Present-

Council Members Campbell, Vander Borght and Murphy.

Absent - - - -

Council Members Golonski and Ramos.

Also Present -

Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.

Oral

Communications

There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on Closed Session matters at this time.

4:09 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:

a.     Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as possible plaintiff):

Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)

Number of potential case(s):  1

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 and Burbank Management Association; Unrepresented, and Appointed Officials.

Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:  Current Contracts and Retirement Issues.

Regular Meeting

Reconvened in

Council Chambers

The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened at 6:44 p.m. by Ms. Murphy, Mayor.

Invocation

The invocation was given by Mr. Kramer, Community Assistance Coordinator.

Flag Salute

ROLL CALL

The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Rebecca Ghadimi.

Present-

Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Ramos, Vander Borght and Murphy.

Absent - - - -

Council Members None.

Also Present -

Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.

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Police/Youth

Relations and

Teens in Action

Mr. Hansen, Interim Director of the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, described the Teens In Action Police/Youth Team formed in 2002 with a primary goal of building better relationships between Burbank youth and Police Officers through activities and dialogue. He reported that the Police Officers and youth recently held a basketball game followed by a bar-b-que, and recognized the hard work and dedication demonstrated by the youth. He also commended Officer Jones, Liaison for the Police Department, for her efforts. Linda Maxwell and Jose Quintanar, representing We Care For Youth, assisted the Mayor in presenting Certificates of Recognition to the following participants: Arsen Andreasyan; Brittney Barletta; Ramon Boghozian; Cory Celis; Dorian Celis; Salina Coria; Gabriel Gallegos; Giannona Giombini; Jeremy Intal; Erik Harrin; Odessa Martin; Michael Meksian; Peter Meksian; Vahe Nazaryan; Deysy Ordonez; Anesa Panussian; David Pettrossoants; Alex Safarian; and, April Soto. Linda Maxwell expressed appreciation to the Council and staff for supporting youth programs especially during the current financial constraints.

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Fire Fighter of

the Year

Fire Chief Davis described the criteria for the selection of the Fire Fighter of the Year and introduced the 2003 award recipient, Captain Craig Canfield, a 30-year veteran of the Fire Department. Mayor Murphy presented Captain Canfield with a plaque commemorating his selection as the 2003 Burbank Fire Department Fire Fighter of the Year, as well as a Certificate of Recognition. Next, Chief Davis introduced the 2004 Fire Fighter of the Year, Eric Clements. Mayor Murphy presented a plaque and Certificate of Recognition to Fire Fighter Clements.

Reporting on

Council Liaison

Committees

Mr. Vander Borght commented on his service as a juror of architectural drawings by Burbank and John Burroughs High School students. He commended City staff for developing a program which engages youth at the high school level by participating in this competition.

Mrs. Ramos reported on the Domestic Violence Task Force meeting she attended.   

Additional

Agenda Item

Mayor Murphy requested that an additional item related to the signing of a condolence letter to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in sympathy of a fallen police officer be placed on the agenda stating that �there is a need to take immediate action and that need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted.�

Motion

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried that "the additional item related to the signing of a condolence letter to the LAPD in sympathy of a fallen police officer be added.�

Reporting on

Closed Session

Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the Closed Session meeting.

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.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were Tracy Lynch, requesting that specific stores be brought into the Downtown; Kelly McGowan, expressing appreciation to the Council for re-energizing the Downtown; Howard Rothenbach, commenting on a recent Redevelopment Agency agreement; Ron Vanderford, commenting on the case of Karam v. City of Burbank; Mark Barton, commenting on the conclusion of an investigation with regard to an incident which occurred within a neighborhood on Fairview Street; and, Dr. Theresa Karam, announcing her television program and commenting on the cost bill filed against her with regard to her lawsuit.

Staff

Response

Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.

Agenda Item

Oral Communications

Ms. Murphy called for speakers for the agenda item oral communications at this time.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were Mike Nolan, on the development of downtown Burbank and in opposition to the proposed merger of three redevelopment plans; Ron Vanderford, in opposition to the proposed merger of three redevelopment plans; Mark Barton, in support of the Council�s action for a 2.5 percent raise in their compensation package; Howard Rothenbach, commenting on the agreement between the Redevelopment  Agency and Roberts Department Store and in opposition to the proposed merger of three redevelopment plans; Tracy Lynch, in support of the Council�s decision with regard to the Heavenly Buffet; and, David Piroli, in opposition to the Council�s decision with regard to the Heavenly Buffet and in opposition to the proposed merger of three redevelopment plans.

Staff

Response

Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.

8:05 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.

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.�

Minutes

Approved

The minutes for the regular meeting of January 13, 2004 were approved as submitted.

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Safe Routes to

School Grant

RESOLUTION NO. 26,668:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO CALTRANS FOR A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05.

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902

1^st Amend. to

PSA w/Environ

Corp (Home

Depot Store)

RESOLUTION NO. 26,669:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND ENVIRON CORPORATION.

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PUE Vacation

Lot 142, Tract

35035 (Mary

Davis � V-357))

RESOLUTION NO. 26,670:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT AT 3323 CLIFDEN LANE, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA (V-357).

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.

Ordinance

Submitted

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �Ordinance No. 3634 be read for the second time by title only and be passed and adopted.�  The title to the following ordinance was read:

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201

Salaries for

Elected Officials

ORDINANCE NO. 3634:

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.

Adopted

The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:      Council Members Ramos, Vander Borght and Murphy.

Noes:      Council Members Campbell and Golonski.

Absent:   Council Members None.

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Signing of

Condolence Letter

to LAPD

Mayor Murphy requested that a letter signed by all Council Members be sent to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) expressing the City�s condolences and support in the passing of Officer Ricardo Lizarraga who was shot and killed in the line of duty. She noted that the LAPD was very supportive in the City�s investigation following the loss of Police Officer Matthew Pavelka.

It was the consensus of the Council to send the condolence letter to the LAPD and staff was directed to draft the letter for the Council Members� signatures.

8:28 P.M.

Reconvene Redev.

Agency Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time.

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.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were David Piroli, on the sale of the old Police block property; and Mike Nolan, commenting on the history of the Redevelopment Agency.

Staff

Response

Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.

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Memorial

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. in memory of Ronald Richard Koch and Bill Hayes.

                                                   ____________________________                                              

                                          Margarita Campos, City Clerk