Burbank City Manager to Retire

Burbank City Manager Mark Scott will retire in February after a 38-year career in local government, the Burbank City Council announced Wednesday. Scott, who had previously served as the city manager of Beverly Hills and Fresno, was hired by Burbank in August 2013. His last day with the city is scheduled for Feb. 5. Last month, Scott clashed with the City Council over the creation of a new job title and salary range for an administrative position in the city’s public works department, according to the Los Angeles Times. During a late-night council meeting on Nov. 16, Scott told Mayor Bob Frutos that he would submit his resignation if the council vote did not go the way he wanted, the newspaper reported. After the council voted against the new position, Scott said he would retire. In a statement released late Wednesday, Scott said, “I am thankful for the privilege of serving the Burbank community, working with such a dedicated City Council and talented staff team. Burbank residents value their community and so do I. It is an extraordinary community.” During a closed session Monday, council members began discussing recruitment efforts for a new city manager. At this time, there is no timetable for when a decision will be made, the city said.