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COUNCIL AGENDA - CITY OF BURBANKTUESDAY,
JANUARY 28, 2003
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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: a. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation: Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a) Name of Case: Tina Staffon et al. v. City of Burbank Case No.: LASC Case No. BC256835 Brief description and nature of case: Alleged employment discrimination.
b. 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.
c. Public Employee Appointment: Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.95 Title of Position: City Manager. Brief description of position to be filled: Administrative Head of Burbank City Government. When the Council reconvenes in open session, the Council may make any required disclosures regarding actions taken in Closed Session or adopt any appropriate resolutions concerning these matters. 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 8) 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. Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of November 26, 2002. Recommendation: Approve as submitted.
2. ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF PERMIT TECHNICIAN: The purpose of the proposed resolution is to establish the specification for the classification of Permit Technician (CTC No. 0605). This establishment is intended to meet the current needs of the department by creating a job appropriate classification to perform the required work and eliminate generic citywide clerical titles for this function. This classification was included in the department's current budget and, thus, there will be no fiscal impact this year. Transfers or promotions will replace current generic job titles. Recommendation: Adoption of proposed resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF PERMIT TECHNICIAN (CTC No. 0605) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF. 3. ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMER PROGRAMS COORDINATOR: The purpose of the proposed resolution is to establish the classification of Customer Programs Coordinator (CTC No. 0240). As part of a reorganization of the Marketing Section of the Customer Service Division of Burbank Water and Power, this new title will replace the current Senior Conservation Advisor title. The establishment of the classification of Customer Programs Coordinator will enhance the ability of the department and the City to recruit and retain highly qualified individuals. The salary for this title is proposed to be adjusted 4.48 percent from $4,955 to $5,177 per month. The increase for base salary is $2,664 annually. The Burbank Water and Power Fiscal Year 2002-03 budget, approved by the City Council, has sufficient salary savings to allow for this increase. Recommendation: Adoption of proposed resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF CUSTOMER PROGRAMS COORDINATOR (CTC No. 0240) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to establish the classification of Manager Transmission and Distribution Engineering (CTC No. 0531). As part of an organizational review of the Transmission and Distribution Engineering Section of Burbank Water and Power, this new title will upgrade the Principal Electrical Engineer title currently in this section. The establishment of this title will enhance the ability of the department and the City to retain and recruit highly qualified individuals. The salary for this title is proposed to be $9,674 per month, which is 5.49 percent higher than the currently budgeted Principal Electrical Engineer position. This results in a base salary increase of $6,048 annually. The department intends to fund this through salary savings from other unfilled positions. Recommendation: Adoption of proposed resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF MANAGER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING (CTC No. 0531) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to establish the classification of Financial Planning and Risk Manager (CTC No. 0347) to address the needs of the department as it develops a utility financial operation and recruits in a highly specialized market. The title will replace the currently budgeted classification of Facilities Manager, a position at the same salary level. As such, no fiscal impact is anticipated. Recommendation: Adoption of proposed resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND RISK MANAGER (CTC No. 0347) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF. 6. ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR: The purpose of the proposed resolution is to establish the classification of Utility Environmental Coordinator (CTC No. 0972). The utility is adjusting its positions and assignments in order to meet internal and external demands. The establishment of the Utility Environmental Coordinator addresses the department�s need to centralize its regulatory and safety compliance functions. This title will replace the Safety Assistant position that is currently performing some of these duties. The proposed salary is $5,072 per month, which amounts to an annual base increase in salary of $10,356. This additional funding will come from salary savings of other unfilled positions within Burbank Water and Power. Recommendation: Adoption of proposed resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE AND CLASSIFICATION OF UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR (CTC No. 0972) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF. The purpose of the proposed resolutions is to revise and retitle specifications for the classifications of Field and Evidence Technician (CTC No. 0336) and Field and Evidence Technician Supervisor (CTC No. 0337) to Forensic Specialist (CTC No. 0366) and Forensic Specialist Supervisor (CTC No. 0367). These revisions provide applicants with a clearer understanding of the positions and allow them to be better prepared for the specialized duties and requirements of these classifications. They also address the current needs of the department as it recruits in a highly specialized market by clarifying the duties and requirements of the classifications. There is no salary change and, therefore, no fiscal impact for Fiscal Year 2002-03. Recommendation: Adoption of proposed resolutions entitled: 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING AND RE-TITLING THE SPECIFICATION OF FIELD AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN (CTC No. 0336) TO FORENSIC SPECIALIST (CTC NO. 0366). 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK
REVISING AND RE-TITLING THE SPECIFICATION OF FIELD AND EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
SUPERVISOR (CTC No. 0337) TO FORENSIC SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR (CTC NO. 0367).
Staff is requesting appropriation of funds already received
from the State of California High-Technology Grant Funding in the amount of
$32,029.01. The California state budget provides funding to local law
enforcement agencies for the purchase of high-technology equipment. This money,
also known as California Law Enforcement Equipment Program (CLEEP) funding, was
approved for a third year, has been received, and now requires appropriation. The Police Department will continue to utilize these funds in
combination with other grant funds obtained to upgrade the department�s
computer infrastructure, which will increase the speed and reliability of the
system. This funding will also be used to purchase much needed computer
equipment and software to allow easy access to data and increase employee
efficiency. Recommendation: Adoption
of proposed resolution entitled: (4/5
vote required) A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2002-2003 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING CALIFORNIA LAW
ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,029.01 FROM THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR *** *** *** REPORTS TO COUNCIL: The State's Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act
authorizes the awarding of library construction grants on a competitive basis to
communities for new or expanded library facilities. The maximum grant is $20
million per project or 65 percent of the cost of the construction with a local
match of 35 percent. It is the intent of the Library Services Department to
apply for a grant to construct a new Central Library. In January 2002 and on
November 5, 12, 19 and 26, the Council approved and authorized respectively the
planning element of the grant application by entering into a Professional
Services Agreement with CWA, AIA; the appointment of a financial team; a budget
amendment up to $25,000 for a Communications Consultant, a Resolution
determining that the public interest and necessity demand the acquisition,
construction and completion of a new Central Library and the completion of a New
Northwest Branch Library; and, the submission of a measure for incurring bonded
indebtedness for inclusion on the February 25, 2003 Primary Nominating Election
ballot, now known as Measure L, and an impartial analysis by the City Attorney. The general obligation bonds proposed to finance the local
match for a new Central Library and a new Northwest Branch Library shall not
exceed $14 million. These bonds are contingent upon receiving the State grant
and will not be issued if the grant is not awarded to the City of Burbank. As in the past, Channel 6 has produced and currently
telecasts candidate statements. In the interest of educating the public on the
pros and cons of Measure L, so that they can make an informed decision at the
polls, Measure L should have the same opportunity to be heard on a Citywide
basis. It is important to note that no argument in opposition to
Measure L was filed with the City Clerk. Recommendation: Direct staff to produce and telecast on Channel 6 statements
in support of or in opposition to Measure L, on an on-going basis, until the
Burbank Primary Election on February 25, 2003. Staff is requesting that the Council approve an agreement
that allows the continued use of the Glendale Environmental Management Center
(EMC) by Burbank residents until December 31, 2003. The new agreement maintains
the cost to use the EMC at $50 per vehicle which staff has found is generally
lower compared to the cost of similar programs. The sustained use of the EMC by
Burbank residents since March 2000 demonstrates that residents are aware of the
program and understand the need to properly dispose of household hazardous waste
(HHW) and keep it out of the City�s landfill and off of the City�s streets,
alleys, and gutters. The Glendale EMC is open to accept HHW from Burbank
residents every Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the second Saturday of
every month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In Fiscal Years (FY) 2001-02 and 2002-03, Burbank budgeted
$45,000 each year in the Refuse Fund to pay for the continued use of the EMC.
The budgeted amount pays for 75 vehicles per month. Since approximately 86
residents have historically used the EMC per month, Recycle Center staff has
taken several steps to promote the most efficient use of the FY 2002-03 funds.
These steps include encouraging residents to use Los Angeles County roundups,
promoting the Recycle Center�s own HHW programs such as household battery,
oil, oil filter, and anti-freeze collection, suggesting alternative HHW disposal
sites, providing educational materials explaining alternatives to using HHW
products, and encouraging residents to make the best use of the Glendale EMC by
taking the maximum amount of HHW in one trip whenever possible. Initial research on the feasibility of accepting paint, the
most common HHW, at the Recycle Center indicates that it would be more cost
effective to have Burbank residents continue to use the EMC for paint disposal
than to meet the State�s space, financial and hazardous waste handling
requirements for establishing an ABOP (anti-freeze, batteries, oil and paint)
collection at the Recycle Center. Recommendation: Adoption
of proposed resolution entitled: A
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITIES OF BURBANK AND GLENDALE REGARDING USE OF THE GLENDALE HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY (KNOWN AS THE GLENDALE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CENTER)
BY THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF BURBANK. 11. PARKING ISSUES RELATED TO
STRIP COMMERCIAL ZONING: Pursuant to the 2001-02 Work Program, and consistent with
City Council discussion at the May 2002 goal-setting session, an ad hoc
committee comprised of staff from the Public Works, Community Development,
Police and Fire Departments, with City Council and Traffic & Transportation
Committee representation, convened to examine parking issues related to strip
zoning. The purpose of this report is to present a summary of the Committee�s
findings. When strip commercial zones developed along the City�s
arterial streets in the 1940�s and 1950�s, automobile ownership trends were
reflected in the zoning codes in place at that time, considered lenient by today�s
standards. Parking issues associated with strip zone areas are additionally
compounded by the existing mixture of uses. In those areas where strip
commercial zones abut residential neighborhoods, parking is the most impacted as
residents, area employees, business customers and visitors must all compete for
the limited available parking. Long-range solutions may include reorganizing new and
existing commercial uses into distinct districts or clusters to enhance the
potential for shared parking and improve the feasibility of satellite employee
parking with shuttle service to ease the demand for parking in impacted areas.
Desirable concentrations of like uses could be achieved by relocating existing
businesses, where feasible; directing potential new uses to targeted areas;
providing planning services, and assisting with the relocation of interested
businesses. Such an approach would require policy-based, incremental, long-range
development strategies which would be more appropriately addressed through the
City�s Land Use Element and General Plan updates. In addition to these
long-range, policy-based approaches, there are a number of short-term mitigation
options available, including: Preferential (Permit) Parking - Time-limited restrictions
(e.g., 2-Hour or 1-Hour Parking, Except by Permit) help to balance the competing
residential and commercial demands; however, businesses are eligible to apply
for a limited number of parking permits on those streets with "permit
only" parking restrictions. Requests for "permit only" parking
restrictions and requests by businesses for parking permits within these zones
must be approved by the Traffic & Transportation Committee. Redesign Existing Off-Street Commercial Parking - Although
the Magnolia Park area has a significant supply of off-street parking, customers
predominantly use on-street parking, or lots with street driveways, while lots
with alley access continue to be underutilized. This may be partially due to the
fact that many of these lots are not readily visible and/or well signed. City
staff could also assist local businesses with redesigning existing lots to
maximize parking as needed. Angled
Parking - Although somewhat costly relative to the number of actual parking
spaces gained, this particular option has been extensively implemented in the
Magnolia Park area, where the City Council recently approved the installation of
six additional angled parking spaces on one street. The Council also supported
staff�s recommendation to provide an additional twelve parking spaces on two
more streets over the course of the next three fiscal years; however, these
additional spaces will only be added as future budgets permit. Despite the
relatively low number of net spaces gained, angled parking has the added
advantage of serving as a passive traffic-calming device for the adjacent
residential neighborhoods. Shared Parking Incentives - The City could offer an
incentive to "better- or well-parked" businesses to encourage them to
"share" their surplus off-street parking with other area businesses. Satellite Employee Parking - As with shared parking, the
City could offer an incentive to those businesses willing to encourage or compel
their employees to utilize satellite parking with shuttle service. Rehabilitate Existing R-1 Parking Lots - Compared to the
costs and net spaces gained with angled parking, this option has a very good
cost-benefit ratio. It is much more feasible financially (and developmentally
desirable) to acquire alley-adjacent R-1 lots for off-street parking. In those
areas where such lots exist, parking problems due to competing residential and
commercial demands have all but vanished. Despite the very practical application
and undisputed success of this particular option, residents generally remain
unreceptive. To demonstrate the practical benefits to be gained, the City could
spearhead the rehabilitation of existing R-1 lots, bringing them up to current
code standards, especially with respect to aesthetics and a landscaped buffer
area. Adding a pilot program involving a demonstration project to the FY 2002-03
Work Program, could prove a valuable first step toward gaining public support
for the next mitigation option. Renewed Use of Alley-Adjacent R-1 Lots for Off-Street Parking
- Though generally unpopular, compared to the expense and net spaces gained
with angled parking, this alternative is a relatively cost-effective option that
provides more parking. Compared to the acquisition and construction costs
associated with parking structures, the costs to construct off-street parking on
alley-adjacent R-1 lots is much lower, and could therefore be more readily
shared (or entirely borne by) those businesses directly benefiting. In some
instances, the use of R-1 lots for well-designed off-street parking can actually
improve the existing streetscape, as well as provide opportunity for
neighborhood identification. Again, special emphasis should be placed on the
aesthetics of the lots and landscaped buffer areas adjacent to the residential
properties. There are no ready-made "one-size-fits-all"
solutions to parking issues related to strip zoning. Each situation tends to be
unique. It is staff�s experience that where businesses and residents are at
odds over on-street parking, ultimately, both parties have been able to
successfully work together to achieve mutually acceptable solutions using the
most appropriate mitigation option. Therefore, problem situations must be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis to appropriately "customize" the
solution. Recommendation: Note and file. 12. BURBANK WATER AND POWER
MONTHLY OPERATION REPORT: Staff has prepared the Burbank Water and Power (BWP) Monthly
Report regarding water quality and power issues for January 2003. WATER UPDATE Fiscal Year (FY)
2002-03 Year-To-Date Water Fund Financial Results as of December 2002
ELECTRIC UPDATE The following table shows the systemwide reliability statistics for FY 2001-02 compared to the first six-and-a-half months of FY 2002-03.
(a) Includes in-lieu (b) Transmission and telecom sales
December 2002 Unit Data
Recommendation:
Note and file. 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. For a copy of the agenda and related staff reports, please visit the City of Burbank�s Web Site: www.ci.burbank.ca.us |