1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 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, 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:
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: Amanda Sim v. City of Burbank
c. Case No.: 26NNCV00718
d. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury The meeting reconvened in Study Session at 5:14 p.m. with Vice Mayor Mullins absent.
Study Session:
1. Review of Updates to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance - Community Development Department
Vice Mayor Mullins arrived at 5:15 p.m.
Fatima Benitez, Associate 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.
Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Council Member Perez, to provide direction to proceed with Option No. 3(retain and update the local ADU program consistent with State ADU law & the HCD interpretation) and continue with prior direction to bring back a for-sale option. The motion carried 5-0 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Anthony, Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None.
2 Council Member Perez left the dais at 6:14 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 6:14 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, Rizzotti, Vice Mayor Mullins, and Mayor Takahashi
Absent: Council Member Perez
Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Mayor Takahashi indicated there would be two (2) periods of Public Comment at this evening's meeting and those who wish to participate in the public comment periods may join via Zoom or call in at (818) 238-3335. Members of the public may comment in person or remotely for all public comment periods.
Council Member Perez returned to the dais at 6:18 p.m.
Announcements:
Mayor Takahashi displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) National Night Out; (2) Community Development Block Grant Committee Vacancy; (3) Homeless Services Website; (4) Media District Specific Plan; (5) Election Nomination Period; and (6) Time Capsule Recommendation Submission.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Welcome Sister City Delegates Visiting from Ota, Japan Mayor Takahashi welcomed Sister City Delegates visiting from Ota, Japan, and welcomed Aya Hirose and Takehito Murakami, chaperones, and Ryoto Maruyama, student delegate, who made remarks.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess indicated there were no items to report.
Presentations:
1. Presentation of an Update from the Burbank Nonprofit Coalition Mayor Takahashi introduced Shanna Warren, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club, who provided an update from the Burbank Nonprofit Coalition and welcomed representatives from Leeza's Care Connection, Convalescent Aid Society, Kids' Community Dental Clinic, Zonta Club of Burbank, Family Service 3 Agency, and the Burbank Armenian Association, who made remarks.
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: Ron Bax, Chris C., Daisy Quimby, Jim Lane, Diana Pulver, Chinmayi Nayak, Mya Bueno, Nairi, Yvonne Oliver, Samantha, Cameron Tennyson, Kreigh Hampel, Mark Scroggs, Susan O'Carroll, David Donahue, and Dennis Belli.
One (1) speaker commented remotely.
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. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Cooperative Agreement with Wyatt Trapp, Inc. for the Robert E. Gross Park Seismic Retrofit and Renovation RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,728
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH WYATT TRAPP, INC. AND
AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ROBERT E. GROSS PARK SEISMIC RETROFIT AND RENOVATION PROJECT.
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Measure M MSP-5 Subregional Fund Programming for Fiscal Years 2028-29 and 2029-30
RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,729
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
UPDATING THE PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ARROYO
VERDUGO COMMUNITIES JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING
THROUGH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL
PLAN TO INCLUDE THE OLIVE AVENUE BRIDGE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND THE BURBANKBUS TRANSIT AND
MAINTENANCE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND APPROVING A SAMPLE FUNDING AGREEMENT.
4 Reports to Council:
1. Discussion on the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station and Regional Transit Coalition Efforts
Karen Pan, Transportation Services Manager, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Chris Buonomo, Senior Transportation Planner, and David Kriske, Assistant Community Development Director – Planning and Transportation, also responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment were: Chris Yoosefi and Arno Dionysion.
Commenting remotely 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.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items:
1. Council Member Rizzotti’s request for a report regarding data centers, including their qualification criteria, whether they are allowed by right under the City’s zoning regulations, and their potential impact. (July 21, 2026) Justin Hess, City Manager; Joseph McDougall, City Attorney; and Patrick Prescott, Community Development, responded to City Council inquiries.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to provide an informational memo and return to Council with a first step report in two months.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Member Perez requested a first step report on banning the use of AI art in city materials and social media.
Council Member Anthony requested a first step report to formally endorse the Plant Based Treaty and directed staff to work with the Sustainable Burbank Commission to curate a list of actionable policy changes that align with the treaty’s goals.
Requests for Information: Mayor Takahashi requested an informational memo regarding the FIFA event and how the event can be used as a blueprint for additional community events.
5 Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 p.m. to Tuesday, August 11, 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