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Present- |
Council Members Golonski, Gordon and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members Campbell and 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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4:07 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 Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name
of Case:
City of Burbank v. Kajima Construction, et al.
Case No.:
04CC12506
Brief description and nature of case:
Complaint is for water intrusion and mold damage to Police/Fire Building
resulting from design defects and construction defects.
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b. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name
of Case:
Pacific Gas & Electric Company, et al. v. Arizona Electric Power
Cooperative, Inc., et al.
Case No.:
2-06-CV-00559 � MCE � Federal District Court
Brief description and nature of case:
Breach of Contract Regarding Sales of Electrical Energy.
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c. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name
of Case:
City of Burbank v. Sempra Energy Trading Corporation.
Case No.:
CV 05-5448 GPS � Federal District Court.
Brief description and nature of case:
Breach of Contract Regarding Sales of Electrical Energy.
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d. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential plaintiff):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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e. 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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f. Conference with Legal Counsel � Existing Litigation:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(a)
Name
of Case:
San Diego Gas & Electric Company vs. Arizona Electric Power.
Case No.:
2:06-CV-00592-WBS-DAD � Federal District Court.
Brief description and nature of case:
Breach of Contract Regarding Sales of Electrical Energy.
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g. Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as
potential defendant):
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(b)(1)
Number of potential case(s): 1
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:45 p.m. by Mr. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Karen Karlsen, First Presbyterian Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Boris Markossian.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Gordon, 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
AT&T Computer
Lab Grant |
Mayor Vander Borght
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Anita Gabrielian, representing
the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropic arm of
SBC
Communications Inc., for their generous award to the City of
Burbank
of $8,000 to be used toward the procurement of technology equipment needed
for the implementation of the computer lab at the
Joslyn
Adult
Center.
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301-1
Harold Maxham � 40 Years of
Service to the
Burbank Post
Office
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Mayor Vander Borght
presented a Certificate of Recognition to Harold Maxim upon the
celebration of his 40th year of service to the United States
Postal Service in
Burbank. |
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301-1
Teens in Action
Police Youth
Relations Team
Ball-B-Q Sponsors |
Ani Manbelyan,
representing the Teens in Action Police-Youth Relations Team, introduced
and recognized the following sponsors of the annual Ball-B-Q event:
Alajian Catering; Baja Fresh Mexican Grill; Beverage Brothers; Big Mama�s
& Papa�s Pizzeria; BJ�s Restaurant & Brewery; Burbank Kiwanis For Fun;
Donitas; Hometown Buffet; Pomodoro Cucina Italiana; Porto�s Bakery;
Morton�s, The Steakhouse; Bob�s Big Boy; David Gold Identity Apparel;
Magnolia Flowers and Gifts; The Great Indoors; Randalls Art; Cartoon
Network; Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Center; Caf� Del Rey;
Domino�s Pizza; Barragan�s Mexican Restaurant; Broadway Car Wash; Bump &
Jump Jumpers; Burbank Bar and Grille; Burbank Public Library; Burbank
Water and Power; Chevy�s Fresh Mexican Restaurant; Hooters; Massage Envy;
Sharkey�s Woodfired Mexican Grill; The Pasadena Ice House; Toys R US; and,
Winchell�s.
Mayor Vander Borght
expressed appreciation to the sponsors and presented them with
Certificates of Recognition.
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Request to Add an Urgency Item |
Dr. Gordon requested
the Council consider adding an urgency item on the agenda pertaining to
the release of the confidential memorandum on the Glendale-Burbank
Interceptor Sewer Project.
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7:22 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left the Chamber
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Mr. Campbell left
the Chamber at this time due to a potential conflict. |
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There was no Council
consensus to add the item as an urgency matter.
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7:30 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Returned to the
Chamber |
Mr. Campbell returned to the Chamber at this time.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency during the Closed Session meetings.
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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:
Don Elsmore, on
Airport issues; Gary Garrison, on events at the AMC Theater; Rance Howard,
in support of maintaining the current oral communications procedure; Eric
Michael Cap, showing a videotape of portions of a Charter Review Committee
meeting; John Dincher, expressing issues he has with his neighbor and
requesting assistance; Irma Loose, requesting an investigation into
Planning Board actions; Marjorie Colvin, on the senior transportation
system; Molly Hyman, in support of maintaining the current oral
communications procedure; Stan Hyman, in support of maintaining the
current oral communications procedure, the purchase of the former American
Red Cross Building and the ordinance prohibiting sleeping in parks; Fred
Prouser, showing a videotape of proceedings at a Charter Review Committee
meeting; Rose Prouser, on comments made by a member of the Charter Review
Committee, requesting future meetings be televised and on Burbank being
named in an energy crisis lawsuit; Esther Espinoza, on an occurrence at
her home; Philip Berlin, on the Brown Act requirements related to urgency
items; Howard Rothenbach, on an upcoming conference on redevelopment
abuse; and, Mark Barton, on immigration reform.
Appearing to comment
on the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) Project were: Michael
Scandiffio; Nan Christian; Mary Schindler; David Stitz; Carolyn Berlin;
Frank Garcia; Liz Montgomery; Dean Kay; and, Tom Elieff.
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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 on the GBIS Project were:
Dr. Charles Lilly;
Shelley Zbornak; Marc Haupert;
Jim Lane; Rance
Howard; Frank L. Zugelter; Liz Montgomery; Stan Hyman; Molly Hyman; and,
Mary Schindler, who also commented on the options for reducing the length
of Council meetings.
Commenting on the
options for reducing the length of Council meetings were: Michelle
Feather; Kevin McCarney; Esther Espinoza; Eden Rosen; Carolyn Berlin;
Philip Berlin; Rose Prouser; Fred Prouser; Howard Rothenbach; David Piroli;
and, Mark Barton, who also commented on the military banner program.
Also, Gary Olson and
Barbara Beckley, commented in support of the military banner program; and,
Linda Maxwell and Jose R. Quintanar, on funding for the Mayor�s Youth Task
Force.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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Minutes
Approved |
The minutes for the regular meetings of November 22 and November 29, 2005,
the adjourned meeting of November 29, 2005, and the regular meetings of
December 6, December 13, December 20 and December 27, 2005 were approved
as submitted.
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804-3
907
Seat Belt
Compliance
Campaign |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,210:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE
2006 CALIFORNIA SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE CAMPAIGN AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR
2005-06 BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
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804-3
AT&T Grant
For Computer
Lab at Joslyn
Center |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,211:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE PARK,
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH AT&T, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
BUDGET.
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203
Mayor�s Youth
Task Force
Program |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,212:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE MAYOR�S
YOUTH TASK FORCE RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING FUNDING FROM THE
YOUTH SERVICES HOLDING ACCOUNT.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon
(abstaining on the minutes), Ramos and Vander
Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Members None.
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10:01 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left the Meeting |
Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time due to a potential conflict
with the following item.
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911
DEIR Regarding
The GBIS |
Mr. Andersen,
Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, reported that the City
has so far sent three letters to the City of
Los Angeles
in response to the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the proposed
Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer Project. He noted that: the first
letter made strong technical arguments against the northern alignment and
its significant adverse impacts; the second letter regarding the
hybrid-alignment requested additional data and comment time; and, the
third letter expressed the City�s opposition to the hybrid alignment. He
stated that staff was presenting a draft of the fourth letter, requesting
the City of Los Angeles to further explorer an alignment alternative under
the Los Angeles River, west of the Barham Shaft site.
Mr. Andersen noted
that originally, the letter was responding to Los Angeles Council Member
LaBonge�s email regarding the hybrid alignment; however, staff has now
obtained a copy of a report prepared by the City of
Los Angeles
that rejected the alignment under the
Los Angeles River.
He stated that the report claims that an alignment under the
Los Angeles
River is not feasible due to constructability concerns, real estate
issues, and future development and revitalization efforts along the
river. He noted that the most significant of the concerns is
constructability, which anticipates boulders being encountered in the
river, thereby hindering tunnel construction, and increasing costs and
construction time. He revealed that in order to evaluate these
assertions, staff has hired a geologist to comment on their validity and
the draft letter presented indicates that the geologist believes that
there is no greater likelihood of encountering boulders under the current
alignment or side of the Los Angeles River than an alignment hundreds of
feet away. He requested the Council consider the letter and provide
direction as desired.
Following
discussion, the Council directed that: the beginning of the letter
reiterate the City�s opposition to the hybrid and northern alignments; the
letter reference the recently-received report from the City of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works rather than the email correspondence from
Councilman LaBonge; the letter clarify that the City was not suggesting an
alignment that runs underneath the river but in the river easement; and,
Councilman LaBonge, Council Member Greuel and the Los Angeles Board of
Public Works be copied on the comment letter and another letter be sent to
Councilman LaBonge subsequent to Mr. Vander Borght and Mr. Golonski
meeting with his staff on Friday.
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10:35 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Returned to the
Meeting |
Mr. Campbell returned to the meeting at this time.
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201-1
Options for
Reducing Length
of Council
Meetings |
Ms. Dolan,
Administrative Analyst, City Manager�s Office, stated that at the March 7,
2006 Council meeting, Mayor Vander Borght requested that staff bring back
options for reducing the length of Council meetings. She discussed the
various steps that have been taken in the past to reduce the length of
Council meetings, including: implementing a meeting curfew with
procedures for considering items after the curfew only with the support of
a majority of the Council; changing oral communications procedures;
limiting comments by each Council Member in response to each period of
oral communications; limiting initial comments by each Council Member for
each agenda item; implementing a �last call for cards� procedure, which
would prohibit the submission of speaker cards past a specified time into
the oral communications period; changing the starting time of the meeting;
requesting that staff refrain from placing other items on the regular
agenda when a lengthy public hearing is scheduled; and, scheduling lengthy
public hearings on a separate night. She also noted that informational
items could be placed on the agenda before the meeting as study sessions
or could be considered on another night during a special meeting.
Council discussion
centered on: limiting the number and length of presentations; scheduling
lengthy public hearings on different nights; making a determination
between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on whether other agenda items will be
postponed; combining the initial and agenda item orals to one five-minute
period of oral communications on any matter; reserving a front row for
speakers on nights with many speakers; and, receiving concise staff
reports.
Following Council
discussion, staff was directed to better manage the Agenda and return with
the appropriate action for changing the oral communications format to
provide for one five-minute oral communications period at the beginning of
the meeting.
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301
Military Service
Banner Program |
Mr. Nelson, Deputy
Park, Recreation and Community Services Director, reported that at the
March 14, 2006 meeting, staff was directed to develop a banner program
honoring individuals serving in the armed forces. He noted that staff
conducted a survey and has developed a program with the following
elements:
Individuals would
submit the name of service personnel on a registration form developed by
staff. Service personnel must be a current Burbank resident, or have been
a Burbank resident at the time of military enlistment;
Once processed, a
formal Council recognition would be scheduled prior to a Council meeting
and subsequently, a banner including the individual�s name and his or her
branch of military service would be hung. The banner would remain up as
long as the individual remains on active duty and once discharged the
banner would be presented to him or her;
The program will be
a collaborative effort between the City, community organizations and
individuals willing to provide sponsorships. The cost of the banner is
estimated to be $300 and staff recommended that the City fund half of the
cost, and the sponsor fund the remaining $150. The sponsor would receive
a certificate of appreciation for their support; and,
A portion of Third
Street, from Olive Avenue to Amherst Drive was selected as the banner
placement site. In addition, he stated that banners recognizing all
Burbank veterans will be placed around the perimeter of McCambridge Park.
Mr. Nelson requested
that the Council adopt the proposed Military Service Banner Recognition
Program and authorize the use of $30,000 from the Military Pool Holding
Account.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried that �the
Council adopt a Military Service Banner Recognition Program, and authorize
the use of $30,000 from the Military Pool Holding Account.�
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202-12
Amend BMC as
to the
Composition of
the Transportation
Commission |
Mr. Barlow, City
Attorney, requested the Council consider an amendment to the Burbank
Municipal Code to increase the number of members of the Transportation
Commission from seven to eight, pursuant to Council direction on
March 14, 2006. He
stated that this matter arose due to Paul McKenna, Jr.�s return from
active military duty with a desire to continue serving on the Commission.
He noted that staff has received word of Commissioner Kathryn Cerra�s
desire to resign from the Commission due to personal reasons and requested
that Mr. McKenna serve the remaining term.
The Council directed
that Mr. McKenna be allowed to serve the remaining term, ending
May 1, 2007 upon the
resignation of Commissioner Kathryn Cerra.
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410
Replacement for
The MTA Board
of Directors
Nomination
Meeting |
Mayor Vander Borght
stated that he will not be able to attend the nomination meeting to
support the nomination of Glendale Council Member Ara Najarian to succeed
City of
Lancaster Mayor Frank Roberts as the North County-San Fernando Valley
representative to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of
Directors. He reported that on
April 6, 2006,
the Los Angeles County City Selection Committee will be holding a meeting
to receive nominations and requested a Council Member attend as his
replacement.
Mr. Campbell volunteered to serve as Mayor Vander Borght�s replacement.
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Ordinances
Submitted |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �Ordinance
Nos. 3693 and 3694 be read for the second time by title only and be passed
and adopted.� The titles to the following ordinances were read:
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1701
Amend BMC
Relating to
Density Bonus |
ORDINANCE NO. 3693:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF
THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DENSITY BONUS.
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1701
Amend BMC
Relating to
Inclusionary
Housing |
ORDINANCE NO. 3694:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING CHAPTER 31 OF
THE BURBANK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING.
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Adopted |
The ordinances were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Ramos and
Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Member Gordon.
Absent: Council Members None.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Vander Borght called for speakers for the final open public comment
period of oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were:
Eden Rosen,
on senior housing issues and the Phones For Life Program; and, David
Piroli, on the lack of rules of order for Council meetings.
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Staff
Response
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Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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301-2
Memorial
Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 11:44 p.m. in memory of Frederick Dustin �Dusty� Worthen.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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