Burbank public meetings in 2024

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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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 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