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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander Borght and Laurell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Mr. Ovrom, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk.
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Oral
Communications |
There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on
Closed Session matters at this time.
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5:01 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time to the City Hall Basement Lunch
Room/Conference Room to hold a Closed Session on the following:
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a. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
1. Name of Case: In the matter of the application of
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority � Administrative (Variance)
Hearing conducted by Cal Trans.
Case No.: OAH No.
L2001-110412
Brief description and nature of case: Administrative review of
Airport noise variance standards.
2. Name of Case: City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport Authority.
Case No.: BC259852
Brief description and nature of case:
Declaratory Relief.
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b. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
possible plaintiff):Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 4
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c.
Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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d. Threat to
Public Services of Facilities:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.5
Consultation with: Fred Lantz, Burbank Water and Power Assistant
General Manager � Water Systems.
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e. Public
Employee Appointment:
Pursuant to Govt.
Code �54957
Title of Position:
City Manager.
Brief description
of position to be filled:
Administrative Head of Burbank City Government.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:44 p.m. by Mr. Laurell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Chaplain Jon Arnold, St. Joseph Medical
Center.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Ovrom, City Manager.
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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander Borght and Laurell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Mr. Ovrom, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk.
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301-1
Mr. Ovrom�s
Resignation |
Mayor Laurell honored Mr.
Ovrom upon his confirmation by the Los Angeles City Council as the new
Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles.
Mayor Laurell noted many accomplishments which came to fruition throughout
Mr. Ovrom�s tenure, including: the opening of the original AMC theatre,
the Behunin and Cusumano buildings, Columbia Plaza, Media District North
and the development and opening of the Media City Center. Mayor Laurell
also stated Mr. Ovrom was instrumental in bringing a diversified
commercial base to Burbank including Ikea, Vons, Fry�s Electronics, and
the Empire Center, and also noted his guidance to the completion of
projects including the refurbishment of all Burbank Fire Stations,
construction of the Fire Training Center, opening of the Recycle Center,
Starlight Bowl, McCambridge Park improvements, the joint Police/Fire
Headquarters, the Colony Theatre, the Stough Canyon Nature Center and the
New Buena Vista Library. Mayor Laurell also mentioned a number of housing
projects completed under Mr. Ovrom�s tenure including the Elmwood project,
the Belmont Village projects, the Cusumano Senior Housing project and the
David M. Paul Housing and Childcare project currently under construction.
Mayor Laurell noted Mr. Ovrom�s greatest legacy to the City of Burbank as
the strong team of professionals that he assembled to ensure Burbank is a
place where residents are safe, services, public facilities and programs
are top quality, and where the economic base continues to be vibrant and
strong.
Mayor Laurell then
introduced and expressed appreciation to former Council Member Mary Lou
Howard, whose efforts brought Mr. Ovrom to the City of Burbank, and
introduced Mrs. Denise Ovrom, and Shelly Ovrom. Individual Council
Members, Mrs. Campos and Mrs. Anderson expressed appreciation to Mr. Ovrom
for his outstanding leadership as Burbank City Manager.
Mr. Ovrom expressed
appreciation to the Council, staff and community and noted the strong
management team capable of carrying on the business of the City.
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301-1
Water is Life |
Ms. Rude, Customer
Programs Assistant, reported for the past three years Burbank Water and
Power and the Metropolitan Water District have held a contest entitled
Water is Life. She noted all five Burbank high schools participated this
year and presented the winners: Katherine Chung (Burbank High School) who
was unable to attend but was represented by Britta Maslik, Counselor;
Sara Estrada (Monterey High School); Vincent Benitez (Monterey High
School) and Isabel Dominguez (Monterey High School), whose poster was
selected for the cover of the Metropolitan Water District�s annual
calendar. Mayor Laurell presented Certificates of Recognition to the
winners. Ms. Rude recognized the following counselors and teachers from
the participating schools Ann Brooks, Principal and Peggy Zarves, Art
Teacher, Monterey High School, and Britta Maslik, Counselor, Burbank High
School.
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Additional
Agenda Item |
Mr. Barlow stated that an additional item related to the appointment of an
acting City Manager for the interim period until the appointment of a new
City Manager be added to the agenda stating that �there is a need to take
immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the
City subsequent to the agenda being posted.�
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the
additional agenda item related to the appointment of an acting City
Manager for the interim period until the appointment of a new City Manager
be added.�
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7:15 P.M.
Hearing
1211
Weed
Abatement |
Mayor Laurell stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on
the confirmation of the itemized written report of the Agricultural
Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures for the County of Los
Angeles regarding the abatement of nuisances by the removal of weeds,
rubbish, refuse, and dirt from certain real property pursuant to
Resolution Number 26,178 of this Council.�
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk was asked if any objections to the report had been filed.
She advised that no objections had been received.
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Staff
Report |
Staff presented a report
requesting Council approval of a resolution ordering the abatement of
nuisances caused by weeds and debris on private properties listed in
Resolution No. 26,427, authorizing an assessment for cost reimbursement to
the County of Los Angeles, and giving notice for subsequent weed and
debris abatement if required. The purpose of the annual weed abatement
program is to remove the nuisances created on various private properties
by weeds, rubbish, refuse, and brush, which include potential fire hazards
and a haven for rodents and vectors.
The report stated written notice of the public hearing was mailed to each
property owner declared in the resolution notifying them of the time and
place for appeal and informing them that the owners of the privately-owned
properties may complete the abatement themselves or have the County of Los
Angeles Weed Abatement Division clear their property. If the property is
cleared by the County, the owner�s property tax bill would be assessed for
reimbursement for the cost incurred.
This program has no fiscal impact to the City�s General Fund or the
Redevelopment Agency budget other than incidental administrative costs.
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Hearing
Closed |
There being no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the
hearing was declared closed.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:
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1211
Weed Abatement
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,433:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE ABATEMENT
OF NUISANCES IN THE CITY OF BURBANK, AS CONTEMPLATED BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
NO. 26,427.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander
Borght and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meetings.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report
of February 18,
2003 |
Commissioner Wiggins
expressed appreciation to Mr. Ovrom for his service and leadership to the
City of Burbank. He reported on the Airport Authority meeting of February
18, 2003 and stated in addition to approving the minutes, Resolution 381
was passed, adopting an amended Fiscal Year (FY) 2002-03 budget, with
spending amendments of $41 million, $16 million of which represented the
take-back from the Aviation Leasehold and $24 million for the terminal
security project. He added a hangar lease was awarded to Chartwell
Aviation Services and the Authority received a briefing on alternative
fuel vehicles, noting the Airport Authority had hired the Clean Fuel
Connection to provide the Legal and Environmental Committee with a matrix
of grants available to aid in replacing the current fleet of buses with
alternative fuel vehicles. He stated the Authority also received a report
from Mr. Wolfe, representing Landrum and Brown, on the progress of the
Part 161 Study.
Mr. Wolfe briefly
addressed the Council on the status of Phase II and III of the Part 161
Study, and schedule of events, including: completion of the Restricted
Passenger Forecast by March 2003; completion of the Benefit-Cost Analysis
by June 2003; selection of the restriction upon which to base the Part 161
Study application by September 2003; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
determination of environmental requirements by October 2003; the Draft
Part 161 Study application scheduled for January 2004; the required public
outreach period will run from February through May 2004; and, submission
of the Part 161 Study application to the FAA by August 2004, adding the
FAA has 180 days upon which to approve or disapprove the application.
Mr. Golonski
encouraged Commissioner Wiggins to advocate for the replacement of the
Airport�s current fleet with alternative fuel vehicles, regardless of the
Authority�s success in securing a grant for that purpose.
The Council noted
and filed the report.
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First Period of
Oral
Communications |
Mr. Laurell called for speakers for the first period of oral
communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Frank Barneburg,
expressing appreciation to Mr. Ovrom for his outstanding service to the
community; Mark Barton, requesting Mr. Ovrom remain in Burbank; Mike
Daniels, in support of Measure L, the library bond measure; Rich Sarquiz,
in support of Measure L and expressing appreciation to Mr. Ovrom for his
service to Burbank; Michelle Williams, in support of Measure L; Yasmine
Wolfe, in support of Measure L; Esther Espinoza, requesting the City�s
employee unions support her in the February 25, 2003, Primary Nominating
Election; Stan Hyman, in opposition to Measure L; Tom Bruehl, in support
of Measure L; Vic Georgino, in support of Measure L; and Howard Rothenbach,
in support of Measure L.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Second Period
of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Laurell called for speakers for the second period of oral
communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Frank Barneberg,
presenting his qualifications for appointment to the Los Angeles
Equestrian Center Advisory Board and requesting Council support for such
appointment; Eden Rosen, commenting on various affordable housing issues;
Thomas Kaptain, in support of the lobbyist registration ordinance; Esther
Espinoza, commenting on various affordable housing issues; Mike Nolan, in
opposition to the adoption of the Burbank Village Walk ordinance; Mark
Barton, commenting on the oral communications policy at Council meetings;
David Piroli, commenting on the relocation of Desmond�s Studio Production
Services, on the oral communications policy at Council meetings and
inquiring how the City paid for alternative fuel vehicles; and Howard
Rothenbach, commenting on the oral communications policy at Council
meetings.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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906
203
Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency
Blue Ribbon
Task Force on
Affordable Housing
Recommend. |
Mrs. Georgino,
Community Development Director, expressed appreciation to members of the
Blue Ribbon Task Force on Affordable Housing (Task Force), and stated the
Task Force would be presenting a summary of their findings, including
recommendations to address the community�s affordable housing needs. She
noted the passing of Eric Levinson, who was an active member of the Task
Force, and introduced Gay Maund, Past Chair Person and Member of the
Burbank Senior Board and the Community Development and Goals Committee;
and Yasmine Wolfe, Past President of the Burbank Board of Realtors.
Ms. Maund reported
in December 2001, the Council approved the 2001 Housing Profile which
identified a growing affordable housing crisis in the community. As an
outgrowth of this study, the Council directed the Redevelopment Agency to
form a Task Force to explore creative solutions to address critical
housing needs. She noted the Task Force�s finding that affordable housing
was a concern for residents at all income levels with the concept of
affordability applying to single persons and large families, owners and
renters, the young and the elderly, as well as individuals who spend 30
percent or more of their income on housing costs. She identified the
make-up of the 16-member Task Force, reflecting a cross section of
individuals including renters and home-owners, senior citizens, disabled,
local realtors, developers, apartment owners, the Burbank Unified School
District, members of the Planning Board, Landlord-Tenant Commission,
Council on Disabilities, Senior Board and the Fair Housing Council. She
noted Council Member Ramos chaired the Task Force and Council Member
Golonski was a member of the Task Force.
She added over a
six-month period, the Task Force focused on gathering information about
the community�s housing needs, resources and current housing activities,
and involved several field trips to the community. Several brainstorming
sessions were also held on overall housing objectives and on developing
consensus as to the most effective housing programs.
Ms. Wolfe addressed
the Task Force�s challenge of developing ways to maintain and improve the
affordable housing stock in Burbank, noting the recommendations are
visionary and set a high standard for Burbank. She noted the major housing
crisis in Southern California with most renters paying over 50 percent of
their incomes on housing, cited the benefits of affordable housing and
presented a videotape summarizing the findings of the Task Force.
Mrs. Georgino, noted
the Task Force�s efforts to provide the Council with a multi-faceted
approach to address the community housing issues as well as a tool-kit
with possible options to explore. She also acknowledged staff�s efforts,
including the efforts of Duane Solomon and Barbara Lazar, Community
Development Department, Karen Warner, Consultant, former Redevelopment
Manager Susan Evans, and the Public Information Office on the production
of the video presentation.
The Council Members
expressed appreciation to the Task Force Members, noting the service of
Mrs. Ramos, as Committee Chair, and Mr. Golonski, and staff�s efforts.
Mr. Golonski
requested that staff bring back to the Council a report on inclusionary
housing.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "the following
resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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906
203
Blue Ribbon
Task Force on
Affordable Housing
Recommend. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,434:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ACCEPTING THE BLUE
RIBBON TASK FORCE�S RECOMMENDATIONS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING OBJECTIVES AND
PROGRAMS.
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2056 Accepting the Blue Ribbon Task
Force�s Recommendations on Affordable Housing Objectives and Programs was
adopted.
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander
Borght and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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9:15 P.M.
Recess to
Closed Session |
The Council recessed at this time to hold a closed session on the
following:
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a. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
1. Name of Case: In the matter of the application of
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority � Administrative (Variance)
Hearing conducted by Cal Trans.
Case No.: OAH No.
L2001-110412
Brief description and nature of case: Administrative review of
Airport noise variance standards.
2. Name of Case: City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport Authority.
Case No.: BC259852
Brief description and nature of case:
Declaratory Relief.
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b.Conference
with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as possible plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 4
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c.Conference
with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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d.Threat to
Public Services of Facilities:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.5
Consultation with: Fred Lantz, Burbank Water and Power Assistant
General Manager � Water Systems.
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e. Public
Employee Appointment:
Pursuant to Govt.
Code �54957
Title of Position:
City Manager.
Brief description
of position to be filled:
Administrative Head of Burbank City Government.
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9:46 P.M.
Reconvene |
The Council reconvened at this time with all members present except Mrs.
Ramos.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meeting.
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9:46 P.M.
Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency,
Housing Auth.,
Parking Auth.,
and YES Fund
Board
802-1
2003 Investment
Policy
|
Ms. Anderson, City Treasurer, presented the re-written 2003 investment
report which was submitted for a certification award to the Municipal
Treasurer�s Association of the United States and Canada. She stated the
2002 report was presented and did not attain certification. She noted a
few changes including the decreased liquidity amount based on the
appropriations of the current budget, the removal of repurchase agreements
as permitted investments since these types of investments have not been
made since 1994, and the addition of a new broker-dealer who has been
working with the department for a year.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the 2003
Investment Policy be approved.�
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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802-1
Treasurer�s
Report |
Ms. Anderson presented a historical perspective of the Dow Jones
Industrial Average with the help of a visual aid and noted the fluctuating
investment rates. She noted there have not been any major changes in the
portfolio with earnings at approximately 3.5 percent and the liquidity
account earning at approximately 2.205 percent. She noted the earnings for
the portfolio in January 2003 were still the same while the liquidity
account dropped.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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9:56 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency and Youth
Endowment Services Fund Board to hold their meetings. The Council
reconvened at 9:57 p.m. with all members present except Mrs. Ramos.
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202
Appt. to the L.A.
Equestrian Center
Advisory Board |
Mrs. Campos
presented a report requesting Council consideration of appointing two
members and two alternates to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (LAEC)
Advisory Board, noting one board member will be appointed to a two-year
term ending January 2005, and the other board member to a one-year term
ending January 2004, and that alternates would replace the appointed
members in the event the appointed members could not serve.
She reported at the
Council meeting of January 7, 2003, the City Clerk�s Office was directed
to solicit applications for these positions; on January 10, 2003, the City
Clerk�s Office began advertising and accepting applications; and, as of
the February 3, 2003 deadline, eighteen applications had been received.
Mrs. Campos stated a random drawing was conducted to select the order that
the names of the applicants would appear on the voting sheets, and that
the order was as follows: Karol E. Carleton; Geraldine H. Rondou; Floran
Frank; Melissa L. Hyams; Charles P. Curcuruto; Bill Kelley; Vera Rubin;
Ralph J. Herman; Jay J. Geisenheimer; Lisa Maria Dyson; Cathy Landis; Jean
M. Schanberger; Esther M. Barr; Diana Woolley; Frank R. Barneburg; Maureen
Stratton; Bea Ellen Cameron; and John A. Canavan.
Mrs. Campos reported
on February 14, 2003, Mr. Bill Kelley, one of the applicants, withdrew his
application, and consequently his name was removed from the voting sheets,
leaving a total of 17 applicants. Next, Mrs. Campos outlined the voting
process which allows as many votes as there are vacancies for each term on
the LAEC Advisory Board, and recommended if the Council wished to make any
changes to the process, such process should be clarified prior to any
voting.
Following a vote of
the Council, Karol E. Carleton was appointed for a two-year term; Jay J.
Geisenheimer for a one-year term; Maureen Stratton as an alternate for the
two-year term; and, Ralph J. Herman as an alternate for the one-year term.
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701
412
Library Literacy
Joint Venture
Between the
City of Burbank/
Library and
BUSD |
Mrs. Cohen, Interim
Library Services Director, presented a report on the proposed joint
venture between the Library and the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD),
noting the proposed joint venture was referred to as the Student Homework
And Research Enrichment (SHARE) and was subject to modification.
Mr. Golonski noted
concern regarding the future costs of the proposed joint venture, in light
of the anticipated budgetary deficits and requested the department absorb
the extra costs of the program with existing resources.
Mrs. Cohen noted the
agreement was a requirement for the library construction grant
application. Mr. Golonski recognized that requirement, but cautioned if
Mrs. Cohen needed additional staff for this new program, other
departmental positions may have to be eliminated, as the budget deficit
does not currently provide for new positions.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "the report
be noted and ordered filed.�
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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406
1702
BGPA Request
to amend Grant
Of Easements to
Permit Temporary
Use by Desmond�s
Studio Production |
Ms. Riley, Senior Assistant City Attorney, reported on the request from
the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority to amend a Grant of
Easements document regarding the Trust Property to allow the temporary use
of approximately 20 acres of the M-2 zoned portion of the Trust Property
by Desmond�s Studio Production Services (Desmond). The proposed amendment
would allow for temporary use until September 1, 2003 or until Desmond
relocated to the permanent site on the adjacent property.
Ms. Riley stated pursuant to Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Section
21661.6, the Council adopted Resolution 26,348 approving the Airport
Authority�s plan to lease approximately 25 acres of the adjacent property
portion of the former Lockheed B-6 site by Desmond as a movie production
vehicle and equipment storage facility. She added the Council also
authorized staff to enter into the appropriate amendment or modification
to the November 16, 1999 adjacent property easements required to allow
Desmond to use that portion of the adjacent property. On November 4,
2002, the Burbank Planning Board approved a Conditional Use Permit for the
relocation of Desmond to the adjacent property site.
She added Desmond was currently leasing property from the Airport
Authority which is in escrow with another party, and the escrow is
expected to close in May 2003, noting the Airport Authority needed to
complete some improvements and demolition work on that site as an escrow
requirement, and that Desmond�s permanent site was not yet ready.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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406
1702
BGPA Request
to amend Grant
Of Easements to
Permit Temporary Use
by Desmond�s
Studio Production |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,435:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
OF THE �GRANT OF EASEMENTS, DECLARATION OF USE RESTRICTIONS AND AGREEMENT
FOR TRUST PROPERTY� TO PERMIT TEMPORARY USE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF
THE M-2 ZONED PORTION OF THE TRUST PROPERTY FOR USE BY DESMOND�S STUDIO
PRODUCTION SERVICES (BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY,
APPLICANT).
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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401
201
Lobbyist Registration Ordinance |
Mr. Barlow reported
the Council requested staff to obtain and review the City of Los Angeles�
lobbyist registration ordinance to aid in determining the necessity of
such an ordinance for the City of Burbank. He stated the staff report
summarized the City of Los Angeles� lobbyist registration ordinance, the
lobbyist registration ordinances of several other cities, the State of
California lobbyist regulations, and presented the Council with a draft
lobbyist registration ordinance as well as a summary of the comments
received from individuals in the community. He noted staff was not able to
identify a situation in Burbank a lobbyist ordinance would remedy. He
informed the Council of the option to either adopt the draft ordinance or
direct staff accordingly regarding the desired ordinance.
Mr. Laurell
indicated he was not supportive of the ordinance and stated it would
create a layer of bureaucracy making Burbank less business-friendly, and
added there is no evidence of any problems existing with regard to
lobbyists.
After Council
deliberation, staff was directed to consider disclosure requirements for
individuals entering into contractual agreements with the City, with the
penalty for failing to disclose being that the contract be voided. Such
disclosure would be available for public inspection, such as when bids are
awarded. Mr. Vander Borght stated he would be in favor of making this a
policy, required as part of purchasing agreements. Mr. Barlow indicated
the stated direction was sufficient for staff to proceed.
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1503
411
Project Labor
Agmt. and
Maintenance Agmt. for MPP |
Mr. Stevenson, Senior Assistant City Attorney, gave a report requesting
Council approval for a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) and Maintenance
Agreement for the Magnolia Power Project (Project). He stated the PLA
would prohibit strikes and lockouts and provide for a grievance procedure
that includes binding arbitration, and the Maintenance Agreement applied
to all planned outage maintenance, major overhauls and other maintenance
work performed on the Project by a contractor excluding the work performed
by Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) and City employees.
He noted these agreements would commit the City to using Union labor. He
added both agreements have been approved by the Magnolia Coordinating
Committee and SCAPPA Board of Directors, and as the construction managers
in charge of the Magnolia Project, the City of Burbank, would have to
approve the agreements.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "the
following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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1503
411
Project
Maintenance Agmt. for MPP |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,436:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE PROJECT
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE MAGNOLIA POWER PROJECT.
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1503
411
Project Labor
Agmt. for MPP |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,437:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE PROJECT
LABOR AGREEMENT FOR THE MAGNOLIA POWER PROJECT.
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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201-1
Amending Second Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Barlow reported the Council directed staff to present amendments to
the current resolution to clarify the City's regulations on what is
designated as the Second Period of Oral Communications, to allow speakers
to address only those items on that meeting's agenda that are presented
for possible action by the Council and any items that appear on that
agenda for consideration by the Council in Closed Session. He noted the
proposed amendments would not allow public comment during this period of
Oral Communications on the ceremonial items, including the invocation,
presentations, announcements, and the like. Such items could still be
discussed by the public at either the First or Third Periods of Oral
Communications where any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of
the City Council may be discussed.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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201-1
Amending Second
Period of Oral
Communications |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,438:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SUBSECTIONS
A.6 AND A.11(A) OF RESOLUTION NO. 26,029, AS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO.
26,087, REGARDING THE SUBJECT MATTER OF SECOND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS BEFORE
THE COUNCIL.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that
"Ordinance No. 3618 be read for the second time by title only and be
passed and adopted.� The title to the following ordinance was read:
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1702
Approve PD
2002-1 (Burbank
Village Walk) |
ORDINANCE NO. 3618:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 2002-1 AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO
(BURBANK VILLAGE WALK).
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Adopted |
The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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10:54 P.M.
Recess to
Closed Session |
The Council recessed at this time to hold a closed session on the
following:
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a. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
1. Name of Case: In the matter of the application of
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority � Administrative (Variance)
Hearing conducted by Cal Trans.
Case No.: OAH No.
L2001-110412
Brief description and nature of case: Administrative review of
Airport noise variance standards.
2. Name of Case: City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport Authority.
Case No.: BC259852
Brief description and nature of case:
Declaratory Relief.
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b.
Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
possible plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 4
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c.
Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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d. Threat to
Public Services of Facilities:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.5
Consultation with: Fred Lantz, Burbank Water and Power Assistant
General Manager � Water Systems.
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e. Public
Employee Appointment:
Pursuant to Govt.
Code �54957
Title of Position:
City Manager.
Brief description
of position to be filled:
Administrative Head of Burbank City Government.
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10:57 P.M.
Reconvene |
The Council reconvened at this time with all members present except Mrs.
Ramos.
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1001
Appointment of
Acting City
Manager |
Mr. Barlow, City Attorney, stated in light of Mr. Ovrom�s resignation, it
was staff�s recommendation that the Council appoint an Acting City Manager
for the interim period until the appointment of a new City Manager.
Mr. Vander Borght suggested that Ms. Alvord be appointed as Interim City
Manager.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "Ms.
Alvord serve as Interim City Manager beginning March 1, 2003.�
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "Council
authorize a five percent salary increase to Ms. Alvord for the interim
period.�
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Vander Borght and Laurell.
Noes: Council Member Murphy.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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11:01 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency, Housing
Auth., Parking
Auth., and YES
Fund Board
Meetings |
The Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth
Endowment Services Fund Board meetings were reconvened at this time.
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Third Period of
Oral
Communication |
Mr. Laurell called for speakers for the third period of oral
communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment was
Tom Kaptain,
recommending Ms. Alvord be considered to replace Mr. Ovrom as City
Manager, and commenting on the Council�s discussion relative to the failed
proposed lobbyist registration ordinance.
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Staff
Response
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Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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301-2
Memorial
Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:06 p.m. in memory of Eric Levinson and to February 27,
2003 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room for a Closed Session on:
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a. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
1. Name of Case: In the matter of the application of
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority � Administrative (Variance)
Hearing conducted by Cal Trans.
Case No.: OAH No.
L2001-110412
Brief description and nature of case: Administrative review of
Airport noise variance standards.
2. Name of Case: City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport Authority.
Case No.: BC259852
Brief description and nature of case:
Declaratory Relief
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b.
Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
possible plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 4
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c.
Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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d. Threat to
Public Services of Facilities:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.5
Consultation with: Fred Lantz, Burbank Water and Power Assistant
General Manager � Water Systems.
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e. Public
Employee Appointment:
Pursuant to Govt.
Code �54957
Title of Position:
City Manager.
Brief description
of position to be filled:
Administrative Head of Burbank City Government.
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s/Margarita
Campos
Margarita Campos, City
Clerk
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