Nov 9, 2026Planning Commission public hearing
1. New cocktail lounge with a full liquor license at 119 E. Prospect Ave.
What's happening: The Commission will decide on a Conditional Use Permit for Olive Branch Tree, a new cocktail lounge/bar with a Type 48 license (beer, wine and spirits, on and off the premises). It would take a 1,848 sq. ft. space in a multi-tenant building in the BCCM zone. Staff recommend approval.
Why it matters: Nearby bars, restaurants and retail landlords: a new full-liquor bar is likely coming to this block. Neighbors can comment at the hearing or by eComment before 5 pm that day.
Source: Planning Commission agenda, Nov 9, 2026
Nov 9, 2026Planning Commission, Draft SEIR comments
2. Lockheed soil cleanup upgrade at the Burbank Empire Center
What's happening: The Commission takes public comment on the Draft Supplemental EIR for a new soil vapor extraction system. Plans include a new treatment facility on a 1.9-acre site at 1234 N. Victory Place and 27 new extraction wells with underground piping in Empire Center parking lots. No decision that night. Written comments close Nov 30.
Why it matters: Empire Center tenants and nearby property owners: expect future work in shared parking lots. This is the window to raise concerns about access, parking and timing.
Source: Staff report, Nov 9, 2026 Planning Commission
Nov 10, 2026City Council
3. Media District Specific Plan hearing postponed
What's happening: The posted Council agenda says the public hearing set for Nov 10 on the Media District Specific Plan has been postponed. The city says notice of the new hearing date will be given as the law requires.
Why it matters: Media District owners, brokers and developers: the zoning rewrite is not being decided on Nov 10. Plan around a later date and watch for the new hearing notice.
Source: City Council agenda, Nov 10, 2026
Nov 10, 2026City Council report
4. Rules on AI-generated art in City materials
What's happening: Council will discuss a possible ban on AI-generated art in City materials and social media. Staff recommend adopting professional standards for visual work made for or sent through official City channels.
Why it matters: Designers, photographers and agencies that make work for the City: these standards could shape what you can deliver. Read the staff report before your next City project.
Source: City Council agenda, Nov 10, 2026
Nov 12, 2026Heritage Commission special meeting
5. Mills Act contract for 808 N. Ford St. and a Downtown TOD Specific Plan briefing
What's happening: The Commission will consider recommending that Council approve a Mills Act contract for 808 N. Ford St., a locally designated historic resource. Planning staff will also present on the upcoming Downtown TOD Specific Plan.
Why it matters: Owners of historic homes and the agents who sell them: Mills Act contracts can lower property taxes in return for upkeep. Downtown owners: this is an early look at the next downtown plan.
Source: Heritage Commission agenda, Nov 12, 2026