1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Call to Order
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
A Closed Session Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date.
The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony (arrived 4: 38 p.m.), Mullins, and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION COMMENT:
There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session matters, the City Council recessed at this time to the City Hall First Floor Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
1. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organization Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees’ Association
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: 725 N. Lake Street (APN 2449-031-011), 724 N. Victory Boulevard (APN 2449-031-015), 732 N. Victory Boulevard (APN 2449-031-007), 736 N. Victory Boulevard (APN 2449-031-006) c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Armando Barragan and Rosalva Barragan, Trustees of the Armando and Rose Barragan Revocable Trust; Barragan Café Inc., a California Corporation
d. City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Director of Community Development
e. Terms Under Negotiation: Price and payment terms for future public utility purposes.
Call to Order A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:19 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
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Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Pere z held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
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2 General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Mayor Perez indicated there would be two (2) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the General Public Comment period may call in at (818) 238 -3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Infrastructure Oversight Board Vacancy; (2) 2025 Homeless Count Rescheduled Date; (3) EV Charging Survey; (4) Alert Burbank; and (5) Know Your Rights Webpage.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring February 1– 28, 2025, as "National Children's Dental Health Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced George Saikali, Vice President of the Kids’ Community Dental Clinic; Luis Centeno, Board Member of the Kids’ Community Dental Clinic, and Clesther Ramos, DDS, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring January 1–31, 2025 as “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Gloria Salas, Governor of Zonta District 9, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Marisa Garcia , Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, and Erin Barrows, Recreation Services Manager, who provided an update on Parks and Recreation’s 100 th birthday.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item s and City Council took no reportable action.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Jason Lewis, Mark Scroggs, Nor Kurasz, Bob Kurasz, Jim Casey, Cynthia Pease, David Donahue, and Elizabeth Bax.
Calling in to comment was: None.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Goal Setting Special Meeting of January 23, 2025.
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3 Approval of an MOU
Between the Burbank
Police Department and
the United States
Capitol Police to Assist
with Protective
Services for
Congressional Events
and/or Protective
Operations
Review of the City of
Burbank Boards,
Commissions, and
Committees
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
2. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Burbank Police Department and the United States Capitol Police to Assist with Protective Services for Congressional Events and/or Protective Operations
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Burbank Police Department and the United States Capitol Police to assist with protective services for congressional events and/or protective operations as needed, and authorize the Chief of Police to execute all necessary documents to effectuate the agreement.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
3. Review of the City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Diego Cevallos, Assistant Park, Recreation and Community Services Director; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jason Lewis and David Donahue.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to provide direction to staff on proposed changes to the City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Council Comments
Introduction of
Additional Agenda
Items
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Member Anthony requested (1) a memo on changes to the hillside zoning ordinance specific to view protection and (2) an update on a cannabis retail ordinance and possible tax measure including information on any sensitive use restrictions.
Vice Mayor Takahashi requested an update on the City’s Community Service Officers.
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4 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to Tuesday, February 11, 2025, for a City Council Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Kimberley Clark___________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez_______________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: February 25, 2025