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Present- - - - |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, and Murphy. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Vander Borght. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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Oral
Communications |
Mayor Murphy called for oral communications on Closed Session matters at
this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment was
Mike Nolan, encouraging
the Council to favorably consider the Akmakjian family�s proposal to
purchase the property at 124 East Olive Avenue, and in opposition to the
placement of a soccer field at 1000 South Flower Street as this property
may be utilized for commercial purposes.
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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 Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency Negotiator:
Community Development Director/
Susan M. Georgino.
Property: 1000 South Flower Street � Southeasterly
Corner
of Alameda Avenue and Flower Street.
Parties With Whom City is Negotiating: Jane M.
Jennings
and Anna Jennings, co-Trustees of the Gladys M. Blanchard
Trust.
Terms Under
Negotiation:
Possible acquisition.
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b. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency Negotiator:
Community Development Director/
Susan
M. Georgino.
Property: A City owned parking lot located at the
south
east
corner of East Olive Avenue and First Street.
Parties With Whom City is Negotiating: Lewis
Akmakjian,
124 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA 91502
Terms Under Negotiation:
The City received an offer from Mr. Lewis Akmakjian to purchase an
11,204 square foot parking lot located at the south east corner of
Olive
Avenue
and First Street. |
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c. Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957 and 54957.6
Title of Employee�s Position: City Attorney.
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d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957 and 54957.6
Title of Employee�s Position: City Manager.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:37 p.m. by Ms. Murphy, 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 Mr. Nicoll, Management
Services Director.
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Present- - - - |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, and Murphy. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Vander Borght. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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Recognition of
John Nicoll
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Mayor Murphy paid special tribute to Mr. John Nicoll, Management Services
Director, upon his appointment as the Chief Executive Officer, in charge
of labor relations and risk management for the County of Ventura. She
congratulated Mr. Nicoll for his 24 years of service to the City in
different capacities in the Financial Services and Human Resources
Departments, and noted several awards that were bestowed upon the City
under his leadership, including: Outstanding Fiscal Year 1986-87 Budget
Document Award by the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO);
and the Financial Reporting Achievement Award for 1993-94 by the
Government Finance Officer�s Association. She added during his tenure,
Mr. Nicoll also received several personal awards including: the 1980
Professional Esteem Award from the Burbank Police Department; the 1993
United Nations Children�s Fund, Mother Friendly Workplace Award; the 1999
Certificate of Recognition for Community Diversity Dialogue by the
California State Assembly, for his participation in the Burbank Human
Relations Council and the Los Angeles County Human Relations Mutual
Assistance Coalition; and the 2000 Outstanding Professor of the Year Award
by the University of Southern California (USC) Graduate Public
Administration Community. She added John�s influence extended beyond the
City, noting he has been a Public Administration instructor at USC and
California State University Northridge, with his knowledge sought by many
in several cities and educational institutions.
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6:49 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time. The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
with the same members present.
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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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Initial Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Ms. Murphy called for speakers for the initial open public comment period
of oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were R. C.
Chappy Czapiewski, on
the appeal filed on the Measure A lawsuit, noting errors which occurred
during the trial; Eden Rosen, on the recent arrest of employees at the
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport, and on a recent court decision
regarding the Landlord-Tenant Law; Marc Stebbeds, in appreciation for the
City�s opposition to a variance requested for opening a trade school
proposed for North Hollywood, in close proximity to Burbank; Esther
Espinoza, making derogatory racial remarks and commenting on nepotism;
Stan Hyman, requesting item no. 5 be pulled from the consent calendar, and
requesting to know how much non-committed money the City currently has in
reserves; Tamara Gregoryan, commenting on uninhabitable conditions at her
apartment complex, stating the building does not comply with Burbank
codes; and Mark Barton, commenting on the Five Points intersection.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Agenda Item
Oral
Communications |
Ms. Murphy called for speakers for the agenda item period of oral
communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Michael Hastings, on
behalf of the Bob Hope Family, requesting consideration for an exploratory
committee for naming the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport in memory of
Bob Hope, reading from a letter submitted in support of this proposal to
the Council from Ward Grant, noting contacts have been made at the
Airport, and in the cities of Glendale and Pasadena to this end, and
offering his assistance in bringing this project to completion; Esther
Espinoza, in opposition to item no. 5, and making derogatory remarks about
the City�s Work Program and Performance Indicators report; Ron Vanderford,
inquiring whether Mr. Hastings has any interest in naming the Main Post
Office in memory of Bob Hope, commenting he would support naming the Buena
Vista Branch Library in his memory, but in opposition to naming the
Airport in Mr. Hope�s memory; Stan Hyman, citing reasons why he is in
opposition to naming the Airport in memory of Bob Hope, in support of
naming the Buena Vista Branch Library or Providence St. Joseph Medical
Center in Mr. Hope�s honor instead; Rose Prouser, in opposition to naming
the Airport in memory of Bob Hope, expressing apprehension that such
action may trigger suggestions to build a new and fitting terminal,
suggesting a statue of Mr. Hope be erected at the gateway to the Media
District instead; David Piroli, in opposition to naming the Airport in
memory of Bob Hope, as he had no historical connection with the Airport,
suggesting it be renamed after Amelia Earhart, and suggesting a fitting
memorial be placed in the Media District instead.
Mike Nolan, in opposition to the purchase of the property
located at 1000 South Flower Street with bond money for a soccer field, as
this property should be used for commercial purposes, and encouraging the
Council to accept the offer from Mr. Akmakjian to purchase the property
located at 124 East Olive Avenue; C.L. Stack, in support of the proposed
regulation of engine idling, and in opposition to naming the Airport in
memory of Bob Hope; Mark Barton, in support of naming the Airport in
memory of Bob Hope; Molly Hyman, suggesting the Starlight Bowl be named in
memory of Bob Hope, and in opposition to building a park at 1000 Flower
Street which will not contribute to the City�s tax base; Eden Rosen, in
opposition to naming the Airport in memory of Bob Hope, in favor of naming
the Starlight Bowl or property in the Media District in his memory
instead; and Howard Rothenbach, in support of naming the Starlight Bowl in
memory of Bob Hope due to the negativity associated with the Airport, and
noting his opposition to the placement of a soccer field at 1000 Flower
Street because it adjoins a freeway and a railroad track runs by the
property, exposing children to safety hazards and contamination.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Item Removed
From Consent
Calendar |
The item regarding the Professional Services Agreement for Traffic Study
for Planned Development No. 2003-1 (Platt Project) was removed from the
consent calendar for the purpose of discussion.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Campbell 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 June 17, June 24, July 1, and July
8, 2003 were approved as submitted.
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802-1
Treasurer�s Report |
The City Treasurer�s report on investment and reinvestment of temporarily
idle funds for the quarter ending June 30, 2003 was noted and ordered
filed.
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1301-3
Mariposa St.
Improvements.
(B.S. 1068) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,536:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETERMINING THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)
FOR THE MARIPOSA STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, BID SCHEDULE NO. 1068.
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1207
2nd Amend. To
Lease w/Brandall
Modular Corp. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,537:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND BRANDALL MODULAR
CORP. FOR A MODULAR BUILDING.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Campbell,
Golonski, Ramos, and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Vander Borght.
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1702
1600
PSA for Traffic
Study for PD
2003-1 (Platt) |
Mrs. Forbes, Principal
Planner, Community Development Department, requested Council authorization
for the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
with Kaku Associates to perform a traffic study for Planned Development
(PD) No. 2003-1, aka, the Platt Project. She stated on June 12, 2003, PW,
LLC, submitted a PD application to construct a project in the area known
as the North Triangle portion of the Media District, and that on April 22,
2003, the Council denied a previous application by this applicant on the
same site. She added the applicant has submitted four different
development scenarios to be considered by the public and the City in
processing this new application, and intends to meet with the community to
eventually select one scenario for Council consideration.
Mrs. Forbes stated
staff has preliminarily reviewed the project applications and determined
that consultants will be necessary to perform the required environmental
review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). She added a
contract with Impact Sciences for the environmental review was completed,
not inclusive of the traffic study, on a sole-source basis because of the
firm�s previous experience in this project area. However, for the traffic
study, she stated staff was of the opinion that a different firm was
necessary to perform the appropriate review. She informed the Council
Kaku Associates is a highly respected firm in the area of transportation
analysis and is familiar with
Burbank
and the surrounding areas and will be conducting the neighborhood
protection program for this immediate area. She added no costs would be
incurred by the City by entering into a PSA with Kaku Associates.
Responding to public
comment, she stated the traffic study scope included 32 intersections and
seven freeway segments and would by no means be limited to those areas,
depending on the project�s impacts. She clarified the intersections did
not include the Five Points intersection, unless the project�s impacts
called for its inclusion.
Mrs. Ramos emphasized the need for the consultant to
follow the City�s traffic model, and requested staff present a status
report on the consultant�s findings once the traffic study is completed.
Mr. Campbell inquired as to the necessity of the study
considering the development scenarios have not been presented to the
residents and Mrs. Forbes responded the scenarios were presented to start
the Environmental Review Process and that staff would come up with four
alternatives to the developer�s, and that all eight projects would need to
be analyzed. She also added a scoping meeting would be held with the
community after the developer has met with the community. Mrs. Georgino
clarified the developer presented the scenarios in language form, and that
staff has not seen any drawings or details of the proposed developments.
Mr. Campbell requested reassurance that if the Council
approved the item, the community would still have the opportunity for
input regarding the proposed project scenarios and Mrs. Georgino responded
in the affirmative but noted the legal requirement to process projects.
Mrs. Ramos, inquired whether the traffic counts at the 32
intersections would be conducted by the City, and requested clarification
on the methodology for data collecting. Mrs. Forbes responded the traffic
counts would be conducted by the consultant, and Mr. Gibson, representing
Kaku Associates, explained the traffic count data collection and analysis
methodology to be used.
Mr. Campbell expressed concern with regard to the
accuracy of the �clicker� process, and suggested video cameras be used as
back-up procedures to ensure accuracy of the manual traffic counts.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Golonski that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1702
1600
PSA w/Kaku
Assoc. for
Traffic Study for
Platt Project |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,538:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND KAKU
ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Campbell,
Golonski, Ramos, and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Vander Borght.
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201-1
Request to
Rename BGPA
and the Post
Office |
Ms. Wolfe, Administrative Analyst II, noted the recent
passing of Mr. Bob Hope and requested Council consideration to support the
renaming of the
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport and the United States Post Office, Olive Avenue Branch, in his
honor. In the matter of the Airport, she stated should the Councils of
Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena move to support such an action, the Airport
Executive Director would assume the responsibility to pursue the renaming
process. Once the appropriate forms and legal documents have been
prepared, she stated the Councils would then be required to ratify the
change.
In the matter of the Post Office, Ms. Wolfe stated United
States Congressman Adam Schiff had already drafted a Bill to be introduced
when Congress returned to session in September 2003. She added staff
prepared several draft letters of support for both matters, and requested
the Council initiate deliberation on the matter, review the draft letters,
and direct staff as desired.
Mr. Campbell requested clarification regarding the
possibility of a request by the Hope family to Congressman Adam Schiff
that he withdraw the Bill seeking to name the Olive Avenue Post Office in
Mr. Hope�s honor.
Staff was directed to pursue the renaming of the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena
Airport and clarify the position of the Hope family on renaming the Post
Office in memory of Bob Hope.
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1503
1504
BWP Monthly
Water and
Electric Operating Report |
Mr. Davis, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, (BWP)
presented the Monthly Water and Power Operating Report for July 2003. He
stated water quality met or exceeded all State and Federal standards and
the goals set by the Council. He informed the Council BWP received the
preliminary year-end financial results, and stated the Utility was in good
status despite the low water and electric sales. He explained water sales
were two percent below the projected levels, and also noted the expenses
were equally below the budgeted amount. Regarding water projects, he
stated Reservoir Two was rebuilt and returned to service.
On the electric side, he stated electric reliability was
above standard; residential electric sales continued to be under budget;
retail power cost revenues continued to be below budget; as did the power
costs, due to power cost management. He however stated the wholesale side
performed above standard with a revenue variance of $70 million and an
operating income of $5 million in wholesale revenues.
Mr. Davis added the Olive 1 and 2 units were rebuilt, the
Olive 1 unit was returned to service and has been certified by the Air
Quality Management District, and the Olive 2 unit would be returning to
service in a month�s time. He also stated the Lake One unit was in
operation; construction of the Magnolia Power Project started on
July 21, 2003 and is
progressing; and that services to the media industry were continuously
being improved. He also updated the Council on the expansion project of
the Hollywood Way
and Pass Avenue bridges over State Route 134 and the on- and off-ramps,
and stated the project was on schedule and within budget
The Council noted and filed the report.
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201-2
FY 2003-04
Work Program
and Performance Indicators Presentations
BWP
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Mr. Davis, General
Manager, Burbank Water and Power, presented the
Work Program Goals and
Performance Indicators for Burbank Water and Power.
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Financial Services
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Mr. Hanway,
Financial Services Director, presented the
Work Program Goals and Performance Indicators for the
Financial Services Department.
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Management
Services
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Mr. Nicoll,
Management Services Director, presented the
Work Program Goals and Performance Indicators for the
Management Services Department.
Ms. Murphy inquired whether there were any efforts
in Sacramento
to sponsor legislation to influence workers compensation costs, and Mr.
Nicoll responded the Recall Election had led to a halt in all pending
legislation.
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1600
Proposed
Regulation of
Engine Idling |
Mr. Barlow, City Attorney, stated Council Member Campbell
requested the item be agendized for the Council to consider regulating the
idling of motor vehicle engines in residential or residentially adjacent
zones. He requested the Council discuss the matter and direct staff as
desired.
Mr. Campbell stated he requested to agendize this matter
following residents� complaints regarding trucks unnecessarily idling in
commercial areas adjacent to residential neighborhoods. He added
regulation of idling would avoid diminishing the quality of life for
Burbank
residents and requested Council support.
Staff was directed to research and bring back a report
and/or proposed ordinance regarding this matter.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Ms. Murphy called for speakers for the final open public comment period of
oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Theresa Karam,
inviting residents to attend a meeting of the Greater Toluca Lake
Neighborhood Council on August 19, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. with regard to the
Los Angeles Recording School proposed project on Magnolia Boulevard,
noting the presence of Messers Campbell and Golonski at the recent zoning
meeting for this project; and Rose Prouser, expressing disappointment at
the Council�s action to support renaming the Airport in memory of Bob
Hope, commenting on the Platt Traffic Study, citing safety concerns with
compact fluorescent lights, the availability of water brooms, noting
safety concerns with the parking structure at the new AMC Theater, and
complimenting the contractors working on the project at Oak Street.
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Staff
Response
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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.
_________________________ s/Margarita
Campos
Margarita Campos, City Clerk |
