Although this letter reflects my personal position and is not an official action or policy of the City of Temecula or the Temecula City Council, I respectfully endorse the City of Murrieta's submission of this resolution and encourage its favorable consideration by the League of California Cities General Assembly.
Thank you for your leadership and your thoughtful consideration of this important issue.
Respectfully,
Jessica Alexander
Mayor, City of Temecula
Signing in her individual capacity
and not on behalf of the City of Temecula
or the Temecula City Council.
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League of California Cities Staff Analysis on Resolution No. 1 Sta
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Committee: Housing, Community, and Economic Development Summary:
Resolution No.1 states that the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) will:
1. Suppo
rt the development and advancement of a state constitutional amendment or legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategy that restores and strengthens local authority over housing and land use matters, including general plans, housing elements, zoning, density, design and development standards, project siting, and the approval or denial of housing development applications.
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suant to the resolution, the strategy should preserve the state’s authority to set broad, statewide housing goals and enforce civil rights, fair housing, building safety, and environmental standards while protecting local control by preventing the state from compelling the approval of developments that conflict with local requirements, override local zoning or density standards, or overturn local land use decisions where a city has planned for and maintained sufficient capacity to meet its housing obligations.
2. Consid
er establishing a statewide working group or other appropriate committee(s) to evaluate and develop a proposed constitutional amendment or other legislative, policy, or ballot-based strategies to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
The resolution states: “conducting legal, fiscal, and policy analyses; engaging cities and other stakeholders; and building a statewide coalition of proponent supporters in preparation for the November 2030 General Election, or within another reasonable time period.” Background:
As provided in the background information, the city of Murrieta is sponsoring this resolution in response to concerns over state laws that have increasingly reduced city discretion over housing and land use decisions, including legislation that requires ministerial or by-right approvals for housing projects, limits the application of local development standards, and strengthens state enforcement mechanisms against local governments.
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25 local infrastructure, public service needs, public safety, market, and fiscal considerations.
The resolution states that California’s housing goals are better advanced through state funding, streamlined environmental requirements, and voluntary partnerships, while preserving local authority over how and where housing is best planned and approved.
Consideration of the resolution may be informed by a brief examination of how the California Constitution allocates authority between the state and cities with respect to land use decisions.
The constitution grants cities the power to adopt local laws to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare. This grant is called the “police power,” which is the basis for local land use regulation. The constitution grants charter cities the additional power to adopt local laws affecting “municipal affairs.” This power, commonly referred to as “home rule,” is based on the principle that a city, rather than the state, is in the best position to identify and satisfy the needs of the local community.
The constitution’s broad grant of police power contains a significant limitation.
Local law adopted under the police power is not valid if it “conflicts” with state law. A local law “conflicts” with state law when it regulates the same “field” in which the Legislature has stated its intent to occupy. In that case, state law is said to “preempt” the local law and it cannot be enforced.
An ordinance adopted by a charter city under the municipal affairs power cannot be enforced if it affects a “matter of statewide concern.” The subjects that have been identified as “matters of statewide concern” have changed over the years due to economic, social, and political circumstances.
Since the 1960s, the state has enacted numerous laws that limit or preempt aspects of local land use and zoning authority. These laws include the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Housing Element Law, Housing Accountability Act, Density Bonus Law, Permit Streamlining Act, accessory dwelling unit laws, California Environmental Quality Act, and others. In recent years, the state has enacted several laws that Cal Cities was the leading opposition force against, as many of the proposals pre-empted local land use authority, limited public review, and constrained local flexibility. In support of its housing and land use legislation, the Legislature has cited a statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing production at all income levels while asserting that a uniform approach to local land use decision-making is required.
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The resolution does not prescribe a specific policy mechanism. The eight letters in support recommend creating a working group or committee to evaluate potential approaches, including legislative proposals, constitutional amendments, or ballot initiatives to strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters.
A discussion of a strategy to restore and strengthen local authority over housing and land use matters will need to consider the California Constitution’s framework for both preemption of police power enactments and municipal affairs, discussed above. It will also need to determine whether changes to the California Constitution will be proposed, and whether they constitute an amendment or a revision, which require different processes.
A constitutional revision is a multistep process blending legislative consensus, voter support, and on occasion, a constitutional convention. It requires significant public engagement.
A constitutional amendment would require a ballot initiative, which includes gathering enough valid signatures to qualify for the ballot, building large coalitions to support election efforts, and campaigning to voters to support the initiative. This process can involve significant costs. In the last major election for ballot initiatives in 2024, proponents spent $8-$18 million to qualify for the ballot and spent nearly $700 million for the full election cycle, averaging out to about $100 million per ballot initiative.
Cal Cities has been engaged in ballot advocacy for over 20 years. In the early 2000s, Cal Cities developed a ballot advocacy infrastructure that included forming an issue political action committee, fundraising, establishing a network of regional managers, and building a coalition with other organizations to ultimately advocate on a ballot measure. Ballot advocacy requires the approval of the Board of Directors with a supermajority vote.
In the Legislature, Cal Cities plays an active and influential role to ensure that local flexibility and autonomy in the land use and housing space is maintained by engaging on dozens of bills every legislative session to ensure that cities' voices are heard at the state Capitol. Below, you will find Cal Cities “Existing Policy” on local control, housing, and land use policies.
Fiscal Impact
The resolution itself would not have a significant direct fiscal impact. However, depending on what actions follow, the fiscal costs could be significant.
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• Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. • Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. • In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems.
• In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility.
• The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. • Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust.
• Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. • The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy.
• The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness.
• Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying.
• Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership and effective and efficient city operations.
Zoning
Cal Cities believes local zoning is a primary function of cities and is an essential component of home rule. The process of adoption, implementation and enforcement of zoning ordinances should be open and fair to the public and enhance the responsiveness of local decision-makers. State policy should leave local siting and use decisions to the city and not interfere with local prerogative beyond providing a constitutionally valid procedure for adopting local regulations. State agency siting of facilities, including campuses and office buildings, should be subject to local notice and hearing requirements in order to meet concerns of the local community. Cal Cities opposes legislation that seeks to limit local authority over parking requirements.
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Housing issues should be addressed in the general plan as other planning issues are. The housing element should be prepared for the benefit of local 27 Existing Cal Cities Policy
Vision
To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's cities.
Mission Statement
To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
We Believe
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governments and should have equal status with the other elements of the general plan.
Encou
rage Full Community Participation
Foster an open and inclusive community dialogue and promote alliances and partnerships to meet community needs.
Well-Planned New
Growth
Recognize and preserve open space, watersheds, environmental habitats, and agricultural lands, while accommodating new growth in compact forms, in a manner that:
• De-emphasizes automobile dependency;
• Integrates the new growth into existing communities;
• Creates a diversity of affordable housing near employment centers; • Provides job opportunities for people of all ages and income levels.
Support:
The following letters of concurrence were received:
City of Banning
City of Calimesa
City of Canyon Lake
City of Moreno Valley
City of Norco
City of Torrance
Crystal Ruiz, Mayor, City of San Jacinto
Jessica Alexander, Mayor, City of Temecula
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1 STAFF REPORT
DATE: S
eptember 15, 2026
TO: Just
in Hess, City Manager
FROM: Mandip Kaur Samra, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power BY: Drew Johnstone, Sustainability Officer
SUBJECT: Update on the City of Burbank Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Implementation and 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory
RECOM
MENDATION
1. Provide input and/or policy direction on the findings from the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Update (Attachment 1) and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan ( GGRP) Status Report (Attachment 2); and
2. Note and file.
BACKGROUND
The City of Burbank’s (City) GGRP Update was adopted by the City Council (Council) at the May 3, 2022, Council meeting. The GGRP is a long -range planning document that guides the City toward long-term greenhouse gas emission reductions in accordance with the State’s goals, such as Senate Bill ( SB) 32 (California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: emissions limit), which established a statewide target to reduce GHG emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030.
The
GGRP estimates timeframes for implementation of each action, from 1-3 years, 4-6 years, to 7-9 years. The Implementation section of the GGRP Update directs staff to establish a mechanism to monitor the plan’s progress and regularly analyze the status of emissions-reduction actions to confirm targets are being met. As part of th e GGRP implementation, staff prepares an annual status report and community-wide greenhouse gas inventory . The City has a publicly accessible online dashboard called CAPDash , which allows the public to easily find the status of GGRP measures and GHG inventory results that interest them. Additionally, Table 3 of the GGRP Status Report has qualitative updates from staff for each GGRP measure and action.
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2 Tracking emission reductions and the progress of actions provides a regular mechanism to monitor successes and find areas for improvement that will feed into future GGRP updates. If it is determined that specific measures are not feasible, new or revised measures can be included in future updates to incorporate best practices and meet the City’s long-term targets.
DISCUSSION
Between the adoption of the GGRP U pdate in May 2022 and the development of t he Status Report in mid- 2026, the City has made meaningful strides in implementing the GGRP. The City has completed 14 measures, is currently implementing 54, and has 55 pending initiation. The GHG Inventory Update and Status Report, with key accomplishments, highlights progress on the GGRP strategies, measures, and actions across all City departments.
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ew highlights include:
• Energizing Burbank’s largest solar and battery storage system. The 2- megawatt solar project owned and operated by Burbank Water and Power (BWP) is located at the Regional Intermodal Transit Center and consists of 4,260 American- made solar panels paired with a 2-megawatt/8-megawatt-hour battery system. • BWP launched a rebate program offering incentives to residents and businesses installing batteries paired with solar.
• BWP completed the conversion of 100% of the City’s streetlights to light -emitting diode lamps, reducing maintenance activities and the amount of energy BWP must generate or purchase during peak evening hours.
• The City adopted an ordinance prohibiting the use of gas leaf-blowers to promote public health by reducing local air and noise pollution . Multiple organic waste diversion measures have been implemented in alignment with SB 1383, including the adoption of an Edible Food Recovery Ordinance and an organic waste collection ordinance.
The i
mplementation of the adopted GGRP measures and the preparation of the Status Report required collaboration and communication among departments to ensure the measures are addressed with the best use of available City resources. Aside from implementing the adopted measures and actions, developing the GGRP Status Report and GHG Inventory Update requires significant staff time and consultant resources. T he City utilized Rincon Consultants to collect and review calendar year 2024 data to update the GHG inventory and prepare a summary of results memorandum. Rincon also entered the verified results into the City’s public CAPDash dashboard.
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ty emissions are the lowest they’ve been in over 30 years, but significant work remains to meet the stated goal of 40% below 1990 emissions by 2030. The City’s communitywide 152
3 GHG emissions for 2024 were estimated at 1,067,347 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e), approximately 2.3% below the 2022 levels, and about 13% below the 1990 baseline of 1,223,465 MT CO2e. The City’s 2030 target is to reduce emissions 40% below 1990 levels, requiring further substantial reductions in the years ahead.
Attachment 1 summarizes community GHG emissions across key inventory years and sectors and compares performance against City climate targets.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The development of the initial GGRP Update was a citywide collaborative effort between City staff, Council, Boards, Commissions, and the public. The 2026 GGRP Status Report and 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update have been shared with the public through presentations at City Boards and Commissions, posted on the City’s website, and will be shared in digital newsletters and on social media. A public online dashboard called CAPDash is now available to view the quantitative status of Burbank’s community -wide greenhouse gas inventory and the status of the GGRP’s measures and actions.
Attachment 2, Table 3, highlights the qualitative progress made by applicable City departments on the GGRP strategies, measures, and actions.
Dur
ing the presentation at the August 17, 2026, Sustainable Burbank Commission meeting, commissioners recommended launching an educational “Save a Ton” campaign to encourage individual action and highlight ways residents can reduce emissions. At the September 3, 2026, Burbank Water and Power Board meeting, Board members expressed support for recent accomplishments and next steps. They also highlighted that, when future costs for citywide GHG inventories and GGRP reports require consulting services, the associated costs should be shared with multiple City departments.
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ff will continue outreach and education to enhance community awareness of the individual measures in the GGRP. These efforts will include providing monthly updates to the Sustainable Burbank Commission, enhancing the City’s website content, increasing the f requency of updates on social media and in newsletters, and hosting community workshops.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This report is for informational purposes only and does not have a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and as such, is not a “project” subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 14 Cal. Code Regs § 15378.
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ther, pursuant to CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines (Public Resources Code, Division 13 and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3), the City has evaluated potential environmental effects of the GGRP Update through the preparation 153
4 of an Initial Study. The Initial Study found that there would be either no impact or a less than significant impact on all resource categories with the implementation of the GGRP Update. In addition, projects implemented in support of the GGRP Update would be reviewed for consistency with the Burbank2035 General Plan and other applicable regulatory land use actions, and would be subject to any required environmental assessment that would be completed prior to approval of the project. Therefore, the City Council determined that the GGRP Update would not create a substantial environmental effect as defined by CEQA and adopted a Negative Declaration on May 7, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Funding to support the preparation of the GHG Inventory and ongoing implementation of the GGRP was included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
As i
ndicated during the adoption of the GGRP Update on May 3, 2022, implementing the full GGRP U pdate is estimated to cost $2 billion over 20- plus years. The estimated investment reflects large-scale transformations of the City’s energy supplies and public infrastructure projects. Half of the total investment includes Burbank Water and Power’s pre-planned investments in renewable and carbon- free electricity projects to reduce emissions from electricity generation while meeting state mandates . Other major investments, such as those for water and civil infrastructure, were also pre-planned before the GGRP Update and are included in the GGRP because they are synergistic.
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e measures will be funded through various impact fees, state and federal funds, and grant programs, which will offset the actual cost to the City. The implementation of each strategy, measure, and action item is reviewed and considered by the Council as part of its overall consideration of each annual budget and the department's work plans . City staff will continue to seek funding for opportunities when available.
CONCLUSION
Burbank is making progress toward meeting the goals established in the GGRP to reduce GHG emissions to achieve a safe, beautiful, and thriving community, particularly those associated with resource use and development, and to incorporate resilience and adaptation strategies into planning for smart growth. The 2024 GHG Inventory Update and accompanying Status Report reflect the ongoing commitment of all City departments to advance climate action in alignment with the GGRP’s strategies and the State’s long- term decarbonization goals.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – City of Burbank 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Attachment 2 – GGRP Status Report
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250 East 1st Street, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, California 90012
213-788-4842
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Drew Johnstone, PMP, CEM
City of Burbank
275 East Olive Avenue
Burbank, California 91502
Via email: [email protected]
Subject: City of Burbank 2024 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Update, Summary of Results 275 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, California 91502
Dear Drew:
This memorandum provides a summary of the results for the City of Burbank (the City) 2024 community greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory update. In accordance with established GHG accounting protocols and state guidance, the GHG inventory focuses on community-wide emissions from residents and commercial operations within the city and is organized by sector. The inventory includes sources within each sector that are under some degree of jurisdictional control by the C ity. Additionally included is a comparison of GHG inventory results for the years 2010, 2019, 2022, and 2024 and an analysis of observed GHG emission trends for each sub sector. In general, this inventory update was completed following the same methodology as deployed for all past City inventories. A brief section on the inventory methodology and any updates made to previous GHG inventories are detailed below. Rincon developed the 2024 GHG inventory so the City can track the trajectory of their GHG emissions and accurately compare the changes across different GHG emission sectors and track progress with GHG reduction strategies over time.
Methodology
The following sections describe the framework used to calculate and report communitywide GHG emissions and any updates to calculation methodologies used in current or prior GHG inventories.
ICLEI Community Protocol Calculation and Reporting Framework Consistent with state guidance and in alignment with previous GHG emissions inventories, the 2024 GHG inventory, follows the calculation and reporting standards outlined in Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) United States Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Community Protocol).
1 Under the Community Protocol, GHG emissions from community activities can be classified into the following six sectors:
Building Energy
On-road Transportation
Off-road Equipment
Water
W
astewater
1 ICLEI. July 2019. U.S. Community Protocol for Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Available at: https://icleiusa.org/us- community-protocol/
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GHG emissions were calculated by multiplying the activity data in each GHG emissions sector by an associated emission factor. Activity data refers to the relevant measured or estimated level of GHG - generating activity (e.g., energy consumption, vehicle miles traveled). Emission factors are observation- based conversion factors used to equate activity data to generated GHG emissions. Additionally, the inventory used global warming potential (GWP) values for methane (CH 4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) consistent with the latest version of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Assessment Report 5 (IPCC AR5).
The 2024 GHG inventory covers the relevant emissions sources within the boundary of the City of Burbank (i.e., city limits). Sectors not present in the city, like agriculture, have not been included. The GHG inventory, therefore, reflects emissions sectors the community contributes to and over which the City has some degree of jurisdictional control and influence. Sectors where the City’s jurisdiction has limited influence are excluded from the 2024 GHG Inventory, as the City does not have the authority to develop GHG reduction measures to impact those associated GHG emissions. This method of exclusion for the emissions boundary aligns with Community Protocol standards and is recommended by s tate guidance for inventory, forecast, and targets setting.
2 Exclusions include sectors such as industrial energy use and oil and gas equipment which are regulated by county, state, federal, and/or other governing bodies and not by the City.
Previous GHG Inventories
The following sections describe updates made to prior inventory calculation methodologies to ensure alignment with the best available data, models, and analytical approaches applied in the 2024 GHG inventory.
On-road Vehicles Factors – EMFAC2025 Update and Revised Bus VMT The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently released an updated version of the on-road emission factor model3 (EMFAC), the model used to develop emissions factors for different vehicle types. In alignment with the 2024 GHG inventory update, the 2010, 2019, and 2022 GHG inventories were updated to leverage the latest on-road emission factor model EMFAC2025. Previous GHG inventories used CARB’s EMFAC2021. Major changes between models included updates to underlying data that is used to estimate electric vehicle EV share, electricity per mile for EVs, and emission factors (MT CO 2e/vehicle
mile traveled [VMT]) for passenger, commercial, and bus vehicle types. Model changes occur because CARB continuously incorporates the latest data on fleet composition, vehicle turnover rates, technology improvements, regulatory standards, fuel carbon intensity, and real-world performance. EMFAC2025 reflects updated assumptions about accelerated EV adoption, improvements in internal combustion engine efficiency, revised heavy-duty vehicle activity data, and changes to California’s regulatory environment.
The on-road emission factors used in the inventory represent a weighted average of the vehicle fleet operating within the region. For passenger vehicles, this fleet includes a mix of gasoline -powered internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, and battery electric vehicles (EVs). While EV adoption has increased significantly in recent years, ICE vehicles still comprise the
2 Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI). 2023. Chapter 8, Climate Change. Available at:
https://www.opr.ca.gov/docs/OPR_C8_final.pdf.
3 California Air and Resources Board (CARB). 2025. EMission FACtor (EMFAC2025 v2) Model. Available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our- work/programs/msei/on-road-emfac
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3 majority of the on-road fleet. Emission factors are calculated as a blended average across all vehicles in operation, and therefore the growing share of EVs results in gradual reductions to the overall emission factor. Even where EV adoption increases substantially in a given year, the continued dominance of ICE vehicles in the total fleet moderates the magnitude of emission factor reductions.
For commercial vehicles, particularly medium- and heavy-duty trucks, EV penetration remains limited relative to passenger vehicles. Although zero-emission truck deployments are beginning to expand, most commercial vehicle activity is still powered by diesel or gasoline engines. As a result, commercial vehicle emission factors reflect minimal influence from electrification at this time, and reductions are driven primarily by improvements in engine efficiency, turnover to newer model- year vehicles, and cleaner fuel standards rather than large-scale fleet electrification.
As a result, an increase in GHG emissions attributable to the net rise in emission factors across all vehicle types was approximately 12 percent in 2010, 13 percent in 2019, and 16 percent in 2022.
Table 1 below depicts the level of change to all on-road vehicle factors derived from updates between EMFAC2021 and EMFAC2025 models.
Table 1 On-road Vehicle Factor Changes Resulting from Updates between EMFAC2021 and EMFAC2025
Vehicle Type Year EV Share Change EPM Change
(kWh/VMT)
EF Change (MT
CO2e/VMT)
Passenger 2010 -11. 00% -12.46% 11.56%
Passenger 2019 12.31% -1.66% 11.89%
Passenger 2022 1.43% -2.19% 13.06%
Commercial 2010 – – -1.03%
Commercial 2019 – – 1.96%
Commercial 2022 – – 7.36%
Bus 2010 -39.52% 0.00% 1.55%
Bus 2019 -1.45% 0.00% -1.30%
Bus 2022 601.25% -11.44% -5.54%
Notes: EV = electric vehicles; EPM = electricity per mile; EF = emission factor; kWh = kilowatt-hour; VMT = vehicle miles traveled; MT = metric tons; CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalents.
Additionally, bus VMT for all prior GHG inventory years (i.e., 2010, 2019, and 2022) was revised to correct an undercount in previous analyses and use of updated data from Replica4. Using revised data to update 2010 and 2019 bus VMT, and interpolating between 2019 and 2024 values to estimate 2022 bus VMT, the updated methodology increased estimated bus activity across all inventory years. Specifically, bus VMT for 2010 and 2019 approximately tripled relative to prior estimates, while 2022 bus VMT increased by approximately 176 percent. These revisions resulted in corresponding increases in on -road transportation GHG emissions for each inventory year. Despite this adjustment, GHG emissions associated with bus VMT continue to represent a relatively small share of the communitywide inventory —on average
4 Rincon has used Replica to estimate VMT in the city in previous and current GHG inventories because it provides a comprehensive, behavior- based travel dataset derived from anonymized mobile device location data, census information, and transportation network data that captures real-world trip patterns across all modes. Replica’s modeled outputs reflect locally specific travel behavior allowing for more geographically precise and activity-based VMT estimates than traditional regional growth-factor methods. The platform also enables consistent year-over-year comparisons using a standardized methodology, making it a reliable data source for estimating communitywide on-road activity in GHG inventories.
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4 accounting for less than two percent of total community GHG emissions across the 2010-2024 GHG inventories. Table 3 shows the updated activity data and GHG emissions from the on- road transportation sector for all years.
Off-road Vehicles and Equipment Fuel Usage – OFFROAD Update Recently CARB released on updated version of the off-road vehicles and equipment model5, the model used to estimate activity data associated with offroad equipment. In alignment with the 2024 GHG inventory update, the 2010, 2019, and 2022 GHG inventories were updated to leverage the latest OFFROAD v1.1.2. Previous GHG inventories used CARB’s OFFROAD v1.0.5. Major changes between models included updates to the level of fuel consumption for several off-road sectors. Model updates occur because CARB periodically incorporates improved activity data, revised equipment population estimates, updated load factors and usage assumptions, and enhanced methodologies for estimating fuel consumption and emissions. OFFROAD v1.1.2 reflects refinements to statewide equipment inventories, updated regulatory assumptions (e.g., turnover and emissions standards), and improved calibration using more recent survey and fuel data. In addition to the OFFROAD model update, prior GHG inventories were revised to better align emissions attribution with the defined community boundary.
As a result of these changes, GHG emissions from the off-road vehicles and equipment sector decreased by approximately 130 percent in 2010, 104 percent in 2019, and 62 percent in 2022. While OFFROAD model updates contributed to these changes, the main driver of these GHG emission reductions was the exclusion of industrial equipment fuel consumption. Table 3 shows the updated activity data and GHG emissions from the off-road vehicles and equipment sector for all years.
Wastewater Processing – Activity Data and Allocation Updates During preparation of the 2024 GHG inventory, the City of Burbank’s wastewater systems team provided updated information regarding wastewater service allocation for the City of Burbank. The majority of influent treated at the Burbank Water Reclamation Plant (BWRP) originates from the Burbank community; however, the facility also treats flows from other jurisdictions within Los Angeles County.
In the 2010, 2019, and 2022 GHG inventories, GHG emissions associated with wastewater activity data (e.g., Biological Oxygen Demand, BOD
5) were allocated to the City of Burbank using a population-based methodology. For the 2024 inventory update, The City provided refined allocation data based on measured influent flow volumes, disaggregated between the Burbank service area and other contributing jurisdictions. Burbank’s percentage share of total influent flow in 2024 was used to improve the allocation of wastewater treatment GHG emissions attributed to the City. To ensure methodological consistency, this updated flow-based allocation approach was also applied to prior inventory years. H istorical influent flow splits were not available, therefore it is assumed that Burbank’s proportional share of total plant influent in earlier years was comparable to the 2024 distribution.
Similarly, in the 2010, 2019, and 2022 inventories, Burbank’s residential population was used as the primary activity metric for estimating separate wastewater processing and effluent discharge emissions.
For the 2024 update, this metric was revised to use service population (i.e., residential population plus employment) to better reflect the total wastewater-generating population. This approach aligns with system demand by accounting for non-residential wastewater contributions associated with commercial activity. For consistency, this revised service population metric was also applied to prior inventory years.
5 California Air and Resources Board (CARB). 2025. EMission FACtor (EMFAC2025 v2) Model. Available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our- work/programs/msei/on-road-emfac
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5 As a result of the updated allocation methodology and activity data revisions, wastewater sector GHG emissions increased by approximately 69 percent in 2010, 107 percent in 2019, and 148 percent in 2022.
Although the percentage changes are significant, wastewater-related emissions continue to represent a relatively small share of the communitywide inventory, averaging less than 0.5 percent of total community GHG emissions across the 2010–2024 inventories. Table 3 shows the updated activity data
and GHG emissions from the wastewater sector for all years.
Solid Waste Generation – 2022 Tonnage Update
During preparation of the 2024 GHG inventory, the City of Burbank’s Public Works department provided a revised 2022 landfilled solid waste generation value (short tons). This value is used to estimate methane generation and processing emissions from landfilled solid waste. The 2022 activity data (short tons of landfilled solid waste) was revised from 90,483 to 95,680 short tons, resulting in a six percent increase in total GHG emissions from the solid waste sector in 2022. Table 3 shows the updated activity data and GHG emissions from the solid waste sector in 2022.
Summary of Results
In 2024, the City of Burbank emitted a total of 1,067,347 MT of CO2e from the sectors depicted in Table 2 and Figures 1 through 2 through below. The majority of GHG emissions, 50 percent, are attributed to on- road transportation sources. The main driver of GHG emissions from on-road transportation is fuel combustion from internal combustion vehicles, specifically passenger vehicles (89 percent of on-road GHG emissions), commercial vehicles (seven percent of all on-road GHG emissions), and buses (two percent of all on-road GHG emissions). GHG emissions from electricity used to charge EVs, predominately passenger EVs, make up about two percent of all on-road GHG emissions and about one percent of communitywide GHG emissions. Off-road vehicles and equipment make up four percent of communitywide GHG emissions, driven particularly by commercial end-uses such as construction equipment, portable engines, and generators.
The second-largest contributor to communitywide GHG emissions is building energy use, including electricity and natural gas consumption. Combined, these sources account for approximately 42 percent of total communitywide GHG emissions, with electricity use making up 31 percent and natural gas making up 11 percent. Of total building energy emissions, approximately 52 percent are attributable to commercial electricity use, followed by 19 percent from residential electricity use, 16 percent from residential natural gas consumption, 10 percent from commercial natural gas consumption, and three percent from municipal electricity use.
GHG emissions from the solid waste, water, and wastewater sectors emitted about four percent of communitywide GHG emissions. The major driver of GHG emissions from these sectors includes landfilled solid waste methane generation and processing, or 86 percent of all waste, water, and wastewater GHG emissions. The next driver of GHG emissions from these sectors includes fugitive nitrous oxide emissions from wastewater discharge, which contributed emitted 11 percent of all waste, water, and wastewater GHG emissions. The remaining three percent of GHG emissions from these subsectors is attributed to wastewater treatment and processing, and energy used for importing potable water.
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6 Table 2 2024 Burbank GHG Emissions (MT CO2e)
Sector Subsector GHG Emissions
(MT CO2e) Percent of Total
Building Energy1
Residential Electricity 85,273 8%
Commercial Electricity 233,640 22%
Municipal Electricity 14,095 1%
Sub Total 333,008 31%
Residential Natural Gas 73,157 7%
Non-residential Natural Gas 44,818 4%
Sub Total 117,976 11%
On-road Transportation
On-road Passenger ICE 469,198 44%
On-road Commercial ICE 36,425 3%
On-road Bus ICE 11,419 1%
Sub Total 517,042 49%
On-road Passenger EV 12,020 1%
On-road Commercial EV 64 <1%
On-road Bus EV 143 <1%
Sub Total 12,227 1%
Off-road Vehicles & Equipment
Off-road Diesel 25,696 2%
Off-road Gasoline 13,387 1%
Off-road Natural Gas 630 <1%
Sub Total 39,713 4%
Solid Waste
Landfilled Waste2 40,912 4%
Waste to Energy 26 <1%
Sub Total 40,939 4%
Wastewater3
Lagoon Treatment Process 46 <01%
Centralized Process w/o Nit/DeNit 231 <1%
Effluent Discharge 5,291 <1%
Collection and Treatment - -
Sub Total 5,568 <1%
Water4
Ground Water - -
Imported Water 1,016 <1%
Recycled Water - -
Sub Total 875 <1%
Total 1,067,347 100%
Notes: Percentages may not add as expected due to rounding. MT = metric tons; CO2e = carbon-dioxide equivalents; ICE = internal combustion engine; EV = electric vehicle; nit/deNit = nitrification/denitrification.
1. Building energy includes electricity transmission and distribution losses and removes EV charging electricity emissions; E V charging electricity emissions are captured under the transportation sector.
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3. Collection and treatment emissions are assumed to be captured under building energy to avoid double counting.
4. Ground water and recycled water emissions are assumed to be captured under building energy to avoid double counting.
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9 Historical Comparison
Activity data and GHG emissions from the 2010, 2019, 2022, and 2024 GHG emissions inventories are presented in Table 3 below. 1990 GHG emission levels are assumed to be 15 percent below 2010 levels in alignment with the methodology used for setting targets in the City’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan Update.
Table 3 Historical GHG Emissions Comparison
Sector Subsector 1990 2010 2019 2022 2024 Units
Building Energy1
Residential Electricity
N/A
285,906,370 263,186,383 289,732,969 247,579,004 kWh
Commercial Electricity
333,581,170
760,893,045 713,274,904 678,340,689 kWh
Municipal Electricity 34,217,652 34,352,833 40,922,852 kWh Residential Natural Gas 16,669,699 15,542,432 13,680,650 13,773,526 therms Non-residential Natural Gas 12,602,381 9,931,959 8,419,662 8,438,070 therms Sub Total 738,809 578,995 535,396 450,983 MT CO2e
On-road Transportation
On-road Passenger 1,119,823,456 1,143,186,523 1,064,180,526 1,283,260,384 VMT On-road Commercial 48,301,964 49,309,696 25,278,878 31,010,499 VMT On-road Bus 11,741,997 11,986,973 8,271,211 5,794,037 VMT Sub Total 623,875 558,773 469,806 529,269 MT CO2e
Off-road Vehicles &
Equipment
Off-road Diesel 1,069,775 2,120,049 2,666,934 2,469,710 gallons Off-road Gasoline 745,628 1,145,212 1,544,162 1,457,771 gallons Off-road Natural Gas 69,337 89,444 118,276 107,541 gallons Sub Total 18,389 33,103 42,622 39,713 MT CO2e
Solid Waste
Landfilled Waste2 85,254 90,932 95,680 103,733 tons
Waste to Energy 43 80 80 81 tons
Sub Total 33,638 35,890 37,762 40,939 MT CO2e
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189,021 237,496 286,976 272,556 service
population
Effluent Discharge 189,021 237,496 286,976 272,556 service population
Collection and Treatment 687,184 863,415 1,043,630 1,188,006 kWh Sub Total 3,908 4,892 5,868 5,568 MT CO2e
Water4
Ground Water 8,796 9,778 12,450 11,877 AF
Imported Water 7,852 5,865 3,419 2,442 AF
Recycled Water NA NA 2,907 3,151 AF
Sub Total 20,752 2,576 1,422 875 MT CO2e
Total 1,223,465 1,439,371 1,214,228 1,092,878 1,067,347 MT CO2e Notes: Percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding. MT = metric tons; CO 2e = carbon-dioxide equivalents; ICE = internal combustion engine; EV = electric vehicle; nit/deNit = nitrification/denitrification.
1. Building energy includes electricity transmission and distribution losses and removes EV charging electricity emissions; E V charging electricity emissions are captured under the transportation sector.
2. Landfilled waste includes processing emissions.
3. Collection and treatment emissions are assumed to be captured under building energy to avoid double counting. Activity data for lagoon treatment (kg BOD 5/day) and wastewater collection and treatment (kWh) are attributed to the City using the City's % share of influent into the BWRP.
4. Ground water and recycled water emissions are assumed to be captured under building energy to avoid double counting.
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11 GHG Emissions Trends
Changes in communitywide GHG emissions among the years 1990, 2010, 2019, 2022, and 2024 are depicted in Table 4 and Figure 3 below. Communitywide GHG emissions in Burbank have declined overall since peaking in 2010, despite fluctuations in certain sectors.
Total GHG emissions increased between 1990 and 2010, reflecting population growth, economic expansion, and increased transportation activity. Since 2010, however, communitywide emissions have trended downward, with the most notable reductions occurring between 2010 and 2022. Emissions declined further by 2024, reaching about 13 percent below 1990 levels. While this reflects meaningful progress, additional reductions will be necessary for the City to achieve its state-aligned target of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
While overall emissions have decreased over time, sector-level trends vary and reflect changes in energy supply, transportation behavior, economic activity, and waste generation patterns.
Transportation
By 2024, passenger vehicle travel rebounded as economic and social activity normalized following the pandemic. This rebound in VMT contributed to an increase in transportation emissions compared to 2022 levels. At the same time, EVMT has grown steadily as EV adoption increases, while ICE VMT remains the dominant share of total passenger travel. Although the share of EVMT is rising and contributing to lower per-mile emissions, overall passenger VMT growth continues to outpace the rate of fleet electrificatio n.
As a result, total transportation emissions remain sensitive to increases in driving activity. Emphasizing the shift from ICE to EVMT is critical, as sustained electrification, paired with reductions in total VMT, will be necessary to achieve deeper long-term reductions.
Bus VMT, in contrast, has declined since the onset of the pandemic and has not returned to pre -2020 levels. Reduced ridership, service adjustments, and sustained remote work patterns have contributed to lower transit activity. While increased public transit use and active transportation are expected to increase mode share and reduce reliance on personal vehicles over time, current trends show bus VMT decreasing even as overall passenger VMT rises. This divergence underscores the importance of strengthening transit recovery and expanding active transportation options to offset continued growth in personal vehicle travel.
Overall transportation emissions reflect the interplay between post-pandemic travel recovery, increasing EV adoption, and shifting mode share patterns across the community.
Building Energy
Emissions from building energy use (electricity and natural gas) have declined steadily since 2010 and represent one of the most significant sources of long-term reductions in the community inventory.
A primary driver of these reductions has been the continued decarbonization of Burbank Water and Power’s electricity generation and procurement. Increased renewable energy generation and procurement—such as solar and wind—has lowered the carbon intensity of delivered electricity. As a result, even where electricity consumption has remained stable or grown modestly, associated emissions have declined.
In contrast, natural gas use in residential and commercial buildings has increased slightly since 2022 most likely influenced by weather variability, occupancy patterns, and economic activity. Since natural gas combustion remains carbon-intensive relative to electricity, sustained reductions in gas use will be critical to achieving deeper emissions cuts. Continued electrification of buildings, including space ATTACHMENT 1
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12 heating, water heating, and appliances, is expected to increase electricity demand over time. However, this increase in consumption is anticipated to be balanced by ongoing efficiency improvements and a progressively cleaner electricity supply, allowing overall building-sector emissions to continue declining even as electrification accelerates.
Off-Road Vehicles and Equipment
Emissions from off-road vehicles and equipment increased between 2010 and 2022, reflecting growth in construction activity, landscaping, and other fuel-consuming equipment uses. Slight declines by 2024 may reflect fuel efficiency improvements or normalization of activity levels following peak construction or recovery periods.
Although smaller in magnitude than the on-road transportation and building energy sectors, this sector remains a meaningful contributor due to its heavy reliance on gasoline and diesel fuel. Continued electrification of off-road vehicles and equipment will be essential to achieving further emissions reductions, particularly as zero-emission technologies become more widely available and commercially viable.
Solid Waste
Solid waste emissions have increased modestly over time, primarily due to increases in landfilled waste tonnage. Growth in population and commercial activity has contributed to higher overall waste generation, resulting in greater methane emissions from landfill decomposition.
While diversion programs and recycling efforts reduce the volume of landfilled material, overall disposal tonnage trends indicate that landfill emissions have risen in recent years. State requirements under Senate Bill 1383 are intended to significantly increase organic waste diversion and reduce methane emissions from landfills. However, without detailed annual tracking of organic waste diversion and disposal composition, it is difficult to fully quantify the extent to which these requirements are reducing landfill-related GHG emissions in the inventory
Water
Emissions associated with the water sector have declined significantly over time due to decreasing reliance on imported water combined with the declining carbon intensity of electricity used to extract, convey, treat, and distribute imported water.
Together, these factors have driven substantial declines in water-sector GHG emissions even as total water demand fluctuates from year to year.
Wastewater
Wastewater emissions have remained a small share of the total inventory. Emissions are generally driven by the City’s service population, or population plus employment, and organic loading in wastewater.
Changes over time are consistent with population and employment growth.
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13 Table 4 Communitywide GHG Emissions (MT CO2e)
Emission Sector 1990 2010 2019 2022 2024
Total Annual GHG Emissions [MT CO2e] 1,223,465 1,439,371 1,214,228 1,092,878 1,067,347 Change since 1990 [%] - 17.65% -0.75% -10.67% -12.76%
Change since 2010 [%] - - -15.64% -24.07% -25.85%
Change since 2019 [%] - - - -10.0% -12.1%
Change since 2022 [%] - - - - -2.34%
MT = metric tons; CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalents.
Figure 3 Communitywide GHG Emissions (MT CO2e)
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Table 1: Communitywide GHG Emissions ............................................................... 1 Figure 1: Communitywide GHG Emissions (MT CO2e) .............................................. 2 Table 2: GGRP Accomplishments from 2025-2026 ................................................... 3 Table 3: GGRP Measures with Staff Updates ......................................................... 11 City emissions are the lowest they’ve been in over 30 years, but significant work remains to meet goals. The City’s communitywide GHG emissions for 2024, the most recent full calendar year of data available at the time of the analysis, were estimated at 1,067,347 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MT CO2e) or about 10 MT C02e per capita, approximately 2.3 percent below the updated 2022 inventory result of 1,092,878 MT CO2e, and about 13 percent below the 1990 baseline of 1,223,465 MT CO2e. The City’s 2030 target is to reduce GHG emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels , down to 734,000 MT CO2e total or 7 MT C02e per capita, requiring further significant reductions in the years ahead.
Table 1: Communitywide GHG Emissions
Inventory
Year
Total Emissions
(MT CO2e)
% Change from 1990
Baseline
(2030 goal of - 40%
vs 1990)
% Change from Prior
Inventory
1990
Baseline 1,223,465 — —
2010 1,439,371 +17.7% —
2019 1,214,228 −0.8% −15.6% from 2010
2022 1,092,878 −10.7% −10.0% from 2019
2024
(this report) 1,067,347 −12.8% −2.3% from 2022
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Note: 2010, 2019, and 2022 figures have been updated from prior inventories to reflect revised methodology, including EMFAC2025 emission factors and updated wastewater allocation. Source: Rincon Consultants, February 2026.
Figure 1: Communitywide GHG Emissions (MT CO2e)
To reduce emiss
ions and improve the quality of life in Burbank, the City has completed 14 GGRP measures to date. There are 54 additional GGRP measures currently being implemented, with another 55 pending initiation. A public online dashboard called CAPDash ( https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/climate-action- plan) is available to view the quantitative status of Burbank’s community-wide greenhouse gas inventory and the status of the GGRP’s measures and actions. Key accomplishments from this reporting period, 2025- 2026, are highlighted below with brief descriptions and photos.
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Table 2: GGRP Accomplishments from 2025-2026
GGRP
Measure #
Notes
C-1.1.d
C-1.1.f
The GGRP’s Cornerstone measure is to leverage BWP’s expertise to develop an Affordable Housing Electrification Program. BWP is actively collaborating with Burbank Housing Corporation to pilot a full electrification and rooftop solar retrofit at an affordable housing building in support of the City’s GGRP cornerstone equity goals. To date, the project has been awarded $73,000 in state incentives.
BE-1.2 BWP launched an enhanced building electrification rebate program in July 2025, including elevated incentives for low-income customers and affordable housing providers, and doubled the rebate cap for commercial customers installing efficiency or electrification measures from $100,000 to $200,000.
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BE-1.3.a BWP r eports annual energy savings from conservation programs.
During fiscal year 24- 25, savings of over 5,800 MWh were achieved, equivalent to 930 homes' usage for a year.
EG-1.1.f BWP launched a Solar Battery Energy Storage System rebate program in February 2026, offering incentives to residents and businesses installing batteries paired with solar.
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EG-1.1 BWP completed the largest solar and battery storage project in the City, a 2.1 MW solar and 2 MW/8 MWh battery storage project at the Hollywood/Burbank Airport’s Regional Intermodal Transit Center, known as the “RITC.”
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CG-1.2.a BWP converted 100% of all streetlights citywide to highly efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lamps, saving maintenance and costs.
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T-3.1.c A Municipal Fleet Optimization Study was completed to understand the potential to replace fossil -fuel vehicles with zero- emission vehicles. The fleet continues to add zero-emission vehicles.
W-1.1.g In March 2025, Transportation staff implemented a paid parking program in Downtown Burbank in alignment with the City’s Parking Management Principles.
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W-1.1.g All City-owned irrigation controllers have been modernized to reduce water usage.
CS-1.1.b The City’s in-lieu fee program for tree removal of public trees has been implemented.
CS-1.1.f Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Davey Resource Group, is developing a citywide Urban Forest Master Plan, including a completed tree inventory as of November 2024 and an urban canopy analysis prioritizing low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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W-1.1 Enforcement of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance continues for newly permitted landscapes.
T-3.1.d Evaluate alternative options to gas-powered landscape and forestry maintenance equipment when replacing city- owned equipment. BWP Hosted a Landscape Equipment Electrification Workshop and Hands- On Expo on January 17, 2026. It was attended by 42 people, including local landscapers, vendors, and residents.
Parks staff have expanded the use of Stihl battery-powered equipment for light-duty tasks at City facilities. Chainsaws and backpack blowers still lack the power needed for larger park work, but new models are being evaluated as technology improves. The Department remains committed to sustainable equipment transitions where feasible.
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SW 1.1.i
Multiple organic waste diversion measures have been implemented in alignment with SB1383, including the adoption of an Edible Food Recovery Ordinance and an organic waste collection ordinance.
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Measure Type GGRPIDAction Department Lead(s) Phasing Progre ss Notes (Updated 2026) City
Government
CG-
1.2.a
Continue to implement the 2019 Streetlighting Master
Plan for conversion of existing High-Pressure Sodium
streetlights to Light-emitting Diode (LED).
Water and Power Short- to
Long-term
Completed In 2026, BWP replaced the last 158 deteriorated decorative fiberglass streetlight standards in the Benmar Hills neighborhood between N. Glenoaks and N. 6th St. The project also converts the remaining non-LED streetlights in the area and will complete BWP’s citywide transition to LED lighting. 100% of streetlights have been converted to LEDs.
City
Government
CG-
1.2.b
Continue with annual reporting of BWP’s streetlight
replacements, with the number of replacements and
estimated annual energy savings associated with
replacements.
Water and Power Short- to
Long-term
Completed 100% of str eetlights have been converted to LEDs.
Carbon
Sequestration
CS-
1.1.a
Implement a tree removal in-lieu fee which provides
funding for the City to plant a new tree equivalent to
every tree removed from private property.
Community
Development
Short-term Completed Process was co mpleted for public trees in 2022.
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.f
Develop a battery storage program in which BWP
provides battery storage incentives in return for a
commitment to operate (CTO) distributed battery
storage projects for a set amount of time (i.e. 5-10
years), consistent with BWP rules and regulations.
Water and Power Mid-term Completed Drew Johnstone: BWP's battery energy storage incentive was approved by the council, and BWP implemented the rebate program in February 2026. The program requires batteries to discharge daily during peak times.
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.c
Adopt an Edible Food Recovery Ordinance for edible
food generators, food recovery services, or organization that are required to comply with SB 1383.
Public Works Short-ter m Completed Amber Duran: Adopted March, 2022. https://burbank.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=6&event _id=7514&meta_id=392739
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.e
Adopt an ordinance requiring all residential and
commercial customers to subscribe to an organic waste
collection program and/or report self-hauling or
backhauling of organics.
Public Works Short-term C ompleted Amber Duran: Adopted March, 2022. https://burbank.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=6&event _id=7514&meta_id=392739
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.f
Conduct a Feasibility Study and prepare an action plan
to ensure edible food reuse infrastructure is sufficient to accept capacity needed to recover 20% of edible
food disposed or identify proposed new or expanded
food recovery capacity.
Public Works Short-term Com pleted Amber Duran: The law requires the City to recover 100% of edible food that would have otherwise been disposed from tier 1 and 2 entities. Burbank reports capacity and recovery to LA County for their County-wide study.
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.h
Establish an edible food recovery program to minimize
food waste.
Public Works Short-term Comp leted Amber Duran: https:// www.burbankca.gov/web/public- works/sb1383-food-donation
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Partner with all waste haulers within the City to:
- Ensure organic waste collection from mixed waste
containers are transported to a high diversion organic
waste processing facility
- Provide quarterly route reviews to identify prohibited contaminants potentially found in containers that are
collected along route.
- Clearly label all new containers indicating which
materials are accepted in each container, and by
January 1, 2025 place or replace labels on all containers.
Public Works Short- to
Mid-term
Completed Completed. Amber: We do not allow for high diversion facilities as there is no way to identify them as high diversion. Staff conduct annual route reviews per the SB1383 regulation. If container breaks, they must be replaced with compliant colors, but otherwise not until 2036.
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.2.c Apply for California Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP), Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program, or other Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
grants, to facilitate electrification of bus fleet.
Community
Development
Mid-term Completed City applied and submi tted the application on May 18, 2026. CDD Transportation staff continue to review grant opportunities.
Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.c Conduct a City Municipal Fleet Optimization Study to understand the potential to replace fossil-fuel powered vehicles with zero-emission vehicles as they are
replaced, with a goal of replacing 25% of light-duty fleet vehicles by 2030.
Public Works Short-term Completed Completed. Dr ew Johnstone: On January 21, 2022, a Fleet Optimization Study was completed for the City of Burbank by Longobart-Ross Consulting (fleet management consultants).
Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.h Adopt an EV Reach Code requiring new commercial and multifamily construction to install the minimum number
of EV chargers based on Tier 2 CalGreen requirements
(20% of total).
Building and
Safety/Water and
Power
Mid-term Completed Completed. State code has caught up to goal.
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1.1.b
Continue to enforce MWELO requirements. Community
Development/Parks/Pu
blic Works
Short-term Completed PARKS - This continues to be done through the regular building plan-check process, which requires all new landscaping projects with an irrigated area of 500 square feet or more to submit MWELO calculations at that time.
Building and Safety enforces the requirements of the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance through the regular building permit process. The scope of the requirements is based strictly on the amount of new landscape or rehabilitated existing landscape area. Here is the criteria for when a full MWELO review is required:
Residential & Commercial:
1)The lot has more than 2,500 SF of landscape rehabilitated, 2)The lot has identified 500 SF of new landscape area, and/or 3)They have demolished all structures on-site and are building new.
The applicant is asked to fill out and submit the MWELO form. The applicant may provide either a performance approach or a prescriptive compliance approach. B&S sends all MWELO reviews to a landscape consultant, Jeff Maxwell.
Water-Energy W-
1.1.g
Modernize at least three City-owned irrigation
controllers each year to reduce water usage and
maximize watering efficiencies, upgrading systems
throughout the entire City by 2030.
Parks Short- to
Long-term
Completed Completed
City
Government
CG-
1.1.d
Update progress on GHG Reduction Measures annually
in reporting tool.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Rincon Consultants, in collaboration with the City, has measured progress on GHG reduction measures for the 2024 inventory year.
Staff have provided qualitative updates that are tracked in this document which is presented and posted online.
City
Government
CG-
1.1.a
Update community-wide GHG emissions inventory
annually in the monitoring tool.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing 2024 comm unity-wide GHG Inventory completed by Rincon Consultants. The pace at which inventories can be completed and presented has necessitated biannual updates.
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.1.a Review and update the City’s Emergency Preparedness website to reflect ways to prepare for events that may
be likely to increase due to climate change.
Community
Development/Burbank
Fire
Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing Fire: This remains ongoing. These hazards are identified on the current stand alone Ready Burbank website and will continue on the Ready Burbank page when rolled into the new Fire
Department website.
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Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.1.c Identify low-cost mechanisms to reduce the impact of extreme heat on the community, especially on the most
vulnerable members of society (i.e. children, the
elderly, economically disadvantaged groups, and those
with chronic health conditions made worse by heat
exposure), and review grant opportunities to fund and
implement.
Parks Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing PARKS - The City installed shade structures over picnic areas and bleachers and planted trees in parks to reduce heat impacts and provide relief for vulnerable community members.
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.2.a Work with the Burbank Fire Department to review and update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to confirm that it aligns with the Federal requirements, including
identification of hazards and a climate risk assessment.
Community
Development/Public
Works/ Burbank Fire
Short-term Ongoing Fire: The current FEMA approved, and City Council adopted, LHMP is valid through January 2028 and does contain language in accordance with the guidance that was current prior to February 2024. The Emergency Management Division will begin looking into updates to the 2028 revision beginning sometime in calendar year 2026 and begin an 18-24 month update to the plan in accordance with FEMA guidance at that time.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.c
Provide technical resources, including hosting
workforce development trainings for installers and
building owners/operators to discuss benefits and
technical requirements of electrification.
Building and Safety Mid-term Ongoing Building Division website ties in with California Energy Commission energy efficiency standards, which include
compliance forms, energy videos, training events and
opportunities, handouts, and an online resource center.
BWP staff worked with a local water heater showroom located in Burbank to provide installer training on heat-pump water heaters.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.d
Building and Safety Division and BWP will promote the
cost and environmental benefits of electrification to
builders, property owners, and contractors on the
website and at the City permit counters.
Building and Safety Mid-term Ongoing An A-frame informational sign has been placed at the Building Division check-in counter. In the absence of an all-electric code requirement, BWP promotes the electrification of home
appliances through incentive programs. BWP is also in the process of promoting an electrification technical assistance program for homeowners via a partnership with QuitCarbon.
BWP is bringing on BuildSmart Group to lead workshops for staff and the building community on the practical guide to all-electric construction.
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Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.f
Conduct an electrification infrastructure and capacity
feasibility study to identify expected increases in
electricity demand due to building and vehicle
electrification, ensure capacity to meet that demand,
and identify any infrastructure improvements.
Water and Power Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing BWP is in the processess of conducting a capacity study.
Estimated completion is in 2024/25. BWP recently completed its Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) which includes a forward looking estimation on the increase in electricity demand from building and vehicle electrification.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.2.a
Build upon the success of BWP’s retrofit package and
rebate and incentive programs with an All-Electric
Building Initiative, or tariffed on-bill financing program which expands rebates and incentives to electric heat-
pump water heating, HVAC units, and electrical panel
upgrades and expands the business retrofit packages to
include electric heat-pump water heaters and HVAC
units.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP designed and launched a new Building Electrification Program with a primary focus on offering rebates for the replacement of gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives. This incentive is available for residential customers.
The program includes rebates for heat pump heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, and electric cooking appliances. Additionally, BWP offers rebates for electric panel upgrades to facilitate the transition to beneficial electrification. BWP is still undergoing an upgrade to its customer billing platform and this needs to be implemented prior to an on- bill financing program can be designed.
As of July 1, 2025, rebate enhancements were launched to provide additional funding for low-income customers or
affordable housing providers of low-income customers to install heat pumps. In addition, new rebates were introduced for business customers to install heat pumps.
As of February, 2026, BWP is in the process of contracting with QuitCarbon to provide residential customers with technical assistance on electrification and assistance with applying for incentives.
As of September, 2026, BWP staff drafted a Staff Report and Council executed a Resolution allowing for Open PACE financing through the CA Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). CSCDA’s Open PACE program is a turnkey resource for residential and commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and seismic improvements. Provides up to 100% financing with repayment through property tax bills.
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Efficiency
BE-
1.2.c
Review incentives and rebates for procedural equity
and ensure that existing and updated incentive
programs are being equitably distributed to the
community. Hurdles to equitable implementation could
include credit checks, excessive procedural hurdles and lack of targeted outreach.
Water and Power Short-term Ongoing BWP staff updated rebate amounts and streamlined applications effective July 2025. As of 2026, staff are in the process of implementing an online rebate application processing software which should cut down on turnaround time and eliminate the need for paper/PDF applications.
Drew Johnstone has the ability to edit the City's Sustainability webpage, and on July 1, 2025, updated the page to include updates on BWP programs and Recycling Center programs.
On August 25, 2026, Council adopted a resolution allowing for Open PACE financing through the CA Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA). CSCDA’s Open PACE program is a turnkey resource for residential and commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation and seismic improvements. Provides up to 100% financing with repayment through property tax bills. No credit check required.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.2.f
Work with a non-profit organization, such as Building
Decarbonization Coalition or Rocky Mountain Institute,
to develop a best practices model based on the
progress electrifying existing buildings to significantly increase electrification post-2030.
Building and Safety Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP has made connections with the Building Decarbonization Coalition. In 2024 BWP is added BWP's
residential electrification rebates to the Switch is On website.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.3.b
Continue to perform outreach for smart grid integration and promotion of smart grid-compatible technologies.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing As of 2026, staff sunset the C ool Rewards pilot because it was not cost-effective. Staff are going back to the drawing board and working through Southern CA Public Power Authority to issue an RFP for engineering services to design and implement a more robust virtual power plant concept that will integrate additional consumer devices, such as stationary battery storage, EVs, and smart thermostats.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.3.c
Maintain BWP’s current rebate and incentive programs,
ENERGY STAR appliance program, and Energy
Conservation Programs, with continued public outreach
and promotion.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing Drew Johnstone: As of July 1, 2025, new rebates were launched for the business community and the cap for rebates was doubled from $100k to $200k because business rebate programs are cost- effective. Later in 2025, BWP will propose a Green Choice Program offering for business customers, enabling BWP to procure renewable energy credits on behalf of large business customers.
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Efficiency
BE-
1.3.d
Continue collaboration between BWP and Burbank
Unified School District to provide 6th graders with a
“Resource Action Kit,” which contains energy and water
saving devices for the student to install in their home, and information to complete a home audit report. Use
this opportunity to teach students about the energy-
water nexus as well.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing BWP continues to collaborate with Burbank Unified School District and provides 6th graders with "Conservation Kits," containing energy-water saving devices for the students to install in their homes, in addition to information to complete a home audit report.
In 2026, BWP expanded its program to include high school students.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.3.e
Provide information to Community Development staff
regarding annual energy savings from energy
conservation programs for GGRP implementation
tracking.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing BWP provides information to Community Development staff regarding annual energy savings from energy conservation programs for GGRP implementation tracking.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.3.f
Update the BWP Home Upgrade Program to include
electrification with a focus on heat pump hot water
heaters and HVAC systems which can be up to 400%
efficient.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing BWP designed and launched a new Building Electrification Program with a primary focus on offering rebates for the replacement of gas appliances with efficient electric alternatives.
The program includes rebates for various electric appliances such as heat pump heating and cooling equipment, heat pump water heaters, heat pump clothes dryers, and electric cooking appliances. Additionally, BWP offers rebates for electric panel upgrades to facilitate the transition to beneficial electrification.
Due to the complexity of fuel switching appliances, such as the need for permits, adding water heaters and HVAC systems to the program, additional time is required to find a path to expand the program.
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Cornerstone C-1.1.e Conduct targeted outreach to low-income housing developments to engage building owners, building
managers, landlords and residents to communicate
benefits of electrification, discuss potential for
retrofitting buildings, gain buy-in from community
members, and providing education and trainings on
incentives, technical requirements, and available
resources.
Water and Power Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing BWP staff drafted a template letter tenants can send to their housing provider to educate and persuade them to take
advantage of BWP efficiency and electrification programs. This letter was shared with the Sustainable Burbank Commission. BWP staffs a table at the 55 & Beyond Resource Fair to highlight rate discounts such as the Lifeline Rate, the Burbank Utility Service Subsidy, and ProjectShare.
Drew Johnstone: BWP staff are preparing educational materials for developers/builders to educate them about the CA building code which requires electrification readiness and some amounts of electric equipment in new construction projects.
BWP held a community workshop with Burbank Housing Corp residents to educate them about forthcoming electrification projects.
Cornerstone C-1.1.f Implement a pilot project for retrofitting of an entire building of affordable housing units, as determined
feasible.
Water and Power Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing In April 2025, BWP filled a vaca nt position, and this person is dedicated to working with BHC to provide two types of benefits:
the first being a direct install program with a third-party contractor to design/build electrification retrofits, and the second is to implement enhanced rebates for efficiency and electrification upgrades. As of 2026, BWP is in the process of contracting with the vendor to retrofit a six-unit BHC building at 199 Elmwood.
City
Government
CG-
1.1.b
Obtain annual progress updates from BWP on energy
efficiency program implementation and city-wide
energy consumption.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing BWP: City-wide energy consumption and savings estimates are published in BWP's monthly Operations and Financials Report to the BWP Board as well as during GHG emissions inventories.
City
Government
CG-
1.1.c
Establish reporting of annual volumes of landfill gas
captured and methane fraction of landfill gas at
Burbank Landfill Site No. 3 for better understanding of future landfill emissions.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Drew Johnstone: Would recommend Public Work invovlement City
Government
CG-
1.1.e
Regularly update the GGRP webpage to include updates
on ordinances, programs, and policies implemented as
part of the GGRP.
Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Karen Pan: City webpage has been created, and it is updated on a regular basis. www.burbankca.gov/sustainability.
City
Government
CG-
1.2.d
Implement plan for converting all outdoor lighting at
City facilities, City parking areas, and parks to LED by 2030.
Public Works Long-term Ongoing The Facilities Maintenance/Construction team converts outdoor lighting to LEDs on an ongoing basis.
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City
Government
CG-
1.3.d
Identify and install battery energy storage systems at
appropriate City facilities, and leverage projects to
further promote benefits of distributed energy storage, which are directly connected to a renewable resource.
Water and
Power/Public Works
Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing BWP commissioned the City's largest solar and battery storage project. The 2-megawatt solar project owned and operated by Burbank Water and Power (BWP) is located at the Regional Intermodal Transit Center and consists of 4,260 American-made solar panels paired with a 2-megawatt/8-megawatt-hour battery system.
Drew Johnstone: BWP assessed solar feasibility and estimate sizing for solar and battery storage at multiple BWP sites and are awaiting budget approval and staff capacity to proceed with new projects.
City
Government
CG-
1.4.c
Allow 25% of employees located at the City of Burbank
to telecommute or utilize flexible schedules through
2030 to reduce travel time, vehicle miles traveled
(VMT), and GHG emissions.
Community
Development
Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing Some City departments allow employees to work from home.
Each City department has various policies and work schedules.
Carbon
Sequestration
CS-
1.1.b
Identify funding to expand BWP’s Free Shade Tree
Program to include targeted outreach to multi-family
and low-income housing.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing BWP's shade tree program is now called "Energy Saving Trees" and it is administered by the Arbor Day Foundation. The program's website is a one-stop shop allowing residential and non- residential customers to select shade trees for their property and have them delivered to Burbank at no-cost. BWP will be considering how to market the program to multi-family and low- income housing.
Drew Johnstone: BWP's Energy Saving Trees Program has an annual budget of $50,000. To date, the program has remained under budget. Funding comes from BWP's electric public benefits funds, which is an eligible use for these funds which are restricted for efficiency, low-income, clean tech or R&D projects/programs.
Carbon
Sequestration
CS-
1.1.d
Develop an Urban Forest Plan to identify City's potential capacity for new tree planting, identify a timeframe for implementation and provide a management plan for
existing trees.
Parks/ Community
Development
Mid-term Ongoing PARKS - In partnership with Davey Resource Group (DRG), the Department is developing the Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP).
A Citywide tree inventory was completed in November 2024, with data analysis ongoing.
Carbon
Sequestration
CS-
1.1.f
Conduct an urban canopy study and identify low income
and/or disadvantaged communities with lower than
average tree canopy coverage in order to prioritize
planting in these areas to ensure equitable access to the health and resiliency benefits of trees.
Community
Development/Public
Works/Parks
Mid-term Ongoing PARKS - As part of the UFMP, DRG is conducting an urban canopy analysis to identify areas with low tree coverage. The study will prioritize low-incomce and disadvantaged communities to support equitable tree planting and access to environmental benefits.
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Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.e
Direct BWP to continue to work with businesses
(especially the studios) on partnerships designed to
maximize the use of renewable energy including solar/
storage, appropriate tariff changes and microgrid
opportunities
Water and Power Mid-term Ongoing BWP staff are av ailable to meet with large businesses (key accounts) as requested. BWP also hosts quarterly Key Accounts meetings to discuss utility updates and rates.
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.h
Install 5 MW of local solar capacity, utilizing parking structure roofs and buildings around City as means to
increase load capacity, including in areas where high
loads from electric vehicle charging is likely.
Water and Power Mid-term Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP completed a 2.1MW solar and 2MW/8MWh battery storage project at the Hollywood/Burbank Airport's Regional Intermodal Transit Center (RITC). An additional rooftop solar project at the BWP EcoCampus is in the pre-proposal phase, totaling ~700 kW.
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.i
Expand renewable energy generation at BWP facilities,
with a goal of installing renewable energy generation at all feasible locations by 2040.
Water and Power Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing Drew Johnstone: BWP completed a 2.1MW solar and 2MW/8MWh battery storage project at the Hollywood/Burbank Airport's Regional Intermodal Transit Center (RITC). An additional rooftop solar project at the BWP EcoCampus is in the pre-proposal phase, totaling ~700 kW.
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.a
Engage with all waste haulers operating within the City to discuss SB 1383 requirements for waste haulers (i.e. organics receptacles and labeling requirements).
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber Duran: Speaking with haulers. Sharing updated rules and regulations.
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.d
Partner with all City waste haulers, to provide organic waste collection and recycling services to all commercial and residential generators of organic waste.
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber: Working with municipal and permitted haulers to roll-out recycling and organics as automatic enrollment. Conducting waiver inspections for accounts that don't need services.
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.g
Establish an education and outreach program for school
children and adults around food waste prevention,
nutrition education, and the importance of edible food
recovery.
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber: Education on food waste prevention and edible food recovery is required under SB 1383. Due to limited resources, staff recommend removing nutrition education from this action.
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.i
Adopt an ordinance or enforceable mechanism to
regulate haulers collecting organic waste, including
collection program requirements and identification of
organic waste receiving facilities.
Public Works Short-term Ongoing Amber: Speaking with haulers. Sharing updated rules and regulations.
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Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.a Implement all policy recommendations included in the Complete Our Streets Plan to improve pedestrian and
bicycle networks and increase transit ridership based on the established timeframes.
Community
Development/
Public Works
Short- to
Long-term
Ongoing The Complete Our Streets Plan policies and goals continue to be implemented citywide via current and long range planning efforts, as well as through capital projects. Additionally, these goals and policies are being integrated into the development of three separate specific area plans currently under development. (timeframes established in the Complete Our Streets Plan) Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.b Integrate the Complete Our Streets “Checklist for New Projects” into the City’s Development Review process
and Capital Improvement Program to ensure new
projects include Complete Our Streets measures.
Community
Development/
Public Works
Short-term Ongoing In June 2023, City Counc il adopted the Citywide Complete Streets Objective Standards, which apply to the review of minesterial and discretionary projects, requiring them to implement the goals and policies of the Complete Our Streets Plan.
PW - this is being integrated into GGRP Checklist
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.c Continually work to identify grant funding opportunities to implement Complete Our Streets projects included in
the Complete Our Streets Plan.
Community
Development/
Public Works
Short- to
Long-term
Ongoing Transportation: CDD Transportation staff continues identifying and applying for grants to implement Complete Our Streets Capital Projects. Staff is currently seeking funding to design and replace the Olive Ave and Magnolia Blvd bridges for Complete Street improvements.
PW - No New Updates
(timeframes established in the Complete Our Streets Plan) Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.e Develop and implement a bicycle safety program as part of the Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan focused on educating bicycle riders of all ages and skill levels to encourage ridership by offering bicycle safety resources and classes.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing Transportation: CDD Transportation staff is developing a bicycle education program to be offered through Parks & Rec to residents of all ages and riding abilities.
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.f Evaluate and update the City’s existing Zoning Code, Transportation Demand Management Ordinance, and
California Green Building Code to ensure the City
requires installation of bicycle parking areas in instances where off-street parking is required. Also, providing
technical assistance to developers seeking to comply
with the ordinance
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation is working with CDD Planning to update TDM and TMO policies and goals through specific plans under developement.
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.g Utilize performance measures included in Complete Our Streets Plan to monitor and track realized mode shift
from plan implementation.
Community
Development
Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing CDD Transportation staff is routinely tracking trip generation related to new projects, and reporting annually multi-modal safety and collisions numbers.
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T-1.2.a Work with Metro to expand use of Metro’s LIFE low- income EZ Pass transit subsidy by Burbank low-income
households who ride BurbankBus, and expand Burbank
Pass program transit subsidy program to BurbankBus
fixed-route service to cover gaps in the Metro LIFE
program.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing BurbankBus now accepts LIFE participants, allowing income eligible LA County residents to ride BurbankBus for free.
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.2.e Electrify the Burbank Bus fleet in accordance with California Air Resources Board mandates and the City’s
Transit Fleet Electrification Study.
Community
Development
Long-term Ongoing In July 2023, City Council approved the BurbankBus Electrification Plan and it was submitted to California Air Resources Board. Staff is looking at grant opportunities to purchase electric buses in 2027.
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.1.a Work with the Burbank TMO to update the TMO
website annually to provide program information to
current and potential members.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation staff works collectively with Burbank TMO on updates such as BurbankBus service changes, upcoming surveys, events, and any new updates.
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.1.b Work with the Burbank TMO to continue to implement TMO outreach strategy to increase membership and
active participation in TMO programs
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD Transportation staff continues to work with Burbank TMO with program to increase membership and active participation.
Collectively, both groups attend meetings together to provide information to employers.
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.1.c Update the Burbank Center Plan, Media District
Specific, Golden State Specific Plan, Plan Transportation Management Organization requirements to reflect TDM
best practices. The update should evaluate which
businesses are subject to TMO requirements,
membership requirements and fees, TDM strategies
offered by the TMO, reporting requirements and
performance measures, and funding requirements.
Utilize lessons learned from COVID-19 on
transportation habits, impacts on transit, and potential hurdles and opportunities connected to these changes.
Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing GSSP/TOD and MDSP updates underway
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.1.d Expand geographic boundary of TMO to Golden State /Airport areas by 2025 as part of the Golden State
Specific Plan, and citywide by 2035.
Community
Development
Short- to
Long-term
Ongoing Ongoing as part of the GSSP
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T-2.2.c Update the Burbank Center Plan and, the Media District Specific Plan, adopt the Golden State Specific Plan, and update the Plan Transportation Management
Organization requirements to reflect TDM best
practices. Collectively, these updates should evaluate
which businesses are subject to TMO requirements,
membership requirements and fees, TDM strategies
offered by the TMO, reporting requirements and
performance measures, and funding requirements.
Utilize lessons learned from COVID-19 on
transportation habits, impacts on transit, and potential hurdles and opportunities connected to these changes.
Community
Development
Mid- to
Long-term
Ongoing GSSP/TOD and MDSP updates underway, TDM and TMO will be bifurcated out to a separate effort as a
programmatic/implementation action from all three specific plans Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.a Adopt an EV Charging Retrofits in Existing Commercial and Multifamily Buildings Reach Code requiring major
retrofits, with either a building permit with square
footage larger than 10,000 square feet or including
modification of electric service panels, to meet
CalGreen requirements for “EV Ready” charging spaces
and infrastructure.
Building and Safety Short-term Ongoin g Effective Jan 1, 2026, several meas ures have been included in the CALGreen code to encourage the use of Clean Air Vehicles. In new projects or additions or alterations that add 10 or more vehicular parking spaces, the project must provide designated parking spaces for clean air vehicles. For multifamily and hotels, when parking facilities are altered or new parking spaces added and the work requires a building permit, each parking space added or altered shall have access to either a Level 2 or low power Level 2 charger.
Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.d Evaluate alternative options to gas powered landscape and forestry maintenance equipment when replacing
city-owned equipment.
Parks Short-term Ongoing PARKS - Staff have expanded use of Stihl battery-powered equipment for light-duty tasks at City facilities. Chainsaws and backpack blowers still lack the power needed for larger park work, but new models are being evaluated as technology improves. The Department remains committed to sustainable equipment
transitions where feasible.
BWP - Hosted a Landscape Equipment Electrification Workshop and Hands-On Expo January 17, 2026. It was attended by 42 people, including local landscapers, vendors, and residents.
Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.e Implement the BWP Transportation Electrification Plan to facilitate installation of EV chargers through
customer rebates and direct installation of charging
stations.
Water and Power/
Community
Development/Public
Works
Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing PW - No New Updates
Drew Johnstone: Staff continues to plan and install public and fleet EV charging infrastructure. BWP staff are preparing a Transportation Electrification Plan Update and expect to present to the BWP Board in Oct/Nov, 2026.
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T-3.1.f Investigate opportunities to help fund additional EV charging infrastructure by leveraging public/private
partnerships and ensuring the City is charging for EV
infrastructure use at City owned facilities.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing BWP staff are actively identifying grants and other funding opportunities to leverage. BWP was a recipient of $1 million to help fund ten DC fast chargers.
BWP utilizes Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Credit sales revenues to fund EV charging infrastructure, not ratepayer funds.
BWP launched an EV Technical Assistance Program to help local businesses and municipal departments analyse sites for EV charger potential. City sites are also eligible for BWP rebates to offset costs for EV charger deployment. Fleet staff are procuring zero emissions vehicles when available. BWP, Public Works, and CDD are collaborating to prepare EV charging stations at locations throughout the city.
Fleet level 2 EV charging stations have been installed at the ASB and City Hall Parking Lots as of 6/15/25 - AA
Transportation
and Parking
T-4.1.a Implement managed parking at the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, the Burbank Airport North Metrolink
Station, and the Burbank Airport South Metrolink
Station through parking pricing so that at least 20
percent of station parking supply is available for transit users at any time of the day.
CDD Short-term Ongoing Transportation: In Ma rch 2025, Transportation staff implemented paid parking program in Downtown. Staff will evaluate the performance of the program and provide periodical updates to the City Council. Additionally, staff will continue working to expand the plan to transit stops such as the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Stations and Burbank Airport North Metrolink Station.
Transportation
and Parking
T-4.1.b By 2025, implement the Ci ty’s 6 Parking Management Principles in the Burbank Center Plan area. This would
include:
1) pricing all public parking (streets and structures) so that at least 20 percent of parking supply (one or two
spaces per block) is available at any time of day
2) updating BMC Zoning rules to improve flexibility of off-street parking requirements for new development
CDD Short-term Ongoing Transportation: In Ma rch 2025, Transportation staff implemented paid parking program in Downtown. Staff will evaluate the performance of the program and provide periodical updates to the City Council. Additionally, staff will continue working to expand the plan to transit stops such as the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Stations and Burbank Airport North Metrolink Station.
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Water-Energy W-
1.1.a
Continue to implement 2020 UWMP water
conservation programs.
Water and Power Short-term Ongoing BWP's water conservation programs are active. BWP continues to implement water conservation programs in alignment with the 2025 UWMP. BWP offers monetary rebates for replacing turf grass with drought-tolerant landscaping and for installing water- saving devices.
Drew Johnstone: BWP led an effort, in collaboration with Public Works and Parks and Rec, to develop a Parkway Landscape Guide that highlights the city's parkway policy, CA native plants, appropriate ground cover, and maintenance tips. Completed February 2026.
Water-Energy W-
1.1.c
Continue enforcement of large irrigation customers
required to use recycled water.
Water and
Power/Community
Development
Short-term Ongoing CDD - Planning has incorporated objective development standards Water-Energy W-
1.1.e
Install a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
system in the next four years that will include easy-to- use web-based tools that allow customers to track and
monitor water use. Promote the availability of Home
Water Reports and provide materials on how to utilize
the available information.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Ongoing BWP has an active contract with a vendor to upgrade the utility's advanced metering infrastructure. BWP's customers can monitor water usage via a web-based tool called WaterSmart.
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.1.b Work with Ready LA County to continue public
education regarding the symptoms of extreme heat
exposure in English, Spanish, and Armenian.
Community
Development/Burbank
Fire
Short- to
Mid-term
Pending Fire: The LA County Emergency Survival Guide (an all-hazards preparedness tool that includes guidance on extreme weather incidents) is available in multiple languages, including Spanish and Armenian. The City of Burbank Fire Department Emergency Management Division plans to create a similar Burbank-specific guide in the future.
BPD: In conjunction with PIO distribute seasonal information Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.1.d Identify three new community locations that are either owned by the City or a trusted private entity that can
serve as shelter, evacuation, and/or clean air centers
for future climate emergency events in centralized
areas throughout the City.
Community
Development
Mid-term Pending Housing and Econ Dev to be tasked with this responsibility.
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.2.b Identify grant funding opportunities and/or earmark additional funding opportunities to complete and
implement a robust city-wide Vulnerability Assessment
and Adaptation Plan.
Community
Development/Public
Works
Short-term Pending Staff willl seek funding for FY25-26 to initiate, currently in the process of reaching out to other cities to get a sense of an approximate budget.
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Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.2.c Provide information on the City’s website about updated climate vulnerability information and
information on how the community can increase the
City’s adaptive capacity.
Community
Development/Water
and Power/Public
Works
Short-term Pending PW - No New Updates
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.2.d Upon acquisition of funding, complete a Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan that focuses on the
City’s most vulnerable communities and establishes
specific goals to reduce the vulnerability of those most susceptible to the impacts of climate change.
Community
Development/Public
Works/Fire Department
Mid-term Pending Fire: No such funding has been acquired to conduct such studies.
CD: Staff will seek funding for FY25/26 to initiate
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.3.a Consider investigating a partnership with researchers and/or students at the University of California, Los
Angeles (UCLA) to utilize the Biodiversity Atlas of Los Angeles to understand best practices on how to track,
interpret, update, and maintain data associated with
biodiversity throughout the City.
Community
Development/Parks
Short-term Pending
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.3.b Provide a direct link on the City’s website to the Biodiversity Atlas of Los Angeles in addition to any
updated biodiversity inventories, which should be
completed regularly. In addition, provide an avenue for citizen scientists to participate in reporting and tracking of species, when possible.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.3.c Work with Trails LA County and/or the Stough Canyon Nature Center to design and implement a program that
invites all residents to visit the local natural ecosystems and utilize the local hiking trails, that also provides a multi-lingual educational component, with an emphasis
on low-income and disadvantaged community
members.
Parks Short-term Pending
Adaptation and
Resilience
A-1.3.d Review and identify funding opportunities to update and maintain a tracking mechanism to regularly
evaluate biodiversity in the City.
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Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.a
Adopt an Electrification Reach Code for all new
buildings which bans the piping of natural gas. In doing so the City will:
- Engage with stakeholders, both internal stakeholders, such as City staff and officials, and external
stakeholders, such as local developers regarding the
purpose and impact of the reach code
- Conduct a cost effectiveness study
- Develop and draft an ordinance
- Conduct public hearings, public notices, and formally adopt the ordinance
- Submit the adopted ordinance to the California
Energy Commission (CEC) and California Building
Standards Commission (CBSC)
Building and Safety Short-term Pending Natural gas applia nce ban strategy put on hold after federal court overturns Berkeley's ban on natural gas appliances. The 2025 state energy code has baseline standards for electrification, renewables, battery storage, and EV readiness.
Legislation was passed (AB 130), which restricts residential reach codes, with some exemptions for jurisdictions that had previous reach codes or have reach codes in their general plans. The next step is to confirm Burbank's eligibility for exemptions and the Building Standards Commission's ability to approve reach codes.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.b
Provide education around cooking with electric
appliances, including demonstrations from chefs and/or
local restaurants.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending For FY 25-26, BWP staff are in the process of partnering with QuitCarbon to launch a marketing campaign for residential electrification and a technical assistance program.
Drew Johnstone: Recommended next steps are to connect with the Building Decarbonization Coalition's Kitchen Electrification Working Group and Chefluencer program.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.e
Establish a partnership with the Building
Decarbonization Coalition, or a similar organization, to engage with local building industry stakeholders in
development of an Electrification Reach Code.
Building and Safety Mid- to
Long-term
Pending Natural gas appliance ban strategy put on hold after federal court overturns Berkeley's ban on natural gas appliances. The 2025 state energy code has baseline standards for electrification, renewables, battery storage, and EV readiness.
Legislation was passed (AB 130), which restricts residential reach codes, with some exemptions for jurisdictions that had previous reach codes or have reach codes in their general plans. The next step is to confirm Burbank's eligibility for exemptions and the Building Standards Commission's ability to approve reach codes.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.1.g
Work with SoCal Gas to identify opportunities for
natural gas infrastructure pruning to reduce the chance of stranded assets, provide potential funding, and
establish an efficient transition to carbon neutral
buildings.
Water and Power Long-term Pending Staff will be looking at the gas infrastructure pruning feasibility studies conducted in other jurisdictions.
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Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.2.b
Partner with BWP to develop an education campaign to
promote the All-Electric Building Initiative that builds upon the success of other BWP programs. The program
would include:
- Utility bill inserts to advertise the incentive programs and the cost and health benefits of electric appliances - Targeted outreach to builders and property managers with an informational brochure describing the financial benefits of replacing natural gas appliances with all
electric appliance when they apply for permits
- Targeted outreach to local property managers to
address appliance energy use and benefits of all electric appliances in multi-family units
- Provide informational webinars and an updated
website to advertise and promote All-Electric Building
Initiative rebates and incentives
Building and Safety Short-term Pending The 2025 stat e energy code now includes electrification standards, which require heat pumps as the standard for space and water heating.
The recommended next steps are to draft an all-electric new- construction guide and host webinars. BWP is in the early stages of selecting a vendor to provide technical assistance/concierge services for electrification.
Drew Johnstone: BWP staff are preparing educational materials for developers/builders to educate them about the CA building code, which requires electrification readiness, solar, and some amounts of electric equipment in new construction projects.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.2.d
Initiate separate application process for electric
conversions in the building permit system to track the
number of permitted natural gas fueled water heaters
and HVAC equipment replaced with electric fueled
equipment, as well as if this has resulted in a building becoming all-electric, with indication of whether or not BWPs incentive and rebate programs are being utilized
to pay for new equipment.
Building and Safety Short-term Pending July 2025: BWP and B/S are collaborating to track installations of heat-pumps to track this KPI. The process could be improved by adopting a more deliberate approach to tracking electrification projects within the permitting system. Next step is to work with Building and Safety and IT department to create specific Electric- Conversion permit.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.2.e
Partner with Building and Safety to perform an
electrification feasibility study to identify costs,
benefits, potential hurdles, and policy strategies for
electrifying existing buildings in Burbank. Strategies
could include time of replacement, time of sale, and
building performance policies.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending Drew Johnstone: In 2026, staff are researching the possibility of an A/C to Heat-pump (AC2HP) code for existing buildings to install a heat-pump at the time of AC/Furnace burnout.
Building and
Efficiency
BE-
1.3.a
Implement a retrofit package tracking system for BWP’s
energy efficiency retrofit incentive program, which
includes tracking of the number of pre-defined
packages installed.
Water and Power/
Building and Safety
Short-term Pending As of 2026, BWP does not have any retrofit packages to track.
BWP does track particiaption in rebate programs for efficiency and electrification.
Cornerstone C-1.1.a Expand upon BWP’s low-income Refrigerator Exchange Program by identifying funding to provide electric heat- pump water heaters and HVAC units to low-income
households.
Water and Power Short-term Pending In Sept 2026, BWP relaunched the refriger ator exchange program for low-income residents. BWP is in discussions with the vendor to expand to other appliances.
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Cornerstone C-1.1.b Explore a partnership with non-profit organizations, such as GRID Alternatives, to implement a low-income
solar installation program, which includes a workforce
installation training program for groups not typically
represented in the solar workforce.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending As of June, 2026, BWP is actively seeking bids for rooftop solar installation at the pilot project at 199 Elmwood for the Affordable Housing Electrification Program. The project was awarded funding from LWIP and includes a solar workforce development
component.
Cornerstone C-1.1.c Establish a program with Burbank Housing Corporation to provide discounted electric appliances and
equipment, as well as technical assistance with
installation and electrical panel and circuit upgrades for retrofits and time of replacement upgrades of
appliances and equipment in affordable housing units.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending In April 2025, BWP filled a vacant position and this person is dedicated to work with BHC to provide two types of benefits, the first being a direct install program with a third party contractor to design/build electrification retrofits and the second is to implement enhanced rebates for efficiency and electrification upgraded. In July of 2025, BWP introduced enhanced efficiency and electrification rebates for low-income customers and affordable housing providers.
Cornerstone C-1.1.d Partner with Burbank Housing Corporation to perform an electrification needs and existing building retrofit cost assessment for all affordable housing units owned
and managed by the Burbank Housing Corporation to
identify an electrification retrofit pilot project that includes retrofitting of an entire building of affordable housing units.
Community
Development– Housing
Division
Mid-term Pending In April 2025, BWP filled a vacant position, and this person is dedicated to working with BHC to provide an electrification needs assessment and develop an agreement with a third-party
contractor to retrofit an entire building in 2026.
Cornerstone C-1.1.g Perform an existing buildings analysis specifically targeted towards lowincome neighborhoods to identify
neighborhoods or building blocks for larger-scale
electrification projects in partnership with BWP.
Building and Safety Long-term Pending No update
Cornerstone C-1.1.h Identify and implement a pilot project for electrification of a complete neighborhood composed of low-income
and affordable housing, including energy bill protections in case energy bills exceed costs to residents prior to project implementation and pursuing opportunities for
natural gas infrastructure pruning.
Community
Development– Housing/
Economic Division
Long-term Pending BWP and BHC are collaborating to retrofit a pilot building at 199ELmwood to all-electric and add rooftop solar to reduce tenant bills. It is located in a cul-de-sac of mostly affordable housing buildings, which would be a good site for potential gas line pruning.
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Cornerstone C-1.1.i Develop a tariffed on-bill financing program or other incentive program to allow for equitable electrification of buildings within BWP service area.
Water and Power Long-term Pending As of June, 2026, BWP staff drafted a Staff Report and Council executed a Resolution allowing for Open PACE financing through the CA Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
CSCDA’s Open PACE program is a turnkey resource for residential and commercial property owners to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and seismic
improvements. Provides up to 100% financing with repayment through property tax bills.
BWP is still undergoing an upgrade to its customer billing platform and this needs to be implemented prior to an on-bill financing program can be designed.
Cornerstone C-1.1.j Evaluate opportunities to provide technical and financial assistance to low-income property owners and
low-income homeowners looking to electrify.
Water and Power Long-term Pending Drew Johnstone: BWP was awarded funding from the LIWP program to receive no-cost technical assistance and construction management services. BWP was also awarded a TECH incentive to lower the cost of installing heat-pump HVAC. These state funds help lower the costs of retrofitting BHC properties.
BWP now offers higher rebates for low-income customers to electrify their appliances and home systems.
City
Government
CG-
1.1.f
Earmark funding for triennial GGRP updates. Water and Power/ Community
Development
Short-term Pending Drew Johnstone: I would recommend updating every 5 to 7 years instead of every 3, as staff are focusing on implementing the plan.
City
Government
CG-
1.2.c
Establish a plan for converting outdoor lighting at City facilities, City parking areas, and parks to LED.
Public Works Short-term Pending The Facilities Maintenance/Construction team maintain a list of outdoor light assets with bulb types.
PW to contact KSG to see if there is a spreadsheet or inventory of all outdoor lights - AA
PW plans to convert outdoor lights at tennis courts to LEDs soon.
Timeline TBD - AA
City
Government
CG-
1.3.a
Partner with Building and Safety to conduct an
electrification opportunity assessment for all City
buildings and facilities and establish a replacement plan for replacing natural gas fueled equipment with electric where practical and technologically feasible.
Public Works Short-term Pending Drew Johnstone: As a precursor to a policy, Public Works is initiating a facilities assessment report.
PW - No New Updates
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City
Government
CG-
1.3.b
Establish a City owned building equipment policy to
replace natural gas fueled equipment at the end of
useful life with electric or other alternative equipment when practical and technology is feasible and the same
consideration for all newly constructed City facilities and buildings.
Public Works Short-term Pending Drew Johnstone: As a precursor to a policy, Public Works is initiating a facilities assessment report.
PW - No New Updates
City
Government
CG-
1.3.c
In partnership with BWP, install photovoltaic at all City buildings where feasible to offset at least 80% of energy consumption and use excess generation to contribute
to City-wide renewable energy sources.
Water and
Power/Public Works
Mid- to
Long-term
Pending Drew Johnstone: BWP worked with a consultant to assess solar feasibility and estimate sizing for solar and battery storage at BWP and other municipal sites. Next step is to budget and assign project management resources.
PW - No New Updates
City
Government
CG-
1.4.a
Establish a subsidized transit commute program and
expand the employee carpool program to reduce
employee commute miles in single occupancy vehicles.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending CDD Transportation staff is working with Metro to brainstorm ideas about bus fares. Transportation staff will also look at opportunities for the transit commuter program. Once
established, staff will start providing education programs.
City
Government
CG-
1.4.b
Expand employee use of carbon-free and low carbon
transportation by providing education programs on the
benefits of commute options including public
transportation, EV/ZEV options, and vanpools.
Community
Development
Short- to
Mid-term
Pending CDD Transportation staff is working with Metro to brainstorm ideas about bus fares. Transportation staff will also look at opportunities for the transit commuter program. Once
established, staff will start providing education programs.
Carbon
Sequestration
CS-
1.1.c
Adopt a Greenscaping Ordinance that has a street tree
requirement for all zoning districts; has a shade tree
requirement for new development; requires greening of
parking lots; and increases permeable surfaces in new
development.
Community
Development
Mid-term Pending The effort to commence after the reforestation planning effort currently underway is complete.
Carbon
Sequestration
CS-
1.1.e
Adopt a standard policy and set of practices for
expanding the urban tree canopy and placing vegetative
barriers between busy roadways and developments to
reduce exposure to air pollutants from traffic.
Community
Development/Public
Works
Mid-term Pending PW - No New Updates
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.a
Implement programs, similar to BWP's Residential
Green Rate Premium Program, to facilitate access for
customers to adopt more renewable energy.
Water and Power Short-term Pending As of Nov. 2025, the program is paused, however, BWP staff aim to re-launch the program with updated rates in 2027. Staff is researching the safety and efficacy of plug-in solar.
BWP's Green Choice Program allows customers to voluntarily pay a premium to support renewable energy. BWP procures
renewable energy credits (RECs) to offset the non-renewable portion of customers' usage.
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Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.b
Conduct a feasibility study to understand potential for installation of renewable energy generation at BWP
water facilities.
Water and Power Short-term Pending In 2024, BWP hire d a consultant to conduct a solar and battery energy storage sizing assessment of BWP's water reservoirs, BWP ecocampus rooftops, Police/Fire building, Public Works Yard, City Service Building, McCambridge Rec Center, Verdugo Rec Center.
The sites identified in the 2024 report are on BWP's mid-term plan to solarize. BWP is moving ahead with rooftop sites on the EcoCampus first.
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.c
Conduct analysis on risks and benefits associated with
relying on battery storage to achieve carbon neutral
electricity and grid resiliency goals and set a MW
capacity goal for installed battery storage by 2030 and 2040 consistent with BWP rules and regulations.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Pending BWP's 2024 Integrated Resources Plan provides an outlook on renewable energy pathways, including the use of battery storage.
Regarding on-site renewable energy, BWP is planning a new program called Solar Net Billing that will replace the existing solar net energy metering program. Solar Net Billing will require new solar systems to be on a time-of-use rate, which will increase the customer value proposition for battery storage. In addition, BWP is planning to offer a rebate for battery storage.
As of February 2026, BWP launched a battery energy storage rebate program to help lower upfront costs for residents and businesses installing batteries with their solar systems.
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.d
Conduct a feasibility study to identify locations in the City for installation of local renewable energy
generation and energy storage projects.
Water and Power Mid-term Pending In 2024, BWP hire d a consultant to conduct a solar and battery energy storage sizing assessment of BWP's water reservoirs, BWP ecocampus rooftops, Police/Fire building, Public Works Yard, City Service Building, McCambridge Rec Center, Verdugo Rec Center.
Electricity
Generation
EG-
1.1.g
Identify grant funding opportunities to increase landfill gas capture rate at Burbank Landfill Site No. 3 to the
maximum extent practicable.
Public Works Mid-term Pending Drew Johnstone: Public Works maintains the landfill gas collection system (wells and header) and Burbank Water & Power operates and maintains the flare and microturbines (landfill gas-to-energy plant). Staff will continue to take note of and consider grants that benefit the landfill.
PW - No New Updates
Solid Waste SW-
1.1.b
Adopt procurement policies to comply with SB 1383
requirements for jurisdictions to purchase recovered
organic waste products.
Public Works Short-term Pending Amber: Delayed due to waste reduction ordinance which we wanted to include in the procurement policies.
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Transportation
and Parking
T-1.1.d Complete and implement the Citywide Safe Routes to School Plan consistent with the Complete Our Streets
Plan upon identification of funding.
Public Works Short-term Pending PW - No New Updates
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.2.b Adopt an ordinance to allow and manage shared-use mobility devices, including but not limited to e-scooters and bikes.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending CDD Transportation is working to include policies to introduce bike share programs through the Media District Specific Plan Update and the Golden State Specific Plan, but would exclude e- scooters.
Transportation
and Parking
T-1.2.d Use electric bus fleet to generate revenue through programs, such as the California’s Low Carbon Fuel
Standards, to pay for increased bus service frequencies and/or other supportive infrastructure.
Community
Development
Long-term Pending CDD Transportation staff are at the initial phase and will be purchasing electric fleet in 2027.
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.2.a To enhance the Burbank community’s ability to
telecommute, partner with telecom companies to
perform a Broadband Access Study to identify areas of
the City have limited access to broadband service due
to infrastructure and financial limitations.
Community
Development
Short-term Pending Transportation: No new updates
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.2.b Identify grant funding opportunities to help bridge the broadband access gap in the City by helping to fund
installation of infrastructure or subsidize broadband
service for low-income households.
Community
Development
Mid-term Pending Transportation: No new updates
Transportation
and Parking
T-2.2.d Direct TMO fees towards expanded BurbankBus transit services, employee rideshare subsidies, and active
transportation infrastructure.
Community
Development
Mid- to
Long-term
Pending CDD Transportation staff will work on this item as a mid- to long- term goal.
Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.g Adopt an electric and alternative fueled vehicles and equipment purchasing policy for light-duty vehicles for all City departments, including BWP, allowing for
exceptions for heavy-duty and emergency response
vehicles.
Public Works/ Water
and Power
Short- to
Mid-term
Pending City fleets are subject to, and focus on meeting, the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation administered by the California Air Resources Board. This regulation requires fleets to procure zero- emission vehicles starting in 2024.
Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1.i Update the BWP Transportation Electrification plan by 2026 to reflect changes in state goals, consumer
behavior, technology and lessons learned.
Water and Power Mid- to
Long-term
Pending The BWP Transportation Electrification Plan is updated to reflect changes in state goals, consumer behavior, technologies, and lessons learned. Staff plans to present to the BWP Board in Oct/Nov, 2026
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Transportation
and Parking
T-3.1b Coordinate with BWP to enhance promotion of public and private conversion to zero-emission vehicles;
including use of City events, social media, and the City website to educate on benefits of zero-emission
vehicles and available incentives.
Public Information
/Water and Power/
Community
Development
Short-term Pending BWP offers a suite of incentives to help reduce the upfront costs of purchasing a used EV and installing EV chargers. BWP owns and maintains ~108 public EV chargers. BWP has social media assets.
Transportation
and Parking
T-4.1.c By 2030, implement the Ci ty’s 6 Parking Management Principles in the Golden State Specific Plan area and
Media District Specific Plan area. This would include:
1) pricing all public parking (streets and structures) so that at least 20 percent of parking supply (one or two
spaces per block) is available at any time of day
2) updating BMC Zoning rules to improve flexibility of off-street parking requirements for new development
CDD Mid-term Pending CDD Transportation staff are currently working on a proposed Parking Management Plan for Downtown Burbank. The goal is to work on areas such has the Golden State Specific Plan and Media District Specific Plan area.
Transportation
and Parking
T-4.1.d By 2040, implement the Ci ty’s 6 Parking Management Principles citywide. This would include:
1) pricing all public parking (streets and structures) so that at least 20 percent of parking supply (one or two
spaces per block) is available at any time of day
2) updating BMC Zoning rules to improve flexibility of off-street parking requirements for new development
CDD Long-term Pending CDD Transportation staff is currently working on a proposed Parking Management Plan for Downtown Burbank. The goal is to implement this citywide as a long-term goal.
Water-Energy W-
1.1.d
Coordinate with BWP to implement a public education
campaign that highlights water conservation practices
and promotes and provides demonstrations of
graywater and rainwater systems, with focus on low-
income households with high utility bill burdens.
Community
Development/Public
Works
Short-term Pending BWP has significant information on water conservation practices on its website, including a dedicated webpage called Graywater 101.
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1.1.f
Update BWP’s 2010 Recycled Water Master Plan to
identify success since 2010 and feasible opportunities
for expanding recycled water use. Work with
developers to expand recycled water system and
develop a recycled water expansion program.
Water and Power Short- to
Mid-term
Pending BWP: Three consulting firms submitted proposals for the potable reuse feasibility study. After careful consideration, Woodard & Curan was identified as the highest-ranked consultant.
Concurrently, BWP received Lockheed's groundwater hydraulic model; coordinated with CAO to discuss regulatory requirements; conducted a Public Outreach Brainstorming session on February 19; coordinated with LASAN to discuss options for bringing disposal; and performed an Environmental Impact Assessment.
The feasibility study is scheduled to be completed by August 2026.
Burbank City Hall fountain was retrofitted to use recycled water as of 6/15/26
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