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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Murphy and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Ramos. |
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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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5:10 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 � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Porco, et al. v. City.
Case No.: BC177854
Brief description and nature of case: Complaint alleged First
Amendment violations regarding private phone �hotline.� Dismissed with
order to plaintiffs to pay City�s costs and attorneys fees; collection of
City�s costs.
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c. 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 6:47 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, 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 Marc Cutter, Veterans
Commemorative Committee.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Murphy, Ramos and Vander Borght. |
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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
Crazy 8, Girls
3rd/4th
Grade
Basketball Team |
Mayor Vander Borght recognized the Crazy 8 Girls 3rd/4th Grade Basketball
Team, which finished first in the Burbank Park, Recreation and Community
Services� 3rd and 4th Grade Division, and placed second in the Southern
California Municipal Athletic Federation Tournament. Certificates of
Recognition were presented to the following team members: Erin Golden;
Kaitlyn Kelly; Stefanie Lin; Jessica Loya; Samantha Pyros; Tatiana
Rizzotti; Jessica Schachtner; Victoria Valdivia; and, Coach Roy Pyros.
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301-1
Service Recognition
Awards and
High School
Science Scholarship
Awards |
Kreigh Hampel, Recycling Coordinator, Public Works Department, briefly
described the Service Recognition Awards Program and Mayor Vander Borght
presented plaques to the following award recipients: Ana Garcia,
Bellarmine-Jefferson High School; Andranik Demirchyan, Providence High
School; Young Jin Chung, Burbank High School; and, Rachel Freeman, John
Burroughs High School.
Steve Soghomonian, Electrical Engineer Associate, Burbank Water and Power,
briefly described the High School Science Scholarship Awards and Mayor
Vander Borght presented plaques to the following award recipients:
Allison Ivie, Burbank High School; James Iwaz, Providence High School;
and, Joanna Tripet-Diel, John Burroughs High School.
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301-1
Memorial Day
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Mayor Vander Borght presented a proclamation in honor of Memorial Day to
Marc Cutter, representing the Veterans Commemorative Committee.
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301-1
World War II
Veteran |
Mayor Vander Borght presented a Certificate of Recognition posthumously to
Kenneth E. King, a World War II veteran. The certificate was presented to
his wife, Mrs. Evelyn King, and son, Chris King.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Ms. Murphy reported on the Valley Transit Zone meeting she attended.
Mr. Campbell commented on transit ridership and requested that the Council
consider sending a letter to the Airport Authority with regard to a joint
partnership in establishing a second Compressed Natural Gas fueling
station at the Airport.
Mr. Vander Borght acknowledged receipt of a letter informing the Council
that Mr. Hanway, Financial Services Director, would be receiving a plaque
from the Government Finance Officers Association in recognition of the
excellent financial reporting by the Financial Services Department. He
then reported on a meeting he attended with Mr. Campbell and Ms. Alvord,
in addition to Glendale Mayor Manoukian and Glendale Council Member
Najarian, and City of Pasadena personnel, to further discuss the creation
an east-west corridor connection between the Gold Line, across the State
Route 134 corridor area to connect to the Red Line.
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7:22 P.M.
Hearing
504
Adoption of the
2004 Electrical
Code |
Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the
hearing on the adoption of the 2004 California Electrical Code and
revisions to Chapter 7 of the Burbank Municipal Code.�
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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. Sloan, Deputy Building Official, Community Development Department,
requested that the Council adopt the 2004 California Electrical Code in
its entirety and three revisions to the Burbank Municipal Code. He
reported that currently, Section 5537 of the Business and Professions Code
establishes limitations for projects that do not require a signature by a
licensed professional. He noted that the proposed revision will also
extend those restrictions to which individuals a permit may be issued,
thereby requiring that for any project required to be signed by a licensed
professional, permits may only be issued to a State of California licensed
contractor.
Mr. Sloan also reported that staff recommended revisions to Section 7-102
which regulates the use of tents and canopies in the City. He stated that
revisions to this section clarify these regulations as they relate to the
Fire Code and provide for exemptions from obtaining a permit in accordance
with Section 7-1-106 of the California Building Code.
Mr. Sloan also reported that State Senate Bill (SB) 1025 has mandated new
disabled accessibility requirements for multi-story or townhouse dwelling
units, effective July 1, 2005. He stated that these requirements include
accessible entrances and paths of travel, accessible switches and outlets,
and accessible kitchens and bathrooms for ground floor townhouse-style
dwelling units which had previously been exempt from the disabled access
provisions of the California Building Code.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Mike Nolan, on the provisions of SB 1025
regarding disabled accessibility and changes to the electrical code; Mark
Barton, in support of staff�s recommendations; and, David Piroli, on the
cost of a permit with regard to tents and canopies.
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Staff
Rebuttal |
Mr. Sloan made rebuttal comments with regard to the cost of the permit and
SB 1025 requirements, which the Building Standards Commission adopted as
an emergency standard. He noted that the bill is statutory and will become
effective regardless of the Council�s decision.
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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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Council
Deliberations |
Mr. Golonski suggested that staff clarify language in Chapter 11 of the
State Building Code, Section 1105(a) that disability accessibility
requirements pertained to any application for a permit for new
construction.
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Ordinance
Introduced |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. Ramos and carried that "the
following ordinance be introduced as amended and read for the first time
by title only and be passed to the second reading.� The ordinance was
introduced and the title read:
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504
Adoption of the
2004 Electrical
Code
|
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF
THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE BUILDING CODE AND ADOPTING THE
2004 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE. |
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7:44 P.M.
Hearing
1702
R-1 and R-1-H
Single-Family
Residential Zones
(ZTA 2004-69)
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Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the
hearing on Project No. 2004-69, a Zone Text Amendment modifying
residential development standards, a Zone Map Amendment to eliminate the
R-1-E Residential Estate Zone, and a related Negative Declaration.�
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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 the City Clerk�s Office
was in receipt of two e-mails on the matter.
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Staff
Report |
Mr. Forbes, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, requested
the Council consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that would modify
the development standards for the R-1 and R-1-H Single-Family Residential
Zones and eliminate the R-1-E Residential Estate Zone. He noted that the
proposed amendments have been discussed with the Council at several
meetings and noted that the standards proposed for adoption are
substantially similar to those presented to the Council on April 5, 2005
with a few notable exceptions. He added that in response to input received
from the Council and the Planning Board�s recommendations, staff has
revised several of the proposed standards as follows:
The Council requested that carports be maintained as an option for
providing required parking in lieu of an enclosed garage. He stated that
staff had proposed requiring enclosed garages for all parking spaces but
has modified the standard to allow for carports.
He also noted that the Council had discussed using the number of bedrooms
as a basis for the off-street parking requirement rather than square
footage, but staff expressed concern using bedrooms due to difficulty in
determining what constitutes a bedroom. He noted that using square footage
was a more straightforward approach. He stated that the Planning Board
also recommended using square footage rather than number of bedrooms;
however, the Board believed that staff�s proposal of 3,000 square feet (sf)
as the cut-off at which three parking spaces would be required was too low
and recommended that the existing cut-off of 3,600 sf be maintained. As a
compromise, he reported that staff recommended 3,400 sf as the cut-off.
He added that staff proposed a 10-foot rear yard setback but the Council
requested that it be increased to 15 or 20 feet or a percentage of lot
depth. He noted that staff now recommended 15 feet as an adequate
compromise, as using a percentage of the lot depth would be overly
complicated and would not result in a substantial difference from one lot
to the next.
He noted that the Council also requested that no rear setback be required
for accessory structures when abutting an alley and staff revised the
standards accordingly, noting that the main dwelling would still be
required to have a 15-foot setback even when abutting an alley.
Regarding setbacks for accessory structures, he stated that the Council
requested that setbacks for second floors be controlled through a
45-degree setback plane extending upward and inward from the property line
rather than a fixed second story setback as proposed by staff. He noted
that the proposed standards have been amended accordingly.
He added that staff had initially proposed eliminating the lot coverage
limitation of 60 percent but the Council requested that it be retained but
reduced below the 60 percent requirement. He noted that staff is proposing
a lower limit of 50 percent.
He reported that the Council also requested that the originally-proposed
Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR) of 0.45 be reduced and projects be required to
provide certain incentives to attain a 0.45 FAR. He noted that staff
proposed a base FAR of 0.4 but through provision of five incentives from a
list of eight, such as increased second story setbacks and smaller second
story size, the applicant could attain a 0.45 FAR.
Mr. Forbes informed the Council that the remaining standards have had very
minor or no changes at all since the Council study session, including: the
proposed height; front yard setback and related requirements; limiting
paving in the front yard; and, street-facing side yard setback
requirements. He recognized the minor changes to hillside development
pursuant to the Planning Board�s direction with regard to the findings
that would be required for a hillside permit, noting that the standards
and process were maintained. He added that staff recommended that the
by-right size for accessory structures be limited at 500 sf, consistent
with the cut-off for second dwelling units and that a permit be required
for structures between 500 and 1,000 sf. He noted that the Planning Board
recommended that the by-right size be 400 sf and a CUP be required for any
structure larger than 400 sf. He added that the Council recommended that
side-yard setbacks be based upon a percentage of the lot width; but staff
continues to recommend that the setback be maintained at five feet for
interior side yards and that the Planning Board concurred.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment in support of the proposed standards were: Robert
Cook; Mark Stebbeds; Frank Montano; Adrienne Childers; and, Patricia
Carpenteri.
Commenting in opposition were: Mark Rolph; Tony Rondinella; David Piroli;
Mike Nolan; and, Donna Stebbeds.
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Staff
Rebuttal |
Mr. Forbes responded to public comment with regard to accessory
structures.
Mrs. Ramos requested clarification with regard to the incentives to obtain
a 0.45 FAR. She expressed concern with the second story setback
requirements.
Mr. Campbell requested clarification with regard to the FAR requirements;
height requirements; front yard paving; and, limitations on accessory
structures.
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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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Council
Deliberations |
Mr. Campbell suggested that a variance application be required to erect a
stick structure so the neighborhood can recognize what is being proposed.
The Council was not supportive.
With regard to the FAR, Mrs. Ramos expressed concern with requiring the
entire second story to be set back 10 feet, noting that architectural
style will be limited. Mr. Vander Borght suggested that the Council
consider language that 75 percent of the second story be set back 10
feet. He expressed support for the incentive program but noted the
challenge in determining what is most feasible. Mrs. Ramos was
supportive.
Mr. Golonski expressed support for the 0.35 to 0.45 FAR range, and
suggested that staff return with a longer list of design features that can
help break up the massing of the house, such as a five-foot setback on the
front of the second story, a covered front porch and features that would
protect the neighbor�s privacy.
Mr. Campbell expressed support for the 0.35 FAR with additional
incentives, and a percentage setback for the second story as opposed to a
10-foot front setback requirement.
Ms. Murphy noted that this issue began as a mansionization matter and
stated that a 0.35 FAR is too restrictive. She expressed support for a 0.4
FAR with a list of incentives to attain 0.45 FAR. Mrs. Ramos agreed.
Mr. Vander Borght reminded the Council that the garage does not count
towards the FAR. He was supportive of the 0.35 FAR and providing more
flexibility with the list of incentives. He was also supportive of
setting two or three minimum standards, such as requiring that the second
floor not exceed 0.75 of the first floor area. Mrs. Ramos expressed
support for the 0.35 FAR as a starting point, making the 0.4 FAR
relatively easy to achieve and increasing the incentives list to attain a
0.45 FAR.
Mr. Golonski was still supportive of the 0.35 FAR as a starting point but
suggested that a single-story home be automatically allowed to achieve a
0.4 FAR and a second story home provide more incentives to achieve a 0.45
FAR. He suggested a two-tier list of incentives, and requested that staff
bring back more design options that reduce the massing of the structure
and mitigate the impacts. He added that the design features be on a
sliding scale making it relatively easy to get from a 0.35 FAR to a 0.4
FAR, and then require more incentives to achieve the 0.45 FAR.
Mr. Forbes responded to Council discussion regarding holding another
public hearing on the matter and its effect on the adoption of the
ordinance, considering the Interim Development Control Ordinance
expiration date of June 30, 2005.
Mr. Golonski suggested that the Council support staff�s recommendations
with the exception that the front elevation setback be an average of five
feet from the front exterior wall of the first story as opposed to 10
feet. Mr. Vander Borght expressed opposition, noting that a five-foot
setback would not provide a substantial setback on a front elevation.
Mrs. Ramos expressed interest in including the placement of the garage on
the incentive program, noting that it makes a significant difference in
neighborhood compatibility.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried with Mr.
Golonski voting no to �support staff�s recommendations with the exception
that the second story be set back 10 additional feet in at least 75
percent of the front elevation as measured from the front exterior wall of
the first floor.�
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The Council was supportive of the 50 percent maximum lot coverage; front
yard setbacks; rear yard setback of 15 feet minimum with or without an
alley; street facing side yard setback; a minimum number of three
off-street parking spaces for a main dwelling with a gross floor area of
3,400 sf or more; front yard paving requirements; hillside standards; and,
standards for special circumstances.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried
that the �side yard setback be modified to 10 percent of the width of the
lot, with a minimum of three feet and a maximum of 10 feet.�
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The Council was not supportive of increasing the by-right size of the
accessory structure from 300 sf but supported the absolute maximum size of
1,000 sf and use of the Administrative Use Permit process, provided there
is a noticing requirement.
Mr. Golonski requested the Council consider special circumstances or minor
exceptions for accessory structure setbacks similar to that of the main
dwelling setbacks. The Council was supportive. Mr. Golonski also requested
clarification on preserving a non-conforming status in the event of a
natural disaster. Mr. Forbes responded that staff was not proposing any
changes to the current Code standards.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted and the following ordinances be
introduced and read for the first time by title only and be passed to the
second reading:�
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1702
Adopt Neg. Dec.
for ZTA 2004-69
|
RESOLUTION NO, 26,977:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR PROJECT NO. 2004-69 (RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
ELIMINATION OF R-1-E ZONE).
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1702
Amend Chp. 31
Relating to Dev.
Standards for
R-1 and R-1-H
Zones |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING VARIOUS
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR R-1 AND R-1-H ZONES as amended.
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1702
Amend Zone
Map to Eliminate
R-1-E Residential
Estate Zone |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE ZONE MAP
TO ELIMINATE THE R-1-E RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted and the ordinances were introduced by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Murphy, Ramos
and Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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9:38 P.M.
Hearing
804-5
Increase of the
Transient
Parking Tax |
Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the
hearing on increasing the City�s Transient Parking Tax from 11 percent to
12 percent.�
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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. Hess, Deputy Financial Services Director, requested that the Council
consider increasing the City�s Transient Parking Tax (TPT) from 11 percent
to 12 percent. He noted that in April 2003, the voters approved the
ability of the Council to increase the TPT to a maximum of 12 percent. He
added that since then, three public hearings have been held on this matter
and in June 2004 the Council approved an increase from 10 to 11 percent
but still retains the authority to increase the TPT by an additional one
percent. He noted as part of the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget process, a
request was made to consider raising the TPT an additional one percent
effective July 1, 2005.
Mr. Hess informed the Council that the TPT is a stable source of General
Fund revenue, representing approximately two percent of total General Fund
recurring revenue. He stated that if the TPT was further increased from
11 percent to 12 percent, the City anticipates receiving approximately
$230,000 in additional revenue. He noted that all parking owners and
operators were individually mailed notice of this hearing.
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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 |
Following Council deliberation, it was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded
by Mrs. Ramos that "the following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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804-5
Increase of the
Transient
Parking Tax
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RESOLUTION NO. 26,977:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE INCREASE
OF THE TRANSIENT PARKING TAX FROM 11 PERCENT TO 12 PERCENT.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos and
Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Member Murphy.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meetings.
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Initial Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Vander Borght 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: Mike Nolan, on home demolition, in support of
full funding of law enforcement personnel and on budget study sessions;
Esther Espinoza, on the war; Mark Stebbeds, on the potential negative
impacts caused by an apartment complex being proposed in North Hollywood
abutting Burbank; and, Mark Barton, on the benefits of the partnership
between the City and the Cusumano Group.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Agenda Item
Oral Communications |
Mr. Vander Borght called for speakers for the agenda item oral
communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Esther Espinoza, on the Transient Parking Tax;
Mike Nolan, on the shortage of police officers, and retention issues; and,
Mark Barton, in support of the design- build project for Burbank Water and
Power.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Item Removed
From the
Consent
Calendar |
The item regarding the Update on Proposed Modifications to the Traffic
Signal Operation at Chandler Boulevard/Hollywood Way and Chandler
Boulevard/Buena Vista Street was removed from the consent calendar for the
purpose of discussion.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1007-1
1009-1
Establish Title of
Mail Room
Assistant |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,979:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE
AND CLASSIFICATION OF MAIL ROOM ASSISTANT (CTC No. 0524) AND PRESCRIBING
CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF.
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1007-1
1009-1
Establish Title of
Fleet Utility
Worker |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,980:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE
AND CLASSIFICATION OF FLEET UTILITY WORKER (CTC No. 0368) AND PRESCRIBING
CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF.
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804-3
907
DOJ Grant |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,981:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING APPROPRIATING JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,312 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE.
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804-3
Used Oil
Recycling Block
Grant App. 11th
Cycle |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,982:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL
OF THE CALIFORNIA USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2005-06 THROUGH 2010-11 AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 BUDGET
BY ACCEPTING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,324 FOR THE 11TH
CYCLE.
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1204-1
Final Tract Map
No. 54149
(600 E.
Magnolia) |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,983:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF TRACT NO. 54149 AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (600
EAST MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD).
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405-2
Contract Award
with Glendale for
CalWORK Program |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,984:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING CITY
OF GLENDALE CONTRACT AWARD FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000 FROM THE CITY OF
GLENDALE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CALWORKS PROGRAM.
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213
Legal Svcs.
Agmt. with
Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,985:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE LEGAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND LIEBERT CASSIDY
WHITMORE AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE
$35,000 FOR LEGAL SERVICES.
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1503
Design-Build
Contract with
ABB |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,986:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL
MANAGER OF BURBANK WATER AND POWER TO NEGOTIATE PRICE, TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF A DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT WITH ABB, INC., FOR REPLACING POWER
TRANSFORMERS SERVING BURBANK STATION.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Murphy, Ramos
and Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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1602-1
Update on Proposed Modifications to the Traffic Signal Operation at
Chandler Boulevard/Hollywood Way and Chandler Boulevard/Buena Vista Street
|
Mr. Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, provided
the Council with an update on the traffic signal operation and timing at
the Chandler Boulevard/Hollywood Way and Chandler Boulevard/Buena Vista
Street intersections. He explained that the traffic signal operation
would be modified to favor traffic on Hollywood Way and Buena Vista Street
by increasing traffic delay on Chandler Boulevard. He noted that the
modifications will improve the safety of the intersection for motorists,
pedestrians and bicyclists. He also informed the Council that a letter
will be sent to the Chandler Boulevard residents to receive input on the
one-way traffic lane proposal.
Mr. Vander Borght expressed concerns with polling residents without
providing them with sufficient information.
Ms. Alvord stated that community outreach will be conducted prior to
polling the residents.
The report was noted and filed.
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804-5
Amend BMC
Community
Facilities District
No. 2005-1 |
Mr. Barlow, City Attorney, requested the Council consider an ordinance
that would provide for the addition of a new Article 20 to Chapter 14 of
the Burbank Municipal Code. He reported that Article 20 would allow for
the establishment of a Special Tax Financing Improvement Code, which would
in turn allow for the creation by the Council of community facilities
districts to finance certain public and other improvements, and certain
municipal services. He added that in order to allow for a more efficient
financing structure and additional flexibility in the formation of the
community facilities district, it was recommended by Bond Counsel that the
City adopt a Special Tax Financing Improvement Code.
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Ordinance
Introduced |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Murphy and carried that �the
following ordinance be introduced and read for the first time by title
only and be passed to the second reading.� The ordinance was introduced
and the title read:
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804-5
Amend BMC
Community
Facilities District
No. 2005-1 |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADDING ARTICLE 20 TO
CHAPTER 14 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND
IMPROVEMENT FINANCING.
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907
Qualifications and Recruitment
of Police Officer
Candidates |
Lieutenant Gabriel presented a report in response to the Council�s request
for an overview of police recruitment procedures, as well as an update on
the current vacancy rate and the success of the enhanced recruitment
efforts. He informed the Council that law enforcement has generally
experienced a decline in interest as a career, causing departments to
compete for a dwindling number of candidates. He noted that there are
currently 18 vacant police officer positions, including eight frozen
positions. He added that over the past ten months, the enhanced and
expanded recruitment efforts have included: job fairs; cable television
advertising; worldwide military publication advertising; website
re-design; diverse access website advertising; public access video; bus
bench shelter advertisement and posters; Media City Center Mall
advertising; conducting Saturday testing; signing bonuses; recruitment
incentives for current City employees; special recruitment efforts for
pre-service academy cadets; and, fast-track testing for lateral
applicants.
Lieutenant Gabriel noted that the efforts have not resulted in a higher
rate of applicants. He discussed the testing process which includes a
written portion, physical agility phase and oral board. He also
elaborated on the background and hiring standards established by the State
of California. He noted that disqualification in the background phase
commonly occurs in finances and credit, drugs and alcohol, driving and law
violations, personal relationship problems, work history and honesty. He
noted that the prospects for future testing are positive and an analysis
of the enhanced recruitment efforts will be evaluated at a future date,
since many of the measures were implemented after the last testing
conducted in January 2005.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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801-2
Budget Study
Session with Fire and BWP
Overflow Items
and Decision
Making |
Interim Fire Chief Pansini and Jennifer Kaplan, Administrative Officer,
presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget for the Fire Department.
Mr. Davis, General Manager, Burbank Water and Power, presented the
proposed Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget for the Burbank Water and Power
Department.
Mr. Hess, Deputy Financial Services Director, informed the Council that
the recurring deficit will be balanced using the Public Employee
Retirement System Stabilization Fund. He also noted the establishment of
the Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Fund and the Traffic and
Transportation Reserve Fund, and requested Council direction with regard
to the list of projects provided.
Mr. Golonski requested that the Council consider adding an additional
$100,000 to the already-earmarked $200,000 for the Infrastructure
Replacement Reserve Fund to maintain the 10-year maintenance cycle for the
sidewalk repair program. The Council concurred to fund the amount from
the Utility Users Tax and In-Lieu Set-Aside Account (UUT).
Ms. Teaford, Chief Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer, gave an
update on the accelerated Buena Vista Street Improvement Project. Ms.
Alvord gave an overview of the proposed track and field renovations for
Burbank and John Burroughs High Schools and requested $35,000 to retain an
architect for an initial evaluation of the entire project. Mr. Herrmann,
Assistant Community Development Director/ Transportation and Planning,
gave an update on the Code Enforcement Conditions of Approval Pilot
Program. Mr. Hansen, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director,
presented an overview of the Perform Arts Program.
Mr. Golonski urged the Council to allocate $100,000 to establish an
endowment for the PerformArts Grant and suggested utilizing the UUT for
this purpose.
There was Council consensus to allocate $100,000 from the UUT to establish
a PerformArts Grant Set Aside Fund with the interest accruing to the fund.
The Council also approved of staff�s recommendations with regard to the
Buena Vista Street improvements, the track and field renovations and the
Code Enforcement project whose benefit would be assessed in 12 months.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Vander Borght 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 Eden Rosen, regarding internet advertisements,
signage, homeless activity and proposed Chandler Boulevard traffic
improvements.
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Staff
Response
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Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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301-2
Memorial
Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 12:36 a.m. in honor of David King.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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