1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, HOUSING AUTHORITY,
PARKING AUTHORITY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND YOUTH
ENDOWMENT SERVICES FUND BOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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 4:07 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 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: Marine Bezhanyan v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 25STCP03832
d. Brief description and nature of case: Civil Rights
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: 6 West Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502; Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 2449-031-003
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Mark A. Alvarado (property owner) through his Broker, Greg Barsamian of CBRE
d. City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development
e. Terms Under Negotiation: Potential Real Estate Purchase
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957.6
b. Name of the City Negotiator: Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director c. Name of Organizations Representing Employee: Burbank City Employees' Association
2 Call to Order:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority, Public Financing Authority, and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board 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 6:07 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 six (6) periods of Public Comment at this evening's meeting and those who wish to participate in the General Public Comment and Public Hearing Public Comment periods 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) Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers; (3) Central Library and Public Plaza Community Workshops; and (4) Earth Day Artwork Presentation.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1–30, 2026, as "Arts, Culture and Creativity Month" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 1–30, 2026, as "Arts, Culture and Creativity Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced members of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 1–30, 2026, as "Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration and Acceptance Month" in the City of Burbank Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 1–30, 2026, as “Autism and Neurodiversity Celebration and Acceptance Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced Trey Mihal and Lucas Thornbury from Burbank ACEing Autism, who made remarks.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 12–18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 12–18, 2026, as "National Public Safety Telecommunications Week" in the City of Burbank and 3 introduced Communications Supervisor Brianna Berridge, Operators Brittany Lerian and Ashley Gastil, and Police Chief Rafael Quintero, who made remarks.
4. Presentation by the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for Receiving the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade Theme Award
Mayor Takahashi presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association for receiving the 137th Tournament of Roses Parade Theme Award and introduced Linda Cozakos, Association President, who made remarks.
5. Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Roosevelt Elementary School for the Roosevelt Bike Bus Program
Mayor Takahashi presented a Certificate of Recognition to Roosevelt Elementary School for the Roosevelt Bike Bus Program and introduced Roosevelt’s Planeteers Member Valen Rosenman, who made remarks.
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 items and City Council took no reportable action.
City Attorney McDougall reported the Council met in a special meeting on March 13, 2026, to discuss existing litigation case,
Nicholas Gutierrez v. City of Burbank, and took
no reportable action. The City has subsequently entered into a settlement agreement, the terms of which were summarized in a press release available on the City's website.
Joint General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Cynthia Pease, Jeff Ferguson, Phil Booth, Debbie Kaye, Mark Scroggs, Michael Stanley, Eric Hawk, Diana Pulver, Shelby Grimm, Michael Graves, Jim Festante, Daniel Cronin, Dan K., Janet Diehl, Forrest Childers, Juliane Crump, Alfonso Directo Jr., Jo Pimienta, Elizabeth Bax, Nathan Adair, Kreigh Hampel, and David Donahue.
Calling in to comment were: Jonathan Wilder and Corey Mensing.
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 Perez, 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.
1. Council Minutes
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. 4 2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of March 10, 2026.
5. Public Financing Authority Minutes
Approve the Public Financing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of September 9, 2025.
6. Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes
Approve the Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Minutes of the Joint Meeting of January 13, 2026.
Public Hearing:
1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Burbank Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Proposed Administrative Plan Updates (with Housing Authority)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:56 p.m. There were no Conflict of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed there was a complete file of exhibits and correspondence including emails and other documents, and that no written correspondence was received.
Odet Ayvazyan, Housing Development Manager, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Maribel Leyland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development, also responded to Council inquiries.
Council Member Perez left the dais at 7:59 p.m.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to:
RESOLUTION NO. H-26-276
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN 5 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.
The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez.
Reports to Council:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Title 2, Chapter 1, Article 4 (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) of the Burbank Municipal Code Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries. Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to Council inquiries.
Council Member Perez returned to the dais at 8:39 p.m.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, as amended, to:
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.
The motion failed 2-3 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony and Rizzotti. NOES: Perez, Mullins, and Takahashi.
2. Review of City Treasurer’s Investment Portfolio Report for December 31, 2025 (with All Agencies)
Krystle Palmer, City Treasurer, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to note and file.
3. Discussion and Update on Measure A Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Funding
6 City Attorney McDougall announced that Council Member Anthony requested a copy of Measure A and copies are available to the public.
Kasey Lee, Housing Development Manager, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Maribel Leyland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development; Justin Hess, City Manager; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to provide direction to staff on possible Measure A projects and programs.
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
Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and Economic Development, and Kasey Lee, Housing Development Manager, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Maribel Leyland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business and
Economic Development; Robert Newman, Administrative Analyst II - Community Development Department; Justin Hess, City Manager; and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: MJ Kinney and Ron Bax.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Perez, to:
1. 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.
2. Direct staff to research alternate options for the City-owned site located at 21 1, 323, and 333 S. Front Street, 10 E. Verdugo Avenue, and a portion of 7 the adjacent Downtown Metrolink Parking Lot in Burbank, previously proposed for the Homeless Solutions Center.
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:
Mayor Takahashi requested a status update on her previous request for an informational memo on the community/special events 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 12:40 a.m. to Tuesday, April 21, 2026 for a Joint 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: April 21, 2026