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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Murphy, and Ramos. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Vander Borght. |
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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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Additional Closed Session
Agenda Item |
Mr. Barlow requested that an additional Closed Session item regarding
Rothenbach v. Ramos be added to the agenda stating that �there is a need
to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the
attention of the City subsequent to the agenda being posted.�
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried with Mr.
Vander Borght absent that �the additional Closed Session item regarding
Rothenbach v. Ramos be added.�
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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 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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b. 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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c. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Rothenbach v. Ramos
Case No.: BS093581
Brief description and nature of case: Complaint for Injunctive
Relief re: Proposed Airport Development.
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Community
Services Bldg.
Design Study
Session |
Mr. Clifford,
Capital Projects Manager, Public Works Department, gave a brief overview
of the November 4, 2004 Design Study Session that was held to address the
exterior building design of the Community Services Building (CSB) Project.
He also gave a summary of the modifications requested by the Council at
that meeting. He noted that the minor design modifications have no
additional fiscal impact.
Alexander Ward,
Director of Design, Leo A. Daly Architects, reported on the following
modifications to the CSB Project addressing the primary concerns that the
Council identified at the November 4, 2004 Design Study Session:
1) A warmer
material, finish and color palette for the exterior limestone, window
mullions, cement plaster and metal panels; 2) Use of green tinted glass;
3) Clearly defining
the water fountain design envelope at the main entry area. Although
further detailed design is required, it was the consensus of the Council
that the fountain shall be active with articulated noise and movement,
rather than passive;
4) A black granite
accent material for use around the primary entrances and other openings;
5) The main and
secondary entrances were enhanced with hardscape and softscape
modifications;
6) A bas relief
would be considered further at the
Third Street and
Orange Grove main entrance to provide an additional design link to City
Hall;
7) The City seal
would be etched into the large single window at the south elevation;
8) An alternative
material and design for the window above the double doors at the community
room, south building elevation; and,
9) No changes to the
primary building setbacks along
Third Street and
Orange Grove Avenue were made based on the width sufficiency in the
current design.
The Council approved
the design modifications and expressed preference for the larger oak tree
as opposed to the proposed three olive trees, and eliminating the palm
trees outside the community room.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:41 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
Moment of
Silence
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Don Farquhar,
Veterans Commemorative Committee.
A moment of silence was observed for Officer Mathew Pavelka and all City
employees who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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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
Children�s Book
Week |
Mayor Ramos
presented a proclamation in honor Children�s Book Week to Ericka Carr,
Children�s Librarian, Library Services Department.
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301-1
World War II
Veterans Month |
Mayor Ramos
presented a proclamation in honor of World War II Veterans Month to Don
Farquhar and Florence Mast of the Veterans Commemorative Committee.
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301-1
World War II
Veterans |
Mayor Ramos
recognized the following World War II Veterans who are
Burbank
residents: Ric Eyrich; Donald Farquhar; Ham Lloyd; Florence Huag Mast;
W.R. �Web� Raduenz; Roland Stewart; and, Frederick �Dusty� Worthen. She
commended them individually for their service and bravery in defending the
country during World War II, and expressed richly-deserved gratitude to
them.
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301-1
Middle School
Principals�
Presentation on
the Middle
School Grant
Program |
Mr. Hansen, Park,
Recreation and Community Services Director, gave a brief background on the
Middle School Grant Program and introduced the principals from Burbank�s
three middle schools who made a presentation to the Council on the
benefits and success of the PeaceColors program: Jordan, Mary Margaret
Kljunak; Luther Burbank, Wanda Armstrong; and, Muir, Dan Hacking. Several
students also elaborated on the benefits of the program to their
individual schools.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner Lombardo reported on the Airport Authority meeting of
November 15, 2004.
He reported that the Authority approved the first amendment to the ground
lease agreement with Desmond's Studio Production Service; awarded
additional work orders to Environmental Science Associates in the amount
of $90,000 and International Parking Design in the amount of $76,000, in
support of the Development Agreement with the City; and, adopted a
heavy-duty vehicle acquisition policy. He also reported that the Authority
received updates on potential mid-year budget adjustments.
Mr. Campbell expressed appreciation to the Authority for adopting the
heavy-duty vehicle acquisition policy but expressed concern that the
policy may preclude hybrid electric vehicles from being purchased due to
cost considerations. He also suggested several amendments to the policy
that the Authority may consider, including: requiring that the Authority
apply for available funding to help reduce the cost of purchasing vehicles
such as the hybrid demonstration buses; establishing a smog reduction
goal; and, providing a progress report to the community.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council, the
Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority during the Closed Session
meetings, including the additional item on the City Council agenda.
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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:
Darin Ryburn,
representing the Burbank Police Officers Association, urging the Council
to resolve the impasse; Stephen Fitzmaurice, expressing dissatisfaction
with the Police Department�s response to his request for assistance;
Roland Stewart and Don Farquhar, in support of the proposed Airport
Development Agreement; Sam Ashegian, announcing a �Holiday in the Park�
event; Jesse Byers, Don Elsmore, Carolyn Berlin, Philip Berlin, Howard
Rothenbach and Mark Stebbeds, on Airport issues; Ralph Gee, expressing
dissatisfaction with the parking citation fee; Michael Bergfeld,
expressing disagreement with the City Attorney�s comments at a previous
meeting regarding a lawsuit he filed; Mark Barton, on potential artwork
for the Chandler Bikeway; Ron Vanderford, on the Platt Project and Airport
matters; Margie Gee, in opposition to compact parking spaces; Eden Rosen,
on traffic issues and Alzheimers awareness; Esther Espinoza, on
invocations at public meetings and in opposition to the recent opening of
a housing development; and, David Piroli, on the necessity of street
sweeping and on Airport matters.
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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, on the
Draft Development Agreement; Michael Bergfeld, in support of dialogue on
Airport matters and on the lawsuit he filed to have Measure B adjudicated;
Mark Barton, Mark Stebbeds, Carolyn Berlin, Philip Berlin, Esther
Espinoza, Margie Gee, Ron Vanderford, David Piroli, Eden Rosen and Howard
Rothenbach, on Airport issues; and, Mike Nolan, in support of resolving
the impasse between the City and Burbank Police Officers Association and
inquiring as to the status of the contamination clean up on the B-6 site.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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304-1
907
801-2
Donation to PD
from Peggy
Robinson |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,829:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET AND ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $35,000 FROM THE ESTATE
OF PEGGY ANN ROBINSON TO PURCHASE MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND VACCINATIONS FOR
ANIMALS AT THE BURBANK ANIMAL SHELTER.
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1011-6
BFF-COU
MOU |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,830:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE BURBANK
FIREFIGHTERS CHIEF OFFICERS UNIT AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
BUDGET.
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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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801
Review of FY
2004-05 State
Budget and
Five Year
Forecast |
Mr. Hanway, Financial Services Director, reviewed the Fiscal Year (FY)
2004-05 State budget, General Fund�s Financial Status as of September 30,
2004 and the Five Year Financial Forecast. He discussed the State budget�s
impact to the City and the revised Sales Tax; Property Tax; Utility User�s
Tax, Burbank Water and Power (BWP) In Lieu; Motor Vehicle In Lieu; Transit
Occupancy Tax; and, Transient Parking Tax revenue estimates. He also
reported that the revised FY 2004-05 General Fund budget recurring balance
is $1,482,413.
Mr. Hanway informed the Council that the available fund balance as of July
1, 2004 was $4,851,227 and that in addition to the non-recurring revenues
in the amount of $604,049 and the BWP Set Aside and In Lieu amount of
$289,457, the total available non-recurring revenue was $5,744,733. He
added that together with the recurring General Fund balance of $1,482,413
less total non-recurring uses in the amount of $2,830,557, the estimated
available fund balance was $4,396,589, which the Executive Team
recommended to be set aside for the Community Services Building, Robert
Ovrom Park and the Police Records Management System projects. He then
discussed the Five Year Financial Forecast, including the recurring and
non recurring items.
It was the consensus of the Council that staff return with a status report
on all non recurring funds and a list of projects in need of funding.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Campbell that �the report
be noted and filed and staff be directed to return with a status report on
all non recurring funds and a list of projects in need of funding, and
that the following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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801
Kennel Attendant
Funding |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,831:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE 2004-2005
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF THE KENNEL ATTENDANT POSITION
AND APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $70,000.
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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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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 frozen police officer positions and on the B-6 site contamination.
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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 10:31 p.m.
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Margarita Campos, City Clerk
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