This agenda contains a summary of each item of business which the Council may discuss or act on at this meeting. The complete staff report and all other written documentation relating to each item on this agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and the reference desks at the three libraries and are available for public inspection and review. If you have any question about any matter on the agenda, please call the office of the City Clerk at (818) 238-5851. This facility is disabled accessible. Auxiliary aids and services are available for individuals with speech, vision or hearing impairments (48 hour notice is required). Please contact the ADA Coordinator at (818) 238-5021 voice or (818) 238-5035 TDD with questions or concerns.

CLOSED SESSION ORAL COMMUNICATIONS IN COUNCIL CHAMBER:

Comments by the public on Closed Session items only. These comments will be limited to three minutes.

For this segment, a PINK card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk.

CLOSED SESSION IN CITY HALL BASEMENT LUNCH ROOM/CONFERENCE ROOM:

Conference with Real Property Negotiator:

Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8

Agency Negotiator: Burbank Water and Power General Manager/Ron Davis.

Property: 3900 West Alameda Avenue

Parties with Whom City is Negotiating: West Alameda Avenue Property LLC.

Terms Under Negotiation: Renewal of the rooftop communications lease.

6:30 P.M.

INVOCATION: Pastor Paul Clairville, Westminster Presbyterian Church.

The Courts have concluded that sectarian prayer as part of City Council meetings is not permitted under the Constitution.

FLAG SALUTE:

ROLL CALL:

ANNOUNCEMENT: WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRIME TIME PROGRAMS.

COUNCIL COMMENTS: (Including reporting on Council Committee Assignments)

INTRODUCTION OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS:

At this time additional items to be considered at this meeting may be introduced. As a general rule, the Council may not take action on any item which does not appear on this agenda. However, the Council may act if an emergency situation exists or if the Council finds that a need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of the agenda. Govt. Code �54954.2(b).

REPORTING ON CLOSED SESSION:

FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (One minute on any matter concerning City Business.)

There are four segments of Oral Communications during the Council Meeting. The first precedes the Closed Session items, the second and third segments precede the main part of the City Council�s business (but follow announcements and public hearings), and the fourth is at the end of the meeting following all other City business.

Closed Session. During this period of oral communications, the public may comment only on items listed on the Closed Session Agenda(s). A PINK card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

First Period of Oral Communications. During this period of Oral Communications, the public may comment on any matter concerning City Business. A BLUE card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk. NOTE: Any person speaking during this segment may not speak during the third period of Oral Communications. Comments will be limited to one minute.

Second Period of Oral Communications. This segment of Oral Communications immediately follows the first period, but is limited to comments on agenda items for this meeting. For this segment, a YELLOW card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk. Comments will be limited to four minutes.

Third Period of Oral Communications. This segment of oral communications follows the conclusion of agenda items at the end of the meeting. The public may comment at this time on any matter concerning City Business. NOTE: Any member of the public speaking at the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during this segment. For this segment, a GREEN card must be completed and presented to the City Clerk. Comments will be limited to three minutes.

City Business. City business is defined as any matter that is under the jurisdiction of the City Council. Although other topics may be of interest to some people, if those topics are not under City Council jurisdiction, they are not City business and may not be discussed during Oral Communications.

Videotapes/Audiotapes. Videotapes or audiotapes may be presented by any member of the public at any period of Oral Communications or at any public hearing. Such tapes may not exceed the time limit of the applicable Oral Communications period or any public comment period during a public hearing. The playing time for the tape shall be counted as part of the allowed speaking time of that member of the public during that period.

Videotapes must be delivered to the Public Information Office by no later than 10:00 a.m. on the morning of the Council meeting in a format compatible with the City�s video equipment. Neither videotapes nor audiotapes will be reviewed for content or edited by the City prior to the meeting, but it is suggested that the tapes not include material that is slanderous, pornographic, demeaning to any person or group of people, an invasion of privacy of any person, or inclusive of material covered by copyright.

Printed on the videocassette cover should be the name of the speaker, the period of oral communication the tape is to be played, and the total running time of the segment. The Public Information Office is not responsible for "cueing up" tapes, rewinding tapes, or fast forwarding tapes. To prevent errors, there should be ten seconds of blank tape at the beginning and end of the segment to be played. Additionally, the speaker should provide the first sentence on the tape as the "in cue" and the last sentence as the "out cue".

As with all Oral Communications, videotapes and audiotapes are limited to the subject matter jurisdiction of the City and may be declared out of order by the Mayor.

Disruptive Conduct. The Council requests that you observe the order and decorum of our Council Chamber by turning off or setting to vibrate all cellular telephones and pagers, and that you refrain from making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks. Boisterous and disruptive behavior while the Council is in session, and the display of signs in a manner which violates the rights of others or prevents others from watching or fully participating in the Council meeting, is a violation of our Municipal Code and any person who engages in such conduct can be ordered to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor.

Once an individual is requested to leave the Council Chamber by the Mayor, that individual may not return to the Council Chamber for the remainder of the meeting. BMC �2-216(b).

Individuals standing in the Council Chamber will be required to take a seat. Also, no materials shall be placed in the aisles in order to keep the aisles open and passable. BMC �2-217(b).

Your participation in City Council meetings is welcome and your courtesy will be appreciated.

COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO FIRST PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (Four minutes on Agenda items only.)

COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 1 through 5)

The following items may be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent calendar and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A roll call vote is required for the consent calendar.

1. MINUTES:

Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of November 19, 2002.

Recommendation:

Approve as submitted.

2. REVISING THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE:

The purpose of this report is to revise the specification for the classification of Video Production Associate CTC No. 0700. These revisions allow the applicants to be better prepared for the specialized duties and requirements of this classification, as well as addressing the current needs of the department as it recruits in a highly specialized market. There is no salary change and no fiscal impact is anticipated from these changes.

Recommendation:

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SPECIFICATION OF VIDEO PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE (CTC NO. 0700).

3. PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION FEES ADJUSTMENT:

Ongoing changes in healthcare industry reimbursement rates, specifically emergency medicine, have forced modifications to the billing procedures. The City of Burbank currently meets all standards. In order to comply with future billing regulations, the Burbank Fire Department "Paramedic Ambulance Services" fee schedule will need to be amended in a series of steps. The current Paramedic Ambulance Transportation Fee Schedule denotes a fee of $444 for basic transportation with no specialized services rendered and $528 for specialized services rendered. These rates are below the current maximum allowed rate for ambulance services providers as outlined in the current "General Public Ambulance Rates" schedule established by Los Angeles County.

The proposal would increase the rate for non-specialized basic transportation from $444 to $458 and transportation with specialized service from $528 to $568.

Recommendation:

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE I OF RESOLUTION NO. 26,258, THE BURBANK FEE RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARAMEDIC AMBULANCE SERVICE FEES.

4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRON CORPORATION FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A NEW HOME DEPOT STORE, 1200 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-6, SIGN VARIANCE NO. 2002-1, AND A DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2002-12:

The City Council is being asked to approve a professional services agreement (PSA) between the City and Environ Corporation that will authorize the preparation of the Public Health and Safety portion of the environmental impact report (EIR) being written for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2002-6, Sign Variance 2002-1, and Development Review (DR) 2002-12�the proposed new Home Depot Store at 1200 South Flower Street.

In October 2000, Home Depot submitted an application for a CUP and DR to construct a home improvement center on the former ITT property. A 115,000 square foot store with a 25,000 square foot outdoor garden center is proposed.

PCR Services Corporation was retained in May 2001 to prepare the EIR. On December 10, 2002, PCR submitted a revised scope of work addressing the tasks that will need to be completed prior to finishing the environmental impact report. A number of tasks related to soil contamination were identified that will require the oversight of other consultants. Separate contracts were requested with Dr. Susan Mearns, Environ Corporation, and Komex to enable them to work with PCR to address soil related concerns. Individual PSAs will be prepared for each sub-consultant and submitted to the Director of Community Development and the City Manager for the appropriate approvals. Environ has significant familiarity with contaminated soil conditions in the City.

Recommendation:

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND ENVIRON CORPORATION.

5. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PCR SERVICES CORPORATION FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR A NEW HOME DEPOT STORE, 1200 SOUTH FLOWER STREET, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-6, SIGN VARIANCE NO. 2002-1, AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NO. 2002-12:

The City Council is being asked to approve a second amendment to the professional services agreement (PSA) between the City and PCR Services Corporation that will authorize the completion of an environmental impact report (EIR) being written for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2002-6, Sign Variance 2002-1, and Development Review (DR) 2002-12�the proposed new Home Depot Store at 1200 South Flower Street.

In October 2000, Home Depot submitted an application for a CUP and DR to construct a home improvement center on the former ITT property. A 115,000 square foot store with a 25,000 square foot outdoor garden center is proposed. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, staff determined that a consultant would be needed to prepare the EIR.

Three proposals were received in response to the City�s request for proposals. After a multi-department review, PCR Services Corporation was retained in May 2001 to prepare the EIR. PCR submitted a revised scope of work addressing the tasks that will need to be completed prior to finishing the environmental impact report. A number of tasks related to soil contamination were identified that will require the oversight of other consultants. Separate contracts were requested with Dr. Susan Mearns, Environ, and Komex to enable them to work with PCR to address soil related concerns. Individual PSAs will be prepared for each sub-consultant and submitted to the Director of Community Development and the City Manager for the appropriate approvals.

Adoption of proposed resolution entitled:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND PCR SERVICES CORPORATION.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** *** ***

REPORTS TO COUNCIL:

6. CLARIFICATION OF SECOND PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

At the January 7, 2003 Council Meeting, Mayor Laurell asked that the Council consider the question of what items may be discussed at the Second Oral Communications period. Several speakers have concluded that since they are limited to items on the agenda, then any item on the agenda, including the ceremonial items at the beginning, can be discussed. Mayor Laurell has asked that the governing rules be clarified to allow only agenda "action" items to be discussed.

Pursuant to the Council policy, staff has done no additional work. If a majority of the Council wishes to discuss this item, staff should be directed to bring back an agenda item with full staff work.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the Council direct staff to bring back an amendment to the Council resolution restricting the second period of Oral Communications to the action items which follow that period.

7. TEEN TELEVISION SHOW PILOT SERIES:

Staff is requesting City Council authorization to fund and begin implementation of the Teens In Action Teen Television Show Pilot Series. One of the goals of the City of Burbank is to provide, encourage and support activities that contribute to the prevention of violence, reduction of conflict and promotion of a productive and positive experience for all youth throughout the community. This program encompasses that mission and communicates the needs of youth while offering resources addressing teen issues. Staff is requesting authorization to appropriate $64,200 from the previously established youth programs holding account to fund this program.

It is in the best interest of all youth service providers as well as their beneficiaries that a wide range of activities, opportunities, services and facilities is available which reflect the community�s demographics, groups, and cultural make-up. Presenting these programs in the format of a television show through Channel 6 enables us to reach and affect such a diverse population. In addition to creating an original television show, the Teens In Action committees are selecting existing footage of youth programs from throughout the community to air on Channel 6. Youth are also being integrated into existing programs such as Chalk Talk, the Burbank Unified School District television show, and Street Beat, the Burbank Police Department show. This strategy of implementing a variety of teen programming speaks to the diversity of youth throughout Burbank.

The Park, Recreation and Community Services Department is partnering with the Public Information Office to produce a Teen Television Show- Pilot Series of five episodes. Outside production companies are also being utilized. Each episode will focus on a particular issue affecting Burbank youth. Available resources will also be provided regarding each issue.

After an initial cost of $29,600 for a one-time equipment expenditure and $9,700 in production costs for the first episode; the cost per show significantly decreases to $6,220 per episode. The Pilot Series of five episodes will total a one-time expenditure of $64,200. The following is a description of those costs.

This equipment will be dedicated specifically to Teen programming. After the initial one-time expenditure, the equipment can then be used for future teen programming. Should the Council choose to fund additional programs, this equipment could be used for those programs as well.

It is imperative that the quality of this television show mirrors the quality that Burbank teens are used to watching on a daily basis. In order to gain viewers in our target market, including the most difficult to reach students, it is essential to bring in professionals who produce high-quality, fast-paced programs. The cost for producing the Pilot Show includes production of an Opening Montage, Closing Credits, Segment Transitions, and Music designed uniquely for the Teens In Action series by experts. These are also one-time expenditures. Once these items are created, they will be duplicated for each episode of the television show.

The production cost for the four episodes following the initial Pilot episode will significantly drop to $6,220. These four episodes will retain the quality of the show without additional costs. The equipment that is purchased initially will be dedicated to these shows and the Opening Montage, Closing Credits, Segment Transitions, and Music will also be utilized during these episodes.

In-kind Contributions

The fiscal impact on the City of Burbank was of particular concern to the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board. In recognition of that concern, and as an ongoing department practice, it is the intent of staff to seek out existing resources to provide in-kind contributions. Existing City of Burbank resources that are currently being utilized include Public Information Office staff and equipment, and Park, Recreation and Community Services department staff. Private businesses are making in-kind contributions as well. Earth Salt Studios, for example, is donating the recurring use of their studio at no charge. In addition, they are discounting several of their services. Mickey Corcoran Productions is also discounting their services in order to subsidize the fiscal impact on the City of Burbank.

The Public Information Office conducted an analysis of the benefits of renting instead of purchasing equipment. This analysis was discussed at length during the Park, Recreation and Community Services Board meeting. The results of the analysis determined that purchasing equipment was more cost effective, even exclusively for the Teen Television Show-Pilot Series. In addition, the equipment will be more consistent, allowing the students to learn on and use the same piece of equipment each time. Purchasing the necessary equipment also promises to be more reliable and ensures that the equipment is readily available.

Staff feels that ongoing feedback from the youth is essential to the success of this program. As youth evaluate the television show and provide input, the television show will be adapted to meet the changing needs of Burbank teens. This is especially important to ensure that we are reaching the most difficult to reach youth. Evaluation methods include conducting youth focus groups throughout the community as well as soliciting feedback from the Youth Board and the Teens In Action committees.

The Teen Television Show-Pilot Series is a one-time expenditure pilot program. At the conclusion of the program, staff will conduct an evaluation and provide the Council with recommendations. Should the Council decide to continue this as an ongoing program, staff will develop an overview of future needs.

Recommendation:

It is the recommendation of staff and the Mayor�s Youth Task Force that the City Council approve the one-time expenditure of $64,200 from the Non-Departmental Holding Account for implementation of the Teen Television Show-Pilot Series.

ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE:

8. AMENDING ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20-205 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHOOTING OF BOW AND ARROWS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS:

Currently, Section 20-205 of the Burbank Municipal Code prohibits the shooting of bows and arrows along or across any street or within 300 feet of any street, road or accessory building, campsite, golf course, park or public building. This Ordinance will amend Article 2, Chapter 20, Sections 20-205 of the Burbank Municipal Code to prohibit the shooting of bows and arrows anywhere within the City limits except when shooting targets on an established public or private target range.

Additional information was requested by the City Council concerning deer herd management and laws of surrounding jurisdictions regarding bowhunting prior to second reading.

This ordinance was introduced at the December 17, 2002 City Council meeting.

Recommendation:

Adoption of proposed ordinance entitled:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER 20, SECTION 20-205 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHOOTING OF BOW AND ARROWS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.

THIRD PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (Three minutes on any matter concerning the business of the City.)

This is the time for the Third Period of Oral Communications. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of THREE minutes and may speak on any matter concerning the business of the City. However, any speaker that spoke during the First Period of Oral Communications may not speak during the Third Period of Oral Communications.

For this segment, a GREEN card must be completed, indicating the matter to be discussed, and presented to the City Clerk.

COUNCIL AND STAFF RESPONSE TO THE THIRD PERIOD OF ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:

ADJOURNMENT.