1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 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, 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 and Study Session Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Susan O'Carroll.
Calling in to comment were: Charles Carnow and Griffin Joseph.
There being no further 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: 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
2. Threat to Public Services or Facilities
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54957(a)
b. Consultation with: Mandip Samra, General Manager; Kyle Wilson, Assistant General Manager, Operational Technology/Chief Technology Officer; Riad Sleiman, Chief Assistant General Manager
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: 303 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: CBRE, representing the Owner, 303 N. Glenoaks Boulevard CA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
d. City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; Kimberly Montes, Senior Administrative Analyst – Business & Economic Development 2 e. Terms Under Negotiation: Terms under negotiation include, but are not limited to, terms of lease, rent, minimum space requirements, and parking.
Council Member Perez arrived at 4:34 p.m.
The meeting reconvened in Study Session at 5:11 p.m. with Vice Mayor Mullins absent.
Study Session:
1. Discussion of the Draft Golden State Specific Plan Policy Document Vice Mayor Mullins arrived at 5:18 p.m.
Daniel Villa, Principal Planner, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Greg Mirza-Avakyan, Senior Planner; Marcos Fuentes, Senior Transportation Planner; Vanessa Quiroz, Senior Planner; Fred Ramirez, Assistant Community Development Director – Transportation and Planning; and Justin Hess, City Manager, also responded to Council inquiries.
The City Council Meeting recessed at 6:01 p.m. and reconvened at 6:11 p.m.
Call to Order:
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Burbank was held in the Council Chamber, 275 East Olive Avenue, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:11 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 four (4) periods of Public Comment at this evening's meeting and those who wish to participate in the General Public Comment period 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) Community Development Block Grant Committee Vacancy; (2) Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals Vacancy; (3) Burbank Rancho Neighborhood Specific Plan Pop-ups; 3 (4) SB 707 Implementation on July 28; and (5) Election Nomination Period.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of a Certification of Recognition to the Burbank Adult School Retail Pharmacy Training Program
Mayor Takahashi presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Burbank Adult School Retail Pharmacy Training Program and introduced Juan Noguera, Director of Burbank Adult School, and Anna Yegiyants, Vice Principal, who made remarks.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring July 2026 as "National Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Burbank
Mayor Takahashi presented a proclamation declaring July 2026 as "National Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Burbank and introduced Mickey DePalo, Chair of the Park, Recreation, and Community Services Board, who made remarks and displayed a video.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager, who provided an update on the FIFA Fan Zone. City Manager Hess also announced the Warner Bros. Studio Ranch lot was selected to serve as the Olympics International Broadcast Center for the 2028 Summer Olympics/Paralympics Games.
Reporting on Closed Session:
City Attorney McDougall reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the agendized Closed Session item and City Council took no reportable action.
General Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Monica Caram, Christian Calvo, Ron Bax, Janet Diel, Mark Scroggs, Robert Nielsen, David Donahue, Dean Karasinski, Pat Tomaszewski, Diana Pulver, Jean Marinelli, Kristen Gish, Lili Rossi, Derek Heeren, Christina Kopelman, Linda Cozakos, Kathryn Hagen, Darrin Borders, Jo Pimienta, Corey Mensing, Louise Gill, Susan O’Carroll, Cameron Tennyson, Carmenita Helligar, Cameron Rodriguez, Lindsey Francois, Shelby Grimm, and Joseph Morales.
Calling in to comment were: Carolyn Garcia Luna, Debra Jones, Gina, and Anonymous.
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 Rizzotti, to approve the Consent Calendar. For Item Nos. 1–2 and 4–7, the motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES:
None. For Item No. 3, the motion carried 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES:
Anthony, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Perez. 4 1. Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 30, 2026, and the Dark Meetings of July 7 and July 14, 2026.
2. Adoption 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)
ORDINANCE NO. 26-4,041
Adopt 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.
3. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Ten-Year Lease Agreement, with Two Ten-Year Options to Extend, with Family Service Agency of Burbank for the Property Located at 2721 W. Burbank Boulevard (APN 2438- 001-900)
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,723
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
APPROVING A TEN-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT, WITH TWO TEN-YEAR
OPTIONS TO EXTEND, WITH FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY OF BURBANK (FSA) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2721 W. BURBANK BOULEVARD:
APN 2438-001-900.
4. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Subaward Amendment with the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department, to Accept Subaward Funds in the Amount of $976,937 to Support the City of Burbank’s Supplemental Nutrition Programs and Supportive Services, Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Subaward Amendment, and Amend the Adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget by Appropriating Funds
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,724
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBAWARD AMENDMENT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY AGING AND DISABILITIES DEPARTMENT, TO ACCEPT SUBAWARD FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF BURBANK’S
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUBAWARD
AMENDMENT, AND AMEND THE ADOPTED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
5 5. Approval and Adoption of the Burbank Water and Power Physical Security Plan for the California Public Utilities Commission’s Decision 19-01-018 Approve and adopt the Burbank Water and Power Physical Security Plan, in collaboration with the California Municipal Utilities Association, as it applies to the definitions, plans, and standards set forth by the California Public Utilities Commission’s Decision 19-01-018, and approve implementation of the mitigating measures and expenditures.
6. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the Southern California Association of Governments and the City of Burbank for a Sustainable Communities Program Active Transportation and Safety Project Grant in the Amount of $900,000 for the Safer Downtown Burbank Mobility Network Improvement Project
1. Find the Safer Downtown Burbank Mobility Network Improvement Project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (Class 1 - Existing Facilities);
2. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Southern California Association of Governments and the City of Burbank for a Sustainable Communities Program Active Transportation and Safety Project Grant; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his Designee to execute the MOU and any other ancillary documents, including amendments, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney’s Office and accept the grant funds.
7. Approval of the City of Burbank Tournament of Roses 2027 Float Rendering Approve the Burbank Tournament of Roses 2027 float rendering.
Reports to Council:
1. Appointment to Fill Vacancies on Various City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Dianna Encarnacion, Jodi Alexander, Tony Anselmo, Alex Keledjian, Jo Pimienta, Bryan Snodgrass, Emily Weisberg, Melanie Renfroe, Gloria Salas, Anne Nahabedian, Arno Dionysian, Matthew Doyle, William Luddy, Samantha Wick, Laura Strobl, and Brian Smith.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to make appointments to the following 6 City of Burbank Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
William Ballas, Victor Taracena, and Christopher Castro to the Building of Building and Fire Code Appeals for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030; William Luddy, Christopher Malotte, and Timothy Cherry to the Burbank Water and Power Board for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030; Robert Nielsen to the Burbank Water and Power Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028;
Hasmik Vrtanesyan and Robin Savoian to the Community Development Goals Committee for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030; Melanie Renfroe, Bryan Snodgrass, Emily Weisberg, and Carmenita Helligar to the Board of Library Trustees for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030;
Shelby Grimm, Jodi Alexander, and Dianna Encarnacion to the Senior Citizen Board for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030; Gloria Salas to the Senior Citizen Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028;
Laura Strobl, Corey Mensing, and Zach Martin to the Heritage Commission for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030;
James Correa to the Infrastructure Oversight Board for an unexpired term ending July 31, 2029;
Jean Marinelli, Lermont Khachikyan, and Monica Caram to the Art in Public Places Committee for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030; Matthew Doyle, Linda Barnes, and Alexander Keledjian to the Civil Service Board for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030; and Anne Nahabedian, Louise Gill, and Cameron Rodriguez to Landlord-Tenant Commission for a full, 4-year term ending July 31, 2030.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Calling an Election on a Charter Amendment to Permit City's Electoral System to Be Changed by Ordinance; Adoption of a Resolution Calling an Election on an Ordinance for District-Based Elections for Burbank City Council Members Using Map 130; and Adoption of a Resolution Requesting Consolidation of the Election on the Charter Amendment and the Election on the Ordinance for District-based Elections Using Map 130 with the Statewide General Election to be Held on November 3, 2026
7 Jill Vander Borght, Chief Assistant City Attorney, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, also responded to 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. 26-29,725
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT
MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION BALLOT FOR THE SUBMISSION TO QUALIFIED VOTERS
PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD REMOVE THE
REQUIREMENT FOR AT-LARGE ELECTIONS OF CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS AND PERMIT THE CITY'S ELECTORAL SYSTEM TO BE
SPECIFIED BY ORDINANCE; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND SETTING RULES AND
DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST
THE MEASURE.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,726
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER
3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT FOR THE
SUBMISSION TO QUALIFIED VOTERS A PROPOSED ORDINANCE
THAT WOULD CHANGE THE CITY'S ELECTORAL SYSTEM FROM AT-
LARGE TO BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS WITH RESPECT TO ELECTING
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, ESTABLISHING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
BY ADOPTING MAP 130, AND SCHEDULING ELECTIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICTS; DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN
IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS; AND SETTING RULES AND DEADLINES FOR ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS FOR AND AGAINST THE MEASURE.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,727
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 INCLUDING CHARTER
AMENDMENT AND ORDINANCE FOR BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS
MEASURES; 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
8 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.
4. Authorize the City Council to create a Subcommittee consisting of the Mayor and Vice Mayor to prepare an argument in favor of the Charter Amendment and against the By-District Council Elections Measure, and if necessary, submit a Rebuttal.
3. Appointment of a City Council Member to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority San Fernando Valley Service Council for a Three-Year Term
Justin Hess, 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 unanimously approved by Council consensus to appoint Council Member Rizzotti to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority San Fernando Valley Service Council for a three-year term of July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
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 support for Assembly Bill 736 (Wicks) regarding limitations on transfer taxes. (June 30, 2026) Council Member Anthony requested that staff continue to monitor the bill. No action was taken on this item.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Members Rizzotti and Perez requested a presentation regarding data centers including their qualification criteria, whether they are allowed by right under the City’s zoning regulations, and their potential impacts.
Requests for Information: Council Member Anthony requested a memo discussing the proposed pedestrian bridge from the Rancho neighborhood into Griffith Park and Council Member Rizzotti requested a memo discussing strategies the City can implement to reduce the current 35% commercial vacancy rate. 9 Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 p.m. to Tuesday, July 28, 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: August 11, 2026