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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght and Ramos. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Campbell. |
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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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4:38 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 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, Burbank Management
Association, Burbank Firefighters Chief Officers Unit, and Burbank Police
Officers Association; Unrepresented, and Appointed Officials.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Current Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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b. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code
�54956.8
Name of Agency Negotiator:
Community Development Director/Susan M. Georgino.
Properties:
Opportunity Site #6B-Bounded by Magnolia Boulevard, First Street, Orange
Grove Avenue and Bonnywood Place (I-5 Freeway). Opportunity Site
#7-Bounded by Magnolia Boulevard, railroad tracks and Olive Avenue �
adjacent to the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station.
Party With Whom Agency is Negotiating:
Nick Behunin, Del Rey Properties, 1036 North Lake Street, Burbank,
California 91502.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Sale of City and Agency-owned property located on Opportunity Site 6B and
Opportunity Site 7.
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c. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code
�54956.8
Name of Agency Negotiator:
Community Development Director/Susan M. Georgino.
Property:
Burbank Entertainment Village Project Phase II (bounded by Palm Avenue,
first Street, the back of businesses along San Fernando Boulevard, and a
portion of the block where the AMC 14 was formerly located next to the
Orange Grove parking structure).
Parties With Whom Agency is Negotiating:
Bob Champion (Champion Development), 11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1650,
Los Angeles, CA 90025, Chuck Stilley, American Multi-Cinema (AMC) 920
Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64105.
Name of Contact Person:
Jennifer Mack, Redevelopment Project Manager.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Purchase of Property (potential exercise of option).
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d. 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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e. 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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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:34 p.m. by Mrs. Ramos, 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 Kent Vest.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Murphy, Vander Borght and Ramos. |
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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
Employee Service
Awards |
Mayor Ramos
commended City employees for their integrity, mutual respect, teamwork,
service to residents and pursuit of excellence. Mayor Ramos and City
Manager Alvord presented certificates to the following employees who were
being honored for reaching a significant service anniversary: 20 years of
service honorees: Janice Bartolo; Darrin Borders; James Patricola; William
Taylor; and, Thomas Wilke. 25 years of service honorees: John Calicchio;
John Cassidy; Jolene Elliot; John Haws; Hans Jenner; Ira Joffee; Victor
Marquez; Mericio Ortega; Tracy Pansini; Kevin Parkes; Gregory Rhoads; and,
Brian Wiiliamson. 30 years of service honorees: Margarita Campos; Joann
Davis; Jacqueline Demmert; William Kaufman; Robert Ramsey; Ben Reed;
William Sanders; Stephen Sheehey; Jess Talamantes; Robert Van Hazelen;
and, Robert Wishart. 35 years of service honorees: Michael W. Davis;
Thomas Pusl; and, Kent Vest. 40 years of service honoree, David Bell.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner
Lombardo reported on the Airport Authority Special meeting of
October 27, 2004 and
the regular meeting of
November 1, 2004.
He stated that at the
October 27, 2004
meeting, the Authority approved the applications for the two Public
Utilities Code hearings for the A-1 North property acquisition, and the
Taxiway D and Thornton Street realignment projects. He also reported that
the Authority submitted the final Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Planned Development Agreement to the City. In addition, he stated that the
Authority authorized the development of a heavy-duty vehicle acquisition
policy.
With regard to the
November 1,
2004 meeting, Commissioner Lombardo reported that the Authority discussed
the new flight schedule from United Airlines. He also noted that Southwest
Airlines has already acquired 25 electrical ground service equipment and
gave an update on the airline passenger and cargo handling activity.
The Council received
the report.
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7:02 P.M.
Hearing
1702
ZMA 2004-76 �
1001 N. San
Fernando Blvd. |
Mayor Ramos stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on
Project No. 2004-76, a proposed Zone Map Amendment and related Negative
Declaration. The proposed zone map amendment would rezone a portion of
the property located at 1001 North San Fernando boulevard from the M-1
Light Industrial zone to the C-3 Commercial General Business Zone.�
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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 |
Mrs. Forbes,
Principal Planner, Community Development Department, presented a request
by Rafik Khatchaturian to change the zoning on a lot at
1001 North San
Fernando Boulevard.
She noted that the subject property is currently zoned both C-3 Commercial
General Business and M-1 Light Industrial, and that the zone change to
make the entire property C-3 is necessary for a proposed expansion of an
existing shopping center.
Mrs. Forbes informed
the Council that a finding that the zone amendment is consistent with the
General Plan is required. She added that the Land Use Element designates
the entire property as Shopping Center, that the M-1 zoning is
inconsistent with this General Plan designation and the C-3 zoning is more
appropriate.
Mrs. Forbes added
that the Planning Board held a public hearing and approved the proposed
expansion along with a sign variance, but both approvals are subject to
Council approval of the Zone Map Amendment and associated Negative
Declaration.
Mr. Garen Marnessian,
Architect representing Rafik Khatchaturian, gave an overview of the
proposed shopping center expansion and urged that the Council approve the
Zone Map Amendment.
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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. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that "the
following ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by title
only and be passed to the second reading and that the following resolution
be passed and adopted:�
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Ordinance
Introduced |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 2004-76 (1001 North San Fernando Boulevard;
Applicant: Rafik Khatchaturian).
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1702
ZMA 2004-76 �
1001 N. San
Fernando Blvd.
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,819:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR ZONE MAP AMENDMENT � PROJECT NO. 2004-76.
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Adopted |
The ordinance was introduced and the resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Murphy,
Vander Borght and Ramos.
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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Initial Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mrs. Ramos 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:
Don Elsmore, Carolyn
Berlin, Phil Berlin, David Piroli, Rose Prouser, Ron Vanderford, Mark
Stebbeds, and, Charles Trapani, on Airport matters; Howard Rothenbach, on
tax increment and responses to citizen correspondence by Council Members;
Eden Rosen, on utility rate increases and Alzheimers disease awareness;
Mark Barton, on public art displays; Floran Frank, on the installation of
the soundwall on the State Route 134 freeway; and, Dr. Theresa Karam, on
the upcoming municipal elections.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Agenda Item
Oral Communications |
Mrs. Ramos called for speakers for the agenda item oral communications at
this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were:
Don Elsmore, Mark
Stebbeds, Ron Vanderford, Rose Prouser, Eden Rosen, Phil Berlin, Carolyn
Berlin, Charles Trapani, Esther Espinoza, David Piroli, Mike Nolan and
Mark Barton, on Airport matters; Lew Stone, on the Burbank Firefighters
Memorandum of Understanding and future restoration of staffing levels;
Garen Yegparian, on the upcoming municipal elections, in support of the
rail trolley study and expressing appreciation for Council consideration
of a comment letter on the Canyon Hills Development; and, Howard
Rothenbach, on the proposed rail trolley study and Measure A.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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9:27 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 9:29 p.m. with all members
present.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Campbell 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 September 30, 2004 was noted and ordered
filed.
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1007-1
1009-1
Principal Civil
Eng./BWP to
Manager Water
Engineering/
Planning |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,820:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING AND RE-TITLING
THE SPECIFICATION OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL CIVIL ENGINEER/BWP (CTC
No. 0680) TO MANAGER WATER ENGINEERING/PLANNING (CTC No. 0533).
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1007-1
1009-1
Revise Spec. of
Water Maint/
Construction Superintendent |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,821;
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF WATER MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION
SUPERINTENDENT (CTC No. 0990).
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1011-2
Approve MOU
with the Burbank
Firefighters |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,822:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK FIREFIGHTERS
AND AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005.
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1012
Safety Boot
Contract with
Work Boot
Warehouse |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,823:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN EXTENSION
OF THE TERM OF PRICE AGREEMENT PA 1444.
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204
Approve a PSA
with Martin &
Chapman |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,824:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND MARTIN &
CHAPMAN COMPANY.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Murphy,
Vander Borght and Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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204
Ordinance
Ordering the
2005 Elections |
Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk, requested Council approval of an ordinance ordering a Primary Nominating
Election to be held on
Tuesday, February
22, 2005 and
a General Municipal Election to be held on
April 12, 2005
as established by the City Charter and Municipal Code. She explained that
the 2005 Primary Nominating Election will nominate or elect candidates for
terms of four years for: three offices for Member of the City Council; two
offices for Member of the Board of Education; one office for City Clerk;
and, one office for City Treasurer. She added that the General Municipal
Election will be conducted on
April 12, 2005, and
will, if necessary, elect to the offices of Member of the Council, Member
of the Board of Education, City Clerk and City Treasurer, the candidates
nominated at the Primary Nominating Election. She noted that all Municipal
Elections shall be conducted and held in substantial accordance with the
City Charter, Burbank Election Code and the State Election Code.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Ms. Murphy that the
following ordinance be introduced and adopted:�
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204
Ordinance
Ordering the
2005 Elections
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ORDINANCE NO. 3655:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING A PRIMARY
NOMINATING ELECTION ON FEBRUARY 22, 2005, AND ORDERING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ON APRIL 12, 2005.
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Adopted |
The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Murphy,
Vander Borght and Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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1502
Rail Trolley Study |
Mr. Herrmann,
Assistant Community Development Director/Transportation, presented a
request by Council Member Campbell that the City consider a rail trolley
study. He reported that in September 2004, the Glendale City Council
appropriated $100,000 to study the feasibility of constructing and
operating a trolley system in their downtown area. He explained that while
the initial concept was to study a circular route in the
Glendale downtown
area, there was also some interest in developing a system that provides
regional linkages to employment centers and transportation nodes.
Mr. Herrmann
informed the Council that initial discussions with
Glendale
staff suggested that there may be an opportunity to work jointly on a
regional trolley system. He added that this matter was discussed by the
Transit Task Force with a consensus to support a joint study, and interest
in the possibility of developing a fixed rail trolley.
Staff was directed
to closely monitor the City of
Glendale feasibility
study and provide an update to the Council.
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405-1
Canyon Hills
Development
Comments |
Mr. Baker, Deputy
City Planner, Community Development Department, gave a brief overview of
the Canyon Hills Development Project proposed to be built in the La Tuna
Canyon area of the City of
Los Angeles, and the
associated Environmental Impact Report. He added that the Council directed
staff to provide options for providing comments to the City of Los Angeles
on the proposed project due in part to a number of concerns raised by the
public.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr.
Vander Borght, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried with Mr. Golonski and
Ms. Murphy voting no that, �a letter be drafted for the Mayor�s signature
to the Los Angeles City Council and more specifically to Council Member
Wendy Gruehl with respect to the Canyon Hills Development Project
requesting that they acknowledge the impact on the scenic vistas that this
project will have and its impact on Burbank residents who use the Verdugo
Mountains trails. The letter would also note the loss of the educational
opportunities for children due to the disturbance of the wildlife in that
area.�
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1503
1504
BWP Monthly
Report |
Mr. Davis, General
Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP), presented the monthly water and
power operating report for the month of October 2004. He stated that
drinking water quality continues to meet or exceed State, Federal and the
Council�s administrative standards.
Mr. Davis reported
that the financial results for the Water Fund are on budget and gave an
update on the groundwater replenishment project. With regard to the
Electric Division, he noted that although electric retail sales have been
below budget due to mild weather, cost control and wholesale operations
have been better than budget. He stated that overall, the financial and
operating results of the Electric Fund are better than budget.
Mr. Davis also gave
an update on the construction of the microturbine expansion project at the
City�s landfill, the natural gas procurement program with the City of
Los Angeles
and commented on the safety award and progress of the Magnolia Power
Project. He informed the Council that BWP has implemented a third-party
multi-language service of up to 150 language translators to support
languages not commonly spoken by staff and noted that the new customer
billing system received a national award.
The Council noted
and filed the report.
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10:37 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency, Housing
Authority, Parking
Authority and
YES Fund Board
Meetings |
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 |
Mrs. Ramos 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
proposed Airport Development Agreement.
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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 10:40 p.m. to
Thursday, November
4, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fire Training Center, 1845 North Ontario
Street, for a Development and Community Services Building Design Study
Session to discuss the following: brief overview of the prior project
architect Widom Wein Cohen O�Leary & Terasawa�s (WWCOT) design; proposed
use of exterior finish materials, colors and architectural features;
comparison of other relevant existing civic-oriented buildings; discussion
of the proposed building�s exterior design within the Burbank Civic Center
context; solicitation of public comment and/or City Council input; and,
identification of the next step(s) in order to proceed with the
Construction Documents Phase and return to the Council meeting of November
16, 2004 with a request to proceed with construction drawings for the DCSB.
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Margarita
Campos, City Clerk
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