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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Gordon and Ramos. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members Golonski and Vander Borght. |
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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 |
Mayor Vander Borght called for oral communications on Closed Session
matters at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment was
Max Faeth, resident
at 1405
Country Club Drive,
in support of a real property negotiation item.
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5:35 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 Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Community Development Director/ Susan Georgino.
Property:
1405 Country Club Drive.
Parties with Whom City is Negotiating:
Max Faeth, 1405 Country Club Drive.
Name of Contact Person:
Gino Gaudio
Terms Under Negotiation:
Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
concerning the purchase of real property.
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b. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency Negotiator: Community Development Director/ Susan Georgino.
Property:
150 East Providencia, Burbank, California.
Parties with Whom City is Negotiating:
Robert Strickland, 150 East Providencia, Burbank, California.
Name of Contact Person:
Ruth Davidson-Guerra
Terms Under Negotiation:
Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
concerning the purchase of real property.
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Regular Meeting
Reconvened in
Council Chambers |
The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Burbank was reconvened
at 6:36 p.m. by Mr. Campbell, Vice Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Pastor Ron White, American Lutheran Church.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by
Dianna Bruno.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Gordon and Ramos. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Member Vander Borght. |
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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
Fair Housing
Month |
Vice Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of Fair Housing
Month to Dianna Bruno, representing the San Fernando Valley Fair Housing
Council.
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301-1
National Library
Week |
Vice Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of National Library
Week to Lee Paysinger, Chairperson of the Board of Library Trustees.
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301-1
Providence St.
Joseph Med.
Center Guild
60th Anniversary |
Vice Mayor Campbell presented a Certificate of Recognition to Terry
Campbell, President of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Guild,
and Julie McArdle, Guild Member, in honor of the Guild�s 60th Anniversary.
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406
Airport Authority
Meeting Report |
Commissioner Lombardo reported on the Airport Authority�s Closed Session
Special Meeting of March 27, 2006. He stated that direction was given
that a study be conducted, analyzing the provision of the law enforcement
function at the Airport through a contract with the Los Angeles County
Sheriffs Department and exploring alternative structures for the provision
of law enforcement services by Airport personnel.
Commissioner Lombardo also reported on the April 3, 2006 meeting, at which
the Authority awarded a contract in the amount of $72,609 to Sierra
Pacific for a clean agent gas fire suppression subsystem; and, received a
presentation on utilization of Airport parking lots. He noted that staff
was directed to conceptually look at parking options in the center area of
the Airport and at the Southwest Quadrant.
Dr. Gordon requested clarification with regard to the number of parking
spaces at the Airport, the Authority�s position on the proposed Zelman
Development and the Authority�s request to amend the Airport Development
Agreement.
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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: Stan Hyman, on the elimination of the food
court in the Burbank Civic Plaza project, street cleaning on rainy days
and on the Library Bond; Mark Barton, on the military banner program;
Kevin Muldoon, in opposition to the one-way pair on Chandler Boulevard,
the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) Project and Airport parking;
David Piroli, requesting a copy of the letter from the Airport regarding
parking issues and on the Brown Act criteria; Rose Prouser, on the rules
of order at the Council meeting; Ana May Nelson, on the GBIS Project and
announcing a documentary film; Tom Elieff, on curbside parking issues in
multi-family residential neighborhoods; and, Mark Stebbeds, on the Brown
Act criteria and on the GBIS Project.
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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, Elizabeth Montgomery, David
Piroli and Stan Hyman on the GBIS Project; Phil Berlin, on the Brown Act
criteria and on Airport parking issues; Rose Prouser, on the parking
shortage at the Airport and the GBIS Project; Fred Prouser, on the parking
shortage at the Airport and showing a videotape of a portion of a previous
Council meeting with regard to eminent domain; and, Esther Espinoza, on
the affordable housing agreement and relocation of tenants. |
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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
1208
Affordable Hsg.
Agmt. for 157
W. Linden and
160 W. Elm/159
W. Linden |
Mr. Swoger, Housing Development Manager, Community Development Department,
requested the Council and Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board consider an
Affordable Housing Agreement between the City, Agency and Burbank Housing
Corporation (BHC), to assist the BHC with acquiring and rehabilitating 10
rental units located at 157 West Linden Avenue and 160 West Elm Court/159
West Linden Avenue. He reported that since 1997, the City and Agency have
partnered with the BHC to support its ongoing efforts to acquire and
rehabilitate properties in focus neighborhoods. This partnership has been
an instrumental component to improving the housing stock, providing
affordable housing opportunities, developing neighborhood-based Family
Resource Centers and improving the overall living conditions of residents
in the Elmwood, Golden State, Verdugo-Lake and Peyton-Grismer Focus
Neighborhoods.
Mr. Swoger informed the Council that the proposed acquisition and
rehabilitation will be the first project in the Lake-Alameda Focus
Neighborhood which was established in 2005. He added that the BHC entered
into separate purchase agreements with the property owners for a combined
purchase price of $1.945 million. He noted that on January 23, 2006, the
BHC submitted a proposal requesting the City and Agency provide financing
to acquire and rehabilitate the properties. He reported that the proposed
rehabilitation work for both properties is estimated to cost approximately
$571,875.
Mr. Swoger added that staff has contracted Overland Pacific Cutler, Inc.,
an experienced acquisition and relocation firm, to prepare a relocation
plan for this project, at an estimated budget of $76,000. He stated that
the project�s estimated total cost is $3,176,788, including: the property
acquisition cost of $1,945,000; an estimated relocation budget of $76,000;
an estimated rehabilitation cost of $571,875; and, indirect costs of
$583,913 for project development. He noted that financial assistance for
the acquisition and rehabilitation of the properties is proposed to be
provided through two loans; the loan from the City�s HOME Funds in the
amount of $1,442,415 will be forgiven at the end of 55 years if all loan
terms are met as outlined in the agreement, and the Agency loan of Low-
and Moderate-Income Funds of $1,232,217 will be amortized over a 55-year
period, at three percent simple interest and repaid annually through
residual receipts generated by the properties. He added that the Agency
will be responsible for the relocation cost and the BHC will contribute
$48,625 in equity to the project.
Mr. Swoger reported that there are sufficient funds in the approved Fiscal
Year 2005-06 Agency�s Low- and Moderate-Income Housing budget for the
Project. He stated that in the event the City is authorized to commit
HOME Funds to this project, the funds will augment the Low- and
Moderate-Income Housing funding.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mrs. Ramos that �the
following resolutions be passed and adopted:�
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Redev. Reso.
Adopted |
Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2152 Approving an Affordable Housing
Agreement between the Agency, the City of Burbank, and the Burbank Housing
Corporation (157 West Linden Avenue and 160 West Elm Court/159 West Linden
Avenue).
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1208
Affordable Hsg.
Agmt for 157
W. Linden and
160 W. Elm/159
W. Linden |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,213:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF BURBANK, AND THE BURBANK HOUSING CORPORATION (157 WEST LINDEN AVENUE
AND 160 WEST ELM COURT/159 WEST LINDEN AVENUE).
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Adopted |
The resolutions were adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon and
Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Vander Borght.
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8:27 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its
meeting. The Council reconvened at 8:28 p.m. with the same members
present.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Golonski that "the
following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�
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Minutes
Approved |
The minutes for the regular meetings of January 3, January 10, January 17,
January 24 and January 31, 2006 were approved as submitted.
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1503
1504
BWP Monthly
Operating Report |
The Monthly Water and Power Operating Report for the month of March 2006
was received from Burbank Water and Power.
The Council noted and filed the report.
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1401
PSA with RBF
Consulting for
I-5 High
Occupancy Vehicle/Empire
Interchange |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,214:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND RBF
CONSULTING.
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1401
Change Order
with ORSA for
SR 134 Ramp
Project |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,215:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BURBANK AND ORSA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO COMPLETE UTILITY RELOCATION
DESIGN WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE SR-134 RAMP PROJECT.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon
(abstaining on the minutes), and Ramos.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Vander Borght.
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8:30 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 Comment
Letter Regarding
the GBIS Project |
Mr. Andersen, Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, reported
that on March 31, 2006, Mr. Vander Borght, Mr. Golonski and staff had a
meeting with City of Los Angeles representatives on the Glendale-Burbank
Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) Project. He stated that Los Angeles
representatives indicated that the focus has been withdrawn from the GBIS
Project�s northern alignment east of the Barham Shaft site and the hybrid
alignments along Rose Street or Clybourn Avenue. He noted that however, a
hybrid alignment along Pass Avenue was still being pursued, since no
opposition had been received from the area residents. He stated that
Burbank representatives continued to reject any hybrid alignment and
requested that alignments along the Los Angeles River be explored. He
mentioned that Los Angeles representatives indicated that an alignment
along the River will be problematic for constructability reasons among
others, but agreed to have both staff hold a series of meetings in April
to discuss the Los Angeles River alignment. He stated that staff was
presenting a draft of the follow-up letter to the meeting and requested
the Council provide direction as desired.
Mr. Golonski gave a brief summary of the meeting and stated that Los
Angeles representatives agreed to reexamine the Los Angeles River
alignment. He added that together with Mr. Vander Borght, they reiterated
that the southern alignment was environmentally superior to the proposed
hybrid and that the more preferable choice was to find a route that did
not impact any residential areas. He also mentioned that there was
discussion on traffic counts and maintenance holes which are required
every half-mile and would require a closure of two lanes of Pass Avenue
for a two-month period to construct the maintenance shaft. He added that
Los Angeles representatives decided to look at moving that maintenance
shaft from Pass Avenue to Riverside Drive. He encouraged additional
letters to Councilman LaBonge on the matter. He summarized that while Los
Angeles representatives agreed to reexamine the Los Angeles River
alignment conclusions and indicated that Rose Street and Clybourn Avenue
were not very viable alternatives although geological studies were being
done, and the northern route east of the Barham shaft site was no longer
under consideration, they were not willing to take the hybrid option along
Pass Avenue off the table.
Staff was directed to: modify the letter to indicate that the alignment
along Pass Avenue is unacceptable to the City since it will have
significant impacts on a substantial residential population; and, prepare
a comprehensive letter to be sent to the Los Angeles Mayor, Council
Members, County Supervisors and the Los Angeles Board of Public Works
expressing the City�s opposition to the hybrid alignment and stating
preference for the southern alignment. Staff was directed to return with a
report in three weeks, including a status report on the upcoming meetings
with Los Angeles staff relative to the Los Angeles River alignment.
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8:57 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Returned to the
Meeting |
Mr. Campbell returned to the meeting at this time.
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8:57 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency Meeting |
The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Vice Mayor Campbell 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: Robert H., on power issues; Phil Berlin, on the
Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer (GBIS) Project and on a letter from the
Airport Authority President; Liz Montgomery, on the GBIS Project; Eden
Rosen, on rental rates and on parked cars blocking sidewalks; and, Esther
Espinoza, on the proposed Empire Interchange Project and construction of
low-income housing.
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Staff
Response
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Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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Adjournment |
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting
was adjourned at 9:11 p.m.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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