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, January 27, 2026, 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.
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 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Email the City Council directly
[email protected]
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 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
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1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Melody Smalley v. City of Burbank
Case No.: 25NNCV03282
Brief description and nature of case: Trip and fall
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Aram Shahnazaryan v. City of Burbank, et al.
Case No.: 24NNCV06333
Brief description and nature of case: Motor vehicle accident
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
Name of City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees' Association C.
Study Session: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Council Chamber
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1. Discussion of a Resolution Approving a Clean Energy Purchase Contract for Prepaid Renewable Energy – Burbank Water and Power Department Attachments
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Study Session Cover Sheet
PowerPoint Presentation
D.
Call to Order
: 6:00 p.m.
E.
Moment of Reflection
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F.
Flag Salute
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G.
Roll Call
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H.
Announcements
: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) I.
Council Presentations/Recognitions
: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring January 1-31, 2026, as “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council J.
City Manager Report
: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)
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Presentations
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1. Presentation of a Federal Legislative Update by The Ferguson Group – City Manager's Office L.
Reporting on Closed Session
: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) M.
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) O.
Consent Calendar
: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)
1. Council Minutes – City Clerk's Office
Recommendation
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Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of January 20, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Council Minutes
Dark Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of a Resolution Correcting Resolution No. 25-29,664 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. and Delegating Authority to Approve Plans and Specifications for Shade Structures at Robert E. Gross Park Ballfields – Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CORRECTING RESOLUTION NO. 25-29,664 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SHADE STRUCTURES AT ROBERT E. GROSS PARK BALLFIELDS.
MOTION: Adopted Substitute Resolution 5-0 (Resolution No. 26-29,679) Attachments
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SR - Resolution Correcting No. 25-29,664
Att1 - 11.18.25 Staff Report
Att2 - Resolution No. 25-29,664
Att3 - Proposed Resolution
Att4 - Sourcewell Proposal
Resolution No. 26-29,679
3. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Clean Energy Purchase Contract for Prepaid Renewable Energy – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK (I) APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF (A) A CLEAN ENERGY PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR PREPAID RENEWABLE ENERGY AND (B) SUPPORTING AGREEMENTS, CONSISTING OF FIVE LIMITED ASSIGNMENTS OF EXISTING RENEWABLE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, A CUSTODIAL AGREEMENT, AND A LETTER AGREEMENT; AND (II) AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BURBANK’S PARTICIPATION IN THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE FOREGOING AGREEMENTS.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 26-29,680)
Attachments
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SR - Clean Energy Purchase Contract
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Agreement (Copper Mountain)
Att3 - Agreement (Desert Harvest)
Att4 - Agreement (Don Campbell)
Att5 - Agreement (Tule Hydro-Burbank-SCPPA)
Att6 - Agreement (Tule Hydro-SCPPA-J. Aron)
Att7 - Clean Energy Purchase Contract
Att8 - Custodial Agreement
Att9 - Letter Agreement
Att10 - Project Agreement
Att11 - Flowchart of Prepay Structure
Resolution No. 26-29,680
4. Approval of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with Civic Calling Corporation DBA Holly, Inc., an AI-Powered Platform for Job Classification Analysis and Compensation Benchmarking – Management Services Department Recommendation
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Approve a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the City of Burbank and Civic Calling Corporation DBA Holly, Inc., an AI-Powered Platform for Job Classification Analysis and Compensation Benchmarking, in an amount up to $123,636, in accordance with the standard terms and conditions contained in the proposed PSA.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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SR - PSA with Holly Inc.
Att1 - Professional Services Agreement
5. Acceptance of a Donation of Gym Equipment Valued at $77,064 from the Burbank Police Foundation for the Burbank Police and Fire Departments Training Gym – Police Department Recommendation
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Accept a donation of new gym equipment valued at $77,064 from the Burbank Police Foundation for use by the Police and Fire Departments and authorize the City Manager or designee to take any necessary action to effectuate the transfer of the donation.
MOTION: Accepted and Authorized 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Gym Equipment Donation
Att1 - Donation and Indemnity Agreement
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Reports to Council
: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Discussion of Senate Bill 79 (SB 79) and its Potential Impacts on the City of Burbank – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Direct staff to pursue clean-up language for SB 79 via the legislative process and coordination with applicable State representatives.
Direct staff to continue to pursue discussions with the Southern California Association of Governments regarding the official SB 79 eligibility maps and with Metro regarding potential impacts to the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Corridor Project.
Direct the Community Development Department staff to revise/update the housing development process to ensure timely and efficient processing of housing development applications, consistent with SB 79.
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
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Directed staff to pursue clean-up language 3-1 (Anthony, Dissent; Perez, Recused) Directed staff to 1) continue to pursue discussions with SCAG and Metro and send letters re: environmental review, 2) revise the housing development process, continue with Specific Plan preparation, and 4) provide regular reports to Council. 4-0 (Perez, Recused) Attachments
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SR - SB 79 Discussion
Att1 - Complete Text of SB 79
Att2 - Possible TOD Exclusions
Att3 - Comparison with Streamlined Ministerial Reviews
Att4 - TOD Stop Locations
Att5 - TOD Stop Zoning Analysis
Att6 - Alternative Plan Requirements
Att7 - Opposition Letters
PowerPoint Presentation
2. Approval of the City of Burbank 2026 Legislative Platform – City Manager's Office Recommendation
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Approve the City of Burbank 2026 Legislative Platform.
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
: Approved as Amended 5-0
Attachments
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SR - 2026 Legislative Platform
Att1 - Redline 2025 Legislative Platform
Att2 - Proposed 2026 Legislative Platform
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Council Comments
: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) R.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
: (Council Members may request future agenda items)
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Adjournment
: To Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.