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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Ramos. |
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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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5:07 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; Unrepresented and Appointed Officials.
Summary of Labor Issues to be Negotiated:
Contracts and Retirement Issues.
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b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957 and 54957.6
Title of Employee�s Position: City Manager and City Attorney.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:40 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Chaplain James Stitzinger.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Sergeant Jay Hawver. |
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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
Fall Crest
Program |
Mrs. Barwick, Administrative Analyst, Management Services Department,
recognized the graduates of the fall City Resources Employing Students
Today (CREST) Youth Employment Program. The following graduates received
certificates: Jeffrey Bradshaw; Melissa Castro; Georgiy Danielyan;
Matthew Ebrahimian; Jason Ellegood; Vache Gyulnazaryan; Zak Imfeld; Andrea
Lozano; Monica Pardo; Liset Ramirez; Natalie Rivas-Martinez; Emily Roeske;
Edgar Saakian; Robert Serrano; George Shammas; Jonathan Shammas; Arpine
Sogomonyan; and, David Spears.
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301-1
National Teen
Dating Violence
Awareness |
Mayor Vander Borght presented a proclamation in honor of National Teen
Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week to Manifa Gharapetian,
representing the Teens In Action Police Youth Relations Team; Shady
Ellaham, representing the Teens In Action Media Communications Team; and,
Steve Ferguson, Youth Board Member.
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301-1
Police Medal of
Valor |
Chief Hoefel recognized Dennis Freidrich, a private citizen, Sergeant
Hawver and Officer Downs of the Police Department, for their heroic
actions at the scene of a house fire last November. He briefly described
the incident, wherein the individuals rescued the elderly resident of the
house. Chief Pansini commended the individuals for risking their personal
safety to rescue the fire victim. Chief Hoefel and Chief Pansini
presented a Chief�s Commendations to Mr. Freidrich and Medals of Valor to
Sergeant Hawver and Officer Downs, noting only eight Medals of Valor have
been awarded in the entire history of the Burbank Police Department.
Mayor Vander Borght commended the recipients for their brave actions.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report
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Commissioner Brown reported on the Airport Authority meeting of February
6, 2006. He stated that the Authority adopted a three-year agreement
governing access to the Airport by ground transportation; approved
construction of an additional blast fence at the north end of Runway 15 at
San Fernando Road; awarded a contract for Bid Schedule 2005-57 in the
amount of $1,186,000 for the Residential Acoustical Treatment Program,
consisting of 31 homes of which 25 are in the City of Burbank, two in Sun
Valley and four in North Hollywood; and, approved a plan to revise parking
rates to the 2001 level due to significant additional operating costs. He
added that the Authority anticipated increases in the parking tax revenue
to the City of approximately $200,000, bringing the annual total to nearly
$2.6 million.
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7:14 P.M.
Jt. Hearing with
Redev. Agency
1702
First Amend. to
PD 99-4 �
Marriott Residence Inn |
Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the joint
public hearing on the First Amendment to Planned Development No. 99-4;
Development Agreement; and the Mitigated Negative Declaration related
thereto for the Marriott Residence Inn. Olson Real Estate Group, Inc.,
dba R.D. Olson Development Company is the owner/applicant of the proposed
Marriott Residence Inn located at the northwest corner of First Street and
Verdugo Avenue. The components of this project that require Council and
Agency consideration are a Council Resolution adopting a negative
declaration, a Council Ordinance approving the First Amendment to Planned
Development No. 99-4 and Development Agreement, and Agency resolutions
approving modifications to use restrictions and approving Design Review
for the revised project. 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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Mr. Vander Borght, Mr. Campbell, Mrs. Ramos and Mr. Golonski reported on
prior meetings with the applicant.
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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. Baker, Deputy City Planner, Community Development Department,
presented a request for an amendment to Planned Development No. 99-4 that
was approved on January 25, 2000, for a 12-story full-service Marriott
Residence Inn hotel with 253 rooms and a five-story parking structure with
413 parking spaces. He gave a detailed project history and described the
amendments that have been approved thereafter. He stated that on November
2, 2005, staff received a letter requesting modification to the
previously-approved plans to accommodate: 166 hotel rooms; 153 parking
spaces; a four-story hotel with food preparation and eating areas;
meeting/conference rooms; parking to reflect the modifications to the
project; and, a semi-subterranean garage. He also added that the site
plans indicate an eight-foot setback on both First Street and Verdugo
Avenue. He stated that a supplemental parking study was provided for the
modified project, indicating that the parking proposed is more than
sufficient for the project as designed, especially with restrictions on
the food service and conference rooms. He reported that the Planning
Board held a public hearing on December 12, 2005 and recommended approval
of the project.
Mr. Baker informed the Council that the applicant has complied with the
Public Works Department�s request for a sewer capacity analysis. He added
that a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project,
the Planned Development findings can be made, and requested Council
approval of the project. He also requested the Redevelopment Agency Board
approve modification of the use restriction in the Modified Grant Deed
recorded on August 28, 1998, to permit the scope of development proposed
and conduct a Design Review to determine whether the proposed design
changes are consistent with the newly-modified Grant Deed.
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Applicant |
Mr. Olson, applicant, addressed the constraints of the site, including
size, location and slope. He noted the project�s benefits, which include
$800,000 in Transient Occupancy Tax and $220,000 in Property Tax revenues
to the City. He stated that the hotel is proposed to be a long-term stay
with breakfast and light appetizer food service for guests only.
Mr. Olson discussed the architectural features of the project and
commented on the traffic flow, parking plan and parking structure
elements. He requested approval for the project and modification of the
restriction in the Modified Grant Deed to reflect the proposed project.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Rose Prouser and Phil Berlin in opposition to
the project; and, Gary Olson, Executive Director, Burbank Chamber of
Commerce, Stan Hyman and Mark Barton, in support of the project.
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Rebuttal by
Applicant |
Mr. Olson responded to public comment and clarified that the property was
purchased and is being developed with no assistance from the Redevelopment
Agency.
Clare Look-Jaeger, Principal with Linscott & Greenspan Engineers, the firm
which prepared the parking analysis, made clarifications with respect to
the parking analysis, which was done with the assumption of full hotel
occupancy. She also elaborated on the project�s compliance with
Code-required parking and on the parking stall size issue.
Jeff Pawlowski, Architect with PK Architects, made clarification with
regard to the parking stall size, noting the parking stall sizes meet the
City�s Code requirements.
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Rebuttal by
Staff |
Mr. Campbell requested clarification on the distance between the project
and the freeway, and inquired as to any measures taken to provide a buffer
zone for noise and particulate matter from the freeway.
Mr. Baker responded to public comment with regard to environmental
documentation; parking stall sizes; and, availability of the staff report
exhibits.
Mrs. Ramos requested clarification on the setback requirements. Mr. Baker
responded that the setbacks as currently proposed are eight feet on
Verdugo Avenue and eight feet on First Street, with two elements
protruding within three feet of the setback but not encroaching into the
sidewalk.
Mr. Golonski inquired as to the adequacy of sidewalk widths. Mr.
Pawlowski responded that the sidewalk width varies between six feet on
Verdugo Avenue to eight feet on First Street.
Mr. Golonski requested clarification from staff on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers numbers regarding parking requirements. Mr.
Johnson, Assistant Public Works Director/ Traffic Engineer, responded.
Mr. Campbell inquired as to whether there would be any impact in parking
requirements if the project changed to another operation. He also
inquired as to whether there were any provisions that would allow the
project to revert to residential uses at a later time. Mr. Baker
responded that there were no reversion provisions.
Mrs. Ramos requested clarification on the meeting space requirements.
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8:30 P.M.
Public Hearing Closed
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The public hearing
was declared closed at this time.
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Council Deliberations
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Mr. Golonski stated that he was glad to see the project moving forward
since the site has been vacant for a long time. He expressed concern
about parking and the street frontage widths. He was agreeable to the
setbacks but suggested a Condition of Approval that the developer dedicate
whatever land is necessary to ensure an eight-foot sidewalk along First
Street and a six-foot sidewalk along Verdugo Avenue. With regard to
required parking, he noted that Code-required parking is 214 spaces and
160 spaces are proposed, which is 54 spaces short of the requirement. He
noted that given the location and nature of the use, it was unlikely that
guests would drive three blocks to park in downtown parking structures and
suggested that the City consider additional conditions that would give the
City the ability to ensure that the parking supply is and remains
adequate. He noted that such ability could include compelling the
operator to cease using the meeting and conference rooms in the event
parking is inadequate.
Mr. Baker suggested that a provision could be added to require valet
parking, triggered by inadequate parking demand. Mr. Golonski concurred
but still suggested the City retain the ability to cease the operation of
the conference and meeting rooms as a last resort.
Mrs. Ramos also expressed concern with the setback and parking issues, and
concurred with the City retaining the ability to monitor the parking, with
perhaps a shared parking agreement with the Holiday Inn. She was also
supportive of the valet parking condition and expressed preference for a
minimum setback of ten feet.
Mr. Campbell expressed support for the valet parking and shared parking
agreement with the Holiday Inn provisions. He noted the site�s proximity
to public transit, was amenable to increasing the setbacks to eight or ten
feet, and requested more trees between the freeway and the site to buffer
impacts.
Mr. Vander Borght stated he would not support the project unless setbacks
were increased to at least ten feet on both streets with a minimum
seven-foot sidewalk on Verdugo Avenue. He was amenable to a ten-foot
setback with an encroachment of two or three feet by the architectural
elements as a deviation. He also recognized a need for shared parking in
addition to a fail-safe mechanism in the event parking is inadequate.
Mrs. Ramos noted the potential challenge in obtaining a shared parking
arrangement with the Holiday Inn, considering the businesses are
competitors.
Mr. Golonski suggested that the burden be placed on the developer to find
an additional parking location should the need arise; otherwise, use of
the meeting rooms would be prohibited.
Mrs. Georgino, Community Development Director, noted the need for simple
conditions which are easier to enforce, rather than interpretive
conditions which may create ambiguity. She suggested the Council not
craft the condition and move the first reading of the ordinance pending
staff�s drafting of a condition for the second reading; or, close the
public hearing and request that staff bring back the item in two weeks.
With regard to additional trees as a buffer between the project and
freeway, Mr. Baker clarified that the property on which this would occur
is under ownership of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
and it would pose a challenge for staff to impose planning requirements on
Caltrans property. Mr. Campbell suggested the City send a letter to
Caltrans requesting the developer be allowed to plant additional trees on
their property. It was the Council�s consensus that the letter be sent.
Mr. Golonski did not concur and stated that he would rather see the
landscaping and setbacks along the sides that face City streets.
Mr. Golonski was supportive of the ten-foot sidewalk on First Street and
seven-foot sidewalk on Verdugo Avenue, and suggested an average setback of
eight feet. Mr. Vander Borght, Mrs. Ramos and Mr. Campbell were
supportive of an average setback of ten feet with an allowance for
architectural element encroachments on the corner.
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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 the following ordinance be
introduced:� The Council also added requirements for: ten-foot setbacks
on First Street and Verdugo Avenue; adequate dedication of land for a
ten-foot sidewalk on First Street and a seven-foot sidewalk on Verdugo
Avenue; the developer mitigating any parking shortages, otherwise the City
reserves the right to require the parking demand be reduced; and, the City
send a letter to Caltrans requesting the developer pay for the cost of
additional landscaping on Caltrans property upon their approval.�
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1702
Adopt Neg. Dec.
for 1st Amend.
to PD 99-4 �
Marriott Residence Inn |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,161:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO.
99-4 AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN � APPLICANT: OLSON
REAL ESTATE GROUP, INC. DBA R.D. OLSON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY).
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1702
Amending PD
99-4 and Dev.
Agmt. for
Marriott Residence Inn |
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 99-4 AND APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NO. 99-4 (MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN � APPLICANT: OLSON REAL
ESTATE GROUP, INC., DBA R.D. OLSON DEVELOPMENT COMPANY).
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2146 Approving the Modification of
Use Restrictions for 321 South First Street was adopted.
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2147 Approving the Design of the
Proposed Project Located at 321 South First Street was adopted.
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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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9:10 P.M.
Jt. Hearing with
Redev. Agency
Platt � 3401 W.
Olive Ave. and
111 N. Lima St.
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Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the joint
public hearing of the Redevelopment Agency and the Council of the City of
Burbank to consider the sale of Agency property at 3401 West Olive Avenue
and 111 North Lima Street. The components of this project that require
Council and Agency consideration are Council and Agency Resolutions
approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Escrow Instructions. 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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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 one piece of written
correspondence had been received.
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Staff
Report |
Mr. Lynch, Senior Project Manager, Community Development Department,
requested the Council and Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board consider
approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement with PW, LLC to sell Agency-owned
property in relation to Planned Development No. 2003-1. He reported that
the Agency purchased the subject property in 1988 in anticipation of
future development of the site, which is currently operating as a parking
lot. He added that the property was originally operated as a motel,
before being converted into a parking lot and consists of two parcels
totaling 12,072 square feet as well as one-half of an alley running
parallel to Alameda Avenue. He noted that when considering the proposed
alley vacation, the property totals 13,442 square feet.
Mr. Lynch informed the Council that in 1991 the Media District Specific
Plan was created, which identified this property as part of Media Center
North intended for commercial mixed-use development. He added that in
2000, the prospective buyer of the property proposed a mixed-use
development project for the site bounded by Alameda Avenue, Lima Street,
Olive Avenue and the property adjacent to the State Route 134 Freeway
off-ramp. He noted that the project went through many iterations after
community and Planning Board meetings, and was ultimately denied by the
Council in April 2003.
Mr. Lynch added that the buyer re-applied as Planned Development No.
2003-1 with Development Review No. 2003-36. This project again went
through many iterations after community, Planning Board and Council
meetings. Ultimately, the Council approved the Planned Development for a
mixed-use condominium, retail, church and childcare facility in January
2005.
Mr. Lynch stated that the proposed buyer approached the Agency regarding
the purchase of its property. He added that the Agency�s position on the
sale of its property was that it must receive the fair market price, and
no assistance would be provided for development of the project. Based on
the Agency�s valuation of the property, the parties agreed to a sale price
of $1,651,000, or $123 per square foot. Per the terms of the Agreement,
the buyer is to pay the Agency $1,651,000, less certain closing costs
estimated at $17,000. He reported that the Agency purchased the property
for $255,000, thus the net revenue to the Agency is estimated at
$1,379,000.
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Applicant |
Dale Goldsmith, representing the applicant, addressed the Council
regarding the financing and tax issues, and requested the Council approve
the agreement.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Phil Berlin, on the fair market value; Rolph
Darbo, on the fair market value, change of the applicant�s name and size
of the alley; Rose Prouser, expressing concern with the sale of land; Dr.
Gordon, requesting the Council table consideration of the matter pending a
full Council deliberation; and, Terrence Klein, requesting a new
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), commenting on the fair market value and
expressing concern with access by the Fire Department due to closure of
the alley.
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Rebuttal by
Applicant |
Mr. Goldsmith responded to public comment regarding payment of the fair
market value and stated that the per-square foot basis for the other
properties is far below what is being paid to the City. He also noted
that the other properties are improved while the subject property is not
improved; therefore, the proposed price represents the fair, or
above-market value.
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Rebuttal by
Staff |
Mr. Lynch responded to public comment with regard to the alley ownership;
consideration of the alley vacation in the EIR; escrow period;
modification of entitlements; and, property appraisal report.
Mr. Calvin Hollis, Managing Principal Keyser Marston and Associates, Inc.,
responded to public comment regarding the methodology for valuation of the
property.
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9:34 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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Council
Deliberations |
Mr. Golonski made clarification with regard to the escrow process and the
provisions associated with the extension of the escrow period.
Mr. Campbell requested clarification on whether the developer is obligated
to landscape an adjacent property between the site and the State Route 134
Freeway off-ramp. Mr. Lynch responded that the property is owned by the
City but a major utility easement runs across it. He noted staff�s
intention for the developer to landscape and maintain the area, but staff
has to reach certain terms with the utility company to allow such
maintenance.
Mr. Campbell also requested clarification with regard to the purchase
provisions and Mr. Lynch clarified the before-sale and after-sale
provisions of the agreement, that would offer the Agency the first right
of offer to buy back the property at the current sale price.
Mr. Campbell further requested clarification with regard to the potential
parking impact since the lot has been used as a parking lot. Mr. Lynch
responded that the property has been leased primarily for construction
workers for the adjacent Pinnacle Project, which has been completed. He
noted that the parking lot is not a requirement for any neighboring
businesses.
In response to a request for the Council to table the matter, Mrs. Ramos
clarified that the current hearing is not intended for considering parking
requirements or entitlements of the project.
Mr. Vander Borght stated that the item was a result of the Platt Project
approval and the Redevelopment Agency is being requested to approve of a
sale of land that is part of the project and was intended to be sold. He
noted that no changes have been made to the project and therefore no EIRs
are triggered. He also stated that the City is receiving a reasonable
amount of money from the sale of the property and noted that the
transaction has no impact on any other project.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the
following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2148 Approving a Purchase and Sale
Agreement and Escrow Instructions Between the Agency and PW, LLC (3401
West Olive Avenue and 111 North Lima Street) was adopted.
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1702
1102
Approve a
Purchase and
Sale Agmt. with
PW LLC |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,163:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE PURCHASE
AND SALE AGREEMENT AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND
PW, LLC (3401 West Olive Avenue and 111 North Lima Street.
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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.
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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: Mary Schindler, on the proposed
Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) Project; Don Elsmore, on
responses to oral communications; Gordon Bohn, in support of his
application to the Planning Board; Esther Espinoza, on constitutional
rights; Denise Sheehy, on the proposed GBIS Project; Rose Prouser, on the
lack of minutes for the Noise Working Group and on the Charter Review
Committee meetings; Theresa Karam, on a development built in her North
Hollywood neighborhood; Mark Barton, on art deco design; Eden Rosen, on
parking and traffic issues in the Downtown, and affordable housing
requirements; Howard Rothenbach, on responses to oral communications, the
use of funds realized by the sale of property to PW, LLC, parking behind
City Hall and announcing an upcoming redevelopment conference; and, David
Piroli, on the ownership of the alley sold to PW, LLC and on the Charter
Review Committee meetings.
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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: Mary Schindler, encouraging comments in support
of the southern alignment of the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS)
Project; Esther Espinoza, on the modifications to traffic controls at
Buena Vista Street; Theresa Karam, on the GBIS Project; Mark Barton, on
the Airport Authority meeting of February 6, 2006; Rose Prouser, on Bid
Schedule No. 1197, and on the GBIS Project; David Piroli, on the Noise
Working Group meetings; and, Denise Sheehy, on the GBIS Project.
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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,
Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and
YES Fund Board
802-1
2006 Investment
Policy
|
Ms. Anderson, City Treasurer, requested the Council, Redevelopment Agency
Board, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth Endowment Services
Fund Board approve the 2006 Investment Policy, which is comprised of the
Investment Pool of the City, Redevelopment Agency, Parking Authority,
Youth Endowment Services, and separately, the Housing Authority.
Ms. Anderson highlighted the following recommended changes: decreasing the
liquidity requirement needed monthly from $62 million to $61 million; and,
changing the reporting requirements for the Investment Advisory
Committees, Treasurer�s Oversight Review Committee and Fiscal and
Treasurer�s Review Group, to meet at least semi-annually or as warranted
to review the status of the Investment Pool and to discuss the investment
portfolio management strategy before being presented to the Council.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that �the
City Council, Redevelopment Agency Board, Housing Authority, Parking
Authority and Youth Endowment Services Fund Board approve the 2006
Investment Policy.�
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Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency,
Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and
YES Fund Board
802-1
Treasurer�s
Report
|
Ms. Anderson, City Treasurer, presented the City Treasurer's report on
investment and reinvestment of temporarily idle funds for the quarter
ending December 31, 2005. With the aid of a PowerPoint presentation she
explained the City�s portfolio with regard to investments and returns.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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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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1503
1504
BWP Water and
Power Report |
The monthly Water and Power Operating Report for the Month of January 2006
was received from Burbank Water and Power.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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204-4
Declaring the
Results of the
January 24,
2006 Special
Election |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,164:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK DECLARING THE RESULTS
OF THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD ON JANUARY 24, 2006.
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1301-3
Underground
Tank Retrofit
Project (B.S. No.
1197) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,165:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND ADOPTING
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETERMINING THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER, ACCEPTING THE BID, AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS UNDERGROUND TANK RETROFIT PROJECT (BID
SCHEDULE 1197) TO WEST STAR ENVIRONMENTAL INC. AND AMENDING THE 2005-2006
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $446,174 FOR THE PROJECT.
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1402
Approve
Modifications
To Traffic
Controls at
Buena Vista and
San Fernando
and Vanowen |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,166:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING MODIFICATIONS
TO TRAFFIC CONTROLS AT BUENA VISTA AND SAN FERNANDO BOULEVARD AND BUENA
VISTA AND VANOWEN STREET.
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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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11:04 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left Meeting |
Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time due to a potential conflict.
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911
DEIR Regarding
Sewer System
Improvements
By the City of
Los Angeles |
Mr. Andersen, Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, reported
that on January 17, 2006, staff presented a draft comment letter that
discussed significant adverse impacts that would be created by the
proposed north alignment of the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer
Project. He stated that the draft letter identified concerns from the
Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and concluded that the extent of
the environmental impacts of the alternatives was not fully addressed.
Mr. Andersen mentioned that staff was directed to hire a consultant to
review the Draft EIR and update the City�s comment letter accordingly. He
noted one concern expressed by the Council on potential health-related
impacts that such a project would have on the residents. He stated that
staff hired two consultants, an expert in toxicology and a consultant
experienced in reviewing EIRs, to review the non health-related impacts.
He noted that the consultants� review did not indicate any changes but
added additional arguments regarding traffic impacts and health risks
related to the release of volatile organic compounds during tunneling and
the de-watering process, which have been incorporated into the letter. He
also noted receipt of another comment from the City Attorney�s Office
requesting re-circulation of the Draft EIR after the requested analysis is
completed.
Mr. Andersen also commented on Council Member LaBonge�s request to the Los
Angeles Public Works Engineering and Bureau of Sanitation to consider the
possibility of using the current Los Angeles River right-of-way for the
alignment.
Mr. Golonski suggested the comment letter request that the Executive
Summary of the Draft EIR include the alignment under the areas of
controversy. He noted that not identifying the alignment during the
scoping process prevented the ability to receive public input on this
matter, which is an area of significant controversy.
Mr. Vander Borght requested that a letter be sent to Mayor Villaraigosa
and copied to all Los Angeles Council Members with regard to the City�s
position on this issue, and requesting their support.
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11:16 P.M.
Reconvene Redev. Agency,
Housing Authority, Parking Authority, and
YES Fund Board
Meetings |
The Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, Parking Authority and Youth
Endowment Services Fund Board meetings were reconvened at this time.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
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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Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:17 p.m.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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