City Council to Consider McDougall for Burbank City Attorney

At the November 2, 2021, meeting, City Council will consider an employment agreement appointing Joseph (Joe) McDougall as the next City Attorney. Upon approval, he will replace the current City Attorney, Amy Albano, who is retiring from the City after 10 years on November 13.

Mr. McDougall has been working in Burbank’s City Attorney’s Office since 2005. He currently
serves as the City’s Chief Assistant City Attorney. Based on the City’s succession planning and
Mr. McDougall’s interest in being appointed City Attorney, the City Council interviewed him for
the position. The Council later appointed the Mayor and Vice Mayor to meet with him to
discuss the position and as a result are recommending the City Council approve an employment
agreement.

Mayor Bob Frutos said he is “pleased to recommend the appointment of Joe McDougall. His
years of dedication to the City and his strong expertise in municipal law make him a perfect fit
for Burbank.”

In addition to a salary of $270,000, which is just under the top of the range, the proposed
employment agreement outlines other standard benefits, including medical, life insurance,
accidental death benefits, leave hours, car allowance and a deferred compensation matching
plan.

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Burbank is a diverse community of 103,000 residents. Billed as the “Media Capital of the World”, numerous media and entertainment companies are headquartered in Burbank including Warner Bros. Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Netflix Animation, and Cartoon Network Studios. With the Hollywood Burbank Airport located within the City, Burbank is a go-to destination for business and tourism. Additionally, Burbank is known for its walkable and safe neighborhoods, well-run school district, and “small town” charm.