COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025
6:00 p.m. - Open Session
Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
***AMENDED - Updated meeting start time due to removal of Closed Session item*** This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting.
The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk located at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue, at the reference desks at the two public libraries located at 110 N. Glenoaks Boulevard and 300 N. Buena Vista Street during normal business hours, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall located at 275 E. Olive Avenue, during normal business hours. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The City Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5424 with questions or concerns.
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Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection:
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Flag Salute:
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Roll Call:
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Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2025, as “Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day” in the City of Burbank – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 13–19, 2025, as “National Public Safety Telecommunications Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 4–10, 2025, as “National Correctional Officers Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 11-17, 2025, as "National Police Week" in the City of Burbank - City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Presentation:
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Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
General Public Comment: (On any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335 or to speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
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Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment: (Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) N.
Consent Calendar: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)
1. City Council Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation:
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 8, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of April 15, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Approval of the Aleppo Pine Tree Removal Project – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND APPROVING THE ALEPPO PINE TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,604
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the City’s Sewer System Management Plan Update and Certifying it is Consistent with Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems – Public Works Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITY’S SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) UPDATE AND CERTIFYING IT IS MATERIALLY CONSISTENT WITH STATEWIDE WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS (WDRs) – GENERAL ORDER FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolution No. 25-29,605
4. Approval for the City Manager or Designee to Submit a Non-Binding Bid in an Amount up to, but not to Exceed $160,000, for the Purchase of a Library Outreach Vehicle (Bookmobile) - Library Services Department Recommendation:
Approve the City Manager or his designee to submit a non-binding bid in an amount up to, but not to exceed $160,000, for the purchase of a library outreach vehicle (bookmobile).
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
5. Acceptance of a Donation of Adaptive Sports Equipment Valued up to $90,000 from The Leadership Burbank Class of 2025 to Support the Adaptive Sports Program – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Accept the donation of new adaptive sports equipment valued up to $90,000 from the Leadership Burbank Class of 2025 to support the Adaptive Sports Program.
MOTION: Accepted 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
6. Authorization to Execute the Law Enforcement Cooperative Agreement Between the Burbank Police Department and the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority/Hollywood Burbank Airport Police Department – Police Department Recommendation:
Authorize the execution of the Law Enforcement Cooperative Agreement between the Burbank Police Department and the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority/Hollywood Burbank Airport Police Department and authorize the Chief of Police, or their designee, to execute any documents and/or amendments to effectuate the agreement.
MOTION: Authorized 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
7. Approval of Letter of Support for the Petition of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Tribe to the U.S. Department of Interiors – Indian Affairs for Federal Acknowledgment – City Manager’s Office Recommendation:
Forgo the customary second step report and approve a letter of support signed by all Council Members for the Petition of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Tribe to the U.S. Department of Interiors – Indian Affairs for Federal Acknowledgment.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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Attachment 2
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
8. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Planning Commission for an Unexpired Term - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation:
Appoint one member to the Planning Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2027.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Appointed Mike Van Gorder 5-0
9. Approval of a Configuration Change to the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project in Downtown Burbank on Olive Avenue between First Street and Glenoaks Boulevard - Community Development Department Recommendation:
Approve a configuration change to the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project in Downtown Burbank on Olive Avenue between First Street and Glenoaks Boulevard to expand the transit station at the San Fernando Boulevard and Olive Avenue Intersection while maintaining all existing travel lanes.
Staff Report
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Attachment 6
PowerPoint Presentation
Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Appointed 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain)
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Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) R.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, May 6, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.