1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 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 5:34 p.m. by Mayor Takahashi.
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Council Member Perez arrived at 5:35 p.m.
Closed Session Public Comment:
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: Anush Kemdjian v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 25NNCV00700
d. Brief description and nature of case: Trip and fall
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 Takahashi.
Moment of Reflection:
Mayor Takahashi 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 Takahashi.
Roll Call:
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Mayor Takahashi 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 2 period may call in at (818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
Announcements:
Mayor Perez displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) Spark of Love Toy Drive and (2) 2026 Homeless Count.
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 item and City Council took no reportable action.
General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Cynthia Pease, Ron Bax, Jamie Keyser, James Coker, Mark Scroggs, Mike Van Gorder, Diana Pulver, Jean Kang, Abdullah Kassem, Sadako Leong-Suzuki, Meghan B., Hernan Camacho, Jim Lane, Terri Freedman, Carmenita Helligar, Cheryl Bricker, and Corey Mensing.
Calling in to comment was: Stefan Doomanis.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Consent Calendar:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES:
Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
Council Member Anthony had a question on Item No. 2. Courtney Padgett, Assistant City Manager, responded to City Council inquiries.
1. City Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of December 9, 2025.
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
ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,035
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 3 OF A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15301(C) (CLASS 1), 15303 (CLASS 3), 15304 (CLASS 4), and 15305 (CLASS 5).
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 ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,036
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).
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 ORDINANCE NO. 25-4,037
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,674
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; Note and file Review of Development Impact Fee Funds as of June 30, 2025.
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
Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Return- 4 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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,675
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.
Reports to Council
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on Heritage Commission for an Unexpired Term Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Corey Mensing.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council Majority and carried 3-0 by a show of hands, to appoint Corey Mensing to the Heritage Commission to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2026.
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 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.
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to request a letter from the Burbank City Council urging the California Attorney General, U.S. Congresswoman, and State and local representatives to exercise their full authority to review the proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. to ensure preservation of entertainment industry jobs. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
5 Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Member Rizzotti requested an informational memo on the status of the affordable housing project at 2814 Empire Ave.
Mayor Takahashi requested (1) a first step report on the Downtown Paseo improvements and plans for the Downtown Burbank Cultural Market and (2) an update on her request for an informational memo on the community/special events permitting process, including requirements for hosting events and applicable insurance requirements.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. to Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 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