1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 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 5:03 p.m. by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Council Members Anthony , Mullins, and Rizzotti, and Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Mayor Perez.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION COMMENT:
There being no response to the Vice 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: Latese Cherie Whitehead v. City of Burbank c. Case No.: 22STCV26333
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal injury
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Luring Paialii v. City of Burbank et al. c. Case No.: 2:24-CV-08890-CAS-PVC
d. Brief description and nature of case: Civil rights
The meeting reconvened at 6:11 p.m. with Mayor Perez absent.
Call to Order A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Parking Authority 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: 11 p.m. by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Moment of
Reflection
Flag Salute
Roll Call
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Vice Mayor Takahashi 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 Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, and Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Mayor Perez.
City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Vice Mayor Takahashi indicated there would be four (4) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the Joint General Public Comment period may call in at (818) 238- 3335.
The Reports to Council Public Comment period s will only be taken in person.
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2 Joint General Public
Comment
Motion
City Council Minutes
Parking Authority
Minutes
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice Mayor Takahashi displayed a PowerPoint p resentation announcing the following: (1) Metro LIFE Program; (2) Animal Shelter Adoption Promotion; (3) Verdugo Aquatic Facility Yearly Maintenance ; and (4) Household Hazardous Waste Drive-Thru Collection Event.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Vice Mayor Takahashi presented Certificates of Recognition to the Burbank High School 2024 -25 Baseball Program for their community service efforts and introduced Coach Bob Hart and his students, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Eric P. Lashley, Library Services Director, who provided an update on a new Social Worker, and Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief, and Eduardo Ruiz, Burbank Police Captain, who provided an update on a new School Resource Officer.
PRESENTATION:
Vice Mayor Takahashi introduced United States Congressmember Laura Friedman, who presented a Federal legislative update.
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.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Alex Avanesyan (Office of Assemblymember Nick Schultz), Adrian De Leon, Ron Bax, Mark Scroggs, Mike Derian, Diana Pulver, Jason Lewis, David Donahue, Harry Timuryan, Elizabeth Bax, and Chuck Mercier.
Calling in to comment were: John Gerro, Jackie Waltman, 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 Council Member Anthony, and carried 4-0 (Perez, absent) by roll call vote , to approve the Consent Calendar.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 29, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of August 5, 2025.
2. Parking Authority Minutes Office
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of July 15, 2025.
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3 Adoption of
Resolutions 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
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
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving
Contract Documents,
Plans and
Specifications, and
Authorizing Execution
of a Contract for Bid
Schedule 1527 –
2023-24 Annual
Residential Pavement
Rehabilitation Project
in City Maintenance
Zones 15, 16, 17 and
18 to Toro Enterprises,
Inc
Adoption of a
Resolution Approving a
PSA with Pacific
Advanced Civil
Engineering, Inc. for
Phase 1 Design
Services for the
Seismic Retrofit of
3. 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 (with Parking Authority)
RESOLUTION NO. P-25-125
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 TH E EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS THE
CHAIRMAN’S DESIGNEE; and
RESOLUTION NO. P-25-126
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 SERVI CES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PURCHASING
PROCEDURE.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule 1527 – 2023-24 Annual Residential Pavement Rehabilitation Project in City Maintenance Zones 15, 16, 17 and 18, bounded by Amherst Dr., Buena Vista St., Victory Blvd., and the City Limit at Scott Rd., to Toro Enterprises, Inc.; Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR § 15301)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,637
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1527 – 2023-24 ANNUAL
RESIDENTIAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT TO TORO
ENTERPRISES, INC.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for Phase 1 Design Services for the Seismic Retrofit of Water Pipelines Project
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,638
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING,
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4 Water Pipelines
Project
Introduction of an
Ordinance Amending
Title 6, Chapter 1 of
the BMC to Clarify
Parking Restrictions
Near Intersections
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
Approval of the Safer
Streets Burbank Action
Plan
Staff Report
Public Comment
Motion
INC. FOR PHASE 1 DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SEISMIC
RETROFIT OF WATER PIPELINES PROJECT.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
6. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 1 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Clarify the City’s Parking Restrictions Near Intersections
Kyle Kramer, Associate Transportation Planner , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Marcos Fuentes, Senior Transportation Planner; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Lisa Kurihara, Senior Assistant City Attorney; Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief; and Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Ron Bax.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, and carried 4-0 (Perez, absent) by roll call vote, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 6 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 1 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE
BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARKING NEAR
INTERSECTIONS.
7. Approval of the Safer Streets Burbank Action Plan
Christopher Buonomo, Senior Transportation Planner , presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Ken Berkman, Public Works Director ; and Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief , also responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jason Lewis, Emelia DeOliveira, and David Donahue.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Mullins, and carried 4-0 (Perez, absent) by roll call vote, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,639
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK ADOPTING THE SAFER STREETS BURBANK ACTION
PLAN (SSBAP) AND DECLARING CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
UNDER CEQA.
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5 _s/Kimberley Clark_________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Tamala Takahashi__________________
Tamala Takahashi
Vice Mayor
APPROVED DATE: August 26, 2025
Consideration to
Submit a Letter to the
State Legislature in
Support of SB 805
Staff Report
Public Comment
Initial Motion
8. Consideration to Submit a Letter to the State Legislature in Support of Senate Bill 805, the No Vigilantes Act
Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief , presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries. Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Jason Lewis.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony , seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, and failed 2-2 (Mullins and Rizzotti, dissent; Perez, absent) by roll call vote , to forgo the customary second step in the additional agenda item process, and send a letter of support for Senate Bill 805, the No Vigilantes Act, signed by all five Council Members to California State Senators Sasha Renee Pérez, Scott Wiener, and Caroline Menjivar, and State Assemblymember Nick Schultz.
It was approved by Council consensus to note and file.
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 Member Anthony requested a first step report on the potential costs associated with fully painting red curbs at crosswalks, along with options for funding a study to further evaluate the issue, including a long - term plan to create an exemption for the City of Burbank from A ssembly Bill 413 requirements and to identify potential grant opportunities to support that effort.
Council Member Mullins requested a first step report regarding the letter submitted by the Burbank Association of Realtors which addresses the terminology and policy relating to housing providers.
Adjournment ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:59 p .m. to August 26, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.