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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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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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5:03 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 Georgino.
Property:
150 East Providencia Avenue (between South San Fernando Boulevard and the
I-5 Freeway).
Parties with Whom City is Negotiating: Gary Gunton, 150 East
Providencia Avenue.
Name of Contact Person:
Bruce Stratton, a Broker with Bruce Stratton Real Estate Services.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Possible acquisition by the City.
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b. Conference with Labor Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957.6
Name of Agency Negotiator: Management Services Director/Judie
Sarquiz.
Name of Organization Representing Employee:
Represented: Burbank City Employees Association, Burbank Management
Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Burbank
Firefighters Association, Burbank Firefighters Chief Officers Unit, and
Burbank Police Officers Association; Unrepresented, and Appointed
Officials.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Contracts for Fiscal Year 204-05.
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c. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 2
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:39 p.m. by Ms. Murphy, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Mr. Kramer, Community Assistance Coordinator.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Mrs. Stewart,
Administrative Analyst II, Community Development Department.
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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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6:45 P.M.
Hearing
1211
Weed Abatement |
Mayor Murphy stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on
the confirmation of the itemized written report of the Agricultural
Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures for the County of Los
Angeles regarding the abatement of nuisances by the removal of weeds,
rubbish, refuse, and dirt from certain real property pursuant to
Resolution Number 26,651 of this Council.�
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk was asked if any objections had been filed. She replied
that no objections had been received.
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Staff
Report |
A staff report was received from the Public Works Department
requesting Council
approval of a resolution ordering the abatement of nuisances caused by
weeds and debris on private properties listed in Resolution No. 26,651,
authorizing an assessment for cost reimbursement to the County of Los
Angeles, and giving notice for subsequent weed and debris abatement if
required.
The report stated
that the purpose of the annual weed abatement program is to remove the
nuisances created on various private properties by weeds, rubbish, refuse
and brush. These nuisances include potential fire hazards and havens for
rodents and vectors.
The report further
stated that on February 10, 2004, the Council adopted Resolution No.
26,651 declaring weeds and debris on private properties a nuisance, which
requires abatement. It was also indicated that written notice of the
February 17, 2004 public hearing was mailed to each property owner
declared in the resolution notifying them of the time and place for
appeal.
The report noted
that owners of the privately-owned properties may complete the abatement
themselves or have the County of Los Angeles Weed Abatement Division clear
their property. If the property is cleared by the County, the owner�s
property tax bill will be assessed for reimbursement for the cost
incurred.
Finally, the report
stated that this program has no fiscal impact to the City�s General Fund
or the Redevelopment Agency budget other than incidental administrative
costs.
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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. Golonski that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1211
Weed Abatement
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,658:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE ABATEMENT
OF NUISANCES IN THE CITY OF BURBANK, AS CONTEMPLATED BY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
NO. 26,651.
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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 City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency during the Closed Session meetings.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner Brown
reported on the Airport Authority meeting of
February 17, 2004.
He stated that the Authority discussed the Southern California
Association of Governments� (SCAG) Airport passenger projections, and
announced a meeting with SCAG in Los Angeles on February 18, 2004 at 1:00
p.m. He also informed the Council of recent decisions by United and Alaska
Airlines� pilots to honor the Airport�s voluntary curfew.
The Council received the report.
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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
Jean C. Donald,
resident at 620 South Reese Place, requesting response to a letter she
sent to the Council regarding a property under construction for four
years; James Schad, inquiring as to why a four-fifths vote is not required
when naming a public facility; Ron Vanderford, commenting on the
litigation cost in the case of Karam v. City of Burbank; and, Mark Barton,
expressing safety concerns.
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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
Morris Goodstein and
Ray Adams Property Based Business Improvement District (PBID) Board
members, in support of the proposed wayfinding signage program; Ron
Vanderford, commenting on the Southern California Association of
Governments� projections, suggesting the voter registration list be
updated to reduce election costs; Bob Etter, commenting on Mr. Barton�s
numerous telephone calls to Council Members; Howard Rothenbach, commenting
on the proposed employee salary raises which may necessitate fee
increases, in opposition raising the Transient Occupancy Tax and
commenting on the inspection fee charged for installing a washing machine
in Burbank; Mark Barton, commenting on his presentation to the Airport
Authority; and, Mike Nolan, commenting on the impact of pension costs, in
opposition to the proposed compensation increases for Elected Officials
and commenting on the proposed bond issue on the March 2004 ballot.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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7:41 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its
meeting. The Council reconvened at 7:59 p.m. with all members present.
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Item
Removed
From Consent
Calendar |
The item regarding the Approval of Fiscal Year 2003-04 Memoranda of
Understanding with the Burbank City Employees Association and the Burbank
Management Association and Compensation Packages for the Unrepresented
Managers and Executives, Including the Appointed Officials was removed
from the consent calendar for the purpose of discussion.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1007-1
Revise and Re-
title the Spec. of
Administrative
Analyst to
Legislative Analyst |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,659:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING AND RE-TITLING
THE SPECIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II/BWP (CTC No. 0016) TO
LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CTC No. 0483).
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1007-1
Revise and Re-
title the Spec. of
Warehouse
Supervisor/BWP to Warehouse
Manager/BWP |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,660:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING AND RE-TITLING
THE SPECIFICATION OF WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR/BWP (CTC No. 0979) TO WAREHOUSE
MANAGER/BWP (CTC No. 0979).
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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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1011-1
1011-5
1010
Approve MOU�s
w/ BCEA & BMA
and Comp. Pkgs.
For Mid Managers
and Appt.
Officials |
A report was received from the Management Services Department requesting
that the Council adopt the Fiscal Year 2003-04 Memoranda of Understanding
(MOU) for the Burbank Management Association (BMA) and Burbank City
Employees Association (BCEA), and the compensation packages for the
Unrepresented Managers and the Executives, including the Appointed
Officials. The report stated that the City negotiated a 2.5 percent total
compensation package and some language changes for both the BMA and the
BCEA MOUs.
The report stated that the ten-city survey demonstrates that BCEA
positions are under survey ranging from one percent to 17 percent. It
also stated that the economic package for the BCEA comprised of the
following: 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) to all positions;
0.65 percent for survey adjustments with any excess funds deposited into a
training fund; and, 0.35 percent (up to $105 per month) to continue the
out-of-pocket medical insurance premium supplement through June 30, 2004.
For BMA positions, the report indicated that the 12-city survey revealed
that BMA positions are under survey ranging from one percent to 21
percent. It was noted that within the current economic constraints, it
was not possible to bring the BMA positions to full-survey, and as such,
it was agreed upon to bring each position to approximately 51 percent of
the average market rate. It was stated that the economic proposal for the
BMA also equaled a compensation package totaling 2.5 percent of General
Fund dollars, as well as some minor non-General Fund equity adjustments.
With regard to the Unrepresented Management and Executives, the report
indicated that staff proposed a comparable total compensation package of
2.5 percent, in addition to a proposal for an equity adjustment of 0.22
percent for the Police Captains and Police Chief to maintain the parity of
these positions within the command structure of the Police Department.
Also, the report stated that the Police Captains and Police Chief agreed
to pay 3.5 percent, similar to the Burbank Police Officers Association, to
help defray the cost of their enhanced retirement. Staff also reported
that the Universal Leave plan was proposed for the Unrepresented Managers,
similar to the Executives� Universal Leave plan.
Mr. Vander Borght
elaborated that the additional expense as a result of the MOU approvals
was budgeted for and expressed support for the 2.5 percent compensation
package increase.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the
following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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1011-1
MOU with
BCEA
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,661:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK CITY
EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2003-2004.
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1011-5
MOU with
BMA |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,662:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION AND AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004.
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1010
Executive
Compensation
Plan |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,663:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
21,732 RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN AND SALARIES FOR
DEPARTMENT MANAGERS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 2003-2004.
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1010
Revise Salary
Range for
City Manager
and City
Attorney |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,664:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE SALARY
RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 BUDGET.
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1010
Amend Comp.
Plan for Mid-
Management
Employees |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,665:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
22,795 RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION PLAN AND TO SALARIES FOR UNREPRESENTED
MID MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET FOR
2003-2004.
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Adopted |
The resolutions 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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1503
Lake One
Catalytic Reduction and
Carbon Monoxide
Replacement
Project |
Mr. Fletcher, Assistant
General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, requested Council approval of a
design-build method of project delivery for the Lake One Unit selective
catalytic reduction (SCR) Performance Improvement and Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Catalyst Replacement Project. He explained that the Lake One Unit is a
combustion turbine that has been in service since 2002 with an SCR which
reduces the Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) and CO emissions generated so that the
resulting exhaust conforms to the South Coast Air Quality Management
District regulations.
Mr. Fletcher reported that
with in six months of operating the Lake One Unit, staff noted some loss
in performance of the SCR. In response, Entrix, an environmental
engineering company, was assigned the task of reviewing the design of the
SCR to determine if the degradation could be reduced. Entrix advised that
after-market modifications to these SCRs had become available that would
extend the usefulness of the catalysts. Also, he stated that the Lake One
Unit CO catalyst, the second of the two catalysts within the SCR, is
showing signs that it will soon require replacement. He added that staff
recommended that the retrofit and replacement of the catalysts be done on
a design-build basis by which the integration of design with the
craftsmanship required to implement the design will assure the design will
operate as intended. He added that the estimated cost of the SCR retrofit
is $550,000 and will extend the replacement of the CO and NOx catalysts by
a factor of two-to-three, with a payback of 4.12 years and a 24.2 percent
return rate.
Mr. Fletcher informed the
Council that the most critical operational issue associated with this
project will be the down time for the Lake One Unit. He reported that the
outage duration range estimated by potential vendors has been
approximately one to two weeks. As the work is to be completed prior to
summer loads, he stated that an outage of one to two weeks is not expected
to be a problem.
Mr. Fletcher also reported
that the recently-approved Fiscal Year 2003-04 mid-year budget adjustments
included an appropriation for this project. He noted that the budget
amendment for this line item was $750,000, of which $200,000 will be
utilized for the replacement of the CO catalyst and $550,000 for the SCR
retrofit.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried that
�the Council approve use of the design-build method of project delivery
for the LM6000 SCR Performance Improvement and CO Catalyst Upgrade
Project.�
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1010
201
Salaries for
Elected Officials |
Mrs. Sarquiz,
Management Services Director, presented the compensation package for
Elected Officials for Council consideration. She stated that the elected
positions of City Clerk and City Treasurer are an integral part of the
Executive Team, and added that if the same methodology as used for
Executive compensation package is applied, the City Clerk and City
Treasurer positions would receive a 3.98 percent compensation increase.
She added that the proposed adjustment would raise the fixed monthly
salary for both positions from $7,284 to $7,584. She also stated that
since the amount was included in the overall 2.5 percent compensation
package calculated for the Executives, there would be no further fiscal
impact to the General Fund. She noted that as Elected Officials, the
salaries of the City Clerk and the City Treasurer can only be discussed
and determined in public session.
Similarly, Mrs.
Sarquiz stated that the Council�s compensation can only be discussed and
determined in public session. She noted that the Council�s compensation
package was last considered in December 2000, at which time, the Council
passed an ordinance that called for a special election for the purpose of
asking the electorate to vote on Council compensation. She reported that
the ordinance provided for a five percent increase for Fiscal Year (FY)
2000-01 and a 2.8 percent increase for FY 2001-02, based upon the Consumer
Price Index (CPI). She stated that the voters approved both salary
increases and subsequent to this ballot initiative, in November 2002,
staff was asked to present a compensation option that would provide for
annual Council salary adjustments based on the CPI. However, she noted
that further research determined that this was not a possible option
pursuant to California Government Code �36516(c) which was adopted by
reference in Burbank Municipal Code �2-202, and prohibits the City from
enacting a salary ordinance which would provide for automatic future
increases in salary.
Mrs. Sarquiz stated
that staff presented survey information to facilitate discussions
regarding the Council�s compensation package for FY 2003-04. She reported
that a comparison to the 12-city survey revealed that the Council�s
compensation/ benefits levels were below the level provided in the other
cities by 15.21 percent. However, she noted that pursuant to California
Government Code �36515(c), the Council�s compensation can only be
increased up to a maximum of five percent from the previous year. She
added that a five percent increase would raise the Council salary from
$951 to $999 per month or an annual increase of $2,880 to the General
Fund; and a 2.50 percent increase would have a total annual impact of
$1,440 to the General Fund.
The Council approved
a 2.5 percent increase for the City Clerk and City Treasurer for FY
2003-04.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Campbell that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1010
City Treasurer
And City Clerk
Salaries |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,666:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
21,732 RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY TREASURER AND
CITY CLERK AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR BUDGET 2003-2004.
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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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Council Compensation Package |
Mr. Golonski
suggested that the Council�s compensation package be placed on the ballot
for voter consideration.
Mr. Campbell was
opposed to submitting the matter to the voters considering the associated
costs and suggested maintaining the Council�s compensation at the current
level.
Mr. Vander Borght, Mrs. Ramos and Ms. Murphy were in favor of the 2.5
percent increase to avoid creating a larger compensation disparity
compared to other cities.
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Ordinance
Introduced |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the
following ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by title
only and be passed to the second reading.� The ordinance was introduced
and the title read:
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201
1010
Compensation of
Council Members |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SECTION 2-202
OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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Carried |
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members,
Ramos, Vander Borght and Murphy.
Noes: Council Members Campbell, Golonski.
Absent: Council Members None.
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301-2
Employee
Memorial |
A report was
received from the City Manager�s Office, regarding Mayor Murphy�s request
that staff agendize an item pertaining to establishing a memorial
dedicated to City employees who have died in the line of duty. The report
indicated that staff conducted preliminary research and determined that
names of nine deceased employees would be submitted for permanent
inclusion. However, since this matter could ultimately affect all facets
of the City employee family, staff suggested that any further work on the
matter be coordinated with departmental representatives and members of
each bargaining group.
Following Council
discussion, staff was directed to form a committee consisting of
departmental representatives and members of each bargaining group to
pursue the matter.
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8:44 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 were
Howard
Rothenbach, announcing an upcoming redevelopment conference in Long Beach
and requesting specifics regarding the Closed Session item on the property
located at 301 North San Fernando Boulevard; David Piroli, inquiring as to
why the list of deceased employees was not distributed until the agenda
item was presented and commenting on the inspection fee for washing
machine installations; and, Mike Nolan, in opposition to compensation
increases.
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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 9:04 p.m.
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Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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