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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Gordon and Vander Borght. |
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Absent - - - - |
Council Members Golonski 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 |
Mayor Vander Borght called for oral communications on Closed Session
matters at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on
Closed Session matters at this time.
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4:38 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 M. Georgino.
Property:
401 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California.
Party With Whom City is Negotiating:
Burbank Housing Corporation.
Name of Contact Person:
Susan M. Georgino, Community Development Director.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
concerning the lease 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 M. Georgino.
Properties:
Opportunity Site No. 5-Bounded by Olive Avenue, First Street, Angeleno
Avenue and the back of businesses along San Fernando Boulevard.
Parties With Home City is Negotiating:
Kimberly Paperin and Kevin Andrade, Trammel Crow Residential, 949 South
Coast Drive, Suite 400, Costa Mesa, California 92626.
Name of Contact Person:
Jennifer Mack.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment
concerning the lease of real property.
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c. 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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d. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency
Negotiator:
Community Development Director/ Susan M. Georgino.
Property:
1001 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, California.
Party With Whom City is Negotiating:
American Red Cross, 1001 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, California.
Name of Contact Person:
Susan M. Georgino, Community Development Director.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Possible acquisition.
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e. Conference with Real Property Negotiator:
Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8
Agency
Negotiator:
Community Development Director/ Susan M. Georgino.
Property:
2721 West Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, California.
Party With Whom City is Negotiating:
Billy Burnett D Trust, 433 Amherst Drive, Burbank, California.
Name of Contact Person:
Susan M. Georgino, Community Development Director.
Terms Under Negotiation:
Possible acquisition.
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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. Vander Borght, Mayor.
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Invocation
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The invocation was given by Rabbi Richard Flom, Burbank Temple Emanu El.
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Flag Salute
ROLL CALL |
The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Les Rosenberg.
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Present- |
Council Members Campbell, Golonski, Gordon 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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301-1
Civic Pride
Plant-A-Tree |
Civic Pride Committee Members Shelley Davies and Eileen Cobos briefly
described the Plant-A-Tree Program, and presented Mayor Vander Borght with
a donation in the amount of $5,460 which will be used to plant trees at
Lincoln Park.
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301-1
Holocaust
Remembrance |
Mayor Vander Borght invited members of the public to join the Council in
commemoration of the Annual National Days of Remembrance, established by
the United States Congress, noting services were being conducted in the
rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, D.C., and in Council Chambers and
State Capitols throughout the United States. He presented a Proclamation
in recognition of the 2006 Days of Remembrance of the victims of the Nazi
Holocaust to Sylvia Sutton, Chairperson for the Days of Remembrance of the
City of Burbank Committee. Mrs. Sutton conducted a ceremony in
commemoration of the National Days of Remembrance, the theme of which was
�Legacies of Justice.�
John Brady, President of the Burbank Human Relations Council, noted that
the theme of this year�s commemoration was in honor of the effort to bring
to justice some of the worst criminals in human history. He noted that
the desire to seek justice after the Holocaust serves as a powerful
example of how our nation can and must respond to crimes against
humanity. He then outlined several events of the criminal trials
following the Holocaust.
Elaine Rosenberg, Burbank Human Relations Council, introduced the memorial
candle-lighting ceremony and briefly remarked on its significance and the
importance of remembering the Holocaust. The following Holocaust
survivors lit six candles in memory of the six million Jews who were
killed: Ruth Marks; Sofie Friedman; Hilda Gogelson; Gunther Katz; Ingrid
Blumenstein; Morton Blumenstein; and, Janet Diel, who lighted the seventh
candle in honor of all who perished as a result of the planned
exterminations and ethnic cleansings worldwide. Sharon Mack, Cantorial
Soloist, Temple Beth Emet, sang Ani Ma�amin.
In conclusion, Mayor Vander Borght expressed his appreciation to the
survivors as well as the members of the Commemoration Committee and called
for a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.
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Reporting on
Closed Session |
Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council 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: Eva Sippel, in support of an additional Kennel
Attendant position at the Burbank Animal Shelter; Jose Quintanar, in
support of Bliss Unlimited�s application for Community Development Block
Grant funding; Albert Hofmann, announcing a candidate forum for the 43rd
Assembly District seat hosted by the Glendale Homeowners Coordinating
Council; Esther Espinoza, on railroad crossing accidents; Eden Rosen, in
support of the nutrition grants for seniors; LaVerne Thomas, on
notification procedures regarding Conditions of Approval violations;
Michelle Feather, on traffic impacts at the Burbank YMCA; Fred Prouser, on
private business signage at the Burbank Tennis Center; Rose Prouser,
commending the Colony Theater and questioning certain donations to the
Theater; and, Howard Rothenbach, complimenting the Police Department on
their response to demonstrations at Home Depot and requesting
clarification on several Sales Tax issues related to the Home Depot store.
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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 in support of their Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding applications were: Dr. Lauren Fox, CAPS Burbank Adult Day
Services; Harkmore Lee, Burbank YMCA; Brian Kaloustian, Burbank Unified
School District Youth Employment Program; Mourad Mo Topalian and Casey
McFall, Armenian Relief Society; Shanna Vaughan, Burbank Boys & Girls
Club; Barbara Howell, Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC); Laurie Bleick,
Family Service Agency; and, Bill Augustin, Build Rehabilitation
Industries.
Also appearing to comment were: Phil Berlin, on the Brown Act criteria,
the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor Sewer Project and on CDBG funding; Eden
Rosen, in support of CAPS Adult Day Care�s and BTAC�s CDBG funding
applications; David Piroli, on the proposed property acquisition of 1722
Elliot Drive and on CDBG funding; Rose Prouser, on the former Buena Vista
Library site rehabilitation, the proposed property acquisition of 1722
Elliot Drive, CDBG funding, the Magnolia Power Plant and water rates;
Howard Rothenbach, on the proposed property acquisition of 1722 Elliot
Drive and the Brown Act criteria; and, LaVerne Thomas, on property
acquisition.
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Staff
Response |
Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.
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8:56 P.M.
Recess |
The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its
meeting. The Council reconvened at 9:23 p.m. with the same members
present.
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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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Minutes
Approved |
The minutes for the regular meetings of February 7, February 14, February
21 and February 28, 2006 were approved as submitted.
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1208-1
Loan Agmt. w/
Redev. Agency
And BHC for
1722 Elliot Dr. |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,218:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING A RELOCATION
PLAN FOR THE RELOCATION OF RESIDENTS DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF THE
ACQUISITION AND DEMOLITION OF 1722 ELLIOTT DRIVE.
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1007-1
1009-1
Establish Spec.
For Asst. Power
Production
Superintendent |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,219:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK ESTABLISHING THE TITLE
AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT POWER PRODUCTION
SUPERINTENDENT (CTC No. 0075) AND PRESCRIBING CLASSIFICATION CODE NUMBER,
SALARY AND SPECIFICATION THEREOF.
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804-3
Senior Citizen
Nutrition Grant |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,220:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND FILING OF A PROPOSAL FOR A FURTHER GRANT UNDER TITLE III OF
THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED, FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION
PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
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804-3
Amateur
Athletic Foundation of
LA |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,221:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE
AMATEUR ATHLETIC FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
AND SALARY SUPPORT OF THE SWIM TEAM AND WATER POLO PROGRAMS.
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304-1
Civic Pride
Committee�s
Donation of
Plant-A-Tree |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,222:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING FISCAL YEAR
2005-2006 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING BURBANK CIVIC PRIDE
COMMITTEE�S PLANT-A-TREE DONATION OF $5,460.
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Adopted |
The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon
(abstaining on the minutes of February 7, 2006 and
voting no on Resolution No. 27,218 only) and Vander
Borght.
Noes: Council Member Gordon (Resolution No. 27,218 only).
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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804-3
Consolidated Plan Submission for
CDBG |
Mr. Yoshinaga, Grants Coordinator, Community Development Department,
requested the Council: 1) approve/file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07
Annual Plan of the Consolidated Plan 2003-08 submission; 2) file Federal
fund applications for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and
Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs; 3) file the 2006 Final
Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds;
4) authorize the City Manager to execute United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding agreements for CDBG and HOME
Programs, act as the City�s Certifying Officer under 24 CFR, Part 58 �
Environmental Review Procedures, and execute sub-recipient contracts with
organizations utilizing CDBG and HOME funds, as applicable; and, 5) permit
the extension of specific CDBG Reimbursable Contracts for capital
projects.
Mr. Yoshinaga informed the Council that in February 2005, President Bush
called for the elimination of CDBG funding in the Federal Fiscal Year (FY)
2006. He noted that a broad coalition of national associations and
organizations representing local elected officials, community development
practitioners and non- profit organizations rallied in defense of the CDBG
funding. He noted that Congress ultimately approved CDBG funding at $3.7
billion representing 10 and 14 percent reductions compared to the FY 2005
and FY 2004 allocations, respectively. He noted that the Federal FY 2007
Budget proposes $2.7 billion in CDBG funding, a $1 billion reduction
compared to the FY 2006 funding. He noted that if the funding is enacted,
CDBG funds would be reduced by an additional 25 percent over the FY 2006
level. He added that Burbank�s entitlement for FY 2007 is projected to be
$242,000 less than the FY 2006 allocation, with capital project funding
estimated at $720,000 and public services at $166,000. He noted that
letters from the Mayor and the City Manager were written to the City�s
congressional representatives opposing any cuts in FY 2007 and the
Community Development Department also urged all local non-profit
organizations to write letters in support of the City�s opposition to any
funding reductions.
Mr. Yoshinaga informed the Council that the 2006 Annual Plan details
Federal, State and local fund resources totaling over $17.8 million,
including $1.35 million in CDBG entitlement funds, reallocated funds and
program income, $813,379 in HOME funds and $8.4 million in Section 8
rental assistance. He stated that local resources include the
Redevelopment Housing Set-Aside funds of approximately $6 million. These
total resources are utilized to meet the Consolidated Plan priority needs
and objectives in the areas of housing, assistance to the homeless and
special needs populations, community facilities, infrastructure, economic
development and community services.
Mr. Yoshinaga further reported that CDBG resources by fund category were
as follows: Capital Projects, $876,787; Public Services, $202,335; and,
Program Administration, $269,781, for a total of $1,348,903. He discussed
the project proposals received for both capital projects and public
services, and the recommendations by the Community Development Goals
Committee and Executive Staff.
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Motion for Capital Projects Funding |
It was moved by Mr. Golonski and seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried with
Mrs. Ramos absent that the Council approve funding for the capital
projects as proposed by the Executive Staff, as follows: Public Works
Department � Olive Avenue Reconstruction Project, $355,808; Sidewalk
Reconstruction Project, $301,528; Community Development Department,
License and Code Services Division, $135,451; and, Build Rehabilitation
Industries, $84,000. |
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Public Services
Deliberation
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With regard to the public service project proposals, the Council approved
funding as follows: Salvation Army, $13,500; Family Service Agency,
$30,000; Build Rehabilitation Industries, $7,500; Burbank Temporary Aid
Center, $28,000; Burbank School District - Summer Youth Employment
Program, $48,167; Burbank YMCA, $10,000; Boys & Girls Club, $23,168;
Burbank Center for the Retarded, $9,000; Library Department, $3,000;
Burbank Noon Lions, $2,000; Heritage Clinic, $6,000; Armenian Relief
Society, $7,500; Kids Community Dental Clinic, $9,500; and, We Care for
Youth, $5,000.
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Motion for
Public Service Projects |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell seconded by Dr. Gordon and carried with Mr.
Golonski voting no and Mrs. Ramos absent that the above funding for public
service projects be approved.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Dr. Gordon that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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804-3
Consolidated Plan Submission for CDBG
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RESOLUTION NO. 27,223:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 ANNUAL PLAN UNDER THE
CONSOLIDATED PLAN SUBMISSION (FISCAL YEARS 2003-08) FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF RELATED
AGREEMENTS.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Gordon and Vander
Borght.
Noes: Council Member Golonski.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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10:30 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Left the Meeting |
Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time.
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911
Draft Letter to
the Mayor and
City Council of
Los Angeles
Regarding the
GBIS |
Mr. Andersen, Principal Civil Engineer, Public Works Department, presented
a draft copy of a letter to the City of Los Angeles Mayor with copies to
the Los Angeles City Council, regarding the Glendale-Burbank Interceptor
Sewer (GBIS) Project. He reported that the comment period on the Draft
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ended on March 31, 2006 and the City of
Los Angeles is in the process of reviewing the comments received and
preparing a Final EIR. He stated that approximately 2000 comments were
received and over 50 percent of the comments were from Burbank residents.
Mr. Andersen also reported on the progress of the meetings being held with
Los Angeles staff regarding the GBIS Project. He stated that two meetings
have so far been held and staff anticipated having maps, aerial
photographs, easements, existing sewers and proposed alignment connections
by the end of the month. He also noted that a matrix will be prepared,
detailing the geology issues, connectivity, risk management, tunneling and
set up, operations and maintenance. He added that if the hybrid alignment
along Pass Avenue is chosen, staff will require mitigation measures for
noise, vibration, traffic and a reduction in the number of maintenance
holes. He requested the Council consider the letter and give direction as
desired.
The Council directed that staff eliminate the first three and a half lines
of the introduction paragraph and that the conclusion state in part that,
Burbank appreciates the consideration given by City of Los Angeles to
Burbank residents to take part in the review process of the proposed GBIS
Project.
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10:38 P.M.
Mr. Campbell
Returned to the
Meeting
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Mr. Campbell returned to the meeting at this time.
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1503
411
Renewable
Electric Energy
Resource Project
Dev. Agmt. with
SCPPA |
Mr. Jeider, Power Resources Manager, Burbank Water and Power (BWP),
requested the Council authorize the BWP General Manager to execute a
Renewable Electric Energy Resource Project Development Agreement with the
Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the purpose of
investigating and performing due diligence on potential new renewable
resource options. He recounted that the Council adopted a Renewable
Portfolio Standard (RPS) in October 2003 that established an RPS target of
20 percent by 2017, contingent on minimal rate impacts. He explained that
Burbank�s renewable energy portfolio currently includes the following
resources: a micro-hydro facility at Valley Pumping Plant; micro-turbines
at Burbank�s landfill; and, a photovoltaic demonstration project over the
BWP parking lot, noting that the Ameresco Project is still under
development. He added that in 2005, BWP participated with SCPPA and nine
other SCPPA member utilities in a joint Request for Proposals (RFP) for
renewable energy projects from qualified renewable providers. He stated
that the RFP generated 12 proposals, from which nine potential projects
were short-listed.
Mr. Jeider informed the Council that SCPPA created a steering committee in
January 2006 to facilitate the process of developing agreements with
various proponents. He noted that the SCPPA development agreement enables
Burbank to take advantage of the economies and opportunities of scale
while controlling participation in each project element. He also noted
that Burbank can discontinue participation at any point and is not
obligated by participating in the development agreement to proceed with
the project. He mentioned that the Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power has expressed major interest in various projects and has assumed the
Project Manager role; however, there is a formalized voting procedure on
the project elements. He emphasized that authorization to execute actual
purchase ownership agreements will be sought from the Council. He
reiterated that the development agreement is intended solely for
conducting due diligence and stated that the anticipated services include:
resource validation; confirmation of technical feasibility; legal advice
for clean renewable energy bonds and ownership financing; credit
evaluation of counter parties; and, transmission feasibility and
economics.
Mr. Jeider reported that the not-to-exceed cost of $600,000 associated
with this contract will be recovered in the Energy Cost Adjustment Charge
component of Burbank�s electric energy rates. He noted that in BWP�s
proposed Fiscal Year 2006-07 budget, $100,000 has been allotted for this
effort with additional funding being added in subsequent years, if
necessary.
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Motion |
It was moved by Mr. Campbell and seconded by Dr. Gordon that �the
following resolution be passed and adopted:�
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1503
411
Renewable
Electric Energy
Resource Project
Dev. Agmt. with
SCPPA |
RESOLUTION NO. 27,224:
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWABLE ELECTRIC ENERGY RESOURCE PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BURBANK AND THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY.
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Adopted |
The resolution was adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members
Campbell, Golonski, Gordon and
Vander Borght.
Noes: Council Members None.
Absent: Council Member Ramos.
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10:53 P.M.
Reconvene Redev.
Agency Meeting
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The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time.
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Final Open
Public Comment
Period of Oral
Communications |
Mr. Vander Borght called for speakers for the final open public comment
period of oral communications at this time.
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Citizen
Comment |
Appearing to comment were: David Piroli, on the Burbank Housing
Corporation Board membership; and, Vahe Hovanessian, on the Community
Development Goals (CDG) Committee recommendations, commending the Council
for their deliberation on Community Development Block Grant funding and
requesting a different venue for meetings of the CDG Committee.
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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 11:02 p.m. to Monday, May 1, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the
Council Chamber for the Council Reorganization Meeting.
Margarita Campos,
CMC
City
Clerk
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