Burbank public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council approved the November meeting minutes, the current list of bills, and a petition for a 6‑foot privacy fence. It awarded a $159,410 demolition contract to KLF Enterprises, changed the 2026 meeting schedule, approved a fire‑department work‑schedule MOA, hired Officer Jorge Sanchez, and allocated $25,000 for the July 4 “Party in the Park.” All motions passed unanimously (7 Ayes, 0 Nays).
- Approved November 26, 2025 minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Petition No. 19‑12‑25 for 6‑ft privacy fence at 8355 Oak Park Ave (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Awarded demolition contract for 5450 State Road to KLF Enterprises, $159,410 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Changed 2026 Council/Committee meeting schedule to second/fourth and third Tuesdays at 6:00 PM (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved fire‑department Memorandum of Agreement changing work schedule to 48‑hr/96‑hr (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Hired Jorge Sanchez as Police Officer for the City of Burbank (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved $25,000 disbursement to Burbank Park District for July 4 “Party in the Park” (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
City Council
The council approved the November 12 meeting minutes and the current list of bills. It approved a petition for a 6‑foot privacy fence at 8355 Oak Park Ave. The council also appointed Kris Kreski as Director of IT, James Ellexson as Director of HR, and authorized a metal sign fabricator purchase up to $60,000.
- Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Petition No. 25-10-1 for 6' privacy fence at 8355 Oak Park Ave (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Appointed Kris Kreski as Director of IT (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Appointed James Ellexson as Director of HR (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of metal sign fabricator for Public Works, not to exceed $60,000 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
City Council
The council approved the meeting minutes and the current list of bills. It authorized a $25 million educational facility revenue bond for the Intercultural Montessori Language School and approved related intergovernmental agreements. The council also awarded the 79th Street Bus Stop Improvement contract, authorized police and public‑works equipment purchases, and approved the police department’s collective bargaining agreement and commander appointment.
- Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Ordinance No. 18-11-25 authorizing up to $25,000,000 bond for school project (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Awarded Robert R. Andreas & Sons, Inc. low bid $76,875 for 79th Street Bus Stop Improvement (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for police canine unit (up to $42,000) (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of six Model 10 tasers for police department (up to $22,000) (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of 2026 Ford F550 bucket truck for Public Works (up to $210,000) (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved 2025 collective bargaining agreement for Burbank Police Department (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Appointed Lieutenant Guy Ott as Commander of Burbank Police Department (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved the minutes from the October 8 meeting and the current list of bills. It adopted Resolution 10-1-25 to execute a sub‑recipient agreement for a Cook County Community Development Block Grant project. The council voted to hire Kristian Wasik as a police officer and to promote Detective Brett Capjak to sergeant. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved October 8 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Adopted Resolution 10-1-25 for CD‑BG project 2506-002 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Hired Kristian Wasik as police officer (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Promoted Detective Brett Capjak to sergeant (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)
City Council
The Burbank City Council voted 7-0 to hire Anthony Buenzow, Donaciano Villalobos, Sean Murphy, and Aiden Pfeiffer as firefighters/paramedics. It also approved Ordinance No. 16-10-25, allowing Acre Investment Co. to resubdivide property at 77th Street and Cicero Avenue, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. Earlier, the council unanimously approved the September 24 minutes and the current list of bills.
- Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No. 16-10-25 for Acre Investment Co. resubdivision (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved hiring of four firefighters/paramedics (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved the minutes from September 10, 2025 and the current list of bills by voice vote. It passed Ordinance No. 15-9-25 for the Paluch’s Resubdivision at 8410 South Mansfield Avenue and Ordinance No. 25-08-1 allowing a 6‑foot privacy fence at 4850 W 86th St, each with a 7‑0 vote. The council also promoted Firefighter/Paramedic David Fikac to Engineer, again by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.
- Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No. 15-9-25 for Paluch’s Resubdivision (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No. 25-08-1 for 6' privacy fence at 4850 W 86th St (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Promoted Firefighter/Paramedic David Fikac to Engineer (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved the August 20, 2025 minutes and the current list of bills, both unanimously. It also passed Ordinance No.13-9-25 allowing a six‑foot fence at 6334 W. 79th St and Ordinance No.14-9-25 amending fire‑protection sections of the municipal code, each with a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the council hired Timothy Walsh as Deputy Fire Chief with unanimous approval.
- Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No.13-9-25 for six‑foot fence at 6334 W. 79th St (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No.14-9-25 amending fire code sections 6‑32 to 6‑39 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved hiring Timothy Walsh as Deputy Fire Chief (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
City Council
The Burbank City Council unanimously approved a new tax levy ordinance for 2025 and several other ordinances, including a property acquisition. It also authorized major purchases for public works, police, and fire services, all passing with six Ayes and zero Nays.
- Approved Ordinance No. 11-8-25 levying taxes for 2025 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No. 10-7-25 adding transfer‑stamp qualification (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance No. 12-8-25 acquisition of 5410 West 79th St. (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of Elgin RegenX Street Sweeper for $350,490 (incl $15,000 trade‑in) (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of VHF Radio System for $26,776.24 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved new fire department union contract (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of two 2025 Chevy Tahoe PPV Interceptors for $167,402.50 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized K‑9 program for police department for $55,000 (6 Ayes, 0 Nays)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved the minutes from May 28, 2025, the current list of bills, and a resolution amending the Personnel Policy Manual. It also authorized a $350,000 purchase of new benches and garbage cans for 79th Street. All motions passed unanimously by voice vote or roll‑call.
- Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved resolution amending personnel policy manual (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of benches and garbage cans along 79th Street, not to exceed $350,000 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)
City Council
The council approved the May 28, 2025 minutes and the current list of bills. It authorized the purchase of 5450 State Road, a John Deere skid steer and an Elliot bucket truck, and hired MSG Consulting for HR/IT services. The council also appointed new Police and Fire Commissioners and a new Building and Zoning Commissioner.
- Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Approved Ordinance #9-6-25 to purchase 5450 State Road (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of John Deere 324G Skid Steer $50,318.66 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized purchase of H90 Elliot 95’ Bucket Truck $425,811 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Authorized hiring of MSG Consulting for HR/IT at $5,000 monthly plus expenses (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Appointed Russ McKinley and Joe Favilla as Police and Fire Commissioners (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Appointed Jacob Aguire as Building and Zoning Commissioner (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
City Council
The council approved Ordinance #8-5-25, allowing the Acre Investment Co. to resubdivide the property in the Burbank Town Center Shopping Center, with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote. The council also appointed Jordan Tomlinson and Jon Malacina to the Police Pension Board and Marty Kreil to the Firefighter Pension Board, each by unanimous vote. Additionally, the council approved the minutes of the May 14 meeting and the current list of bills, both by unanimous voice votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM.
- Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Approved Ordinance #8‑5‑25 for Acre Investment Co. resubdivision (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Appointed Jordan Tomlinson to Police Pension Board (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Appointed Jon Malacina to Police Pension Board (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Appointed Marty Kreil to Firefighter Pension Board (7 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved several resolutions and contracts, all passing unanimously (7-0). Notable actions included supplemental tax resolutions for street projects, a special‑use ordinance for a fitness club, and awarding low‑bid contracts for bulk rock salt, hot‑mix asphalt, and a $1,635,844.70 street rehabilitation project to J. Nardulli Concrete.
- Approved minutes of April 23, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #5-1-25 supplemental motor fuel tax $17,562.38 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution #5-2-25 supplemental rebuild fund $95,048.86 (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 7-5-25 for fitness club at 7750 South Cicero Avenue (7-0)
- Awarded Morton Salt, Inc. as low bidder for bulk rock salt $260.790 (7-0)
- Awarded Lindahl Brothers, Inc. as low bidder for hot‑mix asphalt $35,953.20 (7-0)
- Awarded J. Nardulli Concrete as low bidder for street rehab $1,635,844.70 (7-0)
City Council
The Burbank City Council unanimously approved a resolution to execute a scavenger services agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Services, LLC. It also approved four ordinances: adding a municipal grocery retailer tax, approving the Julia Builders subdivision at 8016 and 8022 South Neva Avenue, and granting special uses for a foot‑massage parlor and a skin‑and‑hair laser treatment business. All votes were 7 Ayes and 0 Nays.
- Approved Resolution #4-2-25 (scavenger services agreement) (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 3-4-25 (municipal grocery retailers’ tax) (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4-4-25 (Julia Builders subdivision at 8016 & 8022 S Neva Ave) (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 5-4-25 (foot‑massage parlor at 7111 W 79th St) (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 6-4-25 (laser treatment business at 5600 W 87th St) (7-0)
- Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved current list of bills (7-0)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Burbank City Council approved a $1,950,000 appropriation of motor‑fuel‑tax funds for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project. It also authorized a seven‑year waste‑collection contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems and awarded three street‑rehabilitation contracts totaling over $2.2 M. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Resolution #4-1-25 appropriating $1,950,000 for 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project (7‑0)
- Approved Resolution #4-2-25 authorizing 7‑year waste‑collection contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (7‑0)
- Awarded Lindahl Brothers Inc. low‑bid contract for 2025 CDBG Street Rehabilitation Project, $323,463.38 (7‑0)
- Awarded Lindahl Brothers Inc. low‑bid contract for 2025 DCEO Street Rehabilitation Project, $573,680.84 (7‑0)
- Awarded J. Nardulli Concrete, Inc. low‑bid contract for 2025 CDBG Street Rehabilitation Bond Fund Project, $1,299,537.55 (7‑0)
- Approved minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved the current list of bills (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council adopted Ordinance No. 1‑3‑25, establishing the city’s budget and appropriations for fiscal year 2025, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved Ordinance No. 2‑3‑25 granting a special‑use permit for a June carnival, and appointed Russ McKinley to the Zoning Board, each by 7‑0 votes. Additionally, three special‑use petitions—for a laser‑treatment business, a massage parlor, and a lot subdivision with demolition—were approved unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1‑3‑25 (2025 budget) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
- Approved Ordinance No. 2‑3‑25 (carnival special‑use permit) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
- Approved Petition No. 25‑01‑1 (laser‑treatment business) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
- Approved Petition No. 25‑02‑1 (massage parlor) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
- Approved Petition No. 25‑02‑2 (lot subdivision and demolition) – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
- Approved appointment of Russ McKinley to Zoning Board – 7 Ayes, 0 Nays
- Approved minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting – unanimous voice vote