1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 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 5:03 p.m. by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez (arrived 5:04 p.m.).
None.
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 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 – trip and fall
The meeting reconvened at 5:33 p.m. with Vice Mayor Takahashi absent.
Verify the Annual
Update to the Burbank
Water and Power
Wildfire Mitigation Plan
STUDY SESSION:
1. Verify the Annual Update to the Burbank Water and Power Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Vice Mayor Takahashi returned to the dais at 5:34 p.m.
Bobola Akerson, Principal Electrical Engineer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5: 48 p.m. and reconvened at 6:04 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 6:04 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Moment of Silence
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Mayor Perez held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community.
Mayor Perez held a Moment of Silence in honor of Baldwin Park Officer Samuel “Sam” Riveros, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on May 31, 2025, and actor and musician Jonathan Joss, who was best known for his roles on King of the Hill and Parks and Recreation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Perez.
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2 Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Joint General Public
Comment
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 five (5) 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) Pride Art Contest; (2) Planning Division Community Meeting; (3) Centennial Retro Camp Out Event; (4) Burbank Startup Pitchfest; and (5) Meter System Upgrade Project.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented the "Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth" to Siddharta Reynolds and introduced Aiden Yoon, Youth Board Chair, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to the 2025 Leadership Burbank Class for their “Play Without Limits!: Empowering Possibilities with Adaptive Sports” Project , and introduced Griselda de la Cruz , Leadership Burbank Class of 2025 Co- Chair and Project Manager, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced David Hernandez, Burbank Water and Power Manager – Transmission & Distribution Engineering, who provided an update on the Golden State Substation Rebuild.
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. He announced budget discussion papers regarding expanded renter relocation assistance for special households and rental unit data collection have not been considered by the Council and will be brought back when the City Attorney’s Office receives advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding Council Member conflicts.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Rennie Gabriel, Shirley Tom, Scott Meyers, Mike Derian, Mark Scroggs, Ed Brotherton, Joseph Massimini, Diana Pulver, Jackie Waltman, Susan O’Car roll, David Donahue, Jo Pimienta, and Jordan Henry.
Calling in to comment were: None.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
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City Council Minutes
Successor Agency
Minutes
Housing Authority
Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
Adoption 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
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
the Updated Rules and
Regulations Governing
Utility Service
Adoption of a
Resolution Extending
an Agreement with
Paveco Construction,
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote for Items Nos.1 -4 and 6- 10, and for Item No. 5, carried 4-0-1 (Rizzotti, abstain), to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 20, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of May 27, 2025.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 20, 2025.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 20, 2025.
4. Parking Authority Minutes Office
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 20, 2025.
5. Adoption 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
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,026
Adopt 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.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,611
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING UTILITY SERVICE.
7. Adoption of a Resolution Extending an Agreement with Paveco Construction, Inc. for On- Call Street Repair Services Previously Awarded Under Bid Schedule No. 1480
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Repair Services
Previously Awarded
Under Bid Schedule
No. 1480
Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
the Execution of a
Contract with
MissionSquare
Retirement for the
Administration of the
City's §457 Deferred
Compensation Plan
Verify the Annual
Update to the Burbank
Water and Power
Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Approval of a Parking
Permit Agreement with
the Boys and Girls
Club of Burbank and
Greater East Valley to
Provide Two Months of
Discounted Staff
Parking at the
Courthouse City Public
Parking Structure
Annual Report on
Citywide Vacancies
and Recruitment and
Retention Efforts
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,612
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK EXTENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH PAVECO
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ON-CALL STREET REPAIR SERVICES
PREVIOUSLY AWARDED UNDER BID SCHEDULE NO. 1480.
8. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with MissionSquare Retirement for the Administration of the City's §457 Deferred Compensation Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,613
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BURBANK TO APPROVE
THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MISSIONSQUARE
RETIREMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY’S §457
EMPLOYEE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
9. Verify the Annual Update to the Burbank Water and Power Wildfire Mitigation Plan
1. Verify that Burbank Water and Power’s Wildfire Mitigation Plan complies with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
2. Direct Burbank Water and Power to accept all reasonable and appropriate comments on the Wildfire Mitigation Plan from the public, other local and state agencies, and interested parties that are received prior to July 1, 2025.
10. Approval of a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to Provide Two Months of Discounted Staff Parking at the Courthouse City Public Parking Structure
1. Find the approval of a Parking Permit Agreement for non-exclusive use of certain spaces within the City -owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301 because the approval involves operation of an existing facility involving no expansion of existing or former use.
2. Approve a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley (B&G Club) to provide a 40% discount from the cost of the City’s regular monthly public parking permit fee to allow B&G Club employees to park at the City-owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure for a two- month summer period.
3. Authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute the Parking Permit Agreement on behalf of the City.
PUBLIC HEARING:
11. Annual Report on Citywide Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561
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5 Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
Adoption of
Resolutions Adopting
the FY 2025-26 Annual
Budget, Citywide Fee
Schedule, and
Appropriations Limit
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Joint Public Hearing
Public Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
The Public Hearing was opened at 7 :26 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.
Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council i nquiries.
Fire Captain Eric Rowley, Burbank Fire Fighters Association Local 778 (BFF) President, made remarks.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:45 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony , seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, and carried 4-0-1 (Anthony, absent) by roll call vote, to note and file.
12. Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025- 26 Annual Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule, and Appropriations Limit (with Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:51 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 seven written correspondences were received.
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council Inquiries.
Joint Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Elizabeth Bax.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:11 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Mayor Perez, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,614
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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6 Appointment to Fill a
Vacancy on the
Landlord-Tenant
Commission for an
Unexpired Term
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Introduction of an
Ordinance Establishing
Conditional Use Permit
and Administrative Use
Permit Minor
Modification Processes
and Clarification of
Application Withdrawal
Process
Staff Report
BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-
2026 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMOUNTS
BUDGETED.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,615
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY’S
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
RESOLUTION NO. H-25-272
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026.
RESOLUTION NO. P-25-124
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,616
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026 CITYWIDE
FEE SCHEDULE.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
13. 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 was: Cameron Hunter.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Joseph Massimini to the Landlord-Tenant Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2026.
14. Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Conditional Use Permit and Administrative Use Permit Minor Modification Processes and Clarification of Application Withdrawal Process
Fatima Benit ez, Associate Planner ; Greg Mirza -Avakyan, Senior Planner; and Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
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7 _s/Kimberley Clark________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez____________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: June 24, 2025
Public Comment
Motion
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE BY ESTABLISHING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT MINOR
MODIFICATION PROCESSES, CLARIFYING THE PROCESS TO
WITHDRAW LAND USE ENTITLEMENT APPLICATIONS, AND
MAKING OTHER RELATED MINOR TEXT AM ENDMENTS
(PROJECT NUMBER 25-0001894, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT).
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 9:12 p.m. to Tuesday, June 10, 2025, for a City Council Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.