NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, April 7, 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, Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Public Financing Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board 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: Marine Bezhanyan v. City of Burbank
Case No.: 25STCP03832
Brief description and nature of case: Civil Rights
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
Property: 6 West Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502; Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 2449-031-003 Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Mark A. Alvarado (property owner) through his Broker, Greg Barsamian of CBRE City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director - Business & Economic Development Terms Under Negotiation: Potential Real Estate Purchase
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees' Association 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.
Council Presentations/Recognitions
: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1–30, 2026, as “Arts, Culture and Creativity Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1–30, 2026, as "Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration and Acceptance Month" in the City of Burbank – City Council
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 12–18, 2026, as “National Public Safety Telecommunications Week” in the City of Burbank – City Council
4. Presentation by the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for Receiving the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade Theme Award – City Council
5. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Roosevelt Elementary School for the Roosevelt Bike Bus Program – City Council I.
City Manager Report
: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)
J.
Reporting on Closed Session
: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Joint 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.
L.
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) M.
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 Regular Meeting of March 24, 2026; the Special Meeting of March 30, 2026; and the Dark Meeting of March 31, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Council Meeting Minutes
Special Meeting Minutes
Dark Meeting Minutes
2. Successor Agency Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Successor Agency Minutes
3. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Housing Authority Minutes
4. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of March 10, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Parking Authority Minutes
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation
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Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 9, 2025.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Public Financing Authority Minutes
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes – City Clerk’s Office Recommendation
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Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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YES Fund Board Minutes
N.
Public Hearing
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1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Burbank Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Proposed Administrative Plan Updates – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; 2) UPDATES TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. *** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing.*** Joint 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
: Adopted 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Public Housing Agency Annual Plan
Att1 - Housing Authority Resolution
Att2 - Proposed 2026 Amended Administrative Plan
Att3 - Proposed Updates to Administrative Plan
Att4 - Resident Advisory Board Comments
Att5 - Payment Standard Analysis
Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
O.
Reports to Council
: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 4 (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Burbank Municipal Code – City Clerk's Office Recommendation
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Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 1, ARTICLE 4 (BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
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
: Motion Failed 2-3 (Perez, Mullins and Takahashi, Dissent) Attachments
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SR - BCC Composition Ordinance
Att1 - Proposed Ordinance
Att2 - Redlined Ordinance
2. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for December 31, 2025 – City Treasurer's Office (with All Agencies)
Recommendation
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Note and file.
Joint 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
: Noted and Filed 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Investment Portfolio Report
Att1 - Investment Portfolio Report for Dec 2025
PowerPoint Presentation
3. Discussion and Update on Measure A Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Funding – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Provide direction to staff on possible Measure A projects and programs.
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 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Measure A LACAHSA Funding
Att1 - MOU with LACAHSA
Att2 - LACAHSA Ineligible Uses
Att3 - Trust Budget
PowerPoint Presentation
4. Update on Homelessness Programs and the Homeless Solutions Center; Approval to Withdraw the Request for Grant Funding from the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust Joint Power Authority; and Discussion of Potential Options for Property Previously Slated for Homeless Solutions Center – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Direct the City Manager, or his designee to withdraw the grant funding request made to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust in the amount of $3,450,000.
Direct staff to research alternate options for the City-owned site located at 211, 323, and 333 S. Front Street, 10 E. Verdugo Avenue, and a portion of the adjacent Downtown Metrolink Parking Lot in Burbank, previously proposed for the Homeless Solutions Center.
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
: Directed 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Homeless Solutions Center
PowerPoint Presentation
P.
Council Comments
: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
: (Council Members may request future agenda items)
R.
Adjournment
: To Tuesday, April 21, 2026 for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.