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Garcia said public works is completing a full evaluation to develop a scope of repairs, but that the department does not expect to finish repairs in time for the summer Starlight Bowl concert season. \"We won't have sufficient time to make the repairs in time for this summer Starlight concert season,\" Garcia said on the record.

As an alternative, staff said they are planning a summer series of concerts in city parks and will present more details when planning is finalized. The department also said it will replace the Starlight Bowl's July Fourth fireworks and concert format this year with a drone show, given the venue's outage.

Why it matters
The Starlight Bowl has been a long-standing summer venue for larger concerts; staff noted a sold-out Starlight Bowl could host about 4,000 people. The department said it wants to avoid concentrating large crowds in neighborhood parks and will balance programming between local and larger performers.

Questions from the board and next steps
Board members questioned whether park concerts would skew toward local performers because of scale and crowd management. Garcia said it is too early to name specific acts but said staff aims for a mix: \"It's gonna be a balance...we're gonna be looking at how we can offer our community a diverse array of entertainment, different price ranges.\"

Public works will complete the damage assessment and produce a scope of work for roof replacement and related repairs. The department said it will brief the board and the public with concrete event plans and schedules once those details are finalized.

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Key figures and highlights
- Nutrition services: staff reported 31,543 meals provided during the quarter.
- Animal shelter: staff reported 281 adoptions in the quarter and a live-release rate of 91 percent, up 2 percentage points from the prior year; the shelter also promoted a spay-and-neuter rebate program that collected 34 applications through the end of the year.
- Aquatics: nearly 10,000 lap-swim participants and about 1,500 active memberships were reported for the quarter; the department ran lifeguard training and special events such as a floating-pumpkin patch.
- Parks operations: landscape and forestry teams pruned more than 1,600 trees citywide and installed new playground equipment at Maple Street playground; community tree plantings added 14 trees at Johnny Carson Park.
- Recreation: the after-school program served over 540 students in the quarter and classes enrolled more than 2,249 participants across offerings.
- Cultural programs and centennial: the department reiterated centennial activities, the I Spy Burbank month-by-month park challenge, a Centennial photo contest and the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center exhibits and volunteer dig days.

Animal-shelter and volunteer notes
Brenda Castaneda, animal shelter superintendent, highlighted the shelter's adoption promotion (50% off adoptions in December) that helped move 93 animals into homes during that campaign, and thanked volunteers for contributing time and funds toward animal care. Castaneda also noted one long-term resident dog in need of adoption and a current litter of approximately nine puppies.

Staff noted that quarterly reporting will continue to provide the board with regular program updates and that managers are prepared to bring deeper, standalone reports on specific program areas on request.

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John McGinley, acting recreation manager for sports and aquatics, said the city's lease and operating agreement with PIM (operator) was renewed in 2023 and now includes the first of three five-year extensions. \"PIM has successfully met all agreement obligations, maintaining the facility, fulfilling rent payments, and expanding programming,\" McGinley said.

Financial and operational highlights
McGinley told the board that base rent had been $1,750 per month for years 3'5 of the lease but increased under the 2023 terms: fixed rent is now $2,167 per month or 6% of monthly gross revenue, whichever is greater. For the reporting period PIM paid $26,004 in fixed rent. The city also entered a promissory note with PIM for $26,200 as an incentive tied to timely completion of facility improvements; loan repayments are scheduled in four equal annual installments beginning Nov. 2024 at $6,746.50, and the first payment was made in November 2024.

McGinley and operator representatives described upgraded rink surfacing and aesthetics, repaired or replaced cracked boards, new logo repainting and portable outdoor lighting to support public-skate events. PIM also expanded programming to include artistic roller-skating, futsal partnerships, youth and adult hockey, free clinics and themed community skate nights.

Operator remarks and community access
Scott Flowman, operator of PIM, described growth in public-skate nights, lessons, birthday and private rentals and a winter adult league of 27 teams. Flowman said youth programs began the year with 55 kids and staff hope to grow participation further. Board members asked about family skate nights and scheduling; Flowman said open skate is four nights a week and lessons are offered year-round.

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Staff presented the panel's process and eligibility criteria, and described the grants as awards meant to \"support visual and performing arts programs that promote community wide arts participation and provide enriching experiences for all individuals,\" according to Aaron Barrows, recreation services manager.

Award and process details
The program awarded $56,500 in this funding cycle, increased from $50,000 in 2024 after rollover funds and returned awards became available. The grants are intended for projects that serve Burbank residents and are to be completed within the city; eligible applicants had to be based in Los Angeles County and complete projects within Burbank.

Panel review and recipients
A peer-review panel of five experts including representatives from the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts & Culture evaluated 30 eligible applications on artistic merit, community access and impact, project viability, managerial and fiscal competence, cultural equity, and Burbank residency. Of the 30 eligible applications, staff reported that 16 (53%) were based in Burbank, 18 (60%) were individual artists and 12 (40%) were arts organizations.

Funding and oversight
Barrows said awards will be paid in two installments and recipients will have to submit a final report and expense documentation to receive the final payment; grantees who accept funding may be subject to audits. Projects must be completed within the grant period, March 1, 2025 to Feb. 28, 2026, or awarded funds must be returned.

Board reaction and vote
Board members praised the diversity of awards. Robbie Brody called the program \"a wonderful\" addition to local arts support, and several members spoke in support before the board approved the allocation on a voice vote; the transcript records affirmative responses but no roll-call tally.

","The Parks and Recreation Board voted Feb. 13 to approve the Community Arts Grant panel's recommendation to award $56,500 to 17 artists and organizations for projects taking place March 1, 2025'Feb. 28, 2026; funds are disbursed in two installments and recipients must submit final reports.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328750,"Burbank board approves municipal code amendments to set park hours and align department name",404,4786000,5190000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2317754-11165590cffa7f246950dcbe64cca7e5&start=4786&end=5190","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2317754-11165590cffa7f246950dcbe64cca7e5/thumbnail_4786000.jpg","/articles/6328750/Burbank/Los-Angeles-County/California/Burbank-board-approves-municipal-code-amendments-to-set-park-hours-and-align-department-name","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328750-16cabe650a66820fbaad2c629de6a8cc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161050&Signature=NCEaMUpx2kN4KBPwmi5D0jggYfGo7n17dpTScbC9q8lBDRx1ty61SZywGBc1T0qa1tospb9xMPav3x0vaCCBH2-S3sFl0ExJdfvkyENMHRDHI0V0or2BVKK7F222PsWncW9sJPfHh9mVbL60wt4N4NyuM4758~WaN560DBHkorxFNnhb0N0WAvIxJYMRNI1m10UqBjcByTL3RMua2qygc629qpE74i8IyCrj3yUQa0xSJJbJ6THMoH0mKWAadkRiaHTka3bqu26PdiiZdKbn55I6Kr6KZQzLx79EeSsDgrn16qiMCrj-xQYkrIu7DBxvwHj7CfqH~NAX5m7wtNTQ9w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Burbank Parks and Recreation Board voted Feb. 13 to approve proposed changes to the municipal code that set standard park closure hours and to request the code be updated to match the department's current name.

The vote followed a staff presentation that traced the department's naming history and explained problems enforcing a code that tied park hours to daily sunrise and sunset times. Paul Ohan, senior administrative analyst in the Parks and Recreation Department, told the board the proposal would replace variable sunset/sunrise closing rules with a uniform 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. closure for all parks.

Board members said the change was intended to improve clarity and enforcement. Robbie Brody, board member, moved to approve the proposed amendments. The motion passed on a voice vote; the transcript records affirmative responses but does not give a roll-call tally.

Why it matters: The municipal-code language that uses daily sunset and sunrise to set park hours can shift day to day and complicates enforcement by police or contracted security. Setting fixed hours aims to give visitors clearer guidance and make it easier for ambassadors and officers to enforce closures, staff said.

Board discussion and details
Ohan said the department traces the current naming and code language to multiple changes over decades, including a 2014 administrative name change approved by a prior city manager and a municipal-code entry dating to 1983 that established variable closure times. He told the board that revising the code to read that parks are unlawful to occupy between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. would reduce confusion for both patrons and enforcement personnel.

During the item, a board member asked whether park parking lots would be included in the hours; Ohan said yes, the park parking lot rules would align with park hours because those parking areas are intended for park users. Ashley Ramsey, vice chair, asked whether the name change would carry fiscal implications. Marissa Garcia, parks and recreation director, answered that codifying the name would incur some city costs to update the municipal code and minor department rebranding (vehicles, uniforms, signage) but described the department-level cost as manageable.

Next steps
The board's approval forwards the proposed code amendments and the recommendation to align the municipal code with the department's established name to the City Council for codification. Ohan said the city clerk and city attorney are coordinating the official code revision process.

","On Feb. 13 the Burbank Parks and Recreation Board voted to approve proposed municipal-code amendments to standardize park closure hours at 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and to align the municipal code with the department's current name, Parks and Recreation Department; the board's approval moves the changes toward formal codification with the City Council.","actionData","errors"]

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