1 CITY OF BURBANK
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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 5:04 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 Public Comment:
There being no 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 Real Property Negotiator
a. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
b. Property: Assessor Parcel Number 2453-007-917. Southerly side of Glenoaks Boulevard, between Palm Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue. c. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating: Burbank Unified School District, Dr. Jason Hasty and Dr. Thomas McCoy.
d. City Negotiator: Simone McFarland, Assistant Community Development Director – Business & Economic Development; Kimberly Montes, Senior Administrative Analyst.
e. Terms Under Negotiation: Terms under negotiation include, but are not limited to the proposed acquisition of the property.
Call to Order:
A Regular 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 6:05 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
2 Also Present: City Manager Hess, City Attorney McDougall, and City Clerk Clark Mayor Takahashi indicated there would be three (3) 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.
Announcements:
Mayor Takahashi displayed a PowerPoint presentation announcing the following: (1) Earthquake Multi-Unit Retrofit Program; (2) Clear the Shelters Pet Adoption Campaign; (3) Homeless Outreach Services; and (4) Media Industry Expo Series.
Council Presentations/Recognitions:
1. Presentation of Certificates of Participation to the Burbank Student Sister City Delegates Returning from Incheon, Korea
Mayor Takahashi presented Certificates of Participation to the Burbank Student Sister City delegates returning from Incheon, Korea, and welcomed Dante Gutierrez and Megan Ly, student delegates, who made remarks and displayed a video.
City Manager Report:
City Manager Hess introduced Damian Skinner, Public Works Director, who provided an update on the electric trash trucks, and Patrick Prescott, Community Development Director, who provided an update on the California Film Commission.
Presentations:
1. Presentation of a Federal Legislative Update from United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman
Mayor Takahashi introduced United States Congressmember Laura Friedman, who provided a Federal legislative update.
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, Rufus Choi, Julie D'Angelo, Sharon Townsend, Mark Scroggs, Diana Pulver, Cynthia Pease, Jo Pimienta, Ernest Dellinger, Cameron Tennyson, Dan K., Susan O'Carroll, Samantha Lau, Kevin Morris, Madeline Ocampo, Chinmayi Nayak, Chloe Wingfield, Christina Ku, Joey Gaber, Terri Freedman, Elizabeth Bax, David Donahue, and Jim Lane.
Six (6) speakers commented remotely.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment:
Council Members and Staff responded to Public Comment.
3 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.
Council Member Anthony pulled Item No. 3 for separate discussion.
Council Member Anthony left the dais at 8:26 p.m.
1. Council Minutes
Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meetings of July 21 and July 28, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of August 4, 2026.
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
1. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,730
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.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,731
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.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 26-29,732
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULE.
Reports to Council:
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals for an Unexpired Term
Kimberley Clark, City Clerk, presented the report and responded to City Council inquiries.
4 Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Commenting remotely was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved and carried 4-0 (Anthony, absent) by a show of hands to appoint Ernest Dellinger to the Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 2028.
2. Update on Child and Infant Care Needs Assessment
Diego Cevallos, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, presented the PowerPoint Presentation and responded to City Council inquiries. Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director, and Justin Hess, City Manager, also responded to Council inquiries.
Council Member Anthony returned to the dais at 8:35 p.m.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: Arno Dionysian.
Commenting remotely was: None.
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to 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, return to Council with funding considerations as part of the Fiscal Year 2027-28 Budget process, provide a directory of licensed child-care providers within the City of Burbank, and return to Council in January regarding the creation of a child-care subcommittee.
Consent Calendar Item Pulled for Separate Consideration:
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
Joseph McDougall, City Attorney, presented the report responded to Council inquiries.
Public Comment:
Appearing to comment was: None.
Commenting remotely was: None.
5 Council Action:
It was moved by Council Member Anthony, seconded by Vice Mayor Mullins, to 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. The motion carried 4-0-1 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Perez, Rizzotti, Mullins, and Takahashi. NOES: None. 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. 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)
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to prepare a first step report on banning the use of generative AI art in City materials and social media.
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)
Council Action:
It was approved by Council consensus to direct staff to prepare a first step report to formally endorse the plant-based treaty and work with the Sustainable Burbank Commission to curate a list of actionable policy changes that align with the treaty's goals.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items:
Council Member Perez requested (1) a letter supporting the entertainment industry’s exemption from SB 122 to counteract the unintended consequence of an annual cap on tax credits set using tech industry standards, and (2) a letter of support to exempt the use of 3D printers in the entertainment industry to support prop shops in Burbank that would otherwise be negatively impacted by AB 2047 that restricts 3D printer use for ghost gun creations.
Mayor Takahashi requested a Council-signed letter of support for AB 1267, a statewide law enacting a minimum age for marriage at 18.
6 Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:26 p.m. to Tuesday, August 25, 2026, for a Joint 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 25, 2026