Burbank public meetings in 2023

Parks and Recreation Board- DARK

The Park, Recreation and Community Services Board will not hold its December 14, 2023 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank.

• No meeting on December 14, 2023
• Next meeting: January 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, 275 E. Olive Ave.

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a Conditional Use Permit for The Mix Room recording studio to operate 24 hours at 2940 W. Burbank Boulevard, a three-year extension of a Development Agreement for a commercial project at 2900/3000 W. Alameda Avenue, and a Zone Text Amendment to allow public art in post-security areas of Hollywood Burbank Airport. The commission will also consider minutes from the November 13 meeting and hear public comments.

• Conditional Use Permit for 24-hour operation of The Mix Room recording studio at 2940 W. Burbank Boulevard
• Three-year extension of Development Agreement for Planned Development 96-1 at 2900/3000 W. Alameda Avenue and 100/200 S. California Street
• Zone Text Amendment to allow public art in post-security areas of Hollywood Burbank Airport
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2023 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a 24-hour audio recording studio at 2940 W. Burbank Boulevard. Commissioners also recommended a development agreement extension for the media district and approved a zone text amendment to allow public art in post-security areas at the Hollywood Burbank Airport.

• Approved 24-hour permit for The Mix Room (4-0)
• Recommended 3-year extension for Planned Development 96-1 (4-0)
• Approved zone amendment for airport post-security public art (4-0)
• Approved November 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a single-family property at 1310 Evergreen Street. The applicant requests a variance to allow a proposed swimming pool and spa to encroach up to 14 feet into the required front yard setback, and a minor fence exception to legalize an existing 6-foot-high solid vinyl fence along the front property line. Staff recommends approval, finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and oral communications.

• Variance for pool/spa encroachment up to 14 ft into front yard setback at 1310 Evergreen Street
• Minor fence exception to legalize 6-ft solid vinyl fence along front property line
• CEQA categorical exemption under Section 15303(e)
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2023 meeting

The Burbank Planning Commission approved a variance allowing a swimming pool and spa to encroach into the front yard setback, and a minor fence exception to legalize an existing 6-foot vinyl fence, at 1310 Evergreen Street. The approval was amended to require the applicant to fix a corner cut-off within three months. The motion passed 5-0. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 28, 2023 meeting, with one abstention.

• Approved variance for pool/spa encroachment and fence exception at 1310 Evergreen St (5-0)
• Amended motion to require fence corner cut-off fix within 3 months (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2023 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates and discuss several items, including a proposed zone text amendment to the Art in Public Places Ordinance, the DeBell Golf Course annual report for FY 2022-2023, the pickleball program, and capital improvement projects. The board will also consider a consent calendar with routine items such as meeting minutes, contract compliance, park patrol reports, and an aquatics annual update.

• Update on proposed Zone Text Amendment to Art in Public Places Ordinance 10-1-1114
• DeBell Golf Course Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Pickleball Program Update
• Capital Improvement Project update for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Approval of September 14 and September 21, 2023 minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive an annual report on the 2023 Starlight Bowl summer concert series, discuss the Johnny Carson Park shade structure Call for Artists and select a board representative for the site-specific committee, and review a follow-up to the September 21 parks tour. The consent calendar includes routine approvals of minutes, contract compliance, park patrol reports, and departmental updates.

• Starlight Bowl Annual Report (2023 summer concert series) - note and file
• Johnny Carson Park Shade Structure Call for Artists - discuss and select committee representative
• Parks and Facilities Special Meeting Tour Follow-Up (September 21, 2023) - discuss and note
• Approval of September 14 and September 21, 2023 minutes
• Monthly Contract Compliance Report and Park Patrol Report (August)

Retirement Plans Committee Meeting

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee will review second-quarter 2023 investment performance and market conditions, receive updates on the SECURE 2.0 Act and the Roth 457b deferral source, and discuss CalPERS trust accounts. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Investment review of 457 Plan assets ($201,215,897.31 as of 3/31/2023)
• Watch list review for funds like Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Adm and Artisan Small Cap Institutional
• MissionSquare update on SECURE 2.0 provisions and Roth 457b deferral source
• CalPERS CERBT and 115 Trust update
• 2024 meeting dates and future agenda items

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss the proposed reforestation strategy for Aleppo Pine trees and receive a report on the upcoming Parks and Facilities Tour schedule. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approval of minutes, updates on City Council items, contract compliance, and park patrol reports. The meeting is a regular session with public comment opportunities.

• Discussion on Aleppo Pine tree reforestation strategy
• Report on Parks and Facilities Tour site schedule for September 21, 2023
• Approval of August 10, 2023 minutes
• Monthly contract compliance report
• July Park Patrol report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Zone Text Amendment to modify development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. This amendment aims to ensure local zoning is consistent with California Government Code requirements for all residential zones.

• Zone Text Amendment (Project No. 23-0007623) for ADU and JADU standards
• Election of Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for a one-year term
• Approval of July 24, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Text Amendment updating development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) to align with state law. The amendment includes a reduced front-yard setback of two feet to discourage front-yard ADUs. The Commission also elected Christopher Rizzotti as Chair and Samantha Wick as Vice-Chair, and approved the July 24, 2023 minutes.

• Approved recommendation for ADU/JADU Zone Text Amendment (4-0)
• Elected Christopher Rizzotti as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Samantha Wick as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 24, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will hold its regular meeting, including the election of officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary) and liaison appointments for FY 2023-2024. The board will also receive an update on the Golden State Specific Plan from planning staff, discuss a date for a facility tour, and review capital improvement program updates. Consent items include approval of minutes, contract compliance, and park patrol reports.

• Election of officers and liaison assignments for FY 2023-2024
• Golden State Specific Plan re-engagement presentation and discussion
• Proposed date for Park Facility Tour
• Capital Improvement Program update for FY 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
• Approval of June 8, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow limited assembly use at an existing media services facility at 3401 W. Empire Avenue. The proposal would replace a 384-square-foot temporary seating riser with a 1,384-square-foot riser with 200 seats for test audiences, used no more than twice per month. Staff recommends approval, citing a CEQA exemption. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 22, 2023, and public comment periods.

• Conditional Use Permit for limited assembly use at 3401 W. Empire Avenue
• Replace 384 sq ft seating riser with 1,384 sq ft riser with 200 seats
• CEQA exemption under Sections 15301(e) and 15303(c)
• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 Planning Commission meeting

The Burbank Planning Commission voted 4-0 to approve a Conditional Use Permit allowing a limited assembly use at the existing media services facility located at 3401 W. Empire Avenue. The approval permits the applicant, Madison Square Garden, to replace a temporary seating riser with a larger 1,384-square-foot riser to accommodate up to 200 test audience members twice per month. Additionally, the commission voted 4-0 to approve the minutes from the May 22, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Project No. 22-0007445 at 3401 W. Empire Avenue (4-0)
• Approved minutes from the May 22, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board- Dark

The Parks and Recreation Board of Burbank has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 13, 2023. The next regular meeting will be held on August 10, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• Regular meeting cancelled for July 13, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 10, 2023

Retirement Plans Committee Meeting

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee will review first-quarter 2023 investment performance, including a watch list and fund changes, and receive updates on plan administration from MissionSquare, including SECURE 2.0 and Roth 457b changes. The committee will also hear a CalPERS update on CERBT and 115 Trust. This is a regular quarterly meeting with no major decisions listed.

• Investment review: SageView market overview and Q1 2023 reporting, including watch list and fund change effective 4/21/23
• Plan administration: MissionSquare Q1 participant demographics and engagement
• SECURE 2.0 update from MissionSquare
• Roth 457b deferral source update
• CalPERS CERBT and 115 Trust update

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss appointing a liaison to the Sustainable Burbank Commission, receive updates on the Pickleball program and Youth Board annual report, and consider routine consent items including minutes and reports. Public comment is available in person, by phone, or via eComment.

• Appointment of liaison to Sustainable Burbank Commission
• Pickleball program update
• Youth Board annual report
• Approval of May 11, 2023 minutes
• Monthly contract compliance report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for The Young Fella to sell distilled spirits on-site. They will also continue a hearing regarding proposed changes to zoning laws for drive-through establishments.

• Conditional Use Permit for distilled spirits sale at The Young Fella, 4007 Riverside Drive
• Zone Text Amendment regarding drive-through establishment regulations
• Proposed prohibition of residentially adjacent restaurants with drive-throughs
• Proposed changes to drive-through stacking distance and hours of operation

The Burbank Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing The Young Fella restaurant at 4007 Riverside Drive to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption (5-0). It also voted 3-2 to recommend that the City Council adopt a Zone Text Amendment updating drive-through regulations, including prohibiting residentially adjacent drive-through restaurants, requiring a conditional use permit, changing stacking distances, and limiting hours of operation. The commission approved the May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0).

• Approved CUP for incidental sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at The Young Fella, 4007 Riverside Drive (5-0)
• Recommended City Council adopt Zone Text Amendment for drive-through regulations (3-2)
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss the city's Board, Committee, Commission attendance policy and review the attendance record of Board Member Lori Durbin, with a recommendation to make a recommendation per municipal code. The rest of the agenda is routine, including approval of minutes, updates, and reports.

• Review of attendance policy and Lori Durbin's attendance record
• Approval of April 13, 2023 minutes
• City Council agenda items update
• Monthly contract compliance report
• Park Patrol report for April

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission is meeting to receive and file reports on two major projects: the Burbank Civic Center Project and the Golden State Specific Plan with its associated General Plan Amendment. No public hearings are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise procedural, including training and approval of prior minutes.

• Report on Burbank Civic Center Project overview
• Report on Golden State Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment
• Brown Act and Public Records Act training
• Approval of April 24, 2023 meeting minutes

The Burbank Planning Commission held a meeting with no public hearings or oral communications. They received informational reports on the Burbank Civic Center Project and the Golden State Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment, but took no action on either. The only formal decision was approving the minutes from the April 24, 2023 meeting, with a 3-1 vote and one abstention.

• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023 meeting (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Noted and filed report on Burbank Civic Center Project (no vote)
• Noted and filed report on Golden State Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment (no vote)

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a restaurant/drinking establishment at 2623 West Magnolia Boulevard with a parking reduction, and a zone text amendment to establish objective design standards for mixed-use and residential-only projects in nonresidential zones. The commission will also hear oral communications and consider minutes from the April 10 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Corner restaurant/drinking establishment at 2623 West Magnolia Blvd, allowing Type 47 alcohol license
• Parking reduction request from 10 to 3.3 spaces per 1,000 sq ft for the restaurant
• Zone Text Amendment to establish objective design and development standards for mixed-use and residential-only projects in nonresidential zones
• CEQA categorical exemption recommended for the restaurant project
• CEQA non-project determination and common sense exemption recommended for the zone text amendment

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a restaurant/drinking establishment at 2623 West Magnolia Boulevard, allowing alcohol sales and a parking reduction, with added conditions limiting filming permits to six per year and prohibiting employee parking on residential streets. The commission also voted 2-2 on a Zone Text Amendment to establish design standards for mixed-use and residential projects in nonresidential zones, which failed to pass. Minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting were approved.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Magnolia Corner restaurant at 2623 W. Magnolia Blvd., including alcohol sales and parking reduction (4-0)
• Added conditions to the permit: limit filming permits to six per calendar year and prohibit employee parking on residential streets
• Denied Zone Text Amendment for objective design standards for mixed-use and residential-only projects in nonresidential zones (2-2 vote, motion failed)
• Approved minutes from the April 10, 2023 Planning Commission meeting (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board will receive an update on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget planning process and will discuss and vote on a justification for using business cards. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, noting City Council updates, contract compliance, park patrol reports, and departmental operations updates.

• Budget update for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Business card justification vote
• Approval of March 9, 2023 minutes
• Park Patrol Report for January and February
• Contract compliance report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a zone text amendment regarding drive-through businesses. The proposal includes new rules for converting existing businesses, prohibiting drive-throughs near residences, and setting new stacking and operating hour requirements.

• Zone Text Amendment (Project No. 23-0001387) regarding drive-through regulations
• Report on the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Specific Plan
• Approval of February 27, 2023, meeting minutes

The Burbank Planning Commission voted 5-0 to table a proposed zone text amendment regulating drive-through establishments until the May 22, 2023 meeting, after concerns were raised about lack of direct notification to affected businesses. The commission also noted and filed a report on the Downtown Burbank TOD Specific Plan and approved the February 27, 2023 meeting minutes as amended.

• Tabled Zone Text Amendment 23-0001387 on drive-through regulations to May 22, 2023 (5-0)
• Noted and filed report on Downtown Burbank TOD Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment
• Approved February 27, 2023 Planning Commission minutes as amended (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review an update on the Media District Specific Plan and receive a report on Burbank Animal Shelter operations for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The meeting also includes updates on the 2023-2024 budget planning process and departmental operations.

• Media District Specific Plan update
• Burbank Animal Shelter operations report for FY 2022-2023
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget planning update
• Monthly contract compliance report
• Burbank Police Department Park Patrol Report for January and February

Planning Commission

The Burbank Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Rick's Classic Muscle Garage, an automotive repair business at 418 South Victory Boulevard. The commission will also receive a report on the Media District Specific Plan Update and vote to select a representative to the Sustainable Burbank Commission.

• Conditional Use Permit for automotive repair garage at 418 S. Victory Boulevard
• CEQA categorical exemption determination under Section 15301(a)
• Report on Media District Specific Plan Update
• Election of Sustainable Burbank Commission representative
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2022 meeting

The Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a classic and vintage car repair garage on South Victory Boulevard. The board also nominated a liaison for the Sustainable Burbank Commission and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for automotive repair garage at 418 S. Victory Boulevard (5-0)
• Nominated Samantha Wick as liaison for the Sustainable Burbank Commission (unanimous)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Burbank Retirement Plans Committee

The Burbank Retirement Plans Committee will review fourth-quarter 2022 investment performance, consider fund replacement recommendations, and receive updates on plan administration, including SECURE 2.0 and Roth 457b deferrals. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 2022 meeting and rotate voting members.

• Investment review: SageView market overview and Q4 2022 reporting, including watch list and fund replacement recommendations
• Plan administration: MissionSquare Q4 participant demographics, SECURE 2.0 overview, Roth 457b deferral source update
• CalPERS CERBT and 115 Trust update
• Annual rotation of voting committee members
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2022 meeting

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee will meet to review and approve a final letter to the City Council containing its recommendations, and to schedule a presentation to the Council. The committee previously agreed to recommend extending the Charter Review cycle to eight years and to request continuation of their appointment during the full review.

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

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss its review of potential charter changes, including term limits for City Council and board members, adding a social inequity and discrimination clause, and amending Section 1400 to allow a citizen's committee every eight years. The committee will also discuss strategies for community input and a timeline for completing its review. The agenda includes approval of minutes from a prior meeting.

• Review of City Council's approval to study term limits for City Council and Board/Commission members
• Discussion of adding a social inequity and discrimination clause to the Charter
• Discussion of amending Section 1400 to allow a charter citizen's committee every eight years
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2022 meeting

2022 Charter Review Committee

The Burbank Charter Review Committee will meet to review and approve a final letter to the City Council, which includes a recommendation to extend the charter review cycle to eight years. The committee will also schedule its presentation to the City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on finalizing the committee's recommendations.

• Review of final letter to City Council
• Schedule presentation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from June 2, 2022
• Recommendation to study extending charter review cycle to eight years

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review an update on the Santa Anita Playlot Playground redesign and receive a budget planning update for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The meeting also includes a training session on Brown Act policies and an annual report for the P.I.M. Roller Hockey Rink.

• Santa Anita Playlot Playground redesign update and feedback on proposed rendering
• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget planning process update
• P.I.M. Roller Hockey Rink Fiscal Year 2021-2022 annual report
• Brown Act training from the City Attorney’s Office
• Monthly contract compliance and Park Patrol reports

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will consider appointing Larry Nelson and Dennis Roy to fill two vacancies on the Burbank Athletic Federation Board of Directors. The board will also discuss the Business Card Policy for city boards and commissions, and review its 2023 meeting calendar. Several routine items, including minutes approval and monthly reports, are on the consent calendar.

• Appoint Larry Nelson and Dennis Roy to Burbank Athletic Federation Board (3-year terms)
• Discuss Board, Commission and Committees Business Card Policy
• Discuss 2023 Parks and Recreation Board meeting calendar and dark dates
• Approve November 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Receive Park Patrol Report for November and December from Burbank Police Department