Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon and Vander Borght. |
Absent - - - - |
Council Member Campbell and Ramos. |
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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5:02 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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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 6:38 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 Marian Fagan.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Gordon, Ramos and Vander Borght. |
Absent - - - - |
Council Members None. |
Also Present - |
Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos,
City Clerk.
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301-1
Adult Education
Week |
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a proclamation in honor of Adult Education Week to Dr. Cherise
Moore, representing the
Burbank Adult
School.
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6:52 P.M.
Hearing
1702
Elimination of
Compact Parking |
Mayor Vander Borght stated that �this is the time and place for the
hearing on amending portions of the Zoning Code to eliminate compact
parking from commercial and industrial land uses.�
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Meeting
Disclosures
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There were no meeting disclosures. |
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
communication in support of the ordinance had been received.
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Staff
Report |
Ms. Steinkruger, Assistant Planner, Community Development Department,
requested the Council consider a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA) that would
eliminate compact parking provisions for commercial and industrial uses.
She reported that on April 26, 2004, the Council adopted an amendment to
the Burbank Municipal Code (BMC) which eliminated compact parking
provisions for multi-family residential zones. She added that in June
2005, staff presented a report detailing the potential effects of
prohibiting compact parking spaces for the remaining uses and staff was
directed to proceed with such Zone Text Amendment.
Ms. Steinkruger informed the Council that the BMC currently allows up to
45 percent of required parking spaces to be compact in general office and
industrial uses. She stated that the compact stall size must be at a
minimum seven feet-six inches wide by 15 feet long. She noted that
generally, compact parking does not work well for uses with high turnover
such as banks, restaurants, medical offices or retail stores. She
mentioned additional problems associated with the use of compact parking,
including: the demographic of vehicles on the road; the changing
definition of the compact car; abuse of compact spaces by motorists with
large vehicles; and, the inability to enforce the safe use of compact
spaces. She discussed that a survey of 238 California jurisdictions
conducted in May 2000 revealed that 23 percent prohibited compact parking
and 65 percent allowed varying proportions of compact parking; however,
most cities allowed proportions lower than Burbank�s.
Ms. Steinkruger stated that the Planning Board considered the proposed ZTA
at a public hearing on January 23, 2006 and voted 4-0 to recommend that
the Council adopt the ZTA. She stated that if the Council desired to
retain compact parking, staff suggested that the permitted ratio be
substantially reduced to no more than 20 percent of required spaces and
that the required stall size be increased consistent with the larger sizes
utilized by adjacent communities. She added that the City may further
require that compact parking for general office and industrial uses be
utilized by business employees only. She also suggested that the
ordinance not be applicable to Development Review applications that have
been deemed complete as of its effective date.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: Eden Rosen; Carolyn Berlin; David Piroli; and,
Rose Prouser, in support of the ordinance.
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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 |
Council deliberation centered on parking stall dimensions and staff was
directed to conduct a study on a uniform parking stall dimension of
nine-feet wide by eighteen-feet long and return with a report at a later
date.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following resolution be passed and adopted and the ordinance be introduced
and read for the first time by title only:�
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1702
Adopt Neg. Dec.
For ZTA 2005-128 (Eliminating
Compact Parking) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,190:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ADOPTING A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR PROJECT NO. 2005-128 (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ELIMINATING
COMPACT PARKING).
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Amend Ch. 31
Eliminating
Compact Parking
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE ELIMINATING COMPACT
PARKING FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES. |
Adopted |
The resolution was adopted and ordinance introduced by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon, Ramos
and Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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7:23 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed at this time to allow the Housing Authority to hold a
public hearing. The meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m. with all members
present.
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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: Brian Malone, requesting a Council liaison to
the Traffic and Transportation Commission; Greg Mowry, on issues created
by clientele of a neighborhood sports bar; Holly Schroeder, representing
the Building Industry Association, on inclusionary housing; Anna May
Nelson, announcing a film to be shown at McCambridge Recreation Center;
Esther Espinoza, on oral communications and the length of Council
meetings; Mark Barton, on oral communications; David Piroli, on the
upcoming Charter Review Committee meeting; Rose Prouser, on the length of
Council meetings; Bill Nelson, announcing a protest march on the
anniversary of the war in Iraq; Howard Rothenbach, announcing a conference
on redevelopment abuse; Dink O�Neal, on a response to comments he made at
a previous Council meeting; and, Eden Rosen, on comments made at a
previous Council meeting;
Appearing to comment on the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer Project
were: Amy Grey; Shelley Zbornak; Alec Zbornak; Jim Lane; John Phillips;
Karen Gainer; Virginia Sardi; Sharon Swab; Mary Schindler; Allen Stone;
Liz Montgomery; Kelly Simon; Laurie Miller; Molly Hyman; Mike Nowak;
Sarkis Sarkissian; Dean Kay; Linda Ray; and, Stan Hyman. |
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 on the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS)
Project were: Rance Howard; Ryan Miziker; Virginia Sardi; Dean Kay; David
Stitz; Floran Frank; Liz Montgomery; Laurie Miller; Phil Berlin; Frank
Zugelter; and, Molly Hyman.
Also appearing to comment were: Esther Espinoza, on the Department of
Justice grant; Mark Barton, encouraging speakers to address the Los
Angeles City Council regarding the GBIS Project and on the art
installation at Victory and Burbank Boulevards; Eden Rosen, on the art
installation at Victory and Burbank Boulevards and the GBIS Project; Garen
Yegparian, in support of the bikeway grant and on the GBIS Project; Chris
Welker, in support of the banner program honoring Burbank�s military
personnel; David Piroli, on Final Tract Map No. 62059, the art
installation at Burbank and Victory Boulevards and the bikeway grant; Rose
Prouser, on the art installation at Burbank and Victory Boulevards,
Department of Justice grant, bikeway grant and proposed improvements at
the Tuttle Center; and, Howard Rothenbach, on the art installation at
Burbank and Victory Boulevards and on eminent domain.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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9:34 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left the Meeting |
Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time due to a potential conflict.
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911
Draft Comments
on the DEIR
Regarding Sewer
System Impr. -
Hybrid Alignment |
Mr. Andersen, Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, reported
that the City recently received notice of a hybrid alignment to the
Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) Project and extension of the
comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Review (EIR) of the GBIS
until March 31, 2006. He added that at the Council�s request, staff has
drafted a response letter to the hybrid alignment. He noted that the City
has already sent two official letters on the Draft EIR, with the first
letter presenting strong technical arguments against the northern
alignment and the second letter requesting more data and extension of the
comment period.
Mr. Andersen informed the Council that staff has drafted the comment
letter with the help of a consultant and the letter has been reviewed by
the City Attorney�s Office. He explained that the hybrid alignment
proposes to combine portions of the northern and southern alignments,
cutting through either Clybourn Avenue, Rose Street or Pass Avenue. He
added that this alignment was not discussed in the Draft EIR and staff was
unable to make quantitative analysis since data is lacking. He then
discussed the elements covered in the letter, such as: lack of adequate
data; concerns related to air quality, geology and soils; noise and
vibration; and, environmental justice. He noted that the strongest of the
arguments is the noise and vibration along the alignment and shaft sites,
and stated that more residents will be impacted by the hybrid alignment
than the southern alignment.
Mr. Andersen then responded to public comment regarding: the four
Integrated Resource Plan alternatives; clarified that current data
indicates that the southern alignment would cross via Burbank under
Lakeside Golf Course; the northern alignment would go under already-owned
easements by the City of Los Angeles; the strength of language in the
letter; and, air treatment facilities. He also encouraged residents to
continue sending comment letters to the City of Los Angeles.
Following deliberation, the Council directed that: specific revisions be
made to the comment letter to make it more strongly-worded; staff compile
a videotape and letters/emails on residents� concerns and public testimony
to be sent to Los Angeles; and, a meeting be scheduled with Council Member
LaBonge as soon as possible with regard to the hybrid alignment.
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10:12 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Returned to the
Meeting
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Mr. Campbell
returned to the Council Chamber at this time.
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Jt. Mtg. with
Redev. Agency
1705-2
Art Installation
at the
Intersection
Formerly Known
as Five Points |
Mr. Hansen, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, reported
that at the October 18, 2005 meeting, Mayor Vander Borght requested that
staff bring back a discussion on the potential of developing a gateway
public art installation at the intersection of Burbank and Victory
Boulevards and Victory Place, formerly known as Five Points. He added
that on November 22, 2005, staff was directed to bring back a proposal for
consideration. He mentioned that the Art in Public Places Ordinance
requires that a development project with a construction budget of over
$500,000 contribute one percent of the total project cost towards an art
installation and private developers who desire not to install on-site art
must contribute their one percent obligation to the Public Art Fund.
Mr. Hansen reported that the subject area, which is approximately one
acre, is not easily accessible to pedestrian traffic but is very visible
to motorists. He added that given the appropriate size of the potential
art installation and the stated desire for a gateway project, staff
recommends the Council consider an appropriation of $150,000 from the
Public Art Fund and the Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board also consider
an additional $150,000 to be allocated from the Golden State bond proceeds
for a total appropriation of $300,000.
Mr. Hansen informed the Council that a Site Specific Art Committee would
need to be appointed and since the project will have a close relationship
to the Burbank Boulevard Beautification Streetscape Project, staff
recommended that the Council consider members of the existing Oversight
Committee, representatives from the City Manager�s Office, Community
Development Department, Public Works Department, Park, Recreation and
Community Services Department, and a landscape architect. In addition, he
stated that staff recommended the inclusion of a representative from the
Heritage Commission, the Art in Public Places Committee and two appointees
from the Burbank Boulevard business district. He also requested the
Council provide general concepts to be taken into consideration when
selecting a proposal.
Mr. Hansen noted that since the site is not in a redevelopment project
area, certain findings must be made in accordance with California
Community Redevelopment Law, that: 1) the use of Agency Funds outside a
redevelopment project area is of benefit to the project area funding the
improvement; 2) there is no other reasonable means of financing the
improvements; 3) the redevelopment purpose served is identified; and, 4)
funding the public improvements will assist in the elimination of one or
more blighting conditions inside the project area or assist in providing
affordable housing. He stated that all findings could be made.
Mr. Golonski requested clarification as to the use of Redevelopment Agency
funding.
Dr. Gordon suggested citizen participation on the Site Specific Art
Committee and inquired as to how the cost was derived without a specific
project in consideration. He also expressed concern with the Redevelopment
Agency findings.
Mr. Campbell requested staff�s perspective on assertions that the art
piece will be a distraction to motorists and inquired as to whether there
will be future plans for reconfiguring the adjacent intersection.
Mr. Golonski requested a change in the Art in Public Places Policy to
provide for a process that identifies three or four finalists and the
Council and public comment on the pieces prior to final selection. Mr.
Vander Borght and Dr. Gordon concurred.
Mr. Vander Borght expressed support for a gateway focal point for the
community and the inclusion of citizens on the Site Specific Art
Committee.
Mrs. Ramos also concurred with the inclusion of citizens on the Site
Specific Art Committee.
Dr. Gordon expressed support for a botanical component in the project.
Mrs. Ramos and Mr. Vander Borght concurred.
Mr. Golonski stated his desire for the project to incorporate the City�s
aviation history. Mr. Vander Borght concurred.
Mr. Campbell was supportive of the project and noted that it will
rejuvenate Burbank Boulevard.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the
following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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Redev. Agency
Reso. Adopted |
Redevelopment Resolution No. R-2149 Amending Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget
for the Purpose of Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $150,000 for the
Art Installation at the Intersection Formerly Knows as �Five Points�.
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1705-2
Art Installation
At Intersection
Formerly Known
As Five Points |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,191:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 TO
THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PUBLIC ART FUND FOR THE ART INSTALLATION AT THE
INTERSECTION FORMERLY KNOWN AS �FIVE POINTS�. |
Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon, Ramos
and Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Item Removed From Consent Calendar
|
The item regarding Authorization to Accept a California Department of
Transportation Bicycle Transportation Account Grant for the Hollywood Way
Class II Bikeway and Grade Separation Modification and Amend the Fiscal
Year 2005-06 Budget, was removed from the consent calendar for purposes of
discussion.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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1702
PD 2000-2
United Cerebral
Palsy Revised
Landscape Plan |
A report was received from the Community Development Department presenting
a request by United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) for approval of a change to their
previously-approved landscape plan. It was stated that on June 6, 2000,
the Council approved Planned Development No. 2000-2 which authorized the
construction of an 18-unit independent living complex for very-low income
disabled adults. It was noted that when approving the ordinance, the
Council added a Condition of Approval that the applicant must receive
Council approval of the final landscape plan before a building permit
would be issued. On October 2, 2001, the Council approved the landscape
plan; however, UCP has encountered some shortfalls in project funding and
has requested a change to replace 13 Date Palms with King Palms to achieve
a savings of over $13,000. It was indicated that the trees do not grow as
large as Date Palms, but are still of a large stature.
The Council approved the change to the landscape plan.
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804-3
907
DOJ Grant |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,192:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF $19,558 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE GRANT AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
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804-3
907
Bulletproof Vest
Grant Program |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,193:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING
BULLETPROOF VEST GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,003.64 FROM THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE.
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407
Agmt. with
MWD for Water
Conservation |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,194:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL/INSTITUTIONAL WATER CONSERVATION ITEM FUNDING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (MWD Agreement No. 66639).
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1204-1
Final Tract Map No. 62059 �
320 W. Valencia |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,195:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING FINAL MAP OF
TRACT NO. 62059 (320 West Valencia Avenue).
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102-1
PSA with
Edgesoft, Inc. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,196:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND EDGESOFT,
INC. AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $115,000
TO FUND THE ENTERPRISE PERMITTING AND LICENSING SYSTEM (ePALS).
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1301-3
Tuttle Adult
Center Project
(B.S. No. 1187) |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,197:
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 TUTTLE ADULT CENTER PROJECT, BID SCHEDULE NO. 1187, TO
TEK-UP CONSTRUCTION INC.
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1007-1
Revise Spec. for
Legal Secretarial
Clerk |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,198:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF LEGAL SECRETARIAL CLERK (CTC No.
0481). |
1007-1
Revise Spec. for
Legal Secretary |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,199:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK REVISING THE
SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF LEGAL SECRETARY (CTC No. 0480).
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon, Ramos
and Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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804-3
403
Bicycle Transp.
Grant for
Hollywood Way
Class II Bikeway
and Grade
Separation |
A report was received from the Community Development Department requesting
authorization to accept a California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Bicycle Transportation Account Grant in the amount of $274,500, with a
local match requirement of $30,500, for the construction of the Hollywood
Way Class II Bikeway and Grade Separation Modification Project.
It was stated that in February 2005, staff submitted Project No. 14 from
the City of Burbank Bicycle Master Plan for grant funding under the
Caltrans Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) program. The proposed
project called for implementation of Class II bicycle lanes along
Hollywood Way between Pacific Avenue and San Fernando Boulevard including
modification of the Hollywood Way railroad underpass at Empire Avenue to
accommodate bicycle lanes. The project would provide a more
bicycle-friendly link between the Golden State area and the Magnolia Park
and Media District neighborhoods to the south by bridging the railroad
tracks that currently act as a barrier to bicycle travel. The project
would also provide better bicycle access to the expanding media office
employment center north of Empire Avenue, the Bob Hope Airport and the
proposed Empire Area Transit Center (EATC) proposed for the Bob Hope
Airport Metrolink/Amtrak station. Finally, this project would further
enhance the overall bike route connectivity of the City by implementing a
portion of the City�s Top-Priority route network.
Staff estimated that the proposed project would cost $305,000, of which,
$274,500 would be funded by the BTA grant and the remaining $30,500 local
match would be funded through the City�s 2005 Transportation Development
Act Article 3 funds. It was noted that these funds, distributed each year
by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority based on population, are
intended for bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Dr. Gordon expressed concern with installing bike lanes on Hollywood Way
due to heavy traffic and requested clarification on the potential of
creating parking impacts.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mr. Golonski that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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804-3
403
Bicycle Transp.
Grant for
Hollywood Way
Class II Bikeway
and Grade
Separation |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,200:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $274,500 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECEIVING AND APPROPRIATING CALTRANS BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT GRANT
FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT
PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
|
Adopted |
The resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon, Ramos
and Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
|
301
Banner Program
Honoring
Individuals
Serving in the
Armed Forces |
Mr. Hansen, Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, reported
that on January 17, 2006, Mayor Vander Borght requested a discussion on
the potential of developing a banner program honoring individuals serving
in the armed forces. He added that staff conducted an initial survey
concerning military recognition programs sponsored by municipalities,
which revealed that in some instances, street banners were installed or a
poster was placed in the window of the family with a member who is in the
service. He also noted that participation varied between city programs
with as little as seven participants or in excess of 200. He stated that
the banners and/or posters remain displayed during the individual�s
military service. He also stated that the programs received funding from
various resources including the municipalities, community groups or
individuals. He requested the Council discuss the matter and give
direction as desired.
Staff was directed to develop a military banner program and return with a
report.
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11:14 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency and
Housing Authority
Meetings |
The Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority meetings were reconvened at
this time.
|
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.
|
Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment was
Phil Berlin, on the
Hollywood Way Class II Bikeway.
|
Staff
Response
|
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
|
Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:19 p.m.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
|