The Week That Was and That Will Be - September 30, 2024

Can adopting solar energy transform your home and your wallet? Discover the surprising benefits and hurdles Burbank residents face while transitioning to sustainable energy solutions. Join us in this episode of "The Week that Was and the Week that Will Be" as we celebrate Charlie Huff, the latest Word of the Week champion, and nostalgically compare the new McCambridge Park mural to its bicentennial predecessor. We also dissect the recent City Council meeting, critiquing the new oral communications format and advocating for stricter enforcement on the ban of short-term rentals like Airbnb. Additionally, we dive into the newly passed prohibition on carrying certain items during public demonstrations and offer our perspective on the lengthy debate over the mayor and vice mayor selection process.Our conversation continues with a spotlight on the upcoming community events, including the Burbank Police Department's pink police cruiser unveiling for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the transparency issues within the Burbank Athletic Federation. As we preview the City Council's upcoming agenda, we discuss the joint meeting with the police commission to review an independent report on police department issues, including misconduct investigations and use of force. Wrapping up, we discuss the proposed ordinance restricting items at public demonstrations and preview the upcoming review of livable communities initiatives. Tune in for an insightful episode packed with the latest updates and pressing issues in Burbank!Support the show