1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
Call to Order:
A Regular 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 4:07 p.m. by Mayor Perez.
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 Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 10-15, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week Mayor Perez presented a Proclamation Declaring November 10-15, 2025, as "Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Appreciation Week" in the City of Burbank and introduced Jennifer Moran, Police Records Manager, who made remarks.
2. Recognition of Burbank’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year, Police Officer of the Year, and Employee of the Year
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to Fire Captain Jeffrey Coombs, City of Burbank's 2025 Firefighter of the Year, and introduced Danny Alvarez, Fire Chief, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to Police Officer Tyler Hill, City of Burbank's 2025 Police Officer of the Year, and introduced Rafael Quintero, Police Chief, who made remarks.
Mayor Perez presented a Certificate of Recognition to David Chambers, Construction and Maintenance Leadworker, City of Burbank's 2025 Employee of the Year, and introduced Mandip Samra, Burbank Water and Power General Manager, who made remarks.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m. and reconvened at 4:38 p.m.
3. Recognition of City of Burbank Employees with 20 or More Years of Service Mayor Perez and Department Executives presented Certificates of Recognition to City of Burbank employees with 20 or more years of service and introduced Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Justin Hess, City Manager; Rafael Quintero, Burbank Chief of Police; and Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, who made remarks.
Closed Session Public Comment:
2 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: Amanda Hillis v. West Coast Customs International LLC, et al c. Case No.: 25NNCV03269
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Marine Bezhanyan v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 25STCP03832
d. Brief description and nature of case: Civil Rights
The meeting reconvened in Open Session at 6:09 p.m. with all Council Members present.
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.
Call to Order:
A Regular 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 6:09 p.m. 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 Rizzotti left the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Mayor Perez indicated there would be two (2) periods of Public Comment at this evening's meeting and those who wish to participate in the General Public Comment period 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) New Central Library and Public Plaza Project; (2) Love Large Adoption Promotion; (3) 3 November 4, 2025, Special Election; (4) Burbank Book Festival; (5) Enchantment Under the B; (6) Media District Specific Plan (MDSP) Update Project; and (7) Watering Schedule Change.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
Reporting on Closed Session:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items and City Council took no reportable action.
General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Mike Van Gorder, Diana Pulver, Harry Timuryan, Mike Derian, Rennie Gabriel, Julie Markarian, Gloria Joe, Ron Bax, Doug Carter, Dani, David Donahue, Zee, Nelly Rumi, Dennis Feitosa, Antoinette Dohmen, April Fangio, Richard, Anna Smolinska, Dan K, CJ Jimenez, Daniel Smith, Jo Pimienta, Scott Meyers, Nikki, Kit Olsen, Jim Lane, Kyle
Anderson, Michael Cusumano, Tim Behunin, Molly Blumberg, David Blumberg, Gilda Baez, Ashley Ramsey, Kriegh Hampel, Susannah Snowden-Ifft, Mark Scroggs, Greg Shindler, Mackenzie Harrell, Robert Eagar, Charlie Cusumano, Maya Christianson, Andre Dionysian, Mitch Holleman, Arby Gharibian, Jose Rivera, Jonathan Wilder, Jennifer Skurnik, Renu Dommeti, Daniel Bagumyan, Naomi Bayarjavhlan, Eimee Tsai, Nishka Mengde, Terri Freedman, Dan Braswell, MJ, Jaan Utno, Nicolina Clark, Ramy, Justin Swanson, Scout Pruski, Tucker Monsdale, Christina Boyar, Meghan B, and Carla.
Calling in to comment were: Joseph Brown, Madlin G., Amal Salib, Debra Carrete, Michelle Otis, Mary Schmidt, Anonymous, Kristen Gish, Sylvia Moreno, Chris Baer, Joseph Terranova, Tony Terranova, Kristy Maloof, Gina Matthews, Lisa Voltaggio, Erini Girgis, Robert Blumberg, and Kelly Fellinger.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Consent Calendar:
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It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item No. 1, the motion carried 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: Anthony. For Item Nos. 2-4, the motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
1. Adoption of an Ordinance to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Standards Codes and Related Codes Enforced by the City
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,034
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 4 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.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Vincor Construction, Inc. for the Fire Station 11 Kitchen Modernization Project RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,661
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,662
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,663
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.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 8:16 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with Mayor Perez absent.
Reports to Council:
1. Update on the City’s Housing Enforcement Unit and Related Programs; and Discuss Possible Updates to Burbank’s Tenant Protection Ordinance Council Member Rizzotti recused himself due to a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Maribel Leyland, Assistant Community Development Director - Business & 5 Economic Development, and Shipra Rajesh, Housing Development Manager, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Jill Vander Borght, Chief Assistant City Attorney, also responded to City Council inquiries.
Mayor Perez returned to the dais at 9:29 p.m.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Elizabeth Bax, Mark Markarian, Julie Markarian, Masis Khodaverdian, Ahmad Heydar, John Dourisboure, Cherryl Weaver, John Gerro, George Gerro, Mary Whittle, John Hinterlong, Eric Boyajian, David Donahue, Frank Rizzi, Renata D’Egidio, Dan K, Julio C. Jaramillo, Stephen Brand, Nancy De Nicola, Jo Pimienta, Dustin Blankenship, Joseph Ramos, Kyle Anderson, Boaz Hernandez, Lloyd Davis, Elaine, Jef Vander Borght, Andrew Davis, Erin Davis, Jomo, Kevin Morris, Logan, Matthew Buck, Linda Kite, Jack Hart, Ari Fuller, Brian Dyer, Terri Freedman, Janice Jafari, Cameron Kwan, Emiko Sawanobori, Chivaun Fitzpatrick, Kat Kosmala, Meredith Levine, Nolan Southerland, Gretchen Howard, Candelario Calderon, Gina Portaro, Michelle Jacobson, Gina Mangiaracina, Cate Cundiff, Alissandra,
Emma Ayau, Jordan P,
John Dunn, Deven Momi, Marco Aiello, and Shane.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 10:22 p.m. and reconvened at 10:32 p.m. with Council Member Rizzotti recused.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 12:54 a.m. and reconvened at 1:17 a.m. with Council Member Rizzotti recused.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Takahashi, directing staff to return with a draft ordinance with the following three features:
1. Modeled on the City of Claremont with heightened requirements for renovation evictions;
2. Extending universal just cause eviction protection to all rental units in Burbank including those currently excluded under the City’ s Tenant
Protection Ordinance and Assembly Bill 1482, with exceptions for affordable housing and certain institutional housing;
3. A “soft rent cap” at 4% (10% for all units currently excluded by State law) with increases above the cap requiring a landlord to pay additional relocation benefits at the proposed increased rent should a tenant elect to move and increases above the cap to be eligible for a voluntary , City
sponsored mediation. And a city-sponsored benefit program administered by a local service provider and conditioned on the use of non-general fund monies such as Measure A funds that provides one month of relocation for 6 qualified households- such as: low-income, disabled, seniors, and households with dependents.
Council Member Mullins offered a substitute motion to place the matter on the ballot in the 2026 election. The motion died for lack of a second. The initial motion carried 3-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: Mullins. ABSENT: None. RECUSED: Rizzotti.
Separately, by consensus, Council requested a take home memo with information on rental housing data currently available to the City.
Council Comments:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items:
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.
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to provide a report on Senate Bill (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.
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to provide a first step report on directing staff to negotiate a community work force agreement with the LA/OC Building Trades.
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 3:21 a.m. to Tuesday, November 18, 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