There are items from last week and the upcoming week that I thought you might find of interest concerning the  Burbank City Council.

Last week the Burbank City Council approved a "zone text amendment" for the Rancho area.  As you may recall there was a heated discussion about this project last year.  I wrote a post about some of the concerns in

Burbank City Council gets tough on Rancho Neighborhood Developments.

Bottom line is that by a 3-2 vote (Councilmembers Golonski and Bric dissented) the council voted to end grocery store development in the Rancho area.  They also approved the zone text amendment stating that food stores on a smaller scale would be allowed.

My thoughts revolve around the logistics.  Is it easier to police a larger entity like a Whole Foods or a mom and pop type store.  Is it easier to gain day to day concessions from a national chain with lots to lose over bad PR or a local store that may not be as willing to appease the neighborhood? 

I don't have all the answers for this issue and certainly understand some of the concerns posed by residents.  At the same time I think we have to be very careful in what we request.

Coming up this week:

Energy Programs

The council will hear presentations from Burbank Water and Power regarding installation of 20 Ice Bear thermal storage units, which would provide space for cooling and an air conditioning efficiency program.  

Frederic Street Construction 1600 Block

The council will review a decision made by the Planning Board to reject a home expansion project on this block.  The issue stems over the legality of the unit with respect to city zoning laws. 

The Burbank City Council meets at City Council Chambers in City Hall, 275 E. Olive Ave.  Tuesday at 6:30pm. 

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