1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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 4:33 p.m. by Mayor Takahashi.
Present: Council Member(s) Anthony, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: Council Member Perez
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Closed Session Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Braeden Day.
Calling in to comment was: Ben Hillman.
There being no further 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: Ambar Victoria Rangely v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: 25CHCV04314
d. Brief description and nature of case: Motor vehicle accident
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
b. Name of Case: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v.
City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 26STCP01904
d. Brief description and nature of case: CEQA and Breach of Contract Council Member Perez arrived at 4:39 p.m.
Call to Order:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and 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 6:15 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, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: Council Member Perez
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Council Member Perez arrived at 6:18 p.m.
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) Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Series Ticket Sales; (2) Library Summer Reading Program; (3) Downtown Burbank Sidewalk Enhancement Workshop; (4) BWP and Senior Citizen Board Vacancies; (5) Election Sign Removal; and (6) Burbank Tech Talks Startup Pitch Fest.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring May 22, 2026, as "Harvey Milk Day" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring May 22, 2026, as "Harvey Milk Day" in the City of Burbank and introduced Isabel Omero, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
Presentations:
1. Presentation from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Mayor Takahashi welcomed Dr. Jeff Wassem, Board Member, who introduced Susanne Kluh, General Manager, who presented an update from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.
Vice Mayor Mullins left the dais at 6:38 p.m.
3 Reporting on Closed Session:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session items. For Closed Session Item No. 1, Council voted unanimously (5-0) to waive attorney-client privilege for two memorandums concerning conflicts of interest regarding SB 79 and the BRT. No other reportable action was taken.
Joint General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Ron Bax, Raven Flynn, Kenneth Sperling, Jim Lane, Romik Hacobian, Paul McKenna, Mark Scroggs, Lydia McLaughlin, Karen Frost, Narbeh Hartoonian, Cameron Mencuri, Kristy Maloof, Jo Pimienta, Kit O., Ashley R., Ali, Abdullah Kassem, David Donahue, Susan O'Carroll, April F., Sadako Leong-Suzuki, Frankie Glass, Mike Stage, Kyle Anderson, David Bolog, Jomo, Elizabeth Bax, and Dustin Blankenship.
Vice Mayor Mullins returned to the dais at 6:49 p.m.
Calling in to comment were: Jonathan Wilder, Mercedes Cooper, Leah Harrison, Anonymous, Sean K., Chad Quandt, Anonymous, and Gary Bric.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
Council Member Perez left the dais at 7:53 p.m.
Consent Calendar:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, 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.
Council Member Anthony had a question on Item No. 5 and Mandip Samra, General Manager – Burbank Water and Power, responded to Council inquiries.
1. Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 19, 2026; the Special Meeting of May 20, 2026; and the Dark Meeting of May 26, 2026.
2. Successor Agency Minutes
Approve the Successor Agency Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 19, 2026.
3. Housing Authority Minutes
Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 19, 2026.
4. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of May 19, 2026. 4 5. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,701
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
ADOPTING UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING UTILITY
SERVICE
6. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Salary and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Library Section Manager; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule
1. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,702
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SALARY AND CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF
LIBRARY SECTION MANAGER.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,703
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
7. Approval of a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley to Provide Two Months of Discounted Staff Parking at the Courthouse City Public Parking Structure
1. Find the approval of a Parking Permit Agreement for non-exclusive use of certain spaces within the City-owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15301 because the approval involves operation of an existing facility involving no expansion of existing or former use.
2. Approve a Parking Permit Agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley (B&G Club) to provide a 40% discount on the cost of the City's regular monthly public parking permit fee to allow B&G Club employees to park at the City-owned Courthouse Public Parking Structure for a two-month summer period.
3. Authorize the Community Development Director
, as the City Manager's
designee, to execute the Parking Permit Agreement on behalf of the City.
8. Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement Between Robert L. Persson, Robert G. Wedeen, Tasha Sounart, Kelsey Hendrix, Hunter Persson, Prestin Wittbrodt, and Robert G. Wedeen Trust, and the City of Burbank, For the Property Commonly Known As 110 W. Olive Street, Located in the City of Burbank, County of Los Angeles, State of California, APN Nos. 2451-007-019, 2451-007- 5 20 And 2451-007-026 and Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget by $13,500,000
1. Find that the proposed acquisition of the subject property is being undertaken without plans for any specific use or development of the property at this time, and therefore the mere change in title ownership does not have the possibility of causing any potentially significant impact on the environment and therefore is exempt from environment review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Pub. Res. Code § 21065, CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c)(2)-(3), 15061(b)(3), 15378). As such, no additional environmental analysis is required at this time;
2. Find that the proposed acquisition of the subject property is consistent with the City's adopted General Plan;
3. Approve, as to form, the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions and authorize the City Manager to close escrow to finalize the purchase of the Property;
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the final Purchase and Sales Agreement Between Robert L. Persson, Robert G. Wedeen, Tasha Sounart, Kelsey Hendrix, Hunter Persson, Prestin Wittbrodt, and Robert G. Wedeen
Trust and the City of Burbank, for the property
commonly known as 110 W. Olive Street, located in the City of Burbank, County of Los Angeles, State of California, APN Nos. 2451-007-019, 2451- 007-20 and 2451-007-026 in the amount of $14,000,000;
5. Amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget to appropriate $13,500,000, the remainder of the sales price ($14,000,000 minus $500,000 deposit); and
6. Authorize City staff to collect rent on the existing lease and appropriate the funds.
9. Approval of the 2026 Sublease and Master Lease Modification Between the City of Burbank, Onni Burbank Town Center LLC, and The Colony Theatre Company and an Operating Agreement Between the City of Burbank and The Colony Theatre Company
1. Approve the 2026 Sublease and Master Lease Modification Between the City of Burbank, Onni Burbank Town Center LLC, and The Colony Theatre Company
.
2. Approve an Operating Agreement between the City of Burbank and The Colony Theatre Company.
3. Authorize the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to execute the 2026 Sublease and Master Lease Modification, Operating Agreement, and any future amendments or extensions.
6 Public Hearing:
1. Adoption of Resolutions Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule, and Appropriations Limit (with Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Parking Authority)
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:08 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.
Jennifer Becker, Financial Services Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief; Viviana Garzon, Police Administrator; Jose Calderon, Chief Information Officer; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Justin Hess, City Manager, also responded to Council inquiries.
Joint Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Braeden Day, Daria Rountree, Maxine Hillman, David Donahue, and Arno Dionysian.
Council Member Perez returned to the dais at 8:25 p.m.
Calling in to comment was: Ben Hillman.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:24 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to:
1. Provide further direction regarding the budget follow-up requests.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,704
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMOUNTS BUDGETED.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,705
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
DETERMINING AND ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.
4. RESOLUTION NO. H-26-282
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-
2027.
5. RESOLUTION NO. P-26-129
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF 7 BURBANK ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2026- 2027.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,706
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
Reports to Council:
1. Adoption of Resolutions Related to the Calling of the City of Burbank General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026; Requesting Election Consolidation with the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles; and Consideration of Establishing the Candidate Statement Cost Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,707
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, ONE (1) OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK, AND ONE (1) OFFICE OF THE CITY TREASURER.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,708
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES ORDER THE CONSOLIDATION OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES THE SAME DAY; TO AUTHORIZE THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO
CANVASS THE RETURNS OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION;
AND TO REQUEST THAT THE REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY
CLERK OF SAID COUNTY BE PERMITTED TO RENDER FULL
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BURBANK RELATING TO THE CONDUCT
OF SAID GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE SECTIONS 10403 AND 10418.
8 3. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,709
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
ESTABLISHING THE COST OF CANDIDATE STATEMENT FEES FOR
THE 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Modifying City Council Meeting Policies and Procedures and Repealing Resolution No. 24-29,551 - Rules for the Conduct of Council Meetings; as a Result of Senate Bill 707
Cathryn LaBrado, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries. Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,710
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
ADOPTING MODIFIED RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 24-29,551.
3. Discussion and Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution to Censure Council Member Konstantine Anthony for Violations of the Code of Conduct for Members of City Council
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Karen Frost, Lydia McLaughlin, and David Donahue.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; Justin Hess, City Manager; and Rafael Quintero, Burbank Police Chief, responded to Council inquiries.
Council Members voted by consensus to continue with City business past 11:00 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Rizzotti, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
CENSURING COUNCIL MEMBER KONSTANTINE ANTHONY FOR
VIOLATIONS OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS OF CITY
COUNCIL.
9 The motion failed 2-2-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Rizzotti and Mullins. NOES: Perez and Takahashi. ABSTAIN: Anthony.
Council Comments:
Council Members reported out on Council committee assignments and attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items:
1. Mayor Takahashi’s request for a letter related to negotiations between New York Film Academy and their Teacher/Staff Union respectfully encouraging timely and mutually acceptable resolution (May 19, 2026)
It was unanimously approved 5-0 by a show of hands to direct staff to send a letter related to negotiations between New York Film Academy and their Teacher/Staff Union respectfully encouraging timely and mutually acceptable resolution.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Member Rizzotti requested a memo on the chemicals and toxins used and stored by Burbank companies to ensure safety protocols are followed after the recent incident in Garden Grove.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 p.m. to Tuesday, June 16, 2026 for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.
_s/Tamala Takahashi_______________
Tamala Takahashi
Mayor
_s/Linda Thai________________
Linda Thai
Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED DATE: June 16, 2026