1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 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 6:06 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 and a Moment of Silence for Burbank Police Department K-9 Spike.
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 Memorial Adjournment:
Mayor Perez announced tonight’s Council will adjourn in memory of Nat Rubinfeld, former Landlord-Tenant Commissioner, Police Commissioner, and longtime community activist.
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 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) 50% Off Adoption Fees; (2) Heritage Commission Vacancy; (3) OurBurbank Holiday Decorating Contest; (4) Lil Squirt's Fire Safety Challenge; and (5) Mayor's Tree Lighting.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 25 – December 10, 2025, as “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and International Human Rights Days” in the City of Burbank
Mayor Perez presented a proclamation declaring November 25 – December 10, 2025 “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and International Human Rights Days” in the City of Burbank and introduced Gloria Salas and Lynn Lipinski, Zonta Club, who made remarks.
2 2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 1-30, 2025, as “Native American Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank
Mayor Perez presented a proclamation declaring Declaring November 1 - 30, 2025 as “Native American Heritage Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Rudy Ortega, Tribal President of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Eric Lashley, Library Services Director, who provided an update on the new Library/Civic Center project, and Rafael Quintero, Burbank Chief of Police, who provided an update on the officer-involved shooting incident that resulted in the loss of K-9 Spike.
General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jeff Ferguson, Mark Scroggs, Diana Pulver, Jo Pimienta, Terri Freedman, and Eric Hawk.
Calling in to comment was: Mercedes Cooper and Kristy Maloof.
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 Council Member Anthony, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2025.
2. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classifications of Cultural Affairs Supervisor and Urban Forester; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,670
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 CULTURAL AFFAIRS SUPERVISOR.
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,671
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 URBAN FORESTER.
3 RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,672
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Reports to Council:
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Sustainable Burbank Commission for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Cameron Edinburgh, Corey Mensing, and Terri Freedman.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Terri Freedman to the Sustainable Burbank Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2027.
2. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Art in Public Places Committee for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Pam Pile and Douglas Carlson.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Jeff Ferguson to the Art in Public Places Committee to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028.
3. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Infrastructure Oversight Board for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Lori Stearns.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Lori Stearns to the Infrastructure Oversight Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2027. 4 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 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 7:57 p.m. in memory of Nat Rubinfeld, former Landlord-Tenant Commissioner, Police Commissioner, and longtime community activist, to Tuesday, December 9, 2025, for a Joint 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: December 9, 2025