Tuesdays with Tamala // Updated LA County COVID restrictions - easy reference chart
Budget review, housing rights, waste reduction, COVID vaccines, and Drag Queens!
Tuesdays with Tamala // Updated LA County COVID restrictions - easy reference chart
Burbank and Beyond - the newsletter for our unique community
In this newsletter:
•Updated LA County COVID restrictions - easy reference chart•
•Community meeting: Informational meeting regarding a new parking structure (Flower st) and a new hotel (San Fernando/Hollywood way)•
•Community webinar: Recycling and Waste Prevention - for businesses•
•City Council 2021 Goal Setting meeting•
•Infrastructure Oversight Board - mid-year project and budget review •
•Community Workshop: Housing Rights•
•LA County offers more COVID vaccine appointments for residents 65+•
•LA County Metro COVID recovery task force looking for resident input•
•Vacancy: Library Board of Trustees•
•Drag Queen Bingo Night for Burbank Arts and Education Foundation•
•City Council Meeting Agenda for tonight•
L.A. County has updated the COVID health officer orders. This press release has more details about the new business restrictions.
On Jan. 28th, 6pm, The city of Burbank is hosting a community meeting for residents and stakeholders to learn more about two upcoming developments - a new parking lot on Flower St., and a hotel on San Fernando/Hollywood Way. Find out more about these projects and the meeting here.
The Burbank Recyling center is hosting a workshop today at 4pm for businesses in Burbank to learn more about how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Learn more about this virtual event here.
Burbank City Council is having its annual goal setting meeting tomorrow, Wed. Jan 27th, 1:30pm. This meeting is to set the direction for the rest of 2021. Agenda and public comment instructions are available here.
This Thursday, the Burbank Infrastructure Oversight Board will hear a second quarter report on the effects of COVID on infrastructure projects, including which projects will be funded and which ones are on hold until funding becomes available. More information on how to watch and call in for public comment here.
Tomorrow, January 27th at 6pm, Burbank and the Housing Rights Center are offering their next renter and landlord information session online. This workshop will cover the state rent control laws, COVID eviction regulations, and an overview of legal obligations for both tenants and landlords. Sign up at bit.ly/burbankHRC.
L.A. County has announced that it has opened up more vaccine appointments for residents 65+ and healthcare workers. Sign up here.
L.A. County Metro has published its final recommendations for the COVID recovery and public transportation implementation. They are accepting public input until February 8th. See the report and submit a comment here.
This Friday, 8pm, the Burbank Arts and Education foundation is hosting a Drag Queen Bingo Night to support our schools. Sign up here.
Apply by Feb. 24th to be considered to serve on the Burbank Library Board of Trustees.
Links for tonight’s agenda items:
- Annual review of planned developments
- Update on face covering enforcement
- Consideration of third party delivery service fees
Full agenda here.
Upcoming agenda items that might be of interest:
Jan. 27 • Council Goal Setting meeting - 1:30pm
Feb. 9 • Police Commission report and recommendations • Filling two positions on the Transportation Commission • Letter from council regarding updated LA Zoo Environmental Impact Report • Update on homelessness in Burbank
Feb. 23 • Update on city financial status and mid-year adjustment • Update on playground equipment maintenance and replacements • Approval of a new community water substation • Three year service agreement for Burbank Bus fixed route • Amendment to the AUP (building permits) ordinance • Update on the Economic Recovery Plan • Approval of community block grants and COVID funding • Review of proposed Central Library replacement
Mar. 2 • Resolution to extend declaration of local emergency due to COVID • Extension of Bob Hope planned development project • DeBell Golf Course update
Mar. 16 • Discussion on commercial cannabis • Filling one position on the Library Board of Trustees
You can keep up with the topics as they are added to the agendas here.