1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, PARKING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
AND YOUTH ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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 5:04 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Present: Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
Absent: None.
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 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: Jeannine Villasenor-Edwards v. City of Burbank c. Case No.: 25STCV07091
d. Brief description and nature of case: Employment
The meeting reconvened at 6:05 p.m. with all Council Members present.
CALL TO ORDER:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Public Financing Authority, and the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board 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:
Mayor Perez 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 Mayor Perez.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Anthony, Mullins, and Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark.
Mayor Perez indicated there would be five (5) periods of Public Comment at this evening’s meeting and those who wish to participate in the Joint General Public Comment and Public Hearing periods may call in at (818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods will only be taken in person.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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2 Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) E-Bike & E-Scooter Community Meetings; (2) Urban Forest Master Plan Community Workshops; (3) Burbank Water and Power Board Vacancy; (4) Conditional Use Permit/Administrative Use Permit Process; and (5) Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors Vacancy; and (6) Military Service Recognition Program.
COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring September 9, 2025, as the 175th Anniversary of California’s Statehood.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring September 14-20, 2025, as “National Forensic Science Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Raissa Ortega and Diana Cerda, Forensics Specialists with the Burbank Police Department.
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring September 20, 2025, as “National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day” in the City of Burbank and introduced Alexis Gobble and Ken Panu, Crime Analysts with the Burbank Police Department.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Hess introduced Rafael Quintero, Burbank Chief of Police, and Joseph Rangel, Administrative Analyst I, who provided an update on the Community Connect program.
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: David Donahue, Angela Towne, Ron Bax, Mark Scroggs, Mike Derian, Jamie Keyser, Stephanie Cyphers, Jim Lane, Diana Pulver, Mary O'Hare, Jackie Waltman, Steve Starleaf, Paul Darrigo, Elizabeth Bax, and Edward Parker.
Calling in to comment were: Allison Thomas, Gevik Sherverdian, Dimple Chirumamilla, Jo Pimienta, Liliana Martirosyan, Michelle Papazyan, and Hovik Keshishian.
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, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item Nos. 1-6 and 8, the motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None. For Item No. 7, the motion carried 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Anthony.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 26, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of September 2, 2025.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 3, 2025.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 26, 2025. 9/9 /2025
3 4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of August 26, 2025.
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes
Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025.
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of February 25, 2025.
7. Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend and Restate 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
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,033
Adopt 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.
8. Adoption of a Resolution of Intention to Renew the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District and Set a Public Meeting and Hearing
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,642
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO RENEW THE BURBANK TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (TBID) AND FIXING THE TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A
PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE TBID RENEWAL AND THE LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS ON LODGING BUSINESSES.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Adoption of a Resolution Designating the House at 808 North Ford Street as a Historic Resource
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:31 p.m. There were no Conflict-of-Interest disclosures.
City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents, and that no written correspondence was received.
Ryan Allen-Esquivel, Assistant Planner, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Tony Anselmo, Applicant, made remarks and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
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4 The Public Hearing was closed at 7:47 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Mayor Perez, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,643
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK TO DESIGNATE THE HOUSE, INTERIOR FIREPLACE, AND DETACHED GARAGE AT 808 NORTH FORD
STREET AS A HISTORIC RESOURCE, PURSUANT TO BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 10-1-927(D).
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
REPORTS TO COUNCIL:
1. Approval of the 2025 City of Burbank Investment Policy (with All Agencies)
Krystle Ang Palmer, City Treasurer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Perez left the dais at 8:05 p.m.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Anthony, to approve the 2025 Investment Policy as proposed. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez.
2. Review of City Treasurer's Investment Portfolio Report for June 30, 2025 (with All Agencies)
Krystle Ang Palmer, City Treasurer, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Member Anthony left the dais at 8:25 p.m.
Joint Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council Consensus to note and file.
3. Annual Update on the City's Five-Year (2022-2027) Homelessness Plan - Reporting Year Fiscal Year 2024-25
Kasey Lee, Housing Development Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Robert Newman, Administrative Analyst II, and Maribel Leyland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Perez returned to the dais at 8:30 p.m.
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5 _s/Kimberley Clark________________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
_s/Nikki Perez______________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
APPROVED DATE: September 30, 2025
Council Member Anthony returned to the dais at 8:37 p.m.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council Consensus to note and file.
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 an informational memo regarding the electricity capacity charges for the Elmwood Villas condominium.
Mayor Perez requested an update regarding the Burbank Animal Shelter becoming a no-kill shelter.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m. to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.