1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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, 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: Angela Towne v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 25PDSC00488
d. Brief description and nature of case: Small claims property damage matter.
2. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank Fire Fighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 778
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
a. Govt. Code §54957(b)(1)
b. Title of Employee’s Position: City Manager
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking 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 6:12 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.
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2 Joint General Public
Comment
Mayor Perez indicated there would be three (3) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the Joint General Public Comment period 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) Townhall Meetings on Rate Changes ; (2) Rancho Neighborhood Tours; (3) Fire & Police Service Day; (4) Civil Service Board Vacancy; (5) Board, Commission, and Committee Vacancies; (6) Burbank Startup Pitchfest; (7) Johnny Carson Park Shade Structure Public Artwork Project Request for Qualifications; and (8) Urban Forest Master Plan.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented the Burbank Police Foundation Matthew Pavelka Scholarships and introduced Michael Hastings, Burbank Police Foundation Founding Member and Scholarship Award Chair, to recognize the scholarship recipients.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring April 20–27, 2025, as “National Days of Remembrance” in the City of Burbank and introduced Marsha Ramos, Burbank Human Relations Council President, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring May 1 –31, 2025, as “Older Americans Month” in the City of Burbank and presented Certificates of Recognition to Pamela Cooper and Tammie Fagan for receiving the “Peter McGrath Older American Volunteer Service Award” and introduced John Medici, Burbank Senior Citizen Board Chair; Kim Freed, Recreation Supervisor; and Derrick Baker, Recreation Coordinator, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring May 4 –10, 2025, as “Municipal Clerks Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Maribel Leyland, Housing Authority Manager, who provided an update on the City’s Housing Rights Clinics.
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 gave unanimous direction for the CAO to file an appeal for Item No. 1 and took no reportable action for Item Nos. 2 and 3.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Mike Santoro, Robert “Bud” Ovrom, Ron Bax, Maya Shavzin, Martin Adams, Emiko Sawanobori, Elan Ruskin, James Koral, Mark Scroggs, Daniel, Jamie Padilla, Christopher Bonk , Corey Mensing, Cate Cundiff, and Pam & Craig Bassett.
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3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Approval of the 2024
General Plan Annual
Progress Report and
2024 Housing Element
Annual Progress
Report
Approval of the
Proposed Joint
Meeting Agenda with
the Burbank Unified
School District Board
of Education
Acceptance of a
Donation of
Approximately $35,000
from the Victoria Lea
DeWane Living Trust
and Appropriation of
Funds Towards the
Burbank Fire
Department’s
Paramedic Program
Calling in to comment were: Anonymous, Mike Van Gorder, Anonymous, and Jo Pimienta.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Mullins, 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 April 22, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of April 29, 2025.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 8, 2025.
4. Parking Authority Minutes Office
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025.
5. Approval of the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
1. Approve the 2024 General Plan Annual Implementation Progress Report.
2. Approve the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
6. Approval of the Proposed Joint Meeting Agenda with the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education
Approve the list of topics proposed for the agenda for the next joint meeting with the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education.
7. Acceptance of a Donation of Approximately $35,000 from the Victoria Lea DeWane Living Trust and Appropriation of Funds Towards the Burbank Fire Department’s Paramedic Program
Accept a monetary donation from the Victoria Lea DeWane Living Trust in the amount equivalent to two and a half percent (2.5%) of the remaining Trust balance, or approximately $35,000, and appropriate funds towards the Burbank Fire Department’s Paramedic Program; and authorize the City Manager or designee to take any necessary action to effectuate the donation transfer.
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4 Approval of the
Updates to Burbank
Water and Power’s
Portfolio of Customer
Rebates for Efficiency
and Electrification
Approval of City
Council Expectations
of Board, Commission,
and Committee
Members
Appointment to Fill
Two Scheduled
Vacancies on the
Burbank-Glendale-
Pasadena Airport
Authority
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Review of the
Proposed Fiscal Year
2025-26 Budget
Staff Report
8. Approval of the Updates to Burbank Water and Power’s Portfolio of Customer Rebates for Efficiency and Electrification
Approve the proposed changes to Burbank Water and Power’s rebate portfolio effective July 1, 2025, that will:
1. Update rebated measures and increase the rebate cap for business rebate programs;
2. Add rebates for renewable energy storage;
3. Update residential rebates for efficiency and electrification; and
4. Update rebates for used electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
9. Approval of City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members
Approve the updated City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
10. Appointment to Fill Two Scheduled Vacancies on the Burbank - Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk , presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Emily Gabel-Luddy.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to appoint Robert “Bud” Ovrom and Emily Gabel -Luddy to the Burbank -Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to fill terms ending May 31, 2029.
11. Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget (with Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Mandip Samra, General Manager – Burbank Water and Power; Stephen Walker, Assistant Public Works Director – Wastewater Systems; John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Streets and Waste Management ; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Kasey Lee, Housing Development Manager; Viviana Garzon, Police Administrator; Justin Hess, City Manager; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Joe McDougall, City Attorney; Christine Alles, Fire Administrator; Eric P. Lashley, Library Services Director; Danny Alvarez, Fire Chief; Jose Calderon, Chief Information Offic er; and Kevin Woodruff, Assistant Chief Information Officer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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5 Public Comment
Motion
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council Consensus to r eview the proposed recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2025 -26 Budget and Citywide Fee Schedule.
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 11:49 p.m. to Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for a City Council Joint 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: May 20, 2025