1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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 4:32 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Council Members Anthony (arrived 4:34 p.m.), 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: 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
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 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
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.
6/ 24/2025
2 Absent:
Also Present:
Memorial Adjournment
General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
None.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
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 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) Burbank Startup Pitchfest; (2) Burbank Water & Power 2024 Water Quality Report; and (3) Starlight on Tour.
Mayor Perez announced tonight’s Council will adjourn in memory of retired Burbank Police Officer and former Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority Commissioner Don Brown.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition for the Friends of the Burbank Public Library’s 45th Anniversary and introduced Louise Paziak, Friends of the Burbank Library President, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager, to provide an update on the City’s Specific Plans.
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 took no reportable action.
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Chad Kroeger and J.T. Parr, Nolan Kennedy, Ron Bax, Chris White, Steven Beardsley, Mark Scroggs, Jackie Waltman, Mike Derian, Corey Mensing, Diana Pulver, Ashley Ramsey, Elizabeth Bax, Daniel, Manny Padilla, and Jamie Padilla.
Calling in to comment were: Rennie Gabriel 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 Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote Item Nos. 1–14 and 16; and for Item No. 15 , carried 4 -0-1 (Anthony, abstain), to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
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.
6/ 24/2025
3 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 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
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
Adoption of an
Ordinance Amending
Article 410, Chapter 3,
Title 5 of the Burbank
Municipal Code,
Unlawful to Be in Parks
When Closed
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
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,027
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).
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,620
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.
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
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,028
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.
4. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Article 410, Chapter 3, Title 5 of the Burbank Municipal Code, Unlawful to Be in Parks When Closed
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,029
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.
6/ 24/2025
4 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
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
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
Introduction of an
Ordinance and
Adoption of a
Resolution Amending
City Council
Compensation and
Benefits
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,621
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,622
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,623
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING THE COMPENSATION
PLAN FOR UNREPRESENTED MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,624
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,625
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
8. Introduction of an Ordinance and Adoption of a Resolution Amending City Council Compensation and Benefits
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,626
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING BENEFITS PROVIDED TO
6/ 24/2025
5 Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing
the Execution of a
Subaward Agreement
with the L.A. 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
FY 2025-2026 Budget
by Appropriating Funds
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving a
Project List for the
Road Repair and
Accountability Act
(SB1) for Fiscal Year
2025-26
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
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
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 23-29,469.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,627
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.
10. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Project List for the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) for Fiscal Year 2025-26
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,628
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,629
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,630
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
6/ 24/2025
6 Adoption of a
Resolution to Authorize
the City Manager or
Designee to Accept a
Donation from the
Friends of the Burbank
Public Library,
Appropriate Funds,
Dispense with
Competitive Bidding,
and Purchase a Library
Outreach Vehicle
(Bookmobile) from the
City of Marshalltown
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
Acceptance of a
Donation of a 2025
Yamaha Utility Vehicle
from Yamaha Motor
Corporation, U.S.A.,
for the Burbank Police
Department’s Motor
Officer Training Site
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).
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,631
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.
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
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.
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
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.
6/ 24/2025
7 Approval of a Multi-
year Subscription
Agreement for
Westlaw Precision with
CoCounsel Online
Legal Research
First Step Report on
the City’s Preparation
for the 2028 Summer
Olympics and Potential
Establishment of a
Mayor’s Task Force
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
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
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion No. 1
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
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.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
17. First Step Report on the City’s Preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics and Potential Establishment of a Mayor’s Task Force
Ken Berkman, Public Works Director; Marisa Garcia, Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director ; Patrick Prescott, Community Development 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 unanimously approved by Council consensus to note and file.
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
Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager; John Bwarie, CEO of Stratiscope ; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Dev elopment; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment w ere: Cale Thomas, Greg Zekowski, and Meredith Levine.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Mayor Perez, and carried 5 -0 by roll call vote, to d irect staff to enter into an agreement with Stratiscope to establish a Creative Industry Taskforce and approve a budget amendment for FY 2024- 25 to appropriate $92,500 for Stratiscope’s consultant services as detailed in the fiscal impact section.
6/ 24/2025
8 Motion No. 2
Motion No. 3
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 5- 0 by roll call vote, to appoint Mayor Perez to participate in the Creative Industry Taskforce.
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and carried 5-0 by roll call vote, to select Council Member Anthony to participate in the Creative Industry Taskforce.
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:
Vice Mayor Takahashi requested (1) to consider providing a letter of support for Senate Bill 805 and (2) a report regarding a potential ordinance to require fire extinguishers when using weed removal tools in fire hazard zones.
Council Member Anthony requested to consider providing a letter to Senators Padilla and Schiff and Congressmember Friedman regarding the constitutionality of President Trump’s use of military force without congressional approval.
Council Member Mullins requested a report on renaming the Landlord- Tenant Commission to the Housing Provider -Tenant Commission and replacing references to “landlord” with “housing provider”.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m., 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.
_s/Kimberley Clark______________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Tamala Takahashi for_______________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: July 15, 2025