1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 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 4:05 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, V ice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session and Study 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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Whitehead v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 22STCV26333
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Hrachya Nersisyan v. City of Burbank and Joshua Paul Van Dam
c. Case No.: 24NNCV01767
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Josefina Moreno v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 24NNCV04172
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury
City Attorney McDougall announced Item No. 3 would not be discussed during Closed Session.
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 4 :40 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Discussion of the
Proposed Increases in
Water, Electric,
Wastewater, and Solid
Waste Rates for FY
2025-26 and 2026-27
Staff Report
STUDY SESSION:
1. Discussion of the Proposed Increases in Water, Electric, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Rates for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27
Mandip Samra, General Manager of Burbank Water and Power; Joseph Lillio, Chief Financial Officer; Stephen Walker, Assistant Public Works Director – Wastewater Systems; John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Streets & Waste Management ; Drew Johnstone, Sustainability Officer; Chris Chwang, Senior Assistant City Attorney ; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Justin Hess, City Manager, Ken 3/ 25/2025
2 Meeting recessed/
reconvened
Berkman, Public Works Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:52 p.m. and reconvened at 6:08 p.m.
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 6:08 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
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.
Mayor Perez indicated there would be four (4) 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) Olive Avenue Restriping Project; (2) Starfighter Jet Monument Restoration Project; (3) Earthquake Brace and Bolt Program; (4) Planning Commission Vacancy; (5) Community Events and Program Grant; (6) BurbankBus Survey; and (7) Watering Schedule Change.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Los Angeles Community Garden Council and the Burbank Parks and Recreation Department in honor of the grand opening of the Hollywood Way/Clark Community Garden and introduced Omar Brownson, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Community Garden Council, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring March 1– 31, 2025 as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Hannah O’Briant, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, and Eric P. Lashley, Library Services Director, who provided an update on the Civic Center/Central Library project.
3/ 25/2025
3 General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
the Submittal of an
Application to
CalRecycle for the
Rubberized Pavement
Grant Program
Approval of a Charging
Station License
Agreement with the
Burbank-Glendale-
Pasadena Airport
Authority for Access to
the Hollywood Burbank
Airport for the
Installation, Operation,
and Maintenance of a
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Perez introduced Dr. Jeff D. Wassem, City of Burbank Board Member, and Maritza Olmos, Operations Manager , Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District, who provided an update from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Closed Session Items Nos. 1 and 2 and City Council took no reportable action; Closed Session Item No. 3 was not discussed.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, David Donahue, Quanah C., Mark Scroggs, Eric Hawk, Vicki Kirschenbaum, Harry Timuryan, M att Evans, Alex Arciniega, Jo Pimienta, Elizabeth Bax, and Andre Dionysian.
Calling in to comment was: Veronica St. Clair.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Council Member Mullins left the dais at 7:52 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent) by roll call vote, to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of March 18, 2025.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an Application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for the Rubberized Pavement Grant Program
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,601
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND
RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FOR ALL CALRECYCLE GRANTS
FOR WHICH THE CITY OF BURBANK IS ELIGIBLE.
3. Approval of a Charging Station License Agreement with the Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority for Access to the Hollywood Burbank Airport for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of a Direct Current Fast Charging Station
Approve a Charging Station License Agreement with the Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority for access to the Hollywood Burbank Airport for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a direct current fast charging station, and designate the Gene ral 3/ 25/2025
4 Direct Current Fast
Charging Station
Approval of an
Amendment to the
BGPRHT JPA and
Appointment of a
Director and Alternate
Director to the
BGPRHT
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Consideration of
Options to Assist the
Entertainment Industry
Including
Implementation of a
Potential Task Force or
Film Commission
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Manager of Burbank Water and Power, or designee, to execute the agreement, and find the item exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Council Member Mullins returned to the dais at 7:55 p.m.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
4. Approval of an Amendment to the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement and Appointment of a Director and Alternate Director to the Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
Maribel Leyland, Housing Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
1. Approve an amendment to the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement; and
2. Appoint Mayor Perez as Director and Council Member Mullins as Alternate Director to the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust.
5. Consideration of Options to Assist the Entertainment Industry Including Implementation of a Potential Task Force or Film Commission
Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager ; Joseph
McDougall, City Attorney; Justin Hess, City Manager; Paul Herman, Burbank Chamber of Commerce Board Chair; and Steve Mora, Burbank Chamber of Commerce Immediate Past Chair; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Paul Emmons, David Donahue, Jamie Keyser, Steve Mora, Paul Herman, Carmenita Helligar , Jo Pimienta, Terri Freedman, and Jason Lewis.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Takahashi, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to partner with the Chamber of Commerce on the formation of a City of Burbank Film Commission, as well as a Mayor’s Entertainment Task Force, and 3/ 25/2025
5 Implementation Update
for the City’s Waste
Reduction Ordinance
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
bring back a second step report on the establishment of the commission and task force.
6. Implementation Update for the City’s Waste Reduction Ordinance
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Amber Duran, Recycling Coordinator; and Lisa Blai, Administrative Analyst, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jason Lewis and Terri Freedman.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to note and file.
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 Members did not request any additional agenda items.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m., to Tuesday, April 8, 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: April 8, 2025