1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
AND THE PARKING AUTHORITY MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025
CALL TO ORDER:
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 4:04 p.m. by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Present: Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, and Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Absent: Mayor Perez.
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
CLOSED SESSION AND STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT:
There being no response to the Vice Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session and Study 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 Real Property Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: Western portion of property underlying Burbank Western Flood Control Channel south of 100 Block W. Cypress Avenue and east of 400 Block N. Varney Street, APN No. 2449-035-803
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Union Pacific Railroad d. City Negotiator: David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director, Transportation
e. Terms Under Negotiation: Price and terms of acquisition of real property interest needed for the San Fernando Bikeway Project
The meeting reconvened at 5:04 p.m. with Mayor Perez absent.
STUDY SESSION:
1. Update on the Completion of the 12-Month Pilot of the Downtown Burbank San Fernando Boulevard Reconfiguration, Phase 1, and Review of Phase 2 Project Plan
Marcos Fuentes, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to Council inquiries. David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation & Planning, and Ken Berkman, Public Works Director, also responded to City Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:53 p.m. and reconvened at 6:06 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Housing Authority 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 6:06 p.m. by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
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2 MOMENT OF REFLECTION:
Vice Mayor Takahashi held a Moment of Reflection to begin the meeting with positive and collective support for our beloved community.
FLAG SALUTE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Takahashi.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, and Vice Mayor Takahashi.
Absent: Mayor Perez.
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Vice Mayor Takahashi indicated there would be three (3) 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 periods will only be taken in person.
Vice Mayor Takahashi acknowledged August 26, 2025, as Women’s Equality Day.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vice Mayor Takahashi displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) E- Bike & E-Scooter Community Meetings; (2) Drive-Thru Collection Event; (3) Survival of the Readiest; (4) Burbank Water and Power Board Vacancy; and (5) Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Vice Mayor Takahashi presented Certificates of Participation to the Burbank Sister City Committee and introduced Brandon Robertson and Silverina Santora, John Burroughs High School student delegates, who made remarks.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Jonathan Jones, Communication Manager, who provided an update on the City's new agenda management software.
REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item and City Council took no reportable action.
JOINT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appearing to comment were: Mike Van Gorder, Ron Bax, John Echeto, Mark Scroggs, Mary O'Hare, Eddy Polon, Jason Lewis, Eric Hawk, Brian Smith, David Donahue, Diana Pulver, Abby Pontzer Kamkar, Bryan Snodgrass, Emily Weisberg, Lili Rossi, Jackie Waltman, Carmenita Helligar, and Daniel.
Calling in to comment were: Mike Derian, Jo Pimienta, Terri Freedman, Anonymous, and Kyle Anderson.
COUNCIL, CITY MANAGER AND/OR CITY ATTORNEY COMMENT:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Mullins, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item Nos. 1-6 and 8, the motion carried 4-0 with the following roll 8/ 26/2025
3 call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez. For Item No. 7, the motion carried 3-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Mullins, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES: Anthony. ABSENT – Perez.
Council Member Mullins pulled Consent Calendar Item No. 9 for separate consideration.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the Amended City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of July 15, 2025; the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 12, 2025; and the Dark Meeting of August 19, 2025.
2. Housing Authority Minutes Office
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 3, 2025.
3. Parking Authority Minutes Office
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 12, 2025.
4. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 6 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 1 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Burbank Municipal Code Relating to Parking Near Intersections
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,031
Adopt 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.
5. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 3, Divisions 309 and 310 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Establish the Authority of the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief to Execute Operational Mutual Aid and Cooperative Agreements with Other Governmental Agencies
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND
RESTATING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION) CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 3, DIVISIONS 309 AND 310 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY OF
THE CHIEF OF POLICE AND THE FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE OPERATIONAL MUTUAL AID AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
6. Adoption of Resolutions Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2024-25 to Fiscal Year 2025-26 (with Parking Authority and Housing Authority)
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,640
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
RESOLUTION NO. H-25-273
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
RESOLUTION NO. P-25-127
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. 8/ 26/2025
4 7. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the California Office of Traffic Safety 2026 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for $190,000 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by Appropriating Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,641
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY 2026 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING $190,000 IN GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
8. Approval to Initiate Planning and Design of Phase 2 of the Downtown Burbank San Fernando Boulevard Reconfiguration Project
Approve maintaining existing improvements implemented during Phase 1 of the Downtown Burbank San Fernando Boulevard Reconfiguration Project, and direct staff to initiate design of Phase 2 of the project.
9. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 4 (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Burbank Municipal Code Relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Item No. 9 was pulled from the Consent Calendar and placed at the end of the Reports to Council.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
1. Consideration of the Board of Library Trustees Recommendation to Excuse the Absences of Board Member
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Eric P. Lashley, Library Services Director; and Linda Thai, Assistant City Clerk, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: David Donahue and Jason Lewis.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, and failed for lack of a second, to approve the recommendation of the Board of Library Trustees to excuse the absences of Board Member Emily Weisberg.
Vice Mayor Takahashi continued discussion of Reports to Council Item No. 1 to after discussion of Consent Calendar Item No. 9.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reconvened at 9:28 p.m.
2. Discussion of the Valet Parking Meter Fees for Paid Parking Meter Zones (with Parking Authority)
Angelica Gonzalez, Parking Analyst, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Karen Pan, Transportation Manager, and David Kriske, 8/ 26/2025
5 Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Aram Avagyan.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to direct staff to implement the Valet Parking Meter Fee, as amended. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
ABSENT: Perez.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION:
9. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 4 (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Burbank Municipal Code Relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Justin Hess, City Manager, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, as amended, to:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,032
Adopt AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 4 (BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES) OF
THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES; and,
direct staff to bring back a report to consider member composition in six months. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL (cont.):
1. Consideration of the Board of Library Trustees Recommendation to Excuse the Absences of Board Member
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, to approve the recommendation of the Board of Library Trustees to excuse the absences of Board Member Emily Weisberg with the condition that she would be automatically removed if she misses an addition meeting, subject to Burbank Municipal Code Section 2-1-403(c)(2). The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
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6 _s/Kimberley Clark_________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez______________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: September 9, 2025
CONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Council Member Anthony’s request to provide 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 the expressed intent of a long-term plan to create an exemption for the City of Burbank from AB 413 requirements and to identify potential grant opportunities to support that effort (August 12, 2025).
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to provide an informational memo on the total potential costs associated with fully painting red curbs at crosswalks and include advocacy for funding to support implementation of AB 413 in the Legislative Platform.
2. Council Member Mullins’ request to provide a first step report regarding the letter from the Burbank Association of Realtors that was submitted which addresses the terminology and policy relating to housing providers (August 12, 2025).
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to direct staff to provide a first step report regarding the letter from the Burbank Association of Realtors that was submitted which addresses the terminology and policy relating to housing providers. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez.
INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Members did not request any additional agenda items.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:07 a.m. to Tuesday, September 9, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.