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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Vander Borght and Murphy. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Ramos. |
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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 Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on
Closed Session matters at this time.
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5:04 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: Solares v. City of Burbank
Case No.:
BC304382
Brief description and nature of case: Allegations of wrongful
termination.
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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 Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957.6
Name of the Agency Negotiator:
Management Services Director/Judie Sarquiz.
Name of Organization Representing Employee:
Represented: Burbank City Employees Association and Burbank Management
Association; Unrepresented, and Appointed Officials.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Current Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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5:50 P.M.
Traffic and
Transportation
Study Session |
Mr. Herrmann,
Assistant Community Services Director/ Transportation, defined
Level of Service
(LOS) as the primary way to characterize the relationship between demand
and capacity at a specific location and stated that the City�s standard
was to maintain LOS D. He informed the Council of a recently-completed
Buena Vista Corridor study in which several proposed improvements were
reviewed in addition to the possibility of maintaining LOS C in response
to the Council�s concern.
Mr. Herrmann
reported that the
Buena Vista Street
and Victory Boulevard intersection is operating at LOS C in the morning
commute period and LOS E in the evening. He noted that to maintain LOS D
and E operation, it was necessary to widen Victory Boulevard and Buena
Vista Street to allow for shared lanes, which would entail demolishing
several residential and commercial buildings to acquire additional right-
of-way at a cost of $340,000 for LOS D and $1.8 million for LOS E, not
including the possibility of acquiring the impacted properties. He added
that these improvements would maintain the respective LOS through 2008.
Mr. Herrmann also
discussed that the
Buena Vista Street
and Magnolia Street intersection is operating at LOS C and D and therefore
no improvements were necessary. To achieve LOS C operation, he explained
that one shared through-and-right-turn lane would be necessary for the
east side of north-bound
Buena Vista Street,
which would also involve acquiring three feet of additional right-of-way
from property owners and eliminating several parking spaces. He noted
that in 2008, this improvement will be necessary to maintain LOS D
operation at a cost of $285,000; and to achieve LOS C operation, an
additional two lanes would be necessary involving acquiring 10 feet of
residential and commercial property, removal of on-street parking and
narrowing sidewalks to a minimum of six feet at a cost of $485,000, not
including property acquisition or demolition costs.
Mr. Johnson,
Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, gave an update on the
Neighborhood Protection Plan which includes the Speed Hump and
Neighborhood Protection Programs. For the Speed Hump Program, he
explained that a petition is circulated in the neighborhood and if a
majority of the residents agree, speed humps are installed. However, he
noted that although a low-cost measure, speed humps do not necessarily
solve the problem. He added that the Neighborhood Protection Program
covers a larger area and involves an intensive study, and, although more
expensive, the devices installed have been productive. He informed the
Council that staff suggested combining the two programs into one program
which involves more investigative work than the Speed Hump Program but is
less labor intensive and costly than the Neighborhood Protection Program.
He explained that the new program would investigate all complaints, and
with the participation of the neighborhood, solutions would be identified
and implemented. He also stated that staff would work on a neighborhood
protection toolbox program, which is a three-phase program consisting of:
education and enforcement, including the Speed Watch Program; restrictions
and prohibitions, which is more expensive and includes signing and
striping to address specific issues in neighborhoods such as speeding;
and, construction, which includes installing speed bumps, chokers or
partial diverters. He added that staff would present the details of the
proposed program for Council approval and provide a status update every
year on the program�s performance.
Mr. Vander Borght
was supportive of establishing LOS C as the City standard, recognizing
that LOS D is the fallback. He noted that this would not address the
problems existing today but will prevent future projects whose impacts
would move the LOS to the next level. He stated that such projects could
either be denied or have to pay higher mitigation fees.
Mr. Campbell was
supportive of establishing LOS C or below as the City standard, but
recognized the associated prohibitive costs. He noted the current
budgetary challenges at the local and State level and suggested developing
alternatives to maintaining LOS D or better with alternative strategies
which do not include widening streets. He also emphasized the need to
consider public modes of transportation to ease congestion and stated that
the impact of any new development on intersections needs to be a key
consideration in the project approval process.
Mr. Golonski stated
that the main challenge was to establish a standard by which to measure
proposed projects, to determine whether they have a significant impact or
not. He noted that based on the ambient growth projections, an
intersection currently at LOS D will be at LOS E in 2008. Specifically,
he expressed interest in examining the impact of changing the City�s
standard from LOS D to C relative to factors such as the California
Environmental Quality Act and the Environmental Impact Report processes.
He cautioned that if LOS C standard was established five years ago,
projects such as the Empire Center and new Costco, which are key
contributors to the City�s economy, may not have been built. He also
requested that staff review the opportunity sites to determine their
potential impact to traffic. While not advocating for establishing LOS C
as the City standard, he suggested that LOS C serve as the threshold by
which to determine if a project has a significant impact, recognizing that
the Council will have to approve findings of overriding considerations for
some projects.
Mrs. Ramos
emphasized the need to analyze the impacts of establishing LOS C as a
standard to development. She also suggested reviewing the Development
Impact Fee structure to ensure that the fees are adequate for the
necessary improvements to mitigate traffic impacts.
Ms. Murphy suggested
that any project impacting an intersection beyond LOS C be presented for
Council consideration and evaluation of the mitigation measures. She also
noted that measures such as acquiring a right-of-way from private property
owners were unacceptable.
Mr. Herrmann
summarized that the City standard would be maintained at LOS D but staff
would try to achieve LOS C at intersections and any measures to mitigate
significant impacts will be brought back to the Council. He cautioned
that maintaining the standard is not always going to be possible and
choices will have to be made for specific intersections.
Mrs. Georgino,
Community Development Director, informed the Council that establishing LOS
C as the City standard will have significant impacts to the General Plan
since many intersections are already operating beyond LOS C. She also
stated that LOS C represents challenges to land recycling and the
opportunity to develop. She suggested that this discussion be
incorporated into the Land Use and Transportation Elements update.
Mr. Golonski
clarified that the Council was not suggesting imposing a fee which will
bring all intersections to LOS C operation but making an effort to prevent
recycling properties with more intensive uses, especially for properties
that feed corridors which are already congested. He also reiterated that
staff review the opportunity sites and their potential impacts.
Mrs. Georgino noted
that reviewing the opportunity sites will detract from the progress of the
Land Use Element update since there is not sufficient staff. She also
noted that as the Land Use Element update progresses, all information is
provided to the Council Land Use Subcommittee for comment and direction.
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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 Ms. Murphy, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Reverend Sally Kinarthy, Providence Saint
Joseph�s Medical Center.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mr. Flad, Assistant City
Manager.
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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
Acceptance of a
Bicycle for Police
Dept. Bike Patrol |
Captain Stehr
accepted a bicycle donation from Custom Protective services for use by the
Police Department�s Bicycle Patrol Division in the Downtown area. He also
recognized AMC Security Supervisor Chris Johnson for his assistance. Mr.
Dennis Sebenick, President of Custom Protective Services, presented the
bicycle and expressed appreciation to the Police Department for their
cooperative working relationship. Mayor Murphy expressed appreciation for
the donation and commended the Police Officers for their hard work.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Mr. Campbell,
reported on the Arroyo Verdugo Cities meeting of February 2, 2004 and
discussed two newspaper articles: on traffic at Bob Hope Airport
returning to normal; and on traffic at Los Angeles International Airport
(LAX) declining from 88 percent in 1960 to 71 percent in 2003, whereas
regional airports like Bob Hope are at greater levels. He suggested that
the Council consider dedicating one day of Transient Parking Tax funds
towards traffic mitigation at the Airport.
Mrs. Ramos noted
receipt of a memorandum stating that the Zone Text Amendment to eliminate
compact car parking provisions will be presented in August 2004 and
requested that staff return sooner.
Mr. Vander Borght
concurred with Mrs. Ramos and commented on the Mayor�s letter to the
Governor with regard to shifting local Property Tax revenues to the State.
He also requested an update at a future meeting on staff�s efforts
regarding deregulating gas distribution in California.
Mr. Campbell
announced an upcoming Environmental Oversight Committee meeting on
Thursday, February 5, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. regarding the proposed Home Depot
project.
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6:58 P.M.
Hearing
1401
403
Caltrans Freeway
Agmt. Update for
State Route 134
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Mayor Murphy stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on
the Caltrans 134 Freeway Agreement, necessitated by the freeway ramp
project at Alameda Avenue and Hollywood Way.�
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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. Kriske,
Transportation Analyst, Community Development Department, presented a
request by the
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) that the City enter
into a new State Route 134 (Ventura Freeway) Agreement. He stated that
Caltrans requires a Freeway Agreement with any municipal government that
is traversed by a State freeway. He explained that the Freeway Agreement
outlines the alignment of the freeway and describes its connections to the
local street network, designating the ramps, overpasses and underpasses
connected to the street system. He reported that the proposed revision
updates the original Ventura Freeway Agreement executed in 1957 by the
City and the State of California, and reflects access changes that will
result from the construction of the new on-ramp at Hollywood Way. He also
noted that the new Agreement adds a reference to the previously executed
Cooperative Agreement No. 07-4526 between the City and Caltrans, which
designates construction costs and right-of-way responsibilities pertaining
to the new ramp construction. Other than noting the additional access
provided by the new ramps and including the provisions in the Cooperative
Agreement, he stated that the new Agreement does not significantly differ
in language from the previous Ventura Freeway Agreement. He added that
the update is necessary before Caltrans can begin work on the new on-ramp
and noted that State law requires that the Council hold a public hearing
prior to entering into a Freeway Agreement.
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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 Mr. Campbell that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1401
403
Caltrans Freeway
Agmt. Update for
State Route 134
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,644:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FREEWAY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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Adopted |
The resolution 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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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the Council during the
Closed Session meeting as printed on the Agenda. He added that
following the
discussion of an anticipated litigation, the Council agreed to join the
City of Cerritos and other general law and charter cities in challenging
the State�s decision to divert local Sales Tax revenues. He also reported
that the Council requested that the matter be placed on an open agenda for
an appropriation, noting that the cost was anticipated to be in the range
of $5,000 to $16,000 over the next two years.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner
Lombardo reported on the Airport Authority meeting of February 2, 2004.
He stated that the Authority approved the Investment Policy and an
amendment to the Fiscal Year 2003-04 budget for improvements to the valet
parking service, terminal security, Hangar 22, airfield electrical
upgrades, land site signage and hardstand. He also reported that the
Authority approved a resolution establishing the dates, times and places
of regular meetings of the advisory committees; a fifth amendment to the
Lease Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Mercury Air Center,
Burbank, Inc.; a Non-Signatory Airline Operating Agreement with Horizon
Industries inc; and, a staffing adjustment in the Maintenance Department.
Commissioner
Lombardo further reported that the Authority wrote a letter to the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) in September 2003 requesting clarification
on the Part 161 Study, but noted that no response has been received from
the FAA to date.
In response to Mayor
Murphy�s question, Commissioner Lombardo stated that fines could not be
imposed on Stage Three commercial aircraft for curfew violations.
Mrs. Ramos requested
that the Commissioner report on the Authority�s Special Meeting agenda of
January 23, 2004 and he stated that the meeting focused on developing a
general plan for the Airport and that specific plans will be reported on
as they are finalized.
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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
Mark Barton,
alleging a City employee interfered with his private employment; and Ron
Vanderford, expressing appreciation for the Council�s direction to
eliminate compact car parking provisions and inquiring as to the status of
a Public Records Act request he submitted to the City Attorney�s office
regarding the case of Karam v. City of Burbank.
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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
Ron Vanderford, on
the formula used to measure decibel levels of departing airplanes; Mark
Barton, stating that airlines should be held responsible for the noise
generated by their airplanes; David Piroli, on increased maintenance costs
due to safety enhancements at the Airport, reiterating Commissioner
Lombardo�s comments that the Authority is not actively marketing the
Airport and inquiring as to the Airport�s past marketing efforts; and,
Mike Nolan, on the construction of the State Route 134 Freeway in 1957 and
expressing frustration with his efforts to contact the Station Manager of
United Airlines to express concern about curfew violations.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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7:44 P.M.
Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency,
Housing
Authority, Parking
Authority and YES
2004 Investment
Policy |
Ms. Anderson, City
Treasurer, presented the 2004 Investment Policy for the Investment Pool
comprised of the City, Redevelopment Agency, Parking Authority, Youth
Endowment Services Fund Board and Housing Authority for approval. She
stated the only recommended change was the monthly liquidity requirement
which increased from $60 million to $67 million due to Burbank Water and
Power reserves being higher for Fiscal Year 2003-04.
Ms. Anderson
informed the Council that the 2003 Investment Policy was submitted to the
Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada and was
certified as a comprehensive written investment policy that meets the
criteria set forth by the Association�s Investment Policy Certification
Committee. She noted that this is the first time the City�s Investment
Policy has been certified.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that �the
2004 Investment Policy be approved as submitted.�
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Motion |
Following Council deliberation, it was also moved by Mr. Golonski and
seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �staff
be directed to request information from various investment banking and
management firms that specialize in municipal investments and present
proposals for review by the Treasure�s Oversight Review Committee.�
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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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8:10 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency, Housing
Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board to
hold their meetings. The Council reconvened at 8:12 p.m. with all members
present.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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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 December 2003 was noted and ordered
filed.
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804-2
Amend Fee
Reso. Relating to the Impounding
of Dogs |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,645:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SECTION 1(A)
OF ARTICLE IV OF RESOLUTION NO. 26,506, THE BURBANK FEE RESOLUTION,
RELATING TO THE IMPOUNDING OF DOGS.
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804-2
Amend Fee
Reso. Relating to
Firearm Storage
Fees |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,646:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SECTION 8 (E)
OF ARTICLE V OF RESOLUTION NO. 26,506, THE BURBANK FEE RESOLUTION,
RELATING TO FIREARM STORAGE FEES.
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804-2
Amend Fee
Reso. Relating to
Use of Police
Shooting Range |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,647:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADDING SECTION 8 (F) OF
ARTICLE V OF RESOLUTION NO.26,506, THE BURBANK FEE RESOLUTION, RELATING TO
USE OF THE POLICE SHOOTING RANGE.
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804-3
801-2
COPS Grant
Funding |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,648:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2003-2004 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING STATE
CITIZEN�S OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$155,667 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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304-1
Acceptance of a
Bicycle to the
Police Dept. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,649:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ACCEPTING CUSTOM
PROTECTIVE SERVICES� DONATION OF A BICYCLE TO THE BURBANK POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
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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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Mr. Campbell�s
Appt. to the
SCAQMD Local
Govt. and Small
Business Advisory
Group |
Mr. Barlow, City Attorney, reported that Council Member Campbell was
recently appointed to the Local Government and Small Business Advisory
Group by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). He
added that since he would serve in this capacity as a member of the
Burbank City Council, Mr. Campbell requested Council approval before fully
embarking on these responsibilities.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Golonski and carried that �the
Council approve the service of Council Member Campbell on the Local
Government and Small Business Advisory Group of the SCAQMD.�
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8:15 P.M.
Reconvene Redev. Agency,
Housing
Authority, Parking
Authority and
YES Meetings
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The Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth
Endowment Services Fund Board meetings were 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, commending the Mayor on her letter to United Airlines and
requesting a response to Mr. Barton�s allegations.
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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 8:22 p.m.
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Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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