1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING
WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY AND POLICE COMMISSION MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 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 4:06 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
Roll Call:
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, Mayor Perez. Commissioners Chapman, Coomes, Hartoonian, McKenna, Wenzel, Vice Chair Elman, and Chair Hacobian
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Closed 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: Anush Kemdjian v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 25NNCV00700
d. Brief description and nature of case: Trip and fall
The meeting reconvened at 4:35 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Study Session:
1. Review of Report from the Office of Independent Review Group Monitoring the Burbank Police Department (with Police Commission)
Rafael Quintero, Police Chief; and Michael Gennaco, Steven Connolly, and Teresa Magula, Office of Independent Review Group, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Study Session Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Mayor Perez left the dais at 5:15 p.m.
Romik Hacobian, Police Commission Chair, presented a report on behalf of the Police Commission regarding its oversight responsibilities and offered comments on the Office of Independent Review Group's report.
2 The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:39 p.m. and reconvened at 6:06 p.m.
Mayor Perez returned to the dais at 6:06 p.m.
Call to Order:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council, Parking Authority, and the Police Commission 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 Mayor Perez.
Mayor Perez acknowledged October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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 Member(s) Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Takahashi, and Mayor Perez
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Council Member Anthony left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
Mayor Perez 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 and Public Hearing Public Comment periods may call in at (818) 238-3335.
The Reports to Council Public Comment periods will only be taken in person.
Announcements:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) Galaxy Day; (2) Statewide Special Election; (3) Sustainable Burbank Commission; (4) Art in Public Places Committee; (5) Infrastructure Oversight Board; (6) National Drug Enforcement Administration Drug Take Back Day; and (7) Free Housing Rights Clinic.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 1-31, 2025, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring October 1-31, 2025, as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced Christine Ramos, Family Service Agency, who made remarks.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring October 19-25, 2025, as "United Against Hate Week" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring October 19-25, 2025, as "United Against Hate Week" in the City of Burbank and introduced Suzanne 3 Weerts, Vice President of the Burbank Human Relations Council, who made remarks.
3. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Participating High Schools of the City of Burbank’s 2025 Clerks’ Cup
Mayor Perez introduced Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, who presented Certificates of Recognition to Burbank High School and John Burroughs High School, presented the trophy to John Burroughs High School as the winner of the 2025 Clerks' Cup, and invited Armond Aghakhanian, Burbank Unified School District Board of Education (BUSD); Oscar Macias, Interim BUSD Superintendent; Dawn Snowden-Frost, John Burroughs High School Teacher; and Chris Pepes, Burbank High School Teacher, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
Presentations:
1. Presentation of a Legislative Update from Assembly Member Nick Schultz Mayor Perez introduced Assembly Member Nick Schultz, who presented a legislative update.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:56 p.m. and reconvened at 7:03 p.m.
2. Presentation of an Update on the City’s Preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics
Mayor Perez introduced Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, who provided an update on the City's preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
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: Ron Bax, Mike Derian, Nelly Rumi, Rennie Gabriel, Shirley Tom, Mark Scroggs, John Rumi, Madlin Girgis, Martha Rugeles, Diana Pulver, Julio C. Jaramillo, Susan O'Carroll, Kristy Maloof, Daniel, Jo Pimienta, Renata D'Egidio, Liz Bax, David Donahue, Mary O'Hare, and Harry Timuryan.
Calling in to comment were: Arby Gharibian, Anonymous, Jackie Waltman, Jennifer Bax, Sam Kuiumdjian, Danielle Vincent, Amal Salib, Z Simon, George Gerro, Heidi Sorenson, April Fangio, and Emily Gabel-Luddy.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Consent Calendar:
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4 It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item Nos. 1-4 and 6-7, the motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony
, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez.
NOES: None. For Item No. 5, 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 September 30, 2025, and the Dark Meeting of October 7, 2025.
2. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 9, 2025.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Amending Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Fee Schedule for the Valet Parking Meter Fee (with Parking Authority) RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,655
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 14 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE VALET PARKING METER FEE.
4. Adoption of Resolutions Ratifying and Approving Grant Applications for the Magnolia Power Project with the California Energy Commission for the Bulk Grid Asset Enhancements for the Grid Reliability Program, and Authorizing the BWP General Manager, as the City Manager's Designee, to Negotiate and Execute All Related Agreements and Forms
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,656
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
RATIFYING AND APPROVING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE BULK GRID
ASSET ENHANCEMENTS FOR GRID RELIABILITY PROGRAM (ADVANCED
GAS PATH RESILIENCY UPGRADE) FOR MAGNOLIA POWER PLANT AT
BURBANK WATER AND POWER (BWP), AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE BWP GENERAL MANAGER, AS THE CITY MANAGER'S
DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND IMPLEMENT ALL REQUIRED
AND RELATED AGREEMENTS AND FORMS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER
AUTHORITY, AND OTHER SUBCONTRACTORS AND VENDORS, SUCH
AUTHORITY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY OF SUCH PROJECT; and
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,657
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
RATIFYING AND APPROVING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR THE BULK GRID
ASSET ENHANCEMENTS FOR GRID RELIABILITY PROGRAM (ADVANCED 5 COMPRESSOR RESILIENCY UPGRADE) FOR MAGNOLIA POWER PLANT AT
BURBANK WATER AND POWER (BWP), AND AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE BWP GENERAL MANAGER, AS THE CITY MANAGER'S
DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE, EXECUTE, AND IMPLEMENT ALL REQUIRED
AND RELATED AGREEMENTS AND FORMS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION, THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER
AUTHORITY, AND OTHER SUBCONTRACTORS AND VENDORS, SUCH
AUTHORITY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY OF SUCH PROJECT.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Funds from the State Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program in the Amount of $323,374.11 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget by Appropriating Funds RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,658
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT
$323,374.11 FROM THE STATE CITIZEN'S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) PROGRAM AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS.
6. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program Agreements with the Verdugo Consortium and the City of Glendale
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,659
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE WORKFORCE
INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM AGREEMENTS WITH THE VERDUGO CONSORTIUM AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
7. Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Enter into an Electrical Services Agreement with SJ4 BURBANK, LLC
Approve and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to:
1. Execute an Electrical Services Agreement with SJ4 BURBANK, LLC, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office, with reasonable changes in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney's Office, if required;
2. Execute any other ancillary documents, including amendments, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney's Of
fice and up to an amount
available within any City Council-approved Fiscal Year Budget; and
3. Accept all
Aid-in-Construction (AIC) payments needed to provide electric service to the project under this Agreement or any other AIC letters or agreements related to the Project.
Public Hearing:
6 1. Acceptance of Public Comment on the Proposed Renewal of the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:29 p.m. There were no Conflict-of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark confirmed that there was a complete file of exhibits, correspondence including emails and other documents, and that no written correspondence was received.
Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:38 p.m.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to accept public comment on the proposed renewal of the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District.
Reports to Council:
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors for a Full Two-Year Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clark, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Danny Alas.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Samuel Kuiumdjian to the Burbank Housing Corporation Board of Directors to fill a full two-year term ending October 31, 2027.
Council Member Anthony left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.
2. Introduction of an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes, California Wildland-Urban Interface, City of Burbank Local Amendments, and the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and any Amendments thereto, and Adoption of a Resolution Making Express Findings and Determinations that Modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code are Reasonably Necessary Due to Local Climatic, Geological, Topographical, or Environmental Conditions
Russell Freesland, Plan Check Manager, and James Moye, Fire Battalion Chief, 7 presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE, CITY OF BURBANK LOCAL AMENDMENTS, AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 9 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,660
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT
MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC,
GEOLOGICAL, TOPOGRAPHICAL, OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
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 Mullins requested report on Senate Bill 79, including details regarding quarter mile specification from Bus Rapid Transit, high density buildings, cost of housing element/specific plans, and overall expected impact of SB 79 in the City of Burbank.
Mayor Perez requested a first step report on negotiating a community workforce agreement with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. to Tuesday, October 28, 2025 for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Nikki Perez_________________
Nikki Perez
Mayor
_s/Kimberley Clark_______________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
APPROVED DATE: November 18, 2025