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BURBANK CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
4:00 p.m. – Closed Session

5:00 p.m. – Study Session

6:00 p.m. – Open Session
Council Chamber
275 E. Olive Avenue, Second Floor



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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, November 18, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda. 

Members of the public have the option to participate in the meeting via in-person and/or telephonically for Closed Session, General Public Comment, Public Hearings, and Study Sessions. They may also submit their written comments regarding City business using the eComment feature on the City website, or by emailing the City Council directly at citycouncil@burbankca.gov.

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:

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:

  1. To speak during Closed Session Public Comment, General Public Comment, Public Hearing Public Comment, and Study Session Public Comment periods during the meeting, members of the public may speak in-person in the Council Chamber or call (818) 238-3335. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer, depending on how many public comment cards are received and how many callers are in the queue at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below). Additional public comment cards and calls 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

  2. The Reports to Council Public Comment periods are only accepted in person – public comment cards must be submitted before the public comment period begins for each report to Council. Speaker time limits will be determined by the Presiding Officer depending on how many public comment cards have been received at the commencement of each public comment period (as shown below). Additional public comment cards 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

  3. eComment will remain open until 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

  4. Email the City Council directly citycouncil@burbankca.gov
    Emails received on or before 3:00 p.m. on City Council Meeting Day will be distributed to the City Council in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence received after this time will be distributed the following business day.

  5. 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:

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 and Study Session items only) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335, or to speak in person a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.

 

B. 

Closed Session in City Hall First Floor Conference Room:

 

1.  Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation

  1. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.9(d)(1)
  2. Name of Case: Hrachya Nersisyan v. City of Burbank and Joshua Paul Van Dam
  3. Case No.: 24NNCV01767
  4. Brief description and nature of case: Personal Injury - Auto Accident 

 

2.  Conference with Real Property Negotiator

  1. Pursuant to Govt. Code §54956.8
  2. Property: Burbank Town Center - Burbank Center Stage Home of The Colony Theatre - 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA 91502
  3. Parties Whom Agency or City is Negotiating with: Onni Burbank Town Center LLC, 1031 S. Broadway, Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA - Peter Park; The Colony Theatre Company, 555 North Third Street, Burbank, CA - Heather Provost
  4. City Negotiator: Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director
  5. Terms Under Negotiation: Terms for 1. Sublease and Master Lease Modification and 2. Operating Agreement 

C. 

Study Session: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – Council Chamber:

 

1. 

Discussion on the Revised Administrative Draft of the Media District Specific Plan and Update on the Environmental Analysis – Community Development Department

 

Comment on the Media District Specific Plan Update, and its alignment with and support of the three overarching goals of contextual development, transit-oriented growth, and streamlined housing production.

 
Attachments:
SR - Media District Specific Plan
Att1 - Revised Administrative Draft
Att2 - June 2024 Draft Media District Specific Plan
Att3 - 1991 Media District Specific Plan
Att4 - MDSP Project Schedule
PowerPoint Presentation

D. 

Call to Order: 6:00 p.m.

 

E. 

Moment of Reflection:

 

F. 

Flag Salute:

 

G. 

Roll Call:

 

H. 

Announcements: (The Mayor will make announcements on various topics in addition to any listed)

 

I. 

Council Presentations/Recognitions: (The Mayor will make presentations to various groups/persons)

 

1. 

Presentation of the League of California Cities 2025 Helen Putnam Award for Excellence for the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo (BASE) Program – City Council

 

2. 

Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Winners of the OurBurbank 2025 Halloween Decorating Contest – City Council

 

3. 

Presentation of a Proclamation Declaring November 1 – 30, 2025 as “Burbank Temporary Aid Center Month” in the City of Burbank – City Council

 

J. 

City Manager Report: (Updates on Notable Events, if any)

 

K. 

Presentations:

 

1. 

Presentation of a State Legislative Update by Emanuels Jones & Associates – City Manager's Office

 

L. 

Reporting on Closed Session: (The City Attorney will report the Closed Session items and report out actions taken)

 

M. 

General Public Comment: (On any matter concerning City business and/or any agenda items.) To Comment, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335 or to speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.

 

N. 

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)

 

O. 

Consent Calendar: (Items on the Consent Calendar are generally routine matters and should be adopted by one motion without an oral report)

 

1. 

City Council Minutes – City Clerk's Office

 

Recommendation:

Approve the City Council Minutes of the Joint Meeting of October 14, 2025; the Special Meeting of October 21, 2025; the Dark Meeting of October 21, 2025; the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2025; and the Dark Meetings of November 4 and November 11, 2025.

 

MOTION: Approved 5-0

 
Attachments:
Council Minutes 10.14
Special Meeting Minutes 10.21
Dark Meeting Minutes 10.21
Council Minutes 10.28
Dark Meeting Minutes 11.04
Dark Meeting Minutes 11.11

2. 

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Design-Build Contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. and Delegating Authority to Approve Plans and Specifications for Shade Structures at Robert E. Gross Park Ballfields – Parks and Recreation Department

 

Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SHADE STRUCTURES AT ROBERT E. GROSS PARK BALLFIELDS.

 

MOTION: Adopted 5-0 

 
Attachments:
SR - Contract with Landscape Structures Inc.
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Sourcewell Proposal
Att3 - Rendering

3. 

Adoption of a Resolution Approving Contract Documents, Plans and Specifications, and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Bid Schedule No. 1419 – Roof Replacements and/or Restoration – Multiple Buildings Project with Danny Letner Inc. dba Letner Roofing Company; Findings of CEQA Exemption 15301(a)(b) – Public Works Department

 

Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR BID SCHEDULE NO. 1419 – ROOF REPLACEMENTS AND/OR RESTORATION – MULTIPLE BUILDINGS PROJECT WITH DANNY LETNER INC., DBA LETNER ROOFING COMPANY.

 

MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,665)

 
Attachments:
SR - Contract for BS 1419
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Bid Summary
Resolution No. 25-29,665

4. 

Adoption of a Resolution Determining a Public Necessity and Permitting the Prime Contractor to Add Subcontractors to the Community Services Building Security Upgrades Project – Public Works Department

 

Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DETERMINING A PUBLIC NECESSITY AND PERMITTING THE PRIME CONTRACTOR TO ADD SUBCONTRACTORS, CORRADINI CORP. AND PLATINUM GLASS CORPORATION, TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING SECURITY UPGRADES PROJECT.

 

MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,666)

 
Attachments:
SR - CSB Security Project
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Letter from R Dependable
Resolution No. 25-29,666

5. 

Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Updated Rules and Regulations Governing Utility Service – Burbank Water and Power Department

 

Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE UPDATED RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING UTILITY SERVICE.

 

MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,667)

 
Attachments:
SR - Rules and Regulations
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Redlined Version of Rules and Regulations
Att3 - Appendix D
Att4 - Appendix F
Att5 - Redlined Rules and Regulations
Resolution No. 25-29,667

6. 

Adoption of a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Citywide Fee Schedule to Approve the Updated Burbank Water and Power Electric Vehicle Charging Rates, Solar Net Billing Rate, Lifeline Discount, and Miscellaneous Service Fees – Burbank Water and Power Department

 

Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK, AMENDING ARTICLE X, SECTION 1, SECTION 10, AND SECTION 11, AND ARTICLE XI, SECTION 9 OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE TO APPROVE THE UPDATED RATES AND FEES.

 

MOTION: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,668)

 
Attachments:
SR - Updates to the Citywide Fee Schedule
Att1 - Resolution
Att2 - Revised EV Charging Rates
Att3 - Current Avoided Cost of Energy Rate
Att4 - Lifeline Rate Eff. 01.01.26
Att5 - Revised Miscellaneous Fees
Att6 - Revised Fee Schedule Changes
Resolution No. 25-29,668

7. 

Approval of the Burbank Hospitality Association Fiscal Year 2025–26 Annual Report – Community Development Department

 

Recommendation:

Approve the Fiscal Year 2025–26 Burbank Hospitality Association Annual Report pursuant to Section 36650 of the California Street and Highways Code.

 

MOTION: Approved 5-0

 
Attachments:
SR - BHA Annual Report
Att1 - TBID Annual Report
Att2 - Visit Burbank Accomplishments

8. 

Appointment of Members to the Youth Board for the 2025-26 School Year – Parks and Recreation Department

 

Recommendation:

Appoint students to serve a one-year term on the Youth Board based on school recommendations and submitted applications.

 

MOTION: Appointed 5-0

 
Attachments:
SR - Youth Board Appointments
Att1 - Ordinance 25-4,032
Att2 - School Representative Nominations
Att3 - At-Large Applicants

P. 

Public Hearing:

 

1. 

Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings and to Renew the Burbank Tourism Business Improvement District – Community Development Department

 

Recommendation:

Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWAL OF THE BURBANK TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.

 

*** 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, please telephone into the meeting at (818) 238-3335. To speak in person, a SALMON Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.

 

Council Action: Adopted 5-0 (Resolution No. 25-29,669)

 
Attachments:
SR - Renewal of TBID
Att1 -Resolution
Att2 - Signed Petitions
Att3 - Management District Plan
Correspondences
Resolution No. 25-29,669

Q. 

Reports to Council: (Items listed under this section will have an oral report provided)

 

1. 

Approval of a Final Project Alignment for the Chandler Bikeway Extension Project – Community Development Department

 

Recommendation:

Approve a final project alignment for the Chandler Bikeway Extension Project.

 

Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.


Council ActionApproved 4-1 (Rizzotti, Dissent)

 
Attachments:
SR - Chandler Bikeway Extension
Att1 - Local and Regional Gap Closures
Att2 - Project Alignment and Roadway Configurations
Att3 - Graphical Renderings
PowerPoint Presentation

2. 

Review of the General Fund’s Financial Status as of September 30, 2025 – Financial Services Department

 

Recommendation:

Note and file.

 

Public Comment: To speak in person, a YELLOW Public Comment Card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk prior to the comment period.

 

Council ActionNoted and Filed 5-0 By consensus

 
Attachments:
SR - General Funds Financial Status
Att1 - Projected Spendable Fund Balance
Att2 - Financial Forecast
PowerPoint Presentation

R. 

Council Comments: (Including reporting on Council committee assignments, attendance at conferences, regional meetings, and community events)

 

S. 

Introduction of Additional Agenda Items: (Council Members may request future agenda items)

 

T. 

Adjournment: To Tuesday, November 25, 2025 for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber 275 East Olive Avenue, Second Floor.