NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, October 28, 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.
How to View the Meeting
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Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
YouTube Live Streaming Channel:
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City Website Live Streaming:
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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
. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer, depending on how many public comment cards are received and how many callers are in the queue at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below).
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
[email protected]
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 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.
A.
Council Presentations/Recognitions
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(The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 10-15, 2025, as “Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week – City Council
2. Recognition of Burbank’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, and Employee of the Year – City Council
3. Recognition of City of Burbank Employees with 20 or More Years of Service – City Council B.
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.
C.
Closed Session
in City Hall First Floor Conference Room
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1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Amanda Hillis v. West Coast Customs International LLC, et al Case No.: 25NNCV03269
Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Marine Bezhanyan v. City of Burbank
Case No.: 25STCP03832
Brief description and nature of case: Civil Rights
D.
Call to Order
: 6:00 p.m.
E.
Moment of Reflection
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F.
Flag Salute
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G.
Roll Call
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H.
Announcements
: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
City Manager Report
: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)
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Reporting on Closed Session
: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
General Public Comment
: (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
: (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. Adoption of an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and Related Codes Enforced by the City – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Adopt 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.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, Abstain) (Ordinance No. 25-4,034) Attachments
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SR - Adoption of Building Standards Codes
Att1 - Ordinance
Ordinance No. 25-4,034
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Vincor Construction, Inc. for the Fire Station 11 Kitchen Modernization Project – Public Works Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH VINCOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FIRE STATION 11 KITCHEN MODERNIZATION PROJECT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,661)
Attachments
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SR - Agreement with Vincor Construction Inc.
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Sourcewell Contract Amendment
Att3 - Work Order and Scope Line Item
Resolution No. 25-29,661
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement between the State of California Department of Transportation and City of Burbank for the Interstate 5 Freeway Traffic Detour – Public Works Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE INTERSTATE 5 FREEWAY TRAFFIC DETOUR.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,662)
Attachments
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SR - Caltrans Cooperative Agreement
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Project Site Map
Att3 - Cooperative Agreement
Resolution No. 25-29,662
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Signals in the City of Glendale between the City of Burbank and the City of Glendale – Public Works Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS IN THE CITY OF GLENDALE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE CITY OF GLENDALE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,663)
Attachments
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SR - Agreement with City of Glendale
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Agreement for Maintenance of Traffic Signals
Resolution No. 25-29,663
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Reports to Council
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(Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Update on the City’s Housing Enforcement Unit and Related Programs; and Discuss Possible Updates to Burbank’s Tenant Protection Ordinance – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Provide direction on existing or future efforts and/or strategies related to tenant protections in the City of Burbank.
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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Provided direction 4-0 (Rizzotti, Recuse)
Attachments
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SR - Housing Enforcement Unit Update
Att1 - Community Outreach Results SR
Att2 - Current Tenant Protection Ordinance
Att3 - HEU & LTC Cases
Att4 - Expanding Relocation Assistance Payments for Qualified Tenants Att5 - Ending Renovation Evictions
Att6 - Extend Just Cause Protections to All Rental Type Att7 - Data Program
Att8 - Local Rent Cap including a Soft Rent Cap Option
PowerPoint Presentation
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Council Comments
: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) P.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items :
(Council Members may briefly discuss future agenda item requests)
1. Council Member Mullins’ request for a report on SB 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.
2. Mayor Perez’s request for a first step report on directing staff to negotiate a community work force agreement with the LA/OC Building Trades.
Q.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
: (Council Members may request future agenda items)
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Adjournment
: To Tuesday, November 18, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.