1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 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 5:23 p.m. 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.
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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Nicholas Norgo v. City of Burbank et al. c. Case No.: 23BBCV02256
d. Brief description and nature of case: Slip and fall
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Housing Authority 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: 06 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Mayor Perez 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 Joint General Public Comment and the Public Hearing Public Comment periods may call in at (818) 238 -3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint p resentation announcing the following: (1) Burbank Water and Power and Public Works Utility Rate Adjustments; (2) Spring Egg- Stravaganza; (3) Earth Day 2025; (4) Fire and Police Service Day; (5) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Vacancy; (6) Landlord-Tenant Commission Vacancy; and (7) Passport Cards.
4/8 /2025
2 Joint General Public
Comment
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring April 1 –30, 2025, as “Arab American Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Julie Grair and Council Member Mullins, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring April 6 –12, 2025, as “National Library Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Bryan Snodgrass, Chair of the Library Board, and Louise Paziak, President of the Friends of the Library, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring April 13– 19, 2025, as “National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Brenda Castaneda, Superintendent of the Burbank Animal Shelter, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring April 1 –30, 2025, as “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Leah Harrison, Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring April 1 –30, 2025, as "National Autism Acceptance Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced Edward Parker, Executive Director of Bridging Community Resources, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for receiving the 136th Tournament of Roses Parade Animation Trophy Award and introduced Linda Cozakos, Association President, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Jose Calderon, new Chief Information Officer. He introduced Beverly Ibarra, Building Administration Manager, who provided an update on the Community Services Building’s new online queuing system.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Perez introduced Erin Barrows, Recreation Services Manager, and Leah Harrison, Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, who presented the 2024-2029 Cultural Arts Framework.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item and City Council took no reportable action.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Eric Hawk, Mark Scroggs, Jane Warburton-Brown, Irene Kovacs, Steve Roman, Cam Hunter, Harry Timuryan, Daniel, Jo Pimienta, Emiko Sa wanobori, Janet Diel, Melissa McLeod, and David Donahue.
Calling in to comment was: Brian Kaufman.
4/8 /2025
3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
an Amendment to
Increase the Budget of
Bid Schedule No. 1513
– FY 2022-23 Annual
Arterial Pavement
Rehabilitation Project
in the Amount of
$350,000 to Include
First Street/Ikea Way
between Olive Avenue
and Verdugo Avenue
and Amend the FY
2024-25 Budget by
Appropriating Funds
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
Contract Documents,
Plans and
Specifications, and
Authorizing Execution
of a Contract for Bid
Schedule No. 1533A –
City Hall Fountain
Restoration and
Modernization with
ARC Construction Inc.;
Finding of CEQA
Exemption
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 Anthony, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of April 1, 2025.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to Increase the Budget of Bid Schedule No. 1513 – Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Annual Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $350,000 to Include First Street/Ikea Way between Olive Avenue and Verdugo Avenue and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Appropriating Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,602
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE
BUDGET OF BID SCHEDULE NO. 1513 – FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022- 23 ANNUAL ARTERIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 AND AMEND THE FY 2024-25 BUDGET
BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO FY 2022 -23 ARTERIAL
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1533A – City Hall Fountain Restoration and Modernization with ARC Construction Inc.; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR §§ 15301, 15302, and 15331)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,603
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1533A – CITY HALL
FOUNTAIN RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION WITH ARC
CONSTRUCTION INC.
4/8 /2025
4 Acceptance of a
Donation to the Library
Services Department
in the Amount of
$30,000 from the
Friends of the Burbank
Public Library and
Amend the Fiscal Year
2024-2025 Budget
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Public Housing
Agency Five-Year Plan
(FY 2025-30), Annual
Plan (FY 2025-26),
and Proposed
Administrative Plan
Updates
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
5. Acceptance of a Donation to the Library Services Department in the Amount of $30,000 from the Friends of the Burbank Public Library and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
Accept a donation from Friends of the Burbank Public Library in the amount of $30,000, authorize the Library Services Director or his or her designee to take all actions necessary to receive such funds, and amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget as specified to receive and appropriate these funds.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Burbank Public Housing Agency Five-Year Plan (Fiscal Years 2025-2030), Annual Plan (Fiscal Year 2025-2026), and Proposed Administrative Plan Updates
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:09 p.m. There were no Conflict- of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents, and that no written correspondence was received.
Odet Ayvazyan, Housing Specialist ; Maribel Leyland, Housing Manager; and Alejandro Mendoza, Housing Assistant , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:19 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. H-25-271
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING
AGENCY FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 -2030 AND
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026; 2) UPDATES TO
THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN; AND 3) AUTHORIZ ING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS
REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
4/8 /2025
5 First Step Report to
Review City Council
Expectations of BCC
Members
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
First Step Report
Regarding Existing
Voluntary Drug and
Alcohol Testing Policy
for Council Members
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
7. First Step Report to Review City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk ; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: David Donahue.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to provide direction to staff on proposed changes to the City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members document.
8. First Step Report Regarding Existing Voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for City Council Members
Alvaro Valdez, Assistant Management Services Director, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to d irect staff to discontinue the existing voluntary Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for City Council Members.
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 to withdraw his request re garding theft of catalytic converters.
Council Member Mullins requested to consider providing a letter of opposition for Senate Bill 79.
Council Member Rizzotti requested an informational memo regarding tariffs and how they may affect the City’s portfolio and pensions.
Vice Mayor Takahashi requested an update on the request regarding a Childcare Task Force.
Mayor Perez requested a first step report on options for hillside fences.
4/8 /2025
6 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 p.m. to Tuesday, April 22, 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 22, 2025