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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Ramos, Vander Borght and Murphy. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Golonski. |
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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 |
There was no response to the Murphy�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)
Name of Case: Deborah McMurray, et. al. v. City of Burbank
Case No.:
BC247304
Brief description and nature of case: Alleged employment
discrimination.
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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. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Management Services Director/Judie
Sarquiz.
Employee Organization: Burbank City Employees Association
and Burbank Management Association.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated: Current Contracts
and Retirement issues.
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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 Ms. Murphy, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Bethany Carpenter, First United Methodist
Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Maya Chupkov and Kendall
Capshaw, X-Treme Attitude Girls Volleyball Team members.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, Vander Borght and Murphy. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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301-1
Girls Volleyball
Southern
California Muni.
Athletic
Federation
Tournament
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Mayor Murphy recognized the X-Treme Attitude Girls Volleyball Team for
their athletic achievements and fine example of sportsmanship. She
presented Certificates of Recognition to X-Treme Attitude coaches, Glenn
Hamanaka and Teresa Mackey, and team members: Emily Tubert; Maddie
O�Donnell; Kaylee Mackey; Traci Hamanaka; Caitlin Dietz; Jessica Diaz; Amy
Clarke; Maya Chupkov; and, Kendall Capshaw. Team members expressed
appreciation to the Council for the recognition and to the Park,
Recreation and Community Services Department for offering the Youth
Volleyball Program.
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301-1
Tournament of
Roses |
Mayor Murphy also recognized the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association
for the 2003 rose float entry titled �Moosic, Moosic, Moosic,� which won
the Queen�s Trophy in the 2004 Annual Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade
for the best use and display of roses in concept, design and presentation.
She noted that the float was adorned with nearly 20,000 roses and was the
City�s seventy-second entry in the Annual Rose Parade. Teri Bastion,
President of the Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, received the
Certificate of Recognition, expressed appreciation to the Council, City
Departments and all volunteers who helped decorate the float, and
introduced float designers Jennifer Edward and Tamara Carlson-Woodard.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees |
Mr. Vander Borght reported on the AMC Phase II project subcommittee
meeting which
he and Mayor Murphy attended.
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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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406
Airport Authority
Report |
Commissioner Brown
reported on the Airport Authority meeting of
January 5, 2004.
He stated that the Authority awarded a contract
in the amount of
$197,300
to Excel
Paving Company of Long Beach,
for modifications to the east ramp
hardstand to
accommodate larger airplane models; and, approved an application to the
South Coast Air Quality Management District for a grant in the amount of
$129,500 for retrofitting the Airport diesel fleet. He also reported that
Bob Hope Airport would be installing new signage in compliance with
Assembly Bill 846 which further restricts and prohibits smoking within 20
feet of a public building. He noted the continued violation of the
voluntary curfew by United Airlines and stated that the Airport Authority
is actively pursuing a commitment from United Airlines to abide by the
curfew. He suggested that the Council also send letters to United Airlines
regarding the continued curfew violations. He also informed the Council
that the Airport Authority is still investigating a 10:57 p.m. departure
on January 3, 2004 by a Gulfstream 3 general aviation aircraft, even
though it is not subject to the voluntary curfew.
The Council directed
staff to send a letter to United Airlines expressing disapproval of the
continued voluntary curfew violations, and a letter to Commissioner Holden
in appreciation for his efforts in pursuing a commitment from United
Airlines to abide by the curfew.
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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
Gary Garrison, on
the high cost of movie tickets for seniors; Salina Coria and Jeremy Intal,
representing Teens in Action, inviting the Council and community to the
first annual youth-police officer basketball game to be held on January
11, 2003 in the gym at Burbank High School, in an effort to enhance the
relationship between the youth and the Police Department; Debbie Gates,
representing Shakespeare At Play, expressing appreciation to the Park,
Recreation and Community Services Department for sponsoring the first
annual Shakespeare Festival, and to the Council for a grant to assist
disadvantaged youths; Jane Johnson, stating she is a nurse at Saint Joseph
Medical Center (SJMC), commenting on labor negotiation issues for
healthcare benefits at SJMC; Edward Guerrero, alleging police misconduct;
and, Mark Barton, commending the Police Department and commenting on the
new Airport logo design using a caricature of Bob Hope.
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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 oral communications at
this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were
Sam Asheghian;
Katherine Cook; William Swoger; Troy Swezey; Dr. Jay Adams; Ira Lippman;
Lori Tubert; and, Dr. David Gordon outlining their qualifications and
requesting Council support for appointment to the Magnolia Park Community
Advisory Committee; Steven Kerstein, conductor of Burbank Philharmonic,
expressing appreciation to the Council for PerformArts Grants over the
past twelve years, noting the City is fortunate to provide a first-class
symphony orchestra and requesting the Council reinstate the grants
program; Mike Nolan, commenting on the Hilton Hotel Participant Repayment
Note prepayment offer; and, Natalie Middleton, representing Media City
Ballet, a beneficiary of the PerformArts Grant program, requesting
continued Council support.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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8:06 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its
meeting. The Council reconvened at 8:21 p.m. with all members present.
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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
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The minutes for the regular meeting of December 9, 2003 were approved as
submitted. |
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1202-6
Agreement with
P-Bid |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,631:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE DOWNTOWN BURBANK PARTNERSHIP, INC. FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
DOWNTOWN BURBANK PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
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906
FY 2003-08
Fair Housing
Plan |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,632:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE ANALYSIS
OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE (AI) AND ADOPTING THE FAIR HOUSING
PLAN (FISCAL YEARS 2003-08).
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1301-3
Robert Gross
Park Frontage
Renovation
(B.S. No. 1145) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,633:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A CHANGE
ORDER IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $52,000 FOR THE ROBERT GROSS PARK FRONTAGE
RENOVATION, BID SCHEDULE NO. 1145.
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1411-2
Extension of
Time Frames for
Conditions in
V-325 |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,634:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING AND RESTATING
RESOLUTION NO. 25,566 WHICH ORDERS THE CONDITIONAL VACATION OF A PORTION
OF THE ALLEY BOUNDED BY OLIVE AVENUE, THIRD STREET, ANGELENO AVENUE, AND
SAN FERNANDO BOULEVARD (V-325, BURBANK REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY � APPLICANT).
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, Vander
Borght and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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701
412
Library Reading
and Literacy
Imp. Bond Act of
2000 |
Staff requested that this item be continued to the January 13, 2004
Council meeting.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �this item be
continued to the January 13, 2004 Council meeting.�
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, Vander
Borght and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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203
Magnolia Park
Focus Group
Findings |
Mrs. Stewart, Administrative Analyst, Community Development Department,
reported that in October 2003, staff from the Community Development
Department, Burbank Water and Power, and the Burbank Chamber of Commerce
met with the Magnolia Park Merchant Group to support, coordinate and help
organize their holiday decorations. She added that during these meetings,
staff witnessed an exciting, proactive and enthusiastic group of
merchants. She noted that while the holiday efforts were in progress,
staff also solicited applications for filling vacancies on the Magnolia
Park Community Advisory Committee and seized an opportunity to conduct
focus group meetings to determine the present situation and future needs
for Magnolia Park.
Mrs. Stewart reported that in November 2003, staff initiated the Magnolia
Park focus groups with a desire to achieve a roadmap that would lead the
district through a series of steps to allow it to fulfill its potential,
developed by and for its own residents and businesses. She added that all
recommendations developed were formulated directly by residents and
business owners in the Magnolia Park area. She explained that five focus
groups were scheduled between October 20, and November 3, 2003, and
consisted of approximately five attendees per session classified by key
segments of the market: residents; retail merchants; commercial and office
tenants; property owners; and, Burbank residents who rarely go to the
Magnolia Park area. She stated that a total of 25 people attended these
five two-hour sessions from 41 invitees.
Mrs. Stewart reported that the general recommendations received by staff
included: establishing a district structure to secure and manage
operations and marketing funds such as a Business Improvement District;
developing a tenant attraction program; exploring the possibility of
mixed-use loft-type housing opportunities along Hollywood Way and Magnolia
Boulevard; continuing the expansion of the angle parking plan; zoning
review to allow for a more dynamic retail, restaurant and caf� mix;
continuing landscape and hardscape theming along main thoroughfares;
designing a store-front fa�ade improvement program especially for post
production houses; and, launching several special events like the recent
Holiday in the Park.
Mrs. Stewart concluded with staff�s recommendation that the focus groups�
findings be shared with the Magnolia Park Community Advisory Committee and
that staff return to the Council with an action plan to carry out various
recommendations.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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203
Magnolia Park
CAC Appointment |
Mr. Garcia,
Redevelopment Project Analyst, Community Development Department, requested
that the
Council appoint members to the Magnolia Park Community Advisory Committee
(CAC) from the qualified applicants. He reported that on September 23,
2003, staff sought Council direction to fill two existing vacancies on the
CAC and to address the issue of inactive members. He explained that in the
past two years when a quorum was not established, the number of members
attending was six, which would have allowed for a quorum to convene if the
Committee had only 11 members. He stated that staff recommended that the
Council consider reducing the Committee to 11 positions with six merchants
and five residents, thereby reducing the number needed to achieve a quorum
to six. He explained that staff recommended six merchants on the Committee
since the predominant issues that the CAC has dealt with in the past have
had to do with businesses along Magnolia Boulevard, such as promotions and
retail vacancies.
Mr. Garcia stated that the Council directed staff to seek recommitment
from the current CAC members and to advertise for new applications. He
added that the Council also indicated that a decision on the size of the
CAC would be determined based on the number of qualified applicants. He
informed the Council that staff began advertising for applications for the
CAC on October 3, 2003 and the deadline for submitting applications to the
City Clerk�s Office was November 14, 2003 at 5:00 pm. He stated that staff
received 20 applications, and has reviewed them to make sure they meet the
minimum requirements for the resident or merchant categories within the
Magnolia Park neighborhood. He noted that once selected, staff will
promptly schedule a meeting to brief the appointees on the various
existing and proposed activities for the area, including: marketing and
promotions; the expansion of angle parking; the reuse of the old Thrifty
building; and, the shared use of the Burbank Community Church parking lot.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the Magnolia
Park Community Advisory Committee be increased to 15 members with
inclusion and membership at the discretion of the Community Development
Director, and that the following applicants be appointed to the Committee.
Merchants: Ira Lippman; Jay Adams; Katherine Cook; Lisa Marquis; Sam
Asheghian; William Swezey; William Swoger and, Yasmine Wolfe. Residents:
Alex Moreno; JC Hryb; Laurie Vanatta; Linda Kelman; Lori Tubert; Nancy
Winogradow; and, Sara Mendez.�
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, Vander
Borght and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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804-3
PerformArts
Grant Program
Status Report |
Mr. Hansen, Interim Park, Recreation and Community Services Director,
reported that in 1993, the City developed and implemented the PerformArts
Grant Program with a mission to actively foster, develop and assist with
funding for the performing arts in Burbank and to encourage arts
participation and experiences by and for all members of the public. He
added that a competitive review process was developed to award financial
assistance to local non-profit arts organizations for partial support of
general expenses for performing art programs and projects.
Mr. Hansen informed the Council that as part of the budget reduction
process, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-04 PerformArts Grant allocation was
reduced from $77,050 to $39,073. The purpose of this allocation was to
fund the completion of the FY 2003-04 funding cycle and eliminate the FY
2004-05 funding cycle. Additionally, he stated that the Council requested
that staff return during the mid-year budget process with an update
regarding the PerformArts Grant Program.
Mr. Hansen added that a subcommittee consisting of staff and current
recipients of the PerformArts Grants held several meetings in fall 2003 to
discuss the status of the 2003 grant allocation and the future of the
PerformArts Grant Program. He noted that one of the goals of the
subcommittee was to provide the Park, Recreation and Community Services
Board (Board) and the Council with a framework of ideas and opportunities
to assist with the future support and promotion of the performing arts
community. He stated that the recommendations were communicated to the
Board at their November 13, 2003 meeting.
Mr. Hansen added that the Board discussed the financial status of the
PerformArts Grant Program and several items were suggested to provide
potential funding mechanisms and to promote performing arts in Burbank.
Following this discussion, he stated that the Board requested staff convey
its appreciation to the Council for the ten-year commitment to the
PerformArts Grant Program and also requested that the following
recommendations be presented for Council consideration when the
PerformArts Grant Program was reviewed in January 2004: that strong
consideration be given to reinstate some level of funding for the
PerformArts Grant Program for the FY 2004-05 funding cycle; a funding plan
be developed on a short-term and long-range basis, including identifying
financial support alternatives for the PerformArts Grant Program; and,
staff be requested to facilitate and encourage the development efforts of
the newly-formed Burbank Performing Arts Association.
Mr. Hansen concluded with staff�s recommendation to not reinstate funding
for the PerformArts Grant Program at this time, but to support the
development of an independent Burbank Performing Arts Association. He
noted that staff strongly supported revitalizing the PerformArts Grant
Program as soon as the City�s budget situation improved.
Mr. Golonski
requested that the Council allocate $50,000 to fund the FY 2004-05 funding
cycle and consider establishing a permanent endowment with $500,000 as a
permanent funding source for the PerformArts Grant Program. He suggested
that 90 percent of the annual interest earned in the endowment be utilized
to fund the Program, and that the City provide an option for developers to
allocate 10 percent of the Art in Public Places fees to the endowment.
Mr. Vander Borght
expressed appreciation for Mr. Golonski�s proposal but noted the need to
provide funding for the core and basic services of the community. He
stated that funding performing arts, as noble and necessary as it is for
the long-term health and well-being of the community, is not a core issue
and responsibility, especially in light of the current fiscal
constraints.
Mr. Campbell stated
his support for the arts, but noted that due to the current budget
situation, he was not in favor of reinstating funding or establishing the
endowment.
Mrs. Ramos
recognized the progress made by the performing arts during the past decade
and stated that the synergy in the performing arts will not subside due to
lack of funding. She expressed support for staff�s recommendation and
suggested soliciting donations from the business and resident community.
Ms. Murphy
recognized the intrinsic value of the performing arts, but noted that the
City is still not in a position to pay for known obligations, such as
safety personnel retirement. She stated that there is never an end to
great programs in need of funding, and noted that due to the current
budget crisis, the City was not in a position to honor all requests. She
suggested establishing partnerships with Downtown Burbank Partnership Inc.
or the Magnolia Park Community Advisory Committee to consider fundraisers
through merchants and also supported providing an option to developers to
contribute 10 percent of the Art in Public Places fees to fund arts
programs, but was not supportive of establishing an endowment for programs
that the City was not obligated to provide.
The Council noted
and filed the report.
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Ordinances
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that
�Ordinance Nos. 3629, 3630, 3631 and 3632 be read for the second time by
title only and be passed and adopted.� The titles to the following
ordinances were read:
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1108
Extending Time
Limits for S. San
Fernando Project
Area |
ORDINANCE NO. 3629:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK EXTENDING THE TIME
LIMITS ON THE LIFE OF THE SOUTH SAN FERNANDO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE TIME LIMITS TO COLLECT TAX INCREMENT FROM THE
SOUTH SAN FERNANDO REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
PAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS.
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1103
Extending Time
Limits for City
Centre Project
Area |
ORDINANCE NO. 3630:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK EXTENDING THE TIME
LIMITS ON THE LIFE OF THE CITY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE TIME LIMITS TO COLLECT TAX INCREMENT FROM THE
CITY CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PAYMENT
OF INDEBTEDNESS.
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1104
Extending Time
Limits for Golden
State Project
Area |
ORDINANCE NO. 3631:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK EXTENDING THE TIME
LIMITS ON THE LIFE OF THE GOLDEN STATE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE TIME LIMITS TO COLLECT TAX INCREMENT FROM THE
GOLDEN STATE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PAYMENT
OF INDEBTEDNESS.
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1105
Extending Time
Limits for West
Olive Project
Area |
ORDINANCE NO. 3632:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK EXTENDING THE TIME
LIMITS ON THE LIFE OF THE WEST OLIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THE TIME LIMITS TO COLLECT TAX INCREMENT FROM THE
WEST OLIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE PAYMENT
OF INDEBTEDNESS.
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Adopted |
The ordinances were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, Vander
Borght and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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9:43 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency Meeting |
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time.
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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 was
Mike Nolan,
on the Hilton Hotel Participant Repayment Note prepayment offer.
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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 9:47 p.m.
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Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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