Present-

Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Vander Borght and Campbell.

Absent - - - -

Council Member Ramos.

Also Present -

Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.

Oral

Communications

There was no response to the Mayor�s invitation for oral communications on Closed Session matters at this time.

3:37 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:

a.     Conference with Real Property Negotiator:

Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8

Agency Negotiator:  Community Development Director/ Susan Georgino.

Property:  607 South San Fernando Boulevard.

Parties with Whom City is Negotiating:  Burbank Unified School District.

Director.

Terms Under Negotiation:  Instruction to negotiator will concern price and terms of payment concerning the lease of real property.

b.     Conference with Real Property Negotiator:

Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.8

Agency Negotiator:  Community Development Director/ Susan Georgino.

Property:  2721 West Burbank Boulevard.

Parties 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.

c.     Conference with Legal Counsel � Anticipated Litigation (City as possible plaintiff):

Pursuant to Govt. Code �54956.9(c)

Number of potential case(s):  1

d.    Public Employee Performance Evaluation:

Pursuant to Govt. Code �54957 and 54957.6

Title of Employee�s Position: City Attorney and City Manager.

5:08 P.M.

Initial Overview

of Budget and

Five-Year Forecast

Mr. Torrez, Financial Services Director, presented an overview of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006-07 proposed budget; department reduction summaries; and, the Five Year Financial Forecast.  He reported that for FY 2006-07, citywide resources total $662,721,267, with proposed expenditures of approximately $648,642,156.  He added that specifically for the General Fund, $129,438,975 was anticipated in recurring revenues with $128,979,981 in recurring appropriations resulting in a projected recurring surplus of $458,994.  He also added that the projected Undesignated Non-Recurring Fund balance as of July 1, 2006 was $2,412,203; however, after the required reserve set-asides and one-time appropriations, there is a non-recurring deficit of $1,681,547 which will be offset with the use of $1,222,553 from the Utility Users Tax (UUT) In-Lieu Set Aside and $458,994 from the recurring budget surplus.

Mr. Torrez then discussed the projected revenues from the major revenue sources such as Sales Tax, Property Tax, UUT, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and Transient Parking Tax, and the General Fund expenditures by department.  He also mentioned that the FY 2006-07 budget development parameters included one percent budget reductions, removal of frozen positions and noted that proposed revenue increases in lieu of reductions accounted for only 50 percent towards the department�s reduction goal.  He briefly discussed that the major budgetary impacts included the Memorandum of Understanding costs, Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) rates and the proposed conversion of the Pension Obligation Bonds from variable to fixed rates.  He reported that the available non-recurring resources were as follows: PERS Stabilization Fund, $1,062,138; Budget Stabilization Fund, $1,573,230; UUT In-Lieu Set Aside, $718,249; Capital Projects Contingency, $3,928,292; and, Interest Earned on Bond Proceeds, $1,283,117.

Mr. Torrez also discussed the Five Year Financial Forecast and the associated assumptions, and the Fee Schedule highlights, which he stated would be discussed in detail during the departmental budget study sessions scheduled for May 9, 16 and 23, 2006.  He noted that a public hearing on the proposed budget was scheduled for June 6, 2006 and the proposed budget would be presented to the Council for adoption on June 20, 2006.

Dr. Gordon requested information on comparables for planning and development fees with the City of Los Angeles.

Mrs. Ramos requested further information on the number of condominium conversions and minor fence exception permits processed.

Mr. Golonski expressed preference for not utilizing the recurring surplus to balance the non-recurring deficit, stated he was not inclined to support increasing the TOT rate, and requested an explanation for any fee increase of more than five percent including consolidated fees, a list of items that are subject to Administrative Use Permits and departmental FY 2005-06 and FY 2006-07 budgets side by side for comparison purposes with percentages.  He also commented on the Police Department�s proposed reductions and expressed support for unfreezing two Police Officer positions, and the addition of Forensic Specialist and Kennel Attendant positions.

Mr. Vander Borght stated he would consider an increase in the TOT rate but would need more information on the use of the funds, expressed concern with unfreezing the Police Officer positions but supported an additional Forensic Specialist position and the suggestion for an explanation for fee increases that are more than five percent.

Mr. Campbell also stated that he would consider the TOT rate increase and concurred with the request for an explanation of fee increases of more than five percent.  In addition, he requested more information on utility and refuse rate increases and expressed support for an additional Kennel Attendant position.

5:47 P.M.

Recess

The Council recessed at this time.

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, Mayor.

Invocation

The invocation was given by Reverend Ron Degges, Little White Chapel.

Flag Salute

ROLL CALL

The pledge of allegiance to the flag was led by Andre Angel-Bello.

Present-

Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander Borght and Campbell.

Absent - - - -

Council Members None.

Also Present -

Ms. Alvord, City Manager; Mr. Barlow, City Attorney; and, Mrs. Campos, City Clerk.

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Older American�s Month

Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of Older Americans Month to Libby Nardo, Chair of the Senior Citizen Board.  Mrs. Nardo introduced the other members of the Board who were in attendance, Florence Nos, Peter McGrath, Forrest Barker, and recognized Members Marva Murphy and Gay Maund, who were not present.

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Public Service

Recognition

Week

Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation in honor of Public Service Recognition Week to:  Darrin Borders, Burbank City Employees Association; Brent Dyrness, Burbank Police Officers Association; Ellie Knapp, Burbank Management Association; Bruce Redman, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers; and, Lew Stone, Burbank Firefighters Association.

301-1

Parochial Baseball League

Tournament Winners

Mayor Campbell recognized the winners of the Parochial Baseball League Tournament held on March 12, 2006, as well as their parents and coaches.  Certificates were presented to the following players:  T-Ball Division, Saint Francis T-Ball Reds, Michael Buenaventura, Sarah Ehling, Robert Herrera, Riley Hooper, Mitchell Lefevre, Gavin Lundin, Matthew Newmann, Javier Reyes, Gaby Rizko and Katie Ross;  Division B, the Saint Francis Giants, Stewart Alexander, Andre Angel-Bello, Daniel Barraza, Chad Eaton, Jefferson Nolan and Daniel Starkand; Division A, the Saint Francis Cards, Nathaniel Albers, Tyler Do, Cameron Doran, Danny Gowanlock, Angel Gutierrez, Christian Hanks, Ryne Kahikina, Jeff Lundquist, Ken Strong, Daniel Talamantes and Austin Walker.

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Military

Service

Mayor Campbell highlighted the newly-implemented Military Banner Program which recognizes Burbank residents who are currently serving in the armed forces.  Family members of the following service personnel received certificates to commemorate their service:  Sergeant Gino Archuleta, United States (US) Army; Lieutenant Clif Hutchinson, US Navy; 2^nd Lieutenant Tim Neal, US Air Force; Lance Corporal Michael J. Perez, US Marines; Warrant Officer II Jason W. Wainwright, US Army; Captain Kenneth Wainwright, Jr., US Army; Captain Ryan K. Wainwright, US Army; Private Ryan Welker, US Army; and, Senior Airman Lindsey A. Whitfield, US Air Force.

Reporting on

Council Liaison

Committees

Mrs. Ramos reported on her participation as part of the Interagency Communication Interoperability System delegation to Washington D.C., where they met with representatives from Congress. 

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Airport Authority

Meeting Report

Commissioner Brown reported on the Airport Authority meeting of May 1, 2006.  He stated that the Authority: awarded a contract for the main lobby remodeling project; awarded a $10.3 million contract for the runway rehabilitation project; and, received an update on the major capital projects. He also mentioned that the Authority has launched an informational campaign encouraging passengers to use alternative modes of transportation to access the Airport due to the projected parking shortage.

Reporting on

Closed Session

Mr. Barlow reported on the items considered by the City Council during the Closed Session meeting.  He noted that Dr. Gordon recused himself from the discussion on the item pertaining to the acquisition of the property located at 2721 West Burbank Boulevard and Mr. Golonski recused himself from discussion on the anticipated litigation.

Initial Open

Public Comment

Period of Oral

Communications

Mr. Campbell called for speakers for the initial open public comment period of oral communications at this time.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were:  Don Elsmore, on the need for radios for transportation services; Silisha Sidell, in support of hiring an additional Kennel Attendant; Eileen Cobos, in support of Proposition 81 on the June 2006 ballot; Eden Rosen, on affordable housing for the elderly; Carolyn Berlin, on the significance of the public hearing on the Land Use Element; LaVerne Thomas, on the construction of carpool lanes on Interstate 5 and on an article regarding liquefied natural gas; Esther Espinoza, on Community Development Block Grant funding; Howard Rothenbach, on the proposed acquisition of 2721 West Burbank Boulevard; Theresa Karam, on abuse allegations; and, Fred Prouser, requesting a list of the Board of Directors of the Burbank Housing Corporation and on abuse allegations.

Staff

Response

Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.

Agenda Item

Oral Communications

Mr. Campbell called for speakers for the agenda item oral communications at this time.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were:  Don Elsmore, on Airport issues; Monica Marquez, in support of Proposition 81 on the June 2006 ballot; John Pedersen, Clancyna Atkins, David Geisen and Randall Williams, in support of the Burbank Boulevard Streetscape Project; LaVerne Thomas, in support of increased compensation for the City Manager; Carolyn Berlin, on issues relative to the proposed development on Omer Lane; Phil Berlin and Theresa Karam, on the City Attorney�s performance evaluation; Esther Espinoza, on the compensation packages of the City Manager and City Attorney; David Piroli, on the compensation packages for the City Manager and City Attorney and on the Magnolia Power Plant; Rose Prouser, on the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, Burbank Water and Power advertisements in the Burbank Leader and Chamber of Commerce newsletter, potential utility rate increases and sponsorship of community events; and, Howard Rothenbach, on the Water and Power Monthly Operating Report, the Burbank Boulevard Streetscape Project and the purchase of CNG buses.

Staff

Response

Members of the Council and staff responded to questions raised.

8:49 P.M.

Mr. Campbell

Left the Meeting

Mr. Campbell left the meeting at this time due to a potential conflict.

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804-3

Purchase of

Compressed

Natural Gas

Buses

Mr. Carrasco, Transportation Services Manager, Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, requested the Council:  authorize the City Manager to execute a grant agreement with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD); accept grant funds from AQMD in the amount of $252,000 and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in the amount of $376,200; and, appropriate $100,000 from the AQMD Assembly Bill 2766 Rideshare Fund and $556,200 from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses.  He also requested Redevelopment Agency (Agency) Board approval to appropriate $394,043 for the purchase of CNG buses and to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005-06 Budget.

Mr. Carrasco reported that in June 2004, the Council directed staff to create a Transit Services Task Force to assess and make recommendations on the existing transit services, to better serve residents and reduce congestion in Burbank.  He noted that the BurbankBus, formerly known as Burbank Local Transit, was implemented with Phases I, II and III now operational.  He added that following the approval of Phases II and III, the Council directed staff to pursue any alternative fuel vehicles and/or diesel vehicles.  He noted that given the City�s commitment to alternative fuel, staff located a viable option to purchase five 35-foot CNG buses from Sunset Empire Transit District in Oregon, via a Federal Transit Administration-approved competitive bid.  He added that the cost per CNG bus is $333,202.91 including Sales Tax, with a total cost of $1,666,014.55 for the five buses.  In addition, he added that staff seeks to purchase a maintenance diagnostic package which costs $9,228.31, for a total cost of $1,675,243. 

Mr. Carrasco informed the Council that the City has been successful in obtaining grant funding from the AQMD for seven alternative-fueled buses in the amount of $252,000, and $180,000 of these funds would be applied towards this purchase.  He added that the City has also received $376,200 in SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:  A Legacy for Users) funding under the Transportation Appropriations Bill; however, these funds are distributed over four years.  He noted staff�s proposal that the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund front the dollars for this purchase and be reimbursed upon receipt of the grant dollars.        

Mr. Carrasco added that the Council has also provided an additional $225,000 from the Traffic and Transportation Reserve Fund, in addition to $400,000 from the General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance.  He stated that the total funding available to date is $1,181,200 with a funding gap of $494,043.  He added that the following two additional funding sources have been identified to bridge the gap:  AQMD funding from the Assembly Bill 2766 Rideshare Fund in the amount of $100,000, and $394,043 from the Agency.  He elaborated that the Agency could provide the $394,043 by reimbursing a portion of its City Centre Project Area loan with the City.  He noted that the funds will then be transferred into the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund to purchase the buses via a proposed Cooperation Agreement between the City and Agency.

Motion

It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght and seconded by Mr. Golonski that �the following resolutions be passed and adopted:�

Redev. Agency

Reso. Adopted

Redevelopment Agency Resolution No. R-2156 Amending the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Annual Budget in the Amount of $394,043 and Approving the Execution of a Cooperation Agreement with the City of Burbank (CNG Buses) was adopted.

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804-3

Approve Grant

For Purchase of

CNG Buses

RESOLUTION NO. 27,225:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS BUSES; APPROVING GRANT AGREEMENTS; AND, APPROVING A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF BURBANK.

Adopted

The resolutions were adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:      Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos and

              Vander Borght.

Noes:      Council Members None.

Recused:  Council Member Campbell.

9:12 P.M.

Mr. Campbell

Returned to the

Meeting

Mr. Campbell returned to the meeting at this time.

706

Burbank Blvd.

Streetscape

Project

Mr. Lynch, Senior Project Manager, Community Development Department, requested the Council and Redevelopment Agency Board consider the design development drawings for the proposed Burbank Boulevard Streetscape Project.  He reported that in 2002, the Council directed staff to consider undertaking the upgrade of one of the City�s major commercial corridors.  He noted that a feasibility study by the landscape architectural firm of David Evans and Associates, Inc. resulted in a recommendation to focus on the Burbank Boulevard corridor.  He added that staff analyzed the scope of the improvements and prepared conceptual plans that were shared with the public in three community meetings, followed by the schematic drawings approval in July 2005.

Mr. Lynch discussed the proposed improvements, which include: repaving the entire street; adding street banners and repainting the light standards; installation of over 400 street trees along the entire length of the corridor; accent area treatments at six different points along the corridor; benches and planters; enhanced treatments at the major intersections at Hollywood Way and Buena Vista Streets; gateway treatments at each end of the Boulevard; and, traffic interconnect and signal improvements along the corridor.

Mr. Lynch added that some improvements such as street banners, painting of light standards and new street name signs have already been accomplished.  He discussed that five community meetings have been conducted as part of the design development drawings process, during which several changes and additions were made to the project, including: requiring street trees that do not have fruit droppings and will not block the businesses� signage; upgrading five existing signal intersections to allow for synchronization and connectivity to the Traffic Management Center; and, signalizing the two flashing crosswalks at Wyoming and Ontario Streets.  He noted that the estimated cost for the traffic upgrades is $1,865,000. He also reported that staff has determined that it would not be cost effective to use reclaimed water for irrigation with the exception of the proposed landscape area at the Five Points gateway.  He further discussed the proposed median design and the project schedule which has a start of construction date of January 2007, with a 10-month construction period.  He also noted that the total estimated budget for the project is $9,271,951, including a 20-percent contingency and $2,378,000 in related traffic improvements.  He added that the proposed funding is the Golden State bond proceeds. 

Mr. Golonski suggested that staff look into traffic mitigation measures for California Street, the project include sidewalk remediation along the Boulevard where necessary, and that staff continues to identify savings in unit costs for trees and installation of the irrigation system.

Mr. Campbell suggested undertaking a reclaim water analysis to estimate any potential savings over the long run.

Mr. Vander Borght requested that staff evaluate the signalization costs and be cautious of raised planters.  He also expressed concern with Jacaranda trees.

Motion

It was moved by Mr. Vander Borght, seconded by Mrs. Ramos and carried that �the Council and Redevelopment Agency Board approve the Design Development Plan for the Burbank Boulevard Streetscape Project and direct staff to proceed with the Construction Document Phase.  Direction was also given that staff make the recommended modifications and report back to the Council prior to soliciting bids.�

10:08 P.M.

Recess

The Council recessed to permit the Redevelopment Agency to hold its meeting.  The Council reconvened at 10:08 p.m. with all members present.

Motion

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Dr. Gordon that "the following items on the consent calendar be approved as recommended.�

Minutes

Approved

The minutes for the regular meetings of March 7 and March 14, 2006 were approved as submitted.

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BWP Monthly

Operating Report

The Water and Power Operating Report for the month of April 2006 was received from Burbank Water and Power.

The Council noted and filed the report.

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S. San Fernando

Blvd. Street Imp.

Proj. (BS 1207)

RESOLUTION NO. 27,226:

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 SOUTH SAN FERNANDO STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, TO SEQUEL CONTRACTORS, INC., AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 ANNUAL BUDGET (BID SCHEDULE NO. 1207).

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Final Map No.

60875 � 700-

750 S. San

Fernando Blvd.

RESOLUTION NO. 27,227:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 60875 AND APPROVING A SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT (700-750 South San Fernando Boulevard).

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Removal of

Debris from four

Debris Basins

RESOLUTION NO. 27,228:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,704.62 FOR THE REMOVAL OF DEBRIS FROM FOUR CITY DEBRIS BASINS.

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Upholding the

Appeal of DR

2005-84 � 1014

and 1018 Omer

Lane

RESOLUTION NO. 27,229:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK APPROVING THE APPEAL AND DENYING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, THE PLANNING BOARD�S DECISION TO APPROVE PROJECT NO. 2005-84 DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (1014 & 1018 Omer Lane � Mr. Varoozh Saroian and Mr. Bob Kunert, Applicants).

Adopted

The consent calendar was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:      Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander

              Borght (except on Resolution No. 27,229) and

              Campbell.

Noes:      Council Member Vander Borght (Resolution No.

              27,229 only).

Absent:   Council Members None.

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Public Library

Const. and

Renovation Bond

Act of 2006

Mrs. Cohen, Library Services Director, requested the Council support the passage of Proposition 81, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act, on the California June 6, 2006 ballot.  She noted that if passed by California voters, Proposition 81 would authorize the State of California to sell $600 million in bonds to assist local governments in the construction of public libraries.  She added that up to $300 million of the bond proceeds will be used to fund some of the 57 third-round projects already submitted and accepted, including the Burbank Public Library�s application for a new Central Library. She also noted that Measure L approved by Burbank voters in 2003 also provided funding for a new Northwest Branch Library. 

Motion

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the following resolution be passed and adopted:�

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Public Library

Const. and

Renovation Bond

Act of 2006 �

Prop. 81

RESOLUTION NO. 27,230:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE AND FUNDING OF PROPOSITION 81, THE CALIFORNIA READING AND LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2006, AND URGING ALL CITIZENS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN BURBANK TO LEND THEIR SUPPORT TO THE CREATION OF THIS PUBLIC LIBRARY BOND FUND.

Adopted

The resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:      Council Members Golonski, Gordon, Ramos, Vander

              Borght and Campbell.

Noes:      Council Members None.

Absent:   Council Members None.

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Revised Multi-

Purpose Neighborhood

Rec. Center �

Ovrom Park

Proj. Phase 1

Ms. Teaford, Interim Public Works Director, requested Council authorization to proceed with the redesign effort for a revised multi-purpose neighborhood recreation building of the Robert R. Ovrom Park Project.  She added that the Burbank Unified School District recently decided to relocate their community day school from the Ovrom Park site to the Miller Kindergarten site, and their $1.5 million contribution to the project is likely to be withdrawn.  She added that in addition, significant construction cost escalation and other impacts have resulted in a gap between the previously-approved $9.2 million program and the current $16 million cost.  She reported that the Project Oversight Committee, consisting of staff and Council Members, discussed the challenges and developed four conceptual program options that focus revisions to the multi-purpose neighborhood recreational center and on-site and off-site parking only.  She noted that to the maximum extent possible, the approved park design and the yet-to-be completed Art In Public Places Program will be retained.  She stated that the options included:  Option A � a park with a 40-space on-site parking lot at a cost of $4.7 million and a December 2007 completion date; Option B � a park, a 5,800-6,800 square foot modular-type recreation center and 20 to 24 on-site parking spaces at a $5.9 million to $6.1 million cost; Option C � a park, a 5,800 to 6,800 square foot permanent-type recreation center and 20 to 24 on-site parking spaces at an estimated cost of $7.6 million to $8 million; and, Option D � a park, an 11,500 square-foot gymnasium and eight on-site parking spaces at an estimated cost of $10.1 million.

Ms. Teaford reported that through staff�s evaluation, Program Option C is deemed the superior long-term program option that would most benefit the community considering the building quality, aesthetics, overall cost, parking, schedule completion and other relevant factors.  Based on the recommendation to proceed with Program Option C, she stated that staff anticipated redesign approval in November 2007, a 10-month construction period beginning in March 2008 and an occupancy date of February 2009.

Motion

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried that �staff proceed with Program Option C and that the redesign effort be expedited.�

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City Manager

and City

Attorney Compensation

Mrs. Sarquiz, Management Services Director, requested Council consideration of the compensation of the City Manager and City Attorney.   She reported that the Council has recently completed evaluations for the City Manager and City Attorney and pursuant to the Government Code, their compensation must be determined at a public meeting.

Mrs. Sarquiz informed the Council that in 2005, performance evaluations were completed for Fiscal Year (FY) 2003-04 for the City Manager and FY 2004-05 for the City Attorney.  She added that on February 28, 2006, the Council approved the compensation packages for the Executive Staff, including the Appointed Officials, for FYs 2005-08.  As a result of that Council action, effective March 1, 2006, the salary ranges for the City Manager and City Attorney were increased pursuant to the average of the 12-city survey as follows:  City Manager, $14,235 to $17,295; and, City Attorney, $12,961 to $15,748 per month.  She noted that currently, the City Manager�s salary is $13,409, which is 6.16 percent below the current salary range.  She suggested that the Council could consider a two-year evaluation for FYs 2004-05 and 2005-06 to be up to date with the City Manager�s evaluations.  She added that the City Attorney�s current salary is $13,865 and salary consideration was requested for FY 2005-06.

Motion

Following Council deliberation, it was moved by Mr. Vander Borght, seconded by Mr. Golonski and carried with Dr. Gordon voting no that �the City Manager�s compensation be increased by 10 percent effective March 1, 2005 and 10 percent effective July 1, 2006.�

Motion

It was moved by Mr. Golonski, seconded by Mr. Vander Borght and carried with Dr. Gordon voting no that �the City Attorney�s compensation be increased by 6.8 percent effective July 1, 2005 and 6.8 percent effective July 1, 2006.�

Motion

It was moved by Mrs. Ramos and seconded by Mr. Vander Borght that �the following resolution be passed and adopted:�

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City Manager

and City

Attorney Compensation

RESOLUTION NO. 27,231:

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURBANK SETTING THE COMPENSATION FOR CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY.

Adopted

The resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes:      Council Members Golonski, Ramos, Vander Borght

              and Campbell.

Noes:      Council Member Gordon.

Absent:   Council Members None.

11:11 P.M.

Reconvene Redev.

Agency Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency meeting was reconvened at this time.

Final Open

Public Comment

Period of Oral

Communications

Mr. Campbell called for speakers for the final open public comment period of oral communications at this time.

Citizen

Comment

Appearing to comment were: Phil Berlin, on the Burbank Boulevard Streetscape Project and the City Manager and City Attorney performance evaluations; Rose Prouser, on potential utility rate increases and electric deregulation; and, David Piroli, on Burbank Water and Power advertisements and requesting a status report on the Magnolia Power Plant.

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 11:36 p.m. to Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., at the Fire Training Center, 1845 North Ontario Street, for the Council Goal Setting Workshop.

                                                       Margarita Campos, CMC

                                                                    City Clerk