1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Call to Order:
A Closed Session 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 4:03 p.m. by Mayor Takahashi.
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Perez (arrived 4:17 p.m.), Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Closed Session and Study Session Public Comment:
There being no response to the Mayor's invitation for Public Comment on Closed Session and Study 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: Nicholas Gutierrez v. City of Burbank, and Does 1 through 100 c. Case No.: 23STCV25587
d. Brief description and nature of case: California Voting Rights Act violation The City Council Meeting reconvened in Study Session at 5:22 p.m. with Council Member Perez absent.
Study Session:
1. Update on the New Library/Civic Center Project
Eric Lashley, Library Services Director, and Houston Drum, Vice President of MOCA Services, presented the PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director; Justin Hess, City Manager; and Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, also responded to Council inquiries.
Council Member Perez returned to the dais at 5:45 p.m.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:06 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m.
Call to Order:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Parking Authority 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 6:16 p.m. by Mayor Takahashi.
2 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 Joint General Public Comment period may call in at (818) 238-3335. The Reports to Council Public Comment period will only be taken in person.
Announcements:
Mayor Takahashi displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) eComment; (2) Free Fair Housing Workshop; (3) 2026 Spring Egg-Stravaganza; (4) Community Town Halls for the new Central Library; (5) Film Burbank Campaign; and (6) 2026 Community Events and Program Grant.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 1–31, 2026, as “Women’s History Month” in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring March 1–31, 2026, as “Women’s History Month” in the City of Burbank.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 23–27, 2026, as “Government Finance Professionals Week” in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring March 23–27, 2026, as “Government Finance Professionals Week” in the City of Burbank and introduced Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, who made remarks.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 2026 as “Public Procurement Month” in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring March 2026 as “Public Procurement Month” in the City of Burbank and introduced Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Damian Skinner, Public Works Director, who provided an update on the Providencia Sewer Improvements Project - Phase 2. 3 Presentations:
1. Presentation of an Update on the City’s Preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics
Marisa Cardwell, Senior Administrative Analyst – Community Development Department; and Christopher Buonomo, Senior Transportation Planner; and John McGinley, Recreation Services Manager, presented an update on the City's preparation for the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Reporting on Closed Session:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item and took no reportable action. The Council would resume Closed Session on the same item at a Special City Council meeting on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.
Joint General Public Comment:
Public Comment: Appearing to comment were: That Guy Who Hates New Taxes, Ron Bax, Trena Pitchford, Michael Stanley, Emiko Sawanobori, MJ Kinney, Jonathan Wilder, Carmenita Helligar, Diana Pulver, Mark Scroggs, Jo Pimienta, Mary O'Hare, Susan O'Carroll, Kevin Morris, Jackie Waltman, David Kocher, Liz Bax, and Jomo.
Calling in to comment was: None.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Consent Calendar:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item Nos. 1–5 and 7–9, the motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES:
None. For Item No. 6, the motion carried 4-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES:
Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: Anthony.
1. Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of March 3, 2026.
2. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
3. Adoption of Resolutions Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Senior Manager – BWP Water Systems; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,687
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK 4 APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY AND CONFLICT OF
INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR MANAGER – BWP WATER SYSTEMS.
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,688
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVINGTHE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule 1548 – New Emergency Operations Center at Burbank City Hall, to BBS Construction Inc, and Finding of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR § 15302)
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,689
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1548 – NEW EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AT BURBANK CITY HALL, TO BBS CONSTRUCTION INC., AND FINDING OF CEQA EXEMPTION.
5. Adoption of a Resolution Determining a Public Necessity and Permitting the Prime Contractor to Add a Subcontractor to the Orange Grove Parking Structure Restoration Project
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,690
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
DETERMINING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND PERMITTING THE PRIME CONTRACTOR TO ADD A SUBCONTRACTOR, ACCESS SOLUTIONS INC., TO THE ORANGE GROVE PARKING STRUCTURE RESTORATION PROJECT.
6. Review of the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report and Renewal of Ordinance No. 22-3,974, Approving the Military Equipment Funding, Acquisition, and Use Policy
1. Approve the 2025 Military Equipment Annual Report.
2. Renew Ordinance No. 22-3,974, thereby approving the Police Department’s military equipment funding, acquisition, and use policy.
7. Acceptance of an Additional $200,000 from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department - Funding for the Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older Americans Act Title III C-1 and Related Amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget
1. Accept $200,000 from the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department One-Time-Only Funding to extend the Contracted Elderly Nutrition Program Older Americans Act Title III C-1 Services and approve 5 the executed Elderly Nutrition Program Amendment Two.
2. Amend the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget as follows upon receipt of the grant funds in FY 2025-26 by appropriating $200,000 One-Time-Only Funding from revenue account 001.PR000.48010.1007.000000 (General Fund, Other Intergovernmental Revenue, Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department Nutrition State C1) to expenditure account 001.PR42A.62300.0000.000000 (General Fund, Supplemental Nutrition Program, Special Department Supplies).
8. Approval of the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
1. Approve the 2025 General Plan Annual Implementation Progress Report.
2. Approve the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
9. Approval of the Amended City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members
Approve the amended City Council Expectations of Board, Commission, and Committee Members.
Reports to Council:
1. Review of the General Fund’s Financial Status as of December 31, 2025, and Adoption of Resolutions Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for Mid-Year Adjustments (with Parking Authority)
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,691
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
6 Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to:
RESOLUTION NO. P-26-128
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
Council Comments:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Member Rizzotti requested (1) confirmation regarding whether FX Networks moved to the Disney lot; and (2) a first step report regarding renaming a City park in honor of St. Frances Cabrini, including the potential addition of a statue.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. to Tuesday, March 24, 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: March 24, 2026