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, December 16, 2025, at 5:30 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
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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 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Email the City Council directly
[email protected]
Emails received on or before 4:30 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.
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.
B.
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: Anush Kemdjian v. City of Burbank
Case No.: 25NNCV00700
Brief description and nature of case: Trip and fall
C.
Call to Order
: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Moment of Reflection
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E.
Flag Salute
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F.
Roll Call
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G.
Announcements
: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
City Manager Report
: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)
I.
Reporting on Closed Session
: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) J.
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.
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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) L.
Consent Calendar
: (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 Joint Meeting of December 9, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Council Minutes
2. Adoption 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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Adopt 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).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,035)
Attachments
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SR - Implementation of Wayfinding Kiosks
Att1 - Ordinance
Att2 - Notice of Exemption
Att3 - Environmental Assessment
Ordinance No. 25-4,035
3. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Burbank Municipal Code, Title 10, Chapter 1 (Zoning) to Establish a New School –Trade/Vocational Use With Related Regulations, Allow the Use in M-1 (Limited Industrial) and M-2 (General Industrial) Zones, and Clarify its Permissibility in Other Non-Residential Zones – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Adopt 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 TO CLARIFY THE PERMISSIBILITY OF THE USE IN OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES (PROJECT NO. 25-0004932, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT).
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,036)
Attachments
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SR - Trade-Vocational School ZTA
Att1 - Ordinance
Ordinance No. 25-4,036
4. Adoption 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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Adopt 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.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Ordinance No. 25-4,037)
Attachments
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SR - Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Ban
Att1 - Ordinance
Ordinance No. 25-4,037
5. Adoption of a Resolution Making Findings Regarding the Continuing Need for Unexpended Balances of Development Impact Fees and Review of Development Impact Fee Funds as of June 30, 2025 – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK MAKING FINDINGS REGARDING THE CONTINUING NEED FOR UNEXPENDED BALANCES OF IMPACT FEES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025; and Note and file Review of Development Impact Fee Funds as of June 30, 2025.
MOTION: Adopted and Noted and Filed 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,674) Attachments
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SR - Review of Development Impact Fees
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - DIF Program Annual Report
Resolution No. 25-29,674
6. Approval of a First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Professional Services Agreement with Return-To-Work Partners to Provide Consulting and Case Management Support for Compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act – Management Services Department Recommendation
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Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Return-To-Work Partners to provide consulting and case management support for compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Agreement with RTW
Att1 - 1st Amendment to PSA
Att2 - PSA with RTW
7. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement with Home Again Los Angeles to A Homeless Access Center Located at 2244 N. Buena Vista and Approval to Amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to Appropriate Funds, and Authorize the Acceptance of Future Funds Under the Lease Agreement – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A LEASE WITH HOME AGAIN LOS ANGELES FOR BURBANK’S HOME AGAIN LOS ANGELES (HALA) ACCESS CENTER LOCATED AT 2244 N. BUENA VISTA AND APPROVAL TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUTURE FUNDS UNDER THE LEASE AGREEMENT.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,675)
Attachments
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SR - HALA Lease Agreement
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Lease Agreement
Att3 - HALA Proof of Funds
Resolution No. 25-29,675
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Reports to Council
: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on Heritage Commission for an Unexpired Term – City Clerk's Office Recommendation
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Appoint one member to the Heritage Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2026.
Public Comment
: 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
: Appointed Corey Mensing by consensus
Attachments
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SR - Heritage Commission Vacancy
Att1 - Applications and Resumes
Att2 - BMC Section 2-1-420
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Council Comments
: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) O.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items : (Council Members may briefly discuss future agenda item requests)
1. Council Member Anthony’s request for a first step report on the feasibility of commencing litigation to stop any acquisition of Warner Bros. Studios, on the basis of, but not limited to, anti-trust violations.
MOTION: Requested letters to State representatives 5-0
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Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
: (Council Members may request future agenda items)
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Adjournment
: To Tuesday, January 13, 2026, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.