COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANK
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 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, July 29, 2025, at 6:00 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 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
4. Email the City Council directly [email protected].
Emails received on or before 5:00 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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Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection:
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Flag Salute:
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Roll Call:
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Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) F.
City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any) G.
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) I.
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 July 15, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of July 22, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Perez, absent)
Minutes
2. Adoption of a Resolution Denying an Appeal of the Permit Appeals Panel’s Decision to Uphold a Fine Due to Violation of Burbank Municipal Code Section 7-4-104 Illegal Pruning of City Tree at 1083 E. Harvard Road, Burbank 91501 Submitted by Marine Bezhanyan - Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE PERMIT APPEALS PANEL'S DECISION TO UPHOLD A FINE DUE TO VIOLATION OF BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 7-4-104 ILLEGAL PRUNING OF CITY TREE AT 1083 E. HARVARD ROAD, BURBANK 91501 SUBMITTED BY MARINE BEZHANYAN.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Perez, absent)
Resolution No. 25-29,634
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Mackone Development, Inc. for the Orange Grove Parking Structure Restoration Project – Public Works Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH MACKONE DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ORANGE GROVE PARKING STRUCTURE RESTORATION PROJECT.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Perez, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Resolution No. 25-29,635
4. Adoption of a Resolution of the Council of the City of Burbank Approving the Measure A Homeless Initiative Agreement Between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Burbank, Local Solutions Fund No. HI-25-014 Awarding the City of Burbank $380,708.00 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Execute the Agreement and any Future Amendments; and Approval to Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Appropriate $708.00 to the Local Solutions Program – Community Development Department Recommendation:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE MEASURE A HOMELESS INITIATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF BURBANK, LOCAL SOLUTIONS FUND NO. HI-25-014 AWARDING THE CITY OF BURBANK $380,708.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS; AND APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $708.00 TO THE LOCAL SOLUTIONS PROGRAM.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Perez, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Resolution No. 25-29,636
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; and Adoption of a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank Establishing a Purchasing Procedure and Authorizing the Executive Director to Procure, Approve, and Execute Certain Agreements for Professional Services and Non-Professional Goods and Services in Accordance with the Purchasing Procedure – Community Development Department
1. 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; and
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING A PURCHASING PROCEDURE AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROCURE, APPROVE, AND EXECUTE CERTAIN AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND NON-PROFESSIONAL GOODS AND SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURCHASING PROCEDURE.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
MOTION: Postponed to Future Council Meeting
6. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with MOCA Systems, Inc. for Project Management Services Related to the New Burbank Central Library and Civic Center Project – Public Works Department Recommendation:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with MOCA Systems, Inc. for Project Management Services related to the New Burbank Central Library and Civic Center Project, and authorize the Library Services Director, as designee of the City Manager, to execute the agreement and future task orders and/or amendments up to 20% of the PSA’s base amount provided that the funds are budgeted.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Perez, absent)
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
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Public Hearing:
7. Review of the Public Health Goals Report for Calendar Years 2022, 2023, and 2024 - Burbank Water and Power Department *** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing. *** Recommendation:
Review and accept the Public Health Goals Report for Calendar Years 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
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: Reviewed and accepted 4-0-1 (Perez, absent) K.
Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
8. Consideration of Options and Impacts of a Potential Citywide Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban – Community Development Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council:
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
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
Attachment 4
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 develop and introduce draft ordinance 4-0-1 (Perez, absent)
9. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Title 2, Section 1, Article 4 (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Burbank Municipal Code Relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees and Approval of Various Administrative Changes to Boards, Commissions, and Committees – City Clerk’s Office
1. Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 4 (BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES.
2. Approve various administrative changes to the City’s Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Staff Report
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
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: Introduced as Amended and Approved 4-0-1 (Perez, absent) L.
Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) M.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items) N.
Adjournment: To Tuesday, August 12, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.