1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
Call to Order:
A Special Reorganization 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 10:15 a.m. by Mayor Perez.
Moment of Reflection:
Brandon Johnson, First Christian Church of Burbank, 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 Eddie Arnold, Burbank resident, veteran, and community advocate.
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 Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Mayor’s Presentation of a Key to the City of Burbank Mayor Perez presented a Key to the City to Ever Huerta.
Special Meeting Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Joel Schlossman, Barry Sarna, David Donahue, Diane Rana (Office of Assembly Member Schultz), Sarkis Simonian, Sonya Blake (The Valley Economic Alliance), Brian D., Jo Pimienta, Dan K., Karen Lau, and Terri Freedman.
Calling in to comment were: Sara Mendez and Steve Starleaf.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members, City Manager, and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Mayor’s Welcome Remarks:
Mayor Perez delivered welcome remarks.
Mayor’s Recognition of City Elected Officials, Executive Team, and Key Staff Members:
Mayor Perez introduced the Executive Team and gave the following presentation.
Mayor Perez expressed appreciation to the City's Elected Officials, Executives, and Key City Manager and City Council staff, and presented them with gifts in the following order: Elected Officials: Kimberley Clark, City Clerk; Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer; 2 Department Executives: Rafael Quintero, Chief of Police; Danny Alvarez, Fire Chief; Mandip Samra, Burbank Water and Power General Manager; Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director; Damian Skinner, Interim Public Works Director; Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director; Eric Lashley, Library Services Director; Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director; Jose Calderon, Information Technology Director; Jonathan Jones, Communications Manager; Courtney Padgett, Assistant City Manager; City Council's Appointed Executives: Joseph H. McDougall, City Attorney, and Justin Hess, City Manager; and City Manager and Council Office staff: Cathryn LaBrado, Assistant to the City Manager; Kylene Pecor, Community Assistance Coordinator; and Sandy George, Executive Assistant.
Recognition of City Council Members:
Mayor Perez presented the City Council with a framed photo of the City Council and made remarks.
Council Members introduced their friends and families.
Vice Mayor Takahashi presented Mayor Perez with the Mayor's gavel plaque.
City Council Members thanked Mayor Perez for her hard work throughout the year.
City Manager Hess presented Mayor Perez with a scrapbook and a video highlighting notable achievements and events that occurred during her term as Mayor.
The following District Representatives presented certificates of recognition, made remarks, and thanked Mayor Perez for her leadership throughout her mayoral term:
Luke Klipp, District Director, Office of Congressmember Laura Friedman; Diane Rana, District Director, Office of State Assembly Member Nick Schultz (44th District); Teodora Reyes, District Representative, Office of State Senator Caroline Menjivar (20th District); and Diana Oganesyan, Assistant Field Deputy, Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (5th District).
Reorganization of City Council
Mayor Perez announced that this is the time prescribed by the City Charter for the Reorganization of the City Council, during which motions for the selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor are to be made.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Mullins, seconded by Mayor Perez, to appoint Vice Mayor Takahashi to serve as Mayor. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Rizzotti, Takahashi, and Perez. NOES: None.
Mayor Takahashi took the Mayor's seat, made remarks, and continued the meeting as agendized. Mayor Takahashi announced that she would like to entertain a motion to select a Vice Mayor.
Council Action:
3 It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Anthony, to appoint Council Member Mullins to serve as Vice Mayor. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Mullins, Perez, Rizzotti, and Takahashi. NOES:
None.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 12:36 p.m., to Tuesday, December 16, 2025, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber - 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Tamala Takahashi_________
Tamala Takahashi
Mayor
_s/Kimberley Clark______________
Kimberley Clark
City Clerk
APPROVED DATE: January 13, 2026