COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025
4:30 p.m. - Closed Session
6:00 p.m. - Open Session
Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
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.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
Members of the public have the option to participate in the meeting via in-person and/or telephonically for Closed Session, General Public Comment, Public Hearings, and Study Sessions. They may also submit their written comments regarding City business using the eComment feature on the City website, or by emailing the City Council directly at [email protected] Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision, or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). For more information, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5051.
Interpretation Requests:
If you would like to participate in Public Comments and require an interpreter, please telephone the City Clerk's Office at (818) 238-5851 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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Public Comment Options:
1. To speak during Closed Session Public Comment, General Public Comment, Public Hearing Public Comment, and Study Session Public Comment periods during the meeting, members of the public may speak in-person in the Council Chamber or call (818) 238-3335. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer, depending on how many public comment cards are received and how many callers are in the queue at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below). Additional public comment cards and calls will not be accepted once the public comment period commences. • 1 - 20 Total Speakers - 3 minutes each
• 21 - 39 Total Speakers - 2 minutes each
• 40+ Total Speakers - 1 minute each
2. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods are only accepted in person - public comment cards must be submitted before the public comment period begins for each report to Council. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer depending on how many public comment cards have been received at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below). Additional public comment cards will not be accepted once the public comment period commences. • 1 - 20 Total Speakers - 3 minutes each
• 21 - 39 Total Speakers - 2 minutes each
• 40+ Total Speakers - 1 minute each
3. eComment will remain open until 3:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 3:30 p.m. on City Council Meeting day will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence received after this time will be distributed the following business day.
5. The Presiding Officer has the discretion to reduce speaking time for each speaker, depending on the number of speakers, in order to ensure that City business can be completed at a reasonable hour.
Public Disclosure:
Please be advised that any communication submitted to the City of Burbank, its officials, staff or City consultants, may be considered a public record under the Brown Act and California Public Records Act. This means that any information contained in the communication, including personal information, may be subject to public disclosure. The City reserves the right to disclose such information in accordance with the law.
A.
Public Comment: (On Closed Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335, or to speak in person a PINK Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
B.
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Erik Yoon v. City of Burbank and Joshua Van Dam c.
Case No.: 25NNCV01367
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury – Auto accident
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code ?54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Latese Cherie Whitehead v. City of Burbank c.
Case No.: 22STCV26333
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Jeannine Villasenor-Edwards v. City of Burbank c.
Case No.: 25STCV07091
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Employment
4. Threat to Public Services or Facilities
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957(a)
b.
Consultation with: Riad Sleiman, Assistant General Manager for Burbank Water and Power C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Moment of Reflection:
E.
Flag Salute:
F.
Roll Call:
G.
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 Certificate of Recognition for the Friends of the Burbank Public Library’s 45th Anniversary – City Council I.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) J.
Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
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.
L.
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) M.
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 June 3, 2025, the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of June 17, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Conditional Use Permit and Administrative Use Permit Minor Modification Processes and Clarification of Application Withdrawal Process; Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Burbank Amending Article III, Section 1 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Fee Schedule to Clarify and Add the Fees Related to Minor Modifications of Conditional Use Permits and Administrative Use Permits – Community Development Department
1. Adopt 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 AMENDMENTS (PROJECT NUMBER 25-0001894, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT).
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE III, SECTION 1 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE TO CLARIFY AND ADD THE FEES RELATED TO MINOR MODIFICATIONS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,027 and Resolution No. 25-29,620) Staff Report
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Ordinance No. 25-4,027
Resolution No. 25-29,620
3. Adoption 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 - Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt 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.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,028)
Staff Report
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Ordinance No. 25-4,028
4. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Article 410, Chapter 3, Title 5 of the Burbank Municipal Code, Unlawful to Be in Parks When Closed – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt 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.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,029)
Staff Report
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Ordinance No. 25-4,029
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Management Association from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028 – Management Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (BMA) FROM JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2028.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,621)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,621
6. Adoption of a Resolution of Compensation Plan for City Clerk and City Treasurer, Appointed Officials, and Department Managers; and Adoption of a Resolution of Compensation Plan for Unrepresented Mid-Managers – Management Services Department
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER, APPOINTED OFFICIALS, AND DEPARTMENT MANAGERS.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR UNREPRESENTED MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution Nos. 25-29,622 and 25-29,623) Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,622
Resolution No. 25-29,623
7. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Burbank and the Burbank Fire Fighters from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department
1. 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 FIRE FIGHTERS (BFF) FROM JULY 1, 2025 – JUNE 30, 2028.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution Nos. 25-29,624 and 25-29,625) Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,624
Resolution No. 25-29,625
8. Introduction of an Ordinance and Adoption of a Resolution Amending City Council Compensation and Benefits – Management Services Department
1. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-1-202 RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING BENEFITS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,469.
MOTION: Introduced and Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,626) Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,626
9. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Subaward Agreement with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department to Support the City of Burbank’s Supplemental Nutrition Programs and Supportive Services, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Subaward Agreement, and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBAWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY, AGING AND DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT SUBAWARD FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF BURBANK’S SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENT, AND AMEND THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,627)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,627
10. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Project List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 – Public Works Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A PROJECT LIST FOR THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (SB1) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,628)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,628
11. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to Increase the Cost to Bid Schedule No. 1508 - Providencia Sewer Improvement Project Phase 2 in the Amount of $1,840,000 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Appropriating Funds - Public Works Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE COST TO BID SCHEDULE NO. 1508 - PROVIDENCIA SEWER PROJECT PHASE 2, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,840,000; AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE SUCH FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,629)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,629
12. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Procurement of a Spare 360 MVA, 230 kV to 69 kV Transformer from HD Hyundai Electric America Corporation at LADWP’s RS-E Substation – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF BURBANK WATER AND POWER, AS DESIGNEE OF THE CITY MANAGER, TO APPROVE AN EXCEPTION TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HD HYUNDAI ELECTRIC AMERICA CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 360 MVA, 230 KV – 69 KV SPARE TRANSFORMER FOR THE LADWP RS-E SUBSTATION, TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO COMPLETE THE PROCUREMENT, TRANSPORTATION, AND STORAGE OF THE TRANSFORMER, AND AMEND THE FY 2025-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE STATED PROCUREMENT AND TO FIND IT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT GUIDELINES SECTION 15302(c).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,630)
Staff Report
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Resolution No. 25-29,630
13. Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Accept a Donation from the Friends of the Burbank Public Library in the Amount of $250,000, Appropriate Funds, Dispense with Competitive Bidding, and Purchase a Library Outreach Vehicle (Bookmobile) in the amount of $160,000 from the City of Marshalltown – Library Services Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE BURBANK PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000, APPROPRIATE FUNDS, DISPENSE WITH COMPETITIVE BIDDING, AND PURCHASE A LIBRARY OUTREACH VEHICLE (BOOKMOBILE) IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,000 FROM THE CITY OF MARSHALLTOWN.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,631)
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Resolution No. 25-29,631
14. Approval of an Amendment to an Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Landscape Design Services for the San Fernando Bikeway and Metro Railroad Landscaping Project – Community Development Department Recommendation:
Approve an Amendment (Amendment) to the Engineering Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for landscape design services for the San Fernando Bikeway and Metro Railroad Landscaping Project, in the amount of $41,685 to finalize plans, specifications, and estimates for the project and authorize the Community Development Director, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute the Amendment.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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15. Acceptance of a Donation of a 2025 Yamaha Utility Vehicle with an Estimated Value of $12,500 from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., for the Burbank Police Department’s Motor Officer Training Site – Police Department Recommendation:
Accept a donation of a 2025 Yamaha Utility Vehicle from Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. to be used by the Police Department’s Traffic Bureau and authorize the City Manager or designee to take any necessary action to effectuate the donation transfer.
MOTION: Accepted 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain)
Staff Report
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16. Approval of a Multi-year Subscription Agreement between the City Attorney’s Office and Thomson Reuters, West Publishing Corporation for Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel Online Legal Research - City Attorney’s Office Recommendation:
Approve a multi-year subscription agreement between the City Attorney's Office and Thomson Reuters, West Publishing Corporation for Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel online legal research services.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
17. First Step Report on the City’s Preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Potential Establishment of a Mayor’s Task Force – Public Works Department
1. Note and file; or
2. Direct staff to provide regular updates to City Council regarding the City’s preparation for the 2028 Olympics, and/or
3. Provide other direction to staff regarding the City’s preparation efforts and the potential creation of a task force.
Staff Report
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: Noted and Filed 5-0
18. Consideration of Establishing a Creative Industry Taskforce and Approval to Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget and Appropriate $92,500 for Consultant Services – Community Development Department
2. Select one to two City Council representatives to participate in the Creative Industry Taskforce.
Staff Report
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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: Directed staff 5-0; Selected Mayor Perez 5-0; Selected Council Member Anthony 5-0 O.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) P.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) Q.
Adjournment: In Memory of Retired Burbank Police Officer and Former Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Commissioner Don Brown, to Tuesday, July 15, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.