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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. Wilson,
Deputy 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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5:39 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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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:
Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:50 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Reverend Ross Purdy, First Presbyterian
Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Sako Mardirossian, Miro
Aboolian and Lorik Khodaverdian.
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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. Wilson,
Deputy City Clerk.
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301-1
Trail Maintenance
Project |
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Saro Ghazarian, Chair of the
Burbank Homenetmen Sipan Chapter, in recognition of their contribution to
the maintenance of the
Stough Canyon
trails.
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301-1
Water is Life
Video |
Pat Rude, Customer
Programs Assistant, Burbank Water and Power, gave a brief background on
the Water Is Life video contest. Mayor Vander Borght presented trophies to
Doug Hill, Media Communications,
Burbank High School;
and, Sister Lucille Dean, Principal, Sister Mary Hawkins, Vice Principal,
Academics and Thomas Durkin, Director Media Communications, Providence
High School, for their winning entrees.
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301-1
Friends of the
Burbank Public
Library 25th
Anniversary
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Sharon Cohen,
Library Services Director, gave a brief background on the Friends of the
Burbank Library and commended the members. She also introduced a video
depicting the efforts of the organization. Mayor Vander Borght presented
a Certificate of Recognition to Marcia Richards Bell, former Library
Services Director, in recognition of her leadership, passionate commitment
and perseverance to establish the Friends of the Burbank Library, a legacy
to the community which has been dedicated to the support and promotion of
library services to the citizens of
Burbank for over 25
years.
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a proclamation honoring the Friends of the Burbank Library to
Eileen Cobos, President.
Lee Paysinger, Chair
of the Board of Library Trustees, made a book donation to the Friends of
the Burbank Library.
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7:18 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time. The meeting reconvened at 7:29 p.m.
with all members present.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Mr. Vander Borght
reported on the Burbank Kiwanis Flag Day event at which he represented the
Council.
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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 |
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: Esther Schiller and Marlene Gomez, of the
Smokefree Apartment House Registry, on the harmful effects of tobacco
smoke; Mark Barton, playing a video tape on the Sign Ordinance; and, David
Gordon, on Council decorum.
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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: David Gordon, David Piroli and Mike Nolan, on
the NBC Master Plan provisions; Mark Barton, in support of eliminating
compact parking; James Schad, requesting information on the Public
Employees Retirement System pension fund; and, Esther Espinoza, on the
National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Jt. Mtg. with
Redev., Housing,
Parking and YES
801-2
804-2
Budget Adoption |
Justin Hess, Deputy Financial Services Director, requested the Council,
Redevelopment Agency Board, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth
Endowment Services (YES) Fund Board adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-06
Annual Budget, Citywide Fee Schedule and Appropriations Limit. He
reported that over the past months, several budget study sessions have
been conducted in addition to a public hearing held on June 7, 2005. He
reported that staff has updated and made all the necessary changes to the
budget as directed by the Council.
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Motion |
It was moved by Ms. Murphy and seconded by Mr. Campbell that �the
following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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801-2
Adoption of the
2005-06 Budget |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,992:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTED THE BUDGET FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AMOUNTS BUDGETED.
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801-2
Establish
Appropriations
Limit |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,993:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DETERMINING AND
ESTABLISHING THE CITY�S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006.
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804-2
Adopt Fee
Schedule |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,994:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE BURBANK
FEE RESOLUTION.
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801-2
Appropriations
For Amounts
Delineated |
RESOLUTION O. 26,995:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING APPROPRIATIONS
FOR AMOUNTS DELINEATED.
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2131Adopting the Budget for Fiscal
Year 2005-2006 was adopted.
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Housing Authority
Reso. Adopted |
Housing Authority Resolution No. H-187 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year
2005-2006 was adopted.
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Parking Authority
Reso. Adopted |
Parking Authority Resolution No. P-66 Adopting the Budget for Fiscal Year
2005-2006 was adopted.
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YES Fund
Reso. Adopted |
Youth Endowment Services Fund Board Resolution No. Y-42 Adopting the
Budget for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 was adopted.
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Adopted |
The resolutions were 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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Jt. Mtg. with
Redev., Housing,
Parking and YES
802
Update of
Council�s Adopted Financial Policies |
Mr. Elliot, Assistant Financial Services Director, requested Council
approval of the updated Financial Policies. He reported that as part of
the Fiscal Year 2004-05 Work Program, staff reviewed and updated the
Financial Policies which were originally adopted in January 1990 and
subsequently amended in January 1996 and May 1998. He stated that staff�s
general focus was to update the policies to reflect the fiscal practices
that are already in place but not formally adopted. He noted that a
secondary focus was to incorporate some of the components within the
policies that bond insurance and rating agencies consider when evaluating
the City�s financial management. He added that some of the items include
stated levels of operating reserves, methods of funding reserves and
methods of replenishment if the reserves are used. He briefly discussed
several policies such as: maintaining a 15 percent reserve for working
capital; a five percent reserve for emergencies; a balanced budget for
recurring expenditures; requiring Enterprise Funds to have sufficient
revenue to meet cash operating needs, depreciation and cash reserves; and,
requiring Internal Service Funds to have user charges sufficient to
support the operations.
Mr. Elliot highlighted some of the proposed changes, including adding the:
Budget Stabilization Fund; Public Employees Retirement System
Stabilization Fund; Utility Users Tax and In Lieu Set Aside Account;
Pension Obligation Bond; and, Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Fund. He
also noted the revision and refinement of operating reserves for the
Enterprise Funds; addition of a new policy on debt issuance and
definitions, and reasons and parameters for incurring debt; and, the
incorporation of the Financial Reserve Policies established for Burbank
Water and Power.
Mr. Elliot informed the Council that the updated Financial Policies will
strengthen the City�s financial condition and have a positive impact with
bond rating and insurance agencies, which could lead to lower interest
payments related to City debt.
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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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802
Adopting the
Updated Financial Policies |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,996:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE UPDATED
FINANCIAL POLICIES.
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Adopted |
The resolution 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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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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1204-1
Approve Final
Tract Map No.
61072 � 715 E.
Angeleno Ave. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,997:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF TRACT NO. 61072 (715 East Angeleno Avenue).
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1204-1
Approve Final
Tract Map No.
53500 � 421 E.
Santa Anita Ave. |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,998:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING FINAL MAP OF
TRACT NO. 53500 (421 East Santa Anita Avenue).
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404
Agmt. w/County
Of LA to Install
Trash Excluders |
RESOLUTION NO. 26,999:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
TO INSTALL TRASH EXCLUDERS IN APPROXIMATELY 16 CATCH BASINS OWNED BY THE
CITY OF BURBANK.
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804-3
404
Accept Prop. A
Funds for Youth
Employment Services During
Summer 2005 |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,000:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING
PROPOSITION A GRANT FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,282.07
FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO
PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH DURING THE SUMMER OF 2005.
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907
National Law
Enforcement
Officers Memorial Fund |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,001:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2004-2005 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $10,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING A
DONATION TO THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MEMORIAL FUND.
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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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1702
Compact Parking |
Mr. Baker, Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department, reported
that in 2004, the Council adopted an amendment to the Burbank Municipal
Code (BMC) that eliminated provisions for compact parking in
Multiple-Family Residential Zones, and directed staff to return with a
report on the feasibility of eliminating compact parking provisions for
general office and industrial uses.
Mr. Baker informed the Council that the BMC currently provides for two
parking space sizes; standard and compact. He explained that up to 45
percent of all required parking spaces for general office and industrial
uses may be compact spaces but compact parking is not permitted for any
other uses. He reported three main issues associated with compact
parking, including: the nature of the use; the high turnover; and, the
fact that compact parking does not work well with transient patronage.
Mr. Baker also noted that when compact provisions were initially
introduced, there were many small cars on the market; however, there has
been an increase in the proportion of larger vehicles, particularly large
sport utility vehicles (SUVs). He elaborated that in 1987, almost half of
all new vehicles sold were small cars but by 1998 this share had fallen to
less than 25 percent and by 2004, to less than 20 percent of all vehicles
sold. He also noted that the average size of passenger cars has increased
only modestly, but the average size of SUVs, vans and light trucks has
grown substantially. He added that drivers of intermediate and even large
vehicles often park in compact spaces if the spaces are located in a prime
location, or if there are few other spaces available. He stated that
drivers may park with their vehicle overhanging the adjoining space,
creating a domino effect and eventually rendering a space unusable.
Mr. Baker then discussed the results of a survey conducted in May 2000
which revealed that almost 23 percent of the 240 cities surveyed in
California do not allow compact parking and those that do only allow it
for spaces in excess of the parking requirement. He also noted that six
percent of the cities surveyed allowed compact parking through a
discretionary process. He noted that the City currently allows up to 45
percent of the parking spaces to be compact, but the majority of the
cities allowed only 25 percent and many cities assigned a geographical
confinement for compact parking areas. He noted that enforcement is
always a challenge since the parking is on private property and cannot be
enforced by the City.
Mr. Baker discussed the estimated cost associated with eliminating compact
parking provisions and the benefits of maintaining compact parking,
including: maximizing land-use; reducing costs for building parking; and,
the fact that regular parking lot users are familiar with the design. He
noted several disadvantages, including: not being functional for uses
with high turnover rates; lack of maneuverability and restrictive turning
radiuses; hangover effect; high potential for damage to vehicles; and,
difficulty in determining the appropriate mix of standard and compact
spaces.
Mr. Baker concluded with staff�s recommendation that the Council consider
eliminating compact parking provisions. He added that if the Council
desired to retain compact parking, staff recommended that the permitted
ratio of compact spaces be substantially reduced to no more than 20
percent of all spaces, to be generally consistent with the current mix of
vehicles on the road.
Council discussion centered on completely eliminating compact parking or
allowing compact parking through discretionary approval. The report was
noted and filed.
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200
Pending Legislation
Affecting the
CEQA Process |
Mr. Baker, Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department, reported
that on April 26, 2005, Council Member Campbell requested that staff bring
back a discussion on pending State legislation that would affect or change
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. He added that
staff submitted a report summarizing the process followed in monitoring
all pending legislation, including the bills that would affect the CEQA
process. He requested Council direction on whether to return with a more
comprehensive report and specifics on what the report should include.
Staff was directed to track legislation pertaining to CEQA and provide
updates to the Council as necessary. A letter to the City�s immediate
representatives signed by the Mayor and Vice Mayor would be sent, making
them aware of the City�s interest in tracking CEQA legislation. The
cities of Glendale and Pasadena would also be requested to send letters as
well.
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1703
NBC Master
Plan |
Mrs. Forbes, Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department,
reported that on May 17, 2005, the Council requested that staff bring back
a report discussing the NBC Master Plan due to the potential sale of NBC�s
Catalina Property. She reported that the entire NBC site is approximately
44.57 acres and the Catalina Property is approximately 9.3 acres. She
noted that the Master Plan called for a total of 1.825 million square feet
of office equivalent development, spread throughout the site and accented
by four 15-story buildings and parking structures to serve the
construction on the site. She added that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
was prepared to study the impacts of the Master Plan but NBC was granted
flexibility in the Development Agreement (DA) as to where certain
development may be located. She noted that any proposed changes would be
governed by various development parameters such as the maximum allowable
office equivalent gross square footage, the property development standards
in the Media District Specific Plan, the terms of the DA and the scope of
the environmental review. She added that the entitlement envelope defines
the approved project and the extent to which subsequent changes in the
location or uses of buildings would be permitted.
Mrs. Forbes then discussed the EIR traffic study and noted that while the
DA necessitates that the developer conform to all requirements identified,
it also gives them the identified rights. She noted that staff is prepared
to review any development proposal received which must conform to the
parameters identified such as the square footage and types of uses in the
DA and EIR, then the Council would be notified and the appropriate
environmental review will begin as this will be the first opportunity for
a discretionary action for the City. She noted that environmental review
cannot take place until there is a discretionary action. She then
responded to public comment with regard to: subsequent development since
the Master Plan approval; NBC�s intent to sell the Catalina Property;
parking spaces required for the Catalina site by the DA; availability of a
summary of the Master Plan; and, concern regarding similar PDs in the
City.
Mr. Vander Borght recognized that the DA allows NBC to sell the property
and suggested obtaining outside counsel for a second legal opinion, noting
the need for the Council to weigh in. He expressed concern with a
development that will not be subject to the Council�s review.
Staff was directed to obtain outside counsel for a second opinion on the
NBC Development Agreement.
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202
203
Membership
Expansion of
Various Boards,
Committees, and/or Commissions
and Absences
Due to Military
Service |
Mr. Barlow, City Attorney, requested the Council consider amendments to
Chapter 2 of the Burbank Municipal Code relating to membership expansion
of various City boards, commissions and/or committees. He added that the
ordinance will also make changes to procedures to appoint and/or replace
board, committee and/or commission members who are not able to currently
serve their terms due to military leaves of absence.
Mr. Barlow stated that pursuant to Council direction, the ordinance will
expand the Burbank Civic Pride Committee from ten members to eleven
members, the Traffic and Transportation Committee from five members to
eight members and the Board of Library Trustees from five members to seven
members. In addition, he noted that the ordinance will allow the Council
the discretion to appoint a replacement board, committee and/or commission
member for that period of time during which a vacancy shall occur due to
the leave of absence caused by the military service of a member. The
replacement appointee shall serve only until such time as the absent board
member returns from military leave and only for the remaining term of the
absent board member. In addition, the Council has the discretion to
appoint board, committee and/or commission members who due to their
military leave shall serve their term upon return from active military
service.
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Ordinance
Introduced |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Golonski 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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202
203
Membership
Expansion of
Various Boards,
Committees, and/or Commissions
and Absences
Due to Military
Service |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING SEVERAL
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP
EXPANSION OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND/OR COMMISSIONS AND
ABSENCES AND VACANCIES DUE TO MILITARY SERVICE.
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411
Natural Gas
Project Sales
Agmt. w/SCPPA |
Mr. Simay, Assistant General Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP),
requested that the Council authorize the General Manager of BWP to enter
into a Natural Gas Project Sales Agreement with the Southern California
Public Power Authority (SCPPA) to facilitate the acquisition of 1,000 Deca-therm
(Dth)/day of natural reserves for BWP�s natural gas fuel portfolio. He
explained that a Dth represents 1,000,000 British Thermal Units of energy,
approximately the amount of energy in eight gallons of gasoline.
Mr. Simay informed the Council that over the last few years, natural gas
prices have become very volatile with the volatility expected to continue.
He stated that with the magnitude of the volatility of prices in the
short-term gas market combined with the large amount of gas BWP requires,
typically 3,000 to 20,000 Dth/day, BWP seeks to pursue a strategy to
secure natural gas at a stable fixed price and have the assurance to rely
on its availability. He noted that the annual savings are projected at
$365,000 to $700,000 while Burbank�s share of the annual fixed cost is
$700,000 for the cost of the asset and approximately $1.1 million for the
production.
Mr. Simay further reported that owning reserves has a production risk
associated with the capability of a gas well to perform. To reduce the
production risk associated with gas reserves and the risk of the gas
market falling below the unit cost of gas delivered from the reserve
properties, he reported that SCPPA will pursue a diversified portfolio of
up to eight gas property acquisitions in different locations, purchased at
different times and will evaluate all acquisitions thoroughly. He added
that SCPPA will have a minority interest in each acquisition, with the gas
field operator holding the majority interest, and that SCPPA will sell 100
percent of the gas produced by its interest in the acquisitions to certain
of its members, i.e., Anaheim, Burbank, Colton, Glendale and Pasadena.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Ms. Murphy that �the
following resolution be adopted and the following ordinance be introduced
and read for the first time and passed to the second reading:�
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411
Natural Gas
Agmt. and Share
Of Production
Capacity |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,002:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING OFFICIALS
TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER (I) THE NATURAL GAS PROJECT GAS SALES AGREEMENT
(PROJECT A) AND (II) APPROVING THE SHARE OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY TO BE
PURCHASED PURSUANT TO SUCH GAS SALES AGREEMENT.
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411
Natural Gas
Project Gas
Sales Agmt. |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING ENTERING INTO
THE NATURAL GAS PROJECT GAS SALES AGREEMENT (Project A).
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted and the ordinance was 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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9:52 P.M.
Reconvene Redev., Housing,
Parking and YES
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 |
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 were: Eden Rosen, on smoking in apartment buildings,
sprinklers, cautioning against leaving dogs and children in cars during
the heat, traffic issues and the Magnolia Power Project steam; and, Mike
Nolan on the NBC Master Plan discussion and on senior housing eligibility.
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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 10:00 p.m. in memory of Ron Jones.
Josephine Wilson, Deputy City
Clerk
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