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, December 9, 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.
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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
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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 and Study Session items only) 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.
B.
Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room :
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §§ 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2) City as Potential Defendant Number of potential case(s): 1; Dalar Khachaturyans-Aghani (Claimant) Personal Injury - Auto Accident
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name Unspecified: Unspecified employment matter, the disclosure of which would jeopardize existing settlement negotiations.
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
Property: 110 W. Olive, Burbank, CA 91502 APNs: 2451-007-014, 2451-007-020, 2451-007-026 Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: BCH Enterprises, 110 LLC, a California Limited Liability, 110 W. Olive, Burbank, CA; Brett Warner, Lee & Associates - 15250 Ventura Blvd., Suite 100, Sherman Oaks, CA City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director - Business & Economic Development Terms Under Negotiation: Potential real estate purchase.
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Study Session
: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Council Chamber:
1. Update on Wayfinding Kiosk Pilot Program – City Manager's Office Attachments
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PowerPoint Presentation
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Call to Order
: 6:00 p.m.
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Moment of Reflection
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F.
Flag Salute
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G.
Roll Call
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Announcements
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(The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
Council Presentations/Recognitions
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1. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to the Magnolia Park Merchants Association for Their Outstanding Contribution to Holiday in the Park – City Council J.
City Manager Report
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(Updates on Notable Events, if any)
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Presentations
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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) M.
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.) N.
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) O.
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 Special Meeting of November 6, 2025; the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2025; and the Dark Meeting of December 2, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Special Meeting Minutes
Council Meeting Minutes
Dark Meeting Minutes
2. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk's Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 30, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Housing Authority Minutes
3. Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to Accept and Appropriate $83,663 in Funding for the Administration of the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 ADOPTED BUDGET TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $83,663 IN FUNDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOSTER YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Funding for FYI
Att1 - Housing Authority Resolution
Att2 - MOU with LA County
Att3 - Funding Notice
4. Approval of the Housing Successor Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
Recommendation
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Approve the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Housing Successor Annual Report.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Housing Successor Annual Report
Att1 - FY 2024-25 Annual Report
5. Approval of an Amendment to the 2009 Promissory Note with the Burbank Housing Corporation for the Keeler Elliott Habitat Project: 1902 Keeler Street, Burbank, California – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
Recommendation
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Approve an amendment to the terms of a 2009 Promissory Note with the Burbank Housing Corporation for the Keeler Elliott Habitat Project, located at 1902 Keeler Street, Burbank, California, and determine the project to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Keeler Elliot Habitat Project
Att1 - Acquisition Loan 06.26.09
Att2 - Amended Acquisition Loan
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Enter into Electrical Services Agreements with Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Customers to Assist with Service Requirements, System Upgrades, Cost Reimbursement, and Other Conditions Related to the Provision of Electric Service – Burbank Water and Power Department MOTION
: Adopted 5-0
Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER OF BURBANK WATER AND POWER TO ENTER INTO ELECTRICAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH CUSTOMERS.
Attachments
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SR - Electrical Services Agreement
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Electrical Services Agreement
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Public Hearing
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1. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending the Burbank Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 1 (Zoning) to Establish School–Trade/Vocational as a New Use Along With Related Regulations, Allow the Use in M-1 (Limited Industrial) and M-2 (General Industrial) Zones, and Clarify the Permissibility of the Use in Other Non-Residential Zones – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 1 (ZONING) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH SCHOOL–TRADE/VOCATIONAL AS A NEW USE ALONG WITH RELATED REGULATIONS, ALLOW THE USE IN M-1 (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL) AND M-2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) ZONES, AND CLARIFY THE PERMISSIBILITY OF THE USE IN OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES. (PROJECT NO. 25-0004932, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT). *** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing.*** Public Hearing Public Comment
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To comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON
Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action
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Introduced 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Trade-Vocational School ZTA
Att1 - Proposed Ordinance
Att2 - Redlined Ordinance
Att3 - Economic Development Strategic Plan
Att4 - Summary of Proposed Amendments
Att5 - Planning Commission SR
Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
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Reports to Council
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(Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Article 10 Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Prohibited in Chapter 1 Health, Title 4 Health and Sanitation of the Burbank Municipal Code and Amending Section 214 Restrictions on Leaf Blower Operation in Chapter 3, Title 9 of the Burbank Municipal Code – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 10 USE OF GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWERS PROHIBITED IN CHAPTER 1 HEALTH, TITLE 4 HEALTH AND SANITATION OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 214 RESTRICTIONS ON LEAF BLOWER OPERATION IN CHAPTER 3, TITLE 9 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE.
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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Introduced 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Ban
Att1 - Proposed Ordinance
Att2 - SR dated July 29, 2025
Att3 - List of Incentive, Rebate, and Buy-Back Programs Att4 - SR Dated September 10, 2024
2. Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing Title 7, Chapter 3, Article 11 and Amending Section 1002, Title 10, Chapter 1, Article 10 of the Burbank Municipal Code to Allow the Implementation of Wayfinding Kiosks in the Public Right of Way – City Manager's Office Recommendation
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Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING ARTICLE 11, WAYFINDING KIOSKS, IN CHAPTER 3, TITLE 7 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 1002 SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURE REGULATIONS, OF ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 1, TITLE 10 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE, AND FINDING OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301(C) (CLASS 1), 15303 (CLASS 3), 15304 (CLASS 4), and 15305 (CLASS 5).
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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Introduced as amended 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Implementation of Wayfinding Kiosks
Att1 - Proposed Ordinance
Att2 - Notice of Exemption
Att3 - Environmental Assessment
PowerPoint Presentation
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Council Comments
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(Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) S.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
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(Council Members may request future agenda items)
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Adjournment
: In Memory of Sal Moreno, Longtime Community Activist and World War II Veteran, to Monday, December 15, 2025, for a City Council Reorganization Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.