Burbank Cultural Arts Commission

City of Burbank Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Agenda Thursday May 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. Community Services Building- Community Room #104 150 N. Third St., Burbank CA This agenda contains a summary of each item of business the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission may discuss or act on at this meeting. The agenda packet consisting of minutes, staff reports and other documentation, is on file in the office of the Parks and Recreation Department, located at 150 N. Third Street, 3rd Floor, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (818) 238-5300. The facility is disabled-accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments with 48-hour advance notice. Contact the ADA coordinator at (818) 238-5424 voice or (818) 238-5035 TDD with questions or concerns. Interpretation Requests: If you would like to participate in Public Comments and require an interpreter, please telephone the City Clerk’s Office at (818) 238-5851 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si desea participar en los comentarios públicos y necesita un intérprete, por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (818) 238-5851 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Եթե ցանկանում եք մասնակցել հանրային մեկնաբանություններին և թարգմանիչ եք պահանջում, խնդրում ենք զանգահարել քաղաքապետարանի գրասենյակ՝ (818) 238-5851 հեռախոսահամարով հանդիպումից 48 ժամ առաջ: Public Comment Options: To speak during Public Comment, members of the public may speak for three minutes in-person or connect by 9:00 a.m. if utilizing the zoom link: https://burbankca.zoom.us/j/86456815981. Members of the public that attend the meeting will speak first followed by those on Zoom. If you experience difficulties connecting via Zoom, you may also participate by calling (669) 900-9128 and entering event number 876 3377 9383. Please note that by choosing to participate via Zoom you will not have audio access to any portion of the meeting, you will be notified by staff when you are connected with the Board Chair. Copies to: City Manager City Clerk Council Liaison Parks and Recreation Board Liaison Committee Members: Monica Pa Moye Leah Harrison Jackie Brenneman Eric Conner Mercedes Cooper James Fletcher Stefanie Girard Cynthia Pease Katherine Zoraster Staff: Marisa Garcia, Parks and Recreation Director Kristen Smith, Assistant Director Erin Barrows, Recreation Services Manager Bryce Burton, Recreation Supervisor Jocelyn Pelaez, Recreation Coordinator Virginia Causton-Keene, Program Specialist Eric Lashley, Library Services Director Mary Hamzoian, Economic Development Manager Press PIO (agenda only) Building Maintenance BURBANK CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Andrea Del Rio Recording Secretary

City of Burbank Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Agenda Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. Community Services Building- Community Room #104 150 N. Third St., Burbank CA This agenda contains a summary of each item of business the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission may discuss or act on at this meeting. The agenda packet consisting of minutes, staff reports and other documentation, is on file in the office of the Parks and Recreation Department, located at 150 N. Third Street, 3rd Floor, and will be posted on the City’s website at www.burbankca.gov. If you have a question about any matter on the agenda, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (818) 238-5300. The facility is disabled-accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments with 48-hour advance notice. Contact the ADA coordinator at (818) 238-5424 voice or (818) 238-5035 TDD with questions or concerns. Interpretation Requests: If you would like to participate in Public Comments and require an interpreter, please telephone the City Clerk’s Office at (818) 238-5851 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Si desea participar en los comentarios públicos y necesita un intérprete, por favor llame a la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal al (818) 238-5851 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión. Եթե ցանկանում եք մասնակցել հանրային մեկնաբանություններին և թարգմանիչ եք պահանջում, խնդրում ենք զանգահարել քաղաքապետարանի գրասենյակ՝ (818) 238-5851 հեռախոսահամարով հանդիպումից 48 ժամ առաջ: Public Comment Options: To speak during Public Comment, members of the public may speak for three minutes in- person or connect by 9:00 a.m. if utilizing the zoom link: https://burbankca.zoom.us/j/84107894525. Members of the public that attend the meeting will speak first followed by those on Zoom. If you experience difficulties connecting via Zoom, you may also participate by calling (669) 444-9171 and entering event number 841 0789 4525. Please note that by choosing to participate via Zoom you will not have audio access to any portion of the meeting, you will be notified by staff when you are connected with the Board Chair. AGENDA A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. ANNOUNCEMENTS D. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Three minutes on matters concerning the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission). E. RESPONSE TO PUBLIC COMMENTS F. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS G. CONSENT AGENDA a. Approval of Minutes for April 9, 2026 – Regular Meeting b. Financial Update H. NEW BUSINESS 1. Community Arts Grant Program Update The Commission will receive an update on the Community Arts Grant Program. Recommendation: Discuss, note and file. 2. Burbank Center Stage – 2026 Sublease, Master Lease Modification, and Operating Agreement with The Colony Theatre Company Update Update regarding the 2026 Sublease, Master Lease Modification, and Operating Agreement with The Colony Theatre Company.

Recommendation: Note and file. 3. Downtown Burbank Arts Festival The Commission will discuss their participation in the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival. Recommendation: Discuss and take appropriate action. 4. Arts Mixer Update The Commission will receive an update on the Arts Mixer. Recommendation: Discuss and take appropriate action. 5. Fall Festival The Commission will discuss the 2026 Fall Festival. Recommendation: Discuss and take appropriate action. 6. Beautification Update The Commission will receive an update on the Utility Box Beautification Program. Recommendation: Discuss and take appropriate action. I. GOALS 1. GOAL 1: CAPACITY Team Leader: Leah Harrison Team Members: Monica Pa Moye, Cindy Pease, Stefanie Girard Recommendation: Discuss item including, but not limited to, updates, budget estimates and timelines, and take appropriate action. 2. GOAL 2: VISIBILITY Team Leader: Eric Conner Team Members: Katherine Zoraster, Jackie Brenneman, Jim Fletcher Recommendation: Discuss item including, but not limited to, updates, budget estimates and timelines, and take appropriate action. 3. GOAL 3: SPACES Team Leader: Katherine Zoraster Team Members: Stefanie Girard, Mercedes Cooper Recommendation: Discuss item including, but not limited to, updates, budget estimates and timelines, and take appropriate action. 4. GOAL 4: ADVOCACY Team Leader: Cindy Pease Team Members: Jackie Brenneman, Eric Conner, Leah Harrison Recommendation: Discuss item including, but not limited to, updates, budget estimates and timelines, and take appropriate action. J. NEW AGENDA ITEMS K. ADJOURNMENT

FINALCITY OF BURBANK Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 9, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 9:02 am by Vice Chair Eric Conner. ROLL CALL Present Katherine Zoraster, Eric Conner, Stefanie Girard, Cynthia Pease, Mercedes Cooper, Leah Harrison, Jackie Brenneman (arrived at 9:05am), James Fletcher Absent: Monica Pa Moye Staff Present: Kristen Smith, Erin Barrows, Bryce Burton, Jocelyn Pelaez, Andrea Del Rio Liaisons Present: Mayor Tamala Takahashi ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Barrows informed the Commission of an item on Park Board agenda for April 9, 2026, related to the arts. Mr. Burton provided an update on the current Youth Art Expo exhibit at the Betsy Lueke Creative Arts Center and the upcoming exhibit in May. Ms. Pelaez announced an upcoming call for artists for the Beautification Program. Ms. Pease recognized the Youth Art Expo and encouraged the community to visit and announced a fashion show at Woodbury University. Mr. Conner announced upcoming art-related events in Burbank for April. Ms. Harrison announced an upcoming Glendale Poet Laureate. ORAL COMMUNICATION Brad Bucklin, representing Burbank Bla Bla Magazine, announced the release of the new issue and invited submissions for future editions and upcoming events. Mark Scroggs, a local talent agent, informed the Commission on the filming industry in Burbank. Tom Pease announced an upcoming table read for an upcoming play. Cary Noren from the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra shared some positive comments from their recent performance. Eric Haack from the Burbank Community Band announced their upcoming concert. Mike Stanley from the Burbank Community Band and Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra announced their upcoming shows and thanked the Commission for the current grant received through the Community Arts Grant Program. Jared Oluwa, from Education Through Music LA introduced himself to the Commission. Rachel Kalam introduced herself to the Commission and her booth at the Farmer’s Market. Mayor Tamala Takahashi thanked the Commissioners for attending City Council’s Arts, Creativity, and Culture Proclamation and announced the temporary public art at City Hall.

FINAL Rebecca Newcomer from Salit Conservatory announced upcoming performances and collaborations and thanked the Commission for the Community Arts Grant that funded events. Matthew Arat announced that the Creative Collective has an upcoming event at the Salit Conservatory. Margaret Cleary from Cleary Irish Dance announced their group won the World Championship Irish Dance competition. Emmy Lam introduced herself and business of teaching Chinese Calligraphy and is open for collaboration with other art organizations. REPSONSE TO ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Pease encouraged the community to collaborate and work together to share the arts in Burbank. Ms. Brenneman encouraged the community to continue sharing the arts in Burbank. Mr. Conner thanks the community for coming in to speak and announced upcoming art events that are also listed on the Burbank Arts website. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINANCIAL UPDATE for March 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Action: A motion was made by Ms. Harrison seconded by Ms. Brenneman and passed 7-0 to approve March Consent Calendar. (In favor: Eric Conner, Stefanie Girard, Cynthia Pease, Mercedes Cooper, Leah Harrison, Katherine Zoraster, Jackie Brenneman – Abstain: James Fletcher Absent: Monica Pa Moye). NEW BUSINESS 1. Community Arts Grant Program Update Dante Luna, a composer, shared information about their organization and an upcoming event supported through funding received from the Community Arts Grants Program. Lane Michael Stanley, a local filmmaker, expressed appreciation to the Commission for the Community Arts Grant award and shared details about their upcoming short film. Ms. Lesinski presented the Commission with a summary report highlighting the Community Arts Grants Program over the past three years. Ms. Harrison also expressed sincere gratitude for the program and its positive impact on the arts community. 2. Magnolia Park Presents Celebrate Burbank 2026 Ms. Barrows informed the Commission that Celebrate Burbank has been postponed to 2027. 3. Performing Arts Night Update Ms. Barrows informed the Commission that the Performing Arts Nights Ad Hoc Subcommittee met and recommended that Performing Arts Night scheduled for June 2026 be considered a mixer. The Commission suggested referring a future Performing Arts Night back to the Ad Hoc Subcommittee for further discussion. 4. Fall Festival Ms. Barrows reintroduced the Fall Festival for Commission discussion and noted that Johnny Carson Park is tentatively reserved for September 12 or September 19, depending on the Commission’s preference. The item will be agendized for the May meeting. OLD BUSINESS GOALS

FINALGoal 1: Capacity Tabled for the May meeting. Goal 2: Visibility Tabled for the May meeting. Goal 3: Spaces Tabled for the May meeting. Goal 4: Advocacy Tabled for the May meeting. NEW AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:03 a.m. by Vice Chair Mr. Conner. Date: Chairperson

Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Financial Update – May 2026 DATE DESCRIPTION VENDOR FY 25/26 Sponsorship Art in Public Places $7,500.00 September 6 Artist Payments $3,750.00 November 4 Artist Payments $2,500.00 February 2 Artist Payments $1,250.00 TOTALS $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Contracted Services Misc Expenses Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Program Expenditure Report Burbank Arts Beautification Program Phase 9 Revenue Expenditures Balance Sponsorships Artist Payments Net $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 $18,844.02 $12,700.00 $6,144.02 $12,500.00 $10,303.90 $2,196.10 $37,000.00 $22,485.00 $14,515.00 $50,000.00 $35,250.00 $14,750.00 $61,500.00 $25,750.00 $35,750.00 $187,344.02 $113,988.90 $73,355.12TOTALS 2026 Arts Grant Program Arts Grant Writer FY 25/26 2025 Arts Grant Program City of Burbank Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Program Expenditure Report TOTAL REVENUE/EXPENDITURES Events PROGRAM Beautification - Phase 9 Revenue Expenditures FY 25/26 Expenditure Amount Website

Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Financial Update – May 2026 DATE DESCRIPTION VENDOR FY 25/26 Budgeted Funds City $12,500.00 13-Sep-25 Fall Festival Valley Cultural Foundation $9,900.00 29-Jan-26 Finding Talent Workshop Filming Jessie Flores $250.00 29-Jan-26 Finding Talent Workshop Food Portos $153.90 TOTALS $12,500.00 $10,303.90 $2,196.10 City of Burbank Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Program Expenditure Report EVENTS & MISC EXPENSES FY 25/26 Revenue Expenditures Balance Revenue Balance DATE DESCRIPTION VENDOR FY 25/26 Budgeted Funds City $18,844.02 12/1/2025 Website Update (Encumbered) 5D $6,350.00 4/14/2026 Website Update $6,350.00 TOTALS $18,844.02 $12,700.00 $6,144.02 Program Expenditure Report Website Burbank Cultural Arts Commission City of Burbank Expenditures FY 25/26

Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Financial Update – May 2026 Revenue Balance DATE DESCRIPTION VENDOR 7/1/2025 2025 Community Arts Grant $50,000.00 7/1/2025 2026 Community Arts Grant $61,500.00 7/1/2025 Arts Consultant $37,000.00 8/5/2025 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $750.00 9/25/2025 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $1,650.00 10/1/2025 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $3,000.00 11/4/2025 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $5,325.00 12/4/2025 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $2,325.00 1/7/2026 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $2,700.00 2/3/2026 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $1,500.00 3/4/2026 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $450.00 4/2/2026 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $2,860.00 4/17/2026 Christie Lesinski - Arts Program Grant Writer $1,925.00 7/24/2025 First Payment Salit Foundation $1,375.00 7/25/2025 Final Payment Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre $1,875.00 7/29/2025 First Payment Christin Hablewitz $1,250.00 7/29/2025 First Payment Brett Long $1,375.00 9/3/2025 First Payment Austin Laine Walker $1,375.00 9/11/25 Final Payment Conundrum Theatre Company $2,125.00 9/16/25 First Payment Amy Smith $1,625.00 10/3/25 Final Payment Burbank International Film Fest. $4,000.00 10/15/25 Final Payment LA Women's Theatre Festival $1,875.00 11/3/25 Final Payment Austin Laine Walker $1,375.00 11/3/25 Final Payment Helix Collective $1,875.00 11/5/25 Full Payment Socks Whitmore $1,250.00 11/12/25 Final Payment Christin Hablewitz $2,000.00 11/17/25 Final Payment The Colony Theatre Company $2,125.00 11/24/25 Final Payment Amy Smith $1,625.00 2/9/26 Final Payment Salit Foundation $1,375.00 12/3/25 CAGA Panelist Shenandoah Harris $250.00 12/3/25 CAGA Panelist Stewart Irel $250.00 12/3/25 CAGA Panelist Rivita Goyle $250.00 12/3/25 CAGA Panelist Andy Gersh $250.00 2/2/26 Dante Luna First Payment $1,625.00 2/17/26 Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra First Payment $2,000.00 2/17/26 Heidi Duckler Dance First Payment $2,125.00 3/6/26 Colony Theatre Company First Payment $2,125.00 3/6/26 Salit Foundation First Payment $2,000.00 3/6/26 Helix Collective First Payment $1,750.00 3/10/26 Conundrum Theatre Company First Payment $2,000.00 3/12/26 Burbank Community Band First Payment $1,500.00 3/12/26 Actors Gang Inc First Payment $1,625.00 3/12/26 Lane Michael Stanley First Payment $1,625.00 3/12/26 Yozmit Kwon First Payment $1,875.00 3/20/26 Brett Long First Payment $1,375.00 4/3/26 Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre First Payment $1,875.00 5/5/26 Melonie Grasty First Payment $1,500.00 5/5/26 Bairton Warburton-Brown First Payment $750.00 TOTALS $148,500.00 $49,610.00 $98,890.00 City of Burbank Burbank Cultural Arts Commission Program Expenditure Report Arts Grant Program FY 25/26 Expenditures