CITY COUNCIL
GOAL SETTING
MEETING
January 23, 2025
COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT
• Ethics: Act in the public interest and comply with the spirit and letter of the law • Conduct: Respect each other, members of the public and city staff • Implementation: Code is self-enforcing by each individual member • Enforcement: Enforced by the City Council as a body
• Process: Complaints shall be brought forward at a public meeting The Burbank Code of Conduct for Members of the City Council assures public confidence in the integrity of local government and its effective and fair operation CITY COUNCIL: HOW WE WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM
The City Council is a leadership team working together for the good of the community • Work together: Listen, participate and interact respectfully • Professionalism: Demonstrate respect and positivity
• Communication and transparency: Share information appropriately and communicate effectively to each other, staff and the public
CITY SERVICES
1. Recruit and retain high caliber employees
2. Maintain balanced General Fund budget
and robust reserves
3. Develop long term financial goals
4. Streamline and standardize online
applications
5. Expand concierge services
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. Diversify economic base
2. Create incentives to attract and retain media and studio partners and enhance relationships with existing companies
3. Complete outstanding Specific Plans
4. Improve business retention and encourage the addition of high-quality unique retail and restaurants
5. Increase visitor serving amenities to attract tourism associated with Elevate BUR, 2028 Olympics, World Cup and Superbowl
HOUSING
1. Evaluate reasonable renter protections and
disseminate effective public information to the
community
2. Increase supply of housing units
3. Analyze opportunities to rezone vacant
commercial properties
4. Encourage and incentivize mixed-use
developments
5. Collaborate with partners to effectively address
and reduce homelessness
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Encourage emergency preparedness and
resiliency throughout the community
2. Enhance regional coordination with
partner agencies to be prepared for a
major disaster
3. Maintain staffing of police and fire
departments and increase appropriately
as city grows
4. Launch Community Service Officers
program
5. Enhance Mental Health Evaluation Team
services
QUALITY OF LIFE
1. Increase safety for residents by
adding lighting and security cameras
in public spaces
2. Increase number of community
events
3. Increase visibility, support and access
to arts and creative endeavors
SUSTAINABILITY &
RESILIENCY
1. Integrate solar power in new
developments
2. Consider restrictions on the use of
landscape equipment
3. Require 100% electrification of new
construction
4. Encourage installation of additional
EV charging stations
TRANSPORTATION
1. Coordinate efforts with the
development of high-speed regional
rail
2. Encourage bus rapid transit systems
3. Prioritize multi-modal transportation
systems including bike lanes and safe
walking paths
QUESTIONS
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COMMENTS