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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Murphy, Vander Borght and Ramos. |
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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 Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on
Closed Session matters at this time.
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4:37 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 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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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:52 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 Christopher Seip.
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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
Burbank Temporary Aid
Center |
Mayor Ramos
presented a proclamation in honor of Burbank Temporary Aid Center Week to
Barbara Howell, Executive Director, Burbank Temporary Aid Center.
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301-1
National Family
Literacy Month |
Mayor Ramos
presented a proclamation in honor of National Family Literacy Month to Dr.
Cherise Moore, representing the Burbank Adult School.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meeting.
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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:
George Brogan and
Erin Ravelo, in support of the proposed Airport Development Agreement;
Marianna Walton, on noise created by whistling trains; Mr. Lucero, on a
pending criminal case; Victor Nerone, expressing appreciation for receipt
of information on the proposed Airport Development Agreement; Michael
Scandiffio, representing Burbank Rancho Homeowners, on the proposed
Airport Development Agreement; Mark Barton, on the Chandler Bikeway art
installation; Mark Stebbeds, on the proposed Airport Development
Agreement; Eden Rosen, on Alzheimers awareness; Phil Berlin, Carolyn
Berlin, Ron Vanderford and David Piroli, on Airport issues; Theresa Karam,
on the case of Karam v. City of Burbank and the upcoming municipal
elections; and, Esther Espinoza, on invocations at public meetings.
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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:
Eva Sippel, Dr.
Martin Small, Claudia Bonis, Mark Stebbeds and Esther Espinoza, in support
of reconsidering the Kennel Attendant position; Tony Rondinella, on
multiple family residential densities; Ron Vanderford, on the validity of
prior agreements written by the City�s Special Airport Counsel; Theresa
Karam, in support of reconsidering the Kennel Attendant position and on
the City Attorney�s performance evaluation; Eden Rosen, on multiple family
residential issues and the City Attorney�s performance evaluation; Mike
Nolan and Carolyn Berlin, on the performance evaluations of the City
Manager and City Attorney; and, David Piroli, on the City Attorney�s
performance evaluation.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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8:31 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its
meeting. The Council reconvened at 8:32 p.m. with all members present.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1301-3
Burbank/Victory
Intersection
Realignment Proj.
Phase 3
(B.S. 1046) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,825:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING VARIOUS
AGREEMENTS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 ANNUAL BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BURBANK BOULEVARD/VICTORY
BOULEVARD INTERSECTION REALIGNMENT PROJECT, PHASE 3 (BID SCHEDULE NO. 1046
� BRIDGE WIDENING PROJECT).
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405-1
1507
Coordinate Network Agmt.
With LADWP |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,826:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE
COORDINATE NETWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE CITY OF
LOS ANGELES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
AND APPLICATIONS.
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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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1007
Kennel Attendant
Position |
Lieutenant Speirs
presented Council Member Golonski�s request to reconsider the Kennel
Attendant position. He reported that during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2004-05
budget process, the Police Department eliminated one Kennel Attendant
position. He explained that Kennel Attendants are responsible for the
hands-on care of the animals and maintenance of the shelter and when not
available, Animal Control Officers are required to perform the duties,
decreasing patrol time and extending response time to calls for service.
He added that historically, the Animal Shelter operated with one Kennel
Attendant, but in FY 2000-01, the Police Department increased staffing to
two Kennel Attendants due to more animals entering the shelter and animals
being kept for longer periods of time. He noted that eliminating the
Kennel Attendant has directly affected service to the public.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that
�staff be directed to allocate $75,000
from the
Unappropriated Fund Balance to fund the Kennel Attendant position for an
18-month period.�
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916
Commercial Shade
Tree Program |
Mrs. Meyer,
Marketing Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP), reported that since
March 2003, BWP has successfully implemented a residential shade tree
program and is proposing to expand the program to Burbank�s business
customers via the commercial shade tree program. She discussed that the
program has three elements, one of which will provide business customers
up to 20 trees free of charge. She added that the second element will
cater to businesses not interested in trees on their private property but
are interested in planting street trees. She noted that BWP is proposing
to partner with the Forestry Division in promoting and sponsoring
Forestry�s Tree Stewardship Program which provides 15-gallon commercial
street trees for $55 per tree. She explained that the price includes the
cost of the tree, tree planting, any concrete work necessary and the
encroachment permit. She added that BWP will include this program in all
marketing efforts for the private property shade tree program and will pay
the $55 per tree cost to make the program attractive to businesses.
Mrs. Meyer reported
that the third element is designed to assist the Community Development
Department (CDD) reach its goal for tree plantings along selected
commercial corridors. She stated that BWP proposes to provide funding in
the amount of $75,000 to CDD in support of tree plantings for streetscape
enhancement projects, such as the South San Fernando and Burbank Boulevard
projects.
Mrs. Meyer informed
the Council that staff anticipated limited participation in the first year
but overall, staff�s goal was to provide 400 trees for private property
and 50 street trees and that $25,000 has been earmarked for this portion
of the program. She also noted that funds are available in the approved
Fiscal Year 2004-05 budget to support the program.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Ms. Murphy that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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916
Commercial
Shade Tree
Program |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,827:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A COMMERCIAL
SHADE TREE PROGRAM.
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Adopted |
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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1501-2
Location Agmt.
With Starwest
Public Comm. |
Mr. Simay, Assistant
General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, requested Council approval of a
five-year Location Agreement with Starwest Public Communications, Inc. (Starwest).
He noted that under the old agreement, the City paid a fixed monthly
amount and received 10 percent of the revenue; however, as payphone usage
declined in favor of cell phones the operation became an added expense. He
noted that the proposed contract with Starwest has no monthly charge and
the City will receive 30 percent of the revenue in addition to a $4,000
signing bonus.
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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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1501-2
Location Agmt.
With Starwest
Public Comm. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,828:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE LOCATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND STARWEST PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS,
INC.
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Adopted |
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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1101
Multiple Family
Residential
Densities |
Mrs. Lazar, Senior
Planner, Community Development Department, presented information on
multi-family residential densities. She noted that the amount and density
of multi-family residential development has been an ongoing and increasing
concern in the community for the past two years. She noted that the Land
Use Element, as a blueprint for future development in the City, is the
ideal vehicle for initiating any necessary changes.
Mrs. Lazar recounted
that in February 2004, the Council adopted an emergency ordinance
modifying the existing Development Review process by adding required
compatibility findings for all new multi-family development. She added
that staff was also directed to proceed with a study of densities and
development standards and to specifically look at reducing the development
intensity in the City�s multi-family residential areas and ways of
protecting the quality of residential neighborhoods.
Mrs. Lazar discussed
the new multi-family density hierarchy which: reduces the overall amount
of new development that can be built in the multi-family residential area
by more than 50 percent; protects the single-family residential
neighborhoods and the character of multi-family residential neighborhoods;
and, preserves adequate residential capacity for the City to meet its
local growth needs and the State-mandated responsibilities.
Mrs. Lazar noted
that staff proposes four changes as part of the 2005 Land Use Element
update as follows: 1) changing the land use categories in certain
multi-family areas; 2) reducing overall densities in all multi-family land
use categories; 3) allowing for higher-density residential development in
appropriate areas around the Downtown and the Media District; and, 4)
encouraging residential development in commercial areas, such as Downtown
and along commercial corridors. She noted that the first two proposed
changes have the effect of reducing the residential densities and capacity
of the City, while the last two proposed changes provide for necessary
housing opportunities in the City. She then discussed the elements of each
proposed change.
Mrs. Lazar informed
the Council that even with the reduced densities, staff estimated that
approximately 4,400 additional units could be built in the multi-family
residential areas Citywide, 760 of which could be built above Glenoaks
Boulevard. In addition, she reported that 3,700 units could be built in
commercial mixed use areas. She also added that assuming 25 percent of all
new development took advantage of the State-mandated density bonus for
affordable housing production, an additional 700 units could be built, for
a total of 8,800 units.
She concluded that
following the adoption of the Land Use Element staff intends to begin a
workshop program to establish new development and design standards for
multi-family development, similar to what is being done for the R-1
development standards. She noted that these new standards will be brought
back to the Council for discussion following the public workshops. She
introduced Linda Tatum, consultant with EIP Associates, who worked with
staff on formulating appropriate densities, and Jim Rabe, consultant with
Keyser-Marston Associates, Inc., who worked on the economic analysis of
the proposed densities to ensure feasibility and economic viability.
Mr. Vander Borght
indicated support for staff�s proposed changes but expressed his
preference to further reduce densities recognizing that economic viability
also needs to be maintained.
Mr. Campbell agreed
with staff�s direction and noted that the proposed changes protect the
residential neighborhoods while increasing density in commercial areas
which is a necessary component as cities plan to accommodate future
densities. He disagreed that the proposal discourages multi-family
development in the R-1 Zone, noting that it ensures that new development
is compatible with the R-1 neighborhood. He also added that staff�s
proposal is identifying the areas that can accommodate a higher density
and that it keeps the high densities out of the residential areas, which
is a key element, while encouraging a mixed use environment.
Mr. Golonski
expressed support for the proposed densities and noted concern with the
current medium density standards that encourage land assemblage. He
indicated support for the concept of encouraging land assemblage for
better quality projects along with density increases on the larger lot
sizes, but noted the need for setback requirements. He also suggested
renaming the densities to provide a better reflection of their potential
and requested further clarification on the R-2 compact single family
proposal.
Ms. Murphy concurred
with staff�s proposed densities but expressed concern with the number of
units that could still be built. She also indicated support for renaming
the densities.
Mrs. Ramos commented
on the areas designated for high density and noted that the compact
single-family residential proposal will be of benefit to the community if
economically viable. She also indicated support for establishing setback
requirements for assembled parcels and noted the need for reviewing
parking standards and landscaping requirements.
Ms. Murphy suggested
that staff bring back a report with more specific information on areas
proposed to be designated for higher densities.
Following further
Council deliberation, staff was directed to focus on preparing Zone Text
Amendments for multi-family density reductions and development standards
as soon as possible, prior to completing the Land Use Element update. The
Council also approved the proposed density reductions and the workshop
program as the means for bringing public input to the process.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Ms. Murphy that �Ordinance
No. 3656 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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1702
ZMA 2004-76 �
1001 N. San
Fernando Blvd.
Change Zone
From M-1 to C-3 |
ORDINANCE NO. 3656:
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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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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9:47 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 |
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, inquiring as to the status of the contamination clean up at
the B-6 site.
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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 9:50 p.m.
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Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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