NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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, September 30, 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]
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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
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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 al (818) 238-5851 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
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Public Comment Options
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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
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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
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
eComment will remain open until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Email the City Council directly
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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.
The Presiding Officer has the discretion to reduce speaking time for each speaker in order to ensure that City business can be completed at a reasonable hour.
Public Disclosure
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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.
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the City Council and Housing Authority 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 will be posted on the City's website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the City Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be posted on the City's website at www.burbankca.gov
. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The 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) 238-5051 with questions or concerns.
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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.
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Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room :
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Iuliia Skrypka v. Andrew Ohanian, et al.
Case No.: 25NNCV02215
Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury - Auto accident
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
Property: 2244 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91504
Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Home Again LA (HALA) City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development Terms Under Negotiation: Insurance requirements and monthly rent
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
Property: Burbank Town Center - Burbank Center Stage Home of The Colony Theatre - 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502 Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Onni Burbank Town Center LLC, 1031 S. Broadway, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA - Peter Park; The Colony Theatre Company, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA - Heather Provost City Negotiator: Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director Terms Under Negotiation: Terms for the Sublease and Master Lease Modification C.
Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection
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Flag Salute
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F.
Roll Call
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Announcements
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(The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions
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1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Boys U10 All-Stars for Earning the Title of the AYSO National Champions – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 5-11, 2025, as “Fire Prevention Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council I.
City Manager Report
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(Updates on Notable Events, if any)
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Reporting on Closed Session
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(The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Joint General Public Comment
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(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.) L.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment
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(Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) M.
Consent Calendar
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(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
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Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 9, 2025, and the Dark Meetings of September 16 and September 23, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Council Minutes
Dark Meeting Minutes 9-16
Dark Meeting Minutes 9-23
2. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk's Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 9, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Housing Authority Minutes
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Homeless Incentive Program Interagency Agreement between the Los Angeles County Development Authority and the Housing Authority of the City of Burbank (BHA), Awarding the BHA $99,888 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Authorize the City Manager or His Designee to Execute the Agreement and Any Future Amendments – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 HOMELESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM (HIP) INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LACDA) AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK (BHA), AWARDING THE BHA $99,888 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Housing Authority Resolution No. H-25-274) Attachments
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SR - Homeless Incentive Program
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Interagency Agreement
Housing Authority Resolution No. H-25-274
4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. and Delegating Authority to the Parks and Recreation Director to Approve Plans and Specifications for Equipment to Upgrade the Existing 1500-Watt Metal-Halide Lighting at Robert E. Gross Park Ballfields to Light-Emitting Diode Technology – Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC. AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT TO UPGRADE THE EXISTING 1500-WATT METAL-HALIDE LIGHTING AT ROBERT E. GROSS PARK BALLFIELDS TO LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE TECHNOLOGY.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,644)
Attachments
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SR - Gross Park Ballfield Lighting Upgrades
Att1- Resolution
Att2 - Sourcewell Proposal Evaluation
Resolution No. 25-29,644
5. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with LA84 Foundation 26 Champions to Support the City of Burbank’s Adaptive Soccer Program and to Promote Inclusive Soccer Opportunities in the Amount of $26,000, Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee to Execute the Agreement, and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE LA84 FOUNDATION 26 CHAMPIONS TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF BURBANK’S ADAPTIVE SOCCER PROGRAM AND TO PROMOTE INCLUSIVE SOCCER OPPORTUNITIES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000, AND AMEND THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,645)
Attachments
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SR - LA84 Foundation Grant
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - LA84 Foundation Grant Agreement
Resolution No. 25-29,645
6. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the National Recreation and Park Association in the Amount of $2,500 to Support Youth Sports Coach Training, Authorizing the City Manager, or Designee to Execute the Agreement, Acceptance of Grant Funds, and Amending the Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adopted Budget – Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 AND IN-KIND TRAINING FROM POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS COACH TRAINING, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS, AND AMEND THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,646)
Attachments
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SR - NRPA Grant
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - NRPA Grant Agreement
Resolution No. 25-29,646
7. Adoption of a Resolution Acknowledging Receipt of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fire Inspection Performance Report – Fire Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FIRE INSPECTION PERFORMANCE REPORT REGARDING REQUIRED ANNUAL INSPECTIONS IN OCCUPANCIES PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13146.2, 13146.3, AND 13146.4 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,647)
Attachments
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SR - Fire Inspection Performance Report
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Fire Inspection Performance Report
Resolution No. 25-29,647
8. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classifications of Network Engineer, Lead Network Engineer, and Principal Network Engineer; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revision of the Title and Specification for the Classifications of Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director, Assistant Park, Recreation, and Community Services Director, and Secretary to the City Manager; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF NETWORK ENGINEER; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF LEAD NETWORK ENGINEER; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL NETWORK ENGINEER; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE TITLE AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PARK, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE TITLE AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT PARK, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO ASSISTANT PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE TITLE AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER; Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution Nos. 25-29,648; 25-29,649; 25-29,650; 25-29,651; 25-29,652; 25-29,653; 25-29,654) Attachments
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SR - Classification of Various Positions
Att1 - Resolution - Network Engineer
Att2 - Resolution - Lead Network Engineer
Att3 - Resolution - Principal Network Engineer
Att4 - Resolution - Parks and Recreation Director
Att5 - Parks and Recreation Director Specification
Att6 - Resolution - Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Att7 - Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Specification Att8 - Resolution - Secretary to the City Manager
Att9 - Senior Executive Assistant to the City Manager Specification Att10 - Resolution - Citywide Salary Schedule
Resolution No. 25-29,648
Resolution No. 25-29,649
Resolution No. 25-29,650
Resolution No. 25-29,651
Resolution No. 25-29,652
Resolution No. 25-29,653
Resolution No. 25-29,654
9. Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Enter into an Electrical Services Agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to:
Execute an Electrical Services Agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office; Execute any other ancillary documents, including amendments, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney’s Office and up to an amount available within the City Council-approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and Accept all Aid-in-Construction payments needed to provide electric service to the Hollywood Burbank Airport.
MOTION: Approved and Authorized 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Electrical Services Agreement
Att1 - Electrical Services Agreement
10. Authorize the Approval of a License Agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority for Access to the Hollywood Burbank Airport for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of an 8-inch Potable Water Service – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power (BWP), or designee, to execute a License Agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority that grants BWP access to the Hollywood Burbank Airport for the installation, operation, and maintenance of an 8-inch potable water service connection, and find the item exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
MOTION: Authorized 5-0
Attachments
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SR - License Agreement with Airport Authority
Att1 - License Agreement
11. Adoption of Burbank Water and Power’s Cross-Connection Control Plan – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Adopt Burbank Water and Power’s Cross-Connection Control Plan, and find the item exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
MOTION: Adopted and Found 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Cross Connection Control Plan
Att1 - Cross Connection Control Plan
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Reports to Council
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(Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Burbank Water and Power Board for an Unexpired Term – City Clerk's Office Recommendation
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Appoint one member to the Burbank Water and Power Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028.
Public Comment
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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
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Appointed Ari Altman 5-0
Attachments
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SR - BWP Board Vacancy
Att1 - Applications
Att2 - BMC Section 2-1-418
2. Consideration of Board, Commission, and Committee Member Absences for Reporting Period 2024-2025 – City Clerk's Office Recommendation
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Consider whether to excuse or not excuse the absences of the following Board, Commission and Committee Members:
Philippe Eskandar (Burbank Water and Power Board)
Earle LeMasters (Burbank Water and Power Board)
Iveta Ovsepyan (Civil Service Board)
Arthur Solis (Heritage Commission)
Maria Coronado (Infrastructure Oversight Board)
Myeisha Peguero Gamiño (Park, Recreation and Community Services Board) Limor Zimskind (Sustainable Burbank Commission)
After consideration, the Council may excuse the absences, remove the Member, or take any other appropriate action deemed necessary by Council.
Public Comment
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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
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Excused 5-0
Attachments
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SR - BCC Absences
Att1 - BWP Board Eskandar
Att2 - BWP Board LeMasters
Att3 - Civil Service Board
Att4 - Heritage Commission
Att5 - Infrastructure Oversight Board
Att6 - Parks and Recreation Board
Att7 - Sustainable Burbank Commission
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Council Comments
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(Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) P.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
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(Council Members may request future agenda items)
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Adjournment
: To Tuesday, October 14, 2025, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.