NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Joint City Council Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber – 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor, on Tuesday, August 25, 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.
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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
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Webinar Passcode (if needed): 818238
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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, Housing Authority and Parking Authority 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 Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority v. City of Burbank Case No.: 26STCP01904
Brief description and nature of case: CEQA and Breach of Contract 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
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(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 a Proclamation Declaring August 26, 2026, as “Women’s Equality Day” in the City of Burbank – City Council I.
City Manager Report
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(Updates on Notable Events, if any)
J.
Reporting on Closed Session
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(The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken) K.
Joint General Public Comment
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(On any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) To Comment, please call (818) 238-3335, join via Zoom, or to speak in person, a YELLOW
Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.
L.
Council, City Manager, and/or City Attorney Comment
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(Responses to General Public Comment, if any, shall be brief and in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act) M.
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
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Approve the City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 11, 2026, and the Dark Meeting of August 18, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Council Minutes
Dark Meeting Minutes
2. Housing Authority Minutes – City Clerk's Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Housing Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 16, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Housing Authority Minutes
3. Parking Authority Minutes – City Clerk's Office
Recommendation
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Approve the Parking Authority Minutes of the Joint Meeting of June 30, 2026.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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Parking Authority Minutes
4. Adoption of Resolutions Continuing Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2025-26 to Fiscal Year 2026-27 – Financial Services Department (with Housing Authority and Parking Authority)
Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Continuing Appropriations
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Housing Authority Resolution
Att3 - Parking Authority Resolution
Att4 - Summary of Continuing Appropriations
Att5 - Continuing Appropriations by Account Number
5. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant, Acceptance of Grant Funds in the Amount of $14,928.55, and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget by Appropriating Funds Towards the Burbank Fire Department’s Wildland Program – Fire Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION, ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,928.55, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TOWARDS THE BURBANK FIRE DEPARTMENT’S WILDLAND PROGRAM.
MOTION: Adopted 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Firehouse Subs Foundation Grant
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - MOU Funding Agreement
6. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant for $131,650 and Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget by Appropriating Funds – Police Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT AND ANY FUTURE AMENDMENTS, ACCEPTING $131,650 IN GRANT FUNDS, AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain)
Attachments
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SR - CHP Cannabis Tax Fund Grant
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Grant Agreement
7. Adoption of a Resolution Enabling Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing Options for Eligible Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, and Seismic Improvements – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF PROPERTIES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY IN THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CSCDA) OPEN PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) PROGRAMS; AUTHORIZING THE CSCDA TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY CONTRACTUAL ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS.
MOTION: Adopted 4-0-1 (Anthony, abstain)
Attachments
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SR - PACE Financing
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - PACE Presentation
8. Approval of a Joint Powers Agreement Establishing the Southern California Regional Water Authority and Authorizing the Burbank Water and Power General Manager to Designate a Governing Board Representative – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Approve the Joint Powers Agreement (Agreement) establishing the Southern California Regional Water Authority and authorizing the Burbank Water and Power (BWP) General Manager, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute the Agreement and any ancillary documents necessary to implement the Agreement, including minor amendments, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney’s Office and authorizing the BWP General Manager to appoint a Governing Board Representative to serve on the board of the newly formed Authority.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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SR - SoCal Regional Water Authority Agreement
Att1 - Joint Powers Agreement
9. Approval of the Exchange Water Delivery Agreement between the San Diego County Water Authority and the City of Burbank – Burbank Water and Power Department Recommendation
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Approve the Exchange Water Delivery Agreement (Agreement) between the San Diego County Water Authority and the City of Burbank and authorize the Burbank Water and Power General Manager, as the City Manager’s designee, to execute the Agreement and any other ancillary documents, including amendments, in form and substance satisfactory to the City Attorney’s Office.
MOTION: Approved 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Exchange Water Delivery Agreement
Att1 - Agreement
10. Approval of an Eighth Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Elizabeth Moule & Stefanos Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists, for the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan; and Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget – Community Development Department Recommendation
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Approve an Eighth Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Elizabeth Moule & Stefanos Polyzoides, Architects and Urbanists for the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan.
Amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget by appropriating $249,834.
MOTION: Approved and Amended 5-0
Attachments
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SR - Downtown TOD Specific Plan PSA
Att1 - Eighth Amendment
Att2 - Seventh Amendment
Att3 - Sixth Amendment
Att4 - Fifth Amendment
Att5 - Fourth Amendment
Att6 - Third Amendment
Att7 - Second Amendment
Att8 - First Amendment
Att9 - PSA
N.
Public Hearing
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1. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Burbank Public Housing Agency Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Plan and Updates to the Section 8 Administrative Plan to Implement Housing Opportunities Through Modernization Act Requirements – Community Development Department (with Housing Authority)
Recommendation
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Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING: 1) THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY REVISED ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; 2) UPDATES TO THE SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MODERNIZATION ACT; AND 3) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. *** If Additional Documents/Correspondences are submitted for this item, they will be periodically posted to the City website for public viewing.*** Public Hearing Public Comment
: To comment in person, a
SALMON
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
: Adopted 4-0-1 (Perez, abstain)
Attachments
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SR - Housing Annual Administrative Plan
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Amended Administrative Plan
Att3 - Summary of Proposed Updates
Att4 - Resident Advisory Board Comments
Correspondences
PowerPoint Presentation
O.
Reports to Council
: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)
1. Appointment to Fill One Vacancy on the Community Development Block Grant Committee for an Unexpired Term – City Clerk's Office Recommendation
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Appoint one member to the Community Development Block Grant Committee 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 Eric McBride 5-0
Attachments
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SR - CDBG Committee Vacancy
Att1 - Applications and Resumes
2. Overview and Evaluation of Project Labor Agreements Related to the City of Burbank’s Capital Improvement Program – Public Works Department Recommendation
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Note and file.
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
: Proved Direction 3-2 (Rizzotti and Mullins, dissent)
Attachments
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SR - Project Labor Agreements
Att1 - Lancaster Impact Analysis Memo
PowerPoint Presentation
P.
Council Comments
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(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. Mayor Takahashi’s request for a letter of support from the Council for Assembly Bill 1267, which would enact a minimum age of 18 for marriage in California (August 11, 2026).
Motion: Approved 4-0 (Anthony, absent)
R.
Introduction of Additional Agenda Items
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(Council Members may request future agenda items)
S.
Adjournment
: To Tuesday, September 15, 2026 for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber –
275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.