Welcome to "The Week That Was and The Week That Will Be" for June 26 on the myBurbank Podcast! In this episode, hosts Craig Sherwood and Ross Benson, along with contributor Craig Durling, take you on a journey through the highlights of the past week in Burbank, as well as provide a sneak peek into the exciting events coming up.
Starting with "The Week That Was," our hosts discuss the significant events that took place from Wednesday to Saturday. They delve into the unfortunate incident of a stabbing at near Wendy's Drive-Thru and provide updates from the Police Commission, featuring insights from Ross. They also cover the School Board meeting, addressing financial assistance and test scores.
The team then delves into the Horace Mann location, exploring the requirements of AB 2295, which mandates that the project must have at least 10 housing units and be on a vacant parcel adjacent to a residential zone. They touch on the exemption of property tax on the complex and the change in rules regarding advisory committees for surplus property sales, leases, or rentals. The hosts also discuss the presence of a bear on Country Club Drive, referencing an intriguing article by Ashley that distinguishes black bears from grizzly bears. Additionally, they celebrate the 20th anniversary of Olive Plaza, a seniors' community.
After a brief commercial break, the podcast shifts gears to "The Week That Will Be." Our hosts present an overview of the events lined up for the upcoming week in Burbank. They highlight the Sustainable Burbank Commission's discussion on compostable materials, the Ad Hoc Single Use Plastic Ban Implementation Subcommittee, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Subcommittee report. They also dive into the Transportation Commission Meeting, focusing on the recommendation to transition the BurbankBus fleet to zero-emission buses.
The hosts touch on the cancellation of the Planning Commission meeting before moving on to Tuesday's agenda. They discuss the proposed ordinance for firearms and ammunition retail businesses, the upgrade of metal-halide ballfield lighting at McCambridge Park to LED technology, the sale of land at Vanowen and Frederic, and a public hearing to rename a portion of Empire to Estrella Way. They engage in a conversation about street names and the renaming of a portion of San Fernando Blvd to Rogers Place.
Wednesday brings news of the cancellation of the Senior Citizens Board meeting, followed by the announcement of the Burbank Fire Department Recruit Graduation on Thursday. They mention retirements and new paramedics, promising a story and video from myBurbank. The hosts then share details about Thirsty Thursday's event at Taqueria Tequila's, featuring bacon-wrapped hotdogs, El Pastor tacos, and music.
Friday marks the 30th anniversary of Romancing the Bean, a celebration taking place at 3413 Magnolia from 4 to 6:30. The hosts encourage listeners to join in the festivities. On Saturday, they promote the DIG event at Verdugo Park, emphasizing the city's discontinuation of herbicides in public parks and the opportunity for community volunteers to help maintain park beauty. Individuals and organizations are welcome to participate in activities such as litter clean-up, weeding, and mulching.
Join Craig, Ross, and Craig on the myBurbank Podcast as they bring you all the latest updates, news, and insights from Burbank's past and upcoming week. Get ready for a captivating and informative episode that keeps you connected to the heart of the city.
