NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
Members of the public have the option to participate in the meeting in-person or remotely.
They may also submit their written comments regarding City business using the eComment feature on the City website.
Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision, or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). For more information, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5051.
Interpretation Requests
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If you would like to participate in Public Comments and require an interpreter, please telephone the City Clerk's Office at (818) 238-5851 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Si desea participar en los comentarios públicos y necesita un intérprete, por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (818) 238-5851 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
How to View the Meeting
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Local Cable: Spectrum Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99.
YouTube Live Streaming Channel:
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City Website Live Streaming:
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Public Comment Options
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Written comments:
Submit comments through eComment on the City website (
https://www.burbankca.gov/web/city-clerks-office/ecomment ) from the time the agenda is posted until 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. eComments will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting.
In-person
: Attend and provide comments in the Council Chamber.
Remote participation via Zoom (Audio Only, No Video):
Option A – Telephone
Call
(818) 238-3335
Enter the Meeting ID:
824 4125 6228
, then press #
Press # again to skip participant ID
Press *9 to raise or lower your hand
The City Clerk will identify callers by the last
four
digits of their phone number
When allowed to speak, you may be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 Webinar Passcode (if needed):
818238
Option B – Web Browser or Mobile Device
Click
HERE
to join via Zoom.com
Enter Meeting ID:
824 4125 6228
Webinar Passcode (if needed): 818238
To request to speak during public comment, use the Raise Hand feature in Zoom.
For instructions on how to raise your hand during the meeting, please click HERE
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Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer, depending on how many public comment cards are received and how many remote participants
are in the queue at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below).
Additional public comment cards and
remote comments
will not be accepted once the public comment period commences. 1 – 20 Total Speakers – 3 minutes each
21 – 39 Total Speakers – 2 minutes each
40+ Total Speakers – 1 minute each
The Presiding Officer has the discretion to reduce speaking time for each speaker in order to ensure that City business can be completed at a reasonable hour.
Public Disclosure
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Please be advised that any communication submitted to the City of Burbank, its officials, staff or City consultants, may be considered a public record under the Brown Act and California Public Records Act. This means that any information contained in the communication, including personal information, may be subject to public disclosure. The City reserves the right to disclose such information in accordance with the law.
This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the City Council may discuss or act on at this meeting. The agenda packet consisting of the staff reports and all other documentation relating to each item on this agenda will be posted on the City's website at www.burbankca.gov
. Any writings or documents provided to the City Council regarding any item on this agenda subsequent to distribution of the agenda packet will be posted on the City's website at www.burbankca.gov
. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. The Council Chamber is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision, or hearing impairments (48-hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5051 with questions or concerns.
A.
Public Comment
: (On Closed Session items only) To comment in person, a PINK
Public Comment Card must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the comment period. To comment remotely, participants may join via Zoom (using the link on the agenda or by calling 818-238-3335). Remote commenters must join the queue to speak using the “raise hand” feature in Zoom prior to the comment period.
B.
Closed Session
in City Hall First Floor Conference Room
:
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
Property: Assessor Parcel Number 2453-007-917. Southerly side of Glenoaks Boulevard, between Palm Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue.
Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating: Burbank Unified School District, Dr. Jason Hasty and Dr. Thomas McCoy.
City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; Kimberly Montes, Senior Administrative Analyst.
Terms Under Negotiation: Terms under negotiation include, but are not limited to the proposed acquisition of the property.
C.
Call to Order
: 6:00 p.m.
D.
Moment of Reflection
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E.
Flag Salute
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F.
Roll Call
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G.
Announcements
: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed) H.
Council Presentations/Recognitions
: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)
1. Presentation of Certificates of Participation to the Burbank Student Sister City Delegates Returning from Incheon, Korea – City Council I.
City Manager Report
: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)
J.
Presentations
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1. Presentation of a Federal Legislative Update from United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman – City Manager's Office Attachments
:
PowerPoint Presentation
K.
Reporting on Closed Session
: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) L.
General Public Comment
: To comment in person, a
YELLOW
Public Comment Card must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the comment period. To comment remotely, participants may join via Zoom (using the link on the agenda or by calling 818-238-3335). Remote commenters must join the queue to speak using the “raise hand” feature in Zoom prior to the comment period.
M.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment
: (Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) N.
Consent Calendar
: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)
1. Council Minutes – City Clerk's Office
Recommendation
:
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meetings of July 21 and July 28, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of August 4, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
:
Council Minutes 7.21
Council Minutes 7.28
Dark Meeting Minutes
2. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Revision of the Title and Specification for the Classification of Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development to Assistant Community Development Director - Economic Development & Real Estate; Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Title, Specification, Salary, and Conflict of Interest Code Designation for the Classification of Assistant Community Development Director – Housing & Homeless Services; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Citywide Salary Schedule – Management Services Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE REVISION OF THE TITLE AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & REAL ESTATE.
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TITLE, SPECIFICATION, SALARY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE DESIGNATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR – HOUSING & HOMELESS SERVICES.
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Attachments
:
SR - Assistant Community Development Directors Classification Att1 - Resolution - Asst Community Development Director Att2 - Redlined Specification
Att3 - Resolution - Asst Community Development Director Att4 - Resolution - Citywide Salary Schedule
Resolution No. 26-29,730
Resolution No. 26-29,731
Resolution No. 26-29,732
3. Approval of a Budget Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget Appropriating Funds for Environmental Review of SB 79 Transit Oriented Development Stop Zoning in Burbank – City Attorney's Office Recommendation
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Approve a Budget Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Adopted Budget Appropriating Funds for California Environmental Quality review of transit-oriented development stop zoning as mapped by Southern California Association of Governments pursuant to Senate Bill 79, which designated unplanned and unstudied density and increased height limits around transit stops in the City of Burbank.
MOTION: Approved 4-0-1 (Anthony, Abstain)
Attachments
:
SR - Budget Amendment for SB79
O.
Reports to Council
: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals for an Unexpired Term – City Clerk's Office Recommendation
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Appoint one member to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals (Board) to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028.
Public Comment
: To comment in person, a
YELLOW
Public Comment Card must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the comment period. To comment remotely, participants may join via Zoom (using the link on the agenda or by calling 818-238-3335). Remote commenters must join the queue to speak using the “raise hand” feature in Zoom prior to the comment period.
Council Action
: Appointed Ernest Dellinger
Attachments
:
SR - Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals Vacancy
Att1 - Applications and Resumes
Att2 - BMC 2-1-414
2. Update on Child and Infant Care Needs Assessment – Parks and Recreation Department Recommendation
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Note and file; or
Direct staff to further explore a potential agreement with the Child Care Resource Center to develop a comprehensive Child and Infant Care Needs Assessment for the City of Burbank, continue refining the proposed scope of work and implementation considerations, and return to Council with funding considerations as part of the Fiscal Year 2027-28 Budget process.
Public Comment
: To comment in person, a
YELLOW
Public Comment Card must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the comment period. To comment remotely, participants may join via Zoom (using the link on the agenda or by calling 818-238-3335). Remote commenters must join the queue to speak using the “raise hand” feature in Zoom prior to the comment period.
Council Action
: Provided Direction
Attachments
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SR - Child and Infant Care Needs Assessment
Att1 - 1991 Child Care Master Plan
Att2 - Child Care Needs Assessment
Att3 - Child Care Directory
Att4 - San Bernardino County Delivery System
Att5 - Burbank Child Care Needs Assessment Proposal
PowerPoint Presentation
P.
Council Comments
: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events) Q.
Consideration of Previously Introduced Additional Agenda Items : (Council Members may briefly discuss future agenda item requests)
1. Council Member Perez’s request for a first step report on banning the use of AI art in City materials and social media (July 28, 2026)
2. Council Member Anthony’s request for a first step report to formally endorse the plant-based treaty and direct staff to work with the Sustainable Burbank Commission to curate a list of actionable policy changes that align with the treaty’s goals (July 28, 2026) R.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
: (Council Members may request future agenda items)
S.
Adjournment
: To Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for a Joint Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.