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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; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mrs. Ramos and carried that �the
Burbank Management Association be added to the Conference with Labor
Negotiator Closed Session item.�
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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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5:03 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 Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name of Case: City of Burbank vs. Sempra Energy Trading Corp.
Case No.:
CV 05-5448 GPS
Brief description and nature of case:
Breach of Contract Regarding Sales of Electrical Energy.
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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): 5
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c. 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:
Burbank Management 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 6:43 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Pastor Paul Clairville, Westminster
Presbyterian Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Fire Chief Pansini.
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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
Appt. of New
Fire Chief |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager, recognized the appointment of Tracy Pansini as
the new Burbank Fire Chief and briefly summarized his tenure as Interim
Fire Chief. Ms. Alvord administered the oath of office to Chief Pansini,
and presented him with the Fire Chief�s badge. Mayor Vander Borght
congratulated Chief Pansini on behalf of the City Council.
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301-1
Municipal Info.
Systems Assoc.
of California
Award of
Excellence |
Mitch Cochran, representing the Municipal Information Systems Association
of California, presented the California Award of Excellence to the City�s
Information Technology Department. Ms. Wyatt, Information Technology
Director, accepted the award and introduced Information Technology staff
in attendance, noting the award was earned through the efforts of the
entire Department.
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301-1
L.A. Council
Member Tom
LaBonge |
Mr. LaBonge, Los Angeles Council Member for the 4th District, extended
greetings on his behalf and that of Ms. Gruehl, Los Angeles Council Member
for the 2nd District. He addressed the Council regarding: traffic and
transportation issues in the Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena and Los Angeles
area; production assistance in the Los Angeles region; efforts with Warner
Bros. to build a parking structure on Forest Lawn Drive; the Los Angeles
River and bikeway; Griffith Park Master Plan; power, water and sanitation
issues; proposed Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) project;
efforts regarding developing park space along Whitnall Highway; Magnolia
Boulevard improvements; the property currently used as a runway at Bob
Hope Airport; and, the necessity for a transit interchange with the Orange
and Red Lines at Lankershim Boulevard.
Mayor Vander Borght thanked Councilman LaBonge for taking the time to
address the Council and residents of Burbank, and noted the importance of
the Los Angeles GBIS alignment to the Burbank community.
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Reporting on
Council Liaison
Committees
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Mr. Golonski reported on the Mayor�s Youth Task Force meeting he attended.
Mr. Vander Borght reported on the: Transit Task Force meeting he attended
with Mr. Campbell; Community Services Building Subcommittee meeting; and,
DeBell Subcommittee meeting.
Mr. Campbell reported on the Arroyo Verdugo Subcommittee meeting he
attended.
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7:36 P.M.
Jt. Hearing w/
Redev. Agency
1702
Lease of
Properties at
313 and 427 W.
Valencia to the
BHC |
Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the joint
public hearing of the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) and the Council of the
City of Burbank regarding the rehabilitation and leasing of 313 and 427
West Valencia Avenue. The components of these two projects that require
Agency and Council consideration are Agency resolutions approving
Disposition and Development Agreements for 313 West Valencia Avenue and
427 West Valencia Avenue, and an Agency resolution approving an Agency
budget amendment. In addition, the Council is being asked to consider
resolutions authorizing small housing projects and approving the
Relocation Plan. The hearing provides the public with an opportunity to
comment on the Agency and City actions.�
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Meeting
Disclosures
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Mrs. Ramos disclosed her meeting with Ms. Judith Arandes, Executive
Director of the Burbank Housing Corporation.
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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. Swoger, Housing Development Manager, Community Development Department,
presented a proposal to the Council and Redevelopment Agency (Agency)
Board regarding the lease of residential properties owned by the Agency
and located at 313 and 427 West Valencia Avenue to the Burbank Housing
Corporation (BHC) for the purpose of providing affordable rental housing
opportunities. He noted that the BHC is the City�s primary partner in the
provision of affordable housing and has a proven track record of operating
housing that is affordable to lower-income households. He reported that
the BHC currently operates or is in the process of rehabilitating over 200
housing units in the community, the majority of which are affordable to
very low-and low-income households.
Mr. Swoger reported that in May 1999, the Agency purchased a single-family
home located at 427 West Valencia Avenue and in June 1999, a four-unit
apartment building located at 313 West Valencia was purchased. He stated
that staff is proposing to enter into Disposition and Development
Agreements (DDAs) and long-term lease agreements with BHC to rehabilitate
the properties for use as affordable rental housing for very low- and
low-income households for a period of 55 years, and to provide a loan to
BHC in the amount of $220,000 to rehabilitate the properties.
Mr. Swoger further reported that to perform the rehabilitation, it will be
necessary to relocate the current residents. He stated that Agency staff
has contracted with Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc. (OPC), an experienced
acquisition and relocation firm, to prepare a Relocation Plan. He noted
that relocation assistance is estimated to be $120,000. He requested that
the Council approve the Relocation Plan which has been made available for
a 30-day public review and comment period, and added that notice was
provided to the current residents of the properties with no public
comments received.
Mr. Swoger informed the Council that the properties will be reserved for
very low-income and low-income households and rented to tenants at the
statutorily-established affordable rents. To ensure that no tenant will be
required to pay more than the defined affordable rent for their unit,
staff proposes to establish a rent subsidy reserve that BHC may use to
stabilize rental income to ensure that operating expenses are attained.
He noted that the rent subsidy reserve will be established as part of the
DDAs for each property in the form of a grant available to BHC. He stated
that the maximum amount of rent subsidy that may be necessary during the
first five years of operation is approximately $75,000 or $15,000
annually; therefore, staff is proposing that the Agency establish a rent
subsidy reserve account of $75,000 for the first five years of operation.
He added that if sufficient revenues are generated during the initial five
years of operation, BHC will use excess revenues to build up a long-term
reserve account that will replace the Agency�s rent subsidy reserve after
the fifth year of operation. He noted that currently, there are
sufficient funds in the Low & Moderate Income Housing Unappropriated Fund
Balance for this project.
Ms. Arandes, BHC Executive Director, introduced the BHC Board members
present and requested Council and Agency Board support for the proposed
project.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: David Piroli, inquiring as to the proposed mix
of very low- and low-income criteria and the potential monthly rent; Mark
Barton, requesting answers to Mr. Piroli�s questions; and, Esther
Espinoza, in support of providing housing for very low-income tenants,
inquiring as to the number of units proposed, purpose of lease agreements,
relocation of current tenants and the very low-income criteria.
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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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Rebuttal by
Staff |
Mr. Swoger responded
to public comment with regard to the low-income criteria; number of units;
lease agreements; and, the Relocation Plan.
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Motion |
Following Council deliberation, it was moved Mrs. Ramos and seconded by
Mr. Campbell that �the following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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Authorizing the
Redev. Agency
to Sell or Lease
Small Housing
Projects |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,157:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK TO SELL OR LEASE SMALL HOUSING
PROJECTS.
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2142 Approving a Disposition and
Development Agreement by and between the Agency and Burbank Housing
Corporation for 313 West Valencia Avenue was adopted.
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2143 Approving a Disposition and
Development Agreement by and between the Agency and Burbank Housing
Corporation for 427 West Valencia Avenue was adopted.
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1702
Approving a
Relocation Plan
for 313 and 427 W. Valencia Ave. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,158:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A RELOCATION
PLAN FOR THE RELOCATION OF RESIDENTS DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF THE
REHABILITATION AND LEASING OF 313 AND 427 WEST VALENCIA AVENUE.
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2144 Amending the Fiscal Year
2005-2006 Budget by Appropriating $415,000 for the Purpose of Funding the
Valencia Properties Lease Project was adopted.
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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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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 added the Burbank
Management Association to the item pertaining to a conference with the
labor negotiator.
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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: Mark Barton, on the election placards; Denise
Sheehy, on the proposed Glendale Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) project
and its relation to the Griffith Park Master Plan; Molly Stretten,
President of the Volunteers of the Burbank Animal Shelter, on the progress
at the Burbank Animal Shelter and understaffing issues; Thomas Robson, on
soil testing being undertaken in his neighborhood; Mary Schindler, in
support of the south alignment of the GBIS; Cindi LaCamera, Civil Engineer
with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD), requesting Council support of
their current employee contract negotiations; Steve Taylor, in support of
the south alignment of the GBIS; Don Elsmore, on ambient noise levels;
Paul Ehre, in support of the proposed Downtown Parking Management Plan;
David Gordon, thanking the public for voting for him in the election and
congratulating Chief Pansini upon his appointment as Fire Chief; Michelle
Feather, in support of Fire Fighters retiree health benefits; Phil Berlin,
congratulating Chief Pansini; Carolyn Berlin, congratulating Chief Pansini
and thanking all voters and candidates who participated in the election;
Eden Rosen, commending the candidates who ran in the election and
congratulating Chief Pansini; Mary Whittle, in support of the south
alignment of the GBIS; Irma Loose, regarding a recent letter to the editor
concerning unethical campaign tactics; Rose Prouser, congratulating Chief
Pansini and commenting on the Charter Review Committee and parking/traffic
issues caused by the recent opening of Porto�s Bakery; Esther Espinoza, on
low-income criteria, alleged corruption in the court system, the high cost
of hospital care, Social Security problems and the high cost of energy;
Jean Schanberger and Sam Green, in support of the south alignment of the
GBIS; Theresa Karam, on the presentation by Los Angeles Council Member Tom
LaBonge; and, David Piroli, congratulating Chief Pansini, requesting that
the Charter Review Committee meetings be publicized and requesting minutes
of the Noise Working Group meetings.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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9:03 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left the Meeting |
Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time.
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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 very low-income earners and
the proposed Council reimbursement policy; Rose Prouser, on The Collection
Project and parking in the Downtown; Carolyn Berlin, on traffic
enforcement and in opposition to parking meters in the Downtown; Mark
Barton, on the installation of speed humps; Eden Rosen, on the proposed
Downtown Parking Management Plan; David Gordon, on the proposed parking
meter concept, speed humps and traffic issues in the hillside; Kevin
Muldoon, on The Collection Project and in opposition to the installation
of parking meters in the Downtown; Michael Cusumano, in support of the
Downtown Parking Management Plan; James Schad, on the installation of
speed humps on Frederic Street; and, David Piroli and Irma Loose, in
opposition to parking meters in the Downtown.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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1702
Jt. Mtg. with the
Redev. Agency
and Parking
Authority
The Collection
Project |
Ms. Mack, Redevelopment Project Manager, Community Development Department,
requested the Council, Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board and Parking
Authority consider Final Map No. 62742 and various documents related to
The Collection Project. She also requested that the item related to the
approval of the lease of Lot O located at 30 East Palm Avenue be removed
from consideration since it requires a four-fifths vote. She noted that
the item would be administratively approved and brought back for
consideration in six months.
Ms. Mack reported that on November 23, 2004, the Council and Agency Board
approved an Amended and Restated Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) with
Champion Development, Inc.; a Second Implementation Agreement to the OPA
with Burbank Entertainment Village, LLC (AMC); and, other documents
relating to the proposed development of the Phase II site. She noted that
under the Champion OPA, the Developer is required to purchase the Phase II
site from AMC contingent upon the simultaneous closing of approved bonds
to help finance the Phase II parking structure. She added that the
Developer is then required to construct a mixed-use project which includes
118 residential units, approximately 40,000 square feet of commercial uses
and a six-level parking structure on the Phase II site. She reported that
the parking structure will consist of 723 parking spaces required for the
residential condominium and commercial components of the project,
including 278 public parking spaces. She stated that construction of the
entire project is scheduled to commence in March 2006 and be completed
within 27 months.
Ms. Mack added that in preparation for the close of escrow and start of
construction, the following legal and construction-related documents are
required for the implementation of the project and subsequent sale of the
public parking component to the City: Reciprocal Easement and Shared
Maintenance Agreement, which describes the responsibilities of both
parties regarding the joint use, operation, management and maintenance of
the Phase II parking structure upon its completion; Subdivision
Improvement Agreement/Final Map No. 62742, which authorizes the
subdivision of The Collection at Downtown Burbank Project, previously
approved as Planned Development No. 2003-2, into condominium units; Right
of Entry Agreement, which proposes to utilize six parking spaces in the
lower level of the Orange Grove parking structure until the Phase II
parking structure is completed to facilitate the timely construction;
Encroachment Agreement, which proposes to utilize three travel lanes on
First Street as a construction staging area; Lease Agreement for 57 East
Palm Avenue, for construction storage and staging; Tie Back Agreement, for
construction shoring of the Phase II property during construction;
Preservation of Rights Agreement between the Parking Authority and the AMC,
which allows AMC to continue to retain existing parking and signage rights
in the Orange Grove parking structure and to pay towards the annual
maintenance costs within this structure; Parking Maintenance Agreement
between Burbank Collection Ltd. and the Parking Authority, regarding the
developer�s responsibilities for parking maintenance costs for its
proportional share of parking spaces under the 1991 Parking Easement
Agreement for the Orange Grove parking structure during the construction
of the Phase II project; and, Orange Grove Parking Structure Easement
between the Parking Authority and Burbank Collection, Ltd., which provides
easements for pedestrian and vehicular access.
Ms. Mack stated that implementation of The Collection Project also
involves items related to title, the assignment of the Phase II parking
structure to the Parking Authority and early use of the Phase II parking
structure by the public upon completion. She noted that these agreements
are required to implement the provisions approved under the Champion OPA
and do not represent a cost to the City or Agency. However, it is
anticipated that the City and Agency will receive approximately $2,325 in
monthly rent revenues from the property located at 57 East Palm Avenue for
the duration of the construction.
Mrs. Ramos requested clarification with regard to alternatives considered
for construction staging and on the Encroachment Agreement that will allow
for the closure of three lanes on First Street. Mr. Johnson, Assistant
Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, responded that the volume of
traffic on First Street can be handled by the two travel lanes and noted
other efforts that will be taken to avoid traffic congestion, including
penalties for the developer for violations. Ms. Mack clarified staff�s
efforts on alternatives for construction staging, noting that obtaining
long-term lease commitments from areas in close proximity to the site was
a challenge. Mrs. Georgino, Community Development Director, also
expounded on the lease of Parking Lot O and noted that closure of First
Street was not the developer�s first choice, but was a trade off between
losing parking spaces in the Orange Grove parking lot and travel lanes.
She also noted the need to construct the parking structure in a timely
manner.
Mr. Golonski expressed concern with the loss of lanes on First Street but
noted that staff has done their due diligence in seeking alternatives. He
also noted the inevitable impacts of such large projects, and expressed
support for the project moving forward to enable the construction of the
parking structure.
Mr. Vander Borght agreed that staff and the developer have worked hard to
come up with other viable alternatives, but still expressed concern with
the traffic impact on First Street which would have to be accommodated by
one lane in each direction for a period of 27 months. Mr. Johnson assured
the Council that a 15,000-vehicle volume can be accommodated with two
travel lanes and a turn lane. He added that the Level Of Service (LOS)
for the intersections on First Street will be no worse than LOS C as
opposed to the current LOS B. Mr. Vander Borght also noted the need for
enforcement capability to ensure that construction trucks are staged away
from the area, to avoid exacerbating the traffic issues and to ensure
pedestrian safety.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that the following
resolutions be passed and adopted and that the City Council resolution
requiring a four-fifths vote be brought back in six months:�
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2145 Approving the Lease Agreement
between the Agency and Burbank Collection LTD (57 East Palm Avenue) was
adopted.
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Parking Authority
Reso. Adopted |
Parking Authority Resolution No. P-68 Approving Certain Construction
Related Agreements with Burbank Collection, LTD., and Certain Parking
Agreements Related to the Orange Grove Parking Structure (133 East Orange
Grove Avenue) was adopted.
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1702
Approve Construction Agmts. with
Burbank
Collection |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,159:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING CERTAIN
CONSTRUCTION RELATED AGREEMENTS WITH BURBANK COLLECTION, LTD., AND CERTAIN
PARKING AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE NEW PUBLIC PARKING STRUCTURE (COLLECTION
PROJECT).
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1702
Approve Final
Map of Tract
No. 62742
|
RESOLUTION NO. 27,160:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING FINAL MAP OF
TRACT NO. 62742 AND THE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT RELATED THERETO BETWEEN
BURBANK COLLECTION LTD. AND THE CITY OF BURBANK.
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Ramos and Vander
Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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10:08 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m.
with all members present except Mr. Campbell.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Ramos that "the following
item on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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201
401
Approval of
Council Expense
Reimbursement
Policy |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,161:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING THE CITY
COUNCIL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT POLICY.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Ramos and Vander
Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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1402
Installation of
Speed Humps on
Frederic St. |
Mr. Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director/Traffic Engineer, reported
that on December 13, 2005, the Council directed staff to agendize a
request by Mrs. Maureen Spagnolo, a Frederic Street resident, for
reconsideration of the installation of speed humps on her street. He
explained that the street contains 39 single-family residences, and a
two-thirds majority responded favorably to speed humps as required by the
City�s current speed hump policy.
Mr. Johnson added that staff investigated the engineering requirements for
speed humps on Frederic Street and compared the conditions to the criteria
in the speed hump policy. He added that based upon the findings of the
investigation, staff declined to install speed humps on Frederic Street
because the minimum volume criteria as defined in the speed hump policy
was not attained. He noted that the Traffic and Transportation Committee
agreed with staff�s decision.
Staff was directed to bring back an appropriation to install speed humps
on Frederic Street.
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1705-1
Status of
Downtown
Parking Mgmt.
Implementation
Plan |
Ms. Keeler, Parking Analyst, Public Works Department, presented the
Downtown Parking Management Implementation Plan, the purpose of which is
to align the parking needs with the economic vitality planned for Downtown
Burbank. She identified the City-owned and leased parking structures and
noted that recent parking studies have concluded that there is ample
parking in the Downtown to meet the current and near future needs, but
tools are lacking for its proper management. As such, a parking imbalance
is created whereby spaces closest to customer destinations fill up while
outlying lots and structures remain underutilized. She also commented on
several parking issues, which include: prime on-street spaces filling with
long-term parking; the challenges of locating off-street parking; parking
enforcement challenges; undefined Downtown employee parking; and, traffic
congestion from circulating cars. She noted that such issues create a
negative economic impact due to the perceived lack of convenient parking.
Ms. Keeler informed the Council that a Parking Authority was established
in 1970 to administer parking-related matters, provide for parking
materials and supplies, and provide parking structure maintenance in the
Downtown. She noted that due to increased costs, the current revenue
projections indicate that the Authority will be unable to provide
maintenance and will be running out of funds at the end of Fiscal Year
2006-07. She added that the proposed plan will rejuvenate the Authority
and make it a viable fund.
Ms. Keeler also gave a history of parking meters in the Downtown, noting
that they were installed in the early 1950s and removed by Council
resolution in 1977. She noted that the purpose of the meter fees were for
meter operations and maintenance, parking lot and structure maintenance
and acquisition of additional properties to provide more parking for the
Downtown. She clarified that the proposed pay parking system is to
support the economic success of the City�s recent redevelopment efforts
through the even distribution of parking, thereby creating convenient
parking for the community through changing parking habits while still
maintaining an important element of free parking.
Ms. Keeler elaborated on the plan development process and the program
goals, whose objectives are to: effectively manage the Downtown parking
resources; support the Downtown economic growth and development; provide
convenient parking; plan for a budget that allows a self-sustaining
program; manage downtown employee parking to designated underutilized
spaces; plan for future parking supply; and, implement the Plan within
three years of its adoption.
Ms. Keeler then discussed staff�s recommendations for: minimum staffing
levels; private enforcement; modern parking control technology; and,
budgeting that allows for management, enforcement operations and
amortization of capital outlay. She also discussed the proposed revenue
stream, financial summary and the four-phase implementation schedule.
Mr. Golonski was supportive of the concepts but disagreed with the
approach. He noted that free parking is a big attraction in Burbank and
suggested focusing on increased enforcement and valet parking as the first
step.
Mrs. Ramos recognized the need for some type of management but disagreed
with making all lots fee-based. She suggested a minimum three-hour
validation and only for specific lots, with the rest of the parking free
with the exception of San Fernando Boulevard where she would consider
meters to ensure short-term parking. She also expressed the need to
implement smart signage sooner rather than later.
Mr. Vander Borght noted consensus with his colleagues on the need for
managing parking in the Downtown and recognized the need to recoup the
dollars that parking management will cost the City.
Staff was directed to focus their parking management efforts on high
demand areas in the Downtown, including valet parking and smart signage,
and to return to the Council with recommendations.
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Ordinance
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �Ordinance
No. 3688 be read for the second time by title only and be passed and
adopted.� The title to the following ordinance was read:
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1702
Amend Ch. 31
Relating to R-1
And R-1-H
Single-Family
Zones |
ORDINANCE NO. 3688:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF
THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO R-1 AND R-1-H SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONES (PROJECT NO. 2005-141.
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Adopted |
The ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Golonski, Ramos and Vander
Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Campbell.
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11:13 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency and
Parking Authority
Meeting |
The Redevelopment Agency and Parking Authority 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 was
Jim Etter,
expressing concerns with the issuance of a film permit on his street which
affected parking.
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Staff
Response
|
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 11:18 p.m.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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