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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Ramos, Vander Borght (arrived at 5:06
p.m.) and Laurell. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord Interim City Manager (arrived at 5:05 p.m.); Mr. Barlow, City
Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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Oral
Communications |
Mayor Laurell called for oral communications on Closed Session matters at
this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Mike Nolan,
commenting on the Closed Session agenda, requesting the titles of Closed
Session items include the party with whom the City is negotiating, as this
information may be relevant with regard to conflicts of interest; Marie
Paino, inquiring as to the status of the request to pay phone, cable and
Burbank Water and Power bills in the City Hall drop-off box.
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5:10 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): 1
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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. 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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e. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957.6
Position Title of Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
Summary of labor issues to be negotiated: Compensation
and
benefits.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:36 p.m. by Mr. Laurell, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Reverend Roby Correa, Magnolia Park United
Methodist Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Police Lieutenant Janice
Lowers.
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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 - |
Ms. Alvord, Interim City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs.
Campos, City Clerk.
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301-1
Committee for
Lifelong
Learning |
Mrs. Cohen, Interim
Library Services Director, made introductory remarks commending the
Committee for Lifelong Learning for their dedicated and successful effort
in advocating for Measure L, the Library Improvement Bond, which was
passed at the Primary Nominating Election. Mayor Laurell presented a
proclamation to Committee Chair Tom Bruehl, and certificates of
recognition to Committee Members Vic Georgino, Roger Cusumano, Darrel
Taylor, Yasmine Wolfe, Sister Renata Hyam, Howard Rothenbach, Jess
Talamantes, Sue Stamper, Brian Miller, Paula Paggi, Pete McGrath, Mary
Alice O�Connor, Nancy Lacher, Paul Krekorian, Michael Hastings, Janice
Lowers, Larry Johnson, Tom Bruehl, T.J. Baptie, Darcy Bowers, Nick Behunin,
Susan Bowers, Jim Casey and Don Farquhar.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the Council and the
Redevelopment Agency during the Closed Session meetings. He stated on
Saturday, March 15, 2003,
the Council held a
continued Closed Session meeting and discussed matters relating to the
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport. He added although no actions were
taken, the Council requested to make comments about that Closed Session
meeting.
Mayor Laurell stated
it was the desire of the Council to hold as much discussion about the
Airport in open session as possible, noting some items still have to be
discussed in Closed Session for the benefit of the City and to avoid
potential litigation. He reported the Council discussed the outcome of the
Washington, D.C. trip wherein representatives met with Mrs. Blakey,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator. He added Mrs. Blakey
affirmed the FAA would not link the new Airport terminal with the curfew,
and noted the desire of the present and former Councils that a curfew be a
prerequisite to a new replacement terminal.
Mayor Laurell added
the Council discussed various options including: supporting an immediate
decision to sell the B-6 property, thereby foreclosing the possibility of
a new terminal on the B-6 property and making a short but intense
last-ditch effort to reach an agreement on a new terminal during the
60-day window of opportunity set by the FAA, noting the Council concluded
that neither of those options were appropriate at this time. He stated the
Council believed the best option was to allow the Airport Authority to
retain the B-6 property, and to refrain from making a decision until the
Part 161 Study process was complete and a decision made on the curfew, and
requested the matter be agendized if it was the Council�s desire.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that "an item
be agendized for discussion for the March 25, 2003 meeting.�
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Carried |
The motion carried 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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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
Lee Paysinger,
congratulating the Council on the appointment of Ms. Alvord as Interim
City Manager, and Dave Newsham, as Interim Assistant City Manager; Cecilia
Maislin, team manager of a boys-under-14 soccer team, commenting on the
lack of soccer fields for practice in Burbank; Raul Meneses, head coach
of a boys soccer team, noting the benefits of club soccer and noting the
lack of soccer fields in Burbank; Silvio Pietrantonio, representing United
Food and Commercial Workers 770, expressing opposition to a Wal-Mart
development in Burbank; Howard Rothenbach, inquiring whether the City�s
budget cuts involved privatizing specific City positions; Esther Espinoza,
commenting on recent real estate transactions conducted by the City; C.L.
Stack, in opposition to naming a City park after former City Manager Bud
Ovrom; and Ron Vanderford, inquiring whether City positions are being
considered for privatization and speaking in opposition to any such
proposal.
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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 proposed inclusionary housing ordinance and affordable
housing in general; Martha Gallegos, requesting to make a comment on the
Wal-Mart Store; Mike Nolan, commenting on marketing efforts undertaken to
develop the Old Police Block and his belief that staff did not adequately
market the site; Ron Vanderford, commenting on campaign signs posted on
property owned by the Cusumano Real Estate Group, and in opposition to the
Burbank Civic Plaza real estate transaction in general; David Piroli,
commenting on the Burbank Civic Plaza real estate transaction, on the
proposed grant application for the State Library Construction Grant, and
potential State budget cuts including the elimination of Transaction Based
Reimbursement (TBR) funds affecting library construction and joint use
agreements; Howard Rothenbach, reading from an article pertaining to the
State budget cuts and the potential elimination of TBR funds, noting such
a cut would amount to $120,000 to Burbank�s libraries, and urging
residents to contact State representatives expressing opposition to this
proposal; C.L. Stack, in opposition to the Burbank Civic Plaza
development; and Mark Barton, in support of increasing the salaries of the
Principal Civil Engineers in both Burbank Water and Power and the Public
Works Department.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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906
1102
Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency
Guidelines for an
Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance |
Mr. Solomon, Housing
Development Manager, reported in February 2003, the Blue Ribbon Task Force
on Affordable Housing (Task Force) presented recommendations intended to
expand the stock of affordable housing in Burbank. He added at the close
of the presentation, the Council authorized implementation of the Task
Force�s recommendations and instructed staff to bring back a report
providing background information about inclusionary housing to provide the
Council with further guidance in drafting an ordinance for future
consideration to ensure that a portion of residential units in a market
rate development were affordable to lower and moderate-income households.
He noted, sensitive to market conditions, inclusionary housing ordinances
were most productive in a strong housing market such as Burbank�s, by
capitalizing on market demand when market rate development is focused
primarily on upper-income households. Also, the Ordinance would spur
economic integration within a community by requiring affordable units to
be dispersed throughout new developments generating a mix of income levels
and a means for lower-income paid workers to find housing close to
employment. He then gave a historical background on inclusionary housing
ordinances in the State of California.
Karen Warner,
representing Karen Warner and Associates, provided an overview of the
common characteristics which make up inclusionary housing ordinances. She
also discussed the results of a statewide survey of 75 State jurisdictions
and noted inclusionary housing ordinances should not impede development
but provide affordable housing.
Mr. Solomon
discussed the issues associated with inclusionary housing as well as
staff�s recommendations pertaining to each issue. He stated staff
recommended that 15 percent of all newly constructed for-sale units be
affordable to low and moderate-income households and 15 percent of all
newly constructed rental units be affordable to lower-income households,
with one-half affordable to very low-income households.
With regard to how
long the inclusionary units would be required to be affordable, he stated
staff recommended the period of affordability extend in perpetuity, with
resale provisions tied to the for-sale units as well as requiring that
affordable units be constructed consistently with market rate units and
not at a later stage of construction.
On the issue of
exemptions, he stated staff proposed that projects comprising of less than
10 units be exempted from the ordinance to avoid a heavy financial impact
on developers.
Regarding the
developer�s options to meet the inclusionary housing obligation off-site,
he stated staff suggested a developer be allowed to pay an in-lieu fee to
opt out of developing affordable units on-site. He informed the Council
that an in-lieu fee study would be undertaken to determine that the amount
of the affordability gap is consistent with what would be required of the
developer if he had to build an affordable unit on-site, to construct
affordable units off-site, or donate land at another location and would
also consider credit transfers whereby a developer could reduce the number
of required affordable units in exchange for meeting some other housing
policy purpose. He concluded with staff�s request that the Council
approve the recommendations and direct staff to return with a draft
inclusionary housing ordinance and authorize staff to initiate an in-lieu
fee study.
Mrs. Ramos clarified
the Task Force discussions did not include specific thresholds for the
number of units or the off-site construction option and inquired of the
method of enforcing off-site development of affordable housing units. Mrs.
Georgino responded that units would have to be developed concurrently or
first.
Ms. Murphy inquired
of the effects of the inclusionary housing ordinances in the cities
surveyed by staff and Mr. Solomon replied that response to inclusionary
housing ordinances was market driven with popularity in a strong market as
opposed to a down market and noted the growing number of jurisdictions
adopting such ordinances. He stated in the short term, some property
owners may hold property off the market anticipating that developers would
pay the market rate, with the situation correcting itself in the long
term. Ms. Murphy cautioned on the trend of developers offering land for
low and moderate income housing in other locations to avoid having those
units in specific areas and Mr. Solomon clarified the exclusion of this
option from the ordinance. She expressed support of the affordability
term being in perpetuity.
Mr. Golonski was
supportive of the direction to continue with drafting the proposed
ordinance and developing an in-lieu fee structure, but expressed concern
with the exemption for developments comprising of less than 10 units,
stating he would prefer that the exemption be based on density.
Mr. Vander Borght
concurred with Mr. Golonski with regard to the proposed threshold,
cautioning that design standards should not be modified to the detriment
of R-1 zoned areas.
Mayor Laurell
expressed support for staff�s recommendations and inquired about Keyser
Marston and Associates� process of soliciting public input regarding the
in-lieu fee study, and inquired if initiating the in-lieu fee study should
be a part of the ordinance or if it required a public hearing.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that "the Council
approve the recommended guidelines described above and instruct staff to
return with a draft Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.�
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Carried |
The motion carried 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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8:48 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency and Public
Financing Authority to hold their meetings. The Council reconvened at
8:50 p.m. with all members present.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that "the following
items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1207
1102
Coop. Agmt. w/
Redev. Agency
For Transfer of
Property to City
For New Central
Library |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,447:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE TERMS AND
PROVISIONS OF A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND THE CITY
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LAND FOR THE CENTRAL LIBRARY.
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1205-2
Public Utility
Easement Vac.
(220 N. Valley
St.) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,448:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE SUMMARY
VACATION OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT AT 220 NORTH VALLEY STREET, BURBANK
CALIFORNIA (V-352).
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1301-3
Change Order
For B.S. 1121 �
Buena Vista
Traffic Signal
Interconnect and
Fiber Optic
Comm. System |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,449:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS
FOR THE BUENA VISTA STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT AND FIBER OPTIC
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, BID SCHEDULE NO. 1121.
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1009-1
Revise Principal
Civil Engineer
Salary in BWP
And Public
Works |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,450:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SALARY FOR
PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER (CTC NO. 5679).
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1009-1
Revise Principal
Civil Engineer
Salary in BWP
And Public
Works |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,451:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SALARY FOR
PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER (CTC NO. 0680).
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1009-1
Revise Principal
Civil Engineer
Salary in BWP
And Public
Works |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,452:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SALARY FOR
PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER (CTC NO. 0679).
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1009-1
Revise Utility
Telecomm.
Manager Salary |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,453:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SALARY FOR
UTILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGER (CTC NO. 0947).
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Adopted |
The consent calendar 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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410
804-3
MTA 2003 Call
For Projects |
Mr. Kriske,
Assistant Transportation Planner, reported on the proposed application
package to be presented to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority�s (MTA)
2003 call for projects, a program that allows local agencies in the Los
Angeles County area to submit grant applications for transportation
projects. He stated project applications are evaluated based on their
regional significance and the ability to improve overall mobility within
Los Angeles County, and that approved projects would require a local 20
percent match from the requesting Agency expected to be available from a
combination of Proposition C and Transportation Impact Fees. He noted any
project approved by the MTA would be brought before the Council for
authorization and allocation of the local matching funds, and presented
the three proposed projects which staff believed met the MTA�s criteria
and the City�s goals of maintaining high levels of service at
intersections, along arterials and enhancing and promoting alternative
transportation.
The first proposal,
the San Fernando Bikeway project, would allow for the construction of a
three-mile class 1 bikepath along San Fernando Boulevard and Victory Place
from the northern City boundary with Los Angeles to the Downtown Burbank
train station.
The second proposal
was a joint project with the City of Glendale to install signal
improvement infrastructure along arterials located in the Interstate 5
corridor as well as streets serving the junction of Interstate 5 and State
Route 134.
The third proposal
was also a joint project with the City of Glendale, to add enhancements to
the existing traffic management systems to allow for automatic monitoring
of intermittent congestion, accidents and other traffic interruptions by
measuring changes in speed and density. The automated systems would
notify the appropriate operator if extreme congestion was identified.
He also informed the
Council of additional projects to be submitted to the MTA by the Arroyo
Verdugo Cities Sub-Region. These transit-related projects included the
purchase of 15 mid-size transit buses to help implement the service
policies identified in the region, as a pilot project between the cities
of Glendale and La Canada with no fiscal impact to the City of Burbank
unless there was a desire to participate. He added due to the budget
uncertainties funds to selected projects would not be made available until
2007 or beyond.
Mr. Golonski
requested additional information pertaining to the Chandler Bikeway
Project in particular and expressed concerns with putting a bikeway along
Victory Place. Mrs. Georgino responded that the information would be
brought back to the Council, but added this action was required in order
to secure a place in the funding process.
Mr. Johnson, Traffic
Engineer, responded to Mr. Golonski�s concerns regarding the Intelligent
Transportation System project, noting a comprehensive plan would be
presented to the Council at a future date.
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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:�
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410
804-3
MTA 2003 Call
For Projects |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,454:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
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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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804-3
403
412
701
Submittal of
Grant for
Reading and
Literacy Imp.
and Public
Library Const.
and Approve a
Joint Use Agmt.
With BUSD
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Mrs. Cohen, Interim
Library Services Director, reported the City was presented an excellent
opportunity for major funding contribution via the California Reading and
Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond
Act of 2000 (Bond Act) which authorizes library construction grant awards
on a competitive basis to communities for new or expanded library
facilities.
She stated the Bond
Act allocates $350 million to be distributed to public libraries in three
rounds over a three-year period and noted the first round closed in June
2002, the second round would close on March 28, 2003, with the final round
closing in January 2004. The maximum grant per project was $20 million,
with the State funding 65 percent of the cost of constructing new or
expanded public libraries facilities and a 35 percent local match from the
applicant. She noted the desperate need for a new Central Library and
stated the City was considering applying for the maximum grant of $20
million.
Mrs. Cohen reported
under the Bond Act, first priority was given to joint use projects in
which the public agency and one or more school districts have entered into
a cooperative agreement. She discussed the City�s partnership with the
Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) referred to as Student Homework and
Research Enrichment (SHARE) which would focus on joint activities between
the Library and the BUSD at critical times in a student�s school career,
to reinforce reading and research skills. She stated the program would
focus on children entering the District (either through kindergarten or
because they are new to the District), 4th grade students beginning to do
research, 8th grade students preparing to enter high school, and the
overall technology needs of all students. In addition, the program would
provide a Homework Center for students in elementary and middle schools,
with homework assistance staff and software.
She added under the terms of the
Cooperative Agreement, an Advisory Committee would be established to
implement and evaluate the SHARE program, subject to modification to meet
the intent of the original Cooperative Agreement and the Bond Act. The
City and the BUSD would also commit to providing joint use library
services over a 20-year period, contingent upon the award of this grant
funding.
Mr. Finney,
Architect, presented the project design for the proposed Central Library,
noting the style elements of the Central Library which would be
appropriate and similar to existing elements in the Civic Center area.
Mr. Clifford,
Capital Projects Manager, addressed the fiscal impacts of project
construction, and referenced the amendment as distributed to the Council
and the public. He noted the key factor of the fiscal impact was the 55
percent pro-rata share for the five-level parking structure and the common
plaza area cost which was derived by the utilization of the parking versus
the parking to be used by the Central Library causing an increase in the
total project cost. He also noted the major benefit in funding the project
which was the dollar per dollar contribution that the State would allow in
terms of the land contributed.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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804-3
403
412
701
Submittal of
Grant for
Reading and
Literacy Imp.
and Public
Library Const.
and Approve a
Joint Use Agmt.
With BUSD
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,455:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY
IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF
2000; CERTIFYING PROJECT BUDGET, LOCAL FUNDING COMMITMENT, SUPPLEMENT
FUNDS AND PUBLIC LIBRARY OPERATION; APPROVING A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH
THE BURBANK UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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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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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Ms. Murphy that "Ordinance
No. 3619 be read for the second time by title only and be passed and
adopted.� Mrs. Ramos abstained from this item stating she had previously
conducted business with the Cusumano Real Estate Group and added she was
no longer doing business with the developer. The title to the following
ordinance was read:
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1702
1102
Opportunity Site
No. 2 (Old Police
Block) Burbank
Civic Plaza �
Cusumano |
ORDINANCE NO. 3619:
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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Adopted |
The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght
and Laurell.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
Abstain: Council Member Ramos.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "Ordinance
No. 3620 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
PD 2002-2 with
DR 2002-42
(new City
Buildings in Civic
Center) |
ORDINANCE NO. 3620:
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 ordinance 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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10:09 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
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
Mark Barton, commenting on the oral communications policy and the
condition of the site at First Street and Verdugo Avenue owned by the
Marriott Corporation; Eden Rosen, commenting on the potential elimination
of the TBR funds, on property tax being based on assessment value, and on
the state of the economy; Tom Moriarty, on the need for all-weather
running tracks at the public high schools; James Schad, in opposition to
naming a park after former City Manager Bud Ovrom, suggesting South San
Fernando Park be named after volunteers; and Mike Nolan, in opposition to
the Burbank Civic Plaza project real estate transaction, and requesting
information on the potential privatization of City services being made
public as soon as possible.
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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 10:09 p.m. to March 25, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. for a tour of
the remodeled Fire Training Center, 1845 North Ontario Street.
____________________________ s/Margarita Campos
Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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