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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Ramos and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Campbell. |
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Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Ms. Scott, Chief 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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5:10 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, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers;
Unrepresented, and Appointed Officials.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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b. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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5:52 P.M.
Disaster
Preparedness
Study Session |
Mr. Baenen, Disaster
Coordinator, Fire Department, presented an assessment of the City's
contingency planning and disaster preparedness activities. He stated that
the four corners of emergency management are: mitigation; preparedness;
response; and, recovery. He added that the Council approved a Disaster
Mitigation Plan in February 2005 and the Multi-Hazard Function Plan is in
progress. He recalled the most significant and recent local disaster
events such as the fires and mudslides, and discussed the readiness
enhancements implemented by the City, which include: establishing the
Emergency Operations Center; completing a communications upgrade;
acquiring a new Hazard Material Unit; and, conducting training in weapons
of mass destruction,
Emergency
Operation Center procedures, and employee and family training. He added
that staff has surveyed the cities of Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Monica,
Torrance and Inglewood to assess their preparedness activities and
discussed how those activities compare to Burbank in terms of: a disaster
multi-functional plan; disaster mitigation plan; food and water supplies;
emergency power; Community Emergency Response Team program; disaster
preparedness education; and, the zone warden program. He highlighted the
City's Disaster Council; community partners; mobile command post;
implementation of the new crisis management software; public information
efforts through Channel 6, BAM 1620 and the emergency information center;
the Community Disaster Volunteer program; disaster public education; and,
employee readiness. He also discussed the enhancement opportunities which
include: increased disaster public education; acquisition of emergency
power generators; acquisition of more supplies and equipment; increased
public communication; increased training; and, disaster planning.
Mr. Golonski noted
that the City is well prepared but expressed concern with disaster
preparedness in the community at large. He suggested that the education
efforts be in a simplified format and emphasize some of the most basic
steps, and that the City consider purchasing pre-packaged disaster supply
kits and providing them to residents at cost.
Mrs. Ramos concurred
with providing more education and suggested staff explore the feasibility
of a reverse 911 notification program, similar to that established in the
City of Long
Beach.
Mr. Campbell stated
that he considered debris flow plans a priority at the moment, due to the
potential for mudslides.
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6:31 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:44 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
Sister Regina
Palamara.
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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; Ms. Scott, Chief Assistant City Attorney; and,
Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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301-1
Recognition of
Ira Katz |
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Kim Greenfield, daughter of Ira
Katz, and her family, in recognition of Ira Katz�s contributions to the
Burbank Fire Department.
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301-1
BWP Torchiere
Program |
Mary Forrest, Senior
Conservation Advisor, Burbank Water and Power, made a brief presentation
on the Burbank Water and Power 2005 Torchiere Lamp Exchange Program. She
recognized the
John
Burroughs
High School football team and the Burbank High School Instrumental Music
Program for their participation in the program, and presented checks in
the amount of $4,000 to the two programs for their efforts.
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301-1
National
Immigrants Day |
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a proclamation in honor of National Immigrants Day to Sister
Regina Palamara, Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart, founded by Saint
Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants.
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7:04 P.M.
Jt. Hearing with
Redev. Agency
804-9
1102
Community Facilities District
No. 2005-1 |
Mayor Vander Borght
stated that �this is the time and place for the joint public hearing of
the Council of the City of Burbank and the Redevelopment Agency (Agency)
of the City of Burbank regarding Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
(The Collection Public Parking Facility). The hearing is to inquire into
the formation of the District, the levy of special taxes in the District
and the need to incur bonded indebtedness in the District, all of which is
to be decided by the City Council. In addition, the Agency is also being
asked to consider a resolution related to this item. The hearing provides
the public with an opportunity to comment on the City and Agency actions.�
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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. Elliot, Interim
Financial Services Director, requested that the Council and Redevelopment
Agency (Agency) Board approve the actions necessary to form the City of
Burbank Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2005-1, The Collection
Public Parking Facility, and the issuance and sale of the 2005 special tax
bonds. He reported that the actions include: conducting the public
hearing; adopting a Resolution of Formation of the Community Facilities
District; adopting a Resolution of Necessity to Incur Indebtedness;
adopting a Resolution Calling for the Special Community Facilities
District Election; holding the election; introducing an Ordinance Levying
the Special Tax; and, adopting Council and Agency resolutions approving
the legal and disclosure documents necessary to issue the bonds.
Mr. Elliot recounted
that in November 2004, the Council and Agency Board approved an Amended
and Restated Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) with Champion Development
Group (Champion), as well as the Second Implementation Agreement to the
OPA. He described that under the Champion OPA, the developer is required
to construct a mixed-use, 118-unit residential and commercial project,
which includes a six-level parking structure on the AMC Phase II site. He
noted that the parking structure will consist of parking spaces required
for the condominium and commercial components of the project, as well as
278 public parking spaces (Parking Facility). He added that the developer
is required to pay the costs for all improvements on the Phase II site,
including the Parking Facility; however, the Agency is required to provide
CFD bond financing that will generate $5 million in net bond proceeds to
finance a portion of the construction costs.
Mr. Elliot explained
that CFD bonds, or Mello Roos Bonds, are payable from a special tax on the
property owners in the CFD, and noted that property owners are annually
taxed, and debt service is made with the taxes collected. He added that
under the Champion OPA, upon completion of the Parking Facility, annual
debt service on the CFD bonds will be paid from 75 percent of the tax
increment generated by the Phase I and Phase II projects in lieu of the
CFD special tax. He noted that to the extent that Agency tax increment
revenue is insufficient to pay all CFD obligations, annual debt service
will be paid from special taxes imposed by the City on certain property in
the CFD. He also stated that the Agency�s obligation to contribute tax
increment will be triggered upon completion of the Parking Facility.
With a visual aid,
Mr. Elliot discussed the methods by which the bond proceeds will be
released and the bond debt service structure. He then noted that
originally, the bond size was authorized at $8 million, but the amount has
been reduced to $6,150,000 with a $250,000 contingency. He added that the
$8 million bond sizing anticipated that the capitalized interest would be
included with the bonds; however, capitalized interest will now be funded
by Champion.
Mr. Elliot
emphasized that the issuance of the CFD bonds imposes no fiscal
obligations on the City�s General Fund, and gives the added security of
imposing special taxes to fund the debt service as a back-up to the pledge
of Agency tax increment. He recommended that the Council and Agency Board
take the necessary actions to form the CFD, and issue and sell the 2005
special tax bonds.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment
were Mike Nolan, objecting to the lack of accessibility to the Council
Chamber as a result of a capacity crowd in the audience, on the
AMC
having the benefit of the new facility and revenue stream without
constructing the required parking structure, and in opposition to
incurring bonded indebtedness; and, Michelle Feather, on the lack of the
map depicting the proposed Community Facilities District in the agenda
material.
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7:22 P.M.
Hearing
Closed
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There being no
further response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral comment, the hearing
was declared closed.
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Motion
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It was moved by Mr.
Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the following resolutions be
passed and adopted:�
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804-9
1102
Formation of
Community
Facilities Dist.
No. 2005-1 and
Levying a
Special Tax |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,098:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK OF FORMATION OF CITY OF
BURBANK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (THE COLLECTION PUBLIC
PARKING FACILITY), AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE
DISTRICT, PRELIMINARILY ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
DISTRICT AND SUBMITTING LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAX AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT.
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804-9
1102
Bonded
Indebtedness
Within the
CFD |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,099:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DETERMINING THE
NECESSITY TO INCUR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS WITHIN CITY OF BURBANK COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (THE COLLECTION PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY)
AND SUBMITTING PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT.
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804-9
1102
Calling a Special
Election of the
CFD |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,100:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK CALLING SPECIAL
ELECTION WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (THE COLLECTION
PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY).
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Adopted |
The 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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Special Election
|
Mayor Vander Borght requested that the City Clerk open the ballot of the
only landowner in the CFD and announce the results of the election.
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Election Results
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Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk, reported that the ballot indicated a Yes vote on the matter, signed
by Craig Ramsey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She
then completed one copy of the Canvass and Statement of Result of
Election.
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Mayor Vander Borght
stated that �the results of the election being unanimously in favor of the
levy of the special taxes, the establishment of the appropriations limit
and incurring bonded indebtedness, the Council and Agency Board may now
proceed with the final actions of the CFD.�
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr.
Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the following resolutions be
passed and adopted, and the ordinance be introduced and read for the first
time by title only and be passed to the second reading:�
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804-9
1102
Declaring Results
of Special
Election |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,101:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DECLARING RESULTS OF
SPECIAL ELECTION, AND DIRECTING RECORDING OF NOTICE OF SPECIAL TAX LIEN.
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804-9
1102
Levying Special
Taxes Within the
CFD |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES
WITHIN CITY OF BURBANK COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (THE
COLLECTION PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY).
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804-9
1102
Issuance of
Special Tax
Bonds |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,102:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF THE CITY OF BURBANK FOR CITY OF BURBANK
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (THE COLLECTION PUBLIC PARKING
FACILITY), APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A FISCAL AGENT
AGREEMENT AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.
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Redev. Agency
Reso Adopted
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Redevelopment Agency
Resolution No. R-2140 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Documents
Pertaining to the City of
Burbank
Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (The Collection Public Parking
Facility), and Approving Related Actions was adopted.
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted and the ordinance introduced 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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7:27 P.M.
Hearing
1702
1704-3
2nd Amend. to
PD 97-4 and
CUP 2001-17
(Graciela Hotel) |
Mayor Vander Borght
stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on the: Second
Amendment to Planned Development No. 97-4; Second Amendment to the
Development Agreement; Amendment of Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-17;
and, Negative Declaration related thereto for the Graciela Hotel.
Pass Avenue
Associates LLC is the owner/ applicant of the Graciela Burbank Hotel
located at 322 North Pass Avenue.�
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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 received three pieces
of correspondence on the matter.
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Staff
Report |
Mr. Forbes, Senior
Planner, Community Development Department, presented a request by Pass
Avenue Associates, LLC to amend Planned Development No. 97-4, which
controls the development and use of the Graciela extended stay hotel. He
noted that the amendment would allow the applicant to add a swimming pool,
restaurant and spa/fitness center to the hotel at an undeveloped parcel
next to the hotel. With the aid of an aerial photograph, he identified
the location of the existing hotel with 99 guest rooms at
322 Pass Avenue,
at the corner of Oak Street.
Mr. Forbes informed
the Council that the proposed project would include an outdoor swimming
pool with poolside cabanas and a two-story structure with a full-service
restaurant and spa/fitness center. He added that: the basement of the
building would be approximately 1,800 square feet and include mechanical
and storage rooms; the first floor would include a 1,900-square foot
restaurant with in-door and out-door dining areas and approximately 1,800
square feet of space for restrooms, a reception area and changing rooms
for the spa facility; and, the second floor would be approximately 2,000
square feet for the spa and fitness center. With a visual aid, he
discussed the project�s site plan and noted that access to the swimming
pool, restaurant and spa would be through the main hotel entrance only.
With regard to operations, he reported that the proposed restaurant and
spa would be open to hotel guests and the general public, the swimming
pool and cabanas would be available for hotel guests and spa patrons only
but would not be open to the general public, and the fitness center would
be available for hotel guests only. He added that because the proposed
building would include a new fitness center, the existing fitness center
on the top floor of the existing hotel building would be converted to a
hotel guest room, increasing the total number of hotel rooms to 100. He
noted that no other changes are proposed to the existing hotel and no
square footage would be added.
Mr. Forbes reported
that in addition to amending the Planned Development, the applicant is
further requesting to amend Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2001-17,
which allows the Graciela to sell alcoholic beverages through room
service, from in-room self-service bars, and throughout the hotel
including the lobby lounge area. He stated that the applicant is
requesting to: expand the scope of the CUP to allow alcohol service in the
restaurant, pool and spa; amend the CUP to allow alcohol service beginning
at 8:00 a.m.
seven days per week; and, remove the sunset provision of the CUP. He
explained that under the current conditions, alcohol service may not begin
before 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on weekends, and the CUP will
terminate
on January
31, 2008
unless renewed by the Council.
Mr. Forbes noted
that the
Graciela Hotel has proven itself to be a good neighbor and has had no
impacts on the surrounding residential neighborhood. He stated that staff
believes that the proposed new building would be in scale with surrounding
development and would be compatible with the existing hotel and nearby
residential buildings. He also reported that the applicant is not
proposing to provide any additional parking spaces as part of the proposed
project; however, the applicant is proposing to further limit the number
of people that are able to attend meetings or events in the conference
rooms of the existing hotel in an amount equivalent to the additional
parking that would be required for the restaurant and spa. In this way,
the overall parking demand of the hotel facility would remain constant and
no additional parking would be required.
Mr. Forbes added
that staff is proposing Conditions of Approval that would address parking,
traffic, noise and other concerns to ensure that the Graciela would not
have any impacts on nearby properties. He acknowledged staff�s
recommendation that alcohol service be allowed to expand to the
restaurant, pool and spa, noting that the Police Department and License
and Code Services Division have reported no alcohol-related complaints or
calls for service to the hotel. However, he stated that staff did not
recommend any changes to the hours of alcohol service nor the sunset
provision of the CUP. He noted that the concerns of the Council and the
community that led to the hour restrictions and sunset clause have not
changed since the CUP was originally adopted, and staff therefore
recommended that those restrictions remain.
Mr. Forbes informed
the Council that the Planning Board considered the proposed Planned
Development and CUP amendments at a public hearing on
September 26, 2005,
and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the proposed amendments to the
Council, including granting the applicant�s request to begin alcohol
service at 8:00 a.m. He added that the Planning Board placed an
additional Condition of Approval to require more landscaping along Willow
Court to soften the appearance of the wall. He also noted receipt of
eight letters on the project with six letters in support and two letters
expressing concerns with traffic and parking impacts.
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Applicant
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Robert Zarnegin,
Managing Member of the Graciela Burbank, stated that the Graciela hotel
has proven itself to be a good neighbor and has had no impacts on the
surrounding residential neighborhood. He requested that the Council
remove the hour restriction on the alcohol service and the sunset
provision, noting that the provisions present a financing challenge.
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Meeting
Disclosures
|
Mr. Golonski, Mr.
Vander Borght, Mrs. Ramos and Mr. Campbell disclosed their meetings with
the applicant and/or their representatives.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment
in support of the project were: Kathy Schmidt; Bob Olson; and, Margaret
Nicolson. Commenting in opposition to the project were: Phil Berlin;
Carolyn Berlin; and, Mike Nolan. Also, David Piroli, requested
clarification on the amenities and parking impacts; Esther Espinoza
expressed concern with the project; Mark Barton, commented on the
Council�s deliberative process; Eden Rosen, expressed concerns with the
sale of alcohol beginning at 8:00 a.m.; and, Dr. Theresa Karam, expressed
concerns with enforcement of parking provisions.
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Rebuttal by
Applicant |
Mr. Zarnegin noted
that: parking at the hotel is all valet and free of charge and no parking
issues are anticipated; the location of a daycare center in close
proximity to the hotel has not been a problem with regard to the sale of
alcohol and noted that the daycare center is in support of the project;
two community meetings have been held on the project; and, two parking
studies have indicated that there is more than adequate parking even if
the hotel was at 100 percent occupancy.
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Staff
Rebuttal |
Mr. Forbes responded
to public comment with regard to: the community meetings held by the
applicant; notices given to the public indicating that the project
included the restaurant; the restaurant�s capacity and availability of
adequate parking; use of the spa/fitness center facility; and, the sunset
provision of the CUP.
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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
commented on the restaurant�s capacity and parking availability, and
expressed support for the project, extending the alcohol sale hours and
removing the sunset provision of the CUP.
Mr. Campbell and Mr.
Vander Borght expressed support for the project, were agreeable to
extending the alcohol sale hours but were in favor of maintaining the
sunset provision of the CUP.
Mrs. Ramos expressed
support for the project but objected to extending the alcohol sale hours
and removing the sunset provision of the CUP.
Following
deliberation, the Council approved the amendment to the CUP Conditions of
Approval to allow alcohol service beginning at
8:00 a.m.
seven days per week but maintained the sunset provision of the CUP. The
Council did not make any amendments to the Planned Development Conditions
of Approval.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr.
Campbell and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the following resolutions be
passed and adopted and the ordinance be introduced and read for the first
time by title only and be passed to the second reading:�
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1702
1704-3
Adopt Neg. Dec.
To PD 97-4 and
CUP 2001-17
(Graciela Hotel) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,103:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 97-4,
SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND AN AMENDMENT TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2001-17 (Graciela Hotel � 312 and 322 Pass Avenue,
Pass Avenue Associates, LLC, Applicant).
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1702
1704-3
Amending PD
97-4 and
Approve 2nd
Amend to PD for
Graciela Hotel |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONE NO. 97-4 AND APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 97-4 (Graciela Hotel �
Applicant: Pass Avenue Associates, LLC).
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1702
1704-3
Amending CUP
2001-17
(Graciela Hotel) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,104:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2001-17 (Graciela Hotel � 322 Pass Avenue, Pass Avenue
Associates, LLC, Applicant).
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted and the ordinance introduced 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 |
Ms. Scott, Chief Assistant City Attorney, reported on the items considered
by the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency during the Closed Session
meetings.
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9:06 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time. The meeting reconvened at 9:11 p.m.
with all members present.
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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: Barry Poole, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local
18 representative, expressing strong support for enhanced retirement
options; Anna May Nelson, announcing a vigil commemorating the death of
2,000 service men and women in the war in Iraq; Dr. David Gordon,
announcing his campaign website and commenting on amendments to
development agreements; Mark Barton, showing a videotape depicting the
City�s official seal; Ellie Knapp, President of the Burbank Management
Association, in support of enhanced retirement options; Bob Kaczmarek,
President of the Burbank City Employees Association, in support of
enhanced retirement options; Eden Rosen, on Alzheimer�s issues; Phil
Berlin, announcing Dr. Gordon�s campaign website; Theresa Karam, in
support of Dr. Gordon�s candidacy; Mike Nolan, in support of granting
enhanced retirement options for City employees; and, Esther Espinoza, on
damage she sustained as a result of an accident.
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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 Child Care Committee appointments; and, Mike Nolan, on the Council
Chamber overflow process.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Golonski 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 September 27 and October 4, 2005
were approved as submitted.
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1204-1
Final Tract Map
No. 60668 |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,105:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FINAL MAP
OF TRACT NO. 60668 (461-473 East Magnolia Boulevard).
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1007-1
1009-1
Establish Spec.
of Transportation
Services Mgr. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,106:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE
AND CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MANAGER (CTC No. 0960) AND
PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER, SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF.
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1007-1
1009-1
Finance Mgr./
BWP to
Financial
Accounting Mgr./BWP to
Facilities Maint.
Manager
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,107:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING AND RE-TITLING
THE SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCE MANAGER/BWP TO
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER/BWP (CTC No. 0345) TO FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
MANAGER (CTC No. 0345) |
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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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203-6
Child Care
Committee
Appointments |
Mr. Thomas, Recreation Services Manager, Park, Recreation and Community
Services Department, requested that the Council approve and appoint the
2005-06 Child Care Committee members for a one-year term. He reported
that pursuant to the by-laws of the Burbank Child Care Committee,
appointments are recommended by current Committee members and forwarded to
the Council for approval. He added that an announcement requesting
interested individuals to apply for consideration for appointment was
published in the Burbank Leader. He noted that while the by-laws do not
limit the number of individuals who may serve, 11 applications were
submitted to the City Clerk�s Office.
Mr. Thomas reported that the Child Care Committee appoints its own
advisory members to broaden the Committee�s representation, and stated
that the current members include: Gail Dover, Child Care Professional;
Carol Davis-Perkins, The Walt Disney Company; Sharon Feldman, Warner
Bros.; Gail Reisman, Attorney/Parent; Jose Delgado, Regional Child Care
Advocate; and, Roland Armstorff, parent and former Horace Mann
Children�s Center parent representative.
Mr. Thomas requested the Council appoint the following candidates to the
Child Care Committee for a one-year term: Goldie Bemel, Burbank Unified
School District; Yvette Coontz, St. Anne�s Maternity Home, Chief Financial
Officer; Mildred Engel, Retired Educator; Annabelle Godwin, Retired
Provider, College Instructor; Barbara Gunderson, The Walt Disney Company,
Work and Family Specialist; Harkmore Lee, Burbank YMCA; Carol Miller,
Pre-school Director; Deane Phinney, Retired Provider/Administrator; Nancee
Rodriquez, Child Care Professional; Shanna Vaughan, Boys and Girls Club
Director; and, Helen von Seggern, Retired Educator.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that �the
Council appoint the recommended applicants.�
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1704
View Protection
Ordinance |
Mr. Forbes, Senior
Planner, Community Development Department, stated that in July 2003, the
Council directed staff to proceed with a study of options for adopting a
view protection ordinance that would preserve scenic views in the hillside
area. He added that in July 2004, the Council directed staff to proceed
with a view protection ordinance in three phases: 1) structure
regulations; 2) vegetation regulations; and, 3) specific limitations on
view obstruction. He reported that the first phase was completed in
conjunction with the revisions to the development standards for the R-1
Single-Family Residential Zone. He added that in May 2005, the Council
adopted new hillside development standards in conjunction with the amended
standards for the R-1 Zone Citywide, which provide the City with
discretion to modify or deny a proposed hillside house project if it would
obstruct scenic views from neighboring properties. He noted that however,
the standards do not constitute a view protection ordinance, in that they
do not clearly define views or provide direction on which views or
portions thereof must be protected. He added that the standards also deal
strictly with structures and do not address trees or other vegetation.
Mr. Forbes reported
that the second phase of the view protection ordinance could include a
variety of controls on vegetation including limitations on tree and bush
height and species selection. He noted that one approach to vegetation
issues is the creation of a mediation or arbitration process for property
owners to resolve disputes about vegetation. He explained that as with
the first phase, staff would hold an initial community meeting to identify
residents� general concerns and introduce all available options, and a
follow-up meeting where specific options will be discussed in detail and
input received on the options.
Mr. Forbes stated
that the most significant aspect of the third phase, creating view
protection regulations, would be to define the views to be protected, and
to set limitations on the amount of view obstruction that would be
considered acceptable. He noted that this is the most complicated and
controversial issue in view protection due to the wide variety of property
locations, orientations and corresponding views across the hillside.
Mr. Forbes reported
that staff recommended proceeding with the second phase of the view
protection ordinance and delaying the third phase, pending further
evaluation of the results of the first phase and completion of the second
phase.
Mrs. Ramos requested
clarification with the City�s enforcement of the covenant, conditions and
restrictions regarding view protection, and expressed interest in
assessing citizens� interest in this effort.
Staff was directed
to proceed with the second phase of the view protection ordinance and to
delay the third phase, pending further evaluation of the results of the
first phase and completion of the second phase.
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10:04 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
10:08 p.m. in
memory of Ira Katz.
Margarita Campos, CMC
City Clerk
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