Burbank public meetings in 2024

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a regular meeting agenda. The Burbank City Council will not hold regular meetings on December 24 and 31, 2024, or January 7, 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• No regular City Council meeting on December 24, 2024
• No regular City Council meeting on December 31, 2024
• No regular City Council meeting on January 7, 2025
• Next regular meeting on January 14, 2025 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a regular meeting. The Burbank City Council will not hold meetings on December 24 and 31, 2024, or January 7, 2025. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• No regular City Council meeting on December 24, 2024
• No regular City Council meeting on December 31, 2024
• No regular City Council meeting on January 7, 2025
• Next regular meeting on January 14, 2025 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

Board of Library Trustees

The Burbank Board of Library Trustees is holding a regular meeting with presentations on library services, local history, safety, and Friends of the Library updates. They will also respond to a staff representation request and approve the August minutes. The agenda is largely informational with no major policy decisions or contracts.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024
• Library Services Update
• Local History Services Update
• Library Safety Update
• Response to Staff Representation Request

City Council Meeting

The Burbank City Council is meeting to decide on several routine and significant items, including adopting ordinances to create a housing opportunity sites overlay zone and streamline ministerial review for certain development projects, approving a design-build contract for shade structures at George Izay Park, and approving the police department's acquisition of additional military equipment. The council also discussed the George Izay Park Master Plan Phase II in a study session and tabled a decision on the Aleppo Pine tree removal project.

• Adopted ordinance creating 2021-2029 Housing Element Opportunity Sites Overlay Zone (Ordinance No. 24-4-022)
• Adopted ordinance amending streamlined ministerial review for SB 35 and AB 2011 projects (Ordinance No. 24-4,023)
• Authorized design-build contract with Landscape Structures, Inc. for shade structures at George Izay Park ballfields
• Approved Tract Map No. 83627 and subdivision improvement agreement with Pulte Home Company, LLC for 921 West Riverside Drive
• Approved police acquisition of additional military equipment and grant application (4-1 vote, Anthony dissenting)

City Council Meeting - Reorganization

This is a special meeting for the annual reorganization of the Burbank City Council. The council will administer the oath of office to re-elected and newly elected members, then select a Mayor and Vice Mayor for the coming year. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no policy items or public hearings.

• Oath of office for re-elected and newly elected City Council members
• Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the coming year
• Nikki Perez selected as Mayor (4-1 vote, Rizzotti dissenting)
• Tamala Takahashi selected as Vice Mayor (5-0 vote)
• Presentation of ceremonial gavel to Assembly Member Nick Schultz

Parks and Recreation Board

The Park, Recreation and Community Services Board will not hold its regular December 12, 2024 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. This notice is procedural only.

• December 12, 2024 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: January 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 275 E. Olive Ave.

Board of Library Trustees

The Burbank Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting with presentations on the new library director, youth services programming, Friends of the Library updates, and a safety overview. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss future agenda topics.

• Introduction of new Library Director
• Family Engagement Programming – Youth Services presentation
• Friends of the Library update
• Library Divisions & Services Overview
• Library Safety Update

City Council Meeting - Joint with the Housing Authority

The Burbank City Council, meeting jointly with the Housing Authority, took several actions. They introduced an ordinance creating a new Housing Element Opportunity Sites Overlay Zone to implement state-required housing programs, and adopted an urgency ordinance plus introduced a regular ordinance to amend the streamlined ministerial review process for development projects under state law (SB 35 and AB 2011). They also adopted an ordinance establishing mandatory earthquake retrofit standards for certain wood-frame residential buildings, and certified the results of the November 5, 2024 general municipal election. The agenda included a closed session on existing litigation and several routine consent items.

• Introduced ordinance creating 2021-2029 Housing Element Opportunity Sites Overlay Zone (Project No. 24-0004926)
• Adopted urgency ordinance and introduced regular ordinance amending streamlined ministerial review for SB 35 and AB 2011 projects (Zone Text Amendments 24-0006014 and 24-0006015)
• Adopted ordinance establishing mandatory earthquake retrofit standards for soft-story wood-frame residential buildings (Ordinance No. 24-4,021)
• Approved contract for 2022-23 Annual Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation on Alameda Ave. and Victory Blvd. to Hardy & Harper Inc. (Bid Schedule 1513)
• Certified results of November 5, 2024 general municipal election (Resolution No. 24-29,579)

BWP Board Meeting

The Burbank Water and Power Board will hear an overview of the FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 water and electric rate-setting process and consider recommending an ordinance to establish overstay fees for vehicles occupying EV charging spaces beyond posted time limits. The board will also receive monthly operating and financial reports for October 2024 and year-to-date September 2024, plus updates from staff. The agenda includes consent items, oral communications, and a general manager report.

• Ordinance to amend Municipal Code Section 6-1-1015.B.2 to establish EV charger overstay fees
• Overview of FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 water and electric rate-setting process
• Monthly operating results for October 2024 and year-to-date financial report for September 2024
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting

City Council Meeting - Dark

The Burbank City Council has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Council Chamber in Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for December 3, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

Sustainable Burbank Commission

The Sustainable Burbank Commission will discuss its FY 2024-25 budget proposal of $15,000, which includes funding for a Pedal Party, a Spring Event at the Burbank Community Garden, Go Green Burbank events, micro-grants for small businesses, and branded tote bags. The commission will also review the 2025 draft meeting calendar, noting conflicts with city holidays in January, February, and March, and may select alternative dates. Additionally, the commission will present the November Green Spotlight Award and discuss upcoming sustainability-related council agenda items.

• FY 2024-25 budget proposal: $6,000 for Pedal Party sponsorship, $1,060 for Spring Event, $940 for Go Green Burbank events, $5,000 for 10 micro-grants at $500 each, $2,000 for tote bags
• 2025 draft meeting calendar: three regular meetings conflict with city holidays; alternative dates to be identified for January, February, and March 2025
• Green Spotlight Award for November 2024: presentation and review of applications, selection of member to identify January 2025 winner
• Ad hoc subcommittees: Budget, Outreach, Waste Reduction Ordinance Implementation, and Work Plan Development will provide updates
• Discussion of upcoming sustainability-related City Council agenda items

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2025-26 and the Urban Forest Master Plan, and will consider supporting Phase II of the George Izay Park Master Plan and the City Parks Master Plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, contract compliance, and police park patrol reports.

• Capital Improvement Program update for FY 2025-26
• Support Phase II of George Izay Park Master Plan
• Support City Parks Master Plan
• Urban Forest Master Plan update
• Approval of October 10, 2024 minutes

Board of Library Trustees

The Burbank Board of Library Trustees is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the Civic Center project, library services, Friends of the Library, and library safety. The board will also approve the October 9, 2024 minutes and discuss future agenda topics.

• Civic Center Project Update with Ken Berkman
• Library Services Update
• Friends of the Library Update
• Library Safety Update
• Approval of October 9, 2024 minutes

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a regular meeting. The Burbank City Council will not hold meetings on November 5 or November 12, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• No regular City Council meeting on November 5, 2024
• No regular City Council meeting on November 12, 2024
• Next regular meeting: November 19, 2024, at 275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502

BWP Board Meeting

The Burbank Water and Power Board will hear reports on operations and finances, and discuss the Green Choice program. The main action item is a recommendation to the City Council to transition from the current Net Energy Metering (NEM) 1.0 solar program to a Solar Net Billing program, including a methodology for determining the avoided cost of energy. The board will also receive updates on legislative, customer service, water, power supply, sustainability, electric services, and outreach matters.

• Recommend City Council approve transition from NEM 1.0 to Solar Net Billing program and approve avoided cost of energy (ACOE) methodology
• Monthly operating results for September 2024 and year-to-date financial report for August 2024
• Update on suspension of Green Choice Program
• Consent calendar: approve minutes of October 3, 2024 meeting
• Public comment: 3 minutes per speaker, in person or by phone

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Burbank City Council regular meetings scheduled for November 5 and November 12, 2024. No business will be conducted on those dates. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 275 E. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for November 5, 2024
• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for November 12, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

City Council Meeting

The Burbank City Council is meeting to decide on several items, including a study session on the San Fernando Boulevard reconfiguration, a public hearing on a wireless telecommunication facility appeal, and a consent calendar with routine approvals. Key actions include adopting a new police officers' association contract, accepting grants, and initiating annexation of properties on Roselli Street.

• Adopt MOU with Burbank Police Officers' Association (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) and citywide salary schedule
• Public hearing to deny appeal and conditionally approve wireless facility at 800 S. Main Street
• Accept $48,000 FEMA grant for Fire Department Arson Investigator Program
• Accept $5,000 donation from North Shore Animal League for Animal Shelter
• Request LAFCO annexation of 17 properties on Roselli Street from Glendale to Burbank

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zone map and text amendment to create a 2021-2029 Housing Element Opportunity Sites Overlay Zone for 19 sites, aiming to meet the city's 8,772-unit RHNA allocation. The commission will also review the administrative draft of the Media District Specific Plan Update and provide input. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and oral communications.

• Zone Map Amendment and Zone Text Amendment to create 2021-2029 HEOS-OZ for 19 opportunity sites
• Project aims to accommodate 8,772 dwelling units from RHNA allocation
• Environmental review deemed consistent with existing EIR, no further CEQA analysis required
• Continued review of Media District Specific Plan Update administrative draft
• Next meeting moved to November 18 due to Veterans Day holiday

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Transportation Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of the BurbankBus Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA), which proposes four bus route changes including extending the Orange Route, creating a new north-south route on Buena Vista Street, and monitoring the Pink Route. The COA notes that implementing all recommendations would cost an additional $2.4 million per year, exceeding current funding, so a phased approach with minor Orange Route changes is also proposed. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting.

• Recommend approval of BurbankBus COA with four route change recommendations
• Orange Route extension to Empire Center and Downtown Burbank (annual cost $2,000,000)
• New north-south Buena Vista Street route (annual cost $1,600,000)
• Phased option: Orange Route minor changes costing $0 to $150,000 per year
• Current BurbankBus service costs $2,800,000 annually; full system would cost $5,200,000

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission will receive an overview of the City's Speed Hump Policy, which governs how residents can request speed humps on residential streets. The commission will also hear an update from the Safe Routes to School Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. The meeting is a regular session with public comment and approval of minutes from December 17, 2025.

• Speed Hump Policy overview: staff will present the policy, including eligibility criteria and petition process
• Safe Routes to School Ad-Hoc Subcommittee update
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2025
• Public comment period (3 minutes per person)

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Transportation Commission will decide whether to approve a letter of support for a grant application to the California State Transportation Agency's Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Cycle 8. The application seeks approximately $47 million for the Downtown Burbank Multimodal Transit Integration and Electrification Project. The Commission will also receive an update on Metrolink's SCORE Program and note and file a report.

• Letter of support for $47M TIRCP grant application to CalSTA (Cycle 8) for Downtown Burbank Multimodal Transit Integration and Electrification Project
• Metrolink Southern California SCORE Program update (note and file)

Transportation Commission Special Meeting

The Transportation Commission will provide initial feedback on the BurbankBus Comprehensive Operational Analysis, including a travel market analysis and two preliminary service options: extending the Orange Route to Downtown Burbank and east of I-5, and creating a new route on Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue. The Commission's feedback will inform final recommendations to the City Council in early 2026.

• Extension of Orange Route to Downtown Burbank and neighborhoods east of Interstate 5
• New bus route on Buena Vista Street and Alameda Avenue to close service gaps
• Travel market analysis using Replica data and stakeholder outreach from Feb-May 2025
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Approval of October 22, 2025 minutes

Transportation Commission Special Meeting - Canceled

This agenda announces that the Transportation Commission special meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, has been canceled. No other business is listed.

• Special meeting of November 19, 2025 canceled

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission will receive information on regional transit scheduling, including Metrolink, Metro B Line, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, and how BurbankBus coordinates with these services. They will also discuss the city's past decisions on hosting Open Streets events. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes from August 27, 2025.

• Discussion of Metrolink Antelope Valley and Ventura Lines, Metro B Line, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner schedules
• Review of BurbankBus coordination with regional rail services at Downtown Burbank, North Hollywood, and Universal City
• Advocacy for increased rail frequency and capital projects like Brighton to Roxford Double Track Project
• Discussion of Open Streets events policy and past city decisions
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission will review the preferred alignment for the Chandler Bikeway Extension Project and provide input as final design plans are developed. The commission will also review FY 2024-25 Local Return (Prop A, C, R) expenditures and BurbankBus ridership data. The agenda includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Chandler Bikeway Extension: 0.5-mile, two-way Class I and IV bikeway from Mariposa St to Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, funded by $3,299,105 in grants (80% federal, 20% Measure R)
• Project would remove about 56 on-street parking spaces along Victory Blvd and Cypress Ave to accommodate protected bikeway
• FY 2024-25 Local Return expenditures: $7,467,013.90 total (Prop A $2,589,572.05, Prop C $4,186,066.33, Measure R $691,375.52)
• BurbankBus ridership data for fixed-route and senior/disabled services from Dec 2019 to June 2025
• Public comment period with 5-minute limit per person

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Commission will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming year. Members will also review City Council expectations regarding professional conduct and advisory roles, and receive a presentation on the Burbank Transportation Management Organization.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of City Council expectations for Boards and Commissions
• Burbank Transportation Management Organization (BTMO) overview presentation
• Review of 2024 BTMO Annual Report

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Transportation Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt the Safer Streets Burbank Action Plan, a data-driven roadmap to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries by 2035. The commission will also discuss an ordinance on parking restrictions near intersections per AB 413 and receive an update on the San Fernando Boulevard reconfiguration project. The agenda includes approval of the June 25, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Recommend City Council adopt Safer Streets Burbank Action Plan (Vision Zero by 2035)
• Recommend ordinance clarifying parking restrictions near intersections, crosswalks, and stop signs (AB 413)
• 12-month update on Downtown Burbank San Fernando Boulevard Reconfiguration Phase 1; recommend maintaining improvements and advancing Phase 2
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission will discuss and provide input on proposed regulations for electric mobility devices (e-scooters, e-bikes), review and make a recommendation on the 2025 BurbankBus Title VI Program Update, and hear a commissioner's study on BurbankBus ridership variables. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of the May 28, 2025 minutes.

• Electric mobility device regulations: Police Department overview and discussion of potential code changes to define and restrict e-scooters and e-bikes
• BurbankBus Title VI Program Triennial Update: Commission to recommend City Council adoption (expected July 15, 2025)
• BurbankBus ridership variable study presented by Commissioner Polon
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per person)
• Approval of May 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission will review and file two reports: one on BurbankBus ridership and Local Return fund expenditures for FY 2024-25, and another on transportation connections to the new Hollywood Burbank Airport Terminal. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the April 23, 2025 minutes. No votes on policy changes are scheduled.

• FY 2024-25 Local Return expenditures totaled $3,027,065.77 through December 2024
• BurbankBus ridership data from December 2019 to December 2024 shows gradual increase since COVID-19
• New airport terminal expected to open in late 2026 with transit access, bike lanes, and shuttle system
• Airport Authority to provide dedicated shuttle with 10-minute peak frequency between terminal and Metrolink stations
• At least 50 bicycle parking spaces required at new terminal

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission will discuss forming an ad-hoc subcommittee on Safe Routes to School, including its scope, term, and membership. Staff recommends the committee report back by October 2025. The commission will also receive an update on future agenda items.

• Discussion on forming ad-hoc Safe Routes to School Committee (max 3 members, 6-month term)
• Agenda forecast includes Safer Streets Burbank Update, Red Curb Policy, E-Bike Policy, and more
• Staff notes no current Safe Routes to School program due to lack of funding and staff resources

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Burbank Transportation Commission met to discuss and approve funding allocations from Measure M’s Multi-Year Subregional Program for fiscal years 2028-29 and 2029-30. Commissioners also received an update on the Downtown Burbank Sidewalk Enhancement Project and provided feedback on its Visioning Workshop.

• $7.63 million in Measure M MSP-5 funds allocated for transit and pedestrian safety projects
• Olive Avenue Bridge Pedestrian Safety Improvements project approved
• BurbankBus Transit and Maintenance Facility Improvements project approved
• Downtown Burbank Sidewalk Enhancement Project Visioning Workshop update received
• Informational report on discontinued BurbankBus Got Wheels student circulator service

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Transportation Commission will receive and file a status update on the first year of the Paid Parking Program in Downtown Burbank, which launched in March 2025. The report covers revenue, occupancy, economic impacts, and enforcement. No action is required; the item is for information only.

• Paid parking program generated about $742,737 in fee revenue from 307,808 transactions in its first year (March 2025 – February 2026)
• Parking zones on San Fernando Boulevard between Angeleno and Magnolia, plus intersecting streets Olive, Orange Grove, Palm, and Magnolia between First and Third Streets
• Initial rate set at $2.00 per hour with dynamic pricing; 19,376 parking tickets were issued during the period
• Highest activity month was August 2025 with 28,436 transactions and $67,870 revenue

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Transportation Commission will receive an overview of taxi regulation in Burbank, including relevant municipal code sections. They will also review the FY 2025-2026 Transportation Local Return budget and BurbankBus ridership data, which shows a gradual post-pandemic increase. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and filing.

• Staff presentation on taxi regulation covering licensing, fees, and code sections 7-2-101 through 7-2-139
• FY 2025-2026 Local Return budget of $8.8 million for BurbankBus and active transportation
• BurbankBus fixed-route monthly ridership data from January 2020 to December 2025 showing gradual recovery
• Senior & Disabled transit service ridership trends and service area details
• Review of half-cent sales tax funds from Propositions A, C, and Measure R

Transportation Commission Meeting

The Transportation Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of $7.63 million in Measure M subregional funding for two projects: pedestrian safety improvements on the Olive Avenue Bridge over I-5 and a new BurbankBus operations and maintenance facility at 110 W. Olive Avenue. The commission will also receive an informational report on the city's previous student circulator service.

• Proposed $4.546 million for Olive Avenue Bridge pedestrian railing replacement, construction anticipated Fall 2027 to Summer 2028
• Proposed $3.1 million for BurbankBus transit and maintenance facility at 110 W. Olive Avenue to support zero-emission fleet
• Total MSP-5 allocation: $7,629,234 split into transit ($4,272,437) and modal connectivity/complete streets ($3,356,796)
• Request to advance FY29-30 funding to earlier fiscal year to accommodate bridge project schedule
• Informational report only on city's previous BurbankBus student-only circulator service

City Council Meeting - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Burbank City Council, held at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Convention Center, primarily to deliver the State of the City Address. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, public comment, the address, and adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• State of the City Address
• Public comment period with time limits based on number of speakers
• Meeting location: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Convention Center, 2500 N. Hollywood Way
• Adjournment to regular meeting on October 29, 2024

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation, not a regular meeting. The Burbank City Council will not meet on October 22, 2024; the next regular meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024, at City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this cancelled meeting.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for October 22, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for October 29, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with no substantive agenda items. The meeting includes call to order, flag salute, roll call, public comment, and a recognition reception for boards, commissions, and committees. The meeting adjourns to a joint meeting on October 15, 2024.

• Public comment period with time limits based on number of speakers
• Recognition reception for boards, commissions, and committees
• Adjournment to joint meeting on October 15, 2024

Sustainable Burbank Commission

The Sustainable Burbank Commission will hear a presentation on proposed updates to Burbank Water & Power’s customer solar net energy metering program and discuss a $15,000 budget proposal for 2024–25 environmental outreach events including the Pedal Party and Go Green forums. The meeting also includes updates from subcommittees on budget, outreach, and greenhouse gas reduction planning.

• BWP customer solar net energy metering program proposed updates
• $15,000 FY24–25 budget proposal for Pedal Party, Go Green events, and Community Garden outreach
• Ad hoc Budget Subcommittee discusses honorariums and gift limits
• Ad hoc Outreach Subcommittee plans Go Green events and plastics pollution discussion at Buena Vista Library on Feb 19, 2025
• Ad hoc Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Implementation Subcommittee update

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hear two staff reports: one on the proposed Downtown Parking Management Plan and another on the administrative draft of the Media District Specific Plan Update. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also approve minutes from prior meetings and select a liaison for the Arts in Public Places Committee.

• Report on Proposed Downtown Parking Management Plan
• Overview of Administrative Draft of Media District Specific Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from July 22 and August 26, 2024 meetings
• Selection of liaison for Arts in Public Places Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive annual reports on the 2024 Starlight Bowl summer concert series and DeBell Golf Course operations for fiscal year 2023-24, with recommendations to discuss, note, and file. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of meeting minutes, updates on City Council items, contract compliance, park patrol reports, aquatics operations, and departmental updates. Public comment is available in person, by phone, or via eComment.

• Starlight Bowl Annual Report on 2024 summer concert series
• DeBell Golf Course Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Approval of September 9 and October 3, 2024 minutes
• Park Patrol Reports for August from Burbank Police Department
• Aquatics Annual Update on operations and programming

Board of Library Trustees

The Burbank Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss library operations, including a draft of Library Rules of Conduct. The board will also receive updates on library services, safety, and Friends of the Library activities, and consider future agenda topics.

• Discussion of Library Rules of Conduct Drafts
• Library Services Update
• Library Safety Update
• Friends of the Library Update
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. No regular City Council meeting will be held on October 8, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for October 8, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

BWP Board Meeting

The Burbank Water and Power Board will consider recommending that the City Council authorize the General Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Cyclic Storage Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, extending the term to June 1, 2034, and setting a purchase schedule for stored water. The board will also receive monthly operations and financial reports and an overview of programs funded by Electric Public Benefits Funds. Consent items include approving the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommend City Council authorize General Manager to execute First Amendment to Cyclic Storage Agreement with MWD, extending term to June 1, 2034
• Approve minutes of September 5, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive BWP operations and financial reports for periods ending August 2024 and July 2024
• Overview of BWP programs funded with Electric Public Benefits Funds
• Staff updates on legislation, customer service, water, power supply, sustainability, electric services, and outreach

City Council Meeting - Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting with a closed session to discuss two existing lawsuits against the city and labor negotiations with the Burbank City Employees' Association. No public action items are listed; the meeting adjourns to a joint meeting later that evening.

• Closed session: Nicholas Gutierrez v. City of Burbank (Case No. 23STCV25587, Civil Rights/Discrimination)
• Closed session: Sonja Elias v. City of Burbank (Case No. 22BBCV00979, Premise Liability)
• Closed session: Labor negotiations with Burbank City Employees' Association (negotiator Betsy McClinton)

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. There will be no Regular City Council meeting on September 17, 2024. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, in the Council Chamber at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for September 17, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

Sustainable Burbank Commission

The Sustainable Burbank Commission will hear a presentation from James Ingram of the Livable Communities Initiative and may discuss or take action on it. The commission will also review subcommittee reports, including a proposed $15,000 budget for environmental outreach events, and discuss upcoming sustainability-related council agenda items.

• Presentation by James Ingram of Livable Communities Initiative
• FY24-25 budget proposal of $15,000 for environmental outreach events
• Proposed Burbank Eco Council Pedal Party at IKEA or other venue ($10,000 requested)
• Two Burbank Community Garden events (fall and spring) with $3,860 total budget
• Go Green Burbank events including Eco Justice Roundtable and Plastics Pollution program ($1,140 budget)

Fiscal & Treasurer's Review Group

The Fiscal & Treasurer's Review Group will meet to review the City Treasurer's Investment Portfolio Report for June 30, 2024, and to approve minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of City Treasurer's Investment Portfolio Report for June 30, 2024
• Approval of minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive and discuss several informational reports, including the annual Burbank Tennis Center report, the Burbank Cultural Arts Framework, and an update on the California Department of Justice Tobacco Grant Program. The board will also discuss the schedule for the October 3, 2024, Parks and Facilities Tour. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approval of minutes, contract compliance, and a Park Patrol report.

• Burbank Tennis Center annual report for FY 2023-2024
• Burbank Cultural Arts Framework overview (5-year vision)
• California DOJ Tobacco Grant Program update
• Parks and Facilities Tour site schedule for Oct 3, 2024
• Park Patrol report for July from Burbank Police Department

Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust

The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust will vote on a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Measure A Funding Budget. Consent items include approving prior meeting minutes and receiving an update on the City of Burbank's $3,450,000 request for a Homeless Solutions Center. A presentation on the CalHome First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program is also scheduled.

• Approve minutes from May 6, 2026 board meeting
• Receive and file update on City of Burbank's $3,450,000 request for Homeless Solutions Center
• Presentation on CalHome First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Assistance Program
• Adopt Resolution 26-4 for Trust Fiscal Year 2026-27 Measure A Funding Budget
• Public comment on non-agenda items and oral reports from Trust Manager and Directors

City Council Meeting

The Burbank City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including introducing an ordinance that would require mandatory earthquake hazard reduction standards for existing wood-frame residential buildings with soft, weak, or open-front wall lines. The council also discussed a potential ban on gas-powered leaf blowers and introduced an ordinance requiring indemnification agreements on planning applications. The meeting includes a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations.

• Introduced ordinance establishing mandatory earthquake retrofit standards for soft-story residential buildings (Project No. 24-02242)
• Approved $112,000 budget amendment for consultant costs to support the Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit program
• Introduced ordinance requiring indemnification agreements on all planning applications and environmental determinations
• Discussed a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers; council provided direction
• Approved professional services agreement with The Ferguson Group for federal representation and advocacy services

BWP Board Meeting

The Burbank Water and Power Board will meet to discuss and vote on a professional services agreement with The Ferguson Group for federal representation and advocacy services. The board will also hear updates on the Media District Specific Plan, financial reports, and a street lighting master plan.

• Approve minutes of August 1, 2024 meeting
• Recommend $752,640 3-year contract with The Ferguson Group for federal advocacy and grant writing
• Approve amendment with Enterprise Solutions Consulting for Customer Cloud Service migration
• Receive update on Media District Specific Plan
• Recommend approval of 2024 Street Lighting Master Plan update

Youth Board Meeting

The Burbank Youth Board will discuss and vote on its goals and objectives for the 2025-26 term, including participation in the Spring Egg-stravaganza, education and career exposure, and health and wellness initiatives. They will also receive presentations on BurbankBus transit data and volunteer opportunities at the Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo, along with liaison and school reports. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Vote on 2025-26 goals and objectives (Spring Egg-stravaganza, Education/Career Exposure, Health/Wellness)
• BurbankBus presentation by Transportation Services Manager Karen Pan
• Burbank Adaptive Sports Expo volunteer opportunities presentation
• School reports from 9 high and middle schools
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This meeting of the Burbank Youth Board is marked as 'DARK,' meaning it is cancelled and no business will be conducted. The agenda lists only the meeting notice and the names of board members and staff, with no discussion items or actions planned.

Youth Board Meeting

The Burbank Youth Board will discuss and vote on goals and objectives for the 2025-2026 term, including a fundraising donation decision and a social media civic-education campaign. The board will also review nominations and select a recipient for the Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth. Other business includes liaison updates, a beautification project judge request, and the board's meeting calendar.

• Discuss and vote on goals and objectives for 2025-2026 term: fundraising donation, education/career exposure, and 'Burbank Buzz' social media campaign
• Review nominations and select recipient for the Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth (award at May 19 City Council meeting)
• Cultural Arts Commission seeks a Youth Board judge for Phase 10 of the Beautification Project
• Receive updates on Teen Programming and Youth Leadership Program
• Receive update on June 2026 meeting and vote on dark meeting

Youth Board Meeting

The Youth Board will discuss and vote on goals and objectives for the 2025-2026 term, including a social media campaign called 'Burbank Buzz' and fundraising donation discussions. They will also hear a presentation on the Counselor in Training Program and receive updates from liaisons and staff on teen programming, the Austin Cook Award, and school reports.

• Discussion and vote on 2025-2026 goals and objectives, including the 'Burbank Buzz' campaign and fundraising
• Presentation on the Counselor in Training (CIT) Program by Senior Recreation Leader Ricky Corado
• Liaison updates from Park, Recreation and Community Service Board and Sustainable Burbank Commission
• Update on the Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth
• School reports from Burbank High, Burroughs High, Providence High, and six middle schools

Youth Board Meeting

The Burbank Youth Board will discuss and vote on goals and objectives for the 2025-2026 term, including options like a spring egg hunt, community service projects, and literacy programs. They will also receive updates on the new Library project's teen space, Boys & Girls Club teen initiatives, and reports from school representatives and board liaisons.

• Vote on 2025-2026 goals and objectives (e.g., Spring Egg-stravaganza, park clean-up, blood drive promotion)
• Library project update with input on new teen space (Eric Lashley, Library Services Director)
• Boys & Girls Club teen programming presentation (David Montero, Teen Services Coordinator)
• Liaison reports from Park, Recreation and Community Service Board and Sustainable Burbank Commission
• School reports from Burbank, Burroughs, Providence, Monterey high schools and middle schools

Youth Board Meeting

The Burbank Youth Board is meeting to conduct routine organizational business, including electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and assigning liaisons to other city commissions. The board will also receive updates on teen programs, municipal code changes, and school reports. This is a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Assign liaisons to Park, Recreation and Community Service Board and Sustainable Burbank Commission
• Discussion of goals and objectives for the year
• Update on Teen Programming & Youth Leadership Program
• School reports from 10 high and middle schools

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This meeting of the Burbank Youth Board is dark (cancelled). The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Community Services Building, Community Room #104, 150 N. Third St., Burbank. The agenda lists board members, staff, and advisors but contains no business items.

• Meeting cancelled (dark)
• Next meeting: Dec 3, 2025, 6:00 P.M., Community Room #104, 150 N. Third St.

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This agenda is a notice that the Burbank Youth Board meeting is dark (cancelled) for Wednesday, October 1, 2025. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision. The document lists board members, staff, and advisors but contains no agenda items.

• Meeting cancelled — no business scheduled

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This meeting of the Burbank Youth Board is marked as 'DARK,' meaning it is cancelled and no business will be conducted. The agenda lists only the notice of the cancelled meeting and the names of board members and staff.

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This meeting of the Burbank Youth Board is cancelled (marked as DARK). No business will be conducted and no items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled (DARK)

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This is a notice that the Burbank Youth Board meeting is dark (cancelled) for Wednesday, June 4, 2025. No agenda items, decisions, or discussions are scheduled. The document lists board members, staff, and advisors but contains no business to act on.

• Meeting cancelled (dark) for June 4, 2025

Youth Board Meeting

The Youth Board will discuss and vote on goals and objectives for the 2025-2026 term, including the Spring Egg-stravaganza event and a 'How to Get Involved in Burbank' campaign. Presentations are scheduled on the Burbank Volunteer Program and Youth Employment programs. The board will also receive updates from liaisons and school representatives.

• Vote to determine goals and objectives for 2025-2026 term, including Spring Egg-stravaganza on March 28, 2026
• Presentation on Burbank Volunteer Program (BVP) by Recreation Coordinator
• Presentation on Youth Employment programs by Administrative Analyst II
• Discussion and action on Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth
• Reports from high school and middle school representatives

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This agenda is a notice that the Burbank Youth Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, is dark (cancelled). No business will be conducted or discussed.

Youth Board Meeting

The Burbank Youth Board will hear presentations from the Police Department on electric mobility devices and from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, receive liaison updates, and discuss goals and objectives including a $330 donation from Spring Eggstravaganza. The board will also review nominations and select the recipient of the Austin Cook Award for Outstanding Youth, and vote on a dark meeting for its upcoming calendar.

• Electric Mobility Device presentation by Burbank PD Lt. Jeffrey Barcus
• Foundation for a Drug-Free World presentation by Cathy Morfopoulos
• Spring Eggstravaganza 2025 - $330 in donations
• FSA Care Walk on April 26 cancelled due to inclement weather
• Austin Cook Award recipient selection

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

This meeting of the Burbank Youth Board is marked as 'DARK,' meaning it is cancelled and no business will be conducted. The agenda contains only the notice of cancellation and lists of board members and staff, with no items for discussion or decision.

Youth Board Meeting- DARK

The Burbank Youth Board meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026, is marked as a "DARK" meeting, meaning no official business will be conducted. The agenda provides no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Youth Board Meeting

The Burbank Youth Board will receive presentations from the Burbank Animal Shelter and the Family Service Agency (FSA) on their services. The board will also discuss and vote on goals and objectives for the 2025-2026 term, including topics like education, career exposure, and a social media campaign. Liaison reports and school updates will be noted and filed.

• Presentation from Burbank Animal Shelter staff on shelter services
• Presentation from Laurie Bleick and Taylor Foxhall on Family Service Agency resources
• Discussion and vote on 2025-2026 Youth Board goals and objectives, including 'Burbank Buzz' social media campaign
• Liaison updates from Park, Recreation and Community Service Board and Sustainable Burbank Commission
• School reports from Burbank, Burroughs, Providence, Monterey high schools and multiple middle schools

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the regular City Council meeting scheduled for September 3, 2024. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is set for September 10, 2024, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for September 3, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 275 E. Olive Avenue

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a variance to legalize an unpermitted 116-square-foot addition and allow a proposed 61-square-foot addition to a single-family home at 242 W. Ash Avenue, along with a lot line adjustment to purchase about four square feet of adjacent flood control district right-of-way. Staff recommends approval, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, announcements, and oral communications.

• Variance for unpermitted 116 sq ft addition and proposed 61 sq ft addition at 242 W. Ash Avenue
• Lot line adjustment to purchase ~4 sq ft of LA County Flood Control District right-of-way
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301(e)
• Public hearing with in-person and phone comment options

The Burbank Planning Commission unanimously approved a variance and lot line adjustment for a single-family home at 242 W. Ash Avenue, allowing an unpermitted 116-square-foot addition and a proposed 61-square-foot addition, plus the purchase of a small portion of adjacent flood control right-of-way. The project was found categorically exempt from CEQA. No public comment was received, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance for unpermitted 116 sq ft and proposed 61 sq ft additions at 242 W. Ash Ave (4-0)
• Approved lot line adjustment for purchase of ~4 sq ft of LA County Flood Control District right-of-way (4-0)
• Approved CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15301(e) (4-0)

City Council Meeting - Dark

This is a notice of cancellation, not a regular agenda. The Burbank City Council will not hold its regular meeting on August 20, 2024, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2024, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this cancelled meeting.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for August 20, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024 at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue

Sustainable Burbank Commission

The Sustainable Burbank Commission will discuss Burbank Water & Power's grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and may provide feedback or take action. The commission will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair as required by ordinance, and receive updates from several ad hoc subcommittees on budget, outreach, waste reduction, habitat restoration, and greenhouse gas reduction.

• Support for BWP's USDOT grant application for EV charging stations
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Budget subcommittee: $13,700 for fall and spring events with Eco Council and Community Garden
• Outreach subcommittee: planning Go Green events, including possible plastic movie, Eco Justice Roundtable, and electric cooking demo
• Discussion of upcoming sustainability-related council agenda items

Board of Library Trustees

The Burbank Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on library services, the Media Industry Expo and Job Fair, safety, and Friends of the Library, and elect officers for the 2024-2025 term. Public comment is available in person or via web conference.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary for August 2024-August 2025
• Library Services Update
• Media Industry Expo and Job Fair Update
• Library Safety Update
• Friends of the Library Update

City Council Meeting

The Burbank City Council meeting on August 13, 2024, included a study session on a proposed partnership with the Burbank Housing Corporation and changes to a Master Loan Agreement, followed by the regular meeting. The Council approved a free BurbankBus fare program for middle and high school students and participation in LA Metro's GoPass program, and discussed potential changes to City Council meeting policies and procedures. The agenda also included several consent calendar items, such as a renewable energy certificate purchase agreement and grant applications for pool and youth center renovations.

• Approved BurbankBus free fare program for middle and high school students and GoPass participation (Resolution 24-29,544)
• Approved 10-year renewable energy certificate purchase agreement with 3 Degrees Group, Inc.
• Adopted resolution to apply for grant funds for McCambridge Swimming Pool renovation
• Approved $100,000 grant application and subrecipient agreement for Armenian Cultural Foundation Burbank Youth Center renovation
• Accepted $156,530.44 donation to Animal Shelter from Tyndall Trust

Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals

The Burbank Board of Building and Fire Code Appeals will hold its regular meeting to approve past minutes, elect officers for the 2024–2025 term, and receive reports from the new Fire Marshal and Building Official. The board will also hear presentations on a proposed soft-story seismic retrofit program and a pre-approved accessory dwelling unit program.

• Election of officers for 2024–2025 term
• Introduction of new Fire Marshal James Moye
• Presentation of proposed Mandatory Soft-Story Seismic Retrofit program for multi-family residential buildings
• Presentation of Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit program

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting to elect officers and assign liaisons for FY 2024-2025, receive updates on the proposed budget and completed capital projects, and hear about playground equipment replacements at three parks. The board will also discuss scheduling a facility tour and consider routine consent items including minutes, contract compliance, and park patrol reports.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and liaison assignments for FY 2024-2025
• Update on FY 2024/2025 budget and completed FY 2023/2024 capital improvement projects
• Update on playground equipment replacement at Brace Canyon Park, Maple Street Playground, and McCambridge Park
• Discussion of proposed date for Park Facility Tour
• Consent calendar includes approval of June 13, 2024 minutes, contract compliance report, and park patrol reports for May and June

City Council Meeting - Dark

This agenda is a notice of cancellation. No City Council meeting will be held on August 6, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2024, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for August 6, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for August 13, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

City Council Meeting

The Burbank City Council held a regular meeting on July 30, 2024, taking action on several items. They adopted an ordinance increasing relocation assistance for certain no-fault evictions and adding anti-retaliation tenant protections, approved a design-build contract for a battery energy storage system, and approved funding to incentivize firearms retailers to transition away from sales. The council also discussed workforce programs for housing developments and the Safer Streets Burbank Plan.

• Adopted ordinance increasing relocation assistance for no-fault evictions and adding anti-retaliation tenant protections
• Approved resolution for design-build contract with Baker Electric and Renewables, LLC for RITC Battery Energy Storage System project
• Approved $208,982.73 three-year agreement with Info-Tech Research Group
• Approved $147,922 CHP Cannabis Tax Fund grant for Police Department
• Approved up to $300,000 for incentives to firearms retailers to transition away from sales

City Council Meeting - Dark

The Burbank City Council has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024. The next regular meeting will be held on July 30, 2024, at Burbank City Hall, 275 E. Olive Avenue. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items.

• Regular City Council meeting cancelled for July 23, 2024
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 30, 2024 at 275 E. Olive Avenue

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an appeal of the Community Development Director's conditional approval of an Administrative Use Permit for a new unmanned roof-mounted wireless telecommunication facility at 800 S. Main Street. Staff recommends denying the appeal and upholding the approval, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment.

• Appeal of Administrative Use Permit for wireless telecommunication facility at 800 S. Main Street
• Staff recommends denying appeal and conditionally approving the permit
• Project found categorically exempt from CEQA (Section 15303)
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

City Council Meeting

The Burbank City Council is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including introducing an ordinance to modify residential tenant protections, approving a memorandum of understanding with the Burbank Fire Fighters Chief Officers' Unit, and making appointments to various boards and commissions. The council will also hear a presentation from the Metropolitan Water District on its Climate Adaptation Master Plan and discuss a potential letter of support or ceasefire resolution pertaining to the Middle East.

• Introduction of ordinance to increase relocation assistance for certain no-fault evictions, add a small landlord exemption, and add anti-retaliation tenant protections
• Approval of MOU with Burbank Fire Fighters Chief Officers' Unit for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027, and citywide salary schedule
• Appointments to boards and commissions including Burbank Water and Power Board, Civil Service Board, and Landlord-Tenant Commission
• Discussion on letter of support for President's proposal and/or ceasefire resolution pertaining to the Middle East
• Presentation from Metropolitan Water District on Climate Adaptation Master Plan

Parks and Recreation Board- DARK

The Burbank Park and Recreation Board will not hold its regular meeting on July 11, 2024, as the board is going dark for the month. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. This notice is procedural and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• No meeting on July 11, 2024
• Next meeting: August 8, 2024, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank

Landlord Tenant Commission

The Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission will review new and follow-up tenant forms regarding rental disputes. Items include a security deposit reimbursement dispute at 2701 Jolley Drive and lease mediation for 2021 Peyton Ave, Unit 103.

• 2025-6 Tenant Form: Security deposit/move-out fee dispute at 2701 Jolley Drive
• 2025-7 Tenant Form: Lease mediation at 2021 Peyton Ave, Unit 103
• 2025-5 Tenant Form follow-up: Security deposit dispute at 1482 N Clybourn Ave
• Approval of September 8, 2025, meeting minutes

Landlord Tenant Commission

The Burbank Landlord-Tenant Commission will meet to discuss updates on landlord and tenant protections, review a new tenant form, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The agenda includes public comment opportunities and procedural items.

• Update on landlord and tenant protections and next steps
• New tenant form 2025-2 for a tenant at 165 N Kenneth Road seeking lease termination rights
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on the Media District Specific Plan and the McCambridge Park Pool Project, and may provide input on the draft plan. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, contract compliance, and a police park patrol report. Most items are for information and filing, with no major decisions expected.

• Media District Specific Plan Update status report and request for board input
• McCambridge Park Pool Project update
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly contract compliance report for Parks and Recreation contracts
• Park Patrol report for April from Burbank Police Department

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a variance request from G & M Oil Company, Inc. to allow a 129-square-foot trash enclosure in front of a new convenience store at 2501 W. Olive Avenue, instead of being directly accessible from the rear alley as normally required. Staff recommends approval and a CEQA categorical exemption. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Variance for 129 sq ft trash enclosure at 2501 W. Olive Ave (Project No. 23-0002678)
• Property zoned MDC-3 (Media District General Business)
• Staff recommends CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303(e)
• Public hearing on the variance application
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting

The Burbank Planning Commission approved a variance allowing a 129-square-foot trash enclosure to be built in front of a new convenience store at 2501 W. Olive Avenue, instead of being directly accessible from the rear alley as normally required. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting.

• Approved variance for 129 sq ft trash enclosure at 2501 W. Olive Ave (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board will receive the Youth Board Annual Report for discussion and filing. The meeting also includes routine updates on contract compliance, police park patrol reports, and previous meeting minutes.

• Youth Board Annual Report presentation
• Approval of March 14 and April 11, 2024, meeting minutes
• Monthly Contract Compliance Report
• March Park Patrol Reports from the Burbank Police Department

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for Round One Entertainment at 201 E. Magnolia Boulevard, Unit #145. The proposal would add a Type 47 alcohol license, expand the establishment by 6,218 square feet (to a total of 49,066 square feet), and allow alcohol consumption in private party rooms. Staff recommends approval, citing a CEQA Class 1 exemption. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Modify Conditional Use Permit for Round One Entertainment to allow Type 47 alcohol license
• Expand amusement enterprise by 6,218 square feet, new total 49,066 square feet
• Allow alcoholic beverage consumption in private party rooms
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301, Class 1
• Public hearing at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chamber

The Burbank Planning Commission approved a modification to the Conditional Use Permit for Round One Entertainment at 201 E. Magnolia Blvd., Unit 145, allowing a Type 47 alcohol license, a 6,218-square-foot expansion, and alcohol consumption in private party rooms. The motion carried 4-0. The project was found exempt from CEQA under Class 1. The commission also approved the April 8, 2024 minutes as amended, with one abstention.

• Approved CUP modification for Round One Entertainment (4-0)
• Approved April 8, 2024 minutes as amended (3-0, Bennett abstained)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive staff updates on the animal shelter and the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget planning process. The board will also consider routine consent items including approval of minutes, contract compliance, and a police park patrol report. Public comment is invited.

• Animal Shelter Update - staff overview of recent developments and initiatives
• Budget Update for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - board receives budget planning process update
• Approval of March 14, 2024 minutes
• Monthly Contract Compliance Report on Parks and Recreation contracts
• Park Patrol Report for February from Burbank Police Department

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold hearings regarding a new adult day care facility and a proposed amendment to establish standards for firearm and ammunition retailers. The commission will also consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the new firearm retail regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit for an 8,600 square foot Adult Day Care Facility at 607 South Glenoaks Boulevard
• Zone Text Amendment to establish regulations and development standards for Firearm and Ammunition Retailers

The Burbank Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for an 8,600-square-foot adult day care facility at 607 South Glenoaks Boulevard, and recommended a Zone Text Amendment to the City Council establishing regulations and development standards for firearm and ammunition retailers. Both motions passed 4-0. The Commission also approved the minutes from the March 24, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for adult day care at 607 South Glenoaks Blvd (4-0)
• Recommended Zone Text Amendment for firearm and ammunition retailer regulations to City Council (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 24, 2024 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)

Retirement Plans Committee

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on retirement plan matters. The agenda includes updates on the CERBT and 115 Trust, an investment review with a market overview and second quarter 2024 reporting, and plan administration updates from MissionSquare, including SECURE 2.0 timeline and a discussion on self-directed brokerage accounts. The meeting is largely informational with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024 meeting
• CERBT and 115 Trust update
• Investment review: market overview and Q2 2024 reporting, including watch list summary
• MissionSquare updates: SECURE 2.0 timeline, SDBA discussion, CFP topics
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

Retirement Plans Committee

The Committee will review the first quarter 2024 investment reporting and a fund change effective July 26, 2024. Members will also receive updates regarding CERBT, the 115 Trust, CalPERS, and MissionSquare participant demographics.

• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• CERBT and 115 Trust update
• SageView 1st Quarter 2024 investment reporting
• Fund change update effective July 26, 2024
• MissionSquare Q1 participant demographic reporting

Retirement Plans Committee

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee will discuss and possibly act on investment reviews, plan administration updates, and administrative items. The agenda includes presentations from MissionSquare and SageView on fund performance and market overview, as well as updates on participant demographics and the completion of the Roth 457b deferral source. No major decisions are listed; the meeting is largely informational.

• Analysis of MissionSquare PLUS Fund
• Investment Reporting – 4th Quarter 2023
• Watch List Summary
• Addition of Roth 457b Deferral Source – Complete
• CalPERS CERBT and 115 Trust Update

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold hearings regarding two conditional use permit requests. The items involve a proposed pet shop with grooming services and a retail establishment seeking to sell alcohol.

• Conditional Use Permit for a pet shop and grooming services at 325 North First Street
• Conditional Use Permit for offsite alcohol sales and onsite tasting at 140 S. Glenoaks Boulevard
• Approval of February 12, 2024, Planning Commission meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review a proposal to allocate $48,000 for the 2024 Community Arts Grant Program. The meeting also includes an update on the Burbank Adaptive Sport Expo (BASE) and routine departmental reports.

• Approval of $48,000 for 2024 Community Arts Grant Program awards
• Burbank Adaptive Sport Expo (BASE) development and outcome update
• Review of January Park Patrol Reports from the Burbank Police Department
• Monthly Contract Compliance Report
• Approval of February 8, 2024, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: an appeal of the Director's decision that the emergency removal of three public trees is exempt from CEQA, and a request for a conditional use permit to allow beer, wine, and distilled spirits sales at Chili John's restaurant. The Commission may uphold or reverse the Director's tree decision, and may approve the liquor permit. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and oral communications.

• Appeal of Director's decision on emergency removal of three public trees at 113 North Niagara Street, 434 North Niagara Street, and 400 South Keystone Street
• Conditional Use Permit for incidental sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at Chili John's Restaurant, 2018 West Burbank Boulevard
• Staff recommends denying the tree removal appeal and upholding the CEQA statutory exemption
• Staff recommends approving the liquor permit with conditions
• Minutes from January 8, 2023 meeting to be approved

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and approve a design concept for the Dick Clark Dog Park, receive annual reports on the P.I.M. Roller Hockey Rink and budget planning, and get updates on the B Active card program. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes approval, contract compliance, and park patrol reports.

• Dick Clark Dog Park design concept selection and approval
• P.I.M. Roller Hockey Rink annual report for FY 2022-2023
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget update
• B Active Universal Department Activity and Program Card extension update
• Approval of January 11, 2024 minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on the City Parks Master Plan and the Burbank Tennis Center's FY 2022-2023 operations, and will consider appointing three members to the Burbank Athletic Federation Board. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, noting contract compliance and park patrol reports, and discussing the 2024 meeting calendar.

• City Parks Master Plan Update - discuss, note and file
• Burbank Tennis Center Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Appoint Ron Sabatine, Craig Hunter, and Karen Sartoris to Burbank Athletic Federation Board (3-year terms)
• Discuss 2024 Parks and Recreation Board meeting calendar (dark dates)
• Consent calendar: approve Nov 9, 2023 minutes; note contract compliance and park patrol reports

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a Conditional Use Permit for an automobile dealer support facility at 132 W. Providencia Avenue, and a zone text amendment to align R-1 zoning with state law (SB 9) for second dwelling units and lot splits. The commission will also consider minutes from the December 11, 2023 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit and Development Review for auto dealer support facility at 132 W. Providencia Avenue (M-2 zone)
• Zone Text Amendment to establish development standards for SB 9 second dwelling units and urban lot splits in R-1 zone
• CEQA exemption for auto facility under Section 15303(c)
• CEQA exemption for SB 9 ordinance under Government Code Sections 65852.21(j) and 66411.7(n)
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 meeting