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, March 24, 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.
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.
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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
. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer, depending on how many public comment cards are received and how many callers are in the queue at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below).
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
Written public comment may be submitted via eComment, available on the City website ( https://www.burbankca.gov/web/city-clerks-office/meeting-agendas-and-minutes ) from the time the agenda is posted until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. eComments will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting.
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 – Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(4) City as Potential Plaintiff Number of potential case(s): 1
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
Property: 300 S. Lake, Burbank, CA 91502 Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 2451-007-023 and -024 Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Caliber Collision, 300 S. Lake, Burbank, CA 91502 City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development Terms Under Negotiation: Potential Real Estate Purchase C.
Study Session: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Council Chamber
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1. Discussion Regarding the BurbankBus Comprehensive Operations Analysis – Community Development 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 March 2026, as "National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month" in the City of Burbank – City Council
2. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Cannon and Barrett Nelson as Part of the Piper’s Pals Adaptive Sports Program – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring March 29 – April 4, 2026, as “Property and Evidence Professionals Appreciation Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council J.
City Manager Report
: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)
K.
Reporting on Closed Session
: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
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) N.
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 March 10, 2026; the Special Closed Session Meeting of March 13, 2026; and the Dark Meeting of March 17, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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Council Meeting Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes
Dark Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of a Third Amended and Restated Agreement for Services Administering the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District Between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Hospitality Association – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Approve the third amended and restated agreement for services administering the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District between the City of Burbank and the Burbank Hospitality Association from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2036.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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SR - Agreement with BHA
Att1 - Third Amended and Restated Agreement
3. Approval of the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Approve the Downtown Burbank Property Based Business Improvement District’s Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Report pursuant to Section 36650 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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SR - PBID Annual Report
Att1 - Annual Report FY 2026
Att2 - Accomplishments and Looking Ahead
4. Approval of the BurbankBus Comprehensive Operations Analysis – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Approve the BurbankBus Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) which includes the following recommendations:
Reaffirm and refine the City’s BurbankBus Service Design Policies Approve the four proposed bus route change recommendations Implement near-term improvements to the Orange Route with no budget amendment Seek additional funding and once secured, implement the other route change recommendations included in the COA.
MOTION: Approved 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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SR - BurbankBus COA
Att1 - Proposed BurbankBus COA
Att2 - Burbank Transit Map
Att3 - Proposed Orange Route Extension
Att4 - Proposed Buena Vista Route
Att5 - Proposed Orange Route Changes
Att6 - 01.22.25 Transportation Commission SR
Att7 - 12.17.25 Transportation Commission SR
Att8 - 02.25.26 Transportation Commission SR
5. Approval to Relaunch the Updated Green Choice Program – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Approve the Green Choice Program, and authorize Burbank Water and Power to adjust the Green Choice Program’s rate premium as needed to reflect market pricing for Renewable Energy Credits, and to expand the Green Choice Program to commercial electric customers.
MOTION: Approved and Authorized 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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SR - Green Choice Program
O.
Public Hearing
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1. Annual Report on Citywide Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 – Management Services Department Recommendation
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Note and file.
*** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing.*** Public Hearing Public Comment
: To comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON
Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
Council Action
: Noted and Filed 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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SR - Annual Report on Citywide Vacancies
Att1 - Workforce and Recruitment Data
Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
P.
Reports to Council
: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Update on the AMC Walkway/Palm Paseo Beautification Project – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Note and file.
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
: Provided Direction 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
Attachments
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SR - AMC Walkway Beautification Project
Att1 - Project Schematic
Att2 - Letters of Support
Additional Documents - Memo
Additional Documents - Updated Attachment 2
PowerPoint Presentation
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Council Comments
: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) R.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items : (Council Members may briefly discuss future agenda item requests)
1. Council Member Rizzotti’s request to consider a first step report regarding renaming of a park in honor of St. Frances Cabrini, including the potential addition of a statue (March 10, 2026).
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Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
: (Council Members may request future agenda items)
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Adjournment
: To Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.