1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 20, 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 4:34 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
Mullins.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION 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 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 Management Association
The meeting reconvened in Study Session at 5:05 p.m. with Council Member Mullins absent.
Discussion and
Review of the 2025
State-Designated Fire
Hazard Severity Zones
Within the City of
Burbank
STUDY SESSION:
1. Discussion and Review of the 2025 State -Designated Fire Hazard Severity Zones Within the City of Burbank
Council Member Rizzotti recused himself from discussion of the study session item due to his residence in a high fire hazard severity zone and left the dais at 5:06 p.m.
James Moye, Fire Marshal, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:27 p.m. and reconvened at 6:03 p.m.
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 6:03 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
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 Boy Scout Troop 219.
5/ 20/2025
2 Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Joint General Public
Comment
Council Members Anthony and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
Council Member Mullins.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Perez indicated there would be six (6) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the Joint General Public Comment and Public Hearing 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) Memorial Day Ceremony ; (2) Board, Commission, and Committee Vacancies; (3) Burbank Galaxy Day; (4) Summer Arts Festival; and (5) Summer Reading Program.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring May 2025 as “National Water Safety Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Casem Talbot, Aquatics Supervisor, and Jon McGinley, Recreation Manager, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring May 18– 24, 2025, as “National Public Works Week ” in the City of Burbank and introduced Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2025, as “Harvey Milk Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Mike Chapman and Bryan Snodgrass , Burbank Human Relations Council, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, who provided an update on the City’s Capital Improvement Project webpage.
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.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Perez introduced John Hatanaka, Executive Director of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, who presented an update from the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Patricia Rivera and Valeria Rojas ; Kristy Maloof; Ron Bax ; Rennie Gabriel ; Jackie Waltman ; Mike Derian ; Masis Khodaverdian; Mark Scroggs ; Laura Wynne; Eric Hawk ; Kathy Sessinghaus, Lisa Matzner, and Connie Cisneros ; Brady Griffin ; Diana Pulver; Lynn Lipinski; David Donahue; Terri Freedman; Jo Pimienta; Harry 5/ 20/2025
3 Motion
City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Introduction of an
Ordinance to Establish
Very High, High, and
Moderate Fire Hazard
Severity Zones in the
Local Responsibility
Area of the City of
Burbank
Timuryan; Melissa Thompson ; Longino Barragan ; Barbara Howell ; A.L. Garcia; Ashley Ramsey; Daniel; and Maria Cibrian.
Calling in to comment were: Steve Mora, Tracy Tabb, and Jamie Keyser.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent) by roll call vote for Item Nos. 1–4 and 6–14; and for Item No. 5, carried 3-0-1-1 (Mullins, absent; Rizzotti, abstain), to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of May 13, 2025.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 6, 2025.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 6, 2025.
4. Parking Authority Minutes Office
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 6, 2025.
5. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend and Restate Title 9, Chapter 1, Article 9, Section 304.1.2.1, of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish Very High, High, and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones in the Local Responsibility Area of the City of Burbank
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 1,
ARTICLE 9, SECTION 304.1.2.1 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ESTABLISH VERY HIGH, HIGH, AND MODERATE FIRE
HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY
AREA OF THE CITY OF BURBANK.
5/ 20/2025
4 Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Establishment of
the Title, Specification,
Salary, and Conflict of
Interest Code
Designation for the
Classification of Chief
Assistant General
Manager – BWP; and
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Citywide Salary
Schedule
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving a
Memorandum of
Understanding with the
City of Burbank and
the Burbank City
Employees’
Association from July
1, 2024 – June 30,
2026; and Adoption of
a Resolution Approving
a Citywide Salary
Schedule
Approval of a First
Amendment to a
Supplemental
Agreement with
Mariposa Tree
Management, Inc. to
Increase the Cost for
Tree Maintenance
Authorization for the
General Manager to
Execute the Third
Amendments to the
Residential and the
Commercial/Industrial/
Institutional Water
Conservation Funding
Agreements with the
Metropolitan Water
District of Southern
California
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Chief Assistant General Manager – BWP; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,606
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TITLE,
SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF ASSISTANT
GENERAL MANAGER – BWP.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,607
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Burbank and the Burbank City Employees’ Association from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,608
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
(MOU) WITH THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK CITY
EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION (BCEA) FROM JULY 1, 2024 – JUNE
30, 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,609
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
8. Approval of a First Amendment to a Supplemental Agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. to Increase the Cost for Tree Maintenance
Approve a First Amendment to a Supplemental Agreement with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc. to increase the cost of services for tree maintenance in an amount of $786,000.
9. Authorization for the General Manager to Execute the Third Amendments to the Residential and the Commercial/Industrial/ Institutional Water Conservation Funding Agreements with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to execute the third amendments to the Residential and the Commercial/Industrial/Institutional Water Conservation Funding Agreements with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and to execute any addendums to the agreements.
5/ 20/2025
5 Annual Review of
Planned Developments
and Development
Agreements
Approval to Accept
$564,400 from the Los
Angeles County Aging
and Disabilities
Department, Net
County Cost and One-
Time-Only Funding to
Contracted Elderly
Nutrition Program
Older American Act
Title III C-1 and Title III
C-2 Services and
Amend the Fiscal Year
2024-25 Budget
Approval of a Contract
Between the City of
Burbank and Los
Angeles County,
Department of Public
Health for the County
to Serve as the City’s
Health Officer and
Environmental Health
Department
Approval to
Appropriate $410,457
from Redevelopment
Agency Loan
Repayment Funds and
$280,073 from
Measure H Homeless
Solutions Grant Funds
to the 211, 233, & 333
10. Annual Review of Planned Developments and Development Agreements
Receive and file annual review of each active Planned Development and related Development Agreement, as required by Burbank Municipal Code §§ 10-1-19114 and 10-1-19129.
11. Approval to Accept $564,400 from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, Net County Cost and One-Time-Only Funding to Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older American Act Title III C- 1 and Title III C-2 Services and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
1. Accept $564,400 from the County of Los Angeles Aging and Disabilities Department, Net County Cost (NCC) and One- Time- Only (OTO) Funding to extend the Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older Americans Act Title III C -1 and Title III C- 2 Services.
2. Amend the Adopted Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 -25 Budget as follows upon receipt of the grant funds in FY 2024- 25 by appropriating $464,400 (NCC funding $200,700 and OTO funding $263,700) from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1007.000000 (General Fund, Parks and R ecreation General, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account
001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies) and
appropriating $100,000 (NCC funding $68,300 and OTO funding $31,700) from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1008.000000 (General Fund, Parks and Recreation General, Other
Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutriti on State C2) to account number 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
12. Approval of a Contract Between the City of Burbank and Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health for the County to Serve as the City’s Health Officer and Environmental Health Department
Approve a contract between the City of Burbank and Los Angeles County, Department of Public Health for the County to serve as the City’s Health Officer and Environmental Health Department, and designate the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract and any necessary amendments to effectuate the agreement.
13. Approval to Appropriate $410,457 from Redevelopment Agency Loan Repayment Funds and $280,073 from Measure H Homeless Solutions Grant Funds to the 211, 233, & 333 S. Front Street, 10 E. Verdugo Avenue (Homeless Solutions Center) Project
1. Appropriate $410,457 from Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Loan Repayment Reserve to the Homeless Solutions Center Capital Improvement Account No. 370.CD25A.70019.24970.
5/ 20/2025
6 S. Front Street, 10 E.
Verdugo Avenue
(Homeless Solutions
Center) Project
Approval of Addendum
to Informed Consent
and Waiver of Potential
Conflict of Interest in
Legal Representation
by Burke, Williams &
Sorensen, LLP, and
Authorization for City
Attorney to Execute
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
Increases to City Fees
and Charges for
Water, Refuse, Sewer,
and Electric Services
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
2. Appropriate $280,073 from Measure H Homeless Solutions Grant Fund to the Homeless Solutions Center Capital Improvement Account No. 370.CD25A.70019.24970.
14. Approval of Addendum to Informed Consent and Waiver of Potential Conflict of Interest in Legal Representation by Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, and Authorization for City Attorney to Execute
Authorize the City Attorney, or their designee, to sign the Addendum to previously approved Conflicts of Interest Letter waiving any potential conflict with Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP concurrently representing the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportati on Authority (Metro) in defense of tort litigation brought against Metro as well as property acquisition work in various Metro projects not located in the City of Burbank (City) while representing the City on a variety of unrelated matters.
PUBLIC HEARING:
15. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Increases to City Fees and Charges for Water, Refuse, Sewer, and Electric Services
The Public Hearing was opened at 7: 54 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 79 written correspondences were received.
Mandip Samra, General Manager – Burbank Water & Power; Joseph Lillio, Chief Financial Officer; Stephen Walker, Assistant Public Works Director – Wastewater Systems; John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Streets & Waste Management; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Laura Wynne.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:49 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti , seconded by Council Member Anthony, and carried 4-0-1 (Mullins, absent) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,610
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING INCREASES TO FEES AND CHARGES
FOR WATER, REFUSE, SEWER, AND ELECTRIC SERVICES FOR
5/ 20/2025
7 Appointment to Fill a
Vacancy on the
Landlord-Tenant
Commission for an
Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Appointment to Fill a
Vacancy on the Civil
Service Board for an
Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Approval of Funding
Allocations for the
2025 Community
Events and Program
Grant
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
INCLUSION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 AND 2026 -2027
CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
16. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Landlord-Tenant Commission for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk , presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Harry Timuryan.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to table the item to the June 3, 2025 City Council meeting to enable all five Council Members to vote as the initial vote resulted in a 2-2 tie.
17. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Civil Service Board for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Narbeh Hartoonian and Brandon Lingle- Adams.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to appoint Brady Griffin to the Civil Service Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028.
18. Approval of Funding Allocations for the 2025 Community Events and Program Grant
Kylene Pecor, Community Assistance Coordinator; Cathryn LaBrado, Assistant to the City Manager; and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Edward Parker and Cherryl Weaver.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Mayor Perez, and carried 3-1-1 (Rizzotti, dissent; Mullins, absent) by roll call vote, to approve the allocation of funding for the 2025 Community Events and Program Grant awards totaling $45,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25, carry over the remaining $5,000, and authorize the City Manager or 5/ 20/2025
8 Continuation of Review
of the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Budget
Staff Report
Joint Public Comment
Motion
designee to execute all necessary documentation to effectuate the grant funding.
19. Continuation of Review of the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Budget (with Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Justin Hess, City Manager; Mandip Samra, General Manager – BWP, Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Alma Morales and Cherryl Weaver.
Evy Golan opined in favor of low-cost senior housing.
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 Member Rizzotti requested to reach out to the Office of Assembly Member Schultz regarding hosting a car seat installation event in Burbank.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:54 p.m. to Tuesday, June 3, 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: June 3, 2025