1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 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 5:33 p.m. by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Council Members Mullins and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez (arrived 5:35).
Council Member Anthony.
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 Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director
c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Executives and Unrepresented Managers (Z Group)
Call to Order A Regular 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 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.
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 General Public Comment period may call in at (818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint Presentation announcing the following: (1) Planning Division Community Meeting; (2) Burbank Startup Pitchfest; and (3) Futbol Monterrey Adaptive Soccer Event.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Youth of the Year , Alexander Preciado, who made remarks.
6/ 10/2025
2 General Public
Comment
Motion
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
and Adopting Contract
Documents, Accepting
the Bid, and
Authorizing Execution
of a Contract for Bid
Schedule No. 1520,
the George Izay Park
Irrigation
Modernization Project,
to Marina Landscape,
Inc., as the Highest
Ranked Bidder and
Best Value to the City
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring June 1 –30, 2025, as “Pride Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Tracy Tabb and Ever Huerta, representing Burbank Pride, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief, to provide an update on current events in Los Angeles County; Danny Alvarez, Burbank Fire Chief, to provide an update on the Bethany Fire; and Erin Barrows, Recreation Services Manager, to provide an update on “Starlight on Tour”.
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.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Romik Hacobian, Mike Derian, Diana Pulver, Mark Scroggs, Shanna Warren, Jesse Moreno, Susan O’Carroll, Barbara Howell, Laurie Bleick, Jamie Padilla, Daniel, and Jo Pimienta.
Calling in to comment were: Rennie Gabriel, Jonathan Wilder, Mary, and April Fangio.
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. Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting Contract Documents, Accepting the Bid, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1520, the George Izay Park Irrigation Modernization Project, to Marina Landscape, Inc., as the Highest Ranked Bidder and Best Value to the City
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,617
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1520, THE
GEORGE IZAY PARK IRRIGATION MODERNIZATION PROJECT,
TO MARINA LANDSCAPE, INC., AS THE HIGHEST RANKED
BIDDER AND BEST VALUE TO THE CITY.
6/ 10/2025
3 Approval of a Power
Sales Agreement with
the Southern California
Public Power Authority
for the Purchase of
Renewable Energy for
30 Years (Milford Solar
Phase II)
Approval of the
Downtown Burbank
Property Based
Business Improvement
District Fiscal Year
2025 Annual Report
Approval of a
Cooperative Fire
Service Agreement
between the City of
and Warner Bros.
Studio Operations
Approval of a Three-
Year Agreement with
Carahsoft Technology
Corporation, LinkedIn
Corporation, for
Recruitment Marketing
and Branding Services
Introduction of an
Ordinance to Amend
the BMC to Replace
the Name of the Park,
Recreation and
Community Services
Department with Parks
and Recreation
Department
2. Approval of a Power Sales Agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority for the Purchase of Renewable Energy for 30 Years (Milford Solar Phase II)
Approve the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to enter a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) with the Southern California Public Power Authority to purchase
13.3% (40 megawatts (MW) out of 300MW) of the Milford Solar Phase II project at a total cost of approximately $112 million over 30 years and authorize the General Manager to execute other documents as necessary to implement the PSA.
3. Approval of the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report
Approve the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business
Improvement District’s Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report pursuant to § 36650 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
4. Approval of a Cooperative Fire Service Agreement between the City of Burbank and Warner Bros. Studio Operations
Approve a Cooperative Fire Service Agreement between the City of Burbank and Warner Bros. Studio Operations.
5. Approval of a Three -Year Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, LinkedIn Corporation, for Recruitment Marketing and Branding Services
Approve a three-year agreement with LinkedIn for continued use of the LinkedIn Life and Jobs page subscription which has enhanced the City's recruitment efforts and employer branding.
6. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 3, Section 315 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Replace the Name of the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department with Parks and Recreation Department
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 315 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPLACE THE
NAME OF THE PARK, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT WITH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
6/ 10/2025
4 Adoption of a
Resolution to Approve
the 2025-2029
Consolidated Plan,
2025-2029 Analysis of
Impediments to Fair
Housing Choice, and
Substantial
Amendment to the
2024-25 Annual Action
Plan for the CDBG and
HOME Programs
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, 2025-2029 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, and Substantial Amendment to the 2024- 25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:56 p.m.
Mayor Perez recused herself from Item Nos. 7 and 8 due to her employer’s participat ion in the evaluation process and status as a proposed grant funding recipient and left the dais at 7:58 p.m.
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 one written correspondence was received.
Kasey Lee, Housing Development Manager ; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Elizabeth Bax, and David Donahue.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:43 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 4-0- 1 (Perez, recused) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,618
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING:
1. THE SUBMISSION OF THE FIVE- YEAR CONSOLIDATED
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 -2029; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(HUD);
2. THE SUBMISSION OF THE ANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO
AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHER FAIR HOUSING CHOICE FOR
FISCAL YEARS 2025 -2029 AS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED
6/ 10/2025
5 Adoption of a
Resolution to Approve
the Annual Action Plan
for the Fiscal Year
2025-2026 Community
Development Block
Grant Program
Public Hearing Opened
Staff Report
Public Hearing Public
Comment
Public Hearing Closed
Motion
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT; AND
3. AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024-2025.
8. Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Annual Action Plan for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Program
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:51 p.m. 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 two written correspondences were received.
Kasey Lee, Housing Development Manager; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Melanie Vartabedian
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:19 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, and carried 4-0-1 (Perez, recused), to:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,619
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING:
1. THE SUBMISSION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN UNDER THE FIVE -YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025 -2029 TO
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD);
2. THE FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR
FEDERAL FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2029 FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS (HOME) PROGRAMS;
AND
3. THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNATED OFFICIAL TO
EXECUTE CDBG AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS WITH
SUBRECIPIENTS
Mayor Perez returned to the dais at 9:37 p.m.
6/ 10/2025
6 Introduction of an
Ordinance to Amend
Burbank Municipal
Code Section 5-3-410
Unlawful to Be in Parks
When Closed
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
First Step Report on a
Potential Child and
Infant Care Task Force
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
9. Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Burbank Municipal Code Section 5-3-410 Unlawful to Be in Parks When Closed
Paula Ohan, Senior Administrative Analyst, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, 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 ARTICLE 410 UNLAWFUL TO BE IN PARKS
WHEN CLOSED IN CHAPTER 3 MORALS AND CONDUCT, TITLE 5
POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL
CODE.
10. First Step Report on a Potential Child and Infant Care Task Force
Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director , and Justin Hess, City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Takahashi , seconded by Mayor Perez , and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to direct staff to provide a second step report that includes information regarding existing child care providers, cost estimates to complete a comprehensive child and infant care needs assessment, a list of other cities with child care programs, analysis of the City’s 1991 Child Care Master Plan and previous reports on child care in the city, analysis of the City’s 1991 Child Care Master Plan, and the needs of City staff.
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.
6/ 10/2025
7 Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m., to Tuesday, June 24, 2025, for a Regular Meeting 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 24, 2025