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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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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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5:35 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. Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957
Title of Employee�s Position: City Manager and City Attorney.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:55 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 Shirley Smith.
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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
Community Disaster
Volunteers
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Interim Fire Chief
Mehling gave a brief overview of the Community Disaster Volunteer program.
Rich Baenen, Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, recognized the active
volunteers for their exemplary service. Mayor Ramos expressed
appreciation to and recognized the following Community Disaster
Volunteers; June Box, Erik Day, Jenny Day, Diane Finn, Dick Fischer, John
Hurst, Jody Junor, Debra Lockett and Michael McCarty, for 100+ hours of
service; and, Teri Christopher, Troy Peace and Bill Tracey, for 200+ hours
of service. Mayor Ramos also presented awards to: David Fleming,
Distinguished Recognition; Eric Christensen, Disaster Volunteer of the
Year; and, Deborah Shane, Outstanding Achievement.
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301-1
Citizen Recognition
�
Shirley Smith
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Mayor Ramos
recognized Shirley Smith and her dog, Flash Gordon, for their search and
rescue efforts during the recent La Conchita mudslides.
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301-1
Teens in
Action�s Receipt
of Golden Mike
Award |
Mayor Ramos
recognized Colleen Duffy Felix, Victoria O�Neill and all members of the
Teens in Action Media Communication Team for their receipt of the Golden
Mike Award for their show entitled �Sex: What You Don�t Know Can Hurt
You!�
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7:28 P.M.
Hearing
1702
PD 89-7
(M. David Paul) |
Mayor Ramos stated
that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the Second Amendment
to Planned Development No. 89-7; the Mitigated Declaration; a Development
Agreement; and a vacation of a public utility easement for the Media
Studios North Project. The Developer, M. David Paul Development LLC,
wishes to expand the boundaries of Planned Development Zone No. 89-7 by
.52 acres and to increase the allowable building area from 650,000 square
feet to 925,000 square feet which is an increase of 275,000 square feet.�
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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 |
Mr. Ochsenbein,
Senior Planner, Community Development Department, requested that the
Council consider a second amendment to Planned Development (PD) No. 89-7,
Media Studios North. He reported that M. David Paul Development is
proposing to increase the current entitlement for Media Studios North by
275,000 square feet (sf) of office space. He added that the proposal also
involves a request to expand the boundary of the project to include 0.52
acres of property fronting the east side of
Avon Street and a
vacation of an existing, unutilized easement on the 0.52 acre property.
He clarified that the proposed expansion will be modified to allow for
vehicular ingress/egress from Avon Street. He noted that the proposed
amendment does not contemplate any changes to the existing permitted uses
or development standards established for the project beyond an increase in
overall density.
Mr. Ochsenbein
informed the Council that PD 89-7 originally began as a project called the
Burbank Business Centre, approved in November 1991 as an office project
with four buildings, each three-to-five stories in height. He explained
that project was located on a site owned by the Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) and the maximum development established for the project was
650,000 sf, contingent upon the inclusion of properties fronting along
Avon Street,
which were not under the control of the developer. He noted that
development without those properties was limited to 475,000 sf. He added
that the project also involved a General Plan Amendment which modified the
site including the Avon Street frontage to Limited Commercial, a land use
consistent with this type of office project. He noted that due to changes
in the real estate market, the project was never constructed and the
Agency began pursuing other developers for the site.
Mr. Ochsenbein
reported that in 1996, the Agency began working with M. David Paul
Development to take over development of PD No. 89-7 and in 1997 an
amendment to the PD was approved to allow for the construction of the
Media Studios North project. He reported that similar to the Burbank
Business Centre, Media Studios North had a maximum development of 650,000
sf but was not subject to the contingencies applied to the Burbank
Business Centre project due to the fact that the project included an
additional 21,397 sf of land from the Lockheed Skunkworks property located
to the north of the project site, which is also owned by M. David Paul.
He noted that unlike many PDs where a specific project is approved, Media
Studios North was approved in a manner similar to a typical change of
zoning. The project was not approved with a site plan, but rather,
development envelopes were established for the site including maximum
height limits and minimum setback requirements.
Mr. Ochsenbein then
discussed the development standards approved for the project, noting that
they were consistent with typical Burbank Municipal Code development
standards. He added that under the existing entitlements, two buildings
have been constructed and that excavation and foundations for a third
building have been completed, and construction of this building is
expected to begin in early 2005.
Mr. Ochsenbein
reported that the proposed amendment involves the modification of the
existing project boundaries to include the
Avon Street frontage
which was originally contemplated as part of the Burbank Business Center
project. He added that along with the expansion of the project site, M.
David Paul is requesting an increase in the overall density of the site by
275,000 sf for a total of 925,000 sf. He noted that all development on
the site, including the proposed amendment, would be subject to the
existing development standards for the project. Additionally, the project
would be required to remain consistent with the existing architecture on
the site.
Mr. Ochsenbein
informed the Council that as a part of the review process for the proposed
amendment, a Request for Proposals was issued in order to prepare the
environmental analysis pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA). Ultimately, Christopher A. Joseph and Associates was retained
to act as the City�s consultant for the CEQA analysis and Kimley-Horn and
Associates was contracted to prepare the traffic impact analysis. He
added that based upon a review of the project and an analysis of its
impacts, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared indicating that,
with proposed mitigation measures, the project will not result in a
significant impact on the environment. He then discussed the most notable
traffic impacts and the proposed mitigation measures. He noted that the
project was reviewed and approved by the Planning Board on
December 13, 2004
and discussed the responses to the concerns raised by the Planning Board.
He concluded with staff�s assessment that the proposed amendment to PD
No. 89-7 is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan
as well as the design guidelines for approval of a PD.
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Applicant/
Representative |
Jeff Worthy,
Principal with M. David Paul Development, gave a brief history of the
project and the features on the project site that will help modify the
typical office development traffic patterns, such as the gym, screening
room and day care center and commissary. He also noted that incentives
will be provided for Metrolink riders.
Mr. Vander Borght,
Mr. Campbell and Mrs. Ramos acknowledged meeting with the applicant.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment
were: Stan Hyman, Don Elsmore, Howard Rothenbach, Rose Prouser and David
Piroli, in opposition to the project; David Gordon, expressed concerns
with the Mitigated Negative Declaration process and cumulative impacts;
and, Esther Espinoza, expressed concerns with noise and traffic impacts.
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Hearing
Closed |
There being no
further response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the hearing
was declared closed.
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Rebuttal |
Mr. Worthy responded
to public comment regarding: the project�s proximity to the day care
center; ingress and egress to the project from
Hollywood Way; the
applicability of an Alcohol and Beverage Control alcohol license; and, the
project height.
Mr. Ochsenbein
responded to public comment with regard to: the environmental and traffic
analysis; traffic impacts; the consideration of the State Route 134
On-Ramp Project in the traffic study; accessibility to the open areas;
traffic mitigation measures and consideration of cumulative projects in
the Mitigated Negative Declaration process.
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Motion |
Following Council
deliberation, it was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr.
Campbell that "the following resolutions be passed and adopted and the
following ordinance be read for the first time by title only and be passed
to the second reading, as amended with an additional 60,000 square feet of
entitlement contingent upon TMO participation over a two-year period.�
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1702
Adopt Mitigated
Neg. Dec. for
Media Studios
North (M. David
Paul)
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RESOLUTION NO.
26,905:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(MEDIA STUDIOS NORTH).
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1702
2nd Amend to
PD 89-7 (Media
Studios North) |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 89-7 AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATED
THERETO (MEDIA STUDIOS NORTH).
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1702
Public Service
Easement Vac.
East Side of
Avon St. (V-
335) |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,906:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PUBLIC
SERVICE EASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF AVON STREET, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
(V-335).
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Adopted |
The
resolutions were adopted and the ordinance was introduced 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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9:23 P.M.
Jt. Hearing w/
Housing Authority
906
Public Housing
Agency Five-
Year Plan and
Annual Plan
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Mayor Ramos stated
that �this is the time and place for the joint public hearing of the
Council of the City of
Burbank and the
Housing Authority of the City of
Burbank
to consider the Five Year Public Housing Agency Plan for 2005-2009 and the
Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2005.�
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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 |
Ms. Ruth
Davidson-Guerra, Assistant Community Development Director/Housing and
Redevelopment, requested that the Council and Housing Authority Board
consider: 1) the Five-Year Public Housing Agency Plan for 2005�2009; 2)
the Public Housing Agency Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-06 (which
includes an amendment to the Section 8 Program payment standard); and, 3)
authorizing the Board Chairperson and the Executive Director to execute
the certifications that are required by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
reported that the Section 8 Rental Assistance Program is funded by HUD
with a primary purpose of providing rent subsidies on behalf of the
very-low income tenants throughout the City. She noted that the Five-Year
Plan describes the mission of the Housing Authority and the goals for
achieving its mission over the next five years. She explained that the
mission of the Burbank Housing Authority is to provide affordable housing
that is decent, safe and sanitary to very-low income tenants in
Burbank.
She noted the Housing Authority�s primary goal of assisting the greatest
number of families or households within the Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)-allocated budget, utilizing all 1,014 housing assistance vouchers
available to Burbank.
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
reported that for the most part, Federal regulations dictate the
implementation standards of the Section 8 Program. She added that there
are some areas where local discretion is allowed and that the local policy
decisions are included in the revised Administrative Plan, including:
timing for opening and closing the Section 8 Waiting List; establishing
local preferences for the Waiting List; obtaining credit reports for
applicants and participants; establishing local housing assistance payment
standards; obtaining information on criminal
activity for household members; and, establishing repayment options for
fraudulent cases.
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
informed the Council that over the past year, staff has faced several
challenges with administering the Section 8 Program. She stated that
nationwide, the Program has been faced with uncertainties from the Federal
budget and in addition,
Burbank�s
rising housing costs and local rents have taken a toll on the Program.
She noted that in 1999, the Housing Authority established the policy of
setting the Section 8 payment standards at 110 percent of the fair market
rents which has been successful in achieving its primary goal, especially
since the Housing Authority had a sufficient amount of reserve funding
available from which to draw. She added that with Burbank�s rental rates
on the rise, the local standard of paying 110 percent above the HUD fair
market rents has negatively impacted the Authority�s budget and if
conditions are left unchanged, the Housing Authority reserve funds will be
exhausted within twelve months.
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
informed the Council that in an effort to avoid reducing rental vouchers
or depleting funds, staff is recommending a program administration
amendment that would adjust the payment standard from the fixed rate of
110 percent above the fair market rents to 90 percent. She explained that
setting the payment standards at 90 percent of the fair market rent would
ultimately result in a per-household subsidy decrease of roughly $104 per
month for approximately 34 percent of the program participants (roughly
341 households). With this reduction, she noted that the Housing
Authority will be able to continue serving the maximum number of
households, thereby providing the highest level of service and assistance
while staying within the annual budget. She added that in accordance with
HUD guidelines, a local Authority must provide a two-year notice period to
the affected tenants. In the meantime, households new to the program and
tenants that move would be assisted at the new payment standard of 90
percent.
Ms. Davidson-Guerra
also reported that the Five Year Plan and the proposed Annual Plan
including the proposed adjustment to the payment standard were presented
to the Resident Advisory Board, comprised of 12 Section 8 Program
participants.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment
was Rose Prouser, requesting clarification on income levels, opening and
closing of the Section 8 Waiting List, and rent determination.
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Hearing
Closed |
There being no
further response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the hearing
was declared closed.
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Following Council
deliberation, staff was directed to return with more information depicting
the potential impact of the Annual Plan on the Section 8 Program
participants.
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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: Howard Rothenbach, on the ability of Providence Saint Joseph
Medical Center to purchase power from another utility other than Burbank
Water and Power; Paul Dyson, on potential changes to Amtrak service; Mark
Barton, on massing models; David Gordon, responding to comments made at a
previous Council meeting; Stan Hyman, on election matters; Eden Rosen and
Rose Prouser, on Airport matters; James Schad, on the Disney pedestrian
bridge and the ballot counting process; and, David Piroli, on election
issues and commending the City Clerk�s Office for exemplary service.
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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: David Gordon, commending the City Clerk�s Office and on the Media
Studios North project; Eden Rosen, on Section 8 Program eligibility; Rose
Prouser, inquiring whether redevelopment funds can be used for Section 8
Program vouchers or outside of redevelopment areas, and on the Natural Gas
Sales Agreement with the Southern California Public Power Authority;
Esther Espinoza, in support of the �Kidsteps to Safety� bicycle and
pedestrian safety grant; and, Howard Rothenbach, in opposition to the
adjustment of paramedic ambulance transportation fees and commenting on
the mid-year adjustments and the sale of power to Providence Saint Joseph
Medical Center.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the
Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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10:50 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed
at this time. The meeting reconvened at
11:00 p.m. with all
members present.
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802-1
Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency,
Housing Authority, Parking Authority and
YES Fund Board
2005 Investment
Policy |
Ms. Anderson, City
Treasurer, requested that the Council, Redevelopment Agency Board, Housing
Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board
approve the 2005 Investment Policy. She explained that the Investment
Pool is comprised of the City, Redevelopment Agency, Parking Authority,
Youth Endowment Services Fund and separately the Housing Authority. She
noted that the recommended changes include: decreasing the monthly
liquidity requirement from $67 million to $62 million; adding Gavin Lee,
Wachovia Securities, to the list of qualified brokers from which the City
may purchase investments; and, deleting Ken Herman, First Tennessee Bank,
who is retired, Kirk Walske, Bank of America Securities, who has not been
involved with the City�s portfolio, and Ron Gross, Vining Sparks, who is
not active in servicing the City�s needs.
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Motion
|
It was moved by Ms.
Murphy, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that �the Council,
Redevelopment Agency Board, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth
Endowment Services Fund Board approve the 2005 Investment Policy.�
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802-1
Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency
Mid-Year
Adjustments for
FY 2004-05 |
Mr. Hanway,
Financial Services Director, provided the Council with a review of the
City�s financial status as of December 31, 2004; requested Council
approval of mid-year adjustments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2004-05 approved
budget; provided a summary of the Five Year financial forecast; discussed
relevant detail pertaining to the development of the City�s FY 2005-06
budget; and, discussed the available non-recurring funding sources which
included: the UUT & In Lieu Set Aside Fund; Vehicle License Fee (VLF) Gap
Securitization Fund; Capital Projects Contingency Appropriation; and,
Interest Earned on Bond Proceeds.
Mr. Hanway explained
that the mid-year budget adjustments included requests from: the City
Clerk�s Office for election-related services; Community Development
Department for user licenses and maintenance fees; Fire Department for
Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS) participation
and polygraph screening exams for firefighter recruit background checks;
Library Services Department to appropriate additional funds received from
a State Literacy Grant; Management Services Department for the Safety
Program/safety shoes; Park, Recreation and Community Services Department
for costs related to the Olive Recreation Center; Police Department for
costs related to Interagency Communications Interoperability System (ICIS)
participation, Safety Suite Software and Hardware, and spaying and
neutering of shelter animals.
Mr. Hanway noted
that non-departmental items included: $3 million from the UUT & In Lieu
Set Aside account to cover the first year of ramp-up for the new Central
Library; $1 million for the infrastructure replacement reserve; $84,000 to
mitigate traffic at the Animal Shelter; $4,770 to pay for annual Local
Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) costs; and, $250,000 to fund
counseling programs for high schools and middle schools and other
teen-related programs, including �Teens in Action,� as recommended by the
Mayor�s Youth Task Force.
Mr. Hanway also
reported that non-General Fund requests included: Proposition
A�Transportation Fund (Fund104) for implementing Burbank Local Transit
(BLT) Phases I and II as recommended by the Transit Services Task Force;
City Centre Debt Service Fund (Fund 202) to cover the second installment
of the Mall rebate check, payable to Burbank Mall Associates, LLC Property
and Sales Tax Rebate; City Centre Redevelopment Project Area (Fund 302)
for additional funding to pay for traffic engineering services for the
Downtown Parking Management Plan; Low/Moderate Housing (Fund 305) for the
costs associated with professional services for the litigation on the
Peyton/Grismer Project; Refuse Collection and Disposal Fund (Fund 498) for
the landscape maintenance contract at the Recycle Center which had
previously been included in the Landfill budget but was not budgeted for
FY 2004-05; Office Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 533) for the
previously-mentioned Police Safety Suite and to replace the ceramics kiln
for the Park, Recreation and Community Services Department; Municipal
Building Replacement Fund (Fund 534) to reimburse the contingency budget
for funds used on the old Fire Station 13 re-roofing and rehabilitation
project; and, Computer Equipment Replacement Fund (Fund 537) to replace
all 43 remaining old clone computers at the Northwest and Central
Libraries.
Mr. Golonski
requested that $100,000 be set aside for three-year funding cycles of the
PerformArts Grants and that the grant be reconsidered after three years.
The Council was not supportive.
Mr. Vander Borght
requested that the Council consider allocating $3 million from the UUT $
In Lieu Set Aside; with $1 million allocated towards the Central Library
replacement, $1 towards the Traffic and Transportation fund and $1 million
for beautification of the City, specifically Burbank Boulevard.
Mr. Golonski agreed
with Mr. Vander Borght�s proposal but suggested that $2 million be
allocated to the Library Fund and $2 million towards the infrastructure
reserve fund, which would include transportation, traffic and
Burbank Boulevard
beautification.
Mrs. Ramos was
supportive of allocating $1 million towards traffic and transportation
improvements, $1 million towards the Library and $2 million towards the
Infrastructure Reserve Fund including Burbank Boulevard. Ms. Murphy
concurred and suggested that a priority of projects be established.
Mr. Campbell was
supportive of allocating $1 million towards traffic and transportation
improvements, $1 million towards the Library, and $2 million towards the
infrastructure reserve fund of which $1 million was dedicated to
Burbank Boulevard
improvements.
Mr. Hanway informed
the Council of other potential funding sources for
Burbank Boulevard
projects.
Mrs. Ramos expressed
support for the Police Safety Suite proposal. The Council concurred.
The Council was
supportive of the $250,000 allocation to the Youth Task Force.
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Motion
|
It was moved by Ms.
Murphy and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the following resolutions
be passed and adopted:�
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802-1
Mid-Year
Adjustments for
FY 2004-05 |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,907:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET OF FISCAL YEAR
2004-2005 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENTS, as amended with $1
million allocated to the Library Reserve Fund, $1 million to the
Transportation Fund and $2 million to an Infrastructure Reserve Fund.�
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2128 for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 for
the Purpose of Mid-Year Adjustments was adopted.
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Adopted |
The resolutions were 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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11:57 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
11:59 p.m. with all
members present.
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Items Removed
From Consent
Calendar |
The items regarding
advertising for two vacancies on the Transportation Commission and the
Adjustment of Paramedic Ambulance Transportation Fees were removed from
the consent agenda for the purpose of discussion.
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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
December 31, 2004
was noted and ordered filed.
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1211
Annual Weed
Abatement |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,908:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DECLARING
THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND
DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A
PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT
THEREOF.
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1503
LM6000 SCR
Upgrade and
NOx Catalyst
Replacement
Project |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,909:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND AWARDING A DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AGREEMENT TO TURNER ENVIROLOGIC, INC. FOR THE LM6000
SCR UPGRADE AND NOx CATALYST REPLACEMENT PROJECT (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO.
1181).
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804-3
Kidsteps to
Safety Bicycle
And Ped. Safety
Grant |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,910:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET.
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1011-5
MOU with
BMA |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,911:
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 2004-2005.
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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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202-12
Vacancies on
the Transportation
Commission |
A report was
received from the Community Development Department requesting Council
authorization to solicit applications from
Burbank
residents to replace two members of the Transportation Commission. The
report indicated that one of the members has asked to be replaced for
health reasons, and the other has been called up to active duty in the
National Guard, and is expected to be outside of the country for at least
one year. It was indicated that continuing difficulties in achieving
meeting quorums necessitates that these existing members be replaced at
this time.
Mr. Golonski
requested that a mechanism be established that would allow for a member to
return to service on a board, commission or committee upon return from
active duty.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr.
Golonski, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that �the City Clerk
advertise for the two vacancies on the Transportation Commission and that
staff be directed to return with alternatives that would allow for a
member to return to service on a board, commission or committee upon
return from active military service.�
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908
Paramedic
Ambulance
Transportation
Fees |
A report was
received from the Fire Department requesting Council authorization to
amend Article V, Section 1 of the City of
Burbank Fee Schedule
by increasing paramedic ambulance fees to match the recently-adopted
Los Angeles
County
rates. The report indicated that the
County
of Los
Angeles recently adopted an increase to their �General Public Ambulance
Rates� schedule, which went into effect on January 1, 2005. The report
indicated that with Medicare and HMO reimbursement rates steadily
decreasing, agencies providing emergency medical transport must adjust
their fees to offset these losses in revenue and maintain the quality of
services they provide.
Staff was directed
to return with more detailed information on the matter.
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800
Vehicle License
Fee Gap |
Mr. Hanway,
Financial Services Director, reported that during the time period between
the suspension of the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) offsets in June 2003 and
the implementation of higher fees in October 2003, approximately $1.2
billion was not received by local governments and is still owed them by
the State (the VLF Gap Repayments). He noted that the City�s share of the
VLF Gap Repayment is $1,771,985.85 (the VLF Receivable). He explained
that the VLF Program was instituted by the California Statewide
Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) in 2004 to enable cities and
counties to sell their respective VLF Receivables to CSCDA for an up-front
fixed purchase price estimated to be 92 percent to 96 percent of the VLF
Gap Repayments. He stated that CSCDA is planning to issue taxable and/or
tax-exempt notes (VLF Notes) and to use the note proceeds to purchase the
VLF Receivables and pay financing costs. He added that the actual
purchase price of the VLF Receivables will depend on the total amount of
VLF Receivables that cities and counties sell to CSCDA and on bond market
conditions at the time the VLF Notes are priced. He stated that if the
City sells its VLF Receivable under the VLF Program, CSCDA will pledge the
City VLF Receivable to secure the repayment of a corresponding portion of
the VLF Notes. He noted that the City�s sale of its VLF Receivable will
be irrevocable and bondholders will have no recourse to the City if the
State does not make the VLF Gap Repayment.
Mr. Hanway informed
the Council that participating in the VLF Program allows the City to
receive a discounted repayment of the $1,771,985.85 receivable. He stated
that assuming that the discount is a reasonable amount, staff believes
that it makes sense to shift the repayment risk to the loan program. He
explained that should the State of
California delay the
scheduled August 2006 repayment this risk will be absorbed by the credit
enhancer and investments of the VLF loan pool. He added that the City has
elected to have its VLF Receivable purchased on a tax-exempt basis in
order to finance capital improvement costs (hard and soft costs) for the
Community
Services Building. He noted that tax-exempt financing is expected to
lower the interest costs on the VLF Notes, thus enabling CSCDA to
potentially pay a higher purchase price for the City's VLF Receivable by
approximately two percent.
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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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800
Vehicle License
Fee Gap |
RESOLUTION NO.
26,912:
A RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE SELLER�S VEHICLE LICENSE FEE
RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE; AND DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER
ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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Adopted |
The resolution was
adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Campbell,
Murphy, Vander Borght
and Ramos.
Noes: Council
Member Golonski.
Absent: Council
Members None.
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12:17 A.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 |
There was no
response to the Mayor�s invitation for speakers for the final open public
comment period of oral communications at this time.
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Adjournment |
There being no
further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at
12:17 a.m.
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Margarita
Campos, CMC
City Clerk
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