Burbank public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold public hearings on three Conditional Use Permit requests, each seeking to allow or expand alcohol sales at existing restaurants. The board will also consider minutes from the November 14 meeting and may introduce new agenda items. All three projects are proposed as categorically exempt from CEQA.

• Granada Restaurant, 1100 W. Victory Blvd: expand alcohol service to a new 675 sq ft outdoor dining area (replacing 240 sq ft)
• BB Café, 2411 W. Burbank Blvd: allow beer, wine, and distilled spirits with non-amplified live music
• Idyllwild Tavern Restaurant, 4201 W. Olive Ave: operate a 1,569 sq ft restaurant/drinking establishment with Type 47 license
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2022 meeting
• Adjournment to January 9, 2023; December 26, 2022 meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one to allow beer and wine sales at Life Rooted Restaurant (2202 N. Glenoaks Blvd.) and another to allow a new home's height to be measured from average grade at 1521 E. Alameda Ave. The board will also receive team development training and approve minutes from the September 12 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for incidental beer and wine sales at Life Rooted Restaurant, 2202 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
• Conditional Use Permit to measure top plate height from average grade for new dwelling at 1521 E. Alameda Ave.
• CEQA categorical exemptions recommended for both projects (Class 1 and Class 3).
• Team development training by Jim Uhl of Breaking the Chain Consulting.
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2022 meeting.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive annual reports on DeBell Golf Course and Burbank Tennis Center operations, and a life cycle assessment for the Brace Canyon Park ballfield improvements. The board will discuss and recommend the most viable surface type for the multi-sport fields. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, aquatic program report, capital improvement program, and various operational updates.

• DeBell Golf Course Annual Report for FY 2021-2022
• Burbank Tennis Center Annual Report for FY 2021-2022
• Brace Canyon Park Ballfield Life Cycle Assessment and Triple Bottom Line Analysis
• Aquatic Program Annual Report
• Capital Improvement Program for FY 2023-2024

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2022, to consider three conditional use permits and a development review. The board will vote on replacing self-storage buildings at 118 Graham Place, increasing capacity at an adult day care at 3201 N. Glenoaks Blvd., and allowing beer and wine sales at Poquito Mas restaurant. They will also elect a chair and vice-chair for the coming year.

• Development Review and Conditional Use Permit to replace two single-story self-storage buildings with two three-story buildings (46,419 sq ft) at 118 Graham Place
• Conditional Use Permit to increase adult day care capacity from 110 to 150 clients at 3201 North Glenoaks Boulevard
• Conditional Use Permit for incidental beer and wine sales at Poquito Mas restaurant, 2635 West Olive Avenue
• Election of Planning Board Chair and Vice-Chair for one-year term
• Approval of minutes from August 22, 2022 meeting

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive reports and provide input on several park projects, including the proposed renovation of ballfields at Brace Canyon Park, replacement of playground equipment at Valley Park and Ovrom Park, and an update on the Park and Play Mobile Recreation program. The board will also elect officers and assign liaisons for fiscal year 2022-23. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, facility tour schedule, and routine reports.

• Brace Canyon Park Ballfield Improvements Project – discussion and input on proposed renovation
• Replacement of Playground Equipment at Valley Park and Ovrom Park – update report
• Park and Play Mobile Recreation Program – update report
• Election of Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary) and Liaison Assignments for FY 2022-23
• Approval of August 11, 2022 minutes

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a recirculated draft environmental impact report for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan updates, then consider recommending City Council approval of the updates. The board will also approve minutes from the May 9, 2022 meeting and hear oral communications.

• Public comment period for recirculated DEIR runs July 22 to September 6, 2022
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice updates
• Approval of minutes from May 9, 2022 Planning Board meeting

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive an update on community engagement for the George Izay Park Master Plan and discuss a date for a facility tour. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, contract compliance, and park patrol reports.

• George Izay Park Master Plan public engagement outcomes report
• Proposed date for Park Facility Tour
• Approval of June 9, 2022 minutes
• Monthly contract compliance report
• Park Patrol report for June and July

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee will meet to review and approve the final letter to the City Council, which includes recommendations to extend the charter review cycle to eight years and to present the report at the July 19, 2022 Council meeting. The committee will also schedule its presentation to the Council.

• Review of final letter to City Council
• Schedule presentation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022 meeting

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss potential charter amendments, including term limits and council seats, and to hear from the Police Commission about their role. They will also continue discussions on topics such as expanding boards and commissions, addressing social inequity, and adding a discrimination clause. The committee is determining whether to recommend a full charter review to the City Council.

• Presentation from City Clerk on term limits and council seats
• Discussion with Police Commission Chair and Vice Chair on their role and responsibilities
• Consideration of expanding boards and commissions, including creating an Ethics Commission, DEI, or Women's Advisory Board
• Discussion on adding a discrimination clause to the Charter
• Timeline for recommending a full charter review to Council

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee will meet to consider extending the charter review cycle, review its final recommendation to the City Council, and discuss the timeline for future meetings. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. This is a working session to finalize its recommendations.

• Consideration of extending the Charter Review Cycle
• Review of final recommendation to City Council, including staff report and letter
• Discussion on continued or new appointment of Charter Review Committee
• Approval of minutes from April 14, April 28, and May 12, 2022 meetings

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee is meeting by teleconference to discuss charter review topics submitted by members and to continue considering whether a full review of the City Charter is appropriate. The committee has scheduled two more meetings (April 28 and May 12) to finalize a recommendation to the City Council. This is a discussion-only agenda with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Charter Review Topics submitted by Committee Members
• Timeline for Goals: two more meetings on April 28 and May 12 to determine recommendation on full Charter review

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee is holding an introductory meeting to define its role, discuss the Brown Act, and set a timeline for reviewing potential City Charter amendments. The agenda is largely procedural, covering committee organization and future meeting plans rather than specific policy decisions.

• Discussion of Charter Review Committee mission under Article 14, Section 1400
• City Attorney presentation on Brown Act compliance
• Determination of timeline for committee goals
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair scheduled for next meeting
• Public comment via Zoom or email to [email protected]

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive reports on proposed updates to Burbank's tree ordinance and new tree protection guidelines, as well as the adopted FY 2022-2023 budget. The board will discuss and provide input on the tree ordinance and guidelines, and note and file the budget update. Other items include a universal department activity card and routine consent calendar items.

• Proposed update to BMC Title 7, Chapter 4 (Trees and Vegetation) and new Tree Protection Guidelines
• Budget update for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Universal Department Activity and Program Card
• Approval of May 12, 2022 minutes
• Monthly contract compliance report

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to vote on selecting the 2026 president and vice president, and to review and vote on the proposed 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also receive updates on the Izay Irrigation Project, Youth and Adult League schedules, McCambridge Pool, Walk of Fame rules, and adult registration policies, including priority registration feedback.

• Selection of 2026 BAF President and Vice President
• Vote on proposed 2026 BAF meeting schedule
• Izay Irrigation Project and Youth/Adult League schedule update
• Consideration of Walk of Fame eligibility rule changes
• Review of adult registration and priority registration feedback

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors will meet to discuss updates on capital projects, partnerships, and policy changes. Key decisions include voting on a proposed partnership with Positive Coaches Alliance and approving changes to the Walk of Fame evaluation criteria. The Board will also review the Brown Act, receive updates on the Park and Play Truck project, and consider changes to the Suspension Matrix.

• Positive Coaches Alliance partnership proposal (vote on support)
• Walk of Fame criteria changes (review and approval)
• Suspension Matrix updates (review and approval)
• West Coast Collaboration-Park and Play Truck update (note and file)
• Capital Project Priority List update (note and file)

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board will discuss and vote on a capital project priority list based on facility tours, and consider revisions to the youth sports suspension matrix. They will also receive updates on the transgender athlete policy and board member recruitment, and select a suspension hearing committee. The meeting includes public comment opportunities and consent calendar items.

• Capital Project Priority List discussion and vote
• Youth Sports Transgender Athletic Policy update
• Suspension Matrix revisions discussion and vote
• Board Member Recruitment update including interview panel selection
• Suspension Committee name drawing for next hearing

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board will vote to appoint its 2026 President and Vice President. The Board will also review and vote on the proposed 2026 meeting schedule and hear updates on the Izay Irrigation Project and league schedules. Additional items include discussion of Walk of Fame eligibility rules, adult registration priority, and selection of members for the Suspension Hearing Committee. Routine consent calendar items such as approving minutes and a monthly staff report will be considered.

• Vote on selection of 2026 BAF President and Vice President
• Review and vote on the proposed 2026 BAF meeting schedule
• Izay Irrigation Project status update and league schedule adjustments
• Consider proposed Walk of Fame eligibility rule
• Review feedback on adult priority registration process

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors will review and vote on allocating seed money for the Brace Park LED lighting project and the Maxam Park shade structure project. They will also discuss a year-long partnership with the Positive Coaches Alliance, recent improvements to Schafer Ballfield, and select a date and venue for the BAF Installation Dinner.

• Allocate seed money for Brace Park LED lighting and Maxam Park shade structure projects
• Vote on supporting a year-long partnership with Positive Coaches Alliance ($4–6 training sessions)
• Note Schafer Ballfield improvements
• Select date and venue for BAF Installation Dinner
• Draw names for Suspension Hearing Committee

Burbank Athletic Federation Special Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors will hold a special meeting consisting of a Parks and Facilities Tour, starting at the Community Services parking lot. The board will visit four facilities to review programming and condition, and will provide input on the toured facilities. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with three minutes per speaker.

• Tour of Belaire Ballfield at 1750 Bel Aire Dr.
• Tour of Brace Canyon Park at 2901 Haven Way
• Tour of George Izay Park (Olive) at 1111 W. Olive Ave
• Tour of Ralph Foy Park-Schafer Ballfield at 3211 W. Victory Blvd.

Cancellation Notice- Burbank Athletic Federation Special Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board canceled its special meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025. The next regular meeting is set for October 7, 2025.

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board will meet to review and potentially approve proposed enhancements and costs for the Park and Play truck, part of a West Coast collaboration. The agenda also includes a Brown Act review, appointments to the Walk of Fame Criteria Committee, recaps of recent events, and a review of the suspension matrix.

• Park and Play truck enhancements with estimated costs and artwork deposit
• Appointment of two volunteers to the 2025 Walk of Fame Criteria Committee
• Review of the Brown Act and its protocols
• Review of the current suspension matrix for possible revisions
• Drawing names for the next suspension hearing committee

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors will meet to discuss a potential partnership with NFL Flag Football, review participation numbers for 2024 adult sports leagues, and receive updates on the Adaptive Sports Expo and summer camps. The board will also select members for the Suspension Hearing Committee and consider routine consent items.

• Discussion of possible partnership with NFL Flag Football
• 2024 Adult Sports Leagues and Programs participation overview
• 2025 Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo recap
• 2025 Sports Summer Camps update
• Drawing names for Suspension Hearing Committee

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board will meet to vote on the 2025 president and vice president, review the 2025 meeting schedule, and receive updates on the Youth Sports Transgender Athlete Policy, capital projects, and the 2025 Installation Dinner. The board will also hear presentations on the 2024 sports leagues overview, the Adaptive Sports Expo, and the City Parks Master Plan, and will select members for a suspension hearing committee.

• Vote on 2025 BAF President and Vice President
• Review and vote on proposed 2025 BAF meeting schedule
• Update on Youth Sports Transgender Athlete Policy
• Presentation on City Parks Master Plan
• Approval of December 3, 2024 minutes

Special Meeting Burbank Athletic Federation

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on the 2025 Installation Dinner, which includes the de-installation of the 2024 Board and the re-installation and swearing-in of all incumbents and new Board members for 2025. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person and remote participation.

• 2025 Installation Dinner: annual review of the year in sports and board installation ceremony
• De-installation of 2024 Board and re-installation/swearing-in of 2025 Board members

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board met, reviewed three facilities for a project priority list, drew names for the Suspension Hearing Committee, and received an update on the youth sports transgender athletic policy, noting no inquiries. The board also approved the consent calendar, including meeting minutes and a staff report.

• Tour of three facilities; staff to present project priority list
• Suspension Hearing Committee drawn: Ron Sabatine, Karen Sartoris, Craig Hunter (alternate Dennis Roy)
• Youth sports transgender athletic policy update: no inquiries received
• Consent calendar approved 4-0, including minutes of August 6, 2024
• Additional items: suspension matrix update, capital project priority list, BAF terms for Glenn Hamanaka and Jim Frankian

Burbank Athletic Federation Meeting

The Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors will meet on June 3, 2025, to receive updates on community events, potential partnerships, financial reports, and adaptive sports programs. The board will also approve past meeting minutes and select members for a suspension hearing committee.

• Civitan and Jamboree Day Celebration Update for June 21, 2025
• Potential partnership with West Coast Customs to enhance Park and Play Truck
• Status update on Fiscal Year 24/25 financial reports
• Status update on adaptive sports and Leadership Burbank 2025 donations
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold two continued public hearings: one on a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at a Chevron station at 140 E. Alameda Avenue, and another on a Development Review and Variance for a new Burbank Water and Power electrical substation at 228 S. Naomi Street. Both items were continued from the April 11 meeting to allow full public participation. The board will also consider approving the April 11 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for off-site beer and wine sales at Chevron, 140 E. Alameda Ave (Project No. 21-0005726)
• Development Review and Variance for BWP electrical substation at 228 S. Naomi St (Project No. 21-0000863)
• Variance requests include a 12-foot wall (max 8 feet), reduced setbacks, fewer trees, and zero trash bins
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration and MMRP for the substation project
• Approval of minutes from April 11, 2022 meeting

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan update, and will consider certifying the final EIR and approving a 49-unit mixed-use residential project at 3700 Riverside Drive. The board will also consider a conditional use permit for beer and wine sales at a Chevron station and a development review for a new electrical substation. The meeting is held by teleconference due to COVID-19, with public participation available by phone or eComment.

• Public comment on Draft EIR for Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan update (continued from March 28)
• Certify Final EIR and approve Development Review, CUP, Density Bonus, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map for 49-unit mixed-use project at 3700 Riverside Drive, including 4 very low-income units
• Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at Chevron station, 140 E. Alameda Avenue
• Development Review and Variance for new electrical substation at 228 S. Naomi Street, including 12-foot wall and reduced setbacks

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive additional comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan updates. The board will also consider certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and approving a mixed-use residential project at 3700 Riverside Drive, which includes 49 residential units, 2,000 square feet of commercial space, and a density bonus for four very low-income units.

• Public comment on Draft EIR for Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan updates
• Certification of Final EIR and adoption of Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program for 3700 Riverside Drive project
• Approval of Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, Density Bonus, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82605
• Demolition of Lakeside Car Wash, a potential historic resource, with significant unavoidable impacts
• 49 residential units, 2,000 sq ft commercial space, 90 parking spaces, 4 very low-income units

Retirement Plans Committee

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee will meet to review second-quarter 2022 investment performance, discuss updates to the Investment Policy Statement, and hear plan administration updates from MissionSquare. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 23, 2022 meeting and administrative items such as CalPERS trust updates and future meeting dates.

• Investment review: SageView market overview and Q2 2022 investment reporting with watch list summary
• Investment Policy Statement update to appendices
• MissionSquare: Q2 participant demographic reporting and engagement
• Discussion of Roth 457b deferral source
• CalPERS CERBT and 115 Trust update

Retirement Plans Committee

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on investment performance, policy updates, and plan administration. The agenda includes a review of first quarter 2022 investment reports, a watch list summary, and proposed updates to the Investment Policy Statement appendices. Also on the agenda are updates on CalPERS trust funds and participant demographic reporting.

• Investment Policy Statement – Update to Appendices
• Investment Reporting – 1st Quarter 2022 with Watch List Summary
• CalPERS CERBT and 115 Trust Update
• MissionSquare Participant Demographic Reporting
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2022 meeting

Planning Board

The Burbank Planning Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, Safety Element, and Environmental Justice General Plan updates. No decisions will be made on this item. The board will also consider recommending that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration and approve the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update.

• Public comment on Draft EIR for Housing, Safety, and Environmental Justice General Plan updates (review period ends March 31, 2022)
• Recommendation to City Council to adopt Negative Declaration and approve Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and select a design rendering for the Dick Clark Dog Park, receive an update on the Burbank Animal Shelter's transition to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, and hear a budget update for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The meeting also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes and receiving reports on contracts, park patrol, and departmental operations.

• Select one of two design rendering concepts for Dick Clark Dog Park
• Update on Burbank Animal Shelter transition from Police Department to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
• Budget update for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approval of February 10, 2022 minutes
• Monthly contract compliance report and Park Patrol report for February

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates and discuss three main items: the George Izay Park Masterplan outreach, a recommendation on allocating dedicated arts funding, and the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget planning process. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items such as approving minutes and noting contract compliance and park patrol reports.

• George Izay Park Masterplan update and community engagement discussion
• Arts funding allocation recommendation for Burbank arts community
• Budget update for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes
• Monthly contract compliance and Park Patrol reports

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive a biannual update on recreation programming and discuss its meeting calendar for the year. The board will also consider routine consent items, including approving prior minutes and appointing two members to the Burbank Athletic Federation Board.

• Biannual programming update for first two quarters of recreation programs
• Discussion of upcoming board meeting dates (dark dates)
• Appoint James Frankian and Glenn Hamanaka to Burbank Athletic Federation Board (3-year terms)
• Approve November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Receive monthly contract compliance and park patrol reports