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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Ramos and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members Golonski. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Stevenson, Senior Assistant 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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5:41 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, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers;
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 6:43 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Reverend Sally Kinarthy, Unity Church of
Burbank and North Hollywood.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Aren Arakiian.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Ramos and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Stevenson, Senior Assistant City Attorney;
and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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301-1
Habitat for
Humanity |
Mayor Vander Borght invited Mr. Hastings, representative of the Bob Hope
Family, to give a brief update on the Habitat for Humanity project that
was taking place on the Bob Hope Center property located at the corner of
Olive Avenue and Lima Street. Mayor Vander Borght noted that the City was
providing assistance to the NBC Today Show and Warner Music Group to build
homes that will be shipped to the Gulf Coast region to benefit the
Hurricane Katrina victims.
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301-1
Dollar Wise
Week |
Mayor Vander Borght presented a proclamation in honor of Dollar Wise Week
to Aren Arakiian and Mathew Kukta, representing the Burbank High School
Academy of Finance, and their advisor, Alison Edge.
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301-1
Lawsuit Abuse
Awareness Week
|
Mayor Vander Borght presented a proclamation in honor of Lawsuit Abuse
Awareness Week to Peter Bylsma, Executive Director of Los Angeles Citizens
Against Lawsuit Abuse.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
|
Mayor Vander Borght reported on the Mayor�s Youth Task Force meeting. He
also commented on attending the first session of the Leadership Burbank
class.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner Wiggins reported on the Airport Authority meeting of
September 26, 2005. He stated that the Authority approved: a 10-year
lease with the Federal Aviation Administration for the area utilized for
the terminal radar approach control mechanism; Module 8.2 of the
Residential Acoustical Treatment Program in the amount of $1,113,000
consisting of 25 homes in Burbank and seven homes in Sun Valley; Bid
Schedule No. 2005-13 for Office Building No. 9 modifications in the amount
of $101,000; and, Terminal B improvements for a third security inspection
lane at a cost of $250,000. He also reported that whereas $14 million was
issued in bonds for improvements to the Star Park parking lot, the bids
were received at $26 million and staff is reconsidering the scope of work
to be accommodated by the $14-million budget.
The Council received the report.
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7:10 P.M.
Hearing
1704-5
Appeal of VAR
2005-78
438 N. Ontario
St. |
Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the
hearing on the appeal of Project No. 2004-195 Second Dwelling Unit and
Project No. 2005-78 Variance. The Applicant, Janet Gallegos, applied for
a second dwelling unit permit to allow the conversion of an existing guest
house into a second dwelling unit for the property located at 438 North
Ontario Street. The approval of the Planning Board�s decision was
appealed to the Council by adjacent property owners: David Heidenreich;
Robin Wright and Steven Nazarians; and, Traci and Ken Mayo.�
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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 six pieces of written
correspondence had been received.
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Council Correspondence |
Mayor Vander Borght disclosed his correspondence with the applicant.
Mrs. Ramos disclosed that she had received an email on the matter from the
Mayor but did not respond to nor have any correspondence with any
individuals.
Mr. Campbell disclosed that he responded to several emails from concerned
residents about the proposed project.
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Staff
Report |
Mrs. Forbes, Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department,
requested the Council consider an appeal of the Planning Board�s decision
to approve a second dwelling unit and variance at 438 North Ontario
Street. She reported that the applicant, Janet Gallegos, requested to
convert an existing guest house into a second dwelling unit. She
explained that the main difference between a guest house and a second
dwelling unit is that the second dwelling unit contains a kitchen and can
be rented as permanent living quarters. She added that the variance is
required because the unit is proposed to be located within 300 feet of a
previously-approved second dwelling unit. She noted that the Planning
Board�s decision was appealed by three different parties.
With a visual aid, Mrs. Forbes identified the subject property and
discussed the property�s history. She stated that the guest house was
constructed in 1936 as a garage; however, it was noted on the building
permit that it could be used as a dwelling unit while the primary
residence was being constructed. She added that in 1940, a permit was
issued for the main dwelling unit and in 1959 the Planning Director, in
accordance with the Code at that time, approved the garage structure as a
guest house with bathroom and laundry facilities. She stated that records
do not indicate that a replacement garage or carport was required for the
single-family home. She added that in 2003, the Council adopted the
current second dwelling unit ordinance to comply with new State law and
the City no longer has discretion over these units; although strict
development guidelines were imposed, the most significant of which is the
300-foot radius separation.
Mrs. Forbes added that the applicant purchased the property in August 2004
and contacted the City about converting the guest house into a second
dwelling unit for the purpose of using the rent to supplement her mortgage
payment. She clarified the applicant�s claim regarding receiving
conflicting information from the Department on second dwelling unit
approvals.
Mrs. Forbes then discussed the appellants� main issues, including: the
project not meeting the 300-foot separation requirement; lack of covered
and off-street parking for the second dwelling unit; and, potential
impacts on the single-family neighborhood and living conditions, such as
safety, traffic and parking. She also commented on the neighborhood
support and opposition to the project. She noted that staff was unable to
make two of the required four findings for the variance, specifically with
regard to extraordinary circumstances that require that granting of the
variance, or that the property owner is denied a substantial property
right possessed by others under like conditions.
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Appellant �
David Heidenreich |
David Heidenreich, resident at 435 North Ontario Street, addressed the
Council and stated his reasons for appealing the Planning Board�s
approval.
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Appellant �
Robin Wright
|
Robin Wright addressed the Council and stated her reasons for appealing
the Planning Board�s approval. |
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Appellant �
Ken Mayo
|
Ken Mayo, resident at 341 North Ontario Street, addressed the Council and
stated his reasons for appealing the Planning Board�s approval.
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Applicant �
Janet
Gallegos
|
Janet Gallegos, applicant, addressed the Council and stated her reasons
for requesting a variance for a second dwelling unit. |
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment in opposition to the variance application were: Julie
D�Angelo; Michelle Feather; Antoinette Dohmen; and, David Freiburger.
Commenting in support of the variance application were: Mike Nolan;
Theresa Karam; Esther Espinoza; and, David Piroli, who also commented on
State preemption of laws regarding second dwelling units.
Also appearing to comment were: Joan Birdsall, owner of the property at
415 and 415 � North Ontario Street, on the pending review of documentation
regarding the legality of the duplex; David Gordon, expressing concern
with the proliferation of applications for second dwelling units and with
the approval process as it currently exists; and, Mark Barton, on
conflicting interests among neighbors.
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Appellant
Rebuttal �
David Heidenreich
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David Heidenreich
made rebuttal comments.
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Appellant
Rebuttal �
Robin Wright
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Robin Wright made rebuttal comments. |
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Appellant
Rebuttal �
Ken Mayo
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Ken Mayo made rebuttal comments.
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Applicant
Rebuttal -
Janet Gallegos
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Janet Gallegos, applicant, made no rebuttal comments. |
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Staff
Rebuttal |
Mrs. Forbes made rebuttal comments with regard to: enforcement efforts on
the existing illegal units in the neighborhood; the alleged staff error
and the current procedure in place to avoid such errors from recurring in
the future; the second dwelling unit ordinance�s requirement that the
owner must live on the property as their main dwelling; the length of time
guests can stay as temporary residents; and, second dwelling units not
being subject to a public hearing pursuant to State law.
Mr. Vander Borght requested clarification on the approval of a second
dwelling unit at 430 North Ontario Street whereas a second unit already
existed at 415 North Ontario Street. Mrs. Forbes responded that staff was
in the process of reviewing the documents related to the duplex to
determine its legality. She noted that even if a determination was made
that the dwelling is a legal non-conforming unit, the property owner would
not be allowed to rebuild two units in the event of voluntary or
involuntary destruction; therefore, the unit would not be considered in
the 300-foot radius separation.
Mrs. Ramos inquired as to how many second dwelling unit applications have
been received following the approval of the second dwelling unit
ordinance. Mrs. Forbes responded that 52 applications have been received,
with 14 denied or withdrawn and 38 either approved or pending approval.
Mr. Golonski requested clarification between a guest house and a second
dwelling unit and whether an individual can submit an application prior to
the close of escrow. Mrs. Forbes noted that a guest house is not
permitted to have kitchen facilities, the occupants must be guests of the
main dwelling unit and it cannot be rented. She also added that an
individual would have to be a property owner to apply for a second
dwelling unit although sometimes paperwork is accepted in advance;
however, the pending property owner cannot sign in the capacity of
property owner until escrow is closed.
Mr. Vander Borght requested the specific dates as to when the escrow
closed and when the applicant contacted staff. Mrs. Forbes responded that
the property owner at 430 North Ontario Street submitted a second dwelling
unit application on September 16, 2004.
Ms. Gallegos indicated that she closed escrow on her property on September
23, 2004, but she initially contacted staff regarding the second dwelling
unit application on August 23, 2004.
Mr. Campbell requested clarification on the enforcement process of the
existing illegal second dwelling units in the neighborhood.
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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 |
The Council commented on the challenges of approving second dwelling
units, noted the fact that this is a land use decision and supported
staff�s recommendation to uphold the appeal primarily due to the fact that
the owner of the property at 430 North Ontario Street submitted an
application prior to the applicant closing escrow on the subject
property. The Council also expressed a desire to review the second
dwelling unit ordinance in order to clarify whether existing duplexes in
R-1 neighborhoods need to be identified as second dwelling units and
counted in the 300-foot radius separation requirement.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1704-5
Appeal of VAR
2005-78
438 N. Ontario
St.
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,066:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVERSING THE PLANNING
BOARD�S DECISION AND DENYING PROJECT NO. 2004-195, A SECOND DWELLING UNIT,
AND PROJECT NO. 2005-78, A VARIANCE (438 NORTH ONTARIO STREET).
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos and
Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Stevenson 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: Mike Nolan, on parking provisions for downtown
and inquiring whether staff recommended parking meters as an option; Lee
Paysinger, encouraging the use of library cards; Melissa DiMeglio,
announcing the third annual fundraiser of the Animal Shelter volunteers;
Gary Garrison, on the Taste of Burbank event and flu shots; R. C. Chappy
Czapiewski, on the Burbank Historical Society museum; Mark Barton, on
comments he made at a previous Council meeting; Theresa Karam, on
potential candidates for the upcoming special election; Esther Espinoza,
on the public hearing; and, Howard Rothenbach, on providing more benches
in public parks.
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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: Mike Nolan, on the printing of bilingual sample
ballots; Steven Ferguson, in support of his application to the Youth
Board; R. C Chappy Czapiewski, on Airport issues; Esther Espinoza, on drug
asset forfeiture funds; David Piroli, on the bilingual sample ballot; and,
Mark Barton, on charitable contributions for Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency
201
203
1102
Council and
Agency Liaisons
to Committees
and Coalitions |
Ms. Dolan, Administrative Analyst, City Manager�s Office, reported that
during the annual Goal Setting workshop held in May, the
Council/Redevelopment Agency (Agency) appoints members to serve as
liaisons to over 30 committees and coalitions. She noted that with the
resignation of Council Member Murphy, there are vacancies for liaisons to
12 committees, including: the Airport Subcommittee; Domestic Violence Task
Force; Environmental Oversight Committee; Mag-Lev Corridor Subcommittee;
Magnolia Park Citizen Advisory Committee; Opportunity Site 6B Committee;
Auto Dealers/Zero Site Subcommittee; South San Fernando/Robert R. Ovrom
Park Subcommittee; San Fernando Valley Service Sector Governance Council;
Site Specific Selection Committee for Art Projects at Burbank Water and
Power and Chandler Boulevard Bikeway; Treasurer�s Office Subcommittee;
and, Workers Compensation Subcommittee. She requested that the
Council/Agency Board appoint liaisons to these committees.
Ms. Dolan also requested the Council appoint two members to the Memorial
Stadium and High School Field Renovation Oversight Committee, which was
created at the joint Council/ School Board meeting of June 20, 2005. She
noted that the Committee will be comprised of two Council Members; two
School Board Members; Dr. Greg Bowman, Superintendent; Mary Alvord, City
Manager; and, the principals of Burbank and Burroughs High Schools. She
explained that the purpose of the Committee is to provide oversight of the
renovation of Memorial Stadium and the tracks and fields at Burbank and
Burroughs High Schools.
Appointments were made as follows: Environmental Oversight Committee,
Mrs. Ramos; South San Fernando/Robert R. Ovrom Subcommittee, Mr. Golonski;
San Fernando Valley Service Sector Governance Council, Mr. Campbell; and,
Memorial Stadium and High School Field Renovation Oversight Committee, Mr.
Vander Borght and Mrs. Ramos.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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Minutes
Approved |
The minutes for the regular meetings of August 2, August 9 and August 16,
2005 were approved as submitted.
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907
Drug Asset
Forfeiture |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,067:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF APPROPRIATING DRUG ASSET
FORFEITURE FUNDS.
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907
Use of Inmate
Telephones |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,068:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCLUDE REVENUES
RECEIVED FROM THE USE OF INMATE TELEPHONES.
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1504
Groton Water
Pressure Zone
Consolidated
Project |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,069:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE GROTON PRESSURE ZONE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT
UTILIZING THE DESIGN-BUILD METHOD OF PROJECT DELIVERY (RFP-1189).
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1007-1
1009-1
Establish Spec.
of Facility
Development
Manager |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,070:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE
AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF FACILITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (CTC
No. 0338) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND
SPECIFICATION THEREOF.
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1007-1
1009-1
Establish Spec.
of Water Service
Planner |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,071:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE
AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF WATER SERVICE PLANNER (CTC No.
0993) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION
THEREOF.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos and
Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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1702
Review of
Landscape Plans
For the Burbank
Medical Plaza |
Mr. Ochsenbein, Senior Planner, Community Development Department, reported
that at the time of approval of the Burbank Medical Plaza Project (Planned
Development No. 2003-3), a Condition of Approval was placed on the project
to require that the landscape plans be reviewed and approved by the
Council prior to the issuance of building permits for subsequent phases.
He noted that the Council placed particular focus on the treatment of the
frontage along Buena Vista Street. He added that the project�s landscape
architect, Troller Mayer Associates, has submitted landscape plans for the
Council�s review and approval. He noted that included with these plans
were elevations and renderings which depict the landscape treatment along
the Buena Vista Street frontage.
Staff was directed to return with revised landscape plans.
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204-4
Ordinance
Calling a Special
Election |
Mrs. Campos, City Clerk, requested the Council adopt an ordinance calling
a Special Election to fill a vacant Council seat and several resolutions
necessary to begin the process of conducting said election. She stated
that the City Charter requires that a Special Election be conducted to
fill a vacancy of an elected official if there are more than 16 months
left on the unexpired term, which was the case at the point of Ms.
Murphy�s resignation, with 44 months left on the four-year term. She also
noted that the Charter specifies that the election shall be held not later
than 120 days from the call of such election; therefore if the ordinance
calling the special election was adopted, the Special Election would be
held on January 24, 2006.
Mrs. Campos stated that in order to obtain the necessary services to
conduct the Special Election, staff requested approval of a Professional
Services Agreement with Martin & Chapman Co. She also requested approval
of the consolidation of the 97 Los Angeles County precincts into 47
precincts for the conduct of the said election, for the sole purpose of
counting ballots and canvassing election results. She noted that a few
precinct numbers were changed for conformance purposes, but care was taken
to retain the new precinct boundaries as closely as possible to the former
boundaries.
Mrs. Campos reported that pursuant to Burbank Municipal Code Section
11-1206, the Council is required to determine by resolution whether
charges for printing candidates� statements in the Sample Ballot shall be
levied against the candidates. She noted that the cost may be paid either
partially or entirely by the candidates or the City, and the City Clerk is
mandated to provide the candidates with a copy of this Code Section and
such resolution at the time nomination papers are issued. She explained
that Martin & Chapman Co. has estimated the cost of each candidate
statement to be $708, based on the number of registered voters to whom the
Sample Ballot is sent.
Mrs. Campos also informed the Council that in past elections, the City
adhered to the Federal Voting Rights Act requirement that the entire
Sample Ballot be translated into Spanish and be made available upon
request in the City Clerk�s Office, noting that the requirement is based
upon meeting a specific threshold as determined by the Los Angeles County
Registrar Recorder/County Clerk. She added that any candidate who chose
to have their statement printed in more than one language in the Sample
Ballot paid for the entire printing and translation cost of that statement
or statements. She noted that pursuant to recent Department of Justice
requirements, the City is mandated to print an entirely bilingual Sample
Ballot, presenting a challenge in charging candidates for the cost of
printing Spanish candidate statements. She requested Council direction
with regard to the City charging for Spanish candidate statements and
determining the amount, if any, of the City�s subsidy towards the
candidate statements. She stated that for the 2005 Municipal Elections,
the Council approved a $300 subsidy per candidate per election.
Mrs. Campos also sought Council approval of a resolution requesting that
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors permit the
Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to render specified services to the City
relating to the conduct of the Special Election, such as the use of the
Voter Information Management System which enables staff to verify the
signatures on the ballots. She also requested an appropriation in the
amount of $150,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance to conduct the
Special Election, as funds were not budgeted in the City Clerk�s Office�s
Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget for this purpose.
The Council approved a $300 subsidy towards the cost of candidate
statements for the 2006 Special Election.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the
following ordinance be introduced and adopted and the following
resolutions be adopted:�
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204-4
Ordering a
Special Election
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ORDINANCE NO. 3682:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ORDERING A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 24, 6006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FILLING THE VACANCY OF THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER.
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204-4
Approve a PSA
with Martin &
Chapman |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,072:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND MARTIN &
CHAPMAN COMPANY.
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204-4
Establish
Precinct
Consolidation |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,073:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CONSOLIDATING PRECINCTS
ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INTO 42
MUNICIPAL PRECINCTS FOR THE 2006 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
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204-4
Candidates�
Statements |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,074:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES� STATEMENTS FOR THE 2006 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON JANUARY 24, 2006.
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204-4
County of Los
Angeles Election
Services
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,075:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
TO RENDER ELECTION SERVICES TO THE CITY OF BURBANK RELATING TO THE SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD JANUARY 24, 2006.
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204-4
Appropriating
Funds for the
Special Municipal
Election |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,076:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000.00
FROM GENERAL FUND SAVINGS FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
JANUARY 24, 2006.
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Adopted |
The ordinance and resolutions were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos and
Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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202-10
Youth Board
Appointments |
Mr. Hansen, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, requested
the Council appoint the Youth Board candidates. He explained that the
Youth Board is comprised of 17 members, with a representative designated
for each of the eleven high schools and middle schools within Burbank and
six At-Large members. He noted that all appointments are for two-year
terms, with the school representatives and the At-Large positions
alternating expiration dates.
Mr. Hansen informed the Council that the 11 school positions are due for
appointment and staff has received applications for all 11 vacancies. He
added that that in past years when the number of At-Large applications has
exceeded the number of vacancies, the Council has appointed additional
At-Large members. He reported that on October 5, 2004, nine At-Large
members were appointed with terms expiring in June 2006 for a total of 20
members on the Board. He added that staff has since received resignations
from four of the nine At-Large members, leaving five current At-Large
members. He stated that it is necessary for the Council to appoint one
At-Large member to fill the sixth required position for a mid-year
appointment, from the six applications that have been received. He noted
that based on previous Council action, staff recommended appointing all
six At-Large applicants for the one-year mid-term appointment expiring in
June 2006.
The following school appointments were approved: Nicole Diller, Bellarmine
Jefferson High School; Giannina Giombini, Burbank High School; Veronica
Zamudio, John Burroughs High School; Izzy Knopper, Providence High School;
Winnie Hobbs, Jordan Middle School; Sahdev Jass, John Muir Middle School;
Brittney Peale, Luther Burbank Middle School; Maria Alicia Hungerford, St.
Finbar; Paige Berry, St. Francis Xavier; Dietrich Diller, St. Robert
Bellarmine; and, Ana Diaz, Monterey High School.
The Council also appointed the following six At-Large applicants for the
one-year mid-term appointment expiring in June 2006: Jackie Balousek;
Brandon Barbello; Ashleigh Diller; Steven Ferguson; Alexander Knopper;
and, Shannon Stone.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that
�all eleven nominated members and the six at large members be appointed.�
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201
Charitable
Contributions
For Hurricane
Katrina Relief |
Interim Fire Chief Pansini, reported that at the September 13, 2005
meeting, Council Member Golonski requested that staff present a report on
current local assistance efforts to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina
in the Gulf State Region. He added that Council Member Golonski
specifically requested to assess the possibility of the City assisting
with some type of relief effort that would be directed towards the victims
of Hurricane Katrina. He reported that staff has surveyed the cites of
Glendale, Pasadena, Torrance, Inglewood and Santa Monica to assess what
those municipalities are doing to support Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts. He discussed the relief efforts from each city in addition to
the City�s relief efforts which included: monetary donation by the
Community Development Department and housing contingency plans; monetary
donations by the Burbank Fire Fighter Local 778; monetary donations and
law enforcement equipment and clothing from the Burbank Police Department;
Burbank Police and Fire Departments assisted NBC and the Red Cross with
two Fill-The-Boot fundraising events at which more than $124,000 was
raised; the Burbank Management Association assisted in raising awareness
of these events; monetary donation of more than $23,000 from the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 18; monetary
donation in the amount of $3,100 and new clothing from the Burbank City
Employees Association; the City�s partnership with NBC, the Hope Family
and Habitat For Humanity in building homes that will be shipped to the
Gulf Region; and, noted several efforts by local citizens and businesses.
He noted that all City efforts amount to more than $164,000 in aid, and
the amount continues to increase.
Chief Pansini informed the Council that as the first step in the two-step
agenda process, the item was being presented for discussion and additional
Council direction only. He noted that the decision made by the Council as
a result of this report will determine future fiscal impacts.
Mr. Golonski noted the scope of this disaster and suggested that the City
consider a contribution in the amount of $1 million, and that a task force
be established to determine ways through which the funds can be
leveraged.
The Council expressed concern with the amount of funds necessary to
accomplish the task. The report was noted and filed, and staff was
directed to keep abreast of the fundraising efforts and broadcast the
information on the Channel 6 scroll and City website.
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11:19 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency Meeting |
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
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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301-2
Memorial
Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. in memory of James Edward Chambers.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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