1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 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 4:04 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 and Study Session Public Comment:
City Attorney McDougall announced the matter of Aleg Alman v. City of Burbank was postponed for discussion at a future meeting.
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: Marissa O'Brien v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 25STCV16099
d. Brief description and nature of case: Labor and Employment Matter
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Aleg Alman v. City of Burbank, et al.
c. Case No.: 24NNCV05106
d. Brief description and nature of case: Trip and fall
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation a. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(4) City as Potential Plaintif
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b. Number of potential case(s): 1
The City Council Meeting reconvened in Study Session at 5:41 p.m. with Council Member Perez absent.
2 Study Session:
1. Update on the Proposed Burbank Housing Corporation Master Loan Agreement Phase II Related to Activity Center Programming; and Proposed Financing for 2321-2335 North Fairview Street Development (The Village at Fairview Street) (with Housing Authority)
Maribel Leyland, Assistant Community Development Director – Housing and Economic Development; Sylvia Moreno, Executive Director of the Burbank Housing Corporation (BHC); Dena Fuentes of RSG Consulting; Manuel Salazar of Y&M Architects; and Alexander Russell of Homes and Hope, presented the
PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Sonia Shurlock of TranSystems and John
McClelland of Innobuilding & Consulting also
responded to Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:13 p.m. and reconvened at 6:22 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Call to Order:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Housing 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 6:22 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 and asked for a Moment of Silence in honor of Bret Harte Elementary School teacher Arti Varma and the recovery of her daughter Meera Varma.
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 five (5) 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) Burbank Tech Talks; (2) Earth Day Presentation; (3) Drug Take Back Day; (4) Burbank Animal Shelter Adoption Discount; (5) Fire and Police Service Day; and (6) 2026 Primary Election.
3 Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 12-18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week" in the City of Burbank Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2026, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week" in the City of Burbank and introduced Stacie Wood-Levin, Senior Animal Control Officer, who made remarks.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 19-25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 19-25, 2026, as "National Library Week" in the City of Burbank and introduced Darrin Borders, Chair of the Board of Library Trustees, who made remarks.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" in the City of Burbank and introduced Christine Ramos of Family Service Agency and Gloria Salas of Zonta Club of Burbank, who made remarks.
4. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 2026 as "Records and Information Management Month" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 2026 as "Records and Information Management Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, and Eric Macis, Records Manager, who made remarks.
5. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring April 24, 2026, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring April 24, 2026, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in the City of Burbank and introduced Sarkis Simonian, Chair of the Armenian National Committee of America, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Eric Lashley, Library Services Director, who provided an update on the Bookmobile.
Presentations:
1. Presentation of an Update on the Status of the City’s Specific Plans Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Reporting on Closed Session:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the Closed Session Item No. 3 and City Council took no reportable action. Council did not discuss Item Nos. 1 and 2, which would be re-agendized. 4 Joint General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Angela Gonzalez-Torres, Tyrique Shipp, Kent Mendoza, Ron Bax, Michael Griggs, Fausto Lopez, Eric Lashley, Isabella Suliemann, Magic Mckay, Jon Cesario, Norma Cumpian, Justin Reed Early, Antonia Aguilar, Carlos Cervantes, Angel Isarraras, Rob Woronoff, Dakota Dickens, Luis Trujillo, Michael Feinstein, Roberto LaCarra, Diana Pulver, Sebastian Garcia, Mike Graves, Mark Scroggs, Larry Williams, Kevin Neighbors, Eric Provan, Sydnee Miller, Shelby Grimm, Harry Timuryan, Joshua Rosalez, Derrick Williams, Eddie Herrera, Jesus Cuevas, Miguel Angel Silva, Samantha Guzman, Mary O'Hare, David Donahue, and Liz Bax.
Calling in to comment was: None.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Council Member Perez left the dais at 8:18 p.m.
Consent Calendar:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Anthony, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 4-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES:
Anthony, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSENT: Perez.
1. Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 7, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of April 14, 2026.
2. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of April 7, 2026.
3. Update on the Process of Considering the Installation of an Armenian Memorial, with a Designated Proposed Location of Johnny Carson Park Note and file.
Public Hearing:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance for a Zone Map Amendment to Establish a Zoning Designation of Single-Family Residential (R-1) and Adoption of a Resolution Amending the General Plan Land Use Map to Establish a Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential, for Portions of 17 Properties Located on the 600-700 Block of Roselli Street that are Proposed for Annexation into the City of Burbank, to Pre-Zone the 17 Properties Related to Same; Finding of CEQA Exemptions (14 CCR §§ 15319, 15601(b)(3).)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:20 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 5 other documents, and that no written correspondence was received.
Karen Chavez Hernandez, Associate Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Jennifer Mizrahi of Cole Hubert LLP, also responded to Council inquiries. Steve Lewis of Lewis Civil Engineering was also available for Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:33 p.m.
Council Member Perez returned to the dais at 8:31 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Perez, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-1) ZONE FOR PORTIONS OF 17
PROPERTIES THAT ARE PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY (PROJECT NO. 25-0004181; ZONE MAP AMENDMENT).
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,692
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP TO ESTABLISH LAND
USE DESIGNATIONS OF LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PORTIONS OF 17 PROPERTIES THAT ARE PROPOSED FOR ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY (PROJECT NO. 25-0004181).
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
Reports to Council:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Sections 4-2-113 and 4-2-122 of the Burbank Municipal Code, Relating to Procedures for Enrollment Upon Prior Notice in Solid Waste Collection Services
Amber Duran, Recycling Coordinator, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. John Molinar, Assistant Public Works Director – Streets and Waste Management, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Kim Ohrt
6 George Nammor submitted a comment card in support of the item but did not wish to speak.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Perez, seconded by Council Member Anthony, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 4-2-113 (SOLID WASTE GENERATOR REQUIREMENTS) AND 4-2-122 (HAULER LICENSE AND
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS) RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR
ENROLLMENT UPON PRIOR NOTICE IN SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
SERVICES.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
2. Update on View Obstructing Fences in the Designated Hillside Area Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Scott Plambaeck, Planning Manager, and Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to provide direction to staff to maintain the current regulations related to view obstructing fences in the designated hillside area.
3. Update on the Initial Assessment of Wireless Telecommunication Facilities Standards and Forthcoming Recommendations
Sara Durghalli, Assistant Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Amanda Landry, Principal Planner, and Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to note and file.
Council Comments:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
7 Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Vice Mayor Mullins requested clarification of Council protocols and expectations under the Council Code of Conduct, particularly regarding individual Council Member involvement in any City proposed ballot measures.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. to Tuesday, May 5, 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: May 5, 2026