1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JOINT MEETING WITH THE PARKING AUTHORITY
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 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 4:03 p.m. by Mayor Takahashi.
Present: Council Member(s) Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: Council Member(s) Anthony, and Perez
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Council Member Anthony arrived at 4:04 p.m.
Closed Session Public Comment:
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: Yomar Alejandra Sainz Villagomez v. City of Burbank, et al. c. Case No.: 25NNCV05028
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 4:07 p.m.
The meeting reconvened in Study Session at 5:04 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Study Session:
1. Discussion of the Draft Downtown Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan Policy Document
Leonard Bechet, Principal Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; Mandip Samra, General Manager – Burbank Water and Power; and Justin Hess, City Manager, also 2 responded to Council inquiries.
Mayor Takahashi noted copies of the draft Downtown Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan are available for viewing at the City's libraries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 5:49 p.m. and reconvened at 6:06 p.m.
Call to Order:
A Joint Meeting of the City Council and the 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 6:06 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 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) 4th of July Drone Show; (2) Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals Vacancy; (3) BRT/SB 79 City Webpage; (4) Rancho Neighborhood Specific Plan Community Meetings; (5) Upcoming Sporting Events; and (6) Election Nomination Period.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Danny Alvarez, Burbank Fire Chief, who provided an update on the accreditation of the Fire Department Commission of Fire Accreditation International.
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.
Joint General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Jonathan Wilder, Nathan Adair, Hunter, Des Ruggels, Ron Bax, Brittany Rochford, Gustavo Bernal, Sarkis Simonian, Dean Karasinski, Hilda 3 Avanessian, Gary Bric, Mark Scroggs, Louise Gill, Diana Pulver, Bridget Underwood, Madeline Ocampo, Chinmayi Nayak, Samantha Lau, Maxine Hillman, Ben Hillman, Vinny Castellini, Walker Sayen, Eddy Polon, Gerard Deegan, Braeden Day, Oliver Andrade, Kit O., Kreigh Hampel, Mike Stage, Bradley, Nolan, Jo Pimienta, Elizabeth Bax, David Donahue, and Cameron Tennyson.
Calling in to comment were: Pedro Toscano, Charlie Carnow, and Kyle.
Bristol Dupré submitted a comment card but did not wish to speak.
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 Anthony, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item Nos. 1-4 and 6-7, the motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES:
None. For Item No. 5, the motion carried 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES:
Anthony, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Perez.
Vice Mayor Mullins had a question on Item No. 3. David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning, responded to Council inquiries.
1. Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 16, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of June 23, 2026.
2. Parking Authority Minutes
Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 2, 2026.
3. Adoption of a Resolution of the Parking Authority of the City of Burbank Approving Implementation Agreements for Temporary Paid Parking During the Fan Zone Event in Downtown Burbank, and Providing Other Parking-Related Services (with Parking Authority)
RESOLUTION NO. P-26-130
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENTS FOR
TEMPORARY PAID PARKING DURING THE FAN ZONE EVENT IN
DOWNTOWN BURBANK, AND PROVIDING OTHER PARKING-RELATED
SERVICES.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Sterndahl Enterprises, Inc. to Provide As-Needed Roadway Signing and Striping Services for Motorist, Bicyclist, and Pedestrian Safety; Consideration of CEQA Exemption (14 CCR § 15301)
4 RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,719
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH STERNDAHL ENTERPRISES, INC.
AND ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH STERNDAHL
ENTERPRISES, INC. TO PROVIDE AS-NEEDED ROADWAY SIGNING AND
STRIPING SERVICES FOR MOTORIST, BICYCLIST, AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY.
5. Approval of a Multi-Year Reimbursement Agreement with Family Service Agency for the Youth-Focused Counseling Services Program
Approve a multi-year reimbursement agreement with the Family Service Agency of Burbank for the Youth-Focused Counseling Services Program, to be funded annually from the Youth Services Holding Account. Expenditures would be up to $245,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–27, $272,500 in FY 2027–28, and $300,000 in FY 2028–29.
6. Approval to Authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power to Award the Multi-Year Alliance Agreement with Okonite for Various Material Categories to Support the Burbank Water and Power Warehouse Approve the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee of the City Manager, to execute a multi-year Alliance Agreement with The Okonite Company for various large electrical distribution wire and cable supplies supporting the BWP Warehouse operations.
7. Approval of an Agreement with the American Public Power Association for the Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Development Program Grant for the Development of Power-Efficient Design in Utility Customer Electrification Programs in the Amount of $77,750
Approve the agreement with the American Public Power Association accepting grant funds for the Demonstration of Energy and Efficiency Development program grant in the amount of $77,750 for the development of Power Design in Utility Customer Electrification Programs (Agreement), and authorize the General Manager of Burbank Water and Power, as designee to the City Manager, to execute the Agreement and any other ancillary documents, including amendments, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney’s Office.
Public Hearing:
1. Introduction of an Ordinance Amending and Restating Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Burbank Municipal Code, Relating to the Sustainable Water Use Practices, and Finding of a CEQA Exemption (14 CCR 15061, 15301, 15305, 15307, 15308)
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:59 p.m. There were no Conflict of-Interest disclosures. City Clerk Clark affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication; confirmed 5 there was a complete file of exhibits and correspondence including emails and other documents, and that no written correspondence was received.
Drew Johnstone, Sustainability Officer, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, noted an updated copy of the ordinance was distributed to the Council and posted on the City's website as an additional document in the agenda packet. Staff's recommendation is adoption of the updated ordinance.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:26 p.m.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Rizzotti, to:
Introduce AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 3
(SUSTAINABLE WATER USE ORDINANCE) OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE.
The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
City Attorney McDougall clarified Council adopted the updated ordinance provided to Council and incorporated into the agenda packet.
2. Review of Potential Options for Sequencing of Elections in Map 130; Adoption of a Resolution Assigning Sequence of Elections in Districts Depicted in Map 130; and Direction to Staff
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:33 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.
Marguerite Leoni, consultant from Nielsen Merksamer, LLC, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, and Jill Vander Borght, Chief Assistant City Attorney, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Hearing Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Arno Dionysian.
6 Calling in to comment was: None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 9:37 p.m.
Following discussion, Council elected to move forward with Attachment 2A, with Districts 3 (to be redesignated as 2) and 4 on the ballot in 2028 and every four years thereafter and Districts 1, 2 (to be redesignated as 3), and 5 on the ballot in 2030 and every four years thereafter.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Perez, to:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,720
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
SETTING THE SEQUENCE OF ELECTIONS FOR AN ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW ARTICLE 3 TO TITLE 2 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE CITY’S ELECTORAL SYSTEM FROM AT-LARGE TO BY
DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTING CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND ESTABLISHING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES TO BE
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS OF BURBANK AT THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026
CONSOLIDATED STATEWIDE ELECTION, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT.
Reports to Council:
1. Consideration of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Recommendation to Excuse the Absences of Commissioner
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 Rizzotti, seconded by Council Member Perez, to approve the recommendation of the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission to excuse the absences of Commissioner Jackie Brenneman. 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 Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Burbank and the Burbank City Employees’ Association from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Citywide Salary Schedule
Betsy McClinton, Management Services Director, presented the report and 7 responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Council Action:
It was moved by Vice Mayor Mullins, seconded by Council Member Perez, to:
1. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,721
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK CITY EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION (BCEA) FROM JULY 1, 2026 – JUNE 30, 2027.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,722
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
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.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items:
1. Council Member Anthony’s request for a letter of opposition to proposed statewide ballot initiative 25-0006A1, which would limit the ability of voters to raise revenues for local government services, and encouraging Governor Newsom to seek a negotiated legislative resolution to remedy the inconsistencies of transferred taxes across California. (June 16, 2026) Council Member Anthony noted ballot initiative 25-0006A1 was pulled from the ballot and replaced with Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) No. 22.
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to provide a letter of opposition to ACA 22 to be signed by the Mayor.
2. Council Member Rizzotti’s request to invite California State Senator Menjivar and Assembly Member Schultz to attend a meeting to state their position or comment on SB 79 and SB 1361. (June 16, 2026)
Council Action:
It was unanimously approved by Council consensus to direct staff to draft a letter from the Mayor inviting the legislators to provide a brief presentation before their regular Council legislative update.
8 Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Member Anthony requested (1) a letter of support to bring back AB 736 (Wicks) regarding transfer taxes.
Requests for Other Information:
Council Member Anthony requested an informational memo regarding the June 25, 2026 email from the Sustainable Burbank Commission regarding the difference between endorsement and implementation of the Plant-Based Treaty and whether there are different levels of participation in the treaty. Mayor Takahashi added that she would like the informational memo to address what implementation would mean for City- sponsored events versus the community as a whole.
Mayor Takahashi requested memos on SB 346 (Durazo) regarding short-term rental annual reports and SB 524 (Arreguín) regarding disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of reports.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m. to Tuesday, July 21, 2026 for a Regular 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: July 21, 2026