Burbank public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' and the agenda text directs readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.
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The Burbank City Council approved several items, including the purchase of two police interceptors for up to $102,000, a Lucas CPR device for the fire department, and the hiring of two new patrolmen. The council also adopted two fence variations and opted into national opioid litigation settlements. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved purchase of 2 Ford Explorer AWD police interceptors, not to exceed $102,000 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 1 Lucas CPR device for fire department, not to exceed $15,600 (7-0)
- Hired Joseph Hyzynski as patrolman (7-0)
- Hired Damien Zoldak as patrolman (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #29-12-21 for 6' front/side yard fence at 5 South New England (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #30-12-21 for 6' front/side yard fence at 8401 South Melvina (7-0)
- Authorized participation in opioid litigation settlements against McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.
The Burbank City Council approved minutes and bills, then directed the City Attorney to prepare ordinances for two fence variations (Petitions #21-10-1 and #21-10-3). It adopted ordinances amending video coding regulations, supporting a 7A assessment status for 8320 S. Cicero Ave., and authorizing an agreement with FAVS 8320 Cicero, LLC. All votes were 5-0. No other reports were filed.
- Approved minutes of November 10, 2021, by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved current list of bills (5-0).
- Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance for Petition #21-10-1 (Diana Marquez, 8401 S. Melvina Ave.) for a 6' privacy fence variation (5-0).
- Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance for Petition #21-10-3 (Donald Dunlea, 8454 S. New England Ave.) for a 6' privacy fence variation (5-0).
- Adopted ordinance #15.8-21 amending Chapter 8, Licenses and Permits, Sections 8-891 and 8-892, Article XXV, video coding (5-0).
- Adopted ordinance #27-11-21 supporting 7A assessment status for 8320 S. Cicero Ave. (5-0).
- Adopted ordinance #28-11-21 authorizing agreement with FAVS 8320 Cicero, LLC for property at 8320 S. Cicero Ave. (5-0).
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural with no items for decision or discussion. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.
The Burbank City Council approved an ordinance establishing a new Class 'D' liquor license and fee, hired Alfonso Ruiz-Rangel as a police officer, and authorized a $27,000 settlement in the Luis Vazquez lawsuit. It also approved a $31,000 agreement with Lexipol for police risk management and adopted the 2022 meeting schedule. All votes were 7-0.
- Adopted ordinance 26-11-2 creating Class 'D' liquor license and fee (7-0)
- Hired Alfonso Ruiz-Rangel as police officer (7-0)
- Approved $27,000 settlement in Luis Vazquez v. City of Burbank case (7-0)
- Authorized up to $31,000 for Lexipol Solutions Risk Management agreement (7-0)
- Approved 2022 City Council committee and council meeting dates (7-0)
- Approved minutes of October 27, 2021 (voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda, so there are no specific items to report. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Burbank City Council approved the purchase of a 2022 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Northstar Utility Terrain Vehicle for the Fire Department, not to exceed $31,000, in a 6-0 roll call vote. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from October 13, 2021, and the current list of bills. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational reports and citizen comments.
- Approved purchase of Polaris Ranger XP 1000 UTV for Fire Department, not to exceed $31,000 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (6-0)
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural with no listed items for decision or discussion. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
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The Burbank City Council approved several ordinances, including adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and granting fence variations for two properties. It also directed the City Attorney to prepare ordinances for three zoning petitions and made appointments to the Police Pension Board and Zoning Commission. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance #12-7-21 for a 6' privacy fence variation at 8601 S. Major (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #13-7-21 for a 6' privacy fence variation at 8461 S. Leclaire (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #11-7-21 adopting the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (7-0)
- Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance for fence variation at 6632 W. 81st St. (7-0)
- Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance for fence variation at 8100 S. Austin (7-0)
- Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance for oversize garage at 8529 S. Leclaire (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #14-7-21 amending Chapter 2, Section 2-341 of Municipal Code (7-0)
- Re-appointed John Touhy to Police Pension Board (7-0)
City Council
The Burbank City Council meeting of June 16, 2021, has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes instead.
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The Burbank City Council approved several major items: awarded Lindahl Brothers the 2021 CDBG Street Rehabilitation project for $231,693.20 and J. Nardulli Concrete the 2021 Street Resurfacing/Rebuild Illinois project for $1,441,821.70. It adopted Ordinance #9-6-27 granting a fence variation to Amy Wasilewski, and Ordinance #10-6-21 authorizing up to $3,000,000 in general obligation bonds for police and firefighter pension liabilities. The council also hired two firefighters, appointed Scott Beel and Georgia Triantafillou to the Fire/Police Commission, and directed the city attorney to prepare ordinances for two fence variations.
- Approved minutes of May 26, 2021, and current bills list (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance #9-6-27 granting a 6' privacy fence variation to Amy Wasilewski (7-0).
- Awarded Lindahl Brothers, Inc. the 2021 CDBG Street Rehabilitation Project for $231,693.20 (7-0).
- Awarded J. Nardulli Concrete the 2021 Street Resurfacing/Rebuild Illinois project for $1,441,821.70 (7-0).
- Directed city attorney to prepare ordinances for fence variations for Yulitza Burton and Patricia Olivar (7-0 each).
- Appointed Scott Beel to the Fire/Police Commission for a three-year term expiring June 16, 2024 (7-0).
- Re-appointed Georgia Triantafillou to the Fire/Police Commission for a three-year term expiring April 30, 2024 (7-0).
- Adopted Ordinance #10-6-21 authorizing up to $3,000,000 in general obligation bonds for pension liabilities (7-0).
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available, so there are no specific items to report. The agenda text indicates only that no agenda exists and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Burbank City Council approved a special use permit for a tire sales and repair facility at 5249 West 79th Street, appropriated Motor Fuel Tax and Rebuild Illinois funds for the 2021 Street Resurfacing Project, amended the fire code regarding ambulance service, and approved a police union agreement. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one alderman absent. The meeting also included the swearing-in of a new treasurer and alderman.
- Adopted Ordinance #8-5-21 authorizing special use for tire sales/repair at 5249 W 79th St (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution #5-1-21 appropriating $1,025,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2021 Street Resurfacing (6-0)
- Adopted Resolution #5-2-21 appropriating $600,000 in Rebuild Illinois funds for 2021 Street Resurfacing (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #7-5-21 amending Fire Code Section G37 on ambulance service (6-0)
- Approved agreement with Burbank Chapter of Combined Counties Police Association, Jan 1 2020 - Dec 31 2021 (6-0)
- Approved minutes of April 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The agenda for this meeting is empty. No items are listed for discussion or decision. Please review the minutes for details.
The Burbank City Council approved the 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project, awarding the contract to low bidder Lindahl Brothers for $1,155,521.27. The council also adopted Resolution #11-11 for an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Ordinance #6-4-21 amending animal care provisions, and approved the purchase of 55 Motorola radios for the police department not to exceed $311,000.00. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)
- Awarded 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project to Lindahl Brothers for $1,155,521.27 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution #11-11 for intergovernmental agreement with MWRD for City Hall Parking Lot Reconstruction (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance #6-4-21 amending animal care provisions in Chapter 7 of Municipal Code (7-0)
- Directed City Attorney to prepare ordinance for Petition #2143-21, special use for tire shop at 5249 W. 79th Street (7-0)
- Awarded PPE provider contracts to CW Horizon, LLC, MES-Illinois, and Aiden Health for $192,325.00 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 55 Motorola radios for Police Department not to exceed $311,000.00 (7-0)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved the 2021 general fund appropriation, a private activity bond volume cap resolution, and several appointments including a new zoning commission member and a firefighter/paramedic. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Oak Lawn for the OLREC communications center. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved Ordinance #4-3-21 reserving private activity bond volume cap (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance #5-3-21 for 2021 general fund appropriation (7-0)
- Appointed Olivia Calderon to Zoning, Planning and Development Commission (7-0)
- Appointed Mahmoud Razek as Firefighter/Paramedic (7-0)
- Approved MOU with Oak Lawn for OLREC facility financing (7-0)
- Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda; only procedural minutes are referenced. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the 2021 appropriations ordinance, with a tentative budget of $21,967,673, a 2.2% increase. The council also approved a zoning variation for a privacy fence. No other substantive decisions were made; most reports were informational.
- Approved minutes of February 24, 2021, by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved current list of bills (7-0 roll call).
- Held public hearing on 2021 appropriations ordinance; ordinance to be passed at March 24 meeting.
- Adopted Ordinance #3-21 authorizing a variation for a 6' privacy fence on front yard side setback (7-0).
City Council
This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.
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The Burbank City Council approved a variation request (Petition #21-01-1) from Martin & Katherine Jedle to install a 6-foot privacy fence in the front yard side setback at 5604 W 83rd Pl, with a roll call vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays. The council also adopted Resolution #21-21 approving a grant application for the 2021 Cook County Community Development Block Grant, also by a 6-0 vote. Minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting and the current list of bills were approved. No other substantive decisions were made; committee and department reports were filed or noted without action.
- Approved Petition #21-01-1 for a variation to install a 6' privacy fence in the front yard side setback at 5604 W 83rd Pl (6-0).
- Adopted Resolution #21-21 approving a grant application for the 2021 Cook County Community Development Block Grant (6-0).
- Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2021 meeting (unanimous voice vote).
- Approved the current list of bills (6-0).
City Council
This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.
The Burbank City Council held a routine meeting, approving the minutes of January 27, 2021, and the current list of bills. No ordinances, resolutions, or petitions were on the agenda. Department heads provided updates on fire, building, and public works activities, but no substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved minutes of January 27, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved the purchase of two 2021 Ford Explorer utility vehicles with upfitting for the Police Department, not to exceed $100,000, in a 7-0 vote. The council also unanimously approved the January 13, 2021 minutes and the current list of bills. No other substantive decisions were made; department heads provided routine reports.
- Approved purchase of 2 Ford Explorer utility vehicles for police, up to $100,000 (7-0)
- Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)