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Present-- |
Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght and Laurell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Ramos. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, Interim 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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5:06 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: City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport Authority.
Case No.: BC259852
Brief description and nature of case:
Declaratory Relief.
2. Name of Case: Tracy Smith v. City of Burbank; Nickels
Construction [Doe 2]
Case No.:
EC033130
Brief Description and Nature of Case:
Woman and her horse fell on Mariposa Bridge; Settlement approval.
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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): 2
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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): 2
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d.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Community Development Director/ Susan M.
Georgino.
Property:
201 East Magnolia Boulevard � Media City Mall (the 41 acre site generally
bounded by Magnolia Boulevard, I-5 Freeway, Burbank Boulevard and Third
Street).
Party With Whom City is Negotiating:
Crown Realty & Development Corporation.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Amendment of Ground Lease and Disposition and Development Agreement.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:43 p.m. by Mr. Laurell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Pastor Ron White, American Lutheran Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by
Susanna Mkrtchyan,
CREST program student.
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Present-- |
Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght and Laurell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Ramos. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, Interim City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs.
Campos, City Clerk.
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301-1
Commendations
To Firefighters |
Chief Davis made a
presentation to two Good Samaritans, retired fire fighters who came to the
aid of the injured at a train derailment accident on January 6, 2003,
noting the exemplary actions of both retired Burbank Fire Department
Captain Jack Mitchell and retired member of the Los Angeles City Fire
Department Charles Mokracek. Chief Davis introduced Mr. Mitchell and Mr.
Mokracek, and Mayor Laurell presented each with Mayor�s Commendations.
Mr. Mitchell accepted the award in memory of all the firefighters who lost
their lives on September 11, 2002 and Mr. Mokracek commended the men and
women of the Fire Department who come to the assistance of those in need
on a daily basis.
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301-1
Arbor Day |
Mayor Laurell
presented a proclamation in honor of Arbor Day to Civic Pride Committee
Members Susan McFarlane and Valene Rolon.
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301-1
Crest Program
Recognition |
Ms. Embree,
Administrative Assistant, introduced the recent graduates of the City�s
Youth Employment Program, City Resources Employing Students Today
(CREST). Student Boris Srvanstian shared his experience as a participant
of the CREST Program, and thanked the Financial Services Department for
their hospitality during the period of his employment. Mayor Laurell
assisted Ms. Embree in distributing certificates to the following
students:
Shake
Babakanyan, Jessica Bocek, Jayvon Goff, Vahe Gyulazaryan, Susanna
Mkrtchyan, Amanda Montei, Boris Srvanstian, Isaac Turner, Phillip Turner
and Vladimir Zarian.
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7:02 P.M.
Hearing
1702
1102
Opportunity Site
No. 2 (Old Police
Block) |
Mayor Laurell stated that �this is the time and place for the joint public
hearing of the Redevelopment Agency and the Council of the City of Burbank
regarding the Burbank Civic Plaza project located on the southwest corner
of Olive Avenue and Third Street, Burbank, California. The Applicant is
Burbank Civic Plaza LLC. The various components of this project are a
Disposition and Development Agreement; a rezoning to the Planned
Development No. 2002-3 zone to allow for an office building and ground
floor retail/restaurant/commercial space; a Development Agreement related
thereto; a Cooperation Agreement between the City and Redevelopment Agency
relating to the Courthouse Parking Facility; and a Parking Lease between
the Agency and Burbank Civic Plaza LLC.�
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk was asked if notices had been given as required by law.
She replied in the affirmative and advised that no written communications
had been received.
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Staff
Report |
Ms. Davidson-Guerra,
Senior Redevelopment Project Manager, presented an overview of Opportunity
Site No. 2 bound by Olive Avenue, Third Street, Angeleno Avenue and San
Fernando Boulevard, noting it is a key development site in the downtown.
She stated the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) has been working towards the
redevelopment of this site since 1997 when the first request for
development proposals was circulated resulting in the approval of the
Burbank Village Walk project. She added the Burbank Civic Plaza project,
proposed by the Cusumano Real Estate Group, included an office building
and restaurant/retail uses situated on the corner of Olive Avenue and
Third Street.
With a visual aid,
Mrs. Forbes presented the project entitlements, noting the set-backs,
parking structures, pedestrian walk-way, caf� area, side walks and the
features of the office building that complement City Hall. She stated the
proposed project met the design criteria of the Burbank General Plan, and
the mixed-use development envisioned for the site. She added the
Mitigated Negative Declaration satisfied the environmental review for the
project and no additional review was necessary. She also stated the
project was presented to the Planning Board on February 10, 2003 and
received unanimous approval with conditions to review and approve the
architectural materials and landscaping before building permits were
issued. She noted staff concurred with the Planning Board for a review
process but believed the final approval should be the responsibility of
the Community Development and Park, Recreation and Community Services
Directors.
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
stated because the proposed project required the Agency to sell property
to the developer, a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) was
negotiated for the purpose of documenting the real estate transaction and
the roles and responsibilities of the developer and the Agency. She
discussed the responsibilities of the developer and Agency, and
highlighted the provisions in the parking lease.
She reported the
fiscal impact of the proposed project totals over $4 million for site
assembly, site preparation and proposed offsite improvements. She added
the project would generate public revenues including land sale proceeds,
parking lease revenues and tax increment revenues, with total revenues of
$7.5 million in nominal terms and $2.4 million in present value terms.
She noted when combining the projected net revenues of the project with
the Burbank Village Walk project revenues, the Agency would break even.
With regard to the
project schedule, she reported ground breaking was scheduled for late fall
2003 followed by an 18 month construction period with completion in
mid-2005. She added the fiscal impact of moving forward with the entire
site was balanced with the benefits of completing one of downtown�s key
development sites. She noted the approval of the Burbank Civic Plaza
project coupled with the approved Burbank Village Walk project would
implement the City and Agency�s vision for the site. She added the
complementary components of the two projects would provide a seamless
transition from the Downtown Village to the Civic District and an
additional daytime population that would support the downtown restaurants,
shops, services and existing Agency investments.
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Applicant |
Michael Cusumano,
Principal with the Cusumano Real Estate Group, began by identifying
projects developed and completed by the Cusumano Real Estate Group, noting
that developer experience and credibility are key in developing large
mixed-use projects. The projects included the Cusumano Office Building
with the BJ�s Restaurant, the Washington Mutual- Elephant Bar Restaurant
Project, a 200,000 square foot office complex in the City of Thousand
Oaks, and a 70, 000 square foot office complex in the Irvine Business
Center, Orange County.
He then discussed
the different components of the proposed Burbank Civic Plaza project,
noting the architectural theme that complemented City Hall.
Brian Ariel,
Architect, discussed the architectural design, noting the significance of
the City Hall building and the developer�s goal to complement features of
the City Hall building and commented on the mixed-use nature of the
project.
Robert Curley,
Landscape Architect, discussed the landscape design and its compatibility
to the street and the Civic Center patterns. He noted the outdoor sitting
areas, trees, walkway, cascading fountain, soft streetscape, and the
landscape buffers.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Esther Espinoza,
inquiring as to the reason the Cusumano Real Estate Group was constantly
being awarded City projects, objecting to the purchase price, requesting
the opportunity to pay the ad valorem taxes on the property, addressing
the ethnicity of future employees of the subcontractors; Dr. Theresa Karam,
objecting to the purchase price, especially due to the difficult state of
the economy, making a counter-offer, objecting to Mr. Golonski�s concern
with the landscaping of the project, inquiring whether Mr. Vander Borght
and Mayor Laurell will be supporting the project; David Piroli, inquiring
as to the actual demand for office space, objecting to the financing plan
of the project in light of the state of the economy, commenting on
interference with the free market system and the sale price of the
property, objecting to the terms of the parking lease; Mike Nolan,
objecting to the purchase price noting the City purchased the property for
over $4 million, stating the purchase price should be over $3 million,
objecting to the terms of the parking lease, insisting that the developer
be required to build appropriate Code-mandated parking; C.L. Stack, in
opposition to the project, objecting to the purchase price, requesting
other developers be given the opportunity to bid for the project; Ron
Vanderford, in opposition to the project, specifically the purchase price,
the terms of the parking lease, commenting on various past projects where
land was given to the developers for nominal prices; and James Schad, in
opposition to the project, specifically the purchase price.
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Applicant |
In rebuttal, Mr.
Cusumano stated the project was open to developers for the past seven
years. He noted a number of developers had expressed interest in the
site, negotiated similar financing, but were unable to follow through with
the commitment. He also added there was no other developer willing to
move forward with the project, that it was not economically viable for the
land to be left vacant, and noted the fact that the site would house their
corporate offices.
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
responded to public comment regarding demand for office space, the
proposed parking lease, the claim that the site was never marketed, and
the fair reuse value of $100 as the proposed sale price of the property.
She stated the site was actively marketed since 1997, noting the recent
circulation went out to more than 450 real estate development
professionals; the 200 spaces in the Courthouse parking structure were
funded by the Agency for the purpose of facilitating future development on
the Courthouse block or the proposed site, and reaffirmed the need for
office space.
Mr. Hollis, Managing
Principal of Kaiser Marston and Associates, stated Redevelopment law
required the Agency to make a finding that the property is being sold at a
fair reuse value, by looking at the uses and conditions placed on the
property. He noted the few office space developments in Burbank and the
neighboring cities of Glendale and Pasadena, and that the former
developers did not move forward with the project because of the failure to
meet the 11 percent return rate without a land contribution, in addition
to a substantial cash contribution. He stated the Agency�s options
included changing the land-use to allow a residential development that
could yield approximately $800,000; develop a lower density retail use
that would generate approximately $300,000; or do nothing and hope
conditions would improve in the near future. He affirmed the
appropriateness of the transaction for the proposed land use.
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Hearing
Closed |
There being no further response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral
comment, the hearing was declared closed.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted and the ordinance be introduced
and read for the first time by title only and be passed to the second
reading:�
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1702
1102
Approve Coop
Agmt. w/Redev.
For Burbank
Civic Plaza |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,442:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING TERMS AND
PROVISIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AND
CONSENTING TO THE SALE OF PROPERTY (BURBANK CIVIC PLAZA).
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1702
Approve PD No.
2002-3 (Burbank
Civic Plaza) |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 2002-3 AND A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO (BURBANK CIVIC PLAZA, L.L.C., APPLICANT).
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2057 Approving the Terms and
Provisions and Authorizing Execution of the Disposition and Development
Agreement and a Parking Lease Between the Agency and Burbank Civic Plaza
LLC.; and Approving the Terms and Provisions and Authorizing the Execution
of a Cooperation Agreement between the City of Burbank and the Agency
Relating to the Courthouse Parking Facility (Burbank Civic Plaza).
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted and the ordinance was introduced 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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8:45 P.M.
Hearing
1702
PD 2002-2 with
DR 2002-42
(New City
Buildings in Civic
Center) |
Mayor Laurell stated that �this is the time and place for the public
hearing of the Council of the City of Burbank regarding the Civic Center
Master Plan which affects the block bounded by Glenoaks Boulevard, Olive
Avenue, Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue, and the southwest corner of
Orange Grove Avenue and Third Street (former Municipal Services Building
site). The various components of this project are: a Mitigated Negative
Declaration; Planned Development No. 2002-2; and a Development Agreement.�
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk was asked if notices had been given as required by law.
She replied in the affirmative and advised that no written communications
had been received.
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Staff
Report |
Mr. Montes de Oca,
Assistant Planner, presented a report requesting Council adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and approval of Planned Development (PD)
No. 2002-2, Civic Center Master Plan. He reported the project is
comprised of two portions, including the block bound by Orange Grove
Avenue, Olive Avenue, Glenoaks Boulevard and Third Street, the current
location of various City departments including Public Works, Community
Development, Park, Recreation and Community Services and Financial
Services. He added the other portion of the project site is the former
Municipal Services Building site located behind City Hall at the corner of
Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue. He stated the PD was a Master Plan
that would set locations and footprints of the proposed buildings, pending
future design work. He noted staff was seeking Council approval of the PD
and the related Mitigated Negative Declaration in the event the City moved
forward with an application for State funding for the construction of a
new Central Library included in the Master Plan. With a visual aid he
showed the location of the new Central Library and parking area, noting
the open space and pedestrian-friendly features. He noted the project met
the design criteria of the Burbank General Plan for the downtown and that
the environmental review was completed by the Mitigated Negative
Declaration. He also added the Planning Board reviewed this project on
February 10, 2003 and recommended approval with conditions to review the
architecture, landscaping and materials in conjunction with development
review for the future project. He stated staff acknowledged the
importance for the Planning Board to review and make recommendations, but
the Council should have the final approval of the architectural design and
other aspects.
Mr. Clifford,
Capital Projects Manager, gave a history of the evolvement of the Master
Plan. He stated the Nello Group and staff created a needs assessment
program for existing and future office requirements throughout the City.
Subsequently in December 2000, staff presented a conceptual Master Plan
and received the Council�s direction to proceed with demolition of the
former Municipal Services Building and move forward with the design of the
Master Plan and specifically the Development and Community Services
Building (DCSB). In November 2001, an architect was hired, and in April
2002 details on the DCSB were presented. He added in December 2002, staff
presented the schematic design program and budget for the DCSB, and the
Council directed staff to proceed with completion of the design,
reaffirming acceptance of the initial and final Master Plan as presented.
Mr. Montes de Oca
informed the Council Mr. Steve Finney from Charles Walton Associates,
Project Architect for the Buena Vista Branch Library, was available to
answer any questions.
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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. Vander Borght and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted and the following ordinance be
introduced and read for the first time by title only and be passed to the
second reading:�
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1702
Adopt a
Mitigated Neg.
Dec. (Civic
Center Master
Plan) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,443:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN).
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1702
Approving PD
2002-2 (Civic
Center Master
Plan)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 2002-2 AND A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED THERETO (CIVIC
CENTER MASTER PLAN).
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted and the ordinance introduced 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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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency during the Closed Session meetings.
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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
C.L. Stack,
expressing disappointment at the Council�s decision on the Burbank Civic
Plaza Project; Esther Espinoza, commenting on the affordable housing need
in Burbank and in opposition to the Cusumano project; Howard Rothenbach,
commenting on the newspaper article which stated Burbank Council Members
contacted Glendale Council Members regarding the possibility of hiring
Glendale City Manager, Jim Starbird, as the new Burbank City Manager, and
inquiring whether such discussions constituted a violation of the Brown
Act; Mark Friedman, on the left-turn traffic signal phasing at the corner
of Buena Vista Street and Clark Avenue causing traffic jams; Mark Barton,
commenting on the time periods for oral communications; and Dr. Theresa
Karam, commenting on the Council�s decision on the Burbank Civic Plaza
project.
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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
Esther Espinoza,
commenting on the hearing on the resolution of necessity to authorize
condemnation of the property at 461 North Varney Street, inquiring whether
the people who voted for Measure L were property owners or renters; Dr.
Theresa Karam, reading from an article by unsuccessful City Council
candidate Michael Bergfeld with regard to a recent article by Burbank
Leader columnist Will Rogers; Howard Rothenbach, responding to Mrs.
Espinoza�s questions as to who voted for Measure L, inquiring as to the
Council�s plan for responding to the Federal Aviation Administration�s
deadline concerning the B-6 property; and Mike Nolan, arguing the City
will not receive immediate revenue from the parking lease approved for the
Burbank Civic Plaza Project, disagreeing that the site had been marketed
for seven years, commenting on the failed attempts on the site, commenting
on the closed session items listed on the Redevelopment Agency agenda.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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9:51 P.M.
Hearing
1208-5
801-2
Reso. of
Necessity (461
N. Varney St.) |
Mayor Laurell stated that �this is the time and place for a hearing on the
adoption of a resolution of necessity for condemnation for public purposes
of certain real property located at 461 N. Varney Street, Burbank,
California. The owners of the real property are Victor E. and Mary L.
Estrada.�
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Staff
Report |
Mrs. Georgino,
Community Development Director, reported in March 2003, the California
Energy Commission (CEC) gave final approval for the construction and
operation of the Magnolia Power Project (MPP) to the Southern California
Public Power Authority (SCAPPA). This approval included the CEC findings
that the proposed project complied with all applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations and standards. She noted in order to make that finding, the
CEC invoked a series of conditions to be met by SCAPPA, including the
requirement to address any potential noise impacts that violate the
existing City Noise Ordinance.
Mrs. Georgino added
during the preparation for the request for certification, it was
determined that two non-conforming single-family residences, located at
421 North Moss Street and 461 North Varney Street, existed within the
noise impact area located within 1000 feet of the proposed power plant
project in an area zoned Industrial. She explained in order to acquire
the CEC certification, SCAPPA or the City would have to provide evidence
that the impacted residential properties are no longer being used for
residential purposes, and that during the course of the investigation, it
was established that the property at 421 North Moss Street was converted
to a dog kennel in June 2002, while the property at 461 North Varney
Street continued to be used for residential purposes. She stated to assure
that the MPP construction begins on time, staff was requesting Council
direction to proceed with the filing of a condemnation action and apply
for an Order of Immediate Possession which will take a minimum of 90 days
while exploring other options and continuing negotiations with the
property owners. She added a Notice of Intent was mailed to the property
owners indicating the City�s intention to acquire the property and setting
this hearing date.
Mrs. Georgino noted
the CEC conducted an environmental analysis in conjunction with its
certification of the MPP pursuant to CEQA and concluded that the MPP, as
mitigated, will not result in significant adverse effects on the
environment. She added under State CEQA guidelines, the City may consider
the CEC�s decision as an Environmental Impact Report substitute for CEQA
purposes, with no additional CEQA review required.
Neither the property
owner nor a representative appeared to testify.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1208-5
801-2
Reso. of
Necessity (461
N. Varney St.) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,444:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FINDING, DETERMINING
AND RESOLVING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, CONVENIENCE, AND NECESSITY REQUIRE
AND AUTHORIZE THE CONDEMNATION FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES OF CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY SITUATED WITHIN THE CITY (461 N. VARNEY STREET).
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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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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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Minutes
Approved |
The minutes for the regular meetings of December 10, December 17, December
24, December 31, 2002, and January 7, 2003 were approved as submitted.
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410
801-2
804-3
Accept Grant
From MTA for
Alternative
Fueled Buses |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,445:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2002-2003 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $276,515 AND TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING ALTERNATIVE FUELED BUSES.
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204-2
204-4
Declaring Results
Of the Primary
Election Held on
February 25,
2003 |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,446:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS HELD ON FEBRUARY
25, 2003.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
(except on Resolution No. 26,446) and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
Abstain: Council Member
Vander Borght (on Resolution No.
26,446).
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203
704
Appt. of Two
Council Members
to the DeBell
Clubhouse
Replacement
Proj. Steering
Committee |
Mr. Flad, Park,
Recreation, and Community Services Director, gave a report requesting the
Council to appoint two Members to the Steering Committee for the DeBell
Clubhouse Replacement Project. He reported a Steering Committee had been
formed to guide the programming and design process for the DeBell
Clubhouse Replacement Project which included representatives from the
Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Public Works
Department, the Greens Committee, the head Golf Professional for DeBell,
and the contract food service provider.
He added due to the
project�s high visibility and importance, Council representation on the
project�s Steering Committee would balance the Committee�s overall
perspective and ensure that commensurate programming, quality, and
budgetary considerations met City, community, and primary user
expectations. He concluded the appointment of two Council Member
representatives to this Steering Committee would not have any fiscal
impact.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Laurell and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "Council
Members Ramos and Vander Borght serve on the Committee.�
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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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10:10 P.M.
Reconvene Redeve. Agency
Meeting |
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was 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 were
Eden Rosen, noting areas of the City in need of redevelopment, commenting
on income limits for affordable housing pursuant to the Blue Ribbon Task
Force report and on customer service training; Mike Nolan, on closed
session agendas not listing all the participants at closed session
meetings, requesting to know the items which are being negotiated with
Crown Development regarding the Media Center Mall; and Mark Friedman,
commenting on the positive impact Lincoln Park has had on the surrounding
neighborhood.
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Staff
Response
|
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised. |
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Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:17 p.m. to Saturday, March 15, 2003, 8:00 a.m. in the
City Hall Lunchroom to hold a Closed Session on the following:
a. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name of Case: City of Burbank v. Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport
Authority.
Case No.:
BC259852
Brief description and nature of case:
Declaratory Relief.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
possible plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 1
c. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 2
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Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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