Council shall have the discretion to fill any vacancy on any non -charter board, committee, or commission by appointing any person who because of military service cannot immediately serve on the board, committee, or commission.
3. Section 2 -1-406 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-406: SERVING ON MORE THAN ONE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE PROHIBITED:
No person shall serve at the same time on more than one board, commission or committee described in Articles 4 and 5 of this chapter, unless as otherwise provided in the Charter or in this code. Persons appointed to serve unexpired terms must complete the term before applying to serve on another board, commission, or committee.
4. Section 2 -1-407 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-407: RESIDENCY:
Except as may be otherwise provided in this Code or by Council resolution, no person shall be eligible to be a member of any board, commission, or committee unless they are an elector of, and actually lives in reside within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Burbank. This includes all appointments to outside agency boards such as, including but not limited to, Tthe Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.
5. Section 2 -1-409 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-409: BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
A. Composition of Board: The Board of Library Trustees shall consist of seven (7)five (5) members.
B. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate a member of the Council to meet with the Board of Library Trustees but such Council member shall not be a member of the board.
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5 C. Powers and Duties of the Board: The Board of Library Trustees shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To initiate studies, investigations and surveys in the general field of public libraries and report its findings and recommendations to the Council.
2. To prepare and recommend, for adoption by the Council, rules and regulations for the maintenance and improvement of the public libraries of the City.
3. To recommend to the Council the acquisition of library sites by the City.
4. To act in an advisory capacity to the Council in all matters pertaining to the public libraries of the City.
6. Section 2 -1-413 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-413: POLICE COMMISSION:
A. Composition of Commission:
1. The Police Commission established by Section 705 of the Burbank City Charter shall consist of seven (7)five (5) members.
2. When making appointments to the Commission, Council should appoint the best qualified candidate(s) and strive for diversity of ethnicities, color, gender, professions, or other characteristics of our Burbank community.
3. Further, in making appointments the Council should consider the candidate’s experience, interest in, and knowledge of law enforcement practices, social work and care work, re-entry services, clinical psychology, homelessness advocacy or service, and/or other related expertise.
B. Meetings: The Police Commission shall meet as follows:
1. In August for the purpose of holding an election as provided in Section 2-1-408 of this code.
2. On at least a quarterly basis; or monthly as necessary and as scheduled by the Police Commission for the purpose of carrying out their powers and duties pursuant to subsection E, below.
3. At the specific request of the Council.
C. Additional Personnel: To assist the Police Commission in the performance of its duties, the Council may provide the Commission with paid personnel. Such personnel need not be included within the Civil Service System. Should the services of any regular City ATTACHMENT 2
6 employee be needed, request therefor may be made by the Commission to the City Manager, and they are authorized to assign such personnel, if available.
D. Liaison Representation:
1. The Mayor shall designate a member of the Council to meet with the Police Commission but such Council member shall not be a member of the Commission.
2. The Chief of Police, or in their absence a member of their administrative staff, shall meet with the Police Commission but shall not be a member of the Commission.
E. Powers and Duties of the Commission: The Police Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To initiate studies and surveys in the general field of police science and law enforcement and report its findings and recommendations to the Council;
2. To conduct hearings, investigations, or both, at the request of the Council for the purpose of ascertaining whether additional legislation is needed for the health, safety, peace and welfare of the inhabitants of the City and to make findings and recommendations to the Council;
3. To act in an advisory capacity to the Council on policy matters pertaining to the Police Department of the City;
4. To receive complaints, except those relating to traffic engineering, pertaining to the Police Department and law enforcement in general;
5. To examine books, papers, records and accounts in the Police Department, other than confidential matters under investigation.
F. False Statements: Any false statement willfully made under oath in any paper filed with the Police Commission, or in any testimony given in any proceedings before the Commission, or in any investigation conducted by or under the jurisdiction of the Commission, shall be punishable as provided by the Penal Code of the State of California.
7. Section 2 -1-415 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-415: SENIOR CITIZEN BOARD:
A. Establishment and Composition of Board: There is hereby created a Senior Citizen Board consisting of seven (7)five (5) members, all of whom shall be senior citizens.
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7 B. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate a member of the Council to meet with the Senior Citizen Board for liaison purposes only.
C. Liaison with City Manager: The City Manager shall designate a representative to serve as administration liaison with the Board. They shall serve as a resource person at all Board meetings, arrange for any necessary contacts between the Board and City departments, facilitate administrative action on Board requests, and keep the City Manager informed of Board proceedings; provided, however, that the Board shall obtain Council approval before requesting admini strative assistance requiring any significant amount of research.
D. Applicants: Senior citizens who wish to be considered for appointment to the Board may apply by filing an application with the Mayor at their office in the City Hall.
Application forms may be obtained from the Mayor’s office.
E. Evaluation Committee: An Evaluation Committee appointed by the Council and consisting of senior or interested citizens familiar with the senior citizen population and its concerns shall interview the applicants and report its findings and recommendations to the Mayor with copies for each member of the Council.
F. Powers and Duties: The Senior Citizen Board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To engage in consultation and study with local groups on the needs of the aged and evaluate all available resources.
2. To collect and study factual information relative to all aspects of aging.
3. To serve as a liaison between local organizations and governmental agencies which work with the aged and have an interest in aging adults.
4. To advise in community planning regarding the expansion of existing facilities and development of new facility services, as required.
5. To become aware of problems as they arise and recommend plans for action.
6. To inform local and state organizations of the needs and resources of older people.
7. To serve as a medium through which organizations may exchange information, coordinate programs and engage in joint endeavors.
8. To become familiar with developments in other communities on County, State and Federal programs.
G. Reports: The Chair of the Board shall provide the Council with minutes of the Board meetings and copies of studies and resolutions to be considered by the Board.
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8 8. Section 2 -1-416 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-416: YOUTH BOARD:
A. Establishment and Composition of Board: There is hereby created a Youth Board consisting of seventeen (17)fifteen (15) members, four (4)eleven (11) of whom shall be selected as follows: one from Burbank High School, one from John Burroughs High School, one from Providence High School , and one from Monterey High School , .
Seven (7) members shall be appointed by a three -fifths (3/5) vote of all the Council members. Six (6) members shall be designated as voting alternates and shall be selected as follows: one from Luther Burbank Middle School, one from Dolores Huerta Middle School, one from John Muir Middle School, one from St. Finbar Parish School, one from St. Francis Xavier School, and one from St. Robert Bellarmine School, and one from Lycée International de Los Angeles. The middle school representatives shall be a member of either the seventh or eighth grade class. Four (4) at-large members shall be appointe d by a three -fifths (3/5) vote of all Council members. Should any designated school fail to submit a student representative for the Board, the vacant seat may be filled with an additional at-large member. No member shall be over twenty (20) years of age at the time of appointment to the Youth Board.
B. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate a member of the Council to meet with the Youth Board for liaison purposes only.
C. Liaison with City Manager: The City Manager shall designate a representative to serve as administration liaison with the Board. They shall serve as a resource person at all Board meetings, arrange for any necessary contacts between the Board and City departments, facilitate administrative action on Board requests, and keep the City Manager informed of Board proceedings; provided, however, that the Board shall obtain Council approval before requesting administrative assistance requiring any significant amount of research.
D. School Members: Each high school and middle school member may be selected based on interest and qualifications for Youth Board by the school’s administration. All candidates must sign a statement that they have read the Youth Board brochure and fully understand the function of the Board and their duties and responsibilities as Board members.
E. Term of Office: The term of office for each Board member shall be one (1) year commencing on September 1.
F. Powers and Duties: The Youth Board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To represent the interests of local youth in community affairs.
2. To represent the City in matters of interest to youth in the community.
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9 3. To assist in helping other youth in the community to understand and appreciate local government.
4. To obtain interpretations for local youth on City ordinances, rules and regulations which affect them.
5. To encourage local youth to actively participate in community affairs and matters of concern to the City.
6. To conduct studies and investigations in the general field of youth and community interest and to communicate its findings and recommendations to the Council.
7. To encourage coordination of effort among community institutions and organizations that focus on youth problems and needs.
8. To advise and assist the Park and Recreation Board on issues affecting the youth in the community.
G. Reports: The chair of the Youth Board shall provide the Council and Park and Recreation Board with minutes of Youth Board meetings and copies of studies and resolutions to be considered by the Youth Board.
9. Section 2 -1-418 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-418: BURBANK WATER AND POWER BOARD:
A. Establishment and Composition of the Board: There is hereby created a Burbank Water and Power Board consisting of five (5) seven (7) members.
B. Secretary of the Board: The General Manager of the Burbank Water and Power shall serve as Secretary to the Board. The Secretary to the Board shall not be a member of the Board nor vote on any matters coming before it, but the Secretary may be present during the Board’s deliberations and may participate in all debates and discussions.
C. Powers and Duties of the Board: The Burbank Water and Power Board shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To review and make recommendations on all capital improvements which require Council approval;
2. To review and make recommendations on purchased power agreements with terms of more than five (5) years;
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10 3. To review and make recommendations regarding the Burbank Water and Power’s annual budget;
4. To review and make recommendations regarding electric and water rates;
5. To approve all contract awards for goods, services and public work construction projects which are provided for in the Burbank Water and Power’s annual budget; and
6. To perform such advisory functions as are delegated to it by the provisions of this code or other action of the Council or the General Manager of the Burbank Water and Power.
D. Meetings Quorum: The Burbank Water and Power Board shall hold a regular meeting at least once a month in the Council chambers of City Hall at a time to be designated by the board. Special meetings may be called by the Chair or four (4)three (3) members of the Board. When the time for any regular meeting of the Board falls on the holiday, such meeting may be held at the discretion of the Board or the Chair at the same hour of the next succeeding day not a holiday or a regular meeting day of the Council or any board or commission established by this division.
D.E. Quorum: A majority of the members of the board Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
10. Section 2 -1-419 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-419: TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
A. Establishment and Composition of the Commission: There is hereby created a Transportation Commission consisting of seven (7)five (5) members. The Council shall give consideration to appointing persons affiliated with the following groups: small businesses, large businesses, transportation technology research and development organizations, homeowners, the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Airpor t Authority, transportation management organizations or associations, and other special needs groups such as senior citizens, persons with disabilities and bicyclists.
B. Secretary of the Commission: The Community Development Director shall serve as Secretary to the Commission. The Secretary to the Commission shall not be a member of the Commission or vote on any matters coming before it, but such Secretary may be present d uring the Commission’s deliberations and may participate in all debates and discussions.
C. Powers and Duties of the Commission: The Transportation Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
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11 1. To make recommendations to the City Council on transportation planning issues including, but not limited to, the transportation element of the General Plan and its components.
2. To make recommendations on the expenditure of Proposition A funds, Proposition C funds, air quality funds and bonds, fees, loans and grants for the purpose of funding transportation improvements.
3. To make recommendations on transportation plans, policies and programs, including, but not limited to, pedestrian orientation, telecommuting, intermodal transportation centers, new technologies, traffic programs and parking.
4. To perform such advisory functions as are delegated to it by the provisions of this code or other action of the Council.
D. MeetingMeetings; : Quorum: The Transportation Commission shall hold a regular meeting at least once a month in the City Hall at a time to be designated by the Commission. Special meetings may be called by the chair or four (4)three (3) members of the Commission. When the time for any regular meeting of the Commission falls on a holiday, such meeting may be held at the discretion of the Commission or chair thereof at the same hour of the next succeeding day not a holiday or a regular meeting day of the Council or any other board or commission established pursuant to this division. All regular meetings of the Commission shall be held in the Council chamber of the City Hall, 275 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, California unless otherwise provided in the rules and regulations of the Commission.
D.E. Quorum: A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
11. Section 2 -1-422 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-422: ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMITTEE:
A. COMPOSITION OF BOARD: Composition of Committee: The Art in Public Places Committee shall consist of seven (7) five (5) members. One Planning Commission Member chosen by a majority of that Commission; one Park, Recreation and Community Services Board Member chosen by a majority of that Board; and five at large members chosen by the City Council pursuant to Section 2-1-404, one of whom shall be chosen from the business community following a recommendation by the Chamber of Commerce; one from the residential community; and one member selected at large. The Parks, and Recreation and Community Services Director or their designee shall serve as secretary to the Committee. The Committee shall have further staff representation from the Parks, and Recreation and Community Services Director or its designee.
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12 B. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE: Powers and Duties of the Committee:
The Art in Public Places Committee shall hold a public meeting as needed to review proposed art plans and its powers shall be limited to finding compliance with Subsections (d)(e) of Section 10-1-1114 of this Code. In no way shall this Committee rule upon artistic content when considering art plans. Additionally, the Committee shall recommend to the City Council expenditures of the Art in Public Places Fund, including but not limited to art projects for public buildings or on public grounds.
B.C. Meetings: The Art in Public Places Committee shall hold public meetings as needed. Special meetings may be called by the chair or any two other members of the Committee.
C.D. Quorum: A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
D.E. TERMTerm: Committee members shall be appointed for a four -year term, and the commencement of such terms shall be staggered in keeping with the purpose and intent of Section 2-1-401(a). Additionally, should the representative from the Planning Commission or the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board vacate its respective commission or board position, their position on the Art In Public Places Committee shall terminate automatically.
12. Section 2 -1-424 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-424: SUSTAINABLE BURBANK COMMISSION:
A. ESTABLISHMENT.Establishment of the Commission: The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the City Council on matters related to the implementation of the City of Burbank Sustainability Action Plan, and help engage the community by participating in various public education, outreach, and promotional activities related to environmental sustainability.
B. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSION.
1. The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall be composed of the following members:
a. Nine (9) members to be appointed by Council from the following:
i. Six (6) Burbank residents.
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b. Representatives from the following are non-voting liaisons: the Board of the Chamber of Commerce, the Youth Board, the Planning Commission, the Burbank Water and Power Board, the Superintendent of the Burbank Unified School District or their designee, and the Executive Director of the Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport or their designee.
H.B. Composition of the Commission:
1. The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members to be appointed by Council. When appointing persons to the Commission, Council should consider representation of the business community at large who is engaged in environmental issues, the real estate or development industry, or faith-based or non-profit community.
2. The Commission shall have the constituted offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
a. Chairperson – The Chairperson shall maintain the general supervision, direction and control of the business and meetings of the Sustainable Burbank Commission. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission and shall have the power to appo int subcommittees of the Commission and subcommittee Chairpersons as necessary and shall receive reports of the subcommittee’s activities.
b. Vice Chairperson – The Vice Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chairperson, perform all the duties of the Chairperson, and in so acting, shall have all the powers of the Chairperson.
3. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate two members of the City Council to meet with the Commission, but such member shall not be a member of the Commission.
C. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. Powers and Duties of the Commission:
1. The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall have the duties to:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in establishing policy on all matters as described in Section A.
b. Engage the participation of the community.
c. Provide community support for advancing policy initiatives and programs.
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14 d. Advise the City Council in the maximizing and leveraging efficient use of resources in the community.
e. Advise the City Council in the review of proposals, programs, practices, and goals.
D. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION. MEETINGSMeetings.: The Sustainable Burbank Commission shall meet regularly at least every other month, on a day and time and place to be determined and fixed by the Commission and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Additional noticed meetings may be scheduled as necessary. All meetings shall be open to the public. Regular minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Public Works Department. Agendas of the Commission shall be posted as required by the laws of the State of California.
E. QUORUMQuorum: A majority of the nine (9) voting members of the Sustainable Burbank Commission shall constitute a quorum.
13. Section 2 -1-425 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
2-1-425: BURBANK CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION:
A. Establishment: The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission is an advisory body to the City Council. The Commission shall make policy and funding recommendations on matters related to the implementation of the City’s Cultural Arts Plan, help engage the community by participating in various public education, outreach, and promotional activities related to cultural arts and other duties as requested by Council.
B. Composition of the Commission:
1. The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members appointed by the City Council as follows: from the business community at -large, who is engaged in the arts, or who represents a diversity of art disciplines such as:
arts education; art in public places; dance; live theater; film, studio and r ecording industry; media affiliated resources; music; and visual arts.
2. The Commission shall have the constituted offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
a. Chairperson – The Chairperson shall maintain the general supervision and, direction and control of the business and meetings of the Commission. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Commission and shall have the power to appoint subcommittees of the Commission and subcommittee Chairpersons as necessary and shall receive reports of the subcommittee’s activities.
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15 b. Vice Chairperson – The Vice Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chairperson, perform all the duties of the Chairperson, and in so acting, shall have all the powers of the Chairperson.
3. Liaison with Council: The Mayor shall designate two members of the City Council to meet with the Commission, but such member shall not be a member of the Commission.
C. Powers and Duties:
1. The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission shall have the duties to:
a. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in establishing policy on all matters as described in Section A.
b. Engage the participation of the community.
c. Provide community support for advancing policy initiatives and programs.
d. Advise the City Council in the maximizing and leveraging efficient use of resources in the community.
e. Advise the City Council in the review of proposals, programs, practices, and goals.
f. Other duties as requested by Council.
D. MEETINGSMeetings.: The Burbank Cultural Arts Commission shall meet as needed, on a day and time and place to be determined and fixed by the Commission at its August meeting and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Additional noticed meetings may be scheduled as necessary by the Commission. All meetings shall be open to the public. Minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department.
E. QUORUMQuorum.: A majority of the nine (9) voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
14. Section 2 -1-426 of the Burbank Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated as follows:
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16 infrastructure of the City (not part of an enterprise fund). The mission of this new Board, in part, is to ensure the reliability, maintenance and safety of the City’s infrastructure.
Some oversight parameters may include: safety, funding, planning, construction, (i.e., high level review of scope, schedule, cost, and risk of infrastructure projects), operations, maintenance (reviewing the adequacy of existing maintenance programs), and implementation of best practices related to infrastructure.
B. Composition of the Board:
1. The Infrastructure Oversight Board shall be composed of the following members:
a. Five (5) Seven (7) members to be appointed by Council.
b. When appointing persons to the Board, Council should consider not only diversity, but also the appointee’s interest in and knowledge of City infrastructure projects, methods, and procedures. As such, Council should consider appointment of architects, civil engineers, as well as professionals with expertise in other areas such as project management, urban planning, traffic engineering, structures/buildings, construction management, budget/finance, and/or other related expertise. Toward this end, when recruit ing for open positions on this Board, the City Clerk in any advertisements shall encourage civil engineers, as well as professionals with expertise in other areas such as transportation, urban planning, traffic engineering, structures/buildings, construction management, budget/finance, to apply.
2. The Board shall have the constituted offices of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. a. Chairperson – The Chairperson shall maintain the general supervision, direction and control of the business and meetings of the Infrastructure Oversight Board.
The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board.
b. Vice Chairperson – The Vice Chairperson shall act in the absence of the Chair, perform all the duties of the Chair, and in so acting, shall have all the powers of the Chair.
3. Liaison with Council: The City Council shall designate two members of the City Council to attend Board meetings, but such members shall not be members of the Board.
C. Powers and Duties of the Board: The Infrastructure Oversight Board shall have the duties to:
1. Act as advisory body to the Council on matters related to City infrastructure (non - enterprise funded).
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17 2. Provide annual review and recommendation to Council as recommended by City staff for infrastructure projects and programs, such as:
a. Capital Improvement Projects – Major Projects (i.e., construction or renovation of a municipal facility) ;
b. Programmatic Capital – routine and regular annual capital renewal (i.e. , the City’s pavement management program, HVAC replacements, roof replacement, etc.) ;
c. Maintenance Programs;
3. Annually review staff’s recommended infrastructure funding prioritization for Council consideration and review the proposed general fund infrastructure expenditures. Review of funding and recommended prioritization of annual budget and ten10-year infrastructure plans. Annual review of funding shall include a review of use of prior year funding and what was and was not accomplished versus planned project and program specific goals.
4. Receive quarterly reports on the status of funded projects.
5. Review and recommend infrastructure policies, practices, and programs in accordance with adopted plans (i.e., the General Plan, Specific Plans, Complete Streets Plan, and Bicycle Master Plan, etc.).
6. Assist in communicating with the community concerning infrastructure projects and programs and the importance of properly maintaining the City’s assets.
7. To perform such advisory functions as are delegated to it by the provisions of this code or other action of the Council or as prescribed in the Burbank Municipal Code, adopted plans and governing rules, laws and regulations.
D. Meetings: The Infrastructure Oversight Board shall meet regularly at least every month, on a day and time and place to be determined and fixed by the Board and held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Additional noticed meetings may be scheduled as necessary. Regular action minutes of each meeting shall be maintained by the Public Works Department. The Board may create subcommittees as necessary to accomplish the goals of the Board.
E. Quorum: A majority of four (4) votingthe members of the Infrastructure Oversight Board shall constitute a quorum.
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18 15. The above changes to the Burbank Municipal Code will apply to the 2026 BCC recruitment cycle and onward.
16. For any board, commission, or committee in which the composition of members is being reduced pursuant to this Article, the reduction shall occur through the expiration of current members’ terms until the member composition of the board, commission, or committee reaches the number authorized pursuant to this Article for that particular board, commission, or committee. In the event of an unscheduled vacancy, the vacancy shall not be filled unless an appointment is needed to meet the membership threshold for that specific board, commission, or committee, as established by this Article.
17. All other sections of Title 2, Section 1, Article 4, not hereby amended and restated by this resolution, shall remain in full force and effect.
18. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, sections, or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisio n or application, and to this end each phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared to be severable.
19. This Ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after the date of adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ____ day of ________, 2025.
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Nikki Perez
Mayor
Attest Approved as to Form
Office of the City Attorney
_____________________________ _________________________________ Kimberley Clark, City Clerk Ray Johal
Senior Assistant City Attorney
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19 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF BURBANK )
I, Kimberley Clark, City Clerk of the City of Burbank, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. __________ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Burbank at its regular meeting held on the ____ day of ______, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
I further certify that said Synopsis was published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Burbank, California within 14 days following its ___, 2025 adoption.
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Kimberley Clark, City Clerk