CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
JOINT MEETING WITH THE
PARKING AUTHORITY
4:00 p.m. - Closed Session
6:00 p.m. - Open Session
Council Chamber,
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor
***AMENDED - Updated due to removal of Closed Session Item #2*** NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 4:00 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.
Si desea participar en los comentarios públicos y necesita un intérprete, por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal at (818) 238-5851 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
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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 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 3:00 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.
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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 – Anticipated Litigation a.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(4) City as Potential Plaintiff b.
Number of potential case(s): 1
2. 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
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: VCI v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 22BBCV00432
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Department of Water and Power breach of contract matter
4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Shahram Rasouli v. City of Burbank
c.
Case No.: 24NNCV04282
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury – auto accident
5. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b.
Name of Case: Mendez Garcia v. City of Burbank et al.
c.
Case No.: 24NNCV04734
d.
Brief description and nature of case: Motor vehicle accident
6. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a.
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b.
Property: 2244 N. Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91504
c.
Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Home Again LA (HALA) d.
City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development e.
Terms Under Negotiation: Price, length of term, building improvement costs, contributions, and reimbursements 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)
3. Presentation of the Family Service Agency’s 17th Annual CareWalk Award to the Burbank Parks and Recreation Department – City Council
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 2025 as “National Parks and Recreation Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition for Burbank Resident Ruth Sherman in Honor of Her 105th Birthday – City Council
2. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Detective Ryan Alexy for Being Named as the 2025 Rex Andrews Police Scholar Award Recipient – 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.
Joint 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.
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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 Regular Meeting of June 24, 2025, and the Dark Meetings of July 1 and July 8, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Minutes
2. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation: Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 3, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Parking Authority Minutes
3. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1-202 Relating to Compensation of Council Members – Management Services Department Recommendation: Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-1-202 RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,030)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Ordinance No. 25-4,030
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the 2025 Title VI Program Triennial Update for BurbankBus per the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Title VI Requirements and Guidelines for Federally Funded Subrecipients – Community Development Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE 2025 TITLE VI PROGRAM TRIENNIAL UPDATE FOR BURBANKBUS PER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) / FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TITLE VI REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED SUBRECIPIENTS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,632)
Staff Report
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Attachment 3
Resolution No. 25-29,632
5. Adoption of a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank Approving an Entry and License Agreement with Nearby Businesses to Use a Trash Enclosure at the 133 E. Orange Grove Avenue Public Parking Structure, and Delegating Signature Authority to the Executive Director as the Chairman’s Designee – Community Development Department (with Parking Authority) Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN ENTRY AND LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH NEARBY BUSINESSES TO USE A TRASH ENCLOSURE AT THE 133 E. ORANGE GROVE AVENUE PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE, AND DELEGATING SIGNATURE AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS THE CHAIRMAN’S DESIGNEE.
MOTION: Pulled for future discussion
Staff Report
Attachment 1
6. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, and Any Future Amendments, Accepting $247,041 in Grant Funds, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by Appropriating Funds - Fire Department Recommendation: Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) SUBAWARD AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING $247,041 IN 2024 UASI GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain) (Resolution No. 25-29,633) Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,633
7. Approval to Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Appropriate General Plan Maintenance Funds for Consultant Services to Update and Apply the City’s Travel Demand Forecast Model to Analyze Growth Assumptions for the Proposed Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development, Golden State, and Media District Specific Plans – Community Development Department Recommendation: Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to Appropriate General Plan Maintenance Funds in the Amount of $72,500 to Update and Apply the City’s Travel Demand Forecast Model to Projected Growth Assumptions for the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development, Golden State and Media District Specific Plans.
MOTION: Amended 5-0
Staff Report
8. Approval of the City of Burbank Tournament of Roses 2026 Float Rendering – Park, Recreation and Community Services Department Recommendation: Approve the Burbank Tournament of Roses 2026 float rendering.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Staff Report
Attachment 1
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Public Hearing:
9. Consideration of an Appeal of a Decision of the Permit Appeals Panel to Uphold a Fine Due to Violation of Burbank Municipal Code, Section 7-4-104 Illegal Pruning of City Tree at 1083 East Harvard Road, Burbank 91501 Submitted by Marine Bezhanyan - Park, Recreation and Community Services Department *** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Recommendation: Uphold the Permit Appeals Panel's decision to uphold the fine issued by the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department for the violation of the Burbank Municipal Code related to the unauthorized pruning of a City-owned tree adjacent to 1083 East Harvard Road based on the reasons and authorities provided in this staff report.
Staff Report
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Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
Public Hearing Public Comment: To comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action: Upheld 5-0
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Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
10. Appointment to Fill Vacancies on Various City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees - City Clerk’s Office Recommendation: Make appointments to the following City of Burbank Boards and Commissions (in random draw order):
• Planning Commission (3 Vacancies, 4-Year Term)
• Police Commission (4 Vacancies, 4-Year Term)
• Infrastructure Oversight Board (3 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Burbank Cultural Arts Commission (4 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Transportation Commission (4 Vacancies, 4-Year Term)
• Sustainable Burbank Commission (5 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) • Park, Recreation and Community Services Board (3 Vacancies, 4-Year Term) Staff Report
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Planning Commission
Police Commission
Infrastructure Oversight Board
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
Transportation Commission
Sustainable Burbank Commission
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board
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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: Made Appointments 5-0
Planning Commission
(3 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Paulina Safarian
July 31, 2029
Samantha Wick
July 31, 2029
Sara Mendez
July 31, 2029
Police Commission
(4 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Romik Hacobian
July 31, 2029
Paul McKenna Jr.
July 31, 2029
Narbeh Hartoonian
July 31, 2029
James Coomes
July 31, 2029
Infrastructure Oversight Board
(3 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Duanne Gilmore
July 31, 2029
Colin Hoffmeister
July 31, 2029
Maria Coronado
July 31, 2029
Burbank Cultural Arts Commission
(4 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Jacqueline Brenneman
July 31, 2029
Stefanie Girard
July 31, 2029
Leah Harrison
July 31, 2029
Mercedes Cooper
July 31, 2029
Transportation Commission
(4 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Eddy Polon
July 31, 2029
Jason Lewis
July 31, 2029
Abdi Saghafi
July 31, 2029
John Pipher
July 31, 2029
Sustainable Burbank Commission
(5 Vacancies; 4-Year Term - 4 Vacancies)
Member
Term
Charles Wilson
July 31, 2029
Rachel Hastings Saunders
July 31, 2029
Alissandra Valdez
July 31, 2029
Adrine Der-Tavitian
July 31, 2029
Kevin Morris
July 31, 2029
Park, Recreation and Community Services Board
(3 Vacancies; 4-Year Term)
Member
Term
Ara Messerlian
July 31, 2029
Robbie Brody
July 31, 2029
Farrah Assadi
July 31, 2029
11. Consideration of Options and Impacts of a Potential Citywide Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban – Community Development Department 1)
Allow the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to be eliminated through attrition; or 2)
Direct staff to develop and introduce a draft Ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers.
Staff Report
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Attachment 4
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: Tabled to July 29, 2025 City Council Meeting
12. First Step Report on Consideration of the Implementation of Interactive Kiosks – City Manager’s Office 1)
Note and file; or,
2)
Direct staff to bring item back for a Study Session to review and discuss feasibility of a pilot program, community engagement, potential Burbank Municipal Code amendments, and procurement process options.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
PowerPoint Presentation
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 to bring item back for a Study Session 5-0 P.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may briefly discuss future agenda item requests)
1. Vice Mayor Takahashi’s request to consider providing a letter of support for SB 805 - No Vigilantes Act (June 24, 2025)
2. Vice Mayor Takahashi?s request to agendize a report regarding a potential ordinance requiring fire extinguishers when using weed removal tools in fire zones (June 24, 2025)
3. Council Member Anthony’s request to consider providing a letter to Senator Padilla, Senator Schiff, and Congressmember Friedman regarding the constitutionality of President Trump’s use of military force without congressional approval (June 24, 2025)
4. Council Member Mullins’ request to agendize a report on renaming the Landlord-Tenant Commission to Housing Provider-Tenant Commission and amending BMC 2-1-417 and other reference to replace "landlord" with "housing provider" (June 24, 2025) R.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) S.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, July 29, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.