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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; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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Oral
Communications |
There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on
Closed Session matters at this time.
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5:08 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
possible plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:52 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by 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 Jim Wilsey.
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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. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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301-1
World War II
Veterans |
Mayor Vander Borght
recognized the following World War II Veterans: Henry Morris Amira; Henry
Calderon; Bernard Jacobsen; Ken Johnson; and, George Kaufman. He
commended them for their service and bravery in defending the country
during World War II, and expressed richly-deserved gratitude to them.
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301-1
World Town
Planning Day |
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a proclamation in honor of World Town Planning Day to Greg
Herrmann, Assistant Community Development Director/Transportation and
Planning.
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301-1
Burbank Temporary Aid
Center Week
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Mayor Vander Borght
presented a proclamation in honor of Burbank Temporary Aid Center Week to
Barbara Howell, Executive Director of the
Burbank
Temporary
Aid Center.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Mr. Vander Borght
reported on the Community Services Building Committee meeting he attended
with Mr. Campbell regarding an Art in Public Places piece for the project.
Mr. Vander Borght
requested an update on the Police Department�s recruitment efforts, Chief
Hoefel responded.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner Wiggins
reported on the Airport Authority meeting of
November 7, 2005.
He stated that the Authority: approved a change of ownership to the Hertz
Corporation Non-Exclusive Automobile Rental Lease and Concession Agreement
month-to-month lease; awarded a contract in the amount of $1,190,000 for
Bid Schedule 2005-22, Residential Acoustical Treatment Program Module 8.3,
including 21 homes in Burbank and eight homes in Sun Valley; and, approved
the acquisition of an interactive safety training system at cost of
$155,900. He also provided an update on the voluntary curfew adherence.
The Council received the report.
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7:27 P.M.
Hearing
1702
ZMA 2005-51 �
1112-1118 W.
Burbank Blvd. |
Mayor Vander Borght
stated that �this is the time and place for the hearing on Project No.
2005-51, a Zone Map Amendment, a General Plan Amendment and related
Negative Declaration, to consider a request to allow a zone change for a
section of the property at 1112-1118 West Burbank Boulevard from Limited
Industrial (M-1) to Burbank Center Commercial Manufacturing (BCCM) and a
General Plan designation change from Restricted Industry to Mixed
Commercial/Office/ Industrial.�
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Meeting
Disclosures |
There were no
meeting disclosures.
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Notice
Given |
The City Clerk was
asked if notices had been given as required by law. She replied in the
affirmative and advised that no written communications had been received.
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Staff
Report |
Ms. Shavit,
Assistant Planner, Community Development Department, presented a request
by David Augustine, for a Zone Map Amendment (ZMA) and General Plan
Amendment (GPA) to allow a zone change for a section of the property at
1112-1118
West Burbank Boulevard.
She reported that the proposed zone change is necessary to permit the
proposed retail use. She stated that on
October 10, 2005,
the Planning
Board voted 4-0 to approve the applicant�s request for a Development
Review to construct a 5,884-square foot retail building with a 21-space
parking lot. She added that the subject site consists of two lots zoned
Burbank Center Commercial Manufacturing (BCCM) and a rear lot zoned
Limited Industrial (M-1). She noted that retail use is permitted in the
BCCM Zone but prohibited in the M-1 Zone. She clarified that in order to
allow for a retail use on the entire property, a zone change from BCCM to
M-1 is necessary.
With regard to the
General Plan Amendment, Ms. Shavit reported that a General Plan
designation change from Restricted Industry to Mixed
Commercial/Office/Industrial is requested. She noted that the amendment
is required to maintain consistency with the zoning designation. She also
informed the Council that the on-going Land Use Element update proposes to
allow retail uses within the industrial zone between
Burbank Boulevard
and Chandler Boulevard. She stated that staff recommended approval of the
request.
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Applicant |
David Augustine,
applicant, requested the Council approve the proposed Zone Map and General
Plan amendments.
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Citizen
Comment |
There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for citizen comment.
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Council
Deliberations |
Mr. Campbell
inquired as to the uses surrounding the subject site and expressed
concerns with potential environmental impacts. Mr. Augustine responded
that the site is currently vacant and the adjacent uses are parking lots.
Mr. Golonski noted
the need for adequate width at the front of the property for sidewalk
purposes, and Mrs. Forbes, Deputy City Planner, responded that
Transportation Division staff determined that there is adequate
right-of-way on
Burbank Boulevard
and additional dedication was not necessary.
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7:39 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 |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following ordinance be introduced and read for the first time and the
resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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1702
Approve ZMA
2005-51
(1112-1118
W. Burbank Blvd.)
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 2005-51 (1112-1118 West Burbank Boulevard;
Applicant: David Augustine).
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1702
Adopt a Neg.
Dec. for ZMA
2005-51 |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,110:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR PROJECT NO. 2005-51 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE MAP
AMENDMENT.
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1702
Approve GPA
No. 2005-51 |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,111:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT RELATING TO PROJECT NO. 2005-51.
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Adopted |
The ordinance was introduced and 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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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the
Closed Session meeting. He noted that the Council may adjourn to a Closed
Session meeting, but he did not anticipate that any further reporting out
would be necessary after such continuation.
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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:
Maureen Spagnolo, on
behalf of North Frederic Street residents, regarding a request for speed
bumps; Dr. David Gordon, in support of enhanced retirement plans for City
employees; Esther Espinoza, on safety improvements; Mike Nolan, in support
of the enhanced retirement plans for City employees; Eden Rosen, reporting
on a recent caregivers conference; and, R. C. Chappy Czapiewski, on the
Airport Authority Commissioners� representation.
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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:
Marianna Walton, on
the Hazard Elimination Safety grant and on the quiet zone rule; Esther
Espinoza, on safety improvements at railroad crossings; R. C. Chappy
Czapiewski, on the P-38 Association and display at Bob Hope Airport; Mark
Barton, on the Bob Hope Airport logo; Mike Nolan, on ownership of the land
of the former Police Headquarters and in support of enhanced retirement
plans for City employees; and, David Piroli, on the proposed safety
improvements at two railroad crossings.
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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 October 11 and October 18, 2005
were approved as submitted.
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1211
Five-Year Weed
Abatement Svcs.
Agmt. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,112:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE RENEWAL
OF A FIVE-YEAR WEED ABATEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BURBANK AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL
COMMISSIONER/WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
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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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202-4
Board of Library
Trustees
Appointment |
Mrs. Campos, City
Clerk, requested the Council make an appointment from the qualified
applicants to fill one unexpired term on the Board of Library Trustees.
She stated that the term of the vacancy, created by the resignation of
Susan Bowers, ends on
June 1, 2007. She
reported that the City Clerk�s Office began advertising and accepting
applications to fill the vacancy on
September 20, 2005,
and as of the
October 31, 2005
deadline, two applications were received from John Kossakian and Nancy
Anne Lacher.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that
�Nancy Anne Lacher be appointed to fill the unexpired term ending on June
1, 2007.�
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804-3
Hazard Elimination Safety Program
Grant |
Mr. Johnson,
Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, requested Council
approval to accept a Hazard Elimination
Safety (HES) Grant to improve two railroad grade crossings on Buena Vista
Street and amend the Fiscal Year 2005-06 budget to include this project.
He reported that the HES Grant program provides funds for safety
improvements on any public transportation facility, including roadway,
bicycle, pedestrian and railroad grade crossing systems. He noted that
the Federal grant program is administered by the California Department of
Transportation and eligible projects are funded up to 90 percent of the
design and construction costs, with a maximum grant amount of $360,000.
Mr. Johnson reported
that potential improvements for the Buena Vista Street crossing at Vanowen
Street include the following: blank-out turn prohibition signs at the
traffic signal to advise drivers not to cross the tracks when a train
approaches; a raised center median on Buena Vista Street north of the
tracks to improve traffic channelization in the southbound direction; an
additional traffic signal in the center median to improve visibility of
the traffic control for southbound drivers; additional railroad crossing
protection gates for the southbound departure lanes at the tracks and the
left-turn movements from Vanowen Street; an additional southbound
right-turn traffic lane to Vanowen Street; and, dual left-turn lanes on
Vanowen Street to northbound Buena Vista Street.
Mr. Johnson informed
the Council that the following design elements are proposed for the Buena
Vista Street crossing at San Fernando Boulevard: blank-out turn
prohibition signs at the traffic signal to advise drivers not to cross the
tracks when a train approaches; pre-signals for the southbound direction
to stop vehicles prior to the tracks to prevent queuing on the tracks;
sidewalk improvements, removal of guardrail and installation of pedestrian
barriers to increase safety of pedestrians north of and crossing the
railroad tracks; and, extension of the center median on the north side of
the tracks to improve southbound traffic channelization.
With regard to the
quite zone, Mr. Johnson reported that the Federal Railroad Administration
recently instituted a final rule for the establishment of quiet zones. He
noted that these zones can be established at railroad grade crossings if
adequate safety devices are installed to prevent motorists from
circumventing closed gates. He noted that generally, the safety devices
include quad-gates, medians, cul-de-sacs and street closures. He noted
that a minimum of two miles are necessary to establish a quiet zone. He
added that the current safety improvements at
Vanowen Street
and Clybourn Street do not meet all requirements for a quiet zone and
additional features will be necessary.
Mr. Johnson noted
that since the proposed improvements require approval by the California
Public Utilities Commission, Union Pacific Railroad and Southern
California Regional Rail Authority, staff would utilize that opportunity
to discuss with those entities what additional elements can be
incorporated into the design to qualify for a quiet zone. He also
reported that one of the possible elements of a quiet zone is a wayside
horn. He explained that the horn is installed at a grade crossing for use
as an alternative to a train horn. He noted that the horn targets the
motorists crossing the tracks and is quieter for the neighborhood;
however, in addition to its estimated cost of approximately $50,000, there
are communication devices necessary such that a train can be detected as
far as 30 seconds away from the crossing as opposed to 20 seconds for the
current system. He noted that extending the detection system
approximately 1,200 feet will cost approximately $100,000. He stated that
the overall cost of installing a wayside horn is estimated between
$175,000 and $200,000, and cannot be funded by safety improvement grants
since it is categorized as an environmental improvement. He noted that
staff will determine the actual cost and requirements for establishing a
quiet zone and installing a wayside horn, and grant opportunities will be
pursued to fund the improvements.
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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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804-3
Hazard Elimination Safety Program
Grant |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,113:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $440,000 AND TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE BUENA VISTA
STREET RAILROAD GRADE CROSSINGS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
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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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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Vander Borght called for speakers for the final open public comment
period of oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment was
Mark Barton,
on the Bob Hope Airport logo.
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Staff
Response
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Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. to a Closed Session on the following. The
Closed Session adjourned at 11:10 p.m.
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.
b. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
possible plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 1
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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